При выполнении заданий с кратким ответом впишите в поле для ответа цифру, которая соответствует номеру правильного ответа, или число, слово, последовательность букв (слов) или цифр. Ответ следует записывать без пробелов и каких-либо дополнительных символов. Так как на экзамене распознавание апострофа в бланках ответов будет затруднено, записывайте ответ в полной форме, например: donotknow, вместо don'tknow.
Если вариант задан учителем, вы можете вписать или загрузить в систему ответы к заданиям с развернутым ответом. Учитель увидит результаты выполнения заданий с кратким ответом и сможет оценить загруженные ответы к заданиям с развернутым ответом. Выставленные учителем баллы отобразятся в вашей статистике.
Listening
Тип 1 № 3576
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.
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1. A uniform makes the school a better organized place.
2. Uniforms help improve the discipline at schools.
3. Uniforms can help prevent crimes at school.
4. Uniforms will not make life at school better.
5. Uniforms can teach students how to behave professionally.
6. Getting used to uniforms is good for a future career.
7. Uniforms make students focus more on their learning.
Тип 2 № 2716
Вы услышите диалог. Определите, какие из приведенных утверждений А–G соответствуют содержанию текста (1 — True), какие не соответствуют (2 — False) и о чем 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 job gives Lisa an opportunity to travel abroad.
B) The check-in process at the airport makes Lisa nervous.
C) Lisa always feels comfortable during the flight.
D) When on business trips Lisa doesn’t have to work long hours.
E) On her business trips Lisa signs a lot of important contracts.
F) Lisa spends a lot of money in duty-free shops.
G) There is a computer in the business lounge for passengers who want to do some urgent work.
Запишите в ответ цифры, расположив их в порядке, соответствующем буквам:
Тип 3 № 1627
Вы услышите репортаж дважды. Выберите правильный ответ 1, 2 или 3.
Воспользуйтесь плеером, чтобы прослушать запись.
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Viral marketing is used to promote...
1. ...only chocolate, health products and football teams.
2. ...things that potential buyers need badly.
3. ...all types of goods, products and other things.
Тип 4 № 1628
Вы услышите репортаж дважды. Выберите правильный ответ 1, 2 или 3.
Воспользуйтесь плеером, чтобы прослушать запись.
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What is TRUE about Viral marketing and advertising?
1. It is inexpensive compared to traditional advertising.
2. It is always more successful than «hard sell» advertising.
3. It randomly contacts huge numbers of people.
Тип 5 № 1629
Вы услышите репортаж дважды. Выберите правильный ответ 1, 2 или 3.
Воспользуйтесь плеером, чтобы прослушать запись.
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What is NOT TRUE about Viral advertising and marketing?
1. It forces people to buy unnecessary things.
2. It only works on teenagers or people with hobbies.
3. It is the practice of placing messages on Internet sites.
Тип 6 № 1630
Вы услышите репортаж дважды. Выберите правильный ответ 1, 2 или 3.
Воспользуйтесь плеером, чтобы прослушать запись.
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It is called an epidemic when...
1. ...huge numbers of people buy what they really need.
2. ...lots of people become internet friends.
3. ...huge numbers of people pass on a sales message.
Тип 7 № 1631
Вы услышите репортаж дважды. Выберите правильный ответ 1, 2 или 3.
Воспользуйтесь плеером, чтобы прослушать запись.
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Many believe that viral marketing is wrong because...
1. ...it steals peoples secrets.
2. ...hired people pretend to be members of a chat group.
3. ...it puts innocent comments on the internet.
Тип 8 № 1632
Вы услышите репортаж дважды. Выберите правильный ответ 1, 2 или 3.
Воспользуйтесь плеером, чтобы прослушать запись.
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Astroturfing is about...
1. ...sharing and discussing political opinions.
2. ...spontaneous «word of mouth» opinion sharing.
3. ...falsely creating public opinion.
Тип 9 № 1633
Вы услышите репортаж дважды. Выберите правильный ответ 1, 2 или 3.
Воспользуйтесь плеером, чтобы прослушать запись.
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The writer believes the best way to get an opinion is to...
1. ...be cautious about astroturfing techniques.
2. ...hear it in real conversations.
3. ...avoid fake messages.
Reading
Тип 10 № 4643
Установите соответствие между текстами A–G и заголовками 1–8. Запишите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании один заголовок лишний.
1. A time for physical exercise.
2. It is worth it!
3. Traditional winter drinks.
4. Not as bad as you may think!
5. A unique cultural season.
6. Just know the right people!
7. Too pretty to be real!
8. Where old and new times meet.
A. If you mention travelling to Moscow in the winter, most foreign tourists will think you are crazy. Many of them will imagine snow, freezing temperatures and having to wear big parkas and fur hats. They are missing out, though, because winter in Moscow is like a fairy tale, and one of the most beautiful times of the year to visit. There is so much to see and do that the chance to visit this beautiful city during the winter should not be missed.
B. The shocking truth is that the Russian capital at wintertime is not as cold as many people would imagine. While the weather can be unpredictable, most of the time the temperature is around –5 degrees Celsius with a moderate amount of snow. Compared to Siberia, it is very mild. The biggest problems are that you can slip and fall on the ice, and salt on the sidewalks which can destroy your boots.
C. Many famous places of interest in Moscow become magical in the winter. Red Square is one of the first places to go to. With the snow falling gently, Saint Basil's Cathedral looks like a giant wedding cake covered in icing. Another place one should certainly visit is Novodevichy Convent with its lacelike towers and golden domes. When surrounded by snow, it resembles a fairy-tale castle of a beautiful princess.
D. Muscovites enjoy a wide variety of sports and activities in the wintertime. Cross-country skiing is a great way to both get fit and enjoy the winter beauty of the many public parks in Moscow. Another favorite pastime is ice skating. There is a giant skating rink every winter in Red Square and many smaller rinks throughout the city. There are many other winter sports that are popular such as snowboarding, sledding and ice fishing.
E. There are a lot of events in Moscow that can be experienced only in winter. The New Year holiday celebration is the most special time of the year and is like Christmas and New Year's Eve combined into one big party. The Russian Winter festival features performances of traditional Russian song and dance, games, crafts and ice sculptures. Finally, those feeling brave can dive into an ice hole for the Epiphany holiday.
F. If you get too cold while walking around, you can always go into a shop to warm up. There are many modern shopping malls throughout Moscow, but if you want to experience the retro charm and nostalgia of days past, there is no better place than GUM on Red Square or Eliseevsky food store on Tverskaya. In addition, there are many cafes located throughout the city if you need a hot drink or something to eat.
G. If you make Russian friends, you may get invited to their dacha and see the beautiful winter countryside outside Moscow. Here the snow will be deeper and the temperatures lower, but you won't be too cold as Russians have ways to stay warm. Best of all is the Russian Steam Bath. You can sit in the steam and when you find yourself hot and sweaty, you can do as the Russians do and jump in the snow outside to cool off.
Тип 11 № 6848
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.
Gorky Park
Gorky Park in Moscow is one of the best recreational places. Moscow’s main city escape is not a conventional expanse of nature preserved inside the urban jungle. It is not a fun fair either, A _______________________. Its official name says it all — Gorky’s Central Park of Culture and Leisure. That is exactly what it provides: culture and leisure in all shapes and forms. It especially attracts those B _______________________. However, people who prefer peaceful places can sail boats or catamaran or take a walk to Neskuchny Garden, located nearby. Here one can always find a quiet place.
The first recreational park of Russia was opened on the 12th of August 1928. It was designed by avant-garde architect Konstantin Melnikov. There were exhibition pavilions, tennis courts, a decorative pool and attractions for kids. There was not such a place C _______________________. The park was given the name of famous Soviet writer Maxim Gorky in 1932. Since then it has been called Gorky Park.
Nowadays, Gorky Park is the central park of Moscow D _______________________ 20 thousand people on weekdays and more than 100 thousand on weekends and holidays. Since 2011 Gorky Park has become the first world-class amusement park in Russia with space for rest, sport, dancing and games outside. The park offers free entrance, wi-fi coverage, as well E _______________________. It is a perfect place for an active holiday, with many things to do. Gorky Park now serves F _______________________, a point of attraction for youth and families.
1. as newly designed recreational zones
2. though the park used to be one
3. who enjoys cultural events and shows
4. as a true centre of city life
5. as this park in the world at the time
6. and is attended by more than
7. who like fun and entertainment
Тип 12 № 530
Making the Difference
Mу life is the same as millions of others'. I'm a wife and mother to two great kids. I work as a sales advisor and spend my weekends pottering about in the kitchen or garden. But eight years ago, my «normal», Liverpool-centred life changed forever.
I've always donated money to various charities. But rather than just giving money, I also wanted to help people face to face, so I decided to look for a project abroad. On the Internet I read about an Indian organization called the Rural Development Society. I knew very little about India, but I discovered that people in Tamil Nadu, the poorest state in Southern India, were in dire need of help.
I talked it through with my husband Paul, but I don’t think he expected me to go through with it.
Still, I sent a letter offering my services and within a few weeks received a reply from Manhoran, the chief of Ananandal village. In broken English, he explained how excited they were to think that someone would want to come to help them. My decision was made.
My husband was not enthusiastic about my going there, but he also knew how important it was to me. And, though my sons said they'd miss their mum, they knew it'd only be for a few months.
I booked a flight and wrote to Chief Manhoran that I was coming.
Nothing could have prepared me for my arrival at Chennai airport. The noise, the heat and the bustle was totally alien — as were the surroundings. I got to work straight away teaching at the small local school funded by the Rural Development Society, for six days a week.
Day-to-day life was a total culture shock. With no electricity or running water, everything was exceedingly basic. But despite the shockingly simple life, not for one moment did I regret going. The kindness of the villagers was all-encompassing. In return for me showing them respect for their culture, they gave me their all. My Hindi was awful, but we communicated with smiles, laughter and hugs.
From arriving in a desolate village full of strangers, they'd become my friends. I started to look at the place with the utmost affection. And despite looking forward to my trip back to Liverpool, it felt like home.
I started teaching the village children the alphabet under the tree by the hut. Every day more and more children turned up. It was soon impossible for me to manage on my own. I found a local teacher and we started to share evening classes. We settled into a routine, splitting them into groups of older and younger children — named my Little and Big Darlings.
The day before the end of my three-month stay, I was overwhelmed when 2,000 villagers begged me to stay and continue with the school. There was no way I could remain there — I missed my husband and children. But I promised to be back.
My husband was incredibly proud of how far we'd come, but never felt the urge to visit Ananandal. He and our sons prefer to stay at home and help raise money for the school over here.
Since then the school has got bigger and bigger and now we have 500 pupils. The best thing is that the school recently came second in the annual exams of the whole of Southern India. I've thought about going to live there, but my life, my job and family are in England so I'm happy just visiting.
When I'm back in Liverpool people say how proud I must be of myself. To a certain extent I am. But I'm more proud of my Little and Big Darlings who come to school every day with a smile, desperate to learn. They're the inspiration, not me.
The author decided to go to work abroad because...
1. ...she felt bored with her life in Liverpool.
2. ...she needed to earn money for charity.
3. ...she was eager to help people directly.
4. ...she wanted to see India.
Тип 13 № 531
How did the author learn about the place she was going to visit?
1. From the letter of a person living at this place.
2. From the charity fund she was working for.
3. From the Internet.
4. From her husband.
Тип 14 № 532
What was the attitude of the author’s family to her decision?
1. They were happy and wanted to accompany her.
2. They encouraged her to go there.
3. They were opposed to her going there.
4. They respected her decision.
Тип 15 № 533
How did the author feel after arriving in India?
1. Disappointed.
2. Shocked.
3. Scared.
4. Angry.
Тип 17 № 535
What are the author’s plans for the future?
1. To visit her school in Ananandal as often as possible.
2. To stay in England and raise money for the school.
3. To move to India with her family.
4. Not to leave India any more.
Тип 18 № 536
The author believes that...
1. ...she managed to achieve success only thanks to the help of her family.
2. ...the hard work of her students should be admired.
3. ...her husband and sons should join her in India.
4. ...it was a mistake to come back to Liverpool.
Grammar and Vocabulary
Тип 19 № 4523
An honest answer
George Bernard Shaw was an outstanding British literary figure and a man with a good sense of humour. When he was still a young critic, he 19__________________ as a guest to a family party. When he entered the room, the daughter of the host 20__________________ the piano and her performance was no good. She said, «People say you are fond of music. Are you?» «I 21__________________ fond of music for a long time, but never mind, go on playing,» was Shaw’s answer.
Свернуть
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово INVITE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.
An honest answer
George Bernard Shaw was an outstanding British literary figure and a man with a good sense of humour. When he was still a young critic, he __________________ as a guest to a family party.
Тип 20 № 4524
An honest answer
George Bernard Shaw was an outstanding British literary figure and a man with a good sense of humour. When he was still a young critic, he 19__________________ as a guest to a family party. When he entered the room, the daughter of the host 20__________________ the piano and her performance was no good. She said, «People say you are fond of music. Are you?» «I 21__________________ fond of music for a long time, but never mind, go on playing,» was Shaw’s answer.
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово PLAY так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.
When he entered the room, the daughter of the host __________________ the piano and her performance was no good. She said, «People say you are fond of music. Are you?»
Тип 21 № 4525
An honest answer
George Bernard Shaw was an outstanding British literary figure and a man with a good sense of humour. When he was still a young critic, he 19__________________ as a guest to a family party. When he entered the room, the daughter of the host 20__________________ the piano and her performance was no good. She said, «People say you are fond of music. Are you?» «I 21__________________ fond of music for a long time, but never mind, go on playing,» was Shaw’s answer.
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.
«I __________________ fond of music for a long time, but never mind, go on playing,» was Shaw’s answer.
Тип 22 № 4526
E-books
People of the 21st century have to think about living green. A long time ago we 22__________________ that we should protect our forests. That is why today people try to avoid printing photos and keep 23__________________ all on computers. E-books are another example of people wishing not to waste paper. The 24__________________ e-book appeared in 1998 and attracted everybody’s attention immediately.
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово UNDERSTAND так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.
E-books
People of the 21st century have to think about living green. A long time ago we __________________ that we should protect our forests.
Тип 23 № 4527
E-books
People of the 21st century have to think about living green. A long time ago we 22__________________ that we should protect our forests. That is why today people try to avoid printing photos and keep 23__________________ all on computers. E-books are another example of people wishing not to waste paper. The 24__________________ e-book appeared in 1998 and attracted everybody’s attention immediately.
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово THEY так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.
That is why today people try to avoid printing photos and keep __________________ all on computers. E-books are another example of people wishing not to waste paper.
Тип 24 № 4528
E-books
People of the 21st century have to think about living green. A long time ago we 22__________________ that we should protect our forests. That is why today people try to avoid printing photos and keep 23__________________ all on computers. E-books are another example of people wishing not to waste paper. The 24__________________ e-book appeared in 1998 and attracted everybody’s attention immediately.
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово ONE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.
The __________________ e-book appeared in 1998 and attracted everybody’s attention immediately.
Тип 25 № 1934
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SUCCESS так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Great Britain at the 2012 London Olympics
This is certainly the greatest Games for Britain in more than a century, and realistically the greatest ever. The British were more ______________ only once in 1908, in London, when a third of all the competitors were from the UK.
Тип 26 № 1935
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово IMPRESS так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Gold medals came from 13 different sports as several made ___________ breakthroughs, including in canoe slalom, road cycling, triathlon and taekwondo.
Тип 27 № 1936
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SWIM так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
_____________, however, brought no gold medals in the Aquatics Centre.
Тип 28 № 1937
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово TRAIN так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
They won just one silver and two bronze medals and a review was launched into their ____________.
Тип 29 № 1938
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SERIOUS так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Optimists may also conclude from London 2012 that the British team came within a whisker of at least five or six more Olympic titles. However, nobody can ________________ suggest second place for the UK at the next Olympics.
Тип 30 № 9149
Friday the Thirteenth
Most British sailors have a superstition that Friday is an unlucky day, and Friday the 13th — particularly so. There is a legend about how the British Admiralty decided to expose the absurdity of this notion (30) ______. Most likely, it is untrue, but it doesn’t stop the sailors from religiously believing in it.
Sometime in the 1800s, as the story (31) ______, the Royal Navy decided to demonstrate the falseness of the belief that beginning a voyage on Friday would bring you bad luck. They commissioned a ship and named it the HMS Friday. Her keel was laid on a Friday, she was launched on a Friday, and she (32) ______ sail on her maiden voyage on Friday the 13th, under the command of Captain James Friday. She was never (33) ______ or heard from again.
As you can imagine, the Admiralty has consistently (34) ______ the truth of this story. They claim there has never been a Royal Navy ship named Friday, or any other day of the week, (35) ______.
But the Navy’s claims are unimportant because generations of British seamen have (36) ______ every word of the story as true. It confirms their superstition and superstition cannot be overcome by logic.
Вставьте пропущенное слово.
1. Once and for all.
2. Forever and again.
3. Once and forever.
4. Once and again.
Тип 31 № 9150
Friday the Thirteenth
Most British sailors have a superstition that Friday is an unlucky day, and Friday the 13th — particularly so. There is a legend about how the British Admiralty decided to expose the absurdity of this notion (30) ______. Most likely, it is untrue, but it doesn’t stop the sailors from religiously believing in it.
Sometime in the 1800s, as the story (31) ______, the Royal Navy decided to demonstrate the falseness of the belief that beginning a voyage on Friday would bring you bad luck. They commissioned a ship and named it the HMS Friday. Her keel was laid on a Friday, she was launched on a Friday, and she (32) ______ sail on her maiden voyage on Friday the 13th, under the command of Captain James Friday. She was never (33) ______ or heard from again.
As you can imagine, the Admiralty has consistently (34) ______ the truth of this story. They claim there has never been a Royal Navy ship named Friday, or any other day of the week, (35) ______.
But the Navy’s claims are unimportant because generations of British seamen have (36) ______ every word of the story as true. It confirms their superstition and superstition cannot be overcome by logic.
Вставьте пропущенное слово.
1. Talks.
2. Moves.
3. Speaks.
4. Goes.
Тип 32 № 9151
Friday the Thirteenth
Most British sailors have a superstition that Friday is an unlucky day, and Friday the 13th — particularly so. There is a legend about how the British Admiralty decided to expose the absurdity of this notion (30) ______. Most likely, it is untrue, but it doesn’t stop the sailors from religiously believing in it.
Sometime in the 1800s, as the story (31) ______, the Royal Navy decided to demonstrate the falseness of the belief that beginning a voyage on Friday would bring you bad luck. They commissioned a ship and named it the HMS Friday. Her keel was laid on a Friday, she was launched on a Friday, and she (32) ______ sail on her maiden voyage on Friday the 13th, under the command of Captain James Friday. She was never (33) ______ or heard from again.
As you can imagine, the Admiralty has consistently (34) ______ the truth of this story. They claim there has never been a Royal Navy ship named Friday, or any other day of the week, (35) ______.
But the Navy’s claims are unimportant because generations of British seamen have (36) ______ every word of the story as true. It confirms their superstition and superstition cannot be overcome by logic.
Вставьте пропущенное слово.
1. Set.
2. Put.
3. Spread.
4. Started.
Тип 33 № 9152
Friday the Thirteenth
Most British sailors have a superstition that Friday is an unlucky day, and Friday the 13th — particularly so. There is a legend about how the British Admiralty decided to expose the absurdity of this notion (30) ______. Most likely, it is untrue, but it doesn’t stop the sailors from religiously believing in it.
Sometime in the 1800s, as the story (31) ______, the Royal Navy decided to demonstrate the falseness of the belief that beginning a voyage on Friday would bring you bad luck. They commissioned a ship and named it the HMS Friday. Her keel was laid on a Friday, she was launched on a Friday, and she (32) ______ sail on her maiden voyage on Friday the 13th, under the command of Captain James Friday. She was never (33) ______ or heard from again.
As you can imagine, the Admiralty has consistently (34) ______ the truth of this story. They claim there has never been a Royal Navy ship named Friday, or any other day of the week, (35) ______.
But the Navy’s claims are unimportant because generations of British seamen have (36) ______ every word of the story as true. It confirms their superstition and superstition cannot be overcome by logic.
Вставьте пропущенное слово.
1. Watched.
2. Seen.
3. Looked.
4. Gazed.
Тип 34 № 9153
Friday the Thirteenth
Most British sailors have a superstition that Friday is an unlucky day, and Friday the 13th — particularly so. There is a legend about how the British Admiralty decided to expose the absurdity of this notion (30) ______. Most likely, it is untrue, but it doesn’t stop the sailors from religiously believing in it.
Sometime in the 1800s, as the story (31) ______, the Royal Navy decided to demonstrate the falseness of the belief that beginning a voyage on Friday would bring you bad luck. They commissioned a ship and named it the HMS Friday. Her keel was laid on a Friday, she was launched on a Friday, and she (32) ______ sail on her maiden voyage on Friday the 13th, under the command of Captain James Friday. She was never (33) ______ or heard from again.
As you can imagine, the Admiralty has consistently (34) ______ the truth of this story. They claim there has never been a Royal Navy ship named Friday, or any other day of the week, (35) ______.
But the Navy’s claims are unimportant because generations of British seamen have (36) ______ every word of the story as true. It confirms their superstition and superstition cannot be overcome by logic.
Вставьте пропущенное слово.
1. Refused.
2. Declined.
3. Disagreed.
4. Denied.
Тип 35 № 9154
Friday the Thirteenth
Most British sailors have a superstition that Friday is an unlucky day, and Friday the 13th — particularly so. There is a legend about how the British Admiralty decided to expose the absurdity of this notion (30) ______. Most likely, it is untrue, but it doesn’t stop the sailors from religiously believing in it.
Sometime in the 1800s, as the story (31) ______, the Royal Navy decided to demonstrate the falseness of the belief that beginning a voyage on Friday would bring you bad luck. They commissioned a ship and named it the HMS Friday. Her keel was laid on a Friday, she was launched on a Friday, and she (32) ______ sail on her maiden voyage on Friday the 13th, under the command of Captain James Friday. She was never (33) ______ or heard from again.
As you can imagine, the Admiralty has consistently (34) ______ the truth of this story. They claim there has never been a Royal Navy ship named Friday, or any other day of the week, (35) ______.
But the Navy’s claims are unimportant because generations of British seamen have (36) ______ every word of the story as true. It confirms their superstition and superstition cannot be overcome by logic.
Вставьте пропущенное слово.
1. No matter.
2. No matter what.
3. For that matter.
4. To make matters worse.
Тип 36 № 9155
Friday the Thirteenth
Most British sailors have a superstition that Friday is an unlucky day, and Friday the 13th — particularly so. There is a legend about how the British Admiralty decided to expose the absurdity of this notion (30) ______. Most likely, it is untrue, but it doesn’t stop the sailors from religiously believing in it.
Sometime in the 1800s, as the story (31) ______, the Royal Navy decided to demonstrate the falseness of the belief that beginning a voyage on Friday would bring you bad luck. They commissioned a ship and named it the HMS Friday. Her keel was laid on a Friday, she was launched on a Friday, and she (32) ______ sail on her maiden voyage on Friday the 13th, under the command of Captain James Friday. She was never (33) ______ or heard from again.
As you can imagine, the Admiralty has consistently (34) ______ the truth of this story. They claim there has never been a Royal Navy ship named Friday, or any other day of the week, (35) ______.
But the Navy’s claims are unimportant because generations of British seamen have (36) ______ every word of the story as true. It confirms their superstition and superstition cannot be overcome by logic.
Вставьте пропущенное слово.
1. Admitted.
2. Accepted.
3. Excepted.
4. Dismissed.
Writing
Тип 37 № 10978
You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Mike:
Write an email to Mike. In your message:
— answer her questions;
— ask 3 questions about Dan’s reaction to the experiment.
Write 100–140 words. Remember the rules of email writing.
You have 20 minutes to do this task.
Тип 38 № 11747
Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных заданий (38.1 или 38.2). Укажите его номер и выполните согласно данному плану. В ответе на задание 38 числительные пишите цифрами.
38.1. Imagine that you are doing a project on most popular birthday presents for teenagers in Zetland. You have found some data on the subject — the results of the opinion polls (see the table below).
Comment on the data in the table and give your opinion on the subject of the project.
Write 200–250 words.
Use the following plan:
— make an opening statement on the subject of the project;
— select and report 2–3 facts;
— make 1–2 comparisons where relevant and give your comments;
— outline a problem that can arise with choosing birthday present and suggest a way of solving it;
— conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the importance of birthday presents for teenagers.
38.2. Imagine that you are doing a project on what museums teenagers like visiting in Zetland. You have found some data on the subject — the results оf the opinion polls (see the pie chart below).
Comment on the data in the diagram and give your opinion on the subject of the project.
Write 200–250 words.
Use the following plan:
— make an opening statement on the subject of the project;
— select and report 2–3 facts;
— make 1–2 comparisons where relevant and give your comments;
— outline a problem that can arise with visiting museums and suggest a way of solving it;
— conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the role of visiting museums and art galleries in teenagers' life.
Speaking
Тип 39 № 4771
Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.
Birds live everywhere. They vary from pigeons in big cities to penguins in the Antarctic. However, all birds have similar features. For example, they all have wings. Still, not all of them can fly. All birds also have feathers. In fact, birds are the only living animals that have feathers. Birds build nests, in which female birds lay eggs.
Birds are warm-blooded. It means that their body temperature stays about the same. It doesn’t depend much on the temperature of their surroundings. Mammals, including humans, are also warm-blooded.
Birds have always fascinated people. Many people keep birds as pets. We also enjoy watching them in the wild or at zoos. In addition, farmers raise chickens, ducks and geese for their meat and eggs. Also, some people are quite fond of bird hunting.
Тип 40 № 10935
Study the advertisement.
You are considering attending the ballet school and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following.
1. Tuition fee.
2. Discounts.
3. Location.
4. Timetable.
You have 20 seconds to ask each question.
Тип 41 № 12210
Task 3. You are going to give an interview. You have to answer five questions. Give full answers to the questions (2–3 sentences). Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Tapescript for Task 3
Interviewer: Hello everybody! It’s Teenagers Round the World Channel. Our guest today is a teenager from Russia and we are going to discuss painting. We’d like to know our guest’s point of view on this issue. Please answer five questions. So, let’s get started.
Interviewer: Is painting a popular hobby in Russia?
Student: _________________________
Interviewer: How often do you visit art galleries?
Student: _________________________
Interviewer: Do you like painting?
Student: _________________________
Interviewer: What kind of things did you use to draw when you were a child?
Student: _________________________
Interviewer:Would you like to be a famous artist?
Student: _________________________
Interviewer: Thank you very much for your interview.
Тип 42 № 12552
Imagine that you and your friend are doing a school project «Leisure activities». You have found some illustrations and want to share the news. Leave a voice message to your friend. In 2.5 minutes be ready to:
— bull; explain the choice of the illustrations for the project by briefly describing them and noting the differences;
— mention the advantages (1–2) of the two ways of spending spare time;
— mention the disadvantages (1–2) of the two ways of spending spare time;
— express your opinion on the subject of the project — which leisure activity you would prefer?
You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.