TEST SEMESTER
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FORM 10
II. READING
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Установите соответствие
между заголовками 1–8 и текстами A–G. Занесите
свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую цифру только один
раз. В задании один заголовок лишний.
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Music
from every corner of the world
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From
pig to pork
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Perfect
time for a picnic
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From
a holiday to a sport
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Famous
religious celebrations
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6.
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See
them fly
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Animal
races and shows
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8.
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Diving
into history
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A.
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Diwali is a five-day
festival that is celebrated in October or November, depending on
the cycle of the moon. It represents the start of the Hindu New
Year and honors the victory of good over evil, and brightness over
darkness. It also marks the start of winter. Diwali is actually
celebrated in honor of Lord Rama and his wife Sita. One of the best
places to experience Diwali is in the "pink city" of Jaipur,
in Rajasthan. Each year there’s a competition for the best
decorated and most brilliantly lit up market that attracts visitors
from all over India.
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B.
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The Blossom Kite
Festival, previously named the Smithsonian Kite Festival, is an
annual event that is traditionally a part of the festivities at the
National Cherry Blossom Festival on the National Mall
in Washington, DC. Kite enthusiasts show off their stunt
skills and compete for awards in over 36 categories including
aerodynamics and beauty. The Kite Festival is one of the most
popular annual events in Washington, DC and features kite fliers
from across the U.S. and the world.
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C.
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The annual Ostrich
Festival has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 Unique
Festivals in the United States" with its lanky ostriches,
multiple entertainment bands and many special gift and food
vendors. It is truly a unique festival, and suitable for the entire
family. The Festival usually holds Ostrich Races, an Exotic Zoo,
Pig Races, a Sea Lion Show, a Hot Rod Show, Amateur Boxing and a
Thrill Circus.
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D.
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Iceland's Viking
Festival takes place in mid-June every year and lasts 6 days, no
matter what the weather in Iceland may be. It's one of
the most popular annual events in Iceland where you can
see Viking-style costumes, musical instruments, jewelry and crafts
at the Viking Village. Visitors at the Viking Festival
see sword fighting by professional Vikings and demonstrations of
marksmanship with bows and muscle power. They can listen to Viking
songs and lectures at the festival, or grab a bite at the Viking
Restaurant nearby.
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E.
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Dragon Boat Festival is
one of the major holidays in Chinese culture. This summer festival
was originally a time to ward off bad spirits, but now it is a
celebration of the life of Qu Yuan, who was a Chinese poet of
ancient period. Dragon boat festival has been an important holiday
for centuries for Chinese culture, but in recent years dragon boat
racing has become an international sport.
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The Mangalica Festival
is held in early February
at Vajdahunyad Castle in Budapest. It offers
the opportunity to experience Hungarian food, music, and other
aspects of Hungarian culture. The festival is named for a furry pig
indigenous to the region of Hungary and the Balkans. A
mangalica is a breed of pig recognizable by its curly hair and
known for its fatty flesh. Sausage, cheese and other dishes made
with pork can be sampled at the festival.
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Hanami is an important
Japanese custom and is held all over Japan in spring.
Hanami literally means "viewing flowers", but now it is a
cherry blossom viewing. The origin of hanami dates back to more
than one thousand years ago when aristocrats enjoyed looking at
beautiful cherry blossoms and wrote poems. Nowadays, people
in Japan have fun viewing cherry blossoms, drinking and
eating. People bring home-cooked meals, do BBQ, or buy take-out
food for hanami.
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Прочитайте текст и
заполните пропуски A–F частями предложений,
обозначенными цифрами 1–7. Одна из частей в
списке 1–7 лишняя. Занесите цифры, обозначающие соответствующие
части предложений, в таблицу.
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America’s fun place on America’s main street
If any city were
considered a part of every citizen in the United States, it would
be Washington, DC. To many, the Old Post Office Pavilion
serves A __________. If you are in the area, be a part
of it all by visiting us – or B __________.
Doing so will keep you aware of the latest musical events, great
happenings and international dining, to say the least.
Originally built
in 1899, the Old Post Office Pavilion embodied the modern spirit С __________.
Today, our architecture and spirit of innovation continues to evolve
and thrive. And, thanks to forward-thinking people, you can now stroll
through the Old Post Office Pavilion and experience both D __________
with international food, eclectic shopping and musical events. All
designed to entertain lunch, mid-day and after work audiences all week
long.
A highlight of
the Old Post Office Pavilion is its 315-foot Clock Tower.
Offering a breath-taking view of the city, National Park Service
Rangers give free Clock Tower tours every day! Individuals and large
tour groups are all welcome. The Old Post Office Clock Tower also
proudly houses the official United States Bells of Congress, a gift
from England E __________. The Washington Ringing
Society sounds the Bells of Congress every Thursday evening and on
special occasions.
Visit the Old
Post Office Pavilion, right on Pennsylvania Avenue between
the White House and the Capitol. It is a great opportunity F __________,
this is a landmark not to be missed no matter your age.
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by
joining our e-community
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that are
offered to the visitors
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its
glamorous past and fun-filled present
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that was
sweeping the country
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to learn
more about American history
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as a
landmark reminder of wonderful experiences
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celebrating
the end of the Revolutionary War
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Установите соответствие
между заголовками 1–8 и текстами A–G. Занесите
свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую цифру только один
раз. В задании один заголовок лишний.
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It
had its finest hour
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A
long way to popularity
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A
stairway to heaven
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Extraordinary
combinations
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Ideas
on sale
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Brilliant
ideas and brave deeds
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Borrowed
ideas
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8.
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Revolutionary
materials
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A.
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Born in 1743, Thomas
Jefferson helped shape the new American nation and also shaped some
of the country's most famous buildings. The twentieth century
architects who designed the circular Jefferson Memorial
in Washington D.C. drew inspiration from Thomas
Jefferson's architectural ideas. And from where
did Jefferson get his ideas? The Pantheon in Rome!
This building with its classical portico became a model that
influenced Western architecture for 2,000 years.
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Postmodern architecture
evolved from the modernist movement, yet contradicts many of the
modernist ideas. Combining new ideas with traditional forms,
postmodernist buildings may startle, surprise, and even amuse.
Familiar shapes and details are used in unexpected ways. Philip
Johnson's AT&T Headquarters is often cited as an example of
postmodernism. Like many buildings in the international style, this
skyscraper has a classical facade.
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The Industrial
Revolution in Europe brought about a new trend: the use
of metals instead of wood and stone in construction. Built in 1889,
the Eiffel Tower is perhaps the most famous example
of this new use for metal. For 40 years, the Eiffel Tower measured
the tallest in the world. The metal lattice-work, formed with very
pure structural iron, makes the tower both extremely light and able
to withstand tremendous wind forces.
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By the early
1800s, Belfast had become a major port at the beating
heart of the region's industry. The launching of the Titanic from
the shipways was attended by an estimated 100,000 people, showing
how important this event was for Belfast. Many more impressive
ships would leave the yard in the coming years before the decline
of the shipbuilding industry began in the 1950s, but the Titanic
marked the zenith of the great shipbuilding era in Belfast.
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Thomas Andrews was the
chief naval architect at the Harland and Wolff shipyard
in Belfast during the early 1900s. He brought the idea of
'Olympic class' ocean liners to life. The most famous of these was
Titanic, which he joined on its first voyage. His actions when the
ship sank on 15 April 1912 are believed to have saved many lives,
but at the cost of his own. In his home town of Comber, the life of
Thomas Andrews is commemorated by the Memorial Hall, opened in
1915.
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F.
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An e-book or
“electronic book” is available digitally downloaded, and accessed
through a device such as a computer, a smart phone or, popularly, a
portable e-book reader. In 1971, Michael Hart began storing vast
contents of libraries in electronic formats. Hart named his efforts
Project Gutenberg, after the inventor of the printing press.
Libraries were early adopters of the technology. But it took nearly
thirty years for the idea of the e-book to take firm hold with the
consumer.
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The Frankfurt Book Fair
is held in October of each year. It usually hosts more than 7,300
exhibitors from 100 countries ranging
from Albania to Zimbabwe. For the American book
publishing industry, the Frankfurt Book Fair is predominantly a
trade fair, that is, a professional meeting place for publishers,
editors, librarians, book subsidiary rights managers, booksellers,
film producers, authors and many others who are involved in the
creation and licensing of book content.
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Прочитайте текст и
заполните пропуски A–F частями предложений,
обозначенными цифрами 1–7. Одна из частей в
списке 1–7 лишняя. Занесите цифры, обозначающие соответствующие
части предложений, в таблицу.
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Changing image
For more than
200 years Madame Tussaud’s has been attracting tourists from all over
the world and it remains just as popular as it ever was. There are many
reasons for this enduring success, but at the heart of it all is good,
old-fashioned curiosity.
Madame Tussaud’s
original concept has entered a brand new era of interactive
entertainment A __________. Today’s visitors are sent
on a breathtaking journey in black cabs through hundreds of years of
the past. They have a unique chance to see the great legends of
history, B __________ of politics.
Much of the
figure construction technique follows the traditional pattern,
beginning whenever possible with the subject C __________
and personal characteristics. The surprising likeliness of the wax portraits
also owes much to many stars D __________, either by
providing their stage clothes, or simply giving useful advice.
The museum
continues constantly to add figures E __________
popularity. The attraction also continues to expand globally with
established international branches in New York, Hong
Kong, Amsterdam and many other cities. And they all have the
same rich mix of interaction, authenticity and local appeal.
The museum
provides a stimulating and educational environment for schoolchildren.
Its specialists are working together with practicing teachers and
educational advisors to create different programmes of
activities, F __________.
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that
reflect contemporary public opinion and celebrity
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as well
as resources on art, technology and drama
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ranging
from special effects to fully animated figures
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as well
as the idols of popular music and the icons
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who are
eager to help in any possible way they can
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ranging
from all kinds of souvenirs to sports equipment
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who is sitting
to determine exact measurements
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III. USE OF ENGLISH
Прочитайте текст с
пропусками, обозначенными номерами 1 – 8. Эти номера соответствуют
заданиям 1 – 8, в которых представлены
возможные варианты ответов (А, Б, В, Г). Установите соответствие номера
пропуска варианту ответа.
The First Day at School
Do you remember
your first day at school? It was probably 1 ____ confusing. Now, to 2 ____ this
confusion, many primary schools in England have a special teacher who welcomes
new pupils. She is 3 ____ a reception class teacher. The children
are 4 ____
with the idea of school and if they have been good, they can’t understand why
they have to go to school. They imagine that school is optional.
When the child goes to school on his first day and watches his mother leaving
he thinks that she is deserting him. The teacher must 5 ____ him
that at the end of the day his mother will be back and take him home. The
children are not the only people that are disturbed by going to school. The
teacher sometimes has as much difficulty in 6 ____ with the mothers. They hang around and
dislike leaving the child without their protection.
The best way
to 7 ____
with the situation is to get the child used to the idea of school. Before the
beginning of term, the mother should take her child to see the teacher and to
look 8 ____
the school. The first day should be something to emphasize the regularity of
school.
1. А) enough; Б) rarely; В)
rather; Г) equally
2. A) escape; Б)
defeat; В) beat; Г) avoid
3. A) named; Б)
called; В) said; Г) told
4. A) afraid; Б)
threatened; В) endangered; Г) risked
5. A) convince; Б)
prove; В) explain; Г) announce
6. A) managing; Б)
guiding; В) coping; Г) handling
7. A) face; Б) deal;
В) touch; Г) consider
8. A) through; Б)
about; В) after; Г) round
A phone call
Among the e-mails waiting for me at work
one morning was one from a member of my staff. It was sent from his personal
e-mail address and there was only his home phone number. Thinking something was
wrong, I immediately called _______HE___________.
A sleepy female voice answered and
told me he was at work and _______COME_______ home late in the evening.
The ______BAD_________
moment was when I remembered that I had recently asked staff members to give me
their home numbers. I went right down to the employee’s office to apologize for
my call.
_______LATE________,
however, he thanked me. I had awakened his daughter, who had an exam that
morning but had forgotten to set her alarm. Thanks to my call, she hadn't
missed the exam.
New Seven Wonders of the World: Machu
Picchu
Machu Picchu, often called
"The Lost City of the Incas", is probably the most famous symbol of
the Incan Empire. Machu Picchu is situated 7,875 _______FOOT________
above sea level in Peru.
Machu Picchu _______BUILD_______
around the year 1460 by the Inca as a secret ceremonial city, very well hidden
and protected.
The ruins of Machu Picchu were
rediscovered in 1911 by an American archaeologist. Since then, Machu Picchu
_______BECOME________ an important tourist attraction. Thousands of
visitors come here every year to admire its wonders.
Tourism
in Britain
Tourism is already Britain’s fifth
most important industry and it is also the fifth largest tourist industry in
the world. It’s growing _________RAPID _________: the number of
people employed in the industry increased by more than 50,000 a year.
Britain has a rich and varied
cultural heritage. _________COLOUR_________ royal ceremonies attract
millions of visitors each year.
London has an international
reputation for its historic sites, museums and famous institutions. A city of
infinite colour and _________VARY __________, London is both
historic and unceasingly modern, at the forefront of fashion, music and art.
Historic cities such as Oxford,
Cambridge and Bath are visited by large numbers of _______FOREIGN___________.
People who travel to Scotland, the
Lake District and other areas of upland Britain find unique ________EXCITE_________
places and scenery which can vary over short distances.
Some of the most popular
________ATTRACT_________ outside London are the Jorvik Viking Centre in
York, the Tudor ship in Portsmouth and National museum of Photography in
Bradford.
IV. WRITING
1.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend
Mary who writes:
… I hope
everything is fine at school. What’s your regular school day this year like?
What is your favourite school subject, and why? What afterschool clubs do you
plan to join this year, if any at all?
I’ve got a new
pet …
Write a letter to
Mary.
In your letter
- answer
her questions
- ask 3
questions about her new pet
Write 100–140 words.
Remember the
rules of letter writing.
2. You
have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Bob who writes:
… All my days,
including weekends look almost alike. How do you spend your free time? Where do
you usually go with your friends? What do your parents think about your
friends?
Next week I’m presenting my project in history …
Write a letter to Bob.
In your letter
- answer
his questions
- ask 3
questions about his project
Write 100–140 words.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
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