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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. Cold weather can be very comforting and cozy.
2. It’s hard to control your appetite on cold days.
3. There are a lot of advantages to cold days.
4. It’s more difficult to tolerate heat than cold.
5. Cold weather can give a person much energy.
6. There are more pros than cons about cold days.
7. There’s nothing I like about cold weather.
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 client has learnt about the agency from a TV ad.
B. The manager approves of the client’s choice of the country.
C. The client has a small daughter.
D. The Royal is cheaper than The Concord Hotel.
E. The client’s wife doesn’t work.
F. The Concord spa is very expensive.
G. The client is going to order the tour today.
What does Dana NOT mention as a health benefit of yoga?
1) Eliminating stress.
2) Fighting diseases.
3) Making one sleep better.
Why does Alex write?
1) He has to make a living.
2) He simply can’t help it.
3) He is inspired by other writers.
What does Mary think about finding new friends at parties and in clubs?
1) You’re likely to make many new acquaintances.
2) It’s less banal than going to festivals and events.
3) It’s the best way to develop a network of friends.
What do we learn about Alice’s working space?
1) It’s in her office at work.
2) It’s packed with her possessions.
3) It’s located in a safe part of the city.
According to Dana, what is TRUE about yoga breathing?
1) It’s necessary to increase blood pressure.
2) It’s the main aspect of any yoga style.
3) It takes months to learn.
Tom decided to take part in his first competition because he wanted to …
1) win the first prize.
2) become world-famous.
3) get financial support.
What illusion do people have about writing a book, according to Julia?
1) It requires a lot of luck.
2) It takes a lot of time.
3) Anybody has a story to tell.
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. Strange but true
2. Figuratively speaking
3. Iron and gold
4. A visitor from the space
5. Useful in many ways
6. Key facts
7. From the history of iron
8. Famous on screen
A. Iron is a chemical element. Its symbol is Fe and its atomic number is 26. It is a metal that belongs to the first transition series and group 8 of the periodic table. It is by mass the most common element on our planet, forming much of the Earth’s outer and inner core. It is the fourth most common element in the Earth’s crust. Pure iron is rare on the Earth’s crust, basically being limited to meteorites. However, there are a lot of iron ores, but you need temperatures of 1500 °C or higher to get them.
B. Iron has been known to the mankind since ancient times. The first iron used by humans is likely to have come from meteorites. Most objects that fall to earth from space are stony, but a small proportion are ‘iron meteorites’ with iron contents of over 90%. Iron corrodes easily, so iron artifacts from ancient times are much rarer than objects made of silver or gold. Artifacts made from meteorite iron have been found dating back to about 5000 BC and so are about 7000 years old.
C. It might be interesting to know that Earth has enough iron to make three new planets, each with the same mass as Mars. Iron is ferromagnetic. Ferromagnetism is the strongest type of magnetism. Moreover, iron was the first magnetic metal discovered. It is even more interesting that some animals have a sixth sense – the magnetic sense. Among them are honey bees, homing pigeons and dolphins. The Earth’s magnetic field helps them to navigate and return home successfully.
D. Iron is the cheapest and most important of all metals, important in the sense that iron is overwhelmingly the most commonly used metal, accounting for 95% of worldwide metal production. Iron is used to manufacture steel and other alloys important in construction and manufacturing. Iron is also vital in the functioning of living organisms, transporting oxygen in blood via the hemoglobin molecule. Iron is essential for human brain development.
E. In ancient times, people did not know how very abundant iron was on Earth. Their only source of metallic iron was meteorites. From Assyrian writings we have learnt that iron was eight times more valuable than gold. In addition to its rarity, iron may also have been very desirable because of it coming from the sky. It was thought to be a gift from the gods: the ancient Egyptians called it ‘the metal of heaven’. The connection with heaven is proved by the Pyramid Texts.
F. Iron Man is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics and then films. The character made his first appearance in March 1963. In the story, a wealthy American business magnate and a talented scientist Tony Stark suffers a chest injury. He creates a powered suit of iron armour to save his life. Later, Stark develops this suit, adding weapons and other technological devices. Both kids and adults love the story of Iron Man.
G. There are many expressions with the word ‘iron’ in the English language. The British sometimes use the expression ‘the iron horse’ to speak about a train or a locomotive. When a native English speaker says that they ‘have many irons in the fire’, it means that they have several things to do. The proverb ‘Strike while the iron is hot’ means that you should take advantage of the time and the situation as quickly as possible. It is quite interesting to learn such phrases.
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.
Hundreds of tourists come to Altai every year. The most popular kinds of activities are climbing, snowboarding and hiking around the legendary routes. Cycling, diving, rafting, kayaking, sailing, swimming and fishing are widely enjoyed as well. Many people come there for more passive relaxation, such as spa, and feasting their eyes upon the flower of maralnik, A__________, blossoming in spring. Eco tourists are often attracted by collecting healing herbs, horse riding and participating in cultural events, such as the famous “Votetno” in summer, B__________.
Tourist season is in the full swing there usually in the summer. And there is no doubt that it is the perfect time for people C__________ different activities. In summer, one may do the full scope of season activities, from collecting herbs D__________ – all those kinds of hot season entertainment for tourists.
Winter season begins in the region of Altai in December and ends in March. It is the perfect option E__________. Winter activities are skating and mountain skiing, riding Russian three horses (“troika”), driving snowmobiles and winter fishing. Everybody will find an entertainment to one’s taste. The most popular city for skiing is Belokurikha.
Another original way of staying in Altai is housekeeping and taking care of one’s own house and animals. It is the best option for those F__________ of busy cities.
1) which is a kind of rhododendron
2) for celebrating winter holidays there
3) who prefer peaceful life to the noise
4) who would like to be involved in many
5) to climbing, sailing, rafting and fishing
6) and enjoy many traditional winter sports
7) which is a local festival at the end of July
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 12–18. В каждом задании запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
College food
Choosing a college? Well, you may want to look more closely at what’s being served. Not just in the classrooms but also the cafeterias.
What you eat and drink in college can make a big difference during college and well beyond. College may be the first time that you are away from Mommy and Daddy and are making decisions about what to put in your mouth on your own. It is when you are potentially programming some of your habits for life. You may also still be growing in college, which makes good nutrition especially important. According to a study published in the journal Preventive Medicine, overweight and obesity rates increase by more than 15% for first-year college students.
Healthy may not be the first thing you think of when you picture college eating. Instead, it may be late-night takeout, food from bags, ketchup as a vegetable, cereal for dinner and Nutella on everything. Oh, and when the cafeteria’s vegetable-of-the-day is mushroom, it may actually be “mush” served in a room. The same study found that 95% of college students fail to eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables, and more than 60% report not getting enough physical activity.
That is why the Healthier Campus Initiative appeared. As science has shown, once your eating habits are established, changing them can be very difficult. Yes, knowledge and a diploma aren’t the only things that you can get for life from college. That means that collegiate eating and drinking could be contributing to the continuing obesity epidemic and the host of diet-related chronic diseases that keep growing in many countries.
College applicants seem to become more and more aware of this. Back when I was applying to college, the only thing I knew about college meal plans was that they involved meals and a plan. Oh, and that they could be quite costly. By contrast, a survey conducted in 2015 showed nearly 1 in 5 potential college applicants indicated that a college’s health and wellness offerings were “likely” or “extremely likely” to alter their decisions of whether to apply to that college. And 23% felt that access to such offerings would be “absolutely essential when deciding where to apply.” Among female high schoolers, 51% deemed it either absolutely essential or very important. Modern kids are smart.
Therefore, take heed, colleges and universities. They say that a way to one’s heart is through the stomach. This may apply to the brain as well and the checkbook for college tuition. If colleges want to attract the best and brightest, they may want to make sure they are serving the yummiest and the healthiest.
Of course, not all campuses around the country have joined the Initiative yet. That doesn’t mean that all other campuses are serving just hot dogs. However, you may want to be vigilant about what colleges and universities are serving. For example, ask to see their menus and accompanying nutrition information. This should include ingredients and frequency at which they are served. An apple a year will keep no doctor away. Determine what food is available off-hours or away from the cafeteria. This should include water fountains and healthy vending machines. Know who is supplying the food and from where the food comes.
Certainly, college food is not the sole cause of the epidemics of obesity and other diet related chronic diseases that certain countries are facing right now as there are a lot of other factors involved, including economics and family traditions. But it may be a contributor. After all, college years may be very important in forming habits we keep through our whole lives.
The author thinks that choosing a college should depend on …
1) food served there.
2) workout facilities.
3) classes and food.
4) healthy campus habits.
What does the expression “made such big headlines” in paragraph 2 (“...there must be a reason why ChatGPT made such big headlines”) mean?
1) Wrote good headlines for articles.
2) Was widely discussed in the media.
3) Was better than other models.
4) Was used by many people.
Which statement about the use of technology is FALSE, according to the text?
1) Technology gives everyone equal chances.
2) It provides the environment students are used to.
3) We cannot avoid technology, so we should use it.
4) Students should use technology at home.
Which of the following, according to the text, is one of communication skills?
1) Brief and logical argumentation.
2) Clear and reasoned writing.
3) Non-verbal communication.
4) Active and supportive listening.
The word “relish” in paragraph 8 “ … younger pupils relish the chance …” means …
1) enjoy.
2) ignore.
3) envy.
4) inspire.
According to the text, the introduction of free-running …
1) is widely supported by enthusiasts.
2) will ultimately replace parkour.
3) has had little impact on traditional parkour.
4) is not accepted by some parkour fans.
What is the author’s overall attitude to attendance requirements?
1) Absence should be approved by university or by responsible adults.
2) It is up to students to decide whether they must attend each class.
3) Serious cases like illnesses shouldn’t influence your attendance grade.
4) Attendance requirements have more positive than negative consequences.
Wallpaper
| Many people prefer to decorate their rooms with wallpaper. It ________________ in rolls and is relatively inexpensive. |
SELL |
| The book __________________ the writer international fame as soon as it was published. | BRING |
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That is why archaeology is the ____________________ method for the study of human pre-history. |
IMPORTANT |
Creative thinking
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Percy Spencer was an American physicist and inventor. He was the chief of the power tube division of the Raytheon Company. Once he noticed that microwaves from the radar set he ____________________ on had melted the candy bar in his pocket. |
WORK |
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If you wanted to spend 30 seconds looking at each piece of art there, it __________________ you 100 days to see the entire museum. Originally the Louvre was a fortress and then it became a royal palace. |
TAKE |
Denis Matsuev
| Denis Matsuev is a Russian classical pianist. Born in Irkutsk in 1975, Matsuev is the only child of two musicians. His mother is a piano teacher and his father is a pianist and a ____________________. | COMPOSE |
Thus, they feature on the bucket lists of many ____________________.
ADVENTURE
It gives soft and pleasant light which is especially good for people after a ____________________ day at school or at work.
STRESS
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It is important to say that this huge park was designed as a leisure space for all New Yorkers, ____________________ of color or class. |
REGARD |
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The ____________________ usually starts with an opening ceremony by horsemen dressed in bright colours and carrying flags. |
PERFORM |
1) resulted
2) achieved
3) managed
4) succeeded
It's __________________ to forget this splendid view.
POSSIBLE
1) grew
2) got
3) came
4) rose
1) need
2) loss
3) lack
4) wish
1) talk
2) tell
3) discuss
4) say
1) succeeded
2) suspected
3) supported
4) supposed
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