Тестирование по английскому языку

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The word ‘tsunami’ can be translated from Japanese as ‘big wave’. It describes a natural process that can be dangerous for people and their homes. Most of the huge waves appear after earthquakes. Most waves are born in the Indian and the Pacific Oceans where volcanoes are active. The mass of water rises from the bottom of the ocean and moves to the shore. It moves at a speed of a plane and can be up to 40 meters high. The wave is very powerful and dangerous. In 2004, a tsunami happened in the Indian Ocean. It was one of most terrible natural disasters in history. It hit 14 countries bordering the Indian Ocean. Thousands of people were killed or went missing.

Билет №13

1.        How many times a week do you do sports?

I play tennis twice a week (once a week, three times a week). I want to be a tennis champion!

I do karate (kickboxing, judo, gymnastics, aerobics) twice a week at a sports centre near me. I go every Monday and Wednesday evening after school. It’s a great way to get some exercise and also it teaches me how to protect myself, so I feel safe when I am out on my own.

I go swimming (go dancing)  twice a week at a sports centre near me. I go every Monday and Wednesday evening after school. It’s a great way to get some exercise.

I play basketball (volleyball, football, tennis) twice a week at a sports centre near me. I go every Monday and Wednesday evening after school. It’s a great way to get some exercise.

2.        What sport is the most popular with teenagers in your region?

A lot of indoor and outdoor sports are in demand with teenagers in my region. In summer football is very popular because you can play it almost anywhere. In winter teenagers like going in for skiing and ice - skating because these sports activities make people feel energetic.

3.        What sports facilities are available in the place where you live?

We have a wide range of sports  facilities in Belgorod.  Facilities include 5 modern public swimming pools, a football stadium  and athletics track, an ice rink, tennis courts, several new sports centres and gyms. Besides, we have good sports facilities at school. There’s a gym on the first floor and a playground in front of the school and we can try many different sports in our physical education classes.

(We have a wide range of sports  facilities in Belgorod.  Facilities include 5 modern public swimming pools, a football stadium  and athletics track, an ice rink, tennis courts, several new sports centres and gyms.)

4.        Why do you think it is important to keep fit?

I think it’s important to keep fit for many reasons. Firstly, people try to get fit because everybody wants to live a long full life. Secondly, living a healthy lifestyle helps people soon get in shape and feel great. Finally, if you are fit and healthy, you will have better job opportunities.

(I think it is very important to keep fit because good health is above wealth.)

5.        What would you advise a person who wants to keep fit?

First of all, if I were you, I would eat plenty of fish, fruit and vegetables. If you  follow a balanced diet, you won’t put on weight. What is more, the best thing for you would be to try not to eat so much junk food, sweets and so on. If you do this, your body won’t store so much sugar and fat. Another good idea is to join a gym and exercise regularly. This will mean that you’ll soon get in shape and feel fitter. Finally, you shouldn’t go everywhere by car or by bus. That way, your body won’t become lazy. Well, I hope you find my advice helpful. (Well, I hope my advice helps).

(If  I were you, I would join a gym and exercise regularly. This will mean you’ll soon get in shape and feel fitter. Well, I hope you find my advice helpful. (Well, I hope my advice helps).

(If I were you, I would eat plenty of fish, fruit and vegetables. If you follow a balanced diet, you won’t put on weight. Well, I hope you find my advice helpful.) (Well, I hope my advice helps).

(The best thing for you would be to try not to eat so much junk food, sweets and so on. If you do this, your body won’t store so much sugar and fat. Well, I hope you find my advice helpful.  (Well, I hope my advice helps).

(You shouldn’t go everywhere by car or by bus. That way, your body won’t become lazy. Well, I hope you find my advice helpful.)

(It’s always good to try and keep fit and healthy. To be healthier you could try eating lots of fruit and vegetables. You should try and cut out unhealthy food from your diet like sweets, crisps and takeaway food. To be more fit, you could start exercising and have a weekly routine. For example, you could join a gym or start jogging. I hope this gives you some ideas.)

6.        Would you like to try any extreme sports? Why or why not?

                  I would like to try rock-climbing (white-water rafting, speed skiing, freediving, windsurfing) one day because  I find it thrilling. (I find it exciting.) What is more, extreme sports can actually reduce stress levels by allowing you to escape from the pressures of everyday life.

                  (I would like to try rock-climbing (white-water rafting, speed skiing, freediving, windsurfing) one day because  I find it thrilling. (I find it exciting.)

I wouldn’t like to try any extreme sports because most of them are very dangerous. Besides, they  can be very expensive, as the equipment costs quite a lot of money. (Besides, they  can be very expensive, as most extreme sports require special equipment and training.)

(I wouldn’t like to try any extreme sports because most of them are very dangerous).

Билет №13

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

Remember to say:

o   why most people enjoy travelling;

o   what people like doing while travelling;

o   what place you would like to go to, and why.

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

Travelling is a popular pastime and people travel for different reasons. Firstly, some people want to see other countries and continents, meet unique people and take in the local traditions. Secondly, by travelling you can study geography and practise foreign languages. Moreover, I think travelling is the best way to spend your holidays.

While travelling people find enjoyable different activities. To learn about the place they’re visiting they usually  start with the sightseeing trip. It’s educational, and it’s a good way to visit ancient places, museums and galleries and see a lot of sights in a short time.  People also like taking photographs of temples and shopping for souvenirs at the market. At the holiday  resort  they  like swimming in the sea, lying in the sun or taking part in water sports. In the evenings people like going to the local restaurants or cafes.

            I’d like to go to Paris because it is full of famous sights and historic buildings. Most famous of all are the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum. They are both definitely worth a visit.

                All in all, travelling allows us to experience many wonderful things. I feel that it is the best way to learn about other people and cultures.