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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. Getting used to uniforms is good for a future career.
2. A uniform makes the school a better organized place.
3. Uniforms make students focus more on their learning.
4. Uniforms help improve the discipline at schools.
5. Uniforms will not make life at school better.
6. Uniforms can teach students how to behave professionally.
7. Uniforms can help prevent crimes at school.
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 park is full of children playing.
B. Lily often reads books on psychology.
C. The book contains some facts from the past.
D. Miles finds the book useless.
E. Miles rarely trusts strangers.
F. Lily is going to finish reading the book soon.
G. Miles has invited Lily to the cinema at the weekend.
Kim’s success as an actress makes her feel …
1) extremely happy.
2) slightly uncomfortable.
3) a bit nervous.
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According to Carl, Bridgeport is …
1) a very beautiful town.
2) not a very safe place.
3) a city for celebrities.
When do voice and style come to a writer?
1) At the beginning of the process.
2) In the middle of the process.
3) At the end of the process.
Vanessa thinks that anybody can be a storyteller because …
1) people are born with this gift.
2) people know a lot of stories.
3) everybody enjoys being one.
What kind of questions does Cindy recommend to ask?
1) Thought-provoking.
2) Trivial.
3) Personal.
According to John, the hero’s goal in a story …
1) must go throughout the whole story.
2) should be easy enough to achieve.
3) may motivate the readers of the story.
Which of the following is TRUE about the story The Pull?
1) Dogs play a big part in the story.
2) Stacey copied the dogs from her pets.
3) Dogs fight with people in the story.
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. Long-awaited freedom
2. An excursion to the past
3. The man who touched the skies
4. Beautiful and inviting
5. Reminding of heroic deeds
6. The only famous citizen
7. Attracting people
8. Making art attractive
A. Located about 400km east of Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod is one of the most important centers of cultural, economic, and political activity in European Russia. An excellent spot to soak up the best of the city’s atmosphere, Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street lies in the heart of Nizhny Novgorod. Gorgeous buildings and fountains towering on all sides showcase the best of its architecture. Shop fronts and local souvenirs will have you pausing at every window while the charming cafés will draw you in with their tempting aromas.
B. A city yarmarka is something like a fair, and this historic former market place was restored in 1991. The site is now home to a superb modern exhibition center. The yarmarka plays host to international events, fairs, and conventions. In 2011, for the 20th anniversary of the fair, many exhibitions were organized, attended by thousands, including members of the British royal family. The fair is not only a buzzing center of business and culture, but also one of the most impressive sights.
C. Located at the meeting point of the great Volga and Oka rivers, the ancient Kremlin of Nizhny Novgorod boasts of some of the best views in the city. Designed by an Italian architect, the 13 magnificent towers and the high walls date back to 1500. On this spot in 1612, heroes of Russian history Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky defeated the invading Polish army in extraordinary circumstances. You’ll also find here an art museum, a monument to those who fought in the Second World War, and the flame eternally burning in their memory.
D. An idyllic spot from which to watch the sunset over the city, this monumental creation was constructed by the Soviet government and is unique to the city of Nizhny Novgorod. The staircase gets its name from pilot Valery Chkalov who, in 1937, became the first man to fly from Moscow to Vancouver over the North Pole. A monument to Chkalov stands at the top of the stairs. Over 1,500 stairs connect the city center with the river embankment. Nowadays the staircase is a favorite meeting place and relaxation spot for the locals.
E. The Rukavishnikovs were a family of immensely wealthy merchants originating from the region around Nizhny Novgorod. The superbly restored palace, their former home, has been transformed into a museum of Russian history and gives a realistic snapshot of the life of the wealthy in the 19th century. Expensive furnishings, priceless antiques, and glistening gold will transport you back in time to a world of balls, carriages, banquets, and tsars. Join the world of Russian noble ladies and gentlemen for a day in this stunning palace.
F. Sakharov Museum is dedicated to Russian scientist Andrei Sakharov. The nuclear physicist and human rights activist lived for six years in the very flat in which the museum is now housed. Sakharov’s support for civil reform and improved human rights in the Soviet Union earned him a Nobel Peace Prize in 1975. Sakharov could not leave the city until 1986 when an officer arrived to install a phone there. Just after the phone was installed, it began to ring. The caller was Mikhail Gorbachev, ringing Sakharov to inform him of his release.
G. Inside the walls of Nizhny’s Kremlin one of the best modern art galleries in Russia can be found. Linked to galleries in both St Petersburg and Moscow, this top-ranking exhibition center houses regularly changing displays of both Russian and international art as well as interactive exhibits and a media library. There are also plans of adding a concert hall, extending the exhibition areas, and creating a restaurant. These additions aim to make art contemporary, not simply a far-away, unfamiliar concept, but bring it closer to Russian people.
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.
Green buildings. Green energy. Green cleaning. Once upon a time, green was just another colour in your crayon box. It was also a word A__________. In recent years, “green” has become the universal word for all environmentally friendly things.
The happy hum of a washing machine, B__________, are some of the soothing sounds of home. And there are times when these appliances are running all at once at your place. But as C__________ pollution. The more energy your home consumes, the harder power plants have to work, and the more pollution enters the environment.
As a resident of a fragile planet, you do want to do your part to help the environment. So you recycle, you use D__________ and you never let the water run while you’re brushing your teeth. But as you do your part to protect the environment, it’s important E__________ can also improve your health. For example, reducing carbon dioxide emissions can be achieved in many ways, and can benefit your health. By deciding to use your bike or walk to work, you benefit both F__________. You reduce your fossil fuel consumption and increase leisure-time physical activity and connect with others. So, don’t hesitate and go green whenever you can.
1) to keep in mind that living green
2) your health and the local environment
3) biking, walking or working from home
4) public transportation whenever you can
5) clothes dryer, dishwasher and refrigerator
6) the neighbour used to describe your garden
7) your electricity usage goes up, so does the air
How did the author feel while searching the Internet?
1) Satisfied.
2) Pessimistic.
3) Energetic.
4) Frightened.
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a reason for author’s culture shock?
1) Language problems.
2) Local food.
3) Living on campus.
4) Traffic jams.
The author thinks that her university can affect the environmental campaign by …
1) reducing meat options in menus on campus.
2) creating and offering new vegetarian dishes.
3) educating students about ecological problems.
4) increasing awareness of the harm the meat industry may incur.
The main idea expressed in paragraphs 4 and 5 is that volunteering …
1) develops creativity and talent.
2) becomes more adaptive and flexible.
3) helps build closer relations with locals.
4) helps understand other cultures and lifestyles.
Which does the author NOT mention when discussing flexibility of online learning?
1) Choosing the time to study.
2) Choosing the content of classes.
3) Overcoming geographical borders.
4) Being able to hear different views.
Which statement about the choice of occupation is FALSE, according to the text?
1) It is necessary to choose university according to job requirements.
2) You may need to talk to professionals to understand what their job is like.
3) You should assess the occupations on your list against important criteria.
4) You can use internet services to understand what you are inclined to.
The author was not sure her idea to travel alone was good because…
1) no one she knew ever travelled alone.
2) it is difficult to take photos when you are alone.
3) there was evidence it is dangerous for women.
4) her relatives and friends did not support it.
Archeology |
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What is archeology? It is the study of human activity, primarily through the study of _________________ material remains. |
IT |
He even __________________ the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953.
WIN
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Spanish, of course, is the ____________________ most commonly spoken language in the United States. However, few |
TWO |
I saw it in a dream!
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When scientists think about something very hard, their minds |
FIND |
They ________________ in the 1990s.
INTRODUCE
Norway ____________________ to be a highly developed country. It is important to mention that now Norway is ranked number one in prosperity index though it stood lower in 2016.
CONSIDER
Candles |
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If you have an active profile in any social media, you may have noticed how often candles feature in people’s posts and stories. In fact, there are ____________________ reasons why people use candles at home. |
VARY |
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Visiting Tasmania |
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Are you planning a trip to Tasmania? Without a doubt, any ____________________ will find some things to do there. |
TOUR |
It can be very helpful for your personal _________________.
DEVELOP
Onboard, the passengers can use various facilities like a dining car, luxury sleeping cabins and themed ____________________.
ENTERTAIN
Among numerous outdoor ____________________ visitors to the Arenal Volcano National Park can enjoy adventure tours toACTIVE the rainforest there or just relax in a natural geothermal hot spring.
ACTIVE
1) watched
2) looked
3) noticed
4) observed
1) seen
2) watched
3) looked
4) glanced
1) considerably
2) completely
3) perfectly
4) definitely
1) spoke
2) told
3) said
4) talked
1) looked
2) watched
3) glanced
4) saw
1) tour
2) travel
3) trip
4) voyage
1) in
2) of
3) off
4) on
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