Listening tasks 1st part You will hear a conversation between two friends. For questions 1-7, choose the right answer

LISTENING TASKS

1^st part

You will hear a conversation between two friends. For questions 1-7, choose the right answer.

1. 
   According to Dilbar, Bukhara is the holiest city in …….
   

1. 
   East Asia
   
2. 
   Central Asia
   
3. 
   Asia
   
4. 
   South Asia
   

2. 
   Which are the two chaotic historical centres next to Bukhara?
   

1. 
   Samarkand and Tashkent
   
2. 
   Tashkent and Khorezm
   
3. 
   Urganch and Samarkand
   
4. 
   Khiva and Samarkand
   

3. 
   Bukhara’s old centre has not changed too much in …… centuries.
   

1. 
   Three
   
2. 
   Two
   
3. 
   Five
   
4. 
   Four
   

4. 
   Choose the top attractions of Bukhara
   

1. 
   Said Aloviddin Mausoleum, Islomxuja Minara
   
2. 
   Shohi Zinda Ensemble, Sherdor Madrasa
   
3. 
   Char Bakr, Lyabi-Hauz
   
4. 
   Ismail Samani Mausoleum, Ulugbek Madrasa
   

5. 
   Which structure Dilbar advises firstly to go?
   

1. 
   Ark
   
2. 
   Lyabi-Hauz
   
3. 
   Tillakori Mosque
   
4. 
   Char Minar
   

6. 
   Choose the hotel of Bukhara in Europe style.
   

1. 
   Malika Bukhara Hotel
   
2. 
   Komil Bukhara Boutique Hotel
   
3. 
   Hotel Saxid Zarafshon
   
4. 
   Hotel Old Bukhara
   

7. 
   How often do Sara and Dilbar meet?
   

1. 
   Once week
   
2. 
   Twice a month
   
3. 
   Not often
   
4. 
   They have not ever met before
   

2^nd part

After you hear the conversation again, you will have to fill in gaps.

Along Central Asia’s silk road Bukhara is one of the holiest city. It is situated in the sands of the _______(8) desert, next to the two chaotic historical centres, Samarkand and Khiva. It is one of the best places in Central Asia for a glimpse of ________(9). Bukhara has buildings spanning a thousand years of history and old centre that has not changed too much in two centuries. You can effortlessly spend at least ______(10) days splashing up the city’s numerous sights and streets and these are picks of the finest things to do in Bukhara. If you agree with my recommendation, I’ll advice you many popular top _______(11) including Ark, Kalon Minaret, Char Minar, Kalon Mosque, Mahhok-i-Attar, Lyabi-Hauz, Ismail Samani Mausoleum, Fayzulla Khojaev House, Char Bakr, Chashma Ayub Mausoleum to add your city plan. First level you should visit Ark, a royal town within a town. It is Bukhara’s oldest structure and was the residence of the _______(12) of Bukhara. There are many comfortable and high level hotels and restaurants in Bukhara. If you want hotels in national style, I can recommend Lyabi House Hotel, Ark Hotel, Malika Bukhara Hotel, Komil Bukhara Boutique Hotel, Hotel _____(13), Hotel Old Bukhara and others. If you want a hotel in Europe standards, you can choose Hotel Saxid Zarafshon. And _______ (14) is the best time to travel to Bukhara. And I am going to remind you if you choose my city, your choice will be benefit to your ______(15) also.

ANSWERS

1. 
   B
   
2. 
   D
   
3. 
   B
   
4. 
   C
   
5. 
   A
   
6. 
   C
   
7. 
   D
   
8. 
   Kyzylkum
   
9. 
   Pre-Russian Turkestan
   
10. 
    Four or five
    
11. 
    Attractions
    
12. 
    Emirs
    
13. 
    Fatima
    
14. 
    Silk and Spices Festival
    
15. 
    Pocket