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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. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу.
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1. Watching Downton Abbey is like travelling in time.
2. I enjoy Downton Abbey because of some of the characters.
3. People like Downton Abbey because it’s well made.
4. You can’t predict what happens next while watching Downton Abbey.
5. Downton Abbey is an educational film in terms of history.
6. For me it’s natural to watch historical drama series.
7. I don’t like Downton Abbey because it’s a soap opera.
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, 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.
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A. The conversation takes place on Tuesday.
B. Jack knows what kind of present they�ll buy for Linda.
C. Rose knows Linda better than Jack does.
D. Linda follows the latest fashion trends.
E. Linda doesn’t like gift certificates.
F. Linda can’t have a pet because of her mother.
G. Rose and Jack are going to the shop straight away.
What do we learn about Chris Black at the beginning of the interview?
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1) He has won some literary awards.
2) He combines writing and teaching.
3) He dislikes living in California.
Which of the following is TRUE about the writers’ conference?
1) It’s for young writers.
2) It’s an international event.
3) Julia is the only presenter there.
What does Maggie say about directors and directing?
1) She thinks she was fortunate to work with many talented directors.
2) She feels she could herself direct a film one day.
3) She thinks David Lynch is the best director.
Why is it not a good idea to ask a celebrity about their relationship with other famous actors?
1) They know little about their colleagues.
2) They never quarrel with colleagues.
3) They won’t be frank about it.
How does Anna feel about her debut album?
1) She can’t believe she’s done it.
2) She’s on top of the world.
3) She doubts it’ll be successful.
Which of the following is TRUE about Peter at work?
1) He is ready to build up his team.
2) He never invites any freelancers.
3) He has a low opinion of TV in general.
How has becoming a father changed Eric’s work?
1) He’s got more creative thoughts.
2) He has to manage his time better.
3) He works much less than he used to.
Установите соответствие между текстами A–G и заголовками 1–8. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании один заголовок лишний.
1. Inspired by nature
2. Wonderful combination
3. Restoring old traditions
4. Protecting the environment
5. Different at different time
6. Chosen as the best among hundreds
7. The closest to the sky
8. Saved from being pulled down
A. Sydney Opera House was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007 as one of the most iconic buildings in the world. Its planning began in the 1940s, as the existing building for large theatrical productions was not large enough. The Opera House was designed by a Danish architect Jorn Utzon whose design was selected as the winning one among 232 other entries in an international design competition. The formal inauguration of the building took place on 20 October 1973.
B. The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 in Paris. It was designed as an entrance to the 1889 World's Fair and named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower. However, initially the plan was to make it stand for only twenty years since its construction. The City had planned to tear it down in 1909, but as the tower proved to be valuable for the image of the city, it was allowed to remain. Now it has become the symbol of the city, seen as one of the World's wonders.
C. The Electric Forest Festival, which started less than a decade ago, is a four-day multi-genre event, held in Rothbury, Michigan. The main focus of the event is upon electronic and jam bands. But what captures the eyes is a special atmosphere during this festival. The surrounding environment becomes a kaleidoscope of laser light shows. The mixture of electronic lights and the sounds appeal to different senses and together create a unique, surreal, magical experience.
D. Casa Mila, designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí, is one of Barcelona’s World Heritage sites and is one of the most visited attractions the city has to offer. The building is also known as “La Pedrera” translated as the Stone wave, because of the facade which is made up completely with natural stones and does not have any straight lines. Gaudi explained it by the fact that straight lines cannot be found anywhere in the wild landscape and it can be made only by men.
E. To mark the end of the Christmas season, Shetland in Scotland celebrates a variety of fire festivals every year. The most interesting of them is held at the capital, where this practice was born as early as in 1876, when strong men dragged barrels with burning tar on sledges. Today, thousands of people dress up in period‐clothes. The procession burns down the model of a Viking ship. The brightness of the fire and men in clothes of the long-gone era make a spectacle show.
F. Burj Khalifa is an 829.8 m skyscraper in Dubai. It is the tallest structure in the world. There are hotels, residences and observational laboratories in the 163 floors of the building. It’s not only the tallest building in the world, it is also the tallest freestanding structure in the world, has the highest number of stories in the world, highest occupied floor in the world, highest outdoor observation deck in the world, and an elevator with the longest travel distance in the world.
G. The Taj Mahal is an architectural marvel made of white marble situated on the banks of the river Yamuna in Agra, India. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Nowadays around 8 million tourists visit the Taj Mahal every year. They come to see the changing colors of the Taj Mahal, which change from pink in the morning, milky white in the evening and golden at night when lit by the moon.
Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски A–F частями предложений, обозначенными цифрами 1–7. Одна из частей в списке 1–7 лишняя. Занесите цифры, обозначающие соответствующие части предложений, в таблицу.
The cruiser Aurora is a museum in St. Petersburg. It is a former Russian naval ship that has played an important part in the country’s history.
The Aurora was built between 1897 and 1900 at the Admiralty shipyard in St. Petersburg. The cruiser was one of the largest ships of its time. After its construction was complete, the Aurora took its place as part of the Russian 2nd Squadron in the Pacific Ocean. In May 1905, it took part in the Battle of Tshushima and was one of just a few Russian ships A__________. After the battle in the Baltic, it returned to St. Petersburg B__________.
The ship served during World War I. When it returned to St. Petersburg in 1916 for major repairs, the city was on the edge of revolution C__________ the 1917 February Revolution. Soon the Aurora was to play a huge part in the October revolution. The ship is famous for firing the shot D__________ the Winter Palace.
Once again in 1922, the Aurora served as a training ship. During World War II, the ship’s guns were removed to use for land defense. Unfortunately, being left defenseless it was sunk in Leningrad harbour to keep it from E__________. The ship was brought back to the surface in 1944 and later, after extensive repairs, it was permanently anchored at the harbour and became a museum in 1957.
The Aurora is now maintained by cadets from the nearby Nakhimov Navy School. Admission is free to the public, F__________ a small fee.
1. and many crew members joined
2. and became a cadet training ship
3. that survived the intense naval battle
4. that signaled the prepared attack on
5. protecting the territory of the harbour
6. falling into the hands of the Germans
7. though a visit to the engine room carries
What are people sure to experience when coming to stay in a different country, according to the author?
1) Both good and bad emotions.
2) Language barrier.
3) Confusion.
4) Loneliness.
The origins of parkour moves could be found in …
1) a military training programme.
2) European art.
3) the games of Paris teenagers.
4) the Vietnamese culture.
Both Beverly Amico and Sarah Thorne think that limiting technology in the classroom will ...
1) help students concentrate better.
2) boost students’ creativity.
3) develop students’ communication skills.
4) better prepare students for the job market.
The author defines the impulse buyer as a person who …
1) loves buying beautiful things.
2) gives good advice on shopping.
3) is eager to spend a lot of money.
4) often shops uncontrollably.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the author’s advice to cope with stress?
1) Planning time for socializing and rest.
2) Dividing work into smaller parts.
3) Getting rid of pessimistic thoughts.
4) Giving somebody tasks you can’t do.
According to Juan Garcia, part-time employment gives students a higher chance to …
1) earn more money.
2) find a job when they graduate.
3) graduate with higher marks.
4) develop necessary skills.
The author sounds dissatisfied at the end of the text because …
1) her daughter does not know physics well.
2) her daughter was allowed to retake the test.
3) her daughter got a bad grade.
4) her daughter failed her first attempt.
From the history of Smolensk
Smolensk is one of the oldest cities in Russia. No one knows exactly when Smolensk __________________. The first mentioning of it refers to the middle of the 9th century.
FOUND
Smolensk is often called the shield of Russia because in the past it ________________ the western borders of our country.
DEFEND
At that time nobody knew that in the future Russia __________________ one of the longest and best railway systems in the world.
HAVE
GPS functions
Car GPS Tracking appears a lot in new vehicles, offering drivers tracking and navigation.
Yet, the ____________________ inventions LATE are even more modern and sophisticated, offering extra opportunities to people.
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From Indonesia to India, seafood ________________ throughout the region both as foodstuffs and as seasonings. |
USE |
| In fact, her voice was so unique that it __________________ the golden standard ever since she started to perform. | BE |
To begin with, candles create a cozy atmosphere. It is so nice to burn a candle when it is raining ____________________ outdoors.
HEAVY
You will see wildlife national parks, historical battle fields and ____________________ cities.
FASCINATE
The park has a long history. The land was ____________________ used by indigenous peoples for thousands of years.
ORIGINAL
| That is why his father hired a private ____________________ so that he could learn the advanced painting techniques. | TEACH |
1) resulted
2) achieved
3) managed
4) succeeded
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Each Saturday free exercise classes (yoga at 8 am, Pilates at 9 am and dance at 10 am) take place in the park as well. The Family Fun Tent provides free ____________________ for kids on Sundays between 10 am and 3 pm. Free walking tours take place on Sundays, or you may do it yourself with a downloadable tour from the website. |
ACTIVE |
1) in
2) from
3) on
4) for
1) resemblance
2) reproduction
3) recollection
4) responsibility
1) reservation
2) admiration
3) appreciation
4) determination
1) pull
2) pick
3) gather
4) collect
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