Контроль аудирования и чтения к разделу 1 "Steps to your career" учебника Афанасьевой О.В., Михеевой И.В., Барановой К.М. "Rainbow English" 11 класс

Test 11-1

Part I (Listening and Reading)

1. LISTENING

1. Listen to two people speaking and decide which of the facts bellow are true (T), false (F) or not stated (NS). Correct the facts which are false.

1. Eaton was founded in the 14^th century.

2. King Karl is a former Etonian.

3. A lot of famous British people are former Etonians.

4. In Eaton the standard uniform is completely black in colour.

5. This uniform is not worn at all times.

6. Eaton is not a coeducational school.

7. Everyone who has money can become an Etonian.

8. Every pupil has his own TV in his room.

9. Boys get their own rooms as soon as they become Etonians.

10. The Etonians can do different sports.

1. READING

1. Read the texts (A-G) and match them with their titles (1-8). There is one title you don’t have to use.

   1.  Working with your hands 2.  Start your business 3.  Working for royals 4.  Night work     5.  A job with a high salary 6.  A job for anybody 7.  Choosing a job 8.  Zoopsychologist A.  Some people can’t get out of the house easily to shop, don’t have the time to do it or just don’t enjoy shopping. If shopping is something you enjoy, turn it into a self-employed career. Personal shoppers give advice to customers and suggest products that may suit their needs. This can be anything from gifts to household goods to clothing. Advertise your services at locations such as senior citizens’ centres, community centres, shopping malls and grocery stores. Meet with the clients and find out what items (groceries, clothing, etc.) they need and how often. B.  The market is changing very fast. In fact, there may be careers that exist when a student gets out of college that simply didn’t exist when they started. So rather than asking, “What do I want to be?,” pose these questions: “What skills do I have? What kinds of people do I like to work with? In what kind of environment?” This is a way to think about a career without necessarily naming it. You describe yourself in a functional way and then figure out what that’s called and if people get paid to do it. C.  The regulations define this as the period between 11 pm and 6 am although this agreement can be slightly varied between employers and workers. Generally, people who work for at least three hours within the period must be offered a free health assessment before they begin their work duties and on a regular basis. Workers, however, do not have to accept this check. In general, workers must be over 18, although there are some exceptions to this rule. Teenagers aged 16 and 17, for example, can work according to this schedule, but only for 40 hours per week. D.  When your dog won’t roll over or your cat is making a mess, you might have to call someone who specialises in pet behaviour to solve your problems. This person analyses the pet’s confidence and security inside and outside the home to find the source of the problem. By studying their instincts and social rituals in their natural habitat as well as around humans, they modify the unwanted behaviour. It is all about helping dogs, cats and horses feel safe and confident and secure inside and outside our homes. E.  Being a queen’s piper involves playing the bagpipes for 15 minutes at 9 am under the Queen’s window when she is in residence at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse or Balmoral Castle. The piper is also responsible for the co-ordination of the 12 Army pipers who play around the table after State Banquets. It’s important to be presentable and patient enough when escorting the Queen to the various audiences that she has throughout the day. F.  A surgeon starts with a Bachelor’s degree, specializes in medicine and finally, surgery and then spends up to seven years as an intern or a resident. If you want to cut people open, they want to be really sure you know what you are doing. The field will be growing, as people now live longer. This is one of the highest demand and best paid jobs in the US because it takes so much skill and precision. Wages vary depending on the type of surgery, but on average this was the highest paid medical job in 2015. G.  Imagine you’re an electrician, you’re installing a pipe and have to bend around the corners to make everything line up. This kind of work requires improvisation and creativity. Besides, the wages of manual workers are greater than in many office jobs. For instance, a skilled mechanic usually earns more than a sociology graduate working in publishing. Besides, the job offers small moments of joy, like when the bike you’re mending starts up and runs. But not everything about manual work is rosy. Furniture making, for example, is not a good career move.

2. Read the text and choose the appropriate variants to do the tasks after it.

3. Начало формы

Listening (упр 2 из РТ)

Ann: Hi, Victor! I hear you’ve just returned from England. How was the trip?

Victor: It was really very interesting. We visited a lot of famous places and one of them was the famous “factory of gentlemen”.

Ann: What do you mean?

Victor: I’m speaking about Eton.

Ann: I know that Eton is probably the most famous school not only in Britain but in the world.

Victor: True. And it is one of the oldest schools. It was founded by King Henry VI in 1440. As very many famous people have been Etonians and some of them of royal origin, the English sometimes ironically call Eton college “the famous factory of gentlemen” because its students are supposed to act honourably.

Ann: If I’m not mistaken, 18 British prime ministers have been to Eton, and in recent years Prince William and Prince Harry. Now, what struck you most in Eton, Victor?

Victor: Honestly speaking, the dress code. Eton students wear a strange old-fashioned school uniform. It consists of a black tailcoat, black pin-striped trousers, a black waistcoat and a white tie. This uniform is not for special occasions, it is worn at all times. Teachers also wear a uniform.

Ann: So, Eton looks old-fashioned, doesn’t it?

Victor: It does and it doesn’t. The school is very well equipped and has a lot of laboratories. With the combination of excellent teachers and small classes it provides a very good education.

Ann: And where do Etonians usually go after they leave school?

Victor: Generally, to top British universities, such as Oxford or Cambridge.

Ann: And what’s life like at Eton? What kind of school is it?

Victor: As far as I know Eton is a private boarding school for boys. It is the most prestigious and very expensive school. Parents pay more than 35,000 pounds a year for their children to attend it, but you don’t get into Eton simply because you have money. You have to pass entrance exams first.

Ann: Do students live in hostels?

Victor: Each boy has his own small room with a bed and a desk. Every student has a lap-top computer and there is the Internet access in all classrooms and bedrooms. Ann: Having one’s own room is wonderful!

Victor: I agree. Students have their own rooms from the first day at school, even if you are only 13. Evidently their teachers want their students to organize their own lives to think independently and take responsibility for themselves.

Ann: I know that sports events are very important for public schools in England. Victor: Yes, that’s true. Eton is no exception. The college is very strong in the area of sports. Students can do 30 different sports, including rugby, football, cricket, rowing, hockey and many others.

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