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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. Guinea pigs need a lot of space to feel good.
2. Guinea pigs are a great choice for children.
3. Guinea pigs can communicate quite well.
4. There are a lot of pluses of guinea pigs as pets.
5. It’s quite expensive to have a guinea pig.
6. Guinea pigs can have different characters.
7. Guinea pigs cause a lot of unpleasant accidents.
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 and Mary live in London.
B. Mary was an exchange student in Russia.
C. Some of Mary’s friends have visited Russia as well.
D. Russian people turned out to be rather outgoing.
E. Mary wasn’t able to see any Russian cities.
F. Mary knew some Russian before the trip.
G. Anna is studying English at university.
What do we learn about Stacey Swan at the beginning of the interview?
1) She’s won many literary awards.
2) She spends much time teaching.
3) She works in different spheres.
What is Pamela’s latest book about?
1) Non-verbal communication.
2) Visual special effects in media.
3) Modern multi-cultural society.
What do we learn out about Alex’s reading preferences?
1) He prefers classics only.
2) He prefers humorous stories.
3) His preferences are varied.
Paul is best at using …
1) gouache.
2) pencils and markers.
3) computer graphics.
By saying “Just be a potted plant for your kid” Kelly means she should …
1) be there when her kids need her.
2) make their lives comfortable.
3) have a lot of pot plants in the house.
According to Chris, what is special about fairy-tale-inspired fiction?
1) It helps readers to understand themselves better.
2) It can enable one to work as an adult psychologist.
3) It focuses on some horrible things that always happen.
For her own stories Mandy first thinks about …
1) illustrations.
2) words.
3) boundaries.
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. Perm’s industry
2. Beneficial location
3. City’s cultural life
4. Too important to be left alone
5. Traditionally liberal
6. The greatest achievement
7. Natural resource as attraction
8. Where the name comes from
A. The word “Perm” first appeared in the 12th century in the Primary Chronicle, the main source describing the early history of the Russian people. The Perm were listed among the people who paid tribute to the Rus. The origin of the word “Perm” remains unclear. Most likely, the word came from the Finno-Ugric languages and meant “far land” or “flat, forested place”. But some local residents say it may have come from Per, a hero and the main character of many local legends.
B. Novgorodian traders were the first to show an interest in Perm. Starting from the 15th century, the Muscovite princes included the area in their plans to create a unified Russian state. During this time the first Russian villages appeared in the northern part of the region. The first industry to appear in the area was a salt factory, which developed on the Usolka river in the city of Solikamsk. Rich salt reserves generated great interest on the part of Russia’s wealthiest merchants, some of whom bought land there.
C. The history of the modern city of Perm starts with the development of the Ural region by Tsar Peter the Great. Perm became the capital of the region in 1781 when the territorial structure of the country was reformed. A special commission determined that the best place would be at the crossroads of the Trans-Siberian Railroad, which runs east-west and the Kazan line, which runs north-south. This choice resulted in Perm becoming a major trade and industrial centre. The city quickly grew to become one of the biggest in the region.
D. Perm is generally stable and peaceful, so the shocks of 1917 did not reach it right away. Neither did they have the same bloody results as in Petrograd. Perm tried to distance itself from the excesses and did not share the enthusiasm for change of its neighbours. Residents supported more moderate parties. They voted for the establishment of a west European style democracy in Russia. Unfortunately, the city could not stay completely unaffected, as both the White and the Red armies wanted its factories.
E. Perm’s desire for stability and self-control made the region seem like a “swamp” during the democratic reforms of the 1990s. Unlike other regions, there were no intense social conflicts or strikes. Nevertheless, Perm was always among the regions that supported the democratic movement. In the 1999 elections, the party that wanted to continue the reforms won a majority in the region. So the city got an unofficial status of “the capital of civil society” or even “the capital of Russian liberalism”.
F. During the Second World War many factories were moved to Perm Oblast and continued to work there after it ended. Chemicals, non-ferrous metallurgy, and oil refining were the key industries after the war. Other factories produced aircraft engines, equipment for telephones, ships, bicycles, and cable. Perm press produces about 70 percent of Russia’s currency and stamped envelopes. Nowadays several major business companies are located in Perm. The biggest players of Russian aircraft industry are among them.
G. Perm has at least a dozen theatres featuring productions that are attracting audiences from faraway cities, and even from abroad. The broad esplanade running from the city’s main square has become the site of almost continuous international art, theatre and music fairs during the summer. Even the former prison camp with grim walls outside town was converted into a theater last July for a production of “Fidelio”, Beethoven’s opera about political repression. The performance was well-reviewed.
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.
Chinese tea house in Moscow
The bright building on Myasnitskaya Street in Moscow stands out among others and attracts the attention of passers-by with its non-typical elements for Russian architecture. The tea house resembles a Chinese pagoda and it is considered to be the real office of a company that was involved in tea trade.
This house in the Chinese style was built for the tea merchant Sergei Vasilievich Perlov A__________ in order to establish his own business. He bought the land on Myasnitskaya Street in the centre of Moscow in 1875, B__________ in 1891. The construction was finished by 1893. The first floor was for Perlov’s tea shop, C__________ profitable apartments for rent and the host’s own family.
The front side of the newly built house was redecorated in the Chinese style after several years. A little tower in the form of a pagoda appeared D__________, molded dragons, snakes, Chinese umbrellas and lanterns. Some materials for decoration were even brought directly from China. It was made before the visit of the Chinese Ambassador Li Hongzhang, E__________ Nikolai II and Alexandra Fyodorovna coronation. The merchant Perlov thought that it might be useful for his tea business F__________ at this house. He preferred the house of Perlov’s brother and competitor. But thanks to this case now there is a beautiful exotic building right in the city centre, as if it came right from another part of the world.
1) who was going to visit Moscow for
2) who left the family tea trade company
3) and the other two floors were used for
4) and began to build the new house on it
5) and the front side was decorated with
6) which was imported mainly from China
7) but the Ambassador did not in fact stay
Which is the recent trend in taking a gap year, according to the article?
1) More Europeans than Americans now take a gap year.
2) Famous people start taking a gap year more regularly.
3) A gap year after college is more common than after grad school.
4) More students take a gap year after getting their first degree.
Juggle in Paragraph 2 (“… to successfully juggle their job responsibilities …”) most probably means …
1) manage.
2) ignore.
3) enjoy.
4) shift.
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.
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.
British food
Foreigners often laugh at the British. They say, “In Britain you get hot chips with everything!” But even the British don’t eat chips with their meals. To prove that, we decided to let you read an extract from a letter written by Pete Phrase, the chief cook at Daphne’s in London, to his foreign friends.
“…I am always both amused and annoyed when I hear foreign people criticise British food. “It’s unimaginative,” they say. “It’s boring, it’s tasteless with totally overcooked vegetables.” I have a theory about British cooking, and I was interested to read that several famous cookery writers agree with me. My theory is this. Our basic ingredients, when fresh, are so full of flavour that we haven’t had to invent sauces and complex recipes to disguise their natural taste. What can compare with fresh peas or new potatoes just boiled (not overboiled) and served with butter? Why drown spring lamb in wine or cream or yoghurt and spices, when with just one or two herbs it is absolutely delicious?
If you ask foreigners to name some typically English dishes, they will probably say “fish and chips” and then stop. It is disappointing, but true, that there is no tradition in Britain of eating in restaurants, because our food doesn’t lend itself to such preparation. British cooking is found in the home, where it is possible to time the dishes to perfection. So it is difficult to find a good English restaurant with reasonable prices.
It is for these reasons that we haven’t exported our dishes, but we have imported a surprising variety of cuisines from all over the world. In most cities in Britain you’ll also find Indian, Chinese, French and Italian restaurants. In London you’ll also find Indonesian, Lebanese, German, Spanish, Mexican, Greek… Cynics will say that this is because we have no “cuisine” ourselves, but, well, you know what I think!”
Traditional British food is usually described as plain, conservative and unvaried. There are many popular jokes about it. “The British Empire was created as a by-product of generations of desperate Englishmen roaming the world in search of a decent meal,” remarks American journalist Bill Marsano.
Indeed, classic British dishes are not too dainty, but they are nourishing, natural and tasty, a lot of attention here is paid to the food quality. Residents of Great Britain prefer local food to imported products, so nearly all fish, milk and meat products are produced within the country and vegetables are grown by local farmers.
Meals during a day in Britain traditionally include breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper. Dinner is always the most substantial meal during the day. For dinner the British often have soup and then the main course, such as meat, poultry or fish with vegetables or mashed potatoes. It is followed by a dessert, for example, the most ubiquitous apple pie. Meat dishes are presented in British cuisine in a large variety. Probably, the most delicious of them is succulent roast beef, which is grilled and served with vegetables, roast potatoes or Yorkshire pudding. Apart from beef, the British cook steaks of pork, lamb and sometimes turkey or chicken.
Supper in Britain is the last meal of the day, and usually it consists of something light, for example, a bowl of cream soup, naturally, often skipped.
As for drinks, it’s impossible to imagine British cuisine without tea. Contrary to popular belief, tea is not always served with milk. The British drink tea with and without sugar, with lemon, cinnamon, honey and so on. But tea and milk is a classic combination, not a favourite of mine, though.”
The word this in Paragraph 4 (“… this is because we have no “cuisine” ourselves …”) refers to the fact that …
1) there are a lot of immigrants in Britain.
2) all the best food in Britain is foreign.
3) various foreign food is available in London.
4) the British share their dishes with the world.
The author decided to accept the scholarship mainly because …
1) it had always been his dream to visit Taiwan.
2) his teacher insisted on it.
3) he wanted to continue studying Chinese.
4) he did not have to pay for anything.
It is implied that college teachers …
1) have relevant experience.
2) lack technology skills.
3) are paid regularly.
4) may be supported by private gifts.
Ian Young believes that the 21st century demands that a teacher becomes more …
1) creative.
2) hardworking.
3) entertaining.
4) informative.
Fishing in Kamchatka |
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Kamchatka region is famous for being a true paradise for fishing enthusiasts. This area __________________ one of the best fishing spots in Russia for many years. |
BE |
You can get a license and go fishing on your own or you can take a fishing tour. ____________________ tours include a guide and all the necessary equipment.
THIS
| The ____________________ Australian Friendly Society with the motto of “Advance Australia” was formed in Victoria in 1871. | ONE |
The cat, the rooster, and the young mouse
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A very young mouse made his first trip out of the hole and into the world. He returned to tell his mother of the wonderful creatures he ____________________. |
SEE |
The ____________________ camera appeared in 1840.
ONE
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Edison started with a 40-hour life light bulb and finally made a bulb that lasted for 1500 hours. This certainly revolutionized human ____________________ at that time. |
LIFE |
Matsuev’s talent became obvious in his early childhood. He was only three years old when he managed to __________________ on his piano at home a melody which he had heard on television.
PRODUCE
| It is a ____________________ bridge in Canada, located near Vancouver. It is located at an altitude of 70 meters above the Capilano River. | BEAUTY |
However, when he was 9 years old, his mother saw an ____________________ for group tennis lessons, and Daniil decided to try them. His first tennis coach was Ekaterina Kryuchkova, a former coach of the famous professional tennis player Vera Zvonareva.
ADVERTISE
Among them you will find Lenin nuclear icebreaker, which is the first of its kind in the world. Now it is an ____________________ museum which demonstrates the history of the exploration of the Arctic. There are some other really important museums in Murmansk – the Museum of Regional Studies, the Navy Museum of the Northern Fleet and so on.
EXCITE
1) thought
2) understood
3) mentioned
4) supposed
1) recovered
2) reviewed
3) reminded
4) remembered
1) hardly
2) merely
3) rarely
4) nearly
1) decision
2) permission
3) exception
4) solution
1) remember
2) review
3) remind
4) revise
1) extended
2) announced
3) promoted
4) presented
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