1. I know/am knowing this part of town quite well.

2. Amy has/is havingvery small feet.

3. We go/are goingon holiday with my grandparents every summer.

4. My grandmother stays/is stayingin my room this week so I sleep/am sleepingin the sitting room.

5. Do you understand/Are you understandingmy situation?

6. Can I phone you back in ten minutes? We have/are havingbreakfast at the moment.

7. These CDs belong/are belongingto my sister.

8. Have you seen John’s email? He has/is havinga great time in Tokyo.

Your friend takes care of the environment very much. He / she doesn’t want to spoil the environment during his / her holiday. Explain to him / her that he / she can choose eco-friendly holiday and what the eco-tourism is. Write (not less than 50 words) about the following:

• Eco-tourism doesn’t cause environmental damage as building of new hotels, sports centers, new roads do.

• Eco-tourism aims to help the locals who live in the area.

► III. Speaking

Ukraine is a big country with many different geographical features and types of climate. What do you like about your country?

• What can you say about the weather and climate of Ukraine?

• What are the biggest rivers (lakes, mountains, etc.)?

• What are the biggest cities? Give short information about one of the

Міністерство освіти і науки україни харківський компютерно-технологічний коледж нту „хпі”

Розглянуто цикловою комісією Протокол № _____ «___»___________ 20 р. Голова циклової комісії Максимова І.В. _________________

Освітньо-кваліфікаційний рівень молодший спеціаліст Напрям підготовки Програмна інженерія, Програмна інженерія, Комп’ютерні науки, Машинобудування, Інженерна механіка, Побутове обслуговування Спеціальність «Розробка програмного забезпечення, «Обслуговування програмних систем і комплексів» «Виробництво верстатів з програмним управлінням і роботів», «Обслуговування верстатів з програмним управлінням і робототехнічних комплексів», «Обслуговування та ремонт електропобутової техніки» Предмет: «Іноземна мова» Семестр 4 Курс ІІ

Examination Card #19

► I. Reading

Read the text. Decide if the sentences (1-6) are T (true) or F (false).

A christmas carol

Yes! And the bedpost was his own. The bed was his own, the room was his own. Best and happiest of all, the time before him was his own, and he could make the best of it. “I will live in the past, the present, and the future.” Scrooge repeated, as he got out of bed. “I don’t know what to do! I am as happy as an angel! I don’t know what day of the month it is. I don’t know how long I’ve been among the spirits. Hallo! Hallo there!” He ran to the window, opened it, and put out his head.

“What’s today?” cried Scrooge, calling downward to a boy in Sunday clothes. “Today?” replied the boy. “Why, Christmas Day!” “It’s Christmas Day!” said Scrooge to himself. “I haven’t missed it! The spirits have done it all in one night. Hallo, my fine fellow! Do you know the poulterer’s at the corner? And do you know whether they’ve sold the big turkey that was hanging up there?” “What, the one as big as me?” returned the boy. “It’s still hanging there now.” “Is it?” said Scrooge. “Go and buy it! I am in earnest. Go and buy it and come back with the man that I may give them the direction where to take it. I’ll give you a shilling for it. Come back with the man in less than five minutes and I’ll give you half-a-crown!” The boy was off like a shot.

“I’ll send it to Bob Cratchit,” whispered Scrooge cheerfully. “It’s twice the size of Tiny Tim”. He dressed himself all in his best, and at last got out into the streets. He had not gone far, when he came towards the two gentlemen, who had walked into his office the day before.

“My dear Sir,” said Scrooge, “How do you do? I fear I wasn’t pleasant to you yesterday. Allow me to ask your pardon. And will you have the goodness to ...”, here Scrooge whispered in his ear. “Lord bless me!" cried the gentleman, “My dear Mr. Scrooge, are you serious? I don’t know what to say to such generosity.” Scrooge then went to church, and walked through the streets, and watched the people. He had never dreamed that anything could give him so much happiness. In the afternoon, he went to his nephew’s house.

“Fred,” said Scrooge, It’s your uncle Scrooge. I have come to dinner. Will you let me in, Fred?” Of course, Fred let him in; it was a very hearty welcome and they all had a wonderful party.

But Scrooge was early at the office next morning. Oh, he was early there. If he could only catch Bob Cratchit coming late. And he did it; yes, he did. Bob was full eighteen minutes and a half behind his time. Scrooge sat with his door wide open, that he might see him come in.

“Hallo!” growled Scrooge, in his usual way. “What do you mean by coming here at this time of day? I am not going to stand this sort of thing any longer. And therefore,” he continued, jumping from his stool, “and therefore I am about to raise your salary. A merry Christmas, Bob.”

Bob Cratchit was very surprised, and so were many people who found Scrooge so changed. Scrooge became a better person. To Tiny Tim, who did not die, he was a second father. Scrooge became as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man, as the good old city knew, or any other good old city or town in the good old world. It was always said of Scrooge, that he knew how to keep Christmas well. May that be truly said of us, and all of us! And so, as Tiny Tim would say, God bless us, every one!

1. The three ghosts have visited Scrooge in the same night.

2. Scrooge buys a big turkey for Fred’s family.

3. Scrooge celebrates Christmas with his nephew.

4. The day after Christmas Day, Scrooge is angry with Bob Cratchit because he is late for work.

5. In the end, Scrooge still thinks that Christmas is ‘humbug’.

6. Scrooge becomes a generous person.

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• ► II. Writing

  Choose the correct answer.

  1. He’s a very ______ man.

  • A interesting old □ B old interesting □ C old and more interesting

  2. They have gone on holiday ______?

  • A they haven’t □ B have they □ C haven't they

  3. Are these keys ______?

  • A yours □ B your □ C you

  4. Her hair is not ______ Catherine’s.

  • A so long □ B as long as □ C long as

  5. He acts ______ he were my friend, but he isn’t.

  • A as though □ B as □ C through

  6. I’m tired. I’m not going out ______ evening.

  • A these □ B this □ C that

  7. They ______ playing a game.

  • A said □ B told □ C suggested

  8. It’s no use ______ the hedges cut until next month.

  • A have □ B to have □ C having

  Write a letter (not less than 50 words) to your friend and give him/her advice on the ways to improve his / her knowledge of English. Include the following

  • to read the books by English writers in the original;

  to listen to music / watch films in English as much as possible;

• to have practice in one of the English-speaking countries.

• ► 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?