Подготовка к ЕГЭ

1. Тип 1 № 1970 

Вы услышите 6 высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказываниями каждого говорящего A–F и утверждениями, данными в списке 1–7. Используйте каждое утверждение, обозначенное соответствующей цифрой, только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее утверждение. Вы услышите запись дважды.

1.  This technique is not good for remembering things.

2.  Keeping a diary can help not to forget things.

3.  One should keep used diaries and daily planners.

4.  Writing things on pieces of paper is convenient.

5.  A diary in your mobile may be a good idea.

6.  Good memory may be a question of genetics.

7.  This way to remember things doesn't go well with hygiene.

2. Тип 2 № 4506 

Вы услышите диалог. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений А–G соответствуют содержанию текста (1  — True), какие не соответствуют (2  — False) и о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3  — Not stated). Занесите номер выбранного Вами варианта ответа в таблицу. Вы услышите запись дважды.

A.  Ellen went camping with her family.

B.  Ellen spent two weeks at a camp site in Karelia.

C.  Ellen’s family has a three-person tent.

D.  Nick is afraid of rafting.

E.  Nick has spent last two weeks getting ready for school.

F.  Nick and Ellen like their last year History teacher.

G.  Ellen doesn’t have good marks in history.

Запишите в ответ цифры, расположив их в порядке, соответствующем буквам:

3. Тип 3 № 1351 

Вы услышите репортаж дважды. Выберите правильный ответ 1, 2 или 3.

Robert and Amy fell in love with each other

1)  after eating out together.

2)  after a few months of working together.

3)  when they first met on the film set.

4. Тип 4 № 1352 

Вы услышите репортаж дважды. Выберите правильный ответ 1, 2 или 3.

When Robert decided to propose to Amy, he

1)  was sure that Amy would accept his proposal.

2)  wanted to do it in a proper way.

3)  knew the exact place in Madrid to do it.

5. Тип 5 № 1353 

Вы услышите репортаж дважды. Выберите правильный ответ 1, 2 или 3.

The wedding ceremony in the film reminded Robert and Amy of their own wedding because

1)  both weddings took place in the same settings.

2)  there was an explosion during both weddings.

3)  there were some of the same people at both weddings.

6. Тип 6 № 1354 

Вы услышите репортаж дважды. Выберите правильный ответ 1, 2 или 3.

According to Amy, she is different from Robert because she

1)  is less open to new ideas than her husband.

2)  comes from a smaller family than Robert.

3)  has different views on family life.

7. Тип 7 № 1355 

Вы услышите репортаж дважды. Выберите правильный ответ 1, 2 или 3.

Amy felt uncomfortable at school because

1)  she missed her mother very much.

2)  her mother taught at the same school.

3)  the teachers and the headmistress disliked her.

8. Тип 8 № 1356 

Вы услышите репортаж дважды. Выберите правильный ответ 1, 2 или 3.

If Amy hadn’t become an actress, her parents would have

1)  understood and supported her.

2)  been displeased with her.

3)  insisted on her joining the family business.

9. Тип 9 № 1357 

Вы услышите репортаж дважды. Выберите правильный ответ 1, 2 или 3.

Amy is sure that if you have a child, you

1)  can do without having a friend.

2)  should think more about the future.

3)  can cope with any problem.

10. Тип 10 № 2960 

Установите соответствие между текстами A–G и заголовками 1–8. Запишите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании один заголовок лишний.

1.  Different pets, different characters

2.  Having fun together

3.  A long-term treatment

4.  Reading dog stories

5.  Friends in need

6.  Pets can teach

7.  A global problem and its solution

8.  Where to get a pet

A. It has become clear that stress affects our mental and physical health and, sadly, our world has become more stressful than ever. We live in the environment that can easily wear us out. Luckily, there are certain methods to reduce stress and have control. One of the best is to own a pet. Pets require attention and dedication, but those are small prices to pay for the amount of benefits they bring into our lives.

B. Pets provide support because they are always available to listen (without any judgment) or rub up against your hand, which can help you relax after a hectic day. They can help you see the situation differently and let out some steam.

Moreover, when you are feeling under the weather, there is nothing like a sweet pair of eyes that immediately get your mind off thoughts that are making you sad and depressed.

C. Companionship with a loving pet is a real source of entertainment. Pets are constantly giving off love and gratitude, and they are happy to be in your presence. You can be yourself around pets. You can dance silly or talk silly, and they will not criticize you. In fact, they will love the silliness and get silly themselves. Cats and dogs are fantastic companions to sit down and watch TV at night.

D. Studies have shown that communicating with a pet boosts the immune system, improves heart health, reduces physical pain, and improves mental health as well. One man with tuberculosis says that the cat he received after his diagnosis kept him going for 21 years with little pain and very few physical issues. He talked to his cat which helped him walk through his troubles. That proves the power of true love that animals have.

E. Pets are living creatures that have habits and personalities. They can surprise you. Dogs, cats, and birds are probably most known for having distinct personalities. However, one snake owner says that her snake had his own unique personality. He got excited when she came into the room, and she would often put him in the bathtub where he would do all sorts of funny tricks while splashing around.

F. No matter what type of pet you get, it will require you to take care of it. Being responsible for another living being can help you be more responsible in the rest of your life too. This is especially true for kids who are learning the value of good habits. However, adults can benefit from the consistent responsibility as well. Responsible pet owners are kind to pets and remember they are their pets’ world.

G. With millions of cats and dogs killed in shelters in the United States every year, adopting a pet instead of buying one saves at least one animal’s life. Adoption saves not only the animal you adopt, but also the new animal the shelter can take in. Adopting from a shelter helps both ends of the problem: fewer animals will be bred, and more animals can go to a good home.

11. Тип 11 № 868 

Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски A–F частями предложений, обозначенными цифрами 1–7. Одна из частей в списке 1–7 — лишняя. Занесите цифры, обозначающие соответствующие части предложений, в таблицу.

Culture and customs

In less than twenty years, the mobile telephone has gone from being rare, expensive equipment of the business elite to a pervasive, low-cost personal item. In many countries, mobile telephones A ______ ; in the U.S., 50 per cent of children have mobile telephones. In many young adults’ households it has supplanted the land-line telephone. The mobile phone is В ______ , such as North Korea.

Paul Levinson in his 2004 book Cellphone argues that by looking back through history we can find many precursors to the idea of people simultaneously walking and talking on a mobile phone. Mobile phones are the next extension in portable media, that now can be С ______ into one device. Levinson highlights that as the only mammal to use only two out of our four limbs to walk, we are left two hands free D ______  — like talking on a mobile phone.

Levinson writes that “Intelligence and inventiveness, applied to our need to communicate regardless of where we may be, led logically and eventually to telephones that we E ______ .”

Given the high levels of societal mobile telephone service penetration, it is a key means for people F ______ . The SMS feature spawned the «texting» sub-culture. In December 1993, the first person-to-person SMS text message was transmitted in Finland. Currently, texting is the most widely-used data service; 1.8 billion users generated $80 billion of revenue in 2006.

1.  to perform other actions

2.  outnumber traditional telephones

3.  to communicate with each other 

4.  combined with the Internet

5.  to serve basic needs

6.  banned in some countries

7.  carry in our pockets

12. Тип 12 № 2370 

The email letter the author sent to Oxford was meant to be …

1)  desperate.

2)  respectful.

3)  mocking.

4)  regretful.

Why I sent Oxford a rejection letter

A little over a month ago, I sent Oxford a rejection email that parodied the thousands that they send each year. Much to my surprise, it has become a bit of an Internet hit, and has provoked reactions of both horror and amusement.

In my letter I wrote: "I have now considered your establishment as a place to read Law (Jurisprudence). I very much regret to inform you that I will be withdrawing my application. I realize you may be disappointed by this decision, but you were in competition with many fantastic universities and following your interview, I am afraid you do not quite meet the standard of the universities I will be considering."

I sent the email after returning from my interview at Magdalen College, Oxford, to prove to a couple of my friends that Oxbridge did not need to be held in awe. One of them subsequently shared it on Facebook because he found it funny.

I certainly did not expect the email to spread as far as it has. Varying between offers of TV interviews and hundreds of enthusiastic Facebook messages, it has certainly been far-reaching. Many of my friends and undoubtedly many strangers were unable to comprehend that I'd sent such an email to this bastion of prestige and privilege. Why was I not afraid of damaging my future prospects as a lawyer? Didn't I think this might hurt my chances with other universities?

For me, such questions paint a picture of a very cynical society. I do not want to study law because I want to be rich, or wear an uncomfortable wig and cloak. Perhaps optimistically, I want to study law because I am interested in justice.

To me, withdrawing my application to an institution that is a symbol of unfairness in both our education and the legal system (which is so dominated by Oxbridge graduates) makes perfect sense, and I am reluctant to be part of a system so heavily dominated by such a narrow group of self-selecting elites.

So, why did I apply in the first place? If you're achieving high grades at A-level (or equivalent), you can feel quite a lot of pressure to "prove yourself' by getting an Oxbridge offer. Coupled with the fact that I grew up on benefits in council estates throughout Bristol - not a type of heritage often associated with an Oxbridge interview -1 decided to give it a try.

It was only at the interview that I started to question what exactly I was trying to prove. I was well aware that fantastic candidates are often turned down, and I did not believe that this was a true reflection of their academic potential.

Although I share concern that not going to Oxbridge gives you a "chip on your shoulder", I did not write to Oxford to avoid the risk of being labeled as an "Oxbridge reject": I already am one. Last year I made an (admittedly weak) application to Cambridge and was inevitably rejected post-interview.

A year ago, I was in awe of the beautiful buildings of Oxbridge, but today I am in awe of the sheer number of people who, like me, have managed to not take it so seriously. Ultimately, I am not harming Oxford by laughing at it, and it is an amazing feeling to realize that so many people are enjoying my email. Actually, I was amazed to know how many people of different ages bothered to read it and even to leave their comments about it in Facebook. I had fun reading some of them, too.

13. Тип 13 № 2371 

The letter caused so much response because people …

1)  fully agreed with the message.

2)  were outraged with the letter.

3)  wanted to defend Oxbridge.

4)  found the topic exciting.

14. Тип 14 № 2372 

The author accuses society of cynicism because …

1)  universities are very selective.

2)  people supported Oxbridge.

3)  people seem to be more worried about reputations.

4)  lawyers do their job for high incomes.

15. Тип 15 № 2373 

Judging by paragraph 7, the authorcomes from a family which is …

1)  educated.

2)  big.

3)  aristocratic.

4)  not very rich.

16. Тип 16 № 2374 

The author believes that the selection to Oxbridge …

1)  is hard to understand.

2)  is unfair.

3)  reveals candidates’ abilities.

4)  needs improvement.

17. Тип 17 № 2375 

The expression “chip on your shoulder” in paragraph 9 means …

1)  feelings of unfair treatment.

2)  reflection of one’s potential.

3)  below-average performance.

4)  record of achievements.

18. Тип 18 № 2376 

“It” in ‘have managed to not take it so seriously’ in the last paragraph refers to …

1)  Oxbridge rejection.

2)  Oxford.

3)  university studies.

4)  university interview.

19. Тип 19 № 1467 

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово WE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The Roses Parade

On January 1, many Americans watch the Tournament of Roses parade and then a football game in Pasadena California over TV. It may be difficult for ______ to believe it, but January in California is a warm sunny month with a lot of flowers.

20. Тип 20 № 1468 

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово MAKE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The queen of the parade rides on a special float which ______ from over 250,000 flowers. The first Tournament of Roses took place in 1890.

21. Тип 21 № 1469 

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BLOOM так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

“In New York, people are buried in snow,” said Professor Charles F. Holder. “Here our flowers ______ now. Let’s hold a festival to tell the world about our paradise”.

22. Тип 22 № 1470 

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово GIVE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Albert Einstein, the Nobel Prize Winner in physics

Albert’s interest in science began when he was five years old. His father ______ him a magnetic compass and the boy wanted to know why the needle was moving.

23. Тип 23 № 1471 

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово LATE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

In 1909 Einstein began his academic career. 12 years ______ he got the Nobel Prize in physics.

24. Тип 24 № 1472 

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово WARN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Shortly before his death he wrote the manifesto ______ the people of the world about the danger of nuclear catastrophe.

25. Тип 25 № 324 

Образуйте от слова DARK однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

The Least Successful Explorer

Thomas Nuttall spent many years studying the plants and trees in north-west America. He was different from most other explorers because he was almost always lost.

One night he did not come back and a group went out to search for him. When Nuttall heard them in the ______ , he was frightened.

26. Тип 26 № 325 

Образуйте от слова POSSIBLE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

You may think it was ______ , but he believed that they were Indians and tried to escape.

27. Тип 27 № 326 

Образуйте от слова SERVE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Getting more and more angry, Nuttall’s ______ chased him for three days through the forest and across rivers until he accidentally arrived back at their tents.

28. Тип 28 № 327 

Образуйте от слова SCIENCE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Another day the ______ was lost again. He was walking for many hours, he felt very tired, so he lay down to rest.

29. Тип 29 № 328 

Образуйте от слова POWER однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.

An Indian found him lying there.

Nuttall did not look dangerous. In fact, he looked quite helpless. The Indian felt sorry for him and decided not to kill him. Instead, the strong-built, ______ man picked the explorer up and carried him three miles to the river.

30. Тип 30 № 169 

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  brought up

2)  grew up

3)  went up

4)  got up

New York City:

Nostalgia for the Old Neighbourhood

Life is made up of little things: some unimportant memories from childhood that, in fact, shaped your character. I 30 ______ on Third Avenue in midtown Manhattan during the 1950s-60s where family life was centred around old 31 ______ of flats and small stores. Third Avenue was my old neighbourhood and it had character. It was 32 ______ with working families of Italian, German and Irish origin. We shopped together with all those people and their kids played together. Third Avenue influenced the way our family lived. I absorbed the street life. It gave me an 33 ______ that I could not have received in any other place. To me, it was home.

In a recent walk around Third Avenue my eyes 34 ______ signs of the old neighbourhood but couldn’t find any. If I hadn’t been born here and someone described the area, it would be 35 ______ to believe. It wasn’t because a few buildings had changed  — everything had changed. The transformation began in the late 1950s and 60s when corporations replaced the old neighbourhood. In the early 1960s, the houses were pulled down. Families were forced to 36 ______ , the small stores went out of business and the old neighbourhood was changed forever. And now there is a lack of character in the transformed neighbourhood.

31. Тип 31 № 170 

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  blocks

2)  houses

3)  groups

4)  sets

32. Тип 32 № 171 

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  covered

2)  held

3)  loaded

4)  filled

33. Тип 33 № 172 

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  knowledge

2)  information

3)  education

4)  training

34. Тип 34 № 173 

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  looked after

2)  looked for

3)  looked through

4)  looked at

35. Тип 35 № 174 

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  hard

2)  rough

3)  strange

4)  heavy

36. Тип 36 № 175 

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  stay out

2)  take out

3)  move out

4)  go out

37. Тип 37 № 10965 

You have received an email message from your New Zealand pen-friend Tom:

Write an email to Tom. In your message answer his questions, ask 3 questions about his summer plans. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of email writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

38. Тип 38 № 11395 

38.1. Imagine that you are doing a project on what social networks are used by teenagers in Zetland for communication. You have found some data on the subject  — the results of the opinion polls (see the table below).

Comment on the data in the table and give your personal opinion on the subject of the project.

Write 200−250 words.

Use the following plan:

— make an opening statement on the subject of the project;

— select and report 2−3 facts;

— make 1−2 comparisons where relevant and give your comments;

— outline a problem that can arise with social media and suggest a way of solving it;

— conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the importance of social media for modern teenagers.

38.2. Imaginе that you arе doing a projеct on what pieces of classical music people in Zetland can recognize when they hear them. You have found some data on the subject  — the results оf the opinion polls (see the pie chart below).

Comment on the data in the diagram and give your personal opinion on the subject of the project.

Classical Music Pеoplе Can Rеcognizе

Write 200—250 words.

Use the following plan:

— make an opening statement on the subject of the project;

— select and report 2−3 facts;

— make 1−2 comparisons where relevant and give your comments;

— outline a problem that can arise with classical music and suggest a way of solving it;

— conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the role of classical music in our life.

39. Тип 39 № 3660 

Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.

40. Тип 40 № 10933 

Study the advertisement.

You are considering renting bicycles and now you'd like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:

1)  minimum age;

2)  preparation;

3)  number of people in the group;

4)  accommodation for the night;

You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

41. Тип 41 № 10733 

Task 3. You are going to give an interview. You have to answer five questions. Give full answers to the questions (2−3 sentences). Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.

Tapescript for Task 3

Interviewer: Hello everybody! It’s Teenagers Round the World Channel. Our guest today is a teenager from Russia and we are going to discuss higher education. We’d like to know our guest’s point of view on this issue. Please answer five questions. So, let’s get started.

Interviewer: How many of your peers want to continue their education after high school?

Student: _________________________

Interviewer: Why do so many people in the modern world go to university?

Student: _________________________

Interviewer: What advantages does higher education provide?

Student: _________________________

Interviewer: Are you planning to go to university? Why?

Student: _________________________

Interviewer: What are the disadvantages of higher education?

Student: _________________________

Interviewer: Thank you very much for your interview.

42. Тип 42 № 12566 

Task 4. Imagine that you and your friend are doing a school project “Jobs”. You have found some illustrations and want to share the news. Leave a voice message to your friend. In 2,5 minutes be ready to:

• explain the choice of the illustrations for the project by briefly describing them and noting the differences;

• mention the advantages (1−2) of the two kinds of job;

• mention the disadvantages (1−2) of the two kinds of job;

• express your opinion on the subject of the project — what kind of job you prefer and why.

You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (12−15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.