A1 – A7
Did you have a chance to see the special exhibition of English art last week?
· Yes, I really enjoyed it. And what about you?
· I was planning to go on Saturday, but I caught a really bad cold and had to spend a whole weekend in bed. So I missed it. And I had really been looking forward to it for so long. What did you like best about it?
· I liked all the paintings, but I greatly admired the early 20th century water colours. They were so beautiful, you can’t imagine.
· Were they scenes of the countryside?
· A few, yes. But most of them were the paintings of the life of ordinary people in a big industrial city round about the year 1910.
· Oh, that sounds fascinating.
· Yes, I’m sure you would have loved it. The colours were very interesting. The artists used lots of different shades of grey and brown. I got the impression that life in big cities at that time was pretty gloomy.
· And what were the buildings like?
· Well, that’s an interesting question. In fact, you could hardly see the buildings in the pictures. They were just part of the background. They didn’t have definite outlines. The artists focused mainly on the people. They showed what life must have been like for ordinary people in a big industrial town. The people were walking, running, selling, buying, arguing, you know, all everyday activities.
· I’m really sad about missing it. You know that I’m as much interested in the history of English towns as you are in English art.
· Never mind. I’ve bought a full catalogue so you can see everything at home. The quality of the print is very good. So it’s almost like looking at the real thing. You can keep it as long as you need.
· Great, thanks.
A8 – A14
· Monica, can you tell me when and where you were born? And a bit about your family?
· I was born in Sao Paolo in 1986. I think that both my parents were quite young when they migrated to the city and the four of us, my three brothers and I, were poor men.
· And what do you remember most about your childhood?
· I had the impression that Sao Paolo was a very busy city and there were a lot of building sites around where we were. You know, up to the age of seven it seemed like they were rebuilding the whole area nearby all the time. I also think there was a strong feeling of strangeness, of not belonging because my mom and dad came from a small town and they missed their friends and parents a lot. It must have been quite a traumatic experience for them to leave the security and familiarity of their home town. But under the circumstances they could only dream of the family reunion and so I had this feeling that life was tough, and it was tough for them too.
· So you are a closely knit family.
· Yes. We were very close I suppose. My father was a doctor, a skin specialist, and he taught at the university, and although he is officially retired now he loves medicine and now teaches students voluntarily. And my mother was a hospital manager for many years. She seemed to have liked her job a lot. Now she is doing acting. You know, she brought up the four children and now that we are all grown up she’s doing what she really loves and what she wanted to do since her childhood. I think it’s vital that people should follow their own stuff and do what they want to do in life. Good for her!
· Ok. So tell me a bit more about your childhood. For example, what kind of school did you go to?
· Ok, both my parents were professional people and worked regular hours from 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. So unlike a lot of our classmates who would stay just half a day we had to go to school and stay there till the time when we knew for sure that our parents were back home from work. On the one hand I used to envy the other kids who came home after lunch, you know, and could do the homework when they chose to. But on the other hand we always had our teacher’s help with our homework if necessary. I would also like to say that it is a nice feeling when there is somebody from your family to greet you when you come back home from school.
· Could you tell me more about your father?
· Yes, sure. I think he is a very special person. He does medicine as a vocation, not as a profession or trade. He is a heroic figure for me and for a big majority of his students who admire him for his anticapitalism and anticonsumerism. He refuses to be shaped by fashion or what other people think. I think he just rises above all the other people around him because of his clear and sincere convictions and inner strength of character.
· You obviously love and admire him very much.
· Yes, he is very different from most people in his position. Well, for example, he doesn’t have a secretary, he doesn’t have a telephone at this office and he has students from the university to his prestigious private surgery and teaches them there. Nowadays I think many people in his position and preserve would be actually to share their knowledge, because your knowledge represents money and power. But he never had that attitude. I suppose he is a very individual character with very strongly havebeliefs.
· Your family life sounds quite interesting. I mean what kind of things would you do? Did you go to interesting places?
· My father never approved of our doing what other kids did, like going to the cinema, partying and buying chewing gum, that kind of stuff. When I wasn’t at school I would go to a leisure centre which was located on the university campus where my father taught. Because we were the children of the professor the staff didn’t mind us spending hours in the centre. So we grew up there making good use of the centre facilities. We went swimming, played different sports, did crafts, the things that appealed to us. When I look back on my childhood I can see that we led an ideal existence.
· Do you think that you are prepared for the real world outside?
· A lot of people ask me that question. And I could well understand why. It’s true that I led a very sheltered existence after my father became a professor. I wish I could say that I was prepared to cope with real problems and issues and could stand up for myself, but unfortunately it isn’t so. I need to learn to stand up for myself. Nevertheless I didn’t forget my earlier experiences that life was tough.
Чтение.
1 В2. Установите соответствие тем A-H текстам 1-7. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании одна тема лишняя.
A. SUCCESSFUL CAREER
B. GIVING INDIVIDUALITY TO CLOTHES
E. MEETING THE NEEDS OF YOUNG CUSTOMERS
F. EXTREMES OF FASHION
C. SHORT-TERM CAREER
D. MAKING YOUR OWN CLOTHES
G. MASS PRODUCTION OF CLOTHES
H. FASHION AS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS.
1. A comparatively new job for girls, and for young men also, is the job of a photographer's model. The work involves being photographed for television commercials and for fashion magazines. It may also include modelling clothes at fashion shops. It can be an exciting and interesting career, but with the present interest to young models it is unlikely to be a long-one and it comes to an end as one gets older.
2. Mary Quant's childhood memories of "make, do and mend" gave her a passionate desire to design clothes which would be "fun to wear". At her fashion displays models in short-skirted shifts and knicker-bocker suits ran rather than walked. It is not surprising that she caused a sensation in the fashion world. Her company is now a profitable business, selling make-up, textiles and other fashion items.
3. Fashion is now a major industry in many countries. It employs many thousands of workers and makes an important contribution to the expansion of the home and export markets of industrialized countries. In the past it was largely controlled by the Fashion houses. Today, however, the wholesale manufacturers, who reproduce millions of copies of a "model' dress, play an even more important part, making fashion a global phenomenon.
4. If you wish to be not only fashionable but also well dressed, the most important thing of all is to add a personal touch to your clothes. Now that fashion has become universal and clothes are mass produced, it is very difficult to avoid monotony unless you are fortunate enough to be able to make all your own clothes. However, by skilful adaptation you can give a certain personal style to a general fashion "line".
5.Use beginner level skills to make T-shirts, skirts, dresses, tank tops, jogging
suits, shorts and other clothing popular in today's world. Practise making
necklines and cuffs, applying zippers, choosing fabrics. Use all these skills
to make very economical clothes. You need to know how to use your sewing
machine and bring your own sewing kit and thread
6.With better opportunities for education and training, today's people under
twenty - five can earn fairly high wages and usually spend a good deal on
personal luxuries, such as clothes. Young-style boutiques, full of exciting
and colourful clothes and accessories, have sprung up everywhere. The
larger shops have special departments where not only clothes but goods of
all descriptions, attractive to teenagers, are displayed. Advertising is
skillfully aimed at making them buy the latest expensive novelty.
7.Modern women often totter about in agony on feet squeezed into such
pointed high-heeled shoes that "My feet are killing me" has become a
popular joke. In 1958 women wore a dress so shapeless that it was called
"the sack", even the cave women made themselves more shapely garments.
And who, except a film-star, can look her best in a hat shaped like a tea cosy
or an upturned flower pot?
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2 B3. Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски 1-6 частями предложений A-G. Одна из частей в списке A-G лишняя. Перенести ответы в таблицу
Fish live in a watery world that covers over three-quarters of the earth's surface.
As one might expect, therefore, 1______________ . They are also
the most varied. Each of the four principal groups into which fish are divided differs more from the other three groups than birds differ from reptiles or reptiles from mammals. Fish are among the most widely distributed of all animals.
Of the various factors that have influenced the distribution, 2_____________
Many kinds of fish are limited to tropical areas. They include butterfly fish, goatfish and the gaily coloured specimens 3_________________
____________________ . Other kinds of fish are restricted to temperate
areas, while still others are found only in polar regions. The distribution of fish at different depths in the sea is due in part to temperature and food supply, but water pressure must also have something to do with it. For example, the flying fish are found only very close to the surface, while other fish, including many
lantern fish, live at mid depth and 4_______________ .
Fish depend upon some of the same senses as land animals to give them information about their surroundings. Most fish have a well-developed sense of smell. The sense of taste is closely associated with that of smell and especially well developed in certain fish. Most fish have well-developed vision and their eyes are especially modified for sight under water. Few fish have much in the way of binocular vision - that is, the ability to combine the images perceived
through each eye and because of that, 5_________________ . There
seems to be no doubt that some kinds of fish can hear, as they react to sounds. Some fish even produce sounds which are not accidental
6 ___________.
A. but refer to many other animals.
B. found in abundance in pet shops.
C. they are the most numerous of the animals with backbones.
D. they have the advantage of a very wide field of vision.
E. but are made deliberately and serve a definite purpose.
F. temperature is extremely important.
G. rarely if ever come to the surface.
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3. Прочитайте текст и выполните задания А15 - А21, обводя цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую номеру выбранного вами варианта ответа.
Augustus Mellowkent was a novelist with a future; that is to say, there seemed good reason to suppose that if he steadily continued to turn out novels year by year an increasing circle of readers would acquire the Mellowkent habit, and demand his works from the libraries and bookstalls.
One morning in December Augustus sat in his writing-room, at work on the third chapter of his eighth novel. The author's labours were cut short by the sudden intrusion of a maidservant.
"A gentleman to see you, sir," said the maid, handing a card with the
name Caiaphas Dwelf inscribed on it; "says it's important." Mellowkent
hesitated and yielded; the importance of the visitor's mission was probably
illusory, but he had never met anyone with the name Caiaphas before. It would
be at least a new experience.
Mr. Dwelf had a large book under his arm, and there seemed every probability that he had left a package of similar volumes in the hall. He took a seat before it had been offered to him, placed the book on the table, and began to address Mellowkent in the manner of an "open letter."
"You are a literary man, the author of several well-known books -" I am engaged on a book at the present moment," said Mellowkent, pointedly.
"Exactly," said the intruder; "time with you is a commodity of considerable importance. Minutes, even, have their value." "They have," agreed Mellowkent, looking at his watch. "That," said Caiaphas, "is why this book that I am introducing to your notice is not a book that you can afford to be without. 'Right Here' is no ordinary encyclopaedia."
"On a shelf at my elbow," said the author, "I have a row of reference books that supply me with all the information I am likely to require."
"Here," persisted the salesman, "you have it all in one compact volume. 'Right Here' gives you all that you want to know in the briefest and most enlightening form. Historical reference, for instance, career of John Huss, let us say. Here we are: 'Huss, John, celebrated religious reformer. Born 1369, burned at Constance 1415. The Emperor Sigismund universally blamed."
"If he had been burnt in these days everyone would have suspected the Suffragettes," observed Mellowkent.
"Geography," said Caiaphas, imperturbably, "that's a thing that a busy man, writing at high pressure, may easily make a slip over. Only the other day a well-known author made the Volga flow into the Black Sea instead of the Caspian; now, with this book-"
"On a polished rose-wood stand behind you there reposes a reliable and up-to-date atlas," said Mellowkent; "and now I must really ask you to be going."
"An atlas," said Caiaphas, "gives merely the chart of the river’s course and indicates the principal towns that it passes." Mellowkent sat and watched the hard-featured, resolute, pitiless salesman. A sudden inspiration flashed across his mind.
"Have you read my last book," The Cageless Linnet" he asked. "I don't read novels," said Caiaphas tensely.
"Oh, but you ought to read this one," exclaimed Mellowkent, fishing the book down from a shelf, "published at six shillings, you can have it at four-and-six. There is a bit in chapter five that I feel sure you would like. "It was a day when all Nature -"
"In 'Right Here' you have full information on all branches of Nature study," broke in the bookagent.
"I wonder if you would care for one of my earlier books, ' The Reluctance of Lady Cullumpton," said Mellowkent, hunting again through the bookshelf. "Do let me read you how it opens.
"I don't read novels," said Caiaphas sullenly.
"No one ought to travel without one or two of my novels in their luggage as a stand-by. I wonder if I've got a copy of "The Python's Kiss. "
Caiaphas did not wait to be tempted with selections from that thrilling work of fiction. With a muttered remark about having no time to waste on monkey-talk, he gathered up his volume and departed. He made no audible reply to Mellowkent's cheerful "Good morning," but the latter fancied that a look of respectful hatred flickered in the cold grey eyes.
A15 Augustus Mellowkent wrote novels and was
1)supposed to produce a novel each year.
2)considered to be a promising writer.
3)in the habit of meeting with his readers.
4)an author whose books were in demand.
A16 Mellowkent let Mr. Dwelf come in because Mellowkent
· felt that the visitor's first name had aroused his curiosity.
· thought that the visitor had something important to say.
· was glad to have a short break from his hard work.
· wanted to find out what kind of mission the visitor had.
A17 Mellowkent informed Mr. Dwelf that he was engaged on a book in order to
1)make the visitor understand that Mellowkent was a man of importance
2)show the visitor that Mellowkent was a hard-working person.
3)encourage the visitor to speak about Mellowkent's new novel.
4) hint that Mellowkent wasn't inclined to waste time on trifles.
A18 Mellowkent was reluctant to buy 'Right Here' as
1)he never used any reference material in his work.
2)the information given in the encyclopedia was very brief.
3)historical facts given in the book were not accurate.
4)he already had books with the necessary data.
A19 Mellowkent drew Caiaphas's attention to the atlas in order to
· show Caiaphas where one might find accurate information.
· prove that it contained more information than 'Right Here\
· boast of his beautiful polished rose-wood stand.
· assure Caiaphas of Mellowkent's interest in geography.
A20 Mellowkent insisted that Caiaphas should buy some of his books because Mellowkent
1)could let the bookseller have them at a lower price.
2)wanted Caiaphas to start advertising and selling his novels.
3)felt it was the best way to get rid of the persistent visitor.
4)was sure that Caiaphas would enjoy reading them.
A21 Caiaphas had a look of respectful hatred in the cold grey eyes because he
1)had a strong aversion to the kind of fiction Mellowkent wrote.
2)couldn't help appreciating the way Mellowkent had outwitted him.
3)was displeased to realise that Mellowkent wouldn't read the books.
4)was annoyed at having wasted so much time talking to the writer.
Ответы.
Аудировани: В1 1c. 2b. 3a. 4g. 5f. 6e
A1-1. A2-3. A3-1. A4-2. A5-1. A6-3. A7-2.
A8-3. A9-1. A10-3. A11-2. A12-1. A13-3. A14-1.
Чтение: В2 1-c, 2-a, 3-h, 4-b, 5-d, 6-e, 7-f.
B3 1-c, 2-f, 3-b, 4-g, 5-d, 6-e.
A15-2, A16-1, A17-4, A18-4, A19-1, A20-3, A21-4.
Use of English
Time: 45 minutes
Task 1
For questions 1-15, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.
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GOOD AT LANGUAGES.
At school, Sarah Biggs says she was very bad (0) ____languages. Now she speaks English, Spanish and Italian and works (1)______a bilingual secretary in a travel company in England. (2)_______several foreign languages at work is not easy, but for Sarah and other multi-lingual secretaries (3)_______her, it is all standard practice.
Sarah comes from Spain, (4)_______she attended school and college. But it was time spent abroad after college (5)______encouraged her interest in languages.
In her job, Sarah has (6)____deal of responsibility. She stresses the importance of (7)_____
fluent in Spanish because part of her job is dealing (8)______customers from Latin America.
(9)_______such clients come from abroad, she has to translate everything (10) ______say into English. She is given (11)_______time for preparation at all, so this aspect of her job is one of the (12)_______ difficult.
It is important for Sarah to be up-to-date with changes (13)______her own language, so she reads Spanish newspapers and books looking (14)_______new additions to her vocabulary. Sarah says she (15)______not give up this job even if they offered her a better salary in another company.
Task 2
Use the word given and other words to complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
16.I haven't smoked for over three years now.
gave
I_________________________over three years ago.
17.There isn't any sugar left.
run
We've__________________________sugar.
18.What was the reason for their late arrival?
turn
Why did___________________so late?
Task 3
Paraphrase the following sentences using the verb wish.
· What a pity you live so far away.
I wish______________________
· I regret I gave away my old books.
I wish_______________________
· I am sorry you lost the game.
I wish_____________________
Task 4.
For questions 22-30, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0). Write your answers on the answer sheet.
If you are (0) interested in getting fit, then what you need interest
is a training programme. Although aimed at improving
physical(22)__________,this programme can also be fit
(23)____________in such a way that it helps in the design
(24)____________of particular athletic skills. There is develop
a range of different (25)___________ to choose from active
and growing amount of scientific (26)____________ know
to explain the effect of each one. When you begin training,
it is important to start (27)_________, raising gentle
the (28)___________of the programme in a gradual way. intense
Although it is important to work hard to make an (29)______ impress
on your physical condition, the activities shouldn't be
(30)___________. pain
TRANSFER ALL YOUR ANSWERS TO YOUR ANSWER SHEET
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