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Task 1
Read the texts below. Match choices (A— H) to (1— 5). There are three choices you do not need to use.
Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.
Central European University
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Central European University (CEU) is looking to attract students with a sense of social responsibility who
are dedicated to contributing to the public good, who are transnationally- inclined, and who have the potential
to work for open and democratic societies. They must in addition possess the highest academic achievements
and have the potential for intellectual development. Another of the main characteristics o f CEU’s student body
is the lack o f a dominant national culture. Students are admitted on the basis o f merit, without any specific
country quotas or preferences.
CEU encourages and supports a lively university atmosphere and a sense of community that extends be
yond the classroom. As the majority of students come to CEU as international students, the university seeks to
build upon the multicultural diversity o f its constituents and to enrich the overall student experience. Student
activities at CEU are organized directly by the students, by their academic departments or by the Student Life
Office o f Student Services. Some activities support specific interests, talents and academic pursuits, while oth
ers are open to the entire university community and bring together students, faculty and staff.
The CEU Residence and Conference Center is a modem residence complex located in District 10 o f Bu
dapest. It provides air-conditioned single rooms for up to 180 students; each room is equipped with a personal
computer and a private bathroom. The dormitory is m n as a hotel-type service and students can find many other
services such as a small shop for various personal articles, a cafeteria, a restaurant and a pub. There is a sports
center with a swimming pool and a fitness room, basketball and tennis courts, etc. On every floor there is a quiet
lounge with a coffee machine, a microwave oven and a refrigerator; as well as a TV room, and a laundry room.
Bed linen is provided, but not towels and toiletries. Cooking or keeping food in rooms is not permitted.
With over 250,000 documents in various formats, the CEU Library holds the largest collection o f English-
language materials in the social sciences and the humanities in Central and Eastern Europe. New materials are
constantly acquired, particularly within the disciplines o f CEU’s academic departments and programs. Recently
published English-language monographs and serials in economics, environmental policy and sciences, history,
international relations and European studies, law, and political science can be found in the collection: many
are unique to the region. The basic literature o f specialized fields such as gender studies or nationalism is also
richly represented.
CEU maintains an internal academic data network. Course registration and grading are computerized, and
students are responsible for conducting all necessary procedures in connection with registration. This continu
ally developing service integrates most o f the administrative functions students have to deal with during their
stay at CEU.
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A Information System
B Food Services
C Student Profile
D Admission Instructions
E Information Resources
F Housing and Facilities
G Extracurricular Activities
H Student Orientation
Task 2
Read the text below. For questions (6— 10) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D). Write your answers
on the separate answer sheet.
Forget W hat You Know About Good Study Habits
BY BENEDICT CAREY
Every September, millions of parents try a kind o f psychological witchcraft, to transform their summer-glazed
campers into fall students, their video-bugs into bookworms. Advice is cheap and all too familiar: Clear a quiet
work space. Stick to a homework schedule. Set goals. Set boundaries. Do not bribe (except in emergencies).
And check out the classroom. Does Junior’s learning style match the new teacher’s approach? Or the
school’s philosophy? Maybe the child isn't “a g o o d fit”fo r the school.
Such theories have developed in part because o f sketchy education research that doesn’t offer clear guid
ance. Student traits and teaching styles surely interact; so do personalities and at-home rules. The trouble is, no
one can predict how.
Yet there are effective approaches to learning, at least for those who are motivated. In recent years, cogni
tive scientists have shown that a few simple techniques can reliably improve what matters most: how much a
student learns from studying.
The findings can help anyone, from a fourth grader doing long division to a retiree taking on a new lan
guage. But they directly contradict much o f the common wisdom about good study habits, and they have not
caught on.
For instance, instead o f sticking to one study location, simply alternating theroom where a person studies
improves retention. So does studying distinct but related skills or concepts in one sitting, rather than focusing
intensely on a single thing.
“We have known these principles for some time, and it’s intriguing that schools don’t pick them up, or that
people don’t lcam them by trial and error,” said Robert A. Bjork, a psychologist at the University o f California,
Los Angeles. “Instead, we walk around with all sorts o f unexamined beliefs about what works that are m is
taken.”
6 In the 1st paragraph the author advises parents NOT t o _____________________.
A behave in a dishonest way in order to get an advantage
B offer a child something in return for studying
C deliberately tell a child something that is not true
D make a child feel guilty for something he/she has done
7. According to the text which o f the following is the main problem parents face in September?
A Trying to educate children with little money
B Looking for ways to make children read more
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C Choosing a suitable school for their children
D Turning their children’s attention to studying
The author mentions all o f the following E X C E PT__________________ .
A education research is fragmentary
B improving learning styles is quite easy
C teachers often ignore research on good study habits
D elderly people rarely benefit from new learning techniques
By saying “Maybe the child isn’t a ‘goodfit’for the schooF, the author implies that
A the student isn’t talented enough to be accepted by the school
B the child is not highly motivated to study as required by the school
C the student’s learning style differs from the teaching approach at school
D the child lacks the physical strength necessary for intensive studies at school
10 The word uthenF in line p r e f e r s to
A principles
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B people
C trial and error
D schools
Task 3
Read the texts 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.
National Geographic invites you to join a variety o f thrilling expeditions. Accompanying each expedition
is a diverse team of experts — from naturalists to regional specialists — who will share their knowledge and
insights on the wildlife, landscapes, and local culture. See some o f the members o f our extraordinary team
below.
11 Jay Dickman
Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Jay Dickman has worked in photojournalism for
more than 30 years, covering topics as diverse as the war in El Salvador, the Olympics,
national political conventions, the Super Bowl, and the 40th anniversary o f the bombing
o f Hiroshima. He lived for three months in a village in Papua New Guinea and spent a
week under the Arctic ice in a nu clear attack sub on assignments for National Geo
graphic magazine. His work has also appeared in publications around the world, includ
ing LIFE, Time, and Sports Illustrated.
12 Kitty Coley
Kitty Coley is a geologist, naturalist, and avid birder who serves as a consultant to
National Geographic magazine and lias led expeditions for National Geographic for more
than eight years. She worked as a geologist for 15 years before becoming involved full
time in expedition travel. Through her work, she has spent extensive time in remote rain
forests and rugged geologic settings around the world. Her love o f nature has led to explo
ration through scuba diving, backpacking, white-water and sea kayaking, and mountain
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biking. Kitty shares her in-depth knowledge about the fascinating aspects of the geology, flora, and fauna in a
very interactive, enthusiastic approach.
13 Michael Melford
National Geographic photographer Michael M elford has produced over 30 stories for
National Geographic Traveler magazine, including eight covers. Some o f M ichael’s recent
assignments have focused on Am erica’s national parks, and the need to preserve them.
Michael has produced photography for eight books for National Geographic, including
.■ H R ^ 5 j three on Alaska, his favorite being Treasures o f Alaska, for which he spent four months
- . .! ■ traveling to every comer o f the state. When not shooting for National Geographic, Michael
enjoys giving seminars and workshops on photography, and sharing both his love o f nature and his extensive
knowledge.
14 Tierney Thys
National Geographic Emerging Explorer, Tiemey Thys, is a marine biologist and docu
mentary filmmaker whose work explores the breadth o f animal diversity from pole to pole
and chronicles global environmental change. Tiemey is a world authority on the giant
ocean sunfish, Mola mola, and has led numerous expeditions worldwide from Africa to
Baja, Japan, Indonesia and the Galapagos Islands to study these bizarre jelly-eating behe
moths. Tiemey has also developed and guided National Geographic student marine biol
ogy expeditions in M onterey Bay.
15 Kurt Westenbarger
Writer and wilderness guide Kurt Westenbarger has led camping and backpacking trips
in the Rocky Mountains for more than thiity years. His articles on natural history have
appeared in Bicycling, Outdoor Life, Montana Magazine, West Yellowstone Nerws and Big
Sky s Lone Peak Lookout. An instructor at Western M ontana College, Kurt is well-versed in
the region’s diverse geology, flora, and fauna, as well as the history o f the Lewis & Clark
expedition and the 1877 Nez Perce flight.
This team member _______________ .
A is an underwater world expert
B used to work at the planetarium
C uses sports activities for his/her work
D specializes in mountain expeditions
E explores the underground world o f caves
F has got an award for his/her work
G is interested in ancient civilizations
H teaches people about his/her profession
Task 4
Read the text below. Choose from (A— H) 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.
.Introduction to sleep
When you're in a rush to meet work, school, family, or h ousehold responsibilities, do you cut back on your
sleep? Like many people, you might think that sleep is merely a «down time» when (1 6 )_____________. Think
again.
What is sleep?
Sleep was long considered just a uniform block o f time: when you are not awake. Thanks to sleep studies
done over the past several decades, it is now known that sleep has distinctive stages that cycle throughout the
night. Your brain stays active throughout sleep, but (1 7 )_____________ . For instance, certain stages o f sleep are
indeed for us to feel well rested and energetic the next day, and other stages help us leam or make memories.
In brief, a number o f vital tasks carried out during sleep help maintain good health and enable peo
ple to function at their best. On the other hand, not getting enough sleep can be dangerous — for example,
(1 8 )_____________ if you drive when you are tired.
How much sleep is enough?
Sleep needs vary from person to person, and ( 1 9 ) . Most adults need 7— 8 hours o f sleep
each night. Newborns, on the other hand, sleep between 16 and 18 hours a day, and children in preschool sleep
between 10 and 12 hours a day. School-aged children and teens need at least 9 hours o f sleep a night. Some
people believe ( 2 0 ) _____________ . But there is no evidence to show that older people can get by with less
sleep than younger people. As people age, however, they often get less sleep or they tend to spend less time in
the deep, restful stages o f sleep.
Why sleep is good for you and skimping on it isn't?
Does it really matter if (2 1 )_____________ ? Absolutely! Not only does the quantity o f your sleep matter,
but the quality o f your sleep is important as well.
A they change throughout the lifecycle
B that sleep is needed for creative problem solving
C different things happen during each stage
D it can lead to daytime sleepiness
E the brain shuts off and the body rests
F that adults need less sleep as they get older
G you get enough sleep
H you are more likely to be in a car crash
Task 5
Read the text below. For questions (22— 33) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Write your
answers on the separate answer sheet.
From the History of Moving Pictures
Many believe that the story first began in America in 1877, when two friends were ( 2 2 ) _____________
over whether a horse ever had all four feet or hooves off the ground when it galloped. To settle the bet, a pho
tographer was asked to photograph a horse galloping and the bet was settled because you could see that all the
hooves were (2 3 )_____________ the ground in some o f the photos. What was even more interesting was that
if the photos were shown in quick succession the horse looked (2 4 )_____________ it was running — in other
words ‘moving pictures’.
The person who became interested in ( 2 5 ) ______________the moving pictures to its next step was the
famous American inventor Thomas Edison. Actually, he didn’t do the work ( 2 6 ) __________ but rather
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asked a young Scotsman in his employ to design a system, which he did. Now this young fellow was clever
because the first thing he did was study other systems — primitive as they were — o f moving pictures and then
put all the existing technologies together to make the first entire motion picture system. He (2 7 )_____________
a camera, a projection device and the film. The system was first shown in New York in 1894 and was really very
popular. Apparently people ( 2 8 ) around the block to see the wonderful new invention. There
were, however, a couple o f problems with the system. The camera weighed over 200 kilograms and only one
person at a tim e could see the film.
Well now, news o f the new system in America (2 9 )______________fast and a number of rival European
systems started to appear once people had heard about it. The single problem with all the systems was that they
couldn’t really (3 0 )_____________ the film onto a screen — you know, so more than one person could see it.
Then in 1895, three systems were developed, more or less at the same time and independently o f each other.
I guess the most famous o f these was (3 1 )_____________ the Lumiere Brothers from France, and they called
their system the cinematograph which o f course is where the word c inema comes from.
Well now, once the problem o f projection had been solved, the next (3 2 )______________for the inventors
was to make the films longer and more interesting. A continuing problem at the time was that the films had
a (3 3 )_____________ to break when they were being played — a problem which was caused by the tension
between the two wheels, or ‘reels’ as they are called, which hold the film.
22 A conflicting B discussing C arguing D speaking
23 A up B off C upon D of
24 A such B as c same D like
25 A taking B receiving c giving D capturing
26 A herself B themselves c himself D ourselves
27 A desingned B did c performed D conducted
28 A lin e ti a u t B linec/. u p c . lin e d erf-f D . lined.
29 A applied B travelled c ran D extended
30 A play B show c plan D project
31 A of B with c by D on
32 A challenge B opportunity c rivalry D fight
33 A intention B tendency c possibility D motive
Task 6
Read the texts below. For each of the empty space (34— 45) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).
Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.
Male Birds Belt out Their Song by Putting a Little Muscle into It
Some male songbirds can sing (3 4 )_____________ notes than females because they have stronger muscles
to make the sounds. Some scientists used to think it was all about how well the birds could force air out o f
their lungs, but new research says it has more to do with muscles in the (3 5 )_____________ throats.
There’s a reason the boy birds are better singers. They have (3 6 )_____________ a mate. The more varied
their songs, (3 7 )_____________ it will stand out from other boy birds who are also singing in hopes o f finding
a mate. Varied songs also are easier to hear over noises, like a rushing stream or the noisy calls o f other birds.
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Although all birds (38) knowing certain calls, songbirds learn how to sing from their
parents. That ability is only found in songbirds, humans and a few other mammals like dolphins, whales
and bats.
So think about muscles the next time you hear a bird singing. Muscles (39)_____________ just in your arms
and legs, or in a bird’s wings. They also help us make a variety o f sounds._________________________ ______
34 A much B the most C more D many
35 A songbird B songbirds’ C songbird’s D songbirds
36 A attracted B attracting c been attracted D to attract
37 A better B the better c best D the best
38 A are Bom B will be bom c to be bom D bom
39 A weren’t found B weren’t finding c aren’t finding D aren’t found
W hy do songs get stuck in our heads?
Having a song, tune, or commercial jingle stuck in one s head is a phenomenon (4 0 )_____________ as ha
ving an earworm. Most people have had an earworm at one time. The experience is harmless and unrelated to
both obsessive-compulsive disorder and endomusia, the (4 1 )_____________ o f music that is not really there.
Certain songs — simple, repetitive, or oddly incongruous — have properties that act as mental mosquito bites
in that they produce a cognitive «itch.» The condition also arises when people struggle (4 2 )_____________
forgotten lyrics or how a song ends. To scratch a cognitive itch, the brain repeats the song, which then traps the
hapless victim in a repeated cycle of itching and scratching. Everyone has his or her own list of demon tunes
that haunt. Earworms occur more often among women, musicians, and individuals who ( 4 3 ) _____________
to worry. Earworms also vary across situations, striking when people (4 4 )_____________ or under stress. How
can you make an earworm go away? Thinking o f something else or actually listening to the song in ques
tion are thought to help, but there is presently no research evidence showing what works best. Fortunately,
(4 5 )_____________ episodes eventually dissipate on their own.
40 A knew B known C has known D knows
41 A hears B heard C hearing D is hearing
42 A remember B remembers c rem embered D to rem ember
43 A tend B tending c tended D tends
44 A tiring B have tired c are tired D tired
45 A much B most c the most D more
W riting
46. Last month you took an active part in the TV quiz show “Around the World”. And you’ve won a prize —
two tickets for a tour o f Ukraine. Write a letter to your friend in which you
invite him/her to join you
describe the means o f travel and accommodations
describe two special places you are going to visit
• give suggestions what he/she will need to take with him/her
Write a letter o f at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other personal
information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.
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