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70. I’m agree with you.

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Часть С

Примерное время выполнения задания С – 30 минут.

X. Write all the reasons to convince your friend to quit smoking.

Write 140-150 words.

ВАРИАНТ - VI

Часть A

К каждому заданию части А дано несколько ответов, из которых только один верный. Обведите номер правильного ответа.

I. Прочитайте текст и выполните задания, обводя букву A, B, C или D, соответствующую ответу, который вам кажется наиболее верным.

The shoes people wear

For centuries, shoes have shown a great deal about the wearer. In Ancient Rome, the type of sandals worn by the soldiers revealed their rank. During the reign of Louis XIV of France only red shoes could be used by the aristocracy at the King’s court. In the Middle Ages in Europe sandals were presented to the Pope as a sign of support between the Church and the State.

Today’s fashionable high heels are not a modern invention. High heels were first made in the Middle Ages. Streets were narrow and very dirty since people would throw their rubbish out into the streets. To overcome the problem of walking through the rubbish, people wore high heels or platform shoes, both soon becoming quite common.

In China high-ranking ladies would have their feet bound to make them as small as possible. Small feet were considered to be a sign of great beauty. From a very early age, young girls would have their feet bound up tightly. As young ladies they would squeeze their feet into shoes that were only three or four inches long.

Shoes are mentioned in folk stories, old customs and traditions. Long ago throwing an old shoe at someone was considered to be an ancient way of bringing someone good luck. After weddings guests would throw shoes at the bride and groom as they left their wedding. Later this was considered rather unclean so the old shoes were tied to carriages and later to cars instead. In Anglo-Saxon marriages, the bride’s father delivered her shoe to the bridegroom who touched the bride’s forehead with it to show he owned her.

Shoes also appear in many stories, fairy tales and songs. For Cinderella a small glass slipper led her to her Prince Charming, with a little help from her fairy godmother! In The Wizard of Oz, shoes carried Dorothy and her dog home along the Yellow Brick Road. And more recently, Elvis Presley sang about his Blue Suede Shoes.

1. According to the text, a person’s rank could be revealed by

A. the height of the shoes’ heels.

B. the length of the feet.

C. the colour of the shoes

D. the thickness of the platform.

2. Among common footwear the author failed to mention

A. boots

B. sandals.

C. slippers.

D. suede shoes.

3. What would fashionable ladies not do?

A. Wear shoes three or four inches long

B. Squeeze their shoes to make them as small as possible

C. Throw an old shoe at the bride and groom after the wedding

D. Have their feet bound up tightly

4. Which is not a custom of bringing someone good luck?

A. to throw an old shoe away

B. to tie a shoe to wedding carriages

C. to nail a horseshoe above the doorway

D. to throw rice at the bride and groom

5. Which statement is not true?

A. Platforms are not a modern invention.

B. In the past, people wore high heels of necessity rather than fashion.

C. In the past, shoes could be a gift of significance.

D. A common slipper led Cinderella to her Prince Charming.

II. Из четырех предложенных вариантов выберите единственно правильный.

6. I am thirsty. I would like... cup of tea.

A. else

B. more

C. other

D. another

7. The trousers are too... . I’ll have to get a bigger pair.

A. close

B. loose

C. narrow

D. light

8. You really ought to... your shoes repaired.

A. do

B. get

C. make

D. take

9. If you break the law, you will be... trouble.

A. for

B. in

C. out

D. out of

10. When William was at school, he won first... for good behaviour.

A. present

B. price

C. prize

D. reward

11. They had lunch together in the school...

A. bar

B. cafe

C. canteen

D. restaurant

12. Those pupils never... any notice of what their teacher says.

A. attend

B. give

C. make

D. take

13. David left London without... anybody about it.

A. telling

B. to tell

C. told

D. had told

14. I was too busy... anyone.

A. saw

B. to see

C. had seen

D. see

15. The manuscript is the 17th century.

A. be written

B. was written

C. had been written

D. to have been written

16. The best thing... is to discuss everything with your parents.

A. you do

B. that you do

C. for you to do

D. for you do

17. I have a boring job. – …

A. So am I

B. Neither do I

C. So do I

D. I do too

18. He has been married... two years.

A. for

B. since

C. during

D. in

that sign means the bridge is closed.

A. May

B. Might

C. Maybe

D. Can

20. That notice says you can’t... here.

A. park

B. to park

C. parking

D. parked

21. I am glad I don’t have... a visa.

A. get

B. to get

C. got

D. getting

22. Would you pick... the toys in the living-room and put them away?

A. off

B. out

C. up

D. in

23. I have travelled a train and by plane.

A. both

B. and

C. or

D. either

24. We... our glasses and drank to the happy couple.

A. rise

B. rose

C. raise

D. raised

25. I can’t say ... I liked the film very much.

A. than

B. what

C. that

D. then

26. We could not get out of the car … the door stuck.

A. because of

B. because

C. because as

D. as

27. The house that the Smiths have bought in Copenhagen... the one they had in Oslo.

A. are different from

B. is different than

C. is different from

D. is different to

III. Выберите слово, выпадающее из ряда. Обведите соответствующую букву.

28. A) birds; B) airplanes; C) kites; D) helicopters; E) buses

29. A) shoe; B) sock; C) boot; D) jacket; E) slipper

30. A) selfish; B) sociable; C) talkative; D) naughty; E) tallish

31. A) thigh; B) knee; C) waist; D) ankle; E) pump

Часть В

Каждому заданию соответствует один правильный ответ. Впишите в пропуск соответствующую букву.

IV. Выберите соответствующий предлог.

32. Who is looking _______ the arrangements for the wedding?

33. When choosing a profession, it is wise to look _____ and see what kind of a future each one offers.

34. She looked _____ him in great surprise, wondering what he meant.

35. Looking ______ on the old days I’m sure we were much happier then.

36. Detectives are still looking _____ the prisoner who escaped three days ago.

37. I am looking _____ to some warmer weather after the bitter winter.

A) at; B) forward; C) after; D) for; E) ahead; F) back

V. Из четырех предложенных вариантов ответа, найдите тот, который наиболее точно подходит по смыслу или является синонимом подчеркнутых слов и словосочетаний.

38. The cheetah is considered the fastest of all land animals.

A. recorded as

B. substituted for

C. compelled to be

D. expected to be

39. Sara Mayo Hospital in New Orleans was so named in recognition of Dr. Mayo's outstanding humanitarianism.

A. exhaustive

B. charitable

C. remarkable

D. widespread

40. It is not possible for people to remember everything that they have thought, felt, or done.

A. recall

B. appreciate

C. repeat

D. discuss

41. A computer will always follow the same sequence when solving a problem, no matter how complicated that problem may be.

A. imprint

B. definition

C. progression

D. ordinance

42. After leaving a particularly raucous concert, some rock music fans complain about ringing in their ears known as tinnitus.

A. crowded

B. loud

C. unpleasant

D. lively

43. The peahen is a bit smaller than the peacock and does not have a long, colorful tail.

A. amicably

B. somewhat

C. supposedly

D. appreciably

44. Extracted from flaxseed, linseed oil is the principal source of drying oil for paint and varnish,

A. derived

B. differentiated

C. detached

D. descended

45. Pocahontas, a seventeenth-century Powhatan Indian, went to the Jamestown colony as her father’s emissary.

A. ward

B. attendant

C. messenger

D. translator

VI. Подберите слова, близкие по значению.

46. Wealth	A) Understanding
47. Way	B) Captive
48. Amusement	C) Manner
49. Weapons	D) Comfort
50. Seller	E) Riches
51. Poetry	F) Entertainment
52. Prisoner	G) Arms
53. Convenience	H) Engagement
54. Intelligence	I) Peddler
55. Promise	J) Verse

VII. Заполните пропуски словами, данными ниже. Одно из слов лишнее, которое не нужно использовать. Обведите соответствующую букву.

56. As dry as …

57. As cunning as …

58. As blind as …

59. As easy as …

60. As deaf as …

A) a fox; B) a post; C) a mummy; D) a bat; E) ABC; F) a horse

VIII. Вставьте в пословицы и поговорки необходимые по смыслу слова из приведенных ниже. Одно из слов лишнее, которое не нужно использовать.

61. A friend in need is a friend….

62. Bad news travels….

63. Appearances are….

64. A drowning man will catch at a….

65. Don’t halloo till you are out of the….

A) fast; B) bridge; C) straw; D) wood; E) deceitful; F) indeed

IX. Каждое предложение содержит одну ошибку. Подчеркните ее. Дайте правильный вариант.

66. Last January there had been a fire on the second floor of my house.

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67. I’ll go shopping if I’ll get money.

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68. There are a lot of furniture in the room, aren’t there?

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69. How long do you know him? – Since 1992.

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70. From my opinion, he is a very talented composer.

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Часть С

Примерное время выполнения задания С – 30 минут.

X. Write a letter to your friend, suggest spending your vacation together, and give your ideas.

Remember to be polite. Write 140-150 words.

ПИСЬМО

(примерные темы)

Перед тем, как идти на экзамен, попрактикуйтесь в написании сочинений дома. Определите, как Вы будете писать сочинение – от руки или используя компьютер. Потренируйтесь в скорости печати. Помните, что писать сочинение от руки Вы можете только на специальном бланке. В сочинении Вы должны согласиться или не согласиться с некоторым утверждением и подкрепить Ваш ответ вескими доказательствами и примерами. На выполнение этой части теста отводится 30 минут.

1. If you can change one important thing about your hometown, what will you change? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.

2. Some people say that physical exercise should be a required part of every school day. Other people believe that students should spend the whole school day on academic studies. Which opinion do you agree with? Give reasons to support your answer.

3. Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

4. Some schools require all students to wear school uniforms. Other schools permit students to decide what to wear to school. Which of these two school policies do you think is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

5. If you can make one important change in a school that you attended, what change will you make? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.

6. Some people believe that the best way of learning about life is by listening to the advice of family and friends. Other people believe that the best way of learning about life is through personal pare the advantages of these two different ways of learning about life. Which do you think is preferable? Use specific examples to support your preference.

7. Some people prefer to spend time with one or two close friends. Others choose to spend time with a large number of pare the advantages of each choice. Which of these two ways of spending time do you prefer? Give reasons to support your answer.

8. Some people think that the family is the most important influence on young adults. Other people think that friends are the most important influence on young adults. Which view do you agree with? Use examples to support your position.

9. Some people choose friends who are different from themselves. Others choose friends who are similar to pare the advantages of having friends who are different from you with the advantages of having friends who are similar to you. Which kind of friend do you prefer for yourself? Why?

10. Some people prefer to spend most of their time alone. Others like to be with friends most of the time. Do you prefer to spend your time alone or with friends? Give reasons to support your answer.

11. Some people prefer to spend their free time outdoors. Other people prefer to spend their leisure time indoors. Do you prefer to be outside or do you prefer to be inside for your leisure activities? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

12. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Books are not needed any more because people can read information on computers. Use specific reasons and details to explain your answer.

13. What do you consider to be the most important room in a house? Why is this room more important to you than any other room? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

14. Would you prefer to live in a traditional house or in a modern apartment building? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.

15. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents are the best teachers. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

16. Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed (damaged) by human activity. Others feel that human activity makes the Earth a better place to live. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

17. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People are never too old to attend college or university. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

18. Read and think about the following statement: Only people who earn a lot of money are successful. Do you agree or disagree with this definition of success? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

19. Read and think about the following statement: People behave differently when they wear different clothes. Do you agree that different clothes influence the way people behave? Use specific examples to support your answer.

20. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A zoo has no useful purpose. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

21. Some people prefer to live in a small town. Others prefer to live in a big city. Which place do you prefer to live in? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

22. People learn in different ways. Some people learn by doing things; other people learn by reading about things; others learn by listening to people talk about things. Which of these methods of learning is the best for you? Use specific examples to support your choice.

23. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? There is nothing that young people can teach older people. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

24. How do movies or television influence people’s behavior? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answer.

25. In some countries people are no longer allowed to smoke in many public places and office buildings. Do you think this is a good law or a bad law? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

26. Many parts of the world are losing important natural resources, such as forests, animals, or clean water. Choose one resource that is disappearing and explain why it needs to be

27. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is better to make the wrong decision than to make no decision at all. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

28. English is quickly becoming the world language. Some people think this is good. Others think it is not good. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of English as the world language. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

29. In the future, students may have the choice of studying at home by using technology such as computers or television or of studying at traditional schools. Which would you prefer? Use reasons and specific details to explain your choice.

30. People listen to music for different reasons and at different times. Why is music important to many people? Give specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

31. Every generation of people is different in important ways. How is your generation different from your parents' generation? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.

32. You have the opportunity to visit a foreign country for two weeks. Which country would you like to visit? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.