Подборка лексико-грамматических текстов для подготовки учащихся 11 классов к ЕГЭ по английскому языку

Подборка лексико-грамматических текстов для подготовки учащихся 11 классов к ЕГЭ по английскому языку

Задания с ответами.

Тест 1. Грамматика и лексика.

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Street Styles

Many people, especially young people, wear things which express their ideas and feelings about life. If a boy ___ (HAVE) very short, almost shaven hair, people expect him to have right wing politics. But boys with very long hair ___ (THINK) to have left wing politics. A boy who wears a leather jacket ___ (COVER) in bits of metal will probably ride a motorbike. The rules of fashion are not as rigid as they once were and today’s teenagers ___ (NOT FOLLOW) any particular trend at all. But teens are very influenced by ___ (CELEBRITY) and they have a desire to buy more luxurious items. Street styles ___ (NOT CREATE) by the big fashion designers. In fact, the fashion designers often use ideas from street fashions. But some leaders of British fashion have enough ideas of their own. One of them is Jean Muir, whose designs made her one of the ___ (GOOD) designers.

(has. are thought, covered, do not follow, celebrities, are not created, best. )

Тест 2 . Грамматика и лексика.

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Computers in Education

When Mrs. Bashet’s son walks through the door after school, she ___ (NOT HAVE) to ask if he has any homework. She already knows. That’s because in 2007, Dougherty Valley High School, in California, ___ (BUY) a program called School Loop, essentially putting grade books, attendance sheets, student binders, and even blackboards online. With a few mouse clicks on her computer at work, Mrs. Bashet can check her son’s assignments and test scores as well as see in nearly real time if he ___ (SKIP) any class. With School Loop, parents, teachers, administrators, and students can access a vast quantity of data as effortlessly as opening an email. At the moment school districts across the country ___ (ADOPT) School Loop and similar systems, such as Edline and PowerSchool. Ed Zaiontz, executive director of information services, says that the trend toward shuttling information between schools, homes, and district offices ___ (CONTINUE) to grow in the future as the digital divide shrinks. One might expect that today’s high school students who learned to read at the same time as they learned to click a mouse and hit ‘Enter’ wouldn’t think twice about ___ (KEEP) track of their classes online. However, when the school ___ (ONE) started using School Loop, about half of students groused about the new window parents would have on their school days.

(does not have, bought, has skipped, are adopting, will continue, keeping,  first)

Тест 3. Грамматика и лексика.

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My Very First Time Online

My first internet experience was back in 1997 when the Internet ___ (MAKE) accessible to the public I had some experience in computing as I ___ (TAKE) a couple of computer classes before. When the Internet became even ___ (POPULAR), I could no longer resist buying my own computer and getting online. I was so excited when I ___ (BRING) the computer home that I just couldn’t wait to set it up and start surfing the web! The setting up was quite easy but I still couldn’t get online. I had to call the service provider and establish a dial up service first. Luckily, that ___ (NOT TAKE) very long. I was able to get online within a few hours. You wouldn’t believe what happened next. I found out that the monitor wasn’t working properly. It had black horizontal lines running through. While I ___ (TRY) to fix it, the screen went completely black. I went to exchange the monitor the following day, and my real first internet experience began. Now I am in my final year at university and I can’t imagine my life without the Internet or e mail. I hope that as I grow older my knowledge and experience with computers ___ (EXPAND) as technology advances.

(WAS MADE, had taken, more popular, brought, did not take, was trying, will be expanded)

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Florida

When the famous explorer, Columbus claimed Florida for Spain, he had never laid eyes on it. The area’s most important early ___ (VISIT) thus set а pattern that has continued for centuries. There is а general belief amongst people, apparently quite ___ (CONNECT) with whether or not they’ve been there themselves, that Florida is а good place to go. In fact, it is almost impossible not to enjoy yourself in Florida today, given the wonderful ___ (SELECT) of facilities available to tourists. Some of the world’s most popular tourist attractions are located in the state whose ___ (SAND) beaches welcome 40 million people each year. These days it seems ___ (POINT) to describe Florida’s geography and climate. After all, few people would have ___ (DIFFICULT) in finding it on а map and most would know what weather to expect there.

(visitor, UNCONNECTED, selection, sandy, pointless, difficulty)

Тест 4. Грамматика и лексика.

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Graffiti

Graffiti is any type of public markings that may appear in the forms of simple written words to elaborate wall paintings. Graffiti ___ (EXIST) since ancient times. The ___ (EARLY) forms of graffiti date back to 30,000 BC in the form of prehistoric cave paintings and pictographs using tools such as animal bones and pigments. The images drawn on the walls showed scenes of animal wildlife and hunt ing expeditions. These illustrations ___ (PLACE) in ceremonial and sacred locations inside of the caves. Modern Graffiti ___ (COME) in many different forms, from the scrawled mes sage in a public bathroom stall to the spray painted murals boasted on subway walls. Nowadays, paint, particularly spray paint, and marker pens have become the ___ (COMMONLY) used graffiti materials. In most countries, marking or painting property without the property ___ (OWNER) consent is considered to be vandalism, which is a punishable crime. Because of the controversial material contained in many murals, graffiti is now considered to be a form of resistance art, in rebellion against common public ___ (BELIEF) and government laws.

(has existed, earliest, were placed, comes, most commonly, owner’s, beliefs)

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Way to Success

Are you a talented actor or a popular singer? Have you got extraordinary leadership qualities or an ___ (ATTRACT) appearance? No? Don’t get upset because that doesn’t make any difference today. There is a great ___ (VARY) of other ways how to magically change your life. Firstly, you may get acquainted with a popular ___ (PRODUCE) and make him invite you to star in his new film. If you have ___ (DIFFICULT) in finding one, then try taking part in a reality show. Reality television has the potential to turn its participants into national celebrities. If you succeed in the show, you can ___ (EASY) become a superstar and your life will be full of excitement. In any case, you should take action now because ___ (LAZY) won’t make you successful.

(attractive,  variety. producer. difficulty. easily. Laziness)

Тест 5. Грамматика и лексика

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Mountain Biking

In the past people ___ (ENJOY) watching TV or reading in their free time. Nowadays people are more interested in ___ (DO) activities which take them out of their homes. That’s why mountain biking ___ (BECOME) a very popular sport in recent years. It is one of the most rewarding ways to explore the countryside. Cyclists must pay attention to the type of path they are on. Some paths ___ (DESIGN) for people who are on foot. So if you cycle along these paths, you ___ (CAUSE) inconvenience to walkers. On any other path, you should still respect walkers. Another thing which everyone ___ (ASK) to do is closing gates behind you, so that farm animals cannot escape. If the weather is fine, you will enjoy a wonderful day out, especially if you ___ (NOT FORGET) to take some food and drinks with you.

(enjoyed,  doing, has become./ are designed./  will cause./ is asked./ do not forget)

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Build Your Own Robot!

Lego Mindstorms NXT is back and better than ever! You are lucky if you have such a ___ (COLOUR) set of Lego bricks Mindstorms NXT. With new robot models, even more customizable programming, and all new technology including a colour sensor, you will never exhaust its ___ (CREATE) potential. The Lego Mindstorms NXT is the perfect gadget for those who would like to create their own robots the way they like to and with unique features. With active imagination as your guide, there are ___ (COUNT) combinations of robots that you can create, some of which can be rather incredible. However, don’t be ___ (PATIENT) because modelling takes time. LEGO Mindstorms NXT is rather ___ (EXPENSIVE), so everyone can buy it. We hope that LEGO Mindstorms NXT will produce an unforgettable ___ (IMPRESS) on you.

(colourful, creative, countless, impatient, inexpensive, Impression)

Тест 6. Грамматика и лексика.

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Cristiano Ronaldo, the World’s Best Football Player

Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is a special man. What makes Ronaldo special is that he is a football great who ___ (DOMINATE) the soccer world today. Only last Sunday, Ronaldo became the ___ (ONE) Premier League player to be named the FIFA World Player of the Year. Ronaldo ___ (HAND) a golden trophy and he expressed his joy, speaking to the audience. ‘This is a special moment in my life. I ___ (NOT THINK) (even) about winning this award,’ said Ronaldo. However, it ___ (SEEM) that football players can demonstrate much more experience at controlling a game on the pitch than a powerful car on the road. Ten days ago, Ronaldo ruined his Ferrari in a tunnel near Manchester Airport while he ___ (HAVE) a race with Van der Sar. According to The Guardian, Ronaldo ___ (OWN) his Ferrari for just two days before the accident.

(is dominating /dominates, first., was handed, |have not thought,  seems, was having, had owned)

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Teaching Arts

In an English educational system increasingly ruled by standardized tests, arts courses can seem ___ (IMPORTANCE). There is, however, a very good reason to teach arts in schools. In a recent study, we found that arts programmes teach a specific set of thinking skills ___ (RARE) addressed elsewhere in the curriculum. We want our children to demonstrate an ___ (ABLE) to solve problems and communicate effectively in today’s workplace. To achieve that goal, school leaders should make sure the arts are ___ (CENTRE) to their school improvement plans. These must not be ___ (AIM) or disconnected series of exercises. We must demonstrate that the arts are subjects for sequential study and not merely an activity. Education reform is currently a ___ (POWER) force. We can take advantage of it to strengthen our programs by introducing the arts in the curriculum.

(unimportant, rarely, ability, central, aimless, powerful)

Тест 7. Грамматика и лексика.

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Traffic Problems

In January 2003, the Congestion Charge ___ (INTRODUCE) in London to help solve the city’s traffic problems. However, London’s motorists still have traffic problems, ___ (CRAWL) through the city’s streets. London is just as congested with cars as it was before the introduction of the traffic charging scheme. ‘Without the Congestion Charge the traffic problems in London would be much ___ (BAD) now,’ said the TfL’s Managing Director. ‘It already ___ (PROVE) successful in cutting traffic coming into London.’ However, on its own, the traffic charging scheme ___ (NOT RESOLVE) the problem of congestion in the city. London streets remain clogged by road works and other measures designed to help pedestrians, buses and cyclists. Mayor of London Boris Johnson says he now ___ (WORK) with TfL on a ‘comprehensive approach’ to ease the congestion problem. He believes that the government soon ___ (IMPOSE) new measures to eliminate traffic congestion.

(was introduced, crawling., worse, has proved|/ has already proved, does not resolve, is working|, will impose)

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Television Viewing

Television viewing has always been the main leisure activity for American teenagers. According to the ___ (FIND) of a Nielsen study, US teens spend more time watching television than on the computer. The study found that teenagers were more engaged than ___ (POPULAR) believed with traditional media such as live television, radio and newspapers. The amount of television watched by the ___ (TYPE) American teenager has increased by six percent over the past five years, which is rather alarming. Television is a passive ‘non activity’, which often detracts from ___ (PERSONAL) and community oriented activities. Time in front of the television cuts into family time and is a leading cause of ___ (OBESE) in both adults and children. Excessive TV use leads to a more sedentary lifestyle which is ___ (HEALTH) for all of us, both mentally and physically.

(findings, popularly, typical. interpersonal. Obesity, unhealthy)

Тест 8. Грамматика и лексика.

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The Kookaburra

The Kookaburra’s rolling, laughing call is one of the ___ (RECOGNIZABLE) sounds in the animal world. The birds raise a wild chorus of crazy laughter just as dawn breaks, that is why in the hinterlands of Australia they ___ (KNOW) as the ‘bushman’s clock.’
Australians value the Kookaburra, not only as an intriguing member of the strange fauna, but for its habit of ___ (FEED) on snakes and lizards. Last week wildlife carers in far north Queensland ___ (FIND) a pair of albino blue winged kookaburras and handed them into Eagles New Wildlife Hospital. While there are some albino laughing kookaburras at zoos, there ___ (NEVER BE) a blue winged albino. Mr. Kunz, the founder of the Hospital, says it is a ‘once in a lifetime’ discovery. ‘Because they can’t see properly, the baby kookaburras have problems finding food,’ he said. ‘So now we ___ (FEED) them by hand.’ Mr. Kunz added that soon the birds ___ (TEACH) to hunt their own food at the wildlife sanctuary.

(most recognizable. are known, feeding. Found, has never been, are feeding, would be taught. )

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Crossword Puzzles

Crossword puzzles are the most popular and widespread word game in the world. However, their history is ___ (REAL) short. The author of the puzzle was Arthur Wynne, a ___ (JOURNAL) from Liverpool. During the early 1920’s other newspapers picked up the ___ (NEW) discovered pastime and within a decade crossword puzzles were featured in almost all American newspapers. In 1924 the first collection of puzzles was printed in book form and they immediately gained ___ (POPULAR). A major breakthrough in crossword puzzle development came with the personal computer, although many computer specialists used to say that it was POSSIBLE for a computer to create a crossword puzzle.

(really. journalist. newly , popularity, impossible.)

Тест 9. Грамматика и лексика.

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My First Client

Starting your own business has never been easy. I was no exception. One of the ___ (TOUGH) days in my business was my first day. In every business someone has to be the first person to say ‘yes’ and pay you money. So I had to find my first client and I had to do it ___ (MY). It was nerve racking for me and I ___ (SHAKE) in my boots. But I took a deep breath and stepped forward. I had an online business, but I took my business on the road to get my first client. So what ___ (DO) (I)? I found a potential client and went to his business. I mentioned his vast experience and then asked if he ___ (THINK) (ever) of writing a book. I offered to help him for a reasonable compensation and he ___ (CAPTIVATE) by my project.At the moment I’ve got five clients and I ___ (WRITE) my fifth book.

(toughest, Myself, was shaking,  did I do, had thought. was captivated. am writing)

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Are You Travel Compatible?

Going away with friends or your partner can be ___ (STRESS) at the best of times, but you could be heading for trouble if you’re not travel compatible. According to a new report, 55 per cent of British holiday makers travelling with friends had two serious ___ (ARGUE) during their stay. The poll reveals that an ___ (LUCK) seven per cent have even returned home within the first few days. It’s a big risk holidaying with someone for the first time; this is when you will discover what they are ___ (REAL) like. I would suggest, before committing to a friend’s holiday, first go for a trial run such as a weekend break to access your ___ (COMPATIBLE). This will be ___ (BENEFIT) for both parties and will not just save you money and heartache but most importantly your friendship.

(stressful. arguments. Unlucky, really. compatibility. beneficial.)

Тест 10. Грамматика и лексика.

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I Wish I Had Learned as a Child

I grew up in New York City. When I was six, my family moved to a new apartment not far from Coney Island. Although I had been to different summer camps with swimming pools, I still ___ (NOT KNOW) how to swim. I ___ (REQUIRE) to take swimming as part of my PE class in high school but… I failed to learn how to swim there either. I could only float on my back. During my ___ (ONE) summer after graduating from high school I was invited to spend a day with a radio club friend on board his father’s boat in Sheepshead bay. We dropped anchor off shore of an island where there were picnic grounds. We had lunch and then started to play Frisbee in the ocean. While we ___ (PLAY), I suddenly stepped off an underwater ledge and fell in over my head. I panicked for a second and swallowed some sea water which only made things ___ (BAD). Finally, a lifeguard ended up towing me ten additional ___ (FOOT) towards the shore where I could just walk out. I was a bit embarrassed over the incident being the only one of my friends not knowing how to swim. Since that incident, I ___ (NEVER FEEL) comfortable swimming in the ocean. That is why I only swim in pools. Sometimes I wish I had learned swimming as a child.

( did not know. was required, first, were playing, worse, feet, have never felt)

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Summer Olympics

The opening ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games took place in the Olympic Stadium in London. The proceedings combined the formal and ___ (CEREMONY) opening of this international sporting event with an artistic spectacle to showcase the host nation’s culture. The Games were ___ (FORMAL) opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The spectacle was entitled ‘Isles of Wonder’ and designed by film director Danny Boyle, with musical ___ (DIRECT) by electronic music group ‘Underworld’. Prior to London 2012 there had been ___ (CONSIDER) apprehension about Britain’s ability to stage an opening ceremony that would reach the standard set by the Beijing Summer Games. Boyle acknowledged that the extravagance of the opening ceremony for… Beijing 2008 made it an ___ (POSSIBLE) act to follow. However, the 2012 ceremony was generally seen as a success, praised by numerous publications and ___ (SPECTATE) as a ‘masterpiece’ and ‘a love letter to Britain’. (ceremonial. formally. direction. considerable. impossible. Spectators)