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- •1. Which of the following statements best expresses the overall theme of the passage?
- •2. It can be inferred that the author would most likely agree that
- •3. The museum curator can be described as all of the following except
- •4. As used in the final paragraph, which is the best antonym for disparaging?
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- •1. In paragraph 1 the words ‘relics’, ‘has-beens’, ‘gold-timers’, antiques’, ’fossils’ describe something
- •3. What is the author’s main idea in the passage?
- •4. According to the author e-readers are superior to books because they:
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- •1. According to the passage, Hindus believe that the goddess Durga
- •2. Which of the following sentences from the passage best indicates why the author thinks Nepal would seem very foreign to many people?
- •3. As used in paragraph 1, bizarre most nearly means
- •4. The colorful kites and bamboo swings are both used as examples of
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- •1. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing the text?
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- •1. The museum’s location is unusual because….
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- •1. The main focus of the passage is
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- •1. In his letter, Derrick Milton argues that graffiti
- •3. According to Derrick Milton, random words sprayed on stop signs are not
- •4. In paragraph 4, Derrick Milton states, ‘Plenty of graffiti is just vandalism, pure and simple.’ He most likely makes this statement in order to
- •5. Derrick Milton concludes his letter by
- •II Speaking
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- •1. Using information in paragraph 2 as a guide, it can be inferred that
- •2. Based on information in paragraph 3, which of the following best describes the main difference between parks and rooftop gardens?
- •3. According to the author, one advantage that rooftop gardens have over parks is that they
- •4. Which of the following statements is true, about rooftop gardens?
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- •1. Which of the following sentences from the passage best expresses the main idea?
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- •2. The people of Aix…
- •3. Cézanne resented the Impressionists because…
- •4. Cézanne was not satisfied with Impressionism because…
- •5. What did Cézanne have in common with the Impressionists?
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- •1 Dorian Grey was angry with Sibyl because….
- •2. Dorian came into the greenroom to tell Sibyl that…
- •3. As soon as Dorian walked into his bedroom he…
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- •1. What made Wells become displeased in later life?
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- •1. Based on information in the passage, it can be inferred that the author considers it important that everyone understand the
- •2. The author apparently believes that scientists
- •3. The primary purpose of the passage is to
- •4. Which of the following questions is answered in the passage?
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- •1. What is the writer’s purpose in writing the text?
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- •1. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
- •2. Based on information in the passage, it can be inferred that if supermarkets opened locations in more low-income areas,
- •3. As used in paragraph 3, which is the best synonym for affluent?
- •4. The examples of local initiatives that can substitute for or supplement the opening of a major chain supermarket are
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- •1. Which of the following statements would best serve as the headline for this passage?
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- •1. In the tulip fields between Leiden and Haarlem it is common to see…
- •2. In the early 1900’s the peasants in each region…
- •3. The Germans…
- •4. What point is the writer illustrating by mentioning jeans and t-shirts?
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Examination Card #30
I.Reading
Read the text given below. For questions (1–6), fill in the missing sentences (A–G).
THE LONDON MARATHON
Michael Scott talks about his success story of going from being a sickly teenager to a London Marathon competitor.
Growing up with a heart defect was difficult. While other kids my age were going to football practice and on beach holidays with their families, I was in and out of hospital. My only involvement in a sporting competition was watching it on the television.
One of my favourite events to watch was the London Marathon. When I was just 14, a man from London, named Chris Brasher, organised the first London Marathon. It was 29 March 1981 and 7,747 people were involved in the race. (1) ..... Now, there are 46,500 participants each year from all corners of the world and of all levels of ability. Many people say the marathon is the ultimate physical challenge.
I always found it surprising to see how many well-trained athletes did not complete the course each year. (2) ..... Some dropped out because of injury or illness, but most just ‘hit the wall’, an infamous experience suffered when their bodies simply ran out of fuel. For many runners, by the time they reached the 30 to 35 km point in the race, they just couldn’t go any further. Their muscles would cramp and their heart and lungs could not obtain enough oxygen.
Each year, I tried to imagine what it would be like to line up before all the crowds prepared to run the 42.2 kms along roads, up hills and around some of the most famous sights in London. The race started in Greenwich Park, then competitors would race along the River Thames, towards Big Ben, and eventually ending in front of Buckingham Palace.
I decided to talk to my heart specialist and find out if there was any chance that I could train my body to handle running 42.2 kms. At first, he thought I was joking, but soon he realised how important this was to me. (3) ..... . At the same time, I started lifting weights to build muscle strength.
Over the course of a year, I progressed from just walking to running. Running became a daily thing for me and I was building more strength and confidence with every step.
Finally, at the age of 19, the time came to apply for the London Marathon. (4) ..... I couldn’t believe how far I had come and that finally my dream would come true.
My doctor and I worked together to set out a training schedule that would allow me to safely complete the entire 42.2 kms. Physically, I was fit and my heart appeared to be in good condition. (5) ..... On average most of the runners take four to five hours to complete the race and water is essential to all of the competitors. The year before 710,000 bottles of water had been consumed during the race!
Soon enough it was race day. My family, as well as various friends were all gathered to watch and support me. (6) ..... I finished the race in less than six hours, which was amazing since just a few years before I was barely able to run across the garden.
Today, I am still running. I have not competed in the London Marathon again but I do volunteer each year to assist the athletes in any way I can throughout the race.
A Over the years, I watched the event grow into the biggest of its kind in the world.
B Three weeks later, I received my acceptance letter and was over the moon.
C The London Marathon is the most challenging marathon in the world.
D Out of the over 46,000 starters, on average, only 33,000 actually crossed the finishing line.
E It was the most difficult and the most exciting and rewarding experience of my life.
F I began walking for a few minutes at a time, increasing my intensity until I was able to walk for 10 minutes a session.
G The biggest problem would be dehydration, as it would be with all of the competitors.
ІІ. Speaking
Many people are fond of travelling nowadays.
What benefits do people take from travelling?
Is there a place where you’ve never been that you’d like to visit? Why?
Have you ever had a bad experience while on holiday?
Голова предметної комісії ______________________________О.А.Бондаренко
Екзаменатори ________________________О.А. Бондаренко
________________________ С.В.Барцева
________________________ Л.В. Замула
________________________ І.М. Плєшкова
________________________ В.І. Бова
________________________ Л.М. Клант
________________________ Л.В. Магаляс