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Listening

For each of the questions 1 — 7 decide which of the statements are true or false on the basis of what is stated or implied in what you have heard and put a "+" if a statement is true and а "-" if a statement is false next to the corresponding number on your answer sheet

1. The text mainly tells about ordinary events in history.

2. At the beginning of the story, the farmer was bathing in a river.

3. There must have been an accident with a little boy.

4. The action takes place nowadays.

5. The farmer's children were all girls

6. The little boy's father wanted to give the farmer a sum of money

7. The farmer seemed to know the importance of knowledge.

Listening

For each of the questions 8—14 decide which of the answers (a, b, с or d) best complete the statements

8. It may be inferred from the text that the Fleming family lived:

9. The farmer must have been:

10. One can make a conclusion that the saved boy's father was:

11. The farmer's son must have been:

12. The nobleman's offer was:

13. After receiving his education, young Fleming was supposed to

14. Alexander Fleming discovered:

READING COMPREHENSION

For each of the questions 15—24 decide which of the answers are correct

Jonathan Swift, a famous English writer, was one day travelling on horseback with a servant. The weather was bad; it was raining and the roads were muddy. In the evening the two men came to an inn. Before going to bed, Swift told his servant to clean his boots as they were dirty. But the servant was very lazy and did not do what his master had said.

The next morning when Swift saw the dirty boots, he asked the servant why he had not executed the order. ‖The roads are muddy. What is the use of cleaning the boots now? They will soon be dirty again,‖ the servant answered.

Swift didn‘t say anything and soon told the servant to get ready because they would start at once. But the servant looked very displeased and said that he had not eaten his breakfast yet.

Swift answered that they would go without any breakfast.

"What is the use of eating now? You will be hungry again", he said.

The writer and his servant were most likely travelling somewhere ....

READING COMPREHENSION

For each of the questions 15—24 decide which of the answers are correct

Jonathan Swift, a famous English writer, was one day travelling on horseback with a servant. The weather was bad; it was raining and the roads were muddy. In the evening the two men came to an inn. Before going to bed, Swift told his servant to clean his boots as they were dirty. But the servant was very lazy and did not do what his master had said.

The next morning when Swift saw the dirty boots, he asked the servant why he had not executed the order. ‖The roads are muddy. What is the use of cleaning the boots now? They will soon be dirty again,‖ the servant answered.

Swift didn‘t say anything and soon told the servant to get ready because they would start at once. But the servant looked very displeased and said that he had not eaten his breakfast yet.

Swift answered that they would go without any breakfast.

"What is the use of eating now? You will be hungry again", he said.

The servant seemed to dislike ...

READING COMPREHENSION

For each of the questions 15—24 decide which of the answers are correct

Jonathan Swift, a famous English writer, was one day travelling on horseback with a servant. The weather was bad; it was raining and the roads were muddy. In the evening the two men came to an inn. Before going to bed, Swift told his servant to clean his boots as they were dirty. But the servant was very lazy and did not do what his master had said.

The next morning when Swift saw the dirty boots, he asked the servant why he had not executed the order. ‖The roads are muddy. What is the use of cleaning the boots now? They will soon be dirty again,‖ the servant answered.

Swift didn‘t say anything and soon told the servant to get ready because they would start at once. But the servant looked very displeased and said that he had not eaten his breakfast yet.

Swift answered that they would go without any breakfast.

"What is the use of eating now? You will be hungry again", he said.

Swift seemed to ...

READING COMPREHENSION

For each of the questions 15—22 decide which of the answers are correct

Jonathan Swift, a famous English writer, was one day travelling on horseback with a servant. The weather was bad; it was raining and the roads were muddy. In the evening the two men came to an inn. Before going to bed, Swift told his servant to clean his boots as they were dirty. But the servant was very lazy and did not do what his master had said.

The next morning when Swift saw the dirty boots, he asked the servant why he had not executed the order. ‖The roads are muddy. What is the use of cleaning the boots now? They will soon be dirty again,‖ the servant answered.

Swift didn‘t say anything and soon told the servant to get ready because they would start at once. But the servant looked very displeased and said that he had not eaten his breakfast yet.

Swift answered that they would go without any breakfast.

"What is the use of eating now? You will be hungry again", he said.

The travel was to resume ...

READING COMPREHENSION

For each of the questions 15—22 decide which of the answers are correct

Jonathan Swift, a famous English writer, was one day travelling on horseback with a servant. The weather was bad; it was raining and the roads were muddy. In the evening the two men came to an inn. Before going to bed, Swift told his servant to clean his boots as they were dirty. But the servant was very lazy and did not do what his master had said.

The next morning when Swift saw the dirty boots, he asked the servant why he had not executed the order. ‖The roads are muddy. What is the use of cleaning the boots now? They will soon be dirty again,‖ the servant answered.

Swift didn‘t say anything and soon told the servant to get ready because they would start at once. But the servant looked very displeased and said that he had not eaten his breakfast yet.

Swift answered that they would go without any breakfast.

"What is the use of eating now? You will be hungry again", he said.

The servant was possibly very ...

READING COMPREHENSION

For each of the questions 15—22 decide which of the answers are correct

Jonathan Swift, a famous English writer, was one day travelling on horseback with a servant. The weather was bad; it was raining and the roads were muddy. In the evening the two men came to an inn. Before going to bed, Swift told his servant to clean his boots as they were dirty. But the servant was very lazy and did not do what his master had said.

The next morning when Swift saw the dirty boots, he asked the servant why he had not executed the order. ‖The roads are muddy. What is the use of cleaning the boots now? They will soon be dirty again,‖ the servant answered.

Swift didn‘t say anything and soon told the servant to get ready because they would start at once. But the servant looked very displeased and said that he had not eaten his breakfast yet.

Swift answered that they would go without any breakfast.

"What is the use of eating now? You will be hungry again", he said.

Swift was not going to _____.

READING COMPREHENSION

For each of the questions 15—22 decide which of the answers are correct

Entertainments.

There is a plenty of entertainments in the world and people can choose them according to their tastes, mood or maybe opportunities. Entertainments include films, TV. books, concerts, cinemas, theatres, discos, travelling and different parties. Some families prefer to take their children to museums, art galleries or parks at the weekend. It's a nice way of spending free time together for the whole family. It is quite normal for British families to visit theme parks in summer.The amusements on offer at such parks include a range of rides in various ways, some of them can bathe you in the water.

Their choice depends on their tastes only.

READING COMPREHENSION

For each of the questions 15—22 decide which of the answers are correct

Entertainments.

There is a plenty of entertainments in the world and people can choose them according to their tastes, mood or maybe opportunities. Entertainments include films, TV. books, concerts, cinemas, theatres, discos, travelling and different parties. Some families prefer to take their children to museums, art galleries or parks at the weekend. It's a nice way of spending free time together for the whole family. It is quite normal for British families to visit theme parks in summer.The amusements on offer at such parks include a range of rides in various ways, some of them can bathe you in the water.

British families visit theatres at the weekend.

USE OF ENGLISH

Complete the sentence to make comparison

Ann looks just like her mother, she is ___ beautiful __ her.

USE OF ENGLISH

Choose the correct answer

as busy as ....

USE OF ENGLISH

Choose the correct adjective to complete the sentence

My family is very ______________. They always support me.

USE OF ENGLISH

Choose the correct answer

A good friend ..... when you are upset about something

USE OF ENGLISH

Choose the correct variant

The film wasn't very good. I......... it very much.

USE OF ENGLISH

Choose the correct variant

Look! The bus ....

USE OF ENGLISH

Choose the correct opposite adjective for each gap.

My glass was full, but now it's _____.

USE OF ENGLISH

Choose the correct opposite adjective for each gap.

My backpack is heavy, and your backpack is _____.