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ENGLISH EXAM                                     3 VARIANT

                                                                     School uniform

A great fight still goes on. The question is: should students wear school uniform? As with most things, there are two sides to the debate. Some people say that all schools should introduce uniforms. Others are sure that school uniforms are old-fashioned. However, both arguments have experts on their side. There is no clear answer. Let's look at the pros and cons of it.

Many experts believe that students who wear school uniforms study much better than those who don’t. This is because you don't have to worry about what you are wearing each day. As a result, your attention improves and you learn to concentrate better on your studies. Wearing a uniform in calming colours makes you feel more serious and responsible.

They say if you wear a uniform then you won't behave in a violent or inappropriate way at school. A uniform is a rule and rules must be obeyed. Research showed that students in uniforms don't play as many tricks on their classmates, tease or bully them as much as their casually dressed mates.

Everyone wants to look their best and better than their classmates. Everybody wants to be popular and wear the latest fashions. However, not all students have enough money to buy stylish clothes. Uniforms make them all equal, social differences are not seen. No one wears expensive brands. Everyone wears the same thing, exactly the same brand. With a uniform, there is less competition in class.

School uniforms, however, are not always cheap for parents, especially if there are two or more children in a family and they all go to school. Parents can't buy any skirt or trousers they want. They can't shop in the sales either. What is more, many schools have several uniforms such as an everyday uniform, a formal uniform for special events and a uniform for P.E. classes.

And we are back to the question: to wear or not to wear? You decide.

1. There are different opinions about school uniform.

     1. True 2. False 3. Not Stated

2. A school uniform can improve students’ marks.

     1. True 2. False 3. Not Stated

3. Grey is the best colour for a school uniform.

     1. True 2. False 3. Not Stated

4. A uniform makes students aggressive.

     1. True 2. False 3. Not Stated

5. Uniforms can be expensive for parents.

     1. True 2. False 3. Not Stated

2. The word in capitals above each of the following sentences can be used to form a word that fits suitably in the blank space. Fill each blank in this way.

1. PROTECT - People of some professions should wear … clothing.

2. NATURE -  If you care about the protection of the environment, you should buy only … food with no added chemicals.

3. JOURNAL  A … is a person who reports on the important events.

4. CHANGE     Thank goodness that our weather isn't so … .

5. USE - Many things that we throw away can still be………

3. Complete the sentences. Fill in to if necessary.

1. The policeman asked the boys not … talk very loudly.

2. Our teacher made me … take part in the literary competition.

3. The teacher told the pupils not … open the textbooks.

4. Complete the sentences. Fill in do or make in an appropriate form.

1.      Did you manage to … a reservation for a room?

2.       I … the housework a bit later.

3.       I … my best to improve my English.

4.      The performance … a great impression on me.

5. Fill in the definite article the if needed.

1. … Nile flows to … Mediterranean Sea.

2. There are small islands in … Pacific Ocean.

3. … Hymalayas are the highest mountains in … Asia.

4. … Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world.

5. … Glasgow is one of the biggest cities in … United Kingdom.

6.  Complete the sentences

a. whatever   b. wherever   c. whenever    d. whoever       e. however

1. …. the bully is, he should be punished.

2. …. she is asked for help, she’s always busy.

3. …..late you come, do phone me!

7. Complete the sentences. Choose the correct variant.

1. I quitted (to jog/ jogging) in the morning.

2. My friends offered me (to spend/ spending) the weekend in the countryside.

3. We want (to help/ helping) them, don’t we?

8. Choose the correct form of the verb.

1. I … him before we met at the concert.

a) didn't see b) wasn't seeing c) hadn't seen

2. When mother came home, the children … the soup.

a) ate b) were eating c) had eaten

3. The telegram … some minutes after he had left.

a) came b) was coming c) had come

4. While we … the road I saw Victor.

a) crossed b) were crossing c) had crossed

5. When … your sister … to London?

a) did … go b) was … going c) had gone

9. Письмо.

С1. You have received a letter from your English pen-friend Sandy, who writes:

… I can’t really understand why all my friends are crazy about soap operas. I think soaps are silly and boring. They don’t show life realistically, do they? And what about you? What kinds of films do you like watching? Do you prefer watching films in the cinema or at home? Why?

We all miss you, too. Everybody sends their love. Can’t wait to see you in summer.

-answer her questions- ask her 3 questions about her family

Write 100-140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.