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.

Вопрос 2

Вы услышите диалог. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений А–G соответствуют содержанию текста (1 – True), какие не соответствуют (2 – False) и о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть 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.

A) Katy is a regular cinema goer.

B) Katy and Mike promised their friends to see the film.

C) Mike offers his help with Math to Katy.

D) Katy has some chores to do in the evening.

E) Katy loves sports, especially yoga.

F) Katy and Mike will watch Men in Black on Thursday.

G) Katy agrees to see a film on DVD with Mike.

Запишите в ответ цифры, расположив их в порядке, соответствующем буквам: 

Вопросы 3-9

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.Crispin thinks that his first name 

1) is better than Spin.

2) sounds awful.

3) should be Darrell.

4.By saying universities ‘give me the creeps’ Crispin means that universities

1) give him nothing useful for real life.

2) make him study hard for the exams.

3) cause a feeling of anxiety in him.

5.When speaking about himself at the age of 18 Crispin admits that he

1) worried about the secret parties in his house.

2) was somewhat interested in communism.

3) was going to join the Communist Party.

6.Crispin is happy because this year 

1) the band’s music has changed a bit.

2) his band are going to star in a new Hollywood film.

3) new people have joined the band.

7.When writing songs Crispin  

1) is inspired by childhood memories.

2) usually stays at his parents’ house.

3) needs to be all alone to succeed.

8.Crispin decided to sell his first house and buy a new one because

1) he was tired of being the centre of attention in his neighbourhood.

2) the main road near the house made the place too noisy.

3) the new house was a good way of investing money.

9.Crispin thinks music fans are being reasonable when they

1) call bad music rubbish.

2) avoid listening to music which causes health problems.

3) express their negative feelings openly and honestly.

Вопрос 10

Раздел 2. Чтение

Установите соответствие между заголовками 1–8 и текстами A–G. Запишите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании есть один лишний заголовок.

1. Just Do It!

2. Just What the Doctor Ordered

3. Dangerous Consequences

4. Source of the Problem

5. Take It Easy!

6. Hard to Guess the Meaning

7. The Devil Is Not So Black As He is Painted

8. A Hidden Problem

A. You can often find articles and books addressing the problem of procrastination. If you don't know this word, you might think it was a terrible disease. In reality, procrastination can be defined as a bad habit of doing something less important in order to avoid doing something more important. People procrastinate in many different areas, but we will focus on procrastinating at school, where it is a frequent problem.

B. Procrastination at school can lead to poor grades, low test scores, and finally not getting into a good university. Another negative result of procrastination is the stress of waiting to the last minute to do something. This can lead to staying up all night to prepare for a test. Also, the constant stress of having something hanging over your head, being scolded and criticized by teachers and parents can lead to feelings of guilt and worthlessness.

C. Usually it is very obvious when somebody is procrastinating, for example, playing video games instead of doing homework. Sometimes, however, it can be less obvious. Sharpening your pencils and cleaning your desk may fool some people into thinking you are working hard, but can also be forms of procrastination. Some pupils are even able to fool themselves into thinking they are working, when they are just trying to avoid real work.

D. It is not always clear why people procrastinate. Some are just lazy or don't have enough willpower, but there may be other reasons, perfectionism for one. Some people are afraid that they will be judged by others as failures if their work is less than perfect. For example, a pupil may fear the judgment of parents and teachers on a school report. According to psychologists, this fear of failure may be a cause of procrastination.

E. Although it is difficult, there are ways to stop procrastinating. One way of doing it is to find out why you are procrastinating and deal with those problems. If you are a perfectionist, try to do the task quickly and not worry about it being perfect. Another solution, especially when the task seems too big, is to break it into smaller steps and do those one by one. This may lessen the desire to procrastinate.

F. Still, procrastinating can be a good thing. For those who spend much more time working on a project than is necessary, waiting until the last minute can be a more economical use of time. Also, some people while procrastinating do things that are creative or useful in other ways. Finally, a certain amount of procrastination is part of human nature. Feeling guilty about it can be worse and more damaging than the procrastination itself.

G. Procrastination is also a popular subject of laughter in films and TV shows and there are many coffee mugs, cartoons, and notebooks covered with jokes about it. Though many people consider it a serious psychological problem and even view it as a kind of disease, others laugh about it and are even proud to be procrastinators

Вопрос 11

Вопросы 12-18

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

Ha, ha, ha! How they laughed that day in the 1790s when a man first walked the streets of London holding an umbrella.

Some people got angry and began shouting that to carry such a contraption was ungodly because it ‘defied the heavenly purpose of rain’ (which is to get uswet).

Drivers of Hackney carriages soon realised umbrellas posed a threat to their trade, and insulted chaps who carried them by yelling: ‘What’s wrong – are you a Frenchman?’ It was a grievous insult (and still is today), but the umbrella was not

to be denied.

Eton schoolboys took to carrying them, much to the annoyance of their headmaster, John Keats. “An effeminate innovation,” he thundered. “We are degenerating into a girl’s school.”

Early umbrellas were not impenetrable to rain. Their coverings of cotton, or even silk, were coated with oil, varnish or melted wax, which soon cracked. They featured all kinds of gimmicks. Some had windows, or whistled when open. There was an umbrella with a gutter, which drained rain down a tube. A variation on this caught rain in a flask for use as drinking water.

It was not until about 1800 that umbrellas and parasols achieved separate identities in Britain. Since ancient times there have been umbrellas to keep off the sun, but the word umbrella had nothing to do with rain. It is derived from Latin ‘umbra’, meaning shade.

Until the early 1850s umbrellas had heavy whalebone frames which tended to crack. But then Samuel Fox came on the scene, and from his factory in Stockbridge, Sheffield, he revolutionised the umbrella world. In 1852, he patented a lightweight metal frame which was to make him a fortune and set the standard for umbrellas we know today.

The first umbrellas came to Britain from France but by the time of the battle of Waterloo in 1815 it was the French who were laughing at the British for using them. Napoleon’s General Lejeune was highly amused that English officers rode across the field of battle holding aloft umbrellas and parasols. It might have looked ridiculous, but the British won!

That was not the only instance of umbrellas being used by the British army. The British Major Digby Tatham-Warter, veteran of WWI, and a commander of a parachute brigade during WWII, always carried an umbrella into battle. This not only provided some British humour in otherwise very serious and frightening circumstances, but was even used by the brave major to fight the Germans. Once he disabled a German tank by pushing the umbrella through the observation slit and wounding the driver in the eye.

Some collectors believe that now is a perfect time to start collecting antique umbrellas and parasols, as they are reckoned to be underpriced, a situation which could easily change if more people got the idea of collecting them. Parasol styles seemed to change every few months in the 19th century, so there are plenty to choose from. Beautiful parasols made in Victorian times can be bought for as little as 30 to 100 pounds, but even a rare Georgian umbrella with carved ivory grip might be unlikely to exceed 500 pounds at an auction.

12.Drivers of Hackney carriages insulted people who were using umbrellas because

1) they wanted to sell umbrellas themselves.

2) they were trying to save their business.

3) the owners of umbrellas were French.

4) they didn't like what umbrellas looked like

13.The funny and clever features of the first umbrellas did NOT include the following:

1) making special noises

2) having transparent parts

3) being totally waterproof

4) having a container for a drink

14.Before 1800 the word ‘umbrella’ meant

1) the same as the word ‘parasol’.

2) nothing: it simply did not exist.

3) ‘a device protecting you from the rain’.

4) any kind of shade of any shape.

15.What did Samuel Fox do?

1) He replaced heavy whalebone with light metal.

2) He became rich having discovered light metals.

3) He wrote specifications for a quality umbrella.

4) He participated in the revolutionary movement.

16.The French were laughing at the British during the Battle of Waterloo because

1) the French were winning.

2) the British looked funny.

3) the British copied the French.

4) it was General Lejeune’s tactics.

17.Which statement is NOT true about Major Digby Tatham-Warter?

1) He had a British sense of humour.

2) He was a typical British eccentric.

3) He used an umbrella as a weapon.

4) He didn’t find war serious or scary.

18According to the author of the article, Victorian parasols are

1) now cheap to buy.

2) collectors' favourites.

3) not reliable enough.

4) not sold at auctions.

Вопросы 19-21

Вопросы 22-25

Прочитайте приведённые ниже тексты. Преобразуйте, если необходимо, слова, напеча­танные заглавными буквами, так, чтобы они грамматически соответствовали содержанию текстов. Заполните поля ответа получен­ными словами в соответствующем порядке

22.GIVE

Albert’s interest in science began when he was five years old. His father ______ him a magnetic compass and the boy wanted to know why the needle was moving.

23.LATE

In 1909 Einstein began his academic career. 12 years ______ he got the Nobel Prize in physics.

24.WARN

Shortly before his death he wrote the manifesto ______ the people of the world about the danger of nuclear catastrophe.

25.CHANGE

Albert Einstein is remembered as the greatest theoretical physicist in the world. His ideas ______ science forever.

Вопросы 26-31

Прочитайте приведённые ниже тексты. Преобразуйте, если необходимо, слова, напеча­танные заглавными буквами, так, чтобы они грамматически соответствовали содержанию текстов. Заполните поля ответа получен­ными словами в соответствующем порядке

26.APPEAR

Britain is often represented by national symbols. There are two personifications of Britain: John Bull and Britannia. John Bull represents the typical Englishman, supposed to have a ‘bullish’ _________ and characteristics.

27.FAIR

These may be seen as strong, loyal, upright or stubborn, ______, cruel and mean.

28.COLLECT

The character was popularized (but not invented) by John Arbuthnot’s _______ of satirical pamphlets The History of John Bull, published in 1712.

29.MAIN

Britannia is a female personification of Britain. She is _______ depicted on coins leaning on a shield and holding a trident in one hand.

30.VICTORY

She represents Britain as a ______ maritime nation.

31.PATRIOT

Her name is familiar from the _______ song Rule Britannia, composed in 1740.

Вопросы 32-38

Прочитайте текст с пропусками, обозначенными номерами 32-38. Эти номера соот­ветствуют заданиям 32-38, в которых представлены возможные варианты ответов. Вставьте номер выбранного вами варианта ответа в соответствующее поле внизу страницы.

Anna and Ira are best friends. They are both Russian but 32 ______ the Southbank International School as their parents both work in London. They are fifteen now and are studying hard for their International Baccalaureate. Every Saturday they love to visit museums and galleries in London and so now they have visited 33 ______ all of them. But, above all, their absolute favourite is The Natural History Museum in South Kensington.

They filled in an online 34 ______ form and became “members”. This means they get free magazines called “Evolve” and “Second Nature”, get fast track entry to special exhibitions and they get invited to previews, workshops, talks and special 35 ______ They even get to use the special member’s room where there are free refreshments, magazines and internet access. It 36 ______ them £56 for the year but they felt it was really good value for money.

Last weekend they took part in “Dino snores” — an event 37 ______ by the film “A Night at the Museum”. They were given a talk about bugs by TV nature presenter Nick Baker, explored the Dinosaur gallery in the dark on a torch-lit tour, watched films and played games, and then slept in sleeping bags under the shadow of the huge Diplodocus in the Museum's iconic Central Hall. It was a night they’ll never forget. Although Ira and Anna are both interested in Dinosaurs — they are more interested in present day wildlife and most interested of all in 38 ______ Russian wildlife. When they go back to Moscow both want to study and eventually become wildlife research scientists.

32.

1) attend

2) visit

3) go

4) enroll

33.

1) about

2) almost

3) already

4) approximately

34.

1) application

2) admission

3) entrance

4) request

35.

1) dealings

2) actions

3) procedures

4) events

36.

1) cost

2) charged

3) priced

4) spent

37.

1) stimulated

2) motivated

3) inspired

4) encouraged

38.

1) struggling

2) preserving

3) securing

4) supporting

Вопрос 39

Раздел 4. Письмо

You havе rеcеivеd a lеttеr from your English-speaking pen-friend Andrew who writes:

… A "green club" has just been organized at our school. We're choosing a name for it. What name would you suggest for our "green club"? Would you like to have a "green club" at your school and why? Which projects do you think "green clubs" could deal with?

My dad is going to start a new business …

Write a letter to Andrew.

In your letter

- answer her questions

- ask 3 questions about his dad's new business.

Write 100—140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

Пожалуйста, сравните полученный Вами ответ с ответом, указанным во вкладке "пояснение". Укажите баллы самостоятельно, руководствуясь критериями оценивания выполнения задания.

Вопрос 40

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1. Central parts of big cities should be closed to private transport.

2. Some people think that to get a good education one should go abroad.

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

Пожалуйста, сравните полученный Вами ответ с ответом, указанным во вкладке "пояснение". Укажите баллы самостоятельно, руководствуясь критериями оценивания выполнения задания.

Вопрос 41

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.

Пожалуйста, сравните полученный Вами ответ с ответом, указанным во вкладке "пояснение". Укажите баллы самостоятельно, руководствуясь критериями оценивания выполнения задания.

Вопрос 42

Study the advertisement.

You are considering going to the mountains and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out about the following:

1) types of cakes on sale

2) cakes with fresh berries

3) weight

4) price

5) delivery

You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

Пожалуйста, сравните полученный Вами ответ с ответом, указанным во вкладке "пояснение". Укажите баллы самостоятельно, руководствуясь критериями оценивания выполнения задания.

Вопрос 43

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

ou will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: "I’ve chosen photo number … ".

Пожалуйста, сравните полученный Вами ответ с ответом, указанным во вкладке "пояснение". Укажите баллы самостоятельно, руководствуясь критериями оценивания выполнения задания.

Вопрос 44

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

• give a brief description of the photos (action, location)

• say what the pictures have in common

• say in what way the pictures are different

• say what pet presented in the photo you'd like to have more

• explain why

You will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.