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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. Прослушать аудиозапись
1. Chocolate is a necessary part of a human diet.
2. Healthy habits can help to cut down on sweets.
3. You shouldn’t include sweets in your shopping list.
4. Eating chocolate isn’t the only way to calm down.
5. The desire to eat sweets depends on the season.
6. A happy person never eats too much chocolate.
7. It’s easy to substitute chocolate with healthy options.
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. Ellen went camping with her family.
B. Ellen spent two weeks at a camp site in Karelia.
C. Ellen’s family has a three-person tent.
D. Nick is afraid of rafting.
E. Nick has spent last two weeks getting ready for school.
F. Nick and Ellen like their last year History teacher.
G. Ellen doesn’t have good marks in history.
What does Jessica say about the reaction to her new album?
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1) She got more criticisms than compliments.
2) It was really upsetting for her.
3) Some people thought she’s shallow.
Leona thinks that many of her readers find it surprising that she …
1) writes a lot of love stories.
2) leaves unanswered questions.
3) uses many main characters.
Brenda’s first preference is …
1) being a freelancer.
2) running her own business.
3) working for a company.
The presenter characterizes the dialogues in the book as …
1) interesting.
2) theatrical.
3) unnatural.
Working in another country, James tries to …
1) come home on a regular basis.
2) communicate with his cousins a lot.
3) find a proper job in Minneapolis.
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.
Why does Pamela think traditional plots are necessary for writers?
1) They have stood the test of time.
2) They are extremely powerful.
3) They can help tell stories of the past.
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. For the strong and adventurous
2. Conquering cold waves
3. Watching predators and prey
4. How locals live and entertain
5. Nature and activities to enjoy
6. Impressive but difficult to reach
7. Hot water, cold air
8. Closer to wildlife
A. At the edge of Russia, on the Pacific Ocean, there is the distinctive Kamchatka peninsula, famous for its rich natural diversity. This land is surrounded by rough ocean waters, in the interior lie fiery volcanoes and boiling, steaming geysers. Some 300 volcanoes, 29 of which are active, make up nearly 40% of the peninsula. But Kamchatka’s landscapes and natural diversity are not the only things to attract the travellers from far and wide: the area is also rich in opportunities for extreme sports. Make your adventures in Kamchatka unforgettable.
B. Surfing in Bali is no big deal these days: the hot sun, the warm ocean, coconuts, bananas… We’ve seen it all! How about surfing in the chilly waters of the Pacific in Kamchatka? One of Kamchatka’s best surf destinations is Khalaktyrsky beach. You can catch waves here almost all year long: the hardiest of surfers are ready to jump in in sub-zero temperatures. Naturally, the best time to surf is summer when surf schools and equipment rental places are open for business. You don’t feel the cold in a wetsuit!
C. The Kamchatka peninsula is washed by the Pacific Ocean and the Bering Sea to the northeast and by the Sea of Okhotsk to the west. One of the best ways to explore the rugged coastline is to take a long trip by kayak. On the water, you’ll find yourself face to face with wild nature: you can get acquainted with sea lions, seals, killer whales and other sea creatures, and see the most beautiful, secluded bays, islands, headlands and lakes inland. You’re going to be taking numerous pictures of the seals and sea lions as they bask in the sun.
D. With vast numbers of fish, it is no wonder that Lake Kuril attracts over 200 Kamchatka brown bears who visit the lake to fish. Across the whole peninsula, there are around 20,000 bears altogether – that’s one bear to every 15 human inhabitants. Over the years, the animals on Lake Kuril have adapted to life alongside humans. Therefore, you can observe the bears and their prey close up as they show no signs of aggression. An experienced guide knows exactly where to observe them to make your adventure absolutely safe.
E. Discovered as recently as 1941, the Valley of Geysers in the Kronotsky Reserve in Kamchatka is one of the world’s largest geyser fields and is the only one in Eurasia. In a cramped 8 square kilometer piece of land there are over 40 powerful spouting geysers, not to mention hot springs, mud pools, thermal sites, waterfalls, all surrounded by volcanoes. As dangerous as any of these places seem, there are special paths for travellers. You can only get to the valley by air, so take a helicopter tour and face the raw power of Mother Nature.
F. If you feel comfortable on the runs at Alpine resorts and consider yourself experienced, Kamchatka will surprise you: imagine skiing down the slopes of an active volcano with breathtaking views over the Pacific! This is no fantasy: we suggest experienced riders try heli-skiing! Fly to the highest volcanoes’ peaks by helicopter, then enjoy the buzz of skiing the untouched slopes with awesome views of the not-so-distant Pacific. Such an activity requires skiers to be in great shape physically, and to have the love of an adrenaline rush.
G. Kamchatka is a very harsh place to live, yet people have lived here for centuries. In order to survive, they had to learn to live in harmony with nature. That led to the development of rituals that are still performed. When you visit, you can see how the indigenous people of Kamchatka have been living for generations in the village of Pimchakh that is open to visitors. Shortage of snow is never an issue, so the locals happily indulge in competitive and recreational dog sled races. You should certainly put a short dog sled trip on your bucket list.
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.
Do jellyfish sleep?
Worms and fish do it. Birds and bees do it. But do jellyfish fall asleep?
It was after midnight A__________ where the jellyfish were kept. They left the lights off and walked through the room by the glow of their cellphones. The students did not tell anyone that they were doing this. The secret they were keeping was a “totally crazy” experiment aimed at finding out whether jellyfish sleep.
A few weeks before, B__________ whether jellyfish needed to sleep. “Of course not,” said one of them. “Sleep helps C__________. Jellyfish are so simple they don’t even have brains. How could they possibly share the need to sleep?” The others weren’t so sure, but they wanted to find out.
The three students designed an experiment to test different behaviors and see if the jellyfish were asleep. They watched the animals to see how they moved, and D__________ when they were resting. It turned out that the jellyfish moved about 30 percent less at night. It was also harder to get their attention.
Months of late-night studying led to amazing results. Young scientists reported E__________ sleeplike behavior. This made it the first animal without a brain known to do so. The results suggest F__________ life, as the jellyfish group of animals first arose about 700 million years ago, and has stuck with us ever since.
1. if they could get the jellies’ attention
2. how talkative they were in a situation close to
3. when three science students crept into the lab
4. that sleep evolved early in the history of animal
5. strengthen memory and keep the brain healthy
6. that the upside-down jellyfish Cassiopea showed
7. the students were having coffee and started debating
Which is the recent trend in taking a gap year, according to the article?
1) More Europeans than Americans now take a gap year.
2) Famous people start taking a gap year more regularly.
3) A gap year after college is more common than after grad school.
4) More students take a gap year after getting their first degree.
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 12–
18. В каждом задании обведите цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
Change your food choice
While recycling and refillable water bottles were once the most popular fad among the environmentally conscious, there is now a more pressing matter for humans to turn their attention to in order to slow global climate change: the animal industry.
When you navigate to the university website on campus sustainability, you find a list of all of the ways the University is making an effort to “go green”.
A plan to increase levels of recycling on campus? Great! Printers that reduce paper waste? Fantastic! A garden to collect excess rainwater? Amazing! Let’s go one step farther.
If we’re not actively educating students about the immense ways our food choices influence the environment, then we’re not doing enough to really serve the causes we claim to support. It’s not only about giving students the option to eat less meat but telling them how these choices can influence the future of the environment and create sustainable change. The question of whether eating meat is bad for the environment is not a question anymore. And the issue isn’t that people are unwilling to try more plant-based foods or unaware of the perils the environment is currently in, but rather, it’s that people aren’t aware of the effects their demand for meat has on the earth.
Lean and Green, a student initiative that strives to promote sustainability on campus through environmentally friendly and healthy diet choices, conducted a study that showed students don’t fully understand the impact their eating habits have on the environment.
The livestock industry of chickens, cows and pigs produces more greenhouse gas emissions that all cars and trucks combined, according to Greenpeace. So as we eat more meat, the demand for meat likewise goes up and increases those gases. But when we eat more meat alternatives instead, like nuts or tofu, we can make a big difference. According to Walter, if a person went vegetarian for a year, they would produce three times less carbon than if they were to purchase a hybrid car.
And interestingly, more than 92 percent of responders said they would like to see more plant-based foods in the university dining halls. So it’s clear that students are willing to eat less meat and explore more veggie-friendly options. But what’s not clear for students is why these options are imperative for making choices that help our planet.
With the student population of about 34,000, the University has the capability to make significant changes for the future of the environment. Give the students want they want –
which is more diverse plant-based options –
but also tell them why they should want it. Informing students about why these options are environmentally favorable can only inspire students to choose them more often. Posters throughout the dining halls, informational email campaigns, programs in residence halls and even financial incentives can help inform students and shape their knowledge and decision-making.
In conjunction with offering more vegetarian options, letting non-vegetarian students know about the sustainable benefits that come from choosing these foods can encourage them to eat them more often.
The animal industry is only going to grow if people keep eating meat. If our university wants to have an impact and keep up its reputation as environmentally conscious, it should ensure its students know how they can do their part to help the earth.
The author thinks that the university’s environmental efforts are …
1) incomplete.
2) irregular.
3) naive.
4) too specific.
The author thinks that her university can affect the environmental campaign by …
1) reducing meat options in menus on campus.
2) creating and offering new vegetarian dishes.
3) educating students about ecological problems.
4) increasing awareness of the harm the meat industry may incur.
Which statement about the author’s Chinese classes on the intensive programme is TRUE?
1) These classes lacked speaking practice.
2) The author did not like those classes.
3) The course mainly focused on grammar.
4) The students learned vocabulary in class.
Which advantage of human teachers over technology is NOT mentioned in Paragraph 3?
1) Development of critical thinking skills.
2) Awareness of students’ personal characteristics.
3) Student involvement and motivation.
4) Communication and interaction.
“A satellite facility” in phrase “… they opened a satellite facility” (paragraph 6) refers to …
1) a minor educational site.
2) a research area.
3) a place for additional exhibits.
4) the museum’s laboratory.
The author was not sure her idea to travel alone was good because…
1) no one she knew ever travelled alone.
2) it is difficult to take photos when you are alone.
3) there was evidence it is dangerous for women.
4) her relatives and friends did not support it.
A tasty doctor |
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Food can help you to stay healthy. Even in ancient times people ____________________ how important it was to eat the right food. |
KNOW |
| In Scandinavia ________________ cook rice with nuts and not turkey for New Year. | WOMAN |
We __________________ to create a false image of ourselves to be loved by others.
NOT NEED
Horoscopes
Do you read your horoscope online or in newspapers and magazines? Many people enjoy ____________________ so.
DO
You may be surprised to know that ____________________ oranges were not in fact orange – they were green.
THAT
Omar Khayyam hoped his poems ____________________ people to get happy and not to concentrate on their problems too much.
HELP
Rovos Rail
If you dislike travelling by train, you will probably change your mind after trying one of the scenic rides the world has to offer. One of such rides which are ____________________ to forget is the Rovos Rail in South Africa.
POSSIBLE
St. Isaac’s Cathedral
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St. Isaac’s Cathedral is one of the biggest Orthodox churches in Russia. The Cathedral was named in honour of St. Isaac of Dalmatia, who was __________________ respected by Peter I as he was born on St. Isaac’s day. |
GREAT |
Several minor ________________ followed. Since that time Arenal Volcano has been a popular tourist attraction.
ERUPT
Matsuev toured the world with other young gifted musicians from Russia discovered by the foundation. In 1994 he took part in his first ________________ piano contest in
Johannesburg, South Africa, where he was awarded the Grand Prix.
NATIONAL
Among numerous outdoor ____________________ visitors to the Arenal Volcano National Park can enjoy adventure tours toACTIVE the rainforest there or just relax in a natural geothermal hot spring.
ACTIVE
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It is also a very popular place for numerous ____________________. |
JOG |
1) satisfied
2) preferred
3) enjoyed
4) approved
1) waiting
2) expecting
3) delaying
4) pausing
1) for
2) on
3) from
4) of
1) arrangement
2) argument
3) agreement
4) achievement
1) recovering
2) realizing
3) reminding
4) remembering
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