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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. Students should be able to have mobiles at school.
2. People shouldn’t talk on their phones too much.
3. You shouldn’t use your phone during meals with other people.
4. Talking on a mobile can be dangerous sometimes.
5. It’s better when students turn off their phones at school.
6. Mobiles should be used primarily for personal conversations.
7. Using a phone while on public transport is a bad idea.
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. Jack has come back from a five-month trip.
B. Jack has visited several countries in Asia.
C. It was Jack’s first visit to Japan.
D. In Asia Jack stayed in expensive hotels.
E. Jack was satisfied with public transport in Asia.
F. Jack wants to go to Asia one more time.
G. Amanda and Jack are going to meet tomorrow.
Anna’s rules of polarity are based on …
1) major laws of physics.
2) contrasts of characters.
3) audience’s preferences.
Alice thinks conflict is necessary for a good dialogue because …
1) in real life we quarrel very often too.
2) it is very interesting to the audience.
3) it reveals characters’ nice sides better.
What does Paul say about the beginning of his acting career?
1) It had many ups and downs.
2) He was out of work for a year.
3) He can’t remember any failures.
Which of the following is NOT among the top priorities of Michelle’s foundation?
1) Climate change.
2) Family education.
3) Women’s health.
What does Alyson say about her literary prize at college?
1) It was not much money.
2) It was her first prize ever.
3) It made her feel like a writer.
Kelly wishes …
1) her children didn’t develop so fast.
2) she hadn’t worried so much.
3) she knew how to break bad habits.
What does Michelle regret about her career?
1) Having lost her voice.
2) Missing playing certain roles.
3) Losing fans.
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. Beautiful water
2. The jewel of Rome
3. Rome layout
4. Built on seven hills
5. From the history of Rome
6. Highs and lows
7. Climate in Rome
8. Key facts
A. Rome is an important historic city of Italy. Rome is located in the central part of the Italian peninsula, on the Tiber River about 15 miles (24 km) inland from the Tyrrhenian Sea. Once the capital of an ancient republic and empire whose armies were so powerful, now it is the spiritual and physical seat of the Roman Catholic Church and the site of major pinnacles of artistic and intellectual achievement. The city area is 496 square miles; the population is more than 3 million people.
B. For well over a millennium, Rome controlled the life of all civilizations known to Europe, but then it fell into dissolution and disrepair. Physically, economically, politically and militarily helpless by the late Middle Ages, Rome nevertheless remained a world power as an idea. The force of Rome as a lawgiver, teacher, and builder continued to radiate throughout Europe. Rome found glory as the head of Christianity and the capital for arts and eventually won back its power and wealth.
C. The ancient centre of Rome is divided into 22 districts, the names of most dating back to Classical times, while surrounding it are 35 urban sectors that began to be officially absorbed into the municipality after 1911. Within the city limits on the western and northwestern fringes are six large suburbs. About 6 miles (10 km) out from the centre of the city, a belt highway makes a huge circle around the capital, tying together the antiquated roads that led to ancient Rome.
D. Rome’s hot, dry summer days, with high temperatures often above 24 °C, are frequently cooled in the afternoons by a west wind that rises from the Tyrrhenian Sea. The city receives roughly 30 inches (750 mm) of precipitation annually; spring and autumn are the rainiest seasons. Frosts and occasional light snowfalls punctuate the otherwise mild winters, when high temperatures average just above 10 °C. A cold, dry wind from the north frequents the city in the winter.
E. The main street in central Rome is Via del Corso, an important thoroughfare since Classical times, when it was the Via Flaminia, the road to the Adriatic. Its present name comes from the horse races that were part of the Roman carnival celebrations. From the foot of the Capitoline Hill, the Corso runs to the Piazza del Popolo and through a gate in the city wall, the Porta del Popolo, there to resume its ancient name. It’s a must to see for any visitor to Rome.
F. Rome is as much a city of fountains as it is of churches or palaces, antiquities or urban problems. The more than 300 monumental fountains are an essential part of Rome’s seductive powers. They are points of personal, often sentimental attachment to the city and have been a source of inspiration for many people of art throughout the history of mankind. They also provide a sense of luxury. One cannot turn them off as they flow all the time.
G. The Roman countryside, also known as the Campagna, was one of the last areas of central Italy to be settled in antiquity. It is important to mention that Rome was built on a defensible hill that dominated the last downstream, high-banked river crossing. This hill, Palatine Hill, was one of a group of hills, traditionally counted as seven, around which the ancient city grew. The other hills are the Capitoline, the Quirinal, the Viminal, the Esquiline, the Caelian, and the Aventine.
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.
A city of palaces and museums, broad avenues and narrow canals, St. Petersburg’s short history is rich in architectural and artistic treasures. Alongside world-famous attractions such as the Hermitage and St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the city has a lot of equally interesting buildings A__________. St. Petersburg is considered to be Russia’s cultural capital. It reflects the country’s extraordinary fate like no other city.
St. Petersburg is a relatively young city, by both Russian and European standards, as B__________. Despite its short life, the city has a rich history. From the early days of Peter the Great to modern times, the city has always bustled with life and intrigue.
Lying across the delta of the Neva River, St. Petersburg, the Venice of the North, is a city C__________, some of which are well-known for their unique history.
Bridges are an essential part of the city’s architectural make-up. Among the city’s over 500 bridges, there are numerous technological masterpieces. The centre of the city offers vast areas of green space, D__________.
St. Petersburg is a beautiful and fascinating holiday destination and one E__________. Whether to visit the city in a romantic and snowy Russian winter F__________, visitors will be spellbound by St. Petersburg’s culture and beauty.
1) that is built on hundreds of islands
2) or during the dazzling white nights in summer
3) it was only founded in 1703 by Tsar Peter the Great
4) or considering a variety of the trip accommodation offers
5) that reveal the mysterious and tragic genius of St. Petersburg
6) of the most intriguing and historically significant cities in Europe
7) including beautiful historic gardens and extensive leisure parks
The author describes the meeting with the woman as …
1) the funniest event in his life.
2) a challenge to his open-mindedness.
3) a source of his knowledge of edible gold.
4) a very mysterious event.
According to Pete Phrase, the British haven’t invented complex recipes because they …
1) prefer to use mainly basic ingredients.
2) appreciate the original taste of the products.
3) use a variety of sauces and spices for flavour.
4) always choose only fresh components.
According to the text, the prices for gas in the author’s region …
1) are higher than in other regions.
2) are lower than last year.
3) are almost the same as for parking.
4) have considerably increased.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the article as a benefit of cycling for health?
1) Keeping in shape.
2) Feeling happier.
3) Training your muscles.
4) Curing mental diseases.
What does the author think about attending classes?
1) You can spend this time on studying by yourself.
2) It is the foundation of successful learning.
3) The schedule of classes should be more flexible.
4) Classes must be recorded for students’ convenience.
The author believes that a sightseeing programme on organised tours is …
1) more packed
2) less strained
3) overrated
4) undervalued
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.
Shoppers
Can you spend hours and hours at the mall just looking, while hardly making a purchase? Or when you go to the mall, do you try to park, get in, and get out as quickly as possible? Whether we like it or not, we all have to shop at some point. It’s good to be aware of your money mindset so you can rein in your natural budget busters. Which kind of shopper do you most identify with?
The bargain shopper loves coupons, discount books and online codes, as well as store sales. The bargain shopper hunts down deals with the intensity of a rabid raccoon ransacking an unguarded trash can. And that’s a good thing. If there’s one thing you can count on with this kind of a shopper, it’s the fact that they’ll absolutely find the lowest price in town – or, if they can find it on the internet, in the entire world.
The next type is the researcher. Imagine you want to buy a new 42-inch LCD TV. So what do you do? You buy a few consumer magazines. You visit
14 different websites that offer television reviews. You spend five months researching every brand and every model of 42-inch LCD televisions. Based on that information, you might make a decision. Or you might wait until next year’s models come out because, after all, once you make the purchase, you can’t research TVs anymore. And what kind of life is that?
Probably, the worst type for your budget is the impulse buyer. Ooh, that sure is a pretty lamp over there. You know where that lamp would look nice? On the end table next to your bed. Such a pretty lamp. So cute. Sure, it’s $200, but you never spend that much money on lamps, and when will you ever see another lamp that cute again? So you know what to do – buy it! Right now! Buy it! This will be the best, most sensible purchase you’ve ever made – until tomorrow, when you wake up and realize you have $15,000 in debt and just spent $200 on a lamp. These are the kind of people who might actually have several credit cards and need professional help to stop them going on a shopping spree.
For another type, the negotiator, no price is set in stone. Everything is up for negotiation. “That’s not good enough!” is the negotiator’s mantra. Their sole purpose in life is to win the battle with every single salesperson they encounter. Or at least it seems that way, because they approach every negotiation like fighting. That’s a type of a person you really need to take with you to an Asian market where prices are cut twice or even more after bargaining.
The loyalist buys everything, and we mean everything, from the same store. They’ve got 14 different discount and membership cards of varying sizes for that one store. There’s the one for their wallet, their key chain, their smartphone, their purse, their back pocket – and don’t forget the one they customized into an earring for emergencies. When they enter that store, they’re greeted like a king or queen. Everyone there knows their name.
Last, but not least, is ‘the man on a mission.’ They have one objective: to go to the store and buy a new computer monitor. Their record for driving to the mall, buying one item, and returning home is 27 minutes and 42 seconds. Each time they go to the mall, their goal is to break that record. When the man on a mission shops, he or she’s like a laser-guided missile seeking out a target to destroy.
Many of us are addicted to shopping. And some of us can’t seem to get off the hedonic treadmill. Being conscious of your shopping habits is the first step to stop buying things you don’t actually need. Well, the next time you’re tempted to buy something, get out your smartphone to determine whether the purchase fits in your budget. If it doesn’t, all bets are off; don’t make the purchase!
In the last paragraph the author is trying to …
1) explain how you can change your shopper type.
2) show how some shopper types are better than others.
3) persuade the readers to stop unconscious buying.
4) summarise the differences between different shopper types.
A tasty doctor |
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Food can help you to stay healthy. Even in ancient times people ____________________ how important it was to eat the right food. |
KNOW |
| The speech was so captivating that for the __________________ time in their lives the reporters forgot to take notes. | ONE |
“I __________________ fond of music for a long time, but never mind, go on playing,” was Shaw’s answer.
BE
I saw it in a dream!
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When scientists think about something very hard, their minds |
FIND |
| Thanks to this finding, scientists could start ________________ the language of ancient Egyptians. | STUDY |
Rovos Rail
If you dislike travelling by train, you will probably change your mind after trying one of the scenic rides the world has to offer. One of such rides which are ____________________ to forget is the Rovos Rail in South Africa.
POSSIBLE
Thus, they feature on the bucket lists of many ____________________.
ADVENTURE
| Sechenov was a ____________________ student, which enabled him to graduate among top students. | WILL |
Onboard, the passengers can use various facilities like a dining car, luxury sleeping cabins and themed ____________________.
ENTERTAIN
Finally, candles simply look ____________________ and are a great decoration.
AMAZE
1) look
2) sight
3) view
4) glimpse
1) offered
2) proposed
3) assumed
4) suggested
1) agreed
2) accepted
3) afforded
4) allowed
1) give
2) make
3) take
4) keep
1) time
2) fact
3) place
4) point
1) revise
2) remind
3) review
4) recall
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