Вариант 17
Раздел 1. Аудирование
Вы услышите 6 высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказываниями каждого говорящего A—F и утверждениями, данными в списке 1—7. Используйте каждую букву, обозначающую утверждение, только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее утверждение. Вы услышите запись дважды. Занесите свои ответы в поле справа.
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1. Work affects family holidays.
2. There is no need to go far to make memories.
3. Sometimes I’d like to change places with my clients.
4. New places can be hard to find.
5. Negative side effects of an exciting job.
6. Nobody has ever taught me how to travel.
7. This world is too exciting to stay home.
Вы услышите диалог. Определите, какие из приведенных утверждений A—G соответствуют содержанию текста (1 — True), какие не соответствуют (2 — False) и о чем в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 — Not stated). Вы услышите запись дважды.
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A. Jake succeeded in his school-leaving exams.
B. Jake has an elder brother.
C. Jake wants to teach the subject Miss Clark teaches.
D. Miss Clark is surprised with Jake’s career choice.
E. Jake doesn’t believe in the abilities of every student.
F. Miss Clark thinks Jake’s made the right choice.
G. Miss Clark isn’t happy to hear Jake’s words.
What do we learn about Alice at the beginning of the interview?
1. She has an Academy award already.
2. She’s 18 years old.
3. She was born in Brazil.
Which of the following is TRUE about Alice’s family?
1. She takes part in a business with her family.
2. All of her relatives live in São Paolo.
3. Many of her relatives work in show business.
What made Alice want to become an actress?
1. A theatre play she once saw.
2. Her school in São Paolo.
3. Glossy magazines about stars.
Which is TRUE about Alice’s current project?
1. Her character is very beautiful.
2. Her part isn’t in English.
3. Her friend offered her the role.
Why did Alice sign up for Queen of the South?
1. Because of the film director.
2. Because of the role she had to play.
3. Because she had written the book.
What does Alice’s acting coach help her with?
1. Getting to know the character.
2. Memorizing the lines.
3. Suggesting ideas about costumes.
What does Alice say about having to act in English?
1. It’s easier when she spends a long time working on it.
2. It’s no problem for her anymore.
3. It makes her translate all the time.
Раздел 2. Чтение
1. Reasons to be afraid
2. Fight your fear
3. A place of wonders
4. How to say thank you
5. Visiting for wild life and animals
6. Learn to be grateful
7. It’s never late to learn
8. Reading non-verbal language
A. Nowadays when it’s all too easy to send an email or text, the best way to show that you are grateful to somebody is to actually mail a hand-written card. The person who gets it will know you took the extra time and thought to write a card and put it in the mail with a nice stamp. That person will appreciate your efforts much more. Plus, you’ll get the added bonus of feeling grateful a little longer than usual as you write out each note and wait for it to arrive.
B. Music is a noble passion, and people who can play a musical instrument have always been seen as intelligent people. Learning how to play a musical instrument is far more efficient if you do it in childhood. However, there are millions of adults who learn to enjoy music throughout their lives. Moreover, they don’t focus on just one instrument, but specialize in two or even more, if they have the time and the necessary ambition.
C. Millions of people avoid air travel each year because of their fear of flying. The fear of accidents happening is probably the most common fear among air travellers. It is an understandable fear, since there have been many aviation accidents throughout history. Some people may have a fear that the plane has some type of malfunction or breakdown, while others may have a fear that the weather or turbulance will affect the plane.
D. Try to understand that being scared is just an illusion that makes you limited and miserable. Take control of your mind and don’t let your imagination create frightening pictures in your head. If you cannot deal with it, you should make attempts to leave your comfort zone. Choose things and activities you are afraid of and meet your worries face to face, because it is impossible to run away from them. Just face your troubles no matter how powerful they may seem.E. When you get chronically bored with something, your mind gets used to seeing the world negatively. It is necessary to break the chain of negative thoughts and train your mind to notice the best. Just write down 5 things you are thankful for. This way, your mind will change for the better in a while. The thankfulness will open your eyes to the beauty of the world around you and will help you to focus on positive moments in your life.
F. If you go to Ireland, go to isolated distant places in the country, talk to the locals and they will tell you the stories about the mythical Irish place, called the Otherworld. They believe that it is the land of paradise and happiness. In Irish poetry and tales, it is described as a series of islands near Ireland where the various fairytale creatures lived. Also the Otherworld seemed to be able to move from one location to another.
G. Many people can understand the nature of character without talking to the person they are interested in. The gestures and postures usually reflect the mood and the level of the person’s confidence. It’s easy to notice a highly confident person even in a big group of people. They stand in one place without constant moving from place to place, and they always make eye contact with the person they are talking to.
Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски A-F частями предложений, обозначенными цифрами 1-7. Одна из частей в списке лишняя.
1. as the day of the birth of St. Petersburg
2. which was designed by D. Trezzini
3. which was the burial place of Russian
4. and reminding of the rich history of the city
5. as the most protected part of the city
6. which is located on the spire of the cathedral
7. that are located at the corners
Peter and Paul Fortress
The Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg, located on small Hare Island, is the historic core of the city. The history of St. Petersburg begins with the history of the fortress.
Since 1700 Russia had been fighting the Northern War against Sweden. By 1703 the lands by the Neva River were conquered. To protect them from the attacks of the Swedes it was necessary to build a strong outpost here. The fortress was founded on Hare Island 16 (27) May, 1703 by joint plan of Peter I and French engineer Joseph-Gaspard Lambert de Guerin. This day is well known A_______________________.
The fortress stretches from west to east with six bastions B_______________________. The Peter’s Gate on the east side, C_____________________, has remained since the time of Peter I. The Peter and Paul Cathedral, D_______________________ emperors and the monument of Russian baroque, was completed after the death of the emperor, in 1733. The weathervane as a golden angel with a cross, E_______________________, is one of the main symbols of the city. On the opposite side of the cathedral, there is the Mint building, constructed in the time of Paul I by architect A. Porto. Coinage was moved to the fortress F_______________________ in the time of Peter I. The Peter and Paul Fortress has never directly participated in any fighting. From the very beginning of its existence it was used as a political prison. Since 1924 the Peter and Paul Fortress has been a part of the Museum of the History of St. Petersburg.
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 12—18, обводя цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую номеру выбранного вами варианта ответа.
Mind over mass media
New forms of media have always caused moral panic: the printing press, newspapers, and television were all once denounced as threats to their consumers’ brainpower and moral fiber. So too with electronic technologies. PowerPoint, we’re told, is reducing discourse to bullet points. Search engines lower our intelligence, encouraging us to skim on the surface of knowledge rather than dive to its depths. Twitter is shrinking our attention spans.
But such panic often fails basic reality checks. When comic books were accused of turning juveniles into criminals in the 1950s, crime was falling to record lows. The decades of television, transistor radios and rock videos were also decades in which I.Q. scores rose continuously.
For a reality check today, take the state of science, which demands high levels of brainwork. These days scientists are never far from their e-mail, rarely touch paper and cannot lecture without PowerPoint. If electronic media were hazardous to intelligence, the quality of science would be plummeting. Yet discoveries are multiplying like fruit flies, and progress is dizzying.
Critics of new media sometimes use science itself to press their case, citing research that shows how “experience can change the brain”. But cognitive neuroscientists roll their eyes at such talk. Experience does not remake the basic information-processing capacities of the brain. Speed-reading programs have long claimed to do just that, but the verdict was rendered by Woody Allen after he read “War and Peace” in one sitting: “It was about Russia.”
Moreover, the effects of experience are highly specific to the experiences themselves. If you train people to do one thing, they get better at doing that thing, but almost nothing else. Music doesn’t make you better at math. Accomplished people immerse themselves in their fields. Novelists read lots of novels, scientists read lots of science.
The effects of consuming electronic media are also likely to be far more limited than the panic implies. Media critics write as if the brain takes on the qualities of whatever it consumes, the informational equivalent of “you are what you eat”. As with primitive peoples who believe that eating fierce animals will make them fierce, they assume that reading Twitter postings turns your thoughts into Twitter postings.
Yes, the continual arrival of information packets can be distracting or addictive. But distraction is not a new phenomenon. The solution is to develop strategies of self-control. Turn off Twitter when you work and put away your smartphone at dinner time.
And to encourage intellectual depth, don’t rail at PowerPoint or Google. It’s not as if habits of deep reflection or thorough research ever came naturally to people. They must be acquired in universities, and maintained with constant analysis, criticism and debate. They are not granted by propping a heavy encyclopedia on your lap, nor are they taken away by efficient access to information on the Internet.
The new media have caught on for a reason. Knowledge is increasing exponentially; human brainpower and waking hours are not. Fortunately, the Internet and information technologies are helping us manage and search our collective intellectual output at different scales, from Twitter to e-books and online encyclopedias. Far from making us stupid, these technologies are the only things that will keep us smart.
At the beginning of the article the author reminds that the new media technologies …
1. turn our attention off morals.
2. used to frighten the majority of people.
3. improve human brainpower.
4. could make people less intelligent.
What has life proved about electronic technologies according to the author?
1. Scientists can’t do without them.
2. They could increase the crime level.
3. They don’t disrupt brainwork.
4. Television influences intelligence.
According to the author, the arguments of the critics of new media make neuroscientists feel …
1. annoyed.
2. amused.
3. surprised.
4. confused.
What does the example of Woody Allen’s reading of “War and Peace” illustrate?
1. Scientific research of brain supports critics of new media.
2. Technology hardly influences the way brain deals with information.
3. Experience with technology is significant for intellectual abilities.
4. Speed-reading programs improve information-processing.
The phrasal verb “takes on” in “Media critics write as if the brain takes on the qualities …” (paragraph 6) is closest in meaning to …
1. adapts
2. changes.
3. acquires.
4. rejects.
Which negative effect of information flood does the author recognise?
1. Inefficient access to data.
2. Lack of self-control.
3. Continuous distraction.
4. Shallow mindedness.
What idea is expressed in the last paragraph?
1. New media help us keep up with life.
2. Human knowledge is developing too fast.
3. New media are the result of collective brainwork.
4. There are different ways to manage knowledge.
Раздел 3. Грамматика и лексика
Прочитайте приведенные ниже тексты. Преобразуйте, если необходимо, слова, напечатанные жирными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами 19—25, так, чтобы они грамматически соответствовали содержанию текстов. Перенесите полученный ответ в соответствующее поле справа. Каждый пропуск соответствует отдельному заданию из группы 19 — 25. Ответ пишите без пробелов и иных знаков.
Here are some interesting facts about Australia. Canberra __________________ as the capital because Sydney and Melbourne could not stop arguing which city should be the capital of Australia.CHOOSE
The sports capital of the world has 70 percent of __________________ total population participating at least once a week in a particular recreational activity or sport.IT
80 % of Australians believe Australia has a strong culture and identity characterised by honesty, sports and multiculturalism based on research __________________ by the Australia Day Council of NSW in 2008.ORGANISE
A hungry wolf was out searching for a meal. He __________________ a goat feeding on grass on top of a high cliff. The wolf wished to get the goat to climb down from the rock and into his grasp and he called out to her. SEE
“Excuse me, dear Goat,” he said in a friendly voice, “It is very dangerous for you to be at such a height. Do come down before you injure yourself. Besides, the grass is much __________________ down here. Take my advice, and please come down from that high cliff.”GREEN
But the goat knew too well of the wolf’s intent. “You __________________ if I eat good grass or bad.NOT CARE
What you care about is __________________ me.”EAT
Прочитайте приведенный ниже текст. Преобразуйте слова, напечатанные жирными буквам в конце строк 26—31, так, чтобы они грамматически и лексически соответствовали содержанию текста. Заполните соответствующее поле справа полученными словами. Каждое поле соответствует отдельному заданию из группы 26—31.
The rodeo is a really exciting event. It is a thrilling __________________ between cowboys from all over the country.COMPETE
It has a long tradition and even today there are rodeo schools which keep it alive and __________________.PROFESSION
The rodeo is a spectacular sight. If a __________________ has a place in the first row of the arena, he or she may even be sprinkled with sand by the passing horses.VISIT
The __________________ usually starts with an opening ceremony by horsemen dressed in bright colours and carrying flags.PERFORM
All through the show the master of the ceremony __________________ jokes with special clowns.CONSTANT
A rodeo in Texas is certainly an exciting experience which is practically __________________ for a tourist to forget.POSSIBLE
Прочитайте текст с пропусками, обозначенными номерами 32 — 38. Эти номера соответствуют заданиям 32 — 38, в которых представлены возможные варианты ответов. Обведите номер выбранного вами варианта ответа.
How to become a good leader
Being a good leader takes work. It is not hard at all to 32 ______ the difference between a good and a bad boss. Exceptional leaders – those who are respected and 33 ______ by their team – have a lot of secret skills that they put to use every day.
Firstly, building relationships – both with your team and your partners – is crucial in leading a team. That means your success depends greatly 34 ______ interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our emotions, as well as understand the emotions of others. It’s a part of how we navigate social situations and then make decisions to 35 ______ goals. Several studies have found that a strong emotional intelligence is a top factor for a leader’s success. 36 ______ to the research, managers with the strongest emotional intelligence were much more likely to succeed.
Exceptional leaders are ones who regularly 37 ______ employees of the main goal. A team needs to know what they’re marching toward. With a larger vision in mind, their day-to-day work has more purpose.
Great leaders 38 ______ sure their daily behavior is a model for their team. They’re reliable (meaning they always follow through on what they’ve promised), they respect people’s time (meaning they don’t make others wait unnecessarily), and they retain a thoughtful, objective approach to problems or issues.
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impressed
enjoyed
admired
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achieve
manage
complete
master
Regarding
Concerning
Including
According
review
revise
recall
remind
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Раздел 4. Письмо
При выполнении заданий 39 и 40 особое внимание обратите на то, что Ваши ответы будут оцениваться только по записям, сделанным в БЛАНКЕ ОТВЕТОВ. Никакие записи черновика не будут учитываться экспертом. Обратите внимание также на необходимость соблюдения указанного объёма текста. Тексты недостаточного объёма, а также часть текста, превышающая требуемый объём, не оцениваются.
You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Nancy:
From: [email protected]
Subject: Welcome
… This year we had a school costume party for Halloween. It was a big success. What costume would you fancy wearing to a costume party? What would you rather do: make a costume yourself or buy one, and why? What do you think of costume parties in general?
Our history teacher is taking us to a museum for a field trip next week …
Write an email to Nancy.
In your message
- answer her questions
- ask 3 questions about the museum.
Write 100–140 words.
Remember the rules of email writing.
40.1. Imagine that you are doing a project on the composition of air in Zetland. You have found some data on the subject (see the table below). Comment on the data in the table and give your personal opinion on the subject of the project.
Write 200−250 words. Use the following plan:
— make an opening statement on the subject of the project work;
— select and report 2−3 main features;
— make 1−2 comparisons where relevant;
— outline a problem that can arise with the air composition and suggest the way of solving it;
— draw a conclusion giving your personal opinion on the importance of a country’s area
40.2. Imagine that you are doing a project on the number of lakes in various countries. You have found some data on the subject (see the diagram below). Comment on the data in the diagram and give your personal opinion on the subject of the project.
Write 200−250 words. Use the following plan:
— make an opening statement on the subject of the project work;
— select and report 2−3 main features;
— make 1−2 comparisons where relevant;
— outline a problem that can arise with the quantity of lakes and suggest the way of solving it;
— draw a conclusion giving your personal opinion on the importance of clean air in the modern world
Раздел 5. Говорение
Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.
A tree is a woody plant of a big size, usually over 20 feet high. It grows with a single trunk with branches on the upper part. The parts of a tree are the leaves and needles, buds, cones and flowers, branches and twigs, a trunk or a stem and roots. The world’s tallest tree is situated in California, the USA. The world’s oldest tree is also in California. It is more than 4600 years old.
Trees have many important functions. For example, they help prevent erosion. They also provide building materials. Many trees are grown by people because of their edible fruits and nuts. Without trees it would be difficult for people to breathe. Trees keep our air supply fresh. They take in harmful gases and produce oxygen. In fact, this is the way trees and other plants make their food. One large tree can provide a day’s oxygen for up to four people.
Study the advertisement.
You are considering visiting the coffee shop and you'd like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out the following:
You have 20 seconds to ask each questions.
1. Does your shop provide special offers?
2. Are there any discounts for regular customers?
3. What is the most popular customers?
4. Do you have a parking?
You are going to give an interview. You have to answer five questions. Give full answers to the questions (2−3 sentences). Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Interviewer: Hello everybody! It’s Teenagers Round the World Channel. Our guest today is a teenager from Russia and we are going to discuss travel. We’d like to know our guest’s point of view on this issue. Please answer five questions. So, let’s get started.
Interviewer: Is it a popular destination for tourists, where you live?
Student: _________________________
Interviewer: How did the last trip that you’ve taken go?
Student: _________________________
Interviewer: What are the benefits of travel?
Student: _________________________
Interviewer: Would you prefer travelling domestically or internationally? Why?
Student: _________________________
Interviewer: Who do you usually share your trip with?
Student: _________________________
Interviewer: Thank you very much for your interview.
1. Yes, it is popular destination for tourists, because I live in Saint Petersburg. There are a lot of interesting museums, theatres, galleries in the city. Also people can visit Hermitage. It's the great place.
2. This summer I was in Turkey. My last trip was perfect. I was swimming all day long. Also I liked to take the sunbathing.
3. The benefits of travel are new impressions, new acquaintances, learning about a new country and culture. Travel helps people to relax and to get to know something new.
4. I would prefer travelling internationally, because I adore the high level of tourist service and comfort. I also like exotic countries.
5. My family usually shares a trip with me. We travel together and it's funny and convenient.
Imagine that you are doing a project “New Year with Family” together with your friend. You have found some illustrations and want to share the news. Leave a voice message to your friend. In 2.5 minutes be ready to tell the friend about the photos
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