TEST 1 VARIANT 1 GRADE 10
LISTENING
Listen to an interview with a computer games developer and choose the correct answer.
According to the speakers, most people believe that
a) teenagers play computer games the most.
b) a typical computer game player is a young adult.
c) young women enjoy computer games very much.
d) little kids enjoy playing computer games with monsters.
The computer expert says that
a) the number of male players is falling.
b) the number of male players is rising.
c) the number of female players is rising.
d) the numbers of male and female players is more or less equal.
The expert says that to create a good computer game one needs
a) very sophisticated computer equipment.
b) high-skilled programmers and designers.
c) an interesting plot, graphics and music.
d) a lot of action and shooting, and loud music.
The expert says that computer games and conventional films have got a lot in common because
a) they divert people from real life.
b) they have a plot and characters.
c) they were not considered art at their early days.
d) they will live longer than painting, music, and the theatre.
According to the expert, computer games
a) may lose their popularity with most people quite soon.
b) will become the only form of art people enjoy.
c) will never become more popular than cinema and films.
d) may become more popular than cinema and films.
The expert believes that the advantage of computer games over films is that
a) they let the player make changes and interact with characters.
b) their plots are usually more original and sophisticated.
c) they are more dynamic and have different levels to suit anyone.
READING
Read the text and choose the correct answer.
School forever?
Classes and homework are not only for children. Not anymore. This is the opinion of one of the online course providers Jason Underwood. He believes education is going to become a lifelong process for those who are at school or university now. The professional world is very competitive nowadays, and to keep up with rivals one needs to update qualifications on a regular basis. If a person wants to go further, to get promoted, and to keep his skilled job, he'll have to master his skills and upgrade his qualifications regularly.
The job-for-life tendency seems to have ceased to exist. The world is changing rapidly: specialists of your profession are in great demand now, but soon you may find the job market has changed, and you may need to obtain another qualification to avoid being left behind.
It's obvious that a person who has a full time job can’ t give it up in order to attend classes. The internet is the resource which enables people to combine work and study. Online courses provide vast opportunities in education and development to everyone, regardless of their age, job, and location. Jason Underwood believes that the technological advantages of distant education are evident and it will soon replace the old model of education with its compulsory lecture and seminar attendance. "If you do an online course," he says, "you can just log on, i.e. enter the educational resource by typing your login, and listen to the lecturer, or read the printed version of the lecture. You have access to lots of audio and video topic-related clips and you can watch them again and again. You can record them for later use in case you wish to run through them for your exam. And if anything needs clarification or if you've got questions, you can apply to your tutor or the lecturer via the e-mail. And even when it's time to sit your course exam, there's often no need to come to the real classroom — you can submit assignments and take exams via the internet."
Access to libraries without commuting and studying at a convenient time is a real advantage for students of any ages, and absolutely vital for adult students. Though not all distance courses are run quite effectively yet, in regard to lifetime education the concept of lectures and tutorials held entirely in the classroom has already gone.
1. Jason Underwood says that to survive in the competition people should
a) upgrade the electronic equipment regularly.
b) watch how their competitors are doing.
c) upgrade their professional knowledge.
2. The author of the article believes that the job market
a) is expanding rapidly in all professional fields.
b) tends to offer opportunities for anyone.
c) is getting more dynamic and less predictable.
3. The author of the article believes that
a) all age groups will benefit from the internet-based learning.
b) younger generation will benefit from the internet-based learning most.
c) the senior professionals will benefit from distant learning most.
4. Jason Underwood believes that distant courses
a) will be used instead of face-to-face classes.
b) cannot be used by schoolchildren or young learners.
c) will make a part of traditional model of education.
5. The main advantage of distant courses in Mr Underwood's opinion is that
a) students have permanent access to all the materials.
b) students can communicate with the teacher via e-mail.
c) students don't have to sit their exams in the classroom.
6. The author believes that
a) classroom education has no alternative.
b) people are ready to accept electronic innovations.
c) the time of distant learning hasn’t come yet.
USE OF ENGLISH
TASK 1. Fill in the gaps with one of the alternatives below.
I was only six when my Mum (1) _________me to school. Most of my schoolmates were over seven that's why she worried about me. However, I (2)____________ to be a good mixer and got on very
well with everyone. I suspect that I owe my popularity with the schoolmates and later with the colleagues to my gift for martial arts. I (3)___________ in karate since five and still practice it regularly. I (4)_____________ in karate competition in Moscow and in Tokyo in the 90s. Naturally, its not easy now (5)____________ the sport regularly, as I have a nine-to-six job, and a pair of little kids, who
(6) _____________lots of time and care too. Along with that I took up a university course a couple of years ago, as I needed to update my qualifications. It resulted in having all my Saturdays (7) ________
by lectures and seminar preparations. To do everything on time, I schedule my day very carefully. I have a special agenda for my university and it helps keep track of exams and long-term
assignments. In spite of the busy life style, I never (8) _________about it. People don't need (9)________if they enjoy what they do.
| 1 | a) bring | b) brought | c) had brought | d) has brought |
| 2 | a) appear | b) appeared | c) have appeared | d) had appeared |
| 3 | a) 'm | b) was | c) 've been | d) 'd been |
| 4 | a) participate | b) participated | c) participated | d) 'd participated |
| 5 | a) do | b) to be done | c) to do | d) to be doing |
| 6 | a) require | b) requires | c) requiring | d) is required |
| 7 | a) occupy | b) to occupy | c) occupying | d) occupied |
| 8 | a) don't complain | b) complaining | c) complain | d) was complaining |
| 9 | a) feel relaxed | b) relax | c) relaxation | d) relaxing |
TASK 2. Fill in the gaps with any appropriate word. You should use only one word for a gap.
evoke martial advance relaxed, identity folk punctual suppress
1 — What nation do you think is the most (1)______?
— I don't know. Germans, I believe, do everything on time, and they tend to plan everything in (2)______. A German friend once told me that careful planning is a part of their national (3)____
2 — I've bought a CD with a computer game. I think Julian will be glad to have it as a birthday present.
— I'm not sure. He does (4)_____ arts very seriously, and prefers physical exercise .
3. — Some people believe that (5)______ music is old-fashioned, and the younger generation don't need it.
—Unlike classical or folk music, pop songs don't make people think and don't (6)______ any strong feelings. The lyrics are silly and impersonal and are aimed at teenagers.
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