Examination Card №1
I.
Reading
Read the text given
below. For questions (1–6), choose from the places mentioned in the tour (A–D)
as in the example. The places may be chosen more than once.
The
Pacific Paradise Tour took us to California, on the west coast of the United
States, and to the Hawaiian islands in the Pacific Ocean. With beautiful
countryside, exciting cities and fantastic
beaches, this holiday had everything.
The
first place we stopped at was San Francisco, in northern California. This city
is famous for its cable cars–and it certainly need
them because San Francisco is extremely hilly
and has some very steep roads! By the sea, next to the fishing boats, there are
the fish restaurants. Here we enjoyed watching the street actors and musicians
as we ate delicious fresh fish. One
thing we’ll never forget is the Golden Gate Bridge, which is very big and
beautiful.
The next
city on the tour was Los Angeles. This city is very exciting and has some very
famous attractions. The nearby beaches are long and sandy and the mountains
outside the city are high and dry. We visited the beach where they were filming
Baywatch. We also went to Disneyland where we saw E.T. and shook hands with Mickey
Mouse. After that they took us to Hollywood to see the houses of the stars who
have made a lot of films–and a lot of money!
The
last place we visited in California was San Diego, a city with sun, sand, sea
and all kinds of water sports. We went
to the San Diego Zoo which is one of the world’s largest zoos. We also visited Mexico, which is only a short
drive away from San Diego.
Finally,
we went to Hawaii. It’s paradise! We sat on golden beaches with green palm trees and watched
amazing red sunsets. We also saw colourful fish at Sea Life Park and went
snorkelling in Hanauma Bay. In the evenings we enjoyed the lively clubs, bars
and ice- cream parlours. Best of all, we
ate fantastic Hawaiian food while watching Hawaiian people performing
traditional Polynesian dances.
This
holiday was fantastic. So when you have time, get on the first plane to the
west coast of The United States and have the time of your life!
Which sentences refer to
which place(s)?
A San Francisco
B Los Angeles
C San Diego
D Hawaii
0. The city is built on hills. A (example)
1. There is a famous theme park.
2. It is very close to another country.
3. The local food is delicious.
4. Entertainers perform as you
eat.
5. You can see the homes of
famous people.
6. You can see interesting
creatures under the sea.
II. Writing
Fill in the gaps with the correct forms of the verbs
1.
Claudia (learn) ............ to be a chef when she (win) ............ a national recipe contest.
2.
Jake (enjoy) ............ the old car show so much, he (not remember) ............ that he had an appointment.
3. Mrs. Garrison (teach) .......... the class next year.
4. The cookies are all gone. (buy) .......... you .......... some,
please?
5. A:
(you/take) ................
the dog for a walk yet?
6.B: I (work)
..................... all day. I (come /just)
..................home from work and I (have /not) ................. the time to walk the dog yet.
7. If I had time, I .......... (go) shopping with you.
8.
If you .......... (speak)
English, you will get along with them perfectly.
9. Mrs.
Polanski (know) ............ Peter since he was a little boy.
10.
After eight hours, Angel and Roberto (arrive)
............ in California.
11. She
............. him that she would
be late.
A tells B
said C told
12. He
ran ............. the thieves, but they
got away.
A after
B across C
away
III. Using the
plan below, write a review for a film (100 words).
PLAN
Para 1: Mention the title, director type, characters
of the film.
Para 2: Main points of the plot.
Para 3: Comment
on the acting, plot, effects.
Para 4: Recommendations.
Examination Card №2
I. Reading
Read the text. Complete the sentences (1–6) with their
missing parts (A–G). There is one extra part of the sentence.
A and carried
him to a car
B I saw a car
knock into the boy
C would not like
to be involved
D Sometimes a
policeman is there to help things out
E the driver
managed to stop the car
F to get to
their cars and buses
G who looked
dazed and bewildered
The road in front of my school is a narrow one. It is
also very busy. Every afternoon when school is dismissed the road becomes
almost impassable as children, bicycles, cars and buses jostle and struggle to
use it. (1) ....., but generally chaos
reigns and we have to be careful not to get involved in an accident.
A few accidents had already occurred. I was a witness
to one.
It happened just after school. As usual the road was
an utter mad house. Children were running across the road (2) ..... . Cars and
buses honked angrily at them. Just then I saw a young boy make a dash across the
road. There was a loud blare of horn, a squeal of brakes and (3) ..... . He
fell as though his feet were swept from under him.
Fortunately, the car was not moving very fast and (4)
..... before a wheel could run over the fallen boy.
All traffic stopped. I ran over to the boy. He was
shocked but seemed not to be injured badly. A man came and examined the boy.
Then he lifted the boy (5) ..... . They sped off, presumably to the hospital.
Many people
surrounded the driver (6) ..... . A
policeman came to calm things down.
As there was nothing I could do, I turned and walked
down the road carefully. It was terrible to witness an accident.
II. Writing
Fill in the gaps with the correct forms of the verbs
1. If I ................ (be) a bird, I would be able to fly.
2.
Donovan would have married Susan if her parents ................ (allow)
him to do this last year.
3.
Kevin always talks about all the subjects as if he ................ (know) everything.
4. In
the year 122 AD, the Roman Emperor Hadrian (visit)
................ his provinces
in
Britain.
5. On
his visit, the Roman soldiers (tell)
................ him that Pictish tribes from
Britain’s north (attack) ................ them.
6. So
Hadrian (give) ................ the
order to build a protective wall across one of the
narrowest
parts of the country.
7.
After 6 years of hard work, the Wall (finish)
........................ in 128 AD.
8. We
............... (play) on the beach
when it started to rain.
9. She
.................. (take) the exam
last year.
10. Mr Johnson....................
(open)
a new shop in the village next month.
11. By
the time I arrived, the lesson .................. (already/start).
12. I’m lost. I ................. (drive)
around here for an hour.
III. Using the
plan below, write a report for a Novi Sanzhary language camp (100 words).
PLAN
Para 1: Mention
the location, price, possibilities of the Novi Sanzhary language camp.
Para 2: Advantages
of the camp.
Para 3: Disadvantages of the camp.
Para 4: Recommendations.
Examination Card №3
I. Reading
Read the letter and choose the best answer (A, B, C or
D) for the sentences (1–6).
Dear Editor,
I am writing in response to the article “Protecting
Our Public Spaces” in issue 14, published this spring. In it, the author claims
that “all graffiti is vandalism, pure and simple, and offers no benefit to our
public spaces.” I would like to point out that many people believe that
graffiti is an art form that can benefit our public spaces just as much as
sculpture, fountains, or other, more accepted art forms.
People who object to graffiti usually do so more
because of where it is, not what it is. They argue, as your author
does, that posting graffiti in public places constitutes an illegal act of
property damage. But the location of such graffiti should not prevent the
images themselves from being considered genuine art.
I would argue that graffiti is the ultimate public art
form. Spray paint is a medium unlike any other. Through graffiti, the entire
world has become a canvas. No one has to pay admission or travel to a museum to
see this kind of art. The artists usually do not receive payment for their efforts.
These works of art dotting the urban landscape are available, free of charge,
to everyone who passes by.
To be clear, I do not consider random words or names
sprayed on stop signs to be art. Plenty of graffiti is just vandalism, pure and
simple. However, there is also graffiti that is breathtaking in its intricate
detail, its realism, or its creativity. It takes great talent to create such
involved designs with spray paint.
Are these creators not artists just because they use a
can of spray paint instead of a paintbrush,
or because they cover the side of a building rather than a canvas?
To declare that all graffiti is vandalism, and nothing
more, is an overly simplistic statement that I find out of place in such a
thoughtful publication as your magazine. Furthermore, graffiti is not going
anywhere, so we might as well find a way to live with it and enjoy its
benefits. One option could be to make a percentage of public space, such as
walls or benches in parks, open to graffiti artists. By doing this, the public
might feel like part owners of these works of art, rather than just the victims
of a crime.
Regards,
Derrick
Milton
1.
In his letter, Derrick Milton argues
that graffiti
A is the only art form that is free.
B provides more public benefits than sculpture or
fountains do.
C is best viewed on public walls rather than canvas.
D should be judged on its artistic qualities rather
than its location.
2.
Based on information in the passage,
it can be understood that the
author of the article “Protecting Our
Public Spaces”
apparently believes that graffiti
A is not an art form.
B can only sometimes be considered a work of art.
C should be restricted to places where it is allowed.
D is too simple to be considered art.
3.
According to Derrick Milton, random words sprayed on stop
signs are not
A
vandalism B art C illegal D creative
4.
In paragraph 4, Derrick Milton states, “Plenty of
graffiti is just
vandalism, pure and simple.” He
most likely makes this statement in order to
A agree with the author of “Protect Our Public Spaces”.
B clarify the limits of his position.
C support his overall argument.
D summarize the counterargument to his own position.
5.
Derrick Milton concludes his letter by
A
criticizing the magazine. C restating his position.
B offering a solution. D identifying the benefits
of graffiti.
6.
The word ultimate means (the 3-d paragraph)
A useless. B basic. C
unusual. D cheap.
II. Writing
Fill in the gaps with the correct forms of the verbs
1. They
.................. (stand) on the
platform for an hour when the train came.
2. They
...................... (show) a new
comedy at the cinema this week.
3.
Lilian .................. (seldom/be)
late for work.
4. The
mechanic ....................... (repair)
my car at the moment.
5. My parents ......................... (just/move)
to a beautiful house in the country.
6. If
they (have) ............... time at
the weekend, they will come to see us.
7. If
we (know) ............... about your
problem, we would have helped you.
8. If I
(be) ............... you, I would
not buy that suit.
9. I’m going to a party tonight. I ............... (invite) by my friend.
10. Tom
didn’t go to the meeting yesterday. It
............. (cancel).
11.
After .............. (rescue) from
the river, the boys went to hospital.
12. Breakfast
................... (serve) every
day from 7 am to 10 am.
III. Using the
plan below, write a for-and- against essay about whether pupils should use
e-books at school lessons (100 words).
PLAN
Introduction
Para 1:
State the topic.
Main body
Para 2:
Advantages of using e-books at school lessons by pupils.
Para 3: Disadvantages of using e-books at school
lessons by pupils.
Conclusion
Para 4: Your recommendations.
Examination Card №4
I. Reading
Read
the text. Complete the sentences (1–6) with their missing parts (A–G). There is
one extra part of the sentence.
A it was their
opening day
B but it was
obviously not strong enough
C We had
expected it to be something special
D to be packed
with people
E we went out
for a walk
F It took about
fifteen minutes
G paid for it
It was about twelve thirty when Gary and I arrived at
the newly-opened chicken-rice shop. We expected the place (1) ..... but what
greeted us at the shop was beyond expectation.
The twenty or so tables in the shop were fully
occupied. There were at least a hundred people crammed in the shop and the
sound of a hundred voices talking at the same time was reminiscent of the
market place. The place had air-conditioning, (2) ..... to cope with the crowd
there. I saw some diners wipe their faces with tissue paper as the hot food
caused them to sweat. We waited outside the shop in the midday heat and sweated
as well.
(3) ..... before we could get a vacant table. It was a
small table placed against a wall but it was better than nothing. Gratefully we
sat down but had to wait again for a waitress to take our order.
The shop was clearly short-staffed. They had only
three waitresses. But I could understand that (4) ..... and they had not
expected such a crowd. The waitresses could hardly cope. So we sat down for
another five minutes before a waitress came to take our order. Then we waited
for the food to be brought.
Anyhow there we were, sitting in a noisy, not-so-cool,
air-conditioned chicken-rice shop. It was not exactly an ideal place to have
lunch but we just wanted to try the food.
Eventually our order arrived and we set about having
our meal. The chicken rice was only average. (5) ..... after reading about the
‘special chicken rice’ in the newspaper. It was not excellent, but it was not bad
either. Certainly it was nothing special. So we quickly finished our meal, (6) ..... and left
the shop.
At the entrance there were still people waiting to
have a taste of the ‘special’ chicken rice. Well, we have had our taste and
they would have theirs in due course.
II. Writing
Fill in the gaps with the correct forms of the verbs
1. They
.................. just ...................(take)
to hospital by ambulance.
2. I have a beautiful jumper which
.................... (knit) by my
grandmother.
3. The
new bridge ....................... (build) already.
4. The tables .................... (set) before the restaurant opens
tonight.
5. Tony
................... (watch) TV when
the lights went out.
6. They
.................... (play) tennis
with the Smiths yesterday.
7. He
................... (live) in London
for two years before he moved to Paris in 2004.
8. He
was happy because he ................... (win)
the lottery.
9. You
must (eating / to eat / eat) lots of
fresh vegetables.
10. I would rather (learn / learning / to learn) French than Spanish.
11. He
is tired of (to work / working / work)
in that office.
12. I have decided (to have / having / have) a party next weekend.
III. Writing
Imagine you are an English student
living and studying in Ukraine. Write a letter to your friend in England
describing some differences you have noticed (100 words).
PLAN
·
people
(friendly/not friendly, better/worse sense of humour…);
·
interaction
between people;
·
studying;
·
the
food;
·
the
climate (hotter/colder, wetter/drier…).
Examination Card №5
I.
Reading
Read the text. Match the headings (A–F) to the
paragraphs (1–6).
A Risk-taking may be rewarding
B Leadership is
an influence process
C Qualities of
an effective leader
D Definition of the word ‘leader’
E Motivation is important
F Vision and the
ability to focus
(1) .....
The word ‘leader’
is rather prominent these days. The Webster’s
Dictionary clearly defines a leader as a person of good talent in commanding
influence to a group of followers. It also defines a leadership as that
ingredient of personality that causes men whether male or female to follow.
(2) .....
What makes a good leader? The leadership style is the
pattern of behaviours used to influence
others. It is the ability to motivate others to do something, believe in something
or act in a certain way. Leaders are people who do the right thing. A
leadership provides the vision, so that the management gets things done.
Leadership can be learned. There are many classes of tools for effective
leadership.
(3) .....
A leader must have a vision and be able to focus. The
leader must state in concrete ideas how programmes will work, who will be
served, what outcomes are expected from a project, what technology will be used
and how the organization will get there. Tell people what you want and expect
from them and never waste their time. Leaders should be able to see what it
will take to get the job done effectively.
(4) .....
Leaders are also risk-takers. They must learn from
their success and failure. They should be risky to take a chance. Leaders
should always reward risk-taking in others. A leader must be able to empower
others. Part of the empowerment process is to ensure that the leader listens to everyone’s suggestions, incorporates ideas
as needed and gives credit to those
who deserve recognition. Learning to give positive feedback is crucial!
(5) .....
A leader must learn what motivates people and then act
accordingly. Praise (tell the people they have done well), appreciation (a simple ‘thank you’ regularly will earn the leader
the respect), recognition (awards, credit on a report, a letter of recommendation)
or the truth about problems (being clear about consequences) are all
motivators. Leaders should also have a quality that makes people listen. They
should know how to strike the attention of listeners to be turned to them. When
they speak, people listen.
(6) .....
A good leader is able to change plans or tactics
without hesitation the moment the old methods are not working well. An
effective leader should be clear-headed, sensitive to the needs of change,
self-confident but always ready to learn. The leader should be warm, direct and
have a strong sense of justice. This quality is important, especially if the
leader is going to touch on the lives of a nation where the people range from
the old, young, feeble, weak, educated and uneducated and humans from all walks
of life.
II. Writing
Fill in the gaps with the correct forms of the verbs
1. This
tree is very old. It .......................... (plant) in the 19th century.
2. This
piece of music ....................... (not/record)
yet. I’ve just composed it.
3. The
thieves .................... (steal)
the jewellery from the safe yesterday.
4. This
photograph ......................... . (take)
by my grandfather when I was five.
5. Jessica ...................... (run) two kilometres every day before
work.
6.
Don’t stay up late tonight, or else you .......................
(be) tired tomorrow.
7. “Why don’t you help me?” she asked him.
She wanted to
know ____________________
8. They
said, “This is our book.”
They said ____________________________
9. “Did
you see that car?” he asked me.
He
asked me__________________________
10. He
said, “I am writing a test tomorrow.”
He
said _______________________________
11.
“Have you tidied up your room?” the mother asked the twins
The
mother asked the twins __________________________
12. She
said, “I went to the cinema yesterday.”
She
said ___________________________________
III. Writing
Surfing
the net, you came across a forum discussing the increase of juvenile crime.
Write your opinion about the problem (100
words).
PLAN
1. Is it a problem in our country?
2. What kind of crimes do young people commit?
3. What are the reasons of committing crimes?
4. What do you know about generation gap?
Examination Card №6
I. Reading
Read the text given below. For questions (1–6), choose
the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think its best according to the text.
H. G. Wells was born in 1866 in Bromley. He claimed to
have a very ordinary brain, but in fact he predicted air attacks and atomic
bombs long before they existed. He took no pleasure in being right though.
Instead it just added to his growing feeling of pessimism. His last book was Mind at the End of its Tether, a work
full of despair. In his final year he spent his time painting a mural in his
home which showed the process of evolution, ending with the figure of Man. Beneath this figure he
wrote “Time to Go”.
Wells’ parents were, at various times, shopkeepers and servants. Wells was destined to become a shop assistant, but after
suffering an accident as a child he was forced to spend a long time in bed.
This period of inactivity gave him a love of reading which developed his
imagination. After leaving school he first worked in a curtain shop, then
trained as a teacher and biologist, but after this decided to write books for a
living. At the age of 27, working by candlelight in a room in Kent (his
landlady complained he used too many candles), he wrote the book that made his
name, The Time Machine. It is the
story of an unnamed time traveller who meets strange people in the future and
witnesses the end of the world. It was a great success with Victorian readers.
Wells went on to produce “scientific romances” and
short stories which were serialized in publications like the Strand Magazine. Many science fiction
themes –aliens coming to earth, planetary disasters
and so on – were dealt with in these early stories. Wells’ ability to create
such original work was amazing. He turned everyday events into incredible fantasies: a conversation about colonialism became The War of the Worlds and a walk round
London was turned into The Invisible Man.
Some of the predictions made in his books included the use of aeroplanes and
tanks in war, the rise of the middle class, the liberation of women and the
need for a world state.
1.
What made Wells become displeased in later life?
A having an
ordinary brain
B making wrong
predictions
C being right
about the future
D being a
pessimist
2.
What type of work was Wells originally destined to do?
A administration
B writing
C cleaning
D sales
3.
What helped his imagination to grow?
A reading
B listening to
his parents
C making predictions
D writing books
4.
Wells’ first book
A was based on
his own experience.
B was written in
London.
C did not
interest readers.
D gained him
popularity.
5.
What sort of stories did Wells write at first?
A romantic
B futuristic
C war
D mystery
6.
Wells’ “incredible fantasies” were developed from.....
A alien
invasions of earth.
B
exploring planets.
C ordinary incidents.
D
scientific predictions.
II. Writing
Fill in the gaps with the correct forms of the verbs
1. If you ................. . (not/put up) this shelf, you won’t have anywhere to put your books.
2. If he ................ . (change) jobs, he would be a lot happier.
3. If I were you, I ...................... . (tell) her how you feel.
4. Even
if he ........ ............... (ask)
them, they wouldn’t have agreed to come.
5. I
wish I ....................... (know)
how to cook.
6. My mother ............
(buy) meat from the butcher once a week.
7. This
house .......... (build) before they
moved to Kyiv.
8. When
they arrived, the celebrity ............ (start) the interview.
9. I (learn) .........................
English for seven years now.
10. But
last year I (not/work)
..................... hard enough for English,
that’s why my marks (not/be) ................ really that good then.
11.Before
I (go) ..................... to London, I (not/enjoy)
.............. learning English.
12.
We (already,
bake) .............. the cake. Now, we just have to decorate it with icing. Would you
like to help?
III. Writing
While staying in a big city you visited an exhibition
of some famous artist. Describe your impressions in a letter to a friend(100
words).
PLAN
Introduction
Para 1: Say
when and where the exhibition took place.
Main body
Para 2:
Tell some facts about the artist.
Para 3: Describe your impressions of the exhibition.
Conclusion
Para 4: Sum up the pros and cons of the exhibition.
Examination Card №7
I. Reading
Read
the text. Decide if the sentences (1–6) are T (true) or F (false).
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Yes! And the bedpost was his own. The bed was his own,
the room was his own. Best and happiest of all, the time before him was his
own, and he could make the best of it. “I will live in the past, the present,
and the future.” Scrooge repeated, as he got out of bed. “I don’t know what to do! I am as happy as an angel!
I don’t know what day of the month it is. I don’t know how long I’ve been among the spirits. Hallo! Hallo there!” He ran to the window, opened it,
and put out his head.
“What’s today?” cried Scrooge, calling downward to a boy in Sunday clothes. “Today?” replied the
boy. “Why, Christmas Day!” “It’s Christmas
Day!” said Scrooge to himself. “I haven’t missed it! The spirits have done it
all in one night. Hallo, my fine fellow! Do you know the poulterer’s
at the corner? And do you know whether they’ve sold the big turkey that was hanging up there?”
“What, the one as big as me?” returned
the boy. “It’s still hanging there now.”
“Is it?” said Scrooge. “Go and buy it! I am in earnest. Go and buy it and come
back with the man that I may give them the direction where to take it. I’ll give you a shilling for it. Come back with the man in less than five minutes and I’ll give you half-a-crown!” The boy was off like a shot.
“I’ll send it to Bob Cratchit,” whispered Scrooge
cheerfully. “It’s twice the size of Tiny
Tim.”. He dressed himself all in his best, and at last got out into the
streets. He had not gone far, when he came towards the two gentlemen, who had
walked into his office the day before.
“My dear Sir,” said Scrooge, “How do you do? I fear I
wasn’t pleasant to you yesterday. Allow
me to ask your pardon. And will you have the goodness to ...”, here Scrooge whispered in his ear. “Lord bless me!” cried the gentleman, “My
dear Mr Scrooge, are you serious?
I don’t know what to say to such generosity.” Scrooge then went to church, and walked
through the streets, and watched the people. He had never dreamed that anything
could give him so much happiness. In the afternoon he went to his nephew’s
house.
“Fred,” said Scrooge,
It’s your uncle Scrooge. I have come to dinner. Will you let me in, Fred?” Of course, Fred let him in; it was a very hearty welcome and they all
had a wonderful party.
But Scrooge was early at the office next morning. Oh,
he was early there. If he could only
catch Bob Cratchit coming late. And he
did it; yes, he did. Bob was full eighteen minutes and a half behind
his time. Scrooge sat with his door wide open, that he might see him come in.
“Hallo!” growled Scrooge, in his usual way. “What do
you mean by coming here at this time of day? I am not going to stand this sort
of thing any longer. And therefore,” he continued, jumping from his stool, “and
therefore I am about to raise your salary. A merry Christmas, Bob.”
Bob Cratchit was very surprised, and so were many
people who found Scrooge so changed. Scrooge became a better person. To Tiny
Tim, who did not die, he was a second father. Scrooge became as good a friend,
as good a master, and as good a man, as the good old city knew, or any other
good old city or town in the good old world. It was always said of Scrooge, that he knew how to keep Christmas well. May that be truly said of us, and all of us! And so, as Tiny
Tim would say, God bless us, every one!
1. The three ghosts have visited Scrooge in the same
night.
2. Scrooge buys a big turkey
for Fred’s family.
3. Scrooge celebrates Christmas with his nephew.
4. The day after Christmas Day, Scrooge is angry with
Bob Cratchit because he is late for work.
5. In the end, Scrooge still thinks that Christmas is ‘humbug’.
6. Scrooge becomes a generous person.
II. Writing
Fill in each gap with either the
infinitive or- ing form of the verbs in
brackets.
I have always
enjoyed (1) ................. (go)
skiing, so when I saw some people (2)
................. (snowboard), I
decided (3) ................. (give) it
a try. It was more difficult (4) ................. (do) than I had expected. At first I found that I could not (5) ...................... (keep) my balance on a board as easily
as on skis, and it was almost impossible for me (6) ................ (go) any distance without (7)
................. (fall). I hate (8) ................. (fail) at any sport, so I continued (9) ................. (try) and I finally managed (10)
................. (go) all the way down a slope without
an accident. It was then that I realized
what a great sport it is, and now I’d rather (11) ................. (go) snowboarding than skiing any day. Try it! It is worth (12)
………….. (make) your efforts.
III. Writing
Write an essay on the topic: ‘The
most burning problems of today`s society’. What are their reasons? Express your
opinion on how to solve these problems (100 words).
Examination Card №8
I. Reading
Read a
feature article from a newspaper. For questions 1–6, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think its
best according to the text.
I arrived in Africa not knowing a single person on the
whole continent but soon made friends with other backpackers and students from
abroad like me. I was working in a little village school near Kampala. It was
hard work but things cheered up when a girl I knew came to work with me. Sarah
and I got on really well and I started thoroughly enjoying myself. We lived
simply and, for a while, Sarah and I had to sleep in one of the classrooms,
behind a partition. We cooked for ourselves, and apart from one meal a day in
the staff-room, we depended on the local produce. The African teachers showed
me how to make native dishes, but the food was pretty tasteless.
After Sarah left, I went on holiday to a national park
with some other students. I was returning from there to meet my parents, who
were coming out to see me, when we had an accident. The most hazardous
transport in Uganda are the taxis, which are actually small mini-buses. For
most backpackers and volunteer workers they are the only way to get around –
and they’re cheap. But you take your life in your hands. It is taken for granted that most taxi drivers fill their
buses with far too many people and go terrifyingly fast.
I was on my way home from the national park when a
taxi arrived and offered me a cheaper fare than usual. The bus was overloaded.
Children were stuffed in the corners and livestock and mattresses filled up
every remaining space. We were taking the Ginga-Kampala road, which was full of
traffic, all of it going very fast. Our driver decided to overtake a lorry, but
he misjudged the distance and suddenly we were toppling sideways down
a steep bank. I remember thinking, ‘My God, I’m turning upside-down, ’and then ‘This is it – I’m going to die. ’I was
completely calm and relaxed as the bus slowly crashed down the slope. Somehow
the taxi righted itself at the bottom of the bank and we hurtled through a
banana plantation. We only stopped when we crashed into a big tree. Everyone
flew forward, but luckily I had my rucksack on my lap, which must have acted as
a sort of seat belt.
My memories are still very murky. I remember feeling
relieved that I was alive, and then
thinking that the bus might burst into flames. I threw my rucksack out of an
open window and jumped after it. The front of the bus was completely crushed,
but at the back, where I had been, it was relatively unharmed. Villagers had
rushed to the scene and gathered round me shouting, ‘Praise God,’ because I was alive. When I
got back to the village, I wasn’t
too shaken. But that night I didn’t sleep
– I just cried and cried.
1. How did the writer feel when she first moved
to Africa?
A She felt glad because she lived simply.
B She felt lonely
because she didn’t know many people.
C She felt needed because there was a lot of work to do.
D She felt happy because she was working with other
backpackers.
2. What
did the writer and Sarah usually eat?
A food that African teachers would give them
B food based on products grown in the area
C food based on products imported from abroad
D food prepared by natives
3. What
probably caused the accident?
A the driver’s poor judgement C the lorry trying to overtake the bus
B the fact that
there was too D
the steep bank
much traffic
4. What
prevented the writer from being badly injured?
A She was
wearing a seat belt. C
She was calm and relaxed.
B She was
holding her rucksack. D She was sitting at the front of
the
bus.
5.Why
did the writer jump through the window after the crash?
A She wanted to help other people.
B She was afraid the bus would catch fire.
C She didn’t want to lose
her rucksack.
D She wanted to get help.
6.How
did the writer feel when she returned to the village after the accident?
A She was very frightened.
B She was so stressed, that she couldn`t utter a word.
C She was rather calm, but she shed tears at that
night.
D She was bewildered.
II. Writing
Choose
the correct item to complete the sentence.
1.
Tom suggested ..... at Pierre’s.
A meeting B to meet
C to meeting
2.
If you promise to behave
yourself, I ..... you go to the party.
A will let B would let C let
3.
You ..... talk with your mouth full.
A mustn’t B needn’t C
must
4.
I’ll be ready
by the time you ..... home.
A come B will come C
would come
5.
That’s Steve .....
brother works with me.
A
which B who’s C
whose
6.
You ..... wear a suit. It’s an informal meeting.
A
mustn’t B
needn’t
C must
7. My brother .....
a huge party for his birthday last Saturday.
A threw B is throwing
C throws
8. He ..... for London
tomorrow morning.
A has been leaving B
has left C
is leaving
9. Peter was angry because he ..... the bus.
A has missed B
had missed C
misses
10.
It was ..... dreadful weather that we didn’t
go anywhere.
A such a B so C
such
11.
“ ..... bicycle
is blocking the driveway?” the children’s father asked.
A Whom B Who’s C
Whose
12.
Carl is
..... athletic than David.
A more B most
C least
III.
Writing
Write an essay on the topic: ‘East
or West Home is Best’. What does Motherland mean for you? What problems do we
face in today`s society? What can we do to make our country prosperous? (100
words)
Examination Card
№9
I. Reading
Read the text given below. Choose
the most suitable heading from the list (A–G) to label each paragraph (1–6).
There is one extra heading you do not need to use.
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE: THE LADY WITH THE LAMP
A Fame and Influence
E Her Twilight Years
B A Great
Achiever F
Her Chosen Career
C A Time of
Need G Solving Problems
D Her Early Years
(1)
.....
Florence Nightingale was a pioneer in the field of
nursing. She founded the profession of nursing and reformed sanitary practices
in hospitals. These great achievements are more amazing when you consider that
most Victorian women could not attend university or pursue a professional
career.
(2)
.....
She was born in Italy in 1820 and was named Florence
after her birthplace. She was the daughter of a wealthy landowner, William
Nightingale, who was a well -educated
and open- minded man. He believed that
all people should receive an education and both Florence and her sister
Parthenope were taught Greek, Latin, Italian, German, History, Philosophy and Mathematics.
(3)
.....
At the age of twenty-five Florence had already made up
her mind to follow a career in nursing. Her parents were totally opposed to
this, but Florence’s devotion and
determination managed to convince
them and she eventually got her father’s permission to study as a
nurse. She studied nursing in Kaiserwerth, Germany, and two years later she was
appointed superintendent of a hospital for women in Harley Street, London.
(4)
.....
In 1854, Britain, France and Turkey were at war with Russia. The
public were shocked by reports of the disgraceful conditions that the sick and
wounded British soldiers had to endure. Florence decided to help, and
immediately went to Turkey, in charge of a group of thirty eight nurses, to
work in military hospitals. The conditions in the army hospitals were
appalling. The soldiers were filthy, there were lots of rats and fleas, and supplies
were limited.
(5)
.....
Initially, she received very little help from military
officers and doctors. However, her assistance was greatly needed and they soon
changed their minds. Florence quickly managed to organise the hospital, improve
sanitation and greatly increase the survival rate of her patients.
Every soldier she cared for respected and admired her.
(6)
.....
In 1856, Florence returned
to England as a national heroine. She was
known as ‘The Lady with the Lamp’,
a name the wounded soldiers gave her because of the way she watched over them in
hospital at night. On her return, she began to campaign for improvements in the
standards of hygiene and health care in military hospitals. A Royal Commission
was appointed and, following Florence
Nightingale’s detailed reports, the Army Medical
College was later established in 1857.
II. Writing
Choose
the correct item to complete the sentence.
1. She asked me if I ..... to go to her house for coffee.
A
want B have wanted C
wanted
2. If Helen ..... the
money, she would offer to give you a loan.
A
had B has
C had had
3. He loves ..... the drums in his spare time.
A playing
B play C
been playing
4. I ..... a ring for my birthday
last Saturday.
A will
be given B
am given C was given
5. I wish
you ..... us about your plans. Now it’s impossible for me to come.
A told B had told C
have told
6. She won’t speak to you .....
you apologise for your rude remarks.
A
unless B if C when
7. That’s the man .....
son is a famous runner.
A
which B who C whose
8. If Tim ..... the lottery, he would buy a yacht.
A
wins B won
C
had won
9. It was .....
good film that I want to see it again.
A
such B
so C such a
10.
If I
had known about the meeting, I ..... .
A would
come B would have come C will come
11.
Jim was
exhausted because he ..... al l day.
A was
walking B had been walking C
had walked
12.
Joe
said he ..... there for two years.
A was
living B had been living C lives
III. Writing
Write an essay about an educative
value of travelling (100 words).
·
Why do
people travel?
·
What
means of transport do you prefer?
·
Sum up
the pros and cons of travelling.
Examination Card №10
I. Reading
Read the text given below. For questions (1–6), choose
the correct answer (A, B,C or D).
IN SEARCH OF THE REAL KING KONG
A day earlier
I’d been examining a map of the Impenetrable Forest in Uganda. Then I flew out
to the capital, Kampala, and after a 10
-hour drive to Bwindi I was in the heart of Africa. The forest lies next
to the Rift Valley, 15 miles north of the Virunga Volcanoes. It’s a place of incredible biological diversity, but I was there to take pictures of mountain gorillas. They are
an endangered species and half of the 660 mountain gorillas in the world live
in the Impenetrable Forest. I was in search of the real King Kong.
My journey into
the forest was organized by a guide called
Caleb. As we cut our way through the jungle, we glimpsed
red-tailed monkeys in the trees above
us then Caleb suddenly stopped.
The gorillas were close, and we continued forward
slowly through some bushes. I could make out a young gorilla sitting in a tree
a few metres away. He stared at us while lazily stripping leaves from the
branches around him. When he finished, he jumped to the ground and we followed
him along a little path.
His family was taking a late lunch and two youngsters
were play- fighting under a tree. The leader of the family glanced at them
before he disappeared into the darkness of the forest. The black eyes of the
rest of the family were watching me through the low branches. I sat next to a mother who was breaking
branches for her baby to chew. They let me take pictures of them for about an
hour until they left.
No matter how many films you’ve seen, nothing compares
to looking into the eyes of a real
mountain gorilla. I wanted to photograph these creatures before they disappear.
Mountain gorillas have had their habitat
destroyed because of deforestation and many have been killed for meat or
souvenirs by poachers. Today they face extinction, and soon we might only see
them when movie makers have created them on computers.
Kelly Phillips
1.
What is the writer’s main purpose in writing the text?
A to explain her job
B to talk about a holiday
C to describe an encounter
D to give her opinion
2.
What do we
learn about Kelly’s journey?
A It was dangerous.
B She flew to Bwindi.
C It was easy.
D It had an exact purpose.
3.
What would a reader learn about mountain gorillas from
reading the text?
A They live alone.
B They have red tails.
C They have bright eyes.
D They might disappear soon.
4.
How does Kelly describe her experience with the
gorillas?
A It was very frightening.
B The gorillas didn’t like
her.
C It was better
than seeing them in films.
D She enjoyed playing with the gorillas.
5.
Which of the following is the best description of the writer?
A An environmentalist who likes taking pictures.
B A traveller who cares about nature.
C A photographer who cares about gorillas.
D A journalist who writes about animals.
6.
In paragraph 1 a place of incredible biological
diversity means
A a place where there is a great variety of plants.
B a place where there is an unfavorable climate for
plants.
C a place where there is a favorable climate for plants.
D a place which is often visited by people.
II. Writing
Choose the correct item to complete
the sentence.
1. He was covered in oil
because he ..... the car.
A has repaired B had been repairing C
will be repairing
2. I’m sure he .....
to your birthday party.
A will come B
comes C will have come
3. Next year Jack .....
at Oxford University.
A would study B will have studied C
will be studying
4. If you don’t want to
continue your studies, you ..... find a job.
A might B must
C can’t
5. Mum ordered me ..... to my
room.
A go B going C
to go
6. She would love ..... a gold medal in the Olympics.
A to win B
winning C won
7. At eight o’clock this morning, they .............
breakfast.
A have been having
B
were having C have had
8. You .............
tidy your room more often.
A didn’t need to B mustn’t C should
9. I often ............. games with my sister when I
was a child.
A have played B was playing C played
10.
If you ............. the money, where would you go?
A have B had C
would have
11.
I’ve
got time tomorrow, so I ............. the shopping if you like.
A will do B
am doing C have done
12.
You ............. me!
A criticise
always B
are always criticising C
always are criticizing
III. Writing
Write an essay on the topic: ‘What
are possible ways of making our rest useful?’ (100 words).
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