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VARIANT 3

Reading

------------- Task 1
Read the text below. Match choices (A-H) to (1-5). There are three
choices you don't need to use. Write your answers on the separate answer
sheet.

(1) __
It's hardly surprising that weather is a favourite topic for so many people
around the world - it affects where we choose to live, what we wear, our
moods, and perhaps even our national characteristics. A sunny day can
relieve the deepest depression, while extreme weather can destroy homes and
threaten lives.

(2) __
Palm trees bent double in hurricane force winds, cars stranded in snow
drifts, people navigating small boats down flooded city streets - images we
are all familiar with from news reports of severe weather spells. But many of
the consequences of the weather are less newsworthy.
«I'm feeling a bit under the weather� is a common complaint in Britain,
especially on Monday mornings, and it seems that weather really can be re­
sponsible for moods. Studies have shown that changeable weather can make it
hard to concentrate, cloudy skies slow down reflexes, and high humidity with
hot, dry winds makes many people irritable and snappy.

(3) __
If you live in a place like Britain, where the weather seems to change daily
if not hourly, you could be forgiven for thinking that the weather is random.
In fact the weather is controlled by systems which move around areas of the
globe. In the UK the weather depends on depressions. often called •lows»,
and anticyclones, also known as 'highs'. These systems start in the Atlantic
Ocean, and make their way across the British Isles from the west to the east.
Highs bring sunny weather, while lows bring rain and wind.
The weather systems in tropical climates are very different from those in
mid and high latitudes. Tropical storms develop from depressions, and often
build into cyclones, violent storms featuring hurricanes and torrential rain.

(4) __
The human race has always tried to guess the weather, especially in areas
of the world where there are frequent changes. Two popular traditional ways
of forecasting the weather used pine cones and seaweed. When the air has
a high level of humidity there is a higher chance of rain, when the humidity
is low, there is more chance of fine weather. Pine cones and sea.weed react to
changes in humidity - pine cones open, and seaweed feels dry when the hu­
ntldity is low, while high humidity brings the opposite effect.
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While folk wisdom сап still provide а guide to help forecast weather, to­
day's methods of prediction increasingly rely 011 technology. Satellites, bal­
loons, ships, aircraft and weather centres \vit11 sensitive monitoring equip­
ment send data to computers. The data is then processed, and the weather
predicted. However, even this system cannot predict weather for longer than
about а week.

(5) __
А1 though people in Britain often moan abou t the weather, we should spa.re
а thought for the inhaЬitants of pa.rts of tl1e world where dangerous weather
regularly wreaks havoc on the environment and population. Sandstorms, tor­
nadoes, blizzards and f1ashfloods regularly kill thousands of people and leave
many others homeless.
While most of us try to avoid extreme weather, some adventurous souls
actively seek out places where extreme weather conditions exist. Sports such
as surfing, kiteboai·ding, ice-clin1bшg and white-water rafting are becoming
increasingly popular with people seeking relief from the mo11otony oi daily
routine. Extreme sports are about exhilaration, skill and danger, and often
harness the weather to provide adrenaline addicts ,vitl1 their kicks.
Even more extraordinary are storn1-cl1asers - weather enthusiasts who
risk their Jives following tornadoes and thunderstorms at high speed to wit­
ness the damage they cause at close hand.

А Extreme Weather
1 В Why We Like to Discttss It
2 С What Causes Weather Yariatio11s?
D Weather and Character
3
Е In.fluence of Hшnan Activity
4 F Study of Weather Patterns
5 G Can We Predict the Weather?
Н The Effects of Weather

-------------- Task 2 --------------

Read the text below. For questions (6-10) choose the correct answer
(А, В, С or D). Write your ans,,·ers on the separate answer sheet.
Friends considered Michael Redford to Ье а rather boring person. How-
ever, Michae1 thought he was qнite interesting. After all, he collected coins.
What could Ье more interesting than coins? It was true that he didn't have
any other hobЬies or interests, but that did11't matter for Michael. And what
is more, he had а very interesting job. Everybody else said that his job was
boring. But he was а ba11k шanager! Michael thought llis job was fascinating.
Everyday, he went to his office, switched on his computer and spent seven
and а half hours looking at spreadsheets, and moving numbers around оп
them. What could Ье more interesting tha11 that?
Well, Мichael was unhappy because people thought he was uninteresting.
Не tried to talk to people about his coin collection, but they mostly didn't
share his interests.
Thus Мichael thought about how to make himself more interesting. Не
decided that he needed to Ье famous for something. Не thought about his coin
collection, and decided that perhaps his coin collection could make him fa-
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mous. Perhaps he had the biggest coin collection in the world, or perhaps he
had some very valuable coins. Yes, this was it, he decided.
He wrote a letter to a local newspaper, and asked them if they wanted to
come and write an article about a local man with the biggest coin collection in
the world. The local newspaper wrote a letter back to Michael telling him that
actually the Governor of Maine had the biggest coin collection in the world.
Michael was very sad to learn this, but wrote back to the newspaper telling
them that he thought he had the most valuable coin in the world. The news­
paper wrote back to him telling him that the most valuable coin in the world
cost 5,000,000 dollars, and asking him if he was sure that he had it. Michael
wasn't sure that he had it. In fact, he was sure that he didn't have it. Perhaps
his whole collection was very valuable though...
<ils it worth 10 million dollars?• asked the man from the newspaper on the
telephone when Michael called him.
«Erm, no, I don't think so... »
<1 Forget it then�, said the man from the newspaper.

Michael thought about other things to make himself famous. Perhaps he

could be the best bank manager in the country! Yes, this was it, he decided. He
told a friend that he was the best accountant in the world.
•How do you know?• asked his friend.
«Well•, thought Michael. •l have a good job, I like it... it's very interest­
ing... spreadsheets... numbers ... taxes... finance... & He saw his friend going to
sleep. «Hmmm}), he thought.
<,Perhaps I'm not the best or the most interesting accountant in the
world».
«Listen, Michael&, said his friend when he woke up again. «Perhaps you
don't have the biggest or the most valuable coin collection in the world. Per­
haps you aren't the best or the most interesting bank manager in the world.
But there is one thing - Michael, you are probably the most boring man in
the worldt.
Yes! Of course! This was it. Michael could be famous because he was the
most boring man in the world. Now he saw that his friends were right. He
phoned the newspaper again.
«Hello!» he said. «Would you like to do an interview with the most boring
man in the world?»
«The most boring man in the world... ?,> said the journalist. •Now that's
interesting! &
Next week there was a big article in the newspaper. ,The Most Boring
Man in the Worldli> There was a picture of Michael in his office. There was
a picture of Michael with his coin collection. There was an interview with
Michael, and interviews with his friends. His friends said they went to sleep
when Michael talked about his job or his coin collection.
The next day the BBC and CNN called Michael. They wanted stories about
the most boring man in the world.
« The most boring man in the worId!» they said. •That's so interesting!•
And so, finally, Michael Red!ord became the official Most Boring Man in
the World. You won't find his name in the Guinness Book of Records, because
they said that it was impossible to decide exactly ho,, !Joring somebody is, but
it was no problem for Michael. Now he was famous, now he- .-·as so boring that
he was interesting.
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,·
A B C D 6 The text tells about ___
e :J.JCCJ A Michael Redford's job.
B Michael Redford's collection.
C Michael Redford's way to popularity.
D the Guinness Book of Records.

A B C D 7 Michael Redford collected ___

7 A coins.
B stamps.
C postcards;
D newspapers.

A B C D 8 According to the text, the most valuable coin in the world costs ___
a A 5 thousand dollars.
B 500,000 dollars.
C 5 million dollars.
D 1 million dollars.

A B C D 9 The title of the article about Michael Redford was ___

9 A •The Most Persistent Man in the World,..
B •The Most Boring Man in the Worldi>.
C «The Largest Collection of Coinsi>.
D «The Most Fascinating Job in the Worldt.

A B C D 10 There's no Michael's name in the Guinness Book of Records

10 because ___
A Michael isn't boring enough.
B Michael is a very interesting person.
C Michael didn't want such popularity.
D nobody can actually determine the grade of dullness of a person.

------------- Task 3 -------------

Read the text below. Match choices (A-H) to (11-15). There are three
choices you do not need to use. Write your answers on the separate answer
sheet.
Bow to Motivate Yourself
(11) Our life is constantly assaulted by negative thoughts and anxiety about
the future. Everyone faces doubt and depression. What separates the
highly successful is the ability to keep moving forward.
There is no simple solution for a lack of motivation. Even after beating
it, the problem reappears at the first sign of failure. The key is under·
standing your thoughts and how they drive your emotions. By learning
how to cultivate motivating thoughts, neutralize negative ones, and fo­
cus on the task at hand, you can pull yourself out of a slump before it
gains momentum.

(12) There are 3 primary explanations why we lose motivation.

Lack of confidence - if you don't believe you can succeed, what's the
point in trying?
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Lack of focus - if you don't knov.• wl1at you want, do you really want
anything?
Lack of direction - if you don't know what to do, how can you Ье moti­
vated to do it?

(13) The first motivation killer is а lack of confidence. When this

happens to me, it's usually because 1'in focusing entirely on what
1 want апd neglecting what I already have. Set aside time to focus
on everything positive in your life. Make а mental list of your
strengths, past successes, and current advantages. We tend to take
our strengths for gra.11ted a11d dwell on our failures. Ву making an
effort to feel grateful, you'I1 realize how competent and successful
you already are.

(14) The second motivation killer is а lack of focus. How often do you focus
on what you don't want, 1·ather than on а concrete goal? We normally
think in terms of fear. I'm afгaid of be-ing poor. l'm afraid no one will
respect me. Гm afraid of being alone. The proЫem with this type of
thinking is that fear alone isn't actionaЫe. Instead of doing something
about our fear, it feeds on itself and drains our motivation.
If you're caught up in fear-based thinking, the first step is foct1sing
i
tbat energy on а we11-defined goal. Ву def ning а goal, you automati­
cally define а set of actions. If you have а fear of poverty, create а plan
to increase уош· incorne. It could Ье going back to scl10ol, obtaining
а higber-paying job, or developing а pгofitaЫe website. Тhе key is mov­
ing from an intaнgiЫe desi1·e to concrete, measuraЫe steps.

(15) Tl1e firial piece in the шotivational puzzle is direction. If focus means
having an нltimate goal, direction is having а day-to-day strategy to
achieve it. The key to finding direction is identifying the activities that
lead to sпccess. For every goal, there are activities t)1at рау off and those
that don't. Make а list of all уош· activities and arrange them based on
results. Then make an action plan that focuses on the activities that
lead to Ьig returns.
It's inevitaЫe that you'll encounter periods of low energy, bad luck,
and even an occasiona1 failure. If you don't discipline your mind, these
щinor speed bumps can turn into mental шonsters. Ву being on guard
against the top motivation killers you can preserve your motivation and
propel yourself to success.

In order to motivate yourself you should ____

А increase confidence. ABCD E FGH
В create positive reinforcement.
С realize tl1at Ьeing motivated can Ье а chailenge.
D develop tangiЬle goaLs.
Е get long-terrn plans of xnoving.
F understand reasons of Josi11g motivation.
G develop the directioп.
Н keep track of your rnost importaпt tasks.
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-------------- Task 4 --------------

Read the text below. Choose from (А-Н) the one "·hich best fits each
space (16-21). There are two choices you do not need to 1.1se. Write your
answers on the separate aш;,ver sheet.
BoxingDay
Boxing Day is the followiпg day after (16) ___ . It i:-- 011 26 Deceшber.
Like Christ.шas Day, Boxing Day is а puЬlic holiday.
Wl1y is 26 December called Boxing Day iп EngJaшl? T1:aditio11ally, t11is was
the day to open the Cl1rist111as Ьохеs to sl1are the contents (17) ___ (the
Christmas Ьох ,va.s а w00<1en or clay container where J)e()ple placed gifts).
Tl1e tradition of giving нющ�у to \Vo1·kcrs (18) ____ . It is custoш-
ary for householders io give sша11 gifts 01· шonetar�· tips to 1·egнlai· visiting
tradespeople (the milkшan, dtistman, coalшan, paper Ьоу, etc.) a.nd. i11 sоше
workplaces, for employers to give а Cl1ristшas Ьоnн::; to ешр\оуееs.
Schools across the cotшtry gat}1er together gifts to Ье put in Christшas
boxes(19) ___
Traditiona1ly, Boxiнg Day is the day (20) ___ .• It is а day of watcliing
sports and playi11g board gaшes with tl1e faшily. Мапу faшilies will go for
walks in the coнntryside together this day.
S}юps are generally closed оп Boxing Day. Ho,veve1·, in receпt times sоше
s]10ps have broken frош the tradition апd started openiнg оп Boxiпg Day
(21) ____ . Htшdreds of people ноw spe1нt Boxing Day morniнg iн <1нeues
outside shops, waitiлg to Ье tl1e first to ctive for t}1e sales гacks as the cloors
are opened.
�---�-ABCDEFGH А still continues today
11 В wHh the poor
17 С are traditionally blgh
D Christmas Day
18
Е that are sent to poorer coнntries
18 F to start tl1e New Year sales
20 G ,vhen families get togetlн•r
21 Н amended the inscription

Use of English

-------------- Task 5 --------------

Read the text Ье)О\\'. Fог questions (22-33) choose the correct answer
(А. В, С or D). Write your ang\\·ers оп the separate answer !-iht>et.
lt has Ьесоше а t1·aclition to start (22) ___ of some co1шtry froю its
capital. London is art ancient city V,'itll ricl1 cultщ·al acbleveшer1ts. Sнch sigl1ts
as tl1e To,ver, the Houses of (23) ___ , \Vestmin�te1·, Trafalgar Squa1·e and
Piccadilly Circus are \Vell kno,vп in t}1e world. (24) ___ tl1c capital of the
country there are many other places анd гegions ,vhich are worth speaking
aЬout and seeing. Оле of theш is tl1e most Ьeautift1l part of Great Britain -
Wales, which is famotLS for its rnountains and valleys. It's ю1 ideal place for
(25) ___ your vacations. Wnles has ofteп Ьееn called tl1e Laнd of Songs.
One of the \Velsh traditions (26) ___ festivals. 'lЪе Welsl1 si11g their
songs, wear their traditional clotl1es in their capital Cardiff as (27) ___ as
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in the other parts of the country. They say if you visit Great Britain, you must
visit the City (28) ___ Ваt� the splen<lid mo11wnent to the elegance
and good taste of the 18th century. The city took its name from the Roman
Ьath, (29) ___ са11 Ъе seen in the heart of the city. То visit the country
(30) _ _ _ visiting Stratford-on-Avon is unimaginaЬle. Тhе things that at-
tract people's attention are the p]aces connected with the name of William Shake­
speare: the house where he was Ъorn, the Grammar School where he studied, the
little cottage near Stratford where his wife, Anne Hathaway, lived as а girl. But
to my mind the Ьiggest attraction is the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. One of the
(31) ___ Ьeautiful and interesting parts of Great Britain is &otland; espe-
cially the region usually (32) ___ the Шgblands. Tourists go to &otland
to see its Ьeautiful lakes (called •lochs• ). Edinburgh, the capital of &otland, is
а Ьeautiful and old city. Тhе first thing you see in it is the Rock, а very large hill in
the middle of the city. Тhе Edinburgh Castle stands onit. Тhе Castle looks like а cas-
tle from а fairy tale. Scottish national and (33) ___ festivals are held there.

А в с D
22 sight sightseeing travel see
23 Parliament President Feudal Rada
24 Far Inside Where Besides
25 spending wasting sending during
26 Ье Ьeing is are
27 good well better best
28 of from above under
29 when who where which
31
30 with without by way among
32
31 many much more most 33
32 called cried phoned asked
33 musical melody tune song

------------- Task 6 -------------

Read the text below. For questions (34-45) choose the correct answer
(А, В, С or D). Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.

Тhе Pied Piper of Hamelin

The town of Hamelin (34) ___ from а terriЬle plague of rats.
The town council tried (35) ___ to get rid of them, but they couldn't.
(36) ___ last, the Mayor promised а Ьig reward to anybody who could put
an end to the plague.
А stranger dressed in bright clothes arrived and said he (37) ___ rid
Hamelin of the rats. At night, the stranger began (38) ___ а tune
on his flute, drawing all the rats out of the houses and barns into the
river, where they (39} ___
The Mayor did not рау the piper Ьecause he said that playing а flute was
not worth (40) ___ . Не ordered the piper (41) ___ Hamelin.
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But the piper {42) ___ one day, and started to play his flute. This
time, all the children followed him, and he left the town (43) ___ the
mountains. Suddenly, a cave opened in the mountain and the piper and all the
children went ( 44) ___ . The cave closed behind them and the children
were (45) ___ seen again in Hamelin.

--�ABC D A B C D

34 L f'._J 34 suffer is suffering were suffering was suffering

35
35 everything nothing something anything
36
37 36 On At In With
38 37 can can't could couldn't
39
38 play to play played playing
40
41 39 drown drowned were drown did drown
42 40 reward rewarding to reward rewarded
43
41 leave leaving left to leave
44
45 42 came across came on came in came back
43 backward forward towards inward
44 in out over to
45 ever always until never

Writing

46 Write a letter to your pen friend about your usual working day,
using the plan below:

PLAN
Introduction
Para 1: greeting; some words about how busy your usual day is.
Main body
Para 2: morning and afternoon activities.
Para 3: evening activities.
Conclusion
Para 4: how you feel about your daily routine; closing remarks; your sig­
nature.

Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write any dates or addresses.
Start your letter with:
Dear _______
in your letter you are asking me about my usual day.

My best wishes,
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VARIANT 5

Reading

------------- Task 1 -------------

Read the text Ьelow. l\1atch choices (А-Н) to (1-5). There are three
choices you don 't need to use. W rite your answers on the separa te answer
sheet.

(1) __
Cardiff is the capital city of Wales, Europe's youngest capital and one of
the fastest-growing cities and tourist destinations in Britain. Cardiff's re­
cent redevelopment has resulted in world-class sporting and entertainment
places that must Ье visited. Add to this excellent shopping, varied restau­
rants and plenty of art, history and culture, and Cardiff is an ideal holiday
destination to keep the family happy.

(2) __
When you visit Cardiff, you'll find tl1e •Ьig 3" sights - Cardiff Castle,
the Мillennium Stadium and the National Museum all close to each other in
the city centre. But there are great attractions to Ье found all over the city
- the Wales Millennium Centre and Techniquest, and the fairy-tale Castell
Coch.

(З) __
Wales is the land of castles, and Cardiff itself is home to а huge number
of castles and historic sites. Cardiff's llistory dates back to Roman times, and
Cardiff Castle, right at the heart of the city, is well worth а visit, from its
magnificentNorman keep to the decadent and luxurious interiors of the Vic­
torian castle.

(4) __
As with most of Wales, Cardiff has а growing reputation for fine dining.
Tbls is down to great local chefs, and even better loca1 produce - Welsh lашЬ
and beef, fresh seafood and organic vegetaЫes.

(5) __
Cardiff is home to the world-famous Millennium Stadium, horne of Welsh
football and rugby and the temporary home of the FA Cup final from 2001-
2006. And for golf fans, the Celtic Manor Resort, just 20 minutes from Car­
diff, hosted the Ryder Сир tournament in 2010.
A BCDE FGH А Attractions
В Culture and Heritage
С Sport
D А World-Class City
Е Food and Drink
F Shopping
G Buy Before You Fly
Н Music andNightlife
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Tмk2------------­
Read the text below. For questions (6-10) choose the correct answer
(� В, С or D). Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.

Bella Italia
Bella Italia is а top choice for Italian cuisine in а family friendly setting.
You'll choose from the selection of pizzas, salads, and seafood here as well as
the classic Italian Godfather dessert of cakes with nuts topped with vanilla
ice cream. lf you happen to Ье up early, head over here for an exceptional
breakfast menu. The Bella breakfast is а local favourite, serving up fresh
croissants, breakfast pies, and plenty of cream espresso.
The restaurant is located at 22 Leicester Square. Call 020 7321 0016 for
more information.

ТhеАрех
Come to TheApex for а contemporary restaurant with plenty of style. The
British Mediterranean menu offers а choice of pasta, pizza, and seafood en­
trees in а stylish setting that leaves quite an impression.
The restaurant is located within the Radisson Edwardian Hampshire Ho­
tel at 31 Leicester Square. Call 0871 223 9665 for more information.

RendezVous
RendezVous is а contemporary cafe and ice-crean1 shop that serves up
а great selection of snacks and desserts for your afternoon tea. Соте here to
have а classic Apple Tart cake or enjoy а sampling of pistachio ice cream, straw­
Ьerry cheesecake, frozen yogurt, or а Rum & Raisin combination dessert. Out­
door seating makes this spot а great place to settle down and just watch people.
lt's located at 48 Leicester Square, just а short walk from Haymarket
Street.

Chiquito
If you're looking for а little spice and Mexican style, соте to Chiquito,
one of London's favourite Mexican grills. The lively atmosphere and exciting
menu offer are something you must try. From the Peri Peri Chicken Wrap to
the classic Mexican Paella, the extensive menu will also offer choices of Кing
Prawn, Duck, and Acapulco Chicken for visitors with the traditional taste.
Chiquito is located at 21 Leicester Square. Call 0207 839 6925 for more
information.

6 According to the text, the notices advertise ____ А В С D

А places to live. 8
В places to eat.
С things to buy.
D sights of London.

7 You can try at Bella Italia ___ А В С D

А а selection of pizzas, salads, and seafood. т
В an extensive menu, from the Peri Peri Chicken Wrap to the classic
Mexican Paella.
С а great selection of snacks and desserts.
D Кing Prawn, Duck, and Acapulco Chicken.
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А В С D 8 What kind of cuisine does The Арех offer?

8 А Italliщ.
В French.
С British Mediterranean.
D Mexican.

·-·г
А В С D 9 Where can you try Mexican-style food?
е А At TheApex.
В AtRendezVous.
С At Bella Italia.
D At Chiquito.

10 You can sit outdoors at ---

10 А TheApex.
В RendezVous.
С Bella ltalia.
D Chiquito.

------------- Task 3 -------------

Read the text below. Match choices (А-Н) to (11-15). There are three
choices you do not need to use. Write your answers on the separate answer
sheet.
Many people feel nervous aЬout job interviews. but there are а lot of things
you can do to help yourself. Here are some tips for successful interviews.

(11) Do some research about the company so that you can talk knowledgeaЬly
about it. Тrу to predict what questions you will Ье asked, and prepare
your answers.

(12) Wear clean, well-fitting clothes. Smile, make еуе contact and give а firm
handshake. Sit fairly upright in your chair and sit still. Speak clearly
and confidently. Don't worry about Ъeing nervous - it's normal - but
don't let your nerves stop you from giving full answers to questions.

(13) The interviewer is asking you questions because he/she wants to know
more about you, so don't mumЫe or give one-word answers. Make sure
you answer the question that was asked, and try to give specific answers
with examples.

(14) Don 't panic if the interviewer asks you to talk about proЫems you
have had. He/she isn 't trying to make you look bad. You should briefly
describe the proЫem and then explain how you tried to solve it. Don't
liel You must ALWAYS tel1 the truth, remembering to try to show
yourself in а positive light.

(15) Make а list of things you want to know about the job and take it with
you to the interview. When it is your tttrn to ask questions, have а quick
look at it and ask any that haven't been answered already.

То make your job interview successful you are advised ___

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А to tell the truth.

В to ask questions.
С to prepare your English.
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А В С D GH

D to try to make а good first impression.

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Е to give full clear answers to questions. ==�.;-;=;
F to prepare for the interview. il4
G 11ot to Ье afraid to ask the interviewer to repeat something if you didn't il5
understand it.
Н to make notes.
Task 4 ------------­
Read the text below. Choose from (А-Н) the one which best fits each
space (16-21). There are two choices you do not need to use. Write your
answers on the separate answer sheet.
For years, parents have been limited to traditional methods of keeping an еуе
on their children's movements: standing in the playground, watching from the
window, or asking them to phone home (16) ___ . But now anxious mothers \
and fathers are Ьeing offered а distinctly hi-tech method of monitoring their
clilld's every movement - tracking them Ьу satellite.
Тhе Num8 watch is said to Ье the first tracking device specifically designed to
help parents keep tabs (17) ___
Тhе Н49 Num8 looks much like any ordinary digital wristwatch, but it has
а GPS chip. Тhis constantly follows the location of the child - it is accurate to
within 3 metres - and sends it back to Num8's website (18) ___
Relatives can receive text messages aЬout the watch's location direct from the
device, pointing to the street address of their youngster (19} ___ . Removing
the watch is followed Ъу а warning that is sent to the mobile phone of а parent.
Steve Salmon, Num8's chief executive, said that he hoped it would Ье used as
а way to give children more freedom, rather than restricting them or (20) ___
•Only 20 % of children are now allowed to go out and play. It's my
(21) ___ Num8 will help parents feel more comfortaЫe aЬout letting their
children go out to play,>, he said.
А the standards of behaviour FGH
В when they visit а friend's house
С helping lazy parenting
D profound hope that
Е will let you stroll
F for monitoring
G at the touch of а button
Н on naughty kids ,.;..21_.:::��

Use of English

Task 5 ------------­
Read the text below. For questions (22-33) choose the correct answer
(А, В, С or D). Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.
Great Britain: Geographical Peculiarities
Gx·eat Britain is the largest (22) ___ of Europe and the seventh larg-
est island in the world. The waters of the North Sea and the English Channel
separate Great Britain from Europe.
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England occupies the southern and the eastern parts of Great Britain. It
has an (23) ___ of 50,327 sq miles. Scotland, covering 30,400 sq miles.
lies to the north. Wales, to the west, has an area of 8,016 sq miles a11d North·
ern Ireland - 5,460 sq miles. No part of Great Britain is more than 70 шiles
from the (24) ___
Great Britain has six distinct natural regions. Тhе Highlands in north·
ern Scotland is а region of mountain ranges, plateaus, deep valleys and
(25) ___ . Ben Nevis - the highest (26) ___ in Great Britain - rises
in the Нigblands. The Scottish Lowlands lie in the valleys of the Clyde, Forth
and Тау rivers. Scotland's principal cities lie in this area. Tl1e Pennine Chain,
а region (27) ___ in iron and coal, extends from the Scottish Lowlands.
The Мidlands are а lowland region, between the southern end of tl1e Pennine
Chain and the Cambrian Mountains of Wales.
The south·eastern plains (28) ___ the entire area south and east
of the Pennines and to the Мidlands. This region includes cl1aLk downs and
low plains and fenlands. These plains were the first part of the island to Ье
(29) ___ and are Great Britain's best faпnlands.
Northern Ireland is а lowland region surrounding an area of peat bogs. It
includes Lough Neagb, the largest lake in the United Кingdom.
Great Britain is not large (30) ___ to have many long rivers. The
two (31) ___ , the Thames and tbe Severn, are only а little more than
200 miles long. Тhе Clyde, Forth, Huшber, Mersey, Severn and Tl1ames
ri vers all have (32) ___ that make fine harЬours. Cities on these estuaries
(33) ___ as centres of ocean and inland commerce.

А В С D А в с D

22 island continent country channel

23 population capital area neighbourhood
-
24 sea Europe Ireland capital
Eng1isl1
25 oceans lakes seas
Channel
26 height top peak zenith
'Z1 ! deep long high . rich
28 involve include incorporate inclose
29 settled estaЫished coшpleted accomplished
30 sufficient enough adequate plenty
31 highest prolonged longest brief
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32 estates estuaries escapes esteeшs

33 serve perform provide sнpply
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------------- Task6 -------------
Read the text below. For questions (34-45) choose the correct answer
(А, В, С or D). Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.
The СоЬЫеr - First Draft
Once upon а time there was а man (34) ___ Roddy Biggs, who was
а bank robber. One day he (35) ___ а pair of shoes to а соЬЫеr to get
new soles put on them. The соЬЫеr gave him а ticket, whic}1 l1e put in his
pocket. The next day Roddy (36) ___ Ьу the police for а bank robЬery he
(37) ___ the week bef ore.
Time passed slowly a11d 20 years (38) ___ Roddy was released
from jail. As he (39) ___ away from the prison, he put his hand in
his jacket pocket, and found а piece of paper. Pulling it out, he saw tl1e
( 40) ___ ticket and rememЬered taking his shoes there all those years
ago.
• Wl1y not?• he thought, and went off to see if, just (41) ___ chance, the
соЬЫеr was there and still (42) ___ his shoes. When he got to the address
on the ticket, he saw, sandwiched (43) ___ а supermarket and а multi-
storey car park, the cobЫer's shop. Не went in and f ound ан ancient man
(44) ___ in the dark little room. Не gave him the ticket. The old man
examined the ticket closel�· And then took down а huge ledger from thc shelf.
Blowing off the dust, he opened it and ran а shaking finger down the columns
of names and dates inside. Шs finger stopped at an entry. Looking up, he
said, •They (45) ___ ready next weekl•

А в с D
34 паше names named nan1ing
35 take took taken taking
36 arrested is arrested was arrested were arrested
have Ьееn
37 has committed had comшitted
conш1itted committed
38 1
late later latteг letter
39 walking is walking Ье walking was walking
40 cobЫer's cobЬlers cobЫers' cobЫers's
41 in Ьу оп wit}1
42 have having had has
43 Ьetween behind Ьecause Ьelieve
44 work to work worked working
45 Ье shall Ье will Ье would