Сайт учителя английского языка Кузиной Елены Владимировны

the text and do the tasks after it.

The Development of Museums

(1) The conviction that historical relics provide infallible testimony about the past is rooted in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, when science was regarded as objective and value free. As one writer observes: 'Although it is now evident that artifacts are as easily altered as chronicles, public faith in their veracity endures: a tangible relic seems ipso facto real! Such conviction was, until recently, reflected in museum displays. Museums used to look — and some still do — much like storage rooms of objects packed together in showcases: good for scholars who wanted to study the subtle differences in design, but not for the ordinary visitor. to whom lt all looked alike. Similarly, the information accompanying the objects often made little sense to the lay visitor. The content and format of explanations dated back to a time when the museum was the exclusive domain of the scientific researcher.

(2). Recently, however, attitudes towards history and the way lt should be presented have altered. The key word in heritage display is now 'experience the more exciting the better and, if possible, involving all the senses. Good examples of this approach ln the UK are the Jorvik Centre in York; the National Museum of Photography, Elm ¬¬and Television in Bradford; and the imperial War Museum in London. In the US the trend emerged much earlier. Williamsburg has been a prototype for many heritage developments in other parts of the world. No one can predict where the process will end. On so called heritage sites the re-enactment of historical events is increasingly popular, and computers will soon provide virtual reality experiences, which will present visitors with a vivid image of the period of their choice, in which they themselves can act as if part of the historical environment. Such developments have been criticised as an intolerable vulgarisation. but the success of many historical theme parks and similar locations suggests that the majority of the public does not share this opinion.

(3) In a related development, the sharp distinction between museum and heritage sites on the one hand, and theme parks on the other. is gradually evaporating. They already borrow ideas and concepts from one another. For example, museums have adopted storylines for exhibitions, sites have accepted 'theming’ as a relevant tool, and theme parks are moving towards more authenticity and research-based presentations in zoos, animals are no longer kept in cages, but in great spaces, either ln the open air or in enormous greenhouses, such as the jungle and desert environments .In Burgers' Zoo In Holland. This particular trend is regarded as one of the major developments in the presentation of natural history in the twentieth century.

(4) Theme parks are undergoing other changes, too, as they try to present more serious social and cultural issues, and move away from fantasy. This development is a response to market forces and, although museums and heritage sites have a special. rather distinct, role to fullfil, they are also operating in a very competitive environment, where visitors make choices on how and where to spend their free time. Heritage and museum experts do not have to invent stories and recreate historical environments to attract their visitors: their assets are already in place. However, exhibits must be both based on artefacts and facts as we know them, and attractively presented. Those who are professionally engaged in the art of interpreting history are thus ln a difficult position, as they must steer a narrow course between the demands of ’evidence' and ‘attractiveness especially given the increasing need in the heritage industry for income generating activities.

(5) It could be claimed that in order to make everything in heritage more `real` historical accuracy must be increasingly altered. For example,Pithecanthropus erectus is depicted in an Indonesian museum with Malay facial features, because this corresponds to public perceptions. Similarly, in the Museum of Natural History in Washington, Neanderthal man is shown making a dominant gesture to his wife. Such presentations tell us more about contemporary perceptions of the world than about our ancestors. There is one compensation, however, for the professionals who make these interpretations: If they did not provide the interpretation, visitors would do it for themselves. based on their own ideas. misconceptions and prejudices. And no matter how exciting the result, it would contain a lot more bias than the presentations provided by experts.

(6) Human bias is inevitable, but another source of bias in the representation of history has to do with the transitory nature of the materials themselves. The simple fact is that not everything from history survives the historical process. Castles, palaces and cathedrals have a longer lifespan than the dwellings of ordinary people. The same applies to the famishing and other contents of the premises. In a town like Leyden in Holland, which in the seventeenth century was occupied by approximately the same number of inhabitants as today, people lived within the walled town, an area more than five times smaller than modern Leyden. In most of the houses several families lived together in circumstances beyond our imagination. Yet In museums, line period rooms give only an image of the lifestyle of the upper class of that era. No wonder that people who stroll around exhibitions are filled with nostalgia; the evidence in museums indicates that life was so much better in the past. This notion is induced by the bias in its representation in museums and heritage centers.

Task 1. Questions 1-6.

Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text?

In boxes 1-6 on your answer sheet, circle:

A (TRUE) if the statement agrees with the information;

B (FALSE) if the statement contradicts the information;

C (NOT GIVEN) if there is no information on this.

1. Many people believe that material objects kept in museums are true relics of the past.

2. More people visit museums in the UK than in the US.

3. In zoos, animals are kept in the environments similar to their natural habitats.

4. Today theme parks tend to avoid serious issues.

5. Stories about historical events are specially written by experts in order to attract

tourists.

6. The boundaries of Leyden have changed little since the seventeenth century.

 

Task 2. Questions 7-12.

Choose option A, B, C or D which best fits according to the text. Circle the correct letter in boxes 7-12 on your answer sheet.

7.The author begins by comparing today’s museums with those of the past and says that the latter

A did not present history in a detailed way.

B were not primarily intended for the public.

C were more clearly organized.

D preserved items with greater care.

8. According to the second paragraph, current trends in the heritage industry

A emphasise personal involvement.

B have their origins in York and London.

C rely on computer images.

D reflect minority tastes

9. In the third paragraph, the writer says that museums, heritage sites and theme parks

A often work in close partnership.

B try to preserve separate identities.

C have similar exhibits.

D are less easy to distinguish than before.

10. The writer concludes the fourth paragraph by saying that in preparing exhibits for museums, experts

A should pursue a single objective.

B have to do a certain amount of language translation.

C should be free from commercial constraints.

D have to balance conflicting priorities.

11. In the fifth paragraph, the writer suggests that some museums

A fail to match visitors’ expectations.

B are based on the false assumptions of professionals.

C reveal more about present beliefs than about the past.

D allow visitors to make more use of their imagination

12. In the last paragraph, the writer notes that our view of history is biased because

A we fail to use our imagination.

B only very durable objects remain from the past.

C we tend to ignore things that displease us.

D museum exhibits focus too much on the local area.

 

Imagine that you read the following question on a forum:

“Hi, guys! I need your advice. I’ve been chosen to arrange our class party. What should I do to make it a real success?”

Now give your advice how to arrange the party to make it exciting and educational at the same time.

Write about 90-100 words.

Do not forget to:

• greet the members of the forum;

• give two reasons for your choice;

• sign your advice.

 

Complete the text, using the verbs in brackets (11 - 20) in the correct tense.

The first answer is given as an example.

Rahul wins National Spelling Bee

For the past five years the Hathwar family have travelled to Washington DC to watch their children in the top US spelling competition, the National Spelling Bee. Their elder daughter, Gayathri, (take) 0 has taken part since she was nine years old, and her younger brother Rahul 11 (just win) _____________ the first prize of $40,000 at his first attempt. Rahul and Gayathri 12 (study) _____________ hard to reach the final, which was shown on television all over the US. Mr.Hathwar helped his children beforehand by making lists of words and checking their meaning. He was confident they 13 (do) ____________ well. Rahul even 14 (stop) ____________ playing computer games and doing his other hobbies to concentrate on learning

spellings. “I 15 (not regret) _____________ it,” he says. “The Spelling Bee 16 (teach) ____________ me to work hard. I 17 (not expect) ____________ to come first so I was amazed at the result. I was so anxious when I arrived at the Television Centre I 18 (not can) _____________ stop shaking.” Gayathri admitted she was a little disappointed that she 19 (never become) ____________ a winner. But now she 20 (be) _____________ very proud of her brother’s success.

 

Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. For each question 1 – 10, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D

Chocolate

When the Spanish explorer Cortez reached Mexico in the sixteenth century, he found the people there using a drink they ___1____ chocolate. It tasted quite strong ___2___ it had pepper in it. To ___3___ it taste better, the Spanish added sugar to it. When chocolate first came to Europe in the seventeenth century, people started to drink it with milk, ___4___ of water. Nowadays, tonnes of chocolate and cacao are ___5___ to factories, where they are turned ___6___ many popular sweets and cakes. ___7___ chocolate and cacao come from the fruit of cacao tree. Cacao trees___8___ only be grown in hot countries, as they need a warm climate. Cacao is an

American plant, ___9___ still grows wild in the northern part of South America. Countries in Central and South America were the first to grow it, but today Africa ___10___ the world with the most of chocolate.

A B C D

1 announced told called declared

 

2 while because so whether

3 let cause allow make

4 apart except rather instead

5 delivered directed prepared produced

6 down into off over

7 both every either each

8 ought can have might

9 what which who whose

10 brings fetches supplies gives

 

Read the text and decide if each sentence 6 – 15 is TRUE, FALSE or the

information is NOT STATED in the text. Put a tick in the proper box.

Feng Shui

Feng Shui is the art of arranging your home and the things in it in the best possible way. It began in China about 5000 years ago, but recently architects and designers all over the world have started to include the idea in their work. The most important thing to understand about Feng Shui is the idea of chi, which means vital energy or life force. The art of Feng Shui is to make sure the right objects are in the right places so that the chi can flow freely around the home. This is said to create good health and financial well-being as well as improved relationships between parents and children and husband and wife. You can improve your own Feng Shui by trying some of the techniques listed below. Firstly, keep the hall of your home clear of shoes, umbrellas and other objects. This is to allow the chi to enter your home freely. If possible, put a small indoor fountain in this part of your home. In the living room, choose furniture which is the right size for the room and arrange it so that people can move around the room comfortably. If the room is small, hang a mirror to create a feeling of space. Make sure you have blinds or curtains to prevent the chi from escaping. The bedroom is considered a very important area in Feng Shui. It is best not to have a television or any other electrical item in here, but if you find it impossible to live without them, you can cover them with a plastic table-cloth when you have finished using them. The table-cloth must be plastic – other materials will not work. It is also important to unplug everything before you sleep. The head of the bed should be against a wall rather than under a window, as this would allow your chi to escape. You should be able to see the door easily while you are lying in bed. Place lamps by your bed for lighting instead of bright lights

in the ceiling. Try these simple ideas for a few months and see how much energy and

happiness you can bring into your home.

6.Feng Shui has been practised all over the world for 5000 years.

7. Feng Shui says that family members will get on better with each other if the home is properly furnished.

8. The entrance of the home should be well lighted.

9.The living room should be made to look as small as possible.

10. Windows in the living room should be covered.

11. There shouldn’t be any plants in the bedroom, if possible.

12 .A sheet could be used instead of a table-cloth to cover the TV.

13. Sleeping under a window is not a good idea.

14. It’s important to have a good view of the bedroom door from the bed.

15. A single strong light in the bedroom is better than several soft ones

 

Read the article about gold. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space. For questions 12-18, mark A, B or C.

Gold

People (0) _____________always loved gold because it is beautiful and useful. Gold is a soft, heavy, brilliant yellow metal (12) ______________ it doesn’t change colour in the air or water.

People have used gold money for hundreds (13) ______________ years, but people all (14) _______________ the world wear gold wedding rings too. You can even (15) ____________ gold in racing-car engines because gold is able to carry electricity. (16) _______________1880 and 2002 most gold came from South Africa, but now more gold comes from China .  People in India buy more gold (17) ________________ any other nationality. One kilo of gold (18) ____________ about 35,000 dollars at the moment. That’s a lot of money! But if you want some gold for free, remember that all the winners of the Olympic Games are given gold medals. Train hard at school in your sports lessons!

Example:

Answer: 0 A do B have C be

12.A and  B or  C after

13.A by  B of  C from

14.A above  B over  C about

15.A finds  B finding  C find

16.A Between  B Before  C Through

17. what  B when C than

18.A cost  B costs  C costing

Use of English

Task 1

Complete the story with the verb in brackets (1 – 11) in the correct tense.

 

Sometimes people get into funny situations. And each person (0) __behaves__(behave) in a different way. Yesterday something very strange (1) __________(happen) to me too. I (2) __________(pick up) the phone to make a call and found out that I (3) __________(listen)

to a conversation between two strangers. They (4) __________(talk) about attacking the president. I immediately (5) __________(phone) the police who (6) __________(trace) the two men and (7) __________(question) them. It (8) __________(turn out) that they were actors and they (9) __________(practise) their lines on the phone! I (10) __________(feel) very silly, but the actors (11) __________(give) me tickets to their play as they were so pleased. I had really believed them.

Read the passage about people who wear uniforms, and then decide whether the sentences 8 – 12 are TRUE or FALSE. Circle your answer.

 

People who are in the same group, team or occupation often wear the same clothes so that they can be easily identified. These types of special clothes are called uniforms. Many people are proud to wear their uniform as it shows they are part of a team.  Football players all wear shorts, tops, socks and football boots that are very much the same – however, the colours are different and each team has its own design and special logo. These are so popular that millions of children all around the world like to wear the same clothes as their favourite footballers. Workers such as fire fighters and police officers need clothes that protect them, as their work can be dangerous. It is important to wear a helmet to protect the head from injury. Other occupations such as doctors and nurses wear uniforms so that people know who they are. Uniforms also protect their own clothes and are more hygienic.  Many schoolchildren all around the world also wear uniforms. Not all pupils like this – however, school uniforms do have a lot of advantages. They make children feel a part of their school and they make everyone look the same, with no difference between rich and poor. Finally, if you have a uniform there is one big advantage. You don’t need to spend hours every morning deciding what to wear!

 

8. Football teams wear the same clothes but in different colours. True/ False

9. All schoolchildren have a uniform. True/ False

10. Doctors usually wear helmets. True/ False

11. People never like wearing a uniform. True/ False

12. It’s easy to identify people’s jobs if they wear a uniform. True/ False

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Task 1

Read the article about a film called Dinosaur Island and then answer the questions.

For questions 1 – 7, mark A, B, or C.

FILM REVIEW : DINOSOUR  ISLAND

George

I went with my younger brother to see this film. I had a great time, but he didn’t. He had to close his eyes in some parts because the dinosaurs looked so real and he didn’t laugh once. I thought the story was really exciting and the clothes were amazing. I’d like to buy the DVD and watch it at home too. The beginning and

the ending were excellent!

Cathy

I saw the advertisement for the film on TV and it looked great but it wasn’t as good as I hoped. I loved the beginning but the second half was boring. I think, I wouldn’t go and see it again. I like films about teenagers and their lives much more. I think those are funnier. I’ve bought a brilliant book about film-making. I’d love to be a famous actress one day and wear lots of wonderful clothes.

Andrew

I didn’t want this film to end because I liked it so much! I read this story before I saw the film. I usually enjoy the books more, but this time it was the opposite! I enjoyed feeling afraid but I laughed a lot in parts of the film too. I read all about how they made the dinosaurs on the internet after I went to see it. I think most young people will love seeing this film!

1. Who enjoyed the second part of the film less than the first?

A George

B Cathy

C Andrew

2. Who thinks the film is even better than the book?

 A George

B Cathy

C Andrew

3. Who liked the costumes that the actors wore?

 A George

B Cathy

C Andrew

4. Who found out about how the film was made?

 A George

B Cathy

C Andrew

5. Who found out about how the film was made?

 A George

B Cathy

C Andrew

6. Who thought parts of the film were very funny?

A George

B Cathy

C Andrew

7. Who prefers films that are about young people?

 A George

B Cathy

C Andrew

Read the text and match the underlined words with the idiomatic expressions provided below. Write the appropriate idiom in brackets after each underlined expression, changing the form if necessary.

 

Occasionally (16.____________________________) I get hungry for Italian food. We have a good Italian restaurant nearby. That day I was getting ready for my Latin exam, I was reviewing and refreshing in my mind (17.______________________) some Latin proverbs. I got tired and felt like having a break, called my friend Nick and suggested that we should eat out in that favorite place of mine. I was on the point of leaving (18.______________________), when without advance warning (19.__________________________) the telephone began ringing. It was Nick, who asked if I had made reservations ahead of time (20.___________________). I hadn’t. Besides, I remembered that it was a very expansive place. When we eat out with friends, we normally pay for ourselves (21.______________________), but now I was without money (22._______________). I explained all this to Nick and apologized. Obviously (23.__________________________________) I was disappointed, but I thought I preferred (24._______________________) do without lunch at all. Nick didn’t feel like it. He offered to have hot dogs instead and said  he would pay  (25. _____________________).

Every now and then,	to be about to do something
All of a sudden,	brush up on (something)
Be broke	it would be his treat
in advance	go Dutch
‘d better	it goes without saying

Comment on the following piece of news in your blog:

Eric Larsen is preparing for his new expedition. Cycle South will be a world-first bicycle journey across the Antarctic continent to the South Pole. Eric says: “The goal of the Cycle South expedition is to combine adventure and advocacy to demonstrate the many ways in which people can use a bicycle to protect our environment as well as improve the quality of our lives. In my opinion, modern expeditions are less about geographic firsts and more about story telling. The Cycle South expedition will use a bicycle to achieve the following objectives:

· Complete the first-ever bicycle expedition to the Geographic South Pole (and return should conditions prove favorable);

· Engage a global audience through daily updates, podcasts, videos, real-time tracking, and more;

· Produce a documentary film and a book;

· Raise money for several bicycle-themed advocacy groups (Parkinson's

Disease, Climate Change, Bicycle Accessibility and Developing Nation Bicycle Donations);

· Develop a post expedition multi-media lecture series.”

Write 100 -120 words.

Remember to

- make an introduction,

- express your personal opinion on modern expeditions and give reasons

for your opinion,

- make a conclusion.

Write in your own words. DO NOT quote from the given text.

I. Прочитайте текст.

My name is Andrew. I am from Great Britain. I live in London. I am ten. I live with my mother, father and a little sister Sally. I have got two funny parrots. Their names are Jimmy and Polly. I like swimming in the river.

Закончите предложения:

a) The boy’s name is … .

b) He is from … .

c) Andrew is … .

d) He has got a mother, father and …

e) Andrew likes … .

II.  Выпиши  слова, которые обозначают действия (глаголы)

Like, a zoo, she, sing, fly, red, hunt, a city, a pet, play

III. Выбери правильные глаголы:

1.  I (have got / has got) a white cat.

2. They (can / have got) jump high.

3. Dan (is / am) from London.

4. Ann (has got / have got a red and a white parrot.

5. I (are / am) 10.

 

I.   Прочитайте текст.

Jim has got a pet. He is a parrot. His name is Toby. He is big and funny. He likes  bananas. He can speak well. The bird cannot read. Jim teaches (учит) his parrot to read: “Please, Toby, read”.

Закончи предложения.

a) The parrot’s name is … .

b) The parrot is funny and …

c) He eats (кушает) … .

d) Toby can speak … .

e) Jim teaches Toby to … .

II.  Выпиши слова, которые не являются глаголами (не обозначают действие).

Cats, swim, like, brown, have, a friend, can, funny, a family, play.

III. Выбери верные глаголы.

1. Ann (has got / can) swim.

2. Pete and Ann (have got / has got) a pink pig.

3. Mike (have got / has got) a big dog.

4. I  ( am / is) from Russia.

5.  Russia ( are / is) a big country.

Read the text about a new kind of house and do the following tasks.

 

THE HELIOTROPE

A unique eco-house in Freiburg, Germany

Freiburg is a town of 200,000 inhabitants situated in picturesque countryside on the edge of the Black Forest in southern Germany.

It is a university town, an important industrial and commercial centre, and a tourist resort. But today it is best known as the ecological capital of Germany. The old town is completely pedestrianized, recycling is a way of life and people use bicycles and public transport to commute. In one part of the town cars are forbidden: drivers must park on the edge of the suburb in a special car park with solar panels on the roof. The result is that very few residents own cars.

On the outskirts of the town there is a special district where all the houses are solar-powered. Here there is a detached house, which at first sight looks rather strange. When people see it for the first time, they stand in amazement trying to understand what it is. It is an experimental Eco-house called the Heliotrope. This is the German architect Ralph Disch’s brain-child which has the shape of a cylinder with a unique solar panel system installed on the roof. It is worth mentioning that the designer of the project is thought to be an ardent fan of eco-friendly living accommodation and an enthusiast of alternative energy resources. Even 25 years ago, Disch was against the construction of a nuclear power plant in his city.

It looks like a smallish tower block sitting on a narrow platform. In the centre of the house there is a spiral staircase, and as you go upstairs, you can see large bright rooms with triple-glazed windows and spacious balconies. Here you feel very comfortable since there is a lot of light and air; you would like to stay here for a long time.

But what is happening? You feel something rotating... Yes, the room rotates along with you. So, the most amazing thing about the house is that it turns round. The house follows the sun from morning to night, in order to maximize the energy it produces. By the way, even in nasty weather, the house is provided with the energy stored up from previous days. Enormous solar panels provide the energy required for the heating, the cooker, the fridge, the light bulbs and all other domestic appliances.

Although the house rotates very slowly, the movement is noticeable. It feels a bit like being on a ship in a calm sea or in a house high up in a tree. The good news is that the technology works: the house produces five times more electricity than it consumes.

Freiburg is a window into the future, which shows how urban life may change. Perhaps one day we will all live in houses like the Heliotrope. If we do, we’ll never have to worry about electricity bills again. And we‘ll never be bored with the view. One wants to believe that soon  large industrial cities, along with capital from businesses will use modern technology, trying to save the ecology of our planet for future generations. These good intentions may finally help us get rid human selfishness in relation to our home planet.

 

GLOSSARY:

on the edge of            на краю

pedestrianized           делать место пешеходной зоной

suburb                       окраина 

solar-powered           работающий на солнечной батарее

a brain-child              детище

a solar panel              солнечная батарея

to rotate                     вращаться

an ardent fan                        истинный поклонник

to be installed            устанавливать

TASKS:

I. Decide if the statements 1–6 are True (T), False (F) or Not Stated (NS).

1. Freiburg is a town of 600,000 inhabitants located in picturesque countryside on the edge of the Black Forest in southern Germany.

2. In the centre of the town there is a special district where all the houses are solar-powered.

3. The experimental Eco-house is called the Heliotrope.

4. Although the house rotates very slowly, the movement is unnoticed.

5. There are several Eco-houses in Berlin, too.

6. As you go upstairs you see large bright rooms with triple glazed windows and spacious balconies.

 

II. Choose the right item.

1. People use … to commute in Freiburg.

a) telephone

b) cars

c) bicycles and public transport

 

2. Freiburg is a town of 200,000 inhabitants located in picturesque countryside on the edge of the … in southern Germany.

a) Brown Forest

b) Black Forest

c) Green Forest

 

3. It feels a bit like being … in a calm sea, or in a house high up in a tree.

a) on board the plane

b) on a ship

c) on a space ship

 

4. It is the most amazing thing about the house is that it …

a) has 57 floors.

b) is made of cardboard.

c) turns round.

 

5. You feel very comfortable inside the house because … in it.

a) there is much beautiful furniture

b) there is much light and air

c) there are many wonderful paintings

 

6. In … of the town cars are forbidden

a) one part

b) northern part

c) old part

 

III. Answer the following questions.

1. Who originated the idea of building the Heliotrope?

2. Why are people amazed when they look at the Heliotrope?

3. What helps provide the house with energy?

4. What does the Heliotrope look like?

5. What should a human being do today to save the planet for future generations?

6. If you had a chance, would you live in the eco-house? Explain your choice.

 

Hello, Roy.

 

I am glad to receive a letter from you. As for hostels you are writing about, I think, it is a good way for young people to travel. You are able to save money, meet new friends and spend the best time of your life. If you come up with an idea to go somewhere, you may pack your bag and move on.

I do have friends in other countries. When I travel around Europe visiting them or sightseeing I prefer to stay not in a fashionable hotel, but in a hostel just like you and some of my friends. It looks like a student dormitory where several people live all together in one room.

 

See you soon,

Mike.

You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend Roy.

	…When traveling I really enjoy hostels. All necessary things are included: bathroom, shower, wardrobe; and you pay just 29 Euros for the room for four persons…   … Which way of traveling do you prefer? … Do you like staying in hotels? … Do you have friends in other countries?

 

 

 

 

 

 

White a letter to him and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Преобразуйте слова, напечатанные заглавными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами В13–В18 так, чтобы они грамматически и лексически соответствовали содержанию текста. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Каждый пропуск соответствует отдельному заданию В12–В18.

В13   В14   В15         В16           В17     В18

In my opinion, the TV and movie _______ industry should control the amount of crude or foul language in their programs. _______ the use of crude, foul language on TV programs and in the movies has been increasing. Young children or teenagers can be affected by ______ to this bad language. In the case of very young people, they sometimes hear the words and use them even though they don't really know what they mean. For example, one day a four-year old boy I know well used bad language when he spoke to me. I was surprised, and I asked him if he knew the _______ of what he was saying. Of course, he didn't. Then when he uses these words, other children hear them and also speak out the same words. After that, I decided to carefully choose programs for my nephew. I think I have to do it because I don’t want him to be negatively affected by TV. Parents and others find this language _____ , too. In my opinion, the TV and movie entertainment industry should control the amount of crude language in their programs. I think it’s the best way to protect the ______ from being exposed to such language.

ENTERTAIN   RECENT   EXPOSE         MEAN           OBJECTION     YOUNG

Space could solve water problems

Have you ever tasted salt water? I guess you have and if so, you will agree with me that it’s not very refreshing. In fact, drinking more than a few cups worth can kill you.

According to the United States Geological Survey, whose mission is to collect and disseminate reliable, impartial, and timely information that is needed to understand the nation’s water resources, about ninety-seven percent of the water on our planet is saltwater; the rest is stored in lakes, rivers, glaciers and aquifers underground. Moreover, only about one-third of the world’s potential fresh water can be used for human needs. As pollution increases, the amount of usable water decreases.

Water is the most precious and taken-for-granted resource we have on Earth. It is also one of the most threatened resources. Increased population and possible climate change will put more and more strain on supplies of this vital resource as time goes on. What could we do in this situation? Though it may seem like science fiction, the solution could lie in outer space.

I’m not saying we’re going to be teleporting to a spring on the other side of the galaxy or colonizing another planet just to have longer showers – it’s much more mundane than that. What we could achieve realistically in this century is the successful use of the solar system’s rare metals and water, barring the invention of the matrix.

You may be surprised to learn that the metal in your keys, coins, cell phone, computer, car and everywhere else, originally came to this planet from space. When Earth formed, the heavy metals sank to the center and formed a solid core. The lighter elements formed the mantle and the crust we live on. Asteroids and comets that struck the Earth brought water and metals to the surface.

There are thousands of asteroids orbiting near Earth. Most asteroids are made of rock, but some are composed of metal, mostly nickel and iron. Probes could be sent out to these to identify useful ones. Then larger probes could push them towards the Earth where they can be handled in orbit.

In order to fuel ships and probes, we simply need to find a source of water, such as a comet or the surface of the moon. We collect the water and pass an electric current through it from a solar panel. The water separates into oxygen and hydrogen, which in liquid form is a powerful rocket fuel.

Is this really possible? We may soon find out. Private company SpaceX has already started delivering equipment to the International Space Station (ISS). The ISS is proof  that countries once at each other’s throats, like America and Russia, can work together and pull off multi-billion dollar projects.

Recently, a company called Planetary Resources Inc. made the news for getting big names like Google and Microsoft to invest in exploring asteroids for material gain. Although it will take many decades, it is wise to put the gears in motion now.

We’ve already landed probes on the surface of asteroids and taken samples from them. We can put something as large as the ISS, which weighs just short of 500 tons, according to National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), in orbit.

We can make a half-million-mile round-trip to get rocks from the moon. We can do all of these things already. They just need to be applied and developed in a smart way.

I

1. 1. What problem is raised in the article?

1) Cooperation in space.

2) Threats of climate change.

3) Danger of drinking salt water.

4) Lack of water supplies on Earth.

2. According to the author, the information published in the US Geological Survey is meant to …

1) assure the nation that there is still enough of usable water.

2) help to monitor the state of the country’s water resources.

3) demonstrate the quality of water the nation uses.

4) warn the public about the dangers of water pollution.

3. The author thinks that outer space …

1) is dangerous because of asteroids.

2) is a source of important supplies.

3) is not studied properly.

4) should be colonized.

4. According to the author, the space water sources may be used for …

1) fuel production.

2) water supplies for spaceships.

3) moon exploration.

4) the production of electricity.

5. What idea is stressed in the last two paragraphs?

1) There is room for further achievements in space exploration.

2) Asteroids are unique objects for scientific research.

3) Only smart administration can manage space programs.

4) International Space Station is the heaviest object in space

2. Find equivalents:

1)    надежная, беспристрастная и своевременная информация

2)    пресная вода

3)    объём полезной воды уменьшается

4)    успешное использование редких металлов и воды Солнечной системы

5)    электрический ток

3. In the text find 3 examples of verbs in Present Perfect Tense

4. In the text find  examples of the superlatives

Ключи:

1)    1 – 4; 2 – 2; 3 – 2; 4 – 1; 5 – 1.

2)    1. reliable, impartial, and timely information

2. fresh water

3. the amount of usable water decreases

4. successful use of the solar system’s rare metals and water

5. an electric current

     3) Have you ever tasted salt water?

         Private company SpaceX has already started delivering equipment to the International Space Station (ISS).

         We’ve already landed probes on the surface of asteroids and taken samples from them.

       4) the most precious

           the most threatened

II

1. 1. What problem is raised in the article?

1) Cooperation in space.

2) Threats of climate change.

3) Danger of drinking salt water.

4) Lack of water supplies on Earth.

2. According to the author, the information published in the US Geological Survey is meant to …

1) assure the nation that there is still enough of usable water.

2) help to monitor the state of the country’s water resources.

3) demonstrate the quality of water the nation uses.

4) warn the public about the dangers of water pollution.

3. The Google and Microsoft (paragraph 9) are mentioned to …

1) explain how Planetary Resources Inc. became famous.

2) prove that asteroids can be commercially attractive.

3) show that space research is important for computer science.

4) prove that asteroids can interfere with the Internet.

4. The expression “put the gears in motion” in “…it is wise to put the gears in motion now” (paragraph 9) means …

1) to explore.

2) to begin.

3) to move.

4) to invest

5. What idea is stressed in the last two paragraphs?

1) There is room for further achievements in space exploration.

2) Asteroids are unique objects for scientific research.

3) Only smart administration can manage space programs.

4) International Space Station is the heaviest object in space

2. Find equivalents:

1)    Водные ресурсы страны

2)    Возросшая численность населения

3)    Научная фантастика

4)    Для заправки кораблей и зондов

5)    Вода распадается на кислород и водород

3. In the text find 3 examples of verbs in Present Perfect Tense

4. In the text find  examples of the superlatives

 

Ключи:

1) 1 – 4; 2 – 2; 3 – 2; 4 – 2; 5 – 1

2) the nation’s water resources

    Increased population

    science fiction

    In order to fuel ships and probes

    The water separates into oxygen and hydrogen

3) Have you ever tasted salt water?

         Private company SpaceX has already started delivering equipment to the International Space Station (ISS).

         We’ve already landed probes on the surface of asteroids and taken samples from them.

 4) the most precious

     the most threatened

 

Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Преобразуйте слова, напечатанные заглавными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами. В4–В12 так, чтобы они грамматически соответствовали содержанию текста. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Каждый пропуск соответствует отдельному заданию В4–В12.

В4   В5 B6   В7   В8 B9 В10 B11     B12

Nowadays, modern music ______ all over the world and having a strong effect on the young. Music in the clubs or discotheques such as rap and rock music often _____ loud ____, and some songs even have violent lyrics which can have a bad influence on young people. This kind of music affects their spirit negatively. With bad words and ______ ideas such as doomsday or the end of the world, sacrifice in love, and loss of religious _____; these songs make young people frightened and unable to control ______. For example, you might _______ that some young people killed themselves some years ago after _____ to a song by Michael Jackson about doomsday. This song has an extremely unfortunate effect on some young people. They couldn’t control themselves and wanted to kill themselves and _____.

SPREAD   CONTAIN LYRIC   DEPRESS   BELIEF THEM REMEMBER LISTEN     OTHER

Прочитайте текст. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений А7 – А14 соответствуют содержанию текста (1 – True), какие не соответствуют (2 – False) и о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основания текста нельзя дать ни положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 – Not stated).

In most ways, Sarah McCarthy is your average high schooler. She has a job, college plans, but also a peculiar passion for a 16-year-old: She’s a vinyl junkie. And none of that hipster new stuff. To this senior high school student, there’s nothing like the raw crackle, the depth of sound, her delicate hand on diamond-tipped stylus to spin from the dusty stash of records she found in the basement of her grandfather.

“He gave me his receiver and speaker system and told me to listen to it the way it was made to be listened to,” McCarthy said. “I’ve turned a lot of my friends on to it. They come over a lot to listen with me.”

At a time when parents feel positively prehistoric as they explain how to use plastic ice-cube trays or speak of phones with cords and dials, this teen knows what a record is. Not only that, she knows the difference between a 45 and an LP. She met her boyfriend in a record shop and now works there.

“Listening to old music remastered to a newer format is almost comical,” Sarah said. “They weren’t meant to be digitalised. Listening to Jimi Hendrix on my iPod doesn’t capture his endlessly deep guitar solos quite like a 33 LP of ‘Blues’ does.”

This girl’s in love with vinyl, and she’s not the only member of Generation Digital with an ear for records.

 

A 7          Sarah is no way an ordinary girl.

                1) True                    2) False                       3) Not stated

 

A 8          Sarah’s hobby is collecting vinyl records.

                1) True                    2) False                       3) Not stated

 

A 9          Sarah’s granny gave all the records to her.

                1) True                    2) False                       3) Not stated

 

A 10        Sarah’s friends also enjoy her hobby.

                1) True                    2) False                       3) Not stated

 

A 11       Sarah also collects phones with cords and dials.

               1) True                     2) False                       3) Not stated

 

A 12       Sarah’s hobby helped her to find a job.

               1) True                     2) False                       3) Not stated

 

A 13       Music of the 60-s is not meant for CDs.

               1) True                     2) False                       3) Not stated

 

A 14       iPod is a device which can show all the beauty of a guitar solo.

               1) True                     2) False                       3) Not stated

 

 

Прочитайте тексты и установите соответствие между заголовками 1 – 8 и текстами А – G. Запишите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании есть один лишний заголовок.

 

1. The main point
2. The Net influence
3. Lack of choice
4. Wild way of entertaining
5. The top five
6. Media communication
7. Mobile media entertainment
8. Modern interests

 

А.  Between December 2003 and December 2005, total TV reach declined but the biggest fall was among young people – it fell by 2.9% for 16 –24 year-olds. During 2005, reach declined by 2.2% in that age group. Reach is defined as at least 15 minutes of consecutive TV viewing in a week. Industry figures say the decline could be due to the growth of the internet. DVDs and gaming could also be factors, they said.

В.  Digital Spy is a showbiz, entertainment and digital media community. It is the UK’s largest independent entertainment website generating over 90 million monthly page impressions. Digital Spy is also renowned for its extensive and unique coverage of Big Brother each year. The discussion forums have more than 290,000 registered users and 28.3 million posts.

С. Young people (8–18) devote an average of 7 hours and 38 minutes to using entertainment media across a typical day (more than 53 hours a week), increasing by one hour and seventeen minutes a day over the past five years, according to a new study, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, designed and analyzed by the Kaiser Family Foundation and Stanford University researchers.

The increase in media use is driven in large part by ready access to mobile devices like cell phones and iPods. Young people now spend more time listening to music, playing games, and watching TV on their cell phones (a total of 49 min. daily) than they spend talking on them (33 min.).

D. When I plan my parties, I spend time thinking about the menu, the music, the table settings, centerpieces and all the other little details that go into making a wonderful event. But the first thing I really focus on is my guests. After all, that’s the real reason for all the rest. They are usually my friends and I try to do my best to adjust my party to each of our company.

E.  He writes a blog, downloads Korean television shows, manages two Web sites devoted to music and plays an online game called Rongguang Hospital, at Baidu.com. “I started doing a lot of this when I was about 11 years old,” says Mr. Li, a freshman at the Shanghai Maritime University. “Now, I spend most of my leisure time on the Internet,” he says. “There’s nowhere else to go.”

F.  Additionally, anyone under 18 and out of childhood has severely limited options when it comes to entertainment. Just about everybody has experienced the frustration of being under 18 and having nowhere to go apart from the movies or the zoo. Most young people are interested in popular music, but beyond their TV and radio, there’s very little offered to them. Essentially, any licensed premises are out of bounds which creates an enormous void in popular music options.

G. This survey was done in March 2010 (Term 1), and so it is not surprising that summer Hollywood blockbusters featured in the films listed by students as the most enjoyable film they’d watched recently. The top 5 films were Alice in Wonderland, Avatar, Shutter Island, Valentine’s Day and The Hangover. It is interesting to note that 3 of the top 5 films have unrestricted ratings.

Качество знаний по английскому языку за 2014-15 учебный год

№п/п	Класс	Качество знаний
	2а	100 %
	3г	93 %
	4б	100 %
	5б	92 %
	8а (I)	100 %
	8а (II)	100 %
	8б	100 %
	8в	87 %
	9а	100 %
10.	10б	100 %
		97, 2 %

Hello Joe,

I am glad to receive your letter as it’s been a long time you wrote to me. You mentioned your new school. It’s nice to have everything new as you have a chance to turn over a new leaf in your life. But remember what ever you do that’ll build your new reputation. You should try to do your best at your studies even if you had problems in your old school.

You have also asked about my school. I go to a day school. We have a class of twenty two pupils and some of them are my friends. I like my school as we have interesting lessons and the teachers are also very professional.

 

Yours,

Josephina

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend Joe.

	… I am going to a new school. I have a new class and new teachers. I find everything all right.   … What school do you go to? … Do you like your school? … Do you have friends at school?

 

White a letter to him and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

 

Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Преобразуйте слова, напечатанные заглавными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами В13–В18 так, чтобы они грамматически и лексически соответствовали содержанию текста. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Каждый пропуск соответствует отдельному заданию В12–В18.

В13   В14 В15 В16   В17       В18

Every child comes into this world like wet clay, completely without any habits and ______ patterns. Socializing is the process by which a child makes himself and learns the process of _________ and surviving in society. There are various key factors that influence this process – the family, the peers, the school, society and ______ beliefs. The first point of contact to the child and also the most ______ factor is always the family. The ethics and behaviour that is followed at home is always copied ________ by the child. Parents are generally role models for children. Hence the socializing skills are passed on in most cases to the offspring. Elder children are also a source of influence. It is because of this reason that in the joint family system that existed previously in India, the ____ were always better adjusted to society.

BEHAVOUR   ACTING   RELIGION IMPORT   CONCIOUSLY       CHILD

Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Преобразуйте слова, напечатанные заглавными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами. В4–В12 так, чтобы они грамматически соответствовали содержанию текста. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Каждый пропуск соответствует отдельному заданию В4–В12.

В4 В5 В6   В7 В8 В9 В10   В11   В12

People these days don’t have time to meet people, but they still _____ to have friends or even dates. The trendy new option is _____ a Partner for the day, evening or even for the weekend _____ to ding invitations or to get together to office. You may also spend the whole nights out and even take a trip abroad for the week-end or _____. Men and ______ are using our services as it is an easer and safer way of getting a perfect Partner without _____ time. All our Partners or normal people that _____ and qualified through our professional staff before we add them to our portfolio. People ____ Perfect Partner Time Jobs UK for many years not only for their looks but for their intelligence, good manners and sense of humor. You are sure to have the  _________ time possible with us.

LIKE HIRE ESCORT   LONG WOMAN SPEND TEACH   CHOOSE   GOOD

Прочитайте текст. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений А7–А14 соответствуют содержанию текста (1–True), какие не соответствуют (2–False) и о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основания текста нельзя дать ни положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3–Not stated).

I have a problem socializing with girls

I try to follow the rule ‘treat others the way you want to be treated’. But the thing I’ve realized is that a lot less seems to bother me than bothers girls. If a girl told me something like ‘I really like you but you’re in a dead end job and I am accustomed to a more expensive lifestyle therefore I wouldn’t compromise.’ I would just say okay.

I don’t know, but the way I am, I prefer if people tell me the truth like that so at least I know what’s wrong and maybe I can do better next time. However with girls I noticed telling the truth gets me hated. Girls call me rude and everything. I started lying to girls in college recently and I managed to get back relations pretty easily so I can imagine why lots of guys do it.
The interesting thing is the girls seem to suspect that I’m lying but they still smile and go along with it anyway. Telling girls what they want to hear gets me much further than I used to get. I always had difficulty lying to people because of my morals but these results are astonishing. Women always shun me for telling the cold hard truth so I didn’t know what to do. So I just started doing what got results.

 

A 7          The guy tries to follow his own rule.

                1) True                    2) False                       3) Not stated

 

A 8          Girls don’t worry much about many things as the guy thinks.

                1) True                    2) False                       3) Not stated

 

A 9          Many girls told him that they prefer a more expensive lifestyle.

                1) True                    2) False                       3) Not stated

 

A 10        If a girl explains her choice to date or not, the guy just submits.

                1) True                    2) False                       3) Not stated

 

A 11       The guy likes being told what the real matter is.

               1) True                     2) False                       3) Not stated

 

A 12       All girls like the truth about them as the guy finds it.

               1) True                     2) False                       3) Not stated

 

A 13       Girls find the guy rude as he tells openly his opinion.

               1) True                     2) False                       3) Not stated

 

A 14       Telling lies makes all business with girls easier according to the guy’s opinion.

               1) True                     2) False                       3) Not stated

 

 

Test 1

Взаимоотношения с друзьями и в школе

 

Раздел 2 (задания по чтению)

	В3		Прочитайте тексты и установите соответствие между заголовками 1–8 и текстами А–G. Запишите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании есть один лишний заголовок.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Variety helps socializing
2. The Net socializing
3. Negative socializing
4. Fears of loneliness
5. Socializing dominates education
6. Eager to socialize
7. Family socializing
8. Kids need more socializing

 

А. Most students that don’t have any friends at school get depressed or something because they feel lonely, down, and that nobody wants to talk to them. They also might get those phobia things, like for instance, being insecure when talking to someone, or people, for one of the “first” times. So therefore, when a teacher calls them, they might feel uncomfortable with answering. They also might have stuff going through their heads and can’t focus on a test, worksheet, or whatever class assignment.

В.  In many instances, the failure to socialize may be a key factor in qualifying for special education. It is one of the triad of feature for a diagnosis of autism, for example. Special education has a very strong emphasis on inclusion, which in significant part provides for increased social interaction. Learning how to get by in society is an absolutely key component to education, irrespective of whether it is the subject of a performance test.

С. In order to get through school properly you need to be able to socialize. It is especially important for little children. That’s why in my early childhood education course we are learning that developing ways of having healthy social interactions is so important for children.

D. Various societies have varied socializing skills among their members. It does not mean that one culture is superior to others. It just depends on the way that the civilization under study has progressed. A civilization which has cultivated its young generation with a common set of rules and a uniform educational system is more likely to be at harmony. But on the other hand in the United States of America each minor community brings its culture, its ethnicity and their customs. Having so many socializing influences makes the society more tolerant.

E.  My boyfriend used to go out clubbing all the time. But I’m an introvert and I can’t stand that way of easy living.  I told him how it made me feel but he says he wants to start going out more, he says socializing is part of his path in life. I asked him what it would be like if we had our own place, he said he would be working all day and then out socializing every night except for the weekends, then he would spend it with me, this is what he would be like if we lived together.

F.  Every time I use Myspace, Facebook or Bebo, I have a chance to socialize. I use these websites to talk to old friends and make new friends, but the thing is I never ever get that chance to meet a friend, it would be cool to try that, but I don’t know what socializing websites guarantee that, I would like a safe teen site, where I can meet and make cool mates.

G. There are two types of socializing, depending on the nature of factors that influence them. One is positive when a person learns through good and happy experiences. Parents teaching their kids from their experiences, learning from books or from peers are some example of positive socializing. Positive socializing can take on the form of natural socializing and planned socializing.

 

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 Study the advertisement.

 You are going to study abroad for three months and want to find a swimming pool you could attend. You’d like to get more information about this swimming pool. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five questions to find out the following:

1) location of the swimming pool

2) opening hours

3) sauna availability

4) price for 3 months

5) discounts for students

 

 

You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

Stary Oskol

03 May, 2014

 

Dear Jake,

Thanks for your letter. I hope everything is all right.

You ask me about schooling. We’re  working at high pressure as our final exams are coming and they aren’t easy to pass. Not to fail the exams in Math, Russian and English I attend some extra classes and do a lot of tests under my tutors’ supervision. As I want to be an economist I’m studying a lot of mathematics. If it snaps into action and I get excellent results, I’ll have a rest somewhere abroad before going to University.

I hope to take a tour around Europe. How do you find the idea to meet in Berlin? Have you ever been to Germany? Would you mind to travel together?

Well, I must finish now — my lessons begin in an hour.

Warmly,

Helen.

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Recently a robin’s nest was found in a bush next to the White House press briefing room in Washington. The bird is really , because many people walk by this place on a daily basis.  photographs were taken of newly-hatched little robins in the nest. No one can say what  the bird to build a nest in this place. Perhaps, it was  to the seat of power, some people joke. Not only the reporters, but also the stuff of the White house were astonished. They were greatly  by the bird. Now the journalists try to walk quietly when going past that bush. When the little robins grow, they will certainly fly away. But scientists say that they are  to return. After all, robins are birds of instinct and habit. Perhaps one day we will learn of new developments in bird life around America’s main house.

FEAR REMARK MOTIVE CLOSE IMPRESSION LIKE

You have 20 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Jane who writes:

… Yesterday my Mum asked me to help her about the house. We were very busy with cleaning up after the birthday party the whole morning. I got quite tired and even missed my fitness class. What are your family duties, if any? Is there anything you especially like or dislike about house work? Do you find helping your parents necessary, why or why not?

Oh, I have some great news! I got a lovely kitten for my birthday...

 

Write a letter to Jane.

In your letter

-       answer her questions

-       ask 3 questions about her kitten

 

Write 100–140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

Task 2. Study the advertisement.

 

You are going to study abroad for three months and want to find a swimming pool you could attend. You’d like to get more information about this swimming pool. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five questions to find out the following:

 

1) location of the swimming pool 2) opening hours 3) sauna availability 4) price for 3 months 5) discounts for students   You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

Прочитайте текст с пропусками, обозначенными номерами 1 – 8. Эти номера соответствуют заданиям 1 – 8, в которых представлены возможные варианты ответов (А, Б, В, Г). Установите соответствие номера пропуска варианту ответа.

The First Day at School

Do you remember your first day at school? It was probably 1 ____ confusing. Now, to 2 ____ this confusion, many primary schools in England have a special teacher who welcomes new pupils. She is 3 ____ a reception class teacher. The children are 4 ____ with the idea of school and if they have been good, they can’t understand why they have to go to school. They imagine that school is optional. When the child goes to school on his first day and watches his mother leaving he thinks that she is deserting him. The teacher must 5 ____ him that at the end of the day his mother will be back and take him home. The children are not the only people that are disturbed by going to school. The teacher sometimes has as much difficulty in 6 ____ with the mothers. They hang around and dislike leaving the child without their protection.

The best way to 7 ____ with the situation is to get the child used to the idea of school. Before the beginning of term, the mother should take her child to see the teacher and to look 8 ____ the school. The first day should be something to emphasize the regularity of school.

 

1. А) enough; Б) rarely; В) rather; Г) equally

2. A) escape; Б) defeat; В) beat; Г) avoid

3. A) named; Б) called; В) said; Г) told

4. A) afraid; Б) threatened; В) endangered; Г) risked

5. A) convince; Б) prove; В) explain; Г) announce

6. A) managing; Б) guiding; В) coping; Г) handling

7. A) face; Б) deal; В) touch; Г) consider

8. A) through; Б) about; В) after; Г) round

Shamrock

The shamrock is a symbol / symbol of Ireland and it is associated / associated with the Trinity. Most shamrocks have three leaves, but sometimes you can find a four-leaf one. Each leaf is a representation / representation of something: the first - of hope, the second – of faith, the third – love and the fourth leaf means luck / luck . People wear shamrocks on their caps and jackets on St Patrick’s Day. The first reference / reference to shamrock in written English dates back to 1571. But in the 19th century wearing the shamrock seemed  rebellious and Irish regiments were forbidden to display it. Now shamrock is part of the national emblem of the United Kingdom.

Прочитайте текст с пропусками, обозначенными номерами 1 – 8. Эти номера соответствуют заданиям 1 – 8, в которых представлены возможные варианты ответов (А, Б, В, Г). Установите соответствие номера пропуска варианту ответа.

'It's Only Me'

After her husband had gone to work, Mrs Richards sent her children to school and went upstairs to her bedroom. She was too excited to do any 
1 ______ that morning, because in the evening she would be going to a fancy dress party with her husband. She intended to dress up as a ghost and she had2 ______ her costume the night before. Now she was 3 ______ to try it on. Though the costume consisted only of a sheet, it was very effective. Mrs Richards put it 4 ______, looked in the mirror, smiled and went downstairs. She wanted to find out whether it would be 5 ______ to wear.

Just as Mrs Richards was entering the dining-room, there was a  6 ______ on the front door. She knew that it must be the baker. She had told him to come straight in if ever she failed to open the door and to leave the bread on the kitchen table. Not wanting to 7 ______ the poor man, Mrs Richards quickly hid in the small store-room under the stairs. She heard the front door open and heavy footsteps in the hall. Suddenly the door of the store-room was opened and a man entered. Mrs Richards realized that it must be the man from the Electricity Board who had come to read the meter. She tried to 8 ______ the situation, saying 'It's only me', but it was too late. The man let out a cry and jumped back several paces. When Mrs Richards walked towards him, he ran away, slamming the door behind him.

 

1. А) homework; Б) household; В) housework; Г) housewife

2. А) did; Б) made; В) built; Г) created

3. А) nervous; Б) restless; В) ill at ease; Г) impatient

4. А) up; Б) on; В) over; Г) down

5. А) attractive; Б) exciting; В) comfortable; Г) cozy

6. А) knock; Б) kick; В) hit; Г) crash

7. А) fear; Б) worry; В) disturb; Г) frighten

8. А) describe; Б) explain; В) interpret; Г) clear

Shamrock

The shamrock is a  of Ireland and it is  with the Trinity. Most shamrocks have three leaves, but sometimes you can find a four-leaf one. Each leaf is a  of something: the first - of hope, the second – of faith, the third – love and the fourth leaf means . People wear shamrocks on their caps and jackets on St Patrick’s Day. The first  to shamrock in written English dates back to 1571. But in the 19th century wearing the shamrock seemed  and Irish regiments were forbidden to display it. Now shamrock is part of the national emblem of the United Kingdom.

SYMBOLISE ASSOCIATION REPRESENT LUCKY REFER REBEL

Test 1

Взаимоотношения с друзьями и в школе

 

Раздел 2 (задания по чтению)

	В3		Прочитайте тексты и установите соответствие между заголовками 1–8 и текстами А–G. Запишите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании есть один лишний заголовок.

 

 

 

 

1. Variety helps socializing
2. The Net socializing
3. Negative socializing
4. Fears of loneliness
5. Socializing dominates education
6. Eager to socialize
7. Family socializing
8. Kids need more socializing

 

А. Most students that don’t have any friends at school get depressed or something because they feel lonely, down, and that nobody wants to talk to them. They also might get those phobia things, like for instance, being insecure when talking to someone, or people, for one of the “first” times. So therefore, when a teacher calls them, they might feel uncomfortable with answering. They also might have stuff going through their heads and can’t focus on a test, worksheet, or whatever class assignment.

В.  In many instances, the failure to socialize may be a key factor in qualifying for special education. It is one of the triad of feature for a diagnosis of autism, for example. Special education has a very strong emphasis on inclusion, which in significant part provides for increased social interaction. Learning how to get by in society is an absolutely key component to education, irrespective of whether it is the subject of a performance test.

С. In order to get through school properly you need to be able to socialize. It is especially important for little children. That’s why in my early childhood education course we are learning that developing ways of having healthy social interactions is so important for children.

D. Various societies have varied socializing skills among their members. It does not mean that one culture is superior to others. It just depends on the way that the civilization under study has progressed. A civilization which has cultivated its young generation with a common set of rules and a uniform educational system is more likely to be at harmony. But on the other hand in the United States of America each minor community brings its culture, its ethnicity and their customs. Having so many socializing influences makes the society more tolerant.

E.  My boyfriend used to go out clubbing all the time. But I’m an introvert and I can’t stand that way of easy living.  I told him how it made me feel but he says he wants to start going out more, he says socializing is part of his path in life. I asked him what it would be like if we had our own place, he said he would be working all day and then out socializing every night except for the weekends, then he would spend it with me, this is what he would be like if we lived together.

F.  Every time I use Myspace, Facebook or Bebo, I have a chance to socialize. I use these websites to talk to old friends and make new friends, but the thing is I never ever get that chance to meet a friend, it would be cool to try that, but I don’t know what socializing websites guarantee that, I would like a safe teen site, where I can meet and make cool mates.

G. There are two types of socializing, depending on the nature of factors that influence them. One is positive when a person learns through good and happy experiences. Parents teaching their kids from their experiences, learning from books or from peers are some example of positive socializing. Positive socializing can take on the form of natural socializing and planned socializing.

 

Тексты	A	B	C	D	E	F	G
Заголовки

Технологии подготовки учащихся к сдаче Государственной Итоговой Аттестации по иностранному языку, 9 класс

Тема

Тестовые задания по письму

 

КОДИФИКАТОР

Раздел 1. Элементы содержания, проверяемые на государственной (итоговой) аттестации выпускников 9 классов общеобразовательных учреждений по английскому языку

 

Код блока	Код контролируемого элемента	Описание элементов содержания в ходе экзамена
4		Письмо
	4.1	Заполнение анкет и формуляров (имя, фамилия, пол, возраст, гражданство, адрес).
	4.2	Написание короткого поздравления (с днём рождения, с другим праздником) с соответствующими пожеланиями.
	4.3	Написание личного письма по образцу.

 

 

Раздел 2. Перечень требований к уровню подготовки выпускников, достижение которого проверяется на государственной (итоговой) аттестации 2011 года по английскому языку

 

Код требований	Перечень требований к уровню подготовки
1.4	Письмо
1.4.1	Заполнять анкеты и формуляры
1.4.2	Писать короткие поздравления (с днем рождения, с другим праздником) с соответствующими пожеланиями
1.4.3	Писать личное письмо по образцу
1.4.4	В личном письме расспрашивать адресата о его жизни и делах, сообщать то же о себе, выражать просьбу
1.4.5	В личном письме выражать благодарность, просьбу
1.4.6	В личном письме употреблять формулы речевого этикета, принятые в странах изучаемого языка.

 

СПЕЦИФИКАЦИЯ

 

№	Раздел работы	Число заданий	Тип задания	Максимальный первичный балл	Процент максимального первичного балла за данный раздел от максимального первичного балла за всю работу
4	Раздел 4 (задание по письму)	1	РО	8	16%

 

 

Время выполнения работы

Задание по письму:30 минут

Обобщённый план демонстрационного варианта экзаменационной работы по английскому языку

Порядковый номер задания	Обозначение задания	Проверяемые виды деятельности. умения, навыки	Коды проверяемых элементов	Уровень сложности задания	Тип задания	Примерное время выполнения задания (мин)
23	С1	Письмо личного характера	4.3	2	РО	30

 

Раздел 4 (задание по письму)

Для ответа на задание С1 используйте отдельный чистый лист. При выполнении задания С1 особое внимание обратите на то, что ваши ответы будут оцениваться только по записям, сделанным на отдельном чистом листе. Никакие записи черновика не будут учитываться экспертом. Обратите внимание на необходимость соблюдения указанного объема письма. Письма недостаточного объема, а также часть текста письма, превышающая требуемый объем – не оцениваются.

 

C1  You have 30 minutes to do this task.

 

You have received a letter from your English–speaking pen friend, Ben.

 

… My Dad bought me a laptop yesterday. It’s cool! Now I can play computer games everywhere! But it drives my Mum crazy. She says that all computer shooting games are stupid.

What do teenagers in your country do in their free time? Do you like or dislike computer games and why? What do you use computers for?...

 

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

Write 80 – 100 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.         

 

Критерии оценивания выполнения задания С1

(Максимум 8 баллов)

Решение коммуникативной задачи (содержание)	Организация текста	Баллы
К1	К2
Задание выполнено полностью: все аспекты, указанные в задании, раскрыты; правильно выбрано стилевое оформление речи с учётом цели высказывания и адресата.	Текст логично выстроен, использованы специальные языковые средства для передачи логической связи; текст правильно структурирован; оформление текста соответствует нормам письменного этикета, принятого в стране изучаемого языка.	2
Задание выполнено частично: некоторые аспекты, указанные в задании, не раскрыты; имеются нарушения стилевого оформления речи.	Текст не всегда логично выстроен, имеются ошибки в использовании средств логической связи, их выбор ограничен; допущены ошибки в структурировании текста; имеются нарушения в оформлении письма.	1
Задание не выполнено: не раскрыты аспекты, указанные в задании.	В тексте отсутствует логика; письмо не оформлено.	0
Лексико-грамматическое оформление письменного высказывания	Орфография и пунктуация	Баллы
К3	К4
Использована разнообразная лексика и различные грамматические структуры (простые и сложные) в соответствии с поставленной коммуникативной задачей. Лексико-грамматические ошибки практически отсутствуют.		3
Использована лексика и грамматические структуры (простые и сложные), соответствующие поставленной коммуникативной задаче. Встречаются отдельные ошибки в употреблении слов, грамматических структур, которые не затрудняют понимание текста. Простые предложения грамматически правильны.		2
Использовано ограниченное количество лексических единиц и простые грамматические структуры, в целом соответствующие поставленной коммуникативной задаче. Допущено значительное количество языковых ошибок. Некоторые ошибки могут затруднять понимание текста.	Допущены отдельные орфографические и пунктуационные ошибки, которые не препятствуют пониманию текста.	1
Использованное крайне ограниченное количество лексических единиц и многочисленные грамматические ошибки не позволяют выполнить поставленную коммуникативную задачу.	Допущены многочисленные орфографические ошибки и не соблюдены правила пунктуации, что затрудняет понимание текста.	0

 

*1. Задание С1 (личное письмо) оценивается по критериям К1–К4

(максимальное количество баллов – 8).

Критерий «Орфография и пунктуация» (К4) оценивается по шкале 0–1 балл.

2. При получении учащимся 0 баллов по критерию «Содержание» задание

С1 оценивается в 0 баллов.

3. Если объём письма менее 70 слов, то задание оценивается в 0 баллов.

Если объём более 110 слов, то проверке подлежат только 100 слов, т.е. та

часть письма, которая соответствует требуемому объему.

Упражнения на развитие навыков письма

Содержание обучения письменной речи состоит в развитии коммуникативных умений:

1. Умение заполнять бланки.
2. Умение писать стандартные письма.
3. Умение вести личную переписку.
4. Умение писать заявление.
5. Умение излагать сведения о себе в форме, принятой в стране изучаемого языка (автобиография, резюме).
6. Умение составлять планы, тезисы.
7. Умение делать письменные сообщения (на основе выписок из текста).

В 9 классе при проведении государственной (итоговой) аттестации проверяется умение написать личное письмо по образцу (расспросить адресата о его жизни, делах, сообщить то же о себе, выразить благодарность, просьбу), употребляя формулы речевого этикета, принятые в стране изучаемого языка.

Письмо как продуктивное умение включает в себя следующие навыки:

1. Написать текст в соответствии с поставленной задачей.
2. Использовать такой стиль речи письма, который учитывает адресата.
3. Осветить все стороны темы.
4. Использовать собственные лексические средства, а не копировать слова предложенного текста.
5. Использовать разнообразные лексические и грамматические средства.
6. Соответствовать заданию с точки зрения структуры и объёма текста.

Анкета

В первом разделе работы предложены задания на развитие и тренировку навыков заполнения анкет, бланков, формуляров. В разделе даны три вида заданий:

1)      Соотнесение отдельных частей анкеты с формуляром.

2)      Поиск заданной информации в тексте и заполнение резюме.

3)      Самостоятельное заполнение анкеты.

1. Fill in the form.

Full name
Home address
Date
School
School subjects
Nationality
Place of birth
Date of birth
Sex
Hobbies and activities

 

18^th January 2011; School №78; Svetlana Petrova; Female; Russian Federation; Theatre, music, tourism; St. Petersburg, Russia; Mathematics, Physics, English, History; 5^th April 1995;

Flat 5, 15 Grazhdanskiy Pr., St. Petersburg 195220, Russia

2. Read the job interview and fill in the form.

Mrs. Hastings who is head of Human Resources interviews Ms. Belova.

H. Thank you for coming, Ms. Belova. My name is Janet Hastings. I am in charge of Human Resources.

B. How do you do?

H. Do have a seat. Your name is Margaret Belova and you were born on 27^th February in 1991. What is your present address?

B. I live in Butlerova Street in St. Petersburg. The number of my house is 25 and my flat is 43.

H. Thank you, Ms. Belova.  As I can see you`re working for Auto Importers Ltd at the moment. How long have you been there?

B. For a year. It`s a very interesting position but I`m looking for something with more responsibility, something more challenging.

H. If you don`t mind I`d like to ask you a few questions about you education.

B. Oh yes, certainly. Well, I left school №98 in 2007. At school I studied English and French. I did a six months` secretarial training course where I studied shorthand, filling and computer technology. I`ve been working for Auto Importers Ltd for a year and a half. Though I work as a secretary my duties are those of a personal assistant. While working I attended evening courses for business and information technology.

H. How much have you been earning in your present job, Ms. Belova?

B. I`ve been earning 18000 a month.

H. How much are you hoping to get in this job?

B. I don`t know, Mrs. Hastings. It depends on the job.

H. And your qualifications and experience, of course. Do you have any hobby?

B. Yes, I swim twice a week and I enjoy reading in my spare time.

H. Are you married?

B. No, I am not.

H. We have a pension scheme here and we`re starting a new life insurance scheme soon. When can you start, Ms. Belova?

B. In a month`s time. I`ve got to give my company a month`s notice.

 

 

Curriculum Vitae

Date of Birth
Name
Present address
Marital status
Education and qualifications
Work experience
Other information
Current salary

 

 

 

 

3. You would like to work for one of the foreign companies. You were asked to fill in the form.

                                         Application form

Name
Address
Dane of Birth
Place of Birth
Telephone
E-mail
School number, years of study
Work experience
Hobbies and interests
Native language
Ability in English	Skill          Fluently          Well          With difficulty Speak Read Write
Signature

 

 

Открытка

Во второй раздел работы включены шесть видов заданий, направленных на развитие навыков написания открытки (короткого поздравления с соответствующими пожеланиями):

1)      Определение цели коммуникативной задачи.

2)      Соотнесение отрывков текста с планом.

3)      Правильное написание адреса на открытке.

4)      Восстановление текста открытки.

5)      Повторение лексических и грамматических средств необходимых для написания поздравления с соответствующим пожеланием.

6)      Самостоятельное написание открытки.

1. Прежде чем написать открытку определите:

Кому вы пишете открытку

Какова цель вашего сообщения

Какие языковые средства нужно выбрать

Как правильно расположить текст сообщения

Задание

Read the postcard you`ve got from your pen friend and write her an answer.

Dear N, I`m happy you can come to stay us in summer. Please, let me know when you`re going to come and what would you like to do. Best wishes, Ann

N.N.       10 Sadovaya St.       St. Petersburg       Russia

 

Your friend Ann White lives in Oxford at 2 Victoria Street. Her postcode is OX2006. Write 25-30 words. Remember to write the address in the correct order.

1)      Выберите соответствующее обращение.

a)      Hello my friend

b)      Dear Ann

c)      Dear Ann White

2)      Ответьте на вопрос: «Зачем я пишу эту открытку?»

А) Сообщить когда я приеду

B) Рассказать о летних каникулах.

С) Рассказать о последних событиях.

      3) Соотнесите отрывки из текста открытки с его планом.

1 2 3                                                         6 4 5

A   Ann White                                 B   Best wishes,                  C    Helen

      2 Victoria St.                            

      Oxford OX2006

      UK

D  I`m going to Oxford on 5<sup>th</sup> July and I hope we`ll meet soon.

E  Dear Ann,

F   I`d like to see the sights of the city and practise my English.

2. Write the address correctly.

a)      Paul Wiles, 25, Wireless Boulevard, New York, 11788, USA

b)      Douglas Brackman, Wairam Road, Auckland, 105, New Zealand, 20008

c)      3, BANGOR-ON-DEE, Willows Court, Janice Lory, LL13OBI, UK

d)     New York, USA, 10019-6908, 70, Orlando Cordona, Rockfeller Plaza

3. Two postcards are missed. Put them into the order.

Dear Grandma, Dear Sonia,

It`s very cold here. Sliding on the ground – that`s a good game for winter. The water in the pond at the school is ice. We all go sliding on the ground. Now I don`t go to the shops with Rocket and the carriage. I go in a taxi. In the picture I am sliding at school with my friends. The taxi driver is a very nice man.

Love,

Sonia

With all my love,

Grandma

9^th January  18^th January

Congratulations and Wishes

4. Match the English and Russian equivalents

1)      Merry Christmas!

2)      Congratulations!

3)      I wish you every success!

4)      Happy New Year and my very best wishes!

5)      Many happy returns of the day!

6)      I wish you joy!

7)      Good luck!

8)      I wish you happy journey!

9)      Take care of yourself!

10)  Best wishes for Victory Day!

a)Счастья тебе! b) Будь счастлив! c) С Рождеством! d) С праздником!  e) Поздравляю с Днём рождения! f) Желаю счастливого пути! g)Желаю вам больших успехов! h) С Новым годом, с новым счастья! i) Поздравляю с Днём Победы! j) Береги себя!

5. What would you write in the following situations?

      a) It`s your friend`s birthday.

      b) It`s New Year Day.

      c) Your friend is going to take an exam.

      d) Your friend is travelling.

      e) It`s Victory Day.

6. Write the postcard.

Напиши открытку своему другу из Канады по имени Bill Clapton и поздравь его с Рождеством. Напиши о своих планах на зимние каникулы. Твой друг живёт в Ontario в доме №41 по улице Steelcase Road. Его почтовый код: 10007-5807.

Личное письмо

Задачей экзаменационной работы в 9 классе в разделе «Письмо» является проверка уровня сформированности умений экзаменуемого использовать письменную речь для решения коммуникативной задачи. Раздел «Письмо» состоит из одного задания: С1-Письмо личного характера. Время выполнения-30 минут. Требования к оцениванию задания включают:

1. Соответствие поставленной коммуникативной задаче.
2. Полное раскрытие содержания.
3. Выбор правильного стиля речи.
4. Логичность высказывания.
5. Соответствие определённым нормам, принятым в стране изучаемого языка.
6. Разнообразие лексических средств.
7. Использование простых и сложных грамматических структур в соответствии с заданной коммуникативной ситуации.
8. Правильность орфографического и пунктуационного оформления текста.

В раздел включены 11 разнообразных заданий, помогающих исключить ошибки при написании личного письма:

1)      Внимательное прочтение задания и определение коммуникативной задачи.

2)      Чтение и осмысление текста личного письма и его анализ.

3)      Соотнесение отрывков письма с его планом.

4)      Выбор стиля речи письма (формальный/ неформальный).

5)      Правильное использование формул начала и окончания письма и других характерных для письма стандартных фраз.

6)      Заполнение пропусков.

7)      Восстановление правильного порядка абзацев.

8)      Поиск в тексте лексических, грамматических и орфографических ошибок.

9)      Расширение (построение абзаца)

10)  Самостоятельное написание личного письма.

 

 

 

1. Read the extract from your pen friend`s letter and write a letter to Alice.

“… I hoped you enjoyed your summer holidays. Where did you spend them? Please, tell me about the most interesting things you did.”

Before writing a letter answer the questions:

1)      Who are you going to write a letter?

2)      Why are you going to write a letter?

3)      What is written at the beginning of the letter?

4)      What is written at the end of the letter?

5)      What is the main topic of the letter?

6)      How many paragraphs in the letter?

7)      What grammar structures would you choose to describe your last summer holidays?

 

Look at the layout of the letter and decide on the best parts to complete the letter.

 

 

A Dear Alice

B I`m very glad you liked your summer holidays. I spent them in the country where I went sunbathing, swimming and fishing. I read a lot of books in summer. This is what I really like doing when I have free time. By the way, I met my old friend there and we enjoyed talking to each other.

C Thanks for your letter. I`m sorry I haven`t written for so long, but I`ve been busy at school.

D 15^th October

E Flat 25                                                F Best wishes,

   14 Butlerova St.                                 G Anna

   St. Petersburg 195220                        H Hope to hear from you soon.

   Russia

 

 

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1. 2.      Phrases for personal and formal letters are jumbled up. Put letter F for expressions used in formal letters and letter P for personal ones.

1)      Dear Sally,

2)      I hope all is going well.

3)      I would appreciate if you could…

4)      How are you?

5)      I am writing to enquire about…

6)      Dear Ms Green,

7)      Thanks for your letter.

8)      With reference to…

9)      Looking forward to seeing you.

10)  Further to…

1. 3.      Read the phrases that you can use in the different parts of the letter and fill in the table.

a)      I`ll write again soon.

b)      All the best

c)      Yours

d)     Dear Jane

e)      Hello Robin

f)       I have to finish now.

g)      Thank for your letter.

h)      I really should have written sooner.

i)        Say hello to everyone.

j)        It was nice to hear from you.

 

Приветствие	Начальные фразы письма	Заключительные фразы письма	Концовка перед подписью

 

Thanks and Requests

 

1. 4.      Match the English and Russian equivalents.

1)      Would you give me…?

2)      Could I ask you…?

3)      Could you advise me…?

4)      I`d like to ask you…

5)      Please write and tell me what your plans for the summer are.

6)      Thanks you very much for…

7)      Perhaps you can imagine my surprise…

8)      Thanks for all your help.

9)      I just can`t thank you enough for sending me that present.

10)  Thank you for wonderful time I spent at your place.

 

a)Я не знаю как благодарить тебя за то, что ты прислал мне этот подарок.b) Дай…. пожалуйста. c) Не посоветуешь ли ты…d) Сообщи мне свои планы на это лето. e) Я прошу тебя. f) Я бы хотел(а) попросить… g) Огромное спасибо за…h) Спасибо за помощь. i) Можешь себе представить моё удивление…j) Благодарю за чудесное время, которое я провёл(а) у тебя.

 

 

Write a letter

You have recently got back from a holiday in England. You stayed with your friend Robin. You want to thank him for wonderful time you had in England. You know your friend will be spending a day in your city during his coach tour.

Write a letter suggesting him you could both spend the day together.

 

 

1. 5.      Fill in the blanks with the proper prepositions.

 

                                                                             St. Petersburg, Russia

                                                                             17^th January, 2011

 

Dear Paul,

Thanks…(1) your letter. It`s so nice to get news …(2) you and your family.

I`m sorry to learn you lost the game. Well, Paul, take it easy. You`ll certainly win the next time. As..(3) your job. I think it`s great…(4) you to earn your own money. Do you have to wake…(5) early? What time should the mail be delivered? In St Petersburg they bring it about 8 o`clock. Is the post office …(6)…(7) your home?

Well, I must finish now. My friend is waiting…(8) me.

Best wishes,

Kate.

 

 

1. 6.      Read the letter and open the brackets.

                                                                               St. Petersburg, Russia

                                                                               1^st October

 

Dear Harry,

How`s it going? Thanks for your last letter. I`m glad you (to be) in your school football team now.

In your letter you (to ask) me about football. Well, I`m (real) fond of it. It`s a great game and I`m happy when my team (to win). I (not to watch) football matches on TV because it`s boring. I prefer (to play) to (to watch) as it`s more (to excite). I`m also keen on (to roller-skate). It`s fun to perform different tricks.

Well, I`d better (to go) as I have to tidy my room. Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Andrew.

 

 

1. 7.      Put the parts of the letter into the order.

1)      Dear Isabelle,

2)      Deciding whether to get a video camera or a games machine was a very tricky decision. If only I have enough money to get both!

3)      I`d better go now as I`ve got to study for a history test tomorrow.

4)      Anyway, I finally decided that a video camera was more fun.

5)      Thanks a lot for your last letter. I`m really glad you`ve made friends again with Debbie.

6)      November 15^th

7)      Best wishes,

Andy

8)      The camera I got is really cool, and it was a bit cheaper than the others I looked at.

9)      Write back soon!

10)  35 Warrior Square

Brighton

UK

A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J

 

1. 8.      Six sentences have been removed from the letter. Chose from the sentences (A-F) the one which fits each gap (1-5). There is one extra sentence which do not need to use.
2. Actually, it seems a nice place and I enjoy studying there.
3. I`m beginning to think that it is not difficult, after all!
4. Take care and stay in touch.
5. I often remember my old school and I wish I met my friends.
6. It was great to hear about your new house.
7. I`ve already made some new friends and we often meet after classes.

                                                               St. Petersburg, Russia

                                                               September 20th

 

Dear Emily,

Thank you for your letter. (1)

           As for my new school, it`s very big. It has three computer rooms and sport facilities. (2)           The kids in my class are very friendly. (3) I`ve got only one new subject this year. It`s   Economics. (4)

          I`d better go now. Mum wants me to help with the housework. (5)

          Best wishes,

          Ann

1	2	3	4	5

1. 9.      Read the letter and find 5 grammar mistakes, 4 lexical mistakes and 2 spelling mistakes and correct them.

                                                                                15 Grazhdanskiy Prospect

                                                                                 St. Petersburg

                                                                                  Russia

                                                                                  December 5^th

Dear Gloriе,

            Thanks a lot for your letter. Sorry, I haven`t answer earlier, but I was real busy with my school.

            I`m glad you going to visit St. Petersburg. We can to go werever you want, but I think you`d like the Winter Palace and the Russian Museum. I`ve got some ideas about our nightlife! If you fancy to go to the theatre at the evening, you should to bring an evening dress. I`ll be delited if you could get me a T-shirt in views of London.

           Now I`ve got to do my homework. Please write back soon.

           Best wishes,

           Kate

10.  Read the task and write the paragraph of the letter.

This is a part of the letter you`ve received from your English friend Donna.

“… We are doing the project at school on how computers are changing people`s lives. Please, could you tell me how computers are changing things and how people feel about it? Have you got a computer at home? What do you use it for?...”

Write back to your friend and answer her questions. Write 80 – 100 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

                                                                                    St. Petersburg, Russia

                                                                                     2^nd February

Dear Donna,

How is it going? I hope you`re well. Thanks for your letter. It was great to hear from you.

I`ll try to answer your questions. Nowadays, computers have made our lives are easier and more exciting….

Well, I`d better go now as I have to cook my dinner.

Best wishes,

…

11.  C1  You have 30 minutes to do this task.

 

  You have received a letter from your English–speaking pen friend Martin.

 

…My best friend had a birthday party last weekend. We went on a picnic. There were many guests and it was great. And when is your birthday? How do you usually celebrate it? What present would you like to get for your next birthday?...

 

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

 

Write 80 – 100 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

Ответы

Открытка

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1.1-b, 1.2-A, 1.3: 1-E 2-D 3-F 4-B 5-C 6-A

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                                                                                                                 9^th January 

 Dear Grandma,

It`s very cold here. The water in the pond at the school is ice. We all go sliding on the ground.             In the picture I am sliding at school with my friends.

Love ,

Sonia.

                                                                                                                18^th January

Dear Sonia,

Sliding on the ground – that`s a good game. Now I don`t go to the shops with Rocket and the carriage. I go in a taxi. The taxi driver is a very nice man.

With all my love,

Grandma.

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1-c, 2-d, 3-g, 4-h, 5-e, 6-a, 7-b, 8-f, 9-j, 10-i

Личное письмо

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1-E, 2-d, 3-A, 4-C, 5-B, 6-H, 7-F, 8-G

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1-P, 2-P, 3-F, 4-P, 5-F, 6-F, 7-P, 8-F, 9-P, 10-F

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Приветствие	Начальные фразы письма	Заключительные фразы письма	Концовка перед подписью
d, e	g, h, j	a, f, i	b, c

 

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1-b, 2-e, 3-c, 4-f, 5-d, 6-g, 7-i, 8-h, 9-a, 10-j

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1-for, 2-about, 3-for, 4-for, 5-up, 6-for, 7-from, 8-for

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1-are, 2-asked, 3-really, 4-wins, 5-don`t watch, 6-playing, 7-watching, 8-exciting, 9-roller-skating, 10-go

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A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J
10	6	1	5	2	4	8	3	9	7

 

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1	2	3	4	5
E	A	F	B	C

 

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                                                                                 15 Grazhdanskiy Prospect

                                                                                 St. Petersburg

                                                                                  Russia

                                                                                  December 5^th

Dear Glorie,

            Thanks a lot for your letter. Sorry, I haven`t answered (Gr) earlier, but I was really (Lex) busy with my school.

            I`m glad you are going (Gr) to visit St. Petersburg. We can go (Gr) wherever (Sp) you want, but I think you`d like the Winter Palace and the Russian Museum. I`ve got some ideas for (Lex) our nightlife! If you fancy going (Gr) to the theatre in (Lex) the evening, you should bring (Gr) an evening dress. I`ll be delighted (Sp) if you could get me a T-shirt with (Lex) views of London.

           Now I`ve got to do my homework. Please write back soon.

           Best wishes,

           Kate

Литература

1. Кодификатор элементов содержания и требований к уровню подготовки обучающихся, освоивших основные общеобразовательные программы основного общего образования, для проведения в 2011 году государственной (итоговой) аттестации (в новой форме) по английскому языку.
2. Спецификация контрольных измерительных материалов для проведения в 2011 году государственной (итоговой) аттестации (в новой форме) по иностранному языку обучающихся, освоивших основные общеобразовательные программы основного общего образования.
3. Демонстрационный вариант контрольных измерительных материалов для проведения в 2011 году государственной (итоговой) аттестации (в новой форме) по английскому языку обучающихся, освоивших основные общеобразовательные программы основного общего образования.
4. Экзаменационная работа для проведения государственной итоговой аттестации выпускников IX классов общеобразовательных учреждений 2009 года (в новой форме) по английскому языку.

Демонстрационный вариант 2009 года

5. Bob Hastings “Exam Activator”, Pearson Education Limited, 2010.
6. Malcolm Mann, Steve Taylore-Knowles “ Macmillan Exam Skills for Russia: Reading and Writing”, Macmillan Publishers Limited, 2006.
7. Н.И.Кузеванова, Л.В.Талзи “Exam Driver”, Титул,2003.
8. Л.И.Романова «ЕГЭ. Английский язык. Письмо.», М. : Айрис-пресс,2009.
9. Английский язык. 9 класс. Подготовка к государственной итоговой аттестации-2011. Под редакцией Е.А.Фоменко, Ростов-на Дону: Легион, 2011.
10. Л.М.Гудкова, О.В.Терентьева «Тематические тесты по английскому языку. 7 класс.», АСТ: Астрель. 2010.
11. С.А.Шевелёва, М.В.Скворцова «Английский в вашей будущей карьере», М.: КаскадКом. 2003.
12. Keith Gaines “Letters from home”, Macmillan Published Limited, 2006.
13. С.Н.Уласевич «Оксфордское качество. Инновационная уровневая общеобразовательная программа по английскому языку для общеобразовательной школы», РЕЛОД, Москва, 2009.