Section 1. Listening
You will hear 6 statements. Match the statements of each speaker A-F with the statements given in list 1-7. Use each statement, indicated by the corresponding number, only once. There is one extra statement in the assignment. You will hear the recording twice. Record your answers in the table.
1. Perfume can't be a good present for many reasons.
2. Best presents are presents that create shared memories.
3. Practical presents are not good presents.
4. This sort of present can be good for everybody.
5. Good perfume is the best present that is always easy to get.
6. This present is a good way out, but not always perfect.
7. Think of a person's lifestyle while choosing a present.
Talking A B C D E F
Statement
You will hear dialogue. Determine which of the given statements A1-A7 correspond to the content of the text (1 - True), which do not correspond (2 - False) and what the text does not say, that is, based on the text, neither a positive nor a negative answer can be given (3 - not stated). Circle the number of the answer you chose. You will hear the entry twice.
A1. Peterseldom goes to the library.
1) True
2) False
3) Not stated
A2. Peter is satisfied with his term studies.
1) True
2) False
3) Not stated
A3. Peter hopes to do as well in the course as his classmates.
1) True
2) False
3) Not stated
A4. Peter prefers to work at his computer at home.
1) True
2) False
3) Not stated
A5. Jane does not expect Peter to pass his language exam.
1) True
2) False
3) Not stated
A6. Jane has always been the best student in the group.
1) True
2) False
3) Not stated
You will hear an interview. In tasks A8-A14, circle the number 1, 2 or 3 corresponding to your choice of answer. You will hear the recording twice.
A8. What, according to Michael Mitchell, is the biggest plus of Vintage Inns?
1) Picturesque locations.
2) Nostalgic landlords and landladies.
3) Tourists from all over the world.
A9. What point does Michael Mitchell make about Vintage Inns’ gardens?
1) They are perfect for any season.
2) All Vintage Inns must have them.
3) They are an alternative to dine in good weather.
A10. Why does not Michael Mitchell do anything to advertise his inns?
1) They are close to local places of interest.
2) They are not far from city centers.
3) They are situated around London.
A11. What is typical of all the Vintage Inns?
1) Traditional old style.
2) Victorian design.
3) Good food and atmosphere.
A12. According to Michael Mitchell, Vintage Inns menus
1) preserve traditional style in cooking.
2) modernize traditional dishes.
3) offer mainly international food.
A13. When is the menu likely to be more varied?
1) Saturdays.
2) Weekdays.
3) Sundays.
A14. What is the booking policy of Vintage Inns?
1) It is not an accepted practice there.
2) You need to book well in advance.
3) Booking is possible only on Fridays.
At the end of tasks B1 and A1-A14, do not forget to transfer your answers to the answer sheet No. 1! Please note that the answers to tasks B1, A1-A14 are located in different parts of the form. When transferring
answers in task B1 (at the bottom of the form), the numbers are written without spaces and punctuation marks.
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You will hear four short dialogues labeled A, B, C and D. Determine where each of the dialogues takes place. Use each location from list 1-5 only once. There is one extra location in the quest. You will hear the recording twice. You have 20 seconds to review the task.
1. In a restaurant
3. In a shoe store
4. In a food store
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You will hear five statements. Match the statements of each speaking A-E and statements given in list 1-6. Use each statement from list 1-6 only once. There is one extra statement in the assignment. You will hear the recording twice. You have 30 seconds to review the task.
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1. The speaker can appreciate the actors’ professional skills in this kind of movies.
2. The speaker usually chooses movies that are educational.
3. The speaker thinks cinema actors used to be more professional.
4. The speaker thinks this kind of movie has a positive effect on her/his relative.
5. The speaker thinks the positive side of this kind of movie isn't always obvious.
6. The speaker thinks the story may not be very strong in this kind of movie.
You will hear a telephone conversation between father and daughter. In tasks 3-8, in the answer field, write down one number that corresponds to the number of the correct one.
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The girl's feelings about her roommate from South Korea are:
4
At college the two girls plan to
1. study foreign languages.
2. take music classes.
3. sing for pleasure in the college chorus.
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What does the girl say about her classes?
1. They are too easy.
2. They are too difficult.
3. They are manageable.
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What's the bad news?
1. She ran out of money.
2. She is homesick.
3. She lacks friends.
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Her father was disappointed because she spent too much money on
3.entertainment.
Section 2. Reading
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Read the texts and match between the texts and their headings: for each text marked with letters A–G, select the appropriate heading marked with numbers 1–8. Use each number only once. There is one extra title in the assignment.
2. In a railway museum
3. Airplane alternative
4. Long and special
5. Goods delivery
6.User and nature friendly
7. From steam to electricity
A. The invention of the steam locomotive made a breakthrough in the development of the railway system in the 19th century. Today the technology seems ordinary, but two hundred years ago it was revolutionary. Steam locomotives were fueled by burning coal, wood or oil, to produce steam in a boiler, which drove the engine. Of course, large amounts of water were also needed. In the 20th century, steam engines were gradually replaced with trains fueled by diesel or electricity.
b. Some long-distance passenger trains have become famous. For example, the Trans-Siberian Railway in Russia is the longest railway in the world, covering 9,259 kilometers and 10 time zones. In the United States, the California Zephyr travels between Chicago and San Francisco, and during the 3-day trip, passengers can enjoy amazing views of the Rocky Mountains. The Orient Express between Venice and Istanbul offers old-fashioned service that is luxurious, romantic, and expensive.
C. Of course, not all trains carry passengers. Many trains are freight trains, transporting goods from one location to another. The busiest freight system in the world is in China. Freight trains are usually much longer than passenger trains. The longest freight train was recorded in Australia with over 682 cars. Freight trains can carry anything - coal, cars, clothing - anything that people need. Refrigeration, which keeps food cold and fresh, revolutionized freight transportation.
D. In many countries, overnight trains are a good option to air travel. For example, you might leave one city at 11:00 at night, and arrive at your destination at 7:00 the next morning. Typically, you share a cabin with three other people, who you might be traveling with, or who you might not know at all. Your seats become your beds and the price of your ticket includes your bedding. If you want, you can order tea and a snack from the cabin attendant.
E. Authors have been using trains in literature for as long as trains have been running. Indeed, it's hard to imagine some stories without a train in them. Even people who have never read Anna Karenina know how the famous novel's heroine dies at the end. Many American children learn the important lessons of optimism and hard-work reading the classic story The Little Engine that Could. And of course almost everyone on the planet knows about Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter books.
F. Many countries around the world are investing in high-speed trains. Today's high-speed railways are amazing. They can go twice as fast as regular trains, and they are designed for passenger comfort with spacious chairs, internet access, and multi-media entertainment. High speed rail makes it possible to move many more people much faster over longer distances. High speed rail also can help the environment because it is more energy efficient and reduces cars on the roads.
G. In the 19th century, railroad travel became the fastest way to travel long distances overland. It was a great improvement over traveling by horse and wagon, which could take weeks longer than the train. But early trains weren't comfortable. Seats were hard and the soot from the coal engine made the air very dirty. In addition, the cars were cold in winter and hot in summer because there was no heat or air conditioning. But fortunately, since those early years, train travel has become much more pleasant.
Read the text. Determine which of the given statements 10-17 correspond to the content of the text (1 - True), which do not correspond (2 - False) and what the text does not say, that is, based on the text, you can not give either a positive or a negative answer (3 - not stated). In the answer field, write down one number that corresponds to the number of the correct answer.
The United Nations sponsors many wonderful programs to help people all over the world, and one of the most famous - and oldest - is UNICEF. The acronym UNICEF is short for the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund. The program was founded in 1946 to provide emergency food and healthcare for millions of children in the countries that had been ruined by World War II. Today UNICEF helps children in developing countries with programs that support human rights, food, healthcare, and education. UNICEF programs emphasize the importance of developing strong communities. In recognition of its work, UNICEF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965.
UNICEF operates with a budget of over $2.7 billion. The funds are provided by the governments of the member nations of the U.N. and also by private groups and individuals. In the United States and Canada, UNICEF is especially well known for its “Trick-or-Treat” program, which began in 1950. Every Halloween, in October, children dress up in magical, fantastic and scary outfits and go door to door in their neighborhoods, asking for candy. Many children also carry with them bright orange “Trick-or-Treat” boxes, and they receive money as well as candy. They get to eat the candy, of course, but the money is given to UNICEF. Over $200 million has been raised in this way - all by children dressed up as witches and ogres and fairy princesses.
UNICEF has offices and centers in over 190 countries, with thousands of staff, interns and volunteers. UNICEF also relies on famous people to help raise awareness for its projects. One of the most famous and popular was the actress Audrey Hepburn. Hepburn had herself been the child of war, having survived World War II in the Netherlands. She credited the United Nations with saving her from starvation at the end of the war. Hepburn believed her work with UNICEF was more important and more meaningful than her career as an actress.
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UNICEF was one of the first funds sponsored by the United Nations.
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The main aim of UNICEF program has been to feed starving children.
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The efforts of UNICEF as a peacemaker were highly estimated.
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The main part of the UNICEF budget comes from the governments.
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UNICEF uses “Trick-or-Treat” program only in the US and Canada.
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Over $200 million come from children's pocket money to the UNICEF budget.
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World famous celebtrities help to promote UNICEF projects.
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Audrey Hepburn didn't care much for her career as an actress.
Section 3. Grammar and vocabulary
Read the text below. Transform the words printed in capital letters at the end of the lines indicated by numbers 18-26 so that they correspond grammatically to the content of the text. Fill in the gaps with the given words. Each gap corresponds to a separate task 18–26.
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NOT HAVE Our family was quite small, just my Mom, Dad and me. I _____ any brothers or sisters. When I was ten years old, my parents finally decided I could have a dog.
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DREAM I _____ of having a dog for years, but my parents used to say
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NOT BE “No, you ______ responsible enough to take care of a dog yet.”
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I finally decided I was ready! So one day, my mother drove ______ to the pound.
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THEY But one of _____ was sitting in a corner, nervously ______ around.
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KNOW Our eyes met! And I _____ that was the dog for me!
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NOT FORGET I ______ that day, the day when I got my first dog ever.
Read the text below. Transform the words printed in capital letters at the end of the lines indicated by numbers 27-32 so that they correspond grammatically and lexically to the content of the text. Fill in the gaps with the given words. Each gap corresponds to a separate task 27-32.
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FOG It happened in 1707. On a _____ October night four English navy ships hit rocks in the Atlantic Ocean and sank.
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TRAGEDY The ships had been sailing in the thick fog for twelve days when the _____ accident occurred.
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NAVIGATE The compass went out of order and the commanders and their ______ were lost in the ocean.
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LOCATE They had no way of knowing their ______ .
31
FRANCE They thought they were near the ______ coast.
32
KNOW They were wrong, and their lack of ______ thousands of lives.
Section 4 Letter
Use a separate sheet to answer task 33. When completing task 33, pay special attention to the fact that your answers will only be evaluated on entries made on a separate blank sheet. No draft entries will be considered by the Expert Advisor. Pay attention also to the need to comply with the specified volume of the letter. Letters of insufficient volume, as well as a part of the text of the letter that exceeds the required volume, are not evaluated.
You have 30 minutes to do this task. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Susan.
...Yesterday I cooked pizza myself! Yummy! What do you think of pizza and fast food in general? What do you usually have for lunch? What can you cook yourself, if you need to?
Write her a letter and answer her 3 questions.
Write 100-120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
Section 5. Speaking
You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.
The platypus is one of the most unusual creatures in the animal kingdom. Platypuses have a paddle-shaped tail like a beaver, a furry body like an otter, and webbed feet like a duck. In fact, the first time a platypus was brought from Australia to Britain, people could not believe that it was a real animal.
Platypuses make their homes in the freshwater areas. While they are in the water a lot, they will also waddle onto the riverbanks to dig burrows with their claws. These burrows are tunnels that have rooms or chambers. Platypuses also live under rock ledges, roots, or debris.
Platypuses weather many climate extremes. Their waterproof, thick fur keeps them warm in chilly temperatures, and their big tails store extra fat for energy. Platypuses usually sleep during the day and hunt at night. They hunt for their food in the water where they live.
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Speech is perceived easily: there are no unreasonable pauses; phrasal stress and intonation contours, pronunciation of words with virtually no violations of the norm; no more than five phonetic errors are allowed, including one or two errors that distort the meaning.
You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
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Electronic assistant Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the cafe The Best Choice. We are doing a market research, and we would like to offer you new opportunities for special occasions. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous, so you don't have to give your name. Let's get started.
Electronic assistant: Is there a cafe in your neighborhood?
Student: (pause 40 seconds) Well, there is one good cafe in a stone throw from my home. It is small buit extremely cute. This cafe is made in French style and it has panoramic windows and fresh flowers everywhere. _
Electronic assistant: Where do you prefer to celebrate your birthday, at home or in a cafe? explain why?
Student: (pause 40 seconds) If I were to choose where to celebrate my birthday, I would defenetly go for cafe. The reason is that I don't want to be bothered with cooking and washing dishes after all. Besides, I won't missan opportunity to take cool photos in a luxuriously designed cafe.
Electronic assistant: If you had a chance to arrange a birthday party in a cafe, what kind of food and drinks would you order?
Student: (pause 40 seconds) First of all, as I have a sweettooth, a birthday cake is of utmost importance. Then there "d definely be some cocktails and champagne. Finally, I am sure if I were to organize the birthday party there won" t be staple food like vegetables and potatoes. It seems to be old fashioned for me.
Electronic assistant: What kind of entertainment would you like to have at your birthday party to make it more exciting?
Student: (pause 40 seconds) First of all, there will be a cotton candy counter, an incredible magic show and a fashionable photo booth. Then I can "t do without music and so I will invite a jazz band.
Electronic assistant: Whom would you like to invite to your birthday party, your family or your friends? explain why.
Student: (pause 40 seconds) Surely I will invite both my friends and family, because I would like to share the happiest moment in my life with all of them. However, with no doubts there would be 2 different parties because the interesta and as a result the entertainment must be different.
Electronic assistant: What other special occasions (like your graduation party or getting a driver’s license) would you like to celebrate in a cafe?
Student: (pause 40 seconds) To my mind, getting a Bachelor's Degree or retirement are occasions that must be celebrated in restaurants and cafes, because they're the most important milestones of our life and we should do our best to remember this moments forever.
Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your time.
You are going to give a talk about your free time. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
What teenagers enjoy doing in their free time, why
What's your favorite pastime is, why
Whether you help your family with household chores if you have free time, why
You have to talk continuously.
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I would like to start with the idea that most of the people have enough free time to relax. But the majority of them always complain that they need more and more. I think that you just have to be responsible for a wise usage of your free time. Speaking about me, I'm usually busy doing homework. But I still have enough free time to play with my friends. I would say that I have enough free time to do everything that I've planned. I do believe that all other teens prefer to watch a new movie in the cinema and have fun with their friends from school for example they enjoy hanging out in clubs. But my favorite day of the week is Sunday because I always help my parents with household chores such as washing dishes and taking the garbage away. The main reason why I do it is (not mentioning that it’s my responsibility to help my elderly parents) that after fullfiling my duty I go to the pool , meet with my friends and we watch a movie together. In summary, I should say that having a lot of free time is great.
Share your results or ask how to solve a particular problem. Be polite guys.
Section 1. Listening
You will hear 6 statements. Match each speaker's statements A-F with the statements given in list 1-7. Use each statement, indicated by the corresponding number, only once. There is one extra statement in the assignment. You will hear the recording twice.
1. I would not return to using chemical cleaners that are bad for my family.
2. I find recycling necessary to keep our planet clean.
3. I would like people to care more about our planet water resources.
4. I am sure our clean and safe future is worth new green habits today.
5. I am concerned about the long-term effects of pollution in big cities.
6. I am trying to stop people from polluting the air.
7. I want people to stop and think about the way we treat waste.
You will hear dialogue. Determine which of the given statements A1-A7 correspond to the content of the text (1 - True), which do not correspond (2 - False) and what the text does not say, that is, on the basis of the text, neither a positive nor a negative answer can be given (3 - not stated). Enter the number of your choice of answer in the table. You will hear the recording twice.
A1 Tini can't live a day without reading a book.
A2 Tini can't wait to leave school.
A3 Tini has got some work experience.
A4 Tini is ready to meet the difficulties of the real world.
A5 John is pleased with his working hours.
A6 Tini disapproves of John choosing a teaching career.
A7 Tini thinks she has the right personality for a career in banking.
John: Tini, you're a student, aren't you?
Tini: Yeah, I am.
John: Do you like to study? Do you like your student life?
Tini: Of course. You know, I like studying although I’m not that much of a bookworm, like some of my friends who can’t imagine their lives without reading, but yes, Hike studying. I like spending time with my friends, and I just like my student life.
John: Now, soon, you're going to graduate, correct?
Tini: Yes, fortunately or unfortunately, yes.
John: Well, why would you say fortunately?
Tini: Fortunately in the sense that, you know, it's about time to get out into the real world and, you know, earn some money. But unfortunately in the sense that all of these precious memories, like you are putting them all behind.
John: Yeah, soon they are going to be over.
Tini: Right, and then you have more problems and responsibilities as soon as you step into the real world, which is understandable. I don't mind this but no more spring vacation, no more summer vacation, this is tough.
John: Actually, that's why I'm a teacher. People always ask me, why are you a teacher, John? And I say because of the time off. You get so much time off, and you don't have to work a 9-5 schedule.
Tini: Yes, that is a very smart choice, I think.
John: Yeah, but you make no money.
Tini: Well, but you know you can be fresher and that'll keep you young forever.
John: I don't know about young forever but it does... you do feel energetic when you're a teacher. I agree. Well, you know, you can also become a teacher.
Tini: Well, actually, I've given it a bit of thought but right now I'm really into the banking industry.
John: Banking?
Tini: Yeah, the financial services industry, and then probably I might like to give it a go.
John: That's going to be very stressful.
Tini: It is, but you know, I pretty much like the fast- paced lifestyle and I’m quite quick-thinking and well-organized.
John: Good luck with banking then, you keep on with it.
Tini: Thank you. It's going to be really tough, I know.
You will hear the report twice. In tasks A8-A14, circle the number 1, 2 or 3 corresponding to your choice of answer. You will hear the recording twice.
A8 The idea of becoming a photographer
1) came to Chris after seeing big sculptures.
2) made him lose interest in sculptures.
3) was the result of his work with sculptures.
A9 Chris assisted the photographer who
1) had the latest photographic equipment.
2) used to ask Chris challenging questions.
3) gave Chris valuable professional advice.
A10 According to Chris, working as an assistant is a good way into a career because you can
1) get a better understanding of the profession.
2) make friends with a lot of talented people.
3) learn the basic techniques of taking pictures.
A11 The reason for buying a plastic camera was that it
1) was not very expensive.
2) allowed him to take original pictures.
3) was light to carry around.
A12 Chris uses the phrase “That got the ball rolling” to say that
1) he became known in photography circles.
2) his art became more dance-oriented.
3) he started to sell his first photographs.
A13 Chris goes to the dance performances because
1) he wants to find the links between them and his work.
2) it is always interesting for him to be at the premiere.
3) the choreographer recommends him to see the piece.
A14 Chris thinks that dancers are great to work with because they
1) can work long hours.
2) can cope with any problem.
3) are lively and enthusiastic.
Presenter: Our guest today is Chris Nash who is widely recognized as one of the most creative photographers in his field. He has held over 40 exhibitions of his dance photographs worldwide and has worked with world renowned dance companies and choreographers. And my first question is: What inspired you to become a photographer?
Chris Nash: A kind of it came from an odd angle I was studying fine art at college and as part of the course we spent a week in the darkroom. I found it a bit like magic, watching the pictures develop. At the time, I was making a lot of big pieces of sculpture, and because I didn't have anywhere to store them, I would have to take photographs of them and then destroy the sculptures. This was a bit heartbreaking really, so I took real pride in the images and gradually began to develop a greater interest in photography.
P.: Did you have any formal training?
C.N.: Not really. I spent more and more time in the darkroom. The tutors were the artists making work that was photographic-based. The darkroom technician at the college was great. He was a professional photographer and introduced me to John, the photographer I assisted when I left college. I wanted to do things, and John would tell me what I would need, what equipment, what books to read. I kind ot taught myself, but he was there to help with any questions I had. The best way of learning is doing.
P.: You just said you worked as an assistant; is this a good way into a career?
C.N.: Yes, absolutely! In fact I think it is the best way. When you see an photographer working on the job, you come to realize, get a clear idea of what photography is about. You have to deal with a lot of talented people: models, performers, make-up artists etc. All of them have their particular habits and eccentricities. You need to be able to draw the best out of them and to be really patient. Ideally when you are at college you are taught all the basic techniques, but when you
come out, there is a whole lot of other important stuff to learn.
P: What was your first camera? Or the first photo you took?
C.N.: A really cheap plastic camera. I had that when I was twelve and then I bought a single lens camera when I got to college. Then I went back to a plastic camera. I saw this exhibition where a photographer had used a really cheap camera called a Diana. It had a cheap plastic lens on it, which made everything go fuzzy and dreamy. I wanted to get the same effect, so I went to a lot of markets, to try and pick up a second-hand camera. I had two which I would carry around with me.
P.: When did you become interested in dancing?
C.N.: It was while I was studying in London. At that time the Dance Center was attached to our college. So I met a lot of dance students and saw a bit of contemporary dance. I thought this would make a great subject for photography. So, I encouraged one of the dance students to go into the studio and let me take some photographs. I was fascinated by the results and sent the pictures into a competition and I won. I won 50 pounds worth of photographic materials. That got the ball rolling. This was about 1979.
P.: Do you go to dance performances of the people you photograph?
C.N.: Yes, but not very often. The way I work is a bit back-to-front. When I take pictures, it's usually way in advance of the actual piece being created. Working with the dancers I can only imagine what the future performance will be like. And it is interesting to find out if the work I have done corresponds to the real play. So, sometimes I will go and see the premiere. It is important for me to see if the photographs make any sense and if the piece is how it was originally described to me.
P.: What do you enjoy most about your career?
C.N.: With the exhibitions I've done, I've got to do lots of travelling. I've had trips abroad on shoots, which can be a great thing. Also, I really enjoyed working with dancers and working with creative people. Dancers always have a lot of energy and are always active. When you ask them to do things, all those little directions, they have absolutely no objections. When you work with other people who don't have that physical training, it can be difficult to work in the same way. I love going to see dance performances, but it's different when you work with dancers. It's right there with you and it's really exciting. That's what I love.
Section 2. Reading
Match headings 1–8 with texts A–G. Record your answers in a table. Use each number only once. There is one extra title in the assignment.
1. Controlling skies 5. Blocked roads
2. Lack of safety 6. Paid roads
3. Bicycle is faster 7. Improving railways
4. Office at home 8. Buses instead of cars
A. The world’s first public passenger railway was built in Great Britain in 1826 and ran between the industrial north-eastern towns of Stockton and Darlington. After 180 years’ experience the British say that their trains still don’t seem to run efficiently or even safely. On average, about 500 accidents with broken rail tracks happen in the country every year.B. The British government is promising to give £33.5 billion to modernise the railways before 2010. Another £30 billion is to come from the private sector. The main target is to increase safety and speed. For example, new London-to-Scotland high-speed trains significantly reduce journey times and in 2004 a warning system was installed throughout the country.
C. Statistics show that only 12% of all journeys made in Britain are by public transport. The remaining 88% are made by car. Every year British people spend about two weeks traveling to and from work including nine days in their own cars. But anyone will say this isn't a quick and easy way to travel. In fact, a journey from London to Manchester frequently takes seven hours. A cyclist could get there quicker.
D. Every year there are about half a million traffic jams in Britain. That is nearly 10,000 a week. There are hundreds of big traffic jams every day. According to the forecast, the number of jams will grow by 20 per cent over the next ten years. Nearly a quarter British people find themselves in a jam every day and 55 per cent at least once a week.
E. Nowadays many British people take their children to school by car. Twenty years ago, nearly one in three primary school children made their own way to school. Now only one child in nine makes their own way. During the school year at 08:50 a.m. m. one car in five on the roads in any British town is taking children to school. The solution could be special school buses widely used in the USA.
F. Many scientists hope that new technologies allowing more people to work at home may help with traffic problems. Fewer people will work from 9 to 5 and travel to and from work during the rush hour. But only 15% of people now want to spend more time working at home. The workplace is, for many people, a place to meet other people and to talk to them, so they would miss it if they worked from home.
G. In 1903, the Wright brothers made the first airplane flight. It only lasted 12 seconds but changed the world forever. A century later, air travel is no longer a miracle, it is part of everyday life. One billion air passengers now fly every year - that's equivalent to a sixth of the world's population. To make sure everything runs smoothly, there are special air traffic control centers in each country which watch every airplane.
Read the text and fill in the gaps A-F with the parts of the sentences marked 1-7. One of the parts in the list 1-7 is extra. Enter the numbers indicating the corresponding parts of the sentences in the table.
Scotland YardScotland Yard is the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police in London. To most people, its name immediately brings to mind the picture of a detective - cool, efficient, ready to track down any criminal, or a helmeted police constable - A ___________________ and trusty helper of every traveler from overseas.
Scotland Yard is situated on the Thames Embankment close to the Houses of Parliament and the familiar clock tower of Big Ben, and its jurisdiction extends over 740 square miles with the exception of the ancient City of London, B _________________.
One of the most successful developments in Scotland Yard’s crime detection and emergency service has been the “999 system”. On receipt of a call the 999 Room operator ascertains by electronic device the position of the nearest available police car, C __________________. Almost instantly a message is also sent by teleprinter to the police station concerned so that within seconds of a call for assistance being received, a police car is on its way to the scene. An old-established section of the Metropolitan police is the Mounted Branch,
with its strength of about 200 horses stabled at strategic points. These horses are particularly suited to ceremonial occasions, D __________________.
An interesting branch of Scotland Yard is the branch of Police Dogs, first used as an experiment in 1939. Now these dogs are an important part of the Force.
One dog, for example, can search a warehouse in ten minutes, E _________. There is also the River Police,
or Thames Division, which deals with all crimes occurring within its river boundaries.There are two other departments of Scotland Yard – the Witness Room (known as the Rogues' Gallery) where a photographic record of known and suspected criminals is kept, and the Museum , F _________________.
1. which is contacted by radio
2. that familiar figure of the London scene
3. for they are accustomed to military bands
4. which possesses its own separate police force
5. which contains murder relics and forgery exhibits
6. that this policeman will bring the criminal to justice
7. whereas the same search would take six men an hour
Read the story and complete tasks A15 - A21, marking the number 1, 2, 3 or 4 corresponding to the number of the answer you have chosen.
The Courtship of Susan BellMrs. Bell invited Aaron Houston, a famous British artist, to paint her younger daughter’s portrait. Aaron wanted to make a few drawings before he started a portrait. On the Thursday evening the drawing was finished. Not a word had been said because the girls were shy to speak in Aaron's presence and he had gone on working in silence. “There,” he said, “I don’t think that it will be any better if I go on for another hour. I hope you will like it. There, Miss Susan”, and he sent it across the table with his fingers.
Susan's face got red, she was embarrassed. She took the drawing and said, “Oh, it’s beautiful.” The superb originality of the drawing captivated her. A young girl was represented sitting at a table in a room filled with fresh air and the soft light of a summer day. The greenery of an old overgrown garden could be seen through the window. In front of her on the white tablecloth there was her book. The eyes of the girl looked out at you, dark grey, mysterious, sad, languorous, yet strangely intent. What was the girl thinking about? Who was the girl thinking about? The drawing was more than a portrait. It fact, the artist tackled a far bigger job than that of reproducing a definite person in portraiture and in performing which he imparted another and bigger content.
Susan's face revealed her feelings. She turned to her mother and said, “Isn’t it beautifully done, mother?” and then her elder sister and her mother got up to look at it, and both admitted that it was beautifully done but Susan felt there was doubt in her mother's voice.
“We thank you very much,” said Susan after a long pause.
“Oh, it’s nothing”, he said, not quite liking the word “we”.
On the following day he returned from his work to Saratoga about noon. He had never done this before, and therefore no one expected that he would be seen in the house before the evening. On this occasion, however, he went straight there, and by chance both the widow and her elder daughter were out. Susan was there alone in charge of the house.
He walked in and opened the sitting-room door. There she sat, with her knitting and a book forgotten on the table behind her, and Aaron's drawing, on her lap. She was looking at it closely as he entered.
“Oh Mr. Dunn,” she said, getting up and holding the picture behind her dress.
“Miss Susan, I have come here to tell your mother that I must start for New York this afternoon and be there for six weeks, or perhaps, longer.”
“Mother is out,” she said. “I am sorry.”
Is she? said Aaron.
“And Hetta too. Dear me! And you will want dinner. I'll go and see about it.”
Aaron began to wear that he could not possibly eat any dinner.
“But you must have something, Mr. Dunn" she said.
“Miss Susan,” he said, “I’ve been here nearly two months.”
“Yes, sir,” Susan said, hardly knowing what she was saying.
“I’m going away now, and it seems to be such a long time before I’ll come back.” And then he paused, looking into her eyes, to see what he could read there. She leant against the table; but her eyes were turned to the ground, and he could hardly see them.
“Will you help me?” he said. She was keeping silent. “Miss Susan,” he continued, “I am not very good at saying things like this, but will you marry me? I love you dearly with all my heart. I never saw anyone so beautiful, so nice, so good.” And then he stopped. He didn't ask for any love in return. He simply declared his feelings, leaning against the door. Susan remained silent. Aaron ran out of the room.A15 The girls kept silent because they
1)didn't like to speak to Aaron.
2)didn't know what to say to Aaron.
3) were afraid to speak in their mother's presence.
4)were too modest to speak in the guest's presence.A16 It was a remarkable drawing as it managed to reflect
1)some hidden philosophical idea.
2) The light of a summer day.
3) The peculiarity of the environment.
4)all the nuances of the girl's features
A17 When Susan's mother saw the drawing, she
1)remained indifferent.
2)showed her disapproval.
3)we wasn't sure how to react.
4)shared her daughter's admiration.A18 The phrase “not quite liking the word “we” means that the painter
1)wanted Susan's sister to admire his work.
2) wanted the mother to thank him personally.
3)expected all the present ladies to say something.
4)was mainly concerned about the girl's approval.A19 What was unusual about Aaron's visit on the following day? He came
1) later than usual.
2)earlier than usual.
3)straight from Saragota.
4)without prior arrangement.
A20 Susan was alone at home
1)by pure chance.
2)because Aaron had arranged it.
3) regularly at this time of the day.
4)because she expected Aaron to come
A21 When Aaron asked Susan to marry him he
1) was sure that she loved him.
2) just wanted to open his heart to her.
3) wanted to make sure that she loved him.
4) expected her to go with him to New York
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Written part
Work instructions
Written part of the examination paper on English language consists of four sections, including 33 tasks.
2 hours (120 minutes) are given to complete the tasks of the written part of the examination paper.
In section 1 (listening tasks) it is proposed to listen to several texts and complete 8 comprehension tasks for the listened texts. The recommended time to complete the tasks in this section is 30 minutes.
Section 2 (reading tasks) contains 9 reading comprehension tasks. The recommended time to complete the tasks in this section is 30 minutes.
Section 3 (tasks on grammar and vocabulary) consists of 15 tasks. The recommended time to complete the tasks in this section is 30 minutes.
Answers to tasks 1, 2, 9 are written as a sequence of numbers. Write this sequence of numbers in the answer field in the text of the work,
and then transfer to the answer sheet No. 1.
Answers to tasks 3–8 and 10–17 are written as one digit, which corresponds to the number of the correct answer. Write this figure in the answer field in the text of the work, and then transfer it to the answer sheet No. 1.
Answers to tasks 18–32 are written in the form of a word (several words). Write your answer in the answer field in the text of the work, and then transfer it to the answer sheet No. 1.
In section 4 (writing task), 1 task is given, offering
write a personal letter. The task is performed on the answer sheet No. 2. The recommended time for completing the task is 30 minutes.
When completing assignments, you can use a draft. Draft entries do not count towards the assessment of the work.
The points you get for completed tasks are summed up.
Try to complete as many tasks as possible and score the most points.
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English language. Grade 9 option 2 2018 - 2/11
Section 1 (listening tasks)
1. The speaker talks about his/her favorite subject.
2. The speaker explains how to use the school library.
3. The speaker talks about his/her after-class activities.
4. The speaker explains what his/her friend is angry about.
5. The speaker describes his/her school classroom.
6. The speaker describes a school book exhibition.
Write in the table the selected numbers under the corresponding letters
English language. Grade 9 option 2 2018 - 5/11
We offer you to try your hand and perform a full audition in the USE format. Answers and full texts to audio are given in spoilers. Here is option 1.
Exercise 1
You will hear 6 statements. Match the statements of each speaker A-F with the statements given in list 1-7. Use each statement, indicated by the corresponding number, only once. There is one extra statement in the assignment. You will hear the recording twice.
Play Task 1
1. It is necessary to take care of your pet's health if it has problems.
2. Having two pets can be more enjoyable than having one.
3. Giving an unwanted pet a home is an opportunity to do something kind.
4. Each and every pet has an interesting and unique personality.
5. Choosing the right pet is a very important decision.
6. A pet often loves its owner and can be like a best friend.
7. Pets need something to play with, just like people do.
A-5
B-4
C-2
D-1
E-7
F-3
Speaker A: We've had our dog, Fido, for two years now. My parents asked me which animal I'd like, and I said a dog. A dog was a good choice for us because we've got a big house and a fenced-in garden where he can play, and we all take turns walking him. Dogs need space and exercise. People who've got a small flat and not a lot of free time to spend with their pet should probably get a fish instead!
Speaker B: Our cats, Leo, Tabs and Boo, certainly keep us entertained round the house. They love to play and sleep and they certainly perk up at mealtimes. But they have their own characters. Leo is super friendly and loves to sit on your lap. Tabs always runs away when you try to pick her up. And Boo is unpredictable - sometimes he loves you, and sometimes he doesn't! I guess they're like people in a way - no two are alike!
Speaker C: I love having an aquarium. I've got two fish in it now. They don't really have personalities, you know, although they get excited when I toss flakes of food in their tank. I started off with just one fish, then after six months, I decided it would be fun to get a second one, and they seem very happy together. They’re easy to look after – just give them some food and watch them swim!
Speaker D: We've got a really cool parrot named Polly. Polly's a great character, and she talks! What better pet could you have, right? Sadly, though, Polly wasn't feeling well a few weeks ago. She stopped eating and wasn't talking so much. Everyone who owns a pet must look after it, so we had to take her to a vet, who prescribed some medicine. She's much improved now and back to her usual chatty self!
Speaker E: Our local pet shop has got lots of different pets – rabbits and hamsters, birds and fish. I'm always tempted to buy another pet, but I know I mustn't! But every time I go there, I pick up something for my dog, Gus. He loves having a new toy to chew on or chase round the house. I think about myself, you know. I love video games, but I can't play the same one over and over again!
Speaker F: When we were thinking of getting a pet, we had to consider where we would get one. The pet shop near my house has lots to choose from. But I get so sad when I think about all those animals that are out on the streets. So my parents and I decided that we would visit the city shelter and rescue a pet from there. And that's how we got our dog Chester, who's more than happy to live with us!
Task 2
You will hear dialogue. Determine which of the given statements A-G correspond to the content of the text (1 - True), which do not correspond (2 - False) and what the text does not say, that is, on the basis of the text, neither a positive nor a negative answer can be given (3 - Not stated ).
Play Task 2
A) Vicky is not interested in seeing Jasons costume for the party.
C) Vicky wants to spend a lot of money on a costume.
C) Jason first suggests that Vicky should dress up as a famous person.
D) Vicky knows what all of her friends are wearing to the party.
E) Jason suggests that Vicky wears normal clothes as part of her outfit.
F) Vicky's mum will help Vicky make her outfit.
G) Vicky doesn't want to start putting her outfit together straight away.
A-2
B-2
C-1
D-3
E-1
F-3
G-1
Jason: Vicky, are you going to Helens fancy dress party on Saturday? You have to come, if only to see my outfit. I'm going as a gorilla rugby player!
Vicky: That'll be hilarious, Jason! I wasn't sure if I was going to come, but I think you've helped me make up my mind. But I don't know what to wear. I was thinking maybe a princess, but that seems a bit boring.
Jason: No, that sounds great. If you came as a princess, you would wear loads of jewelery and a huge crown, right?
Vicky: Hmm, I'm not keen on that idea, really. Where would I get all those things? I don't want to spend a thousand pounds on an outfit.
Jason: That's a good point. Well, what about a celebrity? Maybe you could come as Lady Gaga. That should be easy to do, shouldn't it? Just copy one of her looks.
Vicky: No, I can't do that. Lisa's already going as Gaga. Besides, I think I'm way too tall to be her. She'd only come up to my chin if she were standing in front of me!
Jason: What about a mermaid? You know, dress up like a fish! I think you'd look really good in that kind of outfit, and it can't be that expensive, can it?
Vicky: That sounds interesting, but how would I get round the party without falling over? It would be quite difficult to walk!
Jason: Hmm, maybe you could wear a long green skirt and ask your mum to sew a fish tail on the bottom.
Vicky: How creative! I've also got a funky green blouse and I can put some fake seashells all over it. I think we're getting somewhere with this idea! Of course, I've got an exam in three days, so I can't spend all my time making a mermaid costume.
Jason: Hopefully it won't take too long to make.
The party's this weekend and today's Monday. That's plenty of time, don't you think?
Vicky: Well, my exams in maths, which I'm terrible at. I think I'll have to wait until it's over before I can do this costume. But at least I've got the idea.
Jason: Well, good luck in your exam, and with the costume!
Vicky: Thanks. See you at the party Jason!
Task 3
You will hear an interview. In the tasks, choose the correct answer. You will hear the recording twice.
Play Task 3
1. The tour company that John works for provides …
1) large-scale tourism.
2) environmental education.
3) food and drink tours.
2. While at university, John studied …
1) biology.
2) forest conservation.
3) zoo management.
3. What must travelers do before they go on a trip?
1) Participate in a short course on environmental protection.
2) Sign forms promising not to damage the environment.
3) Donate money to an environmental protection program.
4. John believes that most people …
1) know a great deal about rainforests.
2) want to travel to rainforests.
3) are unaware of the importance of rainforests.
5. How does John describe the fight to protect rainforests in Brazil?
1) The government is losing the fight.
2) Despite some good news, the struggle is ongoing.
3) It is going extremely well.
6. What does John say about the native peoples?
1) It is very rare that they get to meet with them.
2) All native people are willing to participate with the tour.
3) Cultural understanding is gained from some of them.
7. In the future, John hopes his company will…
1) begin tours in new regions.
2) expand tours in existing regions.
3) focus more on South-East Asia.
1 – 2
2 – 3
3 – 1
4 – 3
5 – 2
6 – 3
7 – 1
presenter: Hi everyone and welcome to our program, Awesome Job! Today we have John Stone with us to talk about his work in ecotourism. John, welcome to the show.
speaker: Thanks for having me.
presenter: Tell us some things about your job and what your company does.
speaker: I work as a tour guide for a company called Go Green Tourism. We specialize in tours to unique habitats with rich biodiversity. We organize very small tours, for maybe 20 people or less, so that the environment remains protected, and our destinations are mainly tropical regions in South America and most recently South-East Asia. We travel to our destination and stay at a local village near the habitat, which is where we eat and sleep. Then we go on a guided walking tour of a rainforest and we educate our traveling companions about the different flora and fauna of the area.
presenter: So you have to be well-trained in plant and animal sciences to give one of these tours, yes?
speaker: That's right. Typically the tour guides have a degree in biology or botany, or a master's in forest conservation, something like that. My specific educational background is in zoo management, but I saw an advert for this job and decided I wanted to give it a try. I've learned a great deal more about the natural environment through this work, which I'm happy about.
presenter: Is ecotourism safe for the environment, in your opinion?
speaker: We do our very best to ensure that any place we visit is left virtually untouched. Our ecotravellers must attend a seminar before we embark on our journey in order to learn the dos and don’ts of the trip. People who sign up for these tours are quite conscious of the environment to begin with.
presenter: Does your company participate in environment protection programs?
speaker: I'm glad you asked that, because yes, we do. Part of our profits go to awareness programs aimed at educating people about the rainforests and their value as a resource. Most people don't realize that without rainforests, we wouldn't be able to survive.
presenter: There is also the problem of rainforests being cut down, isn't there?
speaker: Yes, we also provide funds for organizations that fight illegal logging and land clearing in Brazil. These organizations work with the Brazilian government and although it’s a continuous battle, they have made progress in recent years in protecting land.
presenter: That's good to know. What sorts of things do people get to see in the rainforests, besides plants and animals of course?
speaker: Oh, many things. We visit dazzling waterfalls, and pristine lakes and rivers. We also visit the native peoples who live in or near the rainforests – the ones who are welcoming to visitors anyway! So there is also a cultural exchange that takes place between the ecotravellers and the locals. I’ve even picked up a few words of the locals’ languages, which is really cool. Of course, I'm a long way off being fluent!
presenter: And do you just visit rainforests?
speaker: Well, the company is only about eight years old, so the focus has been rainforest regions mainly in Brazil, but as I said before, we do visit South-East Asia, which we started doing a couple of years ago. But I’m excited to say that we are planning to expand our operations to regions in Africa, such as the Serengeti and Madagascar. Business has been booming for ecotourism, so hopefully that trend will continue, for us and for other environmentally-conscious organizations…