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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. A mobile phone can make you feel safer.
2. Texting is a useful function of mobiles.
3. Mobiles are good but they have minuses as well.
4. One should find a balance using mobiles.
5. The best function of mobile phones is games.
6. Mobile phones have many pluses.
7. A mobile phone is another thing to show off.
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. Kate doesn’t like rainy weather.
B. Josh likes watching TV.
C. Kate often played Monopoly in her childhood.
D. Cluedo is a board game which needs one player.
E. Cluedo has a dice and a game board.
F. One quickly gets bored with Cluedo.
G. Kate isn’t interested in playing Cluedo.
What do we learn about Julia at the beginning of the interview?
1) She has written a number of books.
2) She is the author of How to Get Published.
3) She organizes events for writers.
Having teenage children, Kelly has to …
1) carefully choose the plots for her stories.
2) devote more time to writing about teenagers.
3) limit the amount of time she spends with her kids.
Which stage does James consider the most creative one?
1) The beginning stage.
2) The middle stage.
3) The final stage.
Why is, according to Diane, horse therapy more than just horse riding?
1) It’s used on a regular basis.
2) The therapist organizes it in a special way.
3) It’s aimed at improving complex skills.
Both children of James …
1) have changed schools.
2) can sing very well.
3) will become actors.
What does Peter dislike about his present job?
1) Having to work very quickly.
2) Having too many colleagues.
3) Having to travel to and from work.
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. Female bobsleighing
2. What you need for bobsleighing
3. Safety rules
4. Bobsleighing techniques
5. Participating countries
6. The dangers of bobsleighing
7. The newest rules
8. From the history of bobsleighing
A. Bobsleighing was originated in Switzerland. In the late 19th century, the Swiss first started doing it by attaching two skeleton sleighs together with a steering mechanism added to the front sleigh in order to control the direction. The first bobsleigh races took place in normal snow covered roads whereas the first bobsleighing club was founded in St. Moritz, Switzerland in 1897 and the first specially designed race track was developed outside of St. Moritz in 1902.
B. Bobsleighing is mostly played in Europe along with North America and Russia because of the proper climate for the icy track. The United States of America, Germany and Switzerland have long been the most successful bobsleighing nations based on their incredibly successful track record in all formats of competitive sports including World Cups and Olympic Championship. Presently, more than fifty countries take part in various international bobsleighing events all over the world.
C. Bobsleighing is considered the most expensive winter sport as the equipment used in it, including the safety equipment as well as bobsleigh parts, are quite costly. The most important equipment in bobsleighing is the sleigh. Besides this other protective guards are also used. The length of the sleigh must be
a maximum of 3.80 metres (12.5 feet) for four-man sports and 2.70 metres
(8.9 feet) in case of two-man sports. Bobsleigh crews are supposed to weigh heavy to ensure high speed.
D. In fact, two-man and four-man types of bobsleigh are very much similar. As weight plays a vital role for the speed of the sleigh, four-man sleighs are much faster than two-man types. However, even a simple mistake at the initial push-off or, say, during the steering, on decisions of the driver during the turns may largely affect the final race. The thing is, air passing through the sleigh slows the sleigh down. In order to avoid these drags, wind tunnels are usually added to the sleigh.
E. One may think bobsleighing is a risky sport but actually not only men are fond of it. Women do it too. In case of women bobsleighing, the sleighs for women were originally very much similar to those of men. But with time so many problems came out as women are shorter than men and many players injured their hips as well as back. These traumas prompted the organizers to change the interior sleigh designs for women bobsleighing. Now women can do it safely and successfully enough.
F. Bobsleighing competitions gather crowds of people who want to watch their favourite sportsmen compete with one another. However, even though bobsleighing is quite an interesting sport, the risks attached to it certainly cannot be avoided. Till now more than ninety three players have died in crashes or accidents during the game. In order to reduce the chances of accidents and to prevent the risks, officials have made certain rules and regulations about the uses of sleighs and the structure of the track.
G. There are a lot of risks connected with bobsleighing. Bobsleighers need to wear high tech plastic made helmets in order to prevent head injuries as well as goggles for eyes. Racers wear tight uniforms to increase aero-dynamicity and spiked shoes to gain traction on the ice. The brakeman wears a Kevlar vest
in order to avoid third degree burns during the sleigh’s friction with ice. The next bobsleigh doesn’t start until the previous team has left the track because of security reasons.
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.
Willis Tower is the heart of downtown Chicago and the future of work and play. The 110-story building is one of the tallest buildings in the world and the second tallest building in North America, making it impossible to miss A_________. The magnitude of this magnificent steel frame skyscraper can seem impossible to understand.
Willis Tower is now owned by Blackstone and managed by EQ Office. It is home to more than 100 businesses including law firms, insurance, transportation, financial companies and more. Radio and television stations are broadcast from Willis Tower’s rooftop. 15,000 people work at the Tower each day, B_________. And 12 million people pass by and through the Tower each year.
It is not surprising C_________. The Tower is not only an innovator in promoting green practices among its tenants, but also stands D_________ in increasing energy and water efficiency and reducing waste. Over the past 20 years, the Tower has reduced annual electricity consumption by 34% by E_________ and adopting special conservation practices. The building saves 10 million gallons of water each year by relying on reduced water-flow fixtures. These innovations are encouraging those in charge of the building to look into certification for energy efficiency and explore renewable energy resources, such F_________ covered with vegetation.
1. when appreciating the big city’s skyline
2. that the true color of Willis Tower is green
3. as solar and wind power and “green roofs”
4. as a leader among American skyscrapers
5. using new lighting systems and controls
6. that was designed and built many years ago
7. not counting thousands of the building’s visitors
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 author believes that caffeine in coffee …
1) is part of a healthy diet.
2) is quite low.
3) can’t be removed completely.
4) may determine its taste.
Which statement about the author’s fishing experience is FALSE?
1) His fishing skills slowly improved.
2) His attempts to catch something were useless.
3) The experience was quite satisfying.
4) The guide showed him how to throw the line.
What is the author’s opinion on multitasking?
1) You can’t save time multitasking.
2) It’s a good idea for busy people.
3) Making a plan helps multitask.
4) It decreases productivity.
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.
Before using technology, a teacher has to find out if it is …
1) modern.
2) safe.
3) suitable.
4) enjoyable.
From the last paragraph it can be implied that …
1) it’s very difficult to get a patent in the USA.
2) Hudson made alchemy popular again.
3) Hudson’s discovery wasn’t scientifically validated.
4) Britain and Australia have similar scientific traditions.
Scandinavian walking
It is necessary to go in for sports. If you ____________________ enough time to go to the gym, you might take up Scandinavian walking.
NOT HAVE
The Japanese enjoy ____________________ to local forests at the weekend.
GO
There __________________ some tools that were approximately 800,000 years old and could belong to Neanderthals.
FIND
| Yuri Lysyansky | |
| July 22 is a special day in Russian history. In 1806 on this day the ____________________ Russian round-the-world trip ended. | ONE |
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It _______________ Ebenezer Place in the town of Wick. |
CALL |
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Sketching Hobbies are a great way to relax and unwind after a busy day at school or at work. One of the most popular hobbies nowadays is sketching. It is ____________________ a good hobby for you if you want to start thinking in a different way. |
DEFINITE |
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The Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival China is famous all over the world for its exotic festivals, and the Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is one of them. It is celebrated in Harbin. Located in the northeast of China, Harbin has very cold winter winds blowing from Siberia. The average daily temperature in Harbin in winter is ____________________ around 1.8 °F. |
USUAL |
Karpov quickly became the national master and went on to receive the title of a grandmaster at the age of 19. It may sound ____________________ but Karpov successfully combined playing chess with being an excellent student.
POSSIBLE
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) watched
2) saw
3) looked
4) glimpsed
Other activities of the Carnival of Venice include various concerts, different types of street ____________________ and even an unforgettable candle-lit boat parade.
PERFORM
1) reminding
2) reviewing
3) revising
4) remembering
1) kept
2) made
3) held
4) used
1) achieved
2) completed
3) managed
4) succeeded
1) came
2) got
3) went
4) held
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