III. Writing

How can you interpret this quote: “True friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget.” (Amanda Kunkle) Write a short composition (60–80 words). Use the prompts given below.

• Is it easy to find a true friend?

• Does friend change your life, get you through the hard times, guide you if you lose your way?

• What is your idea of a true friend?

Examination card № 8

I. Reading

Read the text and fill in the missing parts (A–G). There is one extra part which you don’t need to use.

The significance of the invention of email

By Christy Rakoczy

There are so many reasons why the invention of email is very important. The creation of email has revolutionized the way that people communicate with one another. Many people like the fact that they are able (1) ..... and it will reach their recipient immediately.

As more people have become (2) ..... fast, efficient communication, email has become the preferred method of relaying information. Unlike hand written letters or telephone calls, email can be accessed from any device that is connected to the Internet. Thus, people have so many options for communicating information nearly everywhere. From a computer, phone or PDA, emails can be sent and viewed.

In fact, email has become so popular that it is the preferred way (3) ..... . People only use snail mail when it is very necessary to do so. This is reflected in the decrease in pieces of mail that are delivered through the postal system.

Also, email is more convenient for those that want to communicate without (4) ..... . For example, many people are able (5) ..... and in other places as a result of email. People can check their phones and their PDAs during a meeting for an email update as opposed to (6) ..... which could disrupt a meeting.

http://answers.yourdictionary.com/technology/inventions/whoinventedemail.html

A having to have physical contact

B to rely on the importance of

C to answer anyone at any time

D to easily send information at any time

E to obtain the latest in developments at work

F to send all types of communication

G answering a phone call

II. Use of english

Choose the correct item A, B, C or D to complete the text.

A first time for everybody

Joe stepped onto the aeroplane and was met by one of the cabin crew who showed him to his seat. This was his first flight and he was feeling quite nervous. His hands were (1) slightly and he was breathing deeply. He walked along the (2) of the plane and found his seat. Joe had spent a lot of time (3) planning his holiday, given this was the first time he had been abroad. Sitting next to him there was an 8-year-old boy who also (4) to be quite nervous. Joe knew he was quite good (5) children, so he de­cided to try to calm the boy. After conversing with the boy for a few minutes, Joe produced some chocolate and gave it to him. The (6) then became quite cheerful as he explained that he loved chocolate (7) much. The man and the boy found that they (8) well together as they chatted for the whole flight. Joe discovered that they were on the same return flight the following week, which pleased them both.

1	A moving	B trembling	C jumping	D rattling
2	A corridor	B path	C lane	D aisle
3	A with	B to	C on	D at
4	A was	B appeared	C set	D showed
5	A at	B for	C with	D by
6	A young	B youth	C juvenile	D youngster
7	A too	B extremely	C so	D absolutely
8	A got on	B were	C got to	D got so