SOLT Russian listening — Module 4 Lesson 4, track 20
SOLT listening workbook · Module 4 Lesson 4, track 20
Task
Listen to the recording three times.
A. Listen for the general information.
B. Listen again and choose the correct response to complete the sentence below:
The person interviewed stated that ____
a. he would like to retire from the artillery because he does not like artillery.
b. he has been an artillery battalion commander for a relatively long time now.
c. he is originally from Tver, but his parents and brother now live in Moscow.
d. he is stationed quite a distance from the nearest town of Lipetsk.
C. Listen again and verify your answers.
Transcript
Вы давно служите командиром дивизиона?
How long have you served as a division commander?
Да, прилично. Я был назначен командиром дивизиона в марте 99-го.
Yes, pretty good. I was appointed division commander in March 1999.
Вам нравится служить в артиллерии?
Do you enjoy being in the artillery?
Да, нравится.
Yes, I like it.
Где находится ваша часть?
Where is your unit?
Наша часть находится под Липецком. До города от нашей части недалеко. Можно за полчаса доехать.
Our unit is located near Lipetsk. It's not far from our unit to the city. You can get there in half an hour.
Откуда вы сами родом?
Where are you originally from?
Я родом из Твери. Это не очень далеко от Москвы. Мои родители и брат с семьей все живут в Твери.
I come from Tver. It's not very far from Moscow. My parents and brother and family all live in Tver.