2 __________

Some psychologists believe that certain gestures give liars away. For example, they may make sudden, unconscious movements if they are sitting down when they tell a lie. This suggests that they are thinking, 'I wish I weren't here.'

3 __________

In Miami, Florida, a man was recently found guilty of murdering his wife. He had accused her of having an affair with another man. When denying this, she had rubbed her nose several times. He believed this was proof that she was lying.

4 ___________

This is just one small example of how gestures can deceive people, often with tragic conse­quences.

A Her doctor later testified that he had seen her the day before she was killed. She had come to him because she was suffering from a rare skin condition. This caused a strange, itching sensation, especially in her nose.

В When he was very young, he chopped down his father's favourite cherry tree. When his father asked him if he had done it, he confessed immediately.

С However, this is only one side of the story. Other researchers say that men are more likely to tell more serious lies, such as making a promise which they do not intend to keep. This is the kind of lie politicians and some businessmen are supposed to be good at; the kind of lie they can prof­it from in some way.

D They may also touch their lips or rub their noses, as if to say 'If only I could stop myself from lying.' Perhaps these gestures are caused by the mental stress involved in telling a lie. However, we should remember that they can tragically mislead us in other ways.

E For example, suppose a friend asks you to lend him some money. You refuse because he often forgets to re-pay his debts. However, rather than hurt his feelings, you say, 'Sorry, I'm short of money myself.' Is this really a lie?

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Высокий уровень В 2

Прочитайте текст и выполните задания A1-A7, обводя цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую номеру выбранного вами варианта ответа.

Why the British are mad about Harry?

Who has the most recognized face in Britain at the moment? No, it's not the Queen, nor is it the Prime Minister; it's not even Robbie Williams! The most recog­nised face belongs to a young man called Daniel Radcliffe. Although 1 he is not generally known to the pub­lic as Daniel Radcliffe. In fact, some people don't even know that his name is Daniel Radcliffe, they only know his face as being that of his alter ego, Harry Potter. Daniel Radcliffe is the actor who plays Harry Potter on film and whose face looks out from a thousand posters across the nation. The image of Harry Potter is so familiar that even people who haven't read any of the books or seen any of the films know exactly who he is and exactly what he looks like.

The phenomenal suc­cess of JK Rowling's Harry Potter books has been one of the most talked about and unexpected success stories in the book world. The big surprise has been how many children have been drawn to the books, often with little encouragement from either teachers or parents. The subse­quent success of the films and the merchandise that goes with them is far less surprising, but the fact that thousands of chil­dren have actually read the original books has been seen as almost incredible. It has to be said that many parents and teachers have been as impressed by the books as the children and libraries and bookshops across Britain have had to deal with a great demand for the Harry Potter series.

Since the 1960s Britain has seen a steady decline in the popularity of reading amongst school-age chil­dren (especially boys), and this has been blamed on the lure of television, films, computer games and excitingly presented magazines. The popularity of the Harry Potter series was so unusual that many news­paper and magazine arti­cles were written about it to try to understand its success. The theme of the books is not very original and there have been many similar tales published before without the same suc­cess. Why then, should these books be so popular in this day and age?

Firstly, Harry, like all the best heroes or hero­ines, appears to be a normal child. Of course, this is only on the surface, as the lightning scar on his forehead gives the reader a clue to who he really is!

Thanks to JK Rowling's story telling talent; it is easy to believe that Harry's transition from sad school­boy to famous wizard is the most natural thing in the world.

Secondly, British people always like to take the side of the underdog and Harry has all the attributes of one. Harry is an orphan and is forced to live with his cruel Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon, and their dreadful son, Dudley.

Thirdly, the school which Harry is sent to, Hogwarts has a lot in common with a classic British public school. For example, a lot of the problems that Harry and his friends are facing in Hogwarts are class-related, such as the question of 'pure blood'. It is well-known that in many public schools children from poorer and lower-class families are looked down on. The organisation of Hogwarts is also very simi­lar to a public school with its strict teachers, board­ing houses and attention to sports. However, it is still easy for children to identify with Harry and his friends because they also behave like ordinary modern teenagers. And, of course, children (and their parents) just love all the horrible, dark things that happen in the books.

The popularity of Harry Potter and the sale of Harry Potter goods are likely to stay for the near future at least. However, amongst the hundreds of things for sale connected to the books and films, the most interesting development has been the dramat­ic increase in the sale of traditional broomsticks. Look towards Britain on a clear night and you never know what you might see flying in the sky!

A1. Daniel Radcliffe is the actor who plays Harry Potter on film and whose face… from a thousand posters across the nation.

1. looks for

2. becomes visible

3. looks at

4. looks forward

A2. The phenomenal suc­cess of JK Rowling's Harry Potter books has been one of the most talked about and … stories in the book world.

1. expected success

2. predictable success

3. sudden success

4. predesigned success

A3. The popularity the Harry Potter series was so unusual that many news­paper and magazine arti­cles were written about it to try to…

1. realize its success.

2. predict its success.

3. anticipate its success.

4.expect its success.

A4. Harry, like all the best heroes or hero­ines, appears to be a ….

1. clever child

2. talented child

3. ordinary child

4. talented child

A5. Thanks to JK Rowling's story telling talent; it is easy to believe that Harry's transition from sad school­boy to … is the most natural thing in the world.

1. celebrated wizard

2. unknown wizard

3. wicked wizard

4. celebrated wizard

A6. The organisation of Hogwarts is also very … a public school with its strict teachers, board­ing houses and attention to sports.

1. dissimilar to

2. resembling to

3. different from

4. distinguish from

A7. The popularity of Harry Potter and the sale of Harry Potter goods are likely to stay for the … at least.

1. distant future

2. faraway future

3. fortunate future

4. imminent future

Говорение

Student Cards

Task 1 (3-4 min)

Give a talk on the topic “What should be done to protect nature?”

Remember to speak about:

the main ecological problems in our country;

why there is a great demand for ecologists at present;

what environmental organisations you know and what they do;

what can people do to protect nature (say about three R: reduce, reuse and recycle)

Task 2 (1, 5 -2 min)

You have come to a foreign country on holiday. You want to buy some souvenirs for your friends and relatives. You are having a talk with your English friend about it. Say what you want to buy and ask your friend:

about some traditional souvenirs;

where you can buy these things;

what days there are discounts for shoppers;

how you can get there;

about the opening hours and day off.

Remember to:

be active and polite;

ask all the questions to get the necessary information;

decide where and when you will go shopping for souvenirs.

Task 3 (4-5 min)

You and your father are discussing the plans for your family summer holiday. You are going on a trip to the Crimea. There are three ways of travelling to choose from:

by car;

by train;

by airplane.

You begin the conversation.

Remember to:

discuss all the points;

take an active part in the conversation and be polite;

come up with suggestions;

give reasons;

invite your partner to come up with suggestions;

find out your partner’s attitudes and take them into account;

come to an agreement.

Грамматика и лексика

Прочитайте приведённые ниже два текста. Преобразуйте слова, напечатанные заглавными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами B4 – B10 так, чтобы они грамматически соответствовали содержанию текстов. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Каждый пропуск соответствует отдельному заданию из группы B4 – B10.

About the writer — J. K. Rowling

J. K. Rowling was born in a small town near Bristol. She always liked writing and wrote her first story when she was only five! After school, she went to university to study languages and then became a teacher of French. The writer says that Harry Potter was born on a long train journey and was originally seen as just a bit of entertainment for the writer's daughter Jessica. At the time, J. K. Rowling, known as Jo to her friends, was a single mother work­ing hard to make enough money to support her daughter. It was the pub­lishers who advised Jo to use her initials — J. K. instead of Jo, as they thought that adventures of an 11 -year-old boy would not be popular amongst teenagers if written by a woman. Now, Harry Potter books are so popular all around the world that J.K. Rowling has become one of the richest people in the UK. She is even richer than the Queen with an estimated fortune of 280 million pounds!

About the main character — Daniel Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe who plays Harry Potter is a pleasant 13-year-old. People who know him say that he is a very friendly, kind and intelligent young man. He likes play­ing the guitar and does all the things that young people of his age normally do. However, playing Harry Potter has not been easy for him. Daniel says that there was a time when he was not sure where Harry ended and Daniel began. He felt so close to Harry as if they were the same person. Daniel even wanted to stop playing Harry Potter to concentrate on his studies and get his life back but later changed his mind. Right now, Daniel is in Scotland filming the next Harry Potter film — Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

B4

She always liked________ and wrote her first story when she was only five!

WRITE

B5

After school, she went to university to study languages and then became a________ of French.

TEACH

B6

Harry Potter was originally seen as just a bit of__________ for the writer's daughter Jessica.

ENTERTAIN

B7

It was the ___________ who advised Jo to use her initials — J. K. instead of Jo

PUBLISH

B8

J.K. Rowling has become one of the _________ people in the UK

RICH

B9

People who know him say that he is a very _______, kind and intelligent young man.

FRIEND

B10

Daniel even wanted to stop _____________ Harry Potter.

PLAY

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В 5-

В 6-

В 7-

В 8-.

В 9-

В 10-

Прочитайте текст с пропусками, обозначенными номерами А22 – А28. Эти номера соответствуют заданиям A22 – A28, в которых представлены возможные варианты ответов. Обведите номер выбранного вами варианта ответа.

Sports play an important part in our life. Many people go in for sports. The main value of sports is that it helps to bring up a healthy generation. Mass participation in sports activities is much better in this respect than professional sports. Professional sports are primarily connected with money. But when money steps in, sports step out. The principle of mass participation means giving everybody a chance to have necessary facilities, equipment and coaching in one's favourite sport.

There are many kinds of sports. The most popular sports in the world are: football, hockey, tennis, basketball, track and field, boxing, figure-skating. All these sports have their supporters. But certainly football is in the first place in the world as far as the number of fans is concerned. Lots of people spend hours watching football matches on TV or visit stadiums, especially young fans. But watching sports events and going in for sports are two different things.

Regularly, every four years, the Olympic Games are held. They gather sportsmen and spectators from all parts of the world. On the whole, sports favour the expansion of international contacts and improve understanding between peoples. The youth want to meet on sports grounds as friends, not on battle-fields as enemies.

My favourite sport is swimming. I learnt to swim early and now I can swim well. In winter I go to a swimming pool and train with a coach. In summer, when I have a chance, I prefer to swim in the river or in the sea. It is a pleasure to lie in the sun after swimming and get a tan. But I care not only for swimming. I am fond of tennis and chess. I even took part in sports tournament in chess when I was at school.

Every city and town has stadiums and sport grounds. So nearly everyone can lead a healthy way of life and improve one's physical fitness. For the professional sportsmen there is a vast network of sports societies and centres. There are gyms and sports grounds at schools and colleges. Physical education is compulsory. There are also gyms, fitness centres and courts requiring payment. They are for well-off people. But at least everyone can do morning exercises.

A22

1)

on for

2)

up to

3)

in for

4)

into for

A23

1)

opportunities

2)

facilities

3)

means

4)

carelessness

A24

1)

supporters

2)

supported

3)

supporting

4)

support

A25

1)

in

2)

on

3)

out

4)

at

A 26

1)

are kept back

2)

are retained

3)

are holding

4)

are held

A27

1)

fit

2)

fitful

3)

fitness

4)

fitting

A28

1)

dues

2)

payment

3)

paying

4)

contribution

A22	A23	A24	A25	A26	A27	A28

Письмо

Для ответов на задания С1, С2 используйте Бланк ответов № 2. При выполнении заданий С1 и С2 особое внимание обратите на то, что ваши ответы будут оцениваться только по записям, сделанным в Бланке ответов № 2. Никакие записи черновика не будут учитываться экспертом. При заполнении Бланка ответов № 2 вы указываете сначала номер задания С1, С2, а потом пишете свой ответ. Если одной стороны Бланка недостаточно, вы можете использовать другую сторону Бланка.

C1

You have 20 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend Paul who writes:

… In Great Britain most young people want to become independent from their parents as soon as possible. Could you tell me what you and your friends think about it? Are you ready to leave your family immediately after you finish school? Is it easy to rent a house or an apartment for students in Russia?

As for the latest news, I have just returned from a trip to Scotland…

Write a letter to Paul.

In your letter

- answer his questions

- ask 3 questions about his trip to Scotland

Write 100 – 140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

C2

You have 40 minutes to do this task.

Comment on the following statement.

Some people believe that a college or university education should be available to all students. Others believe that higher education should be available only to good students. Which view do you agree with? Explain why?

What is your opinion? Give pros and cons for getting university or college education.

Write 200 – 250 words.

Use the following plan:

- make an introduction (state the problem)

- give arguments for and against

- express your personal opinion and give reasons for it

- draw a conclusion

Аудирование

Базовый уровень

Вы услышите небольшой рассказ. Запишите недостающую информацию в вопросах В1-В7 в виде цифры, слова или словосочетания в отведенное для этого место в таблице. Вы услышите запись дважды.