Подготовка к ЕГЭ

1. Тип 1 № 7500 

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. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу.

1.  Save your children from this nightmare!

2.  Playing a musical instrument is educational.

3.  Listening to classical music is healthy.

4.  Classical music is similar to literature.

5.  It’s just too much effort for the parent!

6.  Classical music is an excellent background.

7.  Watching musicians is like watching sport.

2. Тип 2 № 2737 

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)  Katie’s initial view about Paul’s summer plans is entirely positive.

B)  Katie enjoys department store work.

C)  They finally agree that there is no excuse for not being computer literate.

D)  In the summer Paul will work individually with every trainee.

E)  Paul has been a volunteer before.

F)  Katie never volunteered for anything.

G)  Paul believes they share the same motives for their summer holidays.

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

3. Тип 3 № 3749 

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

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of skateboarding?

1)  Patience.

2)  Strength.

3)  Balance.

4. Тип 4 № 3750 

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

Mr. Flint believes that people don’t see skateboarding as a serious sport because …

1)  many hooligans enjoy doing it.

2)  it is not part of the Olympics.

3)  it is not allowed in public places.

5. Тип 5 № 3751 

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

Mr. Flint says that in skateboarding, tricks …

1)  are an important part of lessons.

2)  can be taught right from the start.

3)  help reduce aggression in students.

6. Тип 6 № 3752 

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

By saying that ‘skateboarding teaches you responsibility’ Mr. Flint means that skateboarders …

1)  use protection.

2)  don’t miss practice.

3)  help each other.

7. Тип 7 № 3753 

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

Which group of children does Mr. Flint NOT mention among those who could benefit from skateboarding?

1)  Hyperactive students.

2)  Handicapped students.

3)  Unfocused students.

8. Тип 8 № 3754 

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

Which of the following, according to Mr. Flint, can be a characteristic of skateboarding?

1)  It can be a contact sport.

2)  It can be a team sport.

3)  It can be a winter sport.

9. Тип 9 № 3755 

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

Which of the interviewer’s negative observations about teaching skateboarding in schools does Mr. Flint agree with?

1)  Skateboarding can result in bad injuries.

2)  Skateboarding encourages bad behaviour.

3)  Skateboarding is too expensive for schools.

10. Тип 10 № 1373 

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.  Party dessert

2.  Outdoor game

3.  Taking care of a pet

4.  Collecting things

5.  Giving a party

6.  Party animals

7.  Fun on the way

8.  Party game

A. Ask your parents for permission to have a party. Decide what kind of party you want and whether it will be held indoors or outdoors. Send written invitations to your friends. Tell them what kind of party you are having, at what time, where, and whether or not the guests should wear costumes. Make a list of games you would like to play. Ask your mother to help you prepare refreshments. Ice cream, cake, cookies, and lemonade are good for any party.

B. This activity makes everybody laugh. Have the guests sit around the room. Choose one person to be a pussycat. The pussy must go over to a guest and do his/her best to make the guest laugh. He/she can make funny meows and walk around like a cat. The pussy goes from one guest to another until someone laughs. The first one to laugh becomes the new pussy.

C. It’s easy to make a cake from a cake mix that you get from the grocery store. You usually add only water or milk. Cake mixes come in many flavours, such as chocolate, lemon, banana, vanilla and others. When you make a cake from a mix, always follow the directions on the package carefully. Then you can be sure that your cake will turn out right and your guests will enjoy it. Many mixes have a small envelope of powdered frosting hidden inside the flour.

D. As you ride on a bus with your friends, get someone to start singing. Everyone joins in. At the first crossroad, another person starts a different song, and everyone joins in. Keep changing songs at every crossroad.

E. Looking after cats is easy. They wash themselves every day and eat almost any food. Cats like to drink milk and cream. But they need to be fed on fish, beef, liver, and other kinds of meat. They need a clean, dry bed at night. You can use a basket or a cardboard box for your cat’s bed. Cats like to play with a rubber ball or chase a string.

F. You can have a whole army of toy soldiers made of tin, wood or plastic. Some may be dressed in fancy uniforms, some may be sitting on horses. Others may be ready for battle, carrying guns and shoulder packs. You can have soldiers from other countries, or only Civil War soldiers or only modern soldiers. If you get two soldiers that are alike, trade your extra soldier with another toy soldier lover.

G. Even animals get involved in elections. The donkey and elephant have been political symbols in the USA for more than 100 years. Why? In 1828, Democrat Andrew Jackson ran for president. Critics said he was stubborn as a donkey. The donkey has been the symbol

of the Democratic Party ever since. In the 1870s, newspaper cartoonists began using the elephant to stand for the Republican Party.

11. Тип 11 № 3677 

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.

Nevsky Prospect

Nevsky Prospect is the main and most famous street of St. Petersburg. The unique architectural ensemble of Nevsky Prospect was formed during the 18th – early 20th centuries. It starts from the bank of the Neva River, runs through the centre of the city and ends at the Neva River. The whole history of St. Petersburg can be seen in the history of the avenue. Nevsky Prospect is 4.5 km long and 25-60 m wide. The narrowest section is located from the Admiralty to the Moika River, A_______________________.

After the construction of the Admiralty in 1704 and the Alexander Nevsky Monastery in 1710, it was decided to build a road B_______________________ each other and with the Novgorod Path, which was used by Russian merchants. The construction began on both sides at the same time, the roads were laid through the wood, and in 1760s they were connected into one road, C_______________________, but with a turn at the Vosstaniya Square. Nevsky Prospect got its name only in 1783. The road was paved with cobble stones, D_______________________. It was the first street in St. Petersburg with gas lighting. By the early 20th century Nevsky Prospect had become the financial centre of Russia E_______________________ had their offices there.

Nowadays, Nevsky Prospect is the centre of cultural and social life of St. Petersburg. There are museums, theatres, exhibition halls, cinemas, restaurants, cafés, shops F_______________________.

1.  and hotels there or nearby the avenue

2.  showing the original width of the avenue

3.  which was not as straight as it was planned

4.  which were built by famous architects and

5.  connecting these two important structures with

6.  and a few rows of trees were planted along the street

7.  as the 40 largest banks of Russia, Europe and America

12. Тип 12 № 3186 

According to the author driverless cars will become cheap enough for most people to buy within the following …

1)  8 years.

2)  15 years.

3)  7 years.

4)  20 years.

Driverless cars

Driverless cars are expected to be rolling into the streets within the next 20 years. In fact, they’ve legally been on the roads for the past years, approved for testing purposes. It is predicted that driverless vehicles will be commercially available at a high cost within 7 years, but it may take another 8 years for prices to drop enough to spur mass consumption.

Today, the discussions focus primarily on the shifting of accident liability to manufacturers and all the goodness that comes along with reducing accidents. A truly driverless road would not be accident-free as there would still be a number of accidents caused by mechanical or computer errors, weather conditions, pedestrians and sheer random chance. But it would make the now-routine loss of life on the roads far rarer.

The concept of a “driver” will be replaced with that of an “operator”, who simply programs the vehicle’s GPS to arrive at the desired destination and pushes the “Start” button to begin the trip. Since judgment will no longer be required of the operator, they won’t need a driver’s license. Theoretically, a 10-year-old child could independently take the car to school in the morning.

Computer-operated cars will eventually reshape the car design as things like windshields will become less necessary. Drivers will be able to sit wherever they’d like in their cars. There will be no need for gas and brake pedals as speed will be automatically controlled by the computer. The steering wheel and the turn signal arm can also be eliminated once the public gets used to reliability of these vehicles.

Each passenger will have a personal video display informing about a current location, the distance to your destination, speed and personal entertainment selections. The concept of ‘distracted driving’ will disappear as there will be no reason to pay attention to where you are going.

Vehicle owners will no longer buy collision insurance since manufacturers will be solely responsible for damage. Owners will only need theft insurance and coverage for hail, falling objects or floods. To take this one step further, personal vehicle ownership may dramatically diminish. Car dealers will have lots full of vehicles for hire on a daily or hourly basis instead of vehicles for sale. When you need a car, you’ll summon one using your mobile phone. The closest unmanned vehicle will be dispatched to your home to take you where you need to go. When done, you’ll simply push the button for the unmanned vehicle to drive itself back to the rental lot.

The social and cultural impact of driverless cars could cause far more upheaval than any of us could imagine. Perhaps, it would be even greater than the impact the Internet had on commerce and communication. Obviously, the picture being painted is the one that assumes total adoption, which is far from realistic. You will always have transitional delays caused by the lack of free cars, the longevity of today’s vehicles and cultural resistance.

This resembles the historical factors that affected the transition from horse to the automobile. At the moment, the driverless car seems like a novelty. However, it will open up new prospects. The prospect of flying cars may soon become a reality. With computer-controlled vehicles that strictly follow traffic rules, threedimensional roads become far less scary and more a matter of simply solving the technological challenge.

Where we’re going, we may not need roads at all.

13. Тип 13 № 3187 

Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the text?

1)  A driverless car operator won’t be responsible for accidents.

2)  The age required to operate a driverless car is likely to rise.

3)  Driverless cars may increase the number of road accidents.

4)  The driverless cars will be voice-activated.

14. Тип 14 № 3188 

To operate a driverless car, their owners will be required to …

1)  set the destination on the GPS.

2)  have experience in programming.

3)  obtain a collision insurance.

4)  have a special license.

15. Тип 15 № 3189 

Which of the following, according to the author, will a driverless car have?

1)  Gas and brake pedals.

2)  A steering wheel.

3)  Video displays.

4)  A turn signal arm.

16. Тип 16 № 3190 

The author claims that with the introduction of driverless cars …

1)  personal vehicle ownership will increase.

2)  the number of vehicles on the roads will diminish.

3)  people will rent vehicles instead of buying them.

4)  vehicle owners will spend more money on insurance.

17. Тип 17 № 3191 

According to the author, driverless cars will be …

1)  as important socially as the Internet.

2)  enthusiastically accepted by the people.

3)  operated without transitional delays.

4)  used by people with caution at first.

18. Тип 18 № 3192 

The attitude of the author towards the driverless cars may be described as …

1)  optimistic.

2)  negative.

3)  indifferent.

4)  unsure.

19. Тип 19 № 1973 

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

Kid inventions

Becky Schroeder was only 10 years old when she came up with the idea of the glo-paper. Two years __________, in 1974, her invention was patented.

20. Тип 20 № 1974 

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

She became the ____________ female to ever receive a patent in the United States.

21. Тип 21 № 1975 

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

The idea came to her when she tried to do her homework in the family car, while her mother shopped for groceries. It ____________ dark gradually, and she couldn't see her notebook very well.

22. Тип 22 № 1976 

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NOT HAVE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

She __________ a flashlight and imagined how nice it would be to have a paper that glows in the dark and allows you to write effortlessly without light. A year of research and experiment and she did it!

23. Тип 23 № 1977 

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

A white flag

It's always a problem for me to find my car in a huge parking lot. After reading an article with a piece of advice for people like me, I decided to follow it one day. I attached a tissue to the car's antenna with a rubber band. The little white flag waving in the breeze ___________ to help me spot my car easily.

24. Тип 24 № 1978 

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

So I went ____________.

25. Тип 25 № 1014 

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

Entertaining guests

The most usual way to entertain friends at home is to invite them for a meal, either in the evening or at lunch-time on a Sunday. When guests are invited for a meal, they often sit and chat while they have a drink before the meal, and coffee is ______ served afterwards.

26. Тип 26 № 1015 

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

Several close friends are sometimes invited at once to make a small party to celebrate a birthday, a child’s coming of age or some special ______ .

27. Тип 27 № 1016 

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

These parties are almost always ______ , there is no dress code and in summer, when the weather is fine, people may hold a barbecue in the garden.

28. Тип 28 № 1017 

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

Formal occasions, official receptions for foreign visitors, when written ______ are sent, rarely take place in people’s homes, although they did in the past.

29. Тип 29 № 1018 

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

The host often provides ______ kinds of entertainment,or at least entertains guests with interesting stories and merry jokes.

30. Тип 30 № 1871 

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  managed

2)  fullfilled

3)  achieved

4)  described

The prize

William and Philippa were rivals. They were considered the best students at New College. At the beginning of the third year they applied for the Charles Oldham Shakespeare prize for an essay. The chosen theme for the prize essay that year was "Satire in Shakespeare". Troilus and Cressida clearly called for the most attention, but both students 30 ______ to find satirical nuances in almost every play by Shakespeare. As the year was coming to an end, 31 ______ anyone doubted that either William or Philippa would win the prize while the other would come in second. 32 ______, no one was willing to express an opinion as to who the victor would be.

Before the prize essay submission date, they both had to take their final degree examinations. 33 ______ students studied as hard as William and Philippa. It came as no surprise to anyone that they both achieved first-class degrees in the final honors school. Rumor spread around the university that the two rivals had been awarded As in every one of their nine papers.

"I would be willing to believe that is the case," Philippa 34 ______ William. "But I feel I must point out to you that there is a considerable difference between an A-plus and an A-minus."

"I couldn't agree with you more," said William. "But 35 ______, when you discover who has won the Charles Oldham, you will know who was awarded less."

It turned 36 ______ that the examiners felt unable on this occasion to award the prize to one person and had therefore decided that it should be shared by William and Philippa.

31. Тип 31 № 1872 

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  nearly

2)  closely

3)  merely

4)  hardly

32. Тип 32 № 1873 

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  Therefore

2)  Moreover

3)  However

4)  Although

33. Тип 33 № 1874 

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  Few

2)  Little

3)  Much

4)  Many

34. Тип 34 № 1875 

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  spoke

2)  talked

3)  said

4)  told

35. Тип 35 № 1876 

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  remind

2)  remember

3)  recollect

4)  repeat

36. Тип 36 № 1877 

Вставьте пропущенное слово:

1)  on

2)  off

3)  out

4)  over

37. Тип 37 № 10993 

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

Write an email to Jeremy. In your message

− answer his questions,

− ask 3 questions about his room.

38. Тип 38 № 11743 

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 what teenagers usually eat for breakfast 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 can arise with having breakfast and suggest a way of solving it;

— conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the importance of having breakfast for teenagers.

38.2 Imagine that you are doing a project on what pets people usually keep 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.

What pets do people usually keep 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 keeping pets and suggest a way of solving it;

— conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the role of pets in people's life.

39. Тип 39 № 2854 

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 № 10917 

Study the advertisement.

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

1)  dates for departures

2)  hotel facilities

3)  if breakfast is included

4)  number of city tours

You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

41. Тип 41 № 10735 

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 IT. 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 has technology affected education in recent years?

Student: _________________________

Interviewer: Do you think online classes will replace in-person ones?

Student: _________________________

Interviewer: Should schools put more emphasis on teaching children IT?

Student: _________________________

Interviewer: What person would you consider the best in the field of IT?

Student: _________________________

Interviewer: Do you have any friends who plan to work in IT?

Student: _________________________

Interviewer: Thank you very much for your interview.

42. Тип 42 № 12577 

Task 4. Imagine that you and your friend are doing a school project “Food”. 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 food;

— mention the disadvantages (1−2) of the two kinds of food;

— express your opinion on the subject of the project — what kind of food you preferred when you were a child and why.

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