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TASK 6

Read the text below. For each empty space (33-42) choose the correct answer (А, В, C or D). Write your answers on a separate answer sheet.

There was a blind girl who hated (33) __________________ just because she was blind. She hated everyone, except her (34) __________________ boyfriend. He was always there for her. She said that if she (35) __________________ only_____ the world, she (36) __________________ her boyfriend. One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her and then she could see everything, including her boyfriend. Her boyfriend asked her, “Now that you can see the world, (37) __________________ you______________ me?” The girl (38) __________________ when she saw that her boyfriend was blind too, and refused to marry him. Her boyfriend walked away in tears, and later wrote a letter to her (39) __________________. “Just take care of my eyes dear.” this is how human brain changes when the status changed.

Only (40) __________________ remember what life was before, and who’s always been there even in the most painful situations.

Life is a gift. Today before you (41) __________________ of saying an unkind word - think of someone who can’t speak. Before you (42) __________________ about the taste of your food — think of someone who has nothing to eat.

ВАРІАНТ 14

TASK 1

Read the text below. Make choices (A-H) to (1-5). There are three choices you do not need to use. Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.

HOW TO EVALUATE AND CHOOSE A SCHOOL

Whether parents live in a school district that offers school choice, are changing residences, or have a child entering kindergarten, choosing a school is a complex decision that includes the characteristics of the child, family, and schools.

School quality depends on many characteristics, not all easily measurable, and not all equally important for each individual child or family. Parents may want to consider the following characteristics when evaluating a school.

School characteristics

1. _____________________________________________________.

Parents can read the school’s statement of a guiding principle for behaviour or mission statement and ask about beliefs that guide the school’s program and teaching approaches.

2. _____________________________________________________.

Multi-age grouping, looping, and traditional classrooms offer different advantages, and parents will want to know how the school is organized for teaching. Parents will also want to inquire about average class size at the various grade levels.

3..

Some basic features that parents can look for include a well-equipped library, a collection of age-appropriate books and periodicals in addition to textbooks in each classroom, a separate lunchroom and auditorium or large classroom for meetings and presentations, and adequate physical education facilities can guarantee higher student achievement.

4..

Parents will want to find out about the principles of action adopted or proposed by the school related to scheduling (traditional vs. year-round) and programming day (e.g., block, flexible, or traditional scheduling, hours of building operation). Parents will want to examine the school discipline policy to see if the rules seem fair and consequences seem appropriate. Parents will also want to find out about homework and grading policies.

5..

Parents can ask friends, neighbours, parents, and community leaders about the views of the schooi(s) of interest. After listening to each person’s opinion, parents can decide whether the positive or negative views would apply to their family and children.

A School reputation.

В School policies.

C School safety.

D Curriculum.

E Family and community involvement issues.

F School philosophy.

G School facilities/personnel resources.

H Instructional approaches.

TASK 2

Read the text below. For questions (6-11) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D). Write your answers on a separate answer sheet.

NEWS ABOUT ANIMALS

A group of pandas in China are adapting well in their new home after the Wolong Nature Reserve was destroyed in that devastating earthquake. NBC’s Meredith Vieira reports.

The 44-pound stray cat named ’Prince Chunk’ is being adopted by a New Jersey family. Msnbc.corn’s Dara Brown reports.

TODAY’S Meredith Vieira talks to Tom and Allie Harvey, the owners of the zoo where a dog is nursing three tiger cubs abandoned by their mother.

TODAY’S Ann Curry talks to the Villacis family about reuniting with their beagle after he went missing five years ago.

Here’s the beef: Chilli, a cow in England that stands 6-foot-6 and weighs more than a ton. Animal sanctuary director Jenny Wheadon introduces Chilli to the TODAY hosts.

Margaritaville” songwriter Jimmy Buffett chats with TODAY’S Meredith Vieira about his new novel, “Swine Not?”

Al talks to the owners of Gracie the cat, and the stranger who found her in a pile of luggage after her accidental flight.

Todd Endris was surfing when he was bitten by a 12- to 15-foot shark, but thanks to a couple of Flippers and a friend he survived. TODAY anchor Meredith Vieira reports.

6. A group of pandas are kept in a new home

A for entertainment of the public

В because their population has become rare

C because of a natural disaster

D because their new reserve is being renovated

7. The tigers are being nursed by the dog because their mother

A was killed by the hunters

В was seriously injuried

C ceased to look after them

D D got into a trap

8. The Villacis family reunited with... that hadn’t been home for five years.

A another member of the family

В their hound

C the pet bird

D their beloved cat

9. The cow that weighs more than a ton is...

A on the farm in Chili

В in the field in England

C in the TV studio

D in a nature reserve

10. The cat was found

A in a pile of clothes in a washing machine

В in a pile of dishes in a stove

C in a pile of plates in the microwave oven

D in the things containing personal belongings for a journey

11. The surfer survived because....

A his companions helped him

В the shark was not very big

C he had the flippers

D he had a big surfing board

TASK 3

Read the passages below. Match choices (A-H) to (12-16). There are three choices you do not need to use. Write your answers on the separate answer sheet

TOP FIVE CHILDREN’S MOVIES

12. ________________________

This is a classic early school days from 30 years ago. How many children saw it on a Saturday morning, singing a long to the tunes and plenty of them still know the words. Now your grand- children can see it too. Take your children down memory lane with this laTest edition out now. Let your kids take over the remote control and keep rewinding it learning the words to the songs.

13. ________________________

The film starts off with Thomas helping to build the brand new Search and Rescue Centre. A special type of wood, called “Jobi wood”, is needed to build it. Diesel tries to take the wood himself, but ends up nearly crashing! Thomas saves him, but all the wood is washed away into the sea. Thomas tries to save it but his raft breaks away from the ship, and he ends up marooned on a place called Misty Island, where he meets three new engines.

14.________________________

There is so much going on in the film, it’s hard to spot everything the first time you watch it. The basic plot is that the monsters are hidden in the closet to scare small children. They do this to provide power to monster city, Monsteropolis. The monsters are as afraid of the kids as much as the kids are of the monsters. Unexpectedly a little baby named “Boo” escapes into the monster world. It is now up to Sulley and his nervous partner Mike to save the baby, put her back where she belongs.

15. ________________________

Spongebob lives in a pineapple happily at the bottom of the sea in a city. He has a pet snail called Gary and some of the other members. All the characters are peaceful, loving and friendly. Living two doors down from Spongebob is his best mate, Patrick Star a dumb pink star fish that lives under a rock. Squidward Tentacles, the octopus lives between the two and causes havoc for everyone all around.

16. ________________________

It is an interactive type of DVD which children should find fun. It teaches the letter names and sounds in a creative way. Leap Frog bring this to life through wonderful characters like Leap, Lily and Tad who sing their songs and go on adventures into the letter factory. This is then reinforced through the catchy songs which will have parents and toddlers all shouting out the letter’s names.

Which movie:

A has been made to be both entertaining for children as well as educational.

В is about the character who finds himself on an isolated place.

C is about a girl who through a twist of fate meets her best friends.

D is about the creature that causes great confusion or disorder.

E was very popular with by the kids’ grandparents when they were young.

F shows the characters who must overcome various obstacles.

G is about the kid who gets into the world of large, ugly, and frightening imaginary creatures.

H shows the kids who go on a journey to try and rescue their friend putting themselves in danger.

TASK 4

Read the text below. Choose from (A-H) the one that best fits each space (17-22). There are two choices you do not need to use. Write your answers on the separate sheet paper.

FUR TRADE

Russian fur had had a long history even before it became an essential part of the world fur market. The ancient Russians used furs in the household — (17) __________________. Fur was an important part of economic activities: pelts of sable, marten, beaver and other fur-bearing animals acted as a currency. One could pay with fur for any kind of goods, (18) __________________. Pelts were levied as sales duties and customs duties, fmes and tributes. There are well known occurrences in Russian history, when valuable furs served as an adjusted form of tribute (19) __________________. So, for example, in 883 the conqueror “Veschij” Oleg (Oleg the Oracular) levied duties on the drevlyane people of one “black marten” per household.

The other significant use of fur in Russia was as a gift. Princes and barons gave valuable furs (20) __________________. Fur has always been a good present. On solemn and celebratory days the members of the prince families, priests, noble guests and ambassadors of foreign states (21) __________________. The value of the fur was so high, that merchants and noblemen passed on furs as inheritance from one generation to another. Fur was one of the most important parts of the dowry for rich brides.

In the 10th — 11th centuries for Russians fur became an important element of trade-with neighboring countries. And at the same time, not only merchants were selling furs, (22) __________________. In this period Kievan Rus was actively trading furs with countries in the East and Byzantium.

A were given fur coats and fur hats as presents,

В as warm clothing in the cold wintertime and as soft bedding.

C collected from the population.

D were being sold for their fur.

E but also boyars and princes.

F also built trade routes to the countries of Western Europe.

G education or church service.

H as rewards for “good deeds”.

TASK 5

Read and complete the text below. For each of the empty space (23-32) choose the correct answer (А, В, C, or D). Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.

CYCLE OF EVIL

There was once a king who was so cruel and unjust that his subjects yearned for his death or dethronement.

(23) __________________, one day he surprised them all by announcing that he had decided to (24) __________________ a new leaf.

“No more cruelty, no more injustice,” he promised, and he was as good as his word. He became known as the ’Gentle Monarch’.

Months after his transformation one of his ministers (25) __________________ enough courage to ask him what had brought about his change of heart, and the king answered:

“As I was galloping through my forests I (26) __________________ of a fox being chased by a hound. The fox escaped into his hole but not before the hound had bitten into its leg and lamed it for life. (27) __________________ I rode into a village and saw the same hound there. It was barking at a man. Even as I watched, the man (28) __________________ a huge stone and flung it at the dog, breaking its leg. The man had not gone far when he was kicked by a horse. His knee was shattered and he fell to the ground, (29) __________________ for life. The horse began to run but it fell into a (30) __________________ and broke its leg. Reflecting on all that had happened, I thought: ’Evil (31) __________________ evil. If I_________________ continue in my evil ways, I will surely be overtaken by evil’. So I decided to change”.

The minister went away (32) __________________ that the time was ripe to overthrow the king and seize the throne. Immersed in thought, he did not see the steps in front of him and fell, breaking his neck.

TASK 6

Read the text below. For each empty space (33-42) choose the correct answer (А, В, C or D). Write your answers on a separate answer sheet.

THE LORD KRISHNA AND THE LAPWING’S NEST

It was the battle of Kurukshetra. The white conch shells were about (33) __________________, the elephants to march forward, and the attack of the archers to commence. The moment was brief and terrible. Banners (34) __________________, and the charioteers preparing for the advance. Suddenly a little lapwing, who (35) __________________ her nest in the turf of a hillock in the midst of the battlefield, (36) __________________ the attention of the Lord Krishna by her (37) __________________ of anxiety and distress for her young. “Poor little mother!” he said tenderly, “let this (38) __________________ thy protection!” And, lifting a great elephant-bell that (39) __________________ near, he placed it over the (40) __________________ nest. And so, through the eighteen days of raging battle that followed, a lapwing and her nestlings (41) __________________ in safety in their nest, by the mercy of the lord, even in the midst of the (42) __________________ field of Kurukshetra.

ВАРІАНТ 15

TASK 1

Read the text below. Make choices (A-H) to (1-5). There are three choices you do not need to use. Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.

HOW TO CHOOSE A PET

You are feeling lonely and would like a companion who will be accepting, loyal, and less attractive than you. Where can you find a friend like this? Why, the pet store of course! However, we’re not all animal people and we don’t always have time for a pet. Here’s how you can choose the type of pet that will be best for you. Instructions

1. _____________________________________________________.

If you are allergic to cat dander, you obviously wouldn’t want to get a feline. Afraid of fleas? Dogs and cats often contract them. Scales give you a rash? No cold blooded friends for you.

2. _____________________ ___________________________________.

It can take a lot of time and attention to housebreak a puppy or litter train a cat. If you do not have a lot of time for training a pet or cleaning up after one, you may want to choose a species that can be kept in a cage or terrarium.

3._____________________________________________________.

This isn’t limited to puppy pee or cat puke. Even a fish tank requires some cleaning. If you do not like to clean, you may want to consider a pet rock.

4._____________________________________________________.

If you would like something that you can talk to that will make minimal noise in return, a fish or turtle may be your best bet. Or of course that rock.

Now that you’ve considered what type of pet you have the time and patience for, narrow down your list to one or two options.

5. _____________________________________________________.

Having a pet doesn’t have to break your bank.

Choose your pet, give it a name, and give it all the tender loving care it deserves.

A Find a company that offers additional services such as pet grooming, or training programs.

В Research pet stores for the best deal.

C Consider any troubles with your health you may have.

D Go to the pet store to familiarize them with the variety of pets.

E Be realistic about how much time you have to devote to a pet.

F Take a long time to decide whether you really want a pet.

G Think about how much you value your quiet time.

H Decide if you can stomach cleaning up your new pets’ little accidents.

TASK 2

Read the text below. For questions (6-11) choose the correct answer (А, В, C, D). Write your answers on a separate answer sheet.

RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN

Race to Witch Mountain is a science fiction adventure film and a remake of the 1975 fantasy film, Escape to Witch Mountain. Both versions of the film are based on the 1968 novel Escape to Witch Mountain by Alexander Key.

Jack Bruno is a cab driver in Las Vegas. One of his passengers is Dr. Alex Friedman, a failed scientist who is giving speeches about legitimate scientific theories of UFOs and outer space.

The next day, Bruno notices two children, Sara and Seth sitting in the back seat of his cab. They tell him they need to go to a certain destination and are willing to pay all they have to get there. They lead him to a house in the middle of nowhere. Meanwhile, Major Henry Burke is searching for information on the two aliens that landed some days earlier.

When they arrive at the house, Bruno follows them out of concern and curiosity. There, the kids retrieve the device they were looking for, contained within alien flora.

When leaving, they are attacked by a “Siphon”, a creature built to destroy a certain target. The Siphon pursues them, until its spaceship crashes into a train, the locomotive is destroyed by an explosion in the railroad tunnel, and the creature is wounded. The trio eventually find themselves in a small town. The children explain to Bruno that they are aliens from a distant planet, who are sent to Earth by their parents because the government of their dying planet intends to attack and invade Earth so that their kind may live on there. They also explain that the object they obtained at the house contains the results of an experiment which their parents set up. The research from this experiment will save their planet without having to attack and invade Earth. However their planet’s military prefer the idea of invading Earth and sent the Siphon assassin to stop them. They are next pursued by government agencies trying to retrieve the children for experiments.

They are joined by Dr. Friedman at the UFO Expo. With help of one of Dr. Friedman’s friends, the kids discover that their crashed spaceship has been relocated to a government base at Witch Mountain. The group, now including Dr. Friedman, after evading the pursuing government agents, eventually arrive at Witch Mountain. There, the children are captured, along with Bruno and Friedman. The government agents began running Tests to try to discover the secret of their powers in attempt to harness them. The movie ends with the spaceship taking off and returning to their planet.

During the end credits, Bruno and Dr. Friedman are speaking at a UFO convention about their new successful book called “Race to Witch Mountain”. As the couple get into their car and are about to leave, the device the kids gave Bruno activates, implying that they may be returning.

6.... on the book by Alexander Key.

A One version of the film is based

В Two versions of the film are based

C Three different films are based

D A number of films are based

7. Dr. Alex Friedman is... scientist.

A a talented

В a successful

C an unsuccessful

D an unsure

8. “Siphon”, is...

A a robot built to kill

В a part of the UFO

C a mechanism in the spaceship

D D a kitchen utensil

9. The spaceship...

A crashes into a mountain

В causes the accident in the railway tunnel

C destroys the secret base

D kills the aliens from another planet

10. The device they found in the house...

A is a weapon for explosion

В has a secret information about space

С contains poisonous substances

D can be used for saving Earth and its people

11. Bruno and Dr. Friedman’s cooperation resulted...

A in releasing a film

В in publishing an interesting book

C in doing a scientific project

D in their leaving into space

TASK 3

Read the passages below. Match choices (A-H) to (12-16). There are three choices you do not need to use. Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.

FEATURED ADVENTURE TOURS

12. __________________________

Travel the vast spaces of the north-west coast of Australia into the red heart of the outback on this incredible journey from Perth to Darwin. Discover the rugged beauty of the landscape, swim with dolphins, explore gorges and tackle some of the toughest roads in Australia on this adventure to remember.

13. _________________________ _

Cambodia offers one of the richest cultural legacies in South East Asia and this trip combines a wonderful contrast with visits to Phnom Penh, the capital, and the spectacular fabled city of Angkor, the eighth wonder of the world. Phnom Penh, once considered one of the most beautiful cities of the Orient, has an exciting feel with reminders of Cambodia’s violent past. We visit the Tuol Sleng Museum, a Testament to the horrific crimes of the Khmer Rouge, before moving on to the killing fields of Choeung Ek.

14. _________________________ _

Sarawak — the land of longhouses, tribal culture, wildlife, jungles and rainforest, is a fascinating place to explore. The tour starts and ends in Kuching, with its colourful markets selling exotic spices. We visit Semengoh Orang Utan Sanctuary where orang utans are being rehabilitated back into the wild, and see them being fed. In Bako National Park, we go exploring in search of proboscis and silver leaf monkeys, long-tail macaques and other wildlife.

15. _________________________ _

Enjoy the best of Uganda from its super friendly people, to the adrenaline rush of rafting the source of the Nile. See for yourself the lush scenery that inspired Uganda to become known as the ’Pearl of Africa’ and perhaps spend a day helping out on a community volunteer project. The highlight of this tour is the exhilarating trek through the rainforest to get close to the mountain gorillas, the rarest of the apes. This is truly an experience not to be missed!

16.___________________________

From spectacular Victoria Falls, this journey takes you to Chobe National Park in northeast Botswana. Chobe boasts one of the largest concentrations of game in all of Africa and has lush plains and dense forests, as well as various inland lakes and marsh areas. Wildlife is particularly dynamic here. After a thrilling flight into the Okavango Delta, the world’s largest inland delta, you will explore the prolific wildlife in this unique environment.

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