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Task 1. Read the texts below. Match choices (A-H) to (1-5). There are two choices you do not need to use. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. An example (0) has been done for you.

1-G
2-B
3-F
4-D
5-C

Task 2. Read the text below. For (6-10) choose T if the statement is true according to the text, or F if it is false. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. An example (0) has been done for you.

Sailing into History
By Cesar G

Imagine yourself on a boat looking out at the horizon and all you can see is the water meeting the sky with no land in sight and you are sailing straight ahead to meet the world. Jesse Martin does not have to imagine: he is living it. 

On Dec. 7, 1998, at 17 years old, Jesse departed from Melbourne, Australia on his boat Lionheart to attempt to become the youngest person to sail solo and nonstop around the world. He sailed south of New Zealand, through the South Pacific, around South America, north on the Atlantic, back south past Africa, through the Indian Ocean and back to Melbourne. 

Even as a young child, Jesse had been an adventurer who travelled all over Europe and Asia with his parents. Born in Munich, Germany in 1981 he moved to Australia with his family when he was only two years old. They moved close to a rainforest in Cow Bay, about 3,500 kms north of Melbourne, where they built a small house with no electricity or running water. Jesse grew up at the beach enjoying the outdoors to its fullest. 

At 14, he sailed for the first time with his father and brother, Beau. It was after this trip that he began to dream about sailing around the world. But first, Jesse catamaraned from Cairns to Cape York, then he and his brother kayaked in the rivers of Papua New Guinea. From there, he went on to join a yacht crew to sail from Belize to Tahiti. These experiences kept his dream alive. 

Jesse’s family played an important role. “I was made to believe I could do anything,” he says. Although, he says, there were others that were not so encouraging or supportive, “People that I looked up to, respected and trusted told me I couldn’t. Thankfully, I trusted myself. There were people that said that the boat couldn’t be ready by the time I had to leave.” However, through perseverance and belief in himself he was able to do what many told him was impossible. 

On Oct. 31, 1999, more than 10 months after he set sail, Jesse Martin went down in history as the youngest person to sail around the world solo, nonstop and unassisted. Jesse remained on dry land only long enough to document his voyage in a book called Lionheart: A Journey of the Human Spirit, and to plan his next adventure. He is now off on what has been named “The Journey of Kijana,” a two year around the world excursion crewed by five young people. 

At one point on his solo trip, as Jesse overcame the obstacles that faced him, he says, “I started thinking not of what I could do after this trip, but more like what couldn’t I do! Yeeeehaaaaa!!!”

0 Jesse Martin began his travelling when he was a little child. - (T)
6 Jesse had lived in Munich, the city he was born, until he was 14 years old.
7 The boy had already been a skilled sailor when he began his round-the-world voyage.
8 Jesse’s brother Beau didn’t approve of his idea about an unassisted world tour.
9 Jesse Martin dreamt of becoming famous and getting world-wide recognition.
10 Jesse’s dream had come true because of his self-confidence and purposefulness.

6-F
7-T
8-F
9-F
10-T

Task 3. Read the text below. For questions (11-15) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. An example (0) has been done for you.

DEATH of the Classroom The New Wave of Online Education
By Scott Reekie

Picture a society where learning can happen at any time, in any place and can be completed without ever going to class. This could be the new wave of education and the Internet technology now exists to support such a system.

The virtual classroom is here. If you are interested in English, or Civil Engineering, then head to the university and click yourself a degree. Well maybe it's not that easy, but you would be on the right track. The flexibility of studying at your own pace, and the money you save with online courses are two of the main attractions.

The Web is a powerful educational tool. Yet some feel that virtual classrooms will isolate students from each other, which will result in problems developing interpersonal relationships and that these skills are much more important than computer skills. Should teachers teach kids how to behave in society, how to respect others and how to co-operate or should kids have already learned this from their parents? No one is saying that social skills aren't important, however, virtual classrooms are far about more than just computer skills. Some strongly believe that education can be taught via the Web and social skills can be gained from joining sports teams, summer camps, or just hanging out!

Others argue that this virtual classroom may place pressure on students: to become computer literate or be left behind in life. Is this undue pressure or reality? Maybe being left behind in life is a little dramatic, but the reality is that the computer age is here. Whether you want to pay for your new jeans with your debit card, or check to see if the library has the book you want, you're going to need some computer skills.

The development of flexible, inquiring minds has rarely been the main concern in the design of educational systems. After all, if you have over thirty inquiring minds and only one teacher, flexibility could be a problem. It seems that developing students' proper social behaviour has always exceeded the concern to develop students' creativity. Computer technology can make individualized attention a real possibility. At the Institute for the Learning Sciences, systems are being developed to allow people to try out things in simulated worlds. This technology will allow for the individual creative growth in students.

The Web will provide amazing opportunities for the education of our society. Anyone with a phone line and a computer has access to unlimited amounts of knowledge and programs designed to help them learn and understand. The teachers and parents involved with these programs will be given the job of making sure that students lead well-balanced lives that combine Web based education and positive social interaction with their friends and neighbours. Imagine your recreation room has now become your classroom, and your parents seem to be doing as much homework as you are! So, be prepared as the virtual classroom may find its way to a computer screen near you!

0 What is the author’s overall attitude towards a virtual classroom?
A He is enthusiastic.
B He is skeptical.
C He is indifferent.
D He is disapproving

11 Why are people attracted to online education?
A Because it is cheap and flexible.
B Because it is fashionable and new.
C Because it is powerful and easy.
D Because it is unlimited and fast.

12 What do the advocates of online education maintain?
A It increases students’ social skills.
B It develops computer skills.
C It complements education at home.
D It will boost students’ creativity.

13 What do the opponents of online education maintain?
A The virtual classroom will result in dramatic changes.
B The virtual classroom will place a burden on students.
C Students’ academic performance will suffer.
D Students cannot ignore the reality of the computer age.

14 Why does the author mention “over thirty inquiring minds and only one teacher”?
A To prove that inquiring minds have been the main concern of the educational system.
B To prove that teachers overestimate the value of students’ social behaviour.
C To prove that individualized attention is hardly possible in a traditional classroom.
D To prove that teachers feel no special concern for developing students’ flexibility.

15 What role are parents supposed to play in the web based education of society?
A They will have to do home assignments together with their kids.
B They will have to balance social activities and learning of their kids.
C They will have to control the virtual and real-life activities of their kids.
D They will have to help their kids get access to the virtual classroom.

11-A
12-D
13-B
14-C
15-C

Task 4. Read the text below. Match choices (A-H) to (16-20). There are two choices you do not need to use. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. An example (0) has been done for you.

Making the Most of Your College Applications
By Melissa Algranati and Jennifer Gioia

You can't believe that after 12 years of education your future depends on what pearls of genius you can cram onto a handful of pages – or that complete strangers will sit in a room and determine if you will be "worthy" of attending their institution.
This can be a stressful time. Below are real questions answered by real college admissions professionals in the United States.

0 _____A_____
Really concentrate on your extra-curricular resume and essay. These are the two areas that will make you noticed. Take time to think about why you are involved in the activities that you are doing. What do they mean to you? How have they shaped you? How might they be of value to the university or college you will be attending?

16__________
Absolutely! A number of colleges and universities give scholarships and awards to those who have been involved in leadership or community service projects. Include your involvement in extracurricular activities, and make sure to highlight any honors or awards you have received.
You can also include it in your college essay, and talk about the skills you learned and opportunities you had.

17 __________
It often depends on the school. Big universities and state schools get thousands and thousands of applicants each year, so they tend to focus on your grade average, scores, and class ranking. Smaller universities and colleges will have more time to focus on things like the essay, recommendations, and extracurricular activities.

18 __________
Think about who knows you best. Who can talk about your academic achievements and aspirations, as well as your character and qualities? Most students ask teachers, club advisors, coaches, and mentors.
To get the best letters possible, make sure you identify people who are supportive of you. When you ask them, let them know where you are applying and why. The goal is to choose someone who will stress the strengths you have already highlighted, or provide an opportunity to add something new about you that the admissions officer does not yet know.

19 __________
It definitely has an impact. You should always pay attention to your grades, especially those in your junior year of high school. But don't fret. What universities look for most is an upward trend, someone who is constantly getting better and improving.
If there is an unexpected event that caused your grades to drop, that will also be taken into consideration. And, if you have only done well in a particular subject, you can highlight that strength, stressing that you will use college as a way to really hone in and excel at your strengths and your passions.

20 __________
Each university and college has a specific application fee, which can be found on the school's website. A lot of times fee waivers are available. Check with your guidance counselor. In addition, some schools will waive the fee if the student comes to visit the campus and takes a tour or completes the school's online application.

A How do I create a power-packed application that stands out from all the other applications?
B My grades haven't been consistent throughout high school. Is that a problem?
C What do colleges look for most? Grades, extracurricular activities, volunteerism, or something else?
D Where can I note any special needs or disability on my application?
E How much do I have to pay for my study once if I am enrolled?
F Lots of the colleges I am applying to ask for recommendations. Who should I ask?
G How much do application fees cost? What if I can't afford to pay them?
H Is my out-of-school activity something noteworthy to put down on the paperwork?

16-H
17-C
18-F
19-B
20-G

Task 5. Read and complete the text below. For each of the empty space (21-32) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. An example (0) has been done for you.

Native English Animals
By Nicola Jane Soen

Now England has hardly any predatory animals in the (0) ____A______, but has it always been that way? Not according to ancient rhymes. England was once a country where predatory animals freely roamed and so danger lurked.

Many centuries ago bears, wolves, lynx, etc, ranged the forests and woodlands. Also wild boar, Elk and Aurochs (wild bulls) were (21) __________. However, although some of these species hung on till medieval times, most of these animals were long gone by that time.

The last English wolf in England was (22) __________ killed and the population extinct by the 16th century, although in Wales it is thought to have lasted a few centuries (23)__________. The great Auroch herds did not least nearly as long and were sadly gone as early as the 9th Century, although on the continent it lasted for many, many (24)__________ centuries.

There was an even bigger size herding animal in Britain in the early centuries. The Giant deer species called Megaloceros, with an antler span of up to 3 meters; it was possibly (25)__________ by the time Neolithic man was making wooden stockades. But the antlers were often found, and perhaps used for digging with.

Lynx is thought to have gone by the 10th Century, in England at least. It is thought that the Neolithic settlers mingling with peoples already present or taking over, came from the continent and brought their own animals; cattle, (26) __________ dogs and cats, pigs and also goats with them and built the wooden stockades to protect them.

In Saxon England land was cleared (27) __________ the forest and a large communal area was used for farming; this was divided into strips called furrows. However by Medieval times the rich landlords had claimed a lot of land and planted hedges (28) __________ their boundaries. This may have meant farming was easier, but for the poor it meant they were beggared and starving, (29) __________ the loss of their land meant the loss of their livelihoods.

Land by the Thames was taken from the people in medieval times and given over to sheep farmers for the trading of wool, which by then had become an important industry that provided (30) __________ for the crown.

So by now most of the original predatory or herding wild animals had been (31) __________ by non-native species. Thankfully there is now a program that is re-releasing our original, surviving animals back into their own natural habitat. We (32) __________ desperately that this is successful.

21-B
22-D
23-A
24-A
25-C
26-D
27-B
28-A
29-B
30-C
31-D
32-B

Writing

Task 1. Read the text below. Complete the story with the correct forms of the words in brackets (33 – 44). Write your answers on the separate answer sheet. An example (0) has been done for you.

The Bermuda Triangle

The Bermuda Triangle, or Devil’s Triangle, is the name (0) given ( give) to an area that has been at the centre of many unexplained disappearances. It lies between Bermuda, Miami and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Within this area of water, numerous planes and ships have mysteriously vanished.

The mystery of the Bermuda Triangle (33) __________ (begin) in 1950. A small article appeared outlining the strange disappearances of ships and planes. The area was given the name The Devil’s Sea. In a feature in 1964, Vincent Gaddis christened the area the Bermuda Triangle.

One of the most famous disappearances occurred in 1945. Flight 19 was a squadron of five naval bombers that supposedly disappeared while they (34) __________ (fly) over the Bermuda Triangle. The two planes that set out to rescue Flight 19 also disappeared and were never found. Naval ships such as the USS Cyclops also disappeared without a trace. A large ship (35) __________ (carry) ore also mysteriously vanished after only three days at sea. An official statement by the US Coastguard stated that repeated search attempts were made, but no traces (36) __________ (сan) ever be found of the missing planes or ships.

Popularity of the Bermuda Triangle phenomenon reached a peak in 1974 with the publication of Charles Berlitz’s book. The (37) __________ (author) book was called The Bermuda Triangle. At around the same time, a film with the same name (38) __________ (release) as well. Numerous articles and books (39) __________ (publish) since then to try to give scientific explanations to the mystery. Some of the explanations have been (40)__________ (much) than credible.

There (41) __________ (be) a number of discrepancies in the reports of the Flight 19 disappearance. Flight 19 was reported to have been manned by (42) __________ (experience) pilots flying in calm weather. In fact, the flight was a training exercise for students and the weather had turned stormy. The last contact with the flight stated that they were running low on fuel. The flight would no doubt have crash-landed, and no one could have survived the stormy seas of the triangle.

For all credible explanations of the disappearances, one mystery (43) __________ (remain). None of the crashed planes were ever recovered. As a mystery, the Bermuda Triangle is one that may never (44) __________ (solve).

33-began
34-were flying
35-carrying
36-could
37-author’s
38-was released
39-have been published
40-more
41-are/were
42-experienced
43-remains (ed)
44-be solved

Task 2. You’ve received a letter from your English pen-friend. He/she wrote that he/she had problems with the study of French at school and thought that French lessons were tiresome and not interesting. He/she likes Maths and History better than French. Write a letter to your pen-friend in which you write

- why studying foreign languages is important
- about the foreign language lessons in your school
- about your foreign language teacher/teachers and
- advise him/her how to make the study of foreign languages easier and more interesting.

Write an informal letter of at least 100 words. Do not write any dates and addresses.

no

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You’re Amazing, So Make Sure People Know It

When it comes to telling the world how wonderful you are, there’s a fine line between having other people think, “Wow! She’s got so much more about her than I thought” and “Blimey! I wish she’d shut up about herself”. It’s easy enough to let everyone around you know you’re something special – the trick is doing it without trying too hard or looking like an attention seeker. 
So here’s how to get the attention you deserve without screaming, “Look at me!” 

(1) Being loud isn’t a good way to get noticed. Quietness and a smile can be more interesting than someone who blurts everything out constantly. Be cool instead, and show people what you’re really about, rather than shouting it in their faces. 

(2) It may be tempting to try to bluff your way through a conversation. But if you don’t know much about the subject being discussed, you’ll get more kudos if you shut up and listen. You can’t lose – get your facts right and people will respect your wisdom, or stay quiet if you’re unsure and people will appreciate your honesty. 

(3) Toning down your gossip factor will show there’s much more to you than people may think. Your mates will trust you and your reputation will sky-rocket. Gossiping gives negative vibes to other people. 

(4) Choose things to do that you love doing and not because everyone else is doing them. If you are passionate about something, and enjoying it, you’ll have more energy and people will be attracted to you – and you might even be the person who starts a new trend. 

(5) We may not be superhuman beings, but remember, each and every one of us has something going on that’s worth shouting about. It’s a fact – everyone is an individual and that’s what makes you who you are. Be proud of why you’re different. If you love who you are, people are more likely to love you too. 

A We are talented! 
B Accept yourself for what you are. 
C Don’t pretend you know everything. 
D Idle talk is a bad habit. 
E Try to act in good faith. 
F Don’t talk behind people’s back. 
G Keep your voice down. 
H Be original. 

(1-G, 2-C, 3-F, 4-H, 5-B)

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10 Ways to Improve Your Memory

A good memory is often seen as something that comes naturally, and a bad memory as something that cannot be changed, but actually there is a lot that you can do to improve your memory. However, it does mean taking responsibility and making an effort. Here are the experts’ top tips.

1. We all remember the things we are interested in and forget the ones that bore us. This no doubt explains the reason why schoolboys remember football results effortlessly but struggle with dates from their history lessons! Take an active interest in what you want to remember, and focus on it consciously. One way to make yourself more interested is to ask questions – the more the better. 

2. Repeating things is the best way to remember things for a short time, e.g. remembering a phone number for a few seconds. ‘Chunking’ or grouping numbers would be impossible for most of us to remember: 1492178919318483. But look at them in ‘chunks’, and it becomes much easier: 1492 1789 1931 8483. 

3. Another way to make something more memorable is to think about something visual associated with it. Design a mental picture and the stranger the picture the better you will remember it! If an English person studying Spanish wanted to remember the Spanish word for duck, ‘pato’, he\she could associate it with the English verb ‘to pat’ and imagine a picture of someone patting a duck on the head. 

4. To remember long lists, try inventing a story which includes all the items you want to remember. In experiments, people were asked to remember up to 120 words using this technique and when they were tested afterwards, on average they could remember ninety percent of them. 

5. If we organize what we know in a logical way then when we learn more about that subject we understand that better, and so add to our knowledge more easily. Make well-organised notes. Be sure things are clear in your mind. If not, ask questions until you understand! 

6. Many experts believe that listening to classical music, especially Mozart, helps people to organize their ideas more clearly and so improves their memory. Sadly, rock music does not have the same effect. 

7. If you do not want to lose your memory as you get older you need to keep your brain fit, just like your body: ‘use it or lose it’ is the experts’ advice. Logic puzzles, crosswords and mental arithmetic are all good ‘mental aerobics’. 

8. Physical exercise is also important for your memory, because it increases your heart rate and sends more oxygen to your brain, and that makes your memory work better. Exercise also reduces stress, which is very bad for the memory. 

9. The old saying that ‘eating fish makes you brainy’ may be true after all. Scientists have discovered that the fats found in fish like tuna, sardines and salmon – as well as in olive oil – help to improve the memory. Vitamins C and E (found in fruits like oranges, strawberries and red grapes) and vitamin B (found in lean meat and green vegetables) are all good ‘brain food’, too. 

10. Caffeine may not be too good for you, but like exercise, it increases your heart rate and sends more oxygen to your brain. A cup of coffee really does help you concentrate when you sit down and study. And if you don't like coffee, don’t worry – experts believe that chewing gum has the same effect! 

According to the first paragraph a good memory is ________. 
A a “gift” of nature at birth 
B something inherently invariable 
C a result of your self-perfection 
D something that changes from time to time 

What does the author mean by saying that “you need to keep your brain fit”? 
A You need to attend a gym. 
B You need to go on a special diet. 
C You need to undergo special medical treatment. 
D You need to exercise your mind regularly. 

Which of the following can be inferred from the text?
A To be in good shape means to have a good memory. 
B For improving your memory you need to make some efforts. 
C You have to follow the experts’ ten tips to improve your memory. 
D Listening to any kind of music helps you to improve your memory. 

According to the text, which of the following is true of ways to improve your memory? 
A There are only ten ways to improve your memory. 
B You need to use special associations to improve your memory. 
C You can follow your own program to improve your memory. 
D “Mental aerobics” is the best way to improve your memory. 

When discussing the ways of improving the memory, the author mentions all of the following EXCEPT ________. 
A Eating high-calorie food makes your memory better. 
B An excellent memory is not a God-given talent, it’s hard work. 
C You can choose the most suitable way to improve your memory. 
D Brainwork and physical exercise are both important for improving the memory. 

According to the text, which of the following statements is true? 
A To help your memory eating tuna is better than eating tomatoes. 
B Chewing gum is not advisable if you want to improve your memory. 
C Fatty meat is a good ‘brain food’ as it sends oxygen to your brain. 
D Reducing stress is very bad for the memory.

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Watching the Detectives

Columbo (1968-2003)
The untidy American detective, played by Peter Falk, first appeared in a TV movie before the first series of Columbo began in 1971. His apparent absent-mindedness and shambolic style lulled his suspects into a false sense of security, but he was always quick to guess who the culprit was. With each episode unfolding from the criminal’s point of view, we saw them trying to cover their tracks as the net closed in on them.
Columbo was a huge success and a host of famous names appeared in cameo roles, including Janet Leigh, Faye Dunaway, Dick Van Dyke and Johnny Cash, while Steven Spielberg directed an episode of the first series. 

Hercule Poirot (1989-present) 
This fussy Belgian sleuth first appeared in Agatha Christie’s novel The Mysterious Affair At Styles in 1920. Christie didn’t like her character, describing him as an “egocentric little creep”, but when Dave Suchet brought him to life in TV’s Poirot, the detective found a whole new audience and gained fans across the world. 
Starting life as policeman, Poirot retired and became a private investigator in England, where he met Hastings, who narrated his most successful cases, the most famous being Murder On The Orient Express. Although Christie “killed” Poirot his popularity outlived him and he returned to our TV screens with four new stories. 

Miss Marple (1984-1992)
Jane Marple was an elderly spinster and amateur detective in the village of St. Mary Mead. An Agatha Christie creation, she appeared in 12 novels, starting with Murder in The Vicarage. Although Margaret Rutherford made her famous on the cinema screen during the 1950s and 60s, it is Joan Hickson’s portrayal of her in the classic 1980s BBC series that is closest to the books. 
Though she often seemed to be nothing more than a gossipy old woman, Miss Marple was quicker to get information out of suspects than local copper inspector Slack, and her willingness to put herself in dangerous situations meant that she always caught the criminal. 

Kojak (1973-1978)
This sleuth is famous for his love for sweeties and his catchphrase, “Who loves you baby?” Kojak starred Telly Savalas as the bald-headed, lollipop-sucking New York City policeman Lieutenant Theo Kojak. The reason that Kojak loved lollipops was because Savalas was a heavy smoker, and in the face of growing anti-smoking feeling in the USA he decided to suck on a lollipop instead. This became his trademark and, along with charisma and humour, it lightened the gritty storylines. 
The show was a huge worldwide hit and featured unknown actors who later found fame, including Sylvester Stallone and Richard Gere. 

Jane Tennison, Prime Suspect (1991-2006)
Created by TV dramatist Lynda La Plante, Jane Tennison first appeared in Prime Suspect as a detective Chief Inspector surviving in a male world. Played by Helen Mirrem, Tennison was as far away from cuddly Miss Marple as it was possible to get. 
Obsessive and determined to succeed, Tennison battled gender bias, alcohol and men whilst tracking down muggers and fighting off serial killers. Dark and hard-hitting, Prime Suspect was an instant success. Last year’s Prime Suspect 7 was Tennison’s final case and it saw her hunting a killer and fighting for her career. She’ll be remembered for breaking the mould of female detectives. 

The main hero of this detective series ________. 
A can currently be seen in new TV episodes 
B was an unpleasant person and asked strange questions 
C appeared to be inexperienced and inattentive 
D has an innocent appearance but always got to the bottom of things 
E tried to solve the problem of women’s occupational discrimination 
F fights against criminals and against gender stereotypes 
G developed a characteristic new habit while giving up an old one 
H was famous for always putting work before personal life 

(Columbo – C, Hercule Poirot - А, Miss Marple - D, Kojak - G, Jane Tennison, Prime Suspect - F)

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100 Years Old and Still Doing Her Bit for Others

100-year-old woman who is still an active volunteer at her local hospital has vowed to keep going.
Betty Lowe, (17) ________, was awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire 12 years ago for her contribution to the Women’s Royal Voluntary Service, a charity that provides a range of services for vulnerable people who might otherwise feel lonely. 
She still helps out at her local WRVS shop at Hope Hospital, Salford, (18) ________ so that it can offer services from meals on wheels for elderly people to welfare centres for soldiers in the Army. 
The active lady, (19) ________ and had to attend an open-air school, is also still involved with the Girl Guides, 89 years after she first joined. Miss Lowe said: “I’ve been in the guides since I was 11. I was very interested in it and I used to go camping and walking. I was a bit of an outdoor girl when I was younger.” 
She progressed to being a guide leader, a role in which she introduced hundreds of teenage girls to the organisation, running annual camping trips, and is still a member of the Trefoil Guild, an organisation of more than 20,000 members (20) ________. 
She said: “I’ve been involved with the WRVS for 34 years and I still do half a day a week.” 
She never married or had children, but her nephew Peter Lowe says (21) ________ and bakes dozens of cakes for relatives. 
Mr. Lowe said: “She has a massive circle of friends and we all think she is marvellous. I think she loves being active. She doesn’t like sitting around doing nothing.” 
Miss Lowe had a run of accidents before her birthday, spending a week in hospital after a fall at home and suffering whiplash in a car accident while being driven to her nephew’s house. But (22) ________ and more than 100 friends and relatives turned up to congratulate her on her centenary. 
She said: “I think it’s very good to be 100. I’ve enjoyed all my life.” 

A which raises money for the charity 
B she had a party to celebrate 
C she always liked children very much 
D who has spent her life volunteering 
E who was considered a sickly child 
F who is known for her delicious cakes 
G who have been involved with the Guides or Scouts 
H she spends lots of time with the family 

(17-D, 18-A, 19-E, 20-G, 21-H, 22-B)

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Match Made It in Heaven

As I sat sipping a cup of tea at my sister Doris’ house, my husband, Brian, (23) ________ my eye and flashed me a wide smile. Brian’s eyes had lit up when he saw Michael, our nephew, playing with a pile of craft matchsticks, attempting to make a house. 
“How about a (24) ________?” he said to Michael. “You make a house and I’ll make a little boat”. In a couple of hours the pair had cut, crafted and glued the matchsticks together and the task was complete. “I’m going to call the boat Hazel,” Brian said proudly. That was when his (25) ________ really started. 
We found a hobby shop that sold modelling matchsticks, and we soon became their best customers. “I’m going to get bags of them,” Brian said. “I’ll start a new project when I get home.” He got to work on a larger boat, swiftly followed by an (26) ______ copy of a Second World War torpedo boat. Brian was never happier than when he was sat in front of the TV with his matchsticks and PVA glue. It was a great way to keep his mind (27) ________ as he’d retired from his refrigerator factory job years before with health problems, so I was pleased he’d found a hobby he loved. 
Soon he decided to build a giant grandmother clock. The project was (28) ________ well; it just would have been nice to clear up my living room floor occasionally. 
Brian would make sections of the clock and then he’d (29) ________ it together. It took around seven years and 210,000 matchsticks to complete the grandmother clock. It now has pride of place in our living room, and chimes to the tune of Big Ben every 15 minutes. 
As the pieces (30) ________ up, the space in our house disappeared. “We’re going to have to find new homes for some of your models,” I said to Brian one day. The loft was crammed full of pieces and I hadn’t seen the coffee table in years. He’d made a beautiful rocking horse, complete (31) ________ a saddle made from one of my old bags, which we gave to Brian’s sister. He’d also built a huge windmill that played Tulips from Amsterdam, which we (32) ________ to his aunt. 
The craziest idea Brian ever had was to row from Dover to Calais in a giant boat made of matchsticks. He actually got as far as constructing the 5ft (33) ________. It took nearly a month and 216,000 matchsticks to build, but thankfully that idea was shelved. 
Instead, he contented himself with making yet another old wartime boat. There were working lights, tiny lifeboats and even the propellers worked. But hopefully the latest boat won’t be here for much longer. 
“Do you think the maritime museum would (34) ________ the boat?” Brian asked recently. “That’s a lovely idea,” I said. It would be great if they did – then at least I might get my living room back. 

(23 - caught, 24 - challenge, 25 - pastime, 26 - exact, 27 - occupied, 28 - developing, 29 - piece, 30 - mounted, 31 - with, 32 - donated, 33 - frame, 34 - accept)

Ступінь сформованості лексико-граматичних навичок.
Правильно використовувати лексичні одиниці, розрізняти значення окремих лексичних одиниць відповідно до контексту.

How Pigeons Really Get Home

Homing pigeons (35) ________ for their uncanny internal compass, yet a new study reveals that sometimes the birds get home the same way we do: They follow the roads. Tim Guilford and Dora Biro at (36) ________ Oxford University followed pigeons in Oxford over a three-year period, using tiny tracking devices equipped with global positioning system technology (37) ________ by Swiss and Italian colleagues. 
What they discovered was surprising. Within ten kilometers of home, the pigeons relied less on their well-known talents for decoding the sun’s position or deciphering the Earth’s magnetic field (38) ________ them navigate. Instead they opted for a habitual route that followed linear features in the landscape, such as roads, rivers, railways, and hedge lines – even when it wasn't the most direct way home. “It was almost comical,” says Guilford. “One pigeon followed a road to a roundabout, then exited onto a major road that led to a second roundabout. Others flew down the River Thames, only to make a (39) ________ turn at a bridge.” Guilford suggests that sticking to a (40) ________, linear route may actually make homing more reliable – and easier. “It made me smile to see it,” says Guilford. “You can imagine yourself flying along a road doing the same thing.” 

(35 - are known, 36 - England’s, 37 - developed, 38 - to help, 39 - distinct, 40 - memorized)

Ступінь сформованості лексико-граматичних навичок та засвоєння системних знань про мову. Уміння правильно використовувати відповідні граматичні форми (часові форми дієслова, модальні, допоміжні дієслова, та дієслова-зв’язки, іменники, прикметники тощо).
35 – Творення і вживання дієслів у Present, Past, Future Simple (Indefinite) в пасивному стані. 
36 – Вживання іменників у присвійному відмінку. 
37 – Творення і вживання дієслів у Present, Past, Future Simple (Indefinite) в активному стані. 
38 – Вживання інфінітива. 
39 – Вживання прикметників, вміння розрізняти частини мови і вживати їх відповідно до контексту. 
40 – Використання дієприкметників теперішнього та минулого часів.

Why Does Red Mean Stop?

The 19th-century Scottish engineer Robert Stevenson, who was active in designing early lighthouses, (41) ________ for an alternative colour to white – most lighthouses had a white beacon – when he built a lighthouse near to one that already existed, because he was afraid ships (42) ________ be able to tell which was which. 
Of the light sources and (43) ________ glasses available at the time, he found that red was a particularly intense light, meaning it (44) ________ from the greatest distance. 
So in maritime signalling red became an alternative to white, and was later adopted by the Admiralty in 1852 (45) ________ the port-side on steam vessels. Green was adopted for the starboard-side, and vessels seeing the green light on other ships had the right of way. 
When train tracks were developed, engineers adopted this system as (46) ________ stop and go – and the same system continued with cars. 

(41 - looked, 42 - wouldn’t, 43 - coloured, 44 - could be seen, 45 - to mark, 46 - meaning)

41 – Творення і вживання дієслів у Present, Past, Future Simple в активному стані. 
42 – Використання правила узгодження дієслівних часів (Future-in-the-Past Tense). 
43 – Використання дієприкметників теперішнього та минулого часів. 
44 – Використання правила узгодження дієслівних часів, а також форм інфінітива у пасивному стані. 
45 – Вживання інфінітива. 
46 – Використання дієприкметників теперішнього часу, вміння розрізняти частини мови і вживати їх відповідно до контексту.

Writing

The Whole World in One Building

A journey (47) ________ the world, all along the 8-th degree of longitude, starting and ending in Bremerhaven. Through countries and climate zones, (48) ________ the glaciers of Switzerland to the swamps of Cameroon to the desert heat of the Sahel. This unique experience can be had at the Klimahaus Bremerhaven, which opened in summer 2009. For a few hours the visitors become globetrotters in deceptively real-(49) ________ landscapes in an exhibition covering 11.500 square metres. You can hike through the tropics and across the Antarctica ice cap. Interactive exhibits show how the climate determines the daily lives of people around the globe – and demonstrate how climate change (50) ________ transform life on the continents. 

(47 - around/across, 48 - from, 49 - looking, 50 - will/would/can/could/may/might)

Ступінь сформованості лексико-граматичних навичок та засвоєння системних знань про мову.
Уміння правильно використовувати відповідні граматичні форми (часові форми дієслова, модальні, допоміжні дієслова, та дієслова-зв’язки, іменники, прикметники тощо). 
Правильно використовувати лексичні одиниці відповідно до контексту.

You have found out that the local council is planning to build a new supermarket not far from your school instead of a sports centre. You have decided with your friends to write about this plan to the major newspapers published in your city/region. Write a letter to the editor of an English language newspaper in which you: 
say why you are writing 
explain why sport is important to people 
explain why a supermarket should not be built in your area 
give your reasons why a sports centre would serve your city/region well 
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write any dates and addresses. Start your letter with 
Dear Sir or Madam,

Уміння передати у письмовій формі необхідну інформацію, правильно, з урахуванням соціокультурних відмінностей; оформити і написати лист (офіційний лист до редактора). 
Уміння правильно і відповідно до ситуації використовувати певні лексичні одиниці (частини мови), включаючи ряд фразеологічних зворотів, розмовних фраз та відповідні граматичні форми.