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Who is Mike Melwill?

1)  The founder of a new space program.

2)  An American scientist.

3)  A highly-qualified astronaut.

4)  A man who paid for a space travel.

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In the last sentence of the first paragraph the author implies that …

1)  the ability to travel anywhere fast requires a universal language.

2)  a universal language is needed for effective use of computers.

3)  creating a universal language is harder than creating a computer.

4)  computers should be used to create a universal language.

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Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски A–F частями предложений, обозначенными цифрами 1–7. Одна из частей в списке 1–7 — лишняя. Занесите цифры, обозначающие соответствующие части предложений, в таблицу.

Orient Express

In the early 1860s, trains were the preferred way to travel. They weren’t particularly comfortable, however, until American engineer George Mortimer Pullman decided to make trains more luxurious.

By the late 1860s, trains furnished not only sleeping cars, but kitchen and dining facilities, where A ___________________. This was innovative for the time, and was aimed to encourage people В ___________________. The first of these Pullman trains in England ran from London to Brighton and used electricity for illumination.

In 1881, another railway entrepreneur, George Nagelmacker, introduced the use of a restaurant car onboard, and the first Orient Express train service was begun. Running from Paris to Romania the route included Strasbourg, Vienna, Budapest and Bucharest.

Thanks to the 12 mile Simplon Tunnel, С ___________________, the Orient Express expanded, including a route to Istanbul, and the legendary romance of the Orient Express was in full swing.

Everyone in the social register, including royalty, chose to travel on the wheels of that luxury hotel D ___________________ in wealthy surroundings. Legends, stories, and intrigue surrounded those trips to exotic places, and those famous people E ___________________.

Unfortunately, during World War II this luxury travel was closed for the most part, and later, after the war, F ___________________ to start it again. Within the next few years airplane travel became popular, and train passenger service declined.

1.  elegant meals were served to passengers

2.  to use trains for long distance travel and vacations

3.  who rode the train

4.  who wrote about it

5.  which connected Switzerland and Italy

6.  that served dishes and wines

7.  there was no money

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Speaker A. I have recently watched a film about travelling through time, and I wish I could do it myself. If I had a time machine, I would definitely go to the future. I really want to see what our world will look like in one thousand years. I think life will be great and I just want to see if scientists will be able to cure cancer or will be able to make all those things we can see in sci-fi movies. I’d take pictures and come back to my time and show these pictures to everybody.

Speaker B. If you ask me, I think a time machine is an invention which is potentially very dangerous indeed. First of all, I don’t think people should know what the future holds for them. This is my opinion about seeing the future with the help of a time machine. As for travelling back to our past, well, I think anything can change the course of events. Do we know what events might result from going back to the past? Nobody knows it. It’s just not safe, I think.

Speaker C. If I could travel through time, I think I’d go and see the past, the period when dinosaurs lived and then the ice age and then how ancient people lived and how the Egyptians built their pyramids or how Stonehenge was built and so on. There are so many mysteries around us and I sometimes think the scientists will never find the answers to all the questions that we have about our past. So, a time machine may be our only chance to learn the truth

Speaker D. I think people will never be able to travel through time. If you read books about it, you can see that people have been dreaming about it for a long time, really. If it were possible, we would already learn to do it. There are some things about our universe which will remain mysteries forever and maybe it is good, maybe it should be this way. A time machine can exist only in sci-fi books or movies, but people will never be able to make one.

Speaker E. If I knew how to travel through time, I’d go to the past, and probably would never get back to our time. I think life was much better in the past. People were more honest and loyal, I believe. The air and the water were cleaner, there were not so many factories and the world was safe to live in. Of course there were more illnesses and hygiene was a serious problem, but I don’t want to go too far to our past, you know, maybe the 18th or the 19th century.

Speaker F. I don’t think travelling through time is impossible. Let’s say, a hundred years ago, the whole concept of the Internet, smartphones, video calls and instant messaging services was far from looking real. Now, any five year old can surf the net or use a smartphone. I believe in the future people will make a time machine because people are curious and they are capable of anything. I don’t know if it’s going to be good or bad to invent it though.

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Speaker A. I have recently watched a film about travelling through time, and I wish I could do it myself. If I had a time machine, I would definitely go to the future. I really want to see what our world will look like in one thousand years. I think life will be great and I just want to see if scientists will be able to cure cancer or will be able to make all those things we can see in sci-fi movies. I’d take pictures and come back to my time and show these pictures to everybody.

Speaker B. If you ask me, I think a time machine is an invention which is potentially very dangerous indeed. First of all, I don’t think people should know what the future holds for them. This is my opinion about seeing the future with the help of a time machine. As for travelling back to our past, well, I think anything can change the course of events. Do we know what events might result from going back to the past? Nobody knows it. It’s just not safe, I think.

Speaker C. If I could travel through time, I think I’d go and see the past, the period when dinosaurs lived and then the ice age and then how ancient people lived and how the Egyptians built their pyramids or how Stonehenge was built and so on. There are so many mysteries around us and I sometimes think the scientists will never find the answers to all the questions that we have about our past. So, a time machine may be our only chance to learn the truth

Speaker D. I think people will never be able to travel through time. If you read books about it, you can see that people have been dreaming about it for a long time, really. If it were possible, we would already learn to do it. There are some things about our universe which will remain mysteries forever and maybe it is good, maybe it should be this way. A time machine can exist only in sci-fi books or movies, but people will never be able to make one.

Speaker E. If I knew how to travel through time, I’d go to the past, and probably would never get back to our time. I think life was much better in the past. People were more honest and loyal, I believe. The air and the water were cleaner, there were not so many factories and the world was safe to live in. Of course there were more illnesses and hygiene was a serious problem, but I don’t want to go too far to our past, you know, maybe the 18th or the 19th century.

Speaker F. I don’t think travelling through time is impossible. Let’s say, a hundred years ago, the whole concept of the Internet, smartphones, video calls and instant messaging services was far from looking real. Now, any five year old can surf the net or use a smartphone. I believe in the future people will make a time machine because people are curious and they are capable of anything. I don’t know if it’s going to be good or bad to invent it though.

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Presenter: Good afternoon, and here we are with our special program for teens where we explore advantages and disadvantages of all sorts of professions. Today we have Carl Fox, a travel agent. Hello, Carl!

Carl Fox: Good afternoon.

Presenter: So Carl, tell us a little bit about yourself.

Carl Fox: Well, as you already know, I’m a travel agent, and I work for one of the major chains on High Street. I’ve been with them for about 10 years and while I’ve been working I’ve studied for a number of qualifications.

Presenter: What inspired you to become a travel agent?

Carl Fox: People often ask me why I decided to become a travel agent. As a young adult I loved travelling and worked for a while as a rep in Spain. When I came back to the UK I decided to stay within the travel industry, and my experience of working in resorts abroad helped me to get a job as a travel agent. I have to admit that one of the main reasons I wanted to be a travel agent was that we get cheap flights and holidays. It’s a great perk!

Presenter: I see. What are your responsibilities at your job?

Carl Fox: Basically, I’m a sales person. I advise people on the holiday options available to them, you know, different destinations, types of holiday, ways to get there, and so on. When customers have decided what they want, I book it for them and make any other arrangements they might need, such as car hire or tours. My responsibility doesn’t end there, though. I have to make sure that clients know if any visas are necessary, or if they will need accinations, and how to get them. If they are flying, I need to tell them what time they have to check in, and make sure they know what time they will be arriving. I also give information on likely weather conditions and anything else I think will be useful for them.

Presenter: That’s a lot to do! And I bet it’s getting more and more difficult to work in your sphere because of the rivalry.

Carl Fox: Well, not because the rivalry is too high, it’s the same everywhere. The point is that more and more customers want a tailor-made holiday, not just a package from a brochure. However, I love the challenge! It’s a lot more interesting for me if I can organize the whole thing — make out an itinerary, book flights, ferries, trains, accommodation and everything. I love providing a personalized service, especially if it’s to places that I know. I can really help customers get a great holiday that will be ideal for them.

Presenter: People who are going on holiday must be relaxed and easy to deal with, right?

Carl Fox: Generally yes, but not always. Sometimes I get difficult customers. One man came in wanting a flight to Venice the next day. I checked out times and fares on the computer, and found a very reasonable flight at a suitable time, so we booked it there and then. A week later he came in and he was absolutely furious. He wanted to know why I had flown him to Venice, in Italy, when he had had an important meeting in Vienna, which is in Austria. I didn’t know what to say, but since then I’ve always been careful to check that people really know where they want to go.

Presenter: That’s a case which is funny and sad at the same time and it’s hard to believe it after all.

Carl Fox: Don’t I know!

Presenter: Any downsides to your job?

Carl Fox: There must be some but I love my job so I simply don’t notice them.

Presenter: I see. Thank you very much, Carl.

Carl Fox: My pleasure.

Задания Д39 C1 № 192

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Nicole who writes:

Write a letter to Nicole. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her plans for travelling. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

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Задания Д39 C1 № 1204

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Bill who writes:

Write a letter to Bill. In your letter answer his questions, ask 3 questions about his plans for travelling. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

1) True

2) False

3) Not stated

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Alice: I’m just going to the shop to get a few bits and pieces. Do you need anything?

Dad: You couldn’t pick up a half a dozen litre bottles of carbonated water could you?

Alice: I would Dad but I am going by bike and I can’t get anything heavy. It’s more a case of anything small and urgent — then I’m your girl.

Dad: Well we need batteries for the remote control. They are small and really urgent. We’ll not be able to watch TV otherwise

Alice: More urgent for you than for me. But no problem, batteries: Anything else?

Dad: I think we are pretty low on toothpaste and maybe soap. Do you want to check?

Alice: I checked already and we have plenty.

Dad: I know what we really need — a roll of insulation tape. Some wires have come loose under the stairs and I promised your mum that I would sort it out. Actually we need a new box of fuses as well. They really have run out because I looked yesterday. And by the way we need a new screwdriver set because

Alice: I am not sure if I can get those from the shop on the corner. Probably it will be necessary to go into the centre of town.

Dad: Why don’t we both go? I’ll take the car and then we can stock up on some of the heavier things like water, fruit and veg.

Alice: You haven’t looked outside have you? There’s been an accident at the top of Gardner Street. The police have now closed it to cars and set up a diversion but the traffic is at a complete standstill. The only way to travel just now is by bike or on foot which is why I am going to cycle there.

Dad: I didn’t realize. Was it a bad accident?

Alice: They say on the radio news that nobody was hurt but 5 vehicles are involved and they don’t expect the road to be open again until later this evening.

Dad: I see. So we won’t get a chance to visit the town centre shops until tomorrow. In that case just some batteries — if they sell them at the corner shop. I hope they do because I don’t know how a TV addict like you will possibly survive a whole evening without TV

Alice: Ha-ha. Well it takes one to know one

Dad: Be careful on the bike. The traffic may be at a standstill but there are always a few drivers who go on pavements and similar stunts. Have you asked your Mum or brother if they need anything urgent?

Alice: I asked Mum but she doesn’t need anything. Michael’s still not home from college.

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1.  Water-related diseases

2.  Personal measure

3.  Ways of using

4.  More than survival

5.  Physical characteristics

6.  Worrying statistics

7.  Hard to get

8.  Natural threats

A. Water is the most important resource for mankind. It is a condition for all life on our planet, a factor for any social and technological development, a possible source of welfare or misery, cooperation or conflict. 97 percent of it is undrinkable because it’s saltwater. Only 3 percent of the world’s water supply is fresh water, and 77 percent of that is frozen. Of the 23 percent that is not frozen, only a half a percent is available to supply everyone with all the water they need to survive.

B. Natural disasters like earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes and other types of incidents can disrupt drinking water and wastewater systems. Water consumers, water and wastewater utilities, and private well and septic owners should be informed on what to do in emergency. It is important to be prepared because drinking water and wastewater disruptions can directly threaten your health, the health of your family, and the health of your community.

C. Water security is about fighting poverty and hunger, and protecting the environment. It is about saving children from disease. It is about allowing girls to go to school instead of walking kilometers to fetch water. It is about providing women and men with access to sanitation, wherever they live. Fundamentally, it is about peace. When we talk about water security, we are really talking about human rights, human dignity, and the development of all societies.

D. Water is the only substance that occurs naturally as a solid (ice), a liquid and a gas (water vapor). It covers about 70 percent of the Earth for approximately 1,386 million cubic kilometers. In its purest form, it’s odorless, nearly colorless and tasteless. Water molecules are naturally attracted and stick to each other like magnets. This is the reason behind many of water’s special properties, such as the fact that it’s denser in its liquid state than in its solid state (ice floats on water).

E. You use water to clean yourself, your clothes, your dishes, your car and everything else around you. You can travel on it or jump in it to cool off on hot summer days. Many of the products that you use every day contain water or were manufactured using it. It seems pretty simple, and yet there are a lot of things about it that scientists still don’t fully understand.

F. Every day you lose water. For your body to function properly, you must replenish its water supply. So how much fluid does the average, healthy adult living in a temperate climate need? The Institute of Medicine determined that an adequate intake for men is roughly 3 liters a day. The intake for women is 2.2 liters a day. But in truth, your water needs depend on many factors, including your health, how active you are and where you live.

G. Around 1.1 billion people globally do not have access to clean water supply sources whereas 2.4 billion people do not have bathrooms with running water. About 2 million people die every year due to water-related diseases, most of them are children less than 5 years of age. The most affected are people in developing countries, living in extreme conditions of poverty.

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Alice: I’m just going to the shop to get a few bits and pieces. Do you need anything?

Dad: You couldn’t pick up a half a dozen litre bottles of carbonated water could you?

Alice: I would Dad but I am going by bike and I can’t get anything heavy. It’s more a case of anything small and urgent — then I’m your girl.

Dad: Well we need batteries for the remote control. They are small and really urgent. We’ll not be able to watch TV otherwise

Alice: More urgent for you than for me. But no problem, batteries: Anything else?

Dad: I think we are pretty low on toothpaste and maybe soap. Do you want to check?

Alice: I checked already and we have plenty.

Dad: I know what we really need — a roll of insulation tape. Some wires have come loose under the stairs and I promised your mum that I would sort it out. Actually we need a new box of fuses as well. They really have run out because I looked yesterday. And by the way we need a new screwdriver set because

Alice: I am not sure if I can get those from the shop on the corner. Probably it will be necessary to go into the centre of town.

Dad: Why don’t we both go? I’ll take the car and then we can stock up on some of the heavier things like water, fruit and veg.

Alice: You haven’t looked outside have you? There’s been an accident at the top of Gardner Street. The police have now closed it to cars and set up a diversion but the traffic is at a complete standstill. The only way to travel just now is by bike or on foot which is why I am going to cycle there.

Dad: I didn’t realize. Was it a bad accident?

Alice: They say on the radio news that nobody was hurt but 5 vehicles are involved and they don’t expect the road to be open again until later this evening.

Dad: I see. So we won’t get a chance to visit the town centre shops until tomorrow. In that case just some batteries — if they sell them at the corner shop. I hope they do because I don’t know how a TV addict like you will possibly survive a whole evening without TV

Alice: Ha-ha. Well it takes one to know one

Dad: Be careful on the bike. The traffic may be at a standstill but there are always a few drivers who go on pavements and similar stunts. Have you asked your Mum or brother if they need anything urgent?

Alice: I asked Mum but she doesn’t need anything. Michael’s still not home from college.

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1.  Getting around the city

2.  Always in a hurry

3.  Unknown side of the city

4.  Winning and losing

5.  The city of skyscrapers

6.  For the holiday and more

7.  Saving the variety

8.  Nickname for a building

A. New York is really the melting pot of the world. Over 30 percent of its residents have come from abroad. It is believed that the city has the greatest linguistic diversity on the planet. There are over 800 different languages spoken by its people. As some of these languages are nearly extinct, the City University of New York has begun a project called the Endangered Language Alliance. Its aim is to preserve rare languages like Bukhari, Vhlaski, and Ormuri.

B. New Yorkers love to think they know everything about their city: where to find the best fruit, how to avoid paying full price at museums, what route to take to avoid traffic. But New York City can reveal new treasures even to its veterans. Beyond the city where New-Yorkers work, eat, play and commute every day lies a hidden New York: mysterious, forgotten, abandoned or just overlooked. There are places about which you’re not likely to read in any guidebook.

C. The Chrysler Building was in a race with the Bank of Manhattan for getting the title of the tallest skyscraper in the world. The Bank was likely to triumph, with its height of 282 meters. But the spire of the Chrysler Building was constructed in secret inside the tower. Just one week after the Bank of Manhattan was finished, it was put in place, making it 318 meters tall and beating the Bank. It wouldn’t keep this title for long: one year later the Empire State Building was erected.

D. The Flatiron Building was constructed between 1901 and 1903 at the intersection of Broadway and Fifth Avenue. It was designed by Chicago’s Daniel Burnham as a steel-frame skyscraper covered with white terra-cotta. Built as the headquarters of the Fuller Construction company, the skyscraper was meant to be named Fuller Building. But locals soon started calling it “Flatiron” because of its unusual shape. The name stuck and soon became

official.

E. How does Rockefeller Center manage to find the perfect fur-tree each Christmas season? They do aerial searches by helicopter, of course, and bring it to the city during the night when there isn’t much traffic on the streets. After the tree is taken down for the year, it continues to be useful. For example, in 2005 Habitat for Humanity used the wood to make doorframes for houses for the poor and in 2012 the paper was used to publish a book.

F. In New York life never stands still. People have to call cabs, ride subway cars, do business of all kinds, eat pizzas and sandwiches for lunch. When you multiply that by more than eight million people in less than 500 square miles, you get the idea: everyone goes everywhere as fast as it is humanly possible. Whatever you do, don’t stop in the middle of the sidewalk or you’ll make everyone around you incredibly angry.

G. New York is extremely easy to navigate. Manhattan is divided into numbered streets from north to south and avenues from east to west. It’s almost impossible to get lost there. Buses are useful to travel around Manhattan, and the subway is the best means of transport to the other parts of the city. At some stage you’ll definitely use a yellow taxi. Try to get one on an avenue that’s going in the same direction you are – you’ll save time and money. And don’t forget to leave a tip for the driver.