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Listening comprehension (3бали)
Text
“UNDER THE WEATHER”
Have you ever wondered if the weather affects your mood and behaviour? If
you have, then you're right! The way you think and feel can actually change
depending on the weather.
Many people complain of feeling 'down' or having 'the blues' in winter. This
may be because there isn't as much sunshine in the winter and our brains respond
to natural light. In Britain, for example, many people suffer from SAD (Seasonal
Affective Disorder) which makes them tired and bed-tempered because there is
little sunshine in the often grey and cloudy United Kingdom.
Of course, we all know that a bright, sunny day can make us really cheerful and
put us in a good mood. In New York City, however, the police blame hot weather
for rises in crime. During heat waves in the summer crime levels rise as people get
angry and aggressive because of the change in temperature.
Some scientists have discovered that low air pressure can cause people to have
problems concentrating and make them forgetful. So, if you're the kid or person
that's always forgetting where you've left your house keys, blame it on the weather!
What about the wind? Does it drive you mad? It actually could be making you
crazy! Strong and constant winds really can get to you. Children tend to be more
troublesome in school and behave badly when it's windy. Another result of windy
weather is that there are more traffic accidents. Therefore you should also take
extra care while driving.
So, next time you watch the weather report it could even predict your mood for
the day!
Task 1 (1,5 бали)
True or False?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
The weather has no attitude to people’s mood.
Most part of people have bad mood depending on the season.
British suffer from seasonal disorders because of the dull weather.
Rising level of crimes in NY depends on the summer heat.
Scientists stated the low temperature to be the reason of low concentration.
Windy and foggy weather is the reason for traffic accidents and bad behavior of
children at school.
Task 2 (1,5 бали)
Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.
1. The article is about __
A predicting the weather
B how the weather changes how we feel
C sickness caused by the weather
D changes in the seasons
2. People in Britain are said to suffer from SAD in the winter because
A there isn't a lot of sunshine
B there aren't many clouds
C they are tired
D their brains don't respond
3. Summer heat waves are blamed for__
A people becoming forgetful
B car accidents
C crime levels getting higher
D making it difficult to concentrate
4. If you are forgetful, it could be because _
A of rain
B of a heat wave
C of low pressure in the air
D of no air pressure
5. During windy weather children might _ _.
A have more traffic accidents
B be more careful at school
C be more tired
D not be well-behaved
6. The writer suggests that when it’s windy _______
A teachers should close the windows
B drivers should be more careful
C people should take care crossing the road
D children should try to be happy
Reading comprehension (3бали)
Text “AN UNBELIEVABLE NIGHT”
It was a cold, windy night as I snuggled down under my warm blanket in bed. I
had just switched off the TV, brushed my teeth and was reading my favorite book,
Wuthering Height by Emily Bronte. I love reading, especially at night just before I
go to sleep. I was at the part in the book when Cathy's ghost appears.
As I turned the page of my book, I was sure I heard a strange noise at the
window. Slowly, I got out of bed, put on my slippers and dressing gown and
walked towards the window. The wind was howling outside and the branches of
the trees were waving wildly back and forth. Suddenly, I heard the noise again. It
sounded like someone was knocking at the window. But I knew that was
impossible because my room is on the first floor of the house.
My heart was pounding as I quickly flung the window wide open. At that
moment, a cold, white hand grabbed my arm and tried to pull me out the window. I
screamed and tried to free myself but the grip was just too strong.
Suddenly, I heard a gentle voice saying, "Susie, wake up. You're having a
nightmare. Everything's alright." Slowly, I opened my eyes and saw my mum
standing over my bed, smiling and holding my book in her hand. I was so relieved
that Cathy's ghost hadn't been real!
Task 1 (1,5 бали)
True or False?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
It was a very interesting program on TV.
I was reading my favorite novel Jane Eire by Charlotte Bronte.
Reading is the best activity before going to sleep.
The author put the night gown and slippers and walked towards the window.
It was impossible for somebody to have knocked at the door because the room
was on the first floor.
6. The author was very afraid.
Task 2 (1,5 бали)
Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.
1. The weather outside was ___
A cold and rainy
B windy and rainy
C cold and windy
D cold, windy and rainy
2. The writer usually reads __
A after watching television
B after brushing her teeth
C during the day
D before she goes to sleep
3. When the writer heard the noise, she felt _
A excited
B upset C
afraid D
confident
4. What happened when the writer opened the window?
A She got wet.
B Something caught hold of her.
C She fell out the window. D A
tree brunch hit her.
5. 'Susie' is the name of ___
A the writer's mother
B Emily Bronte's sister C
the writer D the ghost
6. The writer had ____
A watched a scary film
B been frightened by her mother
C seen a ghost
D had a bad dream
Writing (3бали)
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets: Present
Simple or Present Continuous.
1. He _______________________ (not I to play) the drums regularly.
2. No, I don't like that band now. I ________ (to listen) to Muse
these days. Do you know them?
3. He's so boring! He usually _____________________ (to talk) about his favorite
sports team and I'm not interested in it!
4. My girlfriend ______________________ (not I to understand) why I like heavy
metal.
5. Look, he ______________________ (to fall) asleep again! I can't believe it!
6. ________ (he I to read) anything at the moment?
7. His father _______________________ (to prefer) detective stories.
8. _______________________ (her husband / to come) from Wales?
9. What ____________(you/ do) tonight?
10. ______________(the train/ arrive) in time?
Speaking (3бали)
“The interesting place you’ve recently visited” (park, museum, art gallery etc.)