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«ONE OF THE GREAT NOVELS OF WORLD LITERATURE»: VERY RARE FIRST EDITION OF TOLSTOY’S WAR AND PEACE, AN EXTRAORDINARY COPY

TOLSTOY, Leo. Voina i Mir (War and Peace). Moscow: Printed by T. Ris for the House of Voyikova, 1868-69. Six volumes bound in three. Octavo, 20th-century three-quarter brown morocco-gilt, raised bands, earlier marbled boards; original printed front wrappers for parts 2-5 bound in. $48,500.

Rare first edition of Tolstoy’s War and Peace, one of the greatest novels ever written, in the original Russian. Handsomely bound, with the original printed paper front wrappers of parts 2-5 bound in.

Seven years in the writing, War and Peace is undeniably the greatest literary work relating to the Napoleonic wars. The juxtaposition of historical, social, and personal themes and the monumental size and scope of the novel combine to present an accurate and vibrant portrait of the Russian nation. «This picture of Russian life, set against a background of Napoleon’s invasion, is one of the great novels of world literature. In scope, organization, and variety of character studies, War and Peace defies limitation to any particular category of fiction. To classify the book as a historical, sociological, psychological, political, epic, or panoramic novel, or as an exemplum for a philosophy of history arbitrarily limits a breadth of treatment which combines all these elements… The greatness of War and Peace does not lie in its philosophy or in any contribution to the facts or theory of history. It depends on the building of a vast panorama of a whole society out of innumerable minute realistic details… The total picture is an unforgettable vision, distinguished by its depth and scope» (Hornstein, Reader’s Companion to World Literature, 555-56).

War and Peace has proved remarkably influential. German novelist Thomas Mann noted of the novel, «The pure narrative power of his work is unequaled. Seldom did art work so much like nature.» «From his first words we can be sure of one thing at any rate—here is a man who sees what we see, who proceeds, too, as we are accustomed to proceed, not from the inside outwards, but from the outside inwards… Nothing seems to escape him. Nothing glances off him unrecorded… Everything is astonishingly clear and absolutely sharp. Then, suddenly, just as we are exulting, breathing deep, feeling at once braced and purified, some detail—perhaps the head of a man—comes at us out of the picture in an alarming way, as if extruded by the very intensity of its life» (Virginia Woolf, «The Russian Point of View» in The Common Reader). «All his life, at every moment, he possessed the faculty of seeing phenomena in the detached finality of each separate instant, in perfectly distinct outline, as we see only on rare occasions, in childhood, or on the crest of an all-renewing happiness, or in the triumph of a great spiritual victory» (Boris Pasternak, quoted in Richard Pevear’s introduction to his English translation, ix).

Unlike Tolstoy’s other masterpiece, Anna Karenina, War and Peace first appeared in full in book form, not in periodicals, though the first two parts did appear under the title «Tysiacha Vosemsot Piatyi God» («The Year 1805») in 1865 in the journal Russkii Vestnik. War and Peace was self-published; Tolstoy contracted Ris, advanced 4500 rubles for the printing of 4800 copies, and promised 30 percent of the gross profit to the printer and the proofreader. The enterprise showed a handsome return: the novel retailed for 10 rubles, and quickly went into a second edition following enthusiastic reviews. First printings, with Part 3 paginated 227 for 127, and 265 for 255; and Part 4 with 153 instead of 253. Original printed paper wrappers for parts 2-5, printed in red and black on yellow paper, bound in; all half titles present. Kilgour 1195. Pre-revolutionary owner’s ink stamps on title pages (Iv.P. Barsukov); discreet owner ink signatures.

Only occasional foxing to text, a few instances of faint marginal dampstaining in Volumes I and II, bindings handsome. A beautiful copy, rare and desirable.

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1.  Places to stay in

2.  Arts and culture

3.  New country image

4.  Going out

5.  Different landscapes

6.  Transport system

7.  National languages

8.  Eating out

A. Belgium has always had a lot more than the faceless administrative buildings that you can see in the outskirts of its capital, Brussels. A number of beautiful historic cities and Brussels itself offer impressive architecture, lively nightlife, first-rate restaurants and numerous other attractions for visitors. Today, the old-fashioned idea of ‘boring Belgium’ has been well and truly forgotten, as more and more people discover its very individual charms for themselves.

B. Nature in Belgium is varied. The rivers and hills of the Ardennes in the southeast contrast sharply with the rolling plains which make up much of the northern and western countryside. The most notable features are the great forest near the frontier with Germany and Luxembourg and the wide, sandy beaches of the northern coast.

C. It is easy both to enter and to travel around pocket- sized Belgium which is divided into the Dutchspeaking north and the French-speaking south. Officially the Belgians speak Dutch, French and German. Dutch is slightly more widely spoken than French, and German is spoken the least. The Belgians, living in the north, will often prefer to answer visitors in English rather than French, even if the visitor’s French is good.

D. Belgium has a wide range of hotels from 5-star luxury to small family pensions and inns. In some regions of the country, farm holidays are available. There visitors can (for a small cost) participate in the daily work of the farm. There are plenty of opportunities to rent furnished villas, flats, rooms, or bungalows for a holiday period. These holiday houses and flats are comfortable and well-equipped.

E. The Belgian style of cooking is similar to French, based on meat and seafood. Each region in Belgium has its own special dish. Butter, cream, beer and wine are generously used in cooking. The Belgians are keen on their food, and the country is very well supplied with excellent restaurants to suit all budgets. The perfect evening out here involves a delicious meal, and the restaurants and cafes are busy at all times of the week.

F. As well as being one of the best cities in the world for eating out (both for its high quality and range), Brussels has a very active and varied nightlife. It has 10 theatres which produce plays in both Dutch and French. There are also dozens of cinemas, numerous discos and many night-time cafes in Brussels. Elsewhere, the nightlife choices depend on the size of the town, but there is no shortage of fun to be had in any of the major cities.

G. There is a good system of underground trains, trams and buses in all the major towns and cities. In addition, Belgium’s waterways offer a pleasant way to enjoy the country. Visitors can take a one-hour cruise around the canals of Bruges (sometimes described as the Venice of the North) or an extended cruise along the rivers and canals linking the major cities of Belgium and the Netherlands.

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1.  Travel memories

2.  Animal lover magazine

3.  Travel to stars

4.  Star dreams

5.  Popular hobby

6.  Family magazine

7.  People and nature

8.  Animals in danger

A. Most people who spend a holiday travelling take a camera with them and photograph anything that interests them – sights of a city, views of mountains, lakes, waterfalls, men and women, children, ruins of ancient buildings, and even birds and animals. Later looking through their albums they will remember the happy time they have had, the islands, countries and cities they have seen.

B. Of course, different people dream of different things. Someone wishes a calm and quiet life; others imagine their life as a never-ending adventure. The majority dream of something concrete: a villa in some warm place, an account in a Swiss bank, a splendid car… It’s interesting to know what the dreams of people who already have all this are. Celebrities, as we know, never hide their unusual hobbies, and often shock us with their extravagant behaviour.

C. It is Junior Baseball Magazine’s mission to provide information that enhances the youth baseball experience for the entire family. The player improves his skills and is more successful. The family enjoys the activity more and shares this precious time in their life. Junior Baseball emphasizes good sportsmanship, safety, physical fitness and wholesome family values.

D. The seas are in danger. They are filled with poison like industrial, nuclear and chemical waste. The Mediterranean Sea is already nearly dead; the North Sea is following it. The Aral Sea is on the brink of extinction. If nothing is done about it, one day nothing will be able to live in the seas. Every ten minutes one species of animal, plant or insect dies out forever.

E. Lots of people all over the world enjoy collecting stamps. Stamps are like little pictures. Very often they show the flowers or the trees which grow in this or

that country, or they can show different kinds of transport of the country. Stamps may also have portraits of famous people on them. Some stamps show art work from the history of the country.

F. “Friend” is the title of my favourite magazine. It consists of 70 pages, with lots of colourful and bright pictures and provides interesting and useful information for people who love animals. The magazine includes numerous articles devoted to various topics connected with domestic animals, ways to take care of them, pet food, animal health and many other topics crucial for any animal lover.

G. People are beginning to realize that environmental problems are not just somebody else’s. Many people join and support various international organizations and green parties. What could be more important than human life? Polluted air, poisoned water, wastelands, noise, smoke – all these influence not only nature but people as well. Everything should be done to improve ecological conditions on our planet.

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1.  For parents and friends

2.  Radiation threat

3.  Threat for kids

4.  Feeling of safety

5.  Mobile future

6.  Mobile booking office

7.  New language

8.  SMS to premier

A. Mobile phones use ‘radio waves’ to send signals. Since the 1920s, scientists have known that radio waves can cause the heating of the skin and influence the nervous system. But mobile phones don’t produce many radio waves. Still children should be especially careful about mobile phone use because their nervous system may be hurt. Children should only use mobiles for short calls.

B. It is known that the strength of radio wave radiation decreases with distance. It suggests that hands-free sets may be effective in avoiding all the dangers of mobile phones. But another study described an increase in radiation that reached the user of a hands-free set. It says that the cable of the hands-free set acted as an antenna, directing more radio waves into the user’s ear.

C. Train passengers will soon be able to buy tickets on their mobile phone. Chiltern Railways plans to sell tickets through mobile phones. The new technology sends a code to a mobile phone in a text message, which passengers can then scan at the station ticket barrier. It’s hoped the method will make buying tickets easier for passengers and help fight against queues at stations.

D. Many parents now use mobiles to control their children’s behaviour. It gives parents peace of mind and makes young people feel protected. Parents say that young people are safer with mobiles than without them. But, while parents said they liked to call their children on the mobile to actually hear their voice, young people liked to send text messages to parents.

E. A research showed that those young people who have a mobile feel more independent and often use it to plan meetings both relatives and peers. In particular, young people often use mobiles to ask their parents if they can come home later. The study showed that girls more often text parents to let them know they were safe than boys. They also use text messaging for socializing purposes.

F. It is not only parents who want to connect with young people through mobile technologies. Nowadays politicians and different organizations look for ways to use text messaging as a channel for communication with the young. In late 2004, the UK government offered people the opportunity to ‘text Tony’. People were invited to send a text question to the prime minister to be answered as part of a ‘mobile chat’.

G. The popularity of text messages led to the development of a special system of words or ‘chat speak’. For example, acronyms, that are words made from the first letters of other words, are often used both in online chatrooms and text messages sent to your mobile phone. This ‘chat speak’ is very popular with children who are fast at texting. Parents might be interested to know that ‘PAW’ means ‘parents are watching’!

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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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1.  Education: the Way to the Top

2.  From Agony to Love

3.  Teaching to Learn

4.  Learning That Never Stops

5.  Things Worth Learning

6.  The Right Word Can Bring Changes

7.  What My Father Taught Me

8.  The Power of Numbers

A. Education has the power to transform a person’s life. I am the living example of this. When I was on the streets, I thought I was not good at anything but I wrote a poem, and it got published. I went back to school to learn. I have learned the benefit of research and reading, of debate and listening. One day soon a group of fresh-faced college students will call me professor.

B. Language has the capacity to change the world and the way we live in it. People are often afraid to call things by their direct names, use taboos not to notice dangerous tendencies. Freedom begins with naming things. This has to happen in spite of political climates, careers being won or lost, and the fear of being criticized. After Helen Caldicott used the word ‘nuclear arms race’ an anti-nuclear movement appeared.

C. I never wanted to be a teacher. Yet years later, I find myself teaching high school English. I consider my job to be one of the most important aspects of my life, still I do not teach for the love of teaching. I am a teacher because I love to learn, and I have come to realize that the best way to learn is to teach.

D. One day my sister and I got one and the same homework. My sister finished the task in 2 minutes and went off to play. But I could not do it, so I went into my sister’s room and quickly copied her work. But there was one small problem: my father caught me. He didn’t punish me, but explained that cheating makes people feel helpless. And then I was left feeling guilty for cheating.

E. Lifelong learning does not mean spending all my time reading. It is equally important to get the habit of asking such questions as ‘what don’t I know about this topic, or subject?’, ‘what can I learn from this moment or person?’, and ‘what more do I need to learn?’ regardless of where I am, who I am talking to, or what I am doing.

F. Math has always been something that I am good at. Mathematics attracts me because of its stability. It has logic; it is dependable and never changes. There might be some additions to the area of mathematics, but once mathematics is created, it is set in stone. We would not be able to check emails or play videogames without the computer solving complex algorithms.

G. When my high school English teacher asked us to read Shakespeare, I thought it was boring and too difficult. I agonized over the syntax  — I had never read anything like this. But now I am a Shakespeare professor, and enjoy teaching Hamlet every semester. Each time I re-read the play, I find and learn something new for myself.

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1.  Travel memories

2.  Animal lover magazine

3.  Travel to stars

4.  Star dreams

5.  Popular hobby

6.  Family magazine

7.  People and nature

8.  Animals in danger

E. Lots of people all over the world enjoy collecting stamps. Stamps are like little pictures. Very often they show the flowers or the trees which grow in this or

that country, or they can show different kinds of transport of the country. Stamps may also have portraits of famous people on them. Some stamps show art work from the history of the country.

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1.  Different pets, different characters

2.  Having fun together

3.  A long-term treatment

4.  Reading dog stories

5.  Friends in need

6.  Pets can teach

7.  A global problem and its solution

8.  Where to get a pet

A. It has become clear that stress affects our mental and physical health and, sadly, our world has become more stressful than ever. We live in the environment that can easily wear us out. Luckily, there are certain methods to reduce stress and have control. One of the best is to own a pet. Pets require attention and dedication, but those are small prices to pay for the amount of benefits they bring into our lives.

B. Pets provide support because they are always available to listen (without any judgment) or rub up against your hand, which can help you relax after a hectic day. They can help you see the situation differently and let out some steam.

Moreover, when you are feeling under the weather, there is nothing like a sweet pair of eyes that immediately get your mind off thoughts that are making you sad and depressed.

C. Companionship with a loving pet is a real source of entertainment. Pets are constantly giving off love and gratitude, and they are happy to be in your presence. You can be yourself around pets. You can dance silly or talk silly, and they will not criticize you. In fact, they will love the silliness and get silly themselves. Cats and dogs are fantastic companions to sit down and watch TV at night.

D. Studies have shown that communicating with a pet boosts the immune system, improves heart health, reduces physical pain, and improves mental health as well. One man with tuberculosis says that the cat he received after his diagnosis kept him going for 21 years with little pain and very few physical issues. He talked to his cat which helped him walk through his troubles. That proves the power of true love that animals have.

E. Pets are living creatures that have habits and personalities. They can surprise you. Dogs, cats, and birds are probably most known for having distinct personalities. However, one snake owner says that her snake had his own unique personality. He got excited when she came into the room, and she would often put him in the bathtub where he would do all sorts of funny tricks while splashing around.

F. No matter what type of pet you get, it will require you to take care of it. Being responsible for another living being can help you be more responsible in the rest of your life too. This is especially true for kids who are learning the value of good habits. However, adults can benefit from the consistent responsibility as well. Responsible pet owners are kind to pets and remember they are their pets’ world.

G. With millions of cats and dogs killed in shelters in the United States every year, adopting a pet instead of buying one saves at least one animal’s life. Adoption saves not only the animal you adopt, but also the new animal the shelter can take in. Adopting from a shelter helps both ends of the problem: fewer animals will be bred, and more animals can go to a good home.

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1.  For information and urgent help

2.  World without buttons

3.  To monitor and treat the disease

4.  A built-in charger

5.  Key under your skin

6.  Big brother is watching you

7.  Disadvantages of tech

8.  Phone always on you

A. Sure, we’re virtually connected to our phones 24/7 now, but what if we could be literally plugged in to our phones? That’s already starting to happen. Last year, for instance, artist Anthony Antonellis had a chip put in his arm that could store and transfer data to his handheld smartphone. And researchers are already experimenting with sensors that turn human bone into living speakers.

B. In the future patients will be able to use implantable technologies to diagnose and even treat diseases. Scientists in London are developing swallowable capsule-sized chip that will control fat levels in obese patients and generate genetic material that makes them feel “full”. It has potential as an alternative to surgery to handle obesity. Also it can monitor blood-sugar levels for diabetics.

C. The U.S. military has programs to identify any person using face scanning device. Some people see it as a doubtless advantage: improved crime fighting, secure elections and never a lost child again. However, such technologies can hammer against social norms and raise privacy issues. And one day there might be a computer to see all, know all and control all.

D. One of the challenges for implantable tech is delivering power to devices which are inside human bodies. You can’t plug them in as you do with your phone or computer. You can’t easily take them out to replace a battery. A team in Cambridge is working on specific bio batteries that can generate power inside the body, transfer it wirelessly where needed, and then simply melt away.

E. Soon tattoos will not only make you look cool but will be able to perform useful tasks, like opening your car or entering smartphone codes with a fingerpoint. Researchers have made an implantable skin fiber thinner than a human hair. Scientists are working on the chip that can be put inside a finger through a tattoo-like process, letting you unlock things or enter codes simply by pointing.

F. The British research team is developing pills with microprocessors in them that can text to hospitals directly from inside your body. The pills can share inside info to help doctors know if you are taking your medication properly and if it is having the desired effect. Moreover, in case of emergency, it can send a signal to the computer and the ambulance will come straight away.

G. Lately touchscreens are everywhere – from computers, phones, tablets to car systems and vending machines. Even doorbells now include touch screen controls. One has to wonder: are we moving to a world of only touchscreen devices? And the answer is probably yes. We are coming to an age where every flat or even curved surface could be made a touchscreen and we can operate from it.

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1.  То play any tune

2.  A brand new shore museum

3.  Still moving along

4.  Back from the seas

5.  Not a bank but…

6.  Magic as attraction

7.  A museum of popular drinks

8.  One tool museum

A. The Salem Witch Museum brings you back to Salem of 1692 for a dramatic overview of the Witch Trials, including stage sets with life-size figures, lighting and a narration. There is also a possibility to go on a candlelight tour to four selected homes. The museum is open all year round and closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Salem is also famous for its Haunted Happenings, a 24-day Halloween festival.

B. The Discover Sea Shipwreck Museum opened its doors in 1995, and has one of the largest collections of shipwreck and recovered artifacts in the Mid-Atlantic. It contains about 10,000 artifacts from local and worldwide locations, including an intact blown-glass hourglass from a 200-year-old shipwreck, which is also the world’s deepest wooden wreck at the heart of the Bermuda Triangle.

C. The Seashore Trolley Museum is the oldest and largest electric railway museum in the world. It was founded in 1939 with one open trolley car, No. 31 from the Biddeford & Saco Railroad Company. The Seashore Trolley Museum contains over 250 transit vehicles, mostly trolleys, from the United States, Canada and abroad. Visitors can even take a trip along the Maine countryside aboard a restored early-1900s electric streetcar.

D. American Hop Museum is dedicated to the brewing industry and located in the heart of the Yakima Valley’s hop fields, which gather the best harvest for producing beer. It chronicles the American hop industry from the New England colonies to its expansion into California and the Pacific Northwest, and includes historical equipment, photos and artifacts that pay tribute to hop, the everlasting vine that is still an integral part of the brewing industry.

E. The Money Museum in Colorado Springs is America’s largest museum dedicated to numismatics (the study of collecting coins and metals). The collection contains over 250,000 items from the earliest invention of money to modern day, with items including paper money, coins, tokens, medals, and traditional money from all over the world. Highlights include the 1804 dollar, the 1913 V Nickel, the 1866 no motto series, a comprehensive collection of American gold coins, and experimental pattern coins and paper money.

F. The Kenneth G. Fiske Museum of Musical Instruments in California has one of the most diverse collections of musical instruments in the United States. This museum is home to over 1,400 American, European and ethnic instruments from the 17th-20th centuries. Selections from all parts of the world also include keyboards, brass, woodwind, stringed, percussion, mechanical and electronic instruments. Other highlights are rare pieces from the violin and viola families, reed organs and instruments from the Orient and Tibet.

G. The Hammer Museum in Alaska is the world’s first museum dedicated to hammers. The Museum provides a view of the past through the use of man’s first tool. You will find over 1500 hammers on display, ranging from ancient times to the present. The museum does not have any paid staff, and it is run by volunteers. This quaint and quirky museum is an interesting and informative stop for the whole family.

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1.  The wrong goal

2.  Extra-curricular over load

3.  Too much homework

4.  Arguably helpful

5.  Too stressful

6.  Too many distractions

7.  A better system

8.  Poor co-ordination

A. My problem with homework is that I am rather fond of TV and computer games. Every evening after school it is the same. I start with the highest intentions. I’ll just play one round of Final fantasy and then begin. But it tends to be three rounds and then tea time. Oh  — and then my favourite program begins in 10 minutes so I’ll start after that. And so it goes on. Probably I lack motivation.

B. It is so much faster doing homework these days. All our assignments can be done on the PC which means correcting and changing things is so easy. But of course the Internet is the biggest shortcut of all. Maybe it’s true what they say that it stops you reading textbooks. You get snatches of information rather than the whole story. Maybe I should try to use the internet less.

C. I am a drummer and a pianist. The school really encourages this and I have two one hour lessons a week plus one to two hours daily practice. I am in the basketball team. The school encourages this and we practice twice a week. I got picked to be in the school play. Rehearsals are two hours a week. Will somebody please tell me when I am supposed to get my homework done?

D. Exam practice, constant revision, exam techniques and how to get the highest possible grade— is this what education is supposed to be about? The school seems obsessed with grades and the school results league table. We are currently 17th highest achievers in England but if we really try hard this year we might make top 10. Silly me! I thought education was about learning and preparing for adult life.

E. For some kids exams bring more pressure than they can cope with. They worry about what their parents will say, not to mention what their teachers or classmates will think. No wonder some of them freeze up in the exam hall and are unable to write anything out of sheer nerves.

F. Why do they do it? We get three weeks in a row with minimal homework and then every teacher in the school sets a massive assignment to be completed “by next Friday  — no late submissions”. Why don’t they get together and try and even the load?

G. I think Continuous Assessment is a very sensible idea. Education should not simply be about slick exam performance, but about overall how you perform in school  — how you study, how much you read, how logical and clear your essay arguments are. 50% of our final grading should be based on course work. I think it is fair.

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Promoting language learning

The European Union (EU) is committed to supporting the rights of its citizens to personal and professional mobility, and their ability to communicate with each other. It does so by A_____________________ to promote the teaching and learning of European languages. These programmes have at least one thing in common: they cover cross-border projects involving partners from two, and often three or more, EU countries.

The EU programmes are designed to complement the national education policies of member countries. Each government is responsible for its own national education policy, B_____________________. What the EU programmes do is to create links between countries and regions via joint projects, C_____________________.

Since 2007 the main programmes have been put under the overall umbrella of the EU’s lifelong learning programme. All languages are eligible for support under this programme: official languages, regional, minority and migrant languages, D_____________________. There are national information centres in each country, E_____________________.

The cultural programmes of the EU also promote linguistic and cultural diversity in a number of ways. The “Media” programme funds the dubbing and subtitling of European films for F _____________________. The “Culture” programme builds cross-cultural bridges by supporting the translation of modern authors into other EU languages.

1.  and the languages of the EU’s major trading partners

2.  which includes language teaching and learning

3.  cinemas and television in other EU countries

4.  which enhance the impact of language teaching and learning

5.  funding a number of educational programmes

6.  and encouraging people to learn new languages

7.  where details about the application procedures are given

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Harry Potter course for university students

Students of Durham University are being given the chance to sign up to what is thought to be the UK’s first course focusing on the world of Harry Potter. Although every English-speaking person in the world knows about Harry Potter books and films, few have thought of using them as a guide to … modern life.

The Durham University module uses the works of JK Rowling A ______ modern society. “Harry Potter and the Age of Illusion” will be available for study next year. So far about 80 undergraduates have signed В ______ a BA degree in Education Studies. Future

educationalists will analyse JK Rowling’s fanfiction from various points of view.

A university spokesman said: “This module places the Harry Potter novels in a wider social and cultural context.” He added that a number of themes would be explored, С ______ the classroom, bullying, friendship and solidarity and the ideals of and good citizenship.

The module was created by the head of the Department of Education at Durham University. He said the idea for the new module had appeared in response D ______ body: “It seeks to place the series in its wider social and cultural context and will explore some fundamental issues E ______ . You just need to read the academic writing which started F ______ that Harry Potter is worthy of serious study.”

1.  up for the optional module, part of

2.  to emerge four or five years ago to see

3.  to examine prejudice, citizenship and bullying in

4.  such as the response of the writer

5.  including the world of rituals, prejudice and intolerance in

6.  to growing demand from the student

7.  such as the moral universe of the school

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Lindsay Wildlife Museum

Lindsay Wildlife Museum is a unique natural history and environmental education centre where visitors can listen to the cry of a red-tailed hawk, go eye-to-eye with a grey fox and watch a bald eagle eat lunch. More than fifty species of native California animals are on exhibit here.

Thousands of school children learn about the natural environment in their classrooms A __________________ of the museum. Nature- and science- oriented classes and trips are offered for adults and children. More than 600 volunteers help to feed and care for wild animals, В __________________. Volunteers are active in the museum’s work, contributing С __________________.

The museum was founded by a local businessman, Alexander Lindsay. Sandy, as friends knew him, started teaching neighborhood children about nature in the early 1950s. Initially housed in an elementary school, the museum began offering school-aged children summer classes, D __________________.

After nearly a decade of the museum operation, it became apparent E __________________. With a new 5,000 square-foot home, the museum could now develop and display a permanent collection of live, native wildlife and natural history objects. People came to the museum for help with wild animals F __________________ urban growth. In response, a formal wildlife rehabilitation programme  — the first of its kind in the United States of America  — began in 1970.

1.  that a permanent, year-round site was necessary

2.  as well as field trips focused on the natural world

3.  many hours of service to wildlife care and fundraising

4.  that had been injured or orphaned because of intense

5.  that needed public attention and a new building

6.  as well as teach children and adults about nature

7.  through education programmes and on-site tours

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America’s fun place on America’s main street

If any city were considered a part of every citizen in the United States, it would be Washington, DC. To many, the Old Post Office Pavilion serves A ________________. If you are in the area, be a part of it all by visiting us  — or В ________________. Doing so will keep you aware of the latest musical events, great happenings and international dining, to say the least.

Originally built in 1899, the Old Post Office Pavilion embodied the modern spirit С ________________. Today, our architecture and spirit of innovation continues to evolve and thrive. And, thanks to forward-thinking people, you can now stroll through the Old Post Office Pavilion and experience both D ________________ with international food, eclectic shopping and musical events. All designed to entertain lunch, mid-day and after work audiences all week long.

A highlight of the Old Post Office Pavilion is its 315-foot Clock Tower. Offering a breath-taking view of the city, National Park Service Rangers give free Clock Tower tours every day! Individuals and large tour groups are all welcome. The Old Post Office Clock Tower also proudly houses the official United States Bells of Congress, a gift from England E ________________. The Washington Ringing Society sounds the Bells of Congress every Thursday evening and on special occasions.

Visit the Old Post Office Pavilion, right on Pennsylvania Avenue between the White House and the Capitol. It is a great opportunity F ________________, this is a landmark not to be missed no matter your age.

1.  that are offered to the visitors

2.  its glamorous past and fun-filled present

3.  as a landmark reminder of wonderful experiences

4.  by joining our e-community

5.  that was sweeping the country

6.  celebrating the end of the Revolutionary War

7.  to learn more about American history

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Elephants sense ‘danger’ clothes

St Andrews University researchers discovered that elephants could recognise the degree of danger posed by various groups of individuals. The study found that African elephants always reacted with fear A ______ previously worn by men of the Maasai tribe. They are known to demonstrate their courage by В ______ .

The elephants also responded aggressively to red clothing, which defines traditional Maasai dress.

However, the elephants showed a much milder reaction to clothing previously worn by the Kamba people, С ______ and pose little threat.

The researchers first presented elephants with clean, red clothing and with red clothing that had been worn for five days by D ______ .

They revealed that Maasai-smelt clothing motivated elephants to travel significantly faster in the first minute after they moved away.

They then investigated whether elephants could also use the colour of clothing as a cue to classify a potential threat and found the elephants reacted with aggression E ______ . This suggested that they associated the colour red with the Maasai.

The researchers believe the distinction in the elephants’ emotional reaction to smell and colour might be explained by F ______ . They might be able to distinguish among different human groups according to the level of risk they posed.

«We regard this experiment as just a start to investigating precisely how elephants ‘see the world’, and it may be that their abilities will turn out to equal or exceed those of our closer relatives, the monkeys and apes,» researchers added.

1.  either a Maasai or a Kamba man

2.  who do not hunt elephants

3.  when they detected the smell of clothes

4.  who carried out the research

5.  the amount of risk they sense

6.  spearing elephants

7.  when they spotted red but not white cloth

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Duration of life and its social implications

The world’s population is about to reach a landmark of huge social and economic importance, when the proportion of the global population over 65 outnumbers children under 5 for the first time. A new report by the US census bureau shows A ______ , with enormous consequences for both rich and poor nations.

The rate of growth will shoot up in the next couple of years. The В ______ a combination of the high birth rates after the Second World War and more recent improvements in health that are bringing down death rates at older ages. Separate UN forecasts predict that the global population will be more than nine billion by 2050.

The US census bureau was the first to sound the С ______ . Its latest forecasts warn governments and international bodies that this change in population structure will bring widespread challenges at every level of human organization, starting with the structure of the family, which will be transformed as people live longer. This will in turn place new burdens on carers and social services providers, D ______ for health services and pensions systems.

“People are living longer and, in some parts of the world, healthier lives,” the authors conclude. “This represents one of the greatest achievements of the last century but also a significant challenge E ______ .”

Ageing will put pressure on societies at all levels. One way of measuring that is to look at the older dependency ratio, F ______ population that must be supported by them. The ODR is the number of people aged 65 and over for every 100 people aged 20 to 64. It varies widely, from just six in Kenya to 33 in Italy and Japan. The UK has an ODR of 26, and the US has 21.

1.  which recently replaced Italy as the world’s oldest major country

2.  alarm about these changes

3.  a huge shift towards an ageing population

4.  change is due to

5.  while patterns of work and retirement will have huge implications

6.  which shows the balance between working-age people and the older

7.  as proportions of older people increase in most countries

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The Survival of the Welsh Language

Wales is a small country of just over 3 million people, on the north west seaboard of Europe. Despite many historical incursions of other peoples, particularly the English, it has preserved its ancient Celtic language, A___________________________. Welsh is habitually spoken by about 10% of the people, half understood by a further 10%, and not spoken at all by the majority in this ‘bilingual’ society.

Up to the First World War most people were Welsh speaking, especially in the mountains of North Wales. The English-speaking areas were along the more fertile coastal plains. On the whole there was an easy tolerance of the two languages, B___________________________.

By 1919 there was a considerable drop in Welsh speakers. This was due to the large flows of capital investment from England into the South Wales coalfield, C___________________________.

Now, D___________________________, commerce and everyday business were carried out in English.

In the rural mountain areas 80% to 85% of the population were Welsh speakers, E ___________________________. However, in the coalfield country of Glamorgan 70% spoke English only, and in its neighbour border county the figure was over 90%.

By 1931 the number of people able to speak Welsh in the whole of Wales had fallen to 37% of the population, F ___________________________. It continued to drop and reached its lowest – 18.6%  — in the 1990s. But by the start of the 21st century, numbers had begun to increase again and reached 21.7% in 2004!

1.  as well as education and the law

2.  the only one of a number of allied languages that remain

3.  with radio and the English press further speeding the decline

4.  many being able to speak Welsh only

5.  where Welsh was studied as language and literature in an academic manner

6.  apart from the fact that Welsh was not permitted to be used at all in the schools

7.  bringing a flood of immigrant labour from all over Britain

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Number of teenagers with Saturday job drops

The number of teenagers with Saturday jobs has dropped. Young people do not acquire any experience for their CVs  — a crucial step towards getting full-time work. The proportion of teenagers combining part-time jobs with school or college has slumped from 40% in the 1990s to around 20% now, according to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES), a government agency. Latest figures show that only A _________________________ in 1997.

The trend is not just recession-related, but the result of an increasing expectation В _________________________ well as a falling number of Saturday jobs, according to the report. Many of the jobs that young people do, such as bar work, are in long-term decline, and are forecast to decline further over the next decade.

«Recruiters place significant emphasis on experience С _________________________,» the report says. Word of mouth is the most common way to get a job, D _________________________ young people are unable to build up informal contacts, it adds.

Ms. Todd, a commissioner at the UKCES, said: «There’s more emphasis on doing well at school, young people are finding less time to do what they would have done a few years ago.» «I think it’s also the changing structure of the labour market. Retail is still a big employer, E _________________________. As a consequence, we need to think about how we get young people the work experience they need.»

A new initiative to send employees into state schools to talk about their careers was also launched recently. The scheme, Inspiring the Future, is meant to give state schoolchildren access to the kind of careers advice that private schools offer. The deputy prime minister said: «The power of making connections F _________________________ and can be life-changing.»

1.  that it was researching the system of funding education after 16

2.  260,000 teenagers have a Saturday job compared with 435,000

3.  but young people are leaving education increasingly less experienced

4.  that inspire young people is immeasurable

5.  but an increasing shortage of work experience means

6.  that young people should stay on at school, as

7.  but a lot more of it is being done online

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Culture and customs

In less than twenty years, the mobile telephone has gone from being rare, expensive equipment of the business elite to a pervasive, low-cost personal item. In many countries, mobile telephones A ______ ; in the U.S., 50 per cent of children have mobile telephones. In many young adults’ households it has supplanted the land-line telephone. The mobile phone is В ______ , such as North Korea.

Paul Levinson in his 2004 book Cellphone argues that by looking back through history we can find many precursors to the idea of people simultaneously walking and talking on a mobile phone. Mobile phones are the next extension in portable media, that now can be С ______ into one device. Levinson highlights that as the only mammal to use only two out of our four limbs to walk, we are left two hands free D ______  — like talking on a mobile phone.

Levinson writes that “Intelligence and inventiveness, applied to our need to communicate regardless of where we may be, led logically and eventually to telephones that we E ______ .”

Given the high levels of societal mobile telephone service penetration, it is a key means for people F ______ . The SMS feature spawned the «texting» sub-culture. In December 1993, the first person-to-person SMS text message was transmitted in Finland. Currently, texting is the most widely-used data service; 1.8 billion users generated $80 billion of revenue in 2006.

1.  to perform other actions

2.  outnumber traditional telephones

3.  to communicate with each other

4.  combined with the Internet

5.  to serve basic needs

6.  banned in some countries

7.  carry in our pockets

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Nenets culture affected by global warming

For 1,000 years the indigenous Nenets people have migrated along the 450-mile- long Yamal peninsula in northern Russia. In summer they wander northwards, taking their reindeer with them. In winter they return southwards.

But this remote region of north-west Siberia is now being affected by global warming. Traditionally the Nenets travel across the frozen River Ob in November A ______ around Nadym. These days, though, this annual winter migration is delayed. Last year the Nenets, together with many thousands of reindeer, had to wait until late December В ______ .

“Our reindeer were hungry. There wasn’t enough food,” Jakov Japtik, a Nenets reindeer herder, said. “The snow is melting sooner, quicker and faster than before. In spring it’s difficult for the reindeer to pull the sledges. They get tired,” Japtik said.

Herders say that the peninsula’s weather is increasingly unpredictable  — with unseasonal snowstorms С ______ , and milder longer autumns. In winter, temperatures used to go down to -50 °C. Now they are normally around -30 °C, according to Japtik. “Obviously we prefer -30 °C. But the changes aren’t good for the reindeer D ______ ,” he said, setting off on his sledge to round up his reindeer herd.

Even here, in one of the most remote parts of the planet, E ______ . Last year the Nenets arrived at a regular summer camping spot and discovered that half of their lake had disappeared. The water had drained away after a landslide. The Nenets report other curious changes  — there are fewer mosquitoes and a strange increase in flies. Scientists say there is unmistakable evidence F ______ .

1.  when the ice was finally thick enough to cross

2.  that the impact on Russia would be disastrous

3.  the environment is under pressure

4.   and in the end what is good for the reindeer is good for us

5.   and set up their camps in the southern forests

6.  that Yamal’s ancient permafrost is melting

7.  when the reindeer give birth in May

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Dr. Gijbert Stoet claims that women do worse than men at maths because they …

1)  use improper methods in problem-solving.

2)  are not encouraged to do the subject.

3)  do not believe in their own competence.

4)  employ wrong stereotypical techniques.

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Last year’s A-levels maths results show that…

1)  boys are more likely to fail.

2)  more girls take the subject.

3)  girls do better than boys.

4)  boys get more A grades.

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Which of the following statements is NOT true, according to paragraphs 5 and 6?

1)  Britain has fewer women engineers than other European countries.

2)  The author has worked in engineering for over 20 years.

3)  The prospects for women in science are best in Sweden.

4)  The author’s expectations about women in science have not come true.

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According to the author, social conditioning taking place in Britain implies that…

1)  science could be interesting.

2)  math is an optional skill.

3)  boys are smarter than girls.

4)  science is for boys.

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«They» in «to talk to schoolchildren about what they do» (paragraph 7) may refer to …

1)  schoolchildren.

2)  careers.

3)  experiments.

4)  scientists.

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The expression “chip on your shoulder” in paragraph 9 means …

1)  feelings of unfair treatment.

2)  reflection of one’s potential.

3)  below-average performance.

4)  record of achievements.

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The author’s attitude to the problem may be called …

1)  interested.

2)  impartial.

3)  negative.

4)  biased.

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The first paragraph implies that the public school

1)  was more than just an educational institution.

2)  offered the best educational curriculum.

3)  had developed close ties with a college.

4)  preferred students talented in sports and music.

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Which of the following is true about the school’s sports programme?

1)  Ability to chew gum while walking was required of all participants.

2)  The sportsmen were supposed to join the school band.

3)  It was run on the money collected from parents.

4)  It played the most important role outside the curriculum.

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The word ‘others’, in paragraph 3, refers to…

1)  academics.

2)  school clubs.

3)  students.

4)  professionals.

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Which of the following is NOT the function of the Student Council?

1)  Representation of students’ interests.

2)  Helping administration in discipline issues.

3)  Formation of school clubs.

4)  Participation in conduct code setting.

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The money for the advertisements from local businessmen was used to pay for

1)  the Journalism Club.

2)  the publication of a monthly newspaper.

3)  the publication of the school Yearbook.

4)  financing the beauty contest.

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Saturday night dances were sponsored by

1)  the recreation center.

2)  churches.

3)  the school.

4)  the community.

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Who does the title ‘Keeping Busy’ refer to?

1)  young people.

2)  school council.

3)  town churches.

4)  community.

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The main object of the research was

1)  the evolution of the human brain.

2)  the comparison of human and primate brain.

3)  the cues people pay attention to.

4)  the human attention network.

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During the test macaques and people did NOT have to

1)  focus on the screen.

2)  keep an image in memory.

3)  fix an image on the screen.

4)  identify an image.

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The findings of the test revealed that

1)  human and primate brains are similar.

2)  parts of the human brain communicate faster.

3)  the macaque brain can capture more data.

4)  human communication is more intense.

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According to the text increased communication may lead to

1)  slower processes.

2)  attention changes.

3)  better reaction.

4)  lack of focus.

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The phrasal verb ‘traded for’ (‘…may have traded speed for) in Paragraph 5 probably means

1)  transformed.

2)  exchanged.

3)  estimated.

4)  changed.

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According to the author, macaques did NOT develop an additional attention system because they

1)  did not have behavioural information.

2)  could not get subtle signals.

3)  did not need behavioural information.

4)  had no need to make decisions.

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The researchers hope that the findings of the study may help to

1)  change human brain research methods.

2)  discover facts about human behaviour.

3)  study environments for brain development.

4)  study human adaptation processes.

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Why did schoolchildren like the new teacher, Mr. Sampson?

1)  They liked his appearance.

2)  He often went for a walk with them.

3)  He organized competitions for them.

4)  They enjoyed listening to his stories.

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How did Mr. Sampson teach Latin grammar?

1)  He told the pupils to learn the rules by heart.

2)  He asked the pupils to make up example sentences.

3)  He illustrated the rules with pictures.

4)  He made up interesting sentences to illustrate the rules.

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Why did McLeod write the phrase ‘Remember the lake among the four oaks?’

1)  There was a place like that in his native town.

2)  He wanted to show his knowledge of Latin grammar.

3)  The phrase suddenly came to his mind.

4)  He wanted to embarrass the teacher.

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What did Mr. Sampson do after reading the examples of conditional sentences?

1)  He left the classroom immediately.

2)  He put the papers with the examples into his bag.

3)  He asked who had written the example in red ink.

4)  He gave marks to the pupils.

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What was wrong with the paper written in red ink?

1)  It didn’t illustrate the rule that was studied.

2)  It had finger-marks on it.

3)  It didn’t belong to anyone in the class.

4)  It had many grammar mistakes.

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Who did McLeod see on Mr. Sampson’s windowsill?

1)  Nobody.

2)  A stranger.

3)  One of his schoolmates.

4)  Mr. Sampson.

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Why did the boys never tell anyone about the incident at night?

1)  They were not asked about it.

2)  Mr. Sampson asked them not to tell anyone.

3)  They agreed to keep it secret.

4)  They were afraid to speak about it.

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What kind of a phone does the author want her children to have first?

1)  An old-type phone.

2)  A modern phone.

3)  Something like her “old” phone.

4)  Something like her parents’ phone.

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Which of the following statements reflects the author’s views?

1)  Parents shouldn’t allow their children to play games on iPads.

2)  Children are more attached to technology than adults.

3)  It’s hard to imagine the modern life without mobile devices.

4)  Children now prefer their gadgets to outdoor games.

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What does the author remember about her childhood?

1)  She preferred to ignore her parents when she played.

2)  She went for a walk outside whenever her parents told her.

3)  She didn’t like to play outside.

4)  She enjoyed PlayStation more than Lego.

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Teacher Kinney is worried about children’s …

1)  writing skills.

2)  communicative skills.

3)  computer skills.

4)  parents’ attitudes.

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“This” in paragraph 8 (This, however, is not an excuse …) refers to …

1)  importance of computers.

2)  literacy skills.

3)  computer language.

4)  addiction to technology.

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What does the author imply by asking “How young is too young”?

1)  Leap Band products suit any child.

2)  Wristwatch-like products are for older children.

3)  Technology may enter children’s life too early.

4)  Leap Band is inappropriate for young children.

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How, according to the author, will the parents solve the technological dilemma?

1)  In favour of the computer skills.

2)  In favour of both the computer and communication skills.

3)  They will try to refrain from making the decision.

4)  In favour of communication skills.

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Suzie’s mom

1)  had had over a thousand allergic reactions to animals throughout her life.

2)  was allergic to people as well as animals and other living things.

3)  always had an emotional reaction to Suzie’s multiple questions about pets.

4)  didn’t allow pets because Suzie and her little brother had allergies too.

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Suzie didn’t like her little brother because

1)  her mother dressed him up in funny clothes.

2)  she couldn’t play with him.

3)  she was tired of babysitting him.

4)  he was the reason she couldn’t have pets.

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Which of the following was NOT the reason why Suzie liked to read Spider-Man comic books?

1)  She wanted to make her mom unhappy for not allowing her to have pets.

2)  She thought they were a lot better than My Little Pony or Strawberry Shortcake.

3)  She found them gloomy, which reflected her own feelings.

4)  She enjoyed doing things that her mother did not approve of.

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According to the advertisement,

1)  sea monkeys never cause allergies.

2)  sea monkeys live in different seas all around the world.

3)  sea monkeys are one of the best birthday presents.

4)  sea monkeys can be taught to do certain things.

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Suzie was disappointed because

1)  her sea monkeys looked different from the ones in the advertisement.

2)  her mom walked into the room when she was looking at her sea monkeys.

3)  her sea monkeys grew a lot more than she expected them to.

4)  the sea monkeys couldn’t live in the closet and required sunlight.

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Suzie’s mom said that

1)  she used to have sea monkeys.

2)  sea monkeys were silly.

3)  she was allergic to them too.

4)  sea monkeys were too much trouble.

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Sea monkeys are

1)  a tiny variety of monkeys that live underwater.

2)  plastic toys that are made in the shape of little monkeys.

3)  genetically modified shrimp that can be kept as pets.

4)  characters from a video-game where half-human monkeys do tricks.

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The first time Sally travelled by train was when she

1)  had to move to her aunt Alice.

2)  had a summer vacation at school.

3)  went to Pittsburgh for the first time in her life.

4)  visited her aunt Alice together with aunt Winnie.

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Aunt Alice made her living by

1)  working as a cook.

2)  keeping a boarding house.

3)  decorating houses.

4)  working as a teacher at college.

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Sally was waiting for her first train trip so impatiently that she

1)  packed her things long before the trip.

2)  lost her appetite a week before the trip.

3)  asked her Mother many questions about train trips.

4)  couldn’t sleep the night before the trip.

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Sally didn’t like the idea of riding backwards because

1)  it could make her sick.

2)  she could miss her station.

3)  she could miss the conductor.

4)  she wanted to see where she was going.

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The trip to Pittsburgh by train seemed so exotic to Sally because

1)  she had never travelled so far from her native town.

2)  travelling by train was very different from a car ride.

3)  she had never travelled in comfort.

4)  she had never travelled without her parents.

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Ответ:

Sally thought that at lunchtime they would have

1)  meat sandwiches.

2)  bread and butter with coffee.

3)  fried chicken, eggs and vegetables.

4)  tea with chocolate cakes.

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Aunt Alice was waiting for Sally and aunt Winnie

1)  at home.

2)  in her car.

3)  on the platform.

4)  at the bus stop.

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Women pilots from АТА had no instrument training because

1)  it was an auxiliary air force.

2)  they were not supposed to fly in low visibility.

3)  their main job was to deliver Spitfires to airdromes.

4)  there was no money for this during the war.

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Ответ:

“Ferry Pilot notes” were instruction booklets written to

1)  help women pilots.

2)  explain how to fly the plane.

3)  ensure further training.

4)  explain how to fly a plane.

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The narrator and her friends had no cake because

1)  it was still the day before her birthday.

2)  they preferred apples and cheese.

3)  it was hard to obtain one in wartime.

4)  it was a tradition to eat it in the pilot canteen.

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The narrator was unhappy to take a Torpedo bomber because

1)  it was a bulky aircraft.

2)  she preferred to fly Spitfires.

3)  she didn’t know how to fly it.

4)  the plane was notorious.

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The narrator flew with a heavy heart because she

1)  didn’t feel healthy.

2)  found her flying plan incredibly dangerous.

3)  was worried there might be poor visibility.

4)  was in a blue mood.

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The narrator’s words ‘It was too dangerous to continue’ refer to her decision to

1)  keep on flying lower.

2)  make an emergency landing on the water.

3)  continue the flight.

4)  ignore her heart problems.

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The moment the plane crash landed the narrator

1)  was sure she could swim to shore.

2)  prepared to die.

3)  wished she had a life jacket.

4)  worried about her mother.

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The narrator was looking forward to meeting with his father because he

1)  hoped that his parents would get back together.

2)  expected to get a valuable present from him.

3)  wanted to stay with him in New York.

4)  missed the feeling of being with him.

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The narrator’s request to meet was accepted by his father

1)  unwillingly.

2)  with great pleasure.

3)  in business-like manner.

4)  with much hope and expectation.

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The narrator wanted to be photographed with his father because

1)  it was the happiest time of his life.

2)  he was proud of his father’s good looks.

3)  he wanted to boast of his father to his friends.

4)  he wished to remember their moments together.

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The father did not invite his son to his club because

1)  the son was pressed for time to catch a train.

2)  it was necessary to book in advance to enter the club.

3)  the man feared that his son would not behave properly.

4)  it was a closed club with no children allowed.

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The father’s behaviour in the first restaurant was inappropriate as he

1)  was too boisterous in an empty restaurant.

2)  could not afford to pay the bill.

3)  tried to boast of his knowledge of foreign languages.

4)  treated the waiter in a rude manner.

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Ответ:

The waiter in the next restaurant refused to bring them more drinks as

1)  the son looked pale and faint.

2)  the boy was too young to drink alcohol.

3)  the restaurant was closing soon.

4)  the waiter got angry with the son.

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Ответ:

The title of the story “Reunion” actually implies that the

1)  son found his lost father after decades of separation.

2)  son now would be living together with his father.

3)  son made an attempt to re-establish relations with his father.

4)  “father  — son” relations is what both sides feel the need for.

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Ответ:

Which of the following is mentioned among the reasons for poorer sleep?

1)  Consumption of drugs.

2)  Work for telecom firms.

3)  Lack of communication.

4)  Work done at home.

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According to the research, just about … percent of people have the recommended number of sleeping hours.

1)  thirty

2)  ten

3)  forty

4)  twenty

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Paragraph 4 stresses that…

1)  the number of Britons who don’t get enough sleep is alarming.

2)  the «sleep score» in Britain is relatively low.

3)  many people in Britain are unaware of sleeping disorders.

4)  British workers get more sleep than American ones.

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Ответ:

The inadequate nighttime rest of employees might result in …

1)  problems with alcohol.

2)  lack of job satisfaction.

3)  inefficiency at work.

4)  brain damage.

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Ответ:

What does «sleep hygiene» NOT involve?

1)  A darkened room.

2)  Professional help.

3)  A relaxing book.

4)  Regular bedtime.

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The phrase «vicious cycle» in paragraph 7 means …

1)  a course of everyday events.

2)  a large amount of extra work.

3)  a sudden wave of tiredness.

4)  a repetitive cycle of poor sleep consequences.

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Ответ:

What, according to the article, is important for good quality sleep?

1)  Absence of health problems.

2)  A five-day working week.

3)  Five to seven hours of nighttime sleep.

4)  Higher productivity at work.

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Ответ:

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово «NEAR» так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Bouvet Island

Bouvet Island is a dependent area of Norway. It is an uninhabited volcanic island in the South Atlantic Ocean where the_____human life resides thousands of miles away.

Ответ:

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BIG так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Balloon Fiesta

If you love stories by Jules Verne and have always dreamt of going for a ride in a hot air balloon, England is the country for you. Every August England celebrates the __________________ hot air balloon festival in Europe.

Ответ:

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово «FIVE» так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

An Entry in a Teacher’s Diary

November 21. Today, I took the entire __________________ grade on a fieldtrip to the state capital. It was incredible!

Ответ:

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово MAKE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

A Picnic Spot

‘It’s a perfect day for a picnic’, said Mr. Wolf. ‘Do you think you could pack us a lunch?’

‘I certainly could’, said Mrs. Wolf. So the decision ______ .

Ответ:

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SITUATE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The Climate of Russia

Russia has a varied climate. Almost all of Russia ______ in the North Temperature Zone.

Ответ:

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NOT CAN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

As old as a brontosaurus

As we walked around the Prehistoric Park in Calgary, I had my six-year-old son, Jordie, pose for a picture with a brontosaurus in the background. After I took the photo, I ______ help crying.

Ответ:

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово EDUCATE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Paul Anthony Samuelson, a Nobel Prize Winner in Economics

Paul Samuelson was born on May 15, 1915, in Gary, Indiana. He ______ at the University of Chicago in Illinois and at Harvard University.

Ответ:

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A cup of coffee

Once I was travelling in Italy. It was a lovely day. I wandered along the street until I came upon some parasol-shaded tables which seemed to __________________ very nice. I settled and opened my book.

Ответ:

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово I так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

A cup of coffee

Ответ:

100

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Difficult landing

One airline had a policy that required the first officer to stand at the door while the passengers exited. He smiled and thanked them for __________________ the airline.

Ответ:

101

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CAN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Who really discovered America?

Everybody knows that Christopher Columbus discovered America. Was he really the first to reach the continent? The great Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdal believed that ancient people were able to build boats that ______ cross oceans.

Ответ:

102

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NOT CAN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Excuses, excuses …

For years my husband, Tom, and I had complained bitterly about the lack of sidewalks in our village. We didn’t have enough exercise but we ______ jog because there were no sidewalks.

Ответ:

103

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово ONE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Astronomers

People who study the sun, moon, planets and stars are called astronomers. Cave people were some of the __________________astronomers.

Ответ:

104

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово COUNTRY так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

International Summer School in London

Each summer the UK welcomes children to international summer schools. They come from more than 45 different ______ and many of them come to Dean Close year after year.

Ответ:

105

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BREAK так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Two Friends

John Lennon and Paul McCartney were friends. But most people believe that after the Beatles ______ up in 1970, the friendship between them was over.

Ответ:

106

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Lambeth Palace

Lambeth Palace is a rare surviving example of a 13th century building. Built between 1207 and 1229, the palace __________________ the residence of the archbishops of Canterbury for almost 8 centuries now.

Ответ:

107

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово ONE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The invention of video games

Do you know the story behind the invention of video games? Here is the story of the __________ video game.

Ответ:

108

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово HE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

A phone call

В4 Among the e-mails waiting for me at work one morning was one from a member of my staff. It was sent from his personal e-mail address and there was only his home phone number. Thinking something was wrong, I immediately called ______ .

Ответ:

109

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово LATE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Kid inventions

Becky Schroeder was only 10 years old when she came up with the idea of the glo-paper. Two years __________, in 1974, her invention was patented.

Ответ:

110

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово «LOVE» так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Strange but true

Everybody knows Walt Disney, a person who invented many cartoon characters such as Donald Duck and Pluto. But it’s Mickey Mouse that __________________ by children all over the world.

Ответ:

111

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово INVENT так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Where did basketball come from?

Basketball is now a major sport in the USA. Basketball __________________ by Dr. James Naismith at Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1891. Basketball is a game played between two teams of five players, in which each team tries to win points by throwing a ball through a net.

Ответ:

112

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово «MEAN» так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The name of Alaska

Do you know the origin of the place name Alaska? The name Alaska comes from the Aleut word alaxsxaq, __________________ “object toward which the action of the sea is directed” – that is, the mainland.

Ответ:

113

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BEGIN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Zanzibar history

In 1896, Said Khalid seized power in Zanzibar. A British fleet soon arrived at the port of Zanzibar and ordered him out of the royal palace. Khalid refused to leave. At 9:02 on the morning of August 27, British ships started a fire on the palace, a war between Britain and Zanzibar__________.

Ответ:

114

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CALL так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

SPORTS DAY

Our school used to have a ritual day of torture, embarrassment and humiliation for the less athletic pupils at the school. It ______ Sports Day.

Ответ:

115

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New Seven Wonders of the World: Teotihuacan

Teotihuacan is an enormous archaeological site in Mexico. It contains some of the ______ pyramids in America.

Ответ:

116

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово MOVE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Can fish hear?

То divers, the underwater world is silent, and we call the ocean the «silent deep.» But to a fish, the underwater world isn’t silent at all. Fish can «hear» other fish ___________ through the water.

Ответ:

117

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово LOCATE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

What country has no rivers?

Hard to believe it, but there is such a country! Libya ____________ in North Africa and borders on the Mediterranean Sea.

Ответ:

118

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NAME так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Who really discovered America?

Everybody knows that Christopher Columbus discovered America. However, America ______ after Amerigo Vespucci who explored the eastern coast of South America.

Ответ:

119

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CHOOSE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Alaska flag

Do you know any kids’ inventions? One of them is 13-year-old Bennie Benson from the USA, who designed the state flag of Alaska in 1926. His design _____________ in a flag-designing contest.

Ответ:

120

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово LEAVE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The popsicle

Not all new things are created by wise old scientists. Frank Epperson invented the popsicle, fruit ice cream without milk, in 1905 when he was only 11 years old. Frank ___________ his drink outside on the porch overnight with the stir stick in it.

Ответ:

121

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A cup of coffee

Ответ:

122

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Scottish Castle

For more than 800 years the castle was a fortress against the English and rival Scottish clans. For the most part it was in a state of neglect since then. About 150 years ago it became a luxurious farm house and then in the early part of the ______ century it became a hunting and fishing lodge.

Ответ:

123

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Natural Wonders: Meteor Crater

Some of the natural wonders are known for their beauty. The Meteor Crater is not one of them. It looks like a big hole in the desert. It ______ by a meteorite hitting the earth thousands of years ago.

Ответ:

124

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New Seven Wonders of the World: Teotihuacan

Long ago Teotihuacan was an important religious and economic centre. However, after there _____ a great fire, for some unknown reason all the population decided to leave the city. This happened in 650AD.

Ответ:

125

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово «WIN» так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The Sydney Opera House

For many years there was no good opera house in Australia. In 1954, Jorn Utzon from Denmark __________________ a competition organized by the Australian government to build an opera house. The construction lasted for fourteen years until 1973.

Ответ:

126

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово PLAY так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The ‘All Blacks’

Rugby is the most popular sport in New Zealand. The country even has a Rugby Museum. The game ______ there as early as the 1860s.

Ответ:

127

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New Zealand: geography

New Zealand consists of two main islands and a number of smaller islands so scattered that they range from the tropical to the Antarctic. New Zealand __________________ about 2,012 km southeast of Australia.

Ответ:

128

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A Smart Boy

Mr. Jones and Mr. Brown worked in the same office. Their ______ were good friends. One day Mr. Jones invited Mr. Brown to a small party.

Ответ:

129

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The Emperor’s Seed

Once there lived an old emperor who had no children. He ______ choose his successor for a long time.

Ответ:

130

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово RISE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Global warming

In northern Québec and Labrador, temperatures __________________ two degrees Celsius since the mid-1990s. That rise has helped more trees grow in the area which was previously too cold for trees.

Ответ:

131

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Souvenirs From the Past

The lands of southern England have always been associated with mystery. Pre-historic sites like Stonehenge are souvenirs from the past ______by civilizations we still know very little about.

Ответ:

132

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The Roses Parade

On January 1, many Americans watch the Tournament of Roses parade and then a football game in Pasadena California over TV. It may be difficult for ______ to believe it, but January in California is a warm sunny month with a lot of flowers.

Ответ:

133

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово GREAT так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

New Seven Wonders of the World: the Great Wall of China

Just like a gigantic dragon, the Great Wall runs up and down deserts, mountains and grasslands for 6,700 kilometers from east to west of China. It is one of the ______ wonders of the world with more than 2,000 years of history.

Ответ:

134

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Holidays in the USA

What do you know about holidays in the USA? They can be divided into two groups: national and popular holidays. There __________________ ten national holidays in the USA.

Ответ:

135

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How old is Coca-Cola?

Do you know how old this popular drink is? In 1886 a chemist from Atlanta, John Pemberton, _________ a syrup from cola-nut extract, cocoa leaves, some vegetable extracts, caffeine, and sugar.

Ответ:

136

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово I так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Singing in the car

My elder brother likes all kinds of music. He prefers jazz but also listens to pop music and sometimes goes to classical music concerts. But when driving ______ in his car, he insists on listening to heavy-metal music.

Ответ:

137

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California Summer Camp for Children

When it comes to California summer camps for kids, Sky lake Yosemite Summer Camp is the very best. This year the camp is celebrating ______ 66th season.

Ответ:

138

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Was he really the first to reach the continent? The great Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdal believed that ancient people ______ able to build boats that could cross oceans.

Ответ:

139

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово COME так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It was taking a long time for the waiter to arrive, but I was in no hurry. I was sure that the waiter __________ soon.

Ответ:

140

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______ summer school provides a safe, stimulating environment for international students aged 11 to 16 to learn English, experience life in the UK and make strong friendships.

Ответ:

141

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BRING так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

In 2009 an amazing discovery near a village called Damerham ______ to life a whole complex that archaeologists did not even know existed. At first scientists believed that they were crop circles.

Ответ:

142

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He ran the ____________ advertisement for the beverage on May 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal.

Ответ:

143

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово DESTROY так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The palace __________ very quickly. At 9:40 that morning, Said Khalid surrendered and the war ended.

Ответ:

144

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово FIFTEEN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It’s the ___________ largest country on Earth. But more than 90 percent of Libya is desert, and there’s not a single permanent river in Libya!

Ответ:

145

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово HAVE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

A pilot on this airline landed his plane into the runway really hard. He thought that passengers __________________ angry comments.

Ответ:

146

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CELEBRATE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Independence day is a public holiday. It __________________since July 4, 1776 when the thirteen colonies of America declared Independence from England. For many families this is the most important festival of the year.

Ответ:

147

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово COME так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It was taking a long time for the waiter to arrive, but I was in no hurry. I was sure that the waiter __________ soon.

Ответ:

148

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово FORM так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It is also known as Alyeska, the “great land”, an Aleut word __________________ from the same root.

Ответ:

149

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово STRONG так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Wealthy visitors paid good money trying to catch Atlantic salmon  — the Scotland’s ______ sporting fish.

Ответ:

150

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово MAKE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The queen of the parade rides on a special float which ______ from over 250,000 flowers. The first Tournament of Roses took place in 1890.

Ответ:

151

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово YOUNG так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

She became the ____________ female to ever receive a patent in the United States.

Ответ:

152

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово GREAT так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The climate is continental; however, the fluctuations in temperature are ______ than in other European countries.

Ответ:

153

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово COME так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It was taking a long time for the waiter to arrive, but I was in no hurry. I was sure that the waiter __________ soon.

Ответ:

154

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SEE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Since then Teotihuacan _____ the Aztecs, the Spanish invasion and many other people and events.

Ответ:

155

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово READ так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

If you _________ this article in 2013, you probably imagine video games as we know them now. Nowadays we are used to online games full of colour and action.

Ответ:

156

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BUILD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The Great Wall ______ by several Chinese dynasties in order to protect the Chinese Empire from different aggressors.

Ответ:

157

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово COME так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

A sleepy female voice answered and told me he was at work and ______ home late in the evening.

Ответ:

158

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BECOME так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Since then, the building __________________ the symbol of Australia.

Ответ:

159

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CAN NOT так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

But once she and Mr. Wolf and their son and daughter were out in the summer woods, they ______ find the right spot.

Ответ:

160

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово LOOK так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

If you ______ for a summer camp your kids will love, we invite you to consider Sky lake.

Ответ:

161

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово WIDE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

To test his ideas, Heyerdal decided to build a copy of the ancient Egyptian boat and sail across the Atlantic. On May 25, 1969 the boat called Ra left a port in Morocco and headed across the ______ part of the Atlantic.

Ответ:

162

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово GROW так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Then he called all the young people in the kingdom together and said, «I’ll give each one of you a seed today. I want you to go home, plant it, water it and come back here one year from today with what you have grown from this one seed.» A boy named Ling also got a seed. He came home and told his mother that he ______ the best plant.

Ответ:

163

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NOT HAVE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Fish _________ ears, but they do have a structure inside their head that is very much like our own inner ear.

Ответ:

164

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CHILD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The __________________ met a state senator. She showed them around the capitol building. They even got to listen to the senators discuss a new law!

Ответ:

165

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SEPARATE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The North Island and the South Island __________________ by Cook Strait. The North Island is 829 km long and volcanic in its south-central part.

Ответ:

166

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово WARM так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

And the more trees that grow, the __________________ the region becomes.

Ответ:

167

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SURPRISE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

J Mr. Brown went into the other room and telephoned. He ______ very much by his telephone conversation.

Ответ:

168

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово LARGE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The crater is 4,145 feet across, and 570 feet deep. It is the ______ impact crater in the entire world.

Ответ:

169

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово THREE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Basketball is a very spectator-oriented sport. It is the __________________ most popular game in the USA. People enjoy both watching and playing it.

Ответ:

170

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово WRITE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

In 1947, Samuelson ______ “Foundations of Economic Analysis” in which he used the language of mathematics to explain the world of economics.

Ответ:

171

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово I так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Tom had often told ______ , «If only we had sidewalks, we would jog or walk daily and become models of fitness».

Ответ:

172

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово TAKE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

«What’s wrong, Mom?» Jordie asked. I explained that when I was his age, my parents had taken my picture standing in exactly the same spot, and I was feeling rather nostalgic. I added that perhaps one day he ______ his son’s picture here.

Ответ:

173

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SEE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Millions of kids worldwide __________________ this cartoon since it was made.

Ответ:

174

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово TAKE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The festival __________________place in Bristol, a world centre for ballooning and is called the Bristol Balloon Fiesta. People enjoy both watching and riding balloons.

Ответ:

175

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово KNOW так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Also, the archaeological site of Teotihuacan ______ for the so-called ‘street of the dead’ and its colourful frescos.

Ответ:

176

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово INCLUDE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

That night the temperature dropped and froze things, __________ Frank’s drink. That didn’t stop him from tasting it.

Ответ:

177

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово THEY так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

They drew the different shapes of the moon on walls of __________________caves. Long ago, sailors studied the stars to help them travel. The ancient Greeks discovered many of the planets.

Ответ:

178

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово LATE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

_______________, in 1959, it became the official flag of Alaska. The blue background is for the sky and the forget-me-not, the state flower.

Ответ:

179

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово FIT так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

There were many spectators: parents, teachers and classmates were all there to cheer and applaud the ______ , fastest and most successful athletes in the school.

Ответ:

180

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NOT CAN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

For a long time I ______ understand why he was doing it.

Ответ:

181

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово MURDER так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

However, Paul has always maintained that he remained on good terms and that he still misses Lennon, who ______ tragically in 1980. What is even less well-known is that Paul and John played together again long after The Beatles had played their last song.

Ответ:

182

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово COVER так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The island has an area of 49 square kilometres, the biggest part of which _____by a glacier.

Ответ:

183

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CALL так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The game spread quickly. Soon New Zealand’s national team appeared. It ______ the “All Blacks” and not because of the colour of the players’ skin.

Ответ:

184

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово MAKE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Throughout those centuries, many successive occupants of Lambeth Palace __________________ numerous alterations to the building.

Ответ:

185

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BURY так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The extreme north is a cold bare region  — the tundra. For more than six months it ______ in snow.

Ответ:

186

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BAD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

So we were thrilled when a community sidewalk project was announced, and watched eagerly as paving neared completion. Then the ______ thing happened: wishful thinking and reality collided.

Ответ:

187

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово IMPORTANT так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

In 1948 he published “Economics” which is considered to be the ______ economics text of our time.

Ответ:

188

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CALL так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The flag also has the Big Dipper (a symbol of strength) and the North Star (also ____________ Polaris), which represents Alaska’s northern location.

Ответ:

189

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SWIM так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The inspiration to restore the castle came to John Faulkner when he ______ in the sea on an unusually warm August afternoon.

Ответ:

190

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CALL так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

However, the story about the invention of video games dates back to the 1940s and to a patent registered by the US patent office. The invention patent _______________: «The cathode ray tube amusement.»

Ответ:

191

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BAD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The ______ moment was when I remembered that I had recently asked staff members to give me their home numbers. I went right down to the employee’s office to apologize for my call.

Ответ:

192

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NOT FORGET так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

After the tour they had so many questions for the senator! I could not help smiling at the interesting topics they raised. I’m sure they __________________ this great experience for a long time…

Ответ:

193

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SMALL так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

This huge country, more than four times the size of California, has a ____________ population than a number of cities in California.

Ответ:

194

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BECOME так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Between 1AD and 250AD Teotihuacan ______ an important religious and economic centre when the construction of the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon had been finished.

Ответ:

195

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово MAN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

They got their name because all the ______ in the team wore black shorts, shirts, socks and shoes when they play rugby.

Ответ:

196

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово THINK так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

When Europeans discovered it in 1871, they ______ it was the top of a volcano.

Ответ:

197

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SMALL так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

This huge country, more than four times the size of California, has a __________________ population than a number of cities in California.

Ответ:

198

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово GOOD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

For useless athletes like me, these were the worst days of our school lives. However, I eventually developed a strategy that made it a little ______ . I took up throwing the hammer.

Ответ:

199

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово WALK так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The best way to visit the Sydney Opera House is to see a show. In sunny weather visitors can take a picnic basket and enjoy __________________ around the Botanic Gardens near the Opera House.

Ответ:

200

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SPOT так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The island _____ on 1 January 1739. It is home to different sea creatures.

Ответ:

201

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово MOUSE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

However, few people know about the following fact. The funny thing is that Walt Disney, its creator, had a strong phobia – he was very much afraid of __________________!

Ответ:

202

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BLOOM так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

“In New York, people are buried in snow,” said Professor Charles F. Holder. “Here our flowers ______ now. Let’s hold a festival to tell the world about our paradise”.

Ответ:

203

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NOT BE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

When he came back Mr. Jones asked him, “Have you spoken to your wife already?” “No, she ______ there when I phoned. My small son answered the phone. I asked him, “Is your mother there?” And he said, “She is somewhere outside”.

Ответ:

204

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CONSIDER так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Its nicknames are the Land of the Midnight Sun and America’s Last Frontier. Its first nicknames were “Seward’s folly” and

“Seward’s icebox” to laugh at the secretary of state who negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia, which __________________ foolish at the time.

Ответ:

205

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово MAKE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

This structure is sensitive to vibrations in the water, ___________ by other fish.

Ответ:

206

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово RECORD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It happened in 1974. John ______ music in the studio when Paul turned up with his wife Linda. They sang classic rock-and-roll songs from the 1950’s. Some of it was recorded but the tapes are missing.

Ответ:

207

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово HE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

She helped ______ plant the seed. Every day he watered it but nothing grew.

Ответ:

208

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

“The cold landscape that we are accustomed to in northern Canada __________________ a thing of the past soon,” specialists predict.

Ответ:

209

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово GET так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The idea came to her when she tried to do her homework in the family car, while her mother shopped for groceries. It ____________ dark gradually, and she couldn’t see her notebook very well.

Ответ:

210

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SERVE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

He started ___________ the syrup diluted with soda-water to customers in his drugstore. That’s how the

Ответ:

211

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово PROVE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

On May 17, 1970 Ra successfully crossed the Atlantic, ______ that ancient civilizations had enough skill to reach America long before Columbus.

Ответ:

212

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово I так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Puzzled, he looked several times from the brontosaurus to ______ .

Ответ:

213

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово HIGH так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

South Island has the Southern Alps along its west coast, with Mount Cook being the __________________ point. Other inhabited islands include Stewart Island, the Chatham Islands, and Great Barrier Island.

Ответ:

214

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово THREE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

One picnic spot was too shady, another was too sunny and hot. The ______ had no wild flowers around it.

Ответ:

215

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CLOSELY так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

When they investigated the circles _______ , they found that the circles had been cut into the land.

Ответ:

216

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BAD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

But finally, becoming impatient, I turned to signal for service and saw the neon sign. That was the __________________ moment … I discovered that I was sitting outside a store selling garden furniture.

Ответ:

217

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово REMAIN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Nowadays Teotihuacan is visited by millions of people every year. Archeologists are sure that it _____ popular in the future being a must-see if you’re in Mexico City.

Ответ:

218

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BAD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

But finally, becoming impatient, I turned to signal for service and saw the neon sign. That was the __________________ moment … I discovered that I was sitting outside a store selling garden furniture.

Ответ:

219

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BEGIN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The building of the Wall of stone and earth ______ in the 6th century BC and lasted until the 16th century AD.

Ответ:

220

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово DECORATE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Usually on this day parades and outdoor picnics with friends and families take place. Most houses________ with flags and flowers.

Ответ:

221

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово LOCATE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

“We ______ in the California Sierra National Forest, on Bass Lake, just a few miles from the south gates of Yosemite National Park. Sky lake Yosemite is the kind of summer camp kids love.

Ответ:

222

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NOT CHANGE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Modern astronomers are much better equipped. But some of the questions that they ask themselves __________________, like, for example, whether there has ever been life on Mars.

Ответ:

223

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово LEAVE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

To test his ideas, Heyerdal decided to build a copy of an ancient Egyptian boat. On May 25, 1969 the boat called Ra ______ a port in Morocco.

Ответ:

224

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово REBUILD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Most of the archbishops were consecrated in the little chapel. It __________________ almost entirely after World War Two.

Ответ:

225

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово THEY так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

However, it seemed that all of __________________ were too shocked to say anything. Finally, everyone got off except for a little old lady. She said, ‘Can I ask you a question?’ ‘Yes, Madam,’ said the pilot. ‘What was it?’ the lady asked, ‘Did we land or were we shot down?’

Ответ:

226

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово FOUND так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The festival__________________ 30 years ago and has an amazing history.

Ответ:

227

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

There__________________ many basketball centers in cities and towns of every state. They do not often produce sportsmen or sportswomen who are successful in world basketball championships but they help young people to keep fit and look athletic.

Ответ:

228

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово KNOW так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Every student receives 15 hours of lessons each week from qualified and imaginative teachers. Evening activities give students the opportunity to relax after a long day and get ______ one another in a relaxed, multi-national environment.

Ответ:

229

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово LATE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

18 years ______________ Frank started his business.

Ответ:

230

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BAD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

But finally, becoming impatient, I turned to signal for service and saw the neon sign. That was the __________________ moment … I discovered that I was sitting outside a store selling garden furniture.

Ответ:

231

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BAD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

He knew very well that for me it was the ______ kind of music.

Ответ:

232

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SHORT так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

This «war» was the _____________ in history. It lasted a total of 38 minutes!

Ответ:

233

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово FREEZE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

This region can be called the land of ______ rivers.

Ответ:

234

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BUILD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Alhambra

The Alhambra is a palace and fortress in Granada. It __________________ between 1238 and 1358 at the end of Muslim rule in Spain. Despite the development that followed the Christian conquest, it still looks like a medieval Moorish settlement.

Ответ:

235

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово GIVE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Samuelson ______ the 1970 Nobel Prize in Economics for doing “more than any other contemporary economist to raise the level of scientific analysis in economic theory.”

Ответ:

236

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово INCLUDE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Dr Who

“Dr Who” is the longest running science fiction TV show in the world. It is broadcast in 42 countries around the world, ______ Russia, but it is in the UK that it has made the biggest impact.

Ответ:

237

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово IT так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The circles existed 6,000 years ago, before Stonehenge ______ had been built.

Ответ:

238

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BAD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

I And then came the ______ moment of my life. My son said, «But … when you were a girl … it was alive then, right?»

Ответ:

239

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово THEY так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Avalanche Horror

Avalanches, also known as snowslides, are not a rare occasion in the mountains. A British family had a lucky escape in the Alps when an avalanche missed _____________ by 20 metres.

Ответ:

240

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BECOME так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Libya ____________ an independent nation in 1951.

Ответ:

241

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово FIGHT так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Enough is enough

A woman came to President Abraham Lincoln and told him with a commanding air: “Mr. President, you must make my son a general. Sir, I demand it not as a favor, but as a right. My grandfather __________________ at Lexington.

Ответ:

242

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово GREAT так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China runs for 6,700 kilometers from east to west of China. It is one of the __________________ wonders of the world.

Ответ:

243

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово LATE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

______ , however, he thanked me. I had awakened his daughter, who had an exam that morning but had forgotten to set her alarm. Thanks to my call, she hadn’t missed the exam.

Ответ:

244

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BUSY так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Celebrating Christmas in Chicago in 1893

The Glessner home glowed as the family welcomed its guests on Christmas night. This was the __________________ and the most exciting day in the whole year!.

Ответ:

245

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово THEY так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

At that time as many as 200,000 people lived in Teotihuacan in ______ 2,000 houses.

Ответ:

246

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово INVENT так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

That’s how the world famous drink __________.

Ответ:

247

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово GIVE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Albert Einstein, the Nobel Prize Winner in physics

Albert’s interest in science began when he was five years old. His father ______ him a magnetic compass and the boy wanted to know why the needle was moving.

Ответ:

248

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово INVITE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Sense of humour

There are many funny stories about Will Rogers, a famous American actor and humorist. Once he __________________ to the White House to meet President Calvin Coolidge.

Ответ:

249

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

A Long School Year

How would you like to go to school on Saturdays? If you lived in Japan, that’s just where you _____________ each Saturday morning. Japanese students attend classes five and a half days a week. The half day is on Saturday.

Ответ:

250

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SHOW так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Research ___________ that some fish are sensitive to ordinary sounds, too. Catfish can probably hear everything we hear!

Ответ:

251

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The island _____ a nature reserve since 1971.

Ответ:

252

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово KNOW так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It ______ that from 2 to 3 million Chinese people died during its construction.

Ответ:

253

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово LISTEN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

One day I decided to ask him why he always chose this type while driving. “Well, sister,” he reluctantly replied, “to be frank, it’s mainly so you can’t sing along.” He added that he ______ to anything else if only I promised not to sing along.

Ответ:

254

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SEAMAN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

On May 17, 1970 Ra with two ______ on board successfully crossed the Atlantic, proving that ancient civilizations had enough skill to reach America long before Columbus.

Ответ:

255

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BEGIN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It __________________ in 1978 when Don Cameron decided to create an event that would help balloonists from all over the world to get together. It was a great idea.

Ответ:

256

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово WOMAN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Greek myths: Apollo and Cassandra

In ancient Greece there were many temples built for Apollo. He was the god of youth, beauty, music and poetry. Besides, Apollo had one very special skill  — he could see the future. One day Apollo came to the temple in Troy. Among other ______ he saw Cassandra, a young and beautiful priestess, who worked at the temple.

Ответ:

257

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово ONE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Not quite a musician

Albert Einstein, the famous scientist, liked to play the violin very much. Once he found himself in the company with Hans Eisler, a composer and a pianist. They met for the __________________ time.

Ответ:

258

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово GIVE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

My job in a restaurant

I was seventeen, when I __________________ a job in a local fast food restaurant.

Ответ:

259

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово EXPLORE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Since then, scientists ______ the crater for many years, but there are still many secrets and mysteries hiding inside it.

Ответ:

260

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово REALISE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Now, ten years after that summer swim, he is in the mood for celebration as he finally ______ his biggest ambition. All the difficult and expensive restoration is finished and his first guests are due to arrive this evening.

Ответ:

261

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово GREAT так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China runs for 6,700 kilometers from east to west of China. It is one of the __________________ wonders of the world.

Ответ:

262

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово INCLUDE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Our dock on Bass Lake offers a variety of fun-packed waterfront activities, ______ warm-water swimming, waterskiing and tubing, and canoes and kayaks. All staff members are First Aid Certified and have Water Safety Certifications.

Ответ:

263

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово GOOD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

And when at last they found one with all those things, Mrs. Wolf cried, ‘Oh, but here there’s no water. Surely we can find a ______ spot than this one.’

Ответ:

264

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово GREAT так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China runs for 6,700 kilometers from east to west of China. It is one of the __________________ wonders of the world.

Ответ:

265

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово THREE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Amazingly I became quite good at it. Finally, on my last Sports Day  — two days before my last ever school day  — I came ______ in the Hammer Throw, stood on a podium and was presented with a bronze medal!

Ответ:

266

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово LATE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It was very primitive by today’s standards but has given the inspiration for many video games created __________.

Ответ:

267

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово LOCATE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

A landmark for the new millennium

Have you seen the photos of the London Eye? The London Eye is a giant observation wheel __________________ in the Jubilee Gardens on the South Bank of the river Thames.

Ответ:

268

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово ONE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

In 1884 they went to New South Wales, Australia to play and won eight games! It was the ______ international competition for them.

Ответ:

269

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово THINK так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

«Well, dear,» Tom said. «What’ll we use as an excuse for not walking now?» I said I ______ of some excuse.

Ответ:

270

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово RULE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

New Seven Wonders of the World: the Forbidden City

Today, the Forbidden City is a public museum visited by millions of tourists from around the world. Until 1924 when the last emperor of China had to leave the palace, twenty four emperors of the two dynasties _____ here.

Ответ:

271

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово EAT так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Just over 1 billion popsicles __________ in the US each year. Out of the 30 flavors to choose from, orange has been the favorite for many years.

Ответ:

272

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово LATE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The British ____________ requested money from the people of Zanzibar to pay for the shells the British warships had used to win the war.

Ответ:

273

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NOT HAVE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

She __________ a flashlight and imagined how nice it would be to have a paper that glows in the dark and allows you to write effortlessly without light. A year of research and experiment and she did it!

Ответ:

274

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BAD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

A year passed and Ling took his empty pot to the palace while all the rest brought some beautiful plants. The emperor said, «Lying is the ______ thing in the world. I gave you all spoilt seeds. Nothing grows from spoilt seeds.» So Ling became the new emperor.

Ответ:

275

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово WIN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

For a prize Bennie _____________ a $1000 scholarship and a watch.

Ответ:

276

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово ONE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Thanksgiving is also a national holiday. The __________________ Thanksgiving was observed by the early settlers in Massachusetts in 1629, in gratitude for their successful harvest.

Ответ:

277

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово PLAY так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Basketball __________________ by men and women at all levels, from the professional level to high schools and clubs.

Ответ:

278

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово INVOLVE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

A Typical School Day

9.00 am is Assembly time. This ______ us being counted, told to be good and fifteen minutes of mind numbing boredom.

Ответ:

279

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово LOOK так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

“Why is she outside?” I asked. “She ______ for me”, he answered.

Ответ:

280

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BUILD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

A palace with 1,300 rooms

It was King Louis XIV of France who ordered a palace with 1,300 rooms in the 1600s. Louis wanted a bigger palace than any other king. In 1661, the French started ____________ this new palace.

Ответ:

281

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово LONG так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It is also interesting to know that the Japanese school year is one of the ______________ in the world – over 240 days. It

begins in the month of April.

Ответ:

282

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово THEY так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

International Summer School Cultural Programme

Even if you come to our Summer school only to study English, your visit to the UK would not be complete without a trip to London. Our students will have time to see the sights and absorb the atmosphere as they spend ______ last night in this fabulous city.

Ответ:

283

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово OLD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

One of the __________________ and the most famous basketball teams is the Harlem Globetrotters, formed in 1926. It has a lot of fans in the USA, Canada, Great Britain, Australia, and New Zealand.

Ответ:

284

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SOCIETY так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

After School Clubs

Last year I started a new school. We have lots of clubs and ______ at our school and we are supposed to be involved in quite a few after school.

Ответ:

285

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово OLD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

College life

We are a family of five. My ______________ sister, Heather, is in her second year in college. This year she could not find a book she needed.

Ответ:

286

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CHOOSE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Victory Day

On this day, Russia celebrates the victory over Nazi Germany and honours 20 million Soviet people who died in the war. May 9 ______ , since on the night of the 8th/9th of 1945, the Nazi Germany surrendered to the Soviet Union and the Allies in Berlin.

Ответ:

287

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CALL так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

In English-speaking countries they celebrate Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. In Russia we celebrate the International Women’s Day. Though it ______ ‘International’, it is observed only in Russia and some CIS countries.

Ответ:

288

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово PACK так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It was simple

I One day last summer my nine-year-old daughter went off to the camp. All her things ______ in a small bag.

Ответ:

289

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово ONE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Labor Day

Â8. Labor Day is a holiday in honor of workers. On September 5, 188 8 the______ Labor Day parade was held in New York.

Ответ:

290

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово POPULAR так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

New Seven Wonders of the World: the Forbidden City

Today, the Forbidden City is a public museum that draws the attention of millions of travellers and tourists from around the world. Some people think that it is one of the ______ sights in the world.

Ответ:

291

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово ONE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Camping

This year we decided to go on a camping trip. It was our _____________ experience.

Ответ:

292

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SERVE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Restaurant with a Difference

The Rapid River Camp is a huge family style restaurant. Food ______ and even the cooking is done by staff in period costume.

Ответ:

293

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово ONE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

St. Patrick’s Day, March 17

St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. On March 17 there is a great celebration with the major parade in Dublin and smaller parades all over Ireland. In New York the ______ St. Patrick’s Day celebration took place in 1762.

Ответ:

294

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово POPULAR так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Maslenitsa

Have you ever celebrated Maslenitsa? It is one of the ______ festivals in Russia. It signals the end of winter and welcomes the coming of spring.

Ответ:

295

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NAME так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl, a famous British writer, was Norwegian by birth. Dahl ______ after the Polar explorer Roald Amundsen, a national hero in Norway at the time. During the Second World War Dahl served in the Royal Air Force as a fighter pilot.

Ответ:

296

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово TWELVE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

My dream house

I live in a block of flats in one of the residential areas of my town. My flat is on the _____floor. When the lift is faulty, it is very hard to get to the flat on foot.

Ответ:

297

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово DISCUSS так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Dan and Sue Bright, with their children Billy and Jemma, ______________ their future plans, when they heard an

enormous roaring noise and tons of snow slid past. ‘We all love skiing, and this is such a beautiful place. We come here every year,’ said Dan Bright, ‘and we

Ответ:

298

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NOT WANT так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Grandma

My grandma often comes to us to babysit my sister, Ann. Yesterday she was tired after a full day of looking after an active five-year-old, but she _____________ to upset Ann and agreed to play ball in the backyard after supper.

Ответ:

299

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово ONE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Training was for three days. During the __________________ two days I watched videos about my job. During the last day of orientation, I had to be at the restaurant to see how things got done.

Ответ:

300

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CHILD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

When it was lunchtime, everyone was very hungry. At last the ______ cried:

‘Please hurry up and choose a picnic place.’

‘Yes, please, do.’ Mr. Wolf said. ‘This basket is so heavy.’

Ответ:

301

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BUILD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The Great Wall __________________ in order to protect the country from different aggressors.

Ответ:

302

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SURVIVE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Since the Middle Ages, the Alhambra __________________ as a remarkable example of a Spanish-Moorish town. As most fortresses of that time, it has a surrounding wall, but it looks fairly weak.

Ответ:

303

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово DECLARE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

In the USA, Memorial Day is the last Monday in May. Memorial Day ______ a national holiday in 1971.

Ответ:

304

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово REFLECT так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Candles flickered in the heavy silver candelabra. The warm light from the fireplaces __________________ in the richly waxed furniture.

Ответ:

305

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово INVEST так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Chinese people _____ a lot of time and money in the Forbidden City lately and it is now a fantastic place to walk and dream of the past centuries.

Ответ:

306

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово COOK так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

They __________________ wild turkey as one of the main dishes two centuries ago.

Ответ:

307

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NAME так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

A lesson on efficiency

I remember my last year at school very well. There were three boys ____________ William in my class.

Ответ:

308

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово COOK так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Mother’s Day

We are a family of four: my mom, my dad, my brother and I. One morning my dad started ___________ breakfast.

Ответ:

309

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово LEARN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

On Tuesdays we begin with double biology. This means 90 minutes instead of 45. You feel as if you actually ______ something.

Ответ:

310

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово IMPRESS так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Apollo ______ by her grace.

Ответ:

311

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово DESIGN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The structure __________________ by the architectural team of David Marks and Julia Barfield, husband and wife.

Ответ:

312

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово MAKE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Moab Mountain

Moab Mountain in Utah, the USA, is a breathtaking place to visit. Desert land and the canyons _______ of hard, red rock.

Ответ:

313

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BUILD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The Great Wall __________________ in order to protect the country from different aggressors.

Ответ:

314

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NOT SINK так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

In May the temperature begins to rise. The gloomy night is succeeded by continuous daylight, when the sun ______ below the horizon for several months.

Ответ:

315

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово MAKE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Rogers was cautioned not to try to be funny because the President had no sense of humour. Rogers bet that he __________________ Coolidge laugh within 20 seconds.

Ответ:

316

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово GREAT так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Samuelson says that he finds the ______ pleasure in solving problems of economics and it is the mathematical work.

Ответ:

317

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово LATE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

In 1909 Einstein began his academic career. 12 years ______ he got the Nobel Prize in physics.

Ответ:

318

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NOT RUN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

My father was the only man who __________________ away at Bladensburg.

Ответ:

319

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово ONE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

On the 7th of September a small group of balloonists got together to celebrate the __________________ Bristol Balloon Fiesta.

Ответ:

320

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BECOME так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Since then, the Great Wall of China ______ a symbol of wisdom and bravery of the Chinese people and a monument of the Chinese nation for many hundreds of years.

Ответ:

321

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BUILD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The White House

The White House, in Washington, DC, is one of the world’s most recognized buildings. It is the home of the president of the United States. The original house ___________ in the 1790s.

Ответ:

322

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NOT MEAN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Before a rugby match, the “All Blacks” dance a special Maori war dance. The Maories are the New Zealand aborigines. It ______ that all the players in the team are Maori but they all perform the dance.

Ответ:

323

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SUPPOSE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

A white flag

It’s always a problem for me to find my car in a huge parking lot. After reading an article with a piece of advice for people like me, I decided to follow it one day. I attached a tissue to the car’s antenna with a rubber band. The little white flag waving in the breeze ___________ to help me spot my car easily.

Ответ:

324

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово THEY так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Everybody began asking __________________ to play together, so they agreed.

Ответ:

325

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово KNOW так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Although the show is called “Dr Who” the hero ______ simply as “The Doctor”. He (there has never been a lady doctor) is a travelling “Time Lord” who constantly rescues planet earth from alien attack.

Ответ:

326

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BUILD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The Great Wall __________________ in order to protect the country from different aggressors.

Ответ:

327

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово WE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

‘All right,’ agreed Mrs. Wolf. ‘Let_______ just go round the next turn in the path  — and there we will eat.’

Ответ:

328

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BUILD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It ______ as the Chinese imperial palace by one of the emperors. It was also the ceremonial and political centre of the Chinese government for almost five centuries.

Ответ:

329

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NOT CAN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Einstein tuned in his violin but every time Eisler started a musical piece, Einstein __________________ get it right.

Ответ:

330

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово LATE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It was burnt down in 1814, and rebuilt ___________.

Ответ:

331

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово QUESTION так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

When the formal introduction was made and the words “Mr. President, may I introduce my friend, Mr. Will Rogers,” were pronounced, Rogers held out his hand with a __________________ look and said, “Pardon me, I didn’t quite get the name.”

Ответ:

332

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово LIVE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Today people invite their relatives and families__________________ near to dinner to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Ответ:

333

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NOT HAVE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

When the professor assigned reading from a hard-to-find book, 150 hands shot in the air to inform him they __________ it. He told them it had arrived at the bookstore that morning.

Ответ:

334

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово DO так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

But while he ______ it, he thinks about the real-world problems.

Ответ:

335

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово PACK так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

We started ___________ a month before the trip.

Ответ:

336

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово GOOD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Two weeks later, Anna came back home and I unpacked her things. Everything was clean and well folded. “Camp sure has changed you. Your things look much ______ than usual.”

Ответ:

337

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BRING так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Nowadays, a visit to the Great Wall is like a tour through history backwards; it ______ tourists great excitement to walk on the Great Wall of China, to stand on a watchtower and view the wall disappearing in the distance.

Ответ:

338

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово FALL так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The minute Apollo saw Cassandra, he ______ in love. It was love at first sight. Apollo offered her a deal. He would give Cassandra the gift of being able to see the future, if she gave him a kiss. Cassandra agreed.

Ответ:

339

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово EAT так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Then follows a 20 minute break and two single periods on History and French. Lunch lasts an hour. We spend about 10 minutes on ______ and then have 50 minutes for football.

Ответ:

340

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BECOME так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Moab is a popular venue for mountain biking, half marathons and Jeep Safari. In recent years, it _______ an unicycling playground too.

Ответ:

341

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SHOP так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

So I went ____________.

Ответ:

342

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NOT EXPERIENCE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

‘We all love skiing, and this is such a beautiful place. We come here every year,’ said Dan Bright, ‘and we

__________________ anything like this before.’

Ответ:

343

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово THEY так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

But the tradition of honoring those who died in defense of ______ country goes back to the Civil War. The tradition to hold memorial services, visit the cemeteries, decorate the graves with flowers and wreaths originated in Waterloo, New York, in 1866.

Ответ:

344

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NOT DEFEND так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Later it __________________ the kings of Granada and was just supposed to offer nice views.

Ответ:

345

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BEGIN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The construction of the Wall __________________ in the 6th century BC and lasted until the 16th century AD.

Ответ:

346

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово TAKE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

In Russia, almost every family has at least one person who ______ part in the war.

Ответ:

347

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово LIVE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Today the most popular player is Jonah Lomu. He is a ______ legend of New Zealand rugby.

Ответ:

348

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово KEEP так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

People from all over the world can see the traditional palace architecture, enjoy the treasures _____ in the palace, and learn of the legends and anecdotes about the imperial family and the court.

Ответ:

349

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CARRY так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

20,000 workers marched up Broadway, ______ banners “Labor creates all wealth”. After the parade, there were picnics all around the city.

Ответ:

350

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово KILL так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

My husband __________________ at Monterrey.”

Ответ:

351

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BEGIN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The construction of the Wall __________________ in the 6th century BC and lasted until the 6th century AD.

Ответ:

352

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BUSY так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

I began work on Saturday, which was the __________________ day of the week.

Ответ:

353

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BAD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Some of them are pretty boring but it could be ______ . At least there is a lot of choice and it can make a nice change from the unnatural quantities of homework or even from natural quantities of computer games and TV!

Ответ:

354

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CELEBRATE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

On March 15, 1992 St. Patrick’s Day ______ in Moscow. Thousands of delighted Muscovites gathered at Novy Arbat to watch the parade of marching bands, Cossack horsemen and floats of Russian and Irish companies.

Ответ:

355

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово LIVE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

I often think about a big ideal house in the suburbs I ______ in without noisy neighbours to disturb me.

Ответ:

356

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово THEY так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Students in Japan get __________________ vacation in late July and August. School then begins again in September and ends in March.

Ответ:

357

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BLOW так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The better part of Russia is not influenced by the warm winds of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. There are no mountains in the north to form a barrier against the cold winds ______ from the Arctic Ocean.

Ответ:

358

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово ATTRACT так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

This team __________________ crowds of fans especially for final or championship matches. One can see photos of its members in newspapers and magazines all over the USA.

Ответ:

359

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CHILD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Dahl became well-known in 1940s with works for both ______ and adults.

Ответ:

360

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово WEAR так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

So far there have been 11 Doctors and each has made an impact on British style and fashion. Frock coats and cravats, stylish hats and over long scarves ______ by Time Lords and copied by teenagers.

Ответ:

361

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово VISIT так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

All our students enjoy two day trips each week, ______ cultural sites as well as much more cheerful attractions. All of the trips last a full day, so there is plenty of time for the students to experience everything.

Ответ:

362

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NOT NEED так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

One ______ to choose one of the big, high calorie dishes loved by real forest workers. In fact there is a large menu to suit all tastes and appetites.

Ответ:

363

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BEGIN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The construction of the Wall __________________ in the 6th century BC and lasted until the 6th century AD.

Ответ:

364

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово MAN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Boys and ______ bring flowers and small presents to girls and women they work or study with.

Ответ:

365

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово WIN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

They submitted their idea for a large observation wheel as part of a competition to design a landmark for the new millennium. None of the entrants __________________the competition.

Ответ:

366

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NOT KNOW так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Miss Fisher, one of the teachers, called them all William, and we ____________ which one she was talking to.

Ответ:

367

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово LAST так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

This year the Balloon Fiesta has celebrated its 30th anniversary. The show__________________ for 4 days started on the 7th of August.

Ответ:

368

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CALL так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

During the party the guests talked of the amazing new buildings __________________ “skyscrapers” that were rising downtown. Yes, Chicago is a wonderful place to live, they all agreed.

Ответ:

369

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово YOUNG так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Ben, my __________ brother, asked him: «Why are you making Mommy breakfast? Is she sick?»

Ответ:

370

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово WARN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Shortly before his death he wrote the manifesto ______ the people of the world about the danger of nuclear catastrophe.

Ответ:

371

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово EAT так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Russian pancakes blini  — are very important in the celebration of Maslenitsa. Blini ______ with jam, sour cream, and ofcourse, lots of butter.

Ответ:

372

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SIT так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

After 5 minutes, she __________ down on a patio chair and said, «Grandma is too old for this.»

Ответ:

373

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CALL так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It was located at a place outside Paris, ______________ Versailles.

Ответ:

374

Задания Д25 № 875

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово FAR так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The extreme west of Russia has a temperate climate. Thus, the summers in the Baltic are cool and the winters mild. If we go ______ east, the climate will become more continental.

Ответ:

375

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Alongside traditional round shape balloons there __________________ also so called “special shapes” which are balloons in the form of different objects and characters such as cartoon characters and cars.

Ответ:

376

Задания Д25 № 1519

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово WOMAN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The Doctors have always been accompanied by glamorous young ______ assistants some of who also made their mark on fashion.

Ответ:

377

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово WIN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Coolidge roared with laughter, and Rogers __________________ the bet.

Ответ:

378

Задания Д25 № 277

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово YOUNG так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

He was just 19 when he started playing for the “All Blacks” in 1994 and became the ______ player in rugby history.

Ответ:

379

Задания Д25 № 829

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CHILD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

“It was simple, Mom,” she answered. “I didn’t unpack. Many ______ did the same.”

Ответ:

380

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово GOOD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Most Americans consider Independence Day and Thanksgiving to be the__________________ public holidays of the year.

Ответ:

381

Задания Д25 № 1657

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово ORGANISE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

One time a tournament ______ between two classes. We got so involved in the game we failed to notice the bell and got into terrible trouble for being late for class.

Ответ:

382

Ответ: Ответ: Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Ann came over, put her arm around Grandma’s neck and said, «Grandma, I wish you _____________ newer.»

Ответ:

383

Задания Д25 № 691

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CHANGE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Since then, the tradition ______ . Nowadays, on Memorial Day Americans honor not only soldiers who perished in wars but those loved ones who have died.

Ответ:

384

Задания Д25 № 93

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SEE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

This treasure is protected by UNESCO and future generations ______ the Great Wall with the same wonder and amazement as we do now.

Ответ:

385

Задания Д25 № 1013

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово PUBLISH так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

One of his highly popular tales was ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’. Since 1945 his books ______ in almost 50 languages.

Ответ:

386

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BECOME так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It had to be big  — Louis’s court had 20,000 people, and Versailles _____________ the centre of court life.

Ответ:

387

Задания Д25 № 2439

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово STAND так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Beyond Prairie Avenue, where the Glessner house was located, were the factories, the railroad yards and the slaughterhouses of a great industrial city. Beyond, too, were the neighborhoods where homeless, hungry people __________________ in line for food. For many, times were hard in December 1893.

Ответ:

388

Задания Д25 № 47

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово VISIT так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Protected by UNESCO, the Palace Museum _____ by millions of tourists every year.

Ответ:

389

Задания Д25 № 1197

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово MANY так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The next year even ______ people took part in the celebration. In 1894, Congress made it a national holiday. Today most Americans consider Labor Day the end of the summer. They enjoy the last three-day weekend on the beaches and in the parks.

Ответ:

390

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово MAKE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Since then, various presidents ____________ changes to it over the years. The White House has 132 rooms, including the President’s Oval Office.

Ответ:

391

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово STAND так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

After several attempts Eisler __________________ up from the piano and said: “I don’t understand why the whole world thinks this is a great scientist! He isn’t able to count to three!”

Ответ:

392

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BECOME так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Since then, the Great Wall of China __________________ a symbol of wisdom and bravery of the Chinese people and a monument to Chinese nation for many hundreds of years.

Ответ:

393

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BECOME так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The name of the team __________________ a symbol of a fast and furious play.

Ответ:

394

Задания Д25 № 1611

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NOT INCLUDE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

We also offer a wide range of fun activities with our English PLUS program, but these ______ in the basic course price, but can be a great way to learn new skills while practicing English.

Ответ:

395

Задания Д25 № 737

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово EASY так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Older citizens who did not fight during the war worked in factories to make weapons, which was not ______ than fighting. They, too, are honoured on Victory Day.

Ответ:

396

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово COME так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

When I ______________ out, I quickly spotted a little white flag … and about ten others.

Ответ:

397

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово THEY так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

However, the couple pressed on and eventually got the backing of British Airways, who sponsored __________________ project.

Ответ:

398

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

«No, dear,» replied her father, «it’s Mother’s Day.» Immediately the boy had another question. «Oh,» he said, «then __________ every other day Father’s Day?»

Ответ:

399

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CONSIDER так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Today, the Alhambra __________________ to be one of the greatest examples of Islamic architecture.

Ответ:

400

Задания Д25 № 645

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово HOLD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Since then, St. Patrick’s Day parades ______ in Moscow every year.

Ответ:

401

Задания Д25 № 783

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово GET так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Warm, round, and golden  — blini are the symbol of the sun! Ancient Russians actually believed that when eating a pancake, they ______ a part of the Sun’s life energy.

Ответ:

402

Задания Д25 № 1703

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово FAST так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

My favourite is the Drama Society. It is currently the ______ growing as our next production is “Much Ado About Nothing” and someone will get the chance to kiss Kim White on stage.

Ответ:

403

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CHEW так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

One day, during a lesson on efficiency, she thundered, «William, put that gum you ___________ in the wastepaper bin at once!» All three of them started to rise, paused, then walked to the front of the class to dispose of their gum. The teacher beamed. «Three for one! Now that’s efficiency.»

Ответ:

404

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NOT KNOW так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

When our neighbor saw the assortment of boxes, bins and gear strapped to our car’s roof rack, she came rushing over. «Oh!» she exclaimed. «I ___________ you were leaving! I’m so glad I got to see you before you moved!»

Ответ:

405

Задания Д25 № 323

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово LOOK так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

So they went around the turn and soon came into their own back yard! Mr. Wolf quickly put down his basket. ‘It’s a perfect spot for a picnic,’ he said ______ around with a smile.

‘Chairs, and a table, and a pool  — and a beautiful flower garden!’ And they decided to have picnics there all summer long.

Ответ:

406

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово DO так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

“I guess, madam,” said Lincoln, “your family __________________ enough for the country. It is time to give somebody else a chance.”

Ответ:

407

Задания Д25 № 3309

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Around 150,000 riders come here throughout the year. If you _______ a cycling fan, Moab will provide you with a challenge.

Ответ:

408

Задания Д25 № 2486

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово COME так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The family agreed that they _____________ back to the Alps to ski.

Ответ:

409

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NOT CONNECT так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

My present job __________________ with cooking. I work for a computer company. I like it, but I miss communicating with people.

Ответ:

410

Задания Д25 № 369

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BECOME так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Since then, the Great Wall of China __________________ a symbol of wisdom and bravery of the Chinese people and a monument to Chinese nation for many hundreds of years.

Ответ:

411

Задания Д25 № 1473

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CHANGE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Albert Einstein is remembered as the greatest theoretical physicist in the world. His ideas ______ science forever.

Ответ:

412

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

When the class was over, Heather sprinted to the bookstore, grabbed a copy and rushed to the cashier. The cashier saw Heather and began ringing the bell for assistance, a look of panic on her face. «How many ___________ there behind you?» she demanded.

Ответ:

413

Задания Д25 № 921

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово DREAM так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

With a laugh, Apollo gave her the gift, ______ about the reward. Instantly, Cassandra could see the future. She saw Apollo, in the future, helping to destroy Troy.

Ответ:

414

Задания Д25 № 1565

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CUT так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

On Tuesdays and Fridays you can also see demonstrations of a steam powered saw, ______ up the wood just as it did 100 years ago.

Ответ:

415

Задания Д25 № 185

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово INCLUDE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Now it is known as the Palace Museum that covers 74 hectares ______ over 900 buildings with 9 999 rooms.

Ответ:

416

Задания Д25 № 415

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BECOME так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It ______ a tradition for husbands to do all house work on that day. There are many jokes about it being the only day of the year when they do this.

Ответ:

417

Задания Д25 № 1381

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово DO так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Samuelson’s life work has been to use economics in the service of humanity. He ______ more than anyone of his time to influence government policy at the highest level.

Ответ:

418

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BECOME так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Since then, the Great Wall of China __________________ a symbol of wisdom and bravery of the Chinese people and a monument to Chinese nation for many hundreds of years.

Ответ:

419

Задания Д25 № 3248

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово REQUIRE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The people of Japan believe that a good education is very important. Children _____________ to attend school from the age of six to the age of fifteen. Then most students go on to high school for another three years.

Ответ:

420

Задания Д25 № 2931

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово I так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

I would like to have a green house with rare plants from all over the world. I could take care of them _____.

In the future when I grow up, graduate from university and get a well-paid job, I’ll definitely buy the house I’m

dreaming about now.

Ответ:

421

Образуйте от слова BUILD однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The heart of Bangkok

Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. Its numerous high-rise __________________, heavy traffic congestion, intense heat and naughty nightlife may not immediately give you the best impression.

Ответ:

422

Образуйте от слова SCIENCE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The World’s Language

The English language is famous for the richness of its vocabulary. Webster’s New International Dictionary lists 450,000 words, and the new Oxford English Dictionary has 615,000, but that is only part of the total. Technical and ______ terms would add millions more.

Ответ:

423

Образуйте от слова WIDE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Ray Bradbury

Ray Douglas Bradbury is a US writer of fantasy, horror, science fiction and mystery. He is _________ considered to be one of the 20th century’s greatest and most popular writers of science fiction.

Ответ:

424

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово MARVEL так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The Opening Night

The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Mamma Mia… They are all stage musicals. The opening night of a new musical is always a ________________ event.

Ответ:

425

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово POPULATE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

UK: Conservation and Environment

Going for a walk is the most popular leisure activity in Britain. Despite its high __________________ density and widespread urbanization, the UK has many unspoilt rural and coastal areas.

Ответ:

426

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово VARY так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Looking after the environment

Protecting the environment is now a major concern in Britain. But, despite many efforts, __________________ threats to the environment remain.

Ответ:

427

Образуйте от слова USUAL однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Invention of Bubble Gum

Bubble gum is a type of chewing gum that is especially designed for blowing bubbles. It is ______ pink in colour and has a particular flavour.

Ответ:

428

Образуйте от слова ENVIRONMENT однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Tourism in Australia

The growth of tourism infrastructure related to the base of Ayers Rock, or Uluru began in the 1950s. Soon it started to produce adverse ______ impacts.

Ответ:

429

Образуйте от слова NATURAL однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Robots of the future

Robotic engineers are designing the next generation of robots to look, feel and act more human, to make it easier for us to warm up to a cold machine.

Realistic looking hair and skin with embedded sensors will allow robots to react __________ in their environment.

Ответ:

430

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CONSERVE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Cyberspace communication

Nowadays most of us go to our computers to connect with friends instead of using our phones. Cyberspace relationships have become the norm for many people, even the most ____________ ones.

Ответ:

431

Образуйте от слова REAL однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Why do we sleep?

A recent study may have an answer to one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in science  — what is the purpose of sleep? The work suggests it’s ______ about making animals function more efficiently in their environments.

Ответ:

432

Образуйте от слова EXPENSIVE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Invention of Potato Chips

The potato chip was invented in 1853 by George Crum who was a chef at a restaurant in New York. Fried potatoes were popular at the restaurant because they were rather ______ , but one day a visitor complained that the slices were too thick.

Ответ:

433

Образуйте от слова NECESSARY однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Advantages of a regular homework

What is homework? Should it always be done in writing, or can it be oral? Is it ______ connected with the information and tasks from the text books?

Ответ:

434

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово THANKFUL так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

When was the parachute invented?

Have you ever felt like jumping out of a plane? Plenty of people have, but _____________ most of them did it after parachutes had been invented.

Ответ:

435

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово INVENT так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Morse Code

Before phones, computers, and telegraphs were invented, messages would take months or even years to reach their destination. Samuel Morse was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts, in April 1791, not knowing that he would be a famous ____________.

Ответ:

436

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово DOMINATE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

2012 London Olympics

How has London 2012 changed the sporting map of the world? The United States won the highest number of gold medals and the most medals in total, with China dropping to second place on the medals table after unprecedented _____________ at their home Olympics in Beijing four years ago.

Ответ:

437

Образуйте от слова SUDDEN однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Victoria Falls

Before you even see the falls, you hear and feel them. As you walk along the trail to the entrance, the sound of rumbling water sounds in the background and __________________ your face is hit with a breeze of humidity and mist.

Ответ:

438

Образуйте от слова POPULAR однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The Old Theatre

For years the old town theatre was a failure. It was very expensive but not comfortable, and most of the plays performed were ______ .

Ответ:

439

Образуйте от слова DARK однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The Least Successful Explorer

Thomas Nuttall spent many years studying the plants and trees in north-west America. He was different from most other explorers because he was almost always lost.

One night he did not come back and a group went out to search for him. When Nuttall heard them in the ______ , he was frightened.

Ответ:

440

Образуйте от слова SCIENCE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Future population

The United Nations (UN) has published its prediction about the size and age of the world’s population three hundred years from now. This report can help environmental ______ and policy-makers to understand dramatic changes in the world’s population in the future.

Ответ:

441

Образуйте от слова POPULAR однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Chicago from above

Following a recent renovation, the new Hancock Observatory invites you to enjoy Chicago’s best views from the city’s highest open-air Skywalk. It has quickly gained ______ with both Chicagoans and visitors of the city.

Ответ:

442

Образуйте от слова TROPIC однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Bangkok

Bangkok is the capital and the most populous city of Thailand. This __________________ metropolis is also one of the most traveller-friendly cities in Asia. Bangkok was not the first capital of Thailand, in fact it has taken that role comparatively not long ago.

Ответ:

443

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SUCCESS так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Great Britain at the 2012 London Olympics

This is certainly the greatest Games for Britain in more than a century, and realistically the greatest ever. The British were more ______________ only once in 1908, in London, when a third of all the competitors were from the UK.

Ответ:

444

Образуйте от слова AMERICA однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

English Heritage

Today children love to buy pens and pencils which come in all shapes and colours in stationary shops. But in early

_______________ schools students used a quill pen and ink to write. Since these schools did not have many supplies, children often had to make their own ink at home.

Ответ:

445

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SCIENCE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Chemistry or no chemistry

I was planning a career in biology but was not looking forward to taking chemistry in my first year at Carleton University in Ottawa. However, the professor of chemistry was a famous ____________.

Ответ:

446

Образуйте от слова GREAT однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

New Tourism in France

France is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. To most people perhaps, the ______ of France lies in her art and culture.

Ответ:

447

Образуйте от слова POPULAR однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

A Typical Day

My job would probably rank as one of the most ______ but I really like it. I am an accountant and I work from 9 am until 6 pm (although it takes an hour by train to reach my office in the City).

Ответ:

448

Образуйте от слова USUAL однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Entertaining guests

The most usual way to entertain friends at home is to invite them for a meal, either in the evening or at lunch-time on a Sunday. When guests are invited for a meal, they often sit and chat while they have a drink before the meal, and coffee is ______ served afterwards.

Ответ:

449

Образуйте от слова CALCULATE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Invention of Computer

Many encyclopedias say that the first computer was developed by Howard H. Aiken (and his team) in America between 1939 and 1944. It was a large-scale, programme-controlled machine which could make a very complex _____ .

Ответ:

450

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово POPULATE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

UK: Conservation and Environment

Going for a walk is the most popular leisure activity in Britain. Despite its high __________________ density and widespread urbanization, the UK has many unspoilt rural and coastal areas.

Ответ:

451

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово POPULATE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

UK: Conservation and Environment

Going for a walk is the most popular leisure activity in Britain. Despite its high __________________ density and widespread urbanization, the UK has many unspoilt rural and coastal areas.

Ответ:

452

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BEGIN так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Famous inventions stories

Have you ever wondered how the most famous inventions were created? From the ____________ of time, humans everywhere have been inventing.

Ответ:

453

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово DARK так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

EMERGENCY SERVICES

The main emergency telephone number in Britain is 999. The number 999 was chosen because, on the old dial phones, it was considered to be the easiest to dial in __________________ or smoke.

Ответ:

454

Образуйте от слова COUNT однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Animals

The importance of animals in British life is reflected in many ways. In the past, landowners liked to be portrayed with their dogs and horses. ______ pictures of this kind can be seen in art galleries and private residences.

Ответ:

455

Образуйте от слова ROME однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

English Heritage

English Heritage is a public body within the British Government that looks after historic sites. History is all around us  — not just in museums, beautiful castles, stately homes or __________________ ruins.

Ответ:

456

Образуйте от слова BUILD однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

St. Basil’s Cathedral

St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow was built between 1555 and 1561. According to legends, Ivan the Terrible blinded its

__________________ so that they could never build such a magnificent structure again.

Ответ:

457

Образуйте от слова DISCOVER однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

California

Nicknamed the “Golden State”, California is the third largest state in area after Alaska and Texas. The ______ of gold

Ответ:

458

Образуйте от слова REAL однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Invention of Crossword Puzzle

Crossword puzzles are the most popular word puzzles in the world. However, their history is ______ short.

Ответ:

459

Образуйте от слова TRAVEL однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Bath

“Bath is the finest place on earth for you may enjoy it without getting tired”. These are the words of the 18th century __________________ James Boswell upon his first visit to the place.

Ответ:

460

Образуйте от слова ABSOLUTE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Pronunciation is important

Some learners of English think that pronunciation is not very important. That is __________________ wrong.

Ответ:

461

Образуйте от слова MASS однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

City Living

Humans have lived together in cities since ancient times, but even in 1800 urban areas were home to just 3 per cent of the world’s population.

The __________________ explosion of urbanization that accompanied the Industrial Revolution saw that figure rise 15 per cent in the space of 100 years.

Ответ:

462

Образуйте от слова EXPENSE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The King’s New Dress

Many years ago, there was a King who spent all his time and money on dressing up. He loved riding round in his ______ garments so that everybody could see him.

Ответ:

463

Образуйте от слова DEFENSE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Castle Clinton

Castle Clinton was built in the times of Napoleonic wars and great tension between Britain and the US. New York was almost ______ and in a short time five new forts, Castle Clinton among them, were built.

Ответ:

464

Образуйте от слова APPEAR однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

National Symbols

Britain is often represented by national symbols. There are two personifications of Britain: John Bull and Britannia. John Bull represents the typical Englishman, supposed to have a ‘bullish’ _________ and characteristics.

Ответ:

465

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово FINAL так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

History of animated cartoons

Cartoon animation has a long history. A cartoon is made by drawing many pictures and showing them one after another so quickly that the pictures ______________ seem to move. The most prominent of animated cartoons were made by Walt Disney.

Ответ:

466

Образуйте от слова APPRENTICE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Repin

Ilya Yefimovich Repin was born in Kharkov, Ukraine in 1844. Aged 22, after an ______ that covered icon painting and portraiture, he was admitted as a student to the Imperial Academy of Arts in St Petersburg.

Ответ:

467

Образуйте от слова MOVE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Migrating Birds

In autumn you can see large flocks of birds flying from Russia to warmer countries. In spring, they come back to us. Migration is the periodic seasonal ______ of birds.

Ответ:

468

Образуйте от слова ACHIEVE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

To the north lie the ancient capitals Ayuthaya and Sukothai.The __________________ of Sukothai in the arts, literature and law were considerable.

Ответ:

469

Образуйте от слова RESERVE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It was decided in the early 1970s to remove all accommodation-related tourist facilities and re-establish them outside the park. In 1975, a ______ of 104 square kilometres of land beyond the park’s northern boundary was chosen as the site for a new resort.

Ответ:

470

Образуйте от слова VOLCANO однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

At 2 km wide and 100 m tall, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest curtain of falling water, and is twice the width and height of Niagara Falls. Victoria Falls was formed from intense __________________ activity almost 200 million years ago.

Ответ:

471

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CREATE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Walt Disney, the ____________ of Mickey Mouse, is a legend of the 20th century.

Ответ:

472

Образуйте от слова CREATE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

There were many _______________ ways to make ink. One of the most common ways was to use berries such as

blackberries, cherries or strawberries, depending on the color of ink a student wanted.

Ответ:

473

Образуйте от слова SCIENCE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The main routes connect Europe and Africa, Europe and South-Eastern Asia and Australia, North and South America. How do we know about these routes? ______ study birds. They catch birds, place small bands with numbers on the birds’ legs and then let the birds fly away. Some of these banded birds are caught again. The band tells about the route.

Ответ:

474

Образуйте от слова ACTIVE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Homework refers to any work or ______ that students are asked to do outside the classroom, either on their own or with other students or parents.

Ответ:

475

Образуйте от слова GLOBE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The report suggests that if the birth rates stay the same, there’ll be a huge expansion of the ______ population.

Ответ:

476

Образуйте от слова SPEAK однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The wealth of existing synonyms means that ______ of English have two words for something denoted by one word in a different language. The French, for instance, do not distinguish between house and home, between mind and brain. The Spanish cannot differentiate a chairman from a president.

Ответ:

477

Образуйте от слова SCIENCE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

______ from the University of California, Los Angeles, conducted a study of the sleep times of a broad range of animals. They discovered much variation.

Ответ:

478

Образуйте от слова TRUE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

He was right, of course. This is a __________________ glorious Georgian city with its well-preserved Roman remains and famous baths.

Ответ:

479

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово EXPECT так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The third place for Great Britain exceeded all ____________.

Ответ:

480

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NATURE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Twelve National Parks are freely accessible to the public and were created to conserve the __________________ beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage they contain.

Ответ:

481

Образуйте от слова NERVE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Crum made thinner slices, but the ______ customer was still dissatisfied.

Ответ:

482

Образуйте от слова APPEAR однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

They were created in the 19th century in England, but the ______ of the first published crossword puzzle took place in 1913 in the New York World newspaper.

Ответ:

483

Образуйте от слова FRANCE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

For more than 3 years, supported by the Academy, Repin lived in Italy and France where he was exposed to ______ Impressionist painting. This influenced his use of light and colour but he never became an impressionist.

Ответ:

484

Образуйте от слова NOTICED однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

For example, a robot that senses your touch on the shoulder turns to greet you.

Subtle actions by robots that go _______ between people, help bring them to life and can also relay non verbal communication.

Ответ:

485

Образуйте от слова BELIEVE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The cause of the _______________ growth of cities from the 19th century onwards is the ascendancy of industry over agriculture.

Ответ:

486

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово IMPRESS так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Gold medals came from 13 different sports as several made ___________ breakthroughs, including in canoe slalom, road cycling, triathlon and taekwondo.

Ответ:

487

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово POLLUTE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Unfortunately, there have been many cases of environmental __________________in Britain.

Ответ:

488

Образуйте от слова FAIR однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

These may be seen as strong, loyal, upright or stubborn, ______, cruel and mean.

Ответ:

489

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CHEMISTRY так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

He made the course interesting with his many small ___________ explosions and crazy quizzes.

Ответ:

490

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово IMPRESS так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

By looking into our past and bringing invention stories to life, we are all reminded that regular people, like you and me, were able to come up with _____________ ideas that ended up having a great impact.

Ответ:

491

Образуйте от слова POSSIBLE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

You may think it was ______ , but he believed that they were Indians and tried to escape.

Ответ:

492

Образуйте от слова EXTEND однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Even if you have an acceptable grasp of the English language, with good grammar and an __________________ vocabulary, native English speakers may find you very difficult to understand you if you don’t work on your pronunciation.

Ответ:

493

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово DRAW так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Leonardo da Vinci made the first real studies of flight in the 1480s. He had over 100 ___________ that illustrated his theories on flight.

Ответ:

494

Образуйте от слова VALUE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

and the immigration in 1849 of thousands of gold diggers in search of the ______ metal helped California’s admittance into the Union in 1850.

Ответ:

495

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово PREPARE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

After years of __________________ and weeks of rehearsals the production has to be ready for the public and the critics.

Ответ:

496

Образуйте от слова POPULAR однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

His works have been translated into more than 40 languages and have sold tens of millions of copies in different countries. His ______ continues in the 21st century.

Ответ:

497

Образуйте от слова WIDE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Animals are ______ used in advertising in magazines and on television.

Ответ:

498

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово EFFECTIVE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The convenience and ______________ of the Web is amazing. If we want to see a movie, find a place to eat or get in touch with a friend, we go to the Web before we call on the phone.

Ответ:

499

Образуйте от слова CERTAIN однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Skywalk is Chicago’s highest open-air viewing area. It is 1,000 feet in the air! Everyone here can feel the strong wind and hear the dynamic buzz of the city below. The friendly staff will ______ tell the real story behind Chicago’s “Windy City” nickname.

Ответ:

500

Образуйте от слова LEAD однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Don’t let that __________________ you.

Ответ:

501

Образуйте от слова ENTERTAIN однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

However, it was never used as a fortress. In 1824, it became a place of public ______ .

Ответ:

502

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NATURE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Twelve National Parks are freely accessible to the public and were created to conserve the __________________ beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage they contain.

Ответ:

503

Образуйте от слова DISCOVER однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

However, after World War II an important _____ was made that the first computer was, in fact, made in Germany in 1941 by Konrad Zuce.

Ответ:

504

Образуйте от слова TRUE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

However, these legends seem __________________. Old documents say that the same Russian architect built another

cathedral in Vladimir later.

Ответ:

505

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NATURE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Twelve National Parks are freely accessible to the public and were created to conserve the __________________ beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage they contain.

Ответ:

506

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово COMMON так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The number 999 calls the fire brigade, the police, the ambulance service, a coastguard rescue service or a mountain rescue party. The first three services are the most __________________used.

Ответ:

507

Образуйте от слова ACHIEVE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Several close friends are sometimes invited at once to make a small party to celebrate a birthday, a child’s coming of age or some special ______ .

Ответ:

508

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово DRAW так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Since the age of four, Morse had been interested in ___________ and he wanted to become a painter. Mr. and Mrs. Morse were afraid that he couldn’t make a living as a painter, so they made him a bookseller. He worked as a bookseller but at night he would paint.

Ответ:

509

Образуйте от слова DIFFER однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

In 1928 it was invented by Walter E. Diemer who worked for the Fleer Chewing Gum Company in Philadelphia. In his spare time Diemer was trying new gum recipes and, by accident, invented a ______ gum.

Ответ:

510

Образуйте от слова DIFFER однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

His wardrobes contained clothes of ______ patterns and designs.

Ответ:

511

Образуйте от слова EXPECTED однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

You can find it in __________________ places too  — an 18th century milestone that still points the way to the village or the dusty remains of an old factory can be just as important for a historian.

Ответ:

512

Образуйте от слова COMMERCE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

People think that accountancy involves working all day long with numbers and that it is really boring. But they could not be more wrong. My work is exciting, challenging, varied and both personally and professionally rewarding. Being involved with the ______ world is also, at times, really good fun.

Ответ:

513

Образуйте от слова COMMERCE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

In an attempt to make it more ______ , they began putting on more comedies and well known, successful dramas.

Ответ:

514

Образуйте от слова ADVENTURE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

But for the more ______ tourists there is a different side to France that will reward all who make the journey.

Ответ:

515

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово FINAL так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

___________, his parents realized how he loved art, so they found the money for Morse to study art in London.

Ответ:

516

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово OPERATE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The procedure is to dial the emergency number (the call is free), to tell the __________________which service is needed and to give the address or location where help is needed.

Ответ:

517

Образуйте от слова VARY однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

During his long writing career, Bradbury has written almost 600 short stories, eleven novels, as well as ______ poems and plays.

Ответ:

518

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово VISIT так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Most of the land in National Parks is privately owned, but administered by an independent National Park Authority which works to balance the expectations of _________________ with the need to conserve these open spaces for future generations.

Ответ:

519

Образуйте от слова PSYCHOLOGY однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Instead he developed «a realist» style of painting. His works often revealed great ______ depth and exposed tensions within the existing social and political order. In his old age he was celebrated within the USSR.

Ответ:

520

Образуйте от слова BUILD однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Bath is one of the easiest cities to explore with a compact centre of broad main streets lined with numerous historic __________________ and pretty shops.

Ответ:

521

Образуйте от слова PREVENT однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The Royal Society for the ______ of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is one of the largest charities in Britain.

Ответ:

522

Образуйте от слова JOURNAL однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The author of the puzzle was Arthur Wynne, a ______ born in Liverpool, England.

Ответ:

523

Образуйте от слова HONEST однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

One day two ______ men appeared at the palace and said they could make beautiful clothes which had magical properties.

Ответ:

524

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SWIM так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

_____________, however, brought no gold medals in the Aquatics Centre.

Ответ:

525

Образуйте от слова ESSENCE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Correct, clear pronunciation is __________________ if you really want to improve your level of English.

Ответ:

526

Образуйте от слова COLLECT однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The character was popularized (but not invented) by John Arbuthnot’s _______ of satirical pamphlets The History of John Bull, published in 1712.

Ответ:

527

Образуйте от слова DEVELOP однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

A year or two later, the ______ of a tourist facility and an associated airport, to be known as Yulara, started.

Ответ:

528

Образуйте от слова MOVE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Artificial eyes can move and blink. Slight chest ________ simulate breathing.

Ответ:

529

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово PERFORM так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

First nights usually start earlier than the regular __________________ so that the critics can write their reviews in time to include them in the next morning’s newspapers.

Ответ:

530

Образуйте от слова MAIN однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Because the audiences were made up of ______ young people with low incomes and students, discounted tickets were introduced.

Ответ:

531

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово VISIT так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Most of the land in National Parks is privately owned, but administered by an independent National Park Authority which works to balance the expectations of _________________ with the need to conserve these open spaces for future generations.

Ответ:

532

Образуйте от слова IMPRESS однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It is one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities with __________________ temples and palaces, authentic canals, busy markets and a vibrant nightlife that has something for everyone.

Ответ:

533

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово VISIT так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Most of the land in National Parks is privately owned, but administered by an independent National Park Authority which works to balance the expectations of _________________ with the need to conserve these open spaces for future generations.

Ответ:

534

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово ORIGIN так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

He invented the special camera which was used in his studios during the thirties and forties to create __________ animated pictures.

Ответ:

535

Образуйте от слова IMPORTANCE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Surprisingly enough, old factories and plants have become ______ to French tourism. In France, every year, no fewer than 1400 companies, heritage museums or industrial sites draw 20 million visitors.

Ответ:

536

Образуйте от слова EMPLOY однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The mechanization of agriculture and the abolition of serfdom in Europe left an excess of labour in rural areas, and that labour force flooded into the cities when the Industrial Revolution provided a new form of __________________ in the shape of factories and workshops.

Ответ:

537

Образуйте от слова MARVEL однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Today, California, land of ______ redwoods, has the highest population of any state in the country.

Ответ:

538

Образуйте от слова DAY однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

I deal mainly with new, start-up businesses and typically I see about three clients ______ . Either I go out to their offices or they visit me and I often have lunch with a client. Over the years some of them have become friends and I know their wives and families.

Ответ:

539

Образуйте от слова PRACTICE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

In Russia, there are no native words for efficiency, challenge and engagement ring. Of course, every language has areas in which it needs, for ______ purposes, to be more expressive than others.

Ответ:

540

Образуйте от слова FORMAL однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

These parties are almost always ______ , there is no dress code and in summer, when the weather is fine, people may hold a barbecue in the garden.

Ответ:

541

Образуйте от слова POSSIBLE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

You may think it is _____ but some migrating birds can fly non-stop for up to 90 hours.

Ответ:

542

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CHEMISTRY так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

These include the dumping of __________________and other waste on the land, the emission into the air of smoke and other toxic substances from factories, and the discharge of industrial effluents into rivers.

Ответ:

543

Образуйте от слова SERVE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Getting more and more angry, Nuttall’s ______ chased him for three days through the forest and across rivers until he accidentally arrived back at their tents.

Ответ:

544

Образуйте от слова COMFORT однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

For those who feel ______ about such a great height there are more relaxing indoor audio Sky Tours.

Ответ:

545

Образуйте от слова SCIENCE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Later Konrad Zuce founded a company in order to build computers that could be used by an engineer or a _____ .

Ответ:

546

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SUCCESS так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Previously, 2008 Beijing Olympics were considered the most _____________ for the British with only the fourth place.

Ответ:

547

Образуйте от слова FAME однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

As you approach Victoria Falls from the nearby town of Livingstone, you first have to pass a larger-than-life statue of Livingstone, one of the most __________________ explorers.

Ответ:

548

Образуйте от слова COLOUR однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

There is a deep contrast between the __________________ exterior of the church and its modest interior.

Ответ:

549

Образуйте от слова WOOD однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Berries were gathered and then crushed with the help of a __________________ spoon. Their juice was strained into a bowl, after which salt and vinegar were added to it.

Ответ:

550

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CORRECT так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Once, he posed the question: «What in the world isn’t chemistry?» and offered a prize to the student who answered ____________.

Ответ:

551

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово USE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Critics, however, say that cyberspace communication loses some important factors of the social atmosphere. Most Web __________ don’t understand that when we talk to someone, we get many messages from them just by their tone of voice and body language.

Ответ:

552

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово EDUCATION так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Knowing the past can help you create the future. If you are looking for invention inspiration, background for an __________ project, or just have a curious mind  — read about famous inventions. The stories of great inventions are fascinating.

Ответ:

553

Образуйте от слова POSSIBLE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

You may think it is______ but three centuries from now there may be over one hundred and thirty trillion people.

Ответ:

554

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово INVENT так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

He designed a parachute in the 1480s, though he didn’t try it out. Another ____________, Faust Vrande, jumped using a similar design in 1617.

Ответ:

555

Образуйте от слова SCIENCE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

A newspaper described it as a «fanciful garden, tastefully ornamented with shrubs and flowers». The garden was the setting for band concerts, fireworks and demonstrations of the latest ______ achievements.

Ответ:

556

Образуйте от слова STICK однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It was less ______ than regular chewing gum and it stretched more easily.

Ответ:

557

Образуйте от слова ARCHAEOLOGY однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Professional historians, __________________ and architects look at historic remains all over Britain and recommend how to protect them.

Ответ:

558

Образуйте от слова HIGH однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Sometimes it is based on comparatively simple drill exercises, sometimes it involves ______ challenging tasks, project or research work aimed at integrating skills and knowledge from different subject areas.

Ответ:

559

Образуйте от слова IMPRESS однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The ruins are __________________.

Ответ:

560

Образуйте от слова EXTREME однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Crum finally made fries that were too thin to eat with a fork, hoping to annoy the ______ difficult customer.

Ответ:

561

Образуйте от слова QUICK однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Some birds fly very ______ and they can feed on the wing. They migrate in the daytime.

Ответ:

562

Образуйте от слова FINANCE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

They provide __________________ support to help maintain cathedrals and churches, gardens and battlefields, as well as to improve towns and cities.

Ответ:

563

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово ORGANIZE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Where a specialized service is required, the call for help is often made to a branch of a voluntary __________________ or charity.

Ответ:

564

Образуйте от слова WEAK однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

He first became famous for his Martian Chronicles, a collection of short stories concerning colonization of the planet Mars. In it, Bradbury portrayed the strengths and ______ of human beings as they encountered a new world.

Ответ:

565

Образуйте от слова DECORATE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

People can see very few __________________ and very narrow corridors inside.

Ответ:

566

Образуйте от слова PROBABLE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The heart of Bangkok is __________________ its magnificent Grand Palace, which is one of the architectural wonders of the world.

Ответ:

567

Образуйте от слова COURAGE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The fact that in the Soviet Union he was eventually identified with the school of “Socialist Realism” may have harmed his reputation in the West. This is a pity because western prejudice may have ______ many art lovers from looking closely at Repin’s work.

Ответ:

568

Образуйте от слова EXCITE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Everything you could want to see is within walking distance but you can spend several days in Bath each day doing something different and something __________________.

Ответ:

569

Образуйте от слова AGRICULTURE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It is also America’s main ______ state which is especially known for its avocados and grapes.

Ответ:

570

Образуйте от слова EUROPE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

“Livingstone was the first __________________ to see Victoria Falls and then spread the word about them,” said Dr. Lawrence.

Ответ:

571

Образуйте от слова ROUTINE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Research indicates that schools in which homework is ______ assigned and systemically assessed tend to have higher achieving students, as learning is not confined to the schoolroom environment.

Ответ:

572

Образуйте от слова DIFFER однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Wynne’s crossword puzzle looked much ______ from the crosswords used today and had no black squares.

Ответ:

573

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SERIOUS так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The UK also works to improve the global environment and has taken global warming __________________ ever since scientists discovered the hole in the ozone layer.

Ответ:

574

Образуйте от слова SLEEP однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Pythons and bats are among the longest ______ at over 18 hours a day.

Ответ:

575

Образуйте от слова REMARK однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Many ______ people were honored at the Garden, President Andrew Jackson among them.

Ответ:

576

Образуйте от слова SCIENCE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Another day the ______ was lost again. He was walking for many hours, he felt very tired, so he lay down to rest.

Ответ:

577

Образуйте от слова ADD однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The main task is to check their financial figures are correct and it is true that this part is tough work. But in ______ my job is to advise and help them.

Ответ:

578

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SERIOUS так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The UK also works to improve the global environment and has taken global warming __________________ ever since scientists discovered the hole in the ozone layer.

Ответ:

579

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SIMPLE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Some great inventions were created ____________ by mistake, others by trial and error.

Ответ:

580

Образуйте от слова MAIN однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Britannia is a female personification of Britain. She is _______ depicted on coins leaning on a shield and holding a trident in one hand.

Ответ:

581

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово FRIGHT так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The critics are the most __________________ people on the first night because their opinions will either help make the show a hit or force it to close.

Ответ:

582

Образуйте от слова INVENT однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

But the customer was happy  — and that was the ______ of potato chips!

Ответ:

583

Образуйте от слова FAMILIAR однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Pay particular attention to any sounds that you are __________________ with or that do not exist in your native tongue.

Ответ:

584

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово EXPRESS так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

A tender ____________ and eye contact cannot possibly be experienced over the Internet.

Ответ:

585

Образуйте от слова INVITE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Formal occasions, official receptions for foreign visitors, when written ______ are sent, rarely take place in people’s homes, although they did in the past.

Ответ:

586

Образуйте от слова FINAL однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

__________________, the juice was stored in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid.

Ответ:

587

Образуйте от слова GOVERN однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The camp ground within the park was closed in 1983 and the motels closed in late 1984, coinciding with the opening of the luxurious resort. In 1992, the majority interest in the Yulara resort held by the Northern Territory ______ was sold and the resort was renamed Ayers Rock Resort.

Ответ:

588

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово TRAIN так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

They won just one silver and two bronze medals and a review was launched into their ____________.

Ответ:

589

Образуйте от слова REMARK однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

These 30-minute personal audio tours give a unique “overview” of Chicago’s wonderful sights and ______ history! Sky Tours are available in English, Spanish and German.

Ответ:

590

Образуйте от слова FAME однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

I visited Sukothai recently, during the __________________ Thailand festival of lights, when tiny vessels are set to float in rivers and lakes as offerings to the river goddess.

Ответ:

591

Образуйте от слова FACE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Man-made muscles are able to change _______ expressions.

Ответ:

592

Образуйте от слова POSSIBLE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

When Walter Diemer, who was 23 years old at that time, saw the bubbles, produced by his new gum, he saw the ______ of making money.

Ответ:

593

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово WIN так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

In 2008, Russia took the third place. This year, Russia fell out of the top three ___________ for the first time since the end of the Soviet era.

Ответ:

594

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово FINAL так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

A couple of weeks passed. ____________, he announced in class that the contest was over. A student had gone to his office to ask if she could try her hand at the question. «What in the world isn’t chemistry?» she asked.

Ответ:

595

Образуйте от слова DARK однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Swallows and swifts do this. Cuckoos fly during the night and rest and feed during the day. Swimming birds can fly both during the day and night, in complete ______ .

Ответ:

596

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SERIOUS так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The UK also works to improve the global environment and has taken global warming __________________ ever since scientists discovered the hole in the ozone layer.

Ответ:

597

Образуйте от слова SIMILAR однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Konrad Zuce also developed the first real programming language, which shows an amazing _____ to today’s most advanced computer languages.

Ответ:

598

Образуйте от слова VISIBLE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Only clever people would be able to see them  — but they would be ______ to anyone who was stupid or not good at their job. The King thought this was an excellent opportunity to find out who was wise and who was foolish in his kingdom.

Ответ:

599

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SUCCESS так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

After a ___________ artistic career (first painting historical scenes and then portraits), Morse built the first American telegraph around 1835.

Ответ:

600

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SUCCESS так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

In 1783, around the same time as the first hot-air balloon, Sebastien Lenormand invented a parachute, which he demonstrated by jumping from a tree, but it was only four meters high. A few years later, having refined his design, he B14 made a ____________ jump from a taller tower.

Ответ:

601

Образуйте от слова SIGNIFICANT однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The report says that the world’s population is likely to be ______ older. The average age will be fifty while today it is twenty six.

Ответ:

602

Образуйте от слова MOVE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

RSPCA is a part of a more general ______ in support of animal rights that has emerged recently in Britain and the USA.

Ответ:

603

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово HAPPY так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Through his work he brought joy, _____________, and a universal means of communication.

Ответ:

604

Образуйте от слова NATURAL однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The Eskimos have fifty words for types of snow, though there is no word for just plain snow. ______ , African languages have no native word for snow.

Ответ:

605

Образуйте от слова GENERAL однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It is ______ the giants of the food and agricultural industry together with the traditional crafts that have the most appeal.

Ответ:

606

Образуйте от слова ADD однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

In ______ , there was the issue of the uncomfortable seating. Despite the huge cost, the old seats were ripped out and new ones installed.

Ответ:

607

Образуйте от слова MAJOR однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

By 1900, nine European cities had more than a million inhabitants: London, Paris, Berlin, Vienna, St Petersburg, Manchester, Birmingham, Moscow and Glasgow. However, the __________________ of people – even in industrialized nations – still lived in the country.

Ответ:

608

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SIMPLE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The British have earned the unsavoury reputation of being Europe’s ‘litter louts’. Although there are a lot of litter bins in most towns and public places, many people __________________drop unwanted cans, wrappers etc on the ground.

Ответ:

609

Образуйте от слова TOUR однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It is during Thailand’s festivals that it becomes most obvious to any __________________ that despite the country’s recent modernization, its culture, its spiritual heritage, is as real to Thai people as it has ever been.

Ответ:

610

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SERIOUS так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Optimists may also conclude from London 2012 that the British team came within a whisker of at least five or six more Olympic titles. However, nobody can ________________ suggest second place for the UK at the next Olympics.

Ответ:

611

Образуйте от слова TERRIBLE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Several times throughout its history, the cathedral suffered __________________ from fires and enemy attacks.

Ответ:

612

Образуйте от слова MISERY однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

For many people life in cities was often _________________.

Ответ:

613

Образуйте от слова ACCESS однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Their sites are __________________ to everyone.

Ответ:

614

Образуйте от слова VISIT однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

In 1896 Castle Clinton became the city Aquarium and thousands of ______ rushed to see fish that came from the waters around New York.

Ответ:

615

Образуйте от слова ANXIETY однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

All of these measures made the theatre’s new owner rather ______ . Would there be enough new customers to make up for all the money invested?

Ответ:

616

Образуйте от слова DEPEND однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Homework appropriately designed and well balanced is able to enhance self-discipline and good study habits; to develop students’ ______ and initiative.

Ответ:

617

Образуйте от слова VICTORY однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

She represents Britain as a ______ maritime nation.

Ответ:

618

Образуйте от слова VARY однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The host often provides ______ kinds of entertainment,or at least entertains guests with interesting stories and merry jokes.

Ответ:

619

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово COMPARATIVE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

South Korea improved to the fifth, their best finish since hosting the Games in Seoul 24 years ago. For Australia it was a _____________ miserable Olympics, where it took the tenth place.

Ответ:

620

Образуйте от слова POPULAR однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

At first, only the New York World published such puzzles every week. But in 1924 the first collection of World puzzles was printed in book form and crossword puzzles immediately gained ______ .

Ответ:

621

Образуйте от слова DEMONSTRATE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

He took the gum, which he had given the name Bubble Bubble, to the nearby grocery store and made a ______ to the salesmen to show the extraordinary features of his gum.

Ответ:

622

Образуйте от слова VARY однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Animal rights organizations use ______ tactics: picketing stores that sell furs, harassing hunters in the wild, or breaking into laboratories to free animals.

Ответ:

623

Образуйте от слова WONDER однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The two men were given gold and silver thread and two ______ weaving machines and they started to work.

Ответ:

624

Образуйте от слова COLLECT однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It is a __________________ of highly decorated holy temples and monuments.

Ответ:

625

Образуйте от слова COUNT однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Bradbury won ______ literary awards, the most important of them coming from the National Institute of Arts and Letters.

Ответ:

626

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово RELATION так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

«My ___________ with my last boyfriend  — that wasn’t chemistry.»

Ответ:

627

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BUSY так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Morse patented a working telegraph machine in 1837, with help from his __________ partners, Leonard Gale and Alfred Vail.

Ответ:

628

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово INVENT так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Some _____________ of the most well-known products have incredible stories of innovation to tell.

Ответ:

629

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово REAL так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

In 1785, Jean Pierre Blanchard used a dog to test his parachute design. The dog was fine, and so was Blanchard when he used the parachute in 1793 to escape a balloon accident. These early parachutes didn’t catch on because there weren’t any flying machines around to make them ___________ useful.

Ответ:

630

Образуйте от слова KNOWN однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Unfortunately, the role of this man, who was years ahead of his time, is still _____ to many people.

Ответ:

631

Образуйте от слова INDUSTRY однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

With attractions such as the 17th century Strasbourg breweries and the Millau Viaduct (the highest road bridge in the world) ______ tourism has become a flourishing sector.

Ответ:

632

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово PROTECT так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

In 1997, the UK subscribed to the Kyoto Protocol binding developed countries to reduce emissions of the six main greenhouse gases. The Protocol declares environmental __________________.

Ответ:

633

Образуйте от слова DEVELOP однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Nowadays, globalization influences the ______ of languages.

Ответ:

634

Образуйте от слова RUSSIA однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

For example, __________________ have difficulty pronouncing the “th” sound, as it does not exist in their native language.

Ответ:

635

Образуйте от слова INHABIT однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Almost a quarter of all the ______ of the planet will live in Africa.

Ответ:

636

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово COMFORT так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

As with anything we do, without regular practice the act can become unfamiliar and __________.

Ответ:

637

Образуйте от слова COLOUR однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Bright and __________________ inks were not the only kinds of ink that students made.

Ответ:

638

Образуйте от слова ANXIETY однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Many new businesses have a rather ______ time trying to build up customers and make profits. They are encouraged and even relieved when I explain to them that it is not normal to make profits immediately. It can take years before a business is functioning correctly.

Ответ:

639

Образуйте от слова EXCITE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

“Part of the reason the news of great waterfalls in central Africa was so __________________ in the middle of the 19th century was that many people thought that the centre of the continent was a desert,” he added.

Ответ:

640

Образуйте от слова MYSTERY однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Don’t forget that nearby is the ancient and __________________ Stonehenge, a circle of enormous rocks on the edge of the Salisbury Plain.

Ответ:

641

Образуйте от слова DEVELOP однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Human babies need 16 hours and their health and intellectual ______ depends on sleeping properly.

Ответ:

642

Образуйте от слова AMBITION однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The fact is that Repin painted some of the most exciting, original and ______ paintings of his age. “Party”, “They Did Not Expect Him” and “Reply of the Zaporochian Cossacks” are just a few of his many masterpieces.

Ответ:

643

Образуйте от слова BUSY однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It is also the home of Hollywood, the center of America’s movie ______ .

Ответ:

644

Образуйте от слова POWER однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

How long can birds fly for without a stop? The tiny hummingbird weighs only about as much as a small coin. But it has ______ wings.

Ответ:

645

Образуйте от слова POWER однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

An Indian found him lying there.

Nuttall did not look dangerous. In fact, he looked quite helpless. The Indian felt sorry for him and decided not to kill him. Instead, the strong-built, ______ man picked the explorer up and carried him three miles to the river.

Ответ:

646

Образуйте от слова ACCEPT однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

These are all must have attributes for the socially _________ robots of the future.

Ответ:

647

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово POLITICS так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Many people regard environmental issues to be of social importance and make __________________ pay greater attention to their “green” policies.

Ответ:

648

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово PROTECT так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

In 1997, the UK subscribed to the Kyoto Protocol binding developed countries to reduce emissions of the six main greenhouse gases. The Protocol declares environmental __________________.

Ответ:

649

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово PROTECT так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

In 1997, the UK subscribed to the Kyoto Protocol binding developed countries to reduce emissions of the six main greenhouse gases. The Protocol declares environmental __________________.

Ответ:

650

Образуйте от слова VISIT однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Since listing the park as a World Heritage Site, the annual number of ______ rose to over 400,000 people by the year 2000.

Ответ:

651

Образуйте от слова ATTRACT однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

History Wall is another popular ______ . More than 100 photos on a great 80-foot display show Chicago’s rise from a small settlement to a great city.

Ответ:

652

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CRUEL так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Their numbers are listed separately in the local telephone directory and include such bodies as Alcoholics Anonymous, the Society for the prevention of ______________ to children, etc.

Ответ:

653

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово PHOTOGRAPH так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The rest of the audience on the first night is usually made up of friends of the cast and famous celebrities. The celebrities attract newspaper __________________ and help give the musical maximum publicity.

Ответ:

654

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово POPULAR так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Walt Disney’s worldwide ____________ is based upon the ideas his name represents: imagination, optimism, and self-made success in the American tradition.

Ответ:

655

Образуйте от слова INDUSTRY однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

______ manufacturing of potato chips began in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1895.

Ответ:

656

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SCIENCE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Nowadays British __________________ are taking part in one of the largest international projects that is undertaken to protect endangered species.

Ответ:

657

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CREATE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Some of them were not aware at the time of their inventions that their ___________ would have a great impact on the world, while others realised immediately that they had a winner.

Ответ:

658

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово EFFECTIVE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The invention of airplanes has made parachutes important. Since then, their ___________ has been proved many times.

Ответ:

659

Образуйте от слова PATRIOT однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Her name is familiar from the _______ song Rule Britannia, composed in 1740.

Ответ:

660

Образуйте от слова TASTE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The ______ meal is often followed by party games or dances which are intended to amuse or interest people in a way that gives them pleasure and make them enjoy the party.

Ответ:

661

Образуйте от слова DIFFER однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Probably my biggest contribution is to advise them of the most efficient way to invest in their businesses. Very often, a small change can make a big ______ in business. When they take my advice and I see a new company or business begin to succeed  — it is really satisfying. I feel as if I was part of the success story and a member of their team.

Ответ:

662

Образуйте от слова VISIBLE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

They also made __________________ and glow-in-the-dark inks.

Ответ:

663

Образуйте от слова POPULAR однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The chips gained even more ______ in 1926 when a wax paper potato chip bag was invented that helped to keep them fresh and crisp.

Ответ:

664

Образуйте от слова USE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It may be less pleasant to work in the company of robots but definitely one of the main reasons is the high efficiency of the process of work as not much time will be spent on _______ talks.

Ответ:

665

Образуйте от слова POSSIBLE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

А major breakthrough in crossword puzzle development came with the personal computer. Although many computer specialists used to say that it was ______ for a computer to create a crossword puzzle, software was developed which allows any person to construct their own crossword puzzles.

Ответ:

666

Образуйте от слова DEVELOP однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Its asymmetry and eclectic styles are due to its organic __________________, with additions and rebuilding being made by successive reigning kings over 200 years of history. It is worth spending at least a full morning or afternoon there. At night the palace is lit up and glows in vivid colour.

Ответ:

667

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SCIENCE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Nowadays British __________________ are taking part in one of the largest international projects that is undertaken to protect endangered species.

Ответ:

668

Образуйте от слова REAL однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

But in ______ everything has worked out pretty well. Audiences are on average three times larger than before. The theatre is now an outstanding success.

Ответ:

669

Образуйте от слова DIFFICULT однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Most of us probably feel we need around eight hours sleep to function well. Some people have ______ in getting enough sleep and this may lead to serious health problems.

Ответ:

670

Образуйте от слова CERTAIN однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

After several weeks the King decided to send an old and honest minister, who was ______ clever and good at his job, to visit the two men. Can you guess what he saw?

Ответ:

671

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово EFFECTIVE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Morse used a dots-and-spaces code for the letters of the alphabet and for numbers. It was later improved to use dashes with dots and spaces. Since then, it has proved its ___________ many times.

Ответ:

672

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SCIENCE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Nowadays British __________________ are taking part in one of the largest international projects that is undertaken to protect endangered species.

Ответ:

673

Образуйте от слова REAL однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Whether it is sugared almonds or cast iron dishes, Reblochon cheese, beer making or sparkling French crystal  — many people are fascinated by the ______ of how things are made.

Ответ:

674

Образуйте от слова RESEARCH однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

______ think that India, China and the United States will continue to be countries with the biggest population.

Ответ:

675

Образуйте от слова SAFE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The least successful explorer was ______ brought back to his camp in a boat.

Ответ:

676

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово WIN так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

By default, she became the ___________.

Ответ:

677

Образуйте от слова RELATIVE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Food supply and sanitation were often so bad that the high mortality rate kept city growth __________________ slow.

Ответ:

678

Образуйте от слова MYSTERY однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

In one legend, Napoleon even wanted to take the church back to France with him. As he couldn’t do this, he ordered his army to destroy the church. The soldiers had already lit up the gunpowder, but a __________________ rain prevented the fire.

Ответ:

679

Образуйте от слова SUCCESS однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The new gum was very ______ and popular with customers. Although Diemer never received a patent for his invention, he sold the recipe to his company and became a senior vice president.

Ответ:

680

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово EXPECT так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

If funding levels are maintained and progress continues for the next four years, the defense of third place could be a realistic _____________.

Ответ:

681

Образуйте от слова ACHIEVE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Millions of science fiction readers all over the world are grateful to Ray Bradbury for his outstanding ______ in the field of fantasy and science fiction.

Ответ:

682

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово FRIEND так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Children who feel that they are in danger from adults can now call the fund Childline, using the number 0800 1111. This fund offers advice and __________________in such cases and operates on a regional basis.

Ответ:

683

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SUCCESS так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Today moving images are created with the help of computers. The first fully computer-animated feature film, «Toy Story», was very ____________ and since then almost all animated cartoon films have moved to computer graphics, including films such as the «Shrek» series.

Ответ:

684

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово PROBABLE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

There will also be some admirers there who will __________________ be more nervous than the performers.

And then after the curtain has come down and the show is over, there’s the opening night party.

Ответ:

685

Образуйте от слова APPEAR однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Some native words ______ , giving way to international terms.

Ответ:

686

Образуйте от слова POSSIBLE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It flies 1,000 km across the Gulf of Mexico to the southern coast of the United States in 24 hours without a stop! You may think it’s ______ , but other small birds can fly non-stop for up to 90 hours!

Ответ:

687

Образуйте от слова CULTURE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Increased tourism provides regional and national economic benefits. It also presents an ongoing challenge to balance conservation of _________ values and tourists’ needs.

Ответ:

688

Образуйте от слова HOME однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

However, not everyone wants to move to California. In recent years forest fires, floodings and earthquakes have left thousands of people ______ .

Ответ:

689

Образуйте от слова LARGE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Thailand may have become assimilated into the modern world but its soul is __________________ untouched.

Ответ:

690

Образуйте от слова VARY однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Later exotic fish from around the world were brought to the Aquarium and the collection grew in number and ______ .

Ответ:

691

Образуйте от слова COUNT однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

As a tour guide I have been to the Skywalk ______ times and still I can’t help admiring it.

Ответ:

692

Образуйте от слова ACADEMY однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It can also provide an opportunity to revise or complete classroom work, thus reinforcing what has been taught, to provide regular feedback on the students’ progress in learning and raise ______ skills and standards. Parents who are concerned with their kids’ homework get an opportunity to become engaged in the education of their children.

Ответ:

693

Образуйте от слова POSSIBLE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Maybe for the ‘official’ history of computers it is _____ to accept that Konrad Zuce was on the wrong side of World War II.

Ответ:

694

Образуйте от слова GREAT однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Remember that the pronunciation of certain English words varies depending on the part of the world it’s spoken in. For example, American English differs __________________ from British English.

Ответ:

695

Образуйте от слова OWN однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Their main aim is to ban the cruel treatment and killing of animals both in laboratory experiments and in factory farming. The irresponsible and neglectful treatment of animals by some zoo and pet ______ is also their concern.

Ответ:

696

Образуйте от слова ABILITIES однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

All of them have well-stocked shops and cafes, as well as help for visitors with __________________.

Ответ:

697

Образуйте от слова EXPLORE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Dr. Lawrence is a lecturer at Scotland’s University of Edinburgh who specialises in the history of science and __________________ in Africa.

Ответ:

698

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово PERFORM так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It was their worst _____________ in two decades.

Ответ:

699

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово REAL так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

There is a possibility that much can be ___________ lost when we communicate via the Internet.

Ответ:

700

Образуйте от слова DIRECT однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Perhaps Bath and its surroundings have some greatest sights in Britain. A trip to this city or in any __________________ from it will lead you to a wonderful day.

Ответ:

701

Образуйте от слова TENSE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

But his greatest contribution to the history of art lies in his fabulous portraits. They are filled sometimes with ______ , sometimes with humour and tell stories with the hint of a smile and amazing contrasts of shades.

Ответ:

702

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово ORGANIZE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The Department of the Environment works with the support of a number of voluntary _________________ which encourage young people to fight for a better environment. The success of the environmental movement often depends on people between 18 and 30, statistics say.

Ответ:

703

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  attend

2)  visit

3)  go

4)  enroll

Показать

Ответ:

704

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  about

2)  almost

3)  already

4)  approximately

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Ответ:

705

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  application

2)  admission

3)  entrance

4)  request

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Ответ:

706

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  dealings

2)  actions

3)  procedures

4)  events

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Ответ:

707

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  cost

2)  charged

3)  priced

4)  spent

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Ответ:

708

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  stimulated

2)  motivated

3)  inspired

4)  encouraged

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Ответ:

709

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  struggling

2)  preserving

3)  securing

4)  supporting

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Ответ:

710

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  incident

2)  occasion

3)  event

4)  accident

Показать

Ответ:

711

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  wondered

2)  wandered

3)  guessed

4)  informed

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Ответ:

712

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  viewed

2)  glanced

3)  looked

4)  watched

Показать

Ответ:

713

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  bring

2)  fulfill

3)  create

4)  do

Показать

Ответ:

714

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  after

2)  for

3)  out

4)  on

Показать

Ответ:

715

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  stoppеd

2)  pushеd

3)  pullеd

4)  turnеd

Показать

Ответ:

716

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  bеsidеs

2)  apart

3)  though

4)  morеovеr

Показать

Ответ:

717

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  captured

2)  took

3)  achieved

4)  required

Показать

Ответ:

718

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  extended

2)  lengthened

3)  prolonged

4)  doubled

Показать

Ответ:

719

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  by

2)  in

3)  with

4)  for

Показать

Ответ:

720

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  worshiped

2)  admired

3)  beloved

4)  fancied

Показать

Ответ:

721

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  insisted

2)  suggested

3)  encouraged

4)  persuaded

Показать

Ответ:

722

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  amounts

2)  numbers

3)  quantities

4)  figures

Показать

Ответ:

723

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  Archaic

2)  Prehistoric

3)  Antique

4)  Ancient

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Ответ:

724

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  tell

2)  speak

3)  say

4)  talk

Показать

Ответ:

725

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  kept

2)  held

3)  used

4)  took

Показать

Ответ:

726

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  gave

2)  took

3)  made

4)  did

Показать

Ответ:

727

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  discovered

2)  invented

3)  opened

4)  explored

Показать

Ответ:

728

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  of

2)  in

3)  up

4)  on

Показать

Ответ:

729

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  over

2)  into

3)  through

4)  down

Показать

Ответ:

730

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  accept

2)  admit

3)  agree

4)  adopt

Показать

Ответ:

731

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  waved

2)  nodded

3)  bowed

4)  bent

Показать

Ответ:

732

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  clear

2)  unfilled

3)  blank

4)  vacant

Показать

Ответ:

733

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  spread

2)  extended

3)  divided

4)  covered

Показать

Ответ:

734

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  separate

2)  single

3)  only

4)  sole

Показать

Ответ:

735

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  housework

2)  homework

3)  household

4)  housekeeping

Показать

Ответ:

736

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  working

2)  official

3)  company

4)  business

Показать

Ответ:

737

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  discover

2)  research

3)  explore

4)  analyze

Показать

Ответ:

738

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  discuss

2)  debate

3)  quarrel

4)  argue

Показать

Ответ:

739

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  for

2)  at

3)  on

4)  in

Показать

Ответ:

740

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  beyond

2)  behind

3)  besides

4)  below

Показать

Ответ:

741

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  contained

2)  included

3)  held

4)  enclosed

Показать

Ответ:

742

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  suggested

2)  advised

3)  offered

4)  intended

Показать

Ответ:

743

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  generous

2)  rich

3)  luxurious

4)  multiple

Показать

Ответ:

744

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  full

2)  complete

3)  total

4)  whole

Показать

Ответ:

745

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  realise

2)  consider

3)  have

4)  believe

Показать

Ответ:

746

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  borrow

2)  pay

3)  rent

4)  lend

Показать

Ответ:

747

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  charge

2)  fee

3)  pay

4)  cost

Показать

Ответ:

748

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  longest

2)  biggest

3)  hugest

4)  tallest

Показать

Ответ:

749

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  assured

2)  comfortable

3)  thoughtful

4)  confident

Показать

Ответ:

750

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  for

2)  during

3)  at

4)  to

Показать

Ответ:

751

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  deal

2)  agree

3)  handle

4)  cope

Показать

Ответ:

752

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  incident

2)  accident

3)  event

4)  occasion

Показать

Ответ:

753

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  producing

2)  making

3)  trying

4)  doing

Показать

Ответ:

754

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  piece

2)  lump

3)  bunch

4)  pinch

Показать

Ответ:

755

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  heard

2)  touched

3)  tasted

4)  smelled

Показать

Ответ:

756

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  way

2)  road

3)  path

4)  method

Показать

Ответ:

757

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  Do

2)  produce

3)  make

4)  have

Показать

Ответ:

758

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  hold

2)  feel

3)  keep

4)  help

Показать

Ответ:

759

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  decreased

2)  increased

3)  developed

4)  improved

Показать

Ответ:

760

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  fulfilled

2)  did

3)  made

4)  conducted

Показать

Ответ:

761

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  curious

2)  questioning

3)  surprised

4)  puzzled

Показать

Ответ:

762

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  disclosed

2)  opened

3)  discovered

4)  exposed

Показать

Ответ:

763

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  put

2)  plant

3)  deliver

4)  lay

Показать

Ответ:

764

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  feed

2)  food

3)  provide

4)  nourish

Показать

Ответ:

765

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  gardening

2)  cropping

3)  cultivation

4)  farming

Показать

Ответ:

766

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  friend

2)  teammate

3)  partner

4)  opponent

Показать

Ответ:

767

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  clear

2)  neat

3)  exact

4)  careful

Показать

Ответ:

768

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  feeling

2)  emotion

3)  reason

4)  sense

Показать

Ответ:

769

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  explore

2)  analyze

3)  teach

4)  learn

Показать

Ответ:

770

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  lead

2)  spend

3)  hold

4)  waste

Показать

Ответ:

771

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  keep

2)  waste

3)  spare

4)  pass

Показать

Ответ:

772

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  escape

2)  leave

3)  retreat

4)  retire

Показать

Ответ:

773

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  although

2)  therefore

3)  moreover

4)  however

Показать

Ответ:

774

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  off

2)  into

3)  out

4)  over

Показать

Ответ:

775

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  until

2)  unless

3)  during

4)  while

Показать

Ответ:

776

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  event

2)  occasion

3)  case

4)  point

Показать

Ответ:

777

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  offered

2)  proposed

3)  suggested

4)  presented

Показать

Ответ:

778

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  take

2)  hold

3)  keep

4)  make

Показать

Ответ:

779

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  tell

2)  speak

3)  talk

4)  say

Показать

Ответ:

780

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  Few

2)  Much

3)  Little

4)  Many

Показать

Ответ:

781

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  reach

2)  enter

3)  arrive

4)  come

Показать

Ответ:

782

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  fulfilled

2)  achieved

3)  managed

4)  succeeded

Показать

Ответ:

783

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  approached

2)  proposed

3)  offered

4)  suggested

Показать

Ответ:

784

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  fond

2)  interested

3)  involved

4)  keen

Показать

Ответ:

785

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  remarking

2)  observing

3)  noticing

4)  looking

Показать

Ответ:

786

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  came

2)  brought

3)  went

4)  got

Показать

Ответ:

787

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  watched

2)  stared

3)  looked

4)  gazed

Показать

Ответ:

788

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  took

2)  used

3)  held

4)  kept

Показать

Ответ:

789

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  seek

2)  ask

3)  pose

4)  search

Показать

Ответ:

790

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  agreed

2)  admitted

3)  accepted

4)  adopted

Показать

Ответ:

791

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  say

2)  tell

3)  speak

4)  talk

Показать

Ответ:

792

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  paid

2)  brought

3)  turned

4)  took

Показать

Ответ:

793

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  of

2)  at

3)  in

4)  on

Показать

Ответ:

794

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  glimpse

2)  view

3)  sight

4)  look

Показать

Ответ:

795

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  reached

2)  arrived

3)  completed

4)  achieved

Показать

Ответ:

796

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  Few

2)  Little

3)  Much

4)  Many

Показать

Ответ:

797

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  disappointed

2)  apologized

3)  regretted

4)  dissatisfied

Показать

Ответ:

798

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  rarely

2)  hardly

3)  nearly

4)  merely

Показать

Ответ:

799

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  went

2)  got

3)  came

4)  fell

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Ответ:

800

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  nevertheless

2)  although

3)  however

4)  therefore

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Ответ:

801

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  used

2)  kept

3)  did

4)  made

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Ответ:

802

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  say

2)  speak

3)  tell

4)  talk

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Ответ:

803

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  achieved

2)  succeeded

3)  managed

4)  fulfilled

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Ответ:

804

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  on

2)  in

3)  up

4)  to

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Ответ:

805

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  glanced

2)  looked

3)  watched

4)  saw

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Ответ:

806

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  down

2)  after

3)  back

4)  into

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Ответ:

807

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  apologize

2)  disappoint

3)  dissatisfy

4)  regret

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Ответ:

808

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  keeps

2)  puts

3)  turns

4)  makes

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Ответ:

809

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  tells

2)  speaks

3)  says

4)  talks

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Ответ:

810

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  sight

2)  opinion

3)  mind

4)  view

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Ответ:

811

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  else

2)  so

3)  even

4)  such

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Ответ:

812

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  all

2)  least

3)  times

4)  last

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Ответ:

813

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  replacing

2)  recalling

3)  reminding

4)  reflecting

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Ответ:

814

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  fulfilled

2)  managed

3)  succeeded

4)  achieved

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Ответ:

815

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  held

2)  took

3)  used

4)  kept

Показать

Ответ:

816

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  looked

2)  gazed

3)  stared

4)  watched

Показать

Ответ:

817

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  take

2)  do

3)  make

4)  give

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Ответ:

818

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  worry

2)  trouble

3)  bother

4)  mess

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Ответ:

819

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  at

2)  on

3)  in

4)  of

Показать

Ответ:

820

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  tell

2)  speak

3)  say

4)  talk

Показать

Ответ:

821

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  turning

2)  paying

3)  drawing

4)  bringing

Показать

Ответ:

822

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  held

2)  took

3)  used

4)  kept

Показать

Ответ:

823

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  looked

2)  gazed

3)  stared

4)  watched

Показать

Ответ:

824

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  take

2)  do

3)  make

4)  give

Показать

Ответ:

825

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  worry

2)  trouble

3)  bother

4)  mess

Показать

Ответ:

826

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  at

2)  on

3)  in

4)  of

Показать

Ответ:

827

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  tell

2)  speak

3)  say

4)  talk

Показать

Ответ:

828

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  turning

2)  paying

3)  drawing

4)  bringing

Показать

Ответ:

829

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  provide

2)  supply

3)  afford

4)  allow

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Ответ:

830

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  offer

2)  charge

3)  suggest

4)  propose

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Ответ:

831

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  leases

2)  lends

3)  hires

4)  rents

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Ответ:

832

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  lessons

2)  classes

3)  tuition

4)  education

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Ответ:

833

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  costs

2)  fees

3)  expenses

4)  payments

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Ответ:

834

Ответ: Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  thief

2)  cheater

3)  burglar

4)  bandit

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Ответ:

835

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  undermining

2)  disobeying

3)  breaking

4)  ruining

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Ответ:

836

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  view

2)  sight

3)  look

4)  glimpse

Показать

Ответ:

837

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  at

2)  after

3)  into

4)  for

Показать

Ответ:

838

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  nearly

2)  closely

3)  merely

4)  hardly

Показать

Ответ:

839

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  Few

2)  Little

3)  Much

4)  Many

Показать

Ответ:

840

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  Nevertheless

2)  Although

3)  However

4)  Therefore

Показать

Ответ:

841

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  admired

2)  pleased

3)  enjoyed

4)  approved

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Ответ:

842

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  telling

2)  saying

3)  speaking

4)  talking

Показать

Ответ:

843

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  meeting

2)  greeting

3)  keeping

4)  holding

Показать

Ответ:

844

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  depression

2)  stress

3)  trouble

4)  worry

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Ответ:

845

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  caught

2)  had

3)  received

4)  appeared

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Ответ:

846

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  turned

2)  seemed

3)  appeared

4)  was

Показать

Ответ:

847

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  out

2)  up

3)  on

4)  off

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Ответ:

848

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  up

2)  for

3)  after

4)  at

Показать

Ответ:

849

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  curing

2)  treating

3)  inhaling

4)  prescribing

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Ответ:

850

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  specialized

2)  focused

3)  concentrated

4)  devoted

Показать

Ответ:

851

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  managed

2)  achieved

3)  succeeded

4)  fulfilled

Показать

Ответ:

852

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  used

2)  held

3)  kept

4)  took

Показать

Ответ:

853

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  disappointed

2)  displeased

3)  regretted

4)  dissatisfied

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Ответ:

854

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  along

2)  apart

3)  away

4)  among

Показать

Ответ:

855

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  therefore

2)  moreover

3)  although

4)  however

Показать

Ответ:

856

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  spoke

2)  told

3)  said

4)  talked

Показать

Ответ:

857

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  watching

2)  looking

3)  staring

4)  gazing

Показать

Ответ:

858

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  adopt

2)  accept

3)  admit

4)  agree

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Ответ:

859

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  say

2)  talk

3)  speak

4)  tell

Показать

Ответ:

860

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  held

2)  used

3)  took

4)  kept

Показать

Ответ:

861

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  among

2)  between

3)  besides

4)  along

Показать

Ответ:

862

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  observe

2)  note

3)  spot

4)  remark

Показать

Ответ:

863

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  Nevertheless

2)  Nevermore

3)  Although

4)  Therefore

Показать

Ответ:

864

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  scare

2)  disturb

3)  worry

4)  fear

Показать

Ответ:

865

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  failed

2)  broke

3)  ruined

4)  fell

Показать

Ответ:

866

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  look at

2)  look to

3)  look after

4)  look for

Показать

Ответ:

867

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  search

2)  investigation

3)  exploration

4)  study

Показать

Ответ:

868

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  stay

2)  keep

3)  put

4)  take

Показать

Ответ:

869

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  dumb

2)  cool

3)  still

4)  silent

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Ответ:

870

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  dull

2)  tired

3)  angry

4)  boring

Показать

Ответ:

871

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  open

2)  find

3)  discover

4)  invent

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Ответ:

872

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  general

2)  addition

3)  contrast

4)  comparison

Показать

Ответ:

873

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  inspired

2)  involved

3)  impressed

4)  included

Показать

Ответ:

874

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  confirmed

2)  earned

3)  defended

4)  deserved

Показать

Ответ:

875

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  Besides

2)  Instead

3)  Despite

4)  Because

Показать

Ответ:

876

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  held

2)  made

3)  kept

4)  turned

Показать

Ответ:

877

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  hardly

2)  merely

3)  nearly

4)  really

Показать

Ответ:

878

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  carried

2)  acted

3)  made

4)  done

Показать

Ответ:

879

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  similar

2)  same

3)  like

4)  alike

Показать

Ответ:

880

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  to

2)  at

3)  of

4)  in

Показать

Ответ:

881

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  talks

2)  tells

3)  says

4)  speaks

Показать

Ответ:

882

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  feature

2)  type

3)  way

4)  means

Показать

Ответ:

883

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  looking

2)  seeing

3)  watching

4)  observing

Показать

Ответ:

884

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  please

2)  attract

3)  appeal

4)  enjoy

Показать

Ответ:

885

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  held

2)  took

3)  kept

4)  used

Показать

Ответ:

886

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  talk

2)  tell

3)  say

4)  speak

Показать

Ответ:

887

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  into

2)  of

3)  out

4)  over

Показать

Ответ:

888

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  gesture

2)  agree

3)  movement

4)  signal

Показать

Ответ:

889

Ответ: Ответ: Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  admit

2)  on

3)  accept

4)  adopt

Показать

Ответ:

890

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  at

2)  on

3)  of

4)  in

Показать

Ответ:

891

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  look

2)  see

3)  watch

4)  gaze

Показать

Ответ:

892

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  However

2)  Although

3)  Moreover

4)  Therefore

Показать

Ответ:

893

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  managed

2)  achieved

3)  succeeded

4)  fulfilled

Показать

Ответ:

894

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  Few

2)  Much

3)  Little

4)  Many

Показать

Ответ:

895

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  look

2)  glimpse

3)  view

4)  sight

Показать

Ответ:

896

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  nearly

2)  hardly

3)  simply

4)  merely

Показать

Ответ:

897

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  lacked

2)  lost

3)  failed

4)  missed

Показать

Ответ:

898

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  Familiar

2)  Like

3)  Similar

4)  Alike

Показать

Ответ:

899

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  about

2)  to

3)  off

4)  on

Показать

Ответ:

900

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  compartment

2)  cabin

3)  carriage

4)  suite

Показать

Ответ:

901

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  travel

2)  trip

3)  journey

4)  voyage

Показать

Ответ:

902

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  keep

2)  help

3)  stay

4)  get

Показать

Ответ:

903

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  reached

2)  went

3)  arrived

4)  came

Показать

Ответ:

904

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  path

2)  road

3)  way

4)  line

Показать

Ответ:

905

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  in

2)  for

3)  to

4)  at

Показать

Ответ:

906

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  rose

2)  raised

3)  started

4)  lifted

Показать

Ответ:

907

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  occasion

2)  possibility

3)  case

4)  chance

Показать

Ответ:

908

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  above

2)  along

3)  under

4)  behind

Показать

Ответ:

909

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  managed

2)  waited

3)  expected

4)  made

Показать

Ответ:

910

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  did

2)  took

3)  held

4)  put

Показать

Ответ:

911

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  down

2)  at

3)  in

4)  out

Показать

Ответ:

912

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  routine

2)  manner

3)  road

4)  way

Показать

Ответ:

913

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  held

2)  took

3)  used

4)  kept

Показать

Ответ:

914

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  looked

2)  gazed

3)  stared

4)  watched

Показать

Ответ:

915

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  take

2)  do

3)  make

4)  give

Показать

Ответ:

916

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  worry

2)  trouble

3)  bother

4)  mess

Показать

Ответ:

917

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  at

2)  on

3)  in

4)  of

Показать

Ответ:

918

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  tell

2)  speak

3)  say

4)  talk

Показать

Ответ:

919

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  turning

2)  paying

3)  drawing

4)  bringing

Показать

Ответ:

920

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  daily

2)  common

3)  average

4)  traditional

Показать

Ответ:

921

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  discussing

2)  debating

3)  talking

4)  saying

Показать

Ответ:

922

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  bit

2)  part

3)  parcel

4)  piece

Показать

Ответ:

923

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  also

2)  altogether

3)  although

4)  thus

Показать

Ответ:

924

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  Nevertheless

2)  Nevermore

3)  Although

4)  Therefore

Показать

Ответ:

925

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  common

2)  familiar

3)  aware

4)  acquainted

Показать

Ответ:

926

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  through

2)  along

3)  around

4)  across

Показать

Ответ:

927

Выберете цифру подходящего по смыслу слова:

1)  remind

2)  commemorate

3)  recollect

4)  remember

Показать

Ответ:

928

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  took

2)  kept

3)  held

4)  was

Показать

Ответ:

929

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  above

2)  along

3)  under

4)  behind

Показать

Ответ:

930

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  in

2)  up

3)  out

4)  of

Показать

Ответ:

931

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  crew

2)  class

3)  command

4)  staff

Показать

Ответ:

932

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  went

2)  reached

3)  arrived

4)  came

Показать

Ответ:

933

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  for

2)  from

3)  in

4)  on

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Ответ:

934

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  brought up

2)  grew up

3)  went up

4)  got up

Показать

Ответ:

935

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  blocks

2)  houses

3)  groups

4)  sets

Показать

Ответ:

936

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  covered

2)  held

3)  loaded

4)  filled

Показать

Ответ:

937

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  knowledge

2)  information

3)  education

4)  training

Показать

Ответ:

938

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  looked after

2)  looked for

3)  looked through

4)  looked at

Показать

Ответ:

939

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  hard

2)  rough

3)  strange

4)  heavy

Показать

Ответ:

940

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  stay out

2)  take out

3)  move out

4)  go out

Показать

Ответ:

941

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  held

2)  took

3)  used

4)  kept

Показать

Ответ:

942

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  achieved

2)  arrived

3)  entered

4)  reached

Показать

Ответ:

943

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  feeling

2)  emotion

3)  reason

4)  sense

Показать

Ответ:

944

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  Few

2)  Little

3)  Much

4)  Many

Показать

Ответ:

945

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  looked after

2)  looked for

3)  looked through

4)  looked at

Показать

Ответ:

946

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  Do

2)  produce

3)  make

4)  have

Показать

Ответ:

947

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  undermining

2)  disobeying

3)  breaking

4)  ruining

Показать

Ответ:

948

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  help

2)  make

3)  give

4)  take

Показать

Ответ:

949

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  agree

2)  suit

3)  fit

4)  match

Показать

Ответ:

950

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  held

2)  kept

3)  used

4)  took

Показать

Ответ:

951

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  speak

2)  talk

3)  say

4)  tell

Показать

Ответ:

952

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  pay

2)  draw

3)  bring

4)  turn

Показать

Ответ:

953

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  admit

2)  adopt

3)  decide

4)  promise

Показать

Ответ:

954

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  in

2)  on

3)  at

4)  of

Показать

Ответ:

955

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  obliged

2)  demanded

3)  required

4)  compelled

Показать

Ответ:

956

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  recall

2)  remember

3)  recollect

4)  remind

Показать

Ответ:

957

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  tell

2)  speak

3)  talk

4)  say

Показать

Ответ:

958

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  glimpse

2)  look

3)  sight

4)  view

Показать

Ответ:

959

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  few

2)  little

3)  much

4)  many

Показать

Ответ:

960

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  took

2)  made

3)  held

4)  done

Показать

Ответ:

961

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  disappointed

2)  dissatisfied

3)  apologized

4)  regretted

Показать

Ответ:

962

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  for

2)  to

3)  on

4)  from

Показать

Ответ:

963

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  held

2)  kept

3)  took

4)  grabbed

Показать

Ответ:

964

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  do

2)  make

3)  have

4)  get

Показать

Ответ:

965

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  over

2)  on

3)  in

4)  out

Показать

Ответ:

966

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  as

2)  as if

3)  like

4)  alike

Показать

Ответ:

967

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  only

2)  quite

3)  almost

4)  just

Показать

Ответ:

968

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  viewed

2)  stared

3)  glimpsed

4)  saw

Показать

Ответ:

969

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  look

2)  sight

3)  glimpse

4)  view

Показать

Ответ:

970

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  for

2)  after

3)  into

4)  at

Показать

Ответ:

971

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  Many

2)  Much

3)  Little

4)  Few

Показать

Ответ:

972

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  achieved

2)  managed

3)  fulfilled

4)  succeeded

Показать

Ответ:

973

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  took

2)  did

3)  made

4)  held

Показать

Ответ:

974

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  regretted

2)  disappointed

3)  apologized

4)  dissatisfied

Показать

Ответ:

975

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  next

2)  close

3)  near

4)  nearby

Показать

Ответ:

976

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  tournament

2)  competition

3)  test

4)  race

Показать

Ответ:

977

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  pronounced

2)  revealed

3)  broadcasted

4)  declared

Показать

Ответ:

978

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  between

2)  among

3)  within

4)  amongst

Показать

Ответ:

979

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  situation

2)  sight

3)  location

4)  destination

Показать

Ответ:

980

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  put

2)  place

3)  set

4)  build

Показать

Ответ:

981

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  took

2)  received

3)  gave

4)  paid

Показать

Ответ:

982

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  posture

2)  positioning

3)  posing

4)  pose

Показать

Ответ:

983

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  inventing

2)  designing

3)  scheming

4)  doing

Показать

Ответ:

984

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  exploration

2)  expenditure

3)  expedition

4)  exhibit

Показать

Ответ:

985

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  like

2)  alike

3)  likely

4)  likable

Показать

Ответ:

986

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  as a result

2)  because

3)  on account

4)  thanks

Показать

Ответ:

987

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  eat

2)  feed

3)  food

4)  cooking

Показать

Ответ:

988

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  decrease

2)  distract

3)  dissolve

4)  increase

Показать

Ответ:

989

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  hurting

2)  harming

3)  injuring

4)  wounding

Показать

Ответ:

990

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  managed

2)  fullfilled

3)  achieved

4)  described

Показать

Ответ:

991

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  nearly

2)  closely

3)  merely

4)  hardly

Показать

Ответ:

992

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  Therefore

2)  Moreover

3)  However

4)  Although

Показать

Ответ:

993

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  Few

2)  Little

3)  Much

4)  Many

Показать

Ответ:

994

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  spoke

2)  talked

3)  said

4)  told

Показать

Ответ:

995

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  remind

2)  remember

3)  recollect

4)  repeat

Показать

Ответ:

996

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  on

2)  off

3)  out

4)  over

Показать

Ответ:

997

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  used

2)  kept

3)  held

4)  took

Показать

Ответ:

998

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  on

2)  at

3)  in

4)  of

Показать

Ответ:

999

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  looking

2)  staring

3)  watching

4)  gazing

Показать

Ответ:

1000

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  admitted

2)  adopted

3)  agreed

4)  accepted

Показать

Ответ:

1001

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  searching

2)  posing

3)  asking

4)  seeking

Показать

Ответ:

1002

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  falling

2)  heaving

3)  rising

4)  raising

Показать

Ответ:

1003

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  say

2)  tell

3)  speak

4)  talk

Показать

Ответ:

1004

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  look

2)  gaze

3)  view

4)  stare

Показать

Ответ:

1005

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  made

2)  held

3)  kept

4)  did

Показать

Ответ:

1006

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  saying

2)  speaking

3)  telling

4)  talking

Показать

Ответ:

1007

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  raising

2)  bringing

3)  rearing

4)  growing

Показать

Ответ:

1008

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  comfortable

2)  relaxing

3)  convenient

4)  suitable

Показать

Ответ:

1009

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  Although

2)  Unlike

3)  Instead

4)  Despite

Показать

Ответ:

1010

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  wanted

2)  longed

3)  wished

4)  willed

Показать

Ответ:

1011

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  surprises

2)  treats

3)  presents

4)  souvenirs

Показать

Ответ:

1012

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  getting

2)  going

3)  putting

4)  lying

Показать

Ответ:

1013

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  hesitated

2)  suspected

3)  mistrusted

4)  doubted

Показать

Ответ:

1014

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  only

2)  yet

3)  even

4)  still

Показать

Ответ:

1015

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  Vague

2)  Elaborate

3)  Complete

4)  Formless

Показать

Ответ:

1016

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  hold

2)  stay

3)  keep

4)  remain

Показать

Ответ:

1017

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  reasons

2)  defenses

3)  motives

4)  excuses

Показать

Ответ:

1018

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  spoke

2)  said

3)  talked

4)  told

Показать

Ответ:

1019

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  out

2)  back

3)  off

4)  down

Показать

Ответ:

1020

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  equal

2)  near

3)  similar

4)  alike

Показать

Ответ:

1021

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  hold

2)  take

3)  keep

4)  make

Показать

Ответ:

1022

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  attached

2)  influenced

3)  related

4)  impressed

Показать

Ответ:

1023

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  enjoyed

2)  preferred

3)  amused

4)  pleased

Показать

Ответ:

1024

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  against

2)  towards

3)  besides

4)  within

Показать

Ответ:

1025

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  chance

2)  advantage

3)  option

4)  preference

Показать

Ответ:

1026

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  allowed

2)  let

3)  provided

4)  gave

Показать

Ответ:

1027

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  over

2)  on

3)  ahead

4)  through

Показать

Ответ:

1028

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  charge

2)  fare

3)  tuition

4)  expense

Показать

Ответ:

1029

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  step

2)  walk

3)  speed

4)  pace

Показать

Ответ:

1030

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  spend

2)  have

3)  enjoy

4)  take

Показать

Ответ:

1031

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  realize

2)  become

3)  come

4)  get

Показать

Ответ:

1032

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  solid

2)  heavy

3)  hard

4)  difficult

Показать

Ответ:

1033

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  achieved

2)  arrived

3)  entered

4)  reached

Показать

Ответ:

1034

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  to

2)  on

3)  in

4)  off

Показать

Ответ:

1035

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  stared

2)  gazed

3)  looked

4)  glanced

Показать

Ответ:

1036

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  inert

2)  static

3)  quiet

4)  still

Показать

Ответ:

1037

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  set

2)  sank

3)  moved

4)  dropped

Показать

Ответ:

1038

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  keep

2)  hold

3)  take

4)  give

Показать

Ответ:

1039

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  look

2)  see

3)  watch

4)  gaze

Показать

Ответ:

1040

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  spoke

2)  told

3)  said

4)  talked

Показать

Ответ:

1041

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  attend

2)  visit

3)  go

4)  enroll

Показать

Ответ:

1042

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  about

2)  almost

3)  already

4)  approximately

Показать

Ответ:

1043

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  application

2)  admission

3)  entrance

4)  request

Показать

Ответ:

1044

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  dealings

2)  actions

3)  procedures

4)  events

Показать

Ответ:

1045

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  cost

2)  charged

3)  priced

4)  spent

Показать

Ответ:

1046

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  stimulated

2)  motivated

3)  inspired

4)  encouraged

Показать

Ответ:

1047

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  struggling

2)  preserving

3)  securing

4)  supporting

Показать

Ответ:

1048

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  provide

2)  supply

3)  afford

4)  allow

Показать

Ответ:

1049

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  offer

2)  charge

3)  suggest

4)  propose

Показать

Ответ:

1050

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  leases

2)  lends

3)  hires

4)  rents

Показать

Ответ:

1051

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  lessons

2)  classes

3)  tuition

4)  education

Показать

Ответ:

1052

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  costs

2)  fees

3)  expenses

4)  payments

Показать

Ответ:

1053

Ответ: Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  thief

2)  cheater

3)  burglar

4)  bandit

Показать

Ответ:

1054

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  undermining

2)  disobeying

3)  breaking

4)  ruining

Показать

Ответ:

1055

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

…I don’t think it will be a problem for me to choose a good job in the future as I’m really interested in foreign languages, cultures and countries and I hope I’ll work as a translator or teacher of foreign languages some day. Have you already decided on your career? What job are you going to choose? Why? What do your parents think about your choice?

I’ve lived in the USA my whole life but I’d really love to travel to other countries…

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.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1056

You have received a letter from your New Zealand pen-friend Ann who writes:

…We are going to visit Moscow in September. What’s the weather like then? Do we need to bring our warm coats? My mum is a vegetarian, she eats lots of fruit. What sort of fruit will she find in Russia? My dad would like you to tell us what we could visit in a week.

By the way, yesterday I bought the necessary vegetables and cooked Russian borsch. Thank you for the recipe. Everyone liked it very much…

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

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1057

You havе just rеcеivеd a lеttеr from your English-spеaking pеn-friеnd, Paula.

My friend and I have just decided to enter the «Go Green in the City» competition. We are going to create a project on the energy management. Have you ever taken part in green projects? What alternative forms of energy are developed in Russia? Do you prefer using public transport or a private car and why?

Last week I visited Granny who lives in Edinburgh…

Writе a lеttеr to Paula.

In your lеttеr

– answer her questions

– ask 3 questions about her trip

Write 100–140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

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1058

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

… Summer is coming and I want to look my best: healthy, energetic and physically fit. So I’m trying to eat plain, simply cooked natural food, have enough sleep at night and I have recently joined our local fitness club. Do you do anything special to stay healthy? What makes people healthy and strong? What do you think about a healthy lifestyle?

By the way, I’m going to spend a month at the seaside this summer…

Write a letter to Mary. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her coming summer holidays. Write 100-140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

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1059

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

…Thank you for the book you sent me about the Lyceum years of Pushkin and his friends. I’m glad it was in English. My elder sister is reading it now. Isn’t it amazing that all the 10-year-old boys could read, write and speak French before they got to the Lyceum?! Was home education typical for all kids under 10 in Russia in the 19th century? Would you like to study in a boarding school like Pushkin’s Lyceum?

Next week I am planning to apply to a University…

Write a letter to David . In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about the University he is going to apply to. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

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1060

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

… Next week we’re presenting orally the results of our individual projects in science. My project is good, but I hate oral assessment in general and I’m afraid I won’t present my project well orally. Do you have projects? How often do your teachers ask you to do projects in different subjects? What do you prefer: written reports or oral presentations? … Imagine my brother Dan will have no homework for the whole term! His class’s been chosen for the experimental group by his school administration!!! …

Write a letter to Mike. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about the Dan’s reaction to the experiment. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

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1061

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

… My Mum often complains that I spend too much money on shopping. To tell you the truth, I like to buy beautiful things and spend all my pocket money on small souvenirs. I collect souvenirs. Do you or your friends collect anything? What do you and your friends do with your pocket money and why? What’s your parents’ attitude towards it?

As for the latest news, I have just entered courses…

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

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1062

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

Last month our class went to Washington to visit the National Museum of American History. It was my first visit there and it was fun! How often do you go to museums with your class, if at all? Which museum is your favorite or what museum would you like to visit? Why do you think people should go there? This summer we plan to go hiking with my parents.

Write a letter to Tom. In your letter answer his questions, ask 3 questions about his summer plans. Write 100–140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

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1063

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

…I’m currently studying for my exams and hope to do well at my finals. I wish I could have more free time now as I love going out with my friends, meeting new people, making new acquaintances. Do you like hanging out with friends in your free time or are you a stay-at-home type? How do you usually spend the weekend? What are your hobbies or interests?

A friend of mine is coming to see me this weekend…

Write a letter to Richard. In your letter answer his questions, ask 3 questions about his friend’s visit. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

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1064

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

…Last month our class went to Washington. It was my first visit there and it was fun! Have you travelled much around Russia? Where would you like to go if you had a chance? Why would you like to go there, what places of interest would you like to see? Is there anything interesting in the region where you live?

This summer we plan to go to the mountains with my parents…

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

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1065

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

…I change hobbies at least twice a year. Maybe I haven’t found the one I really like yet. What kinds of hobbies do you and your friends have? What hobbies do you think are expensive and why? Why do you think people need hobbies?

I’ve just finished redecorating my room…

Write a letter to Jeremy. In your letter

− answer his questions,

− ask 3 questions about his room.

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1066

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

… More and more young people get involved in environmental protection. Could you tell me what measures young people in your country take to save the environment? What kind of support do you get from your local community and family? Is there any Green Party/Movement where you live? Wouldn’t you like to start one, if there isn’t? I am very happy now because I have just passed my last exams.

Write back soon, Ann…

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

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1067

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

… My older brother worked as a volunteer translator during the Economical Summit in London. Would you like to participate as a volunteer in such sort of events? Is it hard to take part as a volunteer in high level events in Russia? What kind of activities would you like to do and why?

…Last Monday I returned from my trip to Austria…

Write а letter to Nаncy.

In your letter

— аnswer her questions;

— аsk 3 questions аbout her trip.

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1068

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

… We’ve moved to a new town. It’s small and green. My neighbours say that it hasn 7 changed a bit for the last two centuries. Have you noticed any recent changes in your city? What are they? Do you like or dislike them? Why? Yesterday my mum won a cooking competition…

Write a letter to Robert. In your letter answer his questions, ask 3 questions about his summer plans. Write 100–140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

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1069

You have received a letter from your New Zealand pen-friend Sheila who writes:

…You know, my idea of a perfect weekend is to do absolutely nothing, just read a book. A walk in the park is not bad if the weather is nice. I don’t understand people who spend Sunday in a gym or a fitness centre.

What is your idea of a perfect weekend? What do you like to do in your free time after the lessons? What is your hobby?.

Soon I’m going on vacation and I can’t decide what books to take with me…

Write a letter to Sheila. In your letter ask his questions, ask 3 questions about her favourite books. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

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1070

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Some of my friends say there’s nothing better than reading a good book while others would rather watch its film version.

2.  It’s more enjoyable to live in a big family.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

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1071

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  The Internet is the greatest time-waster.

2.  Some people think that in the future traditional shops will disappear and all shopping will be online with home delivery.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

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1072

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Childhood is the safest period of human life.

2.  Many people watch soap operas because they find them enjoyable and realistic.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

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1073

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Some people think that extreme sports help to build character.

2.  Some people think that learning foreign languages is a waste of time and money.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

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1074

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Good clothes open all doors.

2.  Exams motivate students to study harder.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

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1075

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  It’s easier to make friends than to keep them.

2.  Education polishes good natures and corrects bad ones.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

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1076

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Some people think that you can master the language only if you study it abroad, in the native speaking environment.

2.  The Internet is the biggest evil of our time.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

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1077

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Some students think that the most important thing for a teacher is to make studying enjoyable for students.

2.  Life in the countryside is not for young people.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

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1078

Comment on the following statement: Some people think that extreme sports help to build character. What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

— make an introduction (state the problem)

— express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

— express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

— explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

— make a conclusion restating your position

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1079

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Some parents think that having a computer at home will help their children to get a better education.

2.  The best holidays and weekends are with national traditions.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

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1080

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Education polishes good natures and corrects bad ones.

2.  Playing videogames is a complete waste of time.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

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1081

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  It’s reported that billions of dollars are spent on space exploration projects every year. Some people believe that this money should be used to solve problems on Earth.

2.  Children study worse without computers.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1082

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  A person who is fluent in a foreign language can easily work as an interpreter.

2.  Some students think that the most important thing for a teacher is to make studying enjoyable for students.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1083

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Some people think that to be a success you need talent; others believe that hard work can compensate for the lack of it.

2.  Virtual Internet communication results in losing real-life social skills.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1084

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Public libraries are becoming less popular and they will soon disappear.

2.  Some people think that you can master the language only if you study it abroad, in the native speaking environment.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1085

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  It’s reported that billions of dollars are spent on space exploration projects every year. Some people believe that this money should be used to solve problems on Earth.

2.  A person who is fluent in a foreign language can easily teach it.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1086

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  It’s not right to be strict with little children.

2.  It is wrong to make pupils read a lot in summer.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1087

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Some people think that boys and girls should study separately at different schools.

2.  Good books are only those books that everyone likes and understands.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1088

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Reading fiction is becoming less and less important for teenagers.

2.  It’s reported that billions of dollars are spent on space exploration projects every year. Some people believe that this money should be used to solve problems on Earth.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1089

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  It’s more enjoyable to live in a big family.

2.  Some parents think that having a computer at home will help their children to get a better education.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

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1090

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Some people think that extreme sports help to build character.

2.  Some people think that learning foreign languages is a waste of time and money.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1091

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Nature is powerful enough to oppose any harmful human interference.

2.  Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

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1092

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Some parents think that if there is a computer at home their children will waste much of their time on videogames and social networking.

2.  It’s easier to make friends than to keep them.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

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1093

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Virtual Internet communication results in losing real-life social skills.

2.  Some people prefer to eat out. However, many people still like to cook meals at home.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

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1094

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Life in the countryside is not for young people.

2.  It’s reported that billions of dollars are spent on space exploration projects every year. Some people believe that this money should be used to solve problems on Earth.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

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1095

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Some people think that in the future traditional shops will disappear and all shopping will be on line with home delivery.

2.  Central parts of big cities should be closed to private transport.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

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1096

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Some people prefer to eat out. However, many people still like to cook meals at home.

2.  A pupil cannot study effectively without a computer.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1097

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Some of my friends say there’s nothing better than reading a good book while others would rather watch its film version.

2.  A person who is fluent in a foreign language can easily work as an interpreter.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1098

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Some people believe that English should be the only foreign language taught at our schools. Others think that German, French and Spanish should continue.

2.  Nature is powerful enough to oppose any harmful human interference.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1099

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Some people think that young people should follow in their parents’ footsteps when choosing a profession.

2.  Teenagers should be allowed to read whatever books they like.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1100

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Some people think that learning foreign languages is a waste of time and money.

2.  It’s not right to be strict with little children.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1101

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Many people watch soap operas because they find them enjoyable and realistic.

2.  Many people would prefer to work from home.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1102

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Some of my friends think it’s important to do sports regularly while others would rather watch a sporting event on TV.

2.  Childhood is the safest period of human life.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1103

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1. Some young people believe that while at school we should concentrate on studying; others think that working part-time has many advantages.

2. Reading fiction is becoming less and less important for teenagers.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1104

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Some people think boys and girls should study separately at different schools. Others think that they should be taught together.

2.  In any occupation discipline is more important than talent.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1105

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  A person who is fluent in a foreign language can easily teach it.

2.  Some people think that young people should follow in their parents’ footsteps when choosing a profession.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1106

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  The best things in life are free.

2.  Space exploration was the greatest achievement of the 20th century.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

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1107

Comment on the following statement: Childhood is the safest period of human life. What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1108

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Some students believe that homework should be optional.

2.  Good clothes open all doors.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1109

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  The Internet is the biggest evil of our time.

2.  Some of my friends say there’s nothing better than reading a good book while others would rather watch its film version.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1110

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Some people think that you can have only one true friend.

2.  The Internet is the greatest time-waster.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1111

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  In any occupation discipline is more important than talent.

2.  Some people think that boys and girls should study separately at different schools.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1112

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Reading poetry is becoming less and less important for young people nowadays.

2.  The best things in life are free.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Comment on the following statement.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? rite 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

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1113

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Many people watch soap operas because they find them enjoyable and realistic.

2.  Public libraries are becoming less popular and they will soon disappear.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1114

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom.

2.  Modern TV series are better than blockbuster films.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1115

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Teenagers should be allowed to read whatever books they like.

2.  Science is the first thing to be financed in the modern world.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1116

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите своё мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.

Comment on one of the following statements.

1.  Some people think that to get a good education one should go abroad.

2.  Some students believe that homework should be optional.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

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1117

Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.

Nelson never wore an eye-patch. He didn’t wear anything at all over his damaged right eye. Though he had an eye-shade built into his hat to protect his good left eye from the sun. Nelson didn’t have a blind eye. His right one was badly damaged at the siege in 1794. A French cannon ball threw sand and debris into it, but it still looked normal – so normal, in fact, he had difficulty convincing the Royal Navy he was eligible for a disability pension.

There is no contemporary portrait of Nelson wearing an eye-patch, and despite what most people recall having seen, the prominent column shows him without an eye-patch. It was only after his death that the eye-patch was used to add pathos to portraits. He used the damaged eye to his advantage. At the battle of Copenhagen, he ignored the recall signal issued by his superior.

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1118

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Cobras in snake-charming acts are responding to the sight of the flute, not its sound. Snakes don’t really hear music though they are certainly not deaf. They have no external ears or eardrums, but can sense vibrations transmitted up from the ground into their jaw and the belly muscles. They also seem to be able to detect airborne sounds via an inner ear. It used to be thought that snakes could not hear at all because they don’t respond to loud noises but research at Princeton has shown that they have acute hearing.

The key discovery was how the snake’s inner ear functions. It appears that their hearing is tuned to the frequency range of noises and vibrations made by the movement of larger animals, so music would be meaningless to them. Charmed cobras stand upright if threatened and sway in response to the movement of the instrument. If they strike at the flute, they hurt themselves, so they don’t do it again.

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The ostrich is the bird that lays the smallest egg for its size. Although it is the largest single cell in nature, an ostrich egg is less than 2 per cent of the weight of the mother. A wren’s egg, by comparison, is 13 per cent of its weight. The largest egg in comparison with the size of the bird is that of the Little Spotted kiwi. Its egg accounts for 26 per cent of its own weight.

An ostrich egg weighs as much as twenty-four hen’s eggs; to soft-boil one takes forty-five minutes. Queen Victoria tucked into one for breakfast and declared it among the best meals she had ever eaten. The largest egg laid by any animal – including the dinosaurs – belonged to the elephant bird of Madagascar, which became extinct in 1700. It was ten times the size of an ostrich egg, nine litres in volume and the equivalent of 180 chicken’s eggs.

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Who invented the steam engine? Heron from Egypt. Heron lived in Alexandria and is best known as a mathematician and geometer. Unfortunately for Heron, no one was able to see its practical function, so it was considered nothing more than an amusing novelty. Amazingly, had Heron but known it, the railway had already been invented 700 years earlier.

The principle of railways was then completely forgotten about for almost another 500 years, until people had the idea of using them in mines in the fourteenth century. The historian Arnold Toynbee wrote a brilliant essay speculating what would have happened if the two inventions had been combined to create a global Greek empire, based on a fast rail network. Heron also invented the vending machine – for four drachmas you got a shot of holy water – and a portable device to ensure that no one else could drink the wine you brought along to a bottle party.

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Nicotine is colourless. In theory, cigarettes can be made out of potato or tomato leaves. Some programmes designed to help people stop smoking also advise giving up potatoes and tomatoes in order to eliminate low-level nicotine intake completely. In small doses, the nicotine compound that is present in all these plants produces feelings of pleasure. That’s why tobacco is more addictive than either cocaine or heroin. But it’s also why we sometimes find ourselves craving chips or pizza.

In large doses, however, nicotine is as deadly as the nightshade whose relative it is. The nicotine in a single cigarette, if taken direct into the bloodstream, would be fatal. Eating one cigarette could make you severely ill. Swallowing a packet of ten would definitely kill you. In 1976, the Department of Health urged pregnant mothers to wear rubber gloves when peeling potatoes. More than a kilogram of potatoes eaten at a single sitting would be certain death.

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Silver is the best conductor. The best conductor of both heat and electricity is also the most reflective of all the elements. Its drawback is that it is expensive. The reason we use copper wire in our electrical equipment is because copper – the second most conductive element – is much cheaper. As well as its decorative uses, silver is now mostly used in the photographic industry.

Silver has the curious property of sterilising water. Only tiny amounts are needed – just ten parts per billion. Both the Romans and Greeks noticed that food and drink put in silver containers did not spoil so quickly. Silver’s strong antibacterial qualities were made use of for many centuries before bacteria were discovered. This may also explain why silver coins are often found at the bottom of ancient wells. While silver will certainly kill bacteria in the lab, whether or not it will do so in the body is controversial. Many of the supposed advantages are unproven.

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No ostrich has ever been observed to bury its head in the sand. It would suffocate if it did. When danger threatens, ostriches run away like any other sensible animal. The myth about ostriches may have arisen because they sometimes lie down in their nest with their necks stretched out flat and scan the horizon for trouble. If the predator gets too close they get up and leg it. The ostrich is the largest bird in the world.

The head-burying myth was first reported by the Roman historian, who also thought ostriches could hatch their eggs by looking at them aggressively. He didn’t mention their ability to swallow odd things. As well as the stones they use to aid digestion, ostriches will eat iron, copper, brick or glass. One ostrich in London Zoo was found to have eaten a metre-length of rope, a spool of film, a watch and a number of coins.

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The hippopotamuses are most dangerous for humans. Unfortunately hippos like to hang out near slow-moving fresh water. Most accidents occur because people are out walking at night, just the time when hippos leave the water to graze. Being trampled by a startled hippo is not a dignified way to die. Hippopotamuses, once believed to be members of the pig family but now shown to be most closely related to whales, are divided into two species. The common hippo is the third largest land mammal after the African and Asian elephants.

They are very irritable beasts, especially when they have young. They dispose of lions by plunging them into deep water and drowning them, crocodiles by biting them in half, and sharks by dragging them out of the water and trampling them to death. However, they are strict vegetarians, so their aggression is mostly to do with self-defence. Hippos mainly eat grass.

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As well as mercury, gallium and francium can all be liquids at room temperature. Gallium was discovered by French chemist in 1875. It was the first new element to confirm Dmitri Mendeleev’s prediction of the periodic table. Gallium is used chiefly in microchips because of its strange electronic properties. Compact disc players also make use of it because when mixed with arsenic it transforms an electric current directly into laser light.

Francium is one of the rarest elements. It has been calculated there are only ever thirty grams of it present on Earth. This is because it is so radioactive it quickly decays into other, more stable elements. So it is a liquid metal, but not for very long – a few seconds at most. It was the last element to be found in nature. These elements are liquid at unusually low temperatures for metals because the arrangement of electrons in their atoms makes it hard for them to get close enough to each other.

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All diamonds are formed under immense heat and pressure beneath the earth and are brought to the surface in volcanic eruptions. They are formed between 100 miles underground. Most are found inside a volcanic rock and mined in areas where volcanic activity is still common. Any other diamonds are found loose.

Twenty countries in the world produce diamonds. South Africa is now the fifth largest. Diamonds are made of pure carbon. So is graphite, the stuff that the lead in pencils is made from, but with the carbon atoms arranged differently. Diamond is one of the hardest naturally occurring substances on earth, but graphite is one of the softest with a score of one and a half. The largest known diamond is 2,500 miles across and measures ten billion trillion trillion carats. Found directly above Australia the diamond sits inside the star Lucy.

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For crocodiles an ordinary rubber band should be sufficient for you to make your escape. The muscles that close the jaws of a crocodile or alligator are strong. They have the same downward force of a truck falling off a cliff. But the muscles that open their jaws are weak enough for you to hold their mouths shut with one hand. The technical difference between alligators and crocodiles is that crocs have a longer, narrower snout, eyes further forward.

Also, some crocodiles live in salty water. Alligators generally live in fresh water. Crocodile means lizard. Neither animal cries as it savages you to death. Crocodile tears are a myth from medieval times. The origin of the legend may be in the proximity of the throat to the glands which lubricate the eye. These can cause the eye to water a little from the effort of swallowing something large or reluctant. They can’t smile either: crocodiles and alligators have no lips.

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Only seven prisoners were freed by the storming of the Bastille. In France, 14 July, Bastille Day, is a national holiday and a glorious national symbol. From the rousing paintings of the scene, you might think hundreds of proud revolutionaries flooded into the streets waving tricolours. In fact, only just over half a dozen people were being held at the time of the siege.

One hundred lives were lost in the attack, including that of the governor, whose head was carried through Paris on a pike. Soldiers invalided out of regular service – and conditions were fairly comfortable for most inmates, with relaxed visiting hours and furnished lodgings. The painter Jean Fragonard’s sketch of visiting day in 1785 shows fashionable ladies promenading around the courtyard with the prisoners, who were given a generous spending allowance, plenty of tobacco and alcohol, and were allowed to keep pets.

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Celebrating New Year’s is a universal tradition, but countries see the New Year in with different customs. You are probably familiar with the New Year’s Eve traditions of your own country, but do you know what the holiday looks like elsewhere around the globe? While many countries have fireworks, some also have their own unique traditions and customs. Here’s a taste of some of the ways different countries usher in the New Year. Spanish New Year’s Eve usually starts with a traditional family dinner, but perhaps the most notable tradition is the countdown to midnight. Just before the clock strikes midnight, 12 grapes should be eaten as quickly as possible. In Russia a popular tradition is to bid farewell to the last year and welcome in the new one. Shortly before midnight, many Russians tune in to watch the president’s speech on TV or watch popular New Year shows.

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Some paintings found in different caves around the world are recognized as the work of Stone Age artists. But what was the purpose of the paintings? Why were they hidden in a dark room where there is no evidence that cave people lived?

No one really knows, but there is one theory that makes great sense. It is called the theory of Sympathetic Magic. According to this, the cave people believed that if they could make a likeness of an animal, they could put a spell over it. This spell would give the tribe power over the live animal.

Stone Age existence depended on killing animals – for food, clothing, and even weapons and tools. The animals were large and fierce; the cave people had only the most simple weapons. Hunters had to be brave and fearless. They needed more than a spear or club; they needed all the magic they could get. The magic could help the hunters catch the animals.

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Spencer was an engineer, philosopher and psychologist, who in his day was as famous as Darwin. He first coined the phrase ‘survival of the fittest’. Darwin paid him the compliment of using it himself. Herbert was the eldest of nine children, all the rest of whom died in infancy. Trained as a civil engineer, he became a philosopher, psychologist, sociologist, economist and inventor. He sold more than a million books in his lifetime and was the first to apply evolutionary theory to psychology, philosophy and the study of society.

He also invented the paperclip. The device was called Spencer’s Binding Pin and was produced on a modified hook-and-eye machine. It did well in its first year, but demand dried up. During the Second World War, paperclips were an emotive symbol of Norwegian resistance to the German occupation. A giant paperclip was later erected in Oslo.

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You are considering going to the mountains and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out about the following:

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2)  duration of the trip

3)  size of the group

4)  accommodation

5)  price

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You are considering using the real estate agent services and you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out the following:

1)  if there are any special offers

2)  all services that he provides

3)  online consulting service

4)  duration of the meeting

5)  number of clients per day

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You are considering staying one night at the hotel and you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out the following:

1)  local museums and theatres

2)  special offers

3)  number of available rooms

4)  quality of the staff

5)  if they have TV in hotel rooms

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You are considering visiting the Cesky Krumlov city and you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out the following:

1)  the most popular sights of the city

2)  price for the family of three

3)  recommendations

4)   services that they provide during the trip

5)  number of people in the trip

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This summer you will study in France for three months and you want to attend a school dance.

In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out the following:

1)  dance school address

2)  the hours of opening

3)  the three-month subscription fee

4)  the rate for young people

5)  the possibility of the online subscription

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You are considering visiting Universal Studios while travelling to Los Angeles with a group of friends of yours, and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out about the following:

1)  working hours

2)  ticket cost for a group of teenagers

3)  discounts on the weekdays

4)  chance to meet famous actors

5)  getting to Universal Studios by public transportation

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You are considering visiting the gift shop and you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out the following:

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2)  availability of discount cards

3)  size of the shop

4)  if they have lunch hours

5)  website

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You are considering visiting the city and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out the following:

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2)  hotel facilities

3)  if breakfast is included

4)  number of city tours

5)  discounts

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You are considering using an engineering service and you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out the following:

1)  services that they provide

2)  if you can get a discount card

3)  if they work at weekends

4)  number of clients per day

5)  guarantees they provide

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You are considering staying one night at the hotel and you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out the following:

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2)  services they provide

3)  sights near the hotel

4)  special offers

5)  discount for regular customers

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You are considering visiting the fitness club and you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out the following:

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2)  personal trainings

3)  working hours

4)  if they have muscle gain programs

5)  guest passes

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You are considering visiting London transport museum and you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out the following:

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2)  discounts for children

3)  working hours

4)  the most popular exhibit in the museum

5)  tours that they have

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1144

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You are considering visiting the coffee shop and you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out the following:

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2)  discounts for regular customers

3)  most popular coffee

4)  if they have a parking lot

5)  free Wi-Fi

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You are considering staying one week at the resort and you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out the following:

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2)  special offers

3)  entertainment programs

4)  multilingual staff

5)  if you can pay with a credit card

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You are considering visiting the coffee room and you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out the following:

1)  price list

2)  discounts

3)  online booking

4)  diversity of desserts

5)  entertainment programs

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These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

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1148

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

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1149

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

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1150

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

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1151

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1152

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1153

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1154

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1155

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1156

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes ( 12-15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number…»

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1157

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number… «

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1158

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1159

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1160

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1161

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1162

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1163

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1164

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1165

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1166

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1167

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1168

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1169

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1170

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1171

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1172

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1173

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1174

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1175

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1176

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1177

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1178

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1179

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1180

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1181

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with:

«I’ve chosen photo number… «

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1182

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1183

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number… «

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1184

These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken

• what/who is in the photo

• what is happening

• why you keep the photo in your album

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: «I’ve chosen photo number … «.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1185

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

• give a brief description of the photos (action, location)

• say what the pictures have in common

• say in what way the pictures are different

• say what kind of job presented in the photos you prefer

• explain why

You will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1186

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

• give a brief description of the photos (action, location)

• say what the pictures have in common

• say in what way the pictures are different

• say what kind of sleep presented in the photos you’d prefer

• explain why

You will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1187

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

• give a brief description of the photos (action, location)

• say what the pictures have in common

• say in what way the pictures are different

• say what kind of transport presented on the photos you prefer

• explain why

You will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1188

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

• give a brief description of the photos (action, location)

• say what the pictures have in common

• say in what way the pictures are different

• say what kind of work presented in the photos you prefer

• explain why

You will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1189

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

• give a brief description of the photos (action, location)

• say what the pictures have in common

• say in what way the pictures are different

• say where you’d like to read

• explain why

You will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
На следующей странице вам будет предложено проверить их самостоятельно.

1190

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

• give a brief description of the photos (action, location)

• say what the pictures have in common

• say in what way the pictures are different

• say which photo is more attractive for you

• explain why

You will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1191

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

• give a brief description of the photos (action, location)

• say what the pictures have in common

• say in what way the pictures are different

• say what pet presented in the photo you’d like to have more

• explain why

You will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.

Решения заданий с развернутым ответом не проверяются автоматически.
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1192

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

• give a brief description of the photos (action, location)

• say what the pictures have in common

• say in what way the pictures are different

• say which game presented in the pictures you’d prefer to play

• explain why

You will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.

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Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

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• say which of the sport presented in the photos you like more

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1194

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

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• say what the pictures have in common

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• say which of the activities presented in the pictures you’d prefer

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1195

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

• give a brief description of the photos (action, location)

• say what the pictures have in common

• say in what way the pictures are different

• say what kind of transport presented in the photos you prefer

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1196

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

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• say in what way the pictures are different

• say which of the disasters presented in the photos is more scary

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1197

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

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• say what the pictures have in common

• say in what way the pictures are different

• say how you prefer listeningto the music (according to the pictures)

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1198

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

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• say in which audience presented in the pictures you would like to be

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1199

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

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• say which teacher presented in the photos you like more

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1200

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

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• say what the pictures have in common

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• say what you prefer more: working or doing homework

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1201

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

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• say in what way the pictures are different

• say what extreme sport presented in the pictures you’d prefer

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1202

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

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• say what kind of activities presented in the photos you prefer

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1203

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

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• say what kind of job presented in the photos you prefer

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1204

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

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• say what the pictures have in common

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• say which of thе profеssions presented in the pictures you’d prefer

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1205

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

• give a brief description of the photos (action, location)

• say what the pictures have in common

• say in what way the pictures are different

• say which pair presented in the photos you like more

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1206

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

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• say what the pictures have in common

• say in what way the pictures are different

• say what kind of time spending presented in the photos you prefer

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1207

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

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• say what the pictures have in common

• say in what way the pictures are different

• say what kind of fishing presented in the photos you’d prefer

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1208

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

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• say what the pictures have in common

• say in what way the pictures are different

• say which orator presented in the photos you like more

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1209

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

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• say in which group of students you´d like to be

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1210

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

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• say which team presented in the photo you like more

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1211

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

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• say which car, presented in the photos you’d like to ride

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1212

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

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• say which picture is more attractive for you

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1213

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

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• say what kind of help presented in the photos you prefer

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1214

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

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• say what kind of running presented in the photos you’d prefer

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1215

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

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• say what kind of fighting presented in the photos you like more

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1216

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

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• say which photographer presented in the photos you prefer

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1217

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

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• say in which scene presented in the photos you’d like to take part

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1218

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

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1219

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

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• say which of the concerts presented in the pictures you’d prefer

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1220

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

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1221

Look at the two pictures. In 1 min 30, you will have to compare:

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1222

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A philosophical investigation into Pierre from Tolstoy’s War and Peace

by Samuel Mack-Poole

“If we admit that human life can be ruled by reason, then all possibility of life is destroyed.” ~ Leo Tolstoy philosophises on the salience of our emotional experience of life.

“Everything ends in death, everything.” ~ Prince Vasili, the Machiavellian, opens up to his failed intrigues to Pierre.

“Pale with quivering lips, Pierre snatched the copy.

‘You…! You scoundrel, I challenge you!’ he ejaculated, and, pushing back his chair, he rose from the table.” ~Pierre challenges Dolokhov, his wife’s lover.”

I feel like I have achieved something special – I read War and Peace by the late literary genius, Leo Tolstoy in one week whilst on holiday in beautiful Barcelona. And – seriously – some novelists truly deserve their intellectual kudos; Tolstoy stands out to me in this regard because he touches on the profound in his historical masterpiece.

Set, mostly, in the two most prominent cities of Russia, Moscow and St Petersburg, amongst the concerns, intrigues, debates, affairs, et cetera, of the native aristocracy, Tolstoy’s epic novel occurs from 1805 to 1820. Naturally, if you are acquainted with European history, you will know that the Napoleonic wars punctuated this period. The impact of these wars is keenly felt on Russia, its populace and even its aristocracy, for none are removed from the ravages of Napoleon’s crass ambition on the continent.

Napoleon Bonaparte (15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was one of the greatest military minds of all time. However, from a Russian perspective, he is a megalomaniac and egotist.

However, it is not Napoleon’s military genius that I wish to examine; it is Pierre Bezukhov’s character. For me, he is the voice piece for Tolstoy. It is in Pierre that we see the greatest of all human attributes, unless you are Nietzschean or a fan of Ayn Rand. Men like Pierre are rarely remembered by history for their kind wisdom, but he is the shining star of this novel, for he flies high above, soaring with the eagles.

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Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (15 October 1844 – 25 August 1900) was a vehement critic of Christian morality. He thinks that Christianity makes communities herd together — when that happens, how can great individuals rise?

So, you may ask, what is it that I love about him? He starts the novel as a reckless drunk. He has no clear path forwards in life as he is tainted by his illegitimacy. Despite his father’s high birth (he is a Count, and well liked by the Tsar), Pierre is merely tolerated by high society rather than embraced. Highly aware of this, Pierre embraces his eccentricity. In his first scene, he lavishes praise upon Napoleon in 1805. What he disregards, either purposefully or absent-mindedly is the fact that his controversial opinions (defending the positive elements of the French revolution, which is antithetical to the aristocracy’s zeitgeist), though interesting, are not becoming of a Russian noble.

Nevertheless, it is Pierre’s social faux pas which first ingratiates him to the reader. He is earnest and full of passion, not retiring and shy! His rambunctious intellectual energy is something I can relate to and admire.

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How can you not love the cheeky Pierre?

Pierre’s character development is somewhat immediate but dictated by circumstance rather than self-reflection (which later becomes Pierre’s strength). His father, whom lays dying in Saint Petersburg after a stroke, calls upon Pierre (his favourite illegitimate son) and writes him into his will; a will which guarantees him his father’s huge fortune (something the older and Machiavellian Prince Vasily covets for himself) and, of equal salience, legitimisation from the Tsar, wiping the stain of bastardy from Pierre.

This makes Pierre one of the most eligible bachelors in all of Russia. He is now free to marry whom he likes. His choice of wife is most illuminating.

What is interesting is the fact that the habits of young men, even intelligent and reflective ones like Pierre, are all too common through time: the sensuality and potent sexuality of beautiful women remain an Achilles’ heel. Pierre’s lust gains the upper hand in his selection of a wife, proving as is said by Friar Lawrence in Romeo and Juliet, “Young men’s love then lies/ Not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes.”

Forsooth, Pierre’s choice of wife is lamentably poor. His lustful taste in Princess Yelena “Helene” Vasiliyevna Kuragina backfires on him. Fight fire with fire, an old cliché goes. Pierre’s lust, such a hollow reason — when it is the sole reason — for marriage, backfires on him, causing the reader to sympathise with his excessive humiliation. His wife, though very beautiful, and described to be enchantingly so, is something of a nymphomaniac.

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Princess Helene — Beauty can be enchanting, but it can be a dangerous weapon.

Not only is it implied she indulged in incest with her brother, the equally lustful and promiscuous Anatole (in many ways a male version of his sister), she sleeps with the seemingly crass and lower class Dolokhov, as well as Boris Drubetskoy and a foreign prince. Her affairs are out of all proportion, and the fact she can not sense an iota of Pierre’s intellectual greatness and profound character makes her extremely loathsome to the reader.

What the reader experiences with Pierre is something truly tragic. Whilst he makes poor choices, the consequences are far too severe. Surely, marrying a beautiful woman, though shallow, does not warrant that a man should play cuckold for the rest of his life in such a passive manner? This is a nightmare situation for any self-respecting man to countenance. It’s actually massively repugnant in all honesty.

Well, the short answer is no! Pierre demonstrates a keen sense of machismo by challenging the first lover of his wife, the beastly bully that is Dolokhov. On a personal level, I think Tolstoy makes him almost as detestable as Princess Helene, which demonstrates his skill as a writer. Dolokhov is a genuine sadist, a gloating, repugnant bully. His genuine zeal for provoking Pierre is bizarre as Pierre has been nothing but a good friend to him. Alas, perhaps Tolstoy is making a point that lust isn’t logical, as Dolokhov could have met his social ruin in this escapade.

Nonetheless, Pierre’s terrible temper erupts. I particularly love the way this scene was shown in the BBC version of War and Peace. See it here. Indeed, the primal rage that Pierre experiences ejaculates out of him. He completely forgets himself in his rage and emotional caprice. However, for some reason, I cannot help but think there is something intrinsically masculine and admirable about a man defending his injured honour. In the early 1800s, men could exact satisfaction in a duel. Consequently, Pierre, the drunkard Count, though extremely strong and muscular, is the underdog. Dolokhov, after all, is a highly trained and skilled soldier. When we boil down what that means, it is that Dolokhov is skilled at killing his fellow man; indeed, he revels in battle.

Dolokhov, although a sadist, becomes one of the great successes of Tolstoy’s creation due to his multi-dimensional persona.

Yet, in a fluke, or a twist of fate, Pierre wins his duel, seriously wounding Dolokhov, whilst remaining untouched himself. However, his reaction is immediate; he realises how foolish he has been to partake in this – “stupid, stupid, stupid!” he repeats to himself. Also, on a sidenote, Tolstoy broadens Dolokhov’s character by revealing that he is devoted to his mother and hunchbacked sister. His animalistic fury at the world is then perhaps not innate, but caused by his family’s poverty.

The early Pierre is angry, passionate, clumsy and mistaken…and yet, there is something infinitely likeable about his eccentricity and pureness of heart.

Speaking of his anger, Pierre is not finished. He confronts his rather repugnant wanton wife with pure, unadulterated and understandable anger – it is, morally, his lowest point in the novel, although the reader does sympathise tremendously. What man would wish to be publicly humiliated in such a manner? The stout Pierre, perhaps emboldened in his defeat of Dolokhov and drunk on fury, confronts his wife over her affairs. “I’ll kill you!” he exclaims to his wife and he even feels “fascination and delight of frenzy”. What Pierre doesn’t realise is that he has become worse than Dolokhov and his wife.

He was never a violent man, before or after this incident. Yet as Nietzsche would say, “Beware that, when fighting monsters, you yourself do not become a monster…for when you gaze long into the abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.”

And yet, what I haven’t told you is that Pierre is capable of great self-reflection; for he recognises his own untruth: he told Helene, “je vous aime” (I love you). This, Pierre recognises, was a lie. His falsehood means that he is as guilty as Helene, because his lie, in matters as delicate as love and marriage surely has profound consequences. It is Pierre’s inner philosopher that I admire; he does not fall into Wittgenstein’s trap (“Nothing is so difficult as not deceiving oneself.”) but is capable of a ruthless self-honesty most of us could not bear. He is a natural born philosopher.

It is often a supreme self-awareness which sets the philosopher poet apart.

Instead of giving into hatred and self-hatred and becoming a male version of Lady Havisham, Pierre recovers from his sense of misfortune and humiliation. Indeed, he joins the Freemasons, which enables him to serve his fellow man, rather than focus his energy on drunken debauchery and lust. He becomes a philanthropist, desiring schools and hospitals for the serfs on his estates. He also wishes to give his serfs freedom (although he is quickly talked out of that fancy).

What we see in Pierre is an ardent desire to rise above his decadence and do something worthwhile. An atheist will not like this, and perhaps because it was written in the paradigm of the 1800s, but Pierre’s most Maslow like self-actualisation occurs due to the fact he departs from a seemingly nihilistic atheism into a life-affirming theism. For, to be a freemason, one has to believe in a creator. Whether that creator is Judeo-Christian, well, it’s never explored, but it seems, at least in this sense, God is good.

Abraham Maslow wrote this psychological theory to display how human’s can achieve their potential through fufilling their needs.

What is striking about Pierre is his friendship with Prince Andrew, who appears at the start of the novel to be a better man than Pierre in all regards. He is genuinely aristocratic, not pseudo-legitimised like Pierre. Moreover, Prince Andrew can converse in polite society without upsetting the apple cart. He is deemed a success: intelligent yet reserved, part of General Kutuzov’s staff and yet willing to bravely fight on the front, married to a respectable woman, an heir to a fortune, not a drunkard nor a braggart.

Naturally, the two are best friends, as they share a passion for true conversations. Indeed, they only talk about the essence of life, and the subjective meaning they have derived from it. Their friendship, one which has depth, is one of loyalty. They are soul brothers in my opinion. In validating this claim, the evidence in War and Peace is clear: Pierre loves Prince Andrew so much, he does not canvass for Natasha’s affection, even though she is the one woman he does feel intense romantic love for. This shows how much esteem Pierre has for Prince Andrew and what a gentleman he is.

The juxtaposition of Prince Andrew Bolkonksy and Count Pierre Bezukhov is one which yields interesting contradictions. Whilst Pierre initially only lived for himself, he found life devoid of meaning; Andrew, on the other hand has lived for society, and is not satisfied in his marriage to his albeit respectable, but seemingly unlovable, wife. After they both suffer from unsuccessful marriages (Andrew’s marriage to Lise is loveless; she dies in childbirth and he suffers amazing guilt as he did not love her), they decide to reverse their philosophies. Andrew lives only for himself; Pierre lives only for others.

Andrew and Pierre — the bromance is real.

Pierre’s philanthropy makes him the better man, in my view. Tolstoy has encouraged this purposefully (after all, he did write the novel), as he was Christian, even if he was an eccentric one. Andrew comes across as more severe and unforgiving, especially in his treatment of Natasha, very much the Mary Magdalene of War and Peace.

Though Natasha suffers in War and Peace, it is nothing compared to Pierre’s cruel treatment by the Napoleonic French forces. Pierre symbolically suffers for Russia; though utterly unskilled in the ways of war, he attends the Battle of Borodino* and does his damndest to assist a Russian artillery battalion. He serves bravely, despite the fact the Russians are under heavy fire from the French artillery, Pierre doesn’t run away. Instead, he is injured and knocked out, but he recovers and goes to Moscow with a mission: to assassinate Napoleon.

Due to Pierre’s wish to serve his fellow man, instead of taking life, he saves a life. Although he didn’t intend on it, Pierre saves an impoverished child from a building which is on fire. Despite this good deed, he is falsely punished by the French troops for pyromania. This, my friends, is where Pierre’s suffering kicks in.

Forced on a long march through Russia by French troops, Pierre faces malnutrition, cruelty, sadism, caprice, and, most curiously, self-actualisation. This comes in the form of Platon, one of the few peasants to actually fully crafted by the Great Tolstoy. Despite the fact Platon is very basic, and even simple, it is his simple attitude to life and his happiness in the moment that Pierre comes to admire. Platon is the only peasant to befriend Pierre, showing him true kindness. This wonderful peasant demonstrates that uneducated people can live fulfilled lives with a philosophy that embraces the small pleasures in life, adding a sense of resilience. In many ways, Platon reminds me of the Japanese philosophy: that of Ikigai.

Ikigai

Do you even Ikigai, brah?

Ikigai is a Japanese philosophy which espouses living in the moment, small pleasures, harmony and stability, starting small, and releasing oneself. For me, Platon is like a living embodiment of this Japanese philosophy – one which is great for the human psyche, as it is utterly life-affirming.

Pierre actively learns that he has been guilty of overthinking. Therefore, after his inordinate suffering at the hands of his French captors, he decides to live a simple life. He marries the wonderful Natasha, who makes him very happy. He has children, who he loves. Other children look up to him, not because of his bravery in battle despite not being a solider, or due to the fact he won a duel, but because he radiates the true gift we can all share: that of kindness.

And that is why I love Pierre.

* Before the battle, Pierre chances upon Dolokhov, whom apologise to Pierre unexpectedly. Once the bully, Dolokhov knows he may die in battle; thus he wants to make things right between the two of them.See it here.

The young Tolstoy. What a chap!

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С приближением ЕГЭ по английскому так хочется найти ресурс, который позволит максимально эффективно подготовиться к этому экзамену, в частности к заданиям 32-38. И тут на помощь приходят наши статьи. В них мы рассказываем, на что следует обращать внимание при их выполнении, какие идиомы чаще всего проверяются и чем отличаются синонимичные слова. Кстати, о последних мы опубликовали серию статей в разделе «Лексика». Вот и сегодня мы продолжаем нашу ставшую уже традиционной рубрику «ФИПИ ответы» и предлагаем вашему внимаю новую статью «After the war ЕГЭ: детальный разбор и ответы».

Читайте, берите на заметку и делитесь со своими друзьями. Приступим!

After the war ЕГЭ: детальный разбор и ответы

В тексте «After the war», который представлен на сайте ФИПИ, используется старая нумерация A22-A28, как вы можете видеть на изображении. При разборе мы заменили ее на новую A32-A38.

A32. Данное задание посвящено словам-связкам в английском. И те, кто следит на нашими публикациями постоянно, тот уже знает, что пунктуация при выполнении подобного задания играет важную роль. Вот почему первым делом смотрим, нет ли запятой после пропуска.

A32 _______ my father and mother considered my grant at Trinity the highlight of the year, I thought Dad’s receiving an award from the Queen was more important.

Ответ:

however
moreover
although
therefore

В имеющемся предложении ее нет. Это говорит о том, что нужно не вводное слово, а союз.

На заметку: после вводных слов обычно ставится запятая.

Среди предложенных вариантов союз только один — это although. Именно он и является правильным ответом.

Еще больше о словах-связках узнаете здесь (linking words: 1 тип, 2 тип (1 часть, 2 часть, 3 часть), 3 тип). А проверить свои знания вам поможет наш тест.

Ответ: although

А33. Снова задание на фразовый глагол turn out to + инфинитив. Более подробно о нем мы рассказывали в нашем предыдущем разборе (задание А34).

The ceremony turned A33 _______ to be a double delight.

Ответ:

over
out
into
off

Ответ: out

A34. Начнем с того, что посмотрим на слово после пропуска.

I was able to witness my old tutor, Professor Bradford, receive his award for the role he had played in the field of breaking German military codes A34 _______ the war.

Ответ:

while
until
unless
during

Там стоит существительное с определенным артиклем. Значит до него должен стоять предлог.

Проанализируем варианты ответов: while «в то время как» и unless «пока не, если не» – союзы, поэтому исключаем их. Until может быть как союзом, так и предлогом и переводится «до тех пор пока не» и «до» соответственно. During является предлогом и переводится «во время, в течение». Подставим их в предложение с пропуском.

I was able to witness my old tutor, Professor Bradford, receive his award for the role he had played in the field of breaking German military codes A34 _______ the war. — Мне довелось наблюдать, как мой преподаватель, профессор Бредфорд, получил награду за ту роль, которую он сыграл в области дешифрования немецких сообщений до/ во время войны.

По смыслу подходит during.

Ответ: during

A35. Это задание проверяет знание идиомы at some point – в какой-то момент, в свое время.

We all met up afterwards for tea at the Ritz, and not unnaturally at some A35 _______ during the afternoon the conversation switched to what career I proposed to follow now the war was over.

Ответ:

event
occasion
point
case

Ответ: point

A36. При работе с этой группой глаголов — offered, suggested, proposed, presented — стоит обратить внимание на структуру предложения. Давайте посмотрим.

To my father’s credit he had never once A36 _______ that I should join him at the family company.

Ответ:

offered
suggested
proposed
presented

Структура предложения: had + V3 that I should + инфинитив

Такое построение предложения может быть только после глагола suggest, который будет переводиться «предложить кому-то сделать что-то».

To my father’s credit he had never once A36 _______ that I should join him at the family company. — Надо отдать должное отцу, он ни разу не предложил мне работать в семейной компании.

Кстати, о разнице между remember, remind и другими глаголами мы рассказывали здесь. А если вам уже знакома эта тема, то вы можете потренироваться и пройти тест.

Ответ: suggested

А37. В этом задании предстоит подобрать глагол, поэтому посмотрим на слово после пропуска.

I knew how much he had longed for another son who might eventually A37 _______ his place.

Ответ:

take
make
hold
keep

Там стоит his place. С этим существительным сочетаются только два глагола. Это keep one’s place – «знать свое место», take one’s place — «занять чье-то место, прийти кому-то на смену». Подставим оба глагол в предложение с пропуском.

I knew how much he had longed for another son who might eventually A37 _______ his place. — Я знал, как сильно он хотел еще одного сына, который со временем занял бы его место/ знал свое место.

По смыслу подходит take.

Ответ: take

А38. Задание на синонимичный ряд say, tell, speak, talk встречается с завидной периодичностью, поэтому стоит знать разницу между этими глаголами.

But whenever I asked if I could help all she would A38 _______ was, “Don’t worry, it will all work out in the end.”

Ответ:

tell
speak
say
talk

Так как после пропуска нет дополнения: ни беспредложного, как у tell smb, ни предложного, характерного для speak, talk + to smb, то остается say. Именно он и является правильным.

Хотите узнать об особенностях использования и значениях данных глаголов? Читайте нашу статью. А понять, насколько хорошо вы разобрались в данной теме, поможет наш тест.

Ответ: say

Множество тематических тестовых заданий из раздела 32-38 вы можете найти в нашей рубрике «Задания 32-38». А еще больше подобных разборов ищите в нашей новой рубрике «ФИПИ ответы».

Разбор следующего текста «My family» уже совсем скоро. Следите за обновлениями и совершенствуйте свой английский вместе с ABC.

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1) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

Albert Schweitzer, a Nobel Peace Prize Winner

Albert Schweitzer is known throughout the world for his missionary work in Africa. He was born on January 14, 1875 in Alsace, which was part of Germany and ___ (LATE) Part of France after World War I.

2) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

He was a talented person. By the age of thirty, he ___ (KNOW) as an author, a lecturer, and a musician.

3) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

It was at this time that he learned of the great need of medical doctors in Africa. He decided to become a doctor of medicine. In 1913, Doctor Schweitzer and his wife ___ (LEAVE) for Africa.

4) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

The morning after the Schweitzers arrived, they started to treat their patients in an old farmhouse. However, a new hospital building ___ (BUILD) with the help and the trust of the African people.

5) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

Their work was interrupted by World War I. Only in 1924, Dr. Schweitzer was finally able to return to Lambarene to rebuild the hospital. When Mrs. Schweitzer came back to Africa in 1929, the hospital was much ___ (LARGE).

6) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

There was a growing staff of doctors and nurses. In 1953 Dr. Schweitzer ___ (GIVE) the Nobel Peace Prize.

7) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

He was grateful, but said, ‘No man has the right to pretend that he ___ (WORK) enough for the cause of peace or declare himself satisfied.’

Вставьте слово, которое грамматически и лексически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

Tourism in Britain

Every year more than eleven million tourists visit Britain. Most ___ (VISIT) come in the summer months when they can expect good weather.

9) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически и лексически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

Tourists ___ (USUAL) spend a few days in London, then go on to other well-known cities.

10) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически и лексически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

Perhaps the least visited places in England are old ___ (INDUSTRY) towns.

11) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически и лексически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

But many people think that nineteenth-century cities show the ___ (REAL) of Britain.

12) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически и лексически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

The ___ (GREAT) of the past is to be still seen in their old streets.

13) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически и лексически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

The cheap, concrete buildings of the 1960s look old and dirty, but for the ___ (ADVENTURE) tourists these cities are full of life and colour.

14) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

Looking for a job

My new home was a long way from the center of London but it was becoming essential to find a job, so ___ I spent a whole morning getting to town and applying to London Transport for a job on the tube.

1) finally
2) at the end
3) lastly
4) in conclusion

15) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

It turned out that they were looking for guards, not drivers. This ___ me. I couldn’t drive a car but I could probably guard a train and perhaps continue to write poems between stations.

1) comforted
2) matched
3) fitted
4) suited

16) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

The next day I sat down, with almost a hundred other ___, for the intelligence test. Then I was sent into another room for a psychological test. The examiner sat at a desk.

1) contestants
2) participants
3) candidates
4) nominees

17) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

You were signaled forward to occupy the seat opposite him when the previous occupant had been ___.

1) declined
2) dismissed
3) accepted
4) abandoned

18) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

Sometimes the person was rejected quickly and sometimes after quite a while. Obviously the longer interviews were the most successful ones. Mine was the only one that lasted a minute and a half. I can remember the questions now: ‘Why did you leave your last job? And the one before?’ I can’t ___ my answers, except they were short at first and grew shorter as we continued. His closing statement showed a lack of sensitivity, which helped to explain why as a psychologist he had risen no higher than the underground railway.

1) recall
2) memorize
3) forget
4) remind

19) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

‘You have failed this test and we are unable to ___ you a position.’ Failing to get that job was my low point. Or so I thought, believing that the work was easy.

1) suggest
2) offer
3) recommend
4) propose

20) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

Actually, such a job ___ exactly the sort of elementary responsibility a dreamer like me is unlikely to have. But, I was still far short of self-understanding as well as short of cash.

1) expects
2) orders
3) asks
4) demands

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A super short summary:

Natasha Rostova is known to be a young and lighthearted girl, but finds happiness in marriage and kids, while her family suffers from debts and her first fiance dies at war between Russia and Napoleonic France.

What is the novel about in general?

‘War and Peace’ is an epic novel that tells a story of several families and another hundred characters and their private lives, while the major historical background is the war between Russia and Napoleonic France. Rewriting the novel about six times (and his wife had to do it by hand every time), Leo Tolstoy managed to show both Moscow and St. Petersburg, both noble society and peasantry and, of course, both war and peace times. In Russia, we used to laugh that school girls usually read only ‘peace’ pages flipping through ‘war’ ones, while the boys, in contrast, preferred the descriptions of the battle scenes rather than Natasha Rostova’s feelings.

What did the author want to say?

That’s the most frequent question that a Russian school kid has to answer while studying literature. Scholars have an academic view on the classic Russian novels — and one needs to know for sure who the ‘bad’ or ‘good’ guy is among the characters and what the author’s attitude to the subject matter of his writing. In general, Tolstoy wanted to show how big historical events influence lives of ordinary people, how much they are changed by turbulent situations and how bad social opinion affects destinies. Moreover, Tolstoy enters Napoleon and Russian Tsar Alexander I as characters and tries to show their psychological portraits, as well as inner thoughts of the rest of the characters. So, the scale of the matters Tolstoy is writing about is really huge, just like the size of the book. He created an epic poem (in prose, for sure) of the nation’s feat, the one that relatively young Russian literature had lacked before.

The author manages equally natural writing on behalf of young girl Natasha and old grumpy Prince Bolkonsky, Andrei’s father. Of course, in our short summary, we couldn’t mention all the dozens of characters that Tolstoy created with great love and attention to the most minute details of their image and psychology. But, below are some important plot lines and scenes you need to know.

Volume 1

The novel begins in 1805 with a scene from a party in the house of the empress’ maid of honor, Anna Scherer. St. Petersburg high society is discussing the threat of Napoleon, even calling him the Antichrist. Here, we meet two important characters. First is Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, who is about to set off to the war seeking great military glory, despite having a pregnant wife. And another is Pierre Bezukhov, an illegitimate son of a count who received a huge inheritance (critics often consider Pierre to be the “voice” of Tolstoy himself). Due to his financial condition, he becomes an attractive man to marry and, finally, marries a beautiful “femme fatale” of high society — Helene Kuragina.

Then, the novel moves to Moscow and we meet the Rostovs’ noble landlords and their kids, one of which is Natasha Rostova, a beautiful young girl, full of life.

Vyacheslav Tikhonov as Bolkonsky (in the foreground) and Vladislav Strzhelchik (on the horse) as Napoleon in Sergei Bondarchuk’s film «War and Peace», 1966

Sputnik

Finally, the reader is taken to the war in Europe. The Russian army takes part in the Battle of Schöngrabern (Hollabrunn) and then in the Battle of Austerlitz. Andrei Bolkonsky doesn’t feel any of the glory of war that he expected and gets a serious injury in the second battle. The volume ends up with the description of how Napoleon observes the battlefield at Austerlitz after his defeat and notices Andrei lying among dead bodies, but still alive and orders to take care of him and other wounded.

Volume 2

Andrei’s family doesn’t know if he is alive, but he returns on the night his wife is giving birth (and dies during labor).

Pierre finds out that his beautiful wife has committed adultery (and probably has many lovers). Challenging her lover, a brave officer, to a duel, he injures him. Pierre breaks up with his wife and… joins a Masonic lodge.

Audrey Hepburn as Natasha Rostova (‘War and Peace’ film, 1956)

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Sad Andrei leaves the army and takes care of his household and his estate — and meets the Rostovs’ father. An important scene of the novel is how Andrei stays at his house and, at night, by accident eavesdrops on the conversation of Natasha Rostova, so full of joy. Suddenly, he feels that life has turned its back to him, too. Soon, he proposes to Natasha and she agrees, but he takes a gap year before the wedding, saying that he is going to travel Europe.

Missing Andrei so much and for a long time, young Natasha meets handsome Anatol Kurakin (brother of Pierre’s wife, Helene) at a party… and he woos her and finally asks her to leave her parents’ house and secretly marry him. Eventually, this doesn’t happen (the parents find out about Natasha’s plan and stop her and it appears that Anatol already has a wife). And, feeling very bad, she reveals everything to Andrei who has just returned.

After Natasha and Andrei break up, Pierre meets the girl in tears and says the now iconic words: “If I were not myself, but the handsomest, cleverest, best man in the world and if I were free, I would be on my knees this minute to beg for your hand and your love.”

Volume 3

James Norton as Prince Andrei Bolkonsky in BBC’s ‘War & Peace’ series

BBC, 2016

The War of 1812 begins and Napoleon is on his way to Russia. Andrei has to return to the army and is being adored by the whole regiment. Even Kutuzov, Russia’s chief commander, asks him to work in his staff, but Andrei refuses. Getting a serious injury, he appears on the next hospital bed with Anatol, who lost his leg… and surprisingly to himself, Andrei doesn’t feel anger about this poor man, his recent foe.

Pierre also goes to war and soon also meets his foe, Helene’s former lover, who asks Pierre for forgiveness. In the face of great danger, the Russian nation seemed to have united and forgotten minor insults.

The important scene is the Battle of Borodino where the Napoleonic army gets defeated and, first of all, because of moral reasons — they are invaders, while Russians are fighting for their land. However, the French army keeps on the offensive towards Moscow. Muscovites have to leave their homes in a hurry… Somewhere along the route, the Rostovs meet the injured Andrei. And Natasha takes care of him.

At the same time, Pierre decides not to leave Moscow — and he thinks that his mission is killing Napoleon himself! But… he gets captured by the Frenchmen.

Volume 4

Lily James as Natasha Rostova in BBC’s ‘War & Peace’ series

BBC, 2016

Just like Volume 1, the readers find themselves in Anna Scherer’s high society party in St. Petersburg. But now, the talks about Napoleon are not abstract and philosophical any more. Noblemen read news about the huge fire arranged in Moscow after the Russian Army retreated. Finally, exhausted Napoleonic soldiers flee Russia — and Kutuzov’s troops drive them further and further.

Andrei then dies and Natasha is absolutely heartbroken with this loss. Moreover, she receives news that her younger brother Petya has also died at war.

Being captured by Frenchmen, Pierre follows them as a prisoner of war. However, almost on the border with Russia, a partisan group recaptures a unit of prisoners from Frenchmen. And Pierre is set free. He thinks about marrying Natasha… and, on the other side, Natasha still feels something about him, too.

Epilogue

Pierre and Natasha get married in 1813, a year after war and have four kids. Natasha finds absolute happiness in marriage and kids (Tolstoy’s perception of the perfect woman’s role and mission). At the same time, Natasha’s brother marries the sister of Andrei Bolkonsky. They all spend time together talking about hopes, new life — and politics, of course.

At the same time, Tolstoy ponders about history… “Seven years had passed [since the 1812 war]. The turbulent sea of European history had lay down on its shores. It seemed to have calmed down. But the mysterious forces that move mankind (mysterious because the laws that determine their movement are unknown to us) continue to operate.”

Pierre appears to join the secret society, criticizes the authorities and hopes for big changes.

This ending could be the beginning of another novel that Tolstoy kept in mind and wanted to write even before ‘War and Peace’, a novel about the Decembrists, noblemen who arranged the big uprising in St. Petersburg in 1825. But, investigating the issue, he found out that roots lay in the 1812 war. So, he first wrote a novel about that war. He did start to write the ‘Decembrists’ novel, but, after finishing three chapters, gave up the idea, because he couldn’t find the “common human interest” he was always looking for.

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Mostly coincidentally, while I was in the middle of my Tolstoy essay explosion
hereabouts, I was also reading War and Peace.

War and Peace is, among many other things, the way
Tolstoy chose to demonstrate some of his theories about the science of
history, and his understanding of fate, destiny, free will, self-awareness,
and related topics. Every once in a while he drops in a few words about
some of the topics that were the major concerns of the essays and letters
I’ve reproduced here.

Tolstoy wrote War and Peace in the 1860s, and these
other works of exhortation and political philosophy mostly in the late 1890s
and early 1900s, so keep that in mind. (Also, I was reading the Richard
Pevear / Larissa Volokhonsky translation, but the links I’m giving on this
page are to the now-public domain Aylmer & Louise Maude translation, so
you may get confused if you search for my quotes there.)

Pierre’s Search for Purpose

Pierre Bezúkhov is one of the major characters in War and
Peace. He starts off as a very aimless young man, without any confident
motives of his own or any ambition for his own destiny, just allowing himself
to be tugged this way and that by other peoples’ ideas of propriety.
Superficially, at least, this turns out okay for him, as he stumbles into an
enormous inheritance and marriage to a capable, ambitious bride. A bit too
ambitious, as, against (what’s left of) his inclinations, he enters into a
duel over her questionable honor and nearly kills a man.

This shocks him into something closer to wakefulness, and he begins to think
he ought to pay a little more attention to how he is going to live his life,
in a pretty good summary of your garden variety Existential Crisis:

“…What is bad? What is good? What should one love, what hate? Why live, and
what am I? What is life, what is death? What power rules over everything,” he
asked himself. And there was no answer to any of these questions except one,
which was not logical and was not at all an answer to these questions. This
answer was: “You will die — and everything will end. You will die and learn
everything — or stop asking.” But to die was also frightening.

Just then, Pierre meets a traveller on the road who knows about him and has
heard about the recent turmoil in his life, and who offers to give a word of
advice. The traveller is a
freemason, and
he
scolds Pierre, saying that it’s no wonder he’s come to hate his life,
since he’s been mistreating it so badly: “If you hate it, change it, purify
yourself, and insofar as you purify yourself, you will learn wisdom.”

Pierre answers, “I wish with all my soul to be what you want me to be; but
I’ve never found help from anybody… However, I am to blame for it all in the
first place. Help me, teach me, and maybe I’ll…” This is just what the
freemason has been waiting to hear, and he gives Pierre his introduction to
freemasonry.

Pierre, suddenly infused with zeal,
plunges
into the masonic world, taking very seriously its goal “to set to rights
the whole human race, offering it, through our members, an example of piety
and virtue, and thereby trying with all our might to oppose the evil that
reigns in the world,” and not giving much thought to the esoteric trappings
and weird rituals that decorate the package.

“In
our temples we know no other distinctions,” the grand master read, “than
those between virtue and vice. Beware of making any distinction that may
violate equality. Fly to aid your brother, whoever he may be, instruct him
who errs, raise up the fallen, and never nurse any malice or enmity against
your brother. Be gentle and affable. Arouse the fire of virtue in all hearts.
Share your happiness with your neighbor, and let envy never cloud this pure
delight.

“Forgive your enemy, take no revenge upon him, unless it be by doing him
good. Having thus fulfilled the higher law, you will recover the traces of
the ancient majesty you have lost”…

Parenthetically, he notes later on that his Masonic oath prevents him from
joining the military since it “preached eternal peace and the abolition of war.”

Later, still in the glow of born-againness,
Pierre
tries to explain his conversion to Prince Andréi Bolkónsky:

“…Masonry is not a religious, not a ritual sect, as I also thought, Masonry
is the best, the only expression of the best, the eternal sides of mankind.”
And he began to explain Masonry to Prince Andrei as he understood it.

He said that Masonry is the teaching of Christianity, freed of state and
religious fetters; the teaching of equality, brotherhood, and love.

Pierre climbs in the ranks but at the same time begins to grow disillusioned.
Freemasonry as it actually exists doesn’t much resemble the ideal he’s fallen
in love with.

Masonry, at least the Masonry he knew here, sometimes seemed to him to be
based on appearance alone. He never thought of doubting Masonry itself, but
he suspected that Russian Masonry had taken the wrong path and deviated from
its source.

Pierre goes abroad to see how things are elsewhere, and comes back fired up
again and way too zealous for other members of the order. He tells the
freemasons of Petersburg:

“…[I]t is not enough to observe our mysteries in the quiet of the lodge — we
must act… In order to spread the pure truth and bring about the triumph of
virtue… we must purify people of prejudice, spread rules that correspond to
the spirit of the time, take upon ourselves the upbringing of the young,
unite the most intelligent people with indissoluble bonds, boldly and yet
reasonably overcome superstition, unbelief, and stupidity, and form those
devoted to us into people bound together by a single goal and having power
and strength.

“For the achievement of this goal, we must assure a preponderance of virtue
over vice, we must try to make it so that the honest man already attains in
this world the eternal reward for his virtues. But we are very much hindered
in these great intentions by present-day political institutions. What are we
to do in such a state of affairs? Are we to favor revolutions, overthrow
everything, drive out force by force? … No, we are very far from that. Every
violent reform is blameworthy, because it will not set evil to rights in the
least, as long as people remain as they are, and because wisdom has no need
of violence.

“The entire project of the order should be based on forming people who are
firm, virtuous, and bound together by unity of conviction, a conviction that
consists of persecuting vice and stupidity everywhere and with all their
might, and of patronizing talent and virtue: drawing worthy people up from
the dust and uniting them to our brotherhood. Only then will our order have
power — to bind imperceptibly the hands of those who condone disorder and
rule them in such a way that they do not notice it. In short, a universal,
sovereign form of government should be established, which will be spread over
the whole world, without destroying civil bonds, and under which all other
governments may continue in their usual way and do all except that which
hinders the great goal of our order, that is, the achievement of the triumph
of virtue over vice. This was the goal of Christianity itself. It taught
people to be wise and kind and to follow, for their own benefit, the example
and precepts of the best and wisest men.…”

His proposal is not well-received, and, chastened, he gives it up and
rededicates himself to personal renewal, but then backslides into his old
devil-may-care ways, baffled at the meaninglessness of it all:

“…The
Spanish offer up prayers to God through the Catholic clergy in thanksgiving
for having defeated the French on the fourteenth of June, and the French
offer up prayers through the same Catholic clergy for having defeated the
Spanish on the fourteenth of June. My brother Masons swear in blood that they
are ready to sacrifice everything for their neighbor, but they won’t pay a
single rouble into the collection for the poor and have Astrea intrigue
against the Manna Seekers, and fuss over an authentic Scottish rug and about
charters the meaning of which is unknown even to those who wrote them and
which nobody needs. We all confess the Christian law of forgiveness of
offenses and love of one’s neighbor, a law in consequence of which we have
erected forty times forty churches in Moscow — but yesterday a deserter was
flogged to death, and a priest, a servant of that same law of love and
forgiveness, gave him the cross to kiss before the execution.…” He
experienced the unfortunate ability of many people, especially Russians — the
ability to see and believe in the possibility of goodness and truth, and to
see the evil and falsehood of life too clearly to be able to participate in
it seriously. Every sphere of work was, in his eyes, bound up with evil and
deceit. Whatever he tried to be, whatever he undertook — evil and falsehood
repulsed him and barred him from all paths of activity. And yet he had to
live, he had to keep busy. It was too frightening to be under the burden of
all the insoluble questions of life, and he gave himself to the first
amusements that came along, only so as to forget them. He frequented every
possible society, drank heavily, bought paintings, built, but, above all, he
read.

Pierre goes back to drifting, possessed briefly by some weird numerological
fetish that gives him some vague but profound destiny that takes the place of
his masonic renewal, and he stays that way until his experiences as a prisoner
of war act as a sort of shock treatment to bring him back to reality. By the
end of the book he’s come back again to his plan of forming a secret society
with the goal of bringing about a political reformation of some sort.

Now, mind you, I’m not describing the plot of the book here but just one of
its threads.

But I’m struck by the similarities between Pierre’s impressions of Freemasonry
and what Tolstoy had to say about Christianity in
The Kingdom of God Is
Within You. At times I think Tolstoy was using Freemasonry as a
stand-in for Christianity so that he could mock its pretensions and explore
its ideals without having to fend off the censors. Other times, I think he was
inventing a sort of idealized Freemasonry as a model for a Christian
fellowship of the kind he thinks Christians ought to invent as an alternative
to the established Church.

Prince Andréi on the Laws of War

During the preparations for the Battle of Borodino, Prince Andréi gets hot
under the collar and makes this little speech (he’s addressing Pierre,
incidentally):

“Take no prisoners… That alone would change the whole war and make it less
cruel. As it is, we’ve been playing at war — that’s the nasty thing, we act
magnanimously and all that. It’s like the magnanimity and sentimentality of
the lady who swoons when she sees a calf slaughtered; she’s so kind, she
can’t bear the sight of blood, but she eats the same calf in sauce with great
appetite. We’re told about the rules of war, about chivalry, about parleying,
sparing the unfortunate, and so on. It’s all nonsense. I saw chivalry and
parleying in 1805: they cheated us, we cheated them. They loot other people’s
houses, spread false banknotes, and worst of all — kill my children and my
father, and then talk about the rules of war and magnanimity towards the
enemy. Take no prisoners, but kill and go to your death!…

“If there was none of this magnanimity in war, we’d go to it only when it was
worth going to certain death, as now. Then there would be no war because
Pavel Ivanych offended Mikhail Ivanych. But if there’s war like now, then
it’s war. And then the intensity of the troops would not be like now. Then
all these Westphalians and Hessians led by Napoleon wouldn’t follow him to
Russia, and we wouldn’t go to fight in Austria and Prussia, not knowing why
ourselves. War isn’t courtesy, it’s the vilest thing in the world, and we
must understand that and not play at war. We must take this terrible
necessity sternly and seriously. That’s the whole point: to cast off the lie,
and if it’s war it’s war, and not a game. As it is, war is the favorite
pastime of idle and light-minded people… The military estate is the most
honored. But what is war, what is needed for success in military affairs,
what are the morals of military society? The aim of war is killing, the
instruments of war are espionage, treason and the encouragement of it, the
ruin of the inhabitants, robbing them or stealing to supply the army;
deception and lying are called military stratagems; the morals of the
military estate are absence of freedom, that is, discipline, idleness,
ignorance, cruelty, depravity, and drunkenness. And in spite of that, it is
the highest estate, respected by all. All kings except the Chinese wear
military uniforms, and the one who has killed the most people gets the
greatest reward… They come together, like tomorrow, to kill each other, they
slaughter and maim tens of thousands of men, and then they say prayers of
thanksgiving for having slaughtered so many people (inflating the numbers),
and proclaim victory, supposing that the more people slaughtered, the greater
the merit. How does God look down and listen to them!”

Rastopchin’s Justification

Feodor Rastopchin, the governor of Moscow at the time of Napoleon’s invasion,
is, in War and Peace, a self-important buffoon who
keeps issuing increasingly more ridiculous propaganda and searching eagerly
for people to blame for the results of his complete lack of useful activity.
At one point, with Napoleon about to enter the city, a crowd of Muscovites has
appeared outside of his office, expecting (thanks to his propaganda) that he
will lead them in the defense of the city, when he has never had any intention
to do that. He thinks they’re just an angry mob that’s been stirred up by
other people, and tries to think of some way of distracting them so they won’t
turn on him.

He decides to turn loose to the mob a prisoner, a fellow named Vereshchagin,
who had been arrested on suspicion of circulating French propaganda, and he
tells the crowd that Vereshchagin “is the villain who has brought ruin to
Moscow,” which even if the charge against him were rock solid, would be an
absurd exaggeration. “Deal summarily with him! I hand him over to you! … Beat
him! Let the traitor perish and not disgrace the Russian name! … Cut him down!
I order it!”

The crowd does as Rastopchin orders, and then, as Rastopchin ducks out the
back to get away, he begins to rationalize what he’s done, first blaming
the crowd:

“La populace est terrible, elle est hideuse,” he thought in
French. “Ils sont comme les loups qu’on ne peut apaiser
qu’avec de la chair.” [The rabble is terrible, it’s hideous… They’re like
wolves who can only be appeased by flesh.] “Count! there is one God over us!”
he suddenly remembered Vereshchagin’s words, and an unpleasant sensation of
chill ran down Count Rastopchin’s spine. But the sensation was momentary, and
Count Rastopchin smiled scornfully at himself. “J’avais d’autres
devoirs,” he thought. “Il fallait apaiser le peuple. Bien
d’autres victimes ont peri et perissent pour le bien publique,” [I had
other duties… The people had to be appeased. Many other victims have perished
and are perishing for the public good.] and he began to think about those
general responsibilities he had in relation to his family, to his (entrusted
to him) capital, and about himself — not as Fyodor Vassilievich Rastopchin
(he supposed that Fyodor Vassilievich Rastopchin had sacrificed himself for
the bien publique), but as commander in chief,
representative of the authorities, and the tsar’s plenipotentiary. “If I were
merely Fyodor Vassilievich, ma ligne de conduite aurait été tout
autrement tracée [my line of conduct would have been drawn quite
differently], but I had to preserve the life and dignity of the commander in
chief.”

Rocking slightly on the soft springs of the caleche and no longer hearing the
dreadful sounds of the crowd, Rastopchin calmed down physically and, as
always happens, simultaneously with physical calm, his mind also devised
causes for him to be morally calm. The thought that calmed Rastopchin was not
new. As long as the world has existed and people have been killing each
other, no one man has ever committed a crime upon his own kind without
calming himself with this same thought. This thought was le bien
publique, the supposed good of other people.

For a man not gripped by passion, that good is never known; but the man who
commits the crime always knows for certain what that good consists in. And
Rastopchin now knew it.

On the Power of Orders

Many times, Tolstoy’s descriptions of battles emphasize how little resemblance
the orders and intentions of commanders have to what actually takes place on
the battlefield. He wrestles with two seemingly conflicting ideas:

How orders from superiors influence people to do (sometimes horrible)
things they otherwise would not do.
How historical powers we can only barely perceive in retrospect and are
almost entirely unconscious of at the time influence masses of people to
engage in seemingly deliberate (if senseless) activities regardless
of what their nominal commanders intend.

For instance, in support of this second point,
he
ridicules those historians who say that the French were outmatched at Borodino
because Napoleon was suffering from a head cold:

[T]he course of world events is predestined from on high, depends on the
coincidence of all the wills of the people participating in those events,
and [] Napoleon’s influence on the course of those events is only external
and fictitious.

In the battle of Borodino, Napoleon did not shoot at anyone and did not kill
anyone. That was all done by the soldiers. Which means it was not he who
killed people.

The soldiers of the French army went to kill Russian soldiers in the battle
of Borodino not as the result of Napoleon’s orders but by their own will. The
whole army — the French, the Italians, the Germans, the Poles, hungry,
ragged, and exhausted by the campaign — on seeing the army that blocked their
way to Moscow, felt that “le vin est tiré et qu’il faut le
boire [the wine is drawn and it must be drunk].” If Napoleon had now
forbidden them to fight the Russians, they would have killed him and gone to
fight the Russians, because it was necessary for them.

…it was not as the result of Napoleon’s order that they killed their own kind.

And it was not Napoleon who ordained the course of the battle, because
nothing of his disposition was carried out and during the battle he did not
know what was happening in front of him. Which meant also that the way these
people were killing each other occurred not by the will of Napoleon, but went
on independently of him, by the will of the hundreds of thousands of people
who took part in the common action. To Napoleon it only seemed that
the whole thing happened by his will.…

(Later, Tolstoy
quotes
from Napoleon’s memoirs to demonstrate further how far Napoleon’s idea of
what he was doing deviated from what was actually taking place in his wars.)

But in another scene, Tolstoy shows soldiers “just following orders” in a way
that leaves a different impression. Pierre, captured in Moscow after the
French have invaded and much of the city has gone up in smoke, is accused by
the French of having been among those who set the fires (Tolstoy maintains
that the fires were probably unintentional and inevitable). He has a hard time
following the proceedings against him, such as they are, but thinks he may
have been condemned to death:

There was one thought in Pierre’s head all that time. It was the thought of
who, finally, had sentenced him to be executed. It was not the people of the
commission that had interrogated him: not one of them would or obviously
could have done it. It was not [General] Davout, who had given him such a
human look. Another moment and Davout would have understood that they were
doing a bad thing, but the adjutant who came in had prevented that moment.
And that adjutant obviously had not wanted anything bad, but he also might
not have come in. Who was it, finally, who was executing, killing, depriving
of life, him — Pierre — with all his memories, longings, hopes, thoughts? Who
was doing it? And Pierre felt that it was no one.

It was the order of things, the turn of circumstances.

Some order of things was killing him — Pierre — depriving him of life, of
everything, annihilating him.

It is not until Pierre is led out to the execution ground along with several
other prisoners (some of whom are executed) and then marched back
again that he learns that he was not among the condemned.
Here
are some excerpts from that scene:

The criminals were placed in a certain order, which was on the list (Pierre
was sixth), and led to the post. Several drums suddenly began to beat on
both sides, and Pierre felt that with this sound it was as if part of his
soul was torn away. He lost the ability to think and reason. He could only
see and hear.…

Pierre heard the French debate about how to shoot them — by ones or by twos.
“By twos,” the senior officer said coldly and calmly. There was movement in
the ranks of soldiers, and it was noticeable that they were all hurrying, and
hurrying not as people hurry to do something everyone understands, but as
they hurry in order to finish a necessary but unpleasant and incomprehensible
business.

Twelve riflemen with muskets left the ranks with measured, firm strides and
stopped eight paces from the post. Pierre turned away so as not to see what
was going to happen. Suddenly there was a crackle and boom that to Pierre
seemed louder than the most terrible peals of thunder, and he turned to look.
There was smoke, and the French, with pale faces and trembling hands, were
doing something by the pit. Another two were led up…

Pierre did not want to look and again turned away; but again it was as if a
terrible explosion struck his hearing, and along with these noises he saw
smoke, someone’s blood, and the pale, frightened faces of the Frenchmen, who
again were doing something by the post, pushing each other with trembling
hands. Pierre, breathing hard, looked around as if asking, “What does it
mean?” The same question was in all the gazes that met Pierre’s gaze.

On all the Russian faces, on the faces of the French soldiers and officers,
on all without exception, he read the same fear, horror, and struggle that
were in his heart. “But who, finally, is doing this? They’re all suffering
just as I am. Who is it? Who?” flashed for a second in Pierre’s soul.

[The fifth man is shot] Pierre ran to the post. No one held him back.
Frightened, pale people were doing something around the [victim]. The lower
jaw of one old, mustached Frenchman was trembling as he untied the ropes.
The body sank down. The soldiers carried it clumsily and hastily behind the
post and began to push it down into the pit.

They all obviously knew without question that they were criminals, who had
to quickly conceal the traces of their crime.

…One of the soldiers angrily, spitefully, and morbidly shouted at Pierre to
get back. But Pierre did not understand him and stood by the post, and
nobody drove him away.

When the pit was filled, a command was heard…

Pierre now looked with senseless eyes at these riflemen who ran out from
the circle in pairs. All except one joined their companies. A young soldier
with a deathly pale face, his shako pushed back, his musket lowered, went on
standing across from the pit in the place from which he had fired. He was
reeling like a drunk man, taking a few steps forward, then back, to support
his falling body. An old sergent ran out from the ranks and, seizing the
young soldier’s arm, pulled him into the company.…

“Ça leur apprendra à incendier [That’ll teach them to set
fires],” someone among the Frenchmen said. Pierre glanced around at the
speaker and saw that it was a soldier who wanted to comfort himself at least
somehow for what had been done, but could not. Without finishing what he was
saying, he waved his arm and walked away.

Later, when Pierre is among a group of prisoners due to be marched along in
the French retreat from Moscow (with the French under orders to execute any
prisoners who are unable to keep up),
he
notices the change in the demeanor of the French, who between the time of
the executions and the beginning of the retreat had warmed up to him and to
the other captives:

“Caporal, que fera-t-on du malade [Corporal, what will be
done with the sick man]?” Pierre began; but as he was saying it, he wondered
whether this was the corporal he knew or some other unknown man: so unlike
himself the corporal was at that moment. Besides that, just as Pierre was
saying it, there came the noise of drums on both sides. The corporal frowned
at Pierre’s words and, uttering a senseless oath, slammed the door. The shed
became semi-dark; on both sides there was a sharp noise of drums that drowned
out the sick man’s moans.

“Here it is! … Here it is again!” Pierre said to himself, and an involuntary
chill ran down his spine. In the corporal’s altered face, in the sound of
his voice, in the arousing and engulfing noise of the drums, Pierre
recognized that mysterious, indifferent force that made people kill their own
kind against their will, that force the effect of which he had seen during
the execution. To fear, to try to escape that force, to turn with requests or
admonitions to the people who served as its tools, was useless. Pierre knew
that now.…

(Although it is a little unclear, later on it turns out that the prisoner
count is one short. “One Russian soldier, pretending to have a stomach ache,”
so the story goes, “had escaped.” So maybe the corporal exercised some
negligence of duty in the service of his qualms, though Pierre noticed “the
captain reprimand the sergeant for the Russian prisoner’s escape and threaten
to court-martial him” and again “Pierre felt that the fatal force which had
crushed him during the execution… now once again took possession of his
existence.”)

Leaders as Justifiers

Tolstoy adds a long epilogue to War and Peace in
which he gives his theories about the shortcomings of the science of history,
gives us a little bit of “then what happened” about some of the characters and
loose ends in his book, and tries to tease out what is the force that propels
history.

In the course of this, he tries to disabuse us of the idea that Important
People — military and political leaders, religious figures, or influential
intellectuals — are the movers of the world. Any herd, school, or flock will
inevitably have some animal most in front of its current direction of motion,
but this does not necessarily make that person the leader so much as a
peculiarly-placed follower of the same force the rest of the herd is
following (or so Tolstoy wants us to consider).

Well,
then, what are leaders for?

When some event takes place, people express their opinions and wishes about
the event, and since the event results from the joint action of many people,
one of the opinions or wishes expressed is bound to be fulfilled, if only
approximately. When one of the opinions expressed is fulfilled, that opinion
is connected with the event as the order preceding it.

Men are dragging a log. Each of them expresses an opinion about how and where
to drag it. The men drag the log out, and it is discovered that it was done
the way one of them had said. He gave the order. Here are order and power in
their primitive form.

The one who mainly worked with his hands was less able to think over what he
was doing, to consider what might come of the common activity, and to give
orders. The one who mainly gave orders, as a consequence of his verbal
activity, was obviously less able to act with his hands. The greater the
assembly of people aiming their activity at a single goal, the more sharply
set off is the category of people who take a less direct part in the common
activity, the more their activity is aimed at giving orders.

A man, when he acts alone, always bears within himself a certain series of
considerations which guided, as it seems to him, his past activity, serve him
as a justification for his present activity, and guide him in his
suppositions about his future acts.

Assemblies of people do exactly the same thing, leaving it to those who do
not participate in the action to think up considerations, justifications, and
suppositions about their joint activity.

For reasons known or unknown to us, the French begin to drown and slaughter
each other. And the event is correspondingly accompanied by its justification
in the expressed wills of the people about the necessity of it for the
welfare of France, for liberty, for equality. People stop slaughtering each
other, and this event is accompanied by its justification in the necessity to
unify power, to repulse Europe, and so on. People go from west to east,
killing their own kind, and this event is accompanied by words about the
glory of France, the baseness of England, and so on. History shows us that
these justifications of the event have no general sense and contradict
themselves, like killing a man in recognition of his rights, and killing
millions in Russia to humiliate England. But in a contemporary sense, these
justifications have a necessary significance.

These justifications take away the moral responsibility of the people who
produce events. These temporary goals are similar to the brushes that go in
front of a train to clear the way on the rails: they clear the way of
people’s moral responsibility. Without these justifications, there could be
no explaining the simplest question, which presents itself with the
examination of every event: how is it that millions of people commit joint
crimes, wars, killings, and so on?

In a later commentary on War and Peace, Tolstoy
went even further, saying that “the so-called power over other people… is only
the greatest dependence on them.”

Conclusion

You could read all of this and get a really bad impression of what
War and Peace is all about. These philosophical and
polemical sections of the book are exceptional and don’t give a real flavor
for the book as a whole, which has a lot more going on.

But I flagged them while I was reading because I thought they might shed some
light on the formation of Tolstoy’s views on the subjects of pacifism,
responsibility, and nonviolent resistance, and might be useful to those of you
(you don’t have to raise your hands) who aren’t planning to read the whole
thing.

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