ЦЭ/ЦТ 2024

РЦЭ 2024

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ЦЭ/ЦТ 2024

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A 1-4 (Времена)

Part A

A 15-18 (Чтение)

A 9-12 (Словоупотребление)

A 7-8 (Артикли)

A 5-6 (Прилагательное, числительное)

Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Hello. This is Kitty Beamish. I’m speaking to you from Oxford, where the finals of the World Quiz Championships (A1) … tomorrow. The favourite is Claude Jennings of Cornwall, the man who knows everything. 12 months ago no one had heard of Claude Jennings, although he had been taking part in quiz competitions for years. Now suddenly he is a big star. So far this year he (A2) … every single question correctly. And he is popular, too. When he arrived here two days ago, hundreds of fans (A3) … at the station to welcome him. Since his arrival Claude (A4) … encyclopedias online. He is clearly the man to watch. And now back to the news desk.

А4.1) has been reading 2) is reading 3) had read 4) will be read 5) was reading

А3.1) were waited 2) are waiting 3) were waiting 4) have waited 5) wait

А2.1) has answered 2) is answering 3) will be answered 4) will answer 5) is answered

А1.1) will hold 2) held 3) are holding 4) hold 5) will be held

А 1-4 Variant 1

А4.1) appeared 2) was appeared 3) has appeared 4) was appearing 5) had appeared

А3.1) are blown 2) were blown 3) have blown 4) blow 5) had blown

А2.1) was going 2) has been going 3) will be gone 4) is going 5) had gone

А1.1) will fly 2) had flown 3) are fly 4) are flying 5) fly

Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Jennifer Walterscheit got the strangest phone call of her life one afternoon. A voice said, “One-hundred-dollar bills (A1) … all over town. Are they yours?” Jennifer thought it was a joke, but then she looked in her bag. The bank envelope which contained her personal details and $3,000 (A2) … ! It must have fallen out of her bag. It was a windy day and the bills (A3) … all over the town. What chance did she have of getting them back? However, she was amazed to discover that by the end of the day, 29 of the 30 hundred-dollar bills had been returned to the police. The story (A4) … in the local newspaper the next day. After the story had been published, the last banknote was returned by a reader.

А 1-4 Variant 2

А 5-6 Variant 2

1) a thousand 2) thousands of 3) the thousandth 4) thousands 5) thousand

The phone rings for … time.

1) gooder 2) the most best 3) the best 4) more better 5) better

The food in this restaurant is … than in the one on the corner.

1) hundred 2) hundreds 3) hundred of 4) hundredth 5) hundreds of

1991 was the two … anniversary of Mozart’s death.

Прочитайте предложение. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. I’m pretty sure Betty is … cook I know.1) most worst 2) the worst 3) worse 4) the baddest 5) worser

А 5-6 Variant 1

1) a, a 2) –, a 3) the, a 4) the, the 5) –, –

Day after … day passed without news and we began to lose … hope.

1) The, the 2) –, – 3) The, – 4) –, the 5) –, a

… Smiths have gone to … Hawaiian Islands for the whole summer.

1) a, – 2) the, the 3) a, a 4) the, – 5) –, –

As … matter of fact, many people are out of … work nowadays.

1) –, – 2) the, – 3) –, the 4) –, a 5) the, the

А 7-8 Variant 2

Прочитайте предложение. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Last week my class and I visited … British Museum which first openedto … public on 15th January, 1759.

А 7-8 Variant 1

A12.1) possible 2) available 3) suitable 4) probable 5) capable

A11.1) travelled 2) arrived 3) entered 4) appeared 5) introduced

A10.1) called 2) titled 3) known 4) referred 5) said

A9.1) added 2) turned 3) applied 4) mixed 5) separated

Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Chocolate comes from the fruit of the cocoa tree. Its orange fruits are about the size of a pineapple and contain the cocoa beans. When these beans are made into powder and (A9) … with sugar and milk, chocolate is produced. Cocoa is a valuable crop that once played an important role in the ancient cultures of South America, where it was (A10) … as the ‘food of the gods’. The Spanish (A11) … chocolate into Europe in the 16th century. It gradually became as popular as tea and coffee among rich people in France and England, and ‘chocolate houses’ were a common sight in London. During the 19th century, chocolate could be produced more cheaply by machine and became (A12) … to everyone. Today, millions of tons of cocoa beans are used by the chocolate industry annually in a wide variety of sweet products which are enjoyed by people all over the world.

А 9-12 Variant 1

A12.1) set 2) given 3) suggested 4) involved 5) discovered

A11.1) see 2) discover 3) look 4) require 5) find

A10.1) divide 2) share 3) choose 4) separate 5) refer

A9.1) devoted 2) interested 3) focused 4) good 5) keen

Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. The tiger is the largest member of the big cat family, and lives in parts of Asia. Most people would agree that tigers are extremely beautiful animals, with their black and orange coats. Although tigers can’t run fast for long periods, they are (A9) … at hunting. Tigers are able to reach high speeds, and the animals that they catch for food can often be much bigger than they are. However, tigers behave differently from animals like lions. They will (A10) … their food with other tigers, even though they have gone miles to (A11) … for it. The population of tigers in the world has decreased since the start of the 20th century, but by using radio collars, scientists have now (A12) … up projects that are much more successful at finding out about how tigers live.

А 9-12 Variant 2

1) I couldn’t agree more. 2) Are you free this weekend? 3) Great! Have a good time. 4) I’ve known him for a very long time. 5) I think it’s closed.

X: Tonight I’m going to the cinema with Mark. Y: … X: Thanks. I can’t wait.

1) I didn’t do anything wrong. 2) I don’t think I should do it. 3) I’m afraid there’s nothing I can do about it. 4) I’ve already done that. 5) I was rude to her.

Дополните мини-диалог, выбрав подходящую по смыслу реплику. X: I think you should apologise to her.Y: … X: That’s good. Your behaviour yesterday was terrible.

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1) It doesn’t matter. 2) I couldn’t care less. 3) Nothing of the kind. 4) My pleasure. 5) Makes no difference.

Thank you for showing us around the college.

1) Either is fine with me. 2) I don’t mind if I do. 3) Nothing at all. 4) I’d love one. 5) If you wouldn’t mind, please.

Выберите ответную реплику, подходящую по смыслу к предложенной реплике-стимулу. Would you like me to read that for you?

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А 15-18

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B8.It doesn’t … sense to have the lights on when it’s sunny. When I was 15 years old, my parents were so grateful that I got a job to help us … ends meet.

B7.I don’t remember that guy at … . Have I met him before? … in all, I think this has been the best holiday of my life.

Прочитайте предложения. Заполните пропуски ОДНИМ словом, подходящим по смыслу сразу для двух предложений.

Прочитайте предложения (В1–В6). Заполните каждый из пропусков только ОДНИМ словом, подходящим по смыслу.

B1.If you can’t be there … person, the next best thing is watching it on TV.B2.I live … my own in a studio flat.B3.Jack decorated his room … pictures of all his favourite sports figures.B4.… coat is okay as they both suit you. B5.The Eiffel Tower … visited by millions of people every year.B6.… does he look like? – Tall with blue eyes.

Part B Variant 1

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Oil on beaches, vehicle exhaust fumes, litter and many other waste products are called pollutants, because they pollute our environment. Releasing (B19) … (CHEMISTRY) waste from factories and power stations is one of the main ways in which we pollute our surroundings. These waste substances are the unwanted results of modern living. Pollution itself is not new – 100 years ago factories sent out great clouds of poisonous smoke and, (B20) … (FORTUNATE), pollution has now spread to the land, air and water of every corner on Earth. Our (B21) … (SCIENCE) have much to learn about pollution, but we do know more about how to control it. The use of solar energy, instead of coal and gas, will help in the fight as it is very much cleaner than fossil fuels. We can also reduce pollution by(B22) … (CYCLE) waste and using biodegradable materials which eventually break down in the soil.

Прочитайте текст. От приведенных в скобках (B19–B22) слов образуйте ОДНОКОРЕННЫЕ слова

B18.summer and fills the city with much performers and tourists from all over the world.

B17.One of the most important events is the Fringe Festival which takes it’s place every

B16.the fires which were burning itself. Today Edinburgh is known for better things.

B15.far as the 11th century. Back then, the city was such dark and foggy because of all

B14.the far most famous building is Edinburgh Castle. Parts of the castle date back as

B13.hundreds of thousands of tourists that have visit the city all year round. Probably

B12.Edinburgh is full of either galleries, cafés and shops and is very popular with the

B11.important buildings, inspired by these classical architecture. Today, this area of

B10.of Greece, but it may has its influence in its architecture. The New Town has many

Прочитайте текст. Из каждой строки (В9–В18) выпишите ОДНО лишнее слово. B9.Edinburgh is called The Athens of the North. It may not to have the great climate

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B8.Max doesn’t … helping but he’s a bit lazy. If you change your … about coming tonight, just give me a call.

B7.I had a nightmare that I was in a cave and there were spiders … over me. I wish you’d stop criticising me … the time.

Прочитайте предложения. Заполните пропуски ОДНИМ словом, подходящим по смыслу сразу для двух предложений.

Прочитайте предложения (В1–В6). Заполните каждый из пропусков только ОДНИМ словом, подходящим по смыслу.

B1.I’m afraid that neither my dad nor my mum can take me to the airport. They’re still … work.B2.Were you aware … the speed you were driving at, madam? – No, officer.B3.What do the letters RSPCA stand … ? What do you know about this organisation?B4.The two cars for sale were in poor condition so I didn’t buy … of them.B5.The English language … now spoken by over two billion people worldwide.B6.… is the new restaurant like? – It’s extremely elegant.

Part B Variant 2

There are so many stories of dogs that have saved human lives. Yet the story of a pig saving the life of its owner must surely be the most unusual (B19) … (EXCEPT) to the rule. Jo Ann Altsman is alive today because of the (B20) … (HERO) actions of Lulu, her domestic pig. In 1998 Jo Ann suffered a serious heart attack in her home. It was at this point that Lulu the pig ran out into the road. She tried, at first (B21) … (SUCCESSFUL), to stop a car. Anyone watching her would be astonished at her refusal to give up. Eventually she managed to catch a driver’s attention by rolling onto her back in the middle of the road. The inquisitive driver got out of his car, at which point, Lulu (B22) … (ABLE) him to go directly to the house where he found Jo Ann, lying on the floor. He immediately called emergency services. Lulu’s bravery had, in fact, saved Jo Ann’s life.

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Прочитайте текст. От приведенных в скобках (B19–B22) слов образуйте ОДНОКОРЕННЫЕ слова

B18.a doll that looks like a man who once wanted to kill their king but failed himself.

B17.celebrates Guy Fawkes Night. The English light each bonfires, and sometimes burn

B16.firework displays which held all over the country on November 5th. This day

B15.firework displays are enough spectacular. The UK is especially famous for its

B14.as gunpowder, these fireworks were used for lots public displays. Nowadays,

B13.the Italians were created the first real fireworks. Made from the same ingredients

B12.loud noise. Today, we call this is ‘gunpowder’. But it was many years later that e

B11.a black powder. When lit, the powder created a bright light and made a few very

B10.were made from three so common kitchen ingredients heated over a fire to make

Прочитайте текст. Из каждой строки (В9–В18) выпишите ОДНО лишнее слово. B9.Fireworks were discovered by its chance around 2000 years ago, in China. They

Part B Variant 2

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A 15-18 (Чтение)

14 (Реплики)

A 9-12 (Словоупотребление)

A 7-8 (Артикли)

A 5-6 (Прилагательное, числительное)

A1. 1) got 2) was getting 3) gets 4) had got 5) will be go A2. 1) has made 2) was made 3) has been making 4) will be made 5) made A3. 1) saw 2) was seen 3) has seen 4) was seeing 5) had seen A4. 1) was now planned 2) is now planning 3) was now planning 4) will now be planned 5) had now planned

Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Danny MacAskill is one of the best trials bike riders in the world. If you don’t know what a trials bike is, it’s a bit smaller than a mountain bike, and you can do some amazing things on it. Or at least, Danny MacAskill can. When he (A1) … on his bike, he can go up or down steps, fly over walls, or climb mountains. Danny’s professional career began when he was 23 and his flatmate David Sowerby (A2) … a short video of him on his bike. Danny put it up on YouTube, where it (A3) … by millions of people. From that moment on, Danny discovered that he was quickly becoming an Internet superstar. He won lots of awards, and he was chosen to carry the Olympic torch through the city of Glasgow. Since then, Danny has made other great videos such as ‘Way Back Home’ and ‘The Ridge’. He (A4) … to travel across Europe, and this new video will show people some of his most famous tricks.

А 1-4 Variant 1

Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа.When people first began to write, they (A1) … an alphabet. Instead, they drew small pictures to show the objects they (A2) … about. This was very slow because there was a different picture for every word. The Ancient Egyptians had a system of picture writing that (A3) … hieroglyphics. An alphabet is quite different from picture writing. It is made up of letters or symbols that represent a sound and each sound is just part of one word. The Phoenicians, who lived about 3,000 years ago, developed the modern alphabet. It was later improved by the Romans and this alphabet (A4) … widely throughout the world.A1. 1) haven’t used 2) weren’t used 3) don’t use 4) haven’t been using 5) didn’t useA2. 1) have written 2) were writing 3) are writing 4) have been writing 5) will writeA3. 1) called 2) has called 3) has been calling 4) was called 5) was callingA4. 1) now uses 2) is now using 3) will now use 4) has now used 5) is now used

А 1-4 Variant 2

Прочитайте предложение. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. … new flat is twice as big as the one that they used to live in up until last month. A5. 1) John’s and Jane’s 2) Johns and Janes 3) John’s and Jane 4) John and Jane’s 5) John and Jane A6. I saw an accident this morning where one car drove into the back of another. Fortunately, … driver was injured. 1) some 2) any 3) neither 4) both 5) either

Прочитайте предложение. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. A5. … stories were completely different, so I didn’t know at all which to believe. 1) Peter and Helen’s 2) Peter’s and Helen 3) Peter’s and Helen’s 4) Peters and Helens 5) Peter and Helen A6. To get to the town centre you can walk along the river or you can go along the road. You can go … way. 1) neither 2) no 3) none 4) either 5) both

А 5-6 Variant 2

А 5-6 Variant 1

A7.… Hyde Park was first opened to … public during the reign of King Charles I in 1637. 1) –, the 2) The, – 3) The, the 4) –, – 5) –, a A8. I’m exhausted, so I’m going to take … break for … while. 1) a, – 2) the, the 3) a, a 4) the, – 5) –, –

A7. … Azores are a group of islands in … Atlantic. 1) The, the 2) The, – 3) –, – 4) –, the 5) The, an A8. On … whole, I have been feeling a bit under … weather for the past few days due to a nasty cold. 1) the, a 2) –, – 3) a, a 4) a, – 5) the, the

Прочитайте предложение. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа.

А 7-8 Variant 2

Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. The Farley Rock School teaches guitar, piano and drums to kids who (A9) … about being a rock star. Each week students have a private lesson and also do band practice with other students. At the end of each term, there is a concert for friends and family. Students who have (A10) … a higher level have the opportunity to perform at local venues such as The Music Factory and Billy’s Jazz Club. ‘Students (A11) … a lot of progress with us because they are so (A12) … about being in a band,’ says Dave Farley, the school’s director. ‘Even beginners who have never played in a band before and are afraid of performing in public, soon become confident enough to play in front of hundreds of people. It’s amazing.’ A9. 1) want 2) dream 3) expect 4) wish 5) imagine A10. 1) coped 2) risen 3) succeeded 4) jumped 5) reached A11. 1) make 2) do 3) get 4) give 5) take A12. 1) aware 2) familiar 3) excited 4) fond 5) capable

А 9-12 Variant 1

Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. A hot-air balloon (A9) … of three basic parts. The large balloon is (A10) … as the ‘envelope’ and is (A11) … of nylon – the same material used to produce kites, sails and sleeping bags. There are burners under the envelope to heat the air inside and finally a basket where the passengers stand. From this position the passengers can enjoy the views of the countryside below. To understand what (A12) … the balloon to lift into the air you must know about ‘convection’ or heat transfer. The scientific explanation is that by heating the air inside the envelope you increase the space the air needs. When this happens, some air gets pushed out of the envelope. With less air in the envelope, it becomes lighter and therefore able to travel up. A9. 1) forms 2) consists 3) holds 4) contains 5) includes A10. 1) called 2) known 3) titled 4) referred 5) said A11. 1) appeared 2) done 3) developed 4) made 5) combined A12. 1) makes 2) lets 3) prevents 4) does 5) allows

А 9-12 Variant 2

Дополните мини-диалог, выбрав подходящую по смыслу реплику. A13.X: Doctor, I’m not feeling very well. Y: … X: I’ve got this awful pain in my stomach. 1) What have you got to do with it? 2) Neither is fine. 3) I don’t feel like it. 4) What seems to be the problem? 5) It depends. X: I’m a bit worried about the dinner party. Y: … X: Yes, I suppose you’re right. A13. 1) It’ll turn out fine. 2) Why do you think so? 3) I’ll be glad to help out. 4) Do you really? 5) I’m afraid so.

А 13

Дополните мини-диалог, выбрав подходящую по смыслу реплику. A14. Would you mind bringing me some coffee? 1) Never mind. 2) Sure, go right ahead. 3) I’m afraid I don’t. 4) No thanks, I can manage. 5) No, of course not. A14. Would you mind if I have the last chocolate? 1) Either is fine. 2) Nothing at all. 3) Are you really? 4) I’m afraid I’m not. 5) No, not at all!

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Прочитайте текст (В1–В3). Заполните каждый из пропусков только ОДНИМ предлогом, подходящим по смыслу. One issue with social media is that it can distract people from work or study. (B1) … addition, it can create unhappiness and anxiety when people compare their lives to other people’s. (B2) … the other hand, thanks (B3) ... social media, people can build friendships quickly by sharing photos, links, ideas and opinions. Social media also allows people to ask for help and advice. Overall, I think social media has more positive than negative effects on everyday life. Заполните каждый из пропусков только ОДНИМ словом, подходящим по смыслу. B4.There’s a … time left so we don’t need to hurry. B5. Who will the speech … given by at Mark and Laura’s wedding? B6. A museum should aim to entertain as well … educate. Заполните пропуски ОДНИМ словом, подходящим по смыслу сразу для двух предложений. B7. Max doesn’t … helping but he’s a bit lazy. If you change your … about coming tonight, just give me a call. B8. According to a recent study of teenagers, half of them do not … housework for pocket money. Don’t be nervous in the exam. Just ... your best.

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Заполните каждый из пропусков только ОДНИМ предлогом Downloading an instant messaging application to your mobile is easy and, as long as you have access (B1) … the Internet, allows you to stay (B2) … touch through texts and video chats free (B3) … charge. It’s simple to use even for those who are not particularly computer literate. Заполните каждый из пропусков только ОДНИМ словом B4. We can … eat now or after the show – it’s up to you.B5. Tourists won’t … sent to Mars in the next twenty years. B6. … only cancer, but also heart and lung disease are influenced by smoking. Заполните пропуски ОДНИМ словом, подходящим по смыслу сразу для двух предложений B7. I don’t know what the … is with the car, but it won’t start. We’re going to London tomorrow, as a … of fact. B8. It doesn’t … sense to have the lights on when it’s sunny. When I was 15 years old, my parents were so grateful that I got a job to help us … ends meet.

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Прочитайте текст. Из каждой строки (В9–В18) выпишите ОДНО лишнее слово. B9.Did you know there are over than 22,000 species of fish and around two million B10.whales in our oceans? However, something such terrible is happening and if it doesn’t B11. stop soon, it may actually to destroy our oceans forever. Our seas are filling up with B12. plastic: bags, bottles and straws. The plastic moves from others rivers into the sea, B13. then ocean currents push it together to make giant floating islands of many waste. B14. The main problem what is that the plastic takes an extremely long time to disappear. B15. Did you know that it takes around 450 years for a plastic bottle to disappear itself? B16. Every scientists predict that unless we do something to reduce the waste, by 2050 B17. there could be more plastic in the sea than fish. This is been because the plastic breaks B18. into very smaller pieces and then fish, sea birds and other marine life eat them and die. Oбразуйте ОДНОКОРЕННЫЕ слова The koala is an (B19) … (ICON) and the most (B20) … (EASY) recognised Australian animal. Koalas are often called ‘bears’ but this is inaccurate as a koala is not a bear but a marsupial which means that their young are born immature and they develop further in the safety of a pouch. The habitat (B21) … (REQUIRE) of a koala include the presence of eucalyptus trees. The higher the density of these trees, the better the habitat quality. Koalas can eat approximately 350 grams of leaves a day. However, the leaves from the eucalyptus can be extremely poisonous. To overcome this problem, the koala (B22) … (MOVE) any harmful chemicals from the leaves with the help of a specially adapted digestive system.

Part B Variant 1

Прочитайте текст. Из каждой строки (В9–В18) выпишите ОДНО лишнее слово. B9. Are you thinking about holding a party? Then do you need to make sure it’s lots B10. of fun! Invite these plenty of people and include a few surprises. For example, B11. if you’re serving food, try it ordering ten pizzas that are the same flavour but come B12. from different restaurants in your area. Then either have a ‘taste test’ and vote on B13. the best one. Or how about playing games? You could actually to have a video B14. games tournament and offer every prizes for the winners. You could also have B15. a singing competition and ask each of guest to sing a song. If your party includes B16. a meal around a table, for each new course, ask your guests to have sit next toB17. someone different, in order to talk to as many different people as its possible. B18. Finally, play many fun music: your guests might even get up and dance! Oбразуйте ОДНОКОРЕННЫЕ слова The railway linking Tibet to Central China is the highest railway in the world. The line runs through an environment that is so (B19) … (FRIEND) that many of the workers fell critically ill during construction. Inside the carriages, however, an array (набор) of electronic sensors secure the safety of the passengers and monitor the air circulation and the levels of oxygen. However, this Himalayan railway development is highly controversial. Although most people agree that it will bring greater prosperity to the region, many worry that Tibet’s unique culture will be lost. Moreover, (B20) … (ECOLOGY) are concerned about the effects on the Himalayan wildlife such as the Tibetan antelope. It is an (B21) … (ICON) species to the area, which is among the most (B22) … (DANGER) species in the world. The animals are extremely timid and easily disturbed by any human activity.

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A 15-18 (Чтение)

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A 5-6 (Артикли)

A 7-8 (Разделительный вопрос, союз)

Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. In Nepal, it (А1) ... as the yeti, in the US as Bigfoot and in India as the Mande Barung. But does this creature really exist? Recently, journalists (A2) ... to the Garo Hills in northern India to look into reports that the Mande Barung has been seen. The first report comes from Nelbison Sangma. He says that he watched the Mande Barung for three days while he (A3) ... in the area. 11-year-old Tengsim Marak got a much closer look at the creature. Tengsim was walking through the forest when he (A4) ... across the animal sitting on a rock playing with a stone. He only saw it for a few seconds, but he can describe it perfectly. Nobody can prove that the Mande Barung definitely exists, but nobody can say that it does not exist, either. A1. 1) knows 2) is knowing 3) knew 4) was knowing 5) is known A2. 1) are travelled 2) have travelled 3) will travel 4) were travelled 5) travel A3. 1) was worked 2) has worked 3) was working 4) has been working 5) works A4. 1) has come 2) will come 3) was come 4) came 5) is come

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Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Stories of dolphins saving humans (A1) ... since ancient times. Most of the stories tell of dolphins that saved people from drowning in the ocean. Sailors painted dolphins on their ships, and ancient Greek coins showed a dolphin with a boy riding on its back. Do these images and stories have any truth to them? Todd Endris thinks so. He (A2) ... on his surfboard off a beach in California waiting for a good wave to ride. Suddenly, a great white shark attacked him. The shark took hold of Endris’s leg and tried to pull him into the water. Just then, a group of dolphins (A3) ... . They swam in circles between Endris and the shark. Endris was able to get back on his surfboard and reach the shore. Thus, he (A4) ... by dolphins. A1. 1) were existed 2) will exist 3) are existed 4) exist 5) have existed A2. 1) was sat 2) sits 3) was sitting 4) has sat 5) will sit A3. 1) had arrived 2) has arrived 3) was arrived 4) arrived 5) will be arrived A4. 1) rescued 2) was rescued 3) has rescued 4) was rescuing 5) had rescued

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A7. That’s the best dessert she has ever prepared, ... ? 1) doesn’t it 2) is that 3) isn’t it 4) does it 5) hasn’t it A8. ... being late, she managed to get to the meeting on time. 1) So that 2) In spite 3) Because 4) Despite 5) Since

A7. It’s going to snow again tonight, … ? 1) does it 2) isn’t there 3) isn’t it 4) is there 5) doesn’t it A8. … Mark has been cooking for many years, he still doesn’t know how to prepare French food in the traditional manner. 1) So that 2) Although 3) Because 4) Despite 5) Since

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The Namibia Challenge is a seven-day race (A9) ... by Raleigh International, a company established in 1985. It is a competition for people who want to learn teamwork and communication skills. It (A10) ... place in the Namib Desert in Africa, where teams spend a week pushing themselves to their limit and (A11) ... useful skills. As a final challenge, participants have to climb Mount Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain. Paul Webster, a university student, is willing to (A12) ... his experiences with other students. ‘The Namibia Challenge is especially useful if, like me, you haven’t had much experience of working in a team,’ he says. ‘By the end of it, we were all trying to help each other in the team. It is also a great opportunity to meet people of many different nationalities in a very special environment. I am thinking of going back to Namibia if I can.’ A9. 1) produced 2) discovered 3) made 4) organised 5) connected A10. 1) takes 2) gets 3) holds 4) has 5) brings A11. 1) following 2) developing 3) rising 4) becoming 5) devoting A12. 1) divide 2) attach 3) separate 4) distribute 5) share

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Do today’s children have the same ambitions as children of previous generations? It seems that they do. An American employment agency recently (A9) … out some research with 5-10-year-olds and found that most kids still want to become sports champions and movie stars, just like their parents did. The smallest children often want to be wizards or superheroes and will soon be disappointed when they realise that these jobs don’t really exist. There are also a (A10) ... of jobs – such as being an astronaut – which many children dream of, but which few people are (A11) … to do. Not all children want to be celebrities, however. Some want the chance to help others by becoming doctors or firefighters, and these are the ones who will most probably succeed in (A12) ... their goals according to career experts. A9. 1) carried 2) gave 3) kept 4) made 5) appeared A10. 1) total 2) plenty 3) number 4) lots 5) several A11. 1) possible 2) likely 3) certainly 4) reasonable 5) surely A12. 1) appearing 2) arriving 3) gaining 4) coping 5) achieving

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(2) X: What do you think of the concert? Y: ... X: Nor did I. 1) You don’t say! 4) It was difficult to choose the best song. 2) I wasn’t lucky to get the tickets. 5) I didn’t like it at all. 3) I’d rather go to the cinema.

A13.(1) Дополните мини-диалог, выбрав подходящую по смыслу реплику. X: Could you copy it for me? Y: ... X: Thanks, you’re very kind. 1) I certainly do. 2) As a matter of fact. 3) Why do you ask? 4) Take it easy. 5) With pleasure.

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(2) Sorry to keep you waiting. 1) It’s my pleasure. 3) I’m afraid so. 5) Not at all. (это ответ на благодарность) 2) You’re welcome. 4) That’s OK. Never mind.

A14. (1) Выберите ответную реплику, подходящую по смыслу к предложенной реплике-стимулу. I don’t feel like going out today. 1) Neither do I. 2) Are you? I’m not. 3) It’s very likely. 4) Nothing at all. 5) Go ahead.

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Part B

Заполните каждый из пропусков только ОДНИМ предлогом, подходящим по смыслу. Two of the most important qualities in a friend are honesty and loyalty. You know they’re going to tell you if they think you’re doing something wrong, and you can trust them to keep a secret. Flexibility is another quality that we admire in friends. (B1)... other words, if we change our mind a lot, they’re not going to have any difficulty with that. Nearly everyone says that it’s important to have a lot (B2) ... common with your friends. You also need to keep (B3)...touch with them on a regular basis Заполните каждый из пропусков только ОДНИМ словом, подходящим по смыслу. B4. My son is a lot taller ...my daughter. B5. How long ago ... Bob and Tina get married?B6. ... is no need to take a taxi, five minutes doesn’t seem long to wait for the bus. Заполните пропуски ОДНИМ словом, подходящим по смыслу сразу для двух предложений. B7. The best way to lose weight is to keep …………. and watch what you eat. The jacket really suited Rachel, but it was the wrong size and didn’t …………. her. B8. Choosing what to study at university can be a tough decision to …………. . You shouldn’t …………. fun of the way people talk.

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Заполните пропуски ОДНИМ словом, подходящим по смыслу сразу для двух предложений. В7. Feel ………… to ask any questions which come to mind. Use of the swimming pool is ………… to all members of the club. B8. I’d like to ………… a warm welcome to our guests this evening. Do you think you could ………… me a hand with the washing-up? – Of course. It’s really easy.

Заполните каждый из пропусков только ОДНИМ словом, подходящим по смыслу. B4. The Earth is twice as big ... Mars, but it’s still a tiny dot in the universe. B5. ... you come to the meeting on time or were you late? B6. Hanoi is a busy city, but ...are lots of more exotic places you can escape to in Vietnam.

Заполните каждый из пропусков только ОДНИМ предлогом, подходящим по смыслу. The city of Beijing has such a big problem with its air quality that there are days when you can’t see the buildings on the other side of the street. According to Nature Magazine, air pollution is responsible (B1)... three million deaths per year, and most of these deaths are in Asia. More and more people suffer (B2)... chest pain and have difficulty breathing. Children and the elderly are most (B3) ... risk.

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Из каждой строки (В9-В18) выпишите ОДНО лишнее слово. В9. In general, we will all spend about two thirds of our life at work. This is means that B10. we will probably have many different jobs over the years. However, our first few B11. experience of work is a very important each one. If our first job is pleasant, we won’t B12. be worried about working. But if we have a job that can makes us feel anxious or B13. miserable, we may be think that work is something to dislike forever. For this reason В14. a person should think carefully before they have apply for their first job. For example, B15. if you are the type of person that enjoys working either outside and being very B16. active, it would be silly to choose an occupation such as like a receptionist. It’s B17. also important to have a job where do you like your employer. But of course, you B18. need to work hard and show that you are enough reliable so that they can trust you. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Every season, the great fashion houses of Europe and America present their new collections in the hope of persuading people to (B19) ... (NEW) their wardrobes by purchasing the latest designs. In my opinion, one does not have to be a slave to fashion in order to look smart. Following the latest trends in fashion can be (B20) ... (EXTREME) expensive. What is more, (B21) ...(FOLLOW) of fashion often give up their individuality for the sake of fashion. They choose clothes which suit neither their figures nor their personalities. This is (B22) ... (FORTUNATE), as the way we dress should reflect who we really are. I strongly believe that it is advisable to dress with style by choosing good quality clothes which suit you as an individual.

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Из каждой строки (В9-В18) выпишите ОДНО лишнее слово. В9. There have been so many others inventions over the last twenty years or so that have В10. had an enormous effect on our life. Take, each smartphones, as an example. In fact, B11. you could say us that our lives have totally changed due to the Internet and all the B12. technology that has appeared because of it. When you stop to have think about it, B13. how many hours a week do you sit at your computer, typing them on your keyboard? B14. I think you would be shocked at the amount of time do you spend using technology B15. in the home. People of all ages who are beginning to depend on the Internet for many B16. different things and it is likely that you are spending two to three very whole days B17. a week doing some kind of activity online. Maybe it’s time to turn it off the computer B18. and have a nice, face-to-face discussion with your friends, family or colleagues either. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Chameleons make unusual pets so buying one is a decision that should be made very (B19) ... (CARE). They have a lot of complex environmental (B20) ... (REQUIRE). Almost all species of this reptile can change colour. This ability to transform their appearance is actually a form of personal communication. Most chameleons show this form of behaviour when they are anxiously escaping from deadly predators, such as snakes and birds, and some do this when they are angry. This adaptation makes them fascinating creatures to observe. (B21) ...(FORTUNATE), some of the 160 species of chameleons are actually (B22) ...(DANGER) because of habitat loss and destruction. Chameleons will continue to decline and are most likely to go extinct if immediate measures are not taken to preserve their natural habitats.

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