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Задание 1
1. The search for new energy sources has become more important because traditional fuels will not last forever.
TRUE +
FALSE
2. One of the biggest disadvantages of solar energy is that it creates harmful gases while producing electricity.
TRUE
FALSE +
3. Scientists have suggested collecting solar energy outside the Earth’s atmosphere to avoid interruptions caused by weather and darkness.
TRUE +
FALSE
4. Wind energy depends on heat from the sun rather than direct sunlight, so it can still be generated on overcast days.
TRUE +
FALSE
5. Europe currently produces more wind power than any other part of the world.
TRUE +
FALSE
6. Wind turbines always generate a steady amount of electricity, regardless of weather conditions.
TRUE
FALSE +
7. Nuclear energy became less popular for a period because of safety concerns, waste disposal problems, and the expense of building power stations.
TRUE +
FALSE
8. The accident at Fukushima happened after an earthquake caused a volcanic eruption near the power plant.
TRUE
FALSE +
9. Although opinions remain divided, some experts consider nuclear energy to be one of the most environmentally friendly options for the future.
TRUE +
FALSE
10. This form of energy has been criticised because of possible dangers connected with accidents and storing unwanted materials.
solar power
wind power
nuclear power +
11. The amount of electricity produced by this energy source can change because it depends on the movement of air.
solar power
wind power +
nuclear power
12. Researchers are considering ways to produce this type of energy beyond the Earth’s surface in the future.
solar power +
wind power
nuclear power
13. The high cost of the technology is one reason why this energy source is not yet widely used around the world.
solar power +
wind power
nuclear power
14. In some places, people are opposed to building new facilities because they think they may affect the appearance of the surrounding area.
solar power
wind power +
nuclear power
15. This energy source was once considered the main solution for replacing fossil fuels but later became less popular.
solar power
wind power
nuclear power +
Задание 2
1. Listening.
At the beginning of the interview we learn that Anna
is Nathan’s friend.
is a teacher.
spent a year studying outside her home country. +
has not got a degree.
2. Why does Nathan ask Anna about her experience?
He is choosing a university to apply to.
He wants to study in Copenhagen.
He is considering studying abroad for a term. +
He is planning to study in Spain for a full year.
3. How does Anna describe her overall study abroad experience?
It did not give her any life experience.
It was disappointing.
It was more exciting than she had expected. +
She would not recommend it to anyone.
4. What did Anna find to be the hardest challenge while studying abroad?
being away from her friends
speaking the local language +
balancing coursework and social activities
finding accommodation
5. How does Anna describe the academic difficulty at the European university compared to her home university?
significantly more advanced
much tougher
about the same level +
easier than expected
6. What unexpected personal benefits did Anna gain from studying abroad?
a permanent job offer
fluency in foreign languages
independence and confidence +
better grades and academic recognition
7. What were Anna’s job responsibilities when she worked part time in Copenhagen?
to help her friends in a retail store
to serve customers at a university cafeteria
to make pizzas in a pizza parlour +
to make pizzas at a university cafeteria
8. How did Anna manage to get the part-time job?
thanks to her good communication skills
because she spoke fluent Danish +
thanks to her friends’ recommendations
because she knew how to make pizza
9. What emotional challenge did Anna face when returning home?
She was jealous of her friends.
She could not find her old friends.
She experienced reverse culture shock. +
She regretted going abroad.
10. Which of the statements is NOT true?
Not every student returning home feels depressed.
Anna is from Australia.
Anna felt depressed immediately when she returned home.
It took Anna about half a year to readjust to life at home.
Задание 3
Read the texts. For each question, choose the correct text. You may use any text more than once.
«Pride and Prejudice» by Jane Austen
«Pride and Prejudice,» published in 1813, is one of the most popular novels in English literature. It tells the story of the Bennet family, focusing on Elizabeth Bennet and her complicated relationship with the wealthy Mr Darcy. The book explores themes such as love, social class, and the danger of judging people too quickly. Austen’s style is witty and ironic, and she carefully shows the differences between appearance and reality. Many readers enjoy the sharp dialogue and the way characters gradually change their opinions of each other. Although the novel is set in the early nineteenth century, its exploration of family pressures and romantic misunderstandings still feels modern. «Pride and Prejudice» has inspired countless adaptations for film and television and continues to be studied and enjoyed around the world.
«1984» by George Orwell (сокращено)
Ответ:
a book character who defends an innocent person? — «To Kill a Mockingbird» by Harper Lee
a book that warns about a future society controlled through surveillance and propaganda? — «1984» by George Orwell
a story about a person who was underprivileged in their childhood? — «Jane Eyre» by Charlotte Brontë
a book that has many screen versions? — «Pride and Prejudice» by Jane Austen
a book set during a time of parties and economic development? — «The Great Gatsby» by F. Scott Fitzgerald
a work that uses a child’s voice to explore serious issues? — «To Kill a Mockingbird» by Harper Lee
a story whose ideas are often used when talking about privacy and politics today? — «1984» by George Orwell
a book focusing on a character trying to recapture the past? — «The Great Gatsby» by F. Scott Fitzgerald
a book that is one of the most popular with the general public? — «Pride and Prejudice» by Jane Austen
a book that is included in many school curricula? — «To Kill a Mockingbird» by Harper Lee
Задание 4
Read the text. For questions 1 — 8, choose «true» if the statement is true or «false» if it is false.
For questions 9 — 15, choose the answer which fits, according to the text.
The production of KAMAZ trucks has been a cornerstone of Russia’s transport industry for decades. The brand is so familiar that many people use «KAMAZ» as a general term for heavy-duty trucks. On 16 February 1976, the first KAMAZ truck left the assembly line at the Kama Automobile Plant. It quickly became the most widely used diesel truck in the Soviet Union and later turned into one of the country’s most iconic vehicles. (сокращено)
1. Construction of The Kama Automobile Plant was finished on 16 February 1976.
TRUE
FALSE +
2. To meet the ever-growing needs for heavy trucks the Soviet Union decided to import more vehicles.
TRUE
FALSE +
3. The Kama Automobile Plant is located on the Volga River.
TRUE
FALSE +
4. The population of Naberezhnye Chelny grew because the plant was built there.
TRUE +
FALSE
5. In the 1990s, the country’s economy was on the increase.
TRUE
FALSE +
6. More than two and a half million vehicles have been produced at KAMAZ.
TRUE +
FALSE
7. KAMAZ-Master racing team has won in an international rally more than once.
TRUE +
FALSE
8. Today, KAMAZ vehicles are only used in Russia and former Soviet states.
TRUE
FALSE +
9. Which detail supports the statement that KAMAZ became one of the best-known truck manufacturers in the Soviet Union?
A lot of people call any heavy truck ‘KAMAZ’. +
The first truck came off its assembly line in 1976.
The Soviet Union went through a period of fast industrial growth.
The country needed efficient vehicles.
10. In 1979 the city of Naberezhnye Chelny
introduced a festival for its people. +
was the biggest in the region.
became the centre of car-building industry.
became prosperous thanks to the KAMAZ plant.
11. Which of the statements is true?
Foreign companies contributed to the success of KAMAZ. +
The Moscow ZIL plant is much older than KAMAZ.
It took the plant a long time to become profitable.
An international company developed the design of the truck.
12. What does KAMAZ produce nowadays?
Many vehicles for various purposes +
All types of vehicles except those used on farms
Fast racing cars
Only heavy-duty trucks
13. What challenge did the factory have to face in the 1990s?
A damaging fire whose consequences were made worse by economic problems +
A fire which was the cause of problems for the car industry
The importance to stay the country’s leading automobile plant
The urge to increase its output
14. Which of the following achievements is associated with KAMAZ?
It has taken part in international sports events. +
Its team competed in the 1980s Dakar rally.
It has qualified masters.
It has the best racing team in the world.
15. What contributes to the success of the KAMAZ company?
It has never stopped developing. +
It has a beautiful logo.
It is conveniently located.
It has a sports team.
