You need to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud. Every spring Japan is covered in cherry blossoms. Cherry Blossom Festivals are held all over the country to view this lovely sight. The celebrations only last for two weeks during late March and early April. After that, the blossoms start to fall. Tokyo is one of the most famous viewing spots. Over one thousand cherry trees grow in the city’s central park. You feel like you are walking under a pink cloud. It’s also a perfect place to have a picnic. This is a time-honoured custom among the locals. There is also a chance to visit interesting temples and museums in the park, as well as Japan’s oldest zoo. Another big plus for visitors is that it’s right next to the train station.
При чтении делаем паузы в конце предложений и смысловых частей. Cherry blossom — «цветение вишни», time-honoured custom — «давний обычай», viewing spot — «место для любования», right next to — «прямо рядом». Ударение в многосложных словах: [ˈtʃeri], [ˈfestɪvəlz], [ˈkʌstəm].
Текст читается вслух с паузами после точек. Смысл: весной в Японии любуются цветением сакуры; в центральном парке Токио растёт более тысячи вишнёвых деревьев, а рядом находятся храмы, музеи и зоопарк.
