SOLT Russian listening — Module 4 Lesson 4, track 23
SOLT listening workbook · Module 4 Lesson 4, track 23
Task
Challenge. Listen to a segment of authentic radio news. Listen three times.
A. Listen first for the general information. Pay special attention to cognates.
B. Listen again and choose the correct response.
According to the recording, the U2 plane
a. has been shot at by the Libyan terrorists.
b. plane successfully completed its mission in Iraq.
c. plane failed to return to the base on schedule.
d. plane experienced technical difficulties.
C. Listen again and verify your responses.
Transcript
США в понедельник возобновили наблюдательные полеты над Иракской территорией.
The United States on Monday resumed observation flights over Iraqi territory.
По сообщению Пентагона, американский разведывательный самолет У-2
According to the Pentagon, the American U-2 reconnaissance aircraft
выполнил поставленную ему задачу и без каких-либо осложнений возвратился на военно-воздушную базу.
completed the task assigned to him and returned to the air force base without any complications.