Итоговая контрольная работа по английскому языку, 10 класс

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It’s great to cook on special occasions.

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Cooking can help save some money.

3. 

Cooking takes too much of your time.

4. 

Cooking can be a way to lose weight

5. 

Cooking is always very expensive.

6. 

Cooking makes families closer.

7. 

Cooking can become a career..

SPEAKER

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УТВЕРЖДЕНИЕ

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Types of mass media

E.

Air in danger

B.

World in danger

F.

World language

C.

Danger of smoking

G.

Wonderful trip

D.

English in schools

H.

Types of travelling

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English is very popular nowadays. It’s the language of computers, science, business, sport and politics. English is an amazing language, the language of great literature. Half of the world’s scientific literature is published in English. Nearly half of the world’s business deals in Europe are conducted in English. It’s the language of sports and glamour, being the official language of the Olympic Games and the Miss Universe Competition. English is the official voice of the air and the sea.

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Millions of people all over the world spend their holidays travelling. They travel to see other countries and continents, modern cities and the ruins of ancient towns. Some travel to enjoy picturesque places or just for a change of scene. It’s always interesting to try different food, to listen to different musical rhythms. Those who live in the country like to travel to a big city while city-dwellers usually prefer spending a quiet holiday by the sea or in the mountains, with nothing to do but walk and bathe.

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Global warming is the term used to describe the relatively dramatic rise in the world’s average temperature during the 20^th century. According to some environmentalists, global warming is a result of the industrial revolution and that if it continues, it will destroy civilization as we know it. Global warming is a problem, and people must take any steps they can in order to prevent it.

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Speaking English gives people many privileges in society, enabling them to communicate successfully with those who don’t know your mother-tongue. In order to possess these privileges school teachers and methodologists propose to introduce six hours of learning English a week for all Russian schools and introduce this subject from the first year in primary schools. Learning English should become more intensive to make Russian citizens more communicative.

5.

Air pollution is a very serious problem in the world. In Cairo just breathing the air is life threatening – it equals smoking two packs of cigarettes a day. The same holds true for Mexico City and 600 cities of the former Soviet Union. Industrial enterprises emit tons of harmful substances. These emissions have disastrous consequences for our planet.

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The press, radio, television and Internet are various types of mass media that keep people informed on the topical issues of the day. The mass media do much to excite an interest in every aspect of life and play an important role in reflecting the life of society. The mass media draw the public attention to the most serious political, economic, social and ecological problems.

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Last year my brother and I went to Turkey. This trip left the best impression on me. We took advantage of the excellent weather and went on different tours, for example, rafting. We took ourselves by a raft and a kayak through the picturesque mountainous region of Southern Turkey. Besides, we found new places, saw impressive sights and got acquainted with new people.

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TOPIC

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Nowadays smartphones define the way people connect to the rest of the world. How did it start? On the 16th of August 1994, IBM released a personal __________________, which became the modern smartphone.

COMMUNICATE

2

It was capable of making phone calls, faxing, text messaging and e-mailing. It was a prized __________________ because this device also included a touch screen.

POSSESS

3

It had a clock, calendar and some games. But this __________________ device was just too advanced for its time.

WONDER

4

The market was not yet ready for such a __________________ innovation. Faster networks, browsers and applications were needed to release its full potential.

TECHNOLOGY

5

In 2000, Ericsson was the first to introduce the word “smartphone” for its __________________ R380 mobile phone. This device was a modification of a lightweight flip phone.

AMAZE

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The magazine Popular Science called the Ericsson R380 smartphone one of the most important __________________ in science and technology.

ACHIEVE