Часть №1 «Чтение»
Установите соответствие между заголовками А—G и текстами 1—6. Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании есть один лишний заголовок.
A. Future Rescuers
B. Origin of the Superstition
C. Significant Difference
D. Oldest Creatures
E. Traditions
F. Distress Call
G. Visible Obstacle
1. People in China and other Asian communities joined the global celebration of this millennium. On February 5, many people welcome the first day of the Year of the Dragon. The 15-day Chinese New Year festival marks the beginning of a new year and a new life. This Chinese Year is year number 4698.
2. The term «Mayday» is an internationally recognized radio signal which is only used when a ship is in great danger and needs help immediately. The signal is transmitted on a wavelength of 2.182 kHz, which is permanently monitored by rescue services on the shore. The use of this expression has a very straightforward explanation. It came from the French phrase «m'aidez», which means «help me».
3. In 1700, Henri Misson, a Frenchman visiting Britain asked villagers why they had horseshoes nailed above their doors. They said 'it was to keep witches away. Horseshoes are made of iron and the strength of the iron was thought to protect from evil. Still today they are thought to bring good luck and many brides carry silver ones at their weddings. The position of the horseshoe is very important. It must point upwards like a cup so that the luck cannot fall out.
4. Women generally live about six years longer than men. Evidence suggests that boys are the weaker sex at birth, which means that more die in infancy. Also women do not have as much heart disease as men. In terms of lifestyle, men smoke more than women and thus more die of smoking- related diseases. Also, they generally have more dangerous occupations, such as building work.
5. Scientists say that rats can help to look for earthquake survivors buried in the ruined buildings. Dogs are already used to search for people, but rats can be even more useful. Like dogs they've got a great sense of smell, but scientists still need to train rats to sniff out people and to carry special radio transmitters to let them know when the survivor is found. Rats may also be trained to find bombs or explosives.
Dinosaurs roared for about 150 million years before they disappeared. We humans have only been around for about 2 million years. But cockroaches are 350 million years old and still going strong! Cockroaches can survive in extreme conditions. They can be frozen, then thawed, and walk away as if nothing had happened. They can go for incredibly long time without eating anything. And that is the secret of their success!
Часть №2 «Лексика и грамматика»
Выберите правильный вариант ответа.
7. When she is alone, she often talks to….
a) her b) herself c) she d) herselv
8. The day before yesterday Mary was made…the poem by heart.
a) to learn b) learn c) learnt d) learning
9. This house…in the 18th century looks very beautiful.
a) build b) to build c) built d) building
10. The team wouldn’t have lost the game if they …harder.
a) trained b) would train c) had trained d) train
11. She …sit here. The seat is free.
a) must b) may c) has to d) should
12. It is the least interesting book I have ever read. It is so…
a) boring b) fascinating c) exciting d) enjoyable
13. In a different job he could get a higher salary and better conditions of….
a) employed b) employment c) employer d) employable
14. To be responsible…
a) of b) to c) in d) for
15. I’m awfully sorry. I’ve torn your book.
a) You are welcome b) That doesn’t matter
c) I don’t like reading now d) I wish I could but I can’t
16. We’ve got to take…all the portraits in the classroom and dust them.
a) down b) up c) into d) on
17. Ken has always had…for horror stories. There are thousand of them in his bedroom.
a) an entertainment b) an excitement c) a fascination d) an impression
18. Most species of wildlife are endangered. Large areas of jungle are…too.
a) threatened b) beaten c) ruined d) despised
19. I can’t find my umbrella. I think somebody (take) by mistake.
a) took b) takes c) has taken
20. While my son (wait) for my call, somebody knocked at the door.
a) waited b) was waiting c) is waiting
21. After I (write) all my letters, I went to the kitchen to make coffee.
a) wrote b) had written c) write
Часть №3. Переведите текст в письменной форме и ответьте на вопросы.
Travelling
We live in times when it’s rather easy to travel to any point of the planet. So no wonder travelling becomes more popular. What is more, our modern life is impossible without travelling. And there are many reasons for this.
A few decades ago it couldn’t be imagined that we would be able to travel almost everywhere. Now we can travel by different means of transport: by plane, by ship, by train, by car and even on foot. Some people like to travel by plane, because it is the best way to get to a foreign country fast. But others prefer traveling by train. They say that this method is more convenient and cheaper. Anyway, we have got something to choose from. And the way of travelling depends only on our opportunities and preferences.
Another good thing is that travelling helps us live and enjoy life. When we get tired of our daily routine, we need to change the surroundings. And travelling is one of the best way to break the monotony of our life. We travel, see new countries and cities, visit historical places, meet new people and taste different dishes. It brings us new impressions and makes life brighter. And that’s why millions of people all around the world adore travelling.
And finally, it is commonly known that travelling is a very nice activity. It’s the time for relaxation and thinking. Nothing can give us a great deal positive emotions and memories as travelling. It is often said that travelling broadens mind. And personally I believe that it is an undeniable truth.
Answer the questions:
What are the ways of travelling?
What affects the choice of the way of travelling?
What the way of travelling do you prefer and why?
How does travelling affect daily life?
What do you do when travelling?
What does it bring us?
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