Подготовка к ЕГЭ

1. Тип 1 № 2696 

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.   Before such tours you should learn how to move and breathe in rapid water.

2.   This company ignores tourists’ safety.

3.   Rafting can be life-threatening.

4.   This kind of tour is for strong and fit people.

5.   Professional staff make these difficult tours fun.

6.   If you secure your life jacket properly, you’ll come home safely.

7.   Team spirit and optimism are important in such tours.

2. Тип 2 № 2743 

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)  Katy is a regular cinema goer.

B)  Katy and Mike promised their friends to see the film.

C)  Mike offers his help with Math to Katy.

D)  Katy has some chores to do in the evening.

E)  Katy loves sports, especially yoga.

F)  Katy and Mike will watch Men in Black on Thursday.

G)  Katy agrees to see a film on DVD with Mike.

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

3. Тип 3 № 3534 

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

Which of the following is TRUE about Jerry Lewis?

1)  He has been living in Salisbury for 44 years.

2)  He teaches English to foreign students.

3)  He doesn’t have a wife.

4. Тип 4 № 3535 

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

Jerry Lewis teaches in a …

1)  primary school.

2)  secondary modern school.

3)  grammar school.

5. Тип 5 № 3536 

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

Jerry’s extra-curricular work includes…

1)  training school runners’ team.

2)  writing plays for annual performances.

3)  providing evening courses for parents.

6. Тип 6 № 3537 

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

The latest play Jerry’s students performed was written by …

1)  Shakespeare.

2)  Robert Lois Stevenson.

3)  themselves.

7. Тип 7 № 3538 

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

Which of the following does Jerry Lewis like to do in his spare time?

1)  Sightseeing in Salisbury.

2)  Shopping.

3)  Cooking.

8. Тип 8 № 3539 

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

Some of the friends Jerry meets in the old pub are …

1)  his former students.

2)  parents of his pupils.

3)  his colleagues.

9. Тип 9 № 3540 

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

What does Jerry like most about his life in Salisbury?

1)  The history of the city.

2)  His work.

3)  Meeting his friends.

10. Тип 10 № 1925 

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

1.  Plan beforehand

2.  Carnival roots

3.  The best viewpoints

4.  Styles of dancing

5.  A music group for a street

6.  Carnival's music

7.  The time for pleasure

8.  The time to attend the Carnival

A. Carnival is the most famous holiday in Brazil and has become a world-famous annual celebration. It is celebrated in towns and villages throughout Brazil for almost a week 40 days before Easter, which is usually in February, the hottest month in the Southern Hemisphere. Officially, it starts on Saturday and finishes on Fat Tuesday with the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday, during which some Christians give up something that they enjoy.

B. The most colourful events take place in the Carnival World Capital, Rio de Janeiro. It was the original place where, in 1723, Portuguese immigrants went out onto the streets soaking each other with buckets of water and throwing mud and food, often ending up in street brawls and riots. The concept kept changing throughout the 1800s with more organized parades, where the Emperor with a group of aristocrats joined in masks with luxurious costumes and music.

C. Now the parade varies from state to state. It is a mixture of arts. The music played during Rio Carnival is samba  — a unique Brazilian music originating from Rio. It's also a dance form that was invented by the poor Afro-Brazilians as a type of ritual music. The word «samba» meant to pray to the spirits of the ancestors and the gods of the African Pantheon. As a noun, it could mean a complaint or a cry.

D. Even today, the most involved groups in Rio Carnival are the poorest, the so-called «favelas», where houses are made of cardboard or other metal remains, and there is often no water, electricity or sewage system. However, the favelas' residents always join in the festivities and actually make the Carnival, which really means a lot to them. Because, for once during the year, they get to go out and have as much fun as they can.

E. Residents of the favelas are often members of local samba schools and are deeply involved with the performance and costumes of their groups. Each neighborhood in Rio has its favorite Carnival street band. There are more than 300 of them in Rio nowadays, and each year this number increases. Each band has its place or street for its parade and the big ones usually close the streets to the traffic.

F. Rio de Janeiro is usually divided into three zones. The so-called Zona Sul is by far the most pleasant place to stay in Rio, as it is by the sea and is the most civilized part of the city. Districts Copacabana and Ipanema together form a big stage offering a carnival happening at every corner. Leblon, being a bit more upscale, is also an excellent location.

G. Except the industries, malls and the carnival-related workers, the country stops completely for almost a week and festivities are intense, day and night. If you plan to go to watch the Carnival, you should organize your trip well in advance. The best hotels, especially in the Zona Sul, are booked up early, so it's a good idea to make a reservation at least 3 or 4 months in advance.

11. Тип 11 № 2555 

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.

A Young Mayor

This is a very unusual case, but as you will see, unusual doesn’t mean impossible.

An 18-year-old school girl has become the youngest mayor of a British town in history. Amanda Bracebridge, A _____________________, won leadership of Clun village council in a dramatic election last night. The tiny village only has 122 voters and Amanda won the election by just two votes from the only other candidate, 69-year-old Fred Gardner of the Conservative party. Amanda, B _____________________, was an independent candidate. She was surprised by her success, C _____________________. “My election promise was to make sure D _____________________,” she told us. She was referring to the plans from a large company to buy up farmland and build flats there. “We live in one of the most beautiful villages in Shropshire and I want to make sure it stays that way.”

Amanda, who is in her last year at nearby Bishop’s Castle High School, E _____________________ and her exams which she takes in two months. “It’s going to be a pretty busy few months,” she said. “But when the exams are over I will be able to concentrate completely on helping my village”.

Amanda had plans to go to university but is now going to start a year later F _____________________. “I’ve talked to Leeds University and they say my place will wait for me”. And what is she going to study? Politics? “No, actually, I am going to do sociology and economics”.

1.  who is not a member of any political party

2.  that our village would be protected from outside interests

3.  but it was not a total shock to her

4.  being a politics student at the university

5.  so she can do her job as mayor properly

6.  who is only just old enough to vote herself

7.  will have to find time for her work as mayor

12. Тип 12 № 3824 

According to the article, disappointing experiences could result in …

1)  a broken heart.

2)  a deserved success.

3)  a lack of confidence.

4)  coping with one’s fears.

How to turn failure to success

A lot of authors speak about how true success is overcoming the fear of being unsuccessful. But that is easier said than done. We all face situations where we fail and it feels like everything is going wrong. That coveted job interview that does not result in a call back, that amazing person who doesn’t reciprocate romantic interest, that close friend who is not keen on hanging out anymore feature in all of our lives. Somewhere these experiences chip away at one’s sense of self, slowly eroding our self-worth.

Carrie Fisher, who had immortalised Princess Leia in Star Wars, had said it beautifully, “take your broken heart and make it into art”. That is exactly what 18-year-old Londoner Claudia did. She had received a rejection letter from Oxford, like many other students, in response to her application for a Classics course. However, she was not dejected by it. By the time her mother got home from work,

Claudia had cut up the letter and transformed it into a beautiful piece of art.

When her mum posted Claudia’s art on Twitter, it touched a chord among thousands and went viral in a matter of days, having been liked and retweeted more than two hundred thousand times.

Claudia explained her motivations in such a way: “I just thought I had this letter, it’s not often that you get a letter dedicated to you from Oxford. So, I thought it would be funny if I made it into something.” The letter is pretty much summarised in the phrases stuck into the painting: delivering the news, apologising, wishing her well.

She created the painting very quickly, explaining, “I suppose some of my feelings about the letter went into the artwork. Obviously I didn’t know it would go viral as I painted it for myself  — but I think the message that it’s associated with now is that Oxbridge doesn’t determine your worth as a person, and I love that.” A lot of people are saying Oxford should now take Claudia on an art course but

that’s not really how it works.

She is joining another premier institution  — Durham university  — soon, leaving behind her brief disappointment from Oxford as she embarks on the new phase of her life. However, there are life lessons that this young girl can teach us on how to cope with rejection.

It always feels a bit hurtful to be rejected, but when you can turn your disappointment into art, it helps you to move on. After all, closed doors hide open ones. It’s impossible that things go well all the time. Even for those who seem super successful, there are still low points and adverse situations they have had to tackle. But brooding over what did not work out will only lead to missing out newer opportunities. Success and failure can truly be understood only in retrospect. What seems like heart-breaking rejection might turn out to be the start of the best thing ever to happen to you in another five years.

Letting go is important but what is even more important is letting go beautifully. As the proverb goes  — “In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you”.

Failure is a part of life. You can call it whatever you want  — a setback, an emotional let down, a breakup, a loss, but part of the reason why the experience is so painful is because at some level you feel you failed. The solution here is being open to the bigger lessons of life. After all, learning a new way to see situations can be the very key to your next success.

13. Тип 13 № 3825 

To deal with her failure, Claudia …

1)  tried to express her feelings creatively.

2)  took art therapy session online.

3)  destroyed the rejection letter.

4)  applied to Oxford once again.

14. Тип 14 № 3826 

The phrase “touched a chord” in paragraph 3 is close in meaning to …

1)  evoked compassion.

2)  agitated.

3)  was reposted in media.

4)  instilled hope.

15. Тип 15 № 3827 

In her own words, Claudia used the letter for a piece of art because she …

1)  was overfilled with emotions.

2)  believed it was a good idea.

3)  wanted to remember the event.

4)  thought the letter was funny.

16. Тип 16 № 3828 

Claudia’s work has come to mean that …

1)  a university does not define your value.

2)  Oxford and Cambridge are not for anyone.

3)  when you fail always hope for the best.

4)  people should love themselves as they are.

17. Тип 17 № 3829 

Which of the following, according to the article, is NOT the lesson Claudia’s case

can teach us?

1)  All happens for the best.

2)  Keep your face.

3)  Failure is natural.

4)  Love and be loved.

18. Тип 18 № 3830 

What is the main idea expressed in the last paragraph?

1)  Try to find a solution to any problem.

2)  Failure is painful unless you share it with somebody.

3)  There are a lot of different kinds of failures.

4)  Take every disappointment as a learning experience.

19. Тип 19 № 915 

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

Who really discovered America?

Everybody knows that Christopher Columbus discovered America. Was he really the first to reach the continent? The great Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdal believed that ancient people were able to build boats that ______ cross oceans.

20. Тип 20 № 916 

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

To test his ideas, Heyerdal decided to build a copy of the ancient Egyptian boat and sail across the Atlantic. On May 25, 1969 the boat called Ra left a port in Morocco and headed across the ______ part of the Atlantic.

21. Тип 21 № 917 

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

On May 17, 1970 Ra successfully crossed the Atlantic, ______ that ancient civilizations had enough skill to reach America long before Columbus.

22. Тип 22 № 918 

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

Greek myths: Apollo and Cassandra

In ancient Greece there were many temples built for Apollo. He was the god of youth, beauty, music and poetry. Besides, Apollo had one very special skill  — he could see the future. One day Apollo came to the temple in Troy. Among other ______ he saw Cassandra, a young and beautiful priestess, who worked at the temple.

23. Тип 23 № 919 

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

Apollo ______ by her grace.

24. Тип 24 № 920 

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

The minute Apollo saw Cassandra, he ______ in love. It was love at first sight. Apollo offered her a deal. He would give Cassandra the gift of being able to see the future, if she gave him a kiss. Cassandra agreed.

25. Тип 25 № 3601 

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

Texas Rodeo

The rodeo is a really exciting event. It is a thrilling __________________ between cowboys from all over the country.

26. Тип 26 № 3602 

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

It has a long tradition and even today there are rodeo schools which keep it alive and __________________.

27. Тип 27 № 3603 

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

The rodeo is a spectacular sight. If a __________________ has a place in the first row of the arena, he or she may even be sprinkled with sand by the passing horses.

28. Тип 28 № 3604 

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

The __________________ usually starts with an opening ceremony by horsemen dressed in bright colours and carrying flags.

29. Тип 29 № 3605 

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

All through the show the master of the ceremony __________________ jokes with special clowns.

30. Тип 30 № 2592 

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  keeps

2)  puts

3)  turns

4)  makes

“Faithful” by Jane Bush

“Faithful” is the final novel in the trilogy by Jane Bush. This powerful book pushes limits, breaks hearts and 30 _______ you think. It is much more complex than most young adult novels in its challenges of what is logical versus what is right. The novel 31 _______ a breathtaking story about the adventures of Tobias and Tris.

Tobias reveals vulnerabilities I never would have guessed he had. I loved the half of the novel, which was told from his point of 32 _______; the darkness and desperation he fights against were so intense it hurt my heart.

Tris’ side is less complicated and she doesn’t change much. However, she gains a deeper understanding of things, which in turn gives the reader 33 _______ a deeper understanding of the characters and their motivations.

While I loved so many things in this book, the writing wasn’t as exciting as in the previous novels, at 34 _______ not for me and not in the beginning. Towards the middle it gained more intensity and the pace picked up, and by the end I was on the edge of my seat.

The end was perfect not just on the characters’ parts, but on the author’s as well. It was an ending that left me 35 _______ earlier scenes with revelation that it was all leading to this. Jane Bush has definitely 36 _______ in creating an unforgettable world to discover.

31. Тип 31 № 2593 

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  tells

2)  speaks

3)  says

4)  talks

32. Тип 32 № 2594 

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  sight

2)  opinion

3)  mind

4)  view

33. Тип 33 № 2595 

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  else

2)  so

3)  even

4)  such

34. Тип 34 № 2596 

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  all

2)  least

3)  times

4)  last

35. Тип 35 № 2597 

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  replacing

2)  recalling

3)  reminding

4)  reflecting

36. Тип 36 № 2598 

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  fulfilled

2)  managed

3)  succeeded

4)  achieved

37. Тип 37 № 10969 

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Tom:

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

38. Тип 38 № 11744 

Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных заданий (38.1 или 38.2). Укажите его номер и выполните согласно данному плану. В ответе на задание 38 числительные пишите цифрами.

38.1 Imagine that you are doing a project on reasons for doing sports in Zetland. 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 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 one can face doing sports and suggest a way of solving it;

— conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the importance of doing sports.

38.2 Imagine that you are doing a project on leisure activities most popular among senior citizens in Zetland. 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 opinion on the subject of the project.

Leisure activities most popular among senior citizens in Zetland

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 taking up a leisure activity and suggest a way of solving it;

— conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the role of leisure activities in the life of cenior citizens.

39. Тип 39 № 3981 

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 № 10908 

Study the advertisement.

You are considering staying one night at the hotel and you'd like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out the following:

1)  if they have available rooms

2)  services they provide

3)  sights nearby the hotel

4)  special offers

You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

41. Тип 41 № 10740 

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 films. 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 often do you watch films in your spare time?

Student: _________________________

Interviewer: Do you prefer to go to the cinema or stay home?

Student: _________________________

Interviewer: What is your favourite genre of films?

Student: _________________________

Interviewer: Do you usually watch films with friends or alone?

Student: _________________________

Interviewer: What film changed you in some way and how did it do it?

Student: _________________________

Interviewer: Thank you very much for your interview.

42. Тип 42 № 12569 

Task 4. Imagine that you and your friend are doing a school project “Time spending”. 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 ways of spending time;

• mention the advantages (1−2) of the two ways of spending time;

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

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