Раздел 1. Аудирование
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Вы услышите 6 высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказываниями каждого говорящего A—F и утверждениями, данными в списке 1—7. Используйте каждую букву, обозначающую утверждение, только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее утверждение. Вы услышите запись дважды. Занесите свои ответы в поле справа.
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1. This expensive rink is worth it.
2. Everyone can afford to skate there.
3. Special boots are offered here.
4. You can skate peacefully in this little place.
5. It is the place to attend figure skating classes.
6. The weather condition is the main factor.
7. This famous fairy tale is brought to the ice rink.
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Вы услышите диалог. Определите, какие из приведенных утверждений A—G соответствуют содержанию текста (1 — True), какие не соответствуют (2 — False) и о чем в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 — Not stated). Вы услышите запись дважды.
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A. Phillip got lost on his way to college.
B. Phillip took the right bus to college.
C. Phillip found out that introduction etiquette is different in England.
D. The college library was closed between 12 and 3.
E. Phillip had three classes on his first day.
F. Phillip has problems with his Math teacher.
G. Phillip will practice his speaking skills during the course.
Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3—9 выберите цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды.
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David made his new film with the aim to …
1. show previously unknown details of World War II.
2. express his respect for people who took part in World War II.
3. tell people about his personal participation in World War II.
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Devid’s personal knowledge of the war is primarity based on …
1. his father’s stories.
2. his own experiences.
3. reading history books.
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What helps David cope with a lot of work?
1. Relaxing parties.
2. Complete concentration.
3. Taking a rest out of town.
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When David has a problem to solve, he …
1. consults a professional psychiatrist.
2. pictures the worst outcome and decides if he can cope.
3. writes about it in his diary.
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David says that the best way for him to have a rest now is …
1. to meet friends.
2. to spend time with his family.
3. to watch films on TV.
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How does David’s wife feel about him being away from home a lot?
1. She believes it is normal.
2. She is satisfied with telephone communication.
3. She wants him to pay more attention to the family.
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What does David feel about being a father?
1. He believes he is wiser and calmer than younger fathers.
2. He regrets not being patient enough with his daughter.
3. He would have preferred to have become a father at an earlier age.
Раздел 2. Чтение
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Установите соответствие тем 1 — 8 текстам A — G. Занесите свои ответы в соответствующее поле справа. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании одна тема лишняя.
1. A good source of information
2. Increasing the accessibility
3. The revival of letter writing
4. A beautiful tradition lost
5. Making it quick and efficient
6. The victory of technology
7. As an art form
8. Writing material evolution
A. There is something pleasant about receiving a handwritten letter from a friend. It is also very enjoyable to write a letter — choosing the paper and envelope, writing with a favourite pen, and the satisfying closure of licking the envelope and putting on a stamp. Unfortunately, since the widespread use of email, not many people write and send letters any more. The history of letter writing, however, is very interesting.
B. Before the invention of the postal service, letters were delivered on foot by couriers. The ancient Greeks used athletic runners for that. Later, horses were used because they were faster and could be changed at various stations. The Romans developed this system into a postal service. The Latin word ‘positus’ meant carriers, and that is where the English word ‘post’ comes from.
C. The material of letter writing has changed over time. Originally, people wrote on clay tablets. Later the Egyptians started using papyrus, a plant that grows in the river. The English word ‘paper’ comes from this plant. In the West, paper was produced from animal skins. In medieval times, the Saxons used the bark of the beech tree, called bok. This is where the English word ‘book’ comes from.
D. Literacy has had a big effect on letter writing: if you can’t read you can’t write letters! Before the 15,h century letter writing was restricted to governments, the church, and the aristocracy. After the invention of the printing press that made books cheaper, literacy was greatly increased. Ordinary people started writing letters and it became the most popular and the only way of long distance communication until the invention of the telegraph in 1837.
E. Much of what we know of the lives of people long dead comes from personal letters. Certainly books have provided historical information about the Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, but much of what we know of daily life from these periods comes from letters. Modem biographers get most of their information about the famous people they are writing about from their correspondence.
F. In the 18th and 19th centuries, letter writing was considered an art and essential part of life. People wrote not only to keep in touch but also as a method of literary expression, as a work of art, and conformed to conventions of etiquette and form. Literary figures wrote letters knowing that they would be read in the future by historians, and one day might be published. There were even novels consisting of a series of letters, known as the epistolary novel.
G. Even after the telephone became a common fixture in homes, people continued to write letters. What killed the letter was the widespread use of email, and the development of texting and chatting on social media. This type of communication holds many advantages. You don’t need to worry about finding paper, envelopes, stamps, and going to the mailbox. It is also possible to get an instant reply.
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Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски A-F частями предложений, обозначенными цифрами 1-7. Одна из частей в списке лишняя.
1. who grow up without the education
2. that were available at several school levels
3. who works hard to build up one’s career
4. that all members of society need to understand
5. enter the classroom and teach JA programs
6. that there is a vital need for work readiness education
7. who work together to inspire students to dream and
junior Achievement
Preparing the workforce of the future, Junior Achievement (JA) of Kentickiana (USA) is the region’s leading provider of life-changing economics programs for students. JA has made the commitment to serve every student in the region four times in his/her school career. JA evaluated the programs A ______ , and chose those in grades that got the highest impact results: in the 3rd grade, in upper elementary grades, in middle school, and in high school.
In these troubled economic times, it is clearer than ever В ______ the basics of the financial literacy in order to become prosperous and productive citizens. JA is at the forefront of the region’s recovery from the current economic crisis. The recent recession has demonstrated C ______ . Though JA reaches more than 44,000 students each year in Kentuchiana, there are still countless students D ______ that they both need and deserve to succeed in a global economy.
JA is a partnership between the business community, educators and volunteers, E _______ succeed. JA’s hands-on, experiential programs teach the key concepts of work readiness and financial literacy. Volunteers embody the heart of JA. By donating 4 minutes of time for 5-7 weeks, volunteers help JA become a successful bridge between education and business. Comprehensive classroom materials and a thorough training process prepare volunteers to F _______ .
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 12—18, обводя цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую номеру выбранного вами варианта ответа.
Magnificent mysteries
«Dynasty and Divinity», the first big exhibition devoted to African sculpture from the Kingdom Ife (in present-day Nigeria), begins an 18-month tour of America. The show, which consist of a number of works in stone, terracotta and metal made between the 9th and 15th centures, is a genuine revelation and a rare treat. Art from dramatically different cultures if often hard to connect with, as is their languages, traditions and ways, but these sculptures are naturalistic and remarkably accessible.
More than 100 works on display. Some have been abroad before, some have left Africa for the first time. Text and photo murals on the walls instruct visitors about the ancient kingdom, which had been an unbroken monarchy for more than 800 years.
The background information is interesting limited. The art itself makes a powerful impact. Some of it is unnerving. A few of the terracotta heads are gagged; others are deformed either by birth defects or disease. A dozen or more heads in copper alloy are exciting in a less complicated way; their faces radiate serenity. Ten of them are life-sized. The three that are somewhat smaller are topped by gorgeous crowns decorated with what appears to be rings of beads. These heads are beautiful, technically sophisticated and compelling.
Some of the objects in the exhibition definitely used to play a part in rituals. But were they made for that purpose? There is no answer as life has no written early history. Many of the works were chance discoveries. There is no archaelogical record to help scholars find answer to the many questions that they raise. Were the copper-alloy heads the work of a single artist or workshop? Are the heads portraits or idealised images? It is almost impossible to be sure of the sex of one or two.
In the 15th century metal casting in Ife stopped abruptly. The reasons are quite clear. This was when the Portuguese arrived on West Africa’s coast to colonise it. The neighbouring Kingdom of Benin supplanted inland Ife as a trading center and the metal casters, as other craftsmen, may have moved to where they were more likely to find patrons. For this speaks the fact that the best of Benin’s famous, more stylised samples of bronze were made between the 15th and 18th cenures. But the memory of the greatness survived, and Ife remined and still remains the spiritual home of the Yoruba-speaking people.
In 1910 Leo Frobenius, a German explorer, saw Ife’s superbly modelled terracotta sculptures and a single brass head. He was so stunned that thought they were too good to have been made by Africans and concluded that the sculptors must have been survivors of Atlantis, the submerged island of Greek legend. Along with expressions of excitement, there were echoes of this reaction in 1938 when Europeans first saw a cache of newly unearthed brass heads.
Now these reactions seem shockingly bigoted or, at best, quaintly narrow-minded: the skill and imagination of African artists is generally recognised. Ife sculpture is seen to be sophisticated, not primitive. Appropriately, the show is touring art, rather than ethnographical, institute. Its last stop before returning to Nigeria will be in the handsome new building of New York’s African art museum.
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Which statement DOES NOT refer to the content of paragraph 1?
1. The sculpture in the exhibition is rich and diverse.
2. The exhibition pieces come from different countries.
3. The exhibition leaves a positive impression.
4. Art presented is easy to understand.
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The heads make a powerful impact because they are
1. masterfully made.
2. technologically complicated.
3. richly decorated.
4. shocking to look at.
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In paragraph 4 the author argues that …
1. the casts were made from female models.
2. the exhibits were discovered by chance.
3. the exhibition leaves many questions to be answered.
4. the heads were made for religious purposes.
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Saying «the neighbouring Benin supplanted inland Ife as a trading centre” the author means that Benin …
1. undermined the importance of Ife.
2. bought the casts from Ife.
3. conquered the neighbouring Ife.
4. replaced Ife as a cultural centre.
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According to Leo Frobenius, the terracotta sculptures …
1. were brought to Africa from somewhere.
2. were made by Atlantis masters.
3. represented the citizens of Atlantis.
4. were figures from a Greek legend.
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The author’s attitude to Leo Frobenius’ opinion appears to be …
1. neutral.
2. positive.
3. negative.
4. unsure.
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In general, it may be said that the article is about …
1. an exciting art show.
2. a prejudiced opinion.
3. the history of Africa.
4. the art of sculpture.
Раздел 3. Грамматика и лексика
Прочитайте приведенные ниже тексты. Преобразуйте, если необходимо, слова, напечатанные жирными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами 19—25, так, чтобы они грамматически соответствовали содержанию текстов. Перенесите полученный ответ в соответствующее поле справа. Каждый пропуск соответствует отдельному заданию из группы 19 — 25. Ответ пишите без пробелов и иных знаков.
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Does the plan work?
LITTLEBrad was a student in my after-school tutoring session. He was working _______ than diligently
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EASY “Brad,» 1 said, “1 talked to your mom, and she wants you to stay for the full hour, so you may as well get something done.” “She wants you to keep me every day for an hour?” he complained. “She wants you to learn it’s ______ to work during regular class hours than to give up afterschool time.” Brad seemed to agree.
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GET“So,” I continued, “why not get your work done now so you can bring your marks up and get your mom off your back?” “No!” he replied in horror. “If I ______ good marks now, she’ll think this plan is working, and she’ll keep me in here until June!”
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April Fool’s Day
BEGINThis is the day when people play tricks on each other. April Fool’s Day _____ in France centuries ago. New Year’s Day in France used to be on April 1.
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NOT KNOWThen the Pope changed the date. Some people and kept _______ using the old date
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LAUGHThey ______ at and got the name “April fools”
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GROW Sometimes, newspapers and TV programmes trick people. For example, we all know that spaghetti is made of flour, eggs and water. But one year a TV programme showed spaghetti _______ on trees!
Прочитайте приведенный ниже текст. Преобразуйте слова, напечатанные жирными буквам в конце строк 26—31, так, чтобы они грамматически и лексически соответствовали содержанию текста. Заполните соответствующее поле справа полученными словами. Каждое поле соответствует отдельному заданию из группы 26—31.
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Understanding poetry
IMAGINE Poetry is language used to form patterns of sound and thought into work of art. Good poems often seem to suggest more than they say and complete understanding of the poem often depends upon the sensitivity and ______ of the reader.
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HELP Reading poetry in English can be especially _______ of other languages because it requires them to think in EngIish.
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MEANIt also requires them to consider the subtle ______ and connotations of words.
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DESCRIBETo understand the poem is to understand its images. An image is a detailed ______ that appeals to the senses.
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VARYIt is like a picture drawn with words and like words, it can have _______ meanings.
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FULLThese images often do more than describe a scene or experience — they try to create an experience for the reader. Poems speak to us in many ways. Poems say to us something that cannot be _______ expressed in any direct or literal way.
Прочитайте текст с пропусками, обозначенными номерами 32 — 38. Эти номера соответствуют заданиям 32 — 38, в которых представлены возможные варианты ответов. Обведите номер выбранного вами варианта ответа.
At the Manor House
The Rolls-Royce drove through the gates of the Manor House and up a long driveway lined with tall oaks. Harry had counted six gardeners even before he 32 ______ eyes on the house.
33 ______ during their time at the boarding school Harry had learned a little about how Giles lived, but nothing had prepared him for this. When he saw the house for the first time, his mouth opened and 34 ______ open. “Early eighteenth century would be my guess,” said Deakins. “Not bad,” said Giles. “1722, built by Vanbrugh”. The car came to a halt in front of a three-storey mansion built from golden Cotswold stone. Giles jumped out before the chauffeur had a chance to open the back door. He ran up the steps and made his 35 ______ through the front door and into a large, highly polished wood-panelled hall. His two friends followed him.
As soon as Harry stepped into the hall, he found himself transfixed by the portrait of an old man. He appeared to be staring directly down at Harry. Giles 36 ______ the man in the portrait — he had inherited the man’s beak-like nose, fierce blue eyes and square jaw. Harry looked 37 ______ at the other paintings that adorned the walls. He was looking at a landscape by an artist called Constable, when a woman swept into the hall wearing what Harry could only have described as a ball gown.
“Happy birthday, my darling,” she 38 ______ . “Thank you, Mum,” replied Giles as she bent down to kiss him. She gave Harry such a warm smile that he immediately felt at ease.
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However
Although
Nevertheless
Therefore
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reminded
resembled
remembered
recollected
Раздел 4. Письмо
При выполнении заданий 39 и 40 особое внимание обратите на то, что Ваши ответы будут оцениваться только по записям, сделанным в БЛАНКЕ ОТВЕТОВ. Никакие записи черновика не будут учитываться экспертом. Обратите внимание также на необходимость соблюдения указанного объёма текста. Тексты недостаточного объёма, а также часть текста, превышающая требуемый объём, не оцениваются.
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You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Olivia:
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Welcome
… I know it’s often cold in Russia in winter. What do you usually do not to catch a cold? What is a healthy lifestyle for you? How can you catch up with the class if you do fall ill? My cousins have come to stay with us for the weekend …
Write an email to Olivia.
In your message
— answer her questions
— ask 3 questions about her cousins
Write 100–140 words.
Remember the rules of email writing.
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40.1. Imagine that you are doing a project on what celebration activities are popular among children in Zetland. You have found some data on the subject – the results of the opinion polls (see the table below). Comment on the data in the table and give your personal opinion on the subject of the project.
Use the following plan:
– make an opening statement on the subject of the project work;
– select and report 2–3 main features;
– make 1–2 comparisons where relevant;
– outline a problem that can arise with celebration activities and suggest the way of solving it;
– draw a conclusion giving your personal opinion on the role of celebrations in our life.
40.2. Imagine that you are doing a project on popularity of movie genres in Zetland. You have found some data on the subject (see the diagram below). Comment on the data in the diagram and give your personal opinion on the subject of the project.
Write 200−250 words. Use the following plan:
— make an opening statement on the subject of the project work;
— select and report 2−3 main features;
— make 1−2 comparisons where relevant;
— outline a problem that can arise with reading and suggest the way of solving it;
— draw a conclusion giving your personal opinion on the importance of various movies in human life
Раздел 5. Говорение
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.
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The scientific method is the name given to the methods used by scientists to find knowledge. The main features of the scientific method are as follows. Scientists identify a question or a problem about nature. Some problems are simple, such as “how many legs do flies have?” and some are very deep, such as “why do objects fall to the ground?”
Next, scientists investigate the problem. They work at it, collecting facts. Sometimes all it takes is to look carefully.Some questions cannot be answered directly. Then scientists suggest ideas, and test them out. They do experiments and collect data.Eventually, they figure out what they think is a good answer to the problem. Then they tell people about it.Later, other scientists may agree or not agree. They may suggest another answer. They may do more experiments. Anything in science might be revised if we find out the previous solution was not good enough.
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Study the advertisement.
You are considering using an engineering service and you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out the following:
- services that they provide
- if you can get a discount card
- if they work at weekends
- number of clients per day
You have 20 seconds to ask each questions.
Показать ответ
1. What services does your company provide?
2. How can I get a discount card?
3. Do you work at weekends?
4. How many clients are there per day?
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You are going to give an interview. You have to answer five questions. Give full answers to the questions (2−3 sentences). Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Interviewer: Hello everybody! It’s Teenagers Round the World Channel. Our guest today is a teenager from Russia and we are going to discuss holidays. We’d like to know our guest’s point of view on this issue. Please answer five questions. So, let’s get started.
Interviewer: What region of Russia do you live in? Do you have a region-specific holiday?
Student: _________________________
Interviewer: Who do you usually celebrate holidays with?
Student: _________________________
Interviewer: What is the most important holiday for you? Why?
Student: _________________________
Interviewer: If you could add a new holiday, what would it be?
Student: _________________________
Interviewer: Why are holidays important for most people in the world?
Student: _________________________
Interviewer: Thank you very much for your interview.
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1. I live in Moscow region. It’s the very beautiful and developed city. Yes, I have a region-specific holiday. It is the day of the Moscow. It spends in September.
2. Usually I celebrate holidays with my family. We cook tasty dishes, give presents to each other. Also we sing the songs on holidays.
3. The most important holiday for me is my birthday day. I enjoy this day, because all my friends and relatives congratulate me and give unusual presents.
4. If I could add a new holiday, it would be a holiday called «The day of yes». This day parents should say «yes» for all children’s requests. It’s funny.
5. Holidays are important for most people in the world, because it helps people to be together and spend time with pleasure. Also holidays increase people’s mood.
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. Imagine that you are doing a project “The Importance of Extended Family” together with your friend. You have found some illustrations and want to share the news. Leave a voice message to your friend. In 2.5 minutes be ready to tell the friend about the photos:
- give a brief description of the photos (2 features connected with the subject of the project in each photo minimum);
- say in what way the pictures are different (2 features connected with the subject of the project minimum);
- mention the advantages and disadvantages (1–2) of the two types of families;
- express your opinion on the subject of the project – whether you would like to live with extended family and why yes or no.
You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (2–3 sentences for every item of the plan, 12–15 sentences total). You have to talk continuously.
Задание №8795.
Чтение. ЕГЭ по английскому
Прочитайте текст и запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
Показать текст. ⇓
Saying “the neighbouring Benin supplanted inland Ife as a trading centre” the author means that Benin
1) undermined the importance of Ife.
2) bought the casts from Ife.
3) conquered the neighbouring Ife.
4) replaced Ife as a cultural centre.
Решение:
Saying “the neighbouring Benin supplanted inland Ife as a trading centre” the author means that Benin replaced Ife as a cultural centre.
Говоря «соседний Бенин вытеснил внутренний Ифе в качестве торгового центра», автор имеет в виду, что Бенин заменил Ифе в качестве культурного центра.
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Раздел 1 («Чтение») содержит 9 заданий, из которых 2 задания — на установление соответствия и 7 заданий с выбором одного правильного ответа из четырех предложенных.
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Раздел 1. Чтение
1. Установите соответствие между заголовками 1-8 и текстами A—G. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании один заголовок лишний.
1) Especially good in autumn 5) Looking down from up there
2) For adventurous skier 6) For the rich and lazy
3) Not just for gamblers 7) Film-makers like it
4) Probably the best one of five 
Like an island in heaven
A. If you go to the Insular Mountain Range of Vancouver Island and face the open Pacific Ocean, be ready to experience the magnificent natural and cultural heritage of Canada’s west coast. If you decide to go deeper into the island, you will find a lush coastal rainforest that gives way to bountiful and diverse intertidal and subtidal areas. And to top it all off, there are breathtaking beaches that make this an island paradise.
B. The resort town of Whistler is about a two-hour drive from Vancouver. Whistler offers visitors fine food and spas, but mostly it is popular among tourists for the opportunities it offers for adventure. Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains make Whistler one of the best destinations in the world for first-class skiing. The passage between the two mountains creates a unique terrain one mile above the village, providing a year-round skiable territory.
C. A prized national treasure, Banff National Park is one of five national parks in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. It attracts millions of visitors each year for camping, hiking, biking, skiing, fishing or just relaxing. A full range of accommodation, restaurants and shops can be found in the resort. Two of the most famous and historic Canadian hotels, the Fairmont Banff Springs and the Chateau Lake Louise, are located in these towns as well.
D. Niagara Falls is maybe the most famous in the world, attracting millions of tourists each year. However, it has a certain reputation for being partly a small-scale Las Vegas and a theme park, because in addition to Niagara Falls the tourists can visit a casino resort with fine hotels and restaurants. Although this area is improving very quickly and everyone can easily find what they like, the Niagara region as a whole is worth deeper exploration.
E. Tourists are naturally drawn to tall buildings where they can get a bird’s eye view of a city. The CN tower, located in downtown Toronto, is the tallest free standing structure in the world. Unfortunately, elevated observation usually comes at an equally elevated price, and the CN Tower is no different. However, tourists love it and the glass elevator takes them to the glass-floored outdoor observation deck which is a real thrill for both kids and grown-ups.
F. The 300 km long Cabot Trail is famous for its panorama views of the Atlantic Ocean. The trail is especially popular in the fall when the views are the most spectacular. Even though the drive into this area usually takes a few hours, once there, tourists can spend a day or two stopping in at one or two of the towns along the trail, relaxing and enjoying the magnificent nature all around.
G. By North American standards, Vancouver is a young city. But what it lacks in history it compensates for with its unique blend of urban and natural features. Thanks to its high-fashion boutiques, it has earned the nickname «North Hollywood.» Vancouver’s breathtaking views are often chosen as the setting for popular television shows and major motion pictures. Often tourists are surprised to recognize landmarks from their favorite films and shows.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
2.Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски A—F частями предложений, обозначенными цифрами 1-7. Одна из частей в списке 1-7 лишняя. Занесите цифры, обозначающие соответствующие части предложений, в таблицу.
Junior Achievement
Preparing the workforce of the future, Junior Achievement (JA) of Kentuckiana (USA) is the region’s leading provider of life-changing economics programs for students. JA has made the commitment to serve every student in the region four times in his/her school career. JA evaluated the programs A_______________, and chose those in grades that got the highest impact results: — in the 3rd grade, in upper elementary grades, in middle school, and in high school.
In these troubled economic times, it is clearer than ever В ___________the basics of financial literacy in order to become prosperous and productive citizens. JA is at the forefront of the region’s recovery from the current economic crisis. The recent recession has demonstrated С_________. Though JA reaches more than 44,000 students each year in Kentuckiana, there are still countless students D ____________that they both need and deserve to succeed in a global economy.
JA is a partnership between the business community, educators and volunteers, E__________ succeed. JA’s hands-on, experiential programs teach the key concepts of work readiness and financial literacy. Volunteers embody the heart of JA. By donating 45-60 minutes of time for 5-7 weeks, volunteers help JA become a successful bridge between education and business. Comprehensive classroom materials and a thorough training process prepare volunteers to F_________.
1. that there is a vital need for work readiness education
2. enter the classroom and teach JA programs
3. that all members of society need to understand
4. who work together to inspire students to dream and
5. who works hard to build up one’s career
6. who grow up without the education
7. that were available at several school levels
| A | B | C | D | E | F |
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 3—9. В каждом задании выберите цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
Magnificent mysteries
«Dynasty and Divinity», the first big exhibition devoted to African sculpture from the Kingdom of Ife (in present-day Nigeria), begins an 18-month tour of America. The show, which consists of a number of works in stone, terracotta and metal made between the 9th and 15th centuries, is a genuine revelation and a rare treat. Art from dramatically different cultures is often hard to connect with, as is their languages, traditions and ways, but these sculptures are naturalistic and remarkably accessible.
More than 100 works are on display. Some have been abroad before, some have left Africa for the first time. Text and photo murals on the walls instruct visitors about the ancient kingdom, which had been an unbroken monarchy for more than 800 years.
The background information is interesting but limited. The art itself makes a powerful impact. Some of it is unnerving. A few of the terracotta heads are gagged; others are deformed either by birth defects or disease. A dozen or more heads in copper alloy are exciting in a less complicated way; their faces radiate serenity. Ten of them are life-sized. The three that are somewhat smaller are topped by gorgeous crowns decorated with what appears to be rings of beads. These heads are beautiful, technically sophisticated and compelling.
Some of the objects in the exhibition definitely used to play a part in rituals. But were they made for that purpose? There is no answer as Ife has no written early history. Many of the works were chance discoveries. There is no archaeological record to help scholars find answers to the many questions that they raise. Were the copper-alloy heads the work of a single artist or workshop? Are the heads portraits or idealised images? It is almost impossible to be sure of the sex of one or two.
In the 15th century metal casting in Ife stopped abruptly. The reasons are quite clear. This was when the Portuguese arrived on West Africa’s coast to colonise it. The neighbouring Kingdom of Benin supplanted inland Ife as a trading centre and the metal casters, as other craftsmen, may have moved to where they were more likely to find patrons. For this speaks the fact that the best of Benin’s famous, more stylised samples of bronze were made between the 15th and 18th centuries. But the memory of the greatness survived, and Ife remained and still remains the spiritual home of the Yoruba-speaking people.
In 1910 Leo Frobenius, a German explorer, saw Ife’s superbly modelled terracotta sculptures and a single brass head. He was so stunned that thought they were too good to have been made by Africans and concluded that the sculptors must have been survivors of Atlantis, the submerged island of Greek legend. Along with expressions of excitement, there were echoes of this reaction in 1938 when Europeans first saw a cache of newly unearthed brass heads.
Now these reactions seem shockingly bigoted or, at best, quaintly narrow-minded: the skill and imagination of African artists is generally recognised. Ife sculpture is seen to be sophisticated, not primitive. Appropriately, the show is touring art, rather than ethnographical, institute. Its last stop before returning to Nigeria will be in the handsome new building of New York’s African art museum.
3. Which statement DOES NOT refer to the content of paragraph 1 ?
1) The sculpture in the exhibition is rich and diverse.
2) The exhibition leaves a positive impression.
3) Art presented is easy to understand.
4) The exhibition pieces come from different countries.
4. The heads make a powerful impact because they are …
1) richly decorated.
2) shocking to look at.
3) masterfully made.
4) technologically complicated.
5. In paragraph 4 the author argues that …
1) the heads were made for religious purposes.
2) the exhibition leaves many questions to be answered.
3) the exhibits were discovered by chance.
4) the casts were made from female models.
6. Saying «the neighbouring Benin supplanted inland Ife as a trading centre » the author means that Benin …
1) replaced Ife as a cultural centre.
2) conquered the neighbouring Ife.
3) bought the casts from Ife.
4) undermined the importance of Ife.
7. According to Leo Frobenius. the terracotta sculptures….
1) were figures from a Greek legend.
2) represented the citizens of Atlantis.
3) were brought to Africa from somewhere.
4) were made by Atlantis masters.
8. The author’s attitude to Leo Frobenius’ opinion appears to be …
1) negative.
2) unsure.
3) neutral.
4) positive.
9. In general, it may be said that the article is about …
1) the history of Africa.
2) a prejudiced opinion.
3) the art of sculpture.
4) an exciting art show.
Раздел 2. Грамматика и лексика
Прочитайте приведённые ниже тексты. Преобразуйте, если необходимо, слова, напечатанные заглавными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами 10-16, так, чтобы они грамматически соответствовали содержанию текстов. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Каждый пропуск соответствует отдельному заданию.
| 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. |
The North Pole has melted again
Two weeks of warm weather in the high Arctic have caused a lake to begin forming. To be clear,the water _________________ the pole is not sea water from the ocean. It is ______________ ice water resting on a layer of ice below. «it’s a shallow lake. It’s a cold lake. But it is, actually, a lake,» writes William Wolfe ofCanada.com. That lake started to form on July 13 during a month of abnormally warm weather — temperatures were 1-3 degrees Celsius higher than average in the Arctic Ocean this month. In addition, the weather is likely to get _________________ over the coming week. An Arctic cyclone will bring strong winds and rain. Snow in Brazil According to the National Meteorology Institute, 87 towns in all three of Brazil’s southern states saw snow and freezing rain last week. The temperature below zero. In some towns temperature as low as minus 7 degrees Celsius was registered. It was the ___________________time that it snowed in Florianopolis, and Curitiba, the capital of the state of Parana reported snow after 38 years. Snow is rare in Brazil. Last year it____________________ out only in a handful of towns in the mountainous areas. This year because of heavy snowfalls and low temperature a state of emergency__________________ in several towns of the country. |
SURROUND
MELT BAD GO ONE FALL DECLARE |
Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Образуйте от слов, напечатанных заглавными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами 17-22, однокоренные слова, так, чтобы они грамматически и лексически соответствовали содержанию текста. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Каждый пропуск соответствует отдельному заданию.
| 17.
18. 19. 20. 21. 22. |
Don’t swim with ‘Dusty’
Dolphins are known for their gentle personality. But the celebrity dolphin, ‘Dusty’, one can see in Doolin Harbour, County Clare, Ireland is different. This female dolphin is well- known for her ______________behaviour. One day she was bathing next to a wall and stone steps of the harbour, with two________________nearby. She soon turned sinister as she began to bash her tail on the surface of the water in a sign of anger and the dolphin surged through the water and hit a woman, leaving her screaming in pain. The _____________________woman began shouting for help. She was dragged onto the steps by a bystander, but Dusty soon came back and menacingly raised her head out of the water before swimming away. Dusty was first spotted in the waters as far back as 2000. At times she can seem and welcoming of the attention, but she can quickly turn nasty. Lifeguards in the area are now putting out red flags whenever Dusty is spotted in the area and have asked tourists not to swim with the dolphin. |
AGGRESSION
SWIM IRRITATE SUDDEN FORTUNATE FRIEND |
Прочитайте текст с пропусками, обозначенными номерами 23-29. Эти номера соответствуют заданиям 23-29, в которых представлены возможные варианты ответов. Укажите номер выбранного Вами варианта ответа.
My family
I don’t believe anyone could describe me as a snob. However, I do believe that the saying «There’s a place for everything, and everything has its place» 23____________equally well to human beings.
I was born in Yorkshire in Victorian times and I can safely 24___________ that during this period my family played a considerable role. My father. Sir Raymond Hardcastle, was not only an inventor and industrialist of great imagination and skill, but he also built up one of the nation’s most successful companies. At the same time he always 25_____________his workers as if they were all part of the family. Indeed it was this example that he 26________, whenever he dealt with those less fortunate than himself that has been the benchmark by which I have attempted to conduct my own life.
I have no brothers and just one elder sister, Amy. 27___________there were only a couple of years between us, I cannot pretend that we were even particularly close, perhaps because I was an outgoing child, while she was shy and reserved. Her only interests in life were gardening, crochet work and the occasional visit to Scarborough festival. She never 28__________an attempt to get out of the family circle.
Gerald and I first met when I had been a houseguest at Lord Fanshaw’s country home in Norfolk. As it turned 29__________, we had much in common. We were married in July 1895 and our son Guy was born a year later. My father simply doted on Guy and left everything to him.
| 23. | 1) affects | 2) concerns | 3) applies | 4) influences |
| 24. | 1) speak | 2) say | 3) talk | 4) tell |
| 25. | 1) dealt | 2) treated | 3) judged | 4) counted |
| 26. | 1) put | 2) did | 3) set | 4) made |
| 27. | 1) however | 2) therefore | 3) although | 4) nevertheless |
| 28. | 1) help | 2) took | 3) did | 4) made |
| 29. | 1) out | 2) off | 3) in | 4) over |
Раздел 3. Письмо
Для ответов на задания 30 и 31 используйте бланк ответов №2. Обратите внимание также на необходимость соблюдения указанного объёма текста. Тексты недостаточного объёма, а также часть текста, превышающая требуемый объём, не оцениваются. Запишите сначала номер задания (30, 31), а затем ответ на него. Если одной стороны бланка недостаточно, Вы можете использовать другую его сторону.
30. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend John who writes:
…My brother has just graduated from University. He is a lawyer now. What professions are the most prestigious in Russia? What kinds of money-making jobs in Russia do not require a university degree? Do you want to go to college, why or why not? This summer we are going on a three-day bicycle trip …
Write a letter to John.
In your letter
— answer his questions
— ask 3 questions about the trip.
Write 100-140 words.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
31. Comment on the following statement.
Young people like travelling more than senior citizens.
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
Ответы к демоверсии
| 1) 8243517 |
| 2) 731642 |
| 3) 4 |
| 4) 3 |
| 5) 2 |
| 6) 1 |
| 7) 4 |
| 1 |
| 9) 4 |
| 10) SURROUNDING |
| 11) MELTED |
| 12) WORSE |
| 13) WENT |
| 14) FIRST |
| 15) FELL |
| 16) WAS DECLARED/HAS BEEN DECLARED |
| 17) AGGRESSIVE |
| 18) SWIMMERS |
| 19) IRRITATION |
| 20) SADDENLY |
| 21) UNFORTUNATE |
| 22) FRIENDLY |
| 23) 3 |
| 24) 2 |
| 25) 2 |
| 26) 3 |
| 27) 3 |
| 28) 4 |
| 29) 1 |
Раздел 1. Аудирование
1. Вы услышите 6 высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказываниями каждого говорящего A—F и утверждениями, данными в списке 1—7. Используйте каждое утверждение, обозначенное соответствующей цифрой, только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее утверждение. Вы услышите запись дважды. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу.
1. A strange dress can be a pass to free college education.
2. Even the rich were not allowed to wear what they wanted.
3. Clothes can bring back sad memories.
4. Clothes perform different roles with time.
5. They make unique clothes for all kinds of performing artists.
6. The choice of cloth was determined by climate.
7. Fashion rules for women are very flexible today.
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Говорящий |
A |
В |
С |
D |
Е |
F |
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Утверждение |
2. Вы услышите диалог. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений А-G соответствуют содержанию текста (1 — True), какие не соответствуют (2 — False) и о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 — Not stated). Занесите номер выбранного Вами варианта ответа в таблицу. Вы услышите запись дважды.
[A] Phillip got lost on his way to college.
[B] Phillip took the right bus to college.
[C] Phillip found out that introduction etiquette is different in England.
[D] The college library was closed between 12 and 3.
[E] Phillip had three classes on his first day.
[F] Phillip has problems with his Math teacher.
[G] Phillip will practice his speaking skills during the course.
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Утверждение |
А |
В |
С |
D |
Е |
F |
G |
|
Соответствие диалогу |
Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3-9 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды.
3. David made his new film with the aim to …
1) show previously unknown details of World War II.
2) express his respect for people who took part in World War II.
3) tell people about his personal participation in World War II.
Ответ: [ ]
4. David’s personal knowledge of the war is primarily based on …
1) his father’s stories.
2) his own experiences.
3) reading history books.
Ответ: [ ]
5. What helps David cope with a lot of work?
1) Relaxing parties.
2) Complete concentration.
3) Taking a rest out of town.
Ответ: [ ]
6. When David has a problem to solve, he …
1) consults a professional psychiatrist.
2) pictures the worst outcome and decides if he can cope.
3) writes about it in his diary.
Ответ: [ ]
7. David says that the best way for him to have a rest now is …
1) to meet friends.
2) to spend time with his family.
3) to watch films on TV.
Ответ: [ ]
8. How does David’s wife feel about him being away from home a lot?
1) She believes it is normal.
2) She is satisfied with telephone communication.
3) She wants him to pay more attention to the family.
Ответ: [ ]
9. What does David feel about being a father?
1) He believes he is wiser and calmer than younger fathers.
2) He regrets not being patient enough with his daughter.
3) He would have preferred to have become a father at an earlier age.
Ответ: [ ]
По окончании выполнения заданий 1-9 не забудьте перенести свои ответы в БЛАНК ОТВЕТОВ № 1! Запишите ответ справа от номера соответствующего задания, начиная с первой клеточки. При переносе ответов в заданиях 1 и 2 цифры записываются без пробелов, запятых и других дополнительных символов. Каждую цифру пишите в отдельной клеточке в соответствии с приведёнными в бланке образцами.
Раздел 2. Чтение
10. Установите соответствие между заголовками 1—8 и текстами A—G. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании один заголовок лишний.
1. For adventurous skiers
2. Especially good in autumn
3. For the rich and lazy
4. Not just for gamblers
5. Like an island in heaven
6. Film-makers like it
7. Looking down from up there
8. Probably the best one of five
A. If you go to the Insular Mountain Range of Vancouver Island and face the open Pacific Ocean, be ready to experience the magnificent natural and cultural heritage of Canada’s west coast. If you decide to go deeper into the island, you will find a lush coastal rainforest that gives way to bountiful and diverse intertidal and subtidal areas. And to top it all off, there are breathtaking beaches that make this an island paradise.
B. The resort town of Whistler is about a two-hour drive from Vancouver. Whistler offers visitors fine food and spas, but mostly it is popular among tourists for the opportunities it offers for adventure. Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains make Whistler one of the best destinations in the world for first-class skiing. The passage between the two mountains creates a unique terrain one mile above the village, providing a year-round skiable territory.
C. A prized national treasure, Banff National Park is one of five national parks in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. It attracts millions of visitors each year for camping, hiking, biking, skiing, fishing or just relaxing. A full range of accommodation, restaurants and shops can be found in the resort. Two of the most famous and historic Canadian hotels, the Fairmont Banff Springs and the Chateau Lake Louise, are located in these towns as well.
D. Niagara Falls is maybe the most famous in the world, attracting millions of tourists each year. However, it has a certain reputation for being partly a small-scale Las Vegas and a theme park, because in addition to Niagara Falls the tourists can visit a casino resort with fine hotels and restaurants. Although this area is improving very quickly and everyone can easily find what they like, the Niagara region as a whole is worth deeper exploration.
E. Tourists are naturally drawn to tall buildings where they can get a bird’s eye view of a city. The CN tower, located in downtown Toronto, is the tallest free standing structure in the world. Unfortunately, elevated observation usually comes at an equally elevated price, and the CN Tower is no different. However, tourists love it and the glass elevator takes them to the glass-floored outdoor observation deck which is a real thrill for both kids and grownups.
F. The 300 km long Cabot Trail is famous for its panorama views of the Atlantic Ocean. The trail is especially popular in the fall when the views are the most spectacular. Even though the drive into this area usually takes a few hours, once there, tourists can spend a day or two stopping in at one or two of the towns along the trail, relaxing and enjoying the magnificent nature all around.
G. By North American standards, Vancouver is a young city. But what it lacks in history it compensates for with its unique blend of urban and natural features. Thanks to its high- fashion boutiques, it has earned the nickname “North Hollywood.” Vancouver’s breathtaking views are often chosen as the setting for popular television shows and major motion pictures. Often tourists are surprised to recognize landmarks from their favorite films and shows.
Ответ:
|
A |
В |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
11. Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски A—F частями предложений, обозначенными цифрами 1—7. Одна из частей в списке 1—7 лишняя. Занесите цифры, обозначающие соответствующиечасти предложений, в таблицу:
Junior Achievement
Preparing the workforce of the future, Junior Achievement (JA) of Kentuckiana (USA) is the region’s leading provider of life-changing economics programs for students. JA has made the commitment to serve every student in the region four times in his/her school career. JA evaluated the programs A ________________, and chose those in grades that got the highest impact results: — in the 3rd grade, in upper elementary grades, in middle school, and in high school.
In these troubled economic times, it is clearer than ever В ________________ the basics of financial literacy in order to become prosperous and productive citizens. JA is at the forefront of the region’s recovery from the current economic crisis. The recent recession has demonstrated C_______________________________ ________________. Though JA reaches more than 44,000 students each year in Kentuckiana, there are still countless students D ________________ that they both need and deserve to succeed in a global economy.
JA is a partnership between the business community, educators and volunteers, E ________________ succeed. JA’s hands-on, experiential programs teach the key concepts of work readiness and financial literacy. Volunteers embody the heart of JA. By donating 45-60 minutes of time for 5-7 weeks, volunteers help JA become a successful bridge between education and business. Comprehensive classroom materials and a thorough training process prepare volunteers to F ________________.
1. who grow up without the education
2. that were available at several school levels
3. who works hard to build up one’s career
4. that all members of society need to understand
5. enter the classroom and teach JA programs
6. that there is a vital need for work readiness education
7. who work together to inspire students to dream and
Ответ:
|
A |
В |
C |
D |
E |
F |
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 12-18. В каждом задании запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
Magnificent mysteries
“Dynasty and Divinity”, the first big exhibition devoted to African sculpture from the Kingdom of Ife (in present-day Nigeria), begins an 18-month tour of America. The show, which consists of a number of works in stone, terracotta and metal made between the 9th and 15th centuries, is a genuine revelation and a rare treat. Art from dramatically different cultures is often hard to connect with, as is their languages, traditions and ways, but these sculptures are naturalistic and remarkably accessible.
More than 100 works are on display. Some have been abroad before, some have left Africa for the first time. Text and photo murals on the walls instruct visitors about the ancient kingdom, which had been an unbroken monarchy for more than 800 years.
The background information is interesting but limited. The art itself makes a powerful impact. Some of it is unnerving. A few of the terracotta heads are gagged; others are deformed either by birth defects or disease. A dozen or more heads in copper alloy are exciting in a less complicated way; their faces radiate serenity. Ten of them are life-sized. The three that are somewhat smaller are topped by gorgeous crowns decorated with what appears to be rings of beads. These heads are beautiful, technically sophisticated and compelling.
Some of the objects in the exhibition definitely used to play a part in rituals. But were they made for that purpose? There is no answer as Ife has no written early history. Many of the works were chance discoveries. There is no archaeological record to help scholars find answers to the many questions that they raise. Were the copper-alloy heads the work of a single artist or workshop? Are the heads portraits or idealised images? It is almost impossible to be sure of the sex of one or two.
In the 15th century metal casting in Ife stopped abruptly. The reasons are quite clear. This was when the Portuguese arrived on West Africa’s coast to colonise it. The neighbouring Kingdom of Benin supplanted inland Ife as a trading centre and the metal casters, as other craftsmen, may have moved to where they were more likely to find patrons. For this speaks the fact that the best of Benin’s famous, more stylised samples of bronze were made between the 15th and 18th centuries. But the memory of the greatness survived, and Ife remained and still remains the spiritual home of the Yoruba-speaking people.
In 1910 Leo Frobenius, a German explorer, saw Ife’s superbly modelled terracotta sculptures and a single brass head. He was so stunned that thought they were too good to have been made by Africans and concluded that the sculptors must have been survivors of Atlantis, the submerged island of Greek legend. Along with expressions of excitement, there were echoes of this reaction in 1938 when Europeans first saw a cache of newly unearthed brass heads.
Now these reactions , seem shockingly bigoted or, at best, quaintly narrow-minded: the skill and imagination of African artists is generally recognised. Ife sculpture is seen to be sophisticated, not primitive. Appropriately, the show is touring art, rather than ethnographical, institute. Its last stop before returning to Nigeria will be in the handsome new building of New York’s African art museum.
12. Which statement DOES NOT refer to the content of paragraph 1?
1) The sculpture in the exhibition is rich and diverse.
2) The exhibition pieces come from different countries.
3) The exhibition leaves a positive impression.
4) Art presented is easy to understand.
Ответ: [ ]
13. The heads make a powerful impact because they are …
1) masterfully made.
2) technologically complicated.
3) richly decorated.
4) shocking to look at.
Ответ: [ ]
14. In paragraph 4 the author argues that …
1) the casts were made from female models.
2) the exhibits were discovered by chance.
3) the exhibition leaves many questions to be answered.
4) the heads were made for religious purposes.
Ответ: [ ]
15. Saying “the neighbouring Benin supplanted inland Ife as a trading centre” the author means that Benin …
1) undermined the importance of Ife.
2) bought the casts from Ife.
3) conquered the neighbouring Ife.
4) replaced Ife as a cultural centre.
Ответ: [ ]
16. According to Leo Frobenius, the terracotta sculptures …
1) were brought to Africa from somewhere.
2) were made by Atlantis masters.
3) represented the citizens of Atlantis.
4) were figures from a Greek legend.
Ответ: [ ]
17. The author’s attitude to Leo Frobenius’ opinion appears to be …
1) neutral.
2) positive.
3) negative.
4) unsure.
Ответ: [ ]
18. In general, it may be said that the article is about …
1) an exciting art show.
2) a prejudiced opinion.
3) the history of Africa.
4) the art of sculpture.
Ответ: [ ]
По окончании выполнения заданий 10—18 не забудьте перенести свои ответы в БЛАНК ОТВЕТОВ № 1! Запишите ответ справа от номера соответствующего задания, начиная с первой клеточки. При переносе ответов в заданиях 10 и 11 цифры записываются без пробелов, запятых и других дополнительных символов. Каждую цифру пишите в отдельной клеточке в соответствии с приведёнными в бланке образцами.
Раздел 3. Грамматика и лексика
Прочитайте приведённые ниже тексты. Преобразуйте, если необходимо, слова, напечатанные заглавными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами 19—25, так, чтобы они грамматически соответствовали содержанию текстов. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Каждый пропуск соответствует отдельному заданию из группы 19—25.
Does the plan work?
19. Brad was a student in my after-school tutoring session. He was working _________________ than diligently.
20. “Brad,” I said, “I talked to your mom, and she wants you to stay for the full hour, so you may as well get something done.” “She wants you to keep me every day for an hour?” he complained. “She wants you to learn it’s _________________ to work during regular class hours than to give up afterschool time.” Brad seemed to agree.
21. “So,” I continued, “why not get your work done now so you can bring your marks up and get your mom off your back?” “No!” he replied in horror. “If I _________________ good marks now, she’ll think this plan is working, and she’ll keep me in here until June!”
LITTLE
EASY
GET
April Fool’s Day
22. This is the day when people play tricks on each other. April Fool’s Day _________________ in France centuries ago. New Year’s Day in France used to be on April 1.
23. Then the Pope changed the date. Some people _________________ and kept using the old date.
24. They _________________ at and got the name “April fools”.
25. Sometimes, newspapers and TV programmes trick people. For example, we all know that spaghetti is made of flour, eggs and water. But one year a TV programme showed spaghetti _________________ on trees!
BEGIN
NOT KNOW
LAUGH
GROW
Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Образуйте от слов, напечатанных заглавными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами 26—31, однокоренные слова так, чтобы они грамматически и лексически соответствовали содержанию текста. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Каждый пропуск соответствует отдельному заданию из группы 26—31.
Understanding poetry
26. Poetry is language used to form patterns of sound and thought into work of art. Good poems often seem to suggest more than they say, and complete understanding of the poem often depends upon the sensitivity and _________________ of the reader.
27. Reading poetry in English can be especially _________________ to speakers of other languages because it requires them to think in English.
28. It also requires them to consider the subtle _________________ and connotations of words.
29. To understand the poem is to understand its images. An image is a detailed _________________ that appeals to the senses.
30. It is like a picture drawn with words and like words, it can have _________________ meanings.
31. These images often do more than describe a scene or experience — they try to create an experience for the reader. Poems speak to us in many ways. Poems say to us something that cannot be _________________ expressed in any direct or literal way.
IMAGINE
HELP
MEAN
DESCRIBE
VARY
FULL
Прочитайте текст с пропусками, обозначенными номерами 32—38. Эти номера соответствуют заданиям 32—38, в которых представлены возможные варианты ответов. Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
At the Manor House
The Rolls-Royce drove through the gates of the Manor House and up a long driveway lined with tall oaks. Harry had counted six gardeners even before he 32 ____ eyes on the house.
33 ____ during their time at the boarding school Harry had learned a little about how Giles lived, but nothing had prepared him for this. When he saw the house for the first time, his mouth opened and 34 ____ open. “Early eighteenth century would be my guess,” said Deakins. “Not bad,” said Giles. “1722, built by Vanbrugh”. The car came to a halt in front of a three-storey mansion built from golden Cotswold stone. Giles jumped out before the chauffeur had a chance to open the back door. He ran up the steps and made his 35 ____ through the front door and into a large, highly polished wood-panelled hall. His two friends followed him.
As soon as Harry stepped into the hall, he found himself transfixed by the portrait of an old man. He appeared to be staring directly down at Harry. Giles 36 ____ the man in the portrait — he had inherited the man’s beak-like nose, fierce blue eyes and square jaw. Harry looked 37 ____ at the other paintings that adorned the walls. He was looking at a landscape by an artist called Constable, when a woman swept into the hall wearing what Harry could only have described as a ball gown.
“Happy birthday, my darling,” she 38 ____. “Thank you, Mum,” replied Giles as she bent down to kiss him. She gave Harry such a warm_______________________ smile that he immediately felt at ease.
32.
1) put
2) rest
3) set
4) fixed
Ответ: [ ]
33.
1) However
2) Although
3) Nevertheless
4) Therefore
Ответ: [ ]
34.
1) kept
2) held
3) left
4) stayed
Ответ: [ ]
35.
1) road
2) path
3) way
4) track
Ответ: [ ]
36.
1) reminded
2) resembled
3) remembered
4) recollected
Ответ: [ ]
37.
1) over
2) into
3) around
4) after
Ответ: [ ]
38.
1) spoke
2) said
3) talked
4) told
Ответ: [ ]
По окончании выполнения заданий 19-38 не забудьте перенести свои ответы в БЛАНК ОТВЕТОВ № 1! Запишите ответ справа от номера соответствующего задания, начиная с первой клеточки. При переносе ответов в заданиях 19-31 буквы записываются без пробелов, запятых и других дополнительных символов. Каждую букву или цифру пишите в отдельной клеточке в соответствии с приведёнными в бланке образцами.
Раздел 4. Письмо
Для ответов на задания 39 и 40 используйте бланк ответов № 2. Черновые пометки можно делать прямо на листе с заданиями, или можно использовать отдельный черновик. При выполнении заданий 39 и 40 особое внимание обратите на то, что Ваши ответы будут оцениваться только по записям, сделанным в бланке ответов № 2. Никакие записи черновика не будут учитываться экспертом. Обратите внимание также на необходимость соблюдения указанного объёма текста. Тексты недостаточного объёма, а также часть текста, превышающая требуемый объём, не оцениваются. Запишите сначала номер задания (39, 40), а затем ответ на него. Если одной стороны бланка недостаточно, Вы можете использовать другую его сторону.
39. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Jane who writes:
…I’m living alone now as my parents are visiting my elder sister and her new baby. I never thought we spend so much on food! Where do you usually buy food? Whats the most expensive and the cheapest thing to eat in Russia? What do you prefer — to eat in or to eat out, and why?
This month I’m working as a baby-sitter for my neighbours…
Write a letter to Jane.
In your letter
— answer her questions
— ask 3 questions about her experience as a baby-sitter Write 100-140 words.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
40. Comment on the following statement.
Sewing or knitting clothes at home today 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
Задание №8793.
Чтение. ЕГЭ по английскому
Прочитайте текст и запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
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The heads make a powerful impact because they are
1) masterfully made.
2) technologically complicated.
3) richly decorated.
4) shocking to look at.
Решение:
The heads make a powerful impact because they are masterfully made.
Головы производят мощное впечатление, потому что сделаны мастерски.
«These heads are beautiful, technically sophisticated and compelling.»
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In general, it may be said that the article
is about …
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания А15 – А21. В каждом задании обведите цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
Magnificent mysteries
“Dynasty and Divinity”, the first big exhibition devoted to African sculpture from the Kingdom of Ife (in present-day Nigeria), begins an 18-month tour of America. The show, which consists of a number of works in stone, terracotta and metal made between the 9th and 15th centuries, is a genuine revelation and a rare treat. Art from dramatically different cultures is often hard to connect with, as is their languages, traditions and ways, but these sculptures are naturalistic and remarkably accessible.
More than 100 works are on display. Some have been abroad before, some have left Africa for the first time. Text and photo murals on the walls instruct visitors about the ancient kingdom, which had been an unbroken monarchy for more than 800 years.
The background information is interesting but limited. The art itself makes a powerful impact. Some of it is unnerving. A few of the terracotta heads are gagged; others are deformed either by birth defects or disease. A dozen or more heads in copper alloy are exciting in a less complicated way; their faces radiate serenity. Ten of them are life-sized. The three that are somewhat smaller are topped by gorgeous crowns decorated with what appears to be rings of beads. These heads are beautiful, technically sophisticated and compelling.
Some of the objects in the exhibition definitely used to play a part in rituals. But were they made for that purpose? There is no answer as Ife has no written early history. Many of the works were chance discoveries. There is no archaeological record to help scholars find answers to the many questions that they raise. Were the copper-alloy heads the work of a single artist or workshop? Are the heads portraits or idealised images? It is almost impossible to be sure of the sex of one or two.
In the 15th century metal casting in Ife stopped abruptly. The reasons are quite clear. This was when the Portuguese arrived on West Africa’s coast to colonise it. The neighbouring Kingdom of Benin supplanted inland Ife as a trading centre and the metal casters, as other craftsmen, may have moved to where they were more likely to find patrons. For this speaks the fact that the best of Benin’s famous, more stylised samples of bronze were made between the 15th and 18th centuries. But the memory of the greatness survived, and Ife remained and still remains the spiritual home of the Yoruba-speaking people.
In 1910 Leo Frobenius, a German explorer, saw Ife’s superbly modelled terracotta sculptures and a single brass head. He was so stunned that thought they were too good to have been made by Africans and concluded that the sculptors must have been survivors of Atlantis, the submerged island of Greek legend. Along with expressions of excitement, there were echoes of this reaction in 1938 when Europeans first saw a cache of newly unearthed brass heads.
Now these reactions seem shockingly bigoted or, at best, quaintly narrow-minded: the skill and imagination of African artists is generally recognised. Ife sculpture is seen to be sophisticated, not primitive. Appropriately, the show is touring art, rather than ethnographical, institute. Its last stop before returning to Nigeria will be in the handsome new building of New York’s African art museum.
the art of sculpture.
the history of Africa.
a prejudiced opinion.
an exciting art show.
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B. Before the invention of the postal service, letters were delivered on foot by couriers. The ancient Greeks used athletic runners for that. Later, horses were used because they were faster and could be changed at various stations. The Romans developed this system into a postal service. The Latin word ‘positus’ meant carriers, and that is where the English word ‘post’ comes from.
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В чем еще вам лгут российские политики
Это не война, это только спецоперация
Война — это вооруженный конфликт, цель которого — навязать свою волю: свергнуть правительство, заставить никогда не вступить в НАТО, отобрать часть территории. Обо всем этом открыто заявляет Владимир Путин в каждом своем обращении. Но от того, что он называет войну спецоперацией, меньше людей не гибнет.
Россия хочет только защитить ЛНР и ДНР
Российская армия обстреливает города во всех областях Украины, ракеты выпускали во Львов, Ивано-Франковск, Луцк и другие города на западе Украины.
На карте Украины вы увидите, что Львов, Ивано-Франковск и Луцк — это больше тысячи километров от ЛНР и ДНР. Это другой конец страны.
Это места попадания ракет 25 февраля. За полтора месяца их стало гораздо больше во всей Украине.
Центр Украины тоже пострадал — только первого апреля российские солдаты вышли из Киевской области. Мы не понимаем, как оккупация сел Киевской области и террор местных жителей могли помочь Донбасу.
Мирных жителей это не коснется
Это касается каждого жителя Украины каждый день.
Тысячам семей пришлось бросить родные города. Снаряды попадают в наши жилые дома.
Это был обычный жилой дом в Тростянце, в Сумской области. За сотни километров от так называемых ЛНР и ДНР.
Тысячи мирных людей ранены или погибли. Подсчитать точные цифры сложно — огромное количество тел все еще под завалами Мариуполя или лежат во дворах небольших сел под Киевом.
Российская армия обстреливает пункты гуманитарной помощи и «зеленые коридоры».
Во время эвакуации мирного населения из Ирпеня семья попала под минометные обстрелы — все погибли.
Среди убитых много детей. Под обстрелы уже попадали детские садики и больницы.
Мы вынуждены ночевать на станциях метро, боясь обвалов наших домов. Украинские женщины рожают детей в метро, подвалах и бомбоубежищах, потому что в роддомы тоже стреляют.
Это груднички, которых вместо теплых кроваток приходится размещать в подвалах. С начала войны Украине родилось больше 15 000 детей. Все они еще ни разу в жизни не видели мирного неба.
В Украине — геноцид русскоязычного народа, а Россия его спасает
В нашей компании работают люди из всех частей Украины: больше всего сотрудников из Харькова, есть ребята из Киева, Днепра, Львова, Кропивницкого и других городов. 99% сотрудников до войны разговаривали только на русском языке. Нас никогда и никак не притесняли.
Но теперь именно русскоязычные города, Харьков, Мариуполь, Россия пытается стереть с лица земли.
Это Мариуполь. В подвалах и бомбоубежищах Мариуполя все еще находятся сто тысяч украинцев. К сожалению, мы не знаем, сколько из них сегодня живы
Украинцы сами в себя стреляют
У каждого украинца сейчас есть брат, коллега, друг или сосед в ЗСУ и территориальной обороне. Мы знаем, что происходит на фронте, из первых уст — от своих родных и близких. Никто не станет стрелять в свой дом и свою семью.
Украина во власти нацистов, и их нужно уничтожить
Наш президент — русскоговорящий еврей. На свободных выборах в 2019 году за него проголосовало три четверти населения Украины.
Как у любой власти, у нас есть оппозиция. Но мы не избавляемся от неугодных, убивая их или пришивая им уголовные дела.
У нас нет места диктатуре, и мы показали это всему миру в 2013 году. Мы не боимся говорить вслух, и нам точно не нужна ваша помощь в этом вопросе.
Украинские семьи потеряли полтора миллиона родных, борясь с нацизмом во время Второй мировой. Мы никогда не выберем нацизм, фашизм или национализм как наш путь. И нам не верится, что вы сами можете всерьез так думать.
Это месть за детей Донбасса
Российские СМИ любят рассказывать о кровожадных украинских детоубийцах. Но «распятый мальчик в трусиках» и «мальчик — мишень для ракет ВСУ» — это легенды, придуманные российскими пропагандистами. Нет ни единого доказательства подобным страшилкам, только истории с государственных российских телеканалов.
Однако допустим, что ваши солдаты верят в эти легенды. Тогда у нас все равно появляется вопрос: зачем, мстя за детей Донбасса, они убивают детей Донбасса?
8 апреля солдаты рф выпустили две ракеты в вокзал Краматорска, где четыре тысячи украинцев ждали эвакуационные поезда. Ракетным ударом российские солдаты убили 57 человек, из которых 5 — дети. Еще 16 детей были ранены. Это дети Донбасса.
На одной из ракет остались остатки надписи «за детей».
Сразу после удара российские СМИ сообщили о выполненном задании, но когда стало известно о количестве жертв — передумали и сказали, что у рф даже нет такого оружия.
Это тоже ложь, вот статья в российских СМИ про учения с комплексом Точка-У. Рядом скриншот из видео с военным парадом, на котором видна Точка-У.
Еще один фейк, который пытались распространить в СМИ: «выпущенная по Краматорску ракета принадлежала ВСУ, это подтверждает ее серийный номер». Прочитайте подробное опровержение этой лжи.
Посмотрите на последствия удара. Кому конкретно из этих людей мстили за детей Донбасса?
Если бы Россия не напала на Украину, Украина бы напала на Россию
Нет, не напала бы.
Посмотрите, в скольких войнах участвовала и сколько войн развязала Россия за 30 лет:
- 1992–1993 — Россия оккупировала Приднестровье
- 1992–1993 — Россия спровоцировала Абхазскую войну
- 1994–1996 — Первая русско-чеченская война
- 1999–2009 — Вторая русско-чеченская война
- 2008 — Российско-грузинская война
- 2015–2022 — Вторжение России в Сирию
- 2014–2022 — Российско-украинская война
Украина за 30 лет не начала ни одну войну. Мы защищали отобранные россией территории, но никогда не развязывали войны.
Украинцы сами хотят в Россию
Это неправда, мы не хотим быть частью России. Мы суверенная страна с большой историей. Мы хотим развиваться так, как это видим МЫ, а не диктатор из соседней страны.
Посмотрите на захваченный Херсон, из которого оккупанты пытаются сделать ХНР:
Люди выходят на митинги против российских оккупантов, в них стреляют, бросают светошумовые гранаты. Но на следующий день люди выходят вновь.
Россия начала войну, чтобы не подпустить НАТО к своим границам
Четыре страны, которые входят в НАТО, уже граничат с Россией: Латвия, Литва, Эстония и Польша.
Украина не входит в НАТО. Более того, в середине февраля канцлер Германии подчеркнул, что в обозримом будущем нашу страну и не планируют принимать в НАТО.
На нашей территории нет баз НАТО и нет американских биолабораторий.
Путин использует НАТО как страшилку для россиян, но при этом в 2000 году он сам планировал присоединить Россию к альянсу.
Вновь, если вы не верите нам, украинской стороне, проверьте информацию в независимых международных СМИ:
Как Путин оправдывает вторжение в Украину. Фактчекинг DW (Deutsche Welle)
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1. See a snake crawling down
2. Natural wonder
3. Created to protect
4. Mysterious rocks
5. Lost city
6. The really cool place
7. Go there now
8. Ancient sculptures
A. Eight thousand feet above sea level, this five-century-old pre-Columbian site was once home to the Incas. Until American historian Hiram Bingham publicized his findings of the area in a book called «Across South America,» the mountain-top ruins were widely unknown to anyone living outside of the Urubamba Valley. Since Spanish colonialists had no idea of Machu Picchu’s existence, Incan architecture and design of the buildings were preserved.
B. Does the arrangement of the 25-ton sandstone blocks at Stonehenge suggest some sort of spiritual prediction? No one really knows. Theories about the nearly 5,000-year- old circular stone structure vary. The most intriguing time to visit Stonehenge is at sunset when a yellow-orange glow can be seen through the magnificent towers’ arches making some people believe that it was originally a place of healing, while others think it was used for ancestor worship.
C. The 1,500-year-old pyramids, located near the town of Merida, may be less popular than their equivalents in Egypt, but they are just as remarkable. Although there are many structures there like the Temple of the Warriors or the Wall of Skulls, the main attraction is El Castillo, the 78-foot, 91-step central pyramid. The absolute best time to travel to El Castillo is at sunset when shadows give the illusion that a large serpent is sliding down the pyramid.
D. The Earth’s southernmost point, Antarctica, is the driest and coldest of the seven continents. For a place that is 98 per cent covered in one-mile-deep ice, it is hard to imagine why anyone would want to visit it at all. But there is a strange beauty about Antarctica that is incomparable to anywhere else on the planet. Anyway, while Antarctica has no permanent residents, there are often up to 5,000 researchers working there at a time.
E. It is believed that hundreds of years ago the natives of Easter Island carved massive heads out of stone to honor their ancestors. Today, there are 887 «moai,» as the statues are called, which create a mysterious, yet intriguing landscape on this Polynesian island, which is a four-and-a-half hour flight from Lima, Peru. The tallest statue on the island, named Paro, is 33 feet high and weighs 82 tons.
F. North America’s Red Canyon is 277 river miles long, eighteen miles wide, and one mile deep, and if it doesn’t make your mouth drop with surprise, then you might not be human! Most tourists go there by car and there are plenty of spots along the way to pull the car over and have a look from the top. You can also go down into the canyon’s depths and experience the very heart of the canyon by going rafting on the Colorado River, and even spend the night at a hotel below the rim.
G. Thousands of miles long, the Great Wall of China is the largest cultural object humans have ever built. It majestically snakes through China, winds around rising and falling hills, twists through an enormous countryside, and stretches from Shanhaiguan in the east to Lop Lake in the west. However, the wall was constructed more than 2,000 years ago not to amaze people, but in an attempt to keep out invading tribes from the north.
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Agatha Christie’s secret life as an archaeologist
She is one of the best-known crime writers of all time, but few know the extent of Agatha Christie’s archaeological pedigree. What can we discover if we dig into her past?
Married in 1930 to Max Mallowan, an eminent archaeologist, Christie spent two decades living on excavation sites in the Middle East, writing her crimenovels and helping out with her husband’s work. Travel by boat and on the Orient Express to Cairo, Damascus and Baghdad provided ideas for some of Christie’s best-known works of detective fiction, including “Murder on the Orient Express”, “Death on the Nile”, and “Murder in Mesopotamia”.
Now, 3,000-year-old ivory artifacts recovered by Mallowan between 1949 and 1963 from the ancient city of Nimrud, in what is now Iraq, and likely cleaned by his famous wife using cotton wool buds and face cream, are currently on display at the British Museum in London. “Face cream in fact is quite a good thing to clean (artifacts) with. Obviously conservators now wouldn’t use that, but I don’t think it has done (the pieces) any harm,” he claimed, adding that in fact it was quite resourceful of Christie to think of applying her Innoxa face cream to the fragile, dirty pieces. “Agatha, who was very conscious of being fifteen years older than her husband, travelled everywhere with her moisturiser and it was just the right consistency for cleaning artifacts,” said Henrietta McCall, the author of “The Life of Max Mallowan: Archaeology and Agatha Christie.”
Christie’s interest in archaeology, according to McCall, went deeper than support for her husband’s work and even formed the backdrop to works such as “Murder in Mesopotamia”, in which the culprit turns out to be an archaeologist. Several of the characters in the book can be traced to the people Christie knew from a dig in Ur in what is modern Iraq, including the murder victim, which McCall believes is based on the wife of archaeologist Leonard Woolley. “She made a wonderful quote on archaeology and crime detection, that they are very similar because you have to clear away the debris to reveal the shining truth,” said McCall. And Christie’s elaborate plotting and clue building came in handy when piecing together broken artifacts.
According to the archaeologist Charlotte Trumpler, “Christie was of course fascinated by puzzles, using little archaeological fragments, and she had a gift for piecing them together very patiently.” Trumpler co-curated a 2001-2 travelling exhibition “Agatha Christie and Archaeology: Mystery in Mesopotamia” alongside Henrietta McCall.
Although Christie played an important role in her husband’s work, even financing many of his expeditions, she was, according to McCall, very modest about her contributions. She was fiercely proud of Mallowan, who is often referred to as one of the best-known archaeologists of the post-WWII period. However, Trumpler believes that though Christie never publically mentioned it, her contribution to archaeology was larger than she imagined. Her notes and black and white photographs of excavation sites are used by archaeologists and researchers even today, she said.
Christie’s readiness to muck in and help her husband, says Trumpler, stemmed from her desire to be a devoted wife but also from a fascination with the Middle East that stayed with her for many years. “Everyone thinks Agatha Christie was a bit like the character Miss Marple, that she lived in England and was into knitting and looking after the garden,” said Trumpler. “Actually, she wasn’t … she had such a fascinating life apart from being an author.”