Тестовые задания 10 класс №1а

A Once-in-a-lifetime Opportunity

Dogs have been man’s best friends for centuries. Even today, they 1) …………….. just companions, but also the only means of travel for many people who live in the Arctic. In parts of Greenland, for instance, dog sledding still 2) …………….. a major role in people’s lives as an essential mode of transport during the winter and spring.

Although dog sledding 3) …………….. hundreds of years ago and was used for hunting and travel, today it is mainly used to promote tourism, especially through sled tours. Dog sledding is one of the best ways for visitors to enjoy the amazing arctic scenery. Most people may 4) …………….. about dog sledding, but actually experiencing it is completely different. In fact, many countries in the Arctic Circle 5) …………….. dog sled tours for decades. Some of them include catching a glimpse of icebergs and glaciers by day, and 6) …………….. in tents on the sea ice at night.

A visit to the Arctic region is a life-long dream for many travellers. Dog sledding tours have a thrill and excitement that is incomparable to other adventure holidays. Without a doubt, dog sledding 7) …………….. to fascinate tourists in the future.

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Underwater Hockey

Underwater hockey, or Octopush, is a fast-paced 1) …………….. sport played at the bottom of a swimming pool. It was invented by divers in England and it is 2) …………….. becoming a sport that is drawing a lot of attention. Players wear a diving mask, fins, 3) …………….. gloves and a snorkel. Playing underwater hockey is quite challeging. The object of the game is to use a small stick to push the puck into a tray which acts as the opponents’ goal. Knowing when to dive and when to return to the surface for air is part of the game’s strategy. Although there are ten 4) …………….. in each team, only six are allowed in the water. As a result, player substitutions can happen at any time, increasing the speed and 5) …………….. of the game. Underwater hockey is growing in 6) …………….. and is a very exciting team water sport.

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Working towards a Dream

Most of us have fantasised about meeting our favourite actor, and I’m no different. Although I’m still in high school, I often dream of making films in New York City alongside one of Hollywood’s superstars. I also have a 1) ……. for being quite ambitious and I guess that’s one of the reasons why I joined the school’s drama club. The drama club taught me a great deal about theatrical productions and has also 2) ……. wonders for my acting skills. Our school has a long tradition in drama and theatrical performances. In fact, our drama club works together with professional theatre companies that 3) ……. workshops for our drama students. Last year, our school staged Oliver Twist and I was Nancy. Performing in front of a live audience is one of the most intense feelings I have 4) ……. experienced in my life. This year our annual school production will be Romeo and Juliet and I will play the 5) ……. of Juliet! Performing Shakespeare is not easy, especially Romeo and Juliet which is 6) ……. in Italy in the 1500s. Nevertheless, we are all extremely excited as we know that the 7) ……. will be packed with people! I don’t expect to become a star overnight, of course, but I do hope we keep the audience entertained and amused!