Why does he want to bring soldiers as a gift for his parents?

What will Alex buy for his brother?

Life in the city and in the country

People live in different places: settlements, villages, towns and cities. Country people leave peaceful hills, mountains, fields, rivers and streams for the busy world of streets, buildings, traffic and crowds.

There are many reasons for that. One of them is looking for a job. Towns or cities appear around new big factories or plants. These enterprises need workers. The families of these workers need schools, hospitals and shops, so more people come to live in the area and the city grows.

In every large city there is a business part where big companies have their offices. This area is usually situated in the city centre.

There are some more advantages that attract people to towns and cities. People prefer to live in houses that have all modern conveniences such as central heating, gas, electricity, cold and hot water, a lift, a chute, an air conditioner. In a city one can find many places to have a good time: museums, theatres, cinemas, restaurants, cafes and bars, dancing halls.

 

 

Билет № 10 ( 32 )

DO VERY CLEVER CHILDREN NEED HELP?

In our history, there have been some remarkable children. Mozart is a famous example. After he had heard a piece of music a couple of times, he could write it down on paper. He composed symphonies while he was still a child. Today we also hear stories of very gifted children.

Ruth Lawrence, from the UK, became famous at the age of 12, when she began her studies at Oxford University. She was the youngest student ever to attend a university in the UK. Before going to university, Ruth was taught at home by her father. While she was a student, her father was always by her side. He attended all her lectures with her. Ruth did very well at Oxford. She got a first class degree in mathematics. Now Ruth is a mathematics professor.

These young people are, however, extremely special. Because of that they naturally feel different to other children of their own age. They can become lonely. Michael Howe, a professor of psychology says, " It is good to be good at something while you are young, but if you do not have friends or other experiences you will not have a satisfying life." Gifted children who understand quicker than their classmates can also become lazy. They can behave badly in class because they are bored.

If parents find that their child is especially talented, they have to take some important and difficult decisions. They have to help their child develop but they cannot push their child too hard. If they do, the child may have serious problems later in life. However, if a child is especially gifted, it is clear that they need a special kind of education. These children need to be motivated. This means that they have to study with people who are older than them. But at the same time they must be allowed to be children too.

Despite her great success, Ruth Lawrence does not want her own children to be brought up and educated in the same way she was. They will be sent to a normal school and she has said that she wants them to develop and grow only in a natural way.

2. Ruth Lawrence was a gifted child. Read aloud the extract which says about her.

3. What kind of problems can wonderkids have?

4. What should parents and teachers do for their gifted children?

Нужна ли очень умным детям помощь?

В нашей истории было несколько замечательных детей. Моцарт - превосходный пример. Пару раз прослушав кусочек музыки, он мог записать его на бумагу. Еще будучи ребенком он писал симфонии. В наше время мы также слышим об очень одаренных детях.

Рут Лоренс из Великобритании стала знаменитой в возрасте 12, когда она стала учиться в Оксфордском Университете. Она была самой молодой студенткой за всю историю университета. До поступления в университет ее дома учил отец. Пока она училась, отец всегда был рядом. Он вместе с ней посещал все лекции. Рут училась очень хорошо. По математике она получила высший балл. Сейчас Рут профессор математики.

Эти молодые люди, однако, чрезвычайно особенные. Из-за этого они, естественно, чувствуют себя отличными от других детей их возраста. Они могут стать одинокими. Майкл Хоум, профессор психологии, говорит: »Пока ты молодой, хорошо преуспевать в чем-либо, но, если у тебя нет друзей или какого-то опыта, ты не будешь доволен жизнью.»Одаренные дети, которые быстрее соображают, чем их одноклассники, также могут стать ленивыми. Они могут нарушать дисциплину, потому что им скучно.

Если родители обнаружат, что их ребенок особо одаренный, им приходится принимать важное и трудное решение. Им приходится помогать своему ребенку развиваться, но нельзя слишком сильно толкать ребенка. Если они будут это делать, у их ребенка могут быть серьезные проблемы в жизни. Однако, если ребенок особо одаренный, понятно, что ему нужно специальное обучение. Этих детей надо мотивировать. Это значит, что им придется учиться с людьми старше их. Но в тоже время им надо позволять быть детьми тоже.

Несмотря на большой успех, Рут Лоренс не хочет, чтобы ее дети росли и учились так, как она. Они будут отправлены в нормальную школу и она сказала, что хочет, чтобы они росли и развивались естественно.

 

1.This text is about especially gifted children. They feel different to other children of their age. They have to study with people who are older than them. But they must be allowed to stay children.

 

2. (2-ой абзац.) Ruth Lawrence, from the UK, became famous at the age of 12, when she began her studies at Oxford University. She was the youngest student ever to attend a university in the UK. Before going to university, Ruth was taught at home by her father. While she was a student, her father was always by her side. He attended all her lectures with her. Ruth did very well at Oxford. She got a first class degree in mathematics. Now Ruth is a mathematics professor.

 

3.They can become lonely, lazy & behave badly because they are bored.

4.Parents have to help their children develop but they can’t push their child too hard. Parents & teachers should motivate them & allow them to be children.

Билет № 10 ( 31 )

Speaker 1: Well, my favourite leisure pastime is rather unusual. You see, I live in the country and for me there is nothing better than riding on horseback on a hot sunny day with a little breeze. There is no one around and you can enjoy freedom form almost everything and everyone. No matter what mood you are in, you can always find happiness.

Speaker 2: I am fond of crafts. I love making different items from wood and then painting them. I usually give them away just to make people smile! I also enjoy sewing, especially making doll clothes for my daughter.These things relax me, not to mention that I get a bit of satisfaction from having made something useful. I love making gifts for my family and friends. I wish I had more time to do it.

Speaker 3: I have only one favourite pastime. Every day I come home, lie on the sofa, turn on TV and just relax. What do I watch? It doesn’t matter. Anything from soaps to football matches. My TV set is my best friend. The only problem is that I have to put on a lot of weight. I can’t help eating crisps and other snacks while watching. My friends say I’m a couch potato. So what? I like it that way.

1. According to the first speaker what is his favourite pastime?

Why is the second speaker keen on crafts?

What problem does the third speaker have because of his favourite pastime?

Different types of houses

In many towns of England cottages, or homes are built one near another, in one long row. There is a small garden at the back of the house and still a smaller one in front of it.

On the first or ground floor there are usually two rooms, and on the second, or upper floor, also two. In the bigger of the lower rooms the family cooks meals, eats and lives. It’s a kitchen, or a living – room. It usually has three doors, one of which leads out to the street. There is a table and some chairs in the room. On the wall near the fireplace you can see a large calendar with a bright-coloured picture. A lamp hangs over the table.

In the suburbs of big cities we can see a lot of pretty, clean country houses, detached and semi-detached. Fine gardens and well-kept lawns, and flowers are everywhere.

In the miles of heavy industry the air is thick with the smoke of factories, the houses are old and dirty, and look all alike: two stories high, a smoky bay-window in front, a few steps leading into a poor tiny garden, a half-dead tree in it and some sad-looking flowers covered with dust, and grey with smoke.

Билет № 11 ( 34 )

FAMILY HISTORY

 

" Researching family history is a true passion rather than just a hobby for many people", says Julie Mason. " It is wonderfully exciting when you learn more about the ancestors."

Julie began researching her family's past in order to find out her roots. She says: " When you discover your roots, it gives you understanding who you are." John Paul Thompson, has a different reason for wanting to research his family's history. " After my father died I found myself with photo albums full of old photographs with no labels. 1 wanted to find out more about the others." Some of the things that people discover about their families can be very surprising. When Jean Sandwell researched her family history she had a very big shock. She found out that she had been adopted as a baby. After she had accepted this situation, Jean tried to find her real parents. " I discovered that my mother emigrated to Australia in 1966, " says Jean. " In 1982 I went to Australia to meet her. It was a very emotional experience for both of us."

So what is the best way to start researching your family history? " Interview all your family members before it is too late, " says Julie Mason. " Make a basic family tree of your close family and step by step make it bigger. Of course, it is not easy to have accurate information from relatives about things that happened in the distant past. It is quite normal for different family members give different versions of the same events. It is very important to check everything."

Public records in local libraries and in national archives are also important to the family historian. Old newspaper reports are often kept on in local libraries. Sometimes, researching your family history can be lonely work. Remember that you can find a lot of help on the internet. Of course, it is not easy to trace your family history a long way back and you must be very patient. Believe me, in the future, your children, and their children may be very grateful to you for recording it.

Jean Sandwell made a shocking discovery. Read aloud the extract which says about it.

Why do people start tracing their family histories?

What recommendations does the author give to discover your roots?

Семейная история

Изучение истории семьи для некоторых людей является настоящей страстью, даже больше, чем хобби», говорит Джули Мейсон.» Это действительно здорово, когда ты узнаешь все больше о своих предках.»

Джулия стала изучать прошлое своей семьи, чтобы выяснить корни своей семьи. Она говорит: » Когда ты узнаешь свои корни, ты начинаешь понимать, кто ты.» У Джона Пола Томпсона другая причина изучить свою семью. « После смерти отца я нашел альбом, полный старых фотографий без подписи. Я хотел выяснить больше о других.»

Некоторые вещи, которые люди открывают о своей семье, могут стать сюрпризом. Когда Джин Сэндуэл изучила историю своей семьи, она была шокирована Она выяснила, что она была приемным ребенком. После того, как она оценила эту ситуацию, она стала пытаться найти своих настоящих родителей. «Я выяснила, что моя мать эмигрировала в Австралию в 1966 году», - говорит Джин. «В 1982 я поехала в Австралию, чтобы встретиться с ней. Это было очень волнительно для нас обеих.»

Итак, с чего же лучше начать изучение своей семьи? »Пока не слишком поздно, спрашивайте всех членов семьи, », - говорит Джулия Мейсон. «Создавайте семейное древо своих близких родственников и шаг за шагом увеличивайте его. Конечно, это не легко получить достоверную информацию от своих родственников о том, что было в далеком прошлом. Это довольно нормально от разных членов семьи услышать разные версии об одном и том же событии. Очень важно все проверить.»

Публичные записи в местных библиотеках и национальных архивах также являются очень важными в истории семьи. В местных библиотеках часто хранятся старые газетные статьи. Часто изучение семьи может быть уединенной работой. Помните, что вы можете многое найти в интернете.

Конечно, нелегко проследить историю своей семьи на много лет назад, но вы должны быть терпеливыми. Поверьте мне, что в будущем ваши дети и внуки будут вам очень благодарны за вашу проделанную работу.

 

1.This text is about the importance of researching our family’s past. We can learn a lot of interesting things about our family. In the future our children & their children may be very grateful to us.

 

2. 3 абзац.

 

3.They want to know more about their ancestors.

 

4.We should interview all our members, make a basic family tree of our close family & step by step make it bigger. We should check everything what our relatives say.

 

Билет 11 ( 32 )

Mike: Well, Jane, we’ve only got two weeks left before the run so I really think we have to finalise the route of the race today.

Jane: Yes, Mike. Now, how many runners do you estimate will register for the race?

Mike: Well, it’s hard to say what the final number will be – at the moment we have 150 applicants but I fully expect there will be 200 by the race itself.

Jane: Fine. I’ll make a note of that.

Mike: Where will the starting line be?

Jane: I think you have to start somewhere that has a place to warm up. How about the Town hall as the car park there is a big enough for the runners to do their exercises?

Mike: Actually, that’s a good point. Let’s start there and then we could have the first aid point nearby. But look, we should have another first aid point somewhere on the route in case the runners have problems.

Jane: You’re probably right! Em, do you think the athletes need somewhere to take a break if they are feeling tired? We could use the entrance to the library. It’s ideal as it has such a huge portico where the athletes could relax in the shade.

Mike: Good idea.

1.How many runners are going to take part in the race?

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