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The Russian Federation

The Russian Federation is the largest country in the world. It occupies about one-seventh of the earth "s surface. It covers the eastern part of Europe and the northern part of Asia. Its total area is about 17 million square kilometers. The country is washed by 12 seas of 3 oceans: the Pacific , the Arctic and the Atlantic. In the south Russia borders on China, Mongolia, Korea, Kazakhstan, Georgia and Azerbaijan. In the west it borders on Norway, Finland, the Baltic States, Belorussia, the Ukraine. It also has a sea- borders with the USA.

There is hardly a country in the world where such a variety of scenery and vegetation can be found. We have steppes in the south, plains and forests in the midland, tundra and taiga in the nirth, highlands and deserts in the east.There are two great plains in Russia: the Great Russian Plain and the West Siberian Lowland. There are several mountains chains on the territory of the country: the Urals, the Caucasus, the Altai and others. The largest mountain chain, the Urals, separates Europe from Asia.There are over two million rivers in Russia. Europe "s biggest river, the Volga, flows into the Caspian Sea. The main Siberian rivers- the Ob, the Yenisei and the Lena- flow from the south to the north. The Amur in the Far East flows into the Pacific Ocean.

Russia is reach in beautiful lakes. The world "s deepest lake is Lake Baikal. It is much smaller than the Baltic Sea, but there is much more water in it than in the Baltic Sea. The water in the lake is so clear that if you look down you can count the stones on the bottom.Russia has one-sixth of the world "s forests. They are concentrated in the European north of the country, in Syberia and in the Far East. On the vast territory of the country there are various types of climate, from arctic in the north to subtropical in the south. In the middle of the country the climate is temperate and continental.

Russia is very reach in oil, iron ore, natural gas, copper, nickel and other mineral resources. The Head of State is the President. The legislative powers are exercised by the Duma. The capital of Russia is Moscow. It is its largest political, scientific, cultural and industrial center. It "s one of the oldest Russian cities.At present, the political and economic situationn in the country is rather complicated. There are a lot of problems in the national economy of the Russian Federation. The industrial production is decreasing. The prices are constantly rising, the rate of inflation is very high. People are losing their jobs because many factories and plants are going bankrupt. But in spite of the problems Russia is facing at present, there are a lot of opportunities for this country to become one of the leading countries in the world. I "m sure that we, the younger generation, can do very much to make Russia as strong and powerful as it used to be.

Russian Federation

The Russian Federation is the largest country in the world. It takes about the first seventh of the earth's surface. It covers (covers) the eastern part of Europe and the northern part of Asia. Its total area is approximately 17 million square kilometers. The country is washed by 12 seas of 3 oceans: the Pacific, Arctic and Atlantic. In the south, Russia shares borders with China, Mongolia, Korea, Kazakhstan, Georgia (Georgia) and Azerbaijan. In the west it borders Norway, Finland, the Baltic States, Belorussia, Ukraine. It also shares a maritime border with the United States.

There is hardly a country in the world where such a variety of landscape and vegetation can be found. We have steppes in the south, plains and forests in the inland, tundra and taiga in the nirth, highlands and deserts in the east. There are two Great Plains in Russia: the Great Russian Plain and the Western Siberian Lowland. There are several mountain chains in the country: the Urals, the Caucasus, Altai and others. The largest mountain range, the Urals, separates Europe from Asia. There are over two million rivers in Russia. The largest river in Europe, the Volga, flows into the Caspian Sea. The main Siberian rivers - the Ob, Yenisei and Lina Lena - flow from south to north. Cupid in the Far East flows into the Pacific Ocean.

Russia is a reach in beautiful lakes. The world's deepest lake is Lake Baikal. It is much smaller than the Baltic Sea, but there is much more water in it than in the Baltic Sea. The water in the lake is so clear that if you look down you can have stones on the ground. Russia has the first sixth of the world's forests. They are concentrated in Europe to the north of the country, in Syberia and in the Far East. The vast territory of the country has different types of climate, from the Arctic in the north to the subtropical in the south. In the middle of the country, the climate is temperate and continental.

Russia is very reach in oil, iron ore, natural gas, copper, nickel and other mineral resources. Russia is a parliamentary republic. The head of state is the President. Legislative powers are exercised by the Duma. The capital (capital) of Russia is Moscow. This is its largest political, scientific, cultural and industrial center. This is one of the oldest Russian cities. Currently, the political and economic situationn in the country is rather complicated. There are many problems in the national economy of the Russian Federation. Industrial production is declining. Prices are constantly rising, the rate (grade) of inflation is very high. People are losing their jobs because many factories and plants will go bankrupt. But despite the challenges Russia is currently facing, there are many opportunities for this country to become one of the leading countries in the world. I am sure that we, the younger generation, can do a lot to make Russia as strong and powerful as it used to be.

Moscow is the capital of Russia, its political, economic, commercial and cultural center. It was founded 8 centurys ago by Prince Yuri Dolgoruky in 1147. Gradually the city became more and more powerfull. In the 13th century Moscow was the center of the struggle of Russian lands for the liberation from the tartar yoke. In the 16th century under Ivan the Terrible Moscow became the capital of the new united state. Though Peter the Great moved the capital to St. Petersburg in 1712; Moscow remained the heart of Russia. That "s why it became the main target of Napoleon" s attack. After the October revolution Moscow became the capital again. Now moscow is one of the largest cities in Europe. Its total area is about nine hundred square kilometers. The population of the city is over 8 million.Moscow is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The heart of Moscow is Red Square. The Kremlin and St. Basil "s Cathedral (Vasily Blazheny) are masterpieces of encient Russian architecture. On the territory of the Kremlin you can see old cathedrals, the Palace of Congresses, the Tzar-Cannon and the Tzar-Bell, the biggest cannon and bell in the world . St. Basil "s Cathedral was built in the mid-16th century in memory of the victory over Kazan. One of the well-known Kremlin museums is the Armouty Chamber. The famous golden cap of Monomach, the first Russian imperial crown of Catherin the second and many other historical items are exhibited there.

There are more than 80 museums in Moscow. The Historical Museum, the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, the Tretyakov State Picture Gallery are world famous and the largest.Moscow is famous for its theaters. The best-known of them are Bolshoi, Maly and Art theaters.

Moscow is the seat of the Russian Parliament (the Duma) and the center of political life of the country.

Moscow is the capital (capital) of Russia, its political, economic, commercial and cultural center. It was founded 8 centuries ago by Prince Yuri Dolgoruky in 1147. Gradually the city became more and more powerful. In the 13th century, Moscow was the center of the struggle of the Russian countries to free themselves from the stone collar. In the 16th century, under Ivan, Terrible Moscow became the capital (capital) of the new united state (state). Although Peter the Great moved capital (the capital) to St. Petersburg in 1712; Moscow remained the heart of Russia. That is why it became the main target of Napoleon's attack. After the October Revolution, Moscow became the capital (capital) again.

Now Moscow is one of the largest cities in Europe. Its total area is approximately nine hundred square kilometers. The population of the city is over 8 million.

Moscow is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The heart of Moscow is Red Square. The Kremlin and St. Basil's Cathedral (Vasily Blazheny) are masterpieces of encient Russian architecture. On the territory of the Kremlin you can see old cathedrals, the Palace of Congresses, the Tsar's Cannon and the Tsar's Bell, the largest weapon and bell in the world. St. Basil's Cathedral was built in the middle of the 16th century in memory of the victory over Kazan. One of the famous Kremlin museums is the Armouty Chamber. The famous Monomach gold cap, the first Russian imperial crown Catherin the second and many other historical items are displayed there. There are more than 80 museums in Moscow. Historical Museum, Pushkin Museum of Arts, State Tretyakov Art Gallery - the world famous and largest. Moscow is famous for its theaters. Known for the best of these - Bolshoi, Maly and Art Theaters. Moscow - seat of the Russian Parliament (Duma) and the center of the country's political life

The united kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles. The British Isles consists of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and about five thousands of small islands. Their total area is over 244,000 square kilometers. The United Kingdom is one of the world "s smaller countries. Its population is over 57 million. About 80 percent of the population is urban. The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Their capitals are London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast respectively. Great Britain consists of England, Scotland and Wales and does not include Northern Ireland. But in everyday speech Great Britain is used in the meaning of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The capital of the UK. is London. The British Isles are separated from the Continent by the North Sea and the British Channel. The * western coast of Great Britain is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea.

The surface of the British Isles varies very much. The north of Scotland is mountainous and is called the Highlands. The South, which has beautiful valleys and plains, is called the Lowlands. The north and west of England are mountainous, but the eastern, central and south- eastern parts of England are a vast plain. Mountains are not very high. Ben Nevis in Scotland is the highest mountain (1343 m). There are a lot of rivers iri Great Britain, but they are not very long. The Severn is the longest rive ?, while the Thames is the deepest and the most important oae. The mountains, the Atlantic Ocean and the warm waters of the Gulf Stream influence the climate of the British Isles. It is mild the whole year round. The UK. is a highly developed industrial country. It produces and exports machinery, electronics, textile. One of the chief industries of the country is shipbuilding. * The UK is a constitutional monarchy with a parliament and the Queen as Head of State.

Great Britain

Great Britain Great Britain and Northern Ireland is located in the British Isles. The British Isles are made up of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and about five thousand small islands. Their total area is over 244,000 square kilometers. Great Britain is one of the world's smaller countries. Its population is over 57 million. Approximately 80 percent of the population is urban. The UK is made up of four countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Their capitals (capitals) are London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast, respectively. Great Britain is made up of England, Scotland and Wales and does not include Northern Ireland. But in everyday speech, Great Britain is used in the sense of Great Britain of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Capital (capital) of the UK. Is London. The British Isles are separated from the Continent by the North Sea and the British Channel. * The western coast of Great Britain is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea.

The surface of the British Isles varies greatly. The North of Scotland is huge and is called the Highlands. The south, which has beautiful valleys and plains, is called the Lowlands. North and west of England is huge, but to the east, central and south - the eastern parts of England - a vast plain. The mountains are not very high. Ben Nevis in Scotland is the highest mountain (1343 m). There are many rivers iri UK, but they are not very long. The Severn is the longest rive ?, while the Thames is the deepest and most important oae. The mountains, the Atlantic Ocean and the warm waters of the Gulf Stream affect the climate of the British Isles. It is moderately all year round. GREAT BRITAIN. It is a highly developed industrial country. It manufactures and exports machinery, electronics, fabric. One of the main industries in the country is shipbuilding. * UNITED KINGDOM is a constitutional monarchy with parliament and the Queen as Head of State.

Municipal budgetary educational institution

"Pyatnitskaya secondary school"

Exam material in English

Grade 5 (Advanced Study)

Prepared by: English teacher

Zolikova Anna Olegovna

Pyatnitskoe 2016

Explanatory note

to the examination material on at (in-depth study)

The examination work is carried out orally.

The exam paper is based on the sample English curriculum and consists of two parts: speaking and reading.

Tell an oral topic

The purpose of theexamination work is a check of the formation of lexical, grammatical and reading skills.

Quality assessment criteria :

On "5" - The student logically builds a monologue statement in accordance with the communicative task formulated in the assignment.

Lexical units and grammatical structures are used appropriately.

There are practically no errors.

The speech is clear: almost all sounds are pronounced correctly, the correct intonation is observed.

On "4" - The student logically builds a monologue statement in accordance with the communicative task formulated in the assignment.

Lexical units and grammatical structures correspond to the set communicative task.

The student makes some lexical or grammatical mistakes that do not interfere with the understanding of his speech.

The speech is clear, the student does not make phonemic mistakes.

The volume of the statement is at least 7-10 sentences.

On "3" - The student logically builds a monologue statement in accordance with the communicative task formulated in the assignment.

But:

the statement is not always logical, there are repetitions.

Vocabulary and grammatical errors are made that make it difficult to understand.

The speech is generally understandable, the student generally observes the correct intonation.

The volume of the statement is less than 5 sentences.

On "2" - The communication task was not completed.

Numerous lexical and grammatical errors are made that make it difficult to understand.

A large number of phonemic errors.

Ticket number 1

Oral topic "My family»

Read the text "Peter’ sholiday» p... 26 and answer the questions to him:

1.Did the Grays live in a small town?

2.Did the Grays decide to spend 2 weeks in the country?

3. Was Peter good at all the subjects at school?

Ticket №2

1) Oral topic "Health and body care"

2) Read the text "AttheDoctor’ s» p... 48 and answer the questions to him:

1.Why did the patient come to see the doctor?

2.Why was it cold in the doctor’s room?

3. Does the patient ever take any exercise?

Ticket №3

1) Oral topic "Traveling"

2) Read text "The land and the people of Great Britain" p.11and answer on questions to him:

1.Where is the UK situated?

2.How many people live in Britain?

3.What languages \u200b\u200bare spoken in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland?

Ticket number 4

Oral topic "The UK»

Read the text "TheQueenandparliament» p... 25 and answer the questions to him:

Who is the Head of State in Britain?

2.Does the Queen rule the country?

3.What do you know about the Royal Family?

Ticket number 5

Oral topic "Sport and games"

Read the text "Whatweshoulddotokeepfit»? p... 71 and answer the questions to him:

1.Does Steve go in for any winter sports?

2.Does Steve drink alcohol?

3. What does Steve eat for good health?

Ticket number 6

1) Oral topic "Shopping»

2) Read the text "AttheSelfridge’ s» p.119 and answer the questions to it:

1.Where is this store situated?

2.What is "White Sale"?

3. What did Mrs Morrison buy for herself?

Ticket number 7

1) Oral topic "Myfamily»

2) Read the text "WhateverhappenedtouncleOscar»? p.38 and answer questions to him:

1.How old was Uncle Oscar?

2.What was his job?

3.What was Uncle Oscar's hobby?

Ticket №8

1) Oral topic "Health and body care"

2) Read the text "MrMartin» p. 75 and answer questions to him:

1.Where did Mr Martin live?

2.Had Mr Martin a lot of knowledge about health and medicine?

3.Why did he come to the doctor?

Ticket number 9

1) Oral topic "Traveling»

2) Read the text "Continentsandcountries» p 84 and answer questions to him:

1.How many continents and oceans do you know?

2.What is the largest country in the world?

3. What is the smallest country in the world?

Ticket number 10

1) Oral topic "TheUK»

2) Read the text "English- speakingcountries» p.101 and answer questions to him:

1.What English-speaking countries do you know?

2.What foreign languages \u200b\u200bare popular in Russia?

3.Is English or French the most important international language nowadays?

Ticket №11

1) Oral topic "Sport and games"

2) Read the text "PopularBritishsportsandgames» p.85 and answer questions to him:

1.What is a very long game?

2.What is one of the oldest British sport?

3.When was the first championship at Wimbledon?

Ticket number 12

1) Oral topic "Shopping»

2) Read the text "Therealprise» p.122 and answer questions to him:

1.How old was Jim?

2.How much did Jim pay for jeans?

3.Did Jim pay less money than the shop assistant wanted to get?

Ticket number 13

1) Oral topic "Myfamily»

2) Read the text "MyfriendisanAlien» p.53 and answer questions to him:

1.Where did Mr Kirk meet Zardak?

2. Did Mr Kirk want to finish their talk?

3.Why did Mr Kirk wanted to finish their talk?

Ticket №14

1) Oral topic "Health and body care"

2) Read the text "Twelveflowersoftheyear» p.124 and answer questions to him:

1.What is the flower for January?

2.What is the earliest spring flowers?

3.Has the morning glory a sweet smell?

Ticket number 15

1) Oral topic "Traveling»

2) Read the text "TheEarthisindanger» p. 135 and answer questions to him:

1.What is the deepest freshwater lake on Earth?

2.Is Lake Baikal in danger now?

3.Do people want to help nature?

Ticket number 16

1) Oral topic "The UK»

2) Read the text "The Bald Eagle» p.26 and answer questions to him:

What kind of bird do you see in the picture?

2. Where do you usually see pictures of this bird?

3. When was it chosen as the national bird of the new country?

Ticket №17

1) Oral topic "Sport and games"

2) Read the text "He was only wrong by two!» p. 95 and answer questions to him:

1.Who was Jack?

2.Had the coach the best college football team in his state?

3. Had the coach’S sportsman a very poor knowledge of all the school subjects?

Ticket number 18

1) Oral topic "Shopping»

2) Read the text "At the butcher’ s» p.107 and answer questions to him:

1.What did Mary Poppins want to buy?

2.Was the butcher a tall thin man?

3.Was that summer very rainy?

Ticket number 19

1) Oral topic "My family»

2) Read the text "A clever Salesmen» p. 3 and answer questions to him:

WasMr Boxell an architect?

Did Brooks buyandnat shoes in the shop?

3. Did the police catch the burglar?

Ticket №20

1) Oral topic "Health and body care"

2) Read the text "Whоsefavorite room are they?» p. 5 answer the questions to him:

1. Who often sits in the oldandrmfromhandir and dreams?

2. Which room is cold?

3. Whose room is the best in your opinion?

Ticket number 21

1) Oral topic "Traveling»

2) Read the text "Between the Sun and the Earth» p. 17 and answer questions to him:

Does theEarth turn from the west to the east?

Did eandrlat reorle believe the Sun traveled around the Earth?

Does the Earth never stay the same?

Ticket №22

Oral topic "The UK"

Read the text "Climate, Weather,Wildlife» p. 28 and answer questions to him:

What is the emblem of England?

Is Wildlife in Britain in great danger?

3. Is the British climate mild, cool and changeable?

Ticket number 23

1) Oral topic "Sport and games"

2) Read the text "We have hit land!» p. 24 and answer questions to him:

Was dickand sailoraboutnand small ship?

Did Dick travel to Japan and to Australia?

Was his wife fond of gardening?

Ticket number 24

1) Oral topic "Shopping»

2) Read the text "The Old Women at the Doctor» p. 39 and answer questions to him:

1. Did an Old Woman beuome almost totally blind?

2.Did the Old Woman want torau the Doctor?

3. Do you think the Old Waboutmandn or the Doctor will win?

Ticket number 25

1) Oral topic "My family»

2) Read the text "George Mikes and His Book» p. 41 and answer questions to him:

1. What have you learned about George Mikes?

2.How should you answer the usual question, "Howandre you? "

3.Do you think the person who asks this question is reallat interested

in your health?

Answers

Ticket №1

1) My family

My hobby is football.

2) 1.No, they did not. They live in a big town.

2.Mr and Mrs Gray wanted to spend the summer in the country

3.Yes, he was. Peter was good at all the subjects at school.

Ticket №2

Health and Body Care

1. His legs were hurt.

2.The central heating was broken.

3.Yes, he does. But not regularly. He hardly ever does morning exercises.

Ticket №3

1) Traveling

2)1.

2.More than 56 million people live in Britain.

3.Everyone in Britain speaks English, but in some parts of Scotland and Wales people speak different languages \u200b\u200bas well. The Welsh like to speak Welsh.

Ticket number 4

The UK

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles. They lie to the north-west of Europe. The British Isles are separated from the continent by the narrow strait of water which is called the English Channel.

2) 1.The Queen

2.No, she does not. The real power in the country belongs to the British Parliament and to the British Government.

3.The member of the Royal Family: the Queen's husband. Her son Prince Charles, the Queen's daughter Princess Anne and Princess Margaret, the Queen's sister.

Ticket number 5

Sport and games

2) 1.No, he does not. But he walks a lot.

2. No, he does not. Only soft drink.

3. He eats healthy food-fruit, vegetables, lots of salad. He also eats fried food, meat and fish.

Ticket №6

1) Shopping

2) 1. It is situated in Oxford Street.

2.The White Sale is a big sale of towels, sheets etc.

3. She bought a pair of gloves to herself.

Ticket №7

1) My family

My name is Alex. My surname is Nosatov. I am 10 years old. I live in Pyatnitskoe. My telephone number is 5-64-50. I have got a family. My mother's name is Nina. She is 35 years old. She is a doctor. My father's name is Dima. He is 36 years old. I have got a brother. His name is Sergey. He is economist. My father likes reading books. I have got a friend. My friends name is Oksana. She lives not far from me. My hobby is football.I study well. My favorite school subjects are English, Russian, Literature and others.

2) 1. He was forty-seven years old.

2. He was an accountant.

3. He was a real collector. He had a very good collection of stamps.

Ticket №8

Health and Body Care
Sometimes people fall ill. For example, they can catch a cold. They have a sore throat, start coughing and sneezing. So people have to go to the doctor. The doctor examines the patient. He listens to his chest and lungs. He asks to breath in deeply and then to breath out. He takes his temperature. After that the doctor prescribes some medicine for the patient`s throat. Of course he tells his patient how many times a day to take the medicine. The patient should follow his advice and take the medicine regularly and he will feel better and recover soon.
Nowadays people want to be strong. If you want to keep fit you should remember some good rules. First of all, get up early and go to bed early to keep fit. Then, take regular exercises. It`s a good idea to take a cold shower every morning. Of course, you should eat healthy food. Don`t forget to wash your hands before you eat. Remember that too much food makes you fat. The wrong food makes you ill. Only the right food keeps you well. Too many sweets are bad for you, especially for your teeth. If you don`t want to have bad toothache clean your teeth twice a day. Never smoke to keep fit.

2) 1.He lived alone in a small house in a village situated in the south of Wales.

2.Mr Martin had a lot of knowledge about health and medicine.

3.He was sure he had some terrible illness which he had read about in the newspaper.

Ticket №9

1) Traveling

Thousands of people travel every day either on business or for pleasure. They can travel by air, by rail, by see or by road. Traveling by air is the fastest and the most convenient way, but it is the most expensive too. To my mind traveling by train is more interesting. You can see interesting places of the country. Modern trains have very comfortable seats. On board of ship you can enjoy your trip. Some people prefer traveling by car. If you have your own car you may go to the Black Sea, where there are a lot of rest-houses and tourist camps. In the daytime you can have a nice opportunity to play volleyball, swim in the warm water of the sea and sunbathe.

Traveling helps to see to country-side better, to know about customs and traditions of the Republic, to meet people and make friends with them.

2) 1.There are four oceans and six continents. The continents are: Eurasia, Africa, Australia, Antarctica, North America and South America.

2.Thwe largest country in the world is the Russian Federation.

3.The smallest country is the Vatican.

Ticket №10

1) The UK

The United Kingdom consists of four parts: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. England, the central part, occupies the most of the island of Great Britain. To the north lies Scotland and to the west the third part of the country, Wales.

The fourth part is called Northern Ireland and is located on the second island. Each part has its own capital. The capital of England is London, Wales has Cardiff, Scotland has Edinburgh and the main city of Northern Ireland is Belfast.

2) 1. Great Britain, the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

2. English, French and German.

3. English has become the most important international language of nowadays.

Ticket №11

1) Shopping

In a food supermarket we can also buy many different things at once: sausages, fish, sugar, macaroni, flour, cereals, tea. At the butcher "s there is a wide choice of meat and poultry.

At the bakery you buy brown and white bread, rolls, biscuits. Another shop we frequently go to is the greengrocery which is stocked by cabbage, potatoes, onions, cucumbers, carrots, beetroots, green peas and what not. Everything is sold here ready-weighed and packed.

If you call round at a dairy you can buy milk, cream, cheese, butter and many other products.

If you want to buy some clothes it’s better to go to the shopping center.

If you want to buy household appliances you’d better go to the specialized shop.

2) 1.Cricket is a very long game.

2.Boxing as a British sport is one of the oldest.

3.The first championship at Wimbledon was in 1877.

Ticket №12

1) My family

2) 1.Jim was a fourteen-year-old boy.

2. Two dollars.

3.Yes, he did.

Ticket №13

1) Health and Body Care
Sometimes people fall ill. For example, they can catch a cold. They have a sore throat, start coughing and sneezing. So people have to go to the doctor. The doctor examines the patient. He listens to his chest and lungs. He asks to breath in deeply and then to breath out. He takes his temperature. After that the doctor prescribes some medicine for the patient`s throat. Of course he tells his patient how many times a day to take the medicine. The patient should follow his advice and take the medicine regularly and he will feel better and recover soon.
Nowadays people want to be strong. If you want to keep fit you should remember some good rules. First of all, get up early and go to bed early to keep fit. Then, take regular exercises. It`s a good idea to take a cold shower every morning. Of course, you should eat healthy food. Don`t forget to wash your hands before you eat. Remember that too much food makes you fat. The wrong food makes you ill. Only the right food keeps you well. Too many sweets are bad for you, especially for your teeth. If you don`t want to have bad toothache clean your teeth twice a day. Never smoke to keep fit.

2) 1.In the park.

2.Yes, he did.

3.He did not want to tell about Zardak.

Ticket №14

1) Traveling

Traveling helps to see to country-side better, to know about customs and traditions of the Republic, to meet people and make friends with them.

2) 1.The snowdrop is the flower for January.

2.The primrose is one of the earliest spring flowers.

3.The morning glory has a sweet smell and can grow wild.

Ticket №15

1) The UK

2) 1.Lake Baikal

2.Yes, it is. Because of the factories which are near it.

3.Yes, they do. April 22 is Earth Day. People all over the world think about our planet.

Ticket №16

Sport and games

People all over the world are fond of sports and games. Thousands of people go in for sports, because sports help people to keep in good health. The most popular sports in our country are field - and - track athletics, football, volley - ball, basketball, hockey, gymnastics, skiing and skating. There are lots of stadiums, sports clubs, and sports grounds in our country.

If you want to keep fit, you must go in for one kind of sport or another.

Sport is an essential part of my daily life. Every morning all the year round I do my morning exercises. Almost every day I do some training. In summer I go swimming and rowing. I usually spend my winter holidays in the country where I ski, skate or toboggan. In every school pupils spend much time going in for sports. First of all they have their physical training lessons. From time to time every school organizes competitions in different kinds of sport. All my friends go in for different kinds of sports, such as water sports, gymnastics with or without apparatus, fencing, wrestling, boxing. Of all outdoor games I prefer football. Sport makes people strong, healthy, and gay, I like it very much.

2) 1.The bald eagle

2. On the national emblem of America

3.In 1782.

Ticket №17

1) Shopping

In a food supermarket we can also buy many different things at once: sausages, fish, sugar, macaroni, flour, cereals, tea. At the butcher "s there is a wide choice of meat and poultry.

If you call round at a dairy you can buy milk, cream, cheese, butter and many other products.

If you want to buy some clothes it’s better to go to the shopping center.

If you want to buy household appliances you’d better go to the specialized shop.

2) 1.He was the football coach at an American college.

2.Yes, he had.

3. Yes, he had.

Ticket №18

1) My family

2) 1.She wanted to buy a lot of things.

2.The butcher was a fat friendly man.

3.Yes, it was.

Ticket №19

2) 1.He was a salesman.

2.Yes, he did.

3.WhenBrooks came into the shop to change his shoes the police arrested him.

Ticket №20

1) Traveling

Traveling helps to see to country-side better, to know about customs and traditions of the Republic, to meet people and make friends with them.

2) 1.Nelly

2.Bob’ s room.

3.Nelly’ s room

Ticket №21

1) The UK

2) 1.Yes, it does. The Earth turns from the west to the east. The Earth moves around the Sun.

2.Long ago people used to live on our planet understood that some changes took regualarly.

3.Yes, it does.

Ticket number 22

Sport and games

If you want to keep fit, you must go in for one kind of sport or another.

2) 1.Red rose

2. Yes, it is. Wildlife in great danger because of pollution.

3.Yes, it is.

Ticket number 23

1) Shopping

In a food supermarket we can also buy many different things at once: sausages, fish, sugar, macaroni, flour, cereals, tea. At the butcher "s there is a wide choice of meat and poultry.

If you call round at a dairy you can buy milk, cream, cheese, butter and many other products.

If you want to buy some clothes it’s better to go to the shopping center.

If you want to buy household appliances you’d better go to the specialized shop.

2) 1.He was a sailor on a big ship.

2.Yes, he did.

3.Yes, she was.

Ticket №24

1) My family

2) 1.Yes, she did.

2. She said she would pay him a lot of money if she recovered and nothing if she did not.

3.The doctor

Ticket №25

2) 1.He was born in 1912 in Hungary.

2.How are you?

3.No, I do not.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

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Are you proud of being Belarusian?

I am Belarusian because my parents who gave me life and brought me up are Belarusian. And what if I were born in a different country on a different continent? In my opinion, a sense of pride in your country, a sense of belonging to a particular nation develops in a person with time. Therefore at my age, by the way I am 18, I can say quite positively, that I am proud to live in Belarus.

The real treasure of Belarus is its wonderful nature. The country has hundreds of wild forests, rolling hills, green valleys, sweet-scented meadows and golden fields. Beloveshzkaya Pushcha is the only place where you can meet mighty European bison in the wild. Belarus is also famous for its clear lakes and ribbon-like rivers, that’s why it’s called a blue-eyed one. The resorts of lakes Naroch and Braslav are open all year round and let tourists experience the unforgettable peaceful atmosphere.

I am proud of the rich heroic history of my country and its people. Although for many centuries we were part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwelth and then the Russian Empire, we have managed to stay united and haven’t lost our uniqueness. Many foreigners admit that our people are extremely sociable, hospitable, and generous and we are welcoming with visitors. We are also described as resourceful and peaceful. When socializing, Belarusians are open, warm-hearted, fun-loving, humorous and outgoing in spite of all the difficulties they face in their life.

Of course I'm proud of our national holidays and traditions, especially those which are deep-rooted and typical of our nation such as Kalyady, Maslenitsa, Dazhynki. They are unique and make us stand out. Besides, they are of particular interest for tourists because they reflect our culture.

In conclusion, I’d like to say that I’m proud of my country and its people. Each time I go abroad I tell foreigners about our great past and achievements. Each time I leave the country I want to come back again, because I miss it. If I could draw I would start drawing pictures with its beautiful landscapes; if I could write I would write lyric poems about it. Belarus is the place my heart will always belong to!

2. When did the author understand that he / she is proud of being Belarusian? Find this extract and read it aloud.

3. What makes the author be proud of his / her Motherland?

4. What would the author do if he / she were a creative person?

II. Listen to the story about a girl and answer the questions below.

1. Why was Whitney worried about going to college?

2. How did she find a friend?

3. What lesson did Whitney learn?

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I. 1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.

UNESCO World Heritage 1 List

Belarus joined UNESCO in 1954. During many years, Belarus has been building up fruitful and dynamic relations with international organizations. Belarus program of UNESCO activities includes numerous interesting projects in the fields of education, science, information, communications, and, of course, culture. In October 1988, Belarus joined the Convention on the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage.Today 4 Belarus sites have already been included into theUNESCO World Heritage List.

In 1992, theBelovezhskaya PushchaNational Park,a natural heritage object and a unique European forest reserve which has been protected since the 14th century, was the first one to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In 2000, the Mir castle complex, which was built at the beginning of the 16th century, was also added to the UNESCO World Heritage List... The successful combination of Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance architecture 2 makes Mir castle one of Europe's most impressive castles . In 2005, two more sites were included into the UNESCO World Heritage List... They are theArchitectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the Radziwills in Nesvizhand theStruve Geodetic Arcpoints 3 .

For centuries theNesvizh Palaceused to be the residence of the Radziwills, one of the richest families in Europe. Today the National Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve Nesvizh is a wonderfully restored castle, which is visited by hundreds of tourists from all parts of the world. No wonder, it has become a landmark of Belarus.

TheStruve Arc is a world famous construction. The same sorts of points are in 10 countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova, all together 265 points. According to the historical data, there were 31 geodesic points in Belarus, and only 19 survived.

Belarus is going to propose to add Independence Avenue in Minsk for inclusion into the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the Socialist Postwar Architecture in Central and Eastern Europe.

1 heritage [ˈheritidʒ] heritage

2 Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance architecture [ˈgoθɪk, bəˈrok, rɪˈneɪsəns ˈɑːkɪtektʃə]

3 the Struve Geodetic Arc points [ˈstruːv ˌdʒiːəʊˈdetɪk ˈɑːk ˈpɔɪnts] Struve Geodetic Arc, which is a chain of observation points

2. Belarus is a member of UNESCO: Find this extract and read it aloud.

3. Which Belarusians sites are included on the list for protection?

4. What other sites does Belarusian government want to be on the UNESCO List?

II. Listen to the speaker speaking about choosing a career and answer the questions below.

1. Why is choosing the right job very important?

2. Which jobs are popular among young people at present?

3. What advice does the speaker give?

III. Let’s talk about the education.

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I. 1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.

My ideal school

My ideal secondary school is a safe haven 1. It shouldn’t be a place you hate going to, but a place you enjoy attending. I believe it should be social, as well as educational experience. A school should always have a soul ... there should always be laughter ringing through the corridors . (Angela, 15, Moscow)

My ideal school is a school quite unlike any school we’ve heard of. This school consists of a large library and basic recreational facilities. There are no classrooms. The school is built on the idea of \u200b\u200bactive learning. No student is forced to learn. (Tanya, 14, Rome)

School is the mold 2, which shapes our future. It's where we spend most of our valuable time - childhood. Yet I know from firsthand experience that many aspects should be changed: the impersonal attitude of some teachers who do everything only for results, instead of creating happy moments and valuable life experience for young people. These young people are far from being an 'empty pot' who are ready to be filled with knowledge. They are simply locked boxes full of potential which should be discovered by caring and encouraging teachers. (Anna, 15, Riga)

Schools may be getting good results but they are not helping the students as individuals. It seems to me that it’s the learner who should ask questions. Give us the freedom to ask questions and do help us to find answers. Don’t you see we learn more from our experience and when people trust and respect us? We learn from our mistakes as well. (Hero Joy, 14, Kent)

I think differences make the world go around. Good teachers know it more than Maths rules. I think school must teach differences. And at the moment some schools are doing the opposite, trying to make everyone normal. (Kate, 13, London)

Schools should develop creativity and dreams. When schools teach people not to seek knowledge on their own, people become passive. Everybody has the right to be free and choose what to be and what not to be, schools do not give that option, they have a ‘well organized’ systematic life for you, in which you have to fit. (Luis, 15, Boston)

1 a safe haven [ˈheɪvn] a safe and secure place

2 a mold matrix, template

1. One of the children says that school should have a soul. Find this extract and read it aloud.

2. What do the children want to change at school?

3. Why do the children want more freedom?

1. What is wrong with the accommodation?

2. Why did the boy oversleep?

3. What agreement did he reach with the person on Reception?

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I. 1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.

Anna's diary

SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 1942

Writing in a diary is a really strange experience for someone like me. Not only because I’ve never written anything before, but also because it seems to me that later on neither I nor anyone else will be interested in the thoughts of a thirteen-year-old schoolgirl. Oh well, it doesn’t matter. I feel like writing, and I have an even greater need to get all kinds of things off my chest 1.

"Paper has more patience than people." I thought of this saying on one of those days when I was feeling a little depressed and was sitting at home with my chin in my hands. I was bored and wondering whether to stay in or go out. I finally stayed where I was and decided to start a diary. Yes, paper does have more patience, and since I’m not planning to let anyone else read this notebook, unless I should ever find a real friend, it probably won’t make a bit of difference.

Now I’m back to the point that prompted me to keep a diary in the first place: I don’t have a friend. Let me put it more clearly, since no one will believe that a thirteen-year-old girl is completely alone in the world. And I’m not. I have loving parents and a sixteen-year-old sister, and there are about thirty people I can call friends. I have a bunch of admirers who can’t keep their adoring eyes off me and who constantly try to catch a glimpse 1 of me in the classroom. I have a family, loving aunts and a good home. No, on the surface I seem to have everything, except my one true friend.

All I think about when I’m with friends is having a good time. I can’t bring myself to talk about anything but ordinary everyday things. We don’t seem to be able to get closer, and that’s a problem. Maybe it’s my fault that we don’t trust each other. In any case, that's just how things are. That's why I started the diary.

To enhance 3 the image of this long-awaited friend in my imagination, I don’t want to write only about facts, but I want the diary to be my friend, and I am going to call this friend Kitty.

1 to get off one’s chest relieve the soul

2 a glimpse [ɡlɪmps] look

3 to enhance [ɪnˈhɑːns] enhance

2. The author explains why she decided to keep a diary. Find this extract and read it aloud.

3. What close people did Anna have?

4. Why did Anna start writing in a diary?

II. Listen to Alice speaking about her first job and answer the questions below.

1. What job did Alice do?

2. What difficulties did she have?

3. What did she learn at work?

III. Let’s talk about the environment.

№ 5

Be kind and stay safe

Everybody knows that we should be polite and kind to people in real life and online. Unfortunately this doesn’t always happen. Where can you report online abuse 1 or unkind messages to yourself or your friends? Do you know how to report and complain about harmful information online? For example, if you see an inappropriate tweet on Twitter you can click on ‘more’ and then choose ‘Report tweet’. You can then block all further tweets from that user.

Even celebrities can be cyberbullied 2. Tom Daley, the British Olympic diver, was abused online. His father died during the 2012 Olympic Games and Tom received some very cruel tweets about his indifference towards his father’s health.

Here are our top tips for staying safe online:

1. Be nice! Treat people online as you do in real life.

2. Don’t post anything online that you wouldn’t want people in real life to see.

3. Check your privacy and security settings on social media sites and keep them as private as possible. Make sure you know exactly who can see your posts.

4. Don’t ever post personal information like your home address, your email or your phone number.

5. If you see something online that worries or upsets you, tell an adult about it straight away.

6. Take part in Safer Internet Day.

Safer Internet Day, or SID for short, tries to help people to use the Internet correctly. SID started in 2004 and is organized in February every year in 74 countries around the world to promote safe and responsible use of online technology and mobile phones. Each year there is a different topic such as cyberbullying or social networking. The focus for SID's next campaign is “Let’s create a better internet together”. SID organizers want children and young people, parents and teachers, as well as industry and politicians to work together to build a better internet for all of us, but particularly for children.

There are special lessons prepared for schoolchildren on Safer Internet Day in Britain. You can find out about SID on this website: http://www.saferinternet.org.uk/.

1 abuse [əˈbjuːs] insult

2 to be cyberbullied [ˈsaɪbəbʊlɪd] to be chased in cyber space

2. The journalist writes how to stop bad messages on Twitter. Find this extract and read it aloud.

3. What can we do to stay safe online?

4. Why is SID a good way to stop abuse on the Internet?

II. Listen to the conversation and answer the questions below.

1. Where does the conversation take place?

2. What is the man interested in?

3. How much do you need to pay monthly?

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I. 1. Read the magazine article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.

Christmas tree

Just before Christmas in 1944, a letter arrived at our house in Philadelphia. The postmark was from Tuskegee, Alabama, so we all knew who it was from. We excitedly gathered around Mother as she opened it.

My Dear Mother,

I did not get the leave I expected for Christmas. I will miss all of you. Please leave the Christmas tree up until I make it back. I hope to be home by March.

Love from your son,

I was 17 years old at the time. My heart sank. I felt a deep sadness that my favorite brother would not be home for Christmas. He was one of the Tuskegee Airmen 1 and was responsible for maintaining 2 the airplanes flying off to fight in World War II. My mother, being the optimist, said, “Well, it looks like we’ll get to have two Christmases this year!” After Christmas, my sister and I worked together to make sure we kept that Christmas tree looking as pretty as possible. This was no easy feat.

By mid-January, the branches dropped so low to the ground that they became a sliding board for the decorations. Each day, ornaments would come crashing to the ground and there were brand new pine needles 3 all over the wooden floor. My sister and I took turns sweeping them up. We moved the ornaments to the stronger branches on the tree, hoping they would stay on.

Each time we freshened that tree up, my sister and I were full of thoughts about Clifton and how happy we would be to see him again. It made us feel that he was close by, even though he was hundreds of miles away. On March 5, the doorbell rang. We ran to the door and gave Clifton a big hug. As he hugged Mother, I could see him looking over her head at the Christmas tree.

“It's beautiful,” he said. "Thank you." Clifton opened his presents and told us all sorts of stories about his work in Tuskegee. That night as we slept, we heard a crash in the living room. We all ran to see what had happened. The tree had toppled 4 onto the sofa and there were needles and broken ornaments everywhere.

We all had a good laugh. It was fortunate that Clifton got!

1 Tuskegee Airmen pilots from Tuskegee

2 to maintain serve, cook

3 a pine needle [ˈpaɪnˌ niːdl] pine needle

4 to topple [ˈtɒpl] topple over, fall

2. The family got a message from Clifton. Find the extract which says about it and read it aloud.

3. What was Clifton's job?

4. What proves that all the family loved Clifton very much?

II. Listen to three teenagers talking about homework and answer the questions below.

1. Why does the first speaker dislike doing homework?

2. What does the second speaker regret about?

3. What are the benefits of doing homework according to the third speaker?

III. Let’s talk about sport and a healthy way of life.

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I. 1. Read the magazine article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.

The Condemned Room 1

Dear Mom,

I am working very hard on cleaning my room. But I want to go to Katy’s this afternoon to work on our Halloween costumes. Can I finish tomorrow? I would get up early and do it before breakfast and I’ll do a good job. Please,write back. Love, The Prisoner in Tower # 3

Dear Prisoner, No.

Love, Mom.

For days Sam’s mother never came up to her room. And then one day Sam would come home from school and find the Condemned sign on her door. Her mother had made the sign. It said: “The room is condemned. Its owner may not go anywhere or do anything until the area is restored ”. In other words, Sam was to stay in until she cleaned her room.

It wasn’t fair. She was always getting the Condemned sign. Her brother hardly ever did. And his room was really disgusting, with posters of rock stars and basketball stars and movie stars wearing tiny bikinis covering every inch of his walls. But, her mother pointed out, his floor was clean and his desk as well. That was all she cared about.

Sam had been in her room for three hours now. She sat on the floor, looking at everything she was supposed to be putting away. It was possible she might be there all day. There were her clothes, lying high on her chair and overflowing onto the floor. Dirty shoes. An umbrella from when it rained on Tuesday. Library books. Magazines with pictures of cool teen-movie stars that Rebecca had given her. Her piano music from yesterday's lesson. And different little things: nail polish remover, cotton balls, a tennis-ball, a note pad from Katy, rocks from rock collection they were making for science, pencils, chewing gum. And about twelve dirty handkerchiefs.

The thing to do, Sam decided, was sort everything into piles. A pile of dirty laundry, a pile of her dresser drawers, a pile to throw away. That was how her father, the organization man, would do it. She sighed. It was impossible to imagine she couldn’t leave her room all week-end. She decided to paint her finger nails instead.

1 condemned room room recognized as unsafe for living

2. The author tells us about her brother’s room. Find this extract and read it aloud.

3. What made Sam's Mum write a message?

4. Is Sam going to clean the room? Why do you think so?

II. Listen to the conversation and answer the questions below.

1. Where was Tina going?

2. What happened at the airport?

3. Why was Tina scared during the flight?

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I. 1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.

Great grandad

It was a funny, surprising thing that brought Grandad back to me. It was algebra. I couldn’t cope with algebra in my first year at secondary school, and it made me mad. “I don’t see the point of it,” I screamed. “I don’t know what it’s for!”

Grandad, as it turned out, liked algebra and he sat opposite me and didn’t say anything for a while, considering my problem in that careful expressionless way of his.

Eventually he said, “Why do you do PE 1 at school?”

"What?"

“PE. Why do they make you do it? "

"Because they hate us?" I suggested.

"And the other reason?"

"To keep us fit, I suppose."

"Physically fit, yes."

He reached across the table and put the first two fingers of each hand on the sides of my head.

“There is also mental fitness, isn’t there? I can explain to you why algebra is useful. But that is not what algebra is really for. ”

He moved his fingers gently on my head.

“It’s to keep what is in here healthy. PE is for the head. And the great thing is you can do it sitting down. Now, let us use these little puzzles here to take our brains for a jog. ” 2

And it worked. Not that I fell in love with algebra. But I did come to see that it was possible to enjoy it. Grandad taught me that maths signs and symbols were not just marks on paper. They were not flat. There were three-dimensional, and you could approach them from different directions. You could take them apart and put them together in a variety of shapes, like Lego. I stopped being afraid of them.

I didn’t know it at the time, of course, but those homework sessions helped me to discover my Grandad. Algebra turned out to be the key that opened the invisible door he lived behind and let me in.

Now I learned that Grandad's world was full of miracles and mazes, mirrors and misleading signs. He was fascinated by riddles and codes and labyrinths, by the origin of place names, by grammar, by slang, by jokes - although he never laughed at them - by anything that might mean something else. I discovered My Grandad.

1 PE [ˌpiːiː] physical education

2 take our brains for a jog [ˈteɪk əʊə ˈbreɪnz fər əˈdʒɒɡ] wiggle your brains

2. The author says she had problems with algebra. Find this extract and read it aloud.

3. How did Granddad help the author understand the subject?

4. What else did the author understand about her Granddad?

II. Listen to the member of the Greenpeace organization telling a story about whales and answer the questions below.

1. Why were the whales on the beach?

2. How did the people help them?

3. How did this event affect the story-teller’s life?

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I. 1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.

AN INTERVIEW

Journalist: Do people in your country depend a lot on technology for communication?

Businessman: Yes. Everybody's using all kinds of phones, mobiles and internet services. I think the benefits of the computers cannot be denied. They save valuable time and space. Time-consuming tasks such as checking bank accounts can now be done in a matter of minutes and a large volume of information is economically stored on tiny disks. In addition, with immediate access to the Internet, we can always keep-up with global and current issues and explore the world from the comfort of our homes.

Journalist: Do you manage to keep up with the development of technologies?

Businessman: I think the fact that methods in business have moved ahead at such speed has meant that we generally have to keep up with it all, whether we want to or not. Otherwise, we’ll be left behind. In fact this need to keep up has also entered the home, where a lot of people spend much money on computer equipment when all they do is play games.

Journalist: How different would everyday life be without technological means of communication?

Businessman: Of course, life would be very different without all these means of communication. For those working in the world of business, life would be much more difficult as it would take much longer to get in touch with other companies and to come to agreement on important matters. Basically, if we didn’t have email systems at home or mobile phones, etc., it wouldn’t be the end of the world. I mean, we survived before, didn’t we?

Journalist: How do you feel about mobile phones?

Businessman: I personally find them useful and necessary. They’re convenient if there’s an emergency on a business trip or when you’re in the middle of nowhere or need to contact the police or your family for example. Though, I do feel that they are overused in many cases. Think about how many people spend hours just chatting about silly, unimportant things or looking through sites for no special reason even at work.

What are the benefits of the computers? Read aloud the extract which says about them.

3. How do businessmen benefit from using technological means of communication at their workplace?

4. When are technological means of communication misused?

II. Listen to the conversation and answer the questions below.

1. Where does the action take place?

2. What happened to the furniture in the grandmother’s room?

3. Why were Martin and his friend scared?

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1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.

What is a good family?

Building a successful family is like building a house. Both need a plan. The best way to be organized as a family is to talk about family matters. By doing this, families enjoy a special closeness and stability. Choosing to spend time with your family sends a message more powerful than words.

How much time should families spend together? That varies from family to family. Families with young children usually spend most of their time together because young children need a great deal of physical care and guidance. Families with teenagers may spend less time together because teens naturally want to spend more time with their friends. Healthy families keep a good balance between ‘too much’ and ‘not enough’ time together. They spend enough time to satisfy all family members.

Nothing unites a family more than its traditions which include different norms, ways of behavior, customs and views. In united families these traditions are deep-rooted and passed from generation to generation.

Strong families take time to be together and talk to one another. They share their hopes and dreams, feelings and concerns over common meals. Members of successful families feel they really belong to their family. They celebrate their victories and help each other learn from their mistakes. They do their household chores together and go to the theater. At the same time, strong families adapt relationships and family rules when needs arise. Since no family knows what tomorrow will bring, being adaptive is a good trait for family members to develop.

Recent studies affirm the importance of love in families. Research shows that expressions of affection towards children reduce behavior problems and help children’s development. Strong families notice and share positive aspects of each member. They notice the talents, skills and achievements, special qualities and characteristics that make the other person unique. They find ways to be positive even when another family member makes a mistake and make an effort to develop closeness and show love at home.

2. The author explains what makes a successful family. Find this extract and read it aloud.

3. What makes a family united?

4. How much time should family members spend together?

II. Listen to the girl speaking about her eating habits and answer the questions below.

1. What problem does the girl have?

2. Why is it a harmful habit?

3. Why can't she stop eating chocolate?

III. Let’s talk about youth and society.

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I. 1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.

PYTHAGORAS *

Pythagoras 1 is often described as a very important mathematician, yet we know little about his achievements. What we do know is that he was the leader of a society which was half scientific and half religious. It was a secret society and today Pythagoras is still a mysterious figure.

It is believed that Pythagoras was born on the Greek island of Samos. His father was a merchant, and as a child, Pythagoras traveled with him selling their goods. Pythagoras was well educated. He learned music and poetry and had three philosophers to teach him who introduced Pythagoras to mathematics and advised him to travel to Egypt to learn more about mathematics and astronomy. So in 535 BC, Pythagoras traveled to Egypt where he visited many temples and took part in discussions with priests. Many of the customs he learned in Egypt he came to adopt. For example, the Egyptian priests refused to eat beans and wear animal skins, as did Pythagoras later in his life.

In 525 BC the King of Persia invaded Egypt. Pythagoras was taken prisoner and was transported to Babylon. It was here, taught by the Babylonians, that he reached perfection in arithmetic and music. When Pythagoras returned to Samos he founded there a school which was called 'The Semicircle'. It seems that the people of Samos did not appreciate the teaching methods of Pythagoras and they treated him rudely and improperly. Furthermore, they wanted to involve Pythagoras in local politics against his will. For these reasons, he went to Italy.

Pythagoras believed that numbers rule the universe and that numbers are present in all things. He also connected mathematics to music and recognized the healing power of music. He used it as a kind of therapy to help those who were ill. Another of his beliefs was that there are three types of men: those who love wisdom, those who love honor and those who love wealth.

Pythagoras was a mathematician, an astronomer, and a philosopher. Today we remember him best for his famous theorem, known as Pythagoras ’theorem. 2

1 Pythagoras Pythagoras

2 Pythagoras' theorem Pythagorean theorem

2. Where did Pythagoras go to learn mathematics and astronomy? Read aloud the extract which says about it.

3. Why did Pythagoras go to Italy?

4. What are the three types of men according to Pythagoras?

II. Listen to the interview taken by the “Youth Magazine” with Mr Ron Cansler and answer the questions below.

1. How old is Mr Cansler?

2. What helped him to stay healthy?

3. What does he recommend listeners should do?

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I. 1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.

AMELIA

Possibly the most famous female pilot ever, Amelia Earhart was born in 1897 in Kansas, the USA. Amelia had a difficult and unsettled childhood. Her family traveled a great deal so her father could find work. Although she often missed school, Amelia was nevertheless considered to be very bright academically. She enjoyed reading and poetry as well as sports, especially basketball and tennis.

After graduating from high school, instead of going to college, Amelia decided to study nursing. During the First World War, she worked as a military nurse in Canada. When the war ended she became a social worker back in America and taught English to immigrants. In her free time, Amelia enjoyed going to air shows and watching aerial stunts 1, which were very popular during the 1920s. Her fascination with flying began when, at one of those shows, she took a ten-minute ride, and from that moment on she knew she had to learn to fly.

Amelia took on several odd jobs to pay for the flying lessons and after a year, she had saved enough money to buy her own plane. She organized cross-country air races for women pilots and formed a now famous women pilots ’organization, called the‘ Ninety-Nines ’. One day Amelia received an invitation to be the first woman ever to make the flight across the Atlantic from Canada to Britain. Amelia made the flight in 1928 and, although she was only a passenger and two men flew the plane, it made her a celebrity. She also met there her future husband, George Putman, a publisher, who arranged the flight and organized all the publicity.

In 1932 Amelia and George decided Amelia should make the Atlantic crossing from America to Britain alone. She broke several records on this flight; she became the first woman to fly the Atlantic solo, the only person to have flown it twice and she established a new transatlantic crossing record of 13 hours and 30 minutes. Understandably, she became even more famous as a result earning respect for women pilots all over the world by proving that women could fly as well as men, if not better.

1 an aerial stunt [ˈɛərɪəl ˈstʌnt] top flight figure

2. How did Amelia get interested in flying? Read aloud the extract which says about it.

3. What invitation did Amelia receive one day?

4. Why did Amelia become famous?

II. Listen to the conversation between Nancy and her mum.

1. What do Nancy's parents worry about?

2. Why does Nancy refuse to do household chores?

3. What arguments does Mum use to make Nancy clean the room?

III. Let’s talk about the mass media.

№ 13

I. 1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.

THE STRESS OF COMMUTING 1

In today’s modern world, people are constantly looking for ways to avoid stress and improve their lifestyle. Too much stress can lead to a variety of illnesses from headaches to high blood pressure. Simple things, such as driving to and from work on a daily basis, can be such a stressful experience that many people are left feeling totally exhausted. Cars can give normally peaceful people a feeling of power that can make them more aggressive.

Fortunately, there are various means of public transport to choose from within modern towns and cities. Sometimes, all we need to do is to change a few of our long-standing habits in order to discover a much more comfortable way of life. By simply planning journeys, not only can we save time and money, but we can also reduce stress levels dramatically. By using public transport everybody wins. Most towns and cities are well-covered by bus, tram and metro services. While making use of these services, you are also helping against increasing levels of pollution.

Public transport systems have considerably improved in recent years and there is now more focus on environmentally friendly forms. For example, old tram systems have been reintroduced into many European cities, making movement across large areas much faster and ‘cleaner’.

Another way of reducing levels of both stress and pollution is an introduction of an environmentally friendly network of cycle tracks. The aim of building cycle tracks is to motivate people to use their bicycles instead of their cars. So, next time you see your neighbor or colleague waiting at a bus stop as you drive by, don't feel sorry for him because he will, no doubt, arrive at the office much earlier than you as you will still be fighting to find a parking space.

Or you might consider another way of getting to work. Carpooling 2 is a relatively new and convenient system when several people arrange to share one private car to get to work. And some companies have already introduced a plan where those who carpool get preferential parking in the company garage.

1 commuting daily commuting to the city from the suburbs and back

2 to carpool [ˈkɑːˌpuːl] take turns by car

2. The network of public transport has improved lately. Read aloud the extract which says about it.

3. How can we help reduce pollution?

4. Why is carpooling convenient?

II. Listen to the advice how to make a good friend and answer the questions below.

1. How do people feel if they have no friend?

2. What qualities does a good friend have?

3. Why is it good to be a real friend?

III. Let’s talk about international cooperation.

№ 14

I. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.

Video Blogger

In April 2007, a 16-year-old English boy named Charlie McDonnell was studying for his exams. But he was bored, so he turned on his computer and started surfing the web. He soon found a website called YouTube and within minutes he was watching a video of another teenager sitting in his bedroom and talking to his computer about how bored he was. ‘I could do better than that!’ Thought Charlie. So, using a cheap computer and webcam, he made his first video blog and posted it on YouTube under the name Charlieissocoollike.

A few days after the first video Charlie found that he had 150 subscribers. Encouraged by this, he went on to make more videos. A month later Charlie’s audience grew and he started to get hundreds of video messages from his fans. “It was really strange,” says Charlie. "I’d been talking to my computer for a month and suddenly my computer started talking back to me!"

His next big success came a few months later when Oprah Winfrey, the famous American TV host, showed one of Charlie’s comedy videos called How to be English on her program, which made him popular in the USA too.

Charlie also realized he could use his fame to help people less fortunate than himself. To celebrate his 18th birthday, he raised £ 5,000 for cancer research. He raised more than four times as much when he co-presented a live show on the Internet. He stayed awake for 24 hours performing challenges from viewers. All the money went to the children’s charity UNICEF 1.

But what is the secret of his popularity? “I just make videos that I would want to watch,” he says, “and I’m not trying to sell anything. I'm just trying to talk with people and that’s it for me. ” His honesty and modesty are perhaps the main reasons why Charlie is so well liked. And of course, he is a talented song writer, camera man, actor and singer.

And if you were wondering how Charlie did in his exams back in 2007 ... well, he passed with nine A grades and one B! He says that he wants to go on to study at university in the future but decided to try and make a career on YouTube before that.

1 UNICEF [ˈjuːnɪsef] United Nations Fund for Children

2. Charlie says how the idea of \u200b\u200bmaking a video crossed his mind. Find this extract and read it aloud.

3. How did he become popular?

4. Why do people like Charlie?

II. Listen to Huan, a Chinese man, speaking about moving out and answer the questions below.

1. Why do young people prefer to live with their parents in Hong Kong?

2. How did Huan’s parents react to his decision?

3. What are the advantages of living on your own?

№ 15

I. 1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.

MAKE YOUR HOME GREENER

Residential buildings are responsible for consuming 27% of the total amount of energy consumed within Europe and are the biggest source of global warming in the world. This is a fact that has, until recently, been overlooked by lawmakers trying to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, who have concentrated their efforts on industry and transport. The EU has now passed a new law which intends to cut considerably carbon dioxide emissions 1 from buildings. This means that each of us can now save the planet from the comfort of our own homes.

The first things we can do are simple and easy. We can block up draughts 2, switch off unnecessary lights and make sure cold and hot water taps are not left running. The next step requires more planning and some expense, but as well as saving energy, we will also save on bills. Many homes have window and roof insulation 3 but it is rarely enough. Full insulation can have a dramatic effect on energy consumption. We should use energy efficient light bulbs. These are usually expensive to buy but consume less than half the energy of standard bulbs. These bulbs last much longer than conventional light bulbs reducing the consumption of resources. Also, thermal solar panels are very efficient. They are capable of providing all the hot water you need.

We can install a ‘gray’ water recycling system. At present water used to flush the toilets is of the same drinkable quality that comes out of the taps. This is an unnecessary waste of energy used in water purification. A gray water recycling system cleans water that has been used for washing and sends it through the toilet system reducing the use of clean drinking water.

New buildings have more energy saving features in their design. They can have a wooden structure, extensive insulation, electronic environmental controls, triple glazing 4, a non-polluting heating system and a turf 5 roof. However, it is how we deal with our present homes that will determine housing’s contribution to global warming. It's down to each of us, so get insulating!

1 carbon dioxide emissions [ˈkɑːbən daɪˈɒkˈsaɪd ɪˈmɪʃnz] carbon dioxide emissions

3 insulation [ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃn] insulation, heat insulation

4 glazing [ˈɡleɪzɪŋ] glazing

5 turf peat

2. What energy saving features in the design of the building are used nowadays? Read aloud the extract which says about it.

3. What can we do to cut carbon dioxide emissions from buildings?

4. What is considered to be an unnecessary waste of energy used in water purification?

II. Listen to the tour guide and answer the questions below.

1. What sort of tour is it?

2. What will the tourists see on the tour?

3. Why does the tourist ask to return the money?

III. Let’s talk about outstanding people.

№ 16

I. 1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.

MR WEMMICK'S "CASTLE"

Wemmick's house was a little wooden cottage in the middle of a large garden. The top of the house had been built and painted like a battery loaded with guns. I said I really liked it. I think Wemmick's house was the tiniest I had ever seen. It had very few windows and the door was almost too small to get in.

‘Look,’ said Wemmick, after I have crossed this bridge, I raise it so that nobody can enter the Castle. ’

The ‘bridge’ was a plank 1 and it crossed a gap about four feet 2 wide and two feet deep. But I enjoyed seeing the smile on Wemmick's face and the pride with which he raised his bridge. The gun on the roof of the house, he told me, was fired every night at nine o’clock. I later heard it. Immediately, it made an impressive sound.

'At the back,' he said, 'there are chickens, ducks, geese, and rabbits. I've also got my own little vegetable garden and I grow cucumbers. Wait until supper and you’ll see for yourself what kind of salad I can make. If the Castle is ever attacked, I will be able to survive for quite a while, ’he said with a smile, but at the same time seriously.

Then Wemmick showed me his collection of curiosities. They were mostly to do with being on the wrong side of the law: a pen with which a famous forgery 3 had been committed, some locks of hair, several manuscript confessions written from prison.

'I am my own engineer, my own carpenter, my own plumber and my own gardener. I am my own Jack of all Trades 4, 'said Wemmick, receiving my compliments. Wemmick told me that it had taken many years to bring his property to this state of perfection.

'Is it your own, Mr. Wemmick? '

'Oh yes, I have got a hold of it a bit at a time. I have absolute ownership now. You know, the office is one thing, and private life is another. When I go to the office, I leave the Castle behind me, and when I come to the Castle, I leave the office behind me. If you don’t mind, I’d like you to do the same. I don’t want to talk about my home in a professional manner.

1 plank timber, board

2 feet - pl. h. from foot - a measure of length equal to 30.48 cm

3 forgery [ˈfɔdʒərɪ] fake

4 Jack of all Trades

2. ‘An Englishman’s home is his castle’. Read aloud the extract which proves this idea.

3. What do we understand about Wemmick's home life?

4. Why does Wemmick call himself Jack of all Trades?

II. Listen to a part of the interview with a thirteen-year old writer, Sally Myers, and answer the questions below.

1. What made Sally write the book?

2. What did Sally's Dad think about the book?

3. How did Sally's life change after publishing the book?

№ 17

I. 1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.

MOTHER TERESA

Mother Teresa was a simple nun 1. She never wanted to be famous, but everyone in the world knows who she is.

Mother Teresa was born in 1910 in what is now Macedonia 2. She was the youngest of three children. Agnes's father died when she was a child. Her mother made dresses to support the family. Agnes's mother also liked to do charity work, such as visiting the sick. Agnes often went with her, and she enjoyed helping these people.

Even as a child, Agnes wanted to be a nun. When she was 18 years old, she joined a group of nuns in India. There, she chose the name Teresa. Then she went to Calcutta to work at St. Mary's School, in a convent 3. Sister Teresa worked there for 20 years and eventually became the principal.

One day in 1946 Sister Teresa was riding on a train to Darjeeling 4. She looked out of the window and saw dirty children wearing rags and sleeping in doorways. Sick and dying people were lying on dirty streets. At that moment, she believed God sent her a message. She decided to go to work with the poor.

Two years later, Sister Teresa left the convent and opened a school for the kids from poor families. Though at the very beginning the school had no roof, no walls, and no chairs, later it became well-known all around India. In 1948, Sister Teresa started her own group of nuns. They were called the Missionaries of Charity. The nuns lived in the slums 5 with people who were poor, dirty, and sick. It was hard work and the days were long. But many young nuns came from around the world to join Mother Teresa.

Later, she started homes for children without families. She also started clinics. Over the years, news of her work spread around the world. Many people sent her donations of money, others came to work with her. By 1990 the Missionaries of Charity were working in 400 centers around the world.

Mother Teresa got the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. But she always said her greatest reward was helping people. Her message to the world was: 'We can do no great things - only small things with great love'.

1 a nun nun

2 Macedonia [ˌmæsəˈdəʊnɪə] country of Macedonia

3 a convent [ˈkɒnv (ə) nt] monastery

4 Darjeeling city

5 slums

2. The author writes about Mother Teresa's family. Read aloud the extract which says about it.

3. Why did Mother Teresa decide to devote her life to people in need?

4. What did Mother Teresa do for people?

II. Listen to the interview and answer the questions below.

1. What does Jackie want to become?

2. Why has she chosen this profession?

3. Why is it important for students to do sport at school?

III. Let’s talk about accommodation.

№ 18

I. 1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.

The most mystique 1 picture

Every hour about 1,500 people visit the Louvre Museum in Paris with the specific intention of seeing one particular painting: the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. Most of these visitors look at the painting for about three minutes before they walk back to the tourist buses outside.

Leonardo loved the painting very much and people say that he took it everywhere with him. The painting was originally ordered by a rich businessman in Florence, who wanted a portrait of his wife, Lisa. Leonardo began the painting in 1503 and he finished it about three or four years later. The fact that Leonardo wanted to keep the painting himself, adds to the Mona Lisa’s mystique.

Mona Lisa's mysterious smile has fascinated everyone who has ever seen the painting. In his ‘Lives of the Artists’, written just a few years after Leonardo’s death, Giorgio Vasari wrote, ‘While painting Mona Lisa Leonardo employed singers and musicians to keep her happy and so avoid the sadness that painters usually give to portraits. As a result, there was a smile that seemed divine 2 rather than human; and those who saw it were amazed to find how alive and real it appeared. '

Modern art critics also emphasize how the portrait seems alive and real. ‘She is like a living person,’ writes art historian E.H. Gombrich, 'She seems to change before our eyes. Even in photographs we can experience this strange effect. Sometimes she seems to be looking down on us, and sometimes we can detect sadness in her smile. All this sounds rather mysterious, and it is; that is so often the effect of a great work of art. '

The Mona Lisa is certainly a masterpiece, a magnificent work of art, but it is also a part of modern popular culture. Her image appears on plates, T-shirts, mouse pads and in advertisements. Perhaps for this reason, officials at the Louvre Museum placed the painting in a specially built area in a room with other great 16th century Italian paintings. In this way, visitors have a better chance to appreciate the painting as a work of art rather than as a tourist attraction.

1 mystique mysterious

2 divine divine

2. Why is Mona Lisa smiling? Read aloud the extract which says about it.

What makes the Mona Lisa so special?
Why isn’t the painting displayed in a separate room?

II. Listen to the conversation between two friends and answer the questions below.

1. What does Christian want to become?

2. Why does Kate need to learn English?

3. What piece of advice does Christian give to his friend?

III. Let’s talk about your family.

№ 19

I. 1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.

Book Review

The Guinness Books of World Records 1 have certainly changed a lot in the last 60 years. The first Guinness Book was published in August 1955 in London, in Britain. Most editions were small paperbacks printed in black-and-white and contained more text than photographs. Now, there are color pictures on every page - and the book also includes 3-D images.

This fascinating collection of records is divided into chapters on Space, The Living Planet, Being Human, Human Achievements, Spirit of Adventure, Modern Life, Science & Engineering, Entertainment, Sports, and the Gazetteer 2.

Here you will see and read about extremes: for example, the world’s tallest, oldest, shortest, and tiniest - people, plants, animals, buildings. Some have set records for pulling buses, kissing, swimming, ironing clothes, running, and for having the longest legs, the smallest waist, etc.

Some images are a bit strange to look at for too long - check out the woman with the longest fingernails in the world. Also, one man had 14 operations to make himself look like a cat.

There’s a wide range of amazing facts contained on these pages. What is the world’s most expensive hamburger? - It is available in a New York restaurant for $ 120. Who had the most hit singles on the U.S. music charts? - Elvis Presley, of course, with 151 between 1956 and 2003 (and he died in 1977!). One of the most colorful sections shows records related to space, including some fantastic photographs of Jupiter. Take a look at the top movies such as the first summer blockbuster of all time, the first movie with Dolby sound, and the first to be more expensive than $ 100 million.

As always, there’s a helpful index in the back of the book, in which you can find subjects of interest in alphabetical order.

Please note that some stunts 3 in this book would be quite dangerous - or at least terribly painful - for you to attempt to meet or beat them. Therefore, please don’t attempt to set any world records that would cause risk to you or to others!

1 the Guinness [ˈɡɪnɪs] Books of World Records Guinness Book of Records

2 Gazetteer [ˌɡæzəˈtɪə] geographical reference

3 a stunt dangerous trick

2. The author describes how The Guinness World Records books changed with time. Find this extract and read it aloud.

3. What information will you find in this book?

4. Why can this book be interesting for the reader?

II. Listen to the young man describing where he lived and answer the questions below.

1. Why did the man's family have to rent a flat for about a year?

2. What was their flat in the capital like?

3. How many people is he sharing the flat with at present?

III. Let’s talk about your future career.

№ 20

I. 1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.

ARE YOU READY TO BE INDEPENDENT?

Angela Rowlands recently tested her teenage children’s ability to do basic household jobs in the house. When Angela and her husband Ben went to Spain for a few weeks ’holiday on the Costa Brava, their son Mark, aged 18, and daughter Frances, aged 16, stayed at home to look after the house. The parents wanted to see how Mark and Frances would manage in the house on their own.

So when thy left the house, they did not tell the children that they had prepared a few tests for them. “We took the plug 1 off the microwave and took out some good light bulbs 2 and put in light bulbs that did not work. We also made sure that there were other problems in the house: with an Italian coffee machine and one of the taps 3 in the bathroom, ”says Dr. Rowlands.

When Dr. Rowlands returned from her holiday, she found, as she had expected, that her children had failed the independence test. Mark and Frances had asked an electrician to change the plug on the microwave and to change the light bulbs. They also paid a specialist for repairing the bathroom tap. When they saw that the coffee maker was broken, they went to buy a new one. They even did not think to look for the missing part in the cupboard.

Dr. Rowlands was not surprised by the results of her experiment. “A lot of young people today are not able to solve simple problems in the house,” she says. “They often throw things away when they are broken. This is wrong because it shows that young people do not understand how things work or are made. It can also be very expensive because you have to pay other people to do the work for you. ”

But repairing broken things is only part of the problem. A lot of young people cannot cook at all. If there is no ready-made meal in the fridge, or if there is nothing to warm up in the microwave, then there is nofood. This can cause health problems.

The truth is that many young people do not want to learn basic household skills as they find them boring. Though, if people want to be prepared for independent life they should learn how to do simple jobs about the house.

1 a plug plug

2 a light bulb [ˈlaɪt bʌlb] light bulb

3 a tap faucet

2. Why did Dr. Rowlands decide to test the children? Read aloud the extract which says about it.

3. What did the parents prepare for their children?

4. Do you think the children passed the test? Why do you think so?

II. Listen to Tom speaking about his day off and answer the questions below.

1. How did Tom spend his day off?

2. What went wrong?

3. What made Tom feel frightened?

III. Let’s talk about Belarus.

№ 21

I. 1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.

Technology

Technology is everywhere. We see it any place we go to and, in fact, almost all of us carry some piece of technology with us every time we leave the house. We can’t imagine our life without them. But what we always forget, though, is just how useful and powerful technology can be when we want to help others.

There is not a single room in my house that does not have some gadget lying around in it. Whenever I am at home, providing that I am not sleeping, I am almost always using at least one electronic device. If you walked into my living room on any given day, you would find that, first, I have the television on (along with the other related appliances, such as the DVD player or my current favorite game console) 1. At the same time, even though multi-tasking is definitely not my strong point, I usually have my laptop resting on my knee, or I will be using my tablet or mobile phone. In the background, the technology that I am not using will most likely be on charge somewhere in the house. Even when I’m not at home I am constantly using my phone. At work or in cafés, I sit down and connect to the local wireless network on my laptop. I must admit that I waste a lot of time on the computer. Instead I could spend it doing some online volunteering.

The technology we carry about everywhere can have a great power to do good for the world and to help others and recently I discovered just how much online volunteering there is to do in the world. From using your language skills to do translations, to developing and managing projects and helping with IT work, there is so much that so many people can do to help people in their own countries and across the world. The United Nations, in fact, has a huge page on its website designed for recruiting volunteers.

This work can support the poor and help charities who otherwise would not have the funding to pay for staff. Many organizations only require you to work an hour a week - some even less. And the support provided by online volunteers can really help make a difference to those in need.

1 game console [ˈɡeɪm kənˈsəʊl] game console

2. The author disapproves of the way people use electronic devices. Find this extract and read it aloud.

3. What electronic devices does the author use?

4. How can online volunteering help people?

II. Listen to the conversation and answer the questions below.

1. What are the speakers doing?

2. What didn’t impress the speakers very much?

3. What did they decide in the end?

III. Let’s talk about Great Britain.

№ 22

I. 1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.

From librarian to political reporter

The pretenders is a very successful and popular TV series. In each program there is a contestant who has just four weeks to learn to do a completely new job. At the end of the month the contestant has to do a 'test', where he or she has to do the new job together with three other professionals. Three judges have to identify the one who pretends.

Jessica Winters is a 26-year-old librarian. She studied English Literature at the University of Bath before getting a job at the local library. She didn’t know that two of her friends sent her name to the TV company to take part in The Pretenders.‘When someone from the company called me, I thought it was a joke,’ said Jessica. ‘First of all, I said’ no ’, in the end my friends and my family persuaded 1 me and I agreed.’

Jessica had four weeks to turn from a quiet, shy librarian into a confident TV reporter. At the end of the month she had to interview the Minister of Education. It was her test.

An experienced political journalist, Adam Bowles, had to transform Jessica into a professional. He wasn’t very optimistic when he met her. 'Jessica needs to be a lot harder, even aggressive. She is much too sweet and shy ', said Adam. ‘Politicians will eat her alive.’ They had just 28 days to teach her how to interview people, how to be confident, how to speak clearly.

Jessica was terrified at the beginning. She watched a lot of live interviews with politicians. Adam made her read the political sections of all the newspapers. It was boring for her and she felt exhausted. Later as soon as she began making progress, she felt more relaxed.

During the interview Jessica felt nervous but well-prepared as she had done much research and had practiced a lot. ‘When it was all over came the worst part, I had to wait while the judges decided which of us they thought wasn 't a professional '. The judges gave their verdict: they were all professional reporters.

For Jessica it was a great experience and she was pleased how she did it, but actually she doesn’t feel like changing her work.

1 to persuade to convince

2. The Pretenders is a famous TV program. Read aloud the extract about it.

3. How did Jessica get to the program?

4. Was it an exciting and useful experience for Jessica? Why (not)?

II. Listen to three people talking about their favorite countries and answer the questions below.

1. What country does the first speaker like most?

2. What makes Italy a favorite place for the second speaker?

3. Why does the third speaker like Argentina?

III. Let’s talk about national character and stereotypes.

№ 23

I. 1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.

Mi Luna

Mi Luna is a restaurant in the Rice Village. The atmosphere is lively, and the food is delicious. It is a Spanish cuisine restaurant that you will soon consider one of your favorite restaurants.

There are many reasons why this restaurant is special. One is that they make a wonderful dish called Pulpo con Patatas... It’s a delicious Spanish seafood dish which has the following ingredients: octopus, potatoes, salt, olive oil, and chilepiquin 1 . (C hilepiquin is a special kind of chili that looks like red powder and is very hot.)

Another reason is the place itself. Once you are in the restaurant, you feel a Spanish atmosphere; it is painted with the classical colors that are used in Spain - red, yellow, white, and black. The way this place is decorated is really very impressive. On the walls, there are photos of Spanish bullfighters, taken at the perfect moments of their performances.

On one of the walls, you can enjoy a photo of the famous classical Spanish dance called Flamenco 2. In it, the dancers are wearing the traditional clothes, and the lady has in her hands the most famous Spanish musical instrument called castanets 3 .

The service is pleasant, caring and quick. It makes you want to come back. The waiters just keep looking at your table to find out if you need something. If they see an empty glass, they immediately ask you if you want something else to drink. At all time, they are friendly and ready to clear all the used dishes from your table. They are always smiling because they are trying to make you feel comfortable and happy. They know each dish, so they are able to explain it to you.

On their menu, they serve a large variety of foods, and there is a section on the menu that I like most. In Spain, these dishes are called tapas 4 . Tapas or appetizers are dishes that have a small amount of food. In this way you will be able to try a lot of different Spanish dishes.

By the time you leave Mi Luna, you are sure to be entirely satisfied and have very good memories of the visit. It is a great place for any occasion, but it is very busy, so don’t forget to book a table first.

1 chilepiquin [ˈtʃɪlɪˈpiːkiːn] pikin (variety of hot peppers)

2 Flamenco

3 castanets [ˌkæstəˈnets]

4 tapas [ˈtæːpəs]

The service in Mi Luna is very good. Read aloud the extract which says about it.

3. What makes Mi Luna look very Spanish?

4. What makes Mi Luna a very pleasant place to visit?

II. Listen to the conversation between two friends and answer the questions below ..

1. Why doesn’t Margaret like her new job?

2. What problem does Peter have?

3. What piece of advice does Margaret give to her friend?

III. Let’s talk about youth and society.

№ 24

I. 1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.

WE ARE YOUNGER THAN WE EVER WERE

If you belong to the older generation, Elderhostelis a good place to live.

Elderhostel, founded in 1975, is the world’s largest educational and travel organization for older adults. Its aim is to excite people’s minds and enrich people’s lives promoting and encouraging different activities among the older generation. There are no examinations or marks. All that you need, in order to enroll on a program, is enquiring mind 1 and an adventurous spirit. Also, of course, you need to believe that learning and discovery continue all your life. There are expert instructors and experienced group leaders for field trips and cultural excursions.

Elderhostel offers a large number of programs in a huge variety of areas. Amongst other things, it provides simple, on-line information on activities and services. First of all, there are traditional programs. Here, people study ancient history, literature, and art, and can learn about different cultures, modern people and issues.

Also, Elderhostel believes that physical activity helps people to keep a positive self-image and contributes to the sense of well-being both mental and physical. Many programs have keep-fit \u200b\u200bequipment and a large number of social and cultural events take place there, as well as sporting activities. Regular physical activity can prevent many common illnesses, such as high blood pressure and asthma and it helps people who already have such illnesses. Alongside the usual sports like swimming, hockey and cricket, bowling and tennis, you will find “Dog Clubs” and “Flying Clubs”. Then there is a group of adventure programs involving activities like hiking, kayaking 2, biking and studying whales.

There are also programs which give people the chance to help communities in different ways, such as protecting endangered species, tutoring school children and building affordable housing.

Finally, there are programs which take place aboard a boat, anywhere from Antarctic to the Mississippi River.

The word ‘old’ has a very different and very positive meaning in Elderhostel!

1 enquiring mind [ɪnˈkwaəɪrɪŋ maɪnd] an inquiring mind

2 a kayak [ˈkaɪæk] kayak (Eskimo boat)

2. What kind of organization is Elderhostel? Read aloud the extract which says about it.

3. What activities does Elderhostel offer?

4. Why does the word ‘old’ have a positive meaning in Elderhostel?

II. Listen to the three people speaking about how they met their partners and answer the questions below.

1. Why was the first speaker surprised?

2. When did the second speaker ask the girl out?

3. Why did the third speaker think that the girl was awful when they first met?

III. Let’s talk about education.

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I. 1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.

QUALITY OF COMMUNICATION

The Internet nowadays is like a huge city full of many different kinds of places and people. As in a real city, there are certain places which are suitable for youngsters and others which need to be avoided.

The Internet neither belongs to nor is controlled by any one person, organization or government. It gives all of us the opportunity to create materials for others to see. On the other hand, as in ordinary life, there are those who might use it for illegal purposes. The freedom of the Net offers exciting opportunities for youngsters and, by being aware of the possible dangers and taking steps to avoid them, they can happily explore that online world in safety.

The Internet has enabled and advanced new forms of human interactions through instant messaging, Internet forums, and social networking. Common sense will certainly help children to use the Internet safely. It is preferable, for example, for parents to get to know who their children are meeting online and make sure they never give out personal information about themselves. Although it is an excellent tool for learning, playing and communicating with others, youngsters should not be allowed to become so involved that they forget other activities important to their development. How often do we hear of youngsters spending all their free time in front of the computer, isolating themselves from other people their age? Computers are admirable tools that improve the quality of life, but when used sensibly. Steve Jobs said: “Technology is nothing. What’s important is that you have a faith in people, that they’re basically good and smart, and if you give them tools, they’ll do wonderful things with them. ” Obviously, surfing as a family activity is the best solution, so that any problems that are found can be discussed together.

Parents need to think about safety issues and agree on a set of rules. Just as youngsters are given instructions on road safety, they also need to be instructed on how to travel safely along that superhighway.

2. The author says that the Internet offers exciting opportunities for youngsters. Find this extract and read it aloud.

3. What is surfing the Internet compared to?

4. Why is it important to use the Internet sensibly?

II. Listen to three people speaking about their work-life balance and answer the questions below.

1. What does the first speaker complain about?

2. How has the life style of the second speaker changed?

3. What does the third speaker think about his way of life and the typical Japanese work-life balance?

III. Let’s talk about tourism.

Do you have to pass the final exam in English already this year? So that you do not worry in vain and feel confident on the test itself, will tell you about the structure of the exam, where to find tickets in English, and give useful advice on how to behave in the presence of the commission.

Briefly about the exam

The test takes place orally. Its purpose is to test the English communication skills you have acquired during your schooling. It is better to prepare for the exam in advance: tickets in English can be bought in bookstores or ordered on the OZ.by website. The audio supplement to the tickets can be downloaded on the website of the Aversev publishing house. In the classroom where the exam takes place, four people are invited. If the student finds it difficult to answer the ticket, he can drag it. Does the mark decrease in this case? This issue is decided by the commission.

Remember: the English exam begins from the moment you enter the office. Crossed the threshold— forget the Russian language, imagine yourself as a native Englishman. Say hello to the audience: "Good morning!" No "Hello!" and "Hi!" Another important point: an examination card in English sounds like an "examination card", not a "ticket". And don't forget to give your ticket number: “My examination card is number five” or “The number of my examination card is number five”.

The English exam consists of three stages

You have to go through listening, conversation on the text and on the proposed topic. The sequence of stages is determined by the commission. Each block of tasks is evaluated separately, the final mark is displayed as the arithmetic mean.

Conversation on the text read

According to the ticket number that you draw out, the commission proposes a text (popular science, journalistic or artistic). It is given about 20 minutes to read and understand it, so be careful. Re-read the text several times, pay attention to the explanations to it (if any), ask yourself if you understood everything. If you see an unfamiliar word, try to determine its meaning by context.

When you go to answer, a sheet of text will be in front of your eyes— peek at the structure of sentences and individual words, but do not forget to take your eyes off what is written. The commission can ask what this text is about, what is its main idea, ask clarifying questions.

If you don't understand a question or a single word, ask again. Use the following expressions: “Could you repeat the question / that, please?”, “Could you say it once again, please?”, “I didn’t understand / get it”. It takes literally a second to navigate the answer - do not fall into a stupor! The phrases “May I have a minute”, “Let me think” will help teachers understand that you are collecting your thoughts. Give detailed answers, based on the content of what you read. But don't sit with your eyes on the text, this will make a bad impression on the commission.

Listening

Before you start listening to the recording, you receive a leaflet with questions, which you will then answer to the commission. The audio recording lasts one and a half minutes and is a fragment of a radio broadcast, dialogue, story or interview. The preparation time is 10 minutes. Proper names and words difficult to recognize by ear are given in printed form.

Listen carefully to the text twice: in the first, understand the essence of the text, in the second, find the answers to the questions. In order not to waste time on a verbatim record, make notes on which you can give a detailed answer.

Conversation on the proposed topic

You don't prepare in advance for the speaking part of the English exam. At this stage, the ability to express your point of view, to maintain a conversation is tested.

Do not use words that you are not sure of the meaning or pronunciation. Replace them with synonyms or rearrange the phrase. Trytalk at ease, smile. Listen carefully to the teachers' questions, ask again, when you don't understand, answer with detailed sentences.

At the end of the exam, thank the commission for their attention and say goodbye: “Thank you for your attention”, “Thank you for taken time”, “See you!”, “Bye!”, “Have a nice day!”. Politeness will work in your favor! Train in English lessons to feel like a fish in water on the exam. And if you need professional help to improve your English level,.

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Ticket 1.

1.Topik "I am my biography"

My friend

I have a lot of friends. Most of them are my former schoolmates. But my bosom friend is Lena. She is 16. Lena isn "t very tall, but she is pretty in her own way.

She has red curly hair and a turn-up nose. Lena wears spectacles and when spring comes there are plenty of freckles on her cheeks, forehead and nose. But all that doesn "t make her plain or ugly. I like Lena because she is well-bred, jolly and kind.

She does well at school though she has an unbreakable rule: never to study at night no matter how many written reviews are coming in the morning. She is also fond of reading plain books, and Lena sometimes thinks that one book isn "t enough to read, she has twoabout r three books going at once. My friend has a lot of books at home, and she buys them wherever she goes.

Lena goes in for sports and she is a member of our school basket-ball team. Sheis terribly quick and strong.

It "sa pleasure to watch her playing basket-ball: while others are hopping about in the air she always gets under their feet and grabs the ball. I don" t like people who are bored at everything and who never make the slightest effort to be pleasant. That "s why my friend is Lena, the most amusing person in the world. She thinks everything is funny - even flunking an exam.

Lena is a sunny soul by nature and always takes the slightest excuse to be amused. My friend has an imagination and her own style. Usually she writes nice compositions and once even won short-story contest that our school wallpaper holds every year.

Lena and me are good friends. We help each other a lot and try not to quarrel. But when sometimes it comes to quarrelling we try to make it up at once.

Questions:

How old is Lena?

2. Does she wear spectacles?
3. Does she do well at school?
4. What unbreakable rule has she?
5. What books is she fond of reading?
6. Does Lena go in for sports?
7. Is she a member of the school basket-ball team?

3. Complete grammar assignments.

“Is this your ... friend? " - “No, it isn’t my ... friend, it is… my sister”.

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Ticket questions in English. Tickets in English. The English exam consists of three stages

Briefly about the exam

The English exam consists of three stages

Conversation on the text read

Listening

Conversation on the proposed topic

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