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

I. Reading

Read the texts and answer the questions (1-6)

A TINA

Tina switched on the windscreen wipers on her car. It was getting dark and it was starting to rain. She was tired and just wanted to go home. It had been a long day at work.

As she was driving along the road, the rain suddenly got heavier. She could hardly see where she was going, so she slowed down. Suddenly, there was a huge splash and Tina realised she had driven into a very large pool of water. The car engine stopped. She tried again and again to start it, but nothing happened. Tina didn't know what to do.

She decided to wait in the car for the rain to stop and then go to look for help. An hour later, it was still raining and Tina was getting desperate. Just then, she heard a noise. It sounded like a siren. She looked behind her and saw the flashing lights of a police car coming towards her.

The police helped push Tina's car out of the water and took her home. She decided to have her mobile phone with her in future - just in case!

В LIZ

Liz Robinson felt exciting when she and her brother, Clive, climbed into a small fishing boat. It was their first fishing trip alone, without their father. Clive was almost fifteen now, and although their parents had told them not to go into the sea alone, Clive considered himself responsible enough to look after his younger sister. The trip went well, but as they were heading back to the harbour, the wind started blowing and a huge wave overturned the little boat.

"I was terrified. I was in the water and I couldn't see Clive anywhere. Then, I saw him next to the boat. He was holding on tightly. I swam towards him and he grabbed my hand," said Liz.

Another boat saw the two children and stopped to help them. They were cold and wet but relieved to have been found quickly. Luckily, they had both been wearing life jackets.

Who...

1. ... had an accident while driving?

2. ... was alone at the time of the accident?

3. ... got wet?

4. ... had an accident because of rainy weather?

5. ... nearly lost a relative?

6. ... didn't listen to someone's warning?