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TEST 1 B- 2
Установите соответствие тем A — G текстам 1 — 6. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании одна тема лишняя.
A. POOR COMMUNICATION
B. HELPFUL METHOD
C. PAST HOBBY
D. BODY LANGUAGE
E. ENJOYABLE GAMES
F. HEALTH PROBLEMS
G. MORE IMAGINATION
In just a few years mobile phones have become a common sight everywhere. Walk past any cafe and you will see people chatting on their phones or sending text messages. However, some people are concerned that the signals these phones send out may be bad for our health. They worry that holding a mobile close to your head might have an effect on your brain. So, it may be a good idea to use your ordinary phone when you can.
We learn a lot by reading, but what if you can't see the words on the page? Many blind people can read braille. Braille is a system of writing using raised dots on the page that you can feel with your fingers. A Frenchman called Louis Braille invented it in 1821, when he was just 12 years old. His system makes lffe easier for many thousands of blind people all over the world.
When we talk to someone, only a small part of our meaning is in what we say. Some people say that as little as 7% of our message is contained in our words. We use our hands to express ourselves and we use our faces to show that we are listening or to show how we feel. Our faces and our hands can also show things that we might want to hide, like the fact that we are lying, for example.
People can now use the Internet and e-mail to communicate with each other cheaply and quickly. Twenty years ago, however, this wasn't possible. In those days in Britain, some people used amateur radio to contact people all over the country, and even around the world. They had special radios in their houses that sent out radio signals. They contacted each other to exchange news about their lives and about the weather, or even to play games such as chess.
One of the most interesting types of radio programme is radio drama. Although some radio stations only broadcast music, some also produce plays for their listeners. Many people prefer listening to a play on the radio to watching it on TV because they can be more creative. On TV, the programme-makers decide exactly what a place or a person looks like. On radio, though, you can imagine it any way you like.
Before the invention of radio, it was almost impossible to communicate over large distances. The only way to communicate with people far away was to send a message or a letter with a person. People lit fires on hills as a signal to each other, but it wasn't a very good way of communicating. It was very difficult to find out what was happening in distant places and news often took weeks or even months to travel around the world.
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TEST 1 B- 3
Прочитайте утверждения 1-6 и следующие за ними тексты. Установите соответствие между утверждениями и содержанием текстов. Напишите цифру 1 - если утверждение верное, и цифру 0 ~ если утверждение неверное. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу.
Devon is a large county in the south-west of England. Agriculture and fishing have always been important parts of the local economy, but these days tourism is the main source of income. Nearly five million people visit the area each year, many of them coming to enjoy Devon's beaches and even to surf along its north coast. Apart from the beaches, Devon is also well known for its beautiful countryside and old, traditional cottages.
Many coastal towns in Britain have suffered as more and more people go abroad on holiday. However, on the south Devon coast, resort towns such as Brixham and Torquay are enjoying new life as the English Riviera, offering mild weather and sandy beaches. Another reason for its popularity is that it's possible to get to Devon from London in a short time by car. Two motorways, the M4 and the M5, connect the capital to Devon and in just four or five hours Londoners can be enjoying a cream tea or a relaxing country walk.
5. Today, Lancashire produces a large amount of goods for sale abroad.
6. Visitors can travel on old planes and trains at the museum.
Lancashire, in the north-west of England, is a county with a long history, first as an agricultural area and later as one of the most important areas during the Industrial Revolution. Here, from die start of the nineteenth century onwards, factories and mills produced cotton and other goods that were sold all around the world. Today, almost all the mills are silent, but Lancashire is still an interesting place to visit. Apart from the attractions of coastal towns such as Fleetwood and Blackpool, there are many interesting museums, including the Museum of Transport in Rimington. Open all year round, die museum has a wonderful collection of models of different means of transport, including trains, planes and ships. For visitors who prefer a more active holiday, there are also many beautiful areas to walk in, particularly in north Lancashire.
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TEST 1
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания А14-А20, обводя цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую номеру выбранного вами варианта ответа.
When my Uncle Alan turned up at my thirteenth birthday party without a present, I couldn't hide the disappointment on my face. He was my favourite uncle, and he always bought me fantastic presents. 'Don't look so sad, Anna,' he said kindly. 'I haven't forgotten to get you a present. I just couldn't bring it with me. Tomorrow, I'm taking you abseiling.'
'I didn't know you had a boat,' I said. 'No, not sailing! Abseiling!' 'What's that?' I asked. 'I've never heard of it.' 'You'll see,' he said mysteriously. Early the next day, Uncle Alan drove me to Lamerton Adventure Park. I'd never been there before, but had often told my mum and dad how exciting it sounded. As we drove through the gates, it seemed that, once again, Uncle Alan had found me a birthday present I'd never forget. When we arrived, we went to find my instructor, a friendly young woman called Isabelle. She
put me completely at ease, and I knew that, whatever I was going to be doing, I'd be quite safe with her.
'So, Anna, have you ever been abseiling before?' she asked. I admitted I didn't even know what abseiling was. 'Well, it's always fun to experience something new, isn't it?' she said.
We walked through the park, and ended up at a rocky hill. The biggest rock face was extremely high and steep, but there were smaller, easier faces too. When I saw the equipment waiting for me - a rope, a harness and a helmet - I guessed what I was going to be doing.
'Oh, I'm going rock climbing!' I said excitedly.
'Not exactly,' said Uncle Alan.
Isabelle explained. 'With rock climbing, you start at the bottom and go up, but with abseiling, you start at the top and go down.'
Now I understood. We carried the equipment up a path to the top of the smallest rock face. I carefully looked overthe edge. The ground was about five metres below. 'This is going to be fun,' I thought. Isabelle tied the rope carefully to a metal ring, and then threaded it through my harness, which by now I was wearing round my waist. She threw the other end of the rope over the edge of the rock face, and it fell to the ground.
'This is where I say goodbye,' said Uncle Alan. 'I'm going back down to the bottom. I'll be holding the other end of the rope, so you'll be quite safe. See you when you come down!'
Isabelle was the perfect instructor. She talked me through what to do step by step. I stood on the edge of the rock face with my back to the drop. My left hand was holding the rope in front of me, my right hand holding the rope behind me. 'Now,' she said, 'gently lean back.'
This was the most difficult part. It's a terribly scary experience leaning back over a cliff,
especially the first time you attempt it, and for the first few minutes I wondered whether I could actually do it. Finally, I decided to risk it. I didn't want Uncle Alan thinking I was a coward. Keeping my feet still, I leant back a little. Then a little more.
'Fantastic!' shouted Uncle Alan from below me.
'That's wonderful,' said Isabelle. 'Now, slowly start to walk down the rock.'
It was more like bouncing than actual walking, but I started to go down. It didn't take long to reach the bottom, but I felt a huge sense of achievement when I put my feet on the ground next to Uncle Alan.
'I'm so proud of you!' he said. 'Do you want to try a higher rock face now?'
'You bet!' I said. 'The higher, the better!'
TEST 1
А14 When Uncle Alan saw Anna's disappointment, he realised that
A15 Anna had frequently told her parents that
A16 Isabelle made Anna
A17 When Anna saw the equipment, she
A18 Uncle Alan didn't stay at the top of the rock face because '
A19 As Anna started to lean back, she
A20 After reaching the bottom, Anna
По окончании выполнения заданий В2, ВЗ и А14-А20 НЕ ЗАБУДЬТЕ ПЕРЕНЕСТИ СВОИ ОТВЕТЫ В БЛАНК ОТВЕТОВ № 1 ! ОБРАТИТЕ ВНИМАНИЕ, что ответы на задания В2, ВЗ и А14-А20 располагаются в разных частях бланка. В2, ВЗ расположены в нижней чисти бланка. При переносе ответов в заданиях В2, ВЗ буквы записываются без пробелов и знаков препинания.
TEST 2 B - 2
Установите соответствие тем A-G текстам 1-6. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании одна тема лишняя.
A. DIFFERENT SUBJECTS
B. MANY STUDENTS
C. TWO SECTIONS
D. DIFFERING OPINIONS
E. USEFUL FACTS
F. IMPORTANT LESSON
G. EASIER ANSWERS
Oxford University has been a centre of learning for over 900 years. Today, there are over 16,000 people studying at Oxford, but they are not all British. About 4,000 of them come from other countries. In fact, there are currently students from over 130 countries studying there. Every student at Oxford is a member of a 'college'. There are 39 main colleges, and each college is in a different part of the town.
What's the best age for a child to learn how to read? Some people believe that children should learn at as young an age as possible. Because of this, some parents start teaching their children when they are about three years old. Other people believe it's better for a teacher at school to teach a class of children how to read, so many children don't learn to read until they are five or six years old.
In most countries, you are only allowed to drive a car on a public road if you have a driving licence. You usually have to pass a driving test in order to get the licence. In European countries, this test is in two parts. The first part is a 'theory' test. You have to answer questions about road safety. The second part is a 'practical' test. You are in a car with an examiner, who tells you where to drive and asks you to do various things, such as parking or reversing around a corner.
When was Mozart born? What's the capital of Nigeria? Before the Internet, if we wanted to find out the answers to these questions, we'd have to look them up in reference books, such as encyclopaedias. If we couldn't find the information in books at home, we'd have to go to a public library. This kind of research would often take a very long time. Now, however, as long as you have a computer connected to the Internet, you can find the answers to questions like these in seconds.
Although people sometimes confuse astronomy and astrology, they arc completely different. Astronomy is the scientific study of the universe. Astronomers study stars, planets and other things in space, such as comets, and record their findings scientifically. Astrology, which is based on the belief that the position of the planets affects human behaviour, is not a science. It is astrologers who write horoscopes in magazines, telling us what they think is going to happen to us in the future.
A guide book can be extremely helpful when you're visiting a place for the first time. Guide books provide loads of practical information, such as the opening times and entrance fees of the main attractions, and often recommend sights to visit and places to stay. They can also provide interesting information about the history of the place and famous people who lived there.
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TEST 2 B – 2
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания А14-А20, обводя цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую номеру выбранного вами варианта ответа.
Oliver glanced at his watch. There were ten minutes left until the supermarket closed and he was rushing round, quickly dropping things he needed for the weekend into his trolley. He hadn't been in his own flat long and now his mother had invited herself for dinner the following day. He really wanted to impress her with his ability to cope on his own, but he knew that the usual critical comments would soon appear if everything wasn't perfect. He hoped that the three days he'd spent cleaning the place from top to bottom wouldn't be wasted, and he'd even gone so far as painting the front door. His mother wouldn't notice that, though, of course. What she would notice was the dust on top of the pictures, or the old sofa, or one of a thousand other things that Oliver had forgotten about. Still, he was determined to give her a good meal, and maybe that would put her in a slightly better mood than usual.
He checked his shopping list again and bent over to look through his trolley. He mentally ticked off the items and then realised that he still needed eggs. As he straightened up to set off towards the dairy section, there was an enormous collision, a clatter of tins and a loud shriek of pain. When Oliver had recovered his balance, he saw an attractive woman of about nineteen on her knees, putting tins and vegetables back into a handheld basket.
'Why don't you watch where you're going?' she snapped at him over her shoulder. 'Some people just have no manners. Honestly ... '
'Er ... sorry,' stammered Oliver. 'Let me help you.' He began to pick tins up. 'It really wasn't my fault, though, you know. I was just ... 'The girl grabbed a tin of tuna from his hands.
'Never mind,' she said, her basket now full, and she strode off down the aisle without looking back. Oliver watched her go and sighed. He never seemed to have much luck with girls. Maybe that was just what he needed to show his mother how grown up he was. He turned back to his own trolley and began to push it. Maybe if she came to dinner and he introduced her to an intelligent, charming young woman then she would stop calling him every day to check he was okay. As Oliver thought about this possibility, something caught his eye and he stopped his trolley. There was a red leather purse on top of his shopping. It must have come out of the girl's basket and landed in his trolley. Oliver quickly glanced around, looking for the girl. She wouldn't be able to pay for her shopping. He picked up the purse, left his trolley and sprinted towards the line of checkouts.
When he got there, he scanned the lines of customers waiting to pay. There were about a dozen queues, but Oliver couldn't see the girl in any of them. Thinking that she must still be shopping somewhere in the supermarket, Oliver turned to go and find her when he suddenly heard a familiar voice at the front of the queue next to him.
'I'm sure I had it here a minute ago. I want to speak to the manager. I think it's been stolen. It must be someone in this supermarket because I know ... '
She stopped as she realised that Oliver was standing next to her, holding her purse out towards her.
'Lost something?' Oliver asked.
The girl smiled, then recognised Oliver and frowned, before her expression softened again and she took the purse with a faint smile on her lips.
'Thanks,' she said quietly.
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When she visits his flat, Oliver's mother will
The young woman drops her shopping because
When Oliver offers to help, the young woman
Oliver thinks that his mother might give him more independence if he
When he sees the purse, Oliver realises that
Oliver manages to find the girl because he
По окончании выполнения заданий В2, ВЗ и А14-А20 НЕ ЗАБУДЬТЕ ПЕРЕНЕСТИ СВОИ ОТВЕТЫ В БЛАНК ОТВЕТОВ №1!
ОБРАТИТЕ ВНИМАНИЕ, что ответы на задания В2, ВЗ и А14-А20 располагаются е разных, частях бланка. В2, ВЗ расположены в нижней части бланка. При переносе ответов в заданиях В2, ВЗ буквы записываются без пробелов и знаков препинания.
Прочитайте утверждения 1 -6 и следующие за ними тексты. Установите соответствие между утверждениями и содержанием текстов. Напишите цифру 1 - если утверждение верное, и цифру 0 - если утверждение неверное. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу.
No visit to London is complete without a trip to Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the British monarch (currently Queen Elizabeth II).
Buckingham Palace was built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703 and, as such, was known simply as Buckingham House. Its first royal resident was King George III, who bought it in 1762, but it was not until 1837, when Victoria became queen, that it became die official royal palace of die British monarch.
Approximately 450 people work at Buckingham Palace, and each year more than 50,000 people enjoy some form of entertainment there - the Queen often holds garden parties and receptions for invited guests. In die 1990s, the palace became even more open, with members of die public being allowed to go on a tour of the 'state rooms'. These are the official reception rooms in the palace, rather than the rooms that die Queen and her husband live in.
In June 2003, a concert of classical music and a pop concert were held in die grounds of Buckingham Palace. This was to celebrate Elizabeth's 50m anniversary as queen.
No king or queen has lived in die Palace of Westminster, which is on the north bank of the River Thames in London, since the 1500s. Today, die Palace of Westminster is better known by its other name: the Houses of Parliament.
Although the oldest part of the palace in existence today is over 900 years old, most of die building is less than two hundred years old. In 1834, the palace was almost completely destroyed by fire and had to be rebuilt. Parts of the building were also damaged by bombs during the Second World War.
At one end of the palace is a famous tourist attraction: a tower, often mistakenly referred to as 'Big Ben'. In fact, its actual name is the Clock Tower, or St. Stephen's Tower, and Big Ben is the large bell hidden inside which rings every hour on the hour.
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TEST 3 B - 2
Установите соответствие тем А - G текстам 1 ~ 6. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании одна тема лишняя.
A. UNUSUAL VIEWS
B. EARLY INVENTORS
C. SENSIBLE DECISIONS
D. POPULAR ARTISTS
E. COMMON MISTAKES
F. FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
G. SCIENTIFIC VALUE
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TEST 3 B- 3
Прочитайте утверждения I - 6 и следующий за ними текст Установите соответствие между утверждениями и содержанием текста. Напишите цифру 1 - если утверждение верное, и цифру 0 - если утверждение неверное. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу.
1. England was a part of the Roman Empire.
2. The wall went from one side of England to the other.
3. Building the wall helped to stop the soldiers from thinking about home.
4. The wall showed how powerful the Roman people were.
5 None of the wall has survived to the present day.
6 There is a large collection of Roman objects at Chesters House.
In 122 AD, the Roman Empire stretched across Europe, the Middle East and north Africa. In Britain, it reached to the far north of England. However, many Scottish tribes resisted the Romans. So, in that year, Emperor Hadrian decided to build a huge wall across the island to keep them out.
The wall ran all the way across England, from what is now Carlisle in the west to Newcastle in the east - 73 miles in total. It was built by Roman soldiers, and was a useful way of keeping them busy. Remember that in those days they were living on die edge of the civilised world. To stop them missing home too much, it was important to give them something to do, and building a ten-foot-thick wall certainly did that. Local people also benefited, since the soldiers and craftsmen working on the wall needed to buy supplies wherever they were. It took six years to build and was a very clear symbol of the strength of the Romans.
Today, this wall is known as Hadrian's Wall and, although most of it has disappeared, it is still possible to see parts of it. The Romans built forts along the wall for the men to live in and some of these buildings have survived. The best example is the fort at Chesters House on the River Tyne, in an area which the Romans called Cilurnum. The soldiers living here did not just come from Rome. They also came from modern-day Germany and areas of central Europe, which at the time the wall was built were under Roman control. Visitors to the fort today can see a small number of everyday objects in the museum and get an idea of what life was like on the edge of the Roman world.
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TEST 3
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания А14-А20, обводя цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую номеру выбранного вами варианта ответа.
I looked out of the window again and then back at the clock. 'Typical Helen!' I thought to
myself, wondering what excuse she would try this time. We had had this arrangement for a
year now. We took it in turns to drive to work, stopping along the way to pick the other up. It
saved petrol and was better for the environment, which was something that Helen claimed to
care about, although I had seen her empty her ashtray out of the car window more than once.
For me, the main advantage was the stress reduction. If I could avoid battling the city centre
traffic a few days a week, I'd put up with any amount of meaningless gossip along the way.
A car horn sounded and I looked up to see Helen waving from her car window and pointing at
her watch as if to say, 'Hurry up'. I deliberately sat down out of view and counted to thirty before picking up my jacket and bag and heading towards the car, locking the front door behind me.
'Sorry,Vanessa!' Helen called. 'Justin just wouldn't get ready for school this morning.' If
Helen's excuses were to be believed, then Justin was the most difficult child imaginable. He also seemed to be the unluckiest, having suffered from half a dozen different minor illnesses in
the last month alone. It was strange that he never seemed to have any problems on mornings when it was my turn to drive.
'Never mind,' I replied, fastening my seat belt. 'We should be okay.' Helen set off and we joined the rush hour traffic.
'Did you read the report?' she asked me after a minute and I nodded. 'What did you think?' I had been' expecting the question, but still I hesitated for a moment. I couldn't say what I really thought, which was that Helen would be lucky to keep her job because the report was very critical of her department. Helen glanced at me.
'I know,' she said. 'It's bad, isn't it? I knew that Peterson was out to get me.'
Carl Peterson was the area manager. The report was the result of a month-long study of the company and we had all been asked to read it over the weekend. I understood why Helen didn't get on with him. Both were determined to get to the top in the company. The difference
was that where Helen had no idea how to deal with other people and spent her time finding ways of avoiding blame, Carl was a talented manager.
'I'm sure that's not the case,' I said. 'He's just doing his job.' Helen's lips tightened.
'Hmm,' she said. After a moment, she continued. 'Look. I know I'm not perfect, but it's not my fault. I ...'
Just at that moment, a young child on a bicycle pulled out into the road in front of us. I shouted 'Look out!' and Helen slammed on the brakes and turned the wheel quickly. There was a crunch of metal as we hit the back of the car in front, which had stopped at the traffic lights. The boy glanced over his shoulder before quickly pedalling off. Steam began to rise from under the bonnet. Helen hit the steering wheel in anger and frustration.
'You okay?' I asked.
'Yes, fine,' she replied, and then I saw her expression change from anger to shock and she let her head fall forward onto die wheel. I followed where she had been looking and saw what she had seen. The driver of the other car had got out and was standing by the car, looking at us with a fixed expression. It was Carl Peterson .
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TEST 3
A14 When Vanessa thinks 'Typical Helen!' she implies that
A15 Vanessa mentions Helen emptying her ashtray to show
A16 Vanessa feels that the driving arrangement
A17 Vanessa waits before leaving the house to join Helen
A18 Vanessa believes that Justin
A19 Vanessa thinks that Carl
A20 In the final paragraph, Helen realises that
По окончании выполнения заданий В2, ВЗ и А14-А20 НЕ ЗАБУДЬТЕ ПЕРЕНЕСТИ СВОИ ОТВЕТЫ В БЛАНК ОТВЕТОВ № 1!
ОБРАТИТЕ ВНИМАНИЕ, что ответы на задания В2, ВЗ и А14-А20 располагаются в разных частях бланка. В2, ВЗ расположены в нижней части бланка. При переносе ответов в заданиях В2, ВЗ буквы записываются без пробелов и знаков препинания.
TEST 4
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания А14-А20, обводя цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую номеру выбранного вами варианта ответа.
'Congratulations, Angela! You've won the car, you've won the holiday for two in the Caribbean, and now you're through to the final for a chance to win one million pounds!'
Angela was sure that even the screaming and clapping of the audience wouldn't be able to drown out the sound of her beating heart. She couldn't believe it - the first time she'd ever taken part in a game show and here she was in a potentially life-changing situation. 'Stay calm,' she thought to herself. 'Don't lose control now.'
'Okay, Angela,' said Bob, the presenter. 'Now, skill has got you this far but, as you know, there's always an element of chance in the final and this week is no exception.' Angela nodded. She'd never missed an episode and knew what every round entailed. 'So let's have a look at how you could win one million pounds!'
A brightly-coloured board descended from the ceiling of the studio. On the board were three large doors. 'Angela, behind one of these doors is one million pounds. Pick the right one, and you're going home today a millionaire. Pick the wrong one and you're going home with... 'The audience didn't hesitate to complete Bob's catchphrase for him: '... just your bus fare!' Even Angela mouthed it, she knew it so well.
'That's right! And we don't want that, do we? So pick a door, Angela, and may luck be with you!'
Angela thought carefully before answering. 'The middle door please, Bob,' she said finally.
'The middle door!' repeated Bob. 'Okay! But before we have a look, I'm going to open a door that you were wise not to choose. He opened the door on the far left, revealing a picture of a bus ticket. The audience cheered. Angela's heart started beating faster.
'Now, Angela,' said Bob. 'We're going to be nice to you. You've got another choice to make. You can either stick with your original choice - the middle door - or you can change your decision and opt for the door on the right-hand side. What's it to be?'
As a mathematician, Angela had come across the very same problem at university. Now, here she was, facing it in real life. She couldn't believe her luck. She knew what not many people know, a fact that seemed to contradict all reason and common sense. She did the maths in her head one more time just to make sure she wasn't mistaken. She wasn't. When she'd picked the first door, she had a one in three chance of being right. Looking at it the other way round, she had a two in three chance of being wrong. Those were not good odds. But one of the wrong doors had now been eliminated, so if she changed her choice to the other possibility, she would double her chances of being right, of winning the million. It seemed impossible, but she knew it was true.
'What are you going to do Angela? Stick with your original choice or switch to the other door?'
'Bob, I'd like to switch, please,'
'Angela's going to switch! Let's get this right, Angela. You now believe - you now hope – the million pounds is behind the right-hand door. Is that correct?'
"The right-hand door, yes,' said Angela weakly.
'Not the middle door?'
'No, not the middle door.'
'What are you going to do if it is actually behind the middle door?' asked Bob.
'Cry, probably!' said Angela. The audience laughed,
'I'm going to open the door you chose, Angela - the right-hand door. Let's hope there isn't a bus
ticket behind it. Here we go!'
Time seemed to stand still as Bob outstretched his arm and began to open the door. Angela had never known a feeling like this. Surrounded by so many people, she felt like the only person in the universe. Here was the moment of truth, and she was not sure she could face the consequences, whatever they were.
TEST 4
A14 When she got through to the final, Angela couldn't believe that
A15 The presenter tells Angela that
A16 When the presenter doesn't finish a sentence, it's clear that
A17 When the presenter opens the first door,
A18 Angela 'couldn't believe her luck' that
A19 Angela was absolutely certain that
A20 As Bob began to open the right-hand door, Angela felt
По окончании выполнения заданий В2, ВЗ и А14-А20 НЕ ЗАБУДЬТЕ ПЕРЕНЕСТИ СВОИ ОТВЕТЫ В БЛАНК ОТВЕТОВ № 1!
ОБРАТИТЕ ВНИМАНИЕ, что ответы на задания В2, ВЗ и А 14-А20 располагаются в разных частях бланка. В2, ВЗ расположены в нижней части бланка. При переносе ответов в заданиях В2, ВЗ буквы записываются без пробелов и знаков препинания.
Test 4 B- 3
Прочитайте утверждения 1 — 6 и следующие, за ними тексты. Установите соответствие между утверждениями и содержанием текстов. Напишите цифру 1 - если утверждение верное, и цифру 0 — если утверждение неверное. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу.
The two-player game chess is one of the most popular board games in the world. It is also one of the oldest, although there is uncertainty regarding where and when chess originated. Several countries claim to have invented the game.
One possibility is that chess was invented in India about 1,500 years ago. Another theory, however, says that die Chinese were playing a form of chess over 800 years before that. We shall probably never know for sure, but we do know where the word 'chess' comes from. It comes from the Persian word shah, which means 'king'.
The rules for chess have changed several times during the centuries. Many of the modern rules were introduced in the 15th century, and minor changes to the game were also made in the 19th century. An international organisation called FIDE (Federation Internationale des Echecs) is now responsible for making any further changes to the rules. ,
4 A man called Charles
Darrow invented
Monopoly.
The enormously successful board game Monopoly has an interesting history. Although many people believe that Charles Darrow created the game, it is now known that he did not. In the 1920s, there were a number of home-made games in the USA called Monopoly, all very similar to the game we play today. Charles Darrow played one of these games, enjoyed it, and decided to make his own version. He, his wife and his son made the sets by hand and he began to sell them. The game's popularity grew and, in 1935, Darrow sold the game to the American company Parker Brothers. The UK version of the game, with London street names, was produced byWaddington Games in 1936. In a short space of time, there were versions for cities and countries all round the world. It has been estimated that since 1935 more than 500 million people have played Monopoly.
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TEST 4 В - 2
Установите соответствие тем A-G текстам 1-6. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании одна тема лишняя.
A. EXPENSIVE NEWSPAPERS
B. SERIOUS PROBLEM
C. DIFFERENT TOPICS
D. WAYS OF READING
E. INSTANT INFORMATION
F. EASIER READING
G. FAMOUS AUTHOR
1 There are two main types of newspaper: 'broadsheets' and 'tabloids'. Broadsheets are often larger than tabloids, and are 'serious' newspapers. They present the news in detail, and do not have many stories about the private lives of famous people. Tabloids, on the other hand, are much more interested in news and scandals involving stars than they are in serious news. They often have very big headlines, particularly on the front page, and have lots more photographs.
2 There is an organisation in the UK called the Plain English Campaign. Their aim is to try to get official documents, such as government leaflets, written in a style of English that is easy to understand. They say that a lot of written English, particularly when it's talking about legal issues, is confusing-, even to British people. They have had a lot of success, and many government departments now make sure that the documents they produce are checked to make sure they're understandable.
3 The Tolstoy family have contributed much to Russian society andculture for many hundreds of years. One of the most famous Tolstoys, Count Lev Nikolaevich, better known to the world as Leo Tolstoy, was born in 1828. He was a writer, politician and philosopher, and is now considered to be one of the greatest novelists of the 19lh century. Many of his books, including War and Peace and Anna Karenina, are still extremely popular today. LeoTolstoy died in 1910.
4 If you're reading a newspaper and you want to find out what's on TV at 8 o'clock tonight, you don't read every word on the TV page. You ignore all the programmes on earlier in the day, and just look at the information about programmes on at 8 pm. With a news report, however, you may read the whole thing through quickly to get a general idea of what it's about. If it looks interesting, you might decide to read it in more detail.
5 When we want to find a company's telephone number, we look in a telephone directory. The Internet, however, doesn't have a directory of websites, so how can we find the website of a business we're interested in? The answer is to use a 'search engine'. One of the most popular search engines at the moment is Google. Let's say you want to find a company called Haymarket. You do a quick search on Google, and all the websites which have the word Haymarket in them appear in a list.
6 Many people suffer from some form of dyslexia. This means that their reading or writing ability is not as good as you would expect from their level of intelligence. There are actually many different types of dyslexia. If you have 'scotopic sensitivity syndrome', for example, you find it difficult to read black print on white paper. Other colours, however, are much easier to read.
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TEST 5 В - 2
Установите соответствие тем A-G текстам 1-6. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании одна тема лишняя.
A. SIMPLE MEALS
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C. SAFE COOKING
D. NEW DISCOVERY
E. DIFFICULT JOB
F. DELICIOUS SNACKS
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Test 5 B- 3
Прочитайте утверждения 1 - 6 и следующие за ними тексты. Установите соответствие между утверждениями и содержанием текстов. Напишите цифру 1 - если утверждение верное, и цифру 0 - если утверждение неверное. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу.
Chaplin's first performance was in America.
Charlie Chaplin was the greatest comedian of his generation, and probably of all time. He was born in 1889 in England, where he first appeared on stage at the age of five. He travelled to America in 1912 and stayed to work for the Keystone Film Company. Films in those days were silent, so actors had to find characters that could be recognised immediately on the screen. Chaplin's great character was the little tramp, who appeared in around 70 short films, as well as a number of feature-length comedies. In fact, Chaplin was the first comedian to make a full-length comedy, Tillie's Punctured Romance (1914).
Talking films began to appear in the late 1920s, but Chaplin continued to make silent films until the mid 30s. He was unusual because he not only starred in his films but also wrote, directed and produced them. He even wrote the music for some of his later films. He will long be remembered for bringing enjoyment to millions throughout the world..
When Charlie Chaplin went over to America, there was another comedian on the same boat - Stan Laurel, who was to become famous as one half of Laurel and Hardy. Stan was born in 1890. His mother was an actress, while his father managed a number of theatres. His family moved around during his childhood and he spent some time living with his grandparents. He learned a lot from watching the comedians who performed at the theatres run by his father.
Stan first appeared in a film with Oliver Hardy in 1921, but their fame as a double act didn't begin until 1927. They starred together in dozens of films over the next 30 years until Oliver's death in 1957. Even today, their films bring pleasure to young and old alike.
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Test 5
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания А14-А20, обводя цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую номеру выбранного вами варианта ответа.
Things weren't working out quite as Lazlo had expected. He'd been in London for six months now and all his early optimism had almost disappeared. None of the galleries were interested in his paintings and he was tired of carrying die same pictures from one buyer to the next. The response was always die same: a shake of the head, some comment about portraits not being fashionable dicse days and a suggestion to try somewhere else, usually somewhere he had already tried. He was beginning to lose hope and was thinking of going back home. It would be difficult, and he would have to face his parents saying 'I told you so', but at least he could find a steady job.
He was sitting on a bench in a park one day considering this when he noticed a newspaper beside him. He glanced at it and the word 'artist' caught his eye. He picked the paper up and read more closely. It was a job advertisement. Ал advertising company was looking for a portrait artist to work on a new advertising campaign. Lazlo ripped the advertisement out of the paper and started to look for a public phone. 'I won't be able to choose my subjects,' Lazlo thought to himself, 'but at least I'll be able to pay the rent, and that's a bit more important right now.' He spotted a phone, put a few coins in and dialled. After a few moments, a female voice answered. Lazlo explained who he was and that he was applying for the job. They arranged for him to go to their office the next day with some of his work. He went home excited and nervous.
That night, he chose three paintings from die dozens in his flat mat he thought showed what he was capable of. He selected a self-portrait he had done a few years before; he thought it showed a thoughtful side to his work. He also chose a portrait of an old man that he had met in a cafe. It was simple but clear, and Lazlo thought mat maybe mat was the style they would want for an advertising campaign. The third one was a painting of his mother. It had always seemed to him that that picture captured a lot of feeling mat was difficult to put into words. A lot of people thought it was the best portrait he had ever done, and Lazlo knew that if anything was going to impress them, that painting would.
The next morning, he woke early and got ready. He rolled the pictures up, placed them in a large tube so that they wouldn't get damaged and set off towards the bus stop. There was a lot of traffic, but he arrived on time. When he got to the office, he saw that another four people were waiting, each with a large tube of paintings just like his. The secretary asked him to take a seat.
Lazlo sat and waited for his name to be called. He knew that a lot depended on the next half an hour or so. With a job, he could begin to sort out his life, maybe doing his art in his spare time. He knew he would never completely give up on his dream, but he had also come to realise that he had to live in die real world, and talent doesn't pay bills. Without a job, he wouldn't survive the month; he had just about enough for the ticket home. The secretary picked up the phone and had a short, quiet conversation. She turned to Lazlo. 'You can go in now,' she said, smiling.
Test 5
A14 When Lazlo first arrives in London, he
A15 The people at the art galleries Lazlo visits
A16 It seems that Lazlo's parents
A17 Lazlo thinks the job will
A18 Lazlo chooses to take the portrait of his other because
A19 At the office, Lazlo realises that
A20 One of the things Lazlo's experience has taught him is that
По окончании выполнения заданий В2, ВЗ и А14-А20 НЕ ЗАБУДЬТЕ ПЕРЕНЕСТИ CBOИ ОТВЕТЫ В БЛАНК ОТВЕТОВ №1! ОБРАТИТЕ ВНИМАНИЕ, что ответы на задания В2, ВЗ и А14-А20 располагаются в разных частях бланка. В2, ВЗ расположены в нижней части бланка. При переносе ответов в гаданиях В2, ВЗ буквы записываются без пробелов и знаков препинания.
TEST 6 В - 2
Установите соответствие тем A — G текстам 1 — 6. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании одна тема лишняя.
A. LIGHTER SUITCASES
B. BUYING TICKETS
C. FAST-MOVING TRANSPORT
D. TRANSPORT CHOICES
E. AEROPLANE EXERCISES
F. LONGER HOLIDAYS
G. FOOD INCLUDED
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Test 6 B- 3
Прочитайте утверждения 1 -6 и следующие за ними тексты. Установите соответствие между утверждениями и содержанием текстов. Напишите цифру 1 - если утверждение верное, и цифру 0 - если утверждение неверное. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу.
5. Many people believe that
eating sushi means eating
raw fish.
6. Modern-day sushi was introduced approximately two hundred years ago.
Hamburgers are one of the most popular kinds of fast food in the world today. The name, however, can be misleading, as the burger in a hamburger is not made of ham. It is beef.
Although the name 'hamburger' almost certainly comes from the town Hamburg in Germany, the history of the hamburger is unclear.
There was a popular dish in Hamburg several hundred years ago which was basically a roast pork sandwich. It is possible that, in time, that became the hamburger as we know it today.
However, the town of Seymour in Wisconsin in the USA is just one of several other places that claim to have created the hamburger. Their story goes back to 1885, when a man called Charlie Nagreen tried to sell meatballs at a county fair. They weren't popular, though, as customers had difficulty eating them while walking. Nagreen came up with the idea of flattening out the meatballs and putting them in a bread roll. He called this meat sandwich a 'hamburger'. Why he chose that name is unclear, and it seems likely that he was not actually the first to use it.
Many large towns and cities in Europe and the USA have at least one sushi restaurant, but what exactly is sushi? A widely-held belief is that it is a type of Japanese cuisine mat involves raw fish. Certainly, if you go to a sushi restaurant, you are likely to eat some raw fish.
In fact, however, sushi is a number of different dishes all made with a certain type of rice. The rice has a topping or filling with it which may be raw fish, but could also be cooked fish, vegetables or egg. Food similar to sushi has been eaten in Japan for centuries, but sushi as it's eaten today was developed by HanayaYohei in Tokyo, Japan in the early 1800s. It was designed to be a type of fast food that could be eaten at the theatre or in the street.
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Test 6
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания А14-A20, обводя цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую номеру выбранного вами варианта ответа.
Sean had never felt so nervous before in his life. Sitting alone outside the closed door, he suddenly realised he was physically shaking. 'This is ridiculous,' he thought to himself. 'Pull yourself together. You've got to stay calm.'
This was easier said than done, and when a middle-aged woman in a smart business suit opened the door and asked, 'Sean Perkins?', there was a definite tremor of fear and weakness in his voice as he answered that that was indeed him.
'Hello, I'm Katie Sutherland. Do come in,'
Sean was invited into a comfortable and spacious office. The walk from the door to the chair he was to sit on seemed to last a lifetime, and Sean was terrified with each step that he'd suddenly trip or stumble. How could something so simple as walking and sitting down be so difficult?
As the interview progressed, however, Sean slowly began to relax. If he'd had time to think about it, he would have realised he was answering the questions put to him quite well. He was giving clear, full answers without saying too much or anything irrelevant. Then came a question which, at first, he was uncertain how to answer.
'So, tell me, why do you want to leave your current job?'
Sean hesitated. Should he tell her the truth? This was, of course, that he didn't feel respected. His boss, Mr Dominguez, took him for granted, overworked him, was often rude, patronising and unpleasant and made him dread going in to work each morning. Sean decided a more positive response was called for.
'Well,' he said, 'I've been with Brookes Brothers for over four years now, and although I've learned a lot there, and I'm very grateful for the opportunities they've given me, I think it's time for some new challenges, and this seems the ideal company to provide them. From what I've seen, Fisher & Fisher is an extremely dynamic company, and I'd like to be a part of that. I really think I could help contribute to the company's future success.'
Sean was pleased with his answer and knew he'd been right not to criticise his current employer. From Katie Sutherland's expression, it seemed she was satisfied with his answer too. Her next question prompted Sean to smile. 'What would you say were your biggest weaknesses, Sean?'
He'd thought he might be asked this, and so had already rehearsed an answer. He didn't want it to sound rehearsed, though, so he purposefully hesitated slightly before answering. 'That's a tricky question, isn't it?' he said. 'In fact, I think we both know it's a bit of a trick question too, because if I give a list of serious weaknesses, you won't think I'm suitable for the job, and if I say I haven't got any, you'll think I'm arrogant and over-confident. So, in answer to your question, I'd have to say that one of my biggest weaknesses is not being able to talk about myself in too negative a light, even when I know I'm not perfect. For any other weaknesses I've got, you might be better off asking my current employer, Mr Dominguez.'
His answer was a risk, but he knew that if he said it in a fairly light-hearted manner, he could probably get away with it. From Katie's response, it was clear that he had. 'Yes,' she said, 'it is a bit of a silly question, isn't it?You'd be amazed what some people say when I ask it, though. It can tell me a lot. I'm glad you didn't fall into that trap.'
This was the first clearly positive comment that Katie had made on his interview so far, and filled Sean both with joy and hope. Perhaps he really was in with a chance of getting this job. Perhaps he would be able to put Mr Dominguez and Brookes Brothers behind him once and for all.
Test 6
A14 Waiting outside for the interview, Sean realizes that
A15 When Sean enters the office, he
A16 The answers Sean gives to the questions he is asked
A17 Sean feels that the question about why he wants to leave his current job
A18 Sean's answer to the question about why he wants to leave his current job implies that
A19 Sean is careful to hide from Katie Sutherland the fact that he
A20 Katie suggests that she asks the 'silly question' because
По окончании выполнения заданий В2, ВЗ и А14-А20 НЕ ЗАБУДЬТЕ ПЕРЕНЕСТИ СВОИ ОТВЕТЫ В БЛАНК ОТВЕТОВ № 1 !
ОБРАТИТЕ ВНИМАНИЕ, что ответы на задания В2, ВЗ и А14-А20 располагаются в разных частях бланка. В2, ВЗ расположены в нижней части бланка. При переносе ответов в заданиях 112, ВЗ буквы записываются без пробелов и знаков препинания
Test 7
Прочитайте вопросы 1 - 6 и рекламу книжных новинок A- G. Установите соответствие между вопросами и рекламными объявлениями. В каждом тексте вы найдете ответ только на один вопрос. В приведенной ниже таблице под номером вопроса впишите букву, \ соответствующую тексту, в котором вами найден ответ В задании один текст лишний.
Which book ...
A As you accompany author Nick McDonald on his journey through France, you'll feel like you're really there with him. My Trip And Other Mistakes isn't just the usual collection of local people and landscapes. With real practical tips on where to stay and where to eat, it's a must for every tourist.
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Squaring the Triangle, from Vivian Norris, is one of those rare books that gives you a new understanding of an old subject. Everyone knows that planes and ships have disappeared in the part of the Atlantic known as the Bermuda Triangle, but no one knows why. Norris discounts all previous ideas and comes up with one or two interesting theories of her own to solve the problem.
C Crime writer Carol Masterton has done it again. In her latest work Not One Before Another, she creates a mystery that will have you scratching your head. The unusual name for the book comes from the last words of Shakespeare's well-known play A Comedy of Errors, and like that work, this book involves a lot of confusion over who's who.
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After the success of the hardback version last year, it was only a matter of time before Introducing Myself appeared in paperback. Now everyone can enjoy Henry Banncrman's stories of his travels round London as a taxi driver. It's only £3.99, compared to £15 for the hardback, so there's no excuse for not getting to know this lovable character.
E Beginners will find it too difficult, but expert photographers will love Shooting Animals by Ian Clarke. Clarke shows you in great detail how to catch those moments when animals are at their best. If you want to improve your pictures of wildlife, then this is the book for you.
F For years now Karen Wilde has been recreating history on our TV screens in Past Lives. Finally, fans of the show can buy her book that shows exactly how our great-grandparents lived - Past Lives: The Book is the result of three years of research and it gives you a very accurate idea of what it was like to be a child back then.
G This is the perfect book for those of you who are thinking of taking up a new pastime. The author, Greg King, certainly knows his stuff, and Fishing Essentials tells you everything you need to know to start catching the big fish. Simple techniques are explained for beginners with the aid of detailed colour photographs.
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TEST 7 В - 2
Установите соответствие тем. A-G текстам 1-6. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании одна тема лишняя.
A. UNEXPLAINED EVENTS
B. SPACE TOURISTS
C. DISTANT WORLD
D. ANCIENT SCIENCE
E. FAILED HOPES
F. SPECTACULAR SIGHT
G. SERIOUS RISKS
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Прочитайте текст и выполните задания А14 – А20, обводя цифру 1,2,3, или 4, соответствую номеру выбранного вами варианта.
The ticket inspector handed the ticket back to Dora with a nod of his head and continued on his way down the train. He was a handsome young man? Dora thought, and he reminded
her a little of her husband when he had been the same age. She smiled a little at the thought as she watched the coutryside roll past the window of the train. She was now 84 and although she regularly forgot things that other people found so easy to remember, like where she had put her glasses, that March day when she and Ralph had got married stood out clearly in her mind. They hadn’t known each other long, and relatives had tried to advise Dora against it, but they had known it was the right thing to do. They quickly found a house to buy and the wedding was organized in a couple of days. Dora was grateful for the forty happy years they had had together.
The sound of someone sniffing brought Dora's attention back to her surroundings. Sitting opposite her in the carriage was a woman, who Dora estimated to be in her early thirties. She looked up at Dora, who realised that the woman would welcome conversation. Dora pulled a tissue from her bag and passed it over.
'What's his name?' Dora asked with a friendly smile. The woman wiped her eyes with the tissue.
'Michael. He's just got a new job ... ' the woman began, then laughed a little. 'How did you know?'
'I wasn't always old, you know/ Dora said and looked more closely at the woman. She was smartly dressed, although her clothes weren't new. Clearly she had had money in the past but now couldn't afford luxuries. Dora noticed that she had brought her own sandwiches on the journey, rather than spend money on the train. She had the air of someone who is educated but who has never had much luck at turning that education into money. Dora knew what it was like to keep up appearances on a small income and her heart went out to her fellow traveller.
'Tell me about it,' she said. For the next half an hour, the woman, whose name turned out to be Sandra, told her story. Dora listened. The details of the relationship escaped her and Sandra mentioned people without explaining who they were, but Dora knew it wasn't important. Sandra wasn't looking for solutions from Dora. The only thing that mattered was that she gave Sandra a shoulder to cry on and a sympathetic ear. She nodded in all the right places and by the time the train pulled in at the next station, Sandra seemed a lot happier. Sandra looked up and cried, 'Oh, this is my stop!' She grabbed her bags, thanked Dora for listening and hurried off the train.
Dora sat back and closed her eyes. A feeling of sadness came over her for a moment. Listening to Sandra talk had been what she imagined being a grandmother was like. It would have been nice to have had children and watch their children grow up. Still, it wasn't to be and she and Ralph had spent many happy years travelling the world. She opened her eyes and looked out onto the platform as the train pulled away. Sandra was looking up at the train window and waving at her. Dora waved back and smiled, watching over her shoulder as the train station got smaller and smaller. She turned back to see a teenage girl standing beside her seat. She had a suitcase in one hand and the make-up around her eyes had run as if she had been crying. She looked exhausted.
'Excuse me,' she said in a quiet voice. 'Is anyone sitting here?' She pointed to the seat where Sandra had been sitting.
'No, my dear. Sit down,' said Dora, and began to reach into her bag for a tissue. It's going to be one of those days, she thought to herself.
Test 7
A14 Dora has problems remembering
A15 Before getting married, Dora and her husband
A16 Dora thinks the young woman
A17 The young woman seems to
?A18 While Sandra talks about her life, Dora
A19 When Sandra leaves, Dora feels unhappy for a moment because she
A20 Dora thinks it's going to be 'one of those days' because
По окончании выполнения заданий В2, ВЗ и А14-А20 НЕ ЗАБУДЬТЕ ПЕРЕНЕСТИ СВОИ ОТВЕТЫ В БЛАНК ОТВЕТОВ № 1!
ОБРАТИТЕ ВНИМАНИЕ, что ответы на задания В2, ВЗ и А14-А20 располагаются в разных частях бланка. В2, ВЗ расположены в нижней части бланка. При переносе ответов в заданиях В2, ВЗ буквы записываются без пробелов и знаков препинания.
TEST 8 В -2
Установите соответствие тем A — G текстам 1 — 6. Занесите, свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании одна тема лишняя.
A. SLOW SUCCESS
B. FILM MUSICIAN
C. LONG HISTORY
D. SEA SOUNDS
E. GREAT CHANGES
F. WONDERFUL PLAYER
G. LIVE PERFORMANCES
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Test 8
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания А14~А20, обводя цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую номеру выбранного вами варианта ответа.
I want everyone to be absolutely clear how seriously I'm taking this/ said Mrs Lowry.The twelve children stated at her silently and intently, their frightened expressions demonstrating that they did indeed recognise the gravity of the situation. 'We will not tolerate stealing in this school. It's quite simple. Whoever has taken Julie's purse must return it to me during the lunch break. If you do that, we won't say anything more about it. I shan't punish you, and I won't tell the head teacher or your parents, But if Julie's purse hasn't been returned by the end of lunch, then I'm afraid I'll have no choice but to go to Mr Jenkins, and you know what he'll do. There's a school policy for situations like this and there's no getting out of it. That's right - he'll bring the police in. They'll come this afternoon, and they'll interview you all. They'll find out who took the purse, I'm sure of it, and whoever it is will be in very, very serious trouble. So, please, for your own good, if you took Julie's purse, bring it to me during the lunch break. I'll be in here, on my own, the whole time. Does everyone understand?'' Yes, Mrs Lowry,' said the group of nine-year-olds in chorus. Lunch break came and went with no one handing in the purse to Mrs Lowry. 'This is a great shame,' said Mrs Lowry sadly. 'Before I go and talk to Mr Jenkins, I'm just going to ask you, Julie, one more time: are you absolutely one hundred per cent sure you brought your purse to school this morning?' 'Yes, Mrs Lowry.' 'And when did you last see it?' 'During the break, at eleven o'clock. Just as I told you. I took out a pound coin to go and buy a can of Coke. When I came back with the change, it had gone.' 'And Elizabeth, you saw Julie take the pound coin out of her purse, did you?' 'Yes, Mrs Lowry,' said the girl sitting next to Julie. 'Julie's telling the truth.We went to the drinksmachine" together and when we came back, Julie's purse wasn't in her bag anymore. That's when wecame to find you.''I'll ask you all one more time. Does anyone know anything about the whereabouts of Julie's purse?'There was absolute silence in the classroom. 'Then I shall go and get Mr Jenkins now.'Mrs Lowry had already opened the door and stepped into the corridor when a voice shouted; 'MrsLowry!'
She immediately turned and came back into the room. 'What is it?' she asked.
David, sitting right at the back of the class, was pointing excitedly at the radiator on the wall next to
him. 'Look, Mrs Lowry! Behind the radiator! I think it's Julie's purse!'
There did seem to be something colourful behind the radiator. Mrs Lowry ran to the wall, bent down
and picked it up. 'Is this your purse, Julie?'
'Yes!' said Julie.
'Remind me how much was in it.'
'A five-pound note.'
Mrs Lowry opened the purse. 'Thank goodness for mat,' she said."JuliSj, here you are. David, I'd like to
talk to you outside, please. The rest of you just sit quietly until I return.'
Mrs Lowry and David stood silently outside the door. She looked at him sadly. 'I'm waiting, David,'
she said eventually.
'What for, Mrs Lowry?'
'For an explanation.'
'What do you mean?' Tears were already beginning to well up in his eyes.
'I'm not stupid, David. Don't think I am. I want you to tell me exactly what you did and why you did
it. If you do that, it'll go no further, I promise.'
'I didn't do anything! I saw the purse and I called you in.'
'I don't think your parents are going to believe that, are they? Do you want them to know you're a
thief?'
'I'm not a thief! I'm not!' He wiped his eyes with his sleeve. 'How can I make you believe me?'
Test 8
A14 The children's faces showed that they
Д15 Mrs Lowry said that, if the purse wasn't returned, she would have to
A16 Mrs Lowry was confident that
A17 After lunch, Mrs Lowry wanted to make certain that
AI8 Mrs Lowry showed she was relieved that
A19 In the corridor with David, Mrs Lowry
А20 Mrs Lowry made it clear to David that
По окончании выполнения заданий В2, ВЗ и А14-А20 НЕ ЗАБУДЬТЕ ПЕРЕНЕСТИ СВОИ ОТВЕТЫ В БЛАНК ОТВЕТОВ № 1!
ОБРАТИТЕ ВНИМАНИЕ, что ответы на задания В2, ВЗ и А14-А20 располагаются в разных частях бланка. 112, ВЗ расположены в нижней части бланка. При переносе ответов в заданиях /12, ВЗ буквы записываются без пробелов и знаков препинания
TEST 9 В - 2
Установите соответствие тем A-G текстам 1-6. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании одна тема лишняя.
A. EASY PICTURES
B. EXPENSIVE MISTAKES
C. FUTURE POSSIBILITIES
D. DREAM PAINTER
E. ANIMAL ARTIST
F. SHOCKING STYLE
G. STOLEN PAINTINGS
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Test 9 В - 3
Прочитайте утверждения 1 -6 и следующий за ними текст Установите соответствие между утверждениями и содержанием текста. Напишите цифру 1 - если утверждение верное, и цифру 0 - если утверждение неверное. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу.
High in the mountains of Peru can be found the ruins of the city of Machu Picchu. Built in around 1440, it was inhabited for nearly a hundred years and then was forgotten until it was rediscovered in 1911. What is the story behind this amazing 'lost city'?
It was once lived in by a people called the Incas. The Incas started as a small group of people in the twelfth century AD, who built a city called Qosqo. From the middle of the fifteenth century onwards, the Incas began to take control of other areas. They built a large empire, which included the modern-day countries of Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia and parts of Argentina, Chile and Colombia. They had a very developed society and were expert builders, engineers, artists and farmers. There was one reason why they never grew further as a civilisation and why they disappeared: the Spanish arrived in South America in 1532.
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Francisco Pizzarro, a Spanish explorer, landed in Peru with two hundred men, not nearly enough to beat the Incas. However, he invited the ruler of the Incas, Atahualpa, to a meeting and then captured him, later killing him and many members of the royal, family. More people joined Pizzarro's army and the Incas were gradually defeated. They lasted for approximately 40 years and fought back against the Spanish, but the Incas were no match for European technology. They had never seen guns and cannons before and had nothing similar. The last Inca leader, Tupac Amaru, was finally killed in 1472.
When the Incas left Machu Picchu, nobody else knew it was there. In 1911, an American historian named Hiram Bingham was led to the site by people living in the area. Today, so many tourists visit Machu Picchu each year that there is a real chance that this amazing place could be damaged.
Test 9
А14 According to the writer, the Sharpes
А15 The writer says her mother
A16 Judging from the text, the word 'dash' in paragraph 2 probably means
A17 When the van finally arrives, the writer
A18 The writer's mother
A19 The family stand outside the house looking at it because
A20 The writer looks up to see the boy at the window because
По окончании выполнения заданий В2, ВЗ и А14-А20 НЕ ЗАБУДЬТЕ ПЕРЕНЕСТИ СВОИ ТВЕТЫ В БЛАНК ОТВЕТОВ №1!
ОБРАТИТЕ ВНИМАНИЕ, что ответы на задания В2, ВЗ и А14-А20 располагаются в разных частях бланка. В2, ВЗ расположены в нижней части бланка. При переносе ответов в заданиях В2, ВЗ буквы записываются без пробелов и знаков препинания.
Test 9
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания А14-А20, обводя цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую номеру выбранного вами варианта ответа.
The first time I saw Ben was when his family moved in next door. It was a hot, sunny day and we'd heard mat the new neighbours were arriving that day. Our old neighbours, the Sharpes, had moved out a couple of months before and, to be honest, we had not been sorry to see them go. They were an argumentative couple and once a month there would be one or other of them at the door, going on about noise, or our cat, or where Dad parked his car. We were all hoping that whoever moved in next would make a bit more of an effort to get on.
That morning, Mum and Dad were both busy on various projects of their own. With Mum, it was her ongoing attempt to turn herself into her idea of a traditional housewife, at least for a weekend. She was going through a baking phase so she spent hours in the kitchen making biscuits that were either too hard or too sweet for even my young taste. She had a successful career as a lawyer so she didn't take her domestic failure too badly. Dad was decorating one of the bedrooms. I was cycling up and down the street, looking for the removal van every time I reached the corner and turned back. I wanted to be the first to see it so that I could then be the one to dash inside with the news. Finally, a large green van with the words 'Baxter's Removals' in gold lettering on the side turned into our street, followed by a blue car. I can't say mat that was the moment when I first saw Ben, although I suppose I registered that there were people in the car. I was too busy dropping my bicycle by the side of the road and running into the house shouting, 'They're here! They're here!'
Mum wiped her hands on a towel and said, 'Yes, Katy. Let them settle in, though. We'll give them a few hours before we start bothering them, shall we?' I felt disappointed that her reaction wasn't more like my own. I ran back outside and down our garden path to the front gate. I stood, on the gate, watching. By this time, the removal van and the car had both pulled up next door and two large workmen had begun to open up the back of the van. Inside were neatly packed items of furniture. The family had also got out of the car and were looking up at the house as if they'd never seen it before, although Dad said he'd seen them looking round when they were thinking of buying it. The man was tall and dark-skinned, while the woman was very beautiful and looked younger than my own mum. They were clearly enjoying die moment of arriving at a new place. A boy of about my own age stood between them, looking at me. He didn't smile.
They unlocked the door and went inside, the workmen following with the first of their belongings. I watched for a while as they came back and forth with boxes, banging them down noisily, occasionally pointing to tell each other where to put things. I had an odd feeling of being watched and something made me look up. At one of the windows stood the boy, looking down at me. I smiled and he disappeared into the room. I had had such high hopes, and now it seemed that it was going to take a lot of hard work to make friends. I sighed and watched the workmen a little longer. Just as I was thinking of going inside to see how Dad was getting on, I heard a small voice behind me.
'I'm Ben. Hello.'
I turned to see the boy standing behind me.
Test 10 В - 3
Прочитайте утверждения 1-6 и следующий за ними текст Установите соответствие между утверждениями и содержанием текста. Напишите цифру 1 - если утверждение верное, и цифру 0 ~ если утверждение неверное. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу.
1 Roald Dahl wrote a book called Matilda.
Several of Roald Dahl's children's books, including James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, have been made into successful films.
The film Matilda, directed by and starring comic actor Danny DeVito, is based on die Roald Dahl book of die same name and is perhaps the most successful adaptation of them all.
Mara Wilson stars as Matilda,- a sweet and intelligent six-and-a-half-year-old girl whose parents (Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman) treat her terribly. When they're not ignoring her, they're mean and rude to her, and make her life a misery, as does her horrible brother Mikey (played by Brian Levinson).
Matilda is desperate to go to school and eventually her parents send her to Crunchem Hall, where the evil headmistress Mrs Trunchball (brilliantly played by Pam Ferris) treats her worse -if that's possible - than her family does at home.
Matilda has friends at school, though, including her kind teacher Miss Jenny Honey (played by Embeth Davidtz), and she soon discovers she has some strange powers which enable her to fight back against the people who want to harm her.
Although Matilda, which was originally released in 1996, is a highly amusing children's movie, much of me humour will appeal to adults too and the film is extremely well directed and acted. As a director, DeVito manages to capture completely the tone and style of the original book. Indeed, this is one of the rare occasions where the film of a book is equally good, if not better. The screenplay was written by Nicholas Kazan, son of the famous film director Elia Kazan.
The film is also known as Roald Dahl's Matilda in some countries.
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TEST 10 В - 2
Установите соответствие тем A-G текстам 1 ~6. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании одна тема лишняя.
A. EXPENSIVE EQUIPMENT
B. CONFUSING RULES
C. NO WINNERS OR LOSERS
D. LEARNING AND ENJOYMENT
E. IN CONTROL
F. A MAJOR EVENT
G. A DANGEROUS ACTIVITY
1 In football and rugby it's the 'referee', in tennis and cricket it's the 'umpire'. Whatever name each sport decides to give to this particular person, their role is essentially the same. They are in charge. They start and stop the game, they make sure the players follow the rules, and they have the power To make decisions when there are disagreements between players on opposing teams. With this power comes responsibility, however, and referees and umpires must be equally fair to both teams.
2. The most important game in American football each year is the Super Bowl. This is the final of the National Football League, which is held either on the last Sunday of January or die first Sunday of February. This championship game is so popular in the States that it's always one of the most watched TVshows of the year. At any one moment during the game, approximately 80 to 90 million Americans are watching it on TV!
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TEST 10
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания А14-А20, обводя цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую номеру выбранного вами варианта ответа.
Although Julie had been with Mrs Worthington just three days, she had already learnt that her boss was the kind of person one had to be careful with. Her changes of mood could be rapid, she definitely did not tolerate failure, laziness or poor work and she firmly believed that everyone's highest priority should be their work for the company. Julie was enjoying her job as Mrs Worthington's personal secretary, but she knew that today would be tough.
For several days, Julie had been experiencing toothache. At first, it was merely a minor annoyance that could be ignored. 'It'll probably go away by itself,' Julie told herself. 'If not, I'll see the dentist when I'm more settled here at work. It's not that urgent.'
It didn't disappear, however, and after an extremely uncomfortable night, Julie awoke to severe dental pain. 'That's just what I need,' she said to herself. 'Maybe I can get a dentist's appointment for this evening, after work.'
Julie called the dentist's. 'I'm afraid the only time the dentist has available today is at 3.30 pm this afternoon,' said the receptionist. Julie had to make an immediate decision. 'I'll take it,' she said. The question was, how was Mrs Worthington going to react? Would she say, 'Of course you can leave early, Julie. In fact, leave at lunchtime and don't come back until you're completely better.'? Julie knew a far more likely response would be something along the lines of: 'Well, that really is most inconvenient. Couldn't you have arranged to see the dentist in your own time? You have to think about the company as well, you know. We can't all take time off whenever we feel like it. We'd never get any work done if we all spent the day running around seeing doctors and dentists. Can't you change the time of your appointment?'
The pain was increasing in intensity, though, and Julie knew she had to see a dentist today. If the only solution was to leave work early and face Mrs Worthington's displeasure, then so be it.
'Here's your coffee, Mrs Worthington,' said Julie, as she went into her boss' office for the first time that morning.
'Thank you, Julie,' said Mrs Worthington, without looking up. 'Don't forget I need those reports typed up by three o'clock at the latest. I've got a meeting with Mr Price this afternoon.' 'Yes, Mrs Worthington. I've nearly finished them. Umm ... Sorry, Mrs Worthington, but I wonder if I could ask you something. It's quite important.'
'What is it, Julie?' She looked up from the documents she'd been studying, and without giving Julie
a chance to reply, said: 'Oh my goodness! What's happened to your face? It's all swollen on one
side. Are you all right?'
'I've got really bad toothache, Mrs Worthington. I called the dentist and tried to make an
appointment for this evening but the only time he can see me is at half past three and I know that
would mean leaving early but I don't know what else ...'
'Stop!' said Mrs Worthington. 'I quite understand. These things have to be dealt with or they only
get worse, don't they? Get it sorted out, as quickly as possible.'
"Thank you, Mrs Worthington.'
'Do you think you can work this morning, Julie? If you can't, tell me and we'll find a solution. If
you can, just finish those reports as quickly as you can and then go home. Have you taken anything
for it, by the way?'
'No, I haven't. I think I'd better wait as the dentist will probably have to give me an anaesthetic and you have to be a bit careful, don't you? But, yes. I can definitely stay and finish the reports. It's not that bad.'
'Well, it looks bad enough. I do appreciate it, Julie. I really do.'
As Julie returned to her desk, she wondered if she hadn't misjudged Mrs Worthington. 'I couldn't have asked for a more understanding person to work for - this morning, at least,' she said to herself, and smiled, despite the pain.
TEST 10
А14 Julie knows that Mrs Worthington
A15 When Julie says 'That's just what I need', she
A16 Julie expects Mrs Worthington to respond by
A17 Mrs Worthington doesn't look at Julie because she is busy
A18 Mrs Worthington interrupts Julie to
A19 Mrs Worthington asks Julie whether she
A20 When Julie leaves Mrs Worthington's office, she
По окончании выполнения заданий В2, ВЗ и А14-А20 НЕ ЗАБУДЬТЕ ПЕРЕНЕСТИ СВОИ ОТВЕТЫ В БЛАНК ОТВЕТОВ № 1!
ОБРАТИТЕ ВНИМАНИЕ, что ответы на задания В2, ВЗ и А14-А20 располагаются в разных частях бланка. В2, ВЗ расположены в нижней части бланка. При переносе ответов в заданиях В2 , ВЗ буквы записываются без пробелов и знаков препинания.
TEST 11 В - 2
Установите соответствие тем A -G текстам 1 — 6. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании одна тема лишняя.
A. EASILY LEARNED
B. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS
C. SADLY DISAPPEARING
D. REALLY VALUABLE
E. RARELY BEATEN
F. SURPRISINGLY SUCCESSFUL
G. QUICKLY GROWING
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TEST 11 В - 3
Прочитайте вопросы 1 - 6 и рекламные объявления A -G о спортивных центрах и установите соответствие между вопросами и рекламными объявлениями. В каждом тексте вы найдете ответ только на один вопрос. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу, приведенную ниже, где под номером вопроса впишите соответствующую букву. В задании один текст лишний.
Which sports centre ...
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A Redwood Sports Complex
We offer a full range of sports and exercise sessions with trained members of staff. Whether you're looking for a new hobby or just want to get in shape, Redwood Sports Complex has something for young and old alike. For membership rates, please call.
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Crooksworth Sports Centre
Crooksworth Sports Centre has been serving the local community for over three decades. It's the
largest recreation centre in the region. Membership costs just £40 per year (children and seniors
/20) and for that you get training and use of all equipment.
C Dentington Sports Centre
Dentington Sports Centre is a great place to work out. You can now fit your exercise session into
your lunch break with ourWorktime programme. Younger members will also enjoy our after-school club, Kicks for Kids. One month's membership costs £5, while a year's membership is £50 (contact us for details of discounts).
D Sir Peter Walker Sports Centre
With the newly-built swimming pool, the Walker Centre is now even better. It's got the best indoor rock-climbing wall in the country, where training is given by climber Denise Holmes. Join for a year (£45) or a trial membership of a month (£7). Please note that an extra charge is made for the sessions with Denise Holmes.
E West Norton Recreation Centre
Although the West Norton Recreation Centre is offering a reduced service until the new
gymnasium is completed, there's still lots to do. If you're thinking of taking up a new hobby, why
not try our Newcomers Scheme, where you pay half-price to try a new sport? Please note that
there is no wheelchair access until the building work is completed. F
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Inborough Sports Centre (ISC)
The newly-opened sports centre at Inborough has an Olympic-sized swimming pool, together with
a fully-equipped gym. The ISC philosphy is that sport is for all, so we're pleased to be able to offer
special exercise machines for members in wheelchairs. Children are welcome to join ISC, but there
are no discounts on the membership fee of £55 per year
Herne Sports and Leisure Complex
We are offering a full year for just £20 (OAPs and children £16), although that does not include the use of equipment such as rackets, for which a small charge is made. However, feel free to bring your own equipment and take advantage of the lessons we run at no extra cost.
TEST 11
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания А14-А20, обводя цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую номеру выбранного вами варианта ответа.
The plane circled and the pilot pointed down into the Australian desert below.
'That's the runway there,' he said, 'next to the store.' Nancy looked. There was a strip of level ground next to a few wooden buildings. It looked small and unimportant in the middle of the empty stretches of red earth and small bushes that stretched as far as the eye could see, but Nancy knew that it was a vital link to the outside world for the farmers in the area. As she looked, a figure appeared at the door of one of the buildings and waved up at them. The pilot turned the plane expertly and they soon touched down on the line of hard sand. They came to a stop by the largest building and Nancy stepped out. A woman of perhaps forty held out her hand.
'Hi. Welcome to Carter's Cross. I'm Shelley.' Nancy looked at her. She was not unattractive, although long hours in the sun were beginning to take their toll and she had a number of lines and wrinkles. Nancy was surprised to see that her clothes were quite fashionable, despite a bit of dust. Something in Nancy's expression must have communicated itself to Shelley because she laughed and said, 'We're not quite as backward as you might think. This is the 21st century.
Come on into the store.'
They went inside while the pilot checked his plane. The store was well stocked with farming equipment, tinned food and clothes. An old man was cleaning the counter. He looked up when they entered and then carried on with his task without catching Nancy's eye.
'Now, come on, Dad,' Shelley said. 'We all know how you feel about them finding oil outside Carter's Cross, but that's no reason to be rude. This is Nancy Edwards, from the university.' She turned to Nanсy. 'He's stuck in his ways. Thinks it'll mean the end of farming round here.
Not such a bad thing, if you ask me.'
'Well, nobody did ask you.' It was the old man. 'My granddad farmed this land, and so will my grandson. I'm not having this land turned into a great big ugly oil refinery.' He looked at Nancy. 'And I won't be bought off, either.'
Nancy had heard from her colleagues that this kind of resistance just disappeared when people realised quite what the find was worth and they happily packed up and headed for the comforts of the nearest city. She hoped this time would be no exception.
'I'm here to assess the environmental impact, Mr Williamson,' Nancy said:’I have no intention of building anything.'The old man looked at her and then walked to the door. He pointed out at the land.
'Environmental impact?' He shook his head. 'What environment? It's a baking desert and a person's got to work hard to make a living off sheep in a land like this. You aren't going to find any endangered species out there, and so you'll go back and write your report and the oil
companies will move in. But there's one thing that I bet you don't mention in your report. The
village.' He looked out into the sun again. Nancy was a little confused. There had been no
mention of a village in any of the information she had read.
'What village?' she asked.
'There are ten farms that rely on this store. Together, they cover an area of nearly 400 square kilometres. And they're our neighbours. We never miss a birthday, or a wedding, or any other event. You're going to destroy our village.' Nancy could think of nothing to say. Shelley shrugged her shoulders. Nancy wandered back to the plane to get her equipment.
TEST 11
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The buildings Nancy sees from the plane are
The phrase 'take their toll' in paragraph 2 means that
Shelley laughs when she realises that Nancy
The man ignores Nancy at first because he doesn't
Nancy hopes that the old man will change his mind when
Mr Williamson believes that
Nancy doesn't understand Mr Williamson's reference to 'the village' because
По окончании выполнения заданий В2, ВЗ и А14-А20 НЕ ЗАБУДЬТЕ ПЕРЕНЕСТИ СВОИ ОТВЕТЫ В БЛАНК ОТВЕТОВ №1!
ОБРАТИТЕ ВНИМАНИЕ, что ответы на задания В2, ВЗ и А14-А20 располагаются в разных частях бланка. В2, ВЗ расположены в нижней части бланка. При переносе ответов в заданиях В2, ВЗ буквы записываются без пробелов и знаков препинания.
TEST 12 В - 2
Установите соответствие тем A-G текстам 1-6. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании одна тема лишняя.
A. GOING ABROAD
B. BECOMING RICH
C. LIVING WITHOUT MONEY
D. BUYING PROPERTY
E. EARNING MONEY
F. USING PLASTIC
G. HELPING THE POOR
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TEST 12 В - 3
Прочитайте вопросы 1 — 6 и рекламу театральных спектаклей A- G. Установите соответствие между вопросами и рекламной спектаклей. В каждом тексте вы найдете ответ только на один вопрос. В приведенной ниже таблице под номером вопроса впишите букву, соответствующую тексту, в котором вами найден ответ В задании один текст лишний.
Which production ...
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5 involves someone talking about their work?
6 is based on a well-known book?
What's On At The Theatre
February
A Let The Good Times Roll . Shaftsbury Theatre - Plymouth
Let The Good Times Roll is a comedy for all the family. Set in the late 1950s, the play is a humorous look at the relationships between two teenagers and their parents. The kids are mad about rock 'n' roll and uhe parents are mad with their kids for what they wear and the music they like!
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Working For A LIVING Angel Theatre - Exeter
A new musical written specifically for the Angel Theatre Company by John Chappell, Working For Л Living shows us office life as we've never seen it before! With secretaries singing their hearts out at the photocopying machine and managers dancing on their desks, you're assured of a fabulous and highly entertaining night out.
C The Doonray Affair • Torbay Theatre - Torquay
When strange messages start appearing on the notice board of a sleepy Yorkshire village, the inhabitants are confused. When a horrifying murder terrifies them, it's time for Chief Inspector Carlton to try and discover what's going on. Will he find the murderer before another innocent person is killed?
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Richard and Liz • Theatre Royal - Topsham
Corin Davers stars as Richard Burton and Wendy Davis is Elizabeth Taylor in this two-person production exploring the relationship between two of the most famous film stars of the twentieth century. Their love for each other was powerful, but so was their jealousy and ambition. There's never a dull moment when Richard and Liz get together!
E Talent Contest • Lydford Theatre - Lydford
On Friday 17th February, the 13th Annual Lydford Talent Contest gives you the chance to show off your talents! If you can sing, dance, tell jokes, juggle or do anything else that's entertaining, contact Pete Graham on 2341 5654333 before 31« January.
F Alice In Wonderland • Tavistock Theatre - Tavistqck
This new adaptation of Lewis Carroll's famous children's book has been especially designed for younger children (aged 3-10). The show's only one hour long, the costumes are fantastic and there's lots of audience participation. Saturdays and Sundays only. Don't miss it!
G Roger Linbuck - Live! - Harvest Festival Theatre - Exmouth
For one night only (Tuesday 14th February), successful local poet Roger Linbuck will be reading poems from his latest collection and answering questions about the life of a poet. His latest book Devon Dumplings will also be on sale, and Roger will be happy to sign copies after the event.
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TEST 12
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания А14-А20, обводя цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую номеру выбранного вами варианта ответа.
Whether you call it a 'gap year', a 'year out' or a 'year off', the decision to delay going to university for a year after leaving school is a difficult, but important, one.
Becky Roberts, now studying history at the University of Warwick, doesn't regret herdecision to take a year off. 'I'd worked so hard for my A levels,' she says. 'I knew it would do me good
to do something totally unrelated to studying before embarking on a three-year degree course.
My year off working for my dad's company wasn't a holiday by any means, but it was a break
from the world of education, and that's just what I needed.'
Carl Sanchez agrees. Now halfway through a biology degree at Cardiff University, Carl spent
much of his gap year travelling. 'I worked for about three months to save up enough money,
then went to stay with some friends who live in France. I ended up travelling round most of
Europe, and even got over to Russia for a few weeks, which was fantastic'
Both Becky and Carl enjoyed their year off, but do they feel it's benefited them in terms of
their university life now? 'Definitely,' says Carl. 'When I left school, I was a normal, fairly
irresponsible eighteen year-old. I hadn't been anywhere, I hadn't done anything. A year later,
when I went to university, I felt much more like an adult than a child.'
'I know a few people at Warwick who took a year off,' says Becky. 'Generally, we're more
dedicated to our studies than those students who came straight from school. We've got
different priorities. We want to have fun, of course, but we realise we're here to get our degrees.
I don't think some of the others have quite realised why they're at university yet.'
There are drawbacks to taking a gap year, though. Penny Cartwright went straight from school
to study medicine at Imperial College, London. 'I thought about taking a gap year but decided
against it and don't regret the decision for a minute. Becoming a doctor takes such a long time
- I'll be about 26-year's old before I can start earning any money - that the sooner you start,
the better, in my opinion. It might be fun, but it's really just a wasted year in terms of career
development.'
There's also the financial consideration. If you do decide to take a year off, and you don't want
to work the whole time as Becky did, you have to be able to pay for it. Susan Jenkins, a
Careers Officer, points out that parents are now less likely to fund their child's year off.
'Twenty years ago, it was fairly common for parents to say to their son or daughter, 'Here's
two thousand pounds, go and have fun abroad for a few months.' Nowadays, because parents
have to pay so much more for their child's education while they're at university, they just can't
afford to pay for this extra year too.'
One option, of course, is to do what Carl did: work for a few months in order to save up for a
trip abroad. Another option is to find casual work while travelling abroad. 'There are now a lot
of books and websites with loads of information for people who want to do this,' says Susan.
'It's a great way to see the world, gain experience, and get money for living expenses all at the
same time. But don't expect to earn enough to save any money.'
So, should you take a gap year? The answer is: it depends. If you want a break from books and
essays, then it's probably a good idea - as long as you, or your parents, can afford it and as
long as you're going to do something worthwhile during your time off. Sitting at home
watching TV doesn't count! If you want to get your degree and start regular employment as
quickly as possible, a gap year may not be so sensible.
TEST 12
А14 Becky took a year oil' because she
A15 Carl says that a year off helped him
1) learn the importance of saving money.
2) become more mature and experienced
3) make friends in many different countries.
4) become more knowledgeable about geography.
A16 According to Becky, students who didn't take a year off
A17 According to Penny, a year off
A18 In the past, parents were more likely to
A19 Susan issues a warning about
1) information from books and websites.
2) low wages for casual work abroad.
3)paying for everyday expenses abroad.
4)the difficulty of finding casual work.
A20 This article would probably not appear in
1) a textbook for university students.
2) a handbook for school-leavers.
3) a magazine for young people.
4) the education section of a newspaper.
По окончании выполнения заданий В2, ВЗ и А14-А20 НЕ ЗАБУДЬТЕ ПЕРЕНЕСТИ СВОИ ОТВЕТЫ В БЛАНК ОТВЕТОВ МП
ОБРАТИТЕ ВНИМАНИЕ, что ответы на задания В2, ВЗ и А14-А20 располагаются в разных частях бланка. В2, ВЗ расположены в нижней части бланка. При переносе ответов в заданиях В2, ВЗ буквы записываются без пробелов и знаков препинания
TEST 13 B - 2
Установите соответствие тем A — G текстам 1 — 6. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании одна тема лишняя.
A. FAST HUNTER
B. POWERFUL DIGGER
C. PATIENT KILLER
D. TALENTED BUILDER
E. FAITHFUL FOLLOWER
F. STRONG LIFTER
G. CLEVER HELPER
1 You may have seen dolphins performing tricks, but did you know that they are amongst the most
intelligent creatures on the Earth? They are so intelligent that they can be trained to assist divers in the
sea. They are sometimes used by the US Navy to search harbours for mines. They also seem to know
'when humans in the sea are in trouble. There have been a number of reports of dolphins protecting swimmers from sharks until the humans can escape.
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TEST 13 B – 3
Прочитайте утверждения 1 — 6 и следующие за ними тексты. Установите соответствие между утверждениями и содержанием текстов. Напишите цифру 1 - если утверждение верное, и цифру 0 - если утверждение неверное. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу.
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1 Birmingham grew because it was easy to get coal and iron there. 2 The Birmingham Carnival lasts for a month. 3 People from lots of different cultures live in Birmingham. 4 Every year, actors perform at Aston Hall. |
Birmingham is England's second city. It has always had a good supply of water and the easy access to coal and iron meant that it became an important industrial centre. Today, heavy industry is less important to Birmingham. Other parts of the local economy, such as shopping and tourism, now provide jobs and an income for many people. One of the highlights of the year is the Birmingham Carnival. This takes place one day in August and includes music, dancing, food and arts and crafts. It is a great opportunity to find out about the many different cultures that make up modern-day Birmingham. The city has Chinese, Muslim, Hindu and Sikh communities, all with their own cultural traditions. A great place to visit in the local area is Aston Hall. Completed in 1635, the hall contains examples of furniture and paintings from different historical periods. Every two years, you can attend 'Aston Hall by Candlelight', when die house is lit by candles and actors recreate a l7th -century Christmas. |
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Glasgow is a modern, multicultural city in Scotland witii a long history. Starting as a fishing village, by the end of die 18th century it had become a centre for shipbuilding. Being on the west of Scotland meant that it was in an excellent position for sending ships full of cloth and iron to America and the West Indies. These ships brought back sugar, rum and tobacco and Glasgow grew. Many local merchants became rich through trade. Glasgow has long been famous for its sport. The two biggest teams in Scottish football, Celtic and Rangers, are both based in Glasgow and it was the European Capital of Sport in 2003. There are three world-class football stadiums in Glasgow and the Glaswegians (as people from Glasgow are called) are very proud of their sporting history. |
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TEST 13
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания А14-А20, обводя цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую номеру выбранного вами варианта ответа.
When they first saw the dog, they weren't sure, in fact, that it was a dog. A small pile of rubbish by the side of the litter bin began to move. Verity and Sally, walking past on their way to the beach, both jumped back, expecting a rat to emerge from the litter. What they saw instead was the back end of a small brown dog, which seemed to be connected to a plastic bag. They both let out shrieks of delight.
'Oh, it's a puppy!' cried Verity, and bent down to release the dog's head from the plastic bag. The dog looked up at them with ketchup on its face. Now that they could see the whole animal, it was clear that it was not quite as young as Verity had thought at first sight. It carried one or two scars of life on the streets - it had a cut below one eye and one ear seemed to be permanently at an angle - but on the whole it was not in bad health for a stray dog. Its coat was shiny and you couldn't see its ribs under the skin, like you could with many dogs in a similar position. Judging by the litter bin, visitors to the beach were a good source of chips, hot dogs and hamburgers without knowing it. The dog sat, looking up at the girls with its tongue hanging out as it panted.
'Come on,' said Verity. 'Let's take him down to the beach!' Sally hesitated a moment before agreeing. She could see where it was leading. Her father always told her to walk away from a stray animal because there was a danger you would want to keep it. Then it would be harder when you actually did have to walk away. However, she couldn't deny that the dog was cute, so she was pleased when it trotted along behind them on the way to the beach.
They spread their towels on the beach and got sun cream out of their bags. When they turned round, the dog had settled on one of the towels as if he owned the place. He seemed glad of the opportunity to rest and Verity could imagine the constant battle he faced each day to survive. Apart from the search for food and shelter, which perhaps were less of a problem here than they would have been in the city centre, there was the competition from other dogs. This dog must be pretty smart, she decided, to survive against the others because he certainly wouldn't win too many fights, even if his injuries showed that he didn't give up easily.
They spent the day lazing in the sun, swimming and playing beach tennis. The dog joined in after resting for a while. To the casual observer, it would have looked like two girls and their dog playing together. Sally knew, however, that that wasn't the case and she was dreading the moment when they would have to leave. Eventually, the sun began to set and it got cooler. Verity stared at the sun, as if willing it to stay in the sky for another hour. She avoided looking at Sally and didn't seem to notice Sally looking at her watch. Verity stroked the dog, which was lying on the towel next to her. Sally knew that they couldn't put it off any longer.
'It's probably time we were getting back,' she said at last. Verity turned round and Sally saw tears running down her face. The dog looked from one of them to the other and waited.
TEST 13
А14 Verity and Sally's first reaction is
A15 The dog seems to be
A16 It seems that people who go to this beach
A17 Sally doesn't immediately agree to take the dog to the beach because
A18 Verity thinks that the dog
A19 The girls don't want to leave the beach because
A20 Sally feels uncomfortable because
По окончании выполнения заданий В2, ВЗ и А14-А20 НЕ ЗАБУДЬТЕ ПЕРЕНЕСТИ СВОИ ОТВЕТЫ В БЛАНК ОТВЕТОВ № 1 !
ОБРАТИТЕ ВНИМАНИЕ, что ответы на задания В2, ВЗ и А14-А20 располагаются в разных частях бланка. В2, ВЗ расположены в нижней части бланка. При переносе ответов в заданиях В2, ВЗ буквы записываются без пробелов и знаков препинания
TEST 14 В - 2
Установите соответствие тем A — G текстам 1-6. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании одна тема лишняя.
A. FINAL PRACTICE
B. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS
C. UNSEEN PEOPLE
D. ACTORS'CLOTHES
E. REMEMBERING WORDS
F. INFORMATION BOOKLET
G. WRONG WORDS
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TEST 14 В – 3
Прочитайте утверждения 1 -6 и следующий за ними текст Установите соответствие между утверждениями и содержанием текста. Напишите цифру 1 - если утверждение верное, и цифру О - если утверждение неверное. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу.
1 The ancient Egyptians
made use of the sun to help
tell the time.
2. The ancient Chinese were unable to measure time.
3.The first mechanical
clocks had bells rather
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4. The hand on a table
clock moved every fifteen
minutes.
5. Most people say that
Galileo invented the
pendulum clock.
6. Clocks nowadays are
used for more than just
showing us what time
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What time is it? To answer that question today, all we have to do is look at a watch or clock. It wasn't always that simple, however.
For thousands of years, people have wanted a more accurate way of telling the time than merely looking at die position of the sun in the sky to see how close to dawn or nightfall it is. We know that the ancient Egyptians had sundials, which required sunlight to work, and it is thought they also had a way of measuring time using running water. The ancient Chinese also developed non-mechanical ways to measure the passing of time. The first mechanical clock appeared around the 9Ih century. This did not have hands as modern clocks do. Early mechanical clocks 'told' the time by ringing bells, although they were not very accurate.
The first reasonably accurate clocks were developed in Italy in the 13th century. Unlike modern clocks, they did not tell the time to the nearest minute; rather, they announced when an hour had passed.
Table clocks became popular in the 1500s. They usually only had one hand, which had four possible positions each hour, allowing someone to tell the time to the nearest fifteen minutes.
In 1657 the pendulum clock was invented. Although Galileo came up with a similar idea first, it is Christiaan Huygеns who is generally considered to be the inventor. Since then, clocks have become more and more accurate. Today, clocks are not just used to tell us the time. They are also used to control other devices. The clock on a video cassette recorder, for example, can be programmed to start and stop recording at a certain time
TEST 14
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания А14-А20, обводя цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую номеру выбранного вами варианта ответа.
When Carrie joined the school's debating team, she hadn't considered die fact that she would have to speak confidently and clearly in front of an audience of strangers. She'd merely gone down the list of possible Thursday afternoon activities, crossing off first the ones which she liked die least. When there was one activity left on the list - the Debating Club - she thought to herself, 'Well, at least it's indoors.' She put a tick next to it and thought no more about it. The reality of what membership actually involved sunk in the following Thursday. 'This year, we'll be competing with schools in the local area,' said Miss Forbes. 'The first debate is next Saturday evening at Daversham College. We'll need two speakers, and die topic is capital punishment. We have to argue in favour of it. Any volunteers?'
There was silence in the room. 'Nobody?' said Miss Forbes. 'Well, in that case I'll decide who's going to speak. Alison, will you do the main, five-minute speech, and Carrie, can you do the two-minute summing up at die end?'
Although Miss Forbes had phrased it as a question, it was not die kind of school where you could say no to a teacher. 'Yes, Miss Forbes,' said Carrie weakly.
Miss Forbes explained to Carrie exactly what she would have to do. 'The actual summing up of our main arguments should be the last thirty seconds or so of your speech. That bit's easy, and can be written in advance. Discuss with Alison what the main points she's making are. For the first minute and a half, though, you have to respond to the points made by die opposition, and explain why they're wrong. I won't lie to you, it's not easy. You have to listen very, very carefully to what they say in their main speech, make notes as you listen, and come up with reasons why those points are wrong.'
Carrie was terrified. She'd never done anything like this before in her life, and was sure she would make a fool of herself. What if she couldn't think of anything to say? A minute and a half is a lifetime when you're standing in front of a microphone and everyone's looking at you. Still, at least none of her friends would be there to see her mess up. 'Thank goodness it's not at our school,' she thought.
The debate at Daversham College was held in the Main Hall. The whole school was present. The rows of unknown faces seemed to Carrie to be waiting for her to fail. Her heart had never beaten so fast, and as she walked across the room with Alison and Miss Forbes, her hands were shaking so much she could hardly hold the pen and paper she was carrying. Alison opened die debate. Although she had written her speech out in full, she rarely glanced at the papers in front of her. 'She must have learnt it by heart,' thought Carrie admiringly. Alison made some forceful arguments, her points were clear, her timing was excellent, and there was thunderous applause as she sat down. Carrie just had time to whisper, 'Well done, AH. Great job!' before the main speaker of the opposing team stood up. 'Come on, Clare Dalton of Daversham College,' thought Carrie. 'Say something ridiculous that I can easily argue against.'
For the first thirty seconds of Clare's speech, Carrie couldn't find any points to disagree with. She stared at her blank piece of paper, and dreaded what would happen if it remained blank for the whole five minutes. Suddenly she found herself thinking, 'Wait a minute. What she's just said doesn't make sense. Does it? No, it doesn't!' As quickly as she could, she wrote down Clare's exact words, and made a note next to them as to why her point was illogical. 'One or two more like that,' thought Carrie, 'and I'll be able to make a speech after all.'
TEST 14
А14 Carrie had chosen to join the Debating Club because it was
A15 The following Thursday, Carrie realised for the first time that
A16 Miss Forbes told Carrie that Carrie's main responsibility would be to
A17 Carrie was glad the debate had been arranged at another school because
A1S In the Main Hall before the debate, Carrie felt that everyone in the room
A19 Carrie was particularly impressed that Alison
1) had written her speech on several pieces of paper.
2) had made so many clear, forceful arguments.
.3) didn't look at the papers in front of her at all.
4) had memorised her speech before the debate.
A20 During Clare's speech, Carrie was surprised that she
По окончании выполнения заданий В2, ВЗ и А14-А20 НЕ ЗАБУДЬТЕ ПЕРЕНЕСТИ СВОИ ОТВЕТЫ В БЛАНК ОТВЕТОВ № l!
ОБРАТИТЕ ВНИМАНИЕ, что ответы на задания В2, ВЗ и А14-А20 располагаются в разных частях бланка. В2. ВЗ расположены е нижней части бланка. При переносе ответов в заданиях В2, ВЗ буквы записываются без пробелов и знаков препинания.
TEST 15 В - 2
Установите соответствие тем А - G текстам 1-6. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании одна тема лишняя.
A. HOUSING SOLUTION
B. TRANSPORT IMPROVEMENTS
C. SAFE AREAS
D. NATURAL REGIONS
E. MODERN ARCHITECTURE
F. PROTECTED HISTORY
G. GENEROUS BUILDERS
1 Between 1946 and 1970, 21 new towns were built in Britain. Town planners knew that the number of people in Britain was going to increase and those people would need somewhere to live. Eight of these new towns were built in the areas surrounding London and were designed to provide homes for .the growing population of the city. The others were built to provide accommodation in other areas where large numbers of people worked. More than two million people now live in new towns.
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TEST 15 В - 3
Прочитайте утверждения 1 -6 и следующий за ними текст. Установите соответствие между утверждениями и содержанием текста. Напишите цифру 1 - если утверждение верное, и цифру 0 - если утверждение неверное. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу.
Another name for Yellowstone National Park is Old Faithful.
4 Yellowstone National Park is the only place on Earth where geysers exist.
It is possible to stay in a tent inside the park.
6 Wblves can be seen today in Yellowstone National Park.
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Yellowstone National Park is in the north-west corner of the American state of Wyoming. This national park covers an area of 3,470 square miles and its name comes from certain rocks that have a yellow colour because of the chemicals in them. It was explored by a man named John Colter in 1806, although native American Indians had known about the area for thousands of years.
Yellowstone is famous for its geysers. These are hot springs that explode and send water and steam into the air. They occur when underground water meets hot rock far beneath the surface of the earth. The water boils and is forced back to the surface, where it explodes upwards. The most famous is called Old Faithful and it sends thousands of litres of boiling water into the air approximately once an hour. Geysers are quite rare but can also be found in places such as the Kamchatka peninsula, Russia.
About three million people visit the park each year, most either camping or staying in one of the park's nine hotels. Many of them enjoy picnics or walks through the park, where they might spot some of the 50 or so species of mammals and 311 species of birds. The park advises visitors to be very careful and to-remember that many of the larger wild animals, including bears, can be dangerous. Another potentially dangerous animal, the wolf, disappeared from the park in the 1930s. However, it was reintroduced in the 1990s in order to control the population of large animals, such as bison and elk, and is doing well.
Since Yellowstone was made into a national park in 1872, many other national parks have been created to protect areas of natural beauty.
TEST 15
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания А14-А20, обводя цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую номеру выбранного вами варианта ответа.
Terry stood on deck as the ferry slowly arrived at the island. He watched the sailors throw ropes to their colleagues on shore and then looked up at the villages of small white houses that dotted the mountainside above the small town. He was planning a six-month stay, much longer tiian the few days or weeks that the noisy crowds of tourists around him were planning. He had given himself that long to write a novel and he was determined to succeed, whatever the temptations to enjoy himself might be. Leaving his life behind was just the thing he needed, he thought, and the island seemed to him to be the ideal place for it. He collected his things and made his way onto the concrete quay.
He was immediately surrounded by local people, all rudely pushing each other out of the way to offer him a room that was guaranteed to be 'the cheapest in town', although he knew that they couldn't all be the cheapest. Terry politely shook his head and peered around for the Paradise Hotel and one 'Mrs Magda'. She had sounded quite intimidating on the phone, so when a young woman approached him and quietly asked in perfect English if he was Terry Snow, he wasn't sure how to respond. The woman smiled and said: 'Perhaps you were ■ expecting my mother? I hope you are not disappointed.'
'N ... No, no. Not at all,' stammered Terry. She picked up one of his bags and they set off into the small town. She asked him about his stay and he told her that his plan was to stay a week at the hotel while he found more permanent accommodation.
'Six months is a long time to be on the island,' she said. 'You'll find it different in winter. Once, there was farming and fishing on die island but diey've practically disappeared. Tourism is the only source of income and so few of the locals fancy sitting and watching winter come when the tourists leave. Almost all of them have second jobs on the mainland and the heart has been ripped out of the place.'
'And you?' Terry asked.
'I went away to the mainland for my education. Since I came back, I stay here all year round.' They stopped outside a hotel. It reminded Terry of an old woman who still managed to keep a certain air of dignity. It could do with a bit of paint and one of the letters in the name was missing, but it must have once been one of the most impressive buildings on the island. Terry began to wonder about its decline and what caused it but realised that the young woman was waiting for him to say something. 'I'm sorry,' he said. 'What did you say?'
'I asked you what you thought of the hotel.' She looked at it. 'Since Dad died, it hasn't been the same. Mum gets a few of the local men in to help out every now and then, but you never do as good a job when you're being paid as when it's an act of love, do you? And Dad loved that hotel. It was his gift to his grandchildren, he used to say.'Terry looked at the hotel again. He felt that he had come somewhere where buildings were much more than shelter. Each brick held a story ready to be unlocked and he felt inspired just by touching them. If he felt like that after such a short time, imagine what he might achieve in six months. 'Well, maybe I could help out a bit, while I'm here,' he said, excitedly. The young woman nodded and said, 'Maybe,' before leading the way into die cool interior of the hotel.
TEST 15
A14 Terry thinks the island looks
A15 Terry rejects the offers of rooms because
A16 Terry is surprised when the young woman speaks to him because
A17 The young woman tells Terry that
A18 It seems to Terry that the hotel
A19 The young woman says that one problem is that
A20 Terry is excited by the idea of
По окончании выполнения заданий В2, ВЗ и А14~А20 НЕ ЗАБУДЬТЕ ПЕРЕНЕСТИ СВОИ ОТВЕТЫ В БЛАНК ОТВЕТОВ №1!
ОБРАТИТЕ ВНИМАНИЕ, что ответы на задания В2, ВЗ и А14-А20 располагаются в разных частях бланка. В2, ВЗ расположены в нижней части бланка. При переносе ответов в заданиях В2, ВЗ буквы записываются без пробелов и знаков препинания.