Вариант 15

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. This expensive rink is worth it.

2. Everyone can afford to skate there.

3. Special boots are offered here.

4. You can skate peacefully in this little place.

5. It is the place to attend figure skating classes.

6. The weather condition is the main factor.

7. This famous fairy tale is brought to the ice rink.

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. Phillip got lost on his way to college.

B. Phillip took the right bus to college.

C. Phillip found out that introduction etiquette is different in England.

D. The college library was closed between 12 and 3.

E. Phillip had three classes on his first day.

F. Phillip has problems with his Math teacher.

G. Phillip will practice his speaking skills during the course.

David made his new film with the aim to ...

1. show previously unknown details of World War II.

2. express his respect for people who took part in World War II.

3. tell people about his personal participation in World War II.

Devid's personal knowledge of the war is primarity based on ...

1. his father’s stories.

2. his own experiences.

3. reading history books.

What helps David cope with a lot of work?

1. Relaxing parties.

2. Complete concentration.

3. Taking a rest out of town.

When David has a problem to solve, he ...

1. consults a professional psychiatrist.

2. pictures the worst outcome and decides if he can cope.

3. writes about it in his diary.

David says that the best way for him to have a rest now is ...

1. to meet friends.

2. to spend time with his family.

3. to watch films on TV.

How does David’s wife feel about him being away from home a lot?

1. She believes it is normal.

2. She is satisfied with telephone communication.

3. She wants him to pay more attention to the family.

What does David feel about being a father?

1. He believes he is wiser and calmer than younger fathers.

2. He regrets not being patient enough with his daughter.

3. He would have preferred to have become a father at an earlier age.

1. A good source of information

2. Increasing the accessibility

3. The revival of letter writing

4. A beautiful tradition lost

5. Making it quick and efficient

6. The victory of technology

7. As an art form

8. Writing material evolution

A. There is something pleasant about receiving a handwritten letter from a friend. It is also very enjoyable to write a letter — choosing the paper and envelope, writing with a favourite pen, and the satisfying closure of licking the envelope and putting on a stamp. Unfortunately, since the widespread use of email, not many people write and send letters any more. The history of letter writing, however, is very interesting.

B. Before the invention of the postal service, letters were delivered on foot by couriers. The ancient Greeks used athletic runners for that. Later, horses were used because they were faster and could be changed at various stations. The Romans developed this system into a postal service. The Latin word ‘positus’ meant carriers, and that is where the English word ‘post’ comes from.

C. The material of letter writing has changed over time. Originally, people wrote on clay tablets. Later the Egyptians started using papyrus, a plant that grows in the river. The English word ‘paper’ comes from this plant. In the West, paper was produced from animal skins. In medieval times, the Saxons used the bark of the beech tree, called bok. This is where the English word ‘book’ comes from.

D. Literacy has had a big effect on letter writing: if you can’t read you can’t write letters! Before the 15,h century letter writing was restricted to governments, the church, and the aristocracy. After the invention of the printing press that made books cheaper, literacy was greatly increased. Ordinary people started writing letters and it became the most popular and the only way of long distance communication until the invention of the telegraph in 1837.

E. Much of what we know of the lives of people long dead comes from personal letters. Certainly books have provided historical information about the Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, but much of what we know of daily life from these periods comes from letters. Modem biographers get most of their information about the famous people they are writing about from their correspondence.

F. In the 18th and 19th centuries, letter writing was considered an art and essential part of life. People wrote not only to keep in touch but also as a method of literary expression, as a work of art, and conformed to conventions of etiquette and form. Literary figures wrote letters knowing that they would be read in the future by historians, and one day might be published. There were even novels consisting of a series of letters, known as the epistolary novel.

G. Even after the telephone became a common fixture in homes, people continued to write letters. What killed the letter was the widespread use of email, and the development of texting and chatting on social media. This type of communication holds many advantages. You don’t need to worry about finding paper, envelopes, stamps, and going to the mailbox. It is also possible to get an instant reply.

Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски A-F частями предложений, обозначенными цифрами 1-7. Одна из частей в списке лишняя.

1. who grow up without the education

2. that were available at several school levels

3. who works hard to build up one’s career

4. that all members of society need to understand

5. enter the classroom and teach JA programs

6. that there is a vital need for work readiness education

7. who work together to inspire students to dream and

Preparing the workforce of the future, Junior Achievement (JA) of Kentickiana (USA) is the region's leading provider of life-changing economics programs for students. JA has made the commitment to serve every student in the region four times in his/her school career. JA evaluated the programs A ______ , and chose those in grades that got the highest impact results: in the 3^rd grade, in upper elementary grades, in middle school, and in high school.

In these troubled economic times, it is clearer than ever В ______ the basics of the financial literacy in order to become prosperous and productive citizens. JA is at the forefront of the region's recovery from the current economic crisis. The recent recession has demonstrated C ______ . Though JA reaches more than 44,000 students each year in Kentuchiana, there are still countless students D ______ that they both need and deserve to succeed in a global economy.

JA is a partnership between the business community, educators and volunteers, E _______ succeed. JA's hands-on, experiential programs teach the key concepts of work readiness and financial literacy. Volunteers embody the heart of JA. By donating 4 minutes of time for 5-7 weeks, volunteers help JA become a successful bridge between education and business. Comprehensive classroom materials and a thorough training process prepare volunteers to F _______ .

Which statement DOES NOT refer to the content of paragraph 1?

1. The sculpture in the exhibition is rich and diverse.

2. The exhibition pieces come from different countries.

3. The exhibition leaves a positive impression.

4. Art presented is easy to understand.

The heads make a powerful impact because they are

1. masterfully made.

2. technologically complicated.

3. richly decorated.

4. shocking to look at.

In paragraph 4 the author argues that ...

1. the casts were made from female models.

2. the exhibits were discovered by chance.

3. the exhibition leaves many questions to be answered.

4. the heads were made for religious purposes.

Saying "the neighbouring Benin supplanted inland Ife as a trading centre” the author means that Benin ...

1. undermined the importance of Ife.

2. bought the casts from Ife.

3. conquered the neighbouring Ife.

4. replaced Ife as a cultural centre.

According to Leo Frobenius, the terracotta sculptures ...

1. were brought to Africa from somewhere.

2. were made by Atlantis masters.

3. represented the citizens of Atlantis.

4. were figures from a Greek legend.

The author’s attitude to Leo Frobenius’ opinion appears to be ...

1. neutral.

2. positive.

3. negative.

4. unsure.

In general, it may be said that the article is about ...

1. an exciting art show.

2. a prejudiced opinion.

3. the history of Africa.

4. the art of sculpture.

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Olivia:

From: [email protected]

Subject: Welcome

… I know it’s often cold in Russia in winter. What do you usually do not to catch a cold? What is a healthy lifestyle for you? How can you catch up with the class if you do fall ill? My cousins have come to stay with us for the weekend …

Write an email to Olivia.

In your message

— answer her questions

— ask 3 questions about her cousins

Write 100–140 words.

Remember the rules of email writing.

38.1. Imagine that you are doing a project on what celebration activities are popular among children in Zetland. You have found some data on the subject – the results of the opinion polls (see the table below). Comment on the data in the table and give your personal opinion on the subject of the project.

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 celebration activities and suggest the way of solving it;

– draw a conclusion giving your personal opinion on the role of celebrations in our life.

38.2. Imagine that you are doing a project on popularity of movie genres in Zetland. 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 reading and suggest the way of solving it;

— draw a conclusion giving your personal opinion on the importance of various movies in human life

The scientific method is the name given to the methods used by scientists to find knowledge. The main features of the scientific method are as follows. Scientists identify a question or a problem about nature. Some problems are simple, such as “how many legs do flies have?” and some are very deep, such as “why do objects fall to the ground?”

Next, scientists investigate the problem. They work at it, collecting facts. Sometimes all it takes is to look carefully.Some questions cannot be answered directly. Then scientists suggest ideas, and test them out. They do experiments and collect data.Eventually, they figure out what they think is a good answer to the problem. Then they tell people about it.Later, other scientists may agree or not agree. They may suggest another answer. They may do more experiments. Anything in science might be revised if we find out the previous solution was not good enough.

Study the advertisement.

You are considering using an engineering service and you'd like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out the following:

• services that they provide
• if you can get a discount card
• if they work at weekends
• number of clients per day

You have 20 seconds to ask each questions.

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 holidays. We’d like to know our guest’s point of view on this issue. Please answer five questions. So, let’s get started.

Interviewer: What region of Russia do you live in? Do you have a region-specific holiday?

Student: _________________________

Interviewer: Who do you usually celebrate holidays with?

Student: _________________________

Interviewer: What is the most important holiday for you? Why?

Student: _________________________

Interviewer: If you could add a new holiday, what would it be?

Student: _________________________

Interviewer: Why are holidays important for most people in the world?

Student: _________________________

Interviewer: Thank you very much for your interview.

. Imagine that you are doing a project “The Importance of Extended 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:

• give a brief description of the photos (2 features connected with the subject of the project in each photo minimum);
• say in what way the pictures are different (2 features connected with the subject of the project minimum);
• mention the advantages and disadvantages (1–2) of the two types of families;
• express your opinion on the subject of the project – whether you would like to live with extended family and why yes or no.

You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (2–3 sentences for every item of the plan, 12–15 sentences total). You have to talk continuously.