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Press in Britain Probable in no other country are there such great differences between...... What «quality” newspapers do you know?E) The Times, The Independent. What «popular” newspapers do you know?E) The Daily Express. How many national papers are published on Sundays’? )A)Nine. What are the editors of papers usually allowed?A) Freedom of expression. It is often said that the aim of the popular press is to entertain its readers than inform them. What kind of materials do these newspapers concentrate on?D) The Royal Family. What is the difference between various national daily newspapers?D) In the type of news they report. Are «quality” papers more popular than «tabloids”?D) Less popular. What are newspapers owned in Britain by? A) By publishing companies. What kind of newspapers are called as «populars and tabloids”? B) Small-sized newspapers. What’s the difference between daily newspapers and «Sundays”?E) Includes colour supplement. What does a «colour supplement” mean?C) Separate magazine which contains feature articles. Which type of readers are the British? D) They are fond of reading newspapers. What is an important tradition in many British households?D) A big Sunday lunch. Different Kinds of Money What makes money valuable? Why is a piece of paper marked $10 worth.... What is the real reason that money is valuable?D) everyone believes it is What was used as money on the Pacific Island of Yap?A) large stone discs Ancient Greeks measured wealth in.... A) tools and cattle How many purposes did this kind of money have?A) two Why were tools and cattle used as money? C)could be used for farming What was the value of the house?a certain number of tools or cattle What did American Indians use as money? A)wampum What is wampum made of?A) from seashells What did the ancient economies use instead of coins?C) barter According to the text gold and silver wereuseful as a kind of money?B) they were easier to carry around This text is about:D) types of money When was the paper money introduced?E)In the sixteenth centry According to the text people:C)Were suspicious of paper money Why did ancient types of money die out?E) more practical forms of money were invented What does everyone believe? C) a $10 bill is worth $10 Market Women When Hugh Clapperton, a British explorer, visited Nigeria in the..... Who visited Nigeria? E) Hugh Clapperton When did he visit Nigeria? A) in the 1830s Where did he come from? E)Great Britain What kind of goods did he find at a Nigerian market B)silks from Cairo, salt from the Sahara, clay water jars Why do Nigerian women go to the markets? D) to meet their friends, learn about the newest fashions What is the percentage of women in the Nigerian market D) over 80% How do traders keep their markets organized?B) they occupy the same general area Who is the head of each guild?A) a woman What do «market masters” do?D) make decisions about the day-to-day running of the market What do they also see? E) market law is enforced What are the market women in Onitsha famous for?E) for their skill at making large amounts of money Where is Onitsha situated?C) on the eastern banks of the Niger River How do market women spend their money?B) in high style Where do market women send their children?B) to universities overseas What is buisiness for the Nigerian women?A) a natural part of life International Business — With a Twist Some of the world’s most accommodating businessmen specialize in getting you what you.....” How many watches were hidden in a gas tank?C) 2,581 What does «accommodating businessman” mean?A) helpful Where was diplomat arrested?B) in London What do Swiss people export?B) watches What do in fact smugglers have?D) legitimate businesses on the side What do many smugglers love as much as profit?E) excitement Who was arrested recently?A) a gold smuggler Auction Fever «Twenty-five dollars for this beautiful table. Who’ll give tue thirty? Thirty! Thirty-five? Thirty-five. Who’ll give me forty?” In this situation an auctioneer is........ How the auction was called according to another guide?C) «the greatest game ever invented for grownups” What did the man lose?A) a wallet What do auctioneers do?D) try people to bid How much money was in the wallet?C) $2000 What did they realize having bought the cabinet?B) it was too big What do experienced auctiongoers never do?B) bid too high What does auction have to be compared with theater?B) a script and a plot What is auction according to one auction guide?B) theater PANTOMIME Many foreigners think that pantomime is the same as mime, but in Britain they ............. «A set of twelve” means...A) dozen «Mime’ meansB) acting without speaking A handsome young man or «principal boy” in pantomime is always played byD) a woman Everyone can see that the old woman in costume is really a man.C) easily In Britain pantomime is ... nowadays.D) a very noisy show Playing women roles by men and vice versa is an old C) tradition What do schoolchildren have during this period? C) winter holiday Winter show continues for ... after Christmas.A) two months Don’t Look Back An American philosopher said, «If a man can make a better mousetrap, the world will...... What was the philosopher’s nationalityD) American What was the end of his saying?C) «Something might be gaining on you” What was the difference between a simple machine and the «lazy man’s mower”E) it had a motor What is the most important reason for developing new productsB) competition When was over-improved lawnmower patented?A) in 1971 Who said not to look back?E) another philosopher What was the primary purpose of typewriters?E) a writing machine for the blind Michelangelo Buonarroti Michelangelo Buonarroti was one of the most fatuous artist in history........ Where did he produce his famous statue of David?D)In Rome. When did he start painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican?C) 1508. Where did he paint the Sistine Chapel?A) In Vatican. How many years did he spend painting the figures and Biblical scenes on half at the ceiling?C) 20 years. When was he apprenticed to Ghirlandaio?B) At the age 12. What kind of work is the Pieta for St Peter’s Cathedral?A) His first great work. When did he go to Rome?B) At the age of2l. John Lennon In December 1980, the London «Morning Star” wrote about John Lennon, member..... Why did he give up music for some years?C) To look after his little son. What group did John Lennon form with his friends?D) «The Beatles”. How many people met in front of the Lennon’s flat?D) 1000. Why did people meet in front of his flat? A) To show their respect. When was he killed?C) On Tuesday, December 9th, 1980. When did he go to New York with his wife?D) 1970. What songs did they sing when they fought against the United States war in Vietnam?A) «Give Peace a Chance”, «Power to the People”. What was John Lennon?A) A member of «The Beatles”. Getting Rich on Shakespeare Although the United States in the I 800s didn’t seem like a good place to present........ How old was Sarah Bernhardt?C) 71 How many months did she tour? D) for eighteen What was the reaction of miners to the plays? A) a very dramatic How much money a good company could earn?B) thousands of dollars for each week Who was one of the best Shakespearian actors of that time? B) Edwin Booth How much money did she receive at the end of the tour?C) $305.000 What did he haveto do?D) took care of business WHAT ROCK MUSIC REALLY MEANS «Rock is everywhere,” said my 16-year-old son. Is there any parents who would not..... Teenagers ... money on enormous records.D) spend Last year .. guitars were sold.B) 2 million Sound intensity of a new jet on take off must not exceed ... decibels.C) 108 What does the word «to astonish” mean?A) to surprise. How many tickets were available at the Rolling Stones’ concert in New York City?A) 20.000 Rock music cannot exist without amplification, that’s why it is so A) loud. Rock music is close toB) teenagers. Marketing Magic Why would anyone who lives in a city where the drinking water is clean, goods............ What did the company have?B) smart marketing strategy What kind of jeans did he make?E) for people who wanted to look glamorous How did the new marketing strategy present Perrier?A) sparkling, natural cfrmnlc, free of alcohol and other dangerous chemicals What is Perrier?A) a lightly carbonated water Mohan Murjani was interested in:E) something which looked glamorous Who were the first people to wear blue jeans?D) miners, farmers and cowboys Where is this water from? B) the south of France What was the design of Murjani’s jeans?E) tight-fitting Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson, one of the American presidents of the past, was born............. Complete the sentences Jefferson studied to beA) A lawyer. How long did he serve in the position of President?A) 2 terms. What have been kept up by American progressive people?E) Jefferson’s best traditions. Jefferson was born inE) Seventeen forty three. How old was he when his father died?B) 14. What did he write?B) Virginia laws. Jefferson was a governor ofD) Virginia. He became the country’s president.B) 3. Чтение 2015 1 вариант Text 1 CHARLES DICKENS Charles Dickens is one of the most popular writers of all time. His life is rather like one of his books, full of happy and sad situations. He was born near Portsmouth, England in 1812, and then the family moved to London. He was one of the eight children. His father was a clerk, so they were very poor. His mother taught Charles to read. He loved books, but his parents did not have enough money to send him to school for long. At the age of twelve he went to work in a factory, and he hated the job. Then his father was sent to prison because he owed people money. Dickens wrote about these unhappy times later, in many of his stories. He did not want to stay poor forever. He taught himself shorthand and became a reporter in Parliament. Dickens had his first success as a writer with The Pickwick Papers. By the age of twenty-four he was already famous; he stayed famous until he died. In 1836 he married Catherine Hogarth, and they had ten children. They found it more and more difficult to live together, though, so in 1858 they moved to different homes. As well as his writing, Dickens had a number of other interests. He gave a lot of time to things that he believed in. He fought, for example, for changes to laws and prisons. In the end his health suffered, and he died in 1870. Charles Dickens had-----brothers and sisters.seven Charles Dickens taught himself shorthand because he_____.wanted to find a good job Charles Dickens became a reporter in Parliament_____.after he had taught himself shorthand. Charles Dickens's father_____worked in an office Charles Dickens_____his first job.hated The family of Charles Dickens was very______.poor Charles Dickens's first famous book was called._____The Pickwick Papers Dickens wrote about these_____times for his family later, in many of his stories.unhappy Charles Dickens was born in.____1812 Charles Dickens gave a lot of time to._____political changes he struggled for Charles Dickens became famous.______by the time he got married When Charles Dickens died in 1870, he was.______fifty-eight EXPLORE THE VILLAGES AROUND HARTBRIDGE Few people go outside the city, and so they miss out on experiencing the scenery and the fascinating history of this beautiful Hartbridge. This brochure will tell you what you can see if you take a short bus ride out of the city. Camberwell The historic village of Camberwell was once the home of the wealthy Hugo *amily. They lived in a huge country house, Camberwell Court, and owned all the land in the area. The family sold their house in the 1940s, and it is now open to the public. You can spend a whole day walking around the house and gardens. There is a small exhibition about the family, a children's play area, a gift shop and a restaurant. But the village of Camberwell is also worth a visit. There are some beautiful cottages with well kept gardens, and there is a small church which dates back to the eleventh century. To get to Camberwell, take Bus 46 from the Bus station. Buses leave every two hours. Hldcot Hidcot is an attractive village situated on the River Owell. Wildlife lovers should visit the Nature Park to the south of the village, where there are large numbers of rare birds and flowers. However, you will probably see plenty of wildlife from the bridge in the village centre! In Hidcot, you can take a two-hour river cruise - a great way to see the countryside and learn about the local wildlife from a guide. If you prefer to explore the river by yourself, it's well worth walking one and a half miles along the river to the pub The Boat' which cannot be reached by road. Here, you can hire small boats and explore the river at your leisure. To get to Hidcot, take Bus 7 A to Reeford. Hidcot is half way between Hartbridge and Reeford. According to paragraph 1 the Hugo family lived in the____village.ancient The word "wealthy" in paragraph 1 means.___rich The Nature Park is attractive for wildlife lovers, because.there you can find a lot of unique birds and flowers An exhibition means.laying open to public view According to paragraph 1 the Hugo family.was the landlord of the village "it is now open to the public" in sentence 3 of paragraph 1 means.visitors can come to see it The phrasal verb "to date back to” in sentence 7 of paragraph 1 means.to have existed since a particular time in the past The word "it" in line 4 in "Camberwell", "and it is open to the public" refers to.the house of the Hugo family There is also possibility to enjoy the wildlife view from.the bridge in the village centre Every two hours buses.arrive in Camberwell The opposite meaning of the word "valueless".worth According to the paragraph 1, you can.enjoy your time walking around the Camberwell Court JAZZ My name is Katie and I play the trumpet in my school jazz band. Last month we held a jazz competition with bands from local high schools - and our band won! Each band had their own costumes, ranging from black school uniforms like my band wore, to brightly-colored T-shirts. We did not look much like adult professional bands, but all of us were used to performing in competitions, so the quality of playing was amazing, especially considering everyone was so young. Players from each band even created new tunes right there on stage. It was exciting to watch - but even better when my band played on stage! We have a great jazz band at my school, but not everyone who wants to play in it gets accepted - only about half, in fact. But anyone who is keen to play goes to jazz practice before school, and we often spend time together after school, listening to jazz and learning its language. There are also trips to jazz summer camps across the country - I have been to a couple and learnt a lot. Adults are often surprised that young people are getting interested in jazz. My music teacher thinks it is because pop music is not challenging enough for people like me who are serious about music. But I find it exciting because it is both new and old at the same time - you can create your own music, but you also feel you are a part of its history, as you are playing on stage in the same way as great jazz performers before you. My school is really lucky because we have great teachers, and parents who have supported us all the way. Without them, we would never get anywhere with our music. Because all of us want to connect our life with music! We can imply from the text that the author's opinion about the quality of her band's playing was. fantastic The text mainly discusses.how jazz is becoming popular among young people The following statements about Katie are true, except.Her music teacher is a great pop music performer. Trumpet refers to.a musical instrument. Choose the correct variant: They felt on the stage as if.______they were as a part of the past events Which of the following statements best summarizes the idea of the text?More and more young people are getting interested in jazz. The author says the bands in her school's jazz competition.played at a high level despite their young age. According to the text what can be implied about the author's music schools?The learners of this schools feel lucky to study there. According to the text, what can be implied about Katie?Her parents encourage her in her love to jazz music. The general purpose of the text is to.encourage young people to listen to more jazz music What is the main topic of the text?Young people's interest in jazz music The author finds jazz music interesting because.it is both new and old |