- •Сборник упражнений в формате гиа Spotlight 9 module 1 Reading
- •Read the texts. Match the titles to the descriptions of unusual festivals. One title is extra.
- •1 Baby Jumping d 2 The Most Colourful Event c 3 The Messy Festival e 4 The Lego Competition 0 5 Feathers Fly High b 6 Delicious Food a
- •Read the text and choose the right option. Friday the 13th
- •Read the text and mark the statements True (t), False (f), Not Stated (ns). Happy Hanukkah
- •A) Read the text and match the titles to the paragraphs. One title is extra.
- •1 Irish Folklore e 2 The Origin of the Traditions d 3 The Symbol of Ireland 0 4 Introducing St Patrick’s Day a 5 a British Missionary b
- •6 The Birth of the Holiday c Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
- •Grammar and Vocabulary
- •Read the text and choose the right option. 'Playing' With Food Has Never Looked So Good!
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words. Get Ready To Celebrate Diwali
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the proper grammatical form of the capitalized words. Happy Valentine's Day!
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words. Christmas is Coming
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words. A Celebration Dedicated to Internet Cat Videos! celebrate
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the proper grammatical form of the capitalized words. La Tomatina Festival
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words. Laughing Helps
- •2. Read the text and choose the right option.
- •Read the text and mark the statements True (t), False (f), Not Stated (ns).
- •Read the text. Match the titles to the paragraphs a-f. One title is extra.
- •International Space Station Celebrates 15 Years in Orbit
- •Grammar and Vocabulary
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words.
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the proper grammatical form of the capitalized words.
- •Read the text and choose the right option.
- •8.Read the text and fill in the gaps with the proper grammatical form of the capitalized words.
- •9.Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words.
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the proper grammatical form of the capitalized words.
- •11.Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words.
- •Writing
- •12. You’ve got a letter from your English-speaking friend about his/her neighbourhood and neighbours. Write him/her a letter and answer him/her four questions. Write 80-100 words.
- •13. You have received a letter from your English speaking pen-friend Peter.
- •Module 3 Reading
- •Read the texts. Match the names of painting styles to their description.
- •1. Abstract Art c 2. Pop Art d 3. Minimalism e 4. Cubism 0 5. Realism b 6. Impressionism a
- •Read the text again and mark the statements True (t), False (f), Not Stated (ns). Haunted Castles in Britain
- •Read the text again and choose the right option. Who is a Monster: Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde?
- •Read the texts. Match the titles to the interpretation of dreams. One title is extra.
- •1. Comfortable Life 0 2. Work Shows the Workman e 3. Change the Course d 4. Emotions Matter a 5. Promising Joy b 6. High Status in Store c
- •Read the text and mark the statements True (t), False (f), Not Stated (ns). Art Today, Sand Tomorrow!
- •Read the text and mark the statements True (t), False (f), Not Stated (ns). Frankenstein
- •Grammar and Vocabulary
- •Read the text and choose the right option How to Interpret our Dreams
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words. Welcome to Dream Moods!
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the proper grammatical form of the capitalized words. Create Art While Riding Your Bike
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words. (1) Amazing Pen Portraits amaze
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words. Street Art Illusions
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the proper grammatical form of the capitalized words. The Winner of the Chimpanzee Art Contest
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words. Decide what the Dream Means to You.
- •Writing
- •You have got an e-mail from your English–speaking pen friend about his/her dream which he/she liked very much. Write him/her a letter and answer his/her three questions. Write 80-100 words.
- •You’ve got a letter from your English speaking pen-friend.
- •Module 4 Reading
- •A) Read the text. Match the titles to the paragraphs a-g. One title is extra.
- •2. Read the text and choose the right option.
- •Read the text and mark the statements True (t), False (f), Not Stated (ns).
- •Ibm Says Computers Will See, Taste and Smell, Touch and Hear Things Better in the Future
- •Read the text. Match the titles 1-6 to the paragraphs a-f. One title is extra.
- •Grammar and Vocabulary
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words.
- •6.Read the text and fill in the gaps with the proper grammatical form of the capitalized words.
- •7. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the proper grammatical form of the capitalized words.
- •8.Read the text and choose the right option.
- •9.Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words.
- •10.Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words.
- •11.Read the text and fill in the gaps with the proper grammatical form of the capitalized words.
- •Writing
- •13. You have received a letter from your English speaking pen-friend David.
- •Module 5 Reading
- •Read the texts. Match the titles to the descriptions of unusual talents. One title is extra.
- •1. An Amazing Design e 2. The Mysterious Artist d 3. Sculpture Balanced On a Single Feather 0 4. The Unusual Tool a 5. An Edible Painting c 6. A Wall as a Canvas b
- •Read the text and mark the statements True (t), False (f), Not Stated (ns). The Sweet Whistling Language That Transforms Humans into Nightingales
- •Read the text and choose the right option. Anna Netrebko
- •A) Read the text and match the titles to the paragraphs. One title is extra.
- •Grammar and Vocabulary
- •Read the text and choose the right option Thelma Levett Is No Ordinary Balloon Lady!
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words. An 1.Impressive 2. Sculpture impress/sculpt
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the proper grammatical form of the capitalized words. Copenhagen's Unusual Solution for Graffiti-Covered Building
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words. Graffiti Art
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words. Halloween Pumpkin Sculptures
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the proper grammatical form of the capitalized words. A Mysterious Tree Sculptor
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words.
- •1.Icy Cool Music ice
- •Writing
- •You’ve got a letter from your friend.
- •Module 6 Reading
- •A) Read the text. Match the titles to the paragraphs a-e. One title is extra.
- •2. A) Read the text. Match the titles to the paragraphs a-f. One title is extra.
- •Voluntary Work in the usa
- •3. Read the text and mark the statements True (t), False (f), Not Stated (ns).
- •Read the text. Match the wall characteristics given below to the paragraphs a-d. A Guide to Great Walls
- •Grammar and Vocabulary
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words. The Dream Palace
- •6.Read the text and fill in the gaps with the proper grammatical form of the capitalized words.
- •7. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the proper grammatical form of the capitalized words.
- •8.Read the text and choose the right option.
- •9.Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words.
- •10.Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words.
- •Writing
- •Module 7 Reading
- •A) Read the text and match the titles to the paragraphs. One title is extra.
- •1. Avoid Bad Habits d 2. Education Forms Habits c 3. Health Depends on Habits e 4. Habits Help to Bring up Children 0 5. Habits Vary Greatly a 6. Develop Good Habits b
- •Read the text and choose the right option.
- •Read the text and mark the statements True (t), False (f), Not Stated (ns). How Fear Works
- •Read the text and mark the statements True (t), False (f), Not Stated (ns). The Phantom of the Building
- •Grammar and Vocabulary
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the proper grammatical form of the capitalized words. The Most Dangerous Animal
- •Read the text and choose the right option. The Polar Bear
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words. What Is Fear?
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the proper grammatical form of the capitalized words. A List of Tips for Adults on Staying Safe
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words. Taking Charge of Your 1.Safety safe
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words. Your Lifestyle
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the proper grammatical form of the capitalized words. Doing Exercise
- •(To be continued)
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words. Doing Exercise (continued)
- •Writing
- •You’ve got a letter from your friend.
- •Module 8 Reading
- •A) Read the text. Match the titles to the paragraphs a-e. One title is extra.
- •2. Read the text and choose the right option.
- •3.Read the text and mark the statements True (t), False (f), Not Stated (ns).
- •It’s Never too Late to Fulfill one’s dream
- •4. Read the text. Match the titles 1- 8 to the paragraphs a-f. One title is extra.
- •Grammar and Vocabulary
- •5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the proper grammatical form of the capitalized words.
- •Goal driven
- •Look at the Long Term
- •No excuses
- •6.Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words.
- •5) Coaching
- •6) Keep a journal
- •7) Handle the hard times
- •7.Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words.
- •8) No pain, no gain
- •9) Stay positive
- •10) Take care
- •8. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the proper grammatical form of the capitalized words.
- •Read the text and fill in the gaps with the proper grammatical form of the capitalized words.
- •10.Read the text and choose the right option.
- •11.Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words.
- •Writing
- •12. You have received a letter from your English–speaking pen friend about his/her elder brother doing sky-diving as a hobby. Write him/her a letter and answer him/her questions. Write 80-100 words.
- •13. You have received a letter from your English speaking pen-friend Anna.
10.Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words derived from the capitalized words.
E-Readers (continued)
There is a strong opinion nowadays that e-readers are superior to printed
books. (1) Firstly, they save space. The average e-reader can be FIRST
a (2) storage to thousands of digital books, providing a real library at your STORE fingertips. What is more, being the size and (3) weight of a thin hardback, WEIGH
the e-reader itself is (4) relatively small. It is easy to hold and can fit RELATIVE
in a pocketbook or briefcase (5) easily. EASY
In (6) addition, e-readers are superior to books because they are ADD
(7) environmentally (8) friendly. It takes nearly one ENVIRONMENT/FRIEND
whole tree to make 1000 novels of 300 pages. Since e-readers use no
trees, they are of great (9) importance in the environment (10) preservation. IMPORTANT/PRESERVE
(11) Finally, e-readers provide (12) helpful reading tips and tools FINAL/HELP
that printed books do not. The (13) typical e-reader allows its (14) user TYPE/USE
to choose letter size, font (шрифт), and line spacing. Perhaps
the most (14) helpful of all is the (15) ability to get dictionary HELP/ABLE
(16) definitions at the touch of a finger. DEFINE
11.Read the text and fill in the gaps with the proper grammatical form of the capitalized words.
The ZX Spectrum
In April 1982 a British company, (1) headed by Sir Clive Sinclair, HEAD
launched the ZX Spectrum computer on the market and sparked
an IT revolution. The tiny black computer with (2) its rubber keys started IT
the computer age both in the UK and elsewhere, which (3) led to LEAD
a boom in computer manufacturing and (4) developed software DEVELOP
(5) programmers whose talent is still evident today. PROGRAMMER
The ZX Spectrum was the brainchild of Clive Sinclair, who
(6) had previously developed one of the first cheap and slim pocket DEVELOP
calculators. The Spectrum was Sinclair's (7) fourth computer, but by far FOUR
the (8) most successful. SUCCESSFUL
For many people, the ZX Spectrum was their first experience of (9) using USE
a computer. In fact, Clive Sinclair and his ZX Spectrum can fairly
(10) be recognized as the beginning of the IT industry in the UK. Even today, RECOGNIZE
programmes (11) are being written for the Spectrum, though WRITE
it (12) has not been made for years. The computer was so successful MAKE
that there are many nostalgic users all over the world, who (13) look back LOOK
on this machine with great affection.
Writing
12. You have received a letter from your English–speaking pen friend about his/her use of the Internet for studies and in free time. Write him/her a letter and answer him/her three questions. Write 80-100 words.
Do you often use the Internet in your studies? How much time do you spend on writing e-mail messages? Do you use English when searching the Net?