SOLT Russian listening — Module 6 Lesson 2, track 104
SOLT listening workbook · Module 6 Lesson 2, track 104
Task
Listen to the recording and answer the questions that follow.
1. What kind of sport is mentioned?
2. Athletes from what other countries took
part in the competition?
3. The Russians came in what place?
4. Who is Leonid Arkaev?
Transcript
Несмотря на оптимистические прогнозы,
Despite optimistic forecasts,
мужская сборная России по спортивной гимнастике не смогла составить конкуренцию
The Russian men's artistic gymnastics team was unable to compete
не только китайцам, но и американским и японским спортсменам.
not only to the Chinese, but also to American and Japanese athletes.
Подопечные Леонида Аркаева в командных соревнованиях показали лишь четвертый результат.
Leonid Arkaev's team showed only the fourth result in team competitions.