Form 9. Reading. Variant 1. The First Term.

Read the text. Mark the following statements as true or false.

The term «normcore» refers to a modern fashion trend. It’s often called «anti-fashion» because the key feature of this style is dressing simple or even dull, for example, white sneakers, zip-up sweatshirts and black trousers. The same styles both for men and women and dark colours are very popular. The key is to look comfortable and effortless. The icons of the movement are celebrities such as Jerry Seinfeld and Steve Jobs.

The text describes a new music trend.

Read the text. Mark the following statements as true or false.

The term «normcore» refers to a modern fashion trend. It’s often called «anti-fashion» because the key feature of this style is dressing simple or even dull, for example, white sneakers, zip-up sweatshirts and black trousers. The same styles both for men and women and dark colours are very popular. The key is to look comfortable and effortless. The icons of the movement are celebrities such as Jerry Seinfeld and Steve Jobs.

The normcore style is marked by bright clothes.

Read the text. Mark the following statements as true or false.

The term «normcore» refers to a modern fashion trend. It’s often called «anti-fashion» because the key feature of this style is dressing simple or even dull, for example, white sneakers, zip-up sweatshirts and black trousers. The same styles both for men and women and dark colours are very popular. The key is to look comfortable and effortless. The icons of the movement are celebrities such as Jerry Seinfeld and Steve Jobs.

If you are a normcore, your outfit is rather traditional and normal-looking.

Read the text. Mark the following statements as true or false.

The term «normcore» refers to a modern fashion trend. It’s often called «anti-fashion» because the key feature of this style is dressing simple or even dull, for example, white sneakers, zip-up sweatshirts and black trousers. The same styles both for men and women and dark colours are very popular. The key is to look comfortable and effortless. The icons of the movement are celebrities such as Jerry Seinfeld and Steve Jobs.

Some famous people choose to follow the normcore trend.

Read the texts and put a tick (v) into the correct column.

Amy, Manchester: «I had my first job at the age of 12 delivering the weekly free paper. By the time I was 13 I had been working Sunday evenings washing up in a café and continued to have part-time jobs in cafés and restaurants until I left school. My parents gave me very little pocket money so I quickly learnt that if I wanted money I had to work for it. When my own children reach 13, they will also be expected to work — if not in a job outside of the home, then at least doing work around the house or for my husband’s business to earn any «pocket money». It teaches children an important lesson about the value of work and money which is just as important for their education as academic study».

Neil, York: «I am 18 now and I have been working since I turned 13. It felt fantastic to have money that was mine by my own efforts, and I was able to learn the value of money, and good financial practices early on. I have had 5 jobs since I was 13, I have been able to develop a range of skills and I do not regret entering work at such an early age. The only problem I really had was combining work and study, as it was, at times, difficult to balance work hours with school and college lessons, but work also gave me motivation for my studies and provided practical experience to apply to what I learnt».

Which of the speakers...

...doesn’t regret he/she had to start working experience at an early age?

Read the texts and put a tick (v) into the correct column.

Amy, Manchester: «I had my first job at the age of 12 delivering the weekly free paper. By the time I was 13 I had been working Sunday evenings washing up in a café and continued to have part-time jobs in cafés and restaurants until I left school. My parents gave me very little pocket money so I quickly learnt that if I wanted money I had to work for it. When my own children reach 13, they will also be expected to work — if not in a job outside of the home, then at least doing work around the house or for my husband’s business to earn any «pocket money». It teaches children an important lesson about the value of work and money which is just as important for their education as academic study».

Neil, York: «I am 18 now and I have been working since I turned 13. It felt fantastic to have money that was mine by my own efforts, and I was able to learn the value of money, and good financial practices early on. I have had 5 jobs since I was 13, I have been able to develop a range of skills and I do not regret entering work at such an early age. The only problem I really had was combining work and study, as it was, at times, difficult to balance work hours with school and college lessons, but work also gave me motivation for my studies and provided practical experience to apply to what I learnt».

Which of the speakers...

...has been employed since 12?

Read the texts and put a tick (v) into the correct column.

Amy, Manchester: «I had my first job at the age of 12 delivering the weekly free paper. By the time I was 13 I had been working Sunday evenings washing up in a café and continued to have part-time jobs in cafés and restaurants until I left school. My parents gave me very little pocket money so I quickly learnt that if I wanted money I had to work for it. When my own children reach 13, they will also be expected to work — if not in a job outside of the home, then at least doing work around the house or for my husband’s business to earn any «pocket money». It teaches children an important lesson about the value of work and money which is just as important for their education as academic study».

Neil, York: «I am 18 now and I have been working since I turned 13. It felt fantastic to have money that was mine by my own efforts, and I was able to learn the value of money, and good financial practices early on. I have had 5 jobs since I was 13, I have been able to develop a range of skills and I do not regret entering work at such an early age. The only problem I really had was combining work and study, as it was, at times, difficult to balance work hours with school and college lessons, but work also gave me motivation for my studies and provided practical experience to apply to what I learnt».

Which of the speakers...

...got very little pocket money from his/her parents?

Read the texts and put a tick (v) into the correct column.

Amy, Manchester: «I had my first job at the age of 12 delivering the weekly free paper. By the time I was 13 I had been working Sunday evenings washing up in a café and continued to have part-time jobs in cafés and restaurants until I left school. My parents gave me very little pocket money so I quickly learnt that if I wanted money I had to work for it. When my own children reach 13, they will also be expected to work — if not in a job outside of the home, then at least doing work around the house or for my husband’s business to earn any «pocket money». It teaches children an important lesson about the value of work and money which is just as important for their education as academic study».

Neil, York: «I am 18 now and I have been working since I turned 13. It felt fantastic to have money that was mine by my own efforts, and I was able to learn the value of money, and good financial practices early on. I have had 5 jobs since I was 13, I have been able to develop a range of skills and I do not regret entering work at such an early age. The only problem I really had was combining work and study, as it was, at times, difficult to balance work hours with school and college lessons, but work also gave me motivation for my studies and provided practical experience to apply to what I learnt».

Which of the speakers...

...thinks that work was useful for studies?

Read the texts and put a tick (v) into the correct column.

Amy, Manchester: «I had my first job at the age of 12 delivering the weekly free paper. By the time I was 13 I had been working Sunday evenings washing up in a café and continued to have part-time jobs in cafés and restaurants until I left school. My parents gave me very little pocket money so I quickly learnt that if I wanted money I had to work for it. When my own children reach 13, they will also be expected to work — if not in a job outside of the home, then at least doing work around the house or for my husband’s business to earn any «pocket money». It teaches children an important lesson about the value of work and money which is just as important for their education as academic study».

Neil, York: «I am 18 now and I have been working since I turned 13. It felt fantastic to have money that was mine by my own efforts, and I was able to learn the value of money, and good financial practices early on. I have had 5 jobs since I was 13, I have been able to develop a range of skills and I do not regret entering work at such an early age. The only problem I really had was combining work and study, as it was, at times, difficult to balance work hours with school and college lessons, but work also gave me motivation for my studies and provided practical experience to apply to what I learnt».

Which of the speakers...

...felt it difficult to find a balance between work and studies?

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THE INFORMATION AGE

We are lucky to live at the age of fast development of communication ________(1).

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THE INFORMATION AGE

The development of the ___________(2) has made global communication cheap and available to everyone.

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THE INFORMATION AGE

It has influenced the very way we ________________(3) daily.

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THE INFORMATION AGE

It has also given us possibilities for buying things using our personal _______________(4); besides we can talk, hear and see dear people over____________(5) cameras.

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In fact, the growth of technology has made ___________(6) become almost a part of us providing speed, quality, and effectiveness in a device small enough to carry it in the pocket.