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.
1. The speaker criticizes books on time management.
2. The speaker believes our schedule shouldn’t ignore personal wishes.
3. The speaker recommends balancing our weekly activities.
4. The speaker considers physiology in time management.
5. The speaker advocates concentration on each task.
6. The speaker recommends concentrating on one big aim at a time.
7. The speaker advises doing tasks in order of importance.
Говорящий | A | B | C | D | E | F |
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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) Mr Harris has carried out work on Mrs French’s house before.
B) The painting and attic conversion are being done in the same house.
C) Mr Harris tells Mrs French his phone number.
D) Mrs French wants both of her bathrooms to be redecorated.
E) Mrs French hasn’t decided what work needs to be done to her garage yet.
F) It will take Mr Harris two weeks to do all the work that Mrs French needs done.
G) Mrs French wants her husband to be at home when Mr Harris comes.
Запишите в ответ цифры, расположив их в порядке, соответствующем буквам:
A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
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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 girl’s grandmother goes by the name of Elaine because
1) it is only natural to go by one’s first name for a girl.
2) she didn’t like her real first name and changed it when she grew up.
3) she wanted to avoid confusion with other female members in the family.
4.Elaine liked primary school because
1) she could be alone at least on the way to school.
2) her teacher always made her feel special.
3) she could learn more, listening to older kids.
5.Among Elaine’s chores was
1) waxing the floors.
2) tidying the closets.
3) washing the dishes.
6.When in high school Elaine
1) proved to be a natural dancer.
2) couldn’t learn to play basketball.
3) could take athletics with boys.
7.She got a chance to go to college because
1) her employer helped her to continue her education.
2) she earned enough money working at the creamery and at the cafeteria.
3) she got an academic scholarship.
8.She majored in
1) economics.
2) home economics education.
3) education.
9.Elaine had a big family, and remembering her kids growing up
1) she feels sorry she had so many children.
2) she wishes she had more.
3) she believes it was a reward for all her previous problems.
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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. Motivating opportunity
2. Books come first
3. Teachers to come first
4. Junk food — out
5. Numbers come first
6. Relevant for today
7. Learn by using
8. Fewer and worse
A. High school students have rights protected by the Constitution like everyone else, but it is complicated. There is no one set of rules. State laws differ from federal laws, and school board regulations vary from place to place. Students discover what rights they have by trying to exercise them, and, if prevented, taking the school to court.
B. Kids who live on junk food grow up to be fat and unhealthy, so schools should teach good health. They should fill their vending machines with health foods, and lunch programs should serve nothing but nutritious meals. If some kids complain, so what? They complain about algebra, too.
C. There is a new five-year program that lets students earn a high school diploma and two years of college at no cost. It is getting kids who are at risk to become more mature in the lower grades, to take college-prep courses, study harder, and focus on a career. Once in the program, very few drop out.
D. Neuroscience (brain science) is finding out how teaching affects the brain. It has discovered pre-school kids can learn numbers and simple math because the number instinct is hard-wired in the brain. So is the language instinct, but teaching kids to read is harder. It takes longer for the brain to connect sounds with letters — up to 11 years.
E. In hard times, colleges must be relevant. Today’s students want Chinese and Arabic, not Latin and Greek. Economics is in demand; and even English classes are teaching how to network, write a resume, and present oneself in an interview. It is not a good time to be a philosophy professor.
F. Computers help with drills and practice, but they are not much help in higher-level thinking. In the lower grades, money is better spent on new textbooks, music programs and the arts. In the higher grades, there is no choice. Everyone should learn to use the electronic genie.
G. The US program, No Child Left Behind, seeks to place a qualified teacher in every classroom. But where is the pool of qualified people out there waiting to teach disadvantaged kids in the cities? US policy should provide better training and support for those already teaching. They could start a new program and call it No Teacher Left Behind.
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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.
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
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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.
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19.BE
New Seven Wonders of the World: Teotihuacan
Long ago Teotihuacan was an important religious and economic centre. However, after there _____ a great fire, for some unknown reason all the population decided to leave the city. This happened in 650AD.
20.SEE
Since then Teotihuacan _____ the Aztecs, the Spanish invasion and many other people and events.
21.REMAIN
Nowadays Teotihuacan is visited by millions of people every year. Archeologists are sure that it _____ popular in the future being a must-see if you’re in Mexico City.
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22.RULE
Today, the Forbidden City is a public museum visited by millions of tourists from around the world. Until 1924 when the last emperor of China had to leave the palace, twenty four emperors of the two dynasties _____ here.
23.INVEST
Chinese people _____ a lot of time and money in the Forbidden City lately and it is now a fantastic place to walk and dream of the past centuries.
24.KEEP
People from all over the world can see the traditional palace architecture, enjoy the treasures _____ in the palace, and learn of the legends and anecdotes about the imperial family and the court.
25.VISIT
Protected by UNESCO, the Palace Museum _____ by millions of tourists every year.
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26.POPULATE
Auckland is the largest and most populous city in New Zealand. The __________________ of Auckland is getting close to 1.4 million residents.
27.CONVENIENT
It is __________________ situated in the North Island of the country, between the Waitakere Ranges and the Hauraki Gulf.
28.COMPARE
The city enjoys an oceanic climate, which is __________________ to the climate in most of Europe.
29.APPOINT
Nothing can __________________ you about Auckland, which is why it is a popular destination for numerous immigrants to New Zealand.
30.FRIEND
Expats have an overall good experience when staying in Auckland. Most expats find it very easy to communicate with the locals, who are very __________________.
31.LOCATE
Another positive thing about Auckland is the amount of nature and free space, which is appreciated a lot, especially by those coming from more densely inhabited __________________.
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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.
Amos
It wasn’t unusual for Amos to go to Deravenels on Saturday, even though the offices were closed over the weekend. He 32 ______ to go to tidy up his paperwork and do other small jobs he couldn’t attend to during the week.
But on this Saturday morning he had a specific purpose when he arrived at the grand old building on the Strand. The uniformed doorman 33 ______ Amos close his umbrella and take off his raincoat. Then he touched his cap and said, “Good morning, Mr. Finnister”.
Amos had come to the office to 34 ______ a few telephone calls. His first call was to the Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, where he quickly discovered the records office was not open on weekends. He then dialed Ravenscar and was put through to Edward Deravenel.
“Good morning, Amos,” Edward said. “I’m assuming you have some news for me.” Amos then relayed all the information he had gathered the night before.
“Well done, Amos!” Edward exclaimed. “Thank you for going into all this 35 ______ . I knew I could depend 36 ______ you. My wife will be happy as I am to know everything; it’s been such a mystery all these years. To 37 ______ the truth, I think that Grace Rose should also know what happened to her mother. It will finally put her mind at rest.”
“I agree, sir. I will telephone you on Monday”. Amos walked home, 38 ______ no attention to the heavy rain. He felt happy.
32.
1) held
2) took
3) used
4) kept
33.
1) looked
2) gazed
3) stared
4) watched
34.
1) take
2) do
3) make
4) give
35.
1) worry
2) trouble
3) bother
4) mess
36.
1) at
2) on
3) in
4) of
37.
1) tell
2) speak
3) say
4) talk
38.
1) turning
2) paying
3) drawing
4) bringing
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Раздел 4. Письмо
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Jane who writes:
… So you see that I enjoy films based on true historic facts. What kinds of films do you like watching? Do you prefer watching films in the cinema or at home? Why? Do you agree that it is better to read a book before watching the film based on it? Why or why not? I’ve just come back from a trip to Wales…
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Write a letter to Jane. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her trip to Wales. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.
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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. Nature is powerful enough to oppose any harmful human interference.
2. Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom.
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
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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.
Until fairly recently, it was a mystery how certain large bees, bumblebees in particular, were able to fly. To scientists who study the physical laws of flight a bee’s body seemed too heavy and its wings too small for it to become airborne and remain so. Bees “can’t” fly... but do. The mystery became so intriguing that a few scientists decided to study it. Most insects fly by using muscles that flap their wings with great speed. For example, the locust beats its wings at a rate of about 20 times per second to fly. Other flying insects have to beat their wings even faster — some as rapidly as 100 times per second. But bees must work extra hard to become airborne. Honeybees, for instance, must beat their wings about 200 times a second to fly. Yet larger bees — like bumblebees — whose bodies are heavier, wider, and longer — have to do even better.
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Study the advertisement.
You are considering visiting the city and now you'd like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out the following:
1) dates for departures
2) hotel facilities
3) if breakfast is included
4) number of city tours
5) discounts
You have 20 seconds to ask each question.
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These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.
You 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 … ".
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Look at the two pictures. In 1 min 30, you will have to compare:
• 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 lifestyle presented in the prhotos you prefer
• explain why
You should speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.
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