Пробный вариант ЕГЭ по английскому 2025 от 04 Декабря

Вы услышите 6 высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказываниями каждого говорящего A–F и утверждениями, данными в списке 1–7. Используйте каждое утверждение, обозначенное соответствующей цифрой, только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее утверждение. Вы услышите запись дважды. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу.

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1. Gifts from young children bring joy.

2. Christmas day is nothing special.

3. Exotic location makes Christmas memorable.

4. Christmas is mainly about gift giving.

5. Adults could still enjoy some magic getting presents.

6. Christmas away from family can be enjoyable.

7. The bigger family, the bigger fun.

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

B. Amanda has an elder sister.

C. Amanda often works as a volunteer in summer.

D. John has traveled to a lot of places.

E. Amanda greatly enjoyed her tour around Scotland.

F. Amanda has taken many pictures in Scotland.

G. Amanda’s tour around Scotland was expensive.

What is the first step for James in his creative process?

1) Drawing a sketch.

2) Thinking up a story.

3) Choosing the colours.

Which proverb paraphrases Mary’s words “You should always see a positive side of everything”?

1) A friend is easier lost than found.

2) Every cloud has a silver lining.

3) Old friends are the best.

What does Liza point out about becoming an interpreter?

1) It’s too expensive.

2) It takes too much time.

3) It may require extra courses.

What is, according to Julia, the advantage of face-to-face events?

1) Their atmosphere.

2) Their bigger attendance.

3) Possibility to speak there.

By saying “Just be a potted plant for your kid” Kelly means she should …

1) be there when her kids need her.

2) make their lives comfortable.

3) have a lot of pot plants in the house.

What does Alex say about promoting his books?

1) It’s very motivating for him.

2) It’s too hard physically.

3) It’s a stress for him having to meet readers.

According to Karen, why should writers attend special conferences?

1) To try tasty food.

2) To meet VIPs.

3) To network.

Установите соответствие между текстами A–G и заголовками 1–8. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании один заголовок лишний.

1. Going up and coming down

2. A new epoch in construction

3. From protection into fun

4. The choice of the material matters

5. A royal fortress

6. Various activities to do

7. Similar but different

8. Higher and stronger

A. Castles and palaces may seem alike. However, there are some distinctions between them. A castle is a strong and fortified building made of stone. It has tall walls and sometimes even a surrounding water-filled ditch, called a moat. Castles were built to protect people from enemies and attacks. On the other hand, a palace is a luxurious residence designed primarily for comfort and elegance. Palaces were not built for defense like castles, so they usually didn’t have thick walls, towers, or other fortification features.

B. During the early days, castles were constructed using wood. Recognizing this weakness, lords and castle builders began using stone as the main material for constructing castles. Stone castles provided greater protection and durability against attacks. In terms of attacking these stone castles, the primary weapons used were battering rams and catapults. Battering rams were large, heavy objects used to forcefully strike castle gates, while catapults were siege engines designed to launch projectiles, such as rocks or flaming objects.

C. During the medieval period, specifically between the 11th and 13th centuries, castles were commonly constructed on elevated, man-made hills known as mottes. The primary purpose of building castles on mottes was to enhance their defensive capabilities. Mottes were typically large, artificial hills that provided strategic advantages. By elevating the castle above the surrounding area, defenders had a better point to observe and protect the surrounding lands. The height of the mottes allowed soldiers to have a broader range to defend against potential attackers.

D. In the past, castles used moats as a defense. Moats were ditches dug around the castle to guard it from enemies. They were often filled with water to make it difficult for attackers to tunnel into the castle. However, in some castles, people came up with more unique ideas. For example, at Český Krumlov Castle in the Czech Republic, the moat has been filled with bears since 1707. Nowadays, the bears have someone to take care of them, and they even have birthday parties and festivals organized for them.

E. One interesting detail about castles is their spiral stairwells. These staircases are designed to spiral in a specific direction, usually clockwise. The reason for this clever design was to put invaders at a disadvantage during a battle. Most people, including swordsmen, were right-handed and held their swords in their right hand. When invaders climbed the spiral stairs, they were not be able to use their dominant sword arm effectively, because the narrow space of the staircase restricted their movement during battles.

F. The Norman Conquest of 1066 was a significant event in British history. It marked the invasion and successful takeover of England by William the Conqueror, the Duke of Normandy. After the Norman Conquest, William the Conqueror and his successors built numerous castles throughout England. These castles served as strategic fortifications and symbols of their power and control over the newly-conquered lands. They were used as defensive structures, residences for the nobility, and centres of administration.

G. Today Great Britain has a rich tradition of castle sites, which show the best examples of the legacy of medieval times. Windsor Castle, the home of the Kings and Queens’ families of the English Commonwealth, is both the oldest and largest continuously-inhabited castle in the world. It was built in the 11th century, after the Norman Invasion, and has been used by reigning monarchs since the reign of Henry I. The castle also houses the famous St. George’s Chapel, which is designed in Gothic style, and houses the Order of the Garter.

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

Willis Tower today

Willis Tower is the heart of downtown Chicago and the future of work and play. The 110-story building is one of the tallest buildings in the world and the second tallest building in North America, making it impossible to miss A_________. The magnitude of this magnificent steel frame skyscraper can seem impossible to understand.

Willis Tower is now owned by Blackstone and managed by EQ Office. It is home to more than 100 businesses including law firms, insurance, transportation, financial companies and more. Radio and television stations are broadcast from Willis Tower’s rooftop. 15,000 people work at the Tower each day, B_________. And 12 million people pass by and through the Tower each year.

It is not surprising C_________. The Tower is not only an innovator in promoting green practices among its tenants, but also stands D_________ in increasing energy and water efficiency and reducing waste. Over the past 20 years, the Tower has reduced annual electricity consumption by 34% by E_________ and adopting special conservation practices. The building saves 10 million gallons of water each year by relying on reduced water-flow fixtures. These innovations are encouraging those in charge of the building to look into certification for energy efficiency and explore renewable energy resources, such F_________ covered with vegetation.

1. when appreciating the big city’s skyline

2. that the true color of Willis Tower is green

3. as solar and wind power and “green roofs”

4. as a leader among American skyscrapers

5. using new lighting systems and controls

6. that was designed and built many years ago

7. not counting thousands of the building’s visitors

According to the text (paragraph 1), the effects of caffeine …

1) have not been studied well enough.

2) can be of opposite character.

3) are very dangerous.

4) are not strong.

What does the expression “made such big headlines” in paragraph 2 (“...there must be a reason why ChatGPT made such big headlines”) mean?

1) Wrote good headlines for articles.

2) Was widely discussed in the media.

3) Was better than other models.

4) Was used by many people.

Ellen Rothnie was surprised by how …

1) fast she became part of Spanish culture.

2) deep her experience was.

3) many classes she had to teach.

4) far she progressed in learning Spanish.

According to the author, the Conservatory is popular with the …

1) local people.

2) fans of a famous book.

3) English guides.

4) scholars.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the author’s advice to cope with stress?

1) Planning time for socializing and rest.

2) Dividing work into smaller parts.

3) Getting rid of pessimistic thoughts.

4) Giving somebody tasks you can’t do.

Which statement about the choice of occupation is FALSE, according to the text?

1) It is necessary to choose university according to job requirements.

2) You may need to talk to professionals to understand what their job is like.

3) You should assess the occupations on your list against important criteria.

4) You can use internet services to understand what you are inclined to.

The major aim of the article is to …

1) show the author’s experience of philanthropy.

2) criticize how the donors’ money is spent.

3) explain what philanthropy really is.

4) pay tribute to the people supporting college.

A solution for drivers

It’s a problem for any driver to drive in sunny weather. Wearing sunglasses ____________________ much – it’s still very hard to see anything in front of you.

NOT HELP

Snow

Snow is beautiful. People all over the world, especially ____________________, love looking at it or even playing with it.

CHILD

The train has several routes. You will pass through a number of African countries and admire the ____________________ of their landscapes.

DIVERSE

You will see wildlife national parks, historical battle fields and ____________________ cities.

FASCINATE

You may light a candle at your evening mealtime and have a quiet conversation with your nearest and dearest. Moreover, we burn candles when we have an important ____________________ like a birthday or on seasonal holidays. It creates a festive feeling in us.

CELEBRATE

Moreover, you will never need a camera when you are on holiday because your drawings will be the best memories about your trip. Finally, while sketching you learn to notice your feelings and emotions and thus improve your ________________ skills.

COMMUNICATE

1) competent

2) confident

3) excellent

4) efficient

1) in

2) from

3) on

4) for

1) observed

2) looked

3) watched

4) glanced

1) Therefore

2) However

3) Moreover

4) Otherwise