• the place you've visited;

• what the weather was like;

• Invite your friend to Ukraine.

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► III. Speaking

The Olympic Games are the holiday of sport and talents.

• How do the Olympic Games differ from other sporting events?

• Talk about the famous Ukrainian sportsmen.

• Say what people should do to become the Olympic champions.

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Examination Card #6

► I. Reading

Read the text. Write a short summary of it (5-6 sentences). Use your own words

to express the main idea of the text.

Student Life

The popular image of student life is of young people with few responsibilities enjoying themselves and doing very little work. Younger students are often thought to be lazy and careless about money but this situation is changing. In Britain reduced government support for higher education means that students can no longer rely on having their expenses paid for them. Formerly, students received a grant towards their living expenses. Now most can only get a loan which has to be paid back. From 1999 they also had to pay tuition fees. In the US students already have to pay for tuition and room and board. Many get a financial aid package which may include grants, scholarships and loans. That's why many students take part-time jobs during the term and work full-time in the vacations.

Many students in Britain go to a university away from their home town. They usually live in a hall of residence for their first year, and then move into digs (= a rented room in a private house) or share a house with other students. In the US too, many students attend colleges some distance from where their parents live. They may live on campus in one of the dorms (= halls), or off campus in apartments and houses which they share with housemates. Some students, especially at larger universities, join a fraternity or sorority, a social group usually with its own house near the campus.

In Britain the interests of students are represented by a student's union which liaises with the university on academic matters, arranges social events and provides advice to students. British universities have a wide range of societies, clubs and social activities in­cluding sports, drama and politics. One of the highlights (= main events) of the year is a rag week, a week of parties and fundraising activities in support of various charities.

Especially in their First year, US students spend a lot of time on social activities. One of the most important celebrations is homecoming. Many alumni (= former students) return to their alma mater (= college) for a weekend in the autumn to watch a football game. Du­ring homecoming weekend there are also parties and dances, and usually a parade.

Taken from OXFORD Guide to British and American Culture

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► II. Writing

You have read the letter on the Internet blog in which the person from an English- speaking country is looking for a pen friend. Write a short letter to this person including the following information:

• Give your name, age and nationality.

• Say what you like doing and why you are writing.

• Ask the person to write you about the same things.

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► III. Speaking

You are finishing your last year of studies at school. Talk about your plans for the future.

• What profession have you chosen for yourself?

• Where are you going to continue your education?

• What is your parents' advice?

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Examination Card #7

► I. Reading

Read the text. Write a short summary of it (5-6 sentences). Use your own words

to express the main idea of the text.