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In the epoch of quickly changing international and home situations it is quite necessary for every human being to get up-to-date information.

Choose a lexically similar word to "up-to-date" in line 2:modern

What information do the qualities print?They print serious information in tone

What information do the tabloids print? They print stories of celebrities

What is the BBC?the main television and radio broadcasting organization in Britain

What is the main topic of the text?Mass media in Britain

What kinds of newspapers are there in Britain?national and local newspapers

When and whom by was the first radio invented?The first radio was invented by Alexander Popov in 1895

When was the first public demonstration of television in Britain?in 1926

Who was the inventor of television?John Logie Baird

Why is radio said to be convenient to listen to?Because you can drive a car simultaneously

COMPUTER CRIME

In many businesses, computers have largely replaced paperwork, becau they are fast, flexible, and do not make mistakes.

Choose the correct answer:Why have computers replaced paperwork?they are fast, flexible and do not make mistakes

How do some employees use the computer's power?to get revenge secret

How many days' notice was she given?thirty days'

How much money did the head teller steal?more than one and a half million

What are the advantages of computers for companies?they are honest and never have a bad day

Who used a computer to steal money from one account to another?the head teller

Who was fired in a large insurance company?a librarian

Who were in fact most computer criminals?minor employers

Why do banks want computers to handle their business?they don't steal money

Why do you think computer criminals are hard to find?a computer cannot remember the users

Bridge history

The earliest bridges were simple beam bridges-something like a log or plank of wood laid across a stream - a basic and simple design

According to paragraph 4, which of the following statements about the rulers of the Holy Roman Empire is true?They wanted their priests to travel throughout Europe.

According to the text, the introduction of steel.caused the biggest revolution in bridge design

In paragraph 5, which of the following statements implies an idea about railroad bridges?They were impressive but not sturdy enough.

It can be inferred from the text that the function of bridge chapels was.religious

The phrasal verb "make for" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to.provide

The word "withstand'.resist

What can be understood about arch bridges in paragraph 2?They were sustainable and durable bridges.

Which of the following is not mentioned as a part of suspension bridge design?masterpiece

Which of the following statements would the author most probably agree with?The 19th century was marked by major revolutions in the technology of bridge building.

Why does the author mention the Eiffel Tower and the Ferris Wheel in paragraph 6?To show the importance of truss systems in the development of engineering.

For Love or Money

Sports are one of the world’s largest industries, and most athletes are professionals who are well paid for their efforts.

According to the text. What do countries fight for?to hold the Olympics not only for honour but for money

How many weeks were required to spend in a training camp?four weeks

Many athletes play more for ... than for love. MONEY

What rewards could ancient Greek athletes expect?a wreath of olive leaves

What was Spiridon Loues’s occupation?a water carrier

When were the Olympic Games revived?1896

Why can you call Spiridon Loues a true amateur?he accepted only a cart and a horse

Why did the cities begin to hire athletes...?to represent them in the Olympics

North American species of swans

Swans are among the most beautiful of North American waterfowl and have always enjoyed .....

According to the author swans can do harm to the.The starling.The author states that the native species of swans can live best. In unpopulated areas.

The phrase "wiped out" in line 5 is closest in meaning to.Killed off.

The word "it” in line 20 refers to.A pond.

Where do the whistling swans spend winters?Chesapeake Bay.

Which swan was close to extinction.The trumpeter swan.

Who is observing the mute swans location? Wildlife reserve managers

The Tower of London

The River Thames is the main approach to London from the east.

Dungeons for prisoners were ....In the basement.

For many years the Tower has been used as ..Place of execution.

How did William the Conqueror protect the City of London?Built the Tower of London.

The strong fortress was built...To protect the City of London.

The White Tome never was ... in ancient times.Museum.

There were dungeons for ... .Prisoners.

What does the "Ceremony of the Keys" symbolize?Tradition.

What is the main approach to London from the East?The River Thames.

What is the main approach to London from the East?The Thames.

What is the Tower of London now?Royal palace.

What part of the day does the "Ceremony of the Keys" take place?In the evening.

When was the White Tower built?In 1078.

Where did King William build the Tower?On the South-east corner of the city.

Why did the defenders bum the wooden staircase?To stop access to the upper level.