Вопрос №1

Раздел 1. Аудирование

Вы услышите 6 высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказывания­ми каждого говорящего A-F и утверждениями, данными в списке 1-7. Используй­те каждое утверждение, обозначенное соответствующей цифрой, только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее утверждение. Вы услышите запись дважды. За- несите свои ответы в таблицу.

1. University life is often too stressful.
2. People have different ideas of what young girls should do after school.
3. It is possible to change professor’s negative attitude.
4. Starting with a basic working position is OK for a career development.
5. University focuses on students’ interests more than school does.
6. He/she should arrange his/her life in a hostel better.
7. It is OK to live in a students’ hostel, even if there are some minuses.

Вопрос №2

Раздел 1. Аудирование

Вы услышите диалог. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений A—G соот­ветствуют содержанию текста (1 - True), какие не соответствуют (2 - False) и о чём в тексте не сказано, т.е. на основании текста нельзя дать ни положи­тельного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 - Not stated). Занесите номер выбранного вами варианта ответа в таблицу. Вы услышите запись дважды. 

А) Elena Yakunina is David’s pen-pal.

1) True          2) False           3) Not  stated

B) Elena can speak Bulgarian, Russian, Ukrainian and English.

1) True          2) False           3) Not  stated

C) Rosalind and her parents plan to learn to speak some Bulgarian.

1) True          2) False           3) Not   stated

D) Elena will stay in Rosalind’s family for a school year.

1) True          2) False           3) Not   stated

E) French teacher enrolled Rosalind for the exchange programme.

1) True          2) False           3) Not   stated

F) Rosalind’s family had to get the school’s permission for Elena to attend classes.

1) True          2) False           3) Not   stated

G) David would like to join the exchange programme.

1) True          2) False           3) Not   stated

Вопрос №3-9

Раздел 1. Аудирование

Вы услышите рассказ. В заданиях 3—9 впишите цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую вы­бранному вами варианту ответа в поле ответа ниже. Вы услышите запись дважды.

3.The Narrator was

1)  just able to follow recipes.

2)  a naturally talented cook.

3)a qualified chef.

4.The narrator worked in the kitchen with a man, who was from

1) French Louisiana

2) Los Angeles.

3) Panama City, Florida.

5.When the narrator was asked in the dining room he worried because he thought

1) the problem might have been his fault.

2) that Suzie would call the police.

3) the women would make a complaint.

6.The lady was unhappy because she

1) didn't like the taste of the food.

2) expected better service.

3) was afraid of the shrimp 'staring' at her.

7.In the end the unhappy customer

1) ate the same dish.

2) refused to eat anything at the restaurant.

3) ordered another dish.

8.The narrator was asked to return to the dining room again because

1) the unhappy customer came back.

2) other customers insisted on it.

3) Suzie wanted to see him.

9.The narrator was generously rewarded for

1) being inventive as a cook.

2) his ability to compromise.

3) being calm and kind to a difficult client.

Вопрос №10

Раздел 2. Чтение

Установите соответствие между заголовками 1—8 и текстом. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании один заголовок лишний.

1. Nervous
2. Natural temper
3. Devoted
4. A change in temper
5. Funny
6. Inappropriate self confidence
7. Inconvenient
8. Sensitive Soul

A.Andy has a terrible singing voice. However he likes to sing and when he sings he is usually very loud and out of tune. Liz thinks that he cannot hear his own voice properly. She assumes that Andy actually believes he has a marvelous voice and anyone who happens to hear one of his beautiful performances is simply lucky. Certainly nobody has ever suspected Andy of being faint hearted or shy.
B.What starts the “terrible two” syndrome on a child’s second birthday? During the first year and 364 days they are smiling, cooing and are sweet as can be. The next day they become mini gangsters — screaming, biting, hair pulling and scratching! I am not sure but many psychologists believe that it is because they lack needed language skills and are angry because they can’t communicate.
C.My sister is a really happy soul and everybody loves her. She is often in a good mood and rarely angry — but she does cry a lot! If she watches a film with a really sad ending it makes her cry. What is more surprising is that is she sees a film with a really happy ending — the chances are that we will still see wet cheeks. Even hearing our baby brother singing one of his nursery rhymes will set her off!
D.We live in a village two miles away from Brighton. There is a good bus service in terms of lots of buses available that generally arrive on time. The problem is that few of them go direct to our village. Instead they make detours down to the Marina and up various residential roads making dozens of stops before reaching our village. What should take 5 minutes sometimes takes almost half an hour.
E.In the past, the smallest things made him angry — he was always shouting and raging. Shop assistants, traffic lights, the TV news — almost anything could make him erupt! Cynthia’s suggestion that he put a pound in a jar each time he got angry proved helpful. Now, sometimes, he even begins to laugh the moment he notices he is angry. When the jar is full he’s promised to treat Cynthia to a meal.
F.Susie loves Rags — her cheerful, faithful and furry companion. She takes him walking every morning and evening and if she cycles to her friend’s house, Rags is invited to run along behind. She never forgets his birthday and is always buying him
special toys and tasty treats. I’ll never forget how sad she was when Rags went missing for a week. She cried every day he was away.
G.Robert Long and Arthur Short are work colleagues and they have known each other since school days. But they often make people laugh when first introduced since Robert Long, could easily get a part in a stage production of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”. Arthur Short, meanwhile, would not look out of place in a pro Basket Ball team although he is useless at the game.

Вопрос №11

Раздел 2. Чтение

Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски A-F частями предложений, обозначенными цифрами 1-7. Одна из частей в списке 1-7 - лишняя. Занесите цифру, обозначающую соответствующую часть предложения, в таблицу.

Washington DC International School

We welcome your interest in Washington International School. The strength and vitality of our School is the diversity [A]_____ experiences, and personalities of our students and faculty. One quarter of our students and their families are all American citizens, [B]_____ are all non-US citizens; the remaining families are composed of members with more than one citizenship.
     Our curriculum embraces an international approach to learning for students in our International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary and Middle Years Programs, as well as for those in our IB Diploma Program. This is coupled [C]_____ , beginning with French or Spanish language immersion for our Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students and continuing with a dual language approach for students in Grades 1-5.
     Students thrive [D]_____ , traditions, and ideas. We encourage them to take full advantage [D]_____ in academics, and also in athletics, community service and other extracurricular activities. By mastering challenges both in and beyond the classroom, our students acquire the skills and experience to succeed on every level, and they form friendships that will last for years.
     We hope you will tour the WIS website [F]_____ programs and for an introduction to our distinctive community of learning. We look forward to welcoming you for a campus tour soon.

1. while an almost equal number
2. for information on all of our
3. of cultural backgrounds, talents, life
4. of the opportunities available to them
5. with an emphasis on second-language acquisition
6. many subjects in different foreign languages
7. in this lively mix of cultures

Вопрос №12-18

Раздел 2. Чтение

Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 12-18. В каждом задании выберите цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, впишите её в соответствующее поле внизу страницы.

How It Was

     Every school holiday we worked on the farms. Often it was pea picking but we also harvested runner beans, potatoes, black currents and strawberries — each in their season. Sometimes we travelled quite a distance to work. The incredible thing, looking back on it, was that our parents never seemed to worry about us. Sure enough there were occasional tales of terrible accidents or of children being attacked or kidnapped — but no one thought about such things then.
     We would disappear early, on our bikes, and not return until dark. Just the thought of letting my own kids do the same today gives me kittens. But back then, that’s how it was. All the harvesting was paid for by the bag or the box. The faster you worked, the more you earned. In one 5 week season I earned about £400. That was seriously good money in the 1970s — probably the same as my Dad earned. And we knew how to spend. We were always treating ourselves to something. But usually the aim was to pay for a holiday before school started again. Of course we often had family holidays when we were younger. But we kids also took our own holidays. Usually it was camping but my focus was beach holidays. Wales was my favourite locations. Again I still can’t imagine how our parents were brave enough to let us go. I can only assume they were not worried: That and the fact that as children they had their own adventures. Both my parents were small children during the war and were evacuated from London to be safe from Hitler’s bombs. They went in the clothes they were wearing plus a small suitcase — sent to unknown (in advance) villages and to the care of strangers. My teenage beach holidays probably seemed a stroll in the park to them and they took our safety for granted.
     Nowadays there seems to be a climate of fear around my generation, concerning the safety of our children. Has the world really changed so much? May be it’s just that the media makes us think more about the horrible things that do happen?
      Mind you — there was one close shave when I was a kid. It was on one of our Welsh camping holidays. We would have been 15 at the time. I fell asleep on a floating lilo and got swept out to sea. I was only asleep for second and at first was not worried. I began to swim steadily pushing the lilo back to the beach — but after 10 minutes, to my horror, I was no closer to shore. In a panic I jettisoned the lilo so I could swim properly and then swam with all my strength. After another 10 minutes still I made no progress. Then completely irrationally I started worrying about sharks. I knew that there are no dangerous sharks there but just the thought paralyzed me. I told myself not to panic. The sea was really calm and I knew that the tide had to change at some point. I also knew my friends on the beach would call the coastguard. The shore seemed miles away, exhaustion was kicking in and I realized also that I was cold. Shark fins began to circle in my imagination. I was in despair. You hear about accidents and drowning at sea but never imagine that it’s going to be you.
     My rescue was sharp and sudden. Hands on my wrists and ankles and I was swung into the boat. I was absolutely fine when I got back to shore. I am ashamed to say I lied about my age to prevent my parents finding out about it all.
12.The parents didn’t seem to worry about the narrator and his/her friends as
1) the farm was not far from where the children lived.
2) farm work was part of a regular school summer camp.
3) there were no obvious cases of child abuse in the region.
4) some parents worked on the same farm.
13.The expression “gives me kittens” in the second paragraph means
1) amuses me.
2) captivates me.
3) fascinates me.
4) scares me.
14.The payment for the farm work the children got depended on
1) the number of hours spent on the farm.
2) the type of seasonal harvest.
3) the speed at which they moved.
4) the amount of harvested berries or vegetables.
15.The children earned money mainly to
1) afford tasty treats for themselves and friends.
2) provide for their independent holidays.
3) help the family budget.
buy camping equipment.
16.The narrator thought his parents’ evacuation
1) was like a stroll in the park.
2) helped them to deal with strangers.
3) helped them to be calm about safety issues.
4) was a source of serious stress.
17.The narrator thinks his generation is probably more fearful because
1) the media deliberately highlights awful stories.
2) they didn’t experience the war.
3) there are more unstable people around.
4) their childhood was too safe and trouble free.
18.The narrator has additional problems during his accident in the sea because
1) he wasn’t a good swimmer.
2) the thought of sharks terrified him.
3) the tide was so strong.
4) there was no coast guard around.

Вопрос №19-25

Раздел 3. Грамматика и лексика

Church Calendar

19.THEY

Almost everyone uses calendars. The most common use actually is to mark the passing days and seasons. Quite a few people also mark _____ as diaries or use them to remember birthdays, appointments or other important occasions.

20.BASE

The same is true of calendars ______ on religious experience and most religions have annual festivals on different dates, to remember those things that were most important to them.

21.PROMISS

Those of Jewish Faith follow events that revolve around the Exodus. This was the journey of the Israelites out of Egypt to the new land that they God _____ them.

22.HELP

Although the Christian Church has many different “branches”, most of them have calendars based on the life and ministry of Jesus. The Calendar _____ believers to remember throughout the year the most important aspects of their faith.

23.POPULAR

In the UK, the biggest festivals of the Christian Church are Christmas and Easter. The _____ by far is Christmas and huge numbers visit Church on Dec24th (Christmas Eve) each year to sing carols and remember the birth of Jesus.

24.SET

Some dates in the Church are fixed — others vary. The date for Easter, for example, typically falls between late March and late April (Western Christianity) and early April to early May (Eastern Orthodox). The date _____ by a lunisolar calendar, following the cycle of the moon.

25.PRESENT

As a congregation moves through the church calendar, events _____ in an organized way with the opportunity to talk about different faith confessions. This also helps children to visualise and learn about their religion, history and culture.

Вопрос №26-31

Раздел 3. Грамматика и лексика

Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Образуйте от слов, напечатанных заглавными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами 26-31, однокоренные слова так, чтобы они грамматически и лексически соответствовали содержанию текста. Заполните поля ответа получен­ными словами в соответствующем порядке. 

 Tourism in Wales

26.ENJOY

“Snowdonia for All” is a project which aims to encourage disadvantaged people to visit Snowdonia and have an _____ and relaxing time. The project is the' outcome of cooperation between the National Park Consultation Group and 

27.PROTECT

Consultation Group and various environmental _____ groups.

28.PRESERVE

All of these organisations have been involved in the _____ of walking paths across the beautiful northern Welsh countryside.

The area has witnessed a lot of development in recent years while at the same time seeking to maintain the essential character and atmosphere of this beautiful park.

                                                                                   Tourism in Wales

29.GOVERN

And in fact it is the Welsh National Assembly rather than the Westminster _____ that has been made responsible for drawing together a number of difficult issues.

30.VISIT

For example local politicians do want to see a big increase in the number of _____ to the region but at the same time they want to preserve the quiet beauty of the landscape.

31.SPECIAL

Also there is the ongoing commitment to provide more jobs, _____ those connected to tourism. But achieving solid economic growth and preserving an ancient landscape is never easy.

Вопрос №32-38

Раздел 3. Грамматика и лексика

  Quarrelling Neighbours

     England and France are neighbours and have a famous 1000 year old, love-hate [32]_____. An early milestone was 1066, when William of Normandy conquered you “It’s their fault, they started England. As any English football fan will [33]_____ it!” and ever since there has been conflict; both “teams” selecting their own highlights! The English generally choose the Battle of Agincourt (1415) and of course the [34]_____ of Napoleon (conveniently forgetting that several other nations were actually involved). A more recent low occurred when Churchill ordered the sinking of the French Fleet after France surrendered to Germany. [35]_____ many claim the UK’s role in the liberation of France rather made up for this!

     English-French rivalry continues to the present time — in sport, language and culture. In any big sporting tournament (especially football or rugby) the French become “Frogs” — a nickname derived [36]_____ the (inexplicable to English taste) French inclusion of frogs, snails and other unmentionables in their cuisine.

     In the last decades the French have even battled against the invasion of the English language — “Le weekend”, “Le sandwich” and so forth. But it seems that the English languages is a [37]_____ opponent. The rivalry recently flared up again most recently when london narrowly beat Paris in the bid to [38]_____ the 2012 Olympics. But in fairness, since William "kicked-off" in 1066 there have been plenty of French victories as well, and in reality the nations are the best of friends as much as "best" enemies and their rivalry is often quite witty and enterraining.

32.

1)connection 2)rapport 3)acquaintance 4)relationship

33.

1)talk 2)tell 3)say 4)speak

34.

1)defeat 2)loss 3)failure 4)collapse

35.

1)Although 2)Thus 3)Therefore 4)Nevertheless

36.

1)of 2)from 3)for 4)off

37.

1) heavy 2) solid 3) tough 4) hard

38.

1)accommodate 2)host 3)settle 4)contain

Вопрос №39-40

Раздел 4. Письмо

При выполнении заданий 39 и 40 обратите внимание на не­обходимость соблюдения указанного объёма текста. Тексты недостаточного объёма, а также часть текста, превышающая требуемый объём, не оцениваются. Запишите сна­чала номер задания (39, 40), а затем ответ на него. 

39.You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Todd who writes:
     ..Jn July Гт going to a science youth summer camp. It’s an international camp, but the working language is English. If you like science, which of the subjects are your favourite? What kinds of summer camps are available for the youth in Russia?Which of them would you like to go to,          and why?
     As for the latest news, I’ve passed my driving test and my elder brother said he’ll let me use          his car!

In your letter

• answer his questions,
• ask 3 questions about the driving test.

Write 100—140 words.

40.Remember the rules of letter writing.

Comment on the following statement.

It's beneficial in many ways to host international sport events.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement?

Write 200—250 words.

Use the following plan:

• make an introduction (state the problem)
• express your personal opinion and give 2-3 reasons for your opinion
• express an opposing opinion and give 1-2 reasons for this opposing opinion
• explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion
• make a conclusion restating your position