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Examination Card #1

XX I. Reading

Read the text given below. Choose the most suitable heading­ from the list (A–F) for each part (1–5). There is one heading you do not need to use.

AA watery grave.

BRunning out of time.

CChoking to death.

DNature can heal.

ENo trees – no life.

FWe can do it!

We have spent thousands of years fighting for our survival. Yet now we have discovered that our planet is under threat and, to make matters worse, it’s all our fault.

(1) .....

The rainforests are dying, rare plant and animal species are disappearing, rivers and seas are being contaminated, crops are failing to grow, people are dying of hunger and the air is being polluted. It’s time we woke up to these problems­ and started repairing the damage.

(2) .....

One of the major problems is the destruction of the rainforests in South America.

They are home to half the world’s species and to millions of people. Moreover, the rainforests clean the air by absorbing carbon dioxide and giving out oxygen. The trees are being cut down for paper or to make room for cattle farms. As a result, birds and animals lose their homes and die. This destruction is also bringing about changes in the climate, air pollution, flooding, drought and famine. If we continue to burn and cut down the rainforests as we are doing now, the earth will never be the same again.

(3) ....

Another big problem is water pollution. Do you like swimming in the sea or drinking a cool glass of water on a hot day? These simple pleasures may soon become a thing of the past. Factories are polluting our rivers and lakes with dangerous­ chemicals. Oil tankers are releasing thick, black oil into our oceans. Tons and tons of industrial and domestic waste are poured into our seas. Consequently, sea life is threatened with extinction.

(4) .....

Air pollution is another important issue. The cars and factories in and around our cities are giving off dangerous fumes. In the past few years, more and more people than ever before have developed allergies and breathing problems. If we don’t do something now, our cities will become impossible to live in.

(5) .....

Fortunately, it is not too late to solve these problems. We have the time, the money and even the technology to prepare the way for a better, cleaner and safer future. We can plant trees and adopt animals. We can create parks for endangered species. We can put pressure on those in power to take action. Together we can save our planet. All we need to do is open our eyes and act immediately.

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Examination Card # 1

XX II. Writing

Fill in the gaps with the correct forms of the verb (past simple and past continuous).

You are going to spend three days with your friends in London. You’ve just received an email from your English friend asking you about the time of your arrival and the places you’d like to visit. Write an email of 50–60 words including the following points:

•arrival details and the name of the airport;

•a chosen programme.

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XX III. Speaking

Talk about the importance of learning foreign languages. Include the following:

•Why is learning a foreign language important nowadays?

•How does learning a foreign language change you?

•How can your knowledge of a foreign language affect your future career?

Examination Card #2

XX I. Reading

Read the text given below. For questions (1–4), choose the best answers (A, B, C, D).

JULIETTE GORDON LOW, GIRL SCOUT NATIONAL CENTRE

Do you know where the idea for a Girl Scout or Boy Scout organizations came from? The original idea came from England, but the first Girl Scout group in the United States began in Savannah, Georgia, and all because one woman had a vision.

Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low organized the first group of Girl Scouts on March 12,

1912, because she wanted to give girls the opportunity to get out of the house and get involved in their community and outdoor activities. She got the idea of starting a girl’s group after spending time in England with General Robert Baden-Powell and his sister Agnes, who had founded the Boy Scouts and the Girl Guides.

Low took these ideas back to the U.S. and established the Girl Guides of America. It started out as a group of 18 girls who met regularly with a naturalist to go on nature walks, cook meals over campfires, and do other “scouting” activities. Low was so dedicated to this group that she sold a strand of rare matched pearls for $8,000 to pay for operations in the beginning. Today, Low’s birthplace in Savannah is open to the public as a museum and contains information about the early Girl Scouts.

1.What was the main purpose of the Girl Scouts?

A to give girls the chance to get involved in their community and the outdoors.

B to give girls opportunities to do performances in the theatre.

C to give girls a chance to improve their language ability.

D to help girls with business and education.

2.Where did Robert Baden-Powell live?

3. What activities does a Girl Scout participate in?

4. How did the founder get money for the Girl Scouts in the beginning?

XX I. Writing

For questions 1–6, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.

The most frustrating part of being a tour guide is guiding people who don’t understand what they have got themselves into. After so many years at this (1) ....., I have realised that people travel to different places without taking their interests into account. For instance, if you need to go to a museum at home, what makes you think you will (2) .....

one in another country and not be (3) .....?

I lead wildlife tours and some people turn (4) ..... not to be interested in wildlife and constantly complain about walking in the woods! Well, what can you say?

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Examination Card # 2

It’s amazing how many people (5) ..... or don’t read the literature at all and (6) ..... for something completely different.

You have read the letter in the Internet blog in which the person from an English-­ speaking country is looking for a pen friend. Write a short letter (50–60 words) to this person including the following­ information:

•Give your name, age and nationality.

•Say what you like doing and why you are writing.

•Ask the person to write you about the same things.

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XX III. Speaking

School uniforms are a must in Ukraine. But students don’t always seem to like them. Describe the following:

•Some pupils believe that “It’s good to be the same.” Express your ideas on it.

•Many teenagers refuse to wear it claiming that “People in uniform are invisible! Nobody notices the individual”.

•Express your opinion on what the good and bad points in wearing school uniform are.

Examination Card #3

XX I. Reading

Read the text given below. For questions (1–4), choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text.

MY BRILLIANT BRAIN

Geniuses amaze us, impress us, and make us all a little jealous. How do they differ from an average person? Scientists are working hard to figure out that answer. Tune in to the National Geographic Channel to find out about the discoveries they’re making in the series My Brilliant Brain.

When Marc Yu was only two years old, he began to play the piano. After a year, he started learning pieces by Beethoven. Now he’s a world-renowned concert pianist at the age of eight. He learns newer and more difficult pieces with ease and can identify any note he hears. He seems to be specially designed for music. In Born Genius, National Geographic looks at the science behind child prodigies to explain why some children seem to be born without limits.

Genius didn’t come naturally to Tommy McHugh. His extraordinary abilities came only after he nearly died from bleeding in his brain. After recovering, McHugh’s head was filled with new thoughts and pictures. So, he began to express them in the form of poetry and art. Now, he’s a seemingly unstoppable creative machine. Sufferers of autism and brain injury have shown that great mental ability can sometimes come from damage or disease. Accidental Genius explores this puzzling relationship.

Can normal people be trained to be geniuses? Susan Polger has shown no signs of extraordinary intelligence. Yet, during her childhood, she studied thousands of chess patterns and learned to recognize them immediately. As a result, she was able to beat skilled adult players by the age of 10 and can now play up to five games at the same time without even seeing the boards. Make Me a Genius examines what it takes to turn an ordinary brain into that of a genius.

If becoming a genius were easy, we’d all be one. Yet, there is much more to super intelligence than simply being born lucky. Learn more about amazing brains this month on National Geographic’s My Brilliant Brain.

1.What is the main idea of the article?

A There’s no such thing as a true genius.

B People can only be born as geniuses.

C Scientists completely understand the brain.

D There are many factors in being a genius.

2.An example of a child prodigy is ..... .

A a person who can do complex math at a young age.

B a kid who works really hard to do well at school.

C a student who practises an instrument a lot.

D a child who is eager to learn new things.

3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the article?

A People are usually smarter when they recover from brain injury.

B New things about the brain are still being discovered.

C Some people naturally have more active brains.

D People without natural abilities can learn to do things very well.

4.What would be the best way to describe Susan Polger’s special abilities?

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Examination Card # 3

XX II. Writing

Fill in the gaps with the correct future forms of the verb (will or going to).

Write an email (50–60 words) to your English-­speaking friend saying that you would like to go on holiday with him / her and say which town in Ukraine you recommend to visit and why.

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XX III. Speaking

Alexander the Great said “I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well.” Think about your relationship with your teachers.

•Identify the most important teacher in your life and explain the characteristics which make this person an excellent teacher.

•Use examples to illustrate a time when a teacher challenged you and positively impacted your growth.

Examination Card #4

XX I. Reading

Read the text given below. For questions (1–6), choose from the places mentioned in the tour (A–D) as in the example. The places may be chosen more than once.

The Pacific Paradise Tour took us to California, on the west coast of the United States, and to the Hawaiian islands in the Pacific Ocean. With beautiful countryside, exciting cities and fantastic beaches, this holiday had everything.

The first place we stopped at was San Francisco, in northern California. This city is famous for its cable cars – and it certainly needs them because San Francisco is extremely hilly and has some very steep roads! By the sea, next to the fishing boats, there are the fish restaurants. Here we enjoyed watching the street actors and musicians as we ate delicious fresh fish. One thing we’ll never forget is the Golden Gate Bridge, which is very big and beautiful.

The next city on the tour was Los Angeles. This city is very exciting and has some very famous attractions. The nearby beaches are long and sandy and the mountains outside the city are high and dry. We visited the beach where they were filming Baywatch.

We also went to Disneyland where we saw E.T. and shook hands with Mickey Mouse.

After that they took us to Hollywood to see the houses of the stars who have made a lot of films – and a lot of money!

The last place we visited in California was San Diego, a city with sun, sand, sea and all kinds of watersports. We went to the San Diego Zoo which is one of the world’s largest zoos. We also visited Mexico, which is only a short drive away from San Diego.

Finally, we went to Hawaii. It’s paradise! We sat on golden beaches with green palm trees and watched amazing red sunsets. We also saw colourful fish at Sea Life Park and went snorkelling in Hanauma Bay. In the evenings we enjoyed the lively clubs, bars and ice-­cream parlours. Best of all, we ate fantastic Hawaiian food while watching Hawaiian people performing traditional Polynesian dances.

This holiday was fantastic. So when you have time, get on the first plane to the west coast of The United States and have the time of your life!

Which sentences refer to which place(s)?

A  San Francisco

B  Los Angeles

C  San Diego

D  Hawaii

0. The city is built on hills.

1.There is a famous theme park.

2.It is very close to another country.

3.The local food is delicious.

4.Entertainers perform as you eat.

5.You can see the homes of famous people.

6.You can see interesting creatures under the sea.

A

XX II. Writing

Choose the correct item to complete the sentence.

1. That monument on the top of the hill ..... hundreds of years ago.

A  was building B  had built C  was built D  have been built

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2. They got to the airport on time ..... leaving home later than they had planned.

You’ve received a letter from your English pen-friend in which he asks you what you would like to achieve after you leave school. Write him / her a reply letter (50–60 words) answering his / her questions:

•Is success important to you? Why? / Why not?

•Does success mean the same as happiness? Why? / Why not?

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XX III. Speaking

When you were at the English courses last year your teacher asked you to prepare the report “Living with tourism”. Include the following:

•What ‘positive’ or ‘negative’ things about tourism are there for people who live there?

•Does tourism really help local people with jobs?

•What benefits from tourism does the country have?

Examination Card #5

XX I. Reading

Read the text given below. For questions (1–4), choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text.

One of my favourite Thanksgiving dinners when I was growing up wasn’t even turkey; it was pizza. We were supposed to go to my aunt’s house for dinner, but my sister and I woke with colds, so we couldn’t go. This was before grocery stores were open 24 hours, so my mother had to feed us the only food we had in the house: a frozen pizza. She was upset, but for my sister and me, there was something gloriously naughty about not having turkey for Thanksgiving. Between coughing and sneezing, we enjoyed our rebellious pizza and couldn’t wait to tell our friends about it.

At another Thanksgiving, I walked into the kitchen to help my mother serve the turkey and we both saw the possible disaster at the same time: the cat on the kitchen counter next to the turkey. I will never forget the sight of my mother’s horrified face as we listened to the guests in the next room blissfully unaware of the turkeyless possibilities.

There was a long pause as she weighed her options. My mother swore me to secrecy and we served the turkey. She never told anyone else why she threw half of it away. She told me that was just a precaution, because as she slowly explained, she didn’t really think the cat had actually touched the turkey but she didn’t want anyone to eat something that had cat breath on it. (Uh oh, you won’t tell my relatives will you?)

Another favourite Thanksgiving of mine was the first one that my husband cooked when we were newlyweds. My husband had proudly decided that he would cook the turkey. He was excited about doing it until he realized that in order for us to eat at lunch time he would have to get up at 5:30 AM to put the turkey in.

Men’s need to carve turkeys always amuses me. Did you ever notice that men can lounge all day in front of the television doing nothing to help with dinner, but they spring to action when the turkey is set on the table. Suddenly the women who have been cutting, chopping and peeling for hours (sometimes days) can’t be trusted to hold sharp objects. Only men can carve the sacred bird.

Every year on Thanksgiving, I consider cooking something different: maybe ham or roastbeef, but I can’t quite bring myself to change the tradition. But I always make sure to have a frozen pizza just in case.

1.What was so special for the author about having a pizza at Thanksgiving?

A It was her favourite dish.

B It was against the norm.

C The pizza was frozen.

D It was a traditional dish in their family.

2.When they found the cat beside the turkey, the author’s mother believed that .....

A the cat had eaten some of the turkey.

B the cat had not eaten any of the turkey.

C the guests had seen the cat sitting there.

D She wouldn’t serve this turkey to the guests.

3.In their first year of marriage, the author’s husband got up early .....

4.What does the author serve at Thanksgiving nowadays?

A pizza.

B turkey.

C something different every year.

D roast turkey with vegetables.

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Examination Card # 5

XX II. Writing

Fill in the gaps with the correct prepositions to complete the sentences.

Some parents don’t think that schoolchildren should enter TV talent shows. Do you agree with them or not? What are the advantages and disadvantages of entering talent contests while still at school? Give reasons for your answer. Write 50–60 words.

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XX III. Speaking

“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life,” Pablo Picasso wrote.

•Which forms of art do you like most?

•Which forms of art have you ever tried?

•Do you think art is an important part of general education?

•What forms of art appeal to you?