ВАРИАНТ 7
Раздел 1. Аудирование
1 Вы услышите 6 высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказываниями каждого говорящего A–F и утверждениями, данными в списке 1–7. Используйте каждое утверждение, обозначенное соответствующей цифрой, только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее утверждение. Вы услышите запись дважды. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу.
1. Gifts from young children bring joy.
2. Christmas day is nothing special.
3. Exotic location makes Christmas memorable.
4. Christmas is mainly about gift giving.
5. Adults could still enjoy some magic getting presents.
6. Christmas away from family can be enjoyable.
7. The bigger family, the bigger fun.
Говорящий / Утверждение
A
B
C
D
E
F
2 Вы услышите диалог. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений А–G соответствуют содержанию текста (1 – True), какие не соответствуют (2 – False) и о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 – Not stated). Занесите номер выбранного Вами варианта ответа в таблицу. Вы услышите запись дважды.
A. The registration at the leisure centre has time limits.
B. Jim doesn’t know how to organize his free time properly.
C. Jim doesn’t have any communication problems at school.
D. Jim has a background in sports.
E. Jim thinks most people enjoy books and movies.
F. Jim has no chance to find the necessary books in his library.
G. The classes Jim is interested in take place three times a week.
Утверждение / Соответствие диалогу
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3–9 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды.
3 What do we learn about Alyson at the beginning of the interview?
1) She is a college student.
2) She has published her first novel.
3) You can’t buy her books online.
Ответ:
4 How does Alyson feel when she sees her book in shops?
1) She still can’t believe it’s true.
2) She feels very proud of herself.
3) She wants to buy it for herself.
Ответ:
5 How did Alyson start to write?
1) She wrote poems for her classmates’ birthdays.
2) Her teacher at school gave the class weekly writing tasks.
3) She attended specialized writing school.
Ответ:
6 What does Alyson say about her college days?
1) She was surprised there was a college-wide literary contest.
2) She missed her school English teacher and classmates.
3) She kept on writing through them.
Ответ:
7 What does Alyson say about her literary prize at college?
1) It was not much money.
2) It was her first prize ever.
3) It made her feel like a writer.
Ответ:
8 The first advice from Alyson as a published writer for beginners is about …
1) readers.
2) criticism.
3) editors.
Ответ:
9 Why does Alyson believe that the scale of the first publication is not that important?
1) A smaller journal is preferable.
2) Getting a small fee is still better than nothing.
3) Your work could be noticed anywhere.
Ответ:
По окончании выполнения заданий 1–9 не забудьте перенести свои ответы в БЛАНК ОТВЕТОВ № 1! Запишите ответ справа от номера соответствующего задания, начиная с первой клеточки. При переносе ответов на задания 1 и 2 цифры записываются без пробелов, запятых и других дополнительных символов. Каждую цифру пишите в отдельной клеточке в соответствии с приведёнными в бланке образцами.
Раздел 2. Чтение
10 Установите соответствие между текстами A–G и заголовками 1–8. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании один заголовок лишний.
1. Female bobsleighing
2. What you need for bobsleighing
3. Safety rules
4. Bobsleighing techniques
5. Participating countries
6. The dangers of bobsleighing
7. The newest rules
8. From the history of bobsleighing
A. Bobsleighing was originated in Switzerland. In the late 19th century, the Swiss first started doing it by attaching two skeleton sleighs together with a steering mechanism added to the front sleigh in order to control the direction. The first bobsleigh races took place in normal snow covered roads whereas the first bobsleighing club was founded in St. Moritz, Switzerland in 1897 and the first specially designed race track was developed outside of St. Moritz in 1902.
B. Bobsleighing is mostly played in Europe along with North America and Russia because of the proper climate for the icy track. The United States of America, Germany and Switzerland have long been the most successful bobsleighing nations based on their incredibly successful track record in all formats of competitive sports including World Cups and Olympic Championship. Presently, more than fifty countries take part in various international bobsleighing events all over the world.
C. Bobsleighing is considered the most expensive winter sport as the equipment used in it, including the safety equipment as well as bobsleigh parts, are quite costly. The most important equipment in bobsleighing is the sleigh. Besides this other protective guards are also used. The length of the sleigh must be a maximum of 3.80 metres (12.5 feet) for four-man sports and 2.70 metres (8.9 feet) in case of two-man sports. Bobsleigh crews are supposed to weigh heavy to ensure high speed.
D. In fact, two-man and four-man types of bobsleigh are very much similar. As weight plays a vital role for the speed of the sleigh, four-man sleighs are much faster than two-man types. However, even a simple mistake at the initial push-off or, say, during the steering, on decisions of the driver during the turns may largely affect the final race. The thing is, air passing through the sleigh slows the sleigh down. In order to avoid these drags, wind tunnels are usually added to the sleigh.
E. One may think bobsleighing is a risky sport but actually not only men are fond of it. Women do it too. In case of women bobsleighing, the sleighs for women were originally very much similar to those of men. But with time so many problems came out as women are shorter than men and many players injured their hips as well as back. These traumas prompted the organizers to change the interior sleigh designs for women bobsleighing. Now women can do it safely and successfully enough.
F. Bobsleighing competitions gather crowds of people who want to watch their favourite sportsmen compete with one another. However, even though bobsleighing is quite an interesting sport, the risks attached to it certainly cannot be avoided. Till now more than ninety three players have died in crashes or accidents during the game. In order to reduce the chances of accidents and to prevent the risks, officials have made certain rules and regulations about the uses of sleighs and the structure of the track.
G. There are a lot of risks connected with bobsleighing. Bobsleighers need to wear high tech plastic made helmets in order to prevent head injuries as well as goggles for eyes. Racers wear tight uniforms to increase aero-dynamicity and spiked shoes to gain traction on the ice. The brakeman wears a Kevlar vest in order to avoid third degree burns during the sleigh’s friction with ice. The next bobsleigh doesn’t start until the previous team has left the track because of security reasons.
Ответ:
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
11 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.
Willis Tower today
Willis Tower is the heart of downtown Chicago and the future of work and play. The 110-story building is one of the tallest buildings in the world and the second tallest building in North America, making it impossible to miss A__________. The magnitude of this magnificent steel frame skyscraper can seem impossible to understand.
Willis Tower is now owned by Blackstone and managed by EQ Office. It is home to more than 100 businesses including law firms, insurance, transportation, financial companies and more. Radio and television stations are broadcast from Willis Tower’s rooftop. 15,000 people work at the Tower each day, B__________. And 12 million people pass by and through the Tower each year.
It is not surprising C__________. The Tower is not only an innovator in promoting green practices among its tenants, but also stands D__________ in increasing energy and water efficiency and reducing waste. Over the past 20 years, the Tower has reduced annual electricity consumption by 34% by E__________ and adopting special conservation practices. The building saves 10 million gallons of water each year by relying on reduced water-flow fixtures. These innovations are encouraging those in charge of the building to look into certification for energy efficiency and explore renewable energy resources, such F__________ covered with vegetation.
1. when appreciating the big city’s skyline
2. that the true color of Willis Tower is green
3. as solar and wind power and “green roofs”
4. as a leader among American skyscrapers
5. using new lighting systems and controls
6. that was designed and built many years ago
7. not counting thousands of the building’s visitors
Ответ:
A
B
C
D
E
F
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 12–18. В каждом задании запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
Tablets out, imagination in
In the heart of Silicon Valley is a nine-classroom school where employees of tech giants Google, Apple and Yahoo send their children. But despite its location in America’s digital centre, there is not an iPad, smartphone or screen in sight. The fact that parents working for the biggest technology companies are questioning the value of computers in education begs the question – is the futuristic dream of high-tech classrooms really in the best interests of the next generation?
A global report by the OECD organisation suggests that there is no link between excessive use of computers and high results for reading, maths and science. What is more, those students who use tablets and computers often tend to do worse than students who use them less frequently.
Beverly Amico from the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America explains that their teachers encourage students to learn subjects by expressing themselves through artistic activities such as painting and drawing, rather than consuming information downloaded onto a tablet. The idea is to get rid of the distraction of electronic media and to encourage stronger communication between teacher and pupil during lessons.
Amico claims one of the reasons parents who work in the digital industry are choosing a low-tech, no-tech education for their children is that it teaches students innovative thinking skills. And these are what many employers desire. She adds that students weaned on technology often lack the ability to think outside the box and solve problems.
Sarah Thorne, head of the London Acorn school, also questions the belief that limiting or removing the use of technology in class will make the students less competitive on the job market.
Students under the age of 12 at the school in Morden, London, are banned from using smartphones and computers, and watching TV or films at all times, including during holidays. The school’s students are allowed to watch TV once they reach 12 years old and then only documentaries that have been previously vetted by parents. They cannot watch films until they are 14. The Internet is banned completely for everyone under 16, both at home and at school. And computers are only to be used as part of the school curriculum for students who are at least 14.
It may sound draconian, but Thorne believes taking a more considered approach to the use of technology in class allows teachers to help students develop core skills such as leadership, decision making and creativity. Besides, much of the technology which is cutting edge today is likely to appear primitive in tomorrow’s world.
Thorne claims feedback from students about the restrictions has been positive. Younger pupils relish the chance to play and even teenagers who have come from a typical school admit they are happier.
Restricting the use of technology is also a challenge for the 21st century teachers, who are used to the easy accessibility of resources and information, thanks to interactive whiteboards and computers. “It is hard work,” admits Ian Young, a class teacher. “You definitely have to be a lot more creative in how you deliver a lesson,” he says. “You have to work with your voice more, whether it is loud or quiet, to give them incentive. You need to make sure you keep them interested in what’s coming next.” He adds: “I don’t think we are doing children any favours by teaching them through machines at that young age.”
12 What question does the author pose in the first paragraph?
1) What will education be like in the future?
2) Is high-tech really very useful in education?
3) How will the parents from technology companies educate their children?
4) Should the hi-tech gadgets be allowed in the classroom?
Ответ:
13 What does the OECD report suggest?
1) Students should not use computers in their studies.
2) The more the students use the computers the worse their results could be.
3) Superabundant use of computers doesn’t influence students’ achievements.
4) Results in Reading, Maths and Science benefit from use of computers.
Ответ:
14 Both Beverly Amico and Sarah Thorne think that limiting technology in the classroom will …
1) help students concentrate better.
2) boost students’ creativity.
3) develop students’ communication skills.
4) better prepare students for the job market.
Ответ:
15 At the age of fourteen the students of Morden are allowed to …
1) watch films.
2) use the Internet.
3) watch TV.
4) use smartphones.
Ответ:
16 The word “relish” in paragraph 8 “… younger pupils relish the opportunity …” means …
1) enjoy.
2) ignore.
3) envy.
4) inspire.
Ответ:
17 The word “they” in paragraph 8 “… admit they are happier” refers to …
1) younger pupils.
2) restrictions.
3) teenagers.
4) teachers.
Ответ:
18 Ian Young believes that the 21st century demands that a teacher becomes more …
1) creative.
2) hardworking.
3) entertaining.
4) informative.
Ответ:
По окончании выполнения заданий 10–18 не забудьте перенести свои ответы в БЛАНК ОТВЕТОВ № 1! Запишите ответ справа от номера соответствующего задания, начиная с первой клеточки. При переносе ответов на задания 10 и 11 цифры записываются без пробелов, запятых и других дополнительных символов. Каждую цифру пишите в отдельной клеточке в соответствии с приведёнными в бланке образцами.
Раздел 3. Грамматика и лексика
Прочитайте приведённые ниже тексты. Преобразуйте, если необходимо, слова, напечатанные заглавными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами 19–24, так, чтобы они грамматически соответствовали содержанию текстов. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Каждый пропуск соответствует отдельному заданию из группы 19–24.
Winston Churchill
19 Winston Churchill was a great political leader and a very clever man. Many British people think since then there __________________ a prime minister better than him.
NOT BE
20 He even __________________ the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953.
WIN
21 His __________________ work was a six-volume memoir about WW2, but he wrote some science fiction books as well.
FAMOUS
Clouds
22 Do you like to watch clouds? Many people all over the world enjoy __________________ it.
DO
23 There are a lot of different kinds of clouds but they all look white as they reflect the Sun’s light – just like the Moon. It is interesting to know that clouds __________________ unique to our planet.
NOT BE
24 In fact, any planet with an atmosphere has __________________.
THEY
Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Образуйте от слов, напечатанных заглавными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами 25–29, однокоренные слова так, чтобы они грамматически и лексически соответствовали содержанию текста. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Каждый пропуск соответствует отдельному заданию из группы 25–29.
Daniil Medvedev
25 Daniil Medvedev is a Russian professional tennis player. He is __________________ ranked by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) as world No 2.
CURRENT
26 He was born in Moscow. In his early __________________ he was interested in music.
CHILD
27 However, when he was 9 years old, his mother saw an __________________ for group tennis lessons, and Daniil decided to try them. His first tennis coach was Ekaterina Kryuchkova, a former coach of the famous professional tennis player Vera Zvonareva.
ADVERTISE
28 When he was 18, his results were so __________________ that Medvedev even had to drop out of college to focus on tennis.
IMPRESS
29 Medvedev is known for mirroring his opponent’s play. His playstyle incorporates strong returns with as few mistakes as possible and making games __________________ .
PREDICTABLE
Прочитайте текст с пропусками, обозначенными номерами 30–36. Эти номера соответствуют заданиям 30–36, в которых представлены возможные варианты ответов. Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
In Willis Tower
Victoria and Mary were going up one of the tallest towers in America, called Willis Tower. First, they had to stand in a long line to enter the building. When the ladies came up to the lift, it was full of people who had to adjust themselves to 30 ______ the two extra passengers in. As they rode up, Mary 31 ______ the change in air pressure as they were getting higher. She looked at the screen flashing interesting facts about the height of the building – she found 32 ______ that at 455 feet, they were at the height of the Great Pyramid of Giza; at 1,250 feet, they were at the height of the Empire State Building. Then, they finally 33 ______ the top.
The elevator doors opened to a large room with walls made entirely of glass. Mary and Victoria looked at each other with jaws dropped. They could see the entire city, lit up with tiny lights. 34 ______, it was one of the best views of Chicago! Then a man in uniform guided them toward another line that wound around the room. “If you’d like to go out on the Ledge, please join the line here,” he 35 ______ the group. Mary and Victoria had heard about the Ledge when they first bought their tickets to visit the tower – a glass box suspended 1,353 feet in the air, 4.3 feet out from the building. Visitors could step into the box and feel as though they were walking on air. “Oh man, another line?” Victoria whispered to Mary. 36 ______ they could hardly wait, they joined the back of the line.
30
1) afford
2) allow
3) access
4) attend
Ответ:
31
1) remarked
2) mentioned
3) noticed
4) reflected
Ответ:
32
1) about
2) over
3) down
4) out
Ответ:
33
1) reached
2) arrived
3) achieved
4) emerged
Ответ:
34
1) Hopefully
2) Obviously
3) Essentially
4) Absolutely
Ответ:
35
1) spoke
2) said
3) told
4) talked
Ответ:
36
1) Nevertheless
2) Moreover
3) However
4) Although
Ответ:
По окончании выполнения заданий 19–36 не забудьте перенести свои ответы в БЛАНК ОТВЕТОВ № 1! Запишите ответ справа от номера соответствующего задания, начиная с первой клеточки. При переносе ответов на задания 19–29 буквы записываются без пробелов, запятых и других дополнительных символов. Каждую букву или цифру пишите в отдельной клеточке в соответствии с приведёнными в бланке образцами.
Проверьте, чтобы каждый ответ был записан рядом с номером соответствующего задания.
Раздел 4. Письменная речь
Для ответов на задания 37 и 38 используйте бланк ответов № 2. Черновые пометки можно делать прямо на листе с заданиями или использовать отдельный черновик. При выполнении заданий 37 и 38 особое внимание обратите на то, что Ваши ответы будут оцениваться только по записям, сделанным в БЛАНКЕ ОТВЕТОВ № 2. Обратите внимание также на необходимость соблюдения указанного объёма текста. Тексты недостаточного объёма, а также часть текста, превышающая требуемый объём, не оцениваются. Соблюдайте нормы письменной речи, записывайте ответы аккуратно и разборчиво.
Укажите номер задания 37 в БЛАНКЕ ОТВЕТОВ № 2 и напишите текст своего ответного электронного письма зарубежному другу по переписке.
37 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Kevin:
From: Kevin@mail.uk
To: Russian_friend@ege.ru
Subject: Reading preferences
… Last week I went to a book festival. It was fantastic! We spent two hours looking through new books and talking to authors. What is the last book you’ve read? What books do you have to read for your literature classes? How often do you spend time reading a book for pleasure?
I saw an interesting film in Spanish last week …
Write an email to Kevin.
In your message:
– answer his questions;
– ask 3 questions about the film.
Write 100–140 words.
Remember the rules of email writing.
Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных заданий (38.1 или 38.2), укажите его номер в БЛАНКЕ ОТВЕТОВ № 2 и выполните согласно данному плану. В ответе на задание 38 числительные пишите цифрами.
38.1 Imagine that you are doing a project on the preparations for the New Year that Zetlanders consider most important. You have found some data on the subject – the results of the opinion polls (see the table below).
Comment on the data in the table and give your opinion on the subject of the project.
Write 200–250 words.
Use the following plan:
– make an opening statement on the subject of the project;
– select and report 2–3 facts;
– make 1–2 comparisons where relevant and give your comments;
– outline a problem that can arise with organizing a New Year party and suggest a way of solving it;
– conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the importance of preparing for New Year celebrations well in advance.
38.2 Imagine that you are doing a project on what topics discussed on social networks interest Zetland teenagers most of all. You have found some data on the subject – the results of the opinion polls (see the pie chart below).
Comment on the data in the pie chart and give your opinion on the subject of the project.
Write 200–250 words.
Use the following plan:
– make an opening statement on the subject of the project;
– select and report 2–3 facts;
– make 1–2 comparisons where relevant and give your comments;
– outline a problem that one can face with social networks and suggest a way of solving it;
– conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the quality of content one can find on the Internet.
Проверьте, чтобы каждый ответ был записан рядом с номером соответствующего задания.