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WRITING
COMPREHENSION TEST
Directions:
In this test you will select from three writing
tasks. Choose the one that
you feel you are most capable to write about. You
will then begin writing your essay on the pages provided. When you are
finished close your papers, lay down your
pen and wait for us to collect your test materials
For 8th Form Students
1.
Television and computer games will soon lead to
disappearing of books.
2.
People don't need sport to live happily.
3.
There is no ideal school in the world.
For 9th Form Students
1. Food is a very important part of our lives as we must eat
to live, but not live to eat. What is your favourite dish and
how is it made? Tell about the process of preparing the dish.
What are the ingredients and where do you buy them?
Why do you love this dish so much? Does it mean something special to you?
Mobile phones have become more and more popular
around the world. In some countries, people depend on mobile
phones to do their daily jobs or to keep in contact with
other people. But what would the world be like without
mobile phones? Have mobile phones truly improved the quality of life of those
who use them?
You have been called upon to create a new national holiday
for Ukraine
For 10th
Form Students
1. If you were the president of the country what country
would you choose to rule? Why? What would you do to make the life of your
people better?
It is often said that “the world is getting
smaller. How has the technology made the world smaller? What most influential
inventions have made us think so? What are the advantages and disadvantages to
live in a more connected world?
Reading fiction (such as novels and short
stories) is more enjoyable than watching movies. Do you agree or disagree with
the following statement? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your
position.
For 11th Form Students
1. Many years ago,
pupils graduating secondary schools were expected to know the basics of Latin,
Greek and French. Yet today, many students leave school without knowing the
basics of one foreign language.
•
Which system of education do you prefer, the old or
current?
•
Is it important to learn a
foreign language in school? Why?
• How could learning
Latin, ancient Greek or other dead languages, help you in life?
2. What roles do our friends play in our life? Do they have positive or
negative influences? What do you look for in a friend?
3. What do you believe to be the greatest problem in today’s society?
Explain why you consider it to be so bad. How would you propose to do away with
this problem?
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8 клас
LISTENING
COMPREHENSION TEST
History Jokes
His name was Fleming, and he was a poor Scottish farmer. One day, while trying
to make a living for his family, he heard a cry for help coming from a nearby boy. He dropped his tools and ran to the boy. There, mired to his waist
in black muck, was a terrified boy, screaming and struggling to
free himself. Farmer Fleming saved the boy from what
could have been a slow and terrifying death.
The next day, a fancy carriage pulled up to the Scotsman's place. An
elegantly dressed nobleman stepped out and introduced himself as
the father of the boy farmer Fleming had saved.
"I want to repay you", said the nobleman. "You saved my
son's life". "No, I can't accept payment for what I
did", the Scottish farmer replied, waving off the offer. At that moment, the farmer's own son came to the door of the
family hovel. "Is that your son?"
the nobleman asked. "Yes", the farmer replied proudly. "I'll make you a deal. Let me take him and give him a
good education. If the fellow is anything
like his father, he'll grow to a man you can be proud of.
And
that he did. In time, farmer Fleming's son graduated from St. Mary's Hospital Medical School in London, and went on to become known
throughout the world as the noted Sir Alexander Fleming, the
discoverer of Penicillin.
Years afterward, the nobleman's son was close to death from pneumonia. What saved him?
Penicillin. The name of the
nobleman? Lord Randolph Churchill. His son's name?
Sir
Winston Churchill
'Task
1. For each of the questions 1-10 decide
which of the statements are true or false
1. The text mainly tells about ordinary events in history. '
2.
At the beginning of the story,
the farmer was bathing in a river.
3.
There must have been an accident
with a little boy.
4.
The action takes place nowadays.
5.
The farmer's children were all
girls.
6.
The little boy's father wanted to
give the farmer a sum of money.
7.
The farmer seemed to know the
importance of knowledge.
8.
The nobleman's prediction did not
come true.
9.
The boy glorified his family
name.
10. Sometimes
wonderful coincidences happen in life.
Task 2. For each of the questions 11 —20 decide which of the answers (a, b, c or d) best complete the statements
11. It
may be inferred from the text that the Fleming family lived:
a) in the south of Great
Britain ; b) in the north of Great Britain
c) in the centre of Great
Britain ; d) outside Great Britain
12. The
farmer must have been:
a) kind and wealthy; b) noble and proud;
c) hardly able to make ends meet; d) idle and suspicious.
13. One can make a conclusion that the saved boy's father was:
a) a successful farmer; b) a good hunter;
a) a successful farmer; b) a good hunter;
c) an aristocrat; d) a beggar.'
14. The
farmer's son must have been:
a) worth pride; b) a wonder kid;
c) a nobleman; d) from Ireland
15. The
nobleman's offer was:
a) rather stupid; . b) just and generous;
c) not worth considering; d) never accepted.
16. After receiving his education, young Fleming was supposed to:
a) work with customers; b) sell medicines;
a) work with customers; b) sell medicines;
c) look for criminals; d) treat patients.
17. Alexander Fleming
discovered: a) a penny ceiling; b) a pan sealing; c) penicillin; d) pennies while pealing.
18.
Fleming's discovery made him:
a) cruel and dangerous; b) famous worldwide;
c) thrilling and exciting; d) quite boring.
19. The
word "sir" before Fleming's name may mean that he:
a)
became as noble as Churchill;
b)
came from Syracuse
c)
performed in a circle;
d)
was a sergeant in the British
Army.
20. One
can infer from the text that:
a)
the Flemings and the Churchills
were close friends;
b)
Alexander Fleming may not
necessarily have seen Winston Churchill after the childhood accident;
c)
Winston Churchill almost died from
the medicines given by Fleming;
d)
Alexander Fleming was Winston
Churchill's personal doctor
READING
TEXT 1. VIII FORM
Elizabeth Blackwell
was born in England
in 1821, and emigrated to
New York City
when she was ten. One
day she decided
that she wanted
to become a
doctor. That was nearly
impossible for a
woman in the middle of
the 19th century.
After writing many
letters asking for
admission to medical schools, she
was finally accepted by a
doctor in Philadelphia.
In 1849, after graduating
from medical school, she
decided to continue
her education in
Paris. She wanted to
be a surgeon, but
a serious eye
infection crashed her plans.
Returning to
the USA she
found it difficult
to start her
own practice because
she was a
woman. By 1857 Elizabeth
and her sister, also
a doctor, along with another
female doctor, could open
a new hospital, the first
for women and children. Besides being
the first female
physician and founding
her own hospital, she
also founded the
first medical school
for women.
CHOOSE THE CORRECT
VARIANT:
1.
Where had Elizabeth
A)
in
New York B) in
England C) in Philadelphia D) in Paris
2.
What did she
do in Philadelphia
A)
she
worked as a doctor B) she studied at a medical school
C) she wrote letters D) she taught medicine at
school
3.
What country
did she continue
her education?
A) in
England B) in
the USA C) in France
D) on the Philippines
4.
Why couldn’t
she become a
surgeon?
A) she couldn’t get to medical school B) she decided to continue her education in Paris
C) because of a serious eye infection D) it was difficult for her to start practice
5.
What was
the main problem
for her as
a doctor?
A) she was a woman
B) she wrote too
many letters
C) she
couldn’t graduate from
medical school D) she couldn’t open her hospital
Text
2.
Once
there were four
children whose names
were Peter, Susan, Edmund and
Lucy. This story is
about something that
happened to them
when they were
sent away from London
during the war
because of the air
raids. They were sent
to the house
of an old
Professor who lived
in the heart
of the country, ten
miles from the
nearest railway station
and two miles
from the nearest
post office. He had
no wife and
he lived in
a very large
house with a
housekeeper called Mrs. Macready
and three servants. He
himself was a
very old man
with shaggy white
hair which grew
over most of his face
as well as
on his head, and
they liked him
almost at once; but
on the first
evening when he
came out to
meet them at
the front door
he was so
odd-looking that Lucy ( who
was the youngest )
was a little
afraid of him, and
Edmund ( who was the
next youngest ) wanted
to laugh and
had to keep
on pretending he was blowing
his nose to
hide it.
STATE
TRUE OR FALSE
SENTENCES:
- The four children
went to live
in a house
in the country.
- The Professor was
very old with
brown hair.
- Lucy was the
youngest child.
- The Professor lived
two miles from
the nearest post
office.
- The names of
the four children
are Peter, Susan, Edmund,
and Betty.
- This story is
about four children’s trip
to
TEXT 3. WHAT IS
HALLOWEEN?
Halloween was
first celebrated many
centuries ago in
Ireland and Scotland
by Celtic priests
called Druids. They observed
the end of
autumn and the
beginning of winter. The
Druids thought that
Halloween was the
night when the
witches came out. As
they were afraid
of witches they
put food and
small gifts near
the doors of
their houses for
the witches.
It is
considered that Halloween
was brought to
America by the
immigrants from Ireland
and Scotland. In the 19th
century they celebrated
Halloween according to
their old traditions
(the integral part
of the festival
was a lantern
made of a
pumpkin with holes
in the forms
of eyes, and nose and
a mouth). Nowadays people
hold parades on
Halloween. On the 31st of October
they dress as
witches, demons, ghosts and
the like, with large ‘pumpkins’ in their hands, take
part in the festival that lasts
till early morning.
CHOOSE THE
CORRECT VARIANT:
1. Halloween was
first celebrated A) in the 19th century B)
many years ago
C) many centuries ago D)
two centuries ago
2. It was
first celebrated A) at
the end of
autumn B) at
the end of
winter
C) in the middle
of autumn D) in
the middle of
winter
3. The Druids
placed small gifts
for A) children B) witches C)
neighbours D) guests
4. Halloween was
brought A) to Ireland
from Scotland B) to
Scotland from America
C) to America from Ireland
D) to Ireland from America
C) celebrated according to the new rules
D) celebrated according to the
old customs
6. The integral of
the festival was A)
a lantern made
of cabbage B) a
melon with holes
C)
a cabbage
with holes D)
a lantern made
of pumpkin.
7.
On the
31st of October
people are dressed
as A) good spirits
B) pumpkins
C) evil spirits D) animals
9 клас LISTENING COMPREHENSION TEST
The Internet, a computer-based worldwide information
network, is composed of a large number of smaller
interconnected networks called internets. These internets
may connect tens, hundreds, or thousands of computers, enabling
them to share information with each other and to share various
resources, such as powerful supercomputers and databases of
information. The Internet has made it possible for
people all over the .world to effectively and inexpensively communicate with each
other. Unlike traditional broadcasting media, such as radio and television, the
Internet is a decentralized system. Each connected individual can communicate
with anyone else on the Internet, can publish ideas, and can sell products with
a minimum overhead cost. In the future, the Internet may have a dramatic impact on higher education and business as more universities offer
courses and more companies offer goods and services online.
The internets from which the Internet is
composed are usually public access networks, meaning that the resources of the
network can be shared with anyone accessing the network.
Other types of internets, called intranets, are closed to public use. Intranets
are the most common type of computer network used in companies
and organizations where it is important to restrict access to the information contained on
the network.
During
the 1990s the Internet has grown tremendously in the number of
people using it and the amount of information contained on
it. According to the Internet Society, a non-profit society
that studies and promotes the use of the Internet, 134 countries had full Internet connection and an additional 52 countries had limited access (for example, e-mail
only) in 1996. Surveys performed by International Data Corporation and Matrix Information and Directory Services found that as
of September 1997 there
were between 53 and 57 million users of the Internet worldwide.
Task 1. For each
of the questions 1-10 decide
which of the statements are true or false
1.
The main function of the Internet
is information exchange.
2. The Internet is made of supercomputers.
3. You should be quite well off to use the Internet efficiently.
4.
The Internet has a strong
central authority.
5.
There may be a great change in
higher education soon.
6. The
only thing you need to get on the Internet is a computer with the Internet access..
7. You
can easily find what you need on the intranet.
8.
There has been an Internet boom
in the recent decade,
9. More countries in the world have only limited Internet access.
10. It is
rather difficult to count the number of Internet users in the world.
Task 2. For each of the questions 11-20 decide which of the answers (a1, b, c or d) best complete the statements
Task 2. For each of the questions 11-20 decide which of the answers (a1, b, c or d) best complete the statements
11. The Internet is most likely to
be associated with:
a) an ad work;
b) a Ned work; c) a neat work; d) a
network.
12. The computers in the Internet are:
12. The computers in the Internet are:
a) connected
to each other; b) standing oh each other; c)looking
for each other; , d)not needed at all.
13. One can make a conclusion that:
13. One can make a conclusion that:
a)
corresponding with a distant
friend is much easier now;
b)
there, are fewer powerful
computers now than before;
c)
it is difficult to afford using the Internet
d)
you need to be an expert to use
the Internet.
e)
14. It can be inferred from the text that:
a) it is more difficult to
post an advertisement on the radio than on the Internet;
b) it is more expensive to
use the Internet for selling goods;
c) using the
Internet for educational purposes is not considered;
d)
some universities offer complete Internet training:
15. Where from is it
least possible for general public to connect to the Internet?
a) From home; b) from a public library;
c) from a private company: d) from an Internet cafe.
16. Internets and intranets differ in:
a) the cost of use; b) accessibility;
a) the cost of use; b) accessibility;
c) the number of
supercomputers; d) the way
of connecting computers together.
17. Companies create intranets to:
a) protect the environment; b) prevent misuse of important data;
c) restrict working areas; d) predict the future.
18. It maybe inferred from the text
that the Internet Society:
a) has the aim of earning money; b) does a database research;
a) has the aim of earning money; b) does a database research;
c) wants more people in the world to use the
Internet; d) died
out-in the 1990s.
19. The researches mentioned in the text:
a) were carried out at the
same time;
b) could not be trusted;
c)
promoted using e-mail; d) were done independently on
each other.
20. One can infer from the text that
because of the Internet:
a) more information is now
used by fewer people; b)less information is available;
c)
there's recently been a great increase in the information exchange;
d) about 57 million
people will never use the
Internet.
FORM
9 READING
Reading. Text 1.( from If I Were
Seventeen Again
by Jesse Stuart )
Glossary: hay – сіно, парк ; new-mown – свіжоскошений; restock – поповнювати
запаси
If I were
seventeen again, I would want
to live on
a Kentucky hill
farm. I would want to
grow up and
live where there are trees, meadows, and streams. If I couldn’t
live on a
large farm, a few
acres would do. But
I would want space
to hunt over, and
a stream or
lake nearby where
I could fish. I
would want to
mow the meadows
with a span
of horses or
mules, and haul the
hay to the
barn on a hay
wagon. I believe the
boy or girl
who hasn’t ridden
on a hay
wagon has missed
something in his
youth. If he hasn’t smelled
new-mown clover, he has missed
the finest wind a youth
ever breathed.
In the
spring of the
year, If I were
seventeen again, I’d want
to take long
walks into the
woods. I’d want to get
acquainted with all
kinds of birds, how they build their
nests and the
kind of materials
they use, what color
and size eggs they
lay-from the hoot
owl to the
chicken hawk and
sparrow – and how and what they
feed their young. I’d want
to know all
about the animals. I would want
to know and
I would find
out what they
ate, where they lived, what animals
were friendly with
each other and
which were enemies. This
is a world
every teenage boy
should know. I’ve never seen
one yet who
didn’t love the
animal world. And I
would protect each
nondestructive animal, each nondestructive bird. I
would want to
know the hunting
laws, abide by them, and help
restock and protect
game so it
would be here for
the next seventeen-year-old when
he came along.
State true
or false sentences:
1. The person telling
the story wants
to know how
birds build their
nests, how they walk, and how
they steal eggs.
2. The person
telling the story
wants to hunt
every animal to
make sure that
there are no
animals left over
for the next
teenager.
3. The person
telling the story
wants to know
how the animals
communicate, migrate, and
where they live.
4. The person
telling the story
dreams about being
seventeen again.
5. The person
telling the story
wants to walk
in mountains, valleys and
forests in spring.
6. He wants
to live on
a farm in Kentucky
7. He wants to
keep all the
destructive animals safe.
8. He wants
to be able
to fish and
rock climb in
nature.
9. The person
telling the story
wants to know
the color and
size of sparrow
eggs.
10. Every boy should
know about the
animal world.
Reading.
Text 2.
As far back
as 700 B.C., man
has talked about
children being cared for
by wolves. Romulus and
Remus, the legendary twin
founders of Rome, were
purported to have
been cared for
by wolves. It is
believed that when
a she-wolf loses
her litter, she seeks
a human child
to take its
place.
This seemingly
preposterous idea did
not become credible until
the late 19th century
when a French
doctor actually found
a naked ten-year-old
boy wandering in
the woods. He did
not walk erect, could
not speak intelligibly, nor could
he relate to
people. He only growled
and stared at
them. Finally the doctor
won the boy’s
confidence and began
to work with
him. After many long
years of devoted
and patient instruction, the doctor
was able to get
the boy to
clothe and feed
himself, recognize and utter
a number of words, as well as write letters
and form words.
Choose the
correct variant :
1. The French
doctor found the
boy A) wandering in
the woods B) at
his doorstep C) growling at him
D) speaking intelligibly
3. The doctor
was able to
work with the
boy because A) the
boy was highly
intelligible
B) the
boy trusted him
C) the boy liked
to dress up D)
the boy
was dedicated and patient
4. Which of the
following statements is not true ?
A)
She-wolves have been
said to substitute
human children for
their lost litters.
B)
Examples of
wolves’ caring for
human children can
be found only
in the 19th century.
C)
The French
doctor succeeded in
domesticating the boy
somewhat.
D)
The young
boy never was
able to speak
perfectly.
TEXT
3. FRUITIBIX.
Do
you want to be slim? Do
you worry about
your family’s health?
Then
you should try Fruitibix,
the new healthy
nut and fruit
biscuit. Fruitibix
tastes wonderful, but it has
less sugar than
most other biscuits. Each biscuit
consists of dried
fruit and nuts, including apples, coconut and
banana. Sometimes you feel
hungry between meals. Now, instead of
having a chocolate
bar, take a Fruitibix. It won’t make
you fat and it will
keep you healthy.
At
lunchtime, instead of chips
and hamburgers, have a Fruitibix.
It has
all the main
foods for a balanced
meal. And if you are in a hurry, and
you don’t have time
for a proper
meal, Fruitibix will
give you
the energy to
keep on going. So
whenever your children
ask for something
sweet, give them Fruitibix
instead of cakes
or chocolate. They will love
the taste and
it won’t harm
their teeth.
Discover
Fruitibix. It’s on
your supermarket shelves
now.
CHOOSE THE
CORRECT VARIANT:
1. It
is from A) a letter
B) a magazine article C) a
student’s notebook D) an advertisement
2. The
main aim is
to A) make people
buy this product
B) compare it with other food
C)
explain why people
use this product D) give
advice about healthy living
3. Why
should people eat Fruitibix instead
of chocolate? A) Fruitibix tastes
better
B) Fruitibix has
more fat C) Fruitibix is
cheaper D) Fruitibix is
healthier
4. Why
is Fruitibix useful
when you are
in a hurry? A) you
don’t need to
cook it
B)
You can
buy Fruitibix everywhere C) it
is as good
as a proper
meal D)it won’t be harmful
to your teeth
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10 клас
LISTENING COMPREHENSION TEST
Keep On Dancing
After forty-five minutes of dancing the bell rang. The
dancers left the dance floor and slowly headed for the
beds in the next room. Fifteen minutes later, the bell
rang again and the weary dancers straggled back to the dance floor. All day and all night, the same dancers continued to dance. Weeks passed
and they kept on dancing. They were called dance marathons
and people were crazy about them in the 1930s. In
the longest marathon, the dancing went on for 5,148 hours
or nearly 215 days. It was just after the stock market crash of 1929 in the United States
The
first 500 hours of a dance marathon were the most difficult.
Dancers had to get used to sleeping while leaning on their partners. Feet got sore and swollen, and
tempers flared as dancers got tired. Three times a day, tables were pulled out onto
the dance floor and the dancers ate — while
dancing.
For many people, watching a dance marathon was. a cheap
form of entertainment. At any time of day or night they could go
and watch the dancers in the
marathon. They yelled and
threw money at their favorite dancers to encourage them to keep dancing. Some made bets on who would quit or fall down
next.
Dancers in a marathon were pushed to their limits. Without proper sleep,
many got sick. When several dancers died from
overexertion in а І929 dance marathon,
government officials tried unsuccessfully to outlaw marathons. Instead, marathons continued to be popular until the United States
Завдання І.
Прослухайте текст і поставте знак «+» поряд з номерами речень, які відповідають змісту:
1.
Nowadays, people are crazy about
dance marathons.
2.
In the longest marathon, the
dancing went on for nearly seven months.
3.
Dance marathons appeared during
the Great Depression.
4.
Entering a dance marathon was a
way to become rich.
5.
Professional dancers only had a
right to participate in a marathon.
6.
Watching a dance marathon was an
expensive form of entertainment,
7.
Bets were made on who would quit
or fall down next.
8.
Several dancers died from
indigestion in 1929.
9.
Government officials outlawed
marathons when "the USA
10. People
finally began to lose .interest in dance marathons in the 1990s.
Завдання 2.
Прослухайте текст вдруге і виберіть правильний варіант
відповіді:
11. How long did hourly breaks last?
a) Five minutes; b) ten minutes;
c) fifteen
minutes.
12. When
did people become crazy about dance marathons?
a) In the 1920s; b) in the 1930s; c) in the 1940s.
a) In the 1920s; b) in the 1930s; c) in the 1940s.
13. When did the US
a) In 1929; b) in 1930; c) in 2001.
14. How long did the longest dance marathon last?
a) 115 days; b) 215 days; c) 250 days.
15. What
did the dancers get as long as they participate in the contest?
a) Bed and breakfast; b) free meals; c) pocket money.
a) Bed and breakfast; b) free meals; c) pocket money.
16. When
could people watch the dancers in the marathon? -a) At any time of day or night; b) in the evening; c) at night.
17. What did spectators throw at their favorite dancers?
a) Some food; b) some towels; c) some money.
18. Why did several dancers die?
a) They got poisoned; b) they got exhausted; c) they got bribed.
19. Did the government ban dance marathons?
a) Yes, it did; b) no, it did not; c) it failed.
20. Why did people finally begin to lose interest in dance marathons?
a)
The USA entered World War II; b) people became fed up with
them; c)the marathons were outlawed.
10 form Reading Comprehension for 10th Form
Students
Text 1.
It may have been the cold, wet evening that made stepping
into Double Bass such a pleasure. After all, during Kyiv’s miserable winters,
anywhere warm and dry is welcome. But after the hostess relieved me of my coat
and hat and I had taken my seat, the impression remained: here is an inviting,
comfortable spot designed for relaxation.
Double Bass Blue’s Bar
is one of the newest additions to Podil’s expanding entertainment scene. Just a
block north of Al Capone Night Club, Double Bass is located in a basement space
with the entrance around the corner of Vvedenska , rather than Kostyantynivska
as the address implies. The bar’s bright neon sign will lead you there. The
staff is cordial, and well trained, the menus are cleverly designed and printed
in English and Ukrainian, and the owners have gone to great-length with the
décor, exploiting the blues bar theme to good effect. The walls are covered
with instruments: saxophones and trumpets and polished violins, accompanied by
sheet music and photographs. Even the furniture has a musical theme, with one
booth stitched to look like a piano keyboard.
- When the
author entered Double Bass he was: A) surprised B) angry C) wet and cold
D) pleased
- The author
describes the restaurant: A) small and unattractive B) comfortable and
relaxing C) large and spacious D) uncomfortable and relaxed
- Double Bass is
located on: A) Kostyantynivska Street B) Vvedenska Street C)east of Al
Capone Nightclub D)
- The author
describes the staff as: A) friendly and skilled B) unhelpful and educated
C) quiet and lazy D) poor and angry
- Which musical
instrument is not on the wall: A) violin B) saxophone C) trumpet D)
keyboard
Text 2.
According to the head of the State Committee for Physical
Training and Sport, Maria Bulatova, only athletes who got into the top 15during
the World Championships will go to the Olympic Games. Initially only 60
Ukrainians were supposed to travel to Salt
Lake City
“A promising
figure-skating pair Yulia Holovina and Oleh Voiko from Kharkiv were
added to the Ukrainian Olympic team this time”, Ivan Fedorenko, President of
the Ukrainian National Olympic Committee said. “Halyna Manyachenko, ladies
singles, was accepted to the team after the European Cup, where she showed good
results.”
In skiing, Valentyna Shevchenko and Iryna Terelya are
considered to have the best chance of winning a medal. “These girls showed very
good results at the World Cup and , of course, are first in Ukraine
All eyes will be on Ukraine Salt Lake City after winning at the
World Championship in Germany
1.
Which of the following events will Ukrainians not
participate in? A) ski jumping B) biathlon C) ice dancing D) figure skating
2.
What is the requirement for athletes to participate?
A) participation in the World Championships B) participation in the last
Olympics C) good results at national competitions D) placing in the first 15 at
the World Championships
3. How many Ukrainians
were originally planned to compete? A)
70 B) 60 C )
10 D) 80
4.
Who was added to the Ukrainian Olympic team? A) three
figure skaters B) two skiers C) two figure skaters D) one hockey player
5.
Which of the following is not true about the Ukrainian
hockey team? A) they won the World Championships B) they will play at the
Olympics for the first time C) they have the best chance of winning a medal D)
many people are interested in their results
Text 3 Health Tips for
Travelers
by Sam Morrison
Travel is fun and exciting, but not if you get sick. You may think,
"Not me. I won't get sick on my vacation!" However, for many people,
that is what happens. You do not want to spend your vacation sick in bed, of
course. If you have heart trouble, you do not want to make it worse. What can
you do to slay in good health? These arc the three things to remember when you
travel: relax, sleep, arid cat well. '
A vacation is supposed to
be a time for relaxing, but tourists often forget that. There are so many
places to visit: museums, churches, parks, and shops. You want to see as much
as possible, of course, and so you spend most of your days on your feet. This
is tiring. Your feet may start to hurt. You may get a headache or a backache.
If this is the way you feel, you should take a rest. Do not ask your body to do
too much. A tired body means a weak body, and a weak body gets sick easily. So
sit down for a few hours in a nice spot. In good weather, look for a quiet park
bench or an outdoor cafe. You can learn a lot by watching people while you
rest.
Sleep is also important. If you want to stay healthy, you need to
get enough sleep. That is not always easy when you are traveling. You may have
a noisy hotel room or an uncomfortable bed. If you do, don't be afraid to
change rooms or even hotels. If you are young, you may have other reasons for
not sleeping, in many cities the nightlife is exciting. You may want to stay
out late at night. Then you should plan to sleep during the day That extra rest
can make a big difference.
Finally, whatever age you
are, you must eat well. That means eating the right kinds of foods. Your body
needs fresh fruits and vegetables and some meat, milk, or fish. You also need
to be careful about eating new foods. Try small amounts first to make sure they
are okay for you. And of course, stay away from foods that are very rich.
Remember this: If you want
to enjoy your vacation, take care of yourself. Give your body some rest. Get
enough sleep and eat good, healthy food.
Circle the best answer.
1. This article is about
A. what to eat when you travel. C.
relaxing when you travel.
B. how exciting travel is'. D. how to stay
healthy when you travel
A. you don't want to go. C. you get
sick.
B. you go sightseeing. D. you are in a new
place
3. Sightseeing
is
A. the best way to relax. C. never any
fun.
B. tiring. D. unhealthy.
4. It's a good idea to
A. spend every day in bed. C.
get some rest every day.
B.
take short vacations. D. take lots of medicines.
5.You can get sick more easily if you
are
A. tired. C. in a
hotel.
B. sleepy. D.
strong and healthy.
6. Your body
needs sleep to
A. enjoy the nightlife. C. stay strong and healthy.
B. change hotels. D.
learn a lot about a new place.
7.
When you travel, your body needs
A.
new foods. C.
lots of rich foods.
B. fresh fruits and vegetables. D. more food.
8. For good health, you need
A. to travel. C. to enjoy the
nightlife
B. to get enough sleep and good food. D. to eat new foods
Text 4 Do
You Speak British or American?
by John Eliot
American
and British people both speak English, of course, but sometimes it does not
seem like the same language. In fact, there are some important differences
between British and American English.
First of all, they sound
very different. Often, Americans don't say all the letters in each word,
especially consonants like "t" and "d." For example,
Americans may say "I dunno" instead of "I don't know," or
they may say "Whaddya say?" instead of "What do you say?"
However, the British usually pronounce their consonants more carefully.
Also,
some letters have different sounds. For example, Americans say the
"a" in "half like the
"a" in "cat," but the British say the "a" in
"half like the "o" in "soft." The "r" is
sometimes said differently, too. When an American says "farmer," you
can usually hear the "r." But you can't hear the "r" in
British English. The British say "fahmah."
Sound is not the only
difference between British English and American English. The two languages have
different words for some things. For example, the words for clothing are
different. Americans use the word "sweater," but the British say
"jumper." Americans wear "vests" over their shirts, but in England
Many expressions are also
different in the two countries. In England America
There
are also some differences in grammar. For example, Americans almost always use
the helping verb "do" with the verb "have." They might say,
"Do you have an extra pen?" The British often ask the question a
different way. They might say, "Have you got an extra pen?"
Circle
the best answer.
1. This article is about
A. English vocabulary. C.
how American sounds are different from British sounds.
B. the way the British say words. D. how American English is different
from British English.
2. Compared to the British,
Americans are usually
A. more careful about saying consonants. C.
easier to understand.
B. less careful about saying consonants. D.
slower speakers.
3. Some letters in English
A. always sound the same. C. don't change.
B. have different sounds in the United States
England
4. The words for clothing are
A. an example of British English. C.
an example of modern technology.
B. different in the United States and England United
States and
England
5. People in the United States and in England
A. always use me same expressions - C.
don't use expressions often.
B.
often say good-bye. D. sometimes
use different expressions.
6. When Americans ask
questions, they almost always
A.
use the helping verb "do." C don't use any grammar.
B. don't use the helping verb. D cause confusion.
Завдання І етапу Всеукраїнської олімпіади з
англійської мови
11 клас
LISTENING COMPREHENSION
Show Me the Way to Go Home
Unexpected
numbers of young adults are living with their parents. This fact is becoming abundantly familiar as American parents are forced to make
room for their adult children. There is a naive notion that children grow up
and leave home when they are 18, and the truth is far from that.
Today, 59 % of men and 47% of women
between 18 and 24 depend on their parents for
housing in this or that way and this is part of a major shift in
the middle class.
Analysts cite a
variety of reasons for this return to the nest. The marriage age is rising, a
condition that makes home and its amenities particularly attractive to young
people. A high divorce rate and a declining remarriage rate are sending economically pressed and emotionally battered
survivors back to parental shelters.
For some, the expense of an away-from-home
college has become so exorbitant that many
students now attend local schools. Even after graduation young people find their wings clipped by skyrocketing housing
costs.
Sharing the family
home requires adjustments for all. There are the hassles over bathrooms,
telephones, and privacy. Some families, however, manage the delicate balancing
act.
Still, most
psychologists feel lengthy homecomings are a mistake. Offspring, struggling to establish separate identities, can
wind up with a sense of inadequacy, defeat, and failure. And aging
parents who should be enjoying some financial and
personal freedom, find themselves bogged down with responsibilities. Living with
children of any age involves compromise and obligation, factors that can be detrimental to some
aspects of well-being. All children, even adult children, require accommodation
and create stress.
Brief visits,
however, can work beneficially. They may make parents and their children much
closer to each other without being a burden for either part.
Task 1. For each of the
questions 1 — 10 decide which of the statements are true or false
1.I caving home after school used to be a tradition in
the US.
2.
Children
do not want to leave their parents' houses.
3. There is a variety of choices for children to make.
4.Students nowadays
have fewer options for studying than before.
5.More females than
males depend on their parents for housing.
6.Living with adult
children is relaxing in most cases.
7.When adult children
return home, it is them who need to get used to their parents' way of life.
8.Most parents expect their lives
will change for the better without their children living with them.
9.Living with parents
may be psychologically harmful.
10.There seems to be
no possible way to handle the problem today.
Task 2. For each of the questions 11—20 decide which of the
answers (a, b), c) or d) best complete the statements
11. The situation described is
something:
a) not very well known; b) not very much waited for; c)
not very embarrassing; d) not very naive.
12. It can be inferred from the text that:
the life of the middle class has changed;
middle class people have to work in two shifts;
middle class students majorin housing;
middle class houses are different from what they
used to be.
13. You may be most likely expected to live
with your parents if you are: -
a)
21; b) 28; c) 42; d) 81. . '
14. Americans today tend to get married:
a) earlier than before; b) at the same age as before; c)
later than before; d) only after being forced to.
15. The text states that the cost of housing:
a) is slowly getting more expensive; b)
remains the same; b) is going down a bit; d) is increasing at a high speed.
16. It is implied in the text that:
a) most families feel comfortable when living
together; b) a few
families are able to find a compromise;
c) there is no problem with personal space; d)
no efforts to solve the problem are made.
17. Living in the parents' house may produce a
negative effect on children's:
a) self-esteem; b) selfishness; c) attitude to parents; d) intentions to get married.
a) friendliness; b) hopefulness;
c) nervousness;
d) ruthlessness.
19. According to the text, parents believe that
they must:
a) provide their children with a place to live; b) improve their children's well-being;
c) enjoy their children; d) establish children's identities.
20. One can make a conclusion that parents and
children in America
a) very close; b) a bit distant from each other; c) glad to visit each other; d) a burden for each other.
11th form.
Reading. Text
1. (
From The Worst-Case
Scenario Handbook )
How to Survive
in Frigid Water
1) Do not attempt
to swim unless
it is for
a very short
distance. A strong swimmer
has a 50-50
chance 0f surviving
in 50-degree Fahrenheit
water. Swim only if you
can reach land, a
boat, or a floating
object with a
few strokes. ( Swimming moves
cold water over
skin, causing rapid cooling. Cold
water saps body
heat 25 times
faster than air
of the same
temperature, and water any colder than
70 degrees Fahrenheit
can cause hypothermia ). 2) If you
are alone and
wearing a personal
flotation device (PFD),
assume the Heat
Escape Lessening Posture
(HELP). Cross your ankles, draw
your knees to
your chest, and cross
your arms over
your chest. Your hands
should be kept
high on your
chest or neck
to keep them
warm. Do not remove
clothing. Clothes will not
weigh you down
but will hold
warm water against
your skin like a diver’s
wetsuit. This position can
reduce heat loss
by 50 percent. 3) If two
or more people
are in the
water and all are
wearing personal flotation
devices (PFDs), assume the
“huddle” position. Two or
four people should
“hug”, with chest touching
chest. Smaller individuals
can be sandwiched
between larger members. This
position allows body
heat to be
shared. Also, rescuers can
spot groups more
easily than individuals.
State true
or false sentences:
1. An average
person swimming 50
yards in 50-degree
water has a
50 percent chance
of surviving.
2. Air lowers
body heat 25
times faster than
water of the
same temperature.
3. Generally,
when stranded in
frigid water, you should
try to swim
to the closest
floating object.
4. When alone
and wearing a PFD in
cold water, you should wrap
your arms around
your stomach.
6. Always remove
clothing when stranded
in water, because it
will weigh you
down.
7. The HELP
reduces the body’s
heat loss by
50 percent.
8. When two
to four people
stranded in water
they should hold
each other with
their chests touching.
9. Smaller people
stranded in the
water should be
held on the
backs of the
larger people.
10. It is
more difficult for
people stranded at
sea to be
seen by rescuers
if they are
in groups.
TEXT 2.
After inventing
dynamite, Swedish-born
Alfred Nobel became
a very rich
man. However, he foresaw its
universally destructive power
too late. Nobel preferred
not to be
remembered as the
inventor of dynamite, so
in 1895, just two
weeks before his
death, he created a fund
to be used
for awarding prizes
to people who
had made worthwhile
contributions to mankind. Originally there
were five awards : literature, physics, chemistry,
medicine and peace. Economics was
added in 1968, just
sixty-seven years after
the first awards
ceremony.
Nobel’s original
legacy of nine million
dollars was invested, and
the interest on
this sum is
used for the
awards which vary
from $30,000 to
$125,000.
Every year
on December 10, the
anniversary of Nobel’s
death, the awards (gold
medal, illuminated diploma,
and money) are
presented to the
winners. Sometimes politics plays
an important role
in the judges’
decisions. Americans have won
numerous science awards, but
relatively few literature
prizes.
No awards
were presented fro
1940 to 1942
at the beginning
of World War
II. Some people have
won two prizes, but
this is rare; others
have shared their
prizes.
Choose the
right variant:
1. When did
the first award
ceremony take place? A) 1895 B) 1901
C) 1962 D) 1968
2. Why was
the Nobel prize
established? A) to recognize
worthwhile contributions to
humanity
B) to
resolve political differences C) to honor
the inventor of
dynamite D) to spend
money
A) literature B) peace
C) economics D) science
4.
Which of
the following statements
is not true?
A) Awards vary in
monetary value
B) Ceremonies are held
on December 10 to
commemorate Nobel’s invention
C) Politics can
play an important
role in selecting the
winners D) A few
individuals have won
two awards.
Text 3.
On the 1st
of January 2002, 300 millions Europeans in twelve countries woke up to a new
currency, the euro. The euro is not new:
it had been used in electronic transfers and by banks in international
businesses since 1999. But with the launch of euro banknotes and coins, anyone
who lives, does business or travels in any of the twelve- countries will
benefit from dealing in just one currency.
There are seven euro
banknotes denominations, which can be recognized easily by their look feel: the
larger banknote the higher the value. There are also 8 denominations of euro
coins each having a common side and a national side. The common side always
shows the value of the coin. The national side differs from country to country.
Euro banknotes and
coins may be used in each of the participating countries. For the first time in
the history of Europe twelve currencies have been traded in for just one.
(Taken from the European Central Bank Advertisement)
True or False:
- The euro was
first used on January 1, 2002.
- Twelve
countries used euro as their only currency.
- The euro will
be convenient only for travelers and businessmen.
- A five hundred
euro banknote will be larger than a two hundred one.
- Each country
has different euro coins, which can only be used in that country.
- There are
seven different euro banknotes and
seven different coins.
- The national
side of each coin shows how much it is worth.
- Thirty million
people have used the euro since January 1, 2002.
- Banknotes are
easily recognized by their look and colour.
- The euro is
the first currency in history to be used in twelve countries in Europe.
Text 4.In 776 B.C. The first Olympic Games were
held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honour the Greeks’ chief god, Zeus. The
Greeks emphasized physical fitness and strength in their education of youth.
Therefore, contests in running, jumping, discus and javelin throwing, boxing
and horse racing were held in individual cities, and the winners competed every
four years at Mount Olympus. Winners were greatly honoured by having olive
wreaths placed on their heads and poems sung about their deeds. Originally
these were held as games of friendship, and any wars in progress were halted to
allow the games to take place. The Greeks attached so much importance to these
games that calculated time in four-year cycles called “Olympiads” dating from
776 B.C.
Choose the best variant:
1. Which of the following is not true?
A) Winners placed olive wreaths on their own heads B)
The games were held in Greece every 4 years C) Battles were interrupted to
participate in the games. D) Poems praised winners in songs
2.
Why were the Olympics held?
A) to stop wars B) to honour Zeus C)to
crown the best athletes D) to sing songs about their deeds
3.
Approximately how many years ago did these games originate?
A) 776 years B) 1,276 C ) 2,780 D) 2,277
4.
What conclusion can we make about the ancient Greeks?
A) They liked to fight B) They were very athletic C)
They liked a lot of ceremony D) They couldn’t count, so they used “Olympiads”
for dates
5. How many Olympic events did the Greeks originally
participate in?
A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D)
8
Про походження деяких ідіом
Ідіоми є невід’ємною частиною будь-якої мови. У них відображено все — історія країни, історія розвитку мови, різні культурні явища і ставлення мовця до них. Англійська мова не є винятком. Існують словники, в яких зібрані ідіоми, а їх, до речі, налічується в англійському більш 15,000; професора вивчають ці чудові мовні звороти, а вивчають англійську мову працюють над ними, намагаючись запам’ятати їх форму і значення.
Я часто чую запитання: наскільки необхідно знання та використання ідіом при вивченні англійської? У мене зустрічне питання: як часто ідіоми в своїй рідній мові використовуєте ви? Хтось скаже, що прекрасно обходиться і без них, але правда полягає в тому, що більшість цих виразів настільки вкоренилися в мові, що в багатьох випадках ми не віддаємо собі звіту в тому, що вони є идиоматическим. Без поняття; спати без задніх ніг; вішати ніс; задушевна розмова — і багато інші вирази роблять нашу мову більш яскравою, емоційною та цікавою для співрозмовника. Так само і в англійській мові.
Але сьогодні я б хотіла більш детально зупинитися на іншому питанні. Щоразу, зустрічаючи все нові і нові ідіоми, вам хоча б на секунду могло стати цікаво: звідки вони взялися? Адже за кожним словом повинна стояти історія, отже, кожна ідіома повинна мати своє походження. Деякі з них були введені в мову письменниками, інші знаходять свій початок в Біблії, треті прийшли з інших мов, таких як французька і латинь, наприклад. Але якими б не були історії їх походження, сподіваюся, прочитавши деякі з них, ви подивіться на ідіоми іншими очима, і вони не здадуться вам більше складними або незрозумілими.
Отже, приступимо.
- To face the music — розплачуватися за свої вчинки, розсьорбувати кашу.Історія цієї ідіоми дуже проста і знаходить свій початок в Британській армії. Справа в тому, що кожен військовий суд супроводжувався грою військового оркестру, таким чином, обвинувачений, повинен був зустрітися лицем до лиця не тільки із звинуваченнями, але й зі звуками барабанів. Звідси й вираз: «зустріти музику» або to face the music.When the jewellery disappeared he decided to run away rather than face the music. — Після того як зникли коштовності, він вирішив втекти замість того, щоб розсьорбувати кашу.
- It’s raining cats and dogs — ллє як з відра.Існує багато припущень щодо виникнення цієї ідіоми. У деякі з них складно повірити, інші, мабуть, були придумані любителями барвистих історій, я ж запропоную вам третій варіант. У далекі 1500-ті роки, коли до сучасної архітектури було ще дуже далеко, дахи будинків покривали товстим шаром соломи, що робило їх особливо привабливим місцем для котів, собак та інших невеликих тварин (мабуть через те, що цей матеріал краще зберігав тепло ). Під час проливних дощів, тварини іноді ковзалися і падали вниз, а англійці стали асоціювати сильний дощ з падаючими котами і собаками, звідси і вираз it’s raining cats and dogs.I will stay at home! The weather is terrible! Just look, it’s raining cats and dogs. — Я залишаюся вдома! Погода огидна! Ти подивися, ллє як з відра.
- To be in the black — бути в плюсі, не мати боргів.
- To be in the red — нести збитки.Походження цих двох ідіом прямо пов’язане з використанням червоних і чорних чорнила при складанні балансу. Підраховуючи заборгованості та доходи своїх клієнтів, бухгалтера виділяли червоним кольором перший, залишаючи в чорному кольорі другі. Таким чином, червоний колір і зокрема вираз to be in the red стало асоціюватися зі скрутним фінансовим становищем або наявністю боргів, у той час якto be in the black означало протилежне.Being in the red I had to put off the purchase of a car. — Мені довелося відкласти покупку машини через проблеми з фінансами.From the very beginning our company was in the black. — З самого початку наша компанія була прибутковою.
- To be worth one’s salt — не дарма отримує зарплату; не дарма їсть хліб.Хоча сьогодні сіль є одним з найдешевших продуктів на полицях супермаркетів, в історії людства були періоди, коли сіль прирівнювалася до золота. Ще до появи різних консервантів, що дозволяють зберігати продукти більш тривалий час, сіль була єдиним доступним методом, що робило її незамінною. Таким чином «бути гідним солі» або to be worth one’s salt було визнанням значущості людини.A shop assistant is not worth his salt if you can not consult him about the product chosen. — Продавець-консультант даремно отримує свою зарплату, якщо не може проконсультувати вас щодо обраного вами продукту.
- (Give / get) the cold shoulder — холодно / байдуже поставитись.Для того, щоб зрозуміти походження цієї ідіоми, нам доведеться трохи розібратися в тонкощах кулінарії. В англійській мові, слово shoulder крім звичного нам значення — «плече», має так само і інший переклад — «лопаткова частина м’ясної туші». Тепер уявіть, що в Англії бажаним гостям було прийнято подавати гаряче, свіжоприготовлене блюдо. Як же тоді вітали непрошених гостей? Англійці, мабуть, не могли собі дозволити залишити їх зовсім голодними, тому подавали їм холодну баранячу лопатку — cold mutton shoulder.I really needed his advice, but he has given me the cold shoulder. — Мені дуже був потрібний його рада, але він виявив повну байдужість до мене.
- To live from hand to mouth — ледь зводити кінці з кінцями; жити впроголодь.За часів Великої депресії, та й в інші економічно нестабільні роки, люди часто не знали, коли наступного разу їм до рук потрапить повноцінна їжа. Саме тому, в буквальному сенсі, все їстівне, що потрапляло до рук, відразу ж відправлялося в рот —from hand to mouth. Як бачимо, негативне забарвлення цього виразу збереглася і в наші дні.They lived from hand to mouth, never knowing when the next meal was coming. — Вони жили впроголодь, не знаючи коли наступного разу зможуть поїсти.
- (To give / to receive) a clean bill of health — бути здоровим.Для того, щоб зрозуміти як справа йде з цієї ідіомою, давайте для початку розберемося в тому, що ж таке Bill of Health або «карантинне / санітарне свідоцтво». Це документ, який в 19-му столітті повинен був отримати кожен корабель, перш ніж відправитися в плавання. Таким чином «чисте санітарне свідоцтво» або clean bill of health, видавалося, якщо команда здорова, і ні на кораблі, ні в порту немає слідів інфекційних захворювань. Сьогодні ж вираз clean bill of health втратило своє первинне значення і більше не пов’язане ні з офіційним документом, ні з інфекційними захворюваннями, означає лише одне — що ми абсолютно здорові.I’ve been on a sick leave for the last two weeks, and the doctor has finally given me a clean bill of health. — Я вже два тижні на лікарняному і врешті-решт лікар сказав, що я абсолютно здорова.
- Let your hair down — розслабитися, вести себе невимушено.Думаю, що ця ідіома особливо близька буде нашим читачкам, і ось чому. У далекому сімнадцятому столітті жінки носили різноманітні зачіски, збираючи і заколюючи волосся. Увечері ж, в спокійній і невимушеній обстановці, звичною процедурою було розпускання і розчісування волосся. Тепер же вираз let your hair down стало використовуватися в трохи іншому значенні.I had extremelly hard day at work and need to let my hair down now. — У мене був жахливо важкий день на роботі і тепер мені потрібно розслабитися.
- Wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve — не вміти стримувати емоції; душа нарозхрист.Цілком імовірно, що цей вираз знаходить своє відображення в середньовічній традиції лицарських турнірів. Вважається, що лицарі виявляли свою відданість дамі серця, зав’язуючи стрічку, подаровану нею, на рукаві. Таким чином, вони буквально «носили серце на рукаві». Сьогодні ж ми використовуємо цю ідіому, говорячи про людину, який відкрито показує свої емоції.She never hides her emotions, one look at her and you know how she feels. She really wears her heart on her sleeve. — Вона ніколи не приховує своїх емоцій, один погляд — і ти зрозумієш, що вона відчуває. У неї душа навстіж.
Говорити про походження ідіом можна нескінченно, знаходячи все більш цікаві і забавні історії. Моїй ж головною метою було показати вам, що вирази, в яких на перший погляд немає ніякої логіки, чудесним чином її набувають, якщо подивитися на них більш уважно. Це, мабуть, і є один із секретів успішного вивчення будь-якої іноземної мови — задати собі питання «чому?» І постаратися знайти на нього відповідь. Сподіваюся, що історії, які запропонувала вам я, допоможуть запам’ятати і освоїти деякі ідіоми, а головне надихнуть вас на свої власні поіскі.strong
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