 |
|
Task 2. Speak on the given topic “Use of robots in modern life”. (Time for preparation- 4 min., time for answering- 2 min.)
READING (10 min.)
Task 1. Read the text and translate the 2nd paragraph of the text. (Time for preparation-5 min., time for answering- 2 min.).
Apple vs. Apple
Apple Computer's most successful product created to date, the iPod, prompted a recent lawsuit that seemingly could put an end to the long legal fight between Apple Computers (founded by Steve Jobs) and Apple Records (a record label founded by the Beatles).
The conflict began when Apple Records sued Apple Computers in 1978. This first lawsuit was for trademark infringement. Apple Records claimed that the Apple Computers' symbol was too similar to their own logo. In the settlement three years later, Apple Computers agreed to pay Apple Records $80,000 as compensation and agreed not to get involved in the music business.
In 1989, though, Apple Records sued Apple Computers again. This time, they claimed that Apple Computers had violated the previous agreement not to get involved in music when they came out with a new computer with music capability.
In 2003, once again Apple Records sued Apple Computers. This case was for distributing music via the iTunes Music Store and selling iPods. This time, however, the case went in the other direction. In 2006, the court decided that Apple Computers did not commit any kind of infringement or violation of previous agreements. This decision was made mainly because the medium for the music distribution was electronic and not physical. In the decision, Apple Records did not receive any compensation and was forced to pay all legal fees for Apple Computers.
Although the directors of Apple Records initially intended to try again to win their case, the case was settled. Key parts of the settlement are confidential, so the public cannot tell who will emerge as the winner, but the settlement seems to be the end of the fighting between the two companies. In fact, when Steve Jobs announced the release date for his latest product, he played a music clip from a Beatles song. This public acknowledgment of a friendlier relationship suggests that the two corporations might enjoy a more peaceful relationship in the future. Fans predict that an announcement will be made in the near future publicizing the new relationship.
Task 2. Give the right heading to each paragraphs. (Time for preparation- 2 min., time for answering- 1 min.).
WRITING (10 min.)
Task 1. Write an essay on your first participation on conference or workshop (100 words). (Time for preparation- 8 min., time for answering- 2 min.).
Card # 4
LISTENING (10 min.)
Task 1. Listen to the text and give T(true) and F (False) answers. (Time for listening -1.5 min., time for preparation-5 min., time for answering- 1 min).
| True | False | ||
| They mention more advantages than disadvantages | |||
| Speaker B mentions advantages of having brothers and sisters in learning to interact with other children | |||
| Speaker A : Not being spoilt | |||
| Speaker C: not being the sole centre of your parents’ expectations | |||
| Speaker D: being able to share the responsibility of caring for elderly parents |