Тестирование по английскому языку

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A robot is a machine that does work for people. The word ‘robot’ appeared in the 1920s and it was first used in a science fiction story. In real life, the robot was invented later, in 1954. There are different kinds of robots which are used in different industries. Most of them are operated with the help of a computer program. Instead of humans, robots do hard and boring work in unpleasant or dangerous environments. They usually work faster and more accurately than people. They never get tired and do not make mistakes. Nowadays robots are often used for domestic needs – to clean houses or to look after sick and elderly people. Scientists say that soon robots will become a normal part of our life, like mobiles and computers today.

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1.        What is your favourite season? Why?

I love winter because I love snow. I love sledding in the park!

I love spring. I love working in the garden. It rains a lot in spring, but I like the rain.

(I like spring because there are lots of flowers.)

I love spring because in spring, there’s my birthday.

My favourite season is summer because in summer,  there’s no school.

(I love summer. I love playing in the water when it’s hot.)

(Summer is my favourite season because it makes me feel so happy and relaxed. I don’t have to go to school for three months and can enjoy all the

good things such as swimming and eating to my heart’s content!)

I love autumn. It’s cloudy and windy. I love catching the falling leaves.

Spring is my favourite season because the weather is usually warm and sunny, beautiful flowers grow everywhere and the birds build their nests in the trees.

My favourite season is autumn because it’s cool and the trees change colour. I like autumn very much. It makes me feel relaxed and happy.

Winter is my favourite season because everything is beautiful when it snows. It makes me feel happy.

My favourite season is summer because the weather is usually hot and sunny, the trees are full of green leaves, the birds sing and the sea is warm.

2.        Where do you usually spend your summer holidays?

In June and July I spend time at  my grandmother’s house in the village or in the summer camp not far from  my city. (In June and July I stay at home in the city.)

In August my parents have 14 days off. So we usually have a seaside holiday together.

3.        What do you like to do during your winter holidays?

I can do lots of things during my winter holidays. When it snows, my friends and I often go to the park and make a snowman, go sledding and skiing or play snowballs. In the evening, I usually stay at home and watch TV or read a book next to a warm fire.

4.        How often do you and your family travel?

My family and I travel once a year. (twice a year).

5.        What type of transport do you find the most convenient, why?

I prefer to travel by plane because it is fast and comfortable. (I prefer to travel by train because it is safe and comfortable. I prefer to travel by car because I think it’s the most comfortable means of transport. I prefer to travel by bike because it’s the cheapest means of transport.)

6.        What place in your country would you recommend a foreign tourist to visit, and why?

 I am very pleased to suggest visiting the State Historical Museum in Moscow. It is full of interesting exhibits and visitors can learn a lot about the history of our country there.

I am very pleased to suggest visiting Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Red Square, in the centre of Moscow. It has a distinctive design and it is an impressive sight.

I am very pleased to suggest visiting the Kremlin in Red Square, in the centre of Moscow. It includes four palaces and four cathedrals.

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You are going to give a talk about holidays. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

o        what holidays are most popular in your country;

o        what your favourite holiday is and how you celebrate it;

o        if you prefer to give presents or to get presents, and why.

I’d like to give a talk about holidays because this topic is part and parcel of our life.

          In my country there are a lot of national and religious holidays. The most popular national holidays are New Year’s Day, Country Defendant’s Day, Women’s Day, Victory Day and Russia Day. Christmas and Easter are the most popular religious holidays in my country.

My favourite holiday is New Year’s Day. People in Russia celebrate the arrival of the new year on December 31 st. Well, we spend a long time preparing for it. First of all, we buy lots of food. We also buy gifts for our relatives. Then, we prepare our houses. We clean them from top to bottom. After that, we decorate the New Year tree with tinsel, baubles and fairy lights. On the evening of December 31 st we invite our relatives, and we eat a big dinner together. When the Kremlin clock strikes twelve we wish each other «Happy New Year!». Soon after midnight we play party games or go into the city to watch magnificent fireworks in the streets. The city is decorated with lanterns and it’s very busy. Everyone has fun and feels happy.

 I like holidays very much because I always get lots of presents. I like seeing and opening them, too. But my favourite thing about holidays is giving presents to my relatives and to all my friends. I think that it’s great that I can make my nearest and dearest happy by doing it.

          All in all, I think that holidays are a part of our culture and we should try to keep up these traditions.