III. Writing

Write an email (35–45 words) to your friend who wants to know more about the

city where you live. Include the information:

• the name of the city, its location;

• an interesting thing about its history;

• things to see or to do there.

Examination card № 22

II. Use of english

Choose the most appropriate word from the list (A–H) for each gap in the text (1–8).

Scotland today

Today, in the early 21st century, Scotland is a mixture of old and new. Scottish people still feel proud of their country’s (1) and identity. They admire its mag­nificent (2) , wear kilts on special (3) and eat traditional (4) such as haggis. Some still speak Scots, the old language of the Lowlands. And, in the High­lands and Islands, children can go to Gaelic-speaking schools.

Yet Scotland is also part of the modern world Scottish people shop at supermarkets, use mobile phones and watch (5) T V. Scientists at a Scottish research (6) w ere the first to clone a (7) – Dolly the sheep – in 1996.

Scotland also has new (8) . Families from the Indian subcontinent have ar­rived to work or study, along with Africans, Europeans and Japanese. All have brought new ideas or new skills.

Taken from The History of Scotland for Children

A foods B station C scenery D inhabitants

E satellite F occasions G heritage H mammal

III. Writing

You are in London and have just bought a postcard to send to your friend. Write

60–80 words in your postcard. You should:

• explain how long you have been there;

• tell your friend where you are staying;

• share your impressions of places of interest you have visited;

• what you are enjoying most about your trip.

Examination card № 23

II. Use of english

Choose the most appropriate verb from the list (A–G) for each gap in the text (1–8). Write it in the box given below.

James watt (1736–1819)

Watt (1) his career as a scientific instrument maker. While working at Glasgow University in 1763, he was asked (2) a model steam engine designed by English inventor Thomas Newcomen. Watt (3) it could be made much more efficient, and began (4) steam engines of his own. They were the best yet made, but for many years he could not afford (5) them. Then, in 1774, Watt (6) a partnership with English businessman Matthew Boulton. Together they made steam engines (7) water from mines and (8) spinning and weaving machines.

Taken from The History of Scotland for Children

A to design B to pump C realized D to develop

E arranged F began G to power H to mend

III. Writing

Imagine that you are going to spend a month in the USA on an English language course. Give the information (60–80 words) to the family you are going to stay with. Include the following:

• general personal details;

• say something about your village / town / city and your country;

• say something about your hobbies and interests.