Вариант 1
Section 1
Reading Comprehension
| Прочитайте текст. Установите соответствие заголовков A-H абзацам текста 1-7. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу (вставив буквы A-H). Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании одна тема лишняя. |
А. SLOW SUCCESS
В. FILM MUSICIAN
С. LONG HISTORY
В. DIFFERENT SPEEDS
E. GREAT CHANGES
F. WONDERFUL PLAYER
G LIVE PERFORMANCES
H. SEA SOUNDS
1.While the electric guitar was invented quite recently (in 1931, by Adolf Rickenbacker), the guitar itself has been around in various forms for an incredibly long time. Musical instruments remarkably similar to the guitar have been played for at least the last five thousand years. The instrument which million of teenagers today dream of playing in a rock band started its life in Persia (now called Iran), in Central Asia.
2. Humans have only been able to record sounds to listen to later since the middle of the 1800s. Since then, however, technology has developed at an enormous speed. Records, cassettes and CDs have all allowed people to listen to recorded music in their own home. These days, more and more music is becoming ‘digital’. We can save pieces of music as files on our computer, and can carry thousands of songs around on personal MP3 players.
3. Everyone knows that the British group The Beatles was the most successful pop group of all time. In the early 1960s, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr changed popular music forever. Things weren’t easy for the band at the beginning, though. Lennon and McCartney started making music together in 1957. By 1962, almost every single record company in Britain had rejected them, saying they would never achieve anything. Finally, one record company decided to take a risk with them. By 1964, they were the most popular band in the world.
4. Before pop groups and singers go on tour, they have to make a decision regarding their music. They probably want to play the songs from their latest album in their concerts, but the question is: should the songs sound as similar as possible to the sound created on the album, or should the audience hear a new version of the song? Madonna, for example, is always keen to sing her songs in a different way at concerts. Other singers choose to sing their songs as they sang them on the album.
5. Jerry Goldsmith spent much of his career writing the music for Hollywood movies. From the early 1950s until 2003, Goldsmith wrote the soundtracks for several hundred hit movies, including the Star Trek and Rambo series of films. He often worked on as many as six major movies in one year. If that wasn’t enough, he also found the time to come up with the theme tunes for a large number of American TV and radio shows.
6. Dolphins and whales can hear much better than humans can. They can also hear much better than they can see. This does not cause them many problems, however, as sound travels through water much better than light does. They often use sounds to locate things such as rocks and food. Male humpback whales make noises that sound like they’re singing. One whale can hear another whale’s ‘song’ hundreds of miles away.
7. In a thunderstorm, have you ever counted the seconds between when you see the flash of lightning and when you hear the rumble of thunder? The number of seconds tells us how far away the lightning is. For example, if there’s a 3 second gap, then the lightning is approximately 3 miles away. But why don’t the thunder and lightning happen at the same time? In fact they do, but because light travels much faster than sound, we see the lightning several seconds before we hear the thunder.
Transfer all your answers to your answer sheet.
Section 2
Use of English
Task 1
Преобразуйте, если необходимо данные слова, так чтобы они грамматически соответствовали содержанию текста:
| As Jack emerged into the ____ 1______ corridor on the fi rst fl oor, he caught another glimpse of the ___ 2___ front reception area. Even from the back of the _____ 3___, he could hear the murmur of excited ____ 4___. Something was up, and his __ 5____ was piqued. One of the ___ 6____ aspects of his job was that he never knew from one day to the next what was in store. Coming to work was __ 7____, which was a far cry from how Jack had felt in his former life, when each day had been ____ 8____ but utterly ______ 9__. | CENTRE CROWD BUILD, CONVERSE CURIOUS, EXCITE
STIMULATE COMFORT PREDICT |
Task 2
Выберите правильный вариант ответа (A,B,C)
1. 1. You’re really late! I … for you for over an hour!
A have waited B was waiting C have been waiting
2. Linda, … is very keen on a computer, is studying to be graphic designer.
A who B that C which
3. These jeans are too big for you; you need to take them …..
A in B up C out
4. Our teacher made the whole class ….back after school.
A to stay B stay C staying
5. If Joshua doesn't come home soon, he …… the start of the film.
A would miss B miss C will miss
6. Harry is … to his friends and will never disappoint them.
A caring B patient C loyal
7. Fruit and vegetables are rich ……vitamins and minerals.
A on B of C in
8. I'm afraid I don't have time to chat. I ……in a few minutes.
A am leaving B leave C going to leave
Section 3
Задание C1.
You have 20 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend,
...It may sound unusual, but my friend likes reading very much. He reads not only popular books but classics as well. As for me, I read only books from the school list…
... What books do you like to read? Do you prefer e-books or paper books and why? What hobbies apart from reading are popular with your friends?...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
2 вариант
Section 1
Reading Comprehension
| Прочитайте текст. Установите соответствие заголовков A-H абзацам текста 1-7. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу (вставив буквы A-H). Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании одна тема лишняя. |
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B. MORE THINGS YOU CAN LEARN LATER
C. ONLY AVAILABLE FOR A SHORT TIME
D. BUY AND LEARN AT THE SAME TIME
E. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN A DAY
F. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS AVAILABLE
G. WHEN SOMETHING GOES WRONG
H. EVERYONE NEEDS TO LEARN 1 If you're 16 years old or younger, the chances are that you have been using computers for as long as you can remember. For older people, who find it difficult to work out what all those buttons are for on their mobile phones, computers can be just a tiny bit frightening. However, computers are here to stay and even if you've managed to avoid them so far, you know that you are just delaying the inevitable moment when you will have to learn how to use them. 2 Now help is at hand with Computers 4 Beginners, a new computer course starting at the local college at the end of April which not only gives you expert guidance, but actually gives you a brand new laptop computer as part of the price. This unique approach enables people to take the first step on an exciting journey that will quickly enable them to use a computer with ease and efficiency, even if they currently have no idea how to even switch one on. 3 With· prices starting at Ј599, the one-day course - including the computer - costs no more than most of us would pay for a computer alone. There is also an option to buy a printer, digital camera and accessories to go with it. So whether you want a computer for business, to help you study, or just for fun, Computers 4 Beginners is the perfect place to start. 4 The course teaches you how to use your computer, hands-on, on the day, so any queries can be immediately addressed by an experienced course tutor. You will begin with the basics, including unpacking it and getting it set up to suit you, before moving on to producing and editing documents, a basic introduction to the Internet and how to use email. 5 The course ensures that there is plenty of help and support available, so throughout the day there are technicians on hand to help you with any problems that may arise. This will be particularly welcome news for anyone who has spent hours on hold to computer company helplines, with only a huge phone bill to show for it at the end of the call. 6 After the initial course, Computers 4 Beginners also offers follow-up courses to help you deepen your knowledge and increase your confidence. You can learn more about using the Internet, including buying and selling goods online, and also take a more in-depth look at creating documents and how to secure your computer from common viruses. Alternatively, you can move on to the world of digital photography and learn to use your computer, camera and printer together to create perfect pictures. You will also learn how to print them and email them to friends. 7 If you have particular requirements that aren't covered in the basic courses, Computers 4 Beginners can also create custom-made programmes to help meet your needs. Tutors are available to come to your home or your business, to help create a course that teaches you what you want to know.
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Transfer all your answers to your answer sheet.
Section 2
Use of English
Task 1
Преобразуйте, если необходимо данные слова, так чтобы они грамматически соответствовали содержанию текста:
| The complex had been constructed of gray stone in fi ts and starts during the course of almost a century, so the ____1_______ wings were of slightly different ________2______ design. Having been to the hospital on a number of occasions, Laura knew where she was going, which was _____3________. Laura’s friend had left for her an envelope with ______4__________ to go fi rst to admitting to get a hospital card. The fi nal line in the note said that Laura should go __________5______ to the cafeteria when she was fi nished. Obtaining the hospital card took more time than the ___6__________ test. She had to wait in line to see one of the customer-service _________7__________. Still, it took only fi fteen minutes, and she was soon on her way up to the laboratory. Her friend’s _____8_________ were clear, and Laura found the laboratory without ___________9______. | VARY ARCHITECT
HELP INSTRUCT DIRECT BLEED REPRESENT
DIRECT DIFFICULT |
Task 2
Выберите правильный вариант ответа (A,B,C)
1. She said she ………….away the following weekend.
A was going to be B had been C will be
2. Tom Barney, …..father is a famous writer, is in the same class as me.
A which B who C whose
3. Emma’s friend lives very close to her, so she always goes to her house … foot.
A by B on C with
4. Joanna is upset because her parents didn't let her ……on an excursion with her friends.
A to go B go C going
5. If I had known you were coming, I …. something for dinner.
A would have cooked B would cook C had cooked
6. Tom's starting ……at his new job is 30,000 Euros a year.
A salary B debt C wage
7. Peter feels very strongly …..protecting wildlife that is under threat.
A about B for C of
8. This time next week, we …….on a tropical beach.
A are lying B will be lying C will lie
Section 3
Задание C1.
You have 20 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend,
...It may sound unusual, but my friend likes reading very much. He reads not only popular books but classics as well. As for me, I read only books from the school list…
... What books do you like to read? Do you prefer e-books or paper books and why? What hobbies apart from reading are popular with your friends?...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
3 вариант
Section 1
Reading Comprehension
| Прочитайте текст. Установите соответствие заголовков A-H абзацам текста 1-7. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу (вставив буквы A-H). Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании одна тема лишняя. |
A. AN ILLUSTRATION OF HOW THINGS HAVE CHANGED
B. NOTHING IS THE SAME AS IT USED TO BE
C. LESS TIME ON FOOD FOR OTHERS
D. SOME THINGS HAVEN’T CHANGED
E. AN IMPORTED HABIT
F. A RETURN TO THE PAST
G. DEFINITELY NOT BETTER NOW THAN IN THE PAST
H. NOT KNOWING WHAT TO DO
1. A series of food revolutions has changed British eating habits unrecognisably since the 1950s. The introduction of supermarkets transformed the way people shopped and bought goods, while the advent of frozen foods slashed cooking times and opened the door to food from around the world. Everything from meal times to kitchen utensils is now different from how it was just a few decades ago.
2. Shopping habits have changed a lot since the 1950s. Back then, when supermarkets first arrived, people had to be shown how to use a shopping trolley - there were diagrams for them to follow. Shoppers also needed guidance on how to load up their groceries into the boot of their car.
3. With changing family and work life, and new technology, the idea of the TV dinner arrived in the l960s. They were served in the sort of trays that are used for meals on aeroplanes and they were disgusting. The concept came from the US. In Britain, TV dinners weren’t really considered civilised, but it was at this time that the word ‘convenience’ started to be used for food and meals.
4. The British public has now gone full circle in its food requirements, from the days when food was organic and free-range because that’s the way food was, to the need for cheap and plentiful produce, and then back to the desire for good quality, fresh food. The British have come from wanting processed food to wanting organic goods again.
5. There have also been changes concerning the role of women. They once spent three to four hours preparing the evening meal, whereas today it’s often a matter of convenient cooking and shopping. Women were released from the kitchen and started going out to work in greater numbers than before. Now they don’t have to spend all day looking after people and hours preparing the evening meal.
6. People don’t eat together so much any more. This is something neatly reflected in the Bisto Gravy advertisements over the years. In the latest advert, the family members are all proud of the fact that they fix a time, one day a week, when they all eat together. That would have been bizarre when the adverts began in the 1950s, when everyone ate together.
7. Today the way in which people eat has changed too. Nowadays, young people fiddle with a mobile phone or change channels on the TV while they are eating. And, despite recent publicity about their effects on health, comfort foods such as crisps, chocolate and sweets dominate the market, helped by TV advertising and colourful packaging. There were a lot fewer snacks like these around in the 1950s. Eating habits have certainly got worse since then.
Transfer all your answers to your answer sheet.
Section 2
Use of English
Task 1
Преобразуйте, если необходимо данные слова , так чтобы они грамматически соответствовали содержанию текста:
| In _______1______times, the 16 km wide Thames Valley offered fertile soils, _______2____woodlands and a ___3_______water supply to the early settlers. The core of the city, dating back to _______4_____times, developed at the point nearest the mouth of the Thames. The Thames is a ______5_______ river, and the areas on the either side of its banks are classified as flood plains. Over the centuries, the southeast of England has gradually tilted towards the sea, and _________6____ London would still be subject to flooding from surge tides were it not for the Thames Barrier. London was the __7_____capital in the world to experience the ________8________ Revolution, and the banks of the Thames are crammed with vestiges of the city’s heyday as the centre of the ____9_________ Empire. | HISTORY EXTEND, PLENTY
ROME TIDE
CENTRE
ONE, INDUSTRY
BRITAIN |
Task 2
Выберите правильный вариант ответа (A,B,C)
1. How long …..about this?
A are you knowing B do you know C have you known
2. Tom Barney, …..father is a famous writer, is in the same class as me.
A which B who C whose
3. The birth of their baby son brought … many changes to James and Lily’s life.
A off B up C about
4. I'd hate …..the one who gives Janet the bad news.
A to be B being C to being
5. If Joshua doesn't come home soon, he …..the start of the film.
A would miss B miss C will miss
6. Environment organizations work towards the … of the natural environment.
A emission B conservation C adoption
7. It was such a pleasant surprise to run … my old teacher at the theater.
A over B into C away
Section 3
Задание C1.
You have 20 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend,
...It may sound unusual, but my friend likes reading very much. He reads not only popular books but classics as well. As for me, I read only books from the school list…
... What books do you like to read? Do you prefer e-books or paper books and why? What hobbies apart from reading are popular with your friends?...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
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