ТЕСТ 2

Задание 1

Прослушайте шесть высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказываниями каждого говорящего Aи утверждениями, данными в списке 1–7. Используйте каждое утверждение, обозначенное соответствующей цифрой, только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее утверждение.  Занесите свои ответы в таблицу.
1. It’s another time to spend money.
2. Valentines make a big business.
3. Its traditions tend to fade.
4. It’s a traditional Valentine’s Day present and no one should spare money for it.
5. Even journalists need information about Valentine’s Day.
6. Writing Valentines has a very long history.
7. There’s always something against the Day.

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Задание 2

Вы услышите диалог. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений А–G соответствуют содержанию текста (1 – True), какие не соответствуют (2 – False) и о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 – Not stated). Занесите номер выбранного Вами варианта ответа в таблицу. Вы услышите запись дважды.

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Greg studied in Russia for a year.

Mary wants Greg to give her some advice.

Mary still needs to get a visa to Russia.

Greg thinks Mary shouldn’t take cash.

Greg and Mary live in London.

Mary always tips waiters in restaurants.

Greg disliked Russian soups.

Задания 3-9

Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3–9 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды.

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What do we learn about Maggie’s musical education?

Why did Maggie want to become an actress?

What does Maggie say about directors and directing?

What does Maggie say is the most important thing for her about a film?

Maggie often plays mothers because …

What does Maggie think of her appearance?

What does Maggie love about being an actress?

Задание 10

Установите соответствие между текстами A–G и заголовками 1–8. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании один заголовок лишний.
1Perm’s industry
2City’s cultural life
3Natural resource as attraction
4The greatest achievement
5Traditionally liberal
6Beneficial location
7Where the name comes from
8Too important to be left alone
AThe word “Perm” first appeared in the 12th century in the Primary Chronicle,
the main source describing the early history of the Russian people. The Perm
were listed among the people who paid tribute to the Rus. The origin of the
word “Perm” remains unclear. Most likely, the word came from the Finno-
Ugric languages and meant “far land” or “flat, forested place”. But some local
residents say it may have come from Per, a hero and the main character of
many local legends.
BNovgorodian traders were the first to show an interest in Perm. Starting from
the 15th century, the Muscovite princes included the area in their plans to
create a unified Russian state. During this time the first Russian villages
appeared in the northern part of the region. The first industry to appear in the
area was a salt factory, which developed on the Usolka river in the city of
Solikamsk. Rich salt reserves generated great interest on the part of Russia’s
wealthiest merchants, some of whom bought land there.
CThe history of the modern city of Perm starts with the development of the Ural
region by Tsar Peter the Great. Perm became the capital of the region in 1781
when the territorial structure of the country was reformed. A special
commission determined that the best place would be at the crossroads of the
Trans-Siberian Railroad, which runs east-west and the Kazan line, which runs
north-south. This choice resulted in Perm becoming a major trade and
industrial centre. The city quickly grew to become one of the biggest in the
region.
DPerm is generally stable and peaceful, so the shocks of 1917 did not reach it
right away. Neither did they have the same bloody results as in Petrograd.
Perm tried to distance itself from the excesses and did not share the enthusiasm
for change of its neighbours. Residents supported more moderate parties. They
voted for the establishment of a west European style democracy in Russia.
Unfortunately, the city could not stay completely unaffected, as both the White
and the Red armies wanted its factories.
EPerm’s desire for stability and self-control made the region seem like a
“swamp” during the democratic reforms of the 1990s. Unlike other regions,
there were no intense social conflicts or strikes. Nevertheless, Perm was always
among the regions that supported the democratic movement. In the 1999
elections, the party that wanted to continue the reforms won a majority in the
region. So the city got an unofficial status of “the capital of civil society” or
even “the capital of Russian liberalism”.
FDuring the Second World War many factories were moved to Perm Oblast and
continued to work there after it ended. Chemicals, non-ferrous metallurgy, and
oil refining were the key industries after the war. Other factories produced
aircraft engines, equipment for telephones, ships, bicycles, and cable. Perm
press produces about 70 percent of Russia’s currency and stamped envelopes.
Nowadays several major business companies are located in Perm. The biggest
players of Russian aircraft industry are among them.
GPerm has at least a dozen theatres featuring productions that are attracting
audiences from faraway cities, and even from abroad. The broad esplanade
running from the city’s main square has become the site of almost continuous
international art, theatre and music fairs during the summer. Even the former
prison camp with grim walls outside town was converted into a theater last July
for a production of “Fidelio”, Beethoven’s opera about political repression. The
performance was well-reviewed.

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Задание 11

Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски A–F частями предложений, обозначенными цифрами 1–7. Одна из частей в списке 1–7 лишняя. Занесите цифры, обозначающие соответствующие части предложений, в таблицу.

The life of Pi
“The Life of Pi” published in 2001 is the third book by the Canadian author Yann Martel. It has A_______________________, won several prizes and been translated into forty-one languages. At the start of the book, we B_______________________ in India. His father owns the city zoo and the family home is in the zoo. When they aren’t at school, Pi and his brother help their father at the zoo and he learns a lot about
animals. When Pi is sixteen, his parents decide to close the zoo and move to Canada. They travel by ship taking the animals with them. On the way, there is C_______________________. Sadly, Pi’s family and the sailors all die in the storm, but Pi lives and finds himself in a lifeboat with a hyena, zebra, orangutan and an enormous tiger. At first, Pi is scared of the animals and jumps into the ocean. Then he remembers there are sharks in the water and decides to climb back into the lifeboat. One by one, the animals in the lifeboat kill and eat each other, till only Pi and the tiger are left alive. Luckily for Pi, there is D_______________________, but he soon needs to start catching fish. He feeds the tiger to stop it killing and eating him. He also uses a whistle and E_______________________ and show it that he’s the boss. Pi and the tiger spend 227 days in the lifeboat. They live through terrible storms and the burning heat of the Pacific sun. They are often hungry and ill. Finally, they arrive at the coast of Mexico, but you will have to F_______________________ in the end!

  1. read the book to find out what happens
  2. some food and water on the lifeboat
  3. his knowledge of animals to control the tiger
  4. received an award for being strong
  5. sold seven million copies worldwide
  6. learn about Pi’s childhood in Pondicherry
  7. a terrible storm and the ship sinks

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Задания 12-18

Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 12–18. В каждом задании запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

The culture shock of being an international student
For any student, moving away from home can be a bit scary. But I did not expect student life in Scotland to be all that different from my home of the Netherlands. After all, we get the same news and TV shows online. Many students find the northwest climate can affect them a lot. You may find the grayness and dampness, especially during the winter months, difficult to get used to. However, when I moved from Amsterdam to study at the University of Stirling, I began to realise that a few minor issues were catching me off balance. I was suffering
a minor cultural shock.

In my first year, I quickly found out my English was not as good as I had assumed. Most of my roommates were born and raised in Scotland, and I constantly found myself having to ask people to repeat themselves. Their Scottish accents did not help and I was mispronouncing names and places all the time. I also got confused about minor cultural things. Much to my flatmates’ amusement, it took me two Christmases to figure out that mince pies are not actually filled with minced beef.

The linguistic barrier meant that public transport was tricky at first. I found the lack of information about bus prices and how and where to get tickets really surprising. It turned a simple 15-minute journey into a daunting task. Then I had to adjust to a new social life. I was surprised by the campus culture in the UK – in the Netherlands, most universities don’t have one main campus where you can attend university, as well as live and exercise all in the same place. But here, you never have to leave campus if you don’t want to. I had to adapt to everyone being so close to each other all the time.

Parties are different here too. In the Netherlands, the less effort you put into getting ready, the better. I’d normally slip on my trusty Converse shoes, along with some clothes I could get away with wearing to class tomorrow, and wear minimal make-up. But, in my experience, partying is more formal in the UK. Your make-up needs to be flawless and your hair needs to be immaculate. You’ll preferably be wearing a dress and heels, too. I was constantly having to borrow clothes off my friends just to fit in. Parties finish early and everyone just wanders off, whereas in my country that would be the time I’d leave the house.

But it is not all early closing times and strange pastries. Social behaviours may also confuse, surprise or offend you. For example, you may find people appear cold, distant or always in a hurry. Cultures are built on deeply-embedded sets of values, norms, assumptions and beliefs. It can be surprising and sometimes distressing to find that people do not share some of your most deeply held ideas, as most of us take our core values and beliefs for granted and assume they are universally held.

However, I have found lots of pleasant surprises in the UK too – and so have many other international students I know. My friend Agnes was taken aback by how sociable people are. She says she was shocked when complete strangers started talking to her at the bus stop. I, personally, was surprised by how smartly male students in Stirling dress compared to my home country. Culture shock can knock your confidence in the beginning. But you are not alone in taking time to adapt, and soon you start to come to grips with all experiences. Studies suggest that taking a gap year or studying abroad can positively influence your brain to make you more outgoing and open to new ideas.
Looking back, most of the ones I experienced made good stories to tell my friends.

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When she moved to Scotland, the student was mostly confused by …

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a reason for the author’s culture
shock?

The word “daunting” in “ … a daunting task” (paragraph 3) is closest in meaning
to …

In paragraph 4 “Then I had to adjust to …” the author stresses that it was difficult
for her to get used to …

According to the author, parties she got used to in the Netherlands …

Which of the following statements, according to the author, is TRUE about
international students in Stirling?

The expression “the ones” in “… most of the ones I experienced …” (paragraph 7)
refers to …

Задания 19-24

Прочитайте приведённые ниже тексты. Преобразуйте, если необходимо, слова, напечатанные заглавными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами 19–24, так, чтобы они грамматически соответствовали содержанию текстов. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Каждый пропуск соответствует отдельному заданию из группы 19–24.

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It’s a problem for any driver to drive in sunny weather. Wearing sunglasses much - it’s still very hard to see anything in front of you. [NOT/HELP]

Now there is a solution to this problem. In 2011 LCD sunglasses . [INVENT]

They dynamically block direct sunlight. There’s no doubt that in the future more drivers them. [USE]

Meteora is an area that attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. Meteora in Greece. [SITUATE]

It is famous for the ancient monasteries right on the eroded rocks. [BUILD]

Now tourists enjoy them and they take numerous pictures. [VISIT]

Задания 25-29

Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Образуйте от слов, напечатанных заглавными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами 25–29, однокоренные слова так, чтобы они грамматически и лексически соответствовали содержанию текста. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Каждый пропуск соответствует отдельному заданию из группы 25–29.

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Uluru (often called Ayers Rock) is located deep in the outback in central Australia. It’s considered a sacred site by the Aborigines. can reach the area by a 200 km car trip after flying into Alice Springs, Darwin or Adelaide. [VISIT]

The area includes many breathtaking wonders and reveals much about the legends and mysteries of Aboriginal people. [NATURE]

Located in the Red Centre, Uluru is one the most sights in Australia. [FORGER]

Here you can learn more about the cultural of the area, you can do a base walk and meet some of the local wildlife (get ready for the Australian face fly), and you can take more photos than you thought possible. [SIGNIFICANT]

ranges from budget to luxury. [ACCOMODATE]

There are even opportunities if you’re brave enough for that! [CAMP]

Задания 30-36

Прочитайте текст с пропусками, обозначенными номерами 30–36. Эти номера соответствуют заданиям 30–36, в которых представлены возможные варианты ответов. Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

Olivia

I never took Olivia to the theatre, but it was there I met her. I 30___________ the habit now of going every Saturday night, usually alone, sometimes with George. It was George who 31 ___________ me to Olivia Nelson. She was an only child whose father, a cotton merchant, had died and left her all he had. She was not very beautiful but she was tall, very graceful, smartly dressed and 32 ___________ me at once. Olivia got interested when George said that I was a novelist. Novelists were not too common in Cornwell then, though I believe they are now as numerous as knights. Olivia adored famous people. She was delighted to meet me. It turned 33___________ that Olivia had read my books, at least some of them and she liked them. She could 34____________ intelligently about them. She praised them and criticized them with a good deal of common sense. She discussed new plays and new books with me. She developed a habit of being wherever I was to be found. We had a few meals together at restaurants, and I 35______________ that I was dressing with unusual care. She was so excited and happy, so full of good conversation, that I was charmed and captivated by her company. But I couldn’t help thinking that something was wrong. There was no 36____________ to think the worst. However, I couldn’t make myself propose to her.

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