ЗНО/НМТ. Reading. Use of English 10-11

Complete the text by choosing the correct option.

What's the point of family history?

Family history is      [and, too, also, both]referred to as genealogy. It is one of the world's most popular pastimes, and millions of people around the planet are investigating their origin as I write this. From          [full, complete, whole, thorough]beginners to experienced genealogists, the attraction of          [finding, meeting, learning, knowing]out more about the past through your own familyis hard to resist. Once you have      [set, done, put, made]out on the research road, the work can become absolutely fascinating. Thre are many reasons         [because, since, why, so].

As you explore this route to the past, you'll develope new skills, which you can use in many ways. You'll also enjoy the excitement of the detective          [course, movement, step, process]. The voyage of discovery into your family's past often leads to a greater understanding of history.It;s also a social pastime, and will       [send, carry, give, bring]you into contact with many new and like-minded people.

Complete the text by putting the correct form of the word in the brackets into each gap.

Houswork and History

If you stop to think about it, the history of housework is the history of everything. Housework (CHANGE)             an amazing amount in only the last hundred years or so on.The (INVENT)           of electricity was very important and it led to the (ARRIVE)         of the washing machine, the vacuum cleaner, the dishwasherand so on. Housework (BE)     much harder without themfifty years ago. It's not just technology that's different - these days, most husbands (EXPECT) by their wivesto share the housework. Overall, then, we can see a great (IMPROVE) in relation to housework, especially for women- although the environmentalcost of modern housework is high.

You're going to read a psychologist giving advice to parents. Read attentivelly.

Radio presenter

Good afternoon and welcome to our programme, ‘Family Tips’. Today we’re talking about the problems parents have in deciding when their children are old enough to stay at home by themselves for the three or four hours between school and the time mothers get back from work. We have with us in the studio, psychologist Alex Clarke.

Alex, at what age is it safe to give children the front door key and what sort of things should parents discuss with their children first to ensure their safety?

Alex Clarke

It is generally accepted that kids between ten and thirteen are capable of taking care of themselves and their siblings, but what you really need to assess is their maturity. If you’re confident they can follow instructions and handle emergencies, the next step is to establish some rules. First, have a plan of action for them to check in with you when they get home - it’s important they ring you as soon as they get in. Then you should give them a call when you leave work to go home. You should agree what to do when the phone rings or if someone comes to the house. It is best to teach them never to open the door to anyone, regardless of whether they know them or not. Then little by little get your children used to a new situation where they are left alone - initially for a very short time, say, about 20 minutes. Make sure that you have a trial period in which your kids can familiarise themselves with using the house key. Instruct them to always keep it in their school bag and attach a long key chain that will help them to find the key easily. Make emergency numbers available by leaving them near the phone. Leave snacks that they can eat straight away without having to cook - using the cooker is the leading cause of accidents. Show your children where the medical kit and fire extinguishers are and teach your children how to use them. Lock away medicines and alcoholic drinks. And don’t forget to talk frequently to your children about all sorts of situations that might happen. You could even use role-play as a technique for showing them how to deal with such situations.

Decide which five out of the ten pieces of advice are given in the interview.