Read the text given below. Match the headings (A-F) with the parts (1-6) of the text.

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Reading

Read the text given below. Match the headings (A-F) with the parts (1-6) of the text.

A The first students

B Staying at the universities

C No married teachers

D An exciting competition

E Women students

F Ancient universities

1_____

The towns of Oxford and Cambridge have some of the finest buildings in

Britain. They are famous for their universities, the oldest in England. All the students live and study in colleges. Cambridge has 31 colleges and Oxford has 39. Oxford's first college started in 1249. Cambridge's first college opened 1281.

2_____

Before theb12th century, people who wanted a good education went to the Sorbonne in Paris. Then in 1167, all English students in Paris moved to Oxford. Some people say King Henry II told them to move. Others say the French threw them out! The students went to study in Oxford monasteries and that was the beginning of Oxford University.

3_____

The Church was very important in Oxford and Cambridge for many years. For example, until the 19th century the university teachers were almost like priests and they couldn't marry.

4_____

Women started studying later than men. The first women's college at Cambridge opened in 1869 and at Oxford in 1878. Today, three Cambridge colleges and one Oxford college are for women only. Men and women study together in the others.

5_____

Every year the universities compete in a rowing race over 7 kilometres of the Thames. The first race was in 1829 and it became yearly race in 1839. All the students really want their university to win!

6_____

People can stay in rooms at Oxford and Cambridge when the students are on holiday. Some rooms are modern but the older rooms are more interesting (and more uncomfortable!). They often have low ceilings, small windows and a view of the square in the middle of the college. Imagine sleeping in the same room as an ex Prime Minister or eating at the same table as Lawrence of Arabia!

Use of English

Choose the correct item.

1. "You look upset. What's wrong?" "I have _____ missed the bus!"

A) since B) yet C) just D) already

2. Angela_____ lots of clothes so far.

A) bought B) buys C) had bought D) has bought

3. Annie _____ the rubbish away yet.

A) threw B) hasn't thrown C) thrown D) didn't throw

4. I am not a big fan of fish. I think it's _____ !

A) delicious B) disgusting C)great D) tasty

5. We're going to a mountain _____ .

A) resort B) caravan C) facility D) trips

6. We've already tried the _____ dishes.

A) village B) town C) local D) native

Writing

Yesterday you invited your friend to the cafe'. Unfortunately you didn't get to the cafe' on time. Leave a phone message (not less than 35 words) for him/her. Include the information:

· apologize for not meeting him/her;

· explain why you were late;

· suggest meeting another time.

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Reading

Read the text and choose the best answer (A-D) to complete the sentences (1-5).

A record-breaking snowstorm has brought chaos to much of the north-eastern United States. Much of the region now lies covered in some two feet or more of snow and transport systems are at a standstill. Thousands of homes are without electrical power.

The United States National Weather Service says that this huge winter storm has dumped some 68.3 centimetres of snow in Central Park, making it the worst blizzard to hit New York since records began in 1869.

To add to the problems facing the entire north-eastern seaboard, winds across the region have been gusting at up to 96 kilometres an hour, causing serious localized drifting1. The road network in many places is impassable. Most of the airports in the region have been closed, with hundreds of flights cancelled. Passengers on Transatlantic flights heading into New York have, in some cases, found themselves diverted to alternative destinations.

Here in Manhattan, snowploughs worked non-stop on Sunday in an affort to keep the streets and avenues open to traffic. But much of the city was quite. Even the notoriously busy Times Square was all but deserted for much of the day. Some who did venture2 out into the snow were rewarded with the memorable sight of people making their way down Broadway on skis.

(Taken from "Snowstorm Hits US" by Jeremy Cooke)

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1 drifting--занос (сніговий)

2 venture--ризикнути

1 . Because of large amount of snow...

A ...people walked out on strike for higher pay.

B ...transport systems were closed and many homes were without power.

C…the New York City government gave away coats to keep people warm.

D… New York City ordered all stores closed for the day.

2. This was the most snowfall New York has seen since…

A…1969. B…records began in 1869.

C…the record-breaking storm of 1899. D…the blizzard of 1989.

3. The phrase “localized drifting” most likely means…

A…snow is being blown into large piles in some areas.

B… snowploughs cannot plough the roads clear.

C…people are lost in the blizzard.

D…people stayed home from work.

Use of English

Choose the correct item.

1. We … by a loud noise last night.

A) woke up B) are woken up C) were woken up D) wake up

2. There’s somebody walking behind us. I think … .

A) we are following B) we are being followed

C) we are followed D) we were followed

3. Where ….. ?—In Poltava.

A) were you born B) are you born C) did you born D) do you born

4. The train … arrive at 11.30 but it was an hour late.

A) supposed to B) is supposed to C) will be supposed to D) was supposed to

5. Where did you ... ? Which hairdresser did you go to?

A) have your hair cut B) cut your hair

C) have cut your hair D) had your hair cut

6. It’s a big library. Thousands of books … .

A) were kept here B) are kept here

C) had been kept here D) have been kept here

Writing

You spent your holidays in a tourist camp. Write an e-mail ( not less than 35 words) to your English pen-friend describing your holidays. Include the information:

· Why was it important for you?

· What were the negative aspects of spending time in the camp?

· What advice about planning a trip would you give to someone?

Examination card N 3

Reading

Read the text and choose the best answer (A-D) to complete the

Sentences (1-5).

It was the strangest of all races. Two teams of five men each - one British, the other Norwegian - set out at the beginning of the 1911 Antarctic summer, both bent on becoming the first explorers to reach the South Pole. The British team was led by 43-year-old Robert Falcon Scott, the Norwegian team was led by 39-year-old Roald Amundsen. Each man had already made expeditions to the Antarctic region.

Yet because the two expeditions had chosen to build their coastal base camps 600 miles apart, at either edge of the vast Ross Ice Shelf, their paths would never overlap, and the two teams would never meet each other. There was no way to know who was leading the race.

Amundsen’s team set out on October 18. Scott’s party did not depart from Cape Evans until November 1. The two parties had about the same distance to cover ( nearly 800 miles in a straight line) to get to the South Pole. Yet their traveling styles were completely different, and those differences would spell victory or defeat. Amundsen used dogs to haul his sleds, while the men were skiing; when they were close to exhaustion, they could kill and eat the dogs. Scott experimented in vain with ponies and motorized tractors to pull his sleds, but ended up heading for the Pole with his men in harnesses, pulling their heavy sleds themselves.

(Taken from “100th Anniversary of Roald Amundsen Reaching South Pole-How the Grueling Race Was Won” by David Roberts, Beyond the Edge: National Geographic Adventure Blog, 2011.)

1. Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott competed to be the first person to:

A) visit Antarctica. C) reach the North Pole.

B) win a sledding race. D) reach the South Pole.

In vain” means:

A) unsuccessfully C) for fun B) successfully D) carefully

Use of English

Choose the correct item.

New York city has _1____ into the second largest city in North America. It is now a major business, cultural and shopping centre_2____ millions of visitors each year. Most tourists stay in the_3____ of the city in Manhattan. It is easy to see the sights of Manhattan on foot or you can take a tour bus. There are cycle_4____ in the city if you want to hire a bicycle but you need to be brave! The subway is the quickest means of public transport but you will want to avoid the_5____ hour. And, of course, there are famous yellow taxis. There are few taxi_6___--just wave your arm at a taxi with its lights on. You will certainly want to visit Central Park, a huge open_7____ which is ideal for relaxing on a hot summer day.

1	A become	B grown	C increased	D extended
2	A appealing	B advancing	C arriving	D attracting
3	A heart	B interior	C focus	D eye
4	A roads	B streets	C lanes	D ways
5	A busy	B rush	C crowded	D hurry
6	A ranks	B stalls	C kiosks	D stations
7	A surface	B region	C space	D estate

Writing

You are going to spend your day off outdoors with your friends. The weather forecast says that the weather will change to the worse. Write an e-mail ( not less than 35 words) to your friend. Include the following:

· state the weather forecast;

· suggest the other way of spending weekend together.

Examination card N 4

Reading

Use of English

Choose the correct item.

1. … best friend, Sunny, wants to be a doctor when … grows up.

A) I; himself B) My; him C) My; he D) Mine; his

2. The cat is sleeping in … basket, which was bought by … .

A) she; us B) his; our C) her; them D) its; me

3. Is this … handkerchief?—It certainly is not … .

A) your; mine B) his; ours C) your; your D) my; their

4. Olena Petrivna is … class teacher. … is 29 years old.

A) our; He B) our; She C) we; Her D) us; She

5. … cat gave birth to some kittens. … are so adorable.

A) Her; We B) My; She C) My; They D) Your; He

6. … seems so miserable. Nobody looks after … .

A) He; himself B) He; his C) He; him D) He; himselves

Writing

You want to invite your friend to the theatre. Write a note ( not less than 35 words) to him/her. Include this information:

· invite your friend to the theatre;

· say when and where you will meet;

· tell him/her what play you are going to see.

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Examination card N 5

Reading

Read the article and choose the correct item (A-D) to complete the sentences (1-5).

He is building a small house in the backyard for when their baby is old enough to use it as a fort or club-house or getaway, and he wants to have three walls up before his wife gets home. She is at her mother’s house because her mother has slipped on the ice - a skating party, Christmas-themed - and needs help with preparations for her holiday party, planned before the accident. It’s snowing lightly, and the air is cold enough to see. He is working on the small house with a new drill he’s bought that day. It’s a portable drill, and he marvels at its efficiency. He wants to prove something to his wife, because he doesn’t build things like this often, and she has implied that she likes it when he does build things, and when he goes biking or plays rugby in the men’s league. She was impressed when he assembled a telescope, a birthday gift, in two hours, when the manual had said it would take four. So when she’s gone during this day, and the air is gray and dense and the snow falls like ash, he works quickly, trying to get the foundation done. Once he’s finished with the foundation, he decides that to impress her - and he wants to impress her in some way every day and wants always to want to impress her - he will need at least three walls up on the house by the time she gets home.

Taken from “On Wanting to Have Three Walls up Before She Gets Home”

by Dave Eggers, The Guardian, 2004

1. The purpose of the small house is to ...

A) allow the man a fort to escape to.

B) appease the man’s wife who is forcing him to build it.

C) provide a clubhouse for the man’s child.

D) make the man’s wife happy.

2. His wife likes it when he does all of the following EXCEPT ...

A) building things. C) biking.

B) skating. D) assembling telescopes.

3. From the text, we can infer that ‘to marvel’ is to ...

A) admire. C) examine.

B) question. D) use.

4. He wants to build the small house quickly because ...

A) he must build it as quickly as he built the telescope.

B) he told his wife he would complete it while she helped her mother.

C) he wants to impress his wife.

D) he wants to finish it before the weather gets worse.

5. We can assume that ...

A) the husband and wife are competitive.

B) the husband and wife like to spend time apart.

C) the wife thinks the husband is fat.

D) the husband and wife like to do things for each other.

Use of English

Choose the correct item.

1. … bicycle is over there?

A) Who B) Who’s C) Whose D) Which

2. Does Mary have … money to buy a car?

A) too much B) very much C) enough D) little

3. Would you like a … sandwich?

A) bread B) sandwich C) cheese D) soup

4. My sister and her boyfriend are getting … next year.

A) marry B) marries C) marrying D) married

5. We moved to our flat … year.

A) ago B) behind C) last D) passed

6. Have you done your homework …?

A) yet B) still C) ever D) only

Writing

Write an e-mail ( not less than 35 words) to your friend. Invite him/her to do some sports at the weekend. Write about:

· the activity you are doing;

· the place where you are meeting;

· the day and time when you are meeting.

Examination card N 6

I. Reading

Read the text and choose the best answer (A-D) to answer the questions (1-5).

Americans often express a great love of informality when using nicknames. These are shortened forms of their given name at birth and reflect the casual relationships which exist among friends and co-workers. Family names are hardly ever used in daily situations and the use of one’s father’s last name is saved only for rare and formal occasions. In many traditional cultures the use of the family name is seen as a sign of respect. For Americans, however, it’s the nickname which creates an immediate intimacy between two people upon which to build a relationship.

This love for nicknames can create a sense of closeness between people who are otherwise not related. Even the presidents of the United States have borne nicknames. Abraham Lincoln was known as “Honest Abe”, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was simply called FDR, Eisenhower was referred to informally as Ike, President Ronald Reagan was affectionately called “The Gipper” , and John F. Kennedy was known as Jack or JFK.

Not every nickname, however, is a compliment and some can be downright rude and insulting. If someone should demonstrate a certain negative characteristic, a label will soon be attached to describe that person in a non-flattering¹ way. Likewise a person’s dominant physical traits may lead to nicknames that are not necessarily to one’s liking or choice.

Taken from “Nicknames” from Nada’s ESL Island

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¹ non –flattering—неулесливий, непідлесливий

Use of English

Choose the correct answer.

1. Ann started.....when she heard the news.

A) crying B) sadness C) misery D) tears

2. The city is located on five.......

A) peak B) valley C )cliff D) hills

3. I was.....because I couldn’t find my mobile phone.

A) happy B) guilty C) worried D) glad

4. Rio de Janeiro was the capital of Brazil..... 1822 to 1960.

A) until B) in C) on D) from

5. Mickey couldn’t stand up so two men carried him off the football pitch on a… .

A) trolley B) surgery C )ambulance D) stretcher

6. We were a .....surprised when we realized the hotel didn’t serve food.

A) quite B) bit C) so D) fairly

Writing

You have two tickets for a football match. Write a phone message (not less than 35 words) to your friend. Include this information:

• invite your friend to go with you;

• state the time and the place of the match;

• suggest the time to meet your friend.

Examination card N 7

I. Reading

Read the text and choose the best answer (A-D) to complete the sentences (1-5).

Although stage plays have been set to music since the era of the ancient Greeks, when the dramas of Sophocles and Aeschylus were accompanied by lyres and flutes, the usually accepted date for the beginning of opera as we know it is 1600. As a part of the celebration of the marriage of King Henry IV of France to the Italian aristocrat Maria de Medici, the Florentine composer Jacopo Peri produced his famous Euridice, generally considered to be the first opera. Following his example, a group of Italian musicians, poets, and noblemen called the Camerata began to revive the style of musical story that had been used in Greek tragedy. The Camerata took most of the plots for their operas from Greek and Roman history and mythology, beginning the process of creating an opera by writing a libretto or drama that could be used to establish the framework for the music. They called their compositions opera in musica or musical works. It is from this phrase that the word "opera" was borrowed and abbreviated.

For several years, the center of opera was Florence in northern Italy, but gradually, during the Baroque period, it spread throughout Italy. By the late 1600s, operas were being written and performed in many places throughout Europe, especially in England, France, and Germany. However, for many years, the Italian opera was considered the ideal, and many non-Italian composers continued to use Italian librettos. The European form deemphasized the dramatic aspect of the Italian model.

1. The best title for the text would be:

A) “Opera in Italy.”

B) “The Camerata.”

C )“The Development of Opera.”

D) “Euridice.”

2. All of the following are true about opera EXCEPT:

A) opera began at the beginning of the seventeenth century.

B) both Italian and non-Italian composers write operas.

C) opera was based on performances from ancient times.

D) plays had not been set to music before the time of opera.

Use of English

Choose the correct answer.

1. Tim is a … . He works in a garage.

A) newsreader B) chemist C) mechanic D) builder

2. This job has two… .

A) shifts B) shorts C) sheets D) ships

3. I … basketball on Saturdays.

A) am playing B) play C) plays D) have played

4. I really enjoy … to the cinema.

A) go B) going C) goes D) to go

5. We can’t go to the picnic today because it’s … .

A) rains B) rain C) rained D) raining

6. I’m going to … my website.

A) update B) create C) operate D) upgrade

Writing

Write a letter (not less than 35 words) to your English pen-friend telling him / her about your participation in a special “Clean up our town” campaign. Include the following information:

• say when, where and why this event took place;

• what people did;

• how you helped.

Examination card N 8

I. Reading

Choose the correct answer.

1. The problem of pollution......worse these days.

A) will get B) got C )is getting D) gets

2. This time yesterday we …… in the sea.

A) swam B) are swimming C) were swimming D) have been swimming

3. Doris ….. in that office since April.

A) has been working B) works C) is working D) worked

4. He was hot because he ….. in the sun.

A) sat B) had been sitting C) is sitting D) was sitting

5. I …. To you as soon as I get home.

A) wrote B) have written C) am writing D) will write

6. Paul …… abroad once a month on business.

A) travels B) is travelling C) travel D) has travelled

Writing

Imagine that your parents are leaving for a holiday and are writing you a memo. Write the text of the note (not less than 35 words) you have got. Include the following information:

• things you should do first of all;

• things you should do every day;

• the date of your parents’ arrival.

Examination card N 9

I. Reading

Read the text and choose the best answer (A-D) to answer the questions (1-5).

STATUE OF LIBERTY: A FAMOUS GIFT

On July 4, 1884 France gave the United States an amazing birthday gift: the Statue of Liberty! Without the base at the bottom, it is as tall as a 15-storey building. It is a symbol of the United States. But the world-famous Statue of Liberty standing in New York Harbour was built in France. The statue was shown to the US, taken apart, shipped across the Atlantic Ocean in crates and rebuilt in the US.

Sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi was commissioned to design a sculpture with the year 1876 in mind for completion, to commemorate the centennial of the American Declaration of Independence. The Statue was a joint effort between America and France. It was agreed upon that the American people were to build the pedestal, and the French people were responsible for the Statue and its assembly in the United States. However, lack of funds was a problem on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. In France, public fees, various forms of entertainment, and a lottery were among the methods used to raise funds. In the United States, benefit theatrical events, art exhibitions and auctions assisted in providing needed funds.

Finally, in 1886, the statue was completed. Engineer Gustave Eiffel, who would later design the Eiffel Tower in Paris, designed Liberty’s “spine.” Inside the statue four huge iron columns support a metal framework that holds the thin copper skin.

The statue - 151 feet, 1 inch tall - was the tallest structure in the U.S. at that time. The arm holding the torch measures 46 feet; the index finger, 8 feet; the nose, nearly 5 feet.

Visitors climb 354 steps (22 storeys) to look out from 25 windows in the crown. Seven rays in the crown represent the Earth’s seven seas.

Over the years, the Statue of Liberty’s symbolism has grown to include freedom and democracy as well as friendship between the two continents.

Choose the correct answer.

1. I finally received the letter which I had been waited ….. .

A) at B) for C) on D)to

2. You can rely ….. him to be there whenever you need him.

A) at B) with C) on D) to

3. You should not put ….. doing something until the very last minute.

A) off B) over C) on D) of

4. They agreed ….. me that we should not go there.

A) with B) by C) on D) for

5. He doesn’t approve ….. our plans.

A) on B) of C) to D) by

6. Our neighbor always complains ….. the noise made by us.

A) on B) by C) over D) about

Writing

Your friend is at the English language course in England. He/She has English lessons every morning but he/she wants to improve his/her English outside class. Give him/her advice what to do ( write not less than 35 words). Include the following :

• to join a sports club;

• to spend two or three hours in the school library reading the newspapers;

• to try to speak to everyone not worrying of making mistakes.

Examination card N 10

I. Reading

Use of English

Choose the correct answer.

1. You’ve got to get up early tomorrow so don’t forget to …. your alarm clock.

A) put B) set C) wind D) fix

2. ….. is your grandfather?

A) What time B) How old C) Which age D) How much

3. I play basketball twice …. Week.

A) a B) the C) in the D) for a

4. He expects …… his English test.

A) I would pass B) passing C) to pass D) I pass

5. My mother did a degree in Ukrainian after …. School.

A) left B) has left C) to leave D) leaving

6. I don’t know …. People at this party, do you?

A) much B) many C) few D) less

Writing

Your friend is fond of fast food restaurants. Write an e-mail ( not less than 35 words) to him/her.

• persuade him/her that home food is better and healthier;

• give your advice on healthy eating habits.

Examination card N 11

I. Reading

Read an article and choose the correct item (A-D) to complete the sentences (1-6).

Dear Sir,

I am writing to tell you about an experience I had while shopping in Bristol last Saturday.

I wanted to do my Christmas shopping so I drove into the City Centre. My first problem was finding somewhere to park. The Galleries car park was full so I went to the Old Market multi-storey car park. The sign said there were 23 spaces free so I drove in. I drove around for twenty minutes but couldn’t find a space. As I left the attendant told me that I had to pay the minimum parking charge of £1. I told him that I hadn’t actually parked but he threatened to call the police so I paid.

I finally found a space in the Galleries and left to do my shopping. I had just

finished when it started raining. By the time I got back to the car both my shopping and I were completely soaked. I got into my car and drove out. At the exit, I put my electronic ticket in the machine and it told me that the ticket was damaged and I had to pay the maximum charge of £15. (The ticket was in my back pocket and got slightly damp in the rain.)

Overall, I spent one and a half hours and £16 trying to park last Saturday. In January, for the sales, I’m going to go to the new out of town shopping centre where parking is free and the car parks are never full. I wanted to support city centre shopping but not at the cost of two or three extra Christmas presents for my grandchildren.

Yours,

Geoffrey Williams Kingsdown

Where did the writer park?

A) The Galleries

B) First the Galleries, then Old Market

C) First the Old Market, then Galleries

D) Old Market

Use of English

Choose the correct answer.

1. Computers…… more and more efficient.

A) are becoming B) become C) is becoming D) has become

2. Paul ….. to Tina when I saw him.

A) is talking B) was talking C) talks D) were talking

3. Sam ….. to school every day.

A) was walking B) is walking C) walks D) will walk

4. We …… to Austria last winter.

A)have gone B) went C) go D) were going

5. The bank ….. by the time I got there.

A) closes B) closed C) had closed D) will close

6. Tina ….. while Bob was watering the plants.

A) cooked B) was cooking C)has been cooking D) is cooking

7. I ….. Italian for three years now.

A) learn B) am learning C) learned D) have been learning

8. They ….. for three hours when they stopped for a rest.

A) have been driving B) had been driving C) were driving D) drove

Writing

You are asking your friend to meet your sister at the airport as you are very busy. Leave a phone message ( not less than 35 words) for him/her. Include the information:

• the day and the time of arrival;

• her appearance;

• the clothes your sister will be wearing.

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I. Reading

Choose the correct answer.

1. I .....the watch that you lost yesterday.

A) find C) have found

B) have been finding D) am finding

2. Kate …. All afternoon, yet she complains of a headache.

A) had slept C) have slept

B) is sleeping D) has been sleeping

3. My back is aching because I ….the furniture in the living room.

A) has rearranged C) have been rearranged

B) rearranged D) have been rearranging

4. ….. you ever ….. for help before?

A) Did….. ask C) Have …. Asked

B) Are ….. asked D) Have……. been asking

5. They …… to each other since they quarreled.

A) has not talked C) have not been talked

B) do not talk D) have not been talking

6. The doorbell …. twice.

A) has rung C) is ringing

B) rings D) has been ringing

Writing

Write a short article ( not less than 35 words) on the topic: “What you value most in your life”. Use the prompts given below:

• family;

• health;

• friendship.

Examination card N 13

I. Reading

Use of English

Choose the correct answer.

1. This is the bus ….. Goes to Lutsk.

A) that C) whose

B) who D) what

2. Show me the homework ….. you’ve done.

A) whom C) which

B) who D) when

3. Where is the mechanic ….. you know?

A) whom C) whose

B) which D) what

4. My aunt …. Is a music teacher, can play the piano well.

A) which C) who

B) whose D) whom

5. That’s the monkey ….. escaped from the cage.

A) whom C) whose

B) which D) whom

6. The patient …. walks with a limp, was involved in a car accident two years ago.

A) who C) whose

B) which D) what

Writing

You are at the English courses and your English teacher has asked you to write a short story (not less than 35 words) entitled “A Day to Remember". Include the following:

• When did the story take place? What happened?

• How did you feel?

_____________________________________________________________________

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I. Reading

Read the text and match the paragraphs (A-C) to the questions (1-5).

SO, YOU WANT TO BE ON TELEVISION?

So, you want to be on television? Read about three different ways you can make your dream come true!

A) Who Knows?

Have you ever wanted to be on a TV game show? If you think you’ve got good general knowledge and you’re confident enough to appear on TV in front of millions of people, just fill in our application form. You could be a winner on Channel 7’s new game show Who Knows? There will be twelve weekly shows and the winner of each show will go on to play a final competition to win two million pounds!

B) Watching You!

The producers of the reality show Watching You! are looking for ten new people to live in the famous house for ten weeks. Are you funny and talkative? Are you interested in other people? Would you like to become a big star? Send in your application before 7 November, and you could be invited to the auditions in London and Manchester!

C) Children’s Hour

As viewers know, Dani Byers has left Channel 7’s Children’s Hour to make a film in Hollywood. So, we need someone to take her place as a presenter on the show.

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, intelligent and who loves children. Is that you? Apply now and come for a voice test!

Which show:

will be shorter than three months? (1) ....

can make people very famous? (2) ....

only needs one person? (3) ....

offers a lot of money? (4) ....

wants someone who likes talking? (5) ....

Use of English

Choose the correct answer.

1. The area of the top of the hill is very calm and …. early in the morning.

A) peaceful B) noisy C) chaotic D) energetic

2. We had a/an ….. time at the concert last night.

A) remarkable B) enjoyable C) valuable D) comfortable

3. “Don’t be so … .You are already 14 years old,” Mother told Ann.

A) smallish B) childish C) youngish D) girlish

4. Although Harry is thin, he is ….. most other boys.

A) strong B) stronger than C) the strongest D) very strong

5. Be …. to animals; they are living things too.

A) as kind B) kind C) kinder than D) the kindest

6. Why aren’t you drinking your tea? It has already turned ….. .

A) boiling B) hot C) cold D) colder

Writing

You had read the advert for a local photography club you want to join. Write a letter ( not less than 35 words) to the secretary of the photography club, asking for the information about:

• the membership cost;

• kinds of activities;

• equipment provided.

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I. Reading

Use of English

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Scientists believe that rainforests __1____ be home to more than ten million different forms of life. The largest group __2____ of insects which climb or fly easily from tree to tree. Most people are familiar __3____ colourful parrots, but they are only one part of the total bird __4____, which goes from tiny hummingbirds to huge

toucans. Many rainforest animals have developed for living in the treetops. Some monkeys have webs of skin between their legs that __5____ them to almost fly between __6____ . Others have long strong tails, like an __7____ arm.

1	A many	B can	C should	D would
2	A keeps	B consists	C holds	D claims
3	A with	B to	C of	D by
4	A set	B company	C population	D society
5	A let	B allow	C make	D admit
6	A branches	B leaves	C flowers	D plants
7	A accurate	B equal	C extra	D alive

Writing

You have seen a play you liked very much and want to tell your friend about it. Write an e-mail ( not less than 35 words) to your friend. Include this information:

• what play it was;

• where you saw it;

• why you liked the play;

• your recommendations.

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I. Reading

Read the text and choose the best answer (A-D) to answer the questions (1-5).

One of South America’s mysteries is Easter Island. Easter Island, also called Rapa Nui and Isla de Pascua, 3,600 km (2,237 ml) west of Chile, is a volcanic island with an interesting and partly unknown history. The island was named by the Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen because he encountered it on Easter Sunday, 1722. He was the first European to find the island. The official name of the island, Isla de Pascua, means Easter Island in Spanish. This island is famous because of the approximately 887 huge statues which were found there. The statues consist of heads and complete torsos, the largest of which weighs 84 tons! These monuments, called moai, were carved out of compressed volcanic ash, called tuff, which was found at a quarry at a place called Rano Raraku. Statues are still being found. Some of the monuments were left only half-carved. Nobody knows why Rano Raraku was abandoned. It is thought that the statues were carved by the ancestors of the modern Polynesian inhabitants. But the purpose of the statues and the reason they were abandoned remain mysteries.

Who was Jacob Roggeveen?

A) A European who found the island. B) An explorer who named the island.

C) A person who carved several statues. D) Both A and B are correct.

What are moai?

A) Ancestors of the current inhabitants.

B) Quarries on the island.

C) Statues on the island.

D) Volcanic ashes

Use of English

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Today we take many inventions for granted but one of the most useful ones is the ‘not so __1____’ supermarket trolley. Before the 1930s women shoppers went into grocery with their own baskets. __2____, they would only buy a few things because their baskets wouldn’t __3____ much.

Sylvan Goldman of Oklahoma __4____ this and decided that he had to think of a way to encourage people to buy more, especially since business was not __5____ very well.

He took a folding chair, __6____ wheels to the legs and placed two baskets on top. He put the trolleys near the door and waited to see his customers’ __7___ . He was very disappointed. No one __8____ any notice. Nevertheless, being a very determined man, he didn’t give up. He hired people to push them around the store filled with groceries. Customers were offered one to try out and hiss success story began.

1	A critical	B significant	C meaningful	D serious
2	A Furthermore	B In particular	C However	D Apart from that
3	A put	B keep	C hold	D take
4	A noticed	B watched	C regarded	D viewed
5	A making	B running	C doing	D heading
6	A included	B added	C combined	D accompanied
7	A replies	B remarks	C reports	D reactions
8	A took	B got	C made	D had

Writing

Write an e-mail ( not less than 35 words) to your friend telling him/her about your impressions of celebrating New Year’s Day. Include this information:

• where and with whom you celebrated the event;

• the entertainment you had;

• what you liked most.

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I. Reading

Read the text and choose the best answer (A-D) to complete the sentences (1-5).

Energy is defined by Daniel D. Chiras, as “the capacity to do work” and it is found in many forms, including light, heat, sound, electricity, coal, oil, and gasoline. These forms of energy provide us with the capacity to light our homes, cook our food, travel by car, plane, boat or train, operate factories, and do many other things that we do regularly.

Commonly used energy sources include wood, oil, coal, natural gas, the atom (or nuclear power), and moving water. Humans have used wood as an energy source, mainly to cook food and to provide heat and light, for thousands of years, but the use of other sources is a relatively recent development. Coal in particular did not fall into widespread use in Europe until the 1700s, after wood supplies had become scarce. Oil followed near the end of the 1800s, and in the 1900s still other sources of energy were brought into use like natural gas, hydropower (using the power of moving water), geothermal power (using power from deep within the earth), and nuclear power. While the use of wood for energy has virtually stopped, the use of all these other sources has grown dramatically.

Energy sources are very diverse. First and foremost, the sun is the primary energy source throughout the world. The radiation from the sun gives plants the ability to produce sugars, which can be used as an energy source for organisms to grow. Energy from the sun is converted into sugars by plants through the process of photosynthesis. The energy stored in the chemical bonds of these sugars is used for plant growth and can be found in plants’ leaves and stems. Animals eat the plants then convert these sugars into energy for their own use through digestion.

However, plants can also rot over time and become the fuel that we use to light our houses, power our trains, and boil our water. After all, gas, oil, and coal are only plants that have rotted for thousands of years. Coal, oil, and natural gas are the most common sources of energy in Ukraine.

Energy is defined as:

A ) units of time B) atoms of fuel

C )the capacity to do work D) source of all knowledge

Energy is found in

A) light B) sound C) heat D) all of the above

3. Hydropower came into use in:

A) 1600s B )1700s C) 1800s D) 1900s

4. The primary energy source in the world today is:

A) wood B) atom C) sun D) oil

5. The most common source of energy in Ukraine is:

A) oil B) natural gas C) coal D) all of the above

Use of English

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EASTER ISLAND

Easter Island is a small triangle of rock situated in the Pacific Ocean. It’s about 2,000 miles __1____ the nearest city. Easter Island is __2____ for its statues. Hundreds of these huge, stone faces can be __3____ all over the island. Who made them? How __4____ these giant pieces of rock? What happened __5___ the people who lived there? Studies show that people __6____ arrived on the island about 1600 years ago. They had a very advanced culture. They made many objects and they had their __7____ written language. However, the number of people on the island grew and grew __8____ it reached about 10,000 people. Soon there were too many people and there wasn’t __9____ food to eat. A terrible war started and __10____ of the statues were broken. When western explorers __11____ the island on Easter Day in 1722, the huge rock statues were the only sign that a great society had lived there.

1	A for	B from	C on	D by
2	A important	B interesting	C famous	D fascinating
3	A looked	B located	C found	D situated
4	A have	B were	C had	D did
5	A to	B with	C about	D for
6	A once	B first	C just	D already
7	A only	B own	C clever	D self
8	A so	B until	C although	D because
9	A many	B some	C too	D enough
10	A many	B few	C lot	D enough
11	A invented	B discovered	C sailed	D came

Writing

Share your opinion (write not less than 35 words) on the topic: “How can the Internet affect a person’s life?” Use the prompts given below.

• What are positive and negative aspects of the Internet?

• Can a person be successful if he/she doesn’t have access to the Internet? Give

an example.

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I. Reading

Read the text and choose the correct item (A-D) to answer the questions (1-5).

FROM “ROALD DAHL BIOGRAPHY”

Roald Dahl was born in Wales on September 16, 1916 to Norwegian parents. His father died when the boy was 3 years old and he was raised by his mother. He had a fairly unhappy time at boarding school which provided some of the inspiration for his later stories.

After leaving school he worked for the Shell Oil Company based in Africa until the outbreak of World War II, when he signed up with the Royal Air Force. Unfortunately, he was injured in action and eventually returned home as an invalid. He was then sent to Washington DC to work as an attaché where, almost by accident, he started his writing career. When he was interviewed for an article about his time in action he offered to write about his experiences. His piece was published in the Saturday Evening Post, that signed him up to write more articles.

In 1943 he wrote his first children’s book, “The Gremlins,” which was originally intended to be made into an animated film by Walt Disney. The film was not made and instead, Dahl turned to writing adult fiction, not writing another children’s story until the 1960s.

By this time he was a father himself and had started making up stories to entertain his own children. From this came the stories of “James and the Giant Peach” and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” He went on to write 21 children’s books including “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” , “The BFG” , “Matilda” , and “The Witches” , all of which have been made into films. Roald Dahl died on November 23, 1990.

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Can we see __1____ the earth is a globe? Yes, we can, when we watch a ship that sails out to sea. If we watch closely, we see that the ship begins __2____ . The bottom of the ship disappears first, and then the ship seems to sink lower and lower, __3____ we can only see the top of the ship, and then we see nothing at all. What is hiding the ship from us? It is the earth. Stick a pin most of the way into an orange, and __4____ turn the orange away from you. You will see the pin disappear, __5____ a ship does on the earth.

1	A if	B where	C that	D whether
2	A having disappeared	B to be disappeared	C to have disappeared	D to disappear
3	A until	B since	C after	D by the time
4	A reluctantly	B accidentally	C slowly	D carefully
5	A the same	B alike	C just as	D by the way

Writing

You want to have the adventure weekend in Bukovel in the Carpathians . Write a letter ( not less than 35 words) to make a reservation for your family and friends. Ask politely for the following:

• three rooms on the same floor;

• direction by car to the hotels;

• payment details for the weekend;

• more information about the activities.

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I. Reading.

Read the text. For questions (1-5) choose the correct answers (A-C).

The world’s oceans have warmed 50 percent faster over the last 40 years than previously thought due to climate change, Australian and US climate researchers reported on Wednesday. Higher ocean temperatures expand the volume of water, contributing to a rise in sea levels that is submerging small island nations and threatening to flooding in low-lying, densely-populated delta regions around the globe.

The study, published in the British journal Nature, adds to a growing scientific chorus of warnings about the consequences rising oceans. It also serves as a corrective to a massive report issued last year by the Nobel-winning UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), according to the authors.

Rising sea levels are driven by two things: the thermal expansion of sea water, and additional water from melting sources of ice. Both processes are caused by global warming. The ice sheet that sits atop Greenland, for example, contains enough water to raise world ocean levels by seven metres (23 feet), which would bury sea-level cities from Dhaka to Shanghai.

Trying to figure out how much each of these factors contributes to rising sea levels is critically important to understanding climate change, and forecasting future temperature rises, scientists say. But up to now, there has been a perplexing gap between the projections of computer-based climate models, and the observations of scientists gathering data from the oceans.

The new study, led by Catia Domingues of the Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research, is the first to reconcile the models with observed data. Using new techniques to assess ocean temperatures to a depth of 700 metres (2,300 feet) from 1961 to 2003, it shows that thermal warming contributed to a 0.53 millimetre-per-year rise in sea levels rather than the 0.32 mm rise reported by the IPCC.

Use of English

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A FIRST TIME FOR EVERYBODY

Joe stepped onto the airplane and was met by one of the cabin crew who showed him to his seat. This was his first flight and he was feeling quite nervous. His hands were __1____ slightly and he was breathing deeply. He walked along the __2____ of the plane and found his seat. Joe has spent a lot of time __3___ planning his holiday, given this was the first time he had been abroad. Sitting next to him there was an 8-year-old boy who also __4____ to be quite nervous. Joe knew he was quite good __5____ children, so he decided to try to calm the boy. After conversing with the boy for a few minutes, Joe produced some chocolate and gave it to him. The __6____ then became quite cheerful as he explained that he loved chocolate __7____ much. The man and the boy found that they __8____ well together as they chatted for the whole flight. Joe discovered that they were on the same return flight the following week, which pleased them all.

1	A moving	B trembling	C jumping	D ratting
2	A corridor	B path	C lane	D aisle
3	A with	B to	C on	D at
4	A was	B appeared	C set	D showed
5	A at	B for	C with	D by
6	A young	B youth	C juvenile	D youngster
7	A too	B extremely	C so	D absolutely
8	A got on	B were	C got to	D got so

Writing

Write a short composition ( not less than 35 words) on the topic: “What would you change about your life if you could and why?” Use the prompts given below.

• Why would you change this aspect of your life?

• Do you think other people would be disappointed if you changed this?

• Would there be disadvantages to making this change?

____________________________________________________________________

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I. Reading

Read the text and choose the best answer (A-D) to answer the questions (1-6).

At an elevation of 29,028 feet (8,848 metres) above sea level, Mount Everest is the world’s tallest mountain. Mount Everest is relatively young, having been formed only 60 million years ago, and it is still growing a few millimetres every year! Mount Everest is in the mountain range called the Himalayas. The summit ridge of Mount Everest separates Nepal and Tibet. Each place has a special name for this giant mountain. The Nepalese name is Sagarmatha, which means “goddess of the sky” . The Tibetan name is Chomolungma, which means “mother goddess of the universe”. In English, Mount Everest is named after Sir George Everest, the first person to record the height and location of the mountain. A climb to the summit was attempted by George Mallory in 1922, who famously gave his reason for wanting to climb Everest as “because it’s there”. He attempted to reach the summit again in the company of Andrew Irvine in 1924, but on this trip both climbers disappeared. The first successful ascent (and descent) of Mount Everest was accomplished by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on May 29th, 1953. The first ascent by a woman was on May 16th, 1975, by Junko Tabei from Japan. Between 1921 and 2007, over two thousand people have climbed Mount Everest, some more than once. Since the first ascent in 1953, more than 600 climbers from 20 different countries have reached the summit. However, over two hundred climbers have died attempting to climb Mount Everest, most commonly from avalanches, but also from falls in crevasses, cold, or high-altitude sicknesses.

How high is Mount Everest?

A) 8,848 feet B) 29,028 metres C )29,028 feet D) 8,848 metres

Use of English

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My friend Mary and I were chatting __1____ and she was saying how terrible she was at cooking. I __2____ to go round to her house to make a couple of dishes. The __3____ week I went over to her place and we made a couple of really nice dishes. While we were eating, I __4____ smell something burning. We went into the kitchen and there was a pan on fire. I had __5____ turned up the gas instead of turning it off! We put the fire out quite __6____, but the kitchen was a mess! I apologized, __7____ Mary was really annoyed and she didn’t speak to me for __8____ !

1	A then	B while	C one day	D when
2	A invited	B said	C asked	D offered
3	A new	B previous	C after	D following
4	A quickly	B suddenly	C hardly	D slowly
5	A hardly	B really	C falsely	D stupidly
6	A quickly	B suddenly	C immediately	D importantly
7	A but	B however	C though	D although
8	A weeks	B months	C long	D now

Writing

Share your opinion (write not less than 35 words) on the topic: “No one ever said growing up was easy”. Use the prompts given below.

• Is it easy to be a teenager?

• What problems do you usually face with?

• Do you think students your age experience the same incidents?

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I. Reading

Use of English

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One of the concerns __1____ parents __2_____ about home education is that children __3____ become isolated, without the chances for social interaction a school provides. Educational psychologists __4____ parents to do all they can to make sure their children have adequate opportunities for socializing with all sorts of children of different ages. It __5____ children confidence and security, __6____ an ability to think __7____ themselves.

1	A many	B a lot	C a lots of	D a plenty of
2	A rise	B have risen	C arouse	D raise
3	A are able to	B could	C might have	D manage to
4	A insist	B suggest	C will make	D advise
5	A gets	B makes	C gives	D has
6	A as soon as	B as long as	C as well as	D as much as
7	A to	B for	C on	D after

Writing

Write ( not less than 35 words) about the rules you are supposed to obey in a library. Include this information:

• what library you are in;

• what you should do;

• what you shouldn’t do there.

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I. Reading

Read the text and choose the best answer (A-D) to complete the sentences (1-5).

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TOEFL IBT

If you asked a random person on the street what they though the purpose of school was, they would probably say something about education and be done with it. Beyond simply educating the masses at their most receptive ages, school is, more than anything else, about preparing the student, as a whole person, for the real world.

Many students can’t remember many of their lessons from primary and secondary education. But they will often remember certain defining social situations, and whatever growth accompanied those events. If, after completing secondary school, they decided to further study a subject from secondary school, they would likely remember a lot of information pertaining to that one subject, but may not be able to recall much from other subjects. School is much more than simply sitting in class and taking part in lessons.

Schools have, for a long time, also recognized the importance of growing the entire person, rather than just their brain. Concerts, dances, open- and close-of-semester ceremonies are just a few examples of schools actively trying to socialize their student body, beyond simply sticking them in a classroom and leaving it at that.

To summarize, schools have always functioned as more than simple centers of learning. They are the bridge from adolescence to adulthood, more than any other institution, and their role shouldn’t be underappreciated.

1. In the text, the author’s attitude towards schools can best be described as:

A) irreverent. C) respectful. B) contemptuous. D) indifferent.

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“We started getting messages from the rescue team saying they could not __1____ because the weather was so severe. The conditions were incredibly cold. Every 20 minutes for over 36 hours we rubbed our fingers and toes for 15 minutes to make sure we didn’t get frostbite. The doctors were amazed at __2____ unscathed we were when we finally got down. After the first night, we saw rescue helicopter fly overhead, but they sent us a message saying the conditions were too bad to come __3____ closer. By this point we knew if they __4____ us in the morning, we had __5____ chance of surviving. We didn’t need to talk about it. You just need to look into someone’s eyes and you know __6____ understand the seriousness of the situation as well as you do. It was such a relief when they finally reached us.”

1	A take up	B take off	C take on	D take away
2	A how	B very	C that	D why
3	A many	B too	C enough	D any
4	A hadn’t reached	B don’t reach	C didn’t reach	D wouldn’t reach
5	A few	B little	C any	D none
6	A they	B he	C we	D you

Writing

Write a greeting card (not less than 35 words) on the occasion of St. Valentine’s

Day. Include this information:

• greeting and opening remarks;

• congratulation and wishes;

• the appropriate closing.

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I. Reading

Use of English

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ASIMO is a robot with a human appearance which can run and walk. It __1___ in 2000 by engineers at the Japanese company Honda.

At the moment, ASIMO __2___ to teach young people about maths and science. In the future, it will help people who have problems with movement.

In 1495, Leonardo da Vinci first drew plans for a robot that looked like a person. But it wasn’t until the 1950s that the first piece of robotic technology __3___ produced. In the USA, George Devol and Joe Engleberger __4___ a robot arm, which was __5___ in a car factory.

These days, robots do jobs in places where a human might get hurt. For example, they __6___ in places like nuclear power stations, in outer space and deep under the sea.

What jobs __7___ by robots in the future.

1	A creates	B created	C is created	D was created
2	A uses	B is used	C used	D was used
3	A first	B first was	C was first	D first is
4	A design	B designed	C are designed	D were designed
5	A used	B use	C using	D be used
6	A used	B are used	C use	D have something used
7	A will do	B might do	C will be done	D are done

Writing

You have just seen a new film. Write an email to your friend about it (not less than 35 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

• what kind of film is it;

• its short description;

• whether you enjoyed watching it.

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I. Reading

Use of English

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Henry Ford was born _1____ a farm in Michigan in 1863 but he doesn’t like farming. When he was fifteen he began to work as a mechanic and in 1893 he built his first car. After he had _2____ 1,5000 kilometres, he sold it and built two bigger cars. Then, in 1903, he started the Ford Motor Company. By _3____ strong but light steel, he built cheap cars for ordinary people to buy. In 1908 he built the first Ford Model T, _4____ was sold for $825. He was soon selling 100 cars a day. By 1927, the Ford Motor Company was _5____ $ 700 million. Early Ford cars were simple and cheap, but keeping things simple sometimes _6____ less choice. “You _7____ have any colour you like,” said Henry Ford of the Model T, “as long as it’s black.”

1	A on	B of	C to	D out
2	A ridden	B run	C driven	D walked
3	A putting	B operating	C using	D managing
4	A where	B which	C who	D what
5	A rich	B worth	C expensive	D dear
6	A means	B decides	C plans	D has
7	A must	B ought	C need	D can

Writing

You want to make friends with smb on the Internet. Write an email to your new pen- friend (not less than 35 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

• your appearance;

• your character;

• your interests.

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Reading

HARP SEAL

1____

There are eighteen different kinds of seal. Same live in the Arctic, some in the Antarctic, and some live in warmer waters. The harp seal lives in the icy cold Arctic. It has thick grey fur with a dark patch on its back. Baby harp seals have white fur.

2____

Adult seals are excellent swimmers. They can dive very deep into the sea. Some can even stay under the water for an hour. Their bodies are the perfect shape for swimming, but they find it very difficult to move on land.

3____

Baby harp seals are born early in the spring, but they don’t swim immediately. For about two weeks they stay on large blocks of ice floating on the sea. Later, they dive into the water with their mothers to catch fish and shrimps.

4____

Many species of seal are in danger of dying out because they are hunted for their beautiful fur. Another reason for hunting them, is that many people believe that seals take too many fish from the sea.

AFRICAN ELEPHANT

5____

The African elephant is the largest living land mammal in the world. It is also the strongest. However, studies have shown that it is also very gentle and social too.

6____

The African elephant has a huge appetite. It can eat up to 225 kilos of grass, leaves and plants per day, and can drink up to 136 litres of water at a time! They usually eat and drink at night, or in the early morning or evening.

7____

African elephants usually live for about 70 years. However, many die younger because hunters kill them for their ling tusks, which are made of valuable ivory. Although hunting and ivory trading are illegal now, some people continue to break the law, so efforts to save this beautiful animal are failing.

Use of English

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1. You ____ watch so much TV. It’s a bad idea.

A) couldn’t B) shouldn’t C) mustn’t D) needn’t

2. You ____ eat all broccoli. It’s very good for you.

A) need B) mustn’t C) have to D) must

3. You ____ do all the doctor said.

A) have to B) need C) can D) may

4. We ____ keep the puppy we found because we live in a flat.

A) needn’t B) mustn’t C) can’t D) don’t have to

5. You ____ leave the windows open when you go out.

A) can’t B) mustn’t C) don’t have to D) may not

6. You ____ take an umbrella. It’s going to be sunny today.

A) couldn’t B) mustn’t C) can’t D) needn’t

7. We ____ write on the walls at school.

A) mustn’t B) needn’t C) don’t have to D) can’t

Writing

You are going on a camping trip up in the mountains. Write an email to your friend about preparation for the trip (not less than 35 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

• how you will get there;

• suggest going together;

• ask him/her for advice about things to take.

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I. Reading

GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOOD

Perfectly round tomatoes all exactly the same size and big fat chickens are now a normal part of our diets. They are made that way by genetic engineering. Their genes have been changed.

Every living thing has genes. __1____ They are passed on from generation to generation. They make sure that humans give birth to humans and cows give birth to cows. Genetic engineers take genes from one species—for example, a scorpion, and transfer them to another—for example, corn. In this way a new life form is created. _2____

Genetic engineers put hormones into cows to make them produce more milk. They put genes from flowers into soya beans and from scorpions into corn. This does not make them cheaper, tastier or healthier. _3____

The effects of genetic engineering on the natural world may be disastrous. The engineers may create life forms—monsters—that we cannot control. The new life forms have no natural habitat or home. _4____ Moreover, the effects of these experiments can often be cruel. In America, pigs were given human genes to make them bigger and less fatty. _5____ The pigs became very ill and began to lose their eyesight.

Greenpeace is trying to prevent all such food experiments. Some—but not all—food companies are refusing to use genetically engineered foods. _6____ We must all aware of what is happening.

Some people believe, though, that genetic engineering could be a solution to the problem of famine. _7____

In the story, Frankenstein created such a terrible and dangerous monster that he had to destroy it. We must make sure that it remains a story—and no more than that.

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Two very important guests have just arrived at Edinburgh Zoo. Tian Tian and Yang Guang _1____ giant pandas. They _2____ born and grew up in China. Then, two days ago, they flew into Britain. Now they _3____ in a spesial, luxury area of the zoo and are recovering from their long journey.

This is the first time that pandas _4____ in Britain since 1995, so millions of new visitors will probably come to the zoo to see them.

The pandas will be very expensive for the zoo. Firstly the zoo _5____ to pay the Chinese government £6 million to keep the pandas for ten years. Secondly, it will have to spend a lot of money on food. Pandas _6____ bamboo and they normally eat for fourteen hours a day. So the zoo will probably _7____ £ 70,000 a year to buy enough bamboo!

1	A were	B have been	C are	D are being
2	A was	B had been	C have been	D were
3	A stay	B are staying	C have stayed	D stayed
4	A are	B have been	C were	D had been
5	A going	B will	C are going	D is going
6	A are loving	B love	C will love	D loves
7	A paying	B to pay	C pay	D is paying

Writing

You have recently bought a camera on the Internet shop. But you have got the wrong model and no instruction manual. Write a letter of complaint (not less than 35 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

• describe the problem;

• ask to solve it;

• name the actions you expect from the Internet shop stuff.

Examination card N 27

Reading

Use of English

Choose the correct answer.

Alaska is _1____ largest state in _2____ USA, with _3____ population of 634,8924 people. The name Alaska comes from an old word ‘Alyeska’, meaning ‘great land’. Alaska officially became the 49 ᵗʰ state in 1959. Before 1959 Alaska was a territory and not _4____ state. _5____ capital of _6____ Alaska is Juneau, located in the southeast region. Juneau has a population of 30,684. In Barrow, Alaska’s northernmost village far above the Arctic Circle, _7____ sun doesn’t set for 84 days!

1	A a	B an	C -	D the
2	A the	B a	C an	D -
3	A an	B the	C a	D -
4	A a	B an	C -	D the
5	A an	B the	C a	D -
6	A the	B a	C an	D -
7	A the	B an	C a	D -

Writing

Your friend has moved to another town. Write an email to him/her (not less than 35 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

• apologize for not writing sooner;

• tell the news about yourself;

• ask questions about him/her.

Examination card N 28

Reading

Read the text given below. Mark the correct variant (A-C) to complete the sentences (1-6).

In 2003, 14-year-old Jenna spoke to a journalist of hours about moving to Spain.

“I’ve only been a Beckham fan for a couple of years but my dad always loved seeing him play at Manchester United. It took him ten hours to get there by car from Cornwall! Mum also follows Becks now. When she and I heard he was leaving to play in Spain, I said, “ Let’s move to Spain!” Dad agreed to come but my older brother decided to stay in England. He’s still living in our house there.

At first we didn’t know if Becks would play for Barcelona or Madrid, so my parents bought a place in Alicante. It’s only about three hours away from both cities. Our new home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms on one floor, and there’s a flat with another two bedrooms and bathrooms under that. There’s a pool, too.

My friends in England will come and visit for my birthday in February. They think I’m a bit mad but they’re pleased for me too. I email them all the time. It’s great to live in another country and learn a new language, but I’m finding Spanish quite difficult. I learned French in England and I keep mixing the two. It’ll be easier when I start at my new school.

Becks is paying really well in Spain, which keeps my dad happy! What I love most about him is that he’s a big family man. Being famous hasn’t changed him. I’m having a great time in Spain and I’d really like to meet Becks one day.”

1. During the years that David Beckham played for Manchester United, …

A Jenna always liked him.

B Jenna’s mother followed his team.

C Jenna’s father drove to his matches.

2. Who had the idea of moving to Spain?

A Jenna B Jenna’s father C Jenna’s brother

3. Jenna’s family bought the house in Alicante …

A after they sold their house in Cornwall.

B before Beckham signed for Real Madrid.

C when Jenna’s father was working in Barcelona.

4. The house in Alicante has …

A an apartment downstairs.

B a bathroom in every bedroom.

C two swimming pools.

5. Jenna’s friends in England …

A never receive emails from her.

B will visit her in winter.

C aren’t happy about her move.

6. Jenna is having problems learning Spanish because …

A her lessons at school are too hard.

B everyone speaks English to her.

C she can’t stop using French words.

7. Jenna thinks te best thing about Beckham is how he ….

A plays football. B loves his children. C enjoys being famous.

Use of English

Choose the correct answer.

Will schools in the future be very different from schools today? The way I _1___ it, a lot of what we do in schools today will disappear.

I believe that pupils will do all their lessons and homework on computers, _2___ there will be no more heavy books to carry. They will use laptop computers instead of books. I _3___ there will also be robots to teach and help pupils. If this happens, there will also be fewer _4___ for teachers. I also predict that in the future some pupils will have videophone screens at home. They will not have to travel to school to have _5___ .

No one really _6___ what the future holds so we need to be optimistic _7___ it and change with the times. After all, they do say that change can be a good thing.

1	A see	B feel	C read	D think
2	A that	B so	C because	D thus
3	A want	B think	C say	D know
4	A chores	B missions	C jobs	D occupations
5	A thoughts	B knowledge	C lessons	D education
6	A believes	B knows	C things	D recognizes
7	A about	B on	C of	D upon

Writing

Write about an interesting place you’ve visited last summer (not less than 35 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

• name of the place;

• it’s sights ;

• your impression.

Examination card N 29

I. Reading

Use of English

Choose the correct answer.

_1____ people worry that the Earth may not survive forever and humans will have to go _2____ else.

But is life possible anywhere else? People _3____ talk about Mars, one of the nearest planets to Earth. There are, however, too many problems with Mars. First of all, _4____ at least 34 million miles from Earth to Mars and it takes eight months to get there. Secondly, there is _5____ oxygen and there’s too much carbon dioxide. _6____ can survive on Mars without special equipment.

The biggest problem, however, is water. There isn’t _7____ water on Mars. Without it, life isn’t possible.

People dream about life on Mars but it probably won’t happen.

1	A -	B Someone	C Any	D Some
2	A anywhere	B somewhere	C nowhere	D where
3	A at a time	B any time	C sometimes	D finally
4	A it is	B these are	C they are	D there are
5	A a few	B enough	C a little	D not enough
6	A Anyone	B No one	C Nobody	D Someone
7	A any	B no	C some	D few

Writing

Write the rules you should obey in a library (not less than 35 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

• what library you go to;

• what you should do there;

• what you shouldn’t do there.

Examination card N 30

Reading

Read the text and choose the best answer (A-D) to complete the sentences (1-7).

Many people know about the Hindu festival Diwali, as it is probably the most famous one, but have you ever heard of Holi? This is a spring celebration, connected with the moon and — in western India only — with the wheat harvest. It is celebrated on the day of the full moon, either in February or March.

As with most Indian festivals, there are regional custom variations throughout India. Some families hold religious ceremonies, but for many Holi is more a time for fun than religious observance. Holi is a colourful festival, with dancing, singing, and throwing of powder paint and coloured water. Bonfires are lit and roasting grains, pop corn, coconut and chick peas are thrown on by Hindu families.

Where my family and I live, we always build a bonfire. We sort out all the objects associated with what is not wanted from the previous year so that they can be thrown onto the fire. You see your New Year begins immediately after Holi. Of course, despite its joyful character, the has a more serious side too. The burning of objects in the bonfire symbolizes getting yourself clean and ready for the New Year. That’s why people pay or forgive debts, become friends and forgive each other and generally try to forget and leave behind any fights or anything negative from the old year. Holi is a festival which ends the year on a happy note and begins the Ney Year on a fresh, hopeful one. It makes us all feel better for having celebrated it.

1. According to the writer, Holi is …

A not a Hindu Festival. B the most famous Hindu Festival.

C very similar to Diwali. D less famous than Diwali.

2. Holi is usually celebrated…

A whenever there is a full moon. B in February or March.

C at the same time as Diwali. D in Western India.

3. Holi…

A is celebrated in different ways in India.

B is not similar to other Indian Festivals.

C is only celebrated when the winter leaves.

D is not popular where the winter leaves.

4. Coloured water…

A is thrown onto the bonfire by people. B is used to colour people’s clothes.

C is thrown by people at each other. D explodes from paint factories.

5. Holi is described as …

A a festival which is fun but has a serious aspect too.

B a typical New Year’s Day Festival.

C a very serious occasion.

D a really funny celebration without any particular meaning.

6. During Holi people usually DON’T …

A pay or forgive debts. B fight.

C become friends. D forgive each other.

7. People burn objects in the bonfire…

A to celebrate the god Krishna. B to have good luck in the new year.

C only for fun. D as a symbol of leaving bad things.

Use of English

Choose the correct answer.

‘I often forget names but I never forget a face.’ We’re all used to _1____ this. But why is it true? Probably, like most people, your brain _2____ the memory of thousands of faces. This _3____ that you recognize people you _4____ before. And when you hear the name of a person that you know, an image of his/her face will appear in your mind. For about 2% of the population, however, everybody’s faces _5____ to be the same, or very similar.

Emily Roberts has had this problem since she was a child but she’s only known the name for it for a few weeks. ‘I _6____ about memory on the Internet when I saw an article about ‘face blindness. I realized at that moment that other people have this problem. Since then I’ve joined a face blindness support group, and I _7___ getting help and advice in the future.’

1	A hears	B hearing	C heard	D hear
2	A got	B used to have	C has	D ‘s having
3	A has meant	B meant	C ‘s meaning	D means
4	A met	B ‘ve met	C ‘re meeting	D ‘d met
5	A are appearing	B appeared	C ‘s been appearing	D appear
6	A was reading	B ‘d read	C ‘ve read	D will have read
7	A ‘m going to	B ‘ll be	C ‘m	D ‘ve been

Writing

You have lost the magazine your friend lend you. Write an email to your friend (not less than 35 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

• apologize;

• explain how it happened;

• offer to replace it.

Examination card N 31

I. Reading

Read the text and choose the best answer (A-D) to answer the questions (1-5).

Taken from “Nicknames” from Nada’s ESL Island

________________________

¹ non –flattering—неулесливий, непідлесливий

Use of English

Choose the correct answer.

The Blue Star is a kind of starfish which is usually completely dark blue or light blue. _1____ do Blue Star live? Blue Star live in coral reefs and sea grass in the Indian Ocean and parts the Pacific Ocean. _2____ do they look like? They have five rounded arms with an eye at the end of each arm that can identify only light and darkness. Their mouth, _3____ in the centre, is on the underside of the body. _4____ big do Blue Star grow? Blue Star can grow up to 30 cm across. _5____ do they eat? Blue Stars are omnivores, _6____ means that they eat plants and animals.

Can Blue Stars grow new arms if their arms break off? Yes, they can. In fact, a single broken Blue Star arm can grow into a hole new Blue Star. _7____ amazing, is that?

1	A Where	B How	C Why	D When
2	A How	B What	C Where	D Which
3	A where	B that	C who	D which
4	A Which	B What	C How	D Why
5	A When	B How	C What	D Where
6	A what	B that	C which	D this
7	A How	B What	C It’s	D That’s

Writing

You wish to take an Information Technology (IT) course in the USA. Write an email asking for details (not less than 35 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

• duration of the course;

• it’s level;

• it’s price.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Examination card N 32

I. Reading

Read the text and choose the best answer (A-D) to complete the sentences (1-5).

Energy is defined as:

A ) units of time B) atoms of fuel

C )the capacity to do work D) source of all knowledge

Energy is found in

A) light B) sound C) heat D) all of the above

3. Hydropower came into use in:

A) 1600s B )1700s C) 1800s D) 1900s

4. The primary energy source in the world today is:

A) wood B) atom C) sun D) oil

5. The most common source of energy in Ukraine is:

A) oil B) natural gas C) coal D) all of the above

Use of English

Choose the correct answer.

Samuel Pepys, who wrote the most famous diary, was born in London, England, on 23 February 1633. His diary is famous for many reasons, but mainly because it provides a _1_____ of everyday life in England _2____ 1660 and 1669. Samuel is very open about different aspects of his life, and he writes about important news of the time, like disease, or enemy navy _3____ up the River Thames or the Great Fire of London. A large part of the diary is devoted to himself. He mentions having a _4____ with his wife and then making up. He was known to like books, music, the theatre, card _5____, and parties with good food and _6____ of fun. Also he had many different _7____, like being a Member of Parliament and President of the Royal Society, he will especially be remembered for his work of the British Navy.

1	A letter	B notice	C description	D story
2	A between	B from	C through	D to
3	A driving	B flying	C running	D sailing
4	A conversation	B quarrel	C discussion	D talk
5	A matches	B battles	C games	D plays
6	A amount	B much	C some	D plenty
7	A jobs	B hobbies	C acts	D studies

Writing

Your school has it’s own rules. Write about them (not less than 35 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

• things you must do;

• things you mustn’t do;

• a school uniform.

Examination card N 33

I. Reading

Use of English

Choose the correct answer.

The train journey from Riobamba _1____ Guayaquil in Ecuador is one of the most exiting in the world. It starts at 2,700 metres above sea level and then travels _2____ the Andes mountains before gradually going all the way down to the sea at Guayaquil. The train travels _3____ volcanoes covered in snow and stops at interesting Andean towns.

There is also something special about the train itself. It has seats on the roof. So most people don’t sit _4____ the train; they climb _5____ a ladder and sit outside during the journey. When you sit on top of the train, the views are fantastic.

Every time the train arrives at the station, people get _6____ the train and walk _7____ the colourful markets. After half an hour, the climb back onto the train and continue their journey. The whole journey to Guayaquil takes about eight hours.

1	A up	B till	C to	D at
2	A along	B across	C over	D through
3	A past	B down	C towards	D into
4	A at	B inside	C in	D up
5	A above	B over	C up	D into
6	A from	B of	C into	D off
7	A around	B across	C along	D above

Writing

Write an advertisement of your favourite TV programme. (not less than 35 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

• its name and the channel where you can watch it;

• its short description;

• why it is worth watching.

I. Reading

Read an article and choose the correct item (A-D) to complete the sentences (1-6).

Dear Sir,

I am writing to tell you about an experience I had while shopping in Bristol last Saturday.

I finally found a space in the Galleries and left to do my shopping. I had just

Yours,

Geoffrey Williams Kingsdown

Where did the writer park?

A) The Galleries

B) First the Galleries, then Old Market

C) First the Old Market, then Galleries

D) Old Market

Use of English

Choose the correct answer.

1. I .....the watch that you lost yesterday.

A) find C) have found

B) have been finding D) am finding

2. Kate …. All afternoon, yet she complains of a headache.

A) had slept C) have slept

B) is sleeping D) has been sleeping

3. My back is aching because I ….the furniture in the living room.

A) has rearranged C) have been rearranged

B) rearranged D) have been rearranging

4. ….. you ever ….. for help before?

A) Did….. ask C) Have …. Asked

B) Are ….. asked D) Have……. been asking

5. They …… to each other since they quarreled.

A) has not talked C) have not been talked

B) do not talk D) have not been talking

6. The doorbell …. twice.

A) has rung C) is ringing

B) rings D) has been ringing

Writing

You have left your smartphone in a bus. Write a notice ( not less than 35 words) Use the prompts given below:

• describe the smartphone;

• when and where you have left it;

• give your contact details.

I. Reading

Use of English

Choose the correct answer.

1	A many	B can	C should	D would
2	A keeps	B consists	C holds	D claims
3	A with	B to	C of	D by
4	A set	B company	C population	D society
5	A let	B allow	C make	D admit
6	A branches	B leaves	C flowers	D plants
7	A accurate	B equal	C extra	D alive

Writing

You have found a wallet. Write a notice ( not less than 35 words) Use the prompts given below:

• describe the wallet;

• when and where you have found it;

• give your contact details.

I. Reading

Use of English

Choose the correct answer.

1. Computers…… more and more efficient.

A) are becoming B) become C) is becoming D) has become

2. Paul ….. to Tina when I saw him.

A) is talking B) was talking C) talks D) were talking

3. Sam ….. to school every day.

A) was walking B) is walking C) walks D) will walk

4. We …… to Austria last winter.

A)have gone B) went C) go D) were going

5. The bank ….. by the time I got there.

A) closes B) closed C) had closed D) will close

6. Tina ….. while Bob was watering the plants.

A) cooked B) was cooking C)has been cooking D) is cooking

7. I ….. Italian for three years now.

A) learn B) am learning C) learned D) have been learning

8. They ….. for three hours when they stopped for a rest.

A) have been driving B) had been driving C) were driving D) drove

Writing

A new gym has been opened recently in your school. Write an email to your friend about it ( not less than 35 words) Use the prompts given below:

• who can join the gym;

• the types of trainings;

• the clothes needed.

Робота

з державної підсумкової атестації

з англійської мови за курс основної школи

учня/учениці____________ 9__ класу

___________________________________________________________

(прізвище, ім’я, по батькові)

Examination card N 1

Reading

Read the text given below. Match the headings (A-F) with the parts (1-6) of the text.

A The first students

B Staying at the universities

C No married teachers

D An exciting competition

E Women students

F Ancient universities

1_____

The towns of Oxford and Cambridge have some of the finest buildings in

2_____

3_____

The Church was very important in Oxford and Cambridge for many years. For example, until the 19th century the university teachers were almost like priests and they couldn't marry.

4_____

5_____

6_____

Use of English

Choose the correct item.

1. "You look upset. What's wrong?" "I have _____ missed the bus!"

A) since B) yet C) just D) already

2. Angela_____ lots of clothes so far.

A) bought B) buys C) had bought D) has bought

3. Annie _____ the rubbish away yet.

A) threw B) hasn't thrown C) thrown D) didn't throw

4. I am not a big fan of fish. I think it's _____ !

A) delicious B) disgusting C)great D) tasty

5. We're going to a mountain _____ .

A) resort B) caravan C) facility D) trips

6. We've already tried the _____ dishes.

A) village B) town C) local D) native

Writing

Yesterday you invited your friend to the cafe'. Unfortunately you didn't get to the cafe' on time. Leave a phone message (not less than 35 words) for him/her. Include the information:

· apologize for not meeting him/her;

· explain why you were late;

· suggest meeting another time.

Examination card N 2

Reading

Read the text and choose the best answer (A-D) to complete the sentences (1-5).

(Taken from "Snowstorm Hits US" by Jeremy Cooke)

______________________________

1 drifting--занос (сніговий)

2 venture--ризикнути

1 . Because of large amount of snow...

A ...people walked out on strike for higher pay.

B ...transport systems were closed and many homes were without power.

C…the New York City government gave away coats to keep people warm.

D… New York City ordered all stores closed for the day.

2. This was the most snowfall New York has seen since…

A…1969. B…records began in 1869.

C…the record-breaking storm of 1899. D…the blizzard of 1989.

3. The phrase “localized drifting” most likely means…

A…snow is being blown into large piles in some areas.

B… snowploughs cannot plough the roads clear.

C…people are lost in the blizzard.

D…people stayed home from work.

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