Reading comprehension. Grammar and vocabulary in use.

1. Прочитайте текст и выберите правильные ответы на вопросы после теста.

The Birth of the Penny Bazaar

   From the open market in Leeds, Michael Marks moved to its covered market hall, which had the advantage of giving protection against the weather and of being open for trading throughout the week. Here he soon introduced an innovation which was to be of fundamental importance to the development of his business. He divided his stall into two sections, and placed all those items costing a penny in one section and all those costing more in the other, where the prices were individually marked. Above the penny section hung a board with the words: ‘Don’t ask the price. It’s a penny.’

   This proved to be one of the most successful advertising slogans ever invented. It was not only striking and simple and easily understood; it also answered a genuine popular need.  Michael

Marks’s customers came from the working-class, then largely illiterate, and were keen to satisfy their domestic needs at a low price; the combination of open display, easy inspection, and a fixed price made shopping easy and convenient for them. ‘Don’t Ask the Price’ It’s a Penny’ quickly proved so popular that Michael Marks adopted the principle of the fixed price on all his stalls and from that moment on sold nothing that cost more than a penny.

   The success of this new way of selling was extremely important for the development of the business. It proved not only to be convenient to the customer, it was also extremely convenient to the stall owner. Michael Marks never kept any accounts, and conducted his business operation by mental arithmetic; adopting a single fixed price of a penny made his calculations much simpler. This element of operational simplicity was to become a central feature of the business. It was, in fact, a revolution: Michael Marks had discovered and put into practice two simple ideas – self-selection and self-service – which were to become cardinal principles in selling in the second half of the twentieth century.

   In shops at this time, which were often small and dark, it was still usual to keep goods in drawers under the counter or on shelves behind it. However, many people are shy of going into shops; sometimes they even avoid it, in case they show their ignorance, or for fear that shopkeepers, or shop assistants, might look down on them or exploit them. This didn’t happen when people came to shop with Michael Marks. They could walk around Michael’s penny bazaar without being pushed to buy. They were at ease.

   The adoption of fixed prices had also another far-reaching effect. It meant that Michael Marks had to search for as wide a variety of goods as possible, and of as high a quality as possible, that could be sold for a penny; as a result he had to accept that the profit on each item would be low, and make up for this by selling as many items as possible.

1. According to the text

1. the open air market was not a successful place.
2. the open air market was not open every day.
3. more people came to the open market.
4. selling at a fixed price was only possible indoors.

2. What was the reason for Marks’s success?

1. His goods were much better than anyone else’s.
2. He was never rude to customers.
3. He made all his calculations in his head.
4. He made shopping easily.

3. Michael Marks is portrayed as a man who

1. was very bad at doing arithmetic.
2. revolutionized selling methods.
3. didn’t understand working-class people.
4. read a lot about business methods.

4. According to the text, why did some people not like buying in shops?

1. Prices were often too high in shops.
2. They didn’t like discussing what they would buy.
3. They didn’t feel at ease with the shop assistants.
4.  In the market they could buy a greater range of goods.

5. According to the text, why were Marks’s shops popular?

1. There weren’t any drawers and shelves there.
2. They were very spacious.
3. The shop assistants were very helpful there.
4. People were not forced what to buy.

6. Finish the sentence: ‘Most Marks’s customers ... ’

1. were not satisfied with the goods.
2. were mostly uneducated.
3. were very popular people.
4. didn’t like fixed prices.

7. The word ‘cardinal’ in the 3rd paragraph means … .

1. important;
2. religious;
3. impressive;
4. urgent.

8. The word ‘this’ in the last line refers to …

1. the low profits for each item.
2. the need for high-quality goods.
3. the need for low-price items.
4. selling as many items as possible.

9. Michael Marks came to the conclusion that the items costing a penny had to …

1. be of a low quality.
2. be sold as quickly as possible.
3. have a reasonable combination of quality and price.
4. be profitable each.

10. This text comes from …

1. a training manual for shop assistants.
2. an advertisement for Marks and Spencer’s products.
3. a book about the history of Leeds.
4. a book about business methods.

2. Заполните пропуски, выбрав правильный вариант.

1. The research … since May.

1. has been carrying out;
2. has been carried out;
3. was carrying out;
4. was being installing.

2. We didn’t know which way … to the railway.

        a) to divide        b) to notice         c) to look        d) to turn

3. I haven’t tried this.

a) Neither did I.        b) Neither have I.        c) So have I.        d) So didn’t I.

4. We haven’t … thought of going abroad for holiday because my brother is afraid of flying.

a) ever        b) never        c) always        d) seldom

5. My brother had his camera … from his car in the office car-park.

a) robbed                b) stolen        c) missed        d) disappeared

6. The rays of the sun … through the window.

a) come in                b) come out        c) come off        d) come across

7. If the book … so expensive I would go and buy it now.

a) doesn’t                b) aren’t        c) isn’t                d) weren’t

8. After 1800, Philadelphia … .

1. was no longer the capital no more
2. wasn’t the capital yet
3. was not the capital no more
4. was no longer the capital

9. The longer the sun shines … .

1. a) the earth is warmer
2. the more warmly is the earth
3. it makes the earth more warm
4. the warmer the earth is

10. My friend has always had a reputation … hard.

a) in working        b) about working        c) for working                d) to work

11. I … have good health than a small fortune.

a) would rather        b) need        c) would prefer        d) would need

12. The work has to be done in … possible time.

a) the less                b) least                c) the least        d) less

13. Anthony Burgess, … as a novelist, was originally a student of music.

1. because of being famous
2. who because he was famous
3. he achieved fame
4. who has achieved fame

14. She was singing an old Spanish folksong, a favourite of … .

a) her        b) hers                c) herself        d) her’s

15. What is the name of the man … ?

1. you’ve borrowed his car
2. whose car you borrowed
3. which car you borrowed
4. whose car you’d borrowed

3. Заполните пропуски словами, данными после текста. Используйте слово только один раз.

        New York is a city − (1) − all the languages of the world are − (2) − and where people live on the ground, travel under the ground and work − (3) − the sky. New York − (4) − a great impression on all visitors because − (5) − its many high buildings, its theatres, museums and hotels, its beautiful bridges and its expensive shops with its fabulous prices. New York is the − (6) − city in − (7) − United States. Today there are − (8) − people living in the New York City − (9) − in Australia, Peru, or Sweden.

4. Используйте приставки и суффиксы, данные ниже, чтобы образовать нужное слово от формы, предложенной в скобках.

1. dis-   2. mis-   3. un-   4. re-   5. –ment   6. under-   7. –ful   8. –ness   9. –ly   10. –ize

16. Few young people in Britain (regular) attend church.                        _____________
17. You should (infect) the wound immediately.                                _____________
18. They (understood) me. I didn’t mean that.                                        _____________
19. What kind of (govern) should it be to make the country prosperous?        _____________
20. (fortunately) they didn’t agree to help us.                                        _____________
21. These batteries are (chargeable) and you can use them many times.        _____________
22. She said that her boss (valued) her a bit.                                        _____________
23. You should know forms of (polite) which are common

in the country where you’re going.                                                _____________

24. He was a very (power) man. Everybody obeyed him.                        _____________
25. There are several clubs which (special) in rare models of automobiles.        _____________

5. Выберите правильный вариант перевода.

1. All copies of the magazine were sold out.

1. Все копии этого журнала были высланы.
2. Все экземпляры этого журнала были распроданы.
3. Все копии из этого магазина были проданы за границу.

2. He was too tired to be asked any questions.

1. Он слишком устал, чтобы отвечать на вопросы.
2. Он слишком устал и не должен задавать вопросы.
3. Он такой усталый, что уже не может задавать вопросы.

3. Урал известен как регион с богатейшими минеральными ресурсами.

1. The Urals is known as a region of the greatest mineral resources.
2. Urals is known for a region with greatest mineral resources.
3. The Urals is known like a region with the great mineral resources.

4. От нее нет известий в течение двух недель.

1. There’s been no a word from her for two weeks.
2. There’s been no word from her for two weeks.
3. There isn’t word from her for two weeks.

6. Выберите синоним для подчеркнутого слова.

1. The elegant decorations transformed the hall into a starlit ballroom.

a) transmitted                b) changed        c) substituted        d) interrupted

2. We couldn’t  remember the details of the incident because it happened long ago.

a) took place                b) closed        c) had been        d) took part

3. Generally the lecturer gave the idea of the lecture at the beginning.

a) wholly        b) early        c) normally        d) rarely

4. When travelling people almost always stay at hotels. It is advisable, therefore, to remember the following: the first thing to do is to book a room in advance.

a) to reserve        b) to find        c) to buy        d) to write down

5. They obtained the same results in all the experiments.

a) pretended        b) prescribed                c) found out                d) got

7. Вставьте предлоги : in, at, at, at, on, in, up, until, to, to, to, to, with, of, of, of.

1. Water freezes ______ 0 C.
2. In England Christmas is the most important ______ all the bank holidays _____ the year.
3. Sue wasn’t interested _____ the weather and never listened ______ the weather forecast.
4. I can’t get used to sleeping ______ my window open.
5. According ____ police records ____ least one person is daily killed _____ roads in India.
6. Great attention is being paid ______ the problem _____ road safety ______ all countries.
7. They won’t let you free _______ you pay.
8. This mail-order catalogue is not _______ to date.

Задания А13-А23.

Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски, обозначенные номерами А13-А23. Эти номера соответствуют заданиям А13-А23, в которых представлены возможные варианты ответов. Обведите номер ответа, который вам кажется наиболее верным. Перенесите обведенные вами варианты ответов в Бланк ответов №1.

It  was  in 1947, and Jean and Tom were  going to get married. But after the Second World War it was very difficult ___ А13 new clothes in Britain. “Do not worry”, Jean’s

dad ____ А14 to Tom. “You can ___ А15 my suit”. “What shall I wear?” thought Jean.

She ___ А16 an advertisement in her favourite magazine, “Picturegoer”: “British Film Studios three-day wedding hire services”.

They hired out dresses from films. She ___ А17 £3 before the war, and it was enough. Jean  ___ А18 in the form giving them the size. The dress ___  А19 in time. It was beautiful, and Jean ___ А20 perfect in it. Their wedding day was wonderful.

Now they have been married for 53 years. They always  ___ А21 the old films now, because who ___ А22 – they might see someone ___ А23 Jean’s dress.

Задание В9.

В9                                              WHAT TO SEE AND WHAT TO DO IN CARDIFF

ВОПРОСЫ                                                         ТЕКСТЫ

1. Write the numbers in words:

1156;  234;  300300;  541164;  2222;  4567891

2. Answer the questions.

1. Is the world changing for the better or for the worse?
2. At what time in history would you like to live? Why?
3. Can you give examples of the 20th-century inventions that in your opinion influenced the development of our civilization in a most dramatic way?
4. Can you give examples of inventions that did more harm than good?
5. How do you see the future of our planet? What are the possible ways of keeping it safe? What can threaten the future?

3. Use the possible new words.

        1. We .... good results in maths. 2. Can you ... the film for me. 3. Some insects bring .... to plants. 4. Beethoven was ... with Napoleon. 5. She is a very ... secretary, she is very skillful. 6. Various factors ... to the fact that winters became warmer nowadays. 7. It is difficult to ... some wild animals.

4. Express the same in English.

        1. Вклад Пушкина в русскую литературу велик. 2. Эта песня была записана много лет назад. 3. Я знаю, что способствовало его успеху как актера. 4. Молодое поколение не любит смотреть старые фильмы.

5. Write the plural form of the following words.

        Appendix, antenna, genius, cactus, analysis, datum

6. Write a short essay on the following problem

        How does progress in science and technology influence our life?

1. Write the numbers in words:

1156;  234;  300300;  541164;  2222;  4567891

2. Answer the questions.

1. Is the world changing for the better or for the worse?
2. At what time in history would you like to live? Why?
3. Can you give examples of the 20th-century inventions that in your opinion influenced the development of our civilization in a most dramatic way?
4. Can you give examples of inventions that did more harm than good?
5. How do you see the future of our planet? What are the possible ways of keeping it safe? What can threaten the future?

3. Use the possible new words.

        1. We .... good results in maths. 2. Can you ... the film for me. 3. Some insects bring .... to plants. 4. Beethoven was ... with Napoleon. 5. She is a very ... secretary, she is very skillful. 6. Various factors ... to the fact that winters became warmer nowadays. 7. It is difficult to ... some wild animals.

4. Express the same in English.

        1. Вклад Пушкина в русскую литературу велик. 2. Эта песня была записана много лет назад. 3. Я знаю, что способствовало его успеху как актера. 4. Молодое поколение не любит смотреть старые фильмы.

5. Write the plural form of the following words.

        Appendix, antenna, genius, cactus, analysis, datum

6. Write a short essay on the following problem

        How does progress in science and technology influence our life?

1. Переведите на русский язык:

Many people are fond of reading books. They have got very good collections at home. Books can tell you about different countries and lands, animals and birds, trees and flowers. We learn when we read books. Some of them are very interesting indeed; some are boring. Some are easy to read; some are difficult to understand. But they are our friends and teachers.

2. Вставьте  less или  fewer

1. Denny eats … potatoes than Paul.
2. Ann has … cheese than Kate.
3. Nick has … coffee in the cup than Jane.
4. … people go to the cinema nowadays than in the 19th century.

3. Вставьте наречия в нужное место в предложении: just, already, yet, never, ever

1. We have reached the settlement.
2. Have you seen that beautiful island?
3. I have visited the Red Square.
4. He has not been interested in collecting stamps.

4. Вставьте нужные слова в предложения

a) reading           b) interested          c) character        d) popular  e) decorate         f) jeans       g)stamps            h) stage

      1. Collecting … is easy and interesting.

      2. We could see a beautiful palace on the ….

      3. Now many people stay at home watching TV and … books.

      4. W. Disney made a mouse the main … of the cartoons.

      5. England became … in New World too.

      6. People … their houses with the fruits and flowers of autumn.

      7. Now these “ghost towns” are very … with tourists.

      8. Why do people wear … all over the world now?

5. Выберите правильный ответ

     1. How long … you been here?

     a) are             b) have          c) been

     2. I have … these books for 15 years.

     a) have           b) had           c) has

     3. When did he … home?

     a) come          b) came        c) have come

     4. I … my granny a week ago.

     a) visited        b) have visited         c)visit

     5. We … 6 lessons every day.

     a) had             b) has           c) have

1. Переведите на русский язык:

Many people are fond of reading books. They have got very good collections at home. Books can tell you about different countries and lands, animals and birds, trees and flowers. We learn when we read books. Some of them are very interesting indeed; some are boring. Some are easy to read; some are difficult to understand. But they are our friends and teachers.

2. Вставьте  less или  fewer

1. Denny eats … potatoes than Paul.
2. Ann has … cheese than Kate.
3. Nick has … coffee in the cup than Jane.
4. … people go to the cinema nowadays than in the 19th century.

3. Вставьте наречия в нужное место в предложении: just, already, yet, never, ever

1. We have reached the settlement.
2. Have you seen that beautiful island?
3. I have visited the Red Square.
4. He has not been interested in collecting stamps.

4. Вставьте нужные слова в предложения

a) reading           b) interested          c) character        d) popular  e) decorate         f) jeans       g)stamps            h) stage

      1. Collecting … is easy and interesting.

      2. We could see a beautiful palace on the ….

      3. Now many people stay at home watching TV and … books.

      4. W. Disney made a mouse the main … of the cartoons.

      5. England became … in New World too.

      6. People … their houses with the fruits and flowers of autumn.

      7. Now these “ghost towns” are very … with tourists.

      8. Why do people wear … all over the world now?

5. Выберите правильный ответ

     1. How long … you been here?

     a) are             b) have          c) been

     2. I have … these books for 15 years.

     a) have           b) had           c) has

     3. When did he … home?

     a) come          b) came        c) have come

     4. I … my granny a week ago.

     a) visited        b) have visited         c)visit

     5. We … 6 lessons every day.

     a) had             b) has           c) have

I. Answer the questions:

1. Which is the largest country of the world?
2. What river is the longest in Europe?
3. What Russian national symbols do you know?
4. How many colours are there on the Russian flag?
5. What cities were historic Russian capitals?
6. Who founded Moscow? When?
7. What is the heart of Moscow?
8. When did Napoleon want to conquer Russia?
9. What did Russian people call Smolensk? Why?
10. Where did Kutuzov decide to fight Napoleon?
11. What famous Russian generals do you know?

II Make the right choice:

1.  The longest river in Europe is ….

1. the Volga
2. the Lena
3. the Mississippi

2. The first colonists started the tradition of ….

1. Thanksgiving Day
2. Hallowe’en
3. Memorial Day

3. There are … stripes on the American flag.

1. 7
2. 50
3. 13

4. The Great Fire of London broke out in ….

1. 1066
2. 1945
3. 1666

5. On the 7th of September … the famous battle of Borodino began.

1. 1838
2. 1945
3. 1812

6. The Union Jack is the flag of ….

1. Scotland
2. The UK
3. England

I. Answer the questions:

1. Which is the largest country of the world?
2. What river is the longest in Europe?
3. What Russian national symbols do you know?
4. How many colours are there on the Russian flag?
5. What cities were historic Russian capitals?
6. Who founded Moscow? When?
7. What is the heart of Moscow?
8. When did Napoleon want to conquer Russia?
9. What did Russian people call Smolensk? Why?
10. Where did Kutuzov decide to fight Napoleon?
11. What famous Russian generals do you know?

II Make the right choice:

1. The longest river in Europe is ….

1. the Volga
2. the Lena
3. the Mississippi

2. The first colonists started the tradition of ….

1. Thanksgiving Day
2. Hallowe’en
3. Memorial Day

3. There are … stripes on the American flag.

1. 7
2. 50
3. 13

4. The Great Fire of London broke out in ….

1. 1066
2. 1945
3. 1666

5. On the 7th of September … the famous battle of Borodino began.

1. 1838
2. 1945
3. 1812

6. The Union Jack is the flag of ….

1. Scotland
2. The UK
3. England

III. Read the text and answer the questions.

Robbie's Grandfather

My grandfather lives in the North of England. He is nearly 60, but he is strong and he still works. He is a maths teacher. My grandfather is very kind and his pupils like him a lot. They say he is an excellent teacher and they are never tired in his class. He never forgets anything and explains his subject very well. He always speaks in a friendly voice and so they enjoy his lessons.

My grandad lives in the country and every morning, five days a week, gets the bus to school. He doesn't have to change as the bus takes him right to the school. It's a through bus. He gets off the bus at half past 8 or there about.

My grandad likes to do many things, but he likes travelling most of all. He often goes to different cities (perhaps once or twice a month) and sometimes he goes to other countries too. He travels by sea, by train or flies. He likes voyages very much and often takes pictures on board the ship. He likes the sea and the wind.

Last month he travelled to Scotland. It was not a lucky trip. He nearly missed his train because he arrived late at the railway station. On the train somebody stole his favourite silver box in which he kept his tobacco. There was no bus or taxi to take him to the hotel where he wanted to stay and so he had to go on foot. When he arrived at the hotel he was tired and went upstairs. However his luggage was not there. So grandad went downstairs again, but couldn't find it. When he did, it was midnight and the lift did not work. So he was very unhappy that night and slept badly.

However in the morning the sun began to shine again and life seemed brighter.

"There is nothing like travelling," my grandad says. "You'll always enjoy it. Only look on the bright side."

1. Where does  Grandfather live?

2. What is  Grandfather’s profession?

3. How does he get to school?

4. What is his hobby?

5. Where did he travel last month?

6. What happened on the train?

7. Why did Granddad sleep badly in the hotel?

III. Read the text and answer the questions.

Robbie's Grandfather

My grandfather lives in the North of England. He is nearly 60, but he is strong and he still works. He is a maths teacher. My grandfather is very kind and his pupils like him a lot. They say he is an excellent teacher and they are never tired in his class. He never forgets anything and explains his subject very well. He always speaks in a friendly voice and so they enjoy his lessons.

My grandad lives in the country and every morning, five days a week, gets the bus to school. He doesn't have to change as the bus takes him right to the school. It's a through bus. He gets off the bus at half past 8 or there about.

My grandad likes to do many things, but he likes travelling most of all. He often goes to different cities (perhaps once or twice a month) and sometimes he goes to other countries too. He travels by sea, by train or flies. He likes voyages very much and often takes pictures on board the ship. He likes the sea and the wind.

Last month he travelled to Scotland. It was not a lucky trip. He nearly missed his train because he arrived late at the railway station. On the train somebody stole his favourite silver box in which he kept his tobacco. There was no bus or taxi to take him to the hotel where he wanted to stay and so he had to go on foot. When he arrived at the hotel he was tired and went upstairs. However his luggage was not there. So grandad went downstairs again, but couldn't find it. When he did, it was midnight and the lift did not work. So he was very unhappy that night and slept badly.

However in the morning the sun began to shine again and life seemed brighter.

"There is nothing like travelling," my grandad says. "You'll always enjoy it. Only look on the bright side."

1. Where does  Grandfather live?

2. What is  Grandfather’s profession?

3. How does he get to school?

4. What is his hobby?

5. Where did he travel last month?

6. What happened on the train?

7. Why did Granddad sleep badly in the hotel?

11 класс

Listening

KEY

Task 1

Listen to the conversation about driving courses. Decide which of the following statements (items 1-7) are True (A), False (B) or on which the information in the conversation was Not Stated (C).  You will hear the conversation twice.

1. Learners spend more time having professional tuition than doing private practice.

A. True        B. False        C. Not Stated

2. A lot of people are surprised by what happens when they have lessons with someone they know well.

A. True        B. False        C. Not Stated

3. Things you learn from someone you know can cause you to fail your driving test.

A. True        B. False        C. Not Stated

4. Instructors can charge for lessons even if they are not officially approved.

A. True        B. False        C. Not Stated

5. Some people find the theory part of the test extremely difficult.

A. True        B. False        C. Not Stated

6. All instructors have to offer the Pass Plus course.

A. True        B. False        C. Not Stated

7. Taking the Pass Plus course can have a financial benefit for drivers.

A. True        B. False        C. Not Stated

Task 2

Listen to the interview with a famous American sportsman. For questions 8-14 choose the best option A, B or C. You will hear the interview twice.

8. Joe says that when he was a child,

        A. his father encouraged him to play sports.

        B. there was a range of sports facilities near his home.

        C. he was better at sports than other local children.

9. Joe says that when he was growing up,

        A. he was equally good at athletics, baseball and football.

        B. he was better at baseball than at football.

        C. he could have chosen to play baseball as a career.

10. What does Joe say about his parents?

        A. They did a lot of things to help him in his sporting activities.

        B. At first they didn’t want him to become a professional sportsman.

        C. He inherited some of his sporting skills from his father.

11. Joe says that some people told him that

        A. he should ignore criticism from other people.

        B. he would not be a successful professional sportsman.

        C. being a sportsman was the best thing he could do with his life.

12. Joe says that when he was at university,

        A. he saw no connection between his studies and his future.

        B. he felt that his studies interfered with his sporting activities.

        C. he found the subjects that he studied boring.

13. Joe says that when his career ended,

        A. he still believed he could come back one day.

        B. he had been expecting to retire soon.

        C. he was quickly forgotten.

14. Joe says that he was able to work in broadcasting because of

        A. his willingness to learn new skills.

        B. his tendency to give honest opinions.

        C. his status as a former great sportsman.

Задание B1

Прослушайте дважды 5 высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказываниями каждого говорящего (1-5) с утверждениями, данными в списке A-F. Каждая буква используется только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее утверждение. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу.

A. We have to eat poisoned food.    

B. It's important for us to have a  well-balanced diet.        

C.The word diet originated from the word "to die".

D. People should follow their traditional diet.

E. Fast food helps us save our time.

  F. I prefer a vegetable diet.

Interviewer— We are making a survey to find out people's opinion about healthy eating.

S1 — People's eating habits are changing nowadays. In many ways this is unfortunate. I think, traditional diets are healthier.

S2 — Farmers use a lot of fertilizers to make the soil more productive. Moreover, a lot of hormones and antibiotics are often fed to farm animals to keep them healthy and speed up their growth. So, food we eat is full of different.

S3 — People in many parts of the world eat hamburgers, hot dogs and French fries today. So, they eat fast food and don't waste time on cooking.

S4— It's wrong to kill animals for meat. I stopped eating meat altogether and I can't say I miss it.

S5 — We should eat a combination of food that contains some proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals.

You have 15 seconds to complete the task (Pause 15 seconds)

Now you'll hear this tape again. (Repeat)

This is the end of the task. You now have 15 seconds to check your answers

КЛЮЧ

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Задание B1

Прослушайте дважды 5 высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказываниями каждого говорящего (1-5) с утверждениями, данными в списке A-F. Каждая буква используется только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее утверждение. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу.

A. We have to eat poisoned food.    

B. It's important for us to have a  well-balanced diet.        

C.The word diet originated from the word "to die".

D. People should follow their traditional diet.

E. Fast food helps us save our time.

  F. I prefer a vegetable diet.

Interviewer— We are making a survey to find out people's opinion about healthy eating.

S1 — People's eating habits are changing nowadays. In many ways this is unfortunate. I think, traditional diets are healthier.

S2 — Farmers use a lot of fertilizers to make the soil more productive. Moreover, a lot of hormones and antibiotics are often fed to farm animals to keep them healthy and speed up their growth. So, food we eat is full of different.

S3 — People in many parts of the world eat hamburgers, hot dogs and French fries today. So, they eat fast food and don't waste time on cooking.

S4— It's wrong to kill animals for meat. I stopped eating meat altogether and I can't say I miss it.

S5 — We should eat a combination of food that contains some proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals.

You have 15 seconds to complete the task (Pause 15 seconds)

Now you'll hear this tape again. (Repeat)

This is the end of the task. You now have 15 seconds to check your answers

КЛЮЧ

DAEFB

Задания А1-А7

Вы услышите высказывания людей в 7 различных ситуациях. Ответьте на вопросы по содержанию высказываний, выбрав один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Вы услышите каждое высказывание дважды. Во время прослушивания в заданиях А1-А7 обведите номер ответа, который вам кажется наиболее верным.

А1 You'll hear a girl talking about her shopping experience. Why did she send her trousers back to the company?

1. They weren't her size.
2. She ordered another colour.
3. They cost too much.

А2 You'll hear a young man speaking about life in a big city. How does he feel about it?

1. He is indifferent to it.
2. He is critical of it.
3. He prefers to live in a big city.

А3 You'll hear an expert on freak weather conditions. What explanation does he give for mysterious happening?

1. She thinks that crop circles are caused by flying saucers.
2. She likes to find scientific explanation.
3. She thinks they are all just tricks.

А4 You will hear a boy talking about dieting. What's his idea of it?

1. He finds it dangerous.
2. He has no problems with his health.
3. He finds it useless.

А5 A girl shares her impressions. How does she feel about it?

1. excited.
2. disappointed.
3. tired.

А6 You'll hear a teenager speaking about reading. What does he say about it?

1. He doesn't like reading.
2. He started reading at the age of about 9.
3. Books helped him with his homework.

А7 You will hear a commercial about watches. What is special about them?

1. The advertisement gives information about the look of the watch.
2. The advertisement gives information about the historical development of the company.
3. Gives information about the accuracy of the watch.

Situation 1

I ordered a part of trousers from a mail company but when they arrived I didn't like the colour because it was different from the colour in the picture in the catalogue. I posted the trousers back and asked for a different colour.

Now you will hear Situation 1 again. (Repeat)

Situation 2

Some of my friends say that people living in the country are rather narrow-minded in their views. A lot of great friends of mine live in the country. I wouldn't call them narrow-minded at all. I'd love to live in the country though much of my work is in town. I'm very disillusioned with big cities now. They are not the big exciting places as once they were.

Now you will hear Situation 2 again. (Repeat)

Situation 3

There's a very strange phenomenon known as "crop circles" where round shapes appear in fields of wheat or other growing crops. They are best seen from the air and some people think that they are caused by flying saucers or fairies or whatever. But I'm a scientist and I think they are probably caused by some sort of wind but so far no one has actually seen this happening.

Now you will hear Situation 3 again. (Repeat)

Situation 4

We are what we eat. It's impossible to change. We live only once. So why not enjoy yourself?

Now you will hear Situation 4 again. (Repeat)

Situation 5

I'm unable to tell you everything. I was just overwhelmed. Really, you can't consider yourself a worldly-wise person if you haven't been to the Crimea. Don't miss the chance.

Now you will hear Situation 5 again. (Repeat)

Situation 6

To begin with, I have to admit that youngsters of my age do not do much reading. It is a little different with me and with some of my friends. I have done regular reading since I was about nine. I was never satisfied with books included in the school curriculum.

Now you will hear Situation 6 again. (Repeat)

Situation 7

This is the world's most technically advanced watches synchronized with the atomic clock in Brunswick, Germany. Automatically corrected each day by radio beam their accuracy of one second in a million years. Changes automatically between summer and winter time.

Now you will hear Situation 7 again. (Repeat)

Задания A1-A7.

Вы услышите высказывания людей в 7 различных ситуациях. Ответьте на вопросы по содержанию высказываний, выбрав один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Вы услышите каждое высказывание дважды. Во время прослушивания в заданиях А1-А 7 обведите номер ответа, который вам кажется наиболее верным.

A1 Why is your friend smoking?

1. She wants to control her weight.
2. She can't give it up.
3. She thinks it's cool.

A2 You'll listen to a boy speaking about Jack London. What impressed him greatly?

1. He never saw the places he described in his books.
2. He wrote historical novels.
3. He lived a hard and adventurous life.

A3 You'll listen to your mother speaking about your great-grandfather. What is special about him?

1. He is proud of being so old.
2. He has taken the driving test.
3. He has never had an accident.

A4 What's the boy's view on advertising?

1. He likes commercials.
2. They give him a lot of new information.
3. He never watches it.

A5 What does she feel about descriptions?

1. She is bored.
2. She feels annoyed.
3. She loves it.

A6 You'll listen to a woman speaking about food. What is the main idea?

1. We should keep to a well balanced diet.
2. Bread makes people overweight.
3. We should skip breakfast.

A7 You'll listen to a man speaking about media. What does he think about it?

1. TV news helps people to hear what's happening.
2. I want to escape from reality.
3. I pay no attention to the media.

Situation 1

Your friend smokes. She smokes as a way to control her weight. She says nicotine suppresses her appetite and it also relieves stress. You think she is being influenced by supermodels who are thin and glamorous.

Now you will bear Situation 1 again. (Repeat)

Situation 2

I'm interested in Jack London as a personality. His life story struck me no less a his work. What a man. He was strong and talented. He lived a life of adventure and hardships so he knew well what he was writing about.

Now you will hear Situation 2 again. (Repeat)

Situation 3

Your great-grandfather, who is now 104 years old still, drives the car. He is very proud of the fact that his name is going to be put in the Guinness Book of Records. He has never taken the driving test because they weren't invented when he started driving. He has never had an accident.

Now you will hear Situation 3 again. (Repeat)

Situation 4

I'd like to complain about the amount of advertising on TV. When I sit down to watch a show suddenly the film stops. Really, watching a TV program is like watching a hundred commercials. But I never watch them when I think they puts unnecessary pressure on me. I go to the kitchen and have a snack during the commercial interruptions.

Now you will hear Situation 4 again. (Repeat)

Situation 5

Reading is like a great adventure for me. Starting a book is always a great thrill, and I want the writer to carry me off to new unknown places, places I've never been to before. That's why I love the descriptive passages, because, if they are well done, they can make me feel that I'm in a particular landscape, make me fell hot or cold.

Now you will hear Situation 5 again, (Repeat)

Situation 6

Our eating habits affect how we feel during the day. What happens if I have no breakfast? I'm likely to be tired or cross. No single food can take care of all body's needs. Food gives us energy, helps us to grow, resist disease and form strong teeth and bones. Fresh fruit and vegetables are important for a healthy diet. We have bread too. My granny says that if there's no bread, there's no food.

Now you will hear Situation 6 again. (Repeat)

Situation 7

To be honest, I don't pay much attention to the media because I don't really see the point.

I don't like to depress myself listening to sad news of awful disasters, catastrophes, or wars. Why, if I can't do anything about that?

Now you will hear Situation 7 again. (Repeat)

This is the end of the task. Now you have 15 seconds to check your answers.

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Задание В I.

Прослушайте дважды 5 высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказываниями каждого говорящего (1—5) с утверждениями, данными в списке A-F. Каждая буква используется только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее утверждение.        

A.        I'm prone to stereotypes.

B        I'm not a typical black woman.

С         There are awful buildings in America.

D.        People in Britain are very nice.

E.        We speak about the weather only for small talks.

F.        I used to underestimate living in the country

Listen to the students' conversation about common stereotypes.

S1 — People think that the British are cold. However, when you get to know them they are friendly.

S2 — I used to think that living in the country must be boring. However, I've completely changed my mind nowadays.

S3 — In the USA there are some wonderful buildings. However we saw that there are also some dreadful slums.

S4 — The weather is not something you argue about or discuss seriously. The most common greeting is nice day isn't it? even if the weather is awful.

S5 — People don't believe me when I say I'm a secretary. They have certain expectations of black people and think that I should have lots of kids, play reggae band and live in a high-rise flat in the East End of London.

DFCEB

1 234 5

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Задание B1

Прослушайте дважды 5 высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказываниями каждого говорящего (1-5) с утверждениями, данными в списке A-F. Каждая буква используется  только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее утверждение.

A.        The idea of private education affects the development of the country.

B.        Public school system makes pupils solve their problems them selves.

C.        People who go to public schools are snobs. They think they are better then anyone else.

D.        I don't think there s anything wrong   in  paying  for  your education.

E.        I think all private education is unfair,

F.        I think they have no  idea how anyone lives in the real world.

Listen to the people giving the opinion of public schools in England.

S1— I think, the public school system is a better system of education. It takes you outside the parental home and teaches you to relate with other people.

S2— They don't get in touch with other people, they just stay in their own level with their own people. Finally, they consider them selves as elite.

S3— I think, every child should have the same opportunity of going to school.

S4— The idea of private education perpetuates the British class system which is one of the major obstacles to any progress in this country.

S5— I think, people are getting a better education in private schools. If I had enough money I'd send my children there.

You have 15 seconds to complete the task (Pause 15 seconds)

Now you'll hear this tape again. (Repeat)

This is the end of the task. You now have 15 seconds to check your answers.

BFEAD

STUDENT CARD №1

1) (3-3,5 min)

Give a 2 minute talk about pets.

Remember to:

• describe your pet
• say what you like in it
• explain why you think it is important to have pets

After you have finished the teacher will ask you some questions

STUDENT CARD №2

2) (1-1,5 min)

You are in a restaurant. You are hungry. You need to make an order.

Remember to

• call for a waiter
• ask the menu
• choose a dish and ask what is it made of
• make an order

You begin the conversation. Your examiner will play the role of a
waiter, ask him/her all the questions. You need to be active and po-
lite and ask all the questions.

STUDENT CARD № 3

3) (4-5 min)

You and your friend are thinking of how you could spend New Year. Discuss the following options and choose one you both like most of all

with your parents at home        

with your friends at somebody's place

travel

go to the disco

You begin the conversation. Your examiner will be your partner.

Remember to

• be active and polite
• agree or disagree with your friend
• give reasons
• take your partner's attitudes into account
• come to an agreement

Прочитайте тексты 1-5 и установите их соответствие рубрикам A-F, к которым они могут быть отнесены. Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании имеется одна лишняя рубрика

ТЕКСТЫ

1. Russia's big oil companies are brushing their corporate act, helping attract much- needed investment and improving the overall outlook the country's stock market.
2. A 41-year-old Austrian national has
   found dead in his Moscow apartment, police said Thursday. He had been stabbed three times.
3. Alexander Semenov is a man who wears many hats. A famous theatre artist who has designed costumes all over the world, he is a well-known   fashion  historian  whose   antique wardrobe collection consists of 600 costumes, 300 accessories and an archive of 15,000 photo-
   graphs.

4.        Restaurant   manager   with   Europeean \ American catering background wanted on a Russsian deluxe cruise ship. Supervise/consult restaurant staff to maintain Western service for American passengers.

5.        LONDON — Three-time champions Italy and Germany marched even closer to next уear’s World Cup finals with high-scoring qualifying Victories Wednesday.

РУБРИКИ ГАЗЕТ

A.        CRIME

NEWS

B,        JOB OPPORTUNITIES

C.REAL

ESTATE

D.        ECONOMIC

NEWS'

E.        SPORTS

F.        PROFILE

Задания А8-А12.

Прочитайте текст и выполните задания А8—А12, обводя цифру 1,2,3 или 4, соответствующую ответу, который вам кажется наиболее верным.

When Louise Roberts was eighteen, she began to feel pain in her joints. Within six months, she was in so much pain that it was like walking on glass. Just pulling up a zip brought tears to her eyes. The worst thing was that she was too weak to play the violin. She had been playing since the age of seven and had planned to become a professional. Louise's doctor told her she had arthritis, a condition which makes the joints become painful. Louise was forced to give up playing the violin to avoid damaging her joints, and given pain killer drugs, which she still takes.

A year after the diagnosis, she went to university to do teacher training. It was upsetting for Louise to listen to other students practicing their instruments, knowing she could not play her beloved violin. She begged her mother to sell it, but her mother would not.

Teacher training was tough. Standing for long periods made her knees and feet ache, especially in cold weather. There were times when she felt she couldn't cope with it. Nevertheless she has now got a job in a primary school teaching a class of five year olds. She also plays the piano in school hall. Her fingers are still stiff at that hour of the morning, and she misses lots of notes but the children don't seem to mind.

After four years away from her violin Louise has just started teaching a ten-year-old boy to play. Before the arthritis started, she used to play in a symphony orchestra, and «he still dreams that one day she will perform on stage again.

Louise's condition has improved, partly because of the drugs, but also because, since visiting an allergy clinic, she has changed her diet completely. She has cut out all wheat, dairy products, beef and pork. Even so, her energy is limited and there are times when she is so tired that she has to stay in bed all weekend. She envies healthy people sometimes.

On the plus side however, she is more determined than most to get the best from life. She's also been taking singing lessons, as arthritis doesn't affect the voice, and as a result has achieved a higher standard in singing

А 8When Louise tried to get dressed...

1. she could do it easily." ,  

2. her mother had to help her.

3. it was so painful that she was crying.
4. it was like walking on glass.

А 9 Why did Louise want her mother to sell her violin?

1. She needed the money.
2. She didn't know how to play it.
3. She wanted to buy a better one.
4. She was unable to play it.

А 10 Why does Louise play the piano badly at school hall?

1. She can't concentrate.
2. Her joints can't move freely.
3. She hasn't woken up yet.
4. She doesn't care about it.

А 11 What is Louise's strong desire?

1. to learn to drive.
2. to play music in public.
3. to teach the violin.
4. to act.

А 12 Louise occasionally wishes she was not disabled because

1. she has to spend every weekend in bed.
2. she doesn't like staying in bed.
3. she can't eat cheese and yoghurt.
4. she gets so tired.

Прочитайте вопросы 1-5 и тексты, обозначенные буквами A-F Установите, в каких текстах можно найти ответы на эти
вопросы. Ответ на каждый вопрос можно найти только в одном тексте. В задании один текст лишний.

ВОПРОСЫ

In       which place can tourists...

1. travel    by boat?
2. ride a camel through  the Sahara?
3. see 9 metres long    crocodiles?
4. see  the  lost City   of the Incas?
5. see   enormous   flocks of parrots?

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ALGERIA

Trek    through    the Sahara wilderness on a camel accompanied by blue-robed guides deep into the heart of nowhere.  You  will  discover a world of silent    beauty and infinite horizons. Holidays on the    beach will never be the    same again.

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AUSTRALIA

On walk about safaris in the Kakadu National Park you can learn how the Aborigines live off the land and see their 20,000-year-old rock paintings. Even more famously, Kakadu is the place to see crocodiles, some of which grow up to 9 metres long.

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BORNEO

Travel through the jungles of Borneo by boat and visit the gigantic Mulu caves. Then put on your boots for a two-day climb up Mount Kinabalu, followed by a train ride through mountainous forests, then relax at the coast with some excellent snorkelling.

D

BRAZIL

The 150,000 square miles of the Pantanal swampland is the world's largest wetland sanctuary, home to 600 species of birds including enormous flocks of parrots. It is the best place in the Americas for a safari.

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GREENLAND

For a tough and exciting challenge, try hiking along the mountainous east coast of Greenland, Most people walk" in one direction, following tracks across the tundra and staying overnight in huts, then flying back by helicopter.

-F-

PERU

In Peru you can encounter almost every climate in the world. It has a desert coastline and fertile valleys. As well as this, there are glaciers and snowy mountain peaks that rise to over 6,700 metres. Despite this wealth of natural beauty, the country is best known for a man-made sight: Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas".

Задания А8-А12.

Прочитайте текст и выполните задания А8—А12, обводя цифру 1,2,3 или 4, соответствующую ответу, который вам кажется наиболее верным.

Johnny was three when he ran away from home for the first time-Somebody left the garden gate open. Johnny left the place, crossed some fields, and two hours later, arrived in the next village. He was just able to give his name and address.

By the time he was seven, Johnny used to vanish from home two to three times a year. Sometimes he covered quite long distances on foot. On other occasions he got on a bus or even a train, and simply sat there until someone asked for his ticket. Generally the police brought him home. "Why do you do it?" they used to ask. "You aren't unhappy at home, are you?" "Of course not," Johnny replied. 'Then why?" "I just like seeing places," Johnny told them.

Johnny continued to "see places" although everyone tried to stop him. His parents used to watch him closely, and so did his teachers: but sooner or later Johnny managed to slip away. As he grew older, his favourite trick was to hide on a long distance lorry. Sometimes he used to travel hundreds of miles before anyone discovered him.

It is hardly surprising that one day Johnny managed to get on board a plane. He was twelve at the time. It was a cargo plane and, a few hours later, Johnny found himself in Cairo. How did he get on board? No one knows! According to Johnny himself, it was easy: he just went into the airport, walked along some corridors and got on board the nearest plane.

In spite of all this, Johnny did well at school. He enjoyed maths and languages and, perhaps not surprisingly, he was especially good at geography, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" his teachers asked him. Johnny did not take long to answer that question. "An explorer!" he answered. "But it's difficult to become an explorer in this modern age," they tried to tell him, "unless you go into space!" But it was no use: Johnny knew what he wanted!

Just before he left school, Johnny saw a notice in one of the daily papers. An expedition was about to go to Brazil to travel up the Amazon. There were vacancies for three young people "willing to work hard and with a sense of adventure." Johnny applied and, two months later, he was.on his way to Brazil

A 8  Johnny ran away from home because

1.  he liked traveling.
2.  he was unhappy.

3. he was young.

4. his parents watched him closely

A 9 As he grew older, Johnny began to

1. stay at home.

2. hide in a car.

3. travel further.  

4. hide  in long distance lorries.

A 10  Johnny went to Cairo because

1.  he liked geography.
2.  he liked flying.
3.  a plane was going there.
4.  it was a passenger plane.

A 11 Johnny wanted to become an explorer, but his teachers said

1. "You're too young".
2. "Go to the moon instead"
3. "Don't go into space".
4. "It isn't easy these days".

A 12 In the end, Johnny

1.  found an interesting job in Brazil.
2.  joined an expedition.
3.  worked for a newspaper.
   4. ran away from school.

Прочитайте вопросы 1-5 и тексты, обозначенные буквами A-F. Установите, в каких текстах можно найти ответы на эти вопросы. Ответ на каждый вопрос можно найти только в одном тексте. В задании один текст лишний.

ВОПРОСЫ

Where  can tourists...

1. admire     famous   Leaning Tower?

2. enjoy a cup of exotic coffee?

3. find  a   mixture of easten and   western traditions?

4. see the building    of the   Council of Europe?

5. enjoy  slow and peaceful life?

ТЕКСТЫ

-A-

BARBADOS

Have you ever been to Barbados? Life on Barbados is slow and peaceful. People there seem to spend all their time eating and relaxing. The temperature seldom falls below 20°C.

 -B-

VIENNA

Coffee houses are a speciality of Viennese life. Each one serves a huge selection of exotic coffees, so you should consult the menu. The most popular coffee is Brauner, which is similar to espresso.

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ALSACE

The region of Alsace in north-eastern France is like a country in itself. A major Alsatian city is Strasbourg, the European capital be- * cause the Council of Europe is located there. This body, representing more 26 nations, deals mainly with issues of culture and human body rights.

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TUSCANY

Tuscany has much to offer the visitor as it has both beautiful countryside and a number of historic towns. One of its most famous cities is Pisa, famous for its Leaning Tower. That is not the only attraction worth seeing in Pisa, as there is also an eleventh-century cathedral

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CHINA

Two centuries ago China was seen as a combination of mystery and wasteland.

A mixture of the West and the East is now found in modern businesses. The production of weapons and the growth of its army have made China a world power.

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BRITAIN

January is when the sales take place, and in London, which is the most expensive city in Britain, the bargains are the best. All British politeness is been forgotten. In January, the shops are trying to get rid of extra Christmas stock and the most shops offer huge discounts.

Задания A8-A12.

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Mr. Jenkins had a sports car, which he liked driving very fast. The problem was that there were speed limits on all the roads, but when he thought he could let the car go without being caught by the police, he did so. Mrs. Jenkins did not enjoy it when her husband drove, very fast, especially as Mr. Jenkins had had several accidents in his last car, in one of which Mrs. Jenkins had had an arm broken. Mr. Jenkins had also twice been caught speeding on a motorway, and he had had to go to court and pay a fine each time. "Unless you're more careful", his wife said, "you'll lose your license."

One evening Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins were invited to a party at the house of some new friends. It was about forty kilometers from the Jenkins' home, and when Mr. Jenkins looked on the map, he saw that there, was a good main road most of the way but not a motorway. “That's good,” he thought “I can do it in 20 minutes if there are no police about.” They started out, and Mr. Seldom drove along at his usual high speed, watching out for police cars in his mirror from time to time to make sure he was safe.

They reached their friends' house without any trouble and had a good time at the party. Then at half-past ten, after dark, they began me return journey. Again Mr. Jenkins drove very fast through the night, although it was raining. "You'll have another accident unless you slow down”, his wife warned him, but he did not listen. Suddenly he heard a police siren just behind him, and the car following him turned on a blue light.

Mr. Jenkins stopped at once and got out of his car angrily. "Now look here, officer" Mr. Jenkins began at once, "I've been keeping carefully just under seventy kilometers an hour. I'm sure of that because I've been looking at my speedometer every few seconds for the past twenty minutes."

Is that so, sir?" the policeman said, taking a book out of his pocket. “Well, we didn't stop you for that. We stopped you to tell you that one of your rear lights isn't working. Bill if you were doing nearly seventy kilometers an hour, It’ll have to give you a speeding ticket, because you are only allowed to do sixty along this road."

A-8

Mr. Jenkins could not always drive as fast as he would like

1. because of speed limits on all the roads.

2. because be had a sports car.

3. because of his broken arm.

4. because his wife didn't let him.

A-9

Mrs. Jenkins thought that her husband might loose his license

1. because be Mad broken several cars.

2. because he was driving a sports car.

3. because he didn't pay a fine.

4. because he had been caught speeding twice already

A-10

Mr. Jenkins thought the police car had stopped him

1. for returning home too late.

2. for driving too fast.

3. for not driving slowly.

4. for driving without lights.

A-11

The police had slopped him

1. because he was driving in the rain,

2. to give him a speeding ticket.

3. to tell him that one of his lights was not working.

4. because he wasn't driving carefully

A-12

How did the police know about the lights?

1. Because they knew a lot about car lights.
2. Because it was dark.
3. They had already seen iris car that day.
4. The other drivers had reported them.

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A GREAT CHARACTER

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 Life is not always easy. Sometimes it presents serious problems that make people sad and cause despair. At such times it might be good to think about the example of Helen Keller, born in America in -1880. She never gave in.

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 There was nothing wrong with Helen when she was born. Her parents were very proud of their pretty baby. She was able to walk when she was one and could even say a few words. But one day she 'refused to eat and started crying. She had a high temperature and they had to call the doctor. When she recovered, it was clear that little Helen would never again be able to see or hear. Before Helen Keller was even two she was blind and deaf.

2Her parents were very upset and at first decided to let her grow up untaught. But soon they understood chat their pity could not help her, but could do her a lot of harm. They did their best to find a good teacher from the Institution for the Blind in Boston. It was a wonderful day for Helen Keller when Ann Sullivan came to their place. Ann by great effort and patience taught Helen the meaning of words.

3When Ann arrived she was only 20 and Helen - 7. From the first day they became good friends. Helen turned out a very capable pupil: she quickly learned to communicate through sign language and later was good at reading, writing and typing in Braille. For fifty years they were good companions till 1936, when Ann died. It was due to the patience and skill of Ann Sullivan that Helen Keller developed into one of the most remarkable women of our time.

4Miss Sullivan loved her pupil who was so quick to learn. She lived with Helen, played with her, and worked with her every hour of the day. By means of the hand language, Helen and her teacher were able to talk to each other. By this time she was also able to go on a vacation trip, to swim, to

ride a pony, and to do many of the  other things that any other child might do.

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 Helen was determined that she would learn to speak, At first she had difficulty with  her speech, but Anne Sullivan understood what she was trying to say. Helen practiced speaking day after day until at last she developed a clear voice. Later she was able to speak before large crowds which came to hear her whenever she lectured.

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 When Helen Keller completed formal schooling she went on to college. She graduated from Radclifi with honours. One of Helen Keller's professors was so pleased with the things that she wrote for her English classes that he suggested she write the story of her life. Helen did write "The Story of My Life" while she was in college. It was such a cheerful account of how this young girl was able to live a happy, useful life in spite of terrible difficulties. In her writings and lectures Helen Keller did everything possible to help and encourage those who were blind.

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 We should look at the example of Helen Keller because      .

a.        her life was easy

b.        her life caused despair

c.        she refused to be defeated

d.        she was born in America

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 Helen      was      deaf     and      blind because     .

a.        she was born like that

b.        she had a complication after her illness
с she had had a car accident

d. her parents were deaf and blind

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SURFING THE NET

What is more impressive than the pyramids, more beautiful than Michelangelo's David and more important to mankind than the wondrous inventions of the Industrial Revolution? To the converted, there can be only one answer : the Internet that undisciplined radical electronic communications network that is shaping our universe.

The industrial age has matured into the information age; wherein the means to access, manipulate, and use information has become crucial to success and power. The electronic superhighway provides an entry to libraries, research institutions, databases, art galleries, etc. For those of us interested in intercultural communications Cyberspace is a universal community, with instant access not only to information anywhere, but also to friends old and new around the globe. Multimedia, the electronic publishing revolution, is entering every area of our lives — college, work and home. This new digital technology combines texts, video, sound and graphics to produce interactive language learning, football, music, movies, cookery and anything else you might be interested in.

The Internet is an amorphous global network of thousands of linked computers that pass information back and forth. While the Internet has no government, no owners, no time, no place, no country, it definitely has a culture, which frequently approaches anarchy; and it has a language, which is more or less English. People who interact in an Internet environment know how addresses are formed, how to use e-mail, Usenet News, Telnet, and other software tools. There are words to describe people who roam the net: netters, e-suffers, internet surfers, netiyns, spiders, geeks...

Large-scale use of computer-to-computer transfer of information was implemented by the US military in the late 60s and early 70s — part of the superpower competition of the cold war and the arms race. The US military created an electronic network (Arpanet) to use computers for handling the transfer of large amounts of sensitive data over long distances at incredible speed. Computer-to-computer virtual connections, using satellites and fiber optics, have distinct advantages over telephone or radio communications in the event of a nuclear attack. Mathematicians and scientists (and their universities) have been linked and electronically exchanging information over the Internet since the mid-70s.

Now the Internet has become commercialized with private and public companies offering access to it. If you have a computer or a computer terminal, some kind of connection (probably, modem and telephone line) to the Internet, and some kind of Internet service provider, you can participate in electronic communication and become a citizen of the global village.

Tasks 1—5- Choose the correct answer.

Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа (A—D), который вам кажется наиболее верным.

1.        What,  according to the author,  does the Internet

have? A. honour       B. culture      C. residence   D. host

2.        How do they call  people who frequently use the Internet?        

A. mice        B geese         C. spiders       D. bats

3.        Since what time have scientists been using the Internet?

A. since late 60s                B. since the mid-70s               С since early 80s                 D. since early 70s

4.        What doesn't   the Internet use

A. sattellites  B. radio         C. fiber  optics        D. telephone

5.        What don't we need to use the Internet?

A. modem       B. service       С video         D. computer provider

Tasks 6-10. Choose: A - if the sentence is true,   В - if the sentence is false.

Выберите ответ А - если утверждение верно, В - если утверждение неверно.

6. The industrial age follows the information age.
   A. true       B. false
7. Multimedia include using of texts, video, sound and

graphics.

A. true       B. false

8. The Internet is an amorphous network.
   A. true       B. false
9. The Internet passes information only in one direction.
   A. true       B. false

10.        People who    interact in an Internet environment
know many software tools.

A. true       B. false

Tasks 11—15' What is meant in the text by these words and word combinations? Choose the right definition (Л-С).

Выберите одно определение для приведенных слова или словосочетания, встречающихся тексте, из предложенных вариантов (Л—С) .

11.        surfing the net

A.        riding on a surfboad in order to catch fish in the

net

B.        the use of the electronic network

C.        breaking waves on the seashore with the help of

net

12.        superhighway

A.        the fastest main public road

B.        the best main route or most direct way by land

D.        the electronic network which transfer data at

incredible speed

13.        Cyberspace

A.        imaginary world where Cybers live

B.        special  web page  where cyberneticians  may

communicate with each other

C.        virtual universal world which provides instant

access to information anywhere

14.        arms race

A.        competition in  running using such parts of

human body as arms

B.        competition among nations on military strength

C.        contest in speed in division of a country's armed

forces

15.        global village

A.        virtual space where people can feel themself as

members of one village

B.        very big village

С the capital of the country

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