Примерный перечень заданий по дисциплине «Иностранный язык»
специальность: 050141 «физическая культура»
квалификация: «учитель физической культуры»
Говорение
Устные темы:
1. Спорт в нашей жизни
2. Спорт в России
3. Спорт в США
4. Спорт в Великобритании
5. Спорт в древней Греции
6. Спортивные игры
7. Здоровый образ жизни
8. Мой любимый спортсмен
9. Моя любимая команда
10.Спорт в моей жизни
11.Моя будущая профессия – учитель физической культуры.
12.Спорт и мода
13.Спорт и музыка
14.Олимпийские игры. Олимпиада 2012
15.Олимпийские игры. Олимпиада 2014-02-11
Вариант 1
Задание В1
Вы услышите 5 высказываний. Установите соответствие между 1–6. Используйте
каждое утверждение, обозначенное соответствующей цифрой, только один раз. В
задании есть одно лишнее утверждение. Вы услышите каждую аудиозапись дважды.
Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. У вас есть 30 секунд, чтобы ознакомиться с
заданием.
1. The speaker says what language he/she wants to learn and why.
2. The speaker talks about language education in his/her country.
3. The speaker explains what language he/she finds difficult to learn.
4. The speaker explains how to learn a foreign language quickly.
5. The speaker talks about the most popular language in the world.
6. The speaker explains how to teach a foreign language to children.
Задания А1 - А4
Вы услышите беседу Элен и Майка, обсуждающих, какой подарок купить на день
рождение их подруге Сьюзан. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений А1–
А4 соответствуют содержанию текста (1 – True), какие не соответствуют (2 – False) и
о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни
положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 – Notstated). Выберите правильный
вариант ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды. У вас есть 30 секунд, чтобы
ознакомиться с заданиями.
A1 Susan eats lots of sweets and cakes.
1. True
2. False
3. Not stated
A2 Susan prefers reading books to playing computer games.
1. True
2. False
3. Not stated
A3 Susan’s parents are afraid of dogs.
1. True
2. False
3. Not stated
A4Helen and Mike decided to give Susan a dog for her birthday
1. True
2. False
3. Not stated
ЗаданиеВ2
Прочитайте тексты и установите соответствие между текстами А–G и заголовками
1–8. Запишите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз.
В задании есть один лишний заголовок.
1. Good for everyone
5. An innovative idea
2. Easy to care for
6. Working clothes
3. Part of culture
7. Jeans’ labels
4. Screen fashion
8. Clothes to protest
A. Jeans are one of fashion's most long enduring trends. Cowboys wear them but so do
supermodels, farmers, presidents and housewives. Ask any group of people why they
wear jeans and you will get a range of answers. For some they're comfortable and easy –
for others they're trendy and cool. Jeans mean different things to different people but
they are popular everywhere.
B. Americans do not have a national folk dress with a long tradition. Blue jeans are
probably the most recognisable article of American clothing. They have been part of
American life for over 125 years. Blue denim jeans became not only an expression of
American fashion but also an element of American identity known around the world.
C. Jeans were first designed as trousers for farmers and miners in the states of the American
West. They quickly grew popular with common people, including cowboys, factory
employees and railroad builders. The new trousers were made from a very strong
material which did not wear out easily. However, at the same time jeans were very
practical and comfortable to wear.
D. Pockets were the weak point of the miners' clothes – they easily tore away from the
jeans. A man called Jacob Davis had the idea of using metal rivets (fasteners) to hold the
pockets and the jeans together so that they wouldn't tear. Davis wanted to patent his idea,
but he didn't have enough money, so he offered Levi Strauss a deal if Strauss paid for the
patent. Strauss accepted and started making jeans.
E. By the middle of the twentieth century, these heavy cotton trousers were a symbol of
opposition for young artists and writers. College students started to wear them to show
they were against the Vietnam War. The new trousers were banned in American schools
from coast to coast and sometimes in theatres and cinemas.
F. Jeans are good because they don't show the dirt. You can easily go a month without
washing them and they don't look shocking. They don't need to be washed as often as
other trousers and you don't need to iron them. What's more, because of the strong
material you can wear your favorite jeans for years. Even the occasional hole or spot
doesn’t spoil them at all.
G. In the 30s and 40s many people began to spend their spare time watching movies where
adventurous cowboys rode horses, fought bad guys and wore blue jeans. The actors made
jeans popular in movies and everyone wanted to wear them. Young people wished to
imitate the casual “cowboyish” look they saw in films, and they began to wear jeans as
casual wear.
Задание A5–12
Прочитайте текст. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений A5–
A12соответствуют содержанию текста (1 – True), какие не соответствуют
(2 – False) и о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни
положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 – Notstated).
The Art of Campfire Cooking
Pat Mac and Mike Faverman first met when they were comedians going on tour and organising
shows around the country. Later their love of food became a new hobby they had in common and
a new project.
Before they met in 2005, Mac had grown up cooking in his father’s restaurant in Idaho, and
Faverman had worked as a chef in restaurants across the US. They decided to combine their two
hobbies – making people laugh and cooking good food – into a travelling road show called
Ultimate Outdoor Cooking. The idea of the show was to prove that cooking by campfire out in
the woods is exciting but not always simple.
Mac had had a lot of camping experience before he met Faverman and it had taught him that
food was extremely important for people on vacation. Interestingly, better food brought more
people to the campground. When it was their turn to cook, the new campers started to give up
eating hot dogs and hamburgers and started to create new recipes.
Mac and Faverman have tried different types of camping together, each time experimenting with
the most suitable recipes. Their favourite dish for car camping, for example, is steak in lemon
juice mixed with salt and pepper. To keep the meat fresh, they keep it cool in a car while
travelling. Afterwards, when they get to the campsite, the steak is barbecued with red potatoes.
For travelling on foot with a rucksack they suggest either red potatoes with grilled and salted fish
or sausages with different vegetables like zucchini, cabbage, carrots and onions. The only secret
to keeping the vegetables nice and fresh while walking is to pack them properly and leave them
until ready to cook in a pan over the fire at the campsite.
As they do a lot of cooking, the most useful instruments for Mac and Faverman are plastic bags,
knives, a wooden rack to cut the food on and also matches and a lighter. Besides the latter, they
use electric things, which can be a little risky at times. For example, a couple of years ago Mac
was using an oven to slow-cook meat on a little grill. Suddenly one of the legs of the oven broke;
the grill itself and the pot fell to the ground and the meat fell straight onto the dirt. Luckily, Mac
used the “five-second rule”: just wash the meat off and put it back on the grill. He said later that
it tasted a bit sandy but the campers didn’t notice.
Unlike Mac, at the beginning of the project Faverman was usually unsuccessful at making a fire
and putting up a tent because he didn’t have enough experience. Later he became quite a skillful
camper who could give a useful tip or two to beginners. The best piece of advice from the pair
for cooking in the woods is to design the menu ahead of time and to know exactly what you are
going to cook on the first and second days. A good camper should try to make the first meal easy
because setting up camp takes a lot of time and effort.
A 5When Mac and Faverman met for the first time, they both were actors.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
A 6Mac’s father approved of the idea of Ultimate Outdoor Cooking show.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
A 7 According to Mac’s experience, campers were indifferent to the food at the campsite.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
A 8 When Mac and Faverman travel by car, they prefer to cook meat.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
A 9 Mac and Faverman recommend buying vegetables from the local farmers.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
A 10 The “five-second rule” means that meat should be kept on the grill for 5 seconds.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
A 11 From the start Faverman was a better camper than Mac.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
A 12 Mac and Faverman think that planning meals is important for camping.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
Задание B 3 -11.
Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Преобразуйте слово, напечатанное
заглавными буквами в скобках так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало
содержанию текста. Заполнитепропускполученнымсловом.
Stonehenge is an ancient monument in south-west England. For me, it’s the ________________
(INTERESTING) place I’ve ever visited. I clearly remember my __________________(ONE)
visit to Stonehenge with my aunt and uncle. They lived nearby and I often _________________
(GO) to stay with them in my summer holidays. On the day of __________________(WE) trip
the weather was fine. There __________________(BE) a cool wind blowing, the sun was bright
in the sky and Stonehenge looked calm and magical. In those days it was possible to walk among
the stones and even touch them. It's very different now. Stonehenge ____________ (BECOME)
more crowded than it was. As a result, now people __________________(ALLOW) to walk
around the monument but they can’t come up very close to it. Today I wish I _________(HAVE)
an opportunity to get inside the circle again but unfortunately it is not possible any more. The
Stonehenge mystery is still unexplained but I believe scientists __________________(SOLVE)
it in the near future.
Задание B 12-17.
Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Преобразуйте слово, напечатанное
заглавными буквами в скобках так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало
содержанию текста. Заполнитепропускполученнымсловом.
Every year the world goes dark for one hour, the Earth Hour. The event is organized by the
__________________(NATION) World Wildlife Fund. At tourist destinations, in offices and
private homes, lights are switched off for one hour at __________________(EXACT) 8:00 pm.
The idea is to show that our planet is in danger and it needs care and
__________________(PROTECT). It's __________________(POSSIBLE) to remain indifferent
to changes in the climate which go on and on. The Earth Hour is not about saving an hour’s
electricity. It’s about realizing that we live on a __________________(WONDER) planet and
need to look after it — not just for an hour a year but every day. The Earth Hour is a part of an
__________________(ECOLOGY) education whose aim is to make people understand their
responsibility to the planet.
ЗаданиеC 1.
You have 30 minutes to do this task. You have received a letter from your English-speaking
pen friend, Ben.
«…I’ve just been to Australia. I saw kangaroos and koalas! I even learned surfing at one of the
Australian beaches! That was unbelievable! I definitely want to go there again!
…Where did you spend your last summer? What did you like most about it? Which country
would you like to visit one day, why? …»
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions. Write 120–140 words. Remember the rules
of letter writing.
Вариант 2
Задание В1
Вы услышите 5 высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказываниями
каждого говорящего 1-5 и утверждениями, данными в списке A-E. Используйте
каждое утверждение, обозначенное соответствующей буквой, только один раз. В
задании есть одно лишнее утверждение. Вы услышите каждую аудиозапись дважды.
Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Увасесть 30 секунд, чтобыознакомитьсясзаданием.
1. The speaker talks about the opportunities for the college students.
2. The speaker talks about his favourite way of travelling.
3. The speaker explains how to fill in the form.
4. The speaker talks about the tickets for students.
5. The speaker talks about a walking excursion.
6. The speaker describes the advantages of a student’s card.
Задания А1-4
Вы услышите беседу Софи, первокурсницы, только что приехавшей в колледж, с
одним из студентов. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений А1–А4
соответствуют содержанию текста (1 – True), какие не соответствуют (2 – False) и о
чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни положительного,
ни отрицательного ответа (3 – Notstated). Обведите номер выбранного вами варианта
ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды. У вас есть 30 секунд, чтобы ознакомиться с
заданиями.
A1 Sophierememberstheboy’snameverywell.
1. True
2. False
3. Not stated
A2 Sophie is keen on aerobics classes
1. True
2. False
3. Not stated
A3Ray is fond of computers
1. True
2. False
3. Not stated
A4Sophie enjoys playing computer games.
1. True
2. False
3. Not stated
ЗаданиеВ2
Прочитайте тексты и установите соответствие между текстами А–G и заголовками
1–8. Запишите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз.
В задании есть один лишний заголовок.
1. A falsestereotype
5. One and the same name
2. Anunluckysymbol
6. Thenationalfood
3. A colourfulpresent
7. A talismanforluck
4. A worldfamousjourney
8. Oldholidaytraditions
A. When you think of the Irish, you often picture a red-haired person dressed all in green.
However, it's just a popular myth which has grown into a tradition, particularly in the
United States. It's customary in Ireland to wear green clothes only on St. Patrick's Day.
Lots of people are tricked by this cliché. However, originally, the colour associated with
Saint Patrick was not green, but blue.
B. In Ireland, the colour green was long considered to bring bad fortune. The reason is that in
Irish folklore green is the favourite color of the Good People (the proper name for fairies).
Myths run that they are likely to steal people, especially children, who wear too much of
the colour. In the past, a girl would never wear anything green on her wedding day.
C. Christmas is a very important celebration in Ireland. After dinner on Christmas Eve, it is
common for families to leave milk and bread on the table as a sign of friendliness and
kindness. Another custom is to leave the door unlocked. A lit candle is left in a window
during the night. It represents help for any traveller who is passing by.
D. Potatoes form the basis for many traditional Irish dishes. They are eaten boiled, mashed,
fried, baked, you name it. Potatoes are mixed with cabbage or green onions to make
traditional Irish dishes. They are also made into potato cakes and used in soups or stews.
It’s common to find potatoes cooked in two different ways on the same dinner plate.
E. The shamrock is still a popular sign of good fortune in Ireland. It is believed that anyone
who possesses one will be blessed with fortune in everything, even in gambling, and will
be saved from the evil of witches. There are certain conditions to be met so that its power
remains effective: the owner of the shamrock must keep it away from the public eye and
never give it to anyone else.
F. The name Gulliver is known to everyone due to the book or the film about the fantastic
trip of the English doctor. However, not all of us remember the name of the
author Jonathan Swift, an Irish writer, who was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1667. In his
book Gulliver’s Travels a man went to an island where strange tiny people lived. His life
there was full of adventures and dangers, he met there friends and enemies.
G. Ireland is known as the native land of limericks – short humorous poems that have five
lines. They make people laugh and are easy to remember! Lots of poets and writers were
fond of limericks. The word ‘limerick’ probably comes from the Irish town of Limerick.
The short poem has made the town known all over the world.
Задание A5–A12
Прочитайте текст. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений A5–
A12соответствуют содержанию текста (1 – True), какие не соответствуют
(2 – False) и о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни
положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 – Notstated).
Eton
Within a ten minute walk of Windsor Castle, across a bridge over the River Thames, there’s an
old Gothic building. It is the legendary Eton College. It is one of England’s largest independent
schools and one of the highest in prestige. Members of the British royal family are traditionally
educated here. It was one of the best schools when first founded and remains so now; it is still
commonly known as one of the greatest schools among all the schools in the world.
Following the old tradition, Eton is a full boarding school, which means all students live and
study at the school with their fellow students throughout the school year. Eton is also one of the
four remaining boys’ schools, so there’s no opportunity for a girl to study there. Eton students
traditionally come from England’s wealthiest and most prestigious families, many of them
aristocratic. Boys enter Eton at about 13 and continue there until they are ready to enter
university.
The school was founded by Henry VI in the fifteenth century to provide free education for poor
pupils who would then go on to get a higher education at King’s College in Cambridge. That
connection no longer exists today.
All students have a uniform of a black tailcoat and a waistcoat, a white collar and dark trousers.
All students wear a white tie. This uniform is not for special occasions, it is worn at all times for
all classes. If you visit Eton during term time, you will see students walking the streets with
books under their arms dressed in their uniforms.
At Eton, there are dozens of organisations known as ‘societies’, in many of which students come
together to discuss a particular topic. The societies are traditionally governed by the boys
themselves. Societies range from astronomy to Scottish dancing and stamp-collecting. Some of
them are dedicated to music, some to arts, some to languages, and so on. Meetings are usually
held after supper and often include a guest speaker. Among past guest speakers are composer
Andrew Lloyd Webber, writer J. K. Rowling, designer Vivienne Westwood, and actor Ralph
Fiennes.
One of the oldest and most influential Eton societies is called the Pop. Its members are like
school head-boys or prefects who are given limited authority over other students. They are called
Poppers and take an active part in many official events of the school year, including parents’
evenings. While all students wear black waistcoats, members of the Pop are allowed to wear any
waistcoat they please. Prince William, when he was a Popper, wore a waistcoat designed like the
British national flag. The style immediately became popular.
Irrespective of this, the official colour of the college is the so-called ‘Eton blue’. It’s a light bluegreen colour which has been used since the early 19th century. The main purpose was to identify
Eton sportsmen in rowing races and on the cricket field.
A5Nowadays Eton College is as popular as it was many years ago.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
A6 In our time girls are allowed to enter Eton College.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
A7 Eton College was established to educate the children from the wealthiest British families.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
A8 The Eton uniform is sold only in one shop on the territory of the college.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
A9 Many famous people have taken part in the work of the student societies.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
A10 It is easy to identify Poppers in a crowd of students due to their clothes.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
A11 All members of the British royal family who studied in Eton were Poppers.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
A12 The official colour of Eton College is white.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
Задание B 3 -11.
Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Преобразуйте слово, напечатанное
заглавными буквами в скобках так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало
содержанию текста. Заполнитепропускполученнымсловом
When you look at this lovely house in the Welsh countryside, you may think it's a picture from
J.R.R. Tolkien's book "The Hobbit". In fact it's a real house designed by a real person.
When __________________(THEY) first son was born, Simon Dale’s wife, Jasmine, said: “I
wish we __________________(LIVE) in the country. It would be so good for the baby”.
However, the __________________(NOT/HAVE) enough money to buy or rent a house in the
country so they decided to take matters into their own hands. The house
__________________(BUILD) by Simon himself, with a bit of help from his friends. The result
was impressive. The home is made from natural materials, such as wood, stone and mud. It uses
solar panels for energy and its water __________________(COME) from a nearby spring. It
took Simon four months to complete his fairytale home. He managed to create a modern wooden
eco-home – one of the __________________(WONDERFUL) houses you can imagine. Simon
Dale said, “I __________________(START) working on a new house of the same eco-style. My
__________________(TWO) house will be smarter than the first one. My son
__________________(BE) five now and I hope to celebrate his tenth birthday in a new house.”
Задание B 12-17.
Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Преобразуйте слово, напечатанное
заглавными буквами в скобках так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало
содержанию текста. Заполнитепропускполученнымсловом
Many tourists find they don't like staying in city hotels. They prefer to avoid
__________________(NOISE) cities completely. They are attracted instead to dramatic views of
mountains and __________________(PEACE) valleys. If you like this sort of tourism, Mountain
View Camp is for you. You’ll have an __________________(FORGETTABLE) vacation there.
The Camp has a view over the __________________(IMPRESS) Hampson Valley. In the camp,
tourists can rent either tents or bungalows. All the guests have free access to different facilities
such as kitchens, bathrooms and playgrounds for children. The camp is a successful
__________________(COMBINE) of both comfort and a green environment. The tourists can
also have lunch in one of the many restaurants and try European or
__________________(NATION) cuisine.
ЗаданиеC 1.
You have 30 minutes to do this task. You have received a letter from your English-speaking
pen friend, Ben.
«…Yesterday our teacher asked us to stay after classes. A basketball star came to us to talk
about sport in everyday life. The way he spoke about being a teenager was fanny. He said he
didn’t like getting early!..
… When do you get up in the morning? What do you do to keep fit? Would you like to go in for
sport professionally ,why?»
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions. Write 120–140 words. Remember the rules
of letter writing.
Вариант 3
Задание В1
Вы услышите 5 высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказываниями
каждого говорящего 1–5 и утверждениями, данными в списке A–F. Используйте
каждое утверждение, обозначенное соответствующей буквой, только один раз. В
задании есть одно лишнее утверждение. Вы услышите каждую аудиозапись дважды.
Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. У вас есть 30 секунд, чтобы ознакомиться с
заданием.
1. a perfect summer holiday.
2. an interesting seaside holiday.
3. a negative holiday experience.
4. a positive holiday experience.
5. the length of holidays.
6. a preferable holiday season
ЗаданияА1 - А4
Вы услышите беседу Тины и Эндрю, обсуждающих, какой подарок купить на день
рождение их подруге Миранде. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений А1–
А4 соответствуют содержанию текста (1 – True), какие не соответствуют (2 – False) и
о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни
положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 – Notstated). Выберите правильный
вариант ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды. У вас есть 30 секунд, чтобы
ознакомиться с заданиями.
A1 Miranda eats lots of sweets and cakes
1. True
2. False
3. Not stated
A2 Miranda prefers reading books to playing computer games
1. True
2. False
3. Not stated
A3Miranda’s parents are afraid of dogs.
1. True
2. False
3. Not stated
A4 Tina and Andrew decided to give Miranda a dog for her birthday
1. True
2. False
3. Notstated
Задание B1
Прочитайте тексты и установите соответствие между текстами А–G и заголовками
1–8. Запишите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз.
В задании есть один лишний заголовок.
1. Streetperformers
5. Cookingcompetition
2. Eatingtogether
6. CheeseRolling
3. Important for the whole country
7. In memory of the past events
4. Liftingweights
8. A cookerysprint
A. A woolsack race is one of the British local festivals that could be called strange. It started
in Tetbury, a wool town, in the 17th century when young men wanted to demonstrate their
physical strength. Since then, every spring men and women compete in teams to carry
heavy woolsacks up and down the hill. The race events are complemented by a funfair
and musical entertainments.
B. Midsummer is the time for the Cheese Rolling Ceremony in many places. Competitors
gather at the top of a hill. The Master of the Ceremonies lets a heavy head of cheese roll
down the hill. Brave runners race down to be the first to catch it. Unfortunately, the event
was cancelled in 2010 due to safety issues.
C. Another cheese ceremony is popular in the village of Randwick. On the first Sunday in
May people roll three cheeses from right to left around the church. After rolling, the
villagers cut up and share one of the cheeses. They believe that eating cheese brings
health to their families.
D. The village of Marshfield, England, is famous for its Paperboys procession. People
dressed in paper costumes go through the streets. They start from the market place and
perform the town’s unique character play along the road. By noon they have done more
than six performances for several hundred people.
E. Every January Up HellyAa is celebrated in Scotland. People dressed in Viking costumes
and helmets go through the streets of Lerwick. They hold flaming torches, sticks with
special material on the top which burns in order to give light. The strongest participants
carry a full size model of a Viking ship to an open field. There the people throw lit torches
into the ship and burn it.
F. Melbourne Cup Day is held in Australia, in November. Although Cup Day is a public
holiday only in the city of Melbourne, the rest of the country refuses to be left out of the
event. People gather around televisions and computers, whether at work, at home, or
wherever they are, just to watch this world famous horse race. This event is often called
‘the race that stops the nation’.
G. In a village in Eastern England, an unusual race takes place every year. Three groups take
part in the race – adults, children (under 11s) and teenagers. Each participant receives a
frying pan with a pancake and has to race from one end of a field to the other, throwing
the pancake into the air and catching it in the frying pan without dropping it.
Thewinneristhefirsttocrosstheline.
Задание А5-12
Прочитайте текст. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений A5–
12соответствуют содержанию текста (1 – True), какие не соответствуют
(2 – False) и о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни
положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 – Notstated).
Lewis Carroll was the pen-name of Charles Dodgson, an English writer and author of two of the
best loved children's books in English Literature 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' and
'Through the Looking Glass'. The characters and phrases from these books have entered and
become part of the English culture so if someone calls you 'Mad as a Hatter', you know whom to
thank.
Charles Dodgson was talented in many ways. Apart from being a creative writer, he was also a
Mathematics Don (professor) at Oxford and a well-known logician. He was interested in
photography and music. He sang very well, played chess and enjoyed creating and solving
puzzles.
Charles Dodgson was born on 27 January 1832 and spent the first eleven years of his life at
Warrington, Cheshire where his father was the priest. His family was large; his parents had 11
children, 4 boys and 7 girls.
Charles was educated first by home-schooling, then at two boarding schools, and finally at Christ
Church College, Oxford. Later in life, he remembered his boarding school experience without
any warm feelings. Still, he was an excellent student and studied very well in all his subjects.
In 1854 Charles Dodgson got a 1st class degree in Mathematics and one year later he became a
lecturer in Mathematics at Christ Church College. It was then that he started his literary career
and took his pen-name, Lewis Carroll. While his creative books and poetry were published under
his pen-name, he also wrote books on Mathematics under his own name.
When a new Headmaster arrived at Christ Church College, he brought with him his family.
Dodgson became the family’s close friend. The Headmaster’s little daughters, the youngest of
which was called Alice, enjoyed his company very much. Charles often entertained the girls by
telling them stories about imaginary worlds with fantastic creatures.
The story about the adventures of little Alice became popular all over the world. ‘Alice in
Wonderland’ is primarily a children’s story, but adults have enjoyed the novel for over a century
together with children.
Many elements of ‘Alice’ were not completely new. Talking animals, for instance, or the story
idea in which a child or children are carried away from reality into a fantasy world. However, it
was Carroll who established a new motif that would be used again and again in children’s
literature: Peter Pan, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the Narnia books, and the Harry Potter
books. That is the possibility for the main characters to travel back and forth between the real
world and wonderland.
Though his characters travelled a lot between one world and another, Charles Dodgson himself
didn’t like being away from home. The only occasion on which (as far as it is known) he went
abroad was a trip to Russia in 1867.
He died of pneumonia on 14 January 1898 at his sisters' home. He was 2 weeks away from
turning 66.
А5 Charles Dodgson was a brother of the famous English writer Lewis Carroll.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
А6Charles Dodgson had different hobbies.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
А7Charles Dodgson was the oldest child in the family.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
А8 Charles Dodgson enjoyed his years in the boarding schools very much.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
А 9 Charles Dodgson was a good mathematician.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
А10 Charles Dodgson invented fantastic stories for his friend’s daughters.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
А11 Charles Dodgson’s children enjoyed reading his books about Alice.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
А12 Charles Dodgson travelled a lot around the world.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
Задание B 3 -11.
Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Преобразуйте слово, напечатанное
заглавными буквами в скобках так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало
содержанию текста. Заполните пропуск полученным словом.
Time was running out. The game was exciting and dynamic but the score was still 0-0. Jim
couldn't take his eyes off the TV and ___________(NOT HEAR) when his father came into the
room. "Who ____________(PLAY)?" he asked. "The Spanish Club and the Portuguese," Jim
____________(KNOW) that his dad was not a fan and didn't go into details. "Who are you
supporting?""The Spanish. If the team _____________(MANAGE) to win this game, it'll get to
the final." "They will. The final score will be 2-1 to the Spanish Club." Jim turned to his dad:
"How do you know?""It's not me. A colleague of ___________(I) has predicted the results of ten
matches. No mistake yet. Today's the __________(TEN) game." Jim looked at his father again.
"Sounds a bit crazy. But if I were able to predict the results of the game...""If you were able to
predict it, it ____________(NOT BE) interesting to watch football at all. Are you hungry by the
way? I ____________(ORDER) some pizza. Will you join me?" "Yes, sure," Jim turned to his
father. "But I still ___________(NOT CAN) understand..." And at that very moment the Spanish
forward scored the first goal.
Задание B 13-18.
Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Преобразуйте слово, напечатанное
заглавными буквами в скобках так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало
содержанию текста. Заполнитепропускполученнымсловом.
The Turners were not used to snow. The most they ever got in Birmingham was an inch or so
each
winter.
Even
that
happened
quite
__________________(RARE).
The
__________________(FUN) thing was that a tiny bit of snow was enough to cancel school and
even to close some businesses. One night, in March of 1993, something very
__________________(EXCITE) happened. Very cold air from Canada created the "Storm of the
Century". When the Turner kids woke up on Saturday morning, there were 17 inches of
__________________(WONDER) snow as far as the eye could see. The Turners were in shock.
They had no idea what to do. Though Mr. Turner was an experienced
__________________(DRIVE) he chose to leave his car in the garage. He wanted the whole
family to stay at home but it was natural for the kids to __________________(AGREE) with
him. They put on the warmest clothes they had and ran outside to enjoy the snow.
ЗаданиеC 1.
You have 30 minutes to do this task. You have received a letter from your English-speaking
pen friend, Helen.
«…Sometimes I hate our college radio because they talk about things everyone knows. And news
should be fresh! One day I will be a reporter and will show them how to produce really good
news…»
«…How do you get to know what’s happening in the world? What are you going to be? Do you
think English will be necessary for your future career, why?»
Write her a letter and answer his 3 questions. Write 120–140 words. Remember the rules of
letter writing.
Вариант 4
Задание В1
Вы услышите 5 высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказываниями
каждого говорящего 1–5 и утверждениями, данными в списке A–F. Используйте
каждое утверждение, обозначенное соответствующей буквой, только один раз. В
задании есть одно лишнее утверждение. Вы услышите каждую аудиозапись дважды.
Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Увасесть 30 секунд, чтобыознакомитьсясзаданием.
1. The speaker says that travelling was more exciting in the past.
2. The speaker explains what he/she likes about travelling most.
3. The speaker says that he/she does not enjoy travelling at all.
4. The speaker says that he/she enjoys travelling by air most of all.
5. The speaker dreams about how people will travel in the future.
6. The speaker describes what his/her travelling experience was like.
Задания А1 - А4
Вы услышите разговор двух друзей. В заданиях А1-А4 выберите правильный
вариант ответа: 1,2 или 3. Вы услышите запись дважды. У вас есть 30 секунд, чтобы
ознакомиться с заданиями.
A1.Why did Jessica miss the call?
1. She was in the park.
2. She was at the birthday party
3. She was at the movies.
A2.How did Ronny find his job?
1.He found his job through a job agency
2. He found his job with the help of his family
3. He found his job through the university
A3.What is Ronny fond of?
1. He likes going to the movies
2. He likes watching football.
3. He likes learning French.
A4. How did Ronny spend his weekends in France?
1. He went to the Football Fan Club
2. He worked at the weekends.
3. He visited Paris with his friends.
Задание В2
Прочитайте тексты и установите соответствие между текстами А–G и заголовками
1–8. Запишите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз.
В задании есть один лишний заголовок.
1. With care for the environment
5. Namestoremember
2. A favourablelocation
6. Gettingaroundthetown
3. Medicinefrombirds
7. A historicalbuilding
4. Annualevents
8. A greentown
A. Cheltenham started as a small market town that later became one of the most fashionable
health resorts in Britain. Once, in 1716 people noticed pigeons eating crystals in a
meadow outside the town. These were crystals of salt which helped King George III and
the members of the royal family treat their illnesses. Since then, pigeons have been a
symbol of Cheltenham Spa.
B. Cheltenham is a small, ancient town in England situated to the north-west of Oxford. It
lies below the highest point of the Cotswold Hills and above the level of the River Severn.
The town is also called ‘The Western Gateway’. Thanks to its position it has become a
popular tourist attraction.
C. The Pittville PumpRoom is the largest of the spa constructions in Cheltenham. It is a
magnificent, old house of classical style made of white stone. The Pump Room was
designed for balls and entertainments and, of course, for taking the medicinal waters.
Today, it is still used as a concert hall at festival time and for weddings, and of course,
visitors can still take the waters – if they so wish!
D. Tourism is highly developed in Cheltenham and the City Council has to reduce the
negative impact of tourists on the town. A lot has been done. The town has developed
walking, cycling and public transport routes as an alternative to cars. There is a pool of
bicycles that tourists can use for short distance journeys. The local services try to recycle
all the packaging, plastic bottles and batteries left by tourists.
E. Many famous people of the past have connections with Cheltenham. Gustav Holst, a wellknown English composer of the 19th century, was born in the town. His house is now his
birthplace museum. Visitors may learn a lot about Holst's life, his music and his family.
The famous Antarctic explorer Edward Wilson was also born in Cheltenham. Now a
statue of him stands in the Long Gardens.
F. The beauty and wonderful sights of Cheltenham continue to attract visitors from countries
all over the world. For many years people have enjoyed the beauty of Cheltenham's parks,
open spaces and the general greenery of the town. Cheltenham has been described as ‘a
town within a park’. Montpellier place, which is famous for its wonderful flowers, lies in
the centre of the town.
G. Thousands of visitors come to Cheltenham to take part in the festivals which are held in
the town every year. The town organises literature, music, jazz and science festivals,
attracting names with a national and international reputation from each field. Besides all
this, for a week in March the town becomes the centre of the National Gold Cup in horse
racing.
Задание А5-12
Прочитайте текст. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений A7–A14
соответствуют содержанию текста (1 – True), какие не соответствуют
(2 – False) и о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни
положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 – Notstated).
Mark Twain
Mark Twain wrote ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ in 1884. Since then, the book has been
published in at least sixty languages, and some people say it is the best book ever created by an
American writer. American students have ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ on their school
reading list and parents, teachers and literary experts still debate the problems touched in the
book.
The writer’s real name was Samuel Clemens. Samuel was born in 1835. He grew up in the state
of Missouri on the Mississippi River. After his father died, young Samuel went to work as an
assistant to a publisher. Ten years later, he became a pilot on a steamboat that sailed on the
Mississippi. He heard the riverboat workers call out the words "mark twain!" That was a measure
for the depth of water. Later he used this word combination as a pen-name.
In 1861 Clemens travelled west and became a reporter for newspapers in Nevada and California.
He wrote news stories, editorials and sketches under his pen-name Mark Twain. He became one
of the best known storytellers in the West. He developed his own narrative style – friendly,
funny, and often satirical, which won him a wide audience. The first success came with the story
‘The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County’.
Mark Twain travelled a lot during his lifetime not only round the USA but also to Europe and the
Holy Land. He naturally began writing books about his travels. ‘The Adventures of Tom
Sawyer’ was published in 1876, and soon after he began writing a sequel, ‘The Adventures of
Huckleberry Finn’.
It took Mark Twain longer to write ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ than any of his other
books. He started writing in 1876, but put the story away after about two years of work. He
returned to it in 1883, and the following year it was published.
From the beginning, the book was strongly debated. Some critics praised its realism and honesty
but the others strongly disliked it. They protested against the personality of Huck – a rough, dirty
and disobedient boy. They could not agree that such a person should be the main character of a
book. What's more, critics disliked the way Mark Twain used the language of a common,
uneducated person to tell the story; no writer had ever done that before.
Today there is no longer any debate about the importance of ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry
Finn’ in American literature. In 1935 Ernest Hemingway wrote: "All modern American literature
comes from one book by Mark Twain called 'Huckleberry Finn.' There was nothing before. And
there has been nothing as good since."
No wonder then, that the novel ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ was a great inspiration for
film producers – more than 20 screen versions of the book have been shot not only in America
but in Europe, Russia and Japan. There are feature films, musicals, cartoons and even Japanese
anime.
А5‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ was Mark Twain’s last book.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
А6The writer took his pen-name when working as an assistant to a publisher.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
А7Samuel Clemens enjoyed his job as a steam boat pilot.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
А8 Mark Twain’s stories became popular due to his manner of writing.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
А9It took Mark Twain two years to write ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
А10 Literary critics expressed different opinions of ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
А11 Ernest Hemingway strongly criticised ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
А12 The novel ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ has been made into a movie in different
countries.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
Задание B 3-11.
Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Преобразуйте слово, напечатанное
заглавными буквами в скобках так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало
содержанию текста. Заполните пропуск полученным словом.
Traceywasveryunhappyandscared. She was starting a new school. “I __________________
(NOT/WANT) to go to school today,” Tracey told her father. “I understand, Tracey,” he said.
“Starting a new school can be very difficult. But you have to.” A month before
__________________(THEY) family had moved to a new town and everything was still new
and strange for Tracey. Dad smoothed Tracey’s hair down and __________________(GIVE) her
a little hug, “When your classes __________________(BE) over, I’ll pick you up, ok?” When
Tracey got to school and looked at the big building, she thought, “I wish I
__________________(CAN) run away,” but she knew it was impossible. She took a deep breath
and walked up the steps to school. She went straight into her __________________(FIVE) grade
classroom. “That must be Tracey,” “Hello, Tracey!”, “Welcome, Tracey!” the
__________________(CHILD) in the room welcomed her. Everyone seemed friendly and
Tracey felt a little __________________(GOOD). The father picked her up after school. “How
was your day?” he asked. To his surprise Tracey answered that she __________________(LIKE)
her new school. “You are a brave girl,” her father said. “I’m proud of you.”
Задание B 12-17.
Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Преобразуйте слово, напечатанное
заглавными буквами в скобках так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало
содержанию текста. Заполнитепропускполученнымсловом.
Every year the world goes dark for one hour, the Earth Hour. The event is organised by the
__________________(NATION) World Wildlife Fund. At tourist destinations, in offices and
private homes, lights are switched off for one hour at __________________(EXACT) 8:00 pm.
The idea is to show that our planet is in danger and it needs care and
__________________(PROTECT). It's __________________(POSSIBLE) to remain indifferent
to changes in the climate which go on and on. The Earth Hour is not about saving an hour’s
electricity. It’s about realizing that we live on a __________________(WONDER) planet and
need to look after it — not just for an hour a year but every day. The Earth Hour is a part of an
__________________(ECOLOGY) education whose aim is to make people understand their
responsibility to the planet.
ЗаданиеC 1.
You have 30 minutes to do this task. You have received a letter from your Englishspeaking pen friend, Ann.
«…Oh, my friend is so charming! Everybody in the group is ready to help her. But, you know, I
sometimes think she’s just using people to get what she wants…»
«…What kind of person is your best friend? When and where did you meet? How do you spend
time together?…»
Write her a letter and answer her 3 questions. Write 120–140 words. Remember the rules
of letter writing.
Вариант 5
Задание В1
Вы услышите четыре коротких диалога, обозначенныхА, B, C и D. Определите, где
происходит каждый из этих диалогов. Используйте каждое место действия из списка
1–5 только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее место действия. Вы услышите
каждую аудиозапись дважды. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. У вас есть 20 секунд,
чтобы ознакомиться с заданием.
1. In a cafe
2. In a shop
3. In the cinema
4. In the airport
5. In a library
Задания А1 - А6
Вы услышите разговор двух друзей. В заданиях А1-А6 выберите правильный
вариант ответа: 1, 2 или 3. Вы услышите запись дважды. У вас есть 60 секунд, чтобы
ознакомиться с заданиями.
A1 Sally said that
1. three people were injured in the accident
2. three vehicles were damaged in the accident
3. the bus was damaged in the accident
A2 At the time of the accident Sally was
1. in one of the cars
2. in a city bus
3. crossing the road
A3 The accident happened when Sally was going
1. to her morning class
2. home after school.
3. to the city centre
A4. When Sally told her classmates about the accident, they felt
1. scared
2. indifferent.
3. curious
A5. Sally says that the accident happened because
1. the weather conditions were bad
2. one of the drivers was talking on the phone.
3. one of the drivers was driving too fast.
A6. Sally thinks that drivers should be punished if while driving they
1. smoke
2. listen to music.
3. talk to passengers
Задание В2
Прочитайте тексты и установите соответствие между текстами А–G и заголовками
1–8. Запишите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз.
В задании есть один лишний заголовок.
1. A widelyusedaroma
5. Anotheruniquecharacteristic
2. Makesmealsdifferent
6. Holidayscents
3. A relaxingeffect
7. Creatingmemories
4. Scentsandcolours
8. Smellingemotions
A. Nothing brings back memories like a particular smell. Whether it's of Christmas pine,
your grandma's fresh-baked gingerbread, or cookies, the scents of Christmas are truly
special. In the days leading up to this day, the house fills with the wonderful rich, spicy
smells of vanilla, cinnamon and ginger coming from the kitchen, promising delights to
come.
B. Some of the most pleasant scents after a hard day are vanilla, lavender, and scents with
cinnamon or ginger. Each combination of aromas can influence you positively. For
example, vanilla's sweet scent can help you if you feel sad, lonely, or depressed. It is a
naturally warming aroma. Cinnamon is good in case you feel tired; it also has a wonderful
effect on your nerves, calming you down.
C. The ability to smell is linked to our ability to remember things. When you first smell a
new thing, you connect it to an event, a person, or even a moment. As a result, later the
smell of cookies might remind you of spending time at your grandmother's house when
you were a small child. When you come across the smell a second or third time, the link is
already there, ready to bring out a certain mood.
D. There are certain smells we can identify from a mile away – almost as if they're
preprogrammed into our minds. One of them is vanilla. Today, vanilla is in our coffee,
perfumes, tea, home products, body lotion, and everywhere! Both the scent and taste of
vanilla are very strong and long-lasting. It is considered one of the most popular scents
and flavours in the world.
E. A new study suggests that we can smell not only aromas but feelings as well – fear,
happiness, disgust and joy. The experiments proved that we can find out how a person
feels even if we neither see nor hear him. Nerves inside our nose take informative
messages about the person and his emotional state to the brain. However, the mechanism
of how this happens is not yet clear.
F. Our sense of smell does 80% of the job when we taste various foods. Without a sense of
smell you can’t taste the difference between an apple and a potato or a glass of juice and a
cup of cold coffee. This is why, when our nose is blocked by a cold, most foods seem
tasteless. Our sense of smell becomes stronger when we are hungry.
G. There are many good reasons to believe that we all have our own particular smell.
Research has proved that our smell might distinguish us from others just as our face does.
Our smell is as personal as our fingerprints. For centuries the police have used this
phenomenon to catch criminals. Maybeonedaytheywilluseourscenttoo.
Задание А7-А17
Прочитайте текст. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений A7–A14
соответствуют содержанию текста (1 – True), какие не соответствуют
(2 – False) и о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни
положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 – Notstated).
One day young William was called to a lawyer’s office. The lawyer announced that William’s
uncle had left him a thousand dollars. He also added that William was required to give the
lawyer a report of how he used the money as soon as he spent it. That was his uncle’s last wish.
William promised to follow his uncle’s wish and went straight to his club. He looked for Bryson,
a calm wise man of about forty who was sitting in a corner reading a book. When William told
him about the contents of the will, Bryson did not seem at all surprised. He only remarked that
the uncle was worth about half a million.
William told Bryson that his uncle had left a lot of money to charity while his servants had
received only ten dollars each. There was one more person mentioned in the will, Miss Hayden,
a distant relative who lived in the uncle’s house. She was a quiet, musical girl and the dearest
woman in the world to William. William had been in love with her for two years but he had
never told her about his feelings.
William had no idea how to spend a thousand dollars and he hated making the report. He had a
feeling that his uncle was making fun of him.
In the street William saw a blind man selling pencils. William went up to him and asked him
what he would do with the money. The blind man shrugged his shoulders and said that he had
never seen such a huge amount of money and therefore had never had the problem of spending
such a sum. William bought all his pencils and gave him ten dollars above the asking price.
William was walking down the empty street when he had an idea.
He got into a cab and went to his uncle’s house where Miss Hayden lived. He found her, sad and
beautiful, writing letters in the library. William knew that like the servants she had received
nothing from his uncle but ten dollars. So he said that there was an addition to his uncle’s will
that allowed her to have a thousand dollars and he gave her the money there and then. Miss
Hayden turned white, took the banknotes and put them in the drawer of the writing desk. Then
she quietly thanked William and gave him a shy smile.
In excitement William went back to the lawyer’s office, ready to hand over the report. Suddenly
the lawyer took out another document which had been given to him by William’s uncle and
started reading. It said that in the case that William spent the money wisely, he was to receive
another fifty thousand dollars. On the contrary, if he had spent it in a foolish way, the fifty
thousand would go to Miss Hayden.
Smiling brightly, William destroyed the report and said he had lost a thousand dollars on the
races. William realised that he was going to lose much more than that but he felt happy about it.
А7William came to the lawyer’s office to make a report about his money.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
А8 Old Bryson was a friend of William’s uncle.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
А9William’s uncle left all his money to his servants.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
А10 Miss Hayden arrived at the uncle’s house two years ago.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
А11 William asked the blind man for advice.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
А12 William told Miss Hayden a lie about his uncle’s will.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
А13 Miss Hayden refused to take the money offered by William.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
А14 William made Miss Hayden a rich woman.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
Задание B 3-11.
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заглавными буквами в скобках так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало
содержанию текста. Заполните пропуск полученным словом
It was Friday evening. Liz was looking forward to Saturday because it was her husband’s
birthday.She had been preparing for this event for a long time. She had invited
__________________(THEY) college friends and they were all coming from different cities.
The best part was that Carlos, her husband, __________________(NOT/KNOW) anything about
the arrangements. It was going to be a surprise. Liz __________________(MAKE) sandwiches
when Carlos came into the kitchen. “Look, darling,” he said, “I know it’s my birthday tomorrow
but I don’t want to do anything special for it.” Liz thought, “I wish I
__________________(CAN) cancel the party but I can’t – it’s too late. The party will take place
anyway and it will be the __________________(GOOD) party ever”. When Carlos came home
on Saturday, there __________________(BE) lots of people there. Carlos
__________________(TELL) them that he felt very happy to see them all and it was true! The
guests enjoyed their dinner and then Liz brought in a cake. The cake
__________________(DECORATE) with chocolates and jellies, and it had as many candles as
the number of years Carlos had reached that day. Carlos couldn’t blow them out on the
__________________(ONE) try and his friends were delighted to help him.
Задание B 12-17.
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заглавными буквами в скобках так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало
содержанию текста. Заполните пропуск полученным словом.
TheSmithswerenotusedtosnow. The most they ever got in Birmingham was an inch or so each
winter.
Even
that
happened
quite
__________________(RARE).
The
__________________(FUN) thing was that a tiny bit of snow was enough to cancel school and
even to close some businesses. One night, in March of 1993, something very
__________________(EXCITE) happened. Very cold air from Canada created the "Storm of the
Century". When the Smiths kids woke up on Saturday morning, there were 17 inches of
__________________(WONDER) snow as far as the eye could see. The Smiths were in shock.
They had no idea what to do. Though Mr. Smith was an experienced
__________________(DRIVE) he chose to leave his car in the garage. He wanted the whole
family to stay at home but it was natural for the kids to __________________(AGREE) with
him. They put on the warmest clothes they had and ran outside to enjoy the snow.
ЗаданиеC 1.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Jim.
... I'm having a very busy time now as I have to get ready for my exams. As far as I know all
students in Russia have to take college exams too...
When are you going to have your exams? What exams have you chosen and why? What are
your plans for the summer holidays?
Write him a letter and answer her 3 questions. Write 120–140 words. Remember the
rules of letter writing.
Вариант 6
Задание В1
Вы услышите четыре коротких диалога, обозначенныхА, B, C и D. Определите, где
происходит каждый из этих диалогов. Используйте каждое место действия из списка
1–5 только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее место действия. Вы услышите
каждую аудиозапись дважды. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Увасесть 20 секунд,
чтобыознакомитьсясзаданием.
1. At the Doctor’s
2. In a shop
3. In a classroom
4. In a museum
5. In a swimming pool
Задания А1 - А6
Вы услышите разговор двух друзей. В заданиях А1-А6 выберите правильный
вариант ответа: 1, 2 или 3. Вы услышите запись дважды. У вас есть 60 секунд, чтобы
ознакомиться с заданиями.
A1 Jim was late to school because he
1. had a talk with someone.
2. missed his bus.
3. got up too late
A2 Last night Jim
1. was writing a school project.
2. was watching a film.
3. was playing on his computer.
A3 After classes Jim and Kelly are going to
1. a café
2. a library
3. Jim’s house
A4 Jim
1. has at least one sister
2. has at least one brother
3. is the only child in the family.
A5Jim and Kelly are going to search for the information for their project
1. in journals
2. in books
3. on the Internet
A6Jim asks Kelly
1. to help him choose the topic for the essay
2. to correct his mistakes in the essay.
3. to advise him on his further education
Задание В 2
Прочитайте тексты и установите соответствие между текстами А–G и заголовками
1–8. Запишите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз.
В задании есть один лишний заголовок.
1. Traditionaldelivery
5. Focusondifferentreaders
2. Lossofpopularity
6. Thesuccessfulcompetitor
3. Moneyaboveprivacy
7. Sizemakes a difference
4. Thebest-knownnewspapers
8. Weekendreading
A. As in many other European countries, Britain’s main newspapers are losing their readers.
Fewer and fewer people are buying broadsheets and tabloids at the newsagent’s. In the
last quarter of the twentieth century people became richer and now they can choose other
forms of leisure activity. Also, there is the Internet which is a convenient and inexpensive
alternative source of news.
B. The ‘Sunday papers’ are so called because that is the only day on which they are
published. Sunday papers are usually thicker than the dailies and many of them have six
or more sections. Some of them are ‘sisters’ of the daily newspapers. It means they are
published by the same company but not on week days.
C. Another proof of the importance of ‘the papers’ is the morning ‘paper round’. Most
newsagents organise these. It has become common that more than half of the country’s
readers get their morning paper brought to their door by a teenager. The boy or girl
usually gets up at around 5:30 a.m. every day including Sunday to earn a bit of pocket
money.
D. The quality papers or broadsheets are for the better educated readers. They devote much
space to politics and other ‘serious’ news. The popular papers, or tabloids, sell to a much
larger readership. They contain less text and a lot more pictures. They use bigger
headlines and write in a simpler style of English. They concentrate on ‘human interest
stories’ which often means scandal.
E. Not so long ago in Britain if you saw someone reading a newspaper you could tell what
kind it was without even checking the name. It was because the quality papers were
printed on very large pages called ‘broadsheet’. You had to have expert turning skills to
be able to read more than one page. The tabloids were printed on much smaller pages
which were much easier to turn.
F. The desire to attract more readers has meant that in the twentieth century sometimes even
the broadsheets in Britain look rather ‘popular’. They give a lot of coverage to scandal
and details of people’s private lives. The reason is simple. What matters most for all
newspaper publishers is making a profit. They would do anything to sell more copies.
G. If you go into any newsagent’s shop in Britain you will not find only newspapers. You
will also see rows and rows of magazines for almost every imaginable taste. There are
specialist magazines for many popular pastimes. There are around 3,000 of them
published in the country and they are widely read, especially by women. Magazines
usually list all the TV and radio programmes for the coming week and many British
readers prefer them to newspapers.
Задание A7–A14
Прочитайте текст. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений A7–A14
соответствуют содержанию текста (1 – True), какие не соответствуют
(2 – False) и о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни
положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 – Notstated).
Supermarkets
It is believed that the idea of supermarkets first belonged to an American businessman who
opened a self-service grocery store in 1916. The main advantage of the new American store was
that the goods were stocked on the shelves, so the customers could take their own goods and
bring them to the front of the store to pay for them. Although there was a high risk of stealing,
the owner found the new shop’s organisation more effective because it allowed him to reduce the
number of shop assistants. Later the new shop organisation spread widely throughout European
countries.
Nowadays supermarkets are as British as football and cricket. In the UK 90% of all food is
bought at five different supermarket chains. That makes these companies extremely powerful,
especially when they deal with small businesses, for example farmers. Milk is a good example.
Supermarkets like to use things such as milk and bread, which are at the top of almost
everyone’s shopping list, to attract customers. To offer the lowest price the supermarkets need to
buy milk from dairy farmers very cheaply, so big supermarket chains agree on a very low price
and dictate it to farmers. If the farmers don’t agree to that price, supermarkets start to look for
the cheapest possible products abroad instead.
The consumers are of course happy to get cheaper products, but they should also keep in mind
the influence supermarkets have on the environment. First of all there’s packaging. Supermarkets
like all the products to be packed because it makes it easier to put them neatly on the shelves.
Consequently, supermarkets produce nearly 10 million tons of waste packaging in the UK every
year, less than 5% of which is recycled. Some supermarkets put large recycling bins in their car
parks, trying to create the image that they are environmentally friendly. However, that is just an
image.
To reach the supermarket shelves the products often have to travel half the globe. Due to
preservatives even milk products can stay unspoiled for months. It’s a great advantage for the
supermarket as yoghurt bought from a farmer can’t be kept for longer than 2 days. That is why
many small farmers do not even get a chance to compete with long-lasting imported goods.
When a new supermarket is planned, everyone says that a lot of new jobs will be created. In
reality the number of jobs lost in the area is greater than the number of new positions in the
supermarket. Within a 15km radius of every new supermarket that opens the number of people
working in the food business goes down. It happens because all the small shops nearby are
forced to close.
А 7The first supermarkets appeared in the USA.
1) True
2) False
3) Notstated
А 8 Most British people buy their food in supermarkets.
1) True
2) False
3) Not stated
А9 Supermarkets offer local farmers good prices for their products.
1) True
2) False
3) Not stated
А10 People prefer to buy food in bright packages.
1) True
2) False
3) Not stated
А 11 All the waste packaging of supermarkets is recycled.
1) True
2) False
3) Not stated
А 12 Supermarket managers change the price of the products every month.
1) True
2) False
3) Not stated
А13 Supermarkets prefer fresh products from local farmers to imported goods.
1) True
2) False
3) Not stated
А 14 New supermarkets reduce the number of jobs in the local food industry.
1) True
2) False
3) Not stated
Задание B 3- 11.
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заглавными буквами в скобках так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало
содержанию текста. Заполните пропуск полученным словом
I come from England but now I live permanently in Quebec, Canada. When my parents
__________________(BRING) me to Canada, I was fifteen. It was the winter and I
__________________(IMPRESS) by the amount of snow there. I asked my new friends what
they usually __________________(DO) for entertainment in such a cold climate. Their answer
was simple, “In winter __________________(CHILD) and adults go skiing and skating.”
Before arriving in Canada I had never tried skating and my Canadian ice experience was really
painful. To start with, it took __________________(I) half an hour to put on the skates. I
_________________(NOT/KNOW) how to move so my new friends showed me some basic
techniques. However, when I was left alone on the ice, I __________________(FALL) over
immediately. When I opened my eyes, my new friends were standing around. They weren’t
laughing, they looked worried. “Are you OK?” they asked. “Fine,” I said, “I wish I
__________________(CAN) skate as easily as you do.” “You definitely will,” they smiled. And
they were right. By the end of my __________________(ONE) winter in Canada, I felt
confident on the ice. More than that, I found out that skating was a really exciting activity!
Задание B 12-17.
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заглавными буквами в скобках так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало
содержанию текста. Заполнитепропускполученнымсловом.
Millions of people want to learn English. There are lots of __________________(DIFFER)
methods and the main problem is how to choose the best one. Some people believe that the most
__________________(EFFECT) way is to study English in Britain or in any other Englishspeaking country. The advantage of going to Britain seems obvious. Everyone around you
speaks English. It’s practically __________________(POSSIBLE) to avoid communication, so
you’ll learn English __________________(QUICK). On the other hand, one can learn English at
home. There are lots of possibilities there too: a good __________________(TEACH), a
language school or an on-line course. There are many ways to get a good language
__________________(EDUCATE) now.
ЗаданиеC 1.You have 30 minutes to do this task. You have received a letter from your
English-speaking pen friend, Alex.
«…Yesterday I did a test to see which job is the most appropriate for me. According to the
results I should become a doctor. But it would be absolutely impossible because I am afraid of
blood…»
«…What future career would you like to have, why? Do your parents agree with your choice? In
what way will English be useful for your career?»
Write her a letter and answer her 3 questions. Write 120–140 words. Remember the rules
of letter writing.
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Задание В1
SpeakerA
I’ve always been very good at languages. I can speak English and French and it helps a lot as I’m
in the export business. When we worked on some contracts with Russian companies, I decided to
learn Russian. I take lessons regularly and I’ve learned a lot of words, but there are very difficult
grammar rules in Russian, and there are so many exceptions! I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to
speak it.
Speaker B
My friends don’t think that learning foreign languages is important – English is understood
everywhere. I don’t agree with them. I want to start learning Italian. It’s a lovely language and it
sounds beautiful. I’ve got a pen-pal Mario, who lives in Italy, and I want to go there next year. I
think Mario will appreciate my speaking Italian. And travelling is more enjoyable when you can
communicate with the locals in their language.
Speaker C
English is my native language and I don’t have any problems when I travel – people can speak
English everywhere. That’s why I don’t feel motivated to learn foreign languages at school. But
according to the curriculum, I must learn two foreign languages. We start learning the first one at
the age of seven. Usually it’s French or German. At the age of 13 or 14 we choose the second
language - Italian, Spanish, Chinese or others.
Speaker D
Languages are very important in modern life. But learning languages is very difficult and time
consuming. The quickest way to learn a language is to go thecountry where it’s spoken. It works,
however, only if you communicate outside the classroom a lot. Watching the news, reading
newspapers and writing notes and emails helps a lot too. But the most important thing is not to
speak your native language to anyone.
Speaker E
Lots of adults want to learn foreign languages but have no time for it. Children, on the other
hand, have enough time but they lack motivation. The easiest way to get children to speak a
foreign language is to use it in a game. Young children are not
able to understand language rules, but they can easily imitate their teacher. Pictures and toys
work very well too – children pick up new words for toys very quickly.
Задания А1 - А4
Helen: There’re only two days left before Susan’s birthday but we haven’t decided on
anything about the present yet. I’m absolutely blank. I don’t have any ideas, do you?
Mike:
I don’t either. It’s difficult to choose a present for a girl. We can probably give her a
large birthday cake. All girls like cakes and sweets. How do you feel about it?
Helen: Don’t be silly. She’s on a diet and is trying to cut off on sweet things. She wants to
lose weight and doesn’t eat sweets, biscuits and cakes at all.
She’llneverappreciatethiskindof a present.
Mike:
OK, a book can make a good present.
Helen: No, it’s boring. And we don’t know what reading she enjoys.
Mike:
But I know. She likes historical novels and she likes adventure books very much. She
reads them a lot and I’ve seen lots of books in her room. She says that books are better
than computer games or films. It sounds strange to me, but she really said that.
Helen: Anyway. Even if she enjoys reading, a book will not do. I want to give her something
really original, a surprise she’ll remember for years.
Mike:
Then I know what we can do. Susan has always wanted to have a dog, but her parents
have always been against it. They probably think that it’s very difficult to keep a dog
in a flat or they may be afraid of dogs.
Helen: That’s right. She told me that she’d asked them to buy her a puppy, but they refused.
Mike:
Helen:
Mike:
Helen:
They didn’t explain why. But why did you mention that? Do you mean that we can
give Susan a puppy?
Exactly. It will be a great surprise, it will be very original, and she’ll never forget it.
But her parents? Do you think they’ll change their mind?
I don’t know. But as far as this is a present, they’ll have to accept it.
No, I don’t think that we can do it. Keeping a dog is a great responsibility. We can’t
just bring it in Susan’s flat. We need to discuss it with her and her parents first. Let’s
leave it for the future and find some less exotic present for this birthday.
Вариант 2
Speaker A
Generally summer is better time for holiday than winter. Summer holidays for school students
are the longest, but, nevertheless, I believe that winter holidays are the best. They are intense and
exciting… and you can do winter sports like skiing and skating. New Year and Christmas add a
lot to the holiday atmosphere. Not only schoolchildren, but most adults enjoy being out of work
and classes and it’s fantastic time when families can get together and it’s real fun.
Speaker B
In my opinion we have too long of a holiday time during our school year. Winter holidays are
usually OK, they are quite intense due to the season holidays we have at that time (I mean
Christmas and New Year). And people normally have a lot to do during these holidays – they
visit families and friends, exchange gifts and have fun together. But in summer or autumn I don’t
know what to do when I don’t have to go to school. I feel bored and watch TV too much, which
makes me feel tired and even depressed. Probably if I had a hobby I would enjoy holidays much
more.
Speaker C
Yes, holidays are certainly the best time in our life, but my last holiday was a nightmare. The
trip, I had been looking forward to, turned into a disaster from the very beginning. I was fighting
problems every single day of my two-week holiday. I was late for the flight and had to wait for
the next one. Then my luggage was lost, which was more than unpleasant as it was winter time.
Then I got ill and had to stay in my hotel room while others were celebrating the New Year and
setting off fireworks right in front of my window.
Speaker D
If someone asked me about my idea of a good holiday, I’d tell them about our camping trip last
summer. We escaped from the city for a week and were living in tents on the river bank. Being a
city dweller, I’d never thought that stars could be so large and mysterious in the dark sky. But
the best thing was long conversations and playing the guitar near the fire. We were talking about
friendship, love and our hopes and dreams. I’m absolutely sure that no luxurious resort or
expensive hotel at the seaside could ever compare with our holiday on the river.
Speaker E
Like lots of school students every year I look forward to summer holidays. However, when the
holiday time comes, I feel a bit disappointed as there’s nothing very exciting for me to do. I hope
that one day I could go to a far-away exotic country for my holiday. No, I don’t want to go there
as an idle tourist and spend hours on the beach! I would like to take part in some important and
exciting activity there, say, archeological digging or wild life watching or new lands exploration.
I think the ideal holiday means that you can see and learn something new and do something
useful.
Задания А1 - А4
Tina:
There’re only two days left before Miranda’s birthday but we haven’t decided on
anything about the present yet. I’m absolutely blank. I don’t have any ideas, do you?
Andrew: I don’t either. It’s difficult to choose a present for a girl. We can probably give her a
large birthday cake. All girls like cakes and sweets. How do you feel about it?
Tina:
Don’t be silly. She’s on a diet and is trying to cut off on sweet things. She wants to
lose weight and doesn’t eat sweets, biscuits and cakes at all.
Andrew:
Tina:
Andrew:
Tina:
Andrew:
Tina:
Andrew:
Tina:
Andrew:
Tina:
She’llneverappreciatethiskindof a present.
OK, a book can make a good present.
No, it’s boring. And we don’t know what reading she enjoys.
But I know. She likes historical novels and she likes adventure books very much. She
reads them a lot and I’ve seen lots of books in her room. She says that books are better
than computer games or films. It sounds strange to me, but she really said that.
Anyway. Even if she enjoys reading, a book will not do. I want to give her something
really original, a surprise she’ll remember for years.
Then I know what we can do. Miranda has always wanted to have a dog, but her
parents have always been against it. They probably think that it’s very difficult to keep
a dog in a flat or they may be afraid of dogs.
That’s right. She told me that she’d asked them to buy her a puppy, but they refused.
They didn’t explain why. But why did you mention that? Do you mean that we can
give Miranda a puppy?
Exactly. It will be a great surprise, it will be very original, and she’ll never forget it.
But her parents? Do you think they’ll change their mind?
I don’t know. But as far as this is a present, they’ll have to accept it.
No, I don’t think that we can do it. Keeping a dog is a great responsibility. We can’t
just bring it in Miranda’s flat. We need to discuss it with her and her parents first. Let’s
leave it for the future and find some less exotic present for this birthday.
Вариант 3
ЗаданиеВ1
Speaker A
Once I travelled from London to Oxford. It’s very convenient to get there by bus. The buses are
quite comfortable and you can buy a ticket when you are right on the bus. You can buy it from a
driver, it’s all right, but make sure, that you have the right coins or banknotes. It’s not polite to
keep other passengers waiting while the driver is looking for your change.
Speaker B
Today we are going to see the most ancient part of the city. The historians say that some
buildings there date back to the fifteenth century. The entrance to most museums, we are going
to visit today, is free, but we’ll have to buy tickets to get into the Central Museum of Arts. I
advise you to buy a group tour ticket as it will be cheaper per individual. We won’t have to take
buses or any other transport as this is a walking tour. The meeting point is at the reception at 10
o’clock, right after your breakfast. Do not forget your cameras...
Speaker C
Welcome
to
our
college!
We
hope
you
enjoy
studying
with
us.
On the very first day in our college you’ll get a student’s card. The card contains the most
essential information about you, such as your name, the name of the school, the course you are
taking. This card is necessary if you want to borrow some books from the college library. And it
also gives you discounts in the stationary shop, in the students’ café or if you use city buses.
Tickets for students are cheaper than for other passengers, but you need to have your card with
you. And certainly if you go somewhere by our school bus, the driver may ask you to show your
student’s card.
Speaker D
The students of our school enjoy lots of privileges. They can get free access to city libraries,
half-price bus and train tickets, discounted tickets to swimming pools, and, if necessary, they can
get a doctor’s consultation and medicines absolutely free. We also provide our students with six
free hours of internet access for free. It’s enough for educational purposes and they can write lots
of e-mails home to stay in touch with their families. However, if they want to browse the internet
for more than six hours a week or play net games too much, they’ll certainly have to pay more…
Speaker E
When you register for the exam, you need to fill in the form. Please write your first name and
your last name in block letters. Your contact information should contain your address and your
telephone number, so that we can contact you by phone. After that, you get your exam ticket –
it’s a special card where you will find your personal number, the date and time of the exam,
number of the room you need to go to, and the name of your examiner. Please, make sure that
you come on time. We don’t accept any excuses like missed buses or traffic jams.
Задания А1-4
R: Hi, your name is Sophie, isn’t it? Do you remember me?
S: Yes, I think so. I saw you at our welcome party at the college. You are a
second year student in this college, aren’t you?
R: Right, I was the guy who talked about the sports facilities in our campus.
And I bet you don’t remember my name, do you?
S: Don’t prompt. You are Rudolf…?
R: No.
S: Rupert?
R: No. But you are on the right track, my name starts with the letter R.
S: Richmond?
R: Enough, it’s not a name-game, and I’m pretty disappointed that I failed to
impress the newcomers.
S: Oh no, it’s not that!
R: It’s ok. And my name’s Raymond. Ray for friends… and for people who
can’t remember long names.
S: I-I’m sorry.
R: Never mind. Do you remember at least what I was talking about?
S: Oh, yes! You gave us lots of information about the college sports centre,
and about facilities you have here for doing sports. I’m particularly
interested in aerobics classes and in the swimming pool.
R: Yes, aerobics is very popular among girls. Aerobics classes are the
earliest ones. We run them from seven am.
S: So early?!
R: Yes, and if you want to book a more convenient time, run to the coach
right now and ask what time’s still available.
S: I will, thanks… And the swimming pool? What time does it open?
R: From half past seven. But there are not too many people in the pool
usually. Most people prefer cycling, football and basketball to swimming.
We’ve got a very good football pitch and a tennis court here.
S: You must be very good at all these sports. Where can I see you next time
– on the football pitch or in the gym-hall?
R: I’m afraid neither. I don’t go there very often.
S: Don’t you? I thought you spent all your time there.
R: Not there. I’m a computer geek, not an athlete. You are much more likely
to see me in our computer club. Browsing the internet, making web pages,
chatting in forums. See you there then.
S: Ok, see you.
Вариант 4
Задание В1
SpeakerA
Most people enjoy travelling but I don’t share their passion. The best holiday for me would be a
quiet day when I can watch some films. I hate trains and crowds in the railway stations; I’m
afraid of travelling by air; and I feel seasick when going anywhere by boat. What’s the point in
travelling, I ask? Why suffer if you can see faraway places on TV?
Speaker B
I’ve always dreamt about travelling. However, travelling is not as thrilling an adventure
nowadays as it used to be. Travellers of the past risked their lives every minute. Nowadays,
people travel with too much comfort. They can always find food and medical care. Of course,
safety and comfort are not bad things, but to me, the old way of travelling is far more attractive!
Speaker C
I like everything about travelling. I like staying in different places and visiting interesting sites.
But what attracts me most is an opportunity to meet new people. It’s really wonderful that we
can make friends with people who live right across the world. I’ve got lots of pen pals all over
the world. We keep in touch via the internet. Meeting new friends makes life more diverse and
exciting.
Speaker D
I like travelling. Once, my parents and I were travelling by ship and we were caught in a storm.
The waves were huge, and the captain insisted that all the passengers should stay in their
compartments. The storm lasted for several hours. No one was hurt but now I can understand
what travellers of the past felt when they were crossing the oceans on their little wooden ships.
Speaker E
Nowadays people travel more often than they used to. If it goes on like this, soon it will take us
almost no time at all to get from one continent to another. And I believe that travelling by air will
be safer. The flying cars will become a popular form of transport pretty soon. They’ll be ecofriendly and fast. And it will be easy to visit friends who live all across the world.
Вариант 5
Задание В1
Dialogue А
A: Excuse me, where can I pay for this book?
B: There, at the cash desk.
A: Thanks. I also need a good French-English dictionary.
B: Of course. We have a wide choice of paperback dictionaries as well as electronic ones.
A: Can I have a look at some electronic dictionaries first?
Dialogue B
A: Do you know where the WiFi zone is?
B: It must be somewhere here, in the passenger area. Look there’s the sign. Do you want to
check your e-mails?
A: Yeah, and I want to browse the web.… Our flight is delayed and we have to wait anyway.
B: Ok, but don’t get carried away … you may miss the boarding announcement.
Dialogue C
A: Do you often come here?
B: No, not really. But I like the place. It’s quiet and not too expensive, and there’s free Wi-Fi very convenient.
A: Yeah, but you have to put aside your computer now because I enjoy talking while I’m eating.
B: Ok, no problem. So what would you like to eat? I recommend tuna salad. I always have it.
Dialogue D
A: Hey, turn off your mobile. It always makes a noise. You’re not allowed to use mobiles here,
don’t you know that?
B: Ok, but pass me the popcorn, please. I like eating while watching a film.
A: Don’t you like it at all? It’s an Oscar-nominated film and there’s a bunch of celebrities in it.
B: I like action more, you know. And I generally prefer home video – no one makes me switch
off my mobile.
Задания А1 - А6
Sally: Hi, Adam! Have you heard the news? There was an accident near our
school this morning.
Adam: Oh, Sally! Was anybody injured?
Sally: Fortunately not. But three cars were seriously damaged.
Adam: Gosh!
Sally: Yes, a lorry and two small cars.
Adam: Oh!
Sally: The lorry started to slow down before the crossroads, but the driver of the Peugeot 307
didn’t notice and crashed into it. And a second later, a Mini Cooper smashed into the back of it.
Adam: Awful! And you saw it all, did you?
Sally: Yes, I did. I saw it from the bus window. I was just on my way to school when it
happened. The road was completely blocked because of the accident. I had to get off the city bus
and run to school so as not to be late for my first class.
Adam: You must have been very scared by the accident.
Sally: No, not really. It's funny, but I became more popular with my schoolmates. Everyone
wanted to talk to me to find out more details.
Adam: Hm. And why did it all happen? Slippery road, fog or rain?
Sally: No. It was nice and clear. There wasn’t much traffic on the roads. And
nobody exceeded the speed limit.
Adam: What was it then?
Sally: I think it was totally the Peugeot driver’s fault. He was talking on his mobile phone at the
time. He definitely couldn’t concentrate on driving.
Adam: Using a phone is very risky while driving. Everyone knows that.
Sally: Yeah. There are lots of things that may distract a driver. Smoking, for example, or talking
with the passengers. Even the stereo system may do harm. When you listen to loud music, it
affects how you drive. But I believe smoking while driving is the worst. The police should stop
smoking drivers and fine them.
Adam: Yeah, I agree with that. But smokers will object to your idea, I’m afraid.
Sally: Never mind. All sensible people will support it. It would reduce the number of accidents
I’m sure.
Neil: Hi, Jess! I thought about going to the movies or to the park yesterday. I called you but
nobody answered.
Jessica: Oh, sorry I missed it. It was Ronny’s birthday yesterday, and it was noisy there. I just
didn’t hear you call.
Neil: Ronny’s birthday? I didn’t know about that. Was it fun?
Jessica: Oh yes! Ronny has just come back from France. He worked there for two months. And
he talked a lot about it.
Neil: Worked in France? Why France? And what did he do there?
Jessica: He actually wanted to do a summer job to earn some pocket money. And he also wanted
to travel. And he needed to practice his French as he’s going to university in two years time.
That’s why he went there.
Neil: And what kind of job did he do? He’s not qualified for anything yet, is he? Too young.
Jessica: That’s right. But he was lucky. His family have good friends in France. And the friends
needed an au pair for a couple of months.
Neil: They needed what?
Jessica: Not what but who. They needed an au pair. Au pair is a French word for a baby sitter.
Neil: Ronny… doing babysitting! I can’t imagine that!
Jessica: Neither can I. But he said he enjoyed it. The French family have a sevenyear- old boy
and Ronny looked after him every day from 10 am till 2 pm. He taught him how to play football
and how to play chess. And he also taught him a little English. The boy was delighted.
Neil: I’m not surprised. Every kid would wish for a babysitter like Ronny. It was really fun for
the boy, I bet.
Jessica: It was. And after 2 pm Ronny was on his own. He said he made several friends there.
And they went to Paris together every weekend. Ronny is crazy about football, you know, and
once they even managed to see the French national football team playing against the Italian
national team at the Stade de France stadium outside Paris!
Neil: Wow! Now I see why he enjoyed his summer. I wouldn’t mind doing babysitting myself if
it gave me a chance to see the coolest teams and matches.
Вариант 6
Задание В1
Dialogue А
A: We heat the water and when its temperature reaches 100 degrees, it starts to boil.
B:Excuse me, Mrs. Brown, can the temperature of the water get higher than that if we keep
increasing the heat?
A: No. At least not under normal conditions. At 100 degrees water changes into steam.
B: It’s just what happens when we boil water in a kettle, isn’t it?
A:Exactly.
Dialogue B
A:It looks very good. And it fits you perfectly.
B: But I don’t need it! Who buys a warm coat in the summer, when the temperature never drops
below 15 degrees!
A: But the winter comes every year anyway. And when it comes, this coat will cost double the
price. We’re buying it now!
B: Ok, whatever you want…
Dialogue C
A: When did you say you first felt unwell?
B: In the morning. I woke up and started to cough. And I have a sore throat.
A:Ok, my assistant will take your temperature, and then I’ll examine you. Could you take that
seat please?
B:OK, thank you.
Dialogue D
A: They’ve got a wonderful collection of old books and manuscripts.
B:Yes. Look, this book dates from the 18th century! The pages are yellowish.
A:There are even older books here. I think it must be difficult to take care of such delicate
exhibits.
B: Yes. Low and high temperatures, as well as sunshine and humidity,are very harmful to them.
A:Have a look at this one. Can you read the name of the author on thatone?
Задания А1 - А6
Kelly: Hi, Jim! I didn’t see you in the morning class. Did you come late?
Jim: Hi, Kelly. Yes, I was late. Ms. Smith talked to me really seriously about that. I said that the
bus had broken down.
Kelly: And she believed that?
Jim: I don’t think so.
Kelly: And the real reason was…?
Jim: The usual. I overslept. I didn’t hear the alarm clock and woke up only when my mum
called me from her work.
Kelly: I’m not surprised. Were you watching films yesterday till very late again?
Jim: Yes. I was just going to see what was on but then I lost track of time and watched the film
up to the end.
Kelly: I tried to call you yesterday. Just wanted to remind you about the Science project we need
to complete together by tomorrow. It’s about how computers influence our life and our
communication habits.
Jim: Oh, I’d forgotten about that! How about today, after classes? Let’s go to my place and we’ll
complete the project in two or three hours I’m sure.
Kelly: I usually prefer working in the library or in a Wi-Fi café. But you’re right – there’s no
time left for it. Do you have good internet access and a printer?
Jim: I certainly do. And I also have a freshly made cake in the fridge.
Kelly: It’s a strong argument. Have you remembered that for the project we have to interview at
least three people of different ages about what they do online?
Jim: That’s not a problem. We can ask my mother, my grandmother and my younger brother,
who’s seven.
Kelly: Right. Your brother’s answers will be especially interesting. Children spend more time
online than anyone else.
Jim: True. He’s there more often than me.
Kelly: And have you got any books or journals at home from which we could get some
additional information?
Jim: No. And we don’t need to. We are writing about the Internet – we’ll certainly be able to
find everything we need right there – on the Internet.
Kelly: Ok, let’s give it a try. We have no choice anyway.
Jim: And, Kelly, I’d like to ask you a favour…
Kelly: What is it?
Jim: Could you read my French essay before I hand it in? I always make lots of spelling and
grammar mistakes in writing.
Kelly: What’s your topic?
Jim: The aim of education in the present day.
Kelly: Ok, give it to me. I’ve only got a few minutes before the bell.
Порядок написания письма
В правом верхнем углу укажите адрес в следующем порядке (порядок
обратный российскому):

квартира

номер дома, название улицы

город

страна
Допускается указывать адрес в кратком виде, например:
Moscow
Russia
Под адресом, пропустив строку, необходимо написать дату письма:
June 4th, 2012
4 June 2012
или менее формально:
04/06/12
Письмо начинается с неофициального обращения. Если в задании имя
вашего собеседника не указано, его следует придумать:
DearTim,
DearRebecca,
После обращения нужно поставить запятую!
Разделите текст письма на несколько логических абзацев, каждый из которых
начните с красной строки.
1. В первом абзаце вам следует поблагодарить своего друга за его письмо:
Thanks (a lot) foryour (last) letter. Your last letter was a real surprise. I was
glad to get your letter. It was great to hear from you! / It was great to hear
that… / I was happy to hear…Вы можете также извиниться за то, что не
писали раньше: Sorry I haven’twrittenforsolongbut …/ Sorry I haven’t been
in touch for so long. I’m sorry I haven’t answered earlier but I was really
busy with my school. и/илиупомянутькакой-либофактизполученногописьма:
I’m glad you passed your History test! Sounds like you had a great time in
London! Great news about your…!
2. Основная часть письма (2–3 абзаца).
В ней вы должны раскрыть все аспекты, указанные в задании. Не забудьте
задать необходимые вопросы. Предполагается, что письмо должно быть
написано в неформальном стиле, поэтому вы можете использовать
неформальные слова-связки, такие как well, bytheway, anyway, so,
разговорные выражения типа Guesswhat? Или Wishmeluck!, а также
восклицательные знаки.
3. В последнем параграфе объясните, почему вы заканчиваете письмо: Well,
I’dbettergonowas I havetodomyhomework. Anyway, I have to go now because
my Mum asked me to help her with the washing up. I’ve got to go now! It’s
time for my favourite TV show.
и упомяните о дальнейших контактах:
Write (back) soon!
Take care and keep in touch!
Drop me a letter when you can.
Hope to hear from you soon.
I can’t wait to hear from you!
I can’t wait to hear from you!
В конце письма на отдельной строке указывается завершающая фраза-клише,
которая зависит от того, насколько близки автор и адресат. После нее всегда
ставится запятая! Ниже приводятся возможные варианты от наименее
формального (1) к более формальному (8):
Love, Lots of love, All my love, All the best, Best wishes, With best wishes,
Yours, Warm regards,
На следующей строке под завершающей фразой указывается имя автора (без
фамилии!). Например: Andy или Kate Таким образом, письмо к другу имеет
следующий вид:шаблон письма Адрес пишущего (указывается в правом
верхнем углу) Дата письма (под адресом)
Обращение, В начале письма автор обычно а) благодарит адресата за ранее
полученную корреспонденцию; б) извиняется, что не писал раньше.
Основная часть письма (2—3 абзаца). В ней должны быть раскрыты все
аспекты, указанные в задании. Не забудьте задать все необходимые вопросы.
В конце письма автор обычно упоминает о причине окончания письма, а
также о дальнейших контактах (используются фразы-клише). Завершающая
фраза, Подпись автора (имя)
Шаблоны для написания письма на английском языке
13 Ostozhenkastreet
Moscow
Russia
04/06/12
Dear…,
I was so happy to get your letter! I can’t wait to meet you in July! I’m sorry I
haven’t answered earlier but I was really busy with my school.
You asked me to tell you about… Well, …
By the way, …? …? …? Unfortunately, I’d better go now as I’ve got loads of
homework to do (as always).
Take care and keep in touch!
All the best,
Alex
13 Gagarina
Street
Kazan
Russia
20/09/11
Dear Patricia,
Thanks for your letter. I’m glad your birthday party was a great success! Well, in
Russia we don’t pay much attention to clothes but of course everybody wants to
look great!
Actually, any clothes will do if a person feels comfortable. As for me, I usually
wear a skirt and a smart blouse. You were quite right not to take any notice of your
friend’s clothes.
If I were you, I would have done the same. It’s not the clothes that count, after all.
By the way, what birthday presents did you get? Did your parents give you what
you wanted? What presents did you like most of all? As for me, I prefer books. I’d
better go now. Mum wants me to help with the housework. Take care and stay in
touch!
Lots of love,
Ilona