Music lessons егэ ответы

1) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

Music lessons

It was a hard winter for Mother. She sometimes pleaded with Father but no one could ever tell Father anything. He continued to stand like a rock against stopping my music lessons. To ___ the truth, Father had certain natural gifts for debate.

1) say
2) tell
3) speak
4) talk


2) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

In the first place his voice was powerful and stormy, and he ___ to let it out at full strength. As a second gift, he was convinced at all times that his opponents were wrong.

1) used
2) kept
3) held
4) took


3) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

Hence, even if they won a point or two, it ___ them no good, for he dragged the issue to some other ground then, where he and Truth could prevail.

1) made
2) gave
3) took
4) did


4) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

When Mother said it surely was plain enough that I had no ear for music, what was his reply? Why, he said that the violin was the noblest instrument ___ by man.

1) discovered
2) explored
3) invented
4) opened


5) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

Having silenced her with this solid premise he declared no boy should expect to learn it immediately. It required persistence. Everything, he had found out, required persistence. His motto was, “Never give ___ ”.

1) up
2) of
3) in
4) on


6) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

He said that Mother should be stricter with me, if necessary, and make me try harder. He also said that none of us realized what he had had to go ___. Mother started to cry and said, “But you’re downtown, you don’t have to hear it”.

1) over
2) into
3) down
4) through


7) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

Father was outraged. His final argument, I remember, was that my violin had cost twenty-five dollars, if I didn’t learn it, the money would be wasted, and he couldn’t afford it. But it was put to him that my younger brother Julian could learn it instead. Father was defeated, though he didn’t ___ it, and I was set free.

1) agree
2) admit
3) adopt
4) accept


8) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

Popular destination

Barcelona offers an exciting mixture of Catalan history and architecture. It is a regionally dominant city and it ___ (NOT HAVE) to compete with its neighbours.


9) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

Barcelona ___ (BE) popular since the city hosted the 1992 Olympics. At present this metropolis welcomes millions of tourists every year.


10) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

___ (WOMAN) make up the majority of the city’s visitors. It’s not surprising because Barcelona’s shops offer a wide variety of fashionable clothes.


11) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

Bears

There are many kinds of bears. The polar bear lives mostly in the Arctic North, often on drifting masses of floating sea ice ___ (CALL) ‘floes’.


12) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

Brown bears, once widespread in Europe and Asia, are now rare. The American black bear is ___ (SMALL) than the brown bears.


13) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

The spectacled bear, which gets its name from the light-coloured rings around its eyes, is the only bear of the Southern Hemisphere. It ___ (FIND) in the Andes Mountains.

Раздел 1. Аудирование

B1

B1

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.

Нажмите , чтобы прослушать запись

  • 1. Clear instructions at work are very important.
  • 2. Personal discussions in the office can distract from work.
  • 3. It is important to think about gender differences in office work.
  • 4. Employees’ health must be the top priority for office managers.
  • 5. Positive atmosphere is important at work.
  • 6. Effective communication is important for both employers and employees.
  • 7. Team spirit is a key to success both for the office and its employees.
Говорящий A B C D E F
Утверждение

Вы услышите разговор друзей. Определите, какие из приведенных утверждений А1 — А7 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). Обведите номер выбранного вами варианта ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды.

Нажмите , чтобы прослушать запись

A1

A1

Mary’s mother is not interested in Robin Hood.

  • 1. True
  • 2. False
  • 3. Not stated

A2

A2

A vintage inn is an average countryside pub.

  • 1. True
  • 2. False
  • 3. Not stated

A3

A3

Food prices in a vintage inn are rather high.

  • 1. True
  • 2. False
  • 3. Not stated

A4

A4

Vintage inns offer only traditional British cuisine.

  • 1. True
  • 2. False
  • 3. Not stated

A5

A5

Vintage inns are often close to local sights.

  • 1. True
  • 2. False
  • 3. Not stated

A6

A6

The level of service can vary in different vintage inns.

  • 1. True
  • 2. False
  • 3. Not stated

A7

A7

Mary has a map of vintage inns.

  • 1. True
  • 2. False
  • 3. Not stated

Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях А8—А14 обведите цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному вами варианту ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды.

Нажмите , чтобы прослушать запись

A8

A8

Why did Helen change her original name?

  • 1. She wanted to break her tribe traditions.
  • 2. People found it difficult to pronounce it.
  • 3. She did not like its meaning.

A9

A9

Which tradition, according to Helen, is still alive in Navaho lifestyle?

  • 1. Horse riding.
  • 2. Clothes.
  • 3. Houses.

A10

A10

How does Helen characterize her family?

  • 1. They stick to the reservation area.
  • 2. It tries to preserve old traditions.
  • 3. It is unusually big for Navaho tribes.

A11

A11

What is Helen’s opinion about keeping Navaho traditions?

  • 1. Navaho people must assimilate into white culture.
  • 2. Traditional lifestyle is appropriate only in reservations.
  • 3. There should be a balance in accepting white culture.

A12

A12

What does Helen say about her knowledge of the Navaho language?

  • 1. She used to be better at it.
  • 2. She still has an excellent command of it.
  • 3. Her speaking skills are better than her writing.

A13

A13

Which of the following weekend activities does Helen NOT mention as her habit?

  • 1. Watching films.
  • 2. Taking part in traditional ceremonies.
  • 3. Meeting peers.

A14

A14

What does Helen dream of visiting?

  • 1. Local places of interest.
  • 2. American cities.
  • 3. Countries on other continents.

Раздел 2. Чтение

B2

B2

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. Footballers’ diets Ideal
  • 2. football shape Length
  • 3. Length matters
  • 4. Puree instead of pasta
  • 5. Secret born in the USSR
  • 6. Stress or relaxation
  • 7. Flying fruit
  • 8. Referee’s perspective

A. Good footballers must have something in their genes. Scientists have discovered a link between the length of a footballer’s ring finger and their ability as a player. They compared the ring and index fingers of top players. Players whose ring fingers were longer compared to their index fingers were more likely to be elite players. Some of the players found to have long ring fingers are Bryan Robson, Ossie Ardiles, Glenn Hoddle, Sir Stanley Matthews and Gazza.

B. Fitness training is absolutely necessary for a first-rate football team. Jogging up and down the stadium a few times is not enough. What footballers really need is a quick start. Footballers can get this ability to start running very quickly by using a training method called ‘plyometrics’. In the 1960s, athletes in the Soviet Union used plyometric exercises to improve their results in jumping.

C. Step by step, the method has become very important for many sports that include sprinting and jumping. In the past, footballers used to have a big fried breakfast — or even a roast dinner — before a football match. In the new era of professional football, the menu of modern players has been radically reformed. Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, is known for his scientific method of feeding his team. When he first came to the club in 1996, he at once changed the players’ dinner menus. Sugar, red meat, chips, fried foods and dairy products were out. Vegetables, fish, chicken and plenty of water were in.

D. French diet specialists heavily criticised the pre-match diet of the England players in Euro ’96. Their menu of tomato soup and spaghetti was said to be more likely to produce wind than a win. Potatoes, according to French scientists, make the best meal on the day of a game. They have glucides, which give the player a lot of energy. They also include useful vitamins. According to one piece of research, a player should eat 200-300 grams of mashed potatoes, boiled for 20 minutes, exactly three hours before going to the game.

E. Physics can explain a football wonder — the banana kick. This happens when a ball suddenly changes its direction at the end of its flight. At a certain speed, the air flowing over a flying ball becomes ‘turbulent’. This means that the air moves irregularly over the ball. As the ball slows down, the air becomes ‘smooth’ again. This slowdown makes the ball turn dramatically, creating the wonderful ‘banana’ kicks that the spectators like so much.

F. These days, footballs are made in a design based on the ‘Buckminster Ball’. The American architect Richard Buckminster Fuller came up with the design when he was trying to find a way for constructing buildings using a minimum of materials. The ball is a series of geometrical figures, which can be fitted together to make a round body. The modern football is in fact a Buckminster Ball consisting of 32 pieces. When they are joined together and filled with air they make a perfect sphere.

G. Research has shown that watching the World Cup is good for our health — even if your team goes out on penalties. The scientists suggest that a common interest and a nationalistic pride are very important. The competition makes people less concentrated on their own problems. They are also more patient and can cope with crises much easier. Watching football can, however, also be disappointing, especially when it comes to the decisions of referees and officials. Besides, watching penalties can be very nervous.

B3

B3

Установите соответствие тем 1 — 7 текстам A — F. Занесите свои ответы в соответствующее поле справа. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании одна тема лишняя.

Nenets culture affected by global warming

  • 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

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 ___ .

Прочитайте текст и выполните задания А15—А21, обводя цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую номеру выбранного вами варианта ответа.

Hazlitt’s Hotel

I took a cab to Hazlitt’s Hotel on Frith Street. I like Hazlitt’s because it’s intentionally obscure — it doesn’t have a sign or a plaque or anything at all to betray its purpose — which puts you in a rare position of strength with your cab driver. Let me say right now that London cab drivers are without question the finest in the world. They are trustworthy, safe and honest, generally friendly and always polite. They keep their vehicles spotless inside and out, and they will put themselves to the most extraordinary inconvenience to drop you at the front entrance of your destination. There are really only a couple of odd things about them. One is that they cannot drive more than two hundred feet in a straight line. I’ve never understood this, but no matter where you are or what the driving conditions, every two hundred feet a little bell goes off in their heads and they abruptly lunge down a side street. And when you get to your hotel or railway station or wherever it is you are going, they like to drive you all the way around it so that you can see it from all angles before alighting.

The other distinctive thing about them, and the reason I like to go to Hazlitt’s, is that they cannot bear to admit that they don’t know the location of something they feel they ought to know, like a hotel, which I think is rather sweet. To become a London cab driver you have to master something titled The Knowledge—in effect, learn every street, hospital, hotel, police station, cricket ground, cemetery and other notable landmarks in this amazingly vast and confusing city. It takes years and the cabbies are justifiably proud of their achievement. It would kill them to admit that there could exist in central London a hotel that they have never heard of. So what the cabbie does is probe. He drives in no particular direction for a block or two, then glances at you in the mirror and in an overcasual voice says, «Hazlitt’s —that’s the one on Curzon Street, innit, guv? Opposite the Blue Lion?» But the instant he sees a knowing smile of demurral forming on your lips, he hastily says, «No, hang on a minute, I’m thinking of the Hazelbury. Yeah, the Hazelbury. You want Hazlitt’s, right?» He’ll drive on a bit in a fairly random direction. «That’s this side of Shepherd’s Bush, innit?» he’ll suggest speculatively.

When you tell him that it’s on Frith Street, he says. «Yeah, that the one. Course it is. I know it — modern place, lots of glass».

«Actually, it’s an eighteenth-century brick building.»

«Course it is. I know it.» And he immediately executes a dramatic U-turn, causing a passing cyclist to steer into a lamppost (but that’s all right because he has on cycle clips and one of those geeky slip stream helmets that all but invite you to knock him over). «Yeah, you had me thinking of the Hazelbury» the driver adds, chuckling as if to say it’s a lucky thing he sorted that one out for you, and then lunges down a little side street off the Strand called Running Sore Lane or Sphincter Passage, which, like so much else in London, you had never noticed was there before.

A15

A15

The narrator said that he liked London cab drivers because they

  • 1. can be trusted and nice to deal with.
  • 2. can drive in a straight line.
  • 3. know all the hotels and streets in the city.
  • 4. make friends easily.

A16

A16

Which of the following statements about London cab drivers is true according to the narrator?

  • 1. They prefer driving in a straight line.
  • 2. They prefer side streets to main streets.
  • 3. They have little bells in their cars.
  • 4. They let you see your hotel from all angles.

A17

A17

A reason why the narrator liked to go to Hazlitt’s was that

  • 1. cab drivers liked driving there.
  • 2. it was in the center of the city.
  • 3. cab drivers didn’t know where it was.
  • 4. it was an old brick building.

A18

A18

According to the narrator, to be a London cab driver, one has to

  • 1. be ready to study the city for years.
  • 2. be knowledgeable.
  • 3. be proud of the city.
  • 4. know all streets and places in London.

A19

A19

According to the narrator, if the cab driver did not know a hotel in London he would

  • 1. panic.
  • 2. ask the passenger.
  • 3. use a map.
  • 4. never admit it.

A20

A20

According to the narrator, when the driver finally knows where to go, he would

  • 1. speed up.
  • 2. say you are lucky he knew the place.
  • 3. turn the car in the opposite direction.
  • 4. admit he was confused at first.

A21

A21

What is the narrator’s general attitude towards London cab drivers?

  • 1. Ironic.
  • 2. Supportive.
  • 3. Accusatory.
  • 4. Critical.

Раздел 3. Грамматика и лексика

Прочитайте приведенные ниже тексты. Преобразуйте, если необходимо, слова, напечатанные жирными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами В4—В10, так, чтобы они грамматически соответствовали содержанию текстов. Перенесите полученный ответ в соответствующее поле справа. Каждое поле соответствует отдельному заданию из группы В4 — В10. Ответ пишите без пробелов и иных знаков.

As old as a brontosaurus

B4

B4

Not canAs 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.

B5

B5

Take«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.

B6

B6

IPuzzled, he looked several times from the brontosaurus to ___ .

B7

B7

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

Victory Day

B8

B8

ChooseOn 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.

B9

B9

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

B10

B10

EasyOlder 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.

Прочитайте приведенный ниже текст. Преобразуйте слова, напечатанные жирными буквам в конце строк В11—В16, так, чтобы они грамматически и лексически соответствовали содержанию текста. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Каждое поле соответствует отдельному заданию из группы В11—В16.

Why do we sleep?

B11

B11

RealA 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.

B12

B12

Science___ from the University of California, Los Angeles, conducted a study of the sleep times of a broad range of animals. They discovered much variation.

B13

B13

PossibleYou may think it ___ but some migrating birds can fly non-stop for up to 90 hours.

B14

B14

SleepPythons and bats are among the longest ___ at over 18 hours a day.

B15

B15

DevelopHuman babies need 16 hours and their health and intellectual ___ depend on sleeping properly.

B16

B16

DifficultMost 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.

Прочитайте текст с пропусками, обозначенными номерами А22 — А28. Эти номера соответствуют заданиям А22 — А28, в которых представлены возможные варианты ответов. Обведите номер выбранного вами варианта ответа.

Music lessons

It was a hard winter for Mother. She sometimes pleaded with Father but no one could ever tell Father anything. He continued to stand like a rock against stopping my music lessons. To A22 ___ the truth, Father had certain natural gifts for debate. In the first place his voice was powerful and stormy, and he A23 ___ to let it out at full strength. As a second gift, he was convinced at all times that his opponents were wrong. Hence, even if they won a point or two, it A24 ___ them no good, for he dragged the issue to some other ground then, where he and Truth could prevail. When Mother said it surely was plain enough that I had no ear for music, what was his reply? Why, he said that the violin was the noblest instrument A25 ___ by man. Having silenced her with this solid premise he declared no boy should expect to learn it immediately. It required persistence. Everything, he had found out, required persistence. His motto was, «Never give A26 ___ . He said that Mother should be stricter with me, if necessary, and make me try harder. He also said that none of us realized what he had had to go A27 ___. Mother started to cry and said, «But you’re downtown, you don’t have to hear it». Father was outraged. His final argument, I remember, was that my violin had cost twenty-five dollars, if I didn’t learn it, the money would be wasted, and he couldn’t afford it. But it was put to him that my younger brother Julian could learn it instead. Father was defeated, though he didn’t A28 ___ .

A22

A23

A24

A25

A26

A27

A28

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Раздел 4. Письмо

Для ответов на задания С1, С2 используйте Бланк ответов № 2. При выполнении заданий С1 и С2 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. При заполнении Бланка ответов № 2 вы указываете сначала номер задания С1, С2, а потом пишете свой ответ.

C1. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your pen-friend Tom who writes:

… In our city we have an annual competition for teenagers who make their own short films. This year I got the second prize for a film about my grandparents. Do you think it’s important to record family history? Who do you think should do it? How can it be done best?

This month is my mom’s birthday and now I am thinking about a gift for hen I want it to be very special…

Write a letter to Tom

In your letter:

  • answer his questions;
  • ask 3 questions about his his mom.

Write 100 — 140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

Заключительная формула вежливости

C2. You have 40 minutes to do this task. Comment on the following statement.

Some people think that learning foreign languages is a waste of time and money.

What is your opinion?

Write 200—250 words.

Use the following plan:

  • make an introduction (state the problem);
  • express your personal opinion and give reasons for it;
  • give arguments for the other point of view and explain why you don’t agree with it;
  • draw a conclusion.

Предлагаем попробовать свои силы и выполнить полное аудирование в формате ЕГЭ. Ответы и полные тексты к аудио даны в спойлерах. Здесь представлен вариант 4.

Задание 1

Вы услышите 6 высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказываниями каждого говорящего А-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.

Play Задание 1


1. Suspense and mystery keep readers entertained to the end.
2. A sweet tale of romance can warm the reader’s heart.
3. Some of the best stories are told through pictures, rather than words.
4. Some stories describe technological advancements yet to be seen.
5. Our behaviour can be improved by looking back in time.
6. Reality is sometimes more entertaining than fantasy.
7. Reading about another person’s life can bring meaning to our own.

ответ

A – 6
B – 5
C – 1
D – 7
E – 4
F – 2

Speaker A: They say that some of the strangest stories you’ll ever encounter are about events that happened in real life. When we read about something unbelievable, but then find out its true, our shock and bewilderment are even greater, and I think we enjoy this feeling. This can be the case with amazing tales of human survival, or a rags-to-riches story. It also applies to geological events, or the objects astronomers have found in space.

Speaker В: Historical conflicts are a terrible thing, but there are lessons to be learned from reading about them. We can see the mistakes that mankind made so many years ago, and we can use them as an example of what not to do now. It’s hard to believe that some of the mistakes in the past get repeated, but people have short memories. That’s why it’s important to study these periodsу so we make better decisions today.

Speaker С: Have you ever read a book that was so compelling, you couldn’t put it down? Л real page-turner, in which you sit reading for hours and ignore everything else? Even hunger and thirst cant tear you away from the story This is what a really well-written murder mystery is like. You want to know who killed off the leading character and you can’t turn the pages fast enough to find out!

Speaker D: We all try to achieve greatness in our lives in our very own way. It may seem as though the things we do are trivial and meaningless at times, but as the great Mahatma Gandhi once said, even the most insignificant things we do are important for our lives. Reading about great people such as him allows us to understand our own existence. It helps us realise that even the small things we do are to be cherished.

Speaker E: A good writer has to be imaginative, especially when writing science fiction. If the writer succeeds, they may invent an idea that actually becomes reality. Take headphones, for example. Before they were invented, they were the stuff of novels. No one could picture a tiny speaker small enough to fit inside your ear. Now it seems everyone’s got a pair. Who knows what’s in today’s novels that will become a reality later on?

Speaker F: A good book can take us away to another world that we sometimes wish were a reality. Let’s face it, life is rarely quite as exciting as what you can read in the pages of a novel. This is true of our expectations in life and our most tender emotions. A story about love can actually help us to understand our own feelings for the people we care about especially when our daily routines make life a bit dull.

Задание 2

Вы услышите диалог. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений A-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).

Play Задание 2


A) Gareth twice had problems sleeping during the night.
В) Gareth’s dad is going to cut branches from the tree.
С) Gareth decides to miss football practice in order to get more sleep.
D) Margie had a coke earlier in the day.
E) Neither Gareth nor Margie enjoy drinking coffee.
F) Margie’s next lesson is in maths.
G) Gareth doesn’t like the English lit teacher.

ответ

A – 1
B – 2
C – 2
D – 3
E – 1
F – 3
G – 2

Margie: Hey Gareth, you look a bit tired. Is everything OK?

Gareth: I didn’t sleep well last night because of the storm. It was so windy and there’s an old tree near my bedroom. The wind was causing the tree branches to bang against the window.

Margie: Oh, that’s terrible. I heard the storm before I fell asleep, but I was able to block out he noise. And once I’m asleep, it’s hard to wake me up.

Gareth: I had so much trouble falling asleep. Eventually I did, around I am. Then I woke up again in the middle of the night. It was awful! The branches were still banging on the window. My dad said he would get someone to cut those branches off. Our neighbour could probably do it. Anyway, I guess I’ll sleep well tonight!

Margie: Yeah, take it easy today. I hope you don’t have a lot to do.

Gareth: I’ve got football practice after school. I hope I don’t collapse on the field! Maybe it’ll make me feel better to run and get some exercise. But really, I’d rather just go back to bed!

Margie: Why don’t you have a coke? Maybe the caffeine will help you wake up. I would suggest coffee, but I hate the taste of it.

Gareth: Actually I’ve had a coke already for that reason. It helped a little bit, but not as much as I’d hoped. I don’t drink too many of those because they contain a lot of sugar. I’m with you about the coffee. I don’t like it either.

Margie: I hope you’re able to get through your classes today. I know if I’m very tired, it’s hard to pay attention to lessons. That’s especially true in maths. It takes all your brain power to learn numbers.

Gareth: I’m pretty good with maths. Actually I enjoy it quite a bit. That might help keep me alert. I’m not a huge fan of English lit. It’s not that I don’t like the subject, but the lessons are sometimes a bit long-winded, and I get bored.

Margie: I know what you mean. Mr Davis seems very passionate about the subject, though.

Gareth: Oh yes, Mr Davis is a great guy, I just wish the classes were a little more interactive.

Margie: I hope you make it through the day OK.

Gareth: Thanks, Margie. See you later!

Задание 3

Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях выберите правильный вариант ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды.

Play Задание 3


1. Lori says a zorb ball is …
1) larger than a car.
2) made of a very hard material.
3) capable of holding two people. Ответ:

2. What keeps the ball from rolling off the path?
1) Trained personnel.
2) Wooden railings.
3) The riders. Ответ:

3. How does Lori describe her zorbing experience?
1) She felt sick the first time.
2) She wanted to do it again and again.
3) She likes it better than a roller coaster. Ответ:

4. Lori says the zorb runs …
1) are like going down a motorway.
2) last for a few minutes.
3) spin a rider over several times. Ответ:

5. Where is the zorbing park located?
1) On the edge of town.
2) In an open meadow.
3) In a wooded area. Ответ:

6. Lori says the other type of zorb b a ll…
1) doesn’t spin the rider.
2) is for experienced riders.
3) rolls over water. Ответ:

7. Which of these other activities can you do at the zorbing park?
1) Take swimming lessons.
2) Go on some walks.
3) Have a barbecue.

ответ

1 – 3
2 – 2
3 – 2
4 – 3
5 – 3
6 – 1
7 – 2

Presenter: Hi and welcome to our programme, Time for Fun. With us today is Lori French, who works at a zorbing park just outside town. Thanks for joining us, Lori.

Speaker: Thanks for having me!

Presenter: Explain to our listeners what zorbing is.

Speaker: Well, zorbing involves riding inside a gigantic ball. In fact, it’s almost as wide as a car. It’s made of a flexible plastic material, and there’s an inside compartment where a person or two people sit, which is attached to the outer ball. Between the inside and the outside is empty space. This allows the ball to roll or bounce safely over the ground.

Presenter: So it’s a big ball inside an even bigger one, is it?

Speaker: That’s right. Once you’re inside the ball, you roll down a hill – not a steep one, of course. And because it’s soft and bouncy inside the ball, you don’t get hurt. At our zorbing park, we have a hill with a slight incline, with wooden railings on the left and right sides of the zorbing path to keep the ball on track. The ball rolls slowly down the hill at first. It picks up speed as it rolls, but it’s only a few metres to the bottom, so it never goes too fast.

Presenter: That sounds like a lot of fun. I take it you’ve tried it yourself, have you?

Speaker: Oh, yes. All the personnel at the park have to try it at least once as part of our training. It’s quite addictive, so once is never enough! It’s like a roller coaster ride, you know. It’s a lot of fun, but you have to like those sorts of things. It’s not for those with a weak stomach! We inform people what it’s like before they try it. We don’t want anyone getting sick.

Presenter: I love roller coaster rides, so I imagine I would like this.

Speaker: Oh, you should give it a try! Our zorb balls have got seats fitted inside with straps that keep you steady in the ball. A typical zorb run lasts about a minute, so it spins you round about a dozen times. And with our specially designed path, you needn’t worry your zorb balls going to roll away and land on a motorway somewhere!

Presenter: Well that’s good! Where can people find your zorbing park?

Speaker: Its about 20 kilometres outside of town, in Kings Forest. It’s a beautiful location surrounded by lush nature, and we’ve got a park area nearby for picnics. Of course, we suggest eating after your zorb run!

Presenter: Yes, that sounds wise! Is there a more challenging hill for experienced zorbers?

Speaker: Actually, no. We’ve got two zorbing paths on the same hill. What we do offer is a type of zorbing ball that doesn’t have seats, but inside, it’s been filled with a small amount of water. As the ball rolls, the rider slips about inside without spinning round. It’s more like being on a water slide.

Presenter: Are there other activities to do at your zorbing park?

Speaker: As I said, there’s a picnic area. We also have a camping area, so you can camp out for a few days, but barbecues are not permitted. There are lots of nature trails in the forest and there’s a river nearby. You could even do some swimming in the summer months if you like…

B13

According to ‘the older generation’ teenagers are lazy, they wear ridiculous clothes and are rude to their elders.  

RIDICULE

B14

What’s more, they spend all their time listening to awful music and watching unsuitable films. And all they ever think about is parties, drugs and sex.

SUITABLE

B15

Actually, it seems to me to be quite the opposite. Teenagers spend a lot of time thinking about their work (studies), their families and friends and their hobbies.

ACTUAL

B16

Sure, they think about clothes, money, their bodies and behaviour in a certain situation.    

BEHAVE

B17

But isn’t it the same for most people? So what about the myth that all teenagers are rude,   selfish, lazy and greedy? As far as I’m concerned, it’s nonsense.

GREED

B18

The vast majority of young people I meet are polite, friendly, open, interested and hard-working.                                   

FRIEND

Задание 2

Тексты для аудирования

Tom: Hello, Abbie. How are you?

Abbie: Hello, Tom. I am well, thank you. Where are you going?

Tom: A bunch of guys and I are meeting in ten minutes in front of the starlight cinema. We’re going to watch the new Star Wars. Do you want to come with us?

Abbie: I’d love to, but I can’t. I’m sorry; I’ve got a violin lesson in half an hour. My teacher doesn’t like it when I miss my lessons.

Tom: Well, Abby, I had no idea you were into music. How long have you been playing the violin?

Abbie: It’ll be five years in September. I have private lessons twice a week, and then I play in the orchestra once a week.

Tom: Sounds like a lot of work, Abbie. I don’t think I could play a musical instrument. Don’t you also have to practice at home every day, in addition to your lessons?

Abbie: Short on, an hour or so a day at least. My poor neighbors have to listen to my violin every day. But now I play well, so they don’t mind it so much. The elderly woman next door told me she enjoyed daily live music. It wasn’t the case a couple of years ago when I was just beginning to learn. She would come over and complain to my mom that she didn’t have peace and quiet because of my violin.

Tom: I think my grandmother would invest in your plugs if I played the violin. I’ve got no musical talent whatsoever — I don’t even sing in the shower, you know.

Abbie: Have you heard any music lessons? Maybe you just haven’t tried it, so you don’t really know what you’re capable of.

Tom: My dad has tried to teach me to play the guitar. He’s been playing it since childhood, so he thought I should learn to play it as well. But, he got impatient very quickly, and with football and swimming I don’t really have time for music, you see.

Abbie: That’s right. I forgot that you’re on our school teams. Well, sport is something I’m not very good at. I’ve tried to play volleyball, but I missed the ball too often, so the coach sort of told me to try something else instead of the volleyball team. I guess everyone has his or her own talents. Listen, I’ve got to go now, or I’ll be late for my lesson and my teacher can’t stand my tardiness. So, I’ll catch you later, all right?

Tom: Yep, I’ve got to run too, or miss my movie. Maybe you can come to the cinema with us next time, Abbie, when you have a break in your music lessons. It was good seeing you. Take care.

Abbie: You too, Tom. See you later.

Ответы:

A. Tom is going to see a film with some friends. — 1: True

B. Abbie accepts Tom’s invitation. — 2: False

C. Abbie often plays her instrument. — 1: True

D. Abbie’s elderly neighbour lives alone. — 3: Not stated

E. Tom has never tried playing a musical instrument. — 2: False

F. Abbie plays on her school volleyball team. — 2: False

G. Tom says that he hopes Abbie could go to the cinema with him and his friends someday. — 1: True

Утверждение

A B C D E F G
Соответствие диалогу 1 2 1 3 2 2

1

Аудирование Чтение Языковой материал Письмо Говорение

Подробности

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Writing 3

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Клековкина Е.,
Манн М.,
Тейлор-Ноулз С.

You have 20 min to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend Sean, who writes:
       … I’m thinking of starting music lessons. Do you play any instruments? Have you ever had lessons? I’m not really sure what instrument to choose. What do you suggest? I want to be able to play pop music, I think.

Write a letter to Sean. In your letter:
— answer his questions
— ask 3 questions about the trip
Write 100 – 140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

36 Novoslobodskaya
Moscow
Russia
December 7th, 2014

Dear Sean,

Thank you for your letter. I was really glad to receive it.

Frankly, it’s absolutely fantastic that you want to learn to play!

As a matter of fact, I play drums. As for lessons, some years ago I took music lessons but I never did it seriously. Despite this fact,  I play in a band.

As for me, I don’t like pop music, sorry for saying that. If I were you I would choose the guitar to play. If you don’t have any time to go to a musical school, you can take privatelessons. Usually, it makes the process of studying faster.

Welcome to the world of music!

Who inspired you to learn to play a musical instrument? Did you attend a concert and got this desire? Do you want to go to a music school or take music lessons?

I gotta run now. Too many things to do.

Stay in touch!

Love,

Slava

 


RUS-ENG

word

RUS

word

Упражнение на лексическое преобразование слов. Рекомендуем всем, кто готовится к сдачи ЕГЭ по английскому языку.

Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Образуйте от слов, напечатанных заглавными буквами, однокоренные слова, так, чтобы они грамматически и лексически соответствовали содержанию текста.

ЗаданиеОтвет

Music in Schools

Primary schools in London are trying out an ambitious plan through which young children get an introduction to serious music. The idea comes from a group of famous musicians who are concerned about the __SURVIVE__ of certain types of classical music.

They see the plan as one possible __SOLVE__ to the problem of declining audiences at classical concerts.

Their __ARGUE__ is that an interest in classical music should be developed in early childhood.

They reject the idea that children are __INTEREST__ in serious music or necessarily find it boring.

The group goes into a school and gives a live __PERFORM__ of a short classical piece and then this is followed by an explanation of how the instruments work.

These sessions have proved so __SUCCESS__ that they have now become a regular feature in some schools.

Music in Schools

Primary schools in London are trying out an ambitious plan through which young children get an introduction to serious music. The idea comes from a group of famous musicians who are concerned about the SURVIVAL of certain types of classical music.

They see the plan as one possible SOLUTION to the problem of declining audiences at classical concerts.

Their ARGUMENT is that an interest in classical music should be developed in early childhood.

They reject the idea that children are UNINTERESTED in serious music or necessarily find it boring.

The group goes into a school and gives a live PERFORMANCE of a short classical piece and then this is followed by an explanation of how the instruments work.

These sessions have proved so SUCCESSFUL that they have now become a regular feature in some schools.

Practice Test 19

ЧАСТЬ 2 – ЧТЕНИЕ

In the first paragraph, the author implies that Jack is someone who

14

A15

1

is careless with his possessions.

2

always expects the worst.

3

learns from experience.

4

is quite forgetful.

In

the second paragraph, we learn that Jack

15

A16

1

didn’t go fishing very often.

2

didn’t take fishing very seriously.

3

had taught himself how to fish.

4

had only recently taken up fishing.

A1716

‘them’ (line 6, paragraph three) refers to Jack’s

1

week-day evenings.

2

work colleagues.

3

flatmates.

4

fishing trips.

A1817

When the writer says in paragraph four that Jack was ‘put out’ by his flatmates’ jokes,

it means he was

1

puzzled.

2

encouraged.

3

annoyed.

4

amused.

In paragraph five, the writer suggests that Jack

A1918

1

doubted the quality of his poems.

2

had been discouraged by others’ opinions of his poems.

3

didn’t really care what others thought of his poems.

4

dreamt of publishing a book of poems.

A2019

When the writer says that Jack ‘had high hopes’ in paragraph six, he means that he

1

thought he might be disappointed by his trip.

2

was looking forward to a relaxing afternoon.

3

felt that he would achieve a lot that day.

4

felt that his afternoon would improve his mood.

A2120

The writer suggests that Jack was having difficulty writing because

1

the day was too hot.

2

he got distracted by reading old poems.

3

he lacked inspiration.

4

he was more focused on fishing.

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ЧАСТЬ 3 – ГРАММАТИКА И ЛЕКСИКА Practice Test 19

1Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Преобразуйте, если необходимо, сло& ва, напечатанные заглавными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номера& ми B4–B10, так, чтобы они грамматически соответствовали содержанию текста. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Каждый пропуск соответствует отдельному заданию из группы B4–B10.

B5

will be

B6

Have you got

B7

has been waiting

B8

picking

B9 hadn’t been driving

B10

will leave

2 Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Преобразуйте, если необходимо, слова, напечатанные заглавными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами В11–B16, так, чтобы они грамматически и лексически соответ& ствовали содержанию текста. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Каждый пропуск соответствует отдельному заданию из группы В11–В16.

Chess

Chess is a fun and 8) B11

challenging

board game played between two players. To

beat an opponent, a player has to move their chess pieces on a chequered board in order to try to capture their opponent’s king.

This is not a new game. It has been played competitively since the 16th century. The first official

chess

B129)

competition

was held in Madrid in 1560 and was won by a priest,

Father Ruy

Lopez de Segura. Centuries later, in 1886, the first official World Chess

Championship

took place.

10) …………………………

B13

Russia has a long history with the game of chess. In fact, Russia has produced more chess

champions than any other country. The most 11)B14

amazing

of these players

is Garry Kasparov. He holds the record for the most victories won in a row by any chess player.

In 1989, he even played against

a chess playing computer Deep Thought. He won

easily

12)B15

fortunate

.

However, he wasn’t so

13)B16

in 1997 when he lost against a newer

computer, Deep Blue.

Despite this, Kasparov still remains the best player in the history of Chess.

CHALLENGE

COMPETE

CHAMPION

AMAZE

EASY FORTUNE

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Practice Test 19

ЧАСТЬ 3 – ГРАММАТИКА И ЛЕКСИКА

3Прочитайте текст с пропусками, обозначенными номерами А22–А28. Эти номера соответствуют заданиям A22–A28, в которых представлены возмож& ные варианты ответов. Обведите номер выбранного вами варианта ответа.

The First Mobile Phone

On April 3, 1972, a man came out of the Hilton Hotel in New York, USA, and started walking

……..14)A22

the street. He stopped,

15)A23……..

a strange object against his ear and started talking into it. The man was Martin Cooper, General Manager of a major

communications company, and he was making the world’s first telephone call on a mobile phone, nicknamed ‘the shoe’ because

of its unusual 16)A24…….. .

The reason Mr Cooper had gone to New York was to 17)A25…….. the new phone. The call he made was to Joe Engel who worked at a rival company. Engel was responsible 18)A26…….. the development of radiophones for cars. “I said that I was talking on a real mobile phone that I was holding in my hand,” Cooper reported. “I don’t remember what he said in 19)A27…….., but I’m sure he wasn’t happy.”

The quality of the call made that day was very good, because although New York had only one base station at the 20)A28…….., it was being used by only one user — Martin Cooper!

A22

1

to

2

by

3

down

4

through

A23

1

held

2

pulled

3

caught

4

kept

A24

1

build

2

pattern

3

model

4

shape

A25

1

introduce

2

welcome

3

insert

4

begin

A26

1

for

2

of

3

about

4

to

A27

1

explanation

2

reply

3

answer

4

reaction

A28

1

occasion

2

point

3

moment

4

time

ЧАСТЬ 4 – ПИСЬМО

C11 You have received a letter from your English speaking pen friend Jamie who writes:

… I just got a new computer for my birthday. I’m so excited about it! How about you – do you have a computer? What do you use computers for? What other high tech gadget would you like to have?

My latest news is that I’ve broken my arm …

Write a letter to Jamie. In your letter answer her questions

ask 3 questions about her broken arm Write 100 140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

C22 Comment on the following statement.

“Living in a city has many disadvantages. Living in the country also brings its own share of problems.”

What is your opinion? Would you rather live in the city or the country? Write 200 250 words.

Use the following plan:

write an introduction (state the problem/topic)

express your personal opinion and give reasons for it

give arguments for the other point of view and explain why you don’t agree with it

draw a conclusion

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ЧАСТЬ 1 – АУДИРОВАНИЕ

Practice Test 20

1 Вы услышите высказывания шести людей о различной еде. Установите соответствие между высказываниями каждого говорящего 1–6 и утверж дениями, данными в списке A–G. Используйте каждое утверждение, обозна ченное буквой, только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее утверждение.

Вы услышите запись дважды. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу B1.

A I don’t have this food often because I know I shouldn’t.

B Preparing and eating this food relaxes me.

C I don’t like this food as much as most other people do.

D I only recently discovered this food.

E I eat too much of this food.

F I’ve changed my mind about this food.

G This food brings back happy memories for me.

1

2

3

4

5

6

B1 A

C

G

D

F

B

2Вы услышите беседу двух друзей об игре на музыкальных инструментах. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений А1–А7 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 положи тельного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 – Not stated). Вы услышите запись дважды. Обведите правильный ответ.

A17

Tim was advised not to learn to play the violin.

1

True

2

False

3

Not stated

Tim thought learning to play the violin would be easy.

A28

1

True

2

False

3

Not stated

A39 Chloe plays the piano really well.

1 True 2 False 3 Not stated

A410 Tim’s parents made him start having music lessons.

1 True

2 False

3 Not stated

A511 Chloe did not like her music teacher.

1

True

2

False

3

Not stated

Tim doesn’t think that he practises

a lot.

A612

1

True

2

False

3

Not stated

Tim’s ambition is to join an orchestra.

A713

1

True

2

False

3

Not stated

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Practice Test 20

ЧАСТЬ 1 – АУДИРОВАНИЕ

3Вы услышите мужчину, рассказывающего о смене своего рода деятельности. В заданиях А8–А14 обведите цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую номеру выбранного вами варианта ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды.

A814

The narrator decided to make a career change because

1

his family wanted him to.

2

he no longer looked forward to work.

3

he wanted a job with less responsibility.

When the narrator started his dog walking business, he

A915

1

had no trouble finding clients.

2

found his previous knowledge of business useful.

3

had to advertise more than expected.

The narrator says that he was surprised by

16

A10

1

how challenging running a business was.

2

how quickly his business became successful.

3

how many other dog walking businesses there were.

The narrator criticises

A1117

1

dog owners who insist that he does things a certain way.

2

people who think he charges too much for his services.

3

other dog walkers who don’t take their job seriously.

The narrator believes his success is due to his

A1218

1

high standards.

2

reasonable prices.

3

good fortune.

When the narrator says he gets most new clients ‘by word-of-mouth’, he means

A1319

1

his employees spend a lot of time telling people about his business.

2

he is good at persuading people to use his services.

3

his current clients recommend him to other dog owners.

The narrator ends by saying that

A1420

1

dog walking isn’t suitable for everyone.

2

he wishes he’d become a dog walker sooner.

3

there are more disadvantages to dog walking than people think.

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Practice Test 20

1Установите соответствие между заголовками A–Н и текстами 1–7. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу B2. Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании один заголовок лишний.

A

An exciting find

E

The great escape

B

Getting close to nature

F

An unusual contest

C

Upcoming show

G

Competition time

D

An exciting adventure

H

Looking for a good read

of pollution and traffic. Many of the families that are moving are also excited by the idea of having a garden where their children can play outdoors safely.

7 If you are looking for a wild ride, then white water rafting is for you. This thrilling extreme sport involves moving along rapids and fastmoving rivers in a five-man boat. It can be dangerous but if you’re careful and properly equipped it can be fantastic fun. People of all ages can enjoy this activity and there are many exciting locations where you can try it out.

similarities to the famous authors of the time.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

B2 C

G

H

A

B

E

D

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Practice Test 20

ЧАСТЬ 2 – ЧТЕНИЕ

2 Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски 1–6 частями предложений, обозначенными буквами A–G. Одна из частей в списке А–G лишняя. Занесите букву, обозначающую соответствующую часть предложения, в таблицу B3.

The Norse people lived from about 200 500 A.D. in northern Europe and Scandinavia. After 700 A.D., they began to travel to find new lands and subsequently lived in parts of Britain, Iceland, Greenland and Russia. From this period on, the Norse were known as Vikings.

There were many different Norse tribes and clans who spoke a variety of languages 1) ….. . Their family lives, jobs, houses and traditions were very similar and they had the same beliefs.

Most Norse people lived on small farms, 2) ….. .

These were from 5 to 7 metres wide and from 15 to 75 metres long. They usually had stone bases, wooden walls and dirt floors.

The Norse people lit fires in the rooms of their houses to give them light and heat and there were holes in the roof so that the smoke could escape. They had wooden benches to sit, eat, work and sleep on. Longhouses didn’t usually have windows.

In early Norse times, animals and people lived and worked together in the longhouses. Later, only

Aso portion sizes were several times larger than those of today

Band they put everything else in other buildings

Cand were mostly farmers, craftsmen or traders

Dbut they used honey to make food taste sweet

people lived in the longhouses 3) ….. . Several families often lived in the same longhouse and worked on the same farm.

Norse people mainly ate food from their own farms. Their diet consisted of meat, cereals, dairy produce, vegetables and fruits. They didn’t have sugar, 4) ….. . Those who lived near the sea, rivers or lakes ate fish. They used cereals to make bread and ale – a very popular drink.

Norse people used spears or bows and arrows to hunt wild animals. They caught deer, bears and boars, 5) ….. . In the north, they caught seals and walruses for their meat and skins.

Norse people usually ate in the morning and in the evening. They ate at a table, and used wooden bowls and spoons and drank from animal horns. The Norse people needed a lot of energy, 6) ….. .

The Norse people worked hard, but they also made time for leisure activities and celebrations.

E each of which had a longhouse

F but had a lot of things in common

Gas well as smaller animals like rabbits

1

2

3

4

5

6

B3 F

E

B

D

G

A

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Practice Test 20

3Прочитайте рассказ и выполните задания А15–А21. В каждом задании обведите цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному вами варианту ответа.

The Journalist

concourse hoping to spot him among the crowd of bag-laden shoppers. “He will come, won’t he?” he thought to himself, biting his

. It would be the in journalism if the informer did turn up, and a huge

embarrassment for Toby if he failed to deliver the front page story he had promised the editor by midnight that night.

It had taken Toby nearly ten years to work his way up from his first job at a local paper to a desk at a national one. He’d mainly covered small local stories and was only just beginning to make his mark in the world of front page headlines. Most of the other reporters in the office had been there for years and found his energy and enthusiasm for the work highly amusing. “You’ll learn,” they said, patting him on the shoulder as they trudged wearily to their desks to punch out another short, snappy news

his big break would come.

When his chance did finally come, it took him completely by surprise. He had been working on a story about a government minister’s involvement in a national scandal. There were plenty of rumours flying around, but Toby hadn’t managed to get hold of any concrete evidence. Nobody wanted to talk. Then, one evening at a cocktail party, someone had approached him and said he could give him all the proof he needed.

Toby looked at his watch yet again, the knot of nervousness in the pit of his stomach beginning to turn to angry resentment. He didn’t care if he was young and inexperienced,

walk over him now, but the day would come when he would be in a position to take revenge. It was a moment before Toby realised the informer had slipped into the seat beside him at the table.

The last time Toby had seen him he’d been wearing an expensive tailored suit. Now, he was dressed in casual clothes to better fit in with the more humble surroundings. The informer halfsmiled at Toby and apologised for keeping him waiting as he pushed a fat envelope across the table. “You’ll find everything you need and more,” he said. “I’m sure it will mean the start

of a dazzling career in journalism for you.” Toby picked up the envelope and put it in his

briefcase, resisting the urge to rip it open and greedily savour its contents. The informer was right. This was, without doubt, a fine beginning

to an illustrious career as a leading reporter at one of the country’s most respected national

cream cake. “Just one question before you go,” said Toby when he’d got his composure back. “You’ve been friends with the minister since your days at university. Why betray him now?” As the informer stood up to leave, he patted Toby on the shoulder. “Ah yes, friends,” he said. “Indeed, I’ve been very useful to him in his career these past forty years. Now it’s his turn to prove useful in mine.” The informer began to walk away. “I shall look forward to working with you more in the future, Sir,” Toby called after him. The informer carried on walking with not so much as a backward glance. Toby couldn’t stop smiling as he patted his

briefcase.

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he realised the story involved someone he knew. another journalist offered to help him.

he managed to make the right contacts. he was unexpectedly offered information.

Practice Test 20

ЧАСТЬ 2 – ЧТЕНИЕ

A1514 While in the shopping centre, Toby felt anxious about

1 being disappointed by someone.

2 losing someone in the crowd.

3 having made a mistake.

4 losing his job.

A1615 In the second paragraph, the writer suggests that Toby

1 was more ambitious than his colleagues.

2 respected and admired his colleagues.

3 didn’t get on well with his colleagues.

4 worked harder than his colleagues.

A1716 Toby’s chance to get his first big story came after 1 2 3

4

A1817 In the fourth paragraph, the writer implies that Toby didn’t notice the informer arriving because

1 he had decided that he wouldn’t come.

2 he was lost in thought.

3 he was approached from behind.

4 he was expecting him to arrive later.

A1918 ‘it’ (line 8, paragraph five) refers to

1

money that the informer gave Toby.

2

the national newspaper.

3

the news story.

4

the contents of the envelope.

A2019 When Toby received the envelope, he

1 decided to open it immediately.

2 felt himself begin to relax.

3 became suspicious about what was inside.

4 had difficulty in controlling his feelings.

A2120 The informer says that he betrayed the minister because 1 it would benefit him.

2 the minister had betrayed him in the past.

3 he owed Toby a favour.

4 he had never liked him.

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ЧАСТЬ 3 – ГРАММАТИКА И ЛЕКСИКА Practice Test 20

1Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Преобразуйте, если необходимо, сло ва, напечатанные заглавными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номера ми B4–B10, так, чтобы они грамматически соответствовали содержанию текста. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Каждый пропуск соответствует отдельному заданию из группы B4–B10.

B4 had been working

B5

Are you coming

B6

was

B7 walked/was walking

B8 had offered

2 Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Преобразуйте, если необходимо, слова, напечатанные заглавными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами В11–B16, так, чтобы они грамматически и лексически соответ ствовали содержанию текста. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Каждый пропуск соответствует отдельному заданию из группы В11–В16.

The Future of Mobile Phones

Mobile phone technology has come a(n)

B11 8)

extremely

long way in a short time. In

fact, it’s almost difficult to believe that just a few years ago, we only used mobile phones to make phone calls or send text messages.

Today, not only can you take pictures and shoot videos with your mobile, you can use it to send emails,

surf the Web, listen to music and even get 9)B12

directions

.

So, with mobile technology moving so quickly, it is interesting to think about what the average mobile

phone

10)B13

user

will be doing with their phone in the future.

One very possible future

11)B14

development

is that a small chip will be put inside mobile

phones so that people can use them as a credit or debit card. To pay for goods in a shop, you would simply hold the phone up to a special reader and your account would be charged.

You will probably also be able to use your mobile phone as a front door or car key, so you won’t have to carry your keys around anymore.

But the truly revolutionary changes will come when intelligent software allows mobiles to predict your

needs, learn your

12)B15

behaviour

and recognise your speech.

So, it seems that soon

mobile phones will become even more necessary to people’s

lives

than they are today.

13) …………………………

B16

EXTREME

DIRECT

USE DEVELOP

BEHAVE

LIVE

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