Choose the correct preposition. Match and read!
ПОЛУЧИТЬ ОТВЕТ Read the text and complete the sentences Lily and I had planned a movie marathon weekend. I was exhausted from work and she was stressed out from her classes, so we'd promised to spend the whole weekend parked on the couch and subsist solely on pizza and crisps. No healthy food. No diet Coke. And absolutely no strict, official clothes. Even though we talked all the time, we hadn't spent any real time together since I'd moved to the city. We'd been friends since the eighth grade, when I first saw Lily crying alone at a cafeteria table. She'd just moved in with her grandfather and started at our school in Avon, after it became clear that her parents weren't coming home any time soon. The day I found her crying alone in the cafeteria was the day her grandmother had forced her to chop off her dirty dreadlocks and wear a dress, and Lily was not very happy about it. Something about the way she talked, the way she said, «That's so nice of you,» and «Let's just forget about it», charmed me, and we immediately became friends. We'd been inseparable through the rest of high school, and lived in the same room for all years at Brown College. Lily hadn't yet decided whether she preferred girlish dresses or rough leather jackets, but we complemented each other well. And I missed her. Because with her first year as a graduate student and my exhausting work, we hadn't seen a whole lot of each other lately. Lily was studying for Ph.D. in Russian Literature at Columbia University and working odd jobs every free second she wasn’t studying. Her grandmother barely had enough money to support herself, and Lily had to pay for the studies on her own. However, she seemed to be fond of such a way of life. She loved Russian culture ever since her eighth-grade teacher told her that Lily looked how he had always pictured Lolita, with her round face and curly black hair. She went directly home and read Nabokov’s “Lolita”, and then read everything else Nabokov wrote. And Tolstoy. And Gogol. And Chekhov. By the time we finished school, she was applying to Brown College to work with a specific professor who had a degree in Russian Literature. On interviewing a seventeen-year-old Lily the professor declared her one of the most well-read and passionate students of Russian literature he’d ever met. She still loved it, still studied Russian grammar and could read anything in its original. I couldn’t wait for the weekend. My fourteen-hour workdays were registering in my feet, my upper arms, and my lower back. Glasses had replaced the contacts I’d worn for a decade because my eyes were too dry and tired to accept them anymore. I’d begun loosing weight already as I never had time to eat properly, although I was drinking an enormous amount of coffee. I’d already weathered a flue infection and had paled significantly, and it had been only four weeks. I was only twenty-three years old. And my boss hadn’t even been in the office yet. I knew I deserved a weekend. Saturday afternoon found us particularly motivated, and we managed to saunter round the city center for a few hours. We each bought some new clothes for the upcoming New Year’s party and had a mug of hot chocolate from a sidewalk café. By the time we made it back to her apartment, we were exhausted and happy and spent the rest of the night watching old movies and eating pizza. What did the girls hope to do that weekend?
For questions 1-6, choose the correct answer (1, 2, 3 or 4). t’s difficult not to suspect that Eram is just putting on a brave face. It’s hard to believe she’s truly satisfied with this way of life. Once a week, she travels to 25 London to pick up a cheque for £60 from a charity. “The cash goes nowhere,” she says. “Buying food at the airport is expensive. I don’t eat anything at breakfast 20 because, if I do, it makes me feel more hungry.“ Living in Heathrow isn’t easy for Eram. Besides being awakened by the jangle of coins as a passenger buys something from the machine, loud announcements and 30 bustling passengers, she has to engage in a full-time cat-and-mouse game with the police and security staff. It’s illegal to sleep at Heathrow unless you have a flight to catch, so along with the rest of Heathrow’s homeless population, Eram has to wash and change her clothes every morning in order to not stand out from the crowd and be detected. If she is, she faces a night 35 in the cold bus terminal or worse, being thrown out into the rain. “The builders who work overnight at the airport are very kind and don’t report the homeless to the authorities,” she says. “The cleaners turn a blind eye too.” Night workers aren’t the only ones trying to help this unusual group of people. Broadway, a homeless charity, visits the airport weekly to offer the 40 airport’s homeless temporary accommodation, help to get travel documents for migrant workers and attempts to reconnect people with their families. But, as a Broadway worker points out, “Homelessness is a way of life. It can be very difficult to convince people to receive help.” Like the passengers escaping to sunny holiday destinations, many of Heathrow’s homeless are 45 also in search of escape from debts, legal problems or family responsibilities. 4. What is meant by ‘just putting on a brave face’ in line 24?
Read the text and put the sentences in the correct order. Macbeth and his best friend, Banquo, are brave soldiers. One day, after a battle, three ugly witches come out of the fog. ‘Macbeth. You will be the new King of Scotland! He, he, he, ha, ha, ha!’ ‘Me? The new King of Scotland?’ Macbeth writes a letter to his wife, Lady Macbeth. He tells her what the witches said. ‘Yes! If he is the king, I will be the queen!’ King Duncan comes for dinner and sleeps at Macbeth’s castle. When Duncan is asleep, Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth to kill him. ‘I really want to be a king. But I am very frightened about killing Duncan. He is a good king …’ Macbeth sees a knife in front of him. He knows it is wrong, but he decides to kill Duncan. ‘I must do this quickly.’ Duncan is dead but Macbeth feels bad about killing him. ‘It’s OK. Nobody will know our secret.’ Macbeth becomes a king but he is worried that his friend Banquo knows that he killed Duncan. He decides that Banquo must die too and he orders his servant to kill him. ‘I am a king, but I am not happy. I feel terrible about killing Duncan and Banquo and I am worried that people will know my secret.’ Macbeth sees Banquo’s ghost in front of him. He’s very frightened. He goes to see the witches again. Macbeth asks the witches if he’s in danger. ‘Don’t worry. Everything will be OK.’ ‘Yes, everything will be fine.’ Macbeth believes the witches but they were lying. ‘He, he, he, ha, ha, ha!’ Lady Macbeth wanted to be a queen but now she feels terrible. She understands that it is wrong to kill. An army comes to attack the castle. The people know that Macbeth killed Duncan. ‘The witches said I was safe. They lied to me!’ Macbeth is dead and now the people have a good, new king.
Прочитайте тексты и установите соответствие между текстами и их заголовками: к каждому тексту, обозначенному буквами А–G, подберите соответствующий заголовок, обозначенный цифрами 1–8. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании есть один лишний заголовок. Лишний заголовок поставьте к заданию An odd one out.
Task 3 Choose the correct modal verb
Fill in the gaps with the words from the list.
Fill in the gaps with the word "live" or "leave" in the correct form.
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Read the introductions of four people. Match the statements to the people. 1. OK. Where can I start? I’m Christine Dupont. I was born on 5th April 1990 in Nice. My nickname is Teeny because I’m only 150 cm tall. I think I’m a bit plump, so I want to lose some weight and I’m on a diet now. I’ve got blond hair and green eyes. My eyes are big and I’ve got long eyelashes. I usually wear some make-up. I generally wear a dress or trousers with a blouse or a top. When I’m at home, I put on something casual like jeans or T-shirts. I like fashionable clothes, high-heeled shoes and all kinds of jewellery. 2. So, I’m Isabelle Levett. I'm a 21-year-old student. I was born on 23rd November 1997 in Lyon. My parents and friends call me Belle. I’m quite tall, 175 cm and slim. I’ve got brownish-red short wavy hair and brown eyes. My face is oval with rosy cheeks. I think I'm pretty. I’m slim, as I said before, but I should do some work-out to be fitter. I usually wear a sweatshirt or a top with a pair of jeans as I prefer comfortable casual clothes. When I have an examination, I always wear a suit or a dress. I like jewellery and accessories very much. 3. My name is Pierre Bernier. I don’t like nicknames and I don't really have a special nickname. Others call me Pierre and I like that. I was born on 20th December 1987 in Marseille. So I’m in my late twenties now. I’m quite tall, 190 cm tall. I’m thin. I’ve got short red hair and green eyes. My face is oval, but I’ve got lots of freckles that come out in summer. That's why summer is not my favourite season. As for me, I prefer to wear casual clothes. I like T-shirts and jeans both at work or at home. 4. As you know, I’m Charles, Charles Bocuse. My nickname is Charlie. I’m in my late forties. I was born on 27th August 1974 in Paris (the main city of France). I’m 175 cm tall. I'm quite thin and fit. My hair is short and grey, but I’m getting bald. I’ve got blue eyes. I’ve got a round face. I haven’t got a moustache and a beard. I'm a busy person and I don’t really have time to lie in the sun or go to a solarium. So my complexion is rather pale. I have to wear a suit at work but when I am at home, I prefer casual clothes.
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Read the text and choose the correct answer. All of us do certain movements during the day that give a workout for the applicable muscles. However, you probably notice that you feel sore after doing something that isn’t on your typical daily schedule. This is because you make different muscles unusually move that can cause soreness. On the other hand, if you work with your muscles correctly, it can also be good for your overall physical condition. When you do an extreme sport, your different muscles start working that may be a positive thing for your health. What statement is true, according to the text?
Read the text and choose the correct answer. Before you begin any extreme sport, you should make sure that you are physically and mentally capable to perform difficult tasks. If you are ready to begin, you will be able to choose a certain extreme sport to get your adrenaline flowing! You, keep in mind that, if you are naturally clumsy or have any medical conditions that inhibit your sense of balance, it may not be wise to do extreme sports. Some studies have even discovered that socialisation is critical for cognitive functionality. Extreme sports may be able to help people in socialisation. For example, you’re more likely to jump out of an aeroplane with your friend. This may create a stronger bond between you and your friend. What statement is false, according to the text?
Read the text, complete the sentence and choose the correct answer. Before you begin any extreme sport, you should make sure that you are physically and mentally capable to perform difficult tasks. If you are ready to begin, you will be able to choose a certain extreme sport to get your adrenaline flowing! You keep in mind that, if you are naturally clumsy or have any medical conditions that inhibit your sense of balance, it may not be wise to do extreme sports. Some studies have even discovered that socialisation is critical for cognitive functionality. Extreme sports may be able to help people in socialisation. For example, you’re more likely to jump out of an aeroplane with your friend. This may create a stronger bond between you and your friend. Doing extreme sports is more likely to ...
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Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words from the drop-down list. Four words are extra.
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Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words from the drop-down list. Two words are extra.
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Listen to the second part of the lecture and fill in the gaps 10-17 in the text below with the words you will hear. You will hear the recording only once. When you are writing think about the meaning and spelling.
Choose the correct answer. Alain has climbed over 85 of the tallest structures in the world, including the Eiffel Tower, the Empire State Building and the Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia. One of his first climbs was at the age of twelve. He didn’t have his flat keys and his parents were out, but he was able to climb up the outside of the building – seven storeys high – and crawl through a window. What statement is false, according to the text?
Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words from the drop-down list. Two words are extra.
Choose the correct answer. Teen stress statistics show that the most common causes of stress in teens are their school conflicts, conflicts with parents, conflicts with friends and unlucky romantic relationships. Understanding teens' problems may be the first step to help teens to cope with them. Once you understand the main causes of their problems, you can help teens to start to resolve them correctly. Teens' problems may lead to stress. What statement is false, according to the text?
Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words/word combinations from the drop-down list. Two words are extra.
Complete the sentences with suitable prepositions form the list
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Read the play and choose the right option. It's noon on Saturday. Jay Thomas and his sister are in the mall. Their dad will be back in two hours to pick them up. The brother and sister are going to buy a special Mother's Day gift for their mom. Jay and Nadia begin their shopping adventure at Smith's, the largest department store in the mall. Nadia (to Jay): Let's start in the jewelry department. As Jay and Nadia look at a pair of gold earrings, they hear some soft voices coming from the jewelry case. Earrings: Hey, kids! Buy us! Jay (puzzled): W-Who ... What said that? Earrings: We did! Jay: Talking earrings? No way! Earrings: Way! You know your mom will like us. Nadia (looking at the price tag): Forget it, Jay! They are too expensive. Let's go. Jay and Nadia go on to the perfume section. Perfume bottle: Yoo-hoo! Over here! Buy me, darlings! Jay: Huh? Talking perfume? Perfume bottle: Of course, my dear! And I am so nice! Nadia(to Jay): Everyone buys perfume for Mother's Day. I want something different. When they are at the scarves section, Jay and Nadia hear another voice. Scarf: Dears, you simply must buy me! Jay: More talking things here? Scarf: My beautiful colours can dress up any outfit! Nadia: Mom doesn't wear scarves. Let's try another store. As Jay and Nadia go on walking, the display in the window of the card shop catches Jay's eye. Jay: Hey, Nadia, check this out. This card is almost as big as I am! Card (loudly): Show your mom how much you care - in a BIG way! Buy me! Surprised, Jay and Nadia jump back and hurry away. Nadia: This is crazy! Why are all these things talking to us? I need a break. Let's go to the food court and get some pizza and soft drinks. Jay (to Nadia): We spent here more than an hour and we couldn't find a gift for Mom! Suddenly, a voice whispers from Nadia's soft drink cup ... Soft drink cup: Who says you must buy a Mother's Day gift for your mom? Listen up! Your Mom works hard all day at the hospital. Then she comes home and works hard to take care of your family. What she needs most is rest! Why don't you give your mom a day off? Nadia: What a great idea! We'll ask Dad to help us. Jay and Nadia quickly finish their food and go to meet their dad. Mr. Thomas is surprised when he doesn't see any packages. Mr. Thomas: Hi, kids. What happened? Didn't you find a gift for Mom? Jay: Dad, we have a present, but it isn't something we can put in a box. Jay and Nadia explain their idea to their dad. Mr. Thomas smiles. He likes the idea. Mr. Thomas: That's great! How did you think of that gift? Nadia: Uh . . . It just came to us while we were having a pizza. Mr. Thomas: Well, I know Mom will like it. We'll go to the supermarket on the way home and buy some of her favourite foods. It's morning on Mother's Day Mr. Thomas, Jay and Nadia get up early to make breakfast. Mr. Thomas carries a tray of food upstairs. Jay and Nadiaknock on the bedroom door. Mrs. Thomas (stretching and yawning): Come in! Jay, Nadia and Mr. Thomas (together): Happy Mother's Day! Mrs. Thomas (sitting up): Breakfast in bed! How lovely! Everything looks delicious. Jay gives his mom a piece of paper with a red ribbon around it. Mrs. Thomas: What's this, Jay? Jay: Read it, Mom. Mrs. Thomas (smiling): "Hear ye, hear ye, members of the Thomas family! Today is Mother's Day! We will honour our mother by giving her a day of rest and relaxation. Her wish is our command!" Wow! What a wonderful gift! This is so nice of you! Mrs. Thomas spent the whole day doing what she liked reading, relaxing and watching her favourite movies. Jay and Nadia helped their dad around the house and made a tasty dinner. After the meal, Mrs. Thomas hugged everyone. Mrs. Thomas: This has been the best day ever. Thank you all, so much! It's Monday morning. The alarm clock rings. Mrs. Thomas gets up and knocks on the doors to Jay and Nadia's rooms. Mrs. Thomas: Jay, Nadia, wake up! It's time for school! (Sighing, to herself.) If only every day could be Mother's Day ...
Japanese men find it difficult to relax in Britain because their wives are so busy all the time.
Прочитайте текст. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений соответствуют содержанию текста (True), и какие не соответствуют (False). Read the text and decide which of the statements are true. A large number of people move to Britain for different reasons every year. Among them there are Kimiko, Xavier and Margaretha. They were interviewed about their lives in England. They have different opinions on living there. Kimiko Kinoshita Wood came to Britain as a bride several years ago. There is much more freedom for women here,' she says. 'It is sometimes difficult for Japanese women to adjust.' For Kimiko, the change was easy because she is a translator and speaks English fluently. Also, she has an English husband. 'Attitudes to women are very different,' she says. 'Japanese wives come to Britain and after a while they discover they can have a life of their own outside the home. They don't have that kind of freedom in Japan.' In Japan it is unusual to see men shopping with their wives, helping in the house, or babysitting. But Kimiko's husband, John, a shipping engineer, happily lends a hand with the children. John says that Japanese husbands soon adapt in Britain, and seem to relax more with their families. Education is one thing that worries Kimiko. In Japan, children go to school six days a week and work much harder than English children. Another complaint is that shops don't have many clothes for small women! When Xavier Dupont came to Britain, his friends in Paris said he'd hate it. However, Xavier, a 26-year-old chef, says they were wrong. 'French people imagine that Britain is a cold, miserable country where everyone dresses badly, you can't see anything for fog, and the food is the worst on the planet. I don't agree.' Xavier insists that the British look good because they don't follow fashion so seriously. He enjoys shopping in Britain because there are so many fresh things in the supermarkets. However, he has some complaints. He thinks that British men don't show enough consideration or appreciation of women. Also, he doesn't like British bathrooms where you stand or sit in the bath to have a shower! Last of all, he feels that shops and restaurants close far too often and far too early. In Britain, Margaretha Simons can be a full-time housewife, at home with her four children. It is unusual in her native Norway because almost all Norwegian women go out to work. It is also unusual in Norway to have more than two children. Margaretha, who is 43, met her British husband, Noel, a university professor, while she was learning English in Cambridge. Although she finds British people friendly, she doesn't like everything. She thinks British houses are not built well - even modern houses have a lot of draughts. Also, there is too much litter on the streets and by the sides of the motorways. She likes fresh British food, but at first she did not like the tea because it looked cloudy and grey. Now she is addicted to it, and has cups of tea all the time!
When I was younger I slept with the light on. I was afraid of the …………………… .
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My mother cleans the house three times a day. She’s obsessed with cleaning and disinfecting things. She thinks there are ……………… everywhere.
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I never go in lifts. I suffer from …………………… .
The new shopping centre ………………. really ugly. It’s grey and boring.
I stood up to speak to the class and I was so nervous I couldn’t say anything. I hate ………………….. .
This jumper …………………. lovely and soft. It’s very comfortable.
This ice cream ………………… good. Do you want some?
A ……………………… is a person who comes from another country. A ………………… is someone that you don’t know.
Don’t buy that T-shirt for Jenny. It’s got a picture of a tarantula on it and she’s got …………………. .
What’s that noise? It ………………. like a baby crying.
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His ………………… is really bad. He always has to put the TV on really loud.
Pam loves being with lots of people, but she doesn’t mind being …………………. either.
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I ………………….. go to bed early – there’s no school tomorrow.
The school bus didn’t arrive this morning but I ………………… walk to school – my dad took me.
You ……………….. tell her – it’s a secret.
I ………………….. forget my mum’s birthday this year – last year I forgot!
You ………………… wear special clothes to climb a mountain.
We ……………….. walk up the stairs yesterday because Peter is afraid of lifts.
My sister …………….. sing really well. She sings in a group.
You …………………. bring mobiles to class – it isn’t allowed.
You ………………… show Peter that spider – he’s got arachnophobia.
Have you seen my mobile? I’ve looked everywhere and I …………………… find it!
I ……………………. come now because I’m busy.
He …………………… play the guitar when he was only eight years old.
We ………………… open the door because we didn’t have the key.
You ………………… clean the car – I’ve done it.
We …………………. go to school on Saturdays.
Look at her! She ……………….. dance really well.
Correct the sentence: He doesn’t like confined spaces – he must to have claustrophobia.
Correct the sentence: He’s carrying a bag full of letters – he can be the postman.
I’m certain he isn’t in class. (can’t)
Correct the sentence: Who’s that at the door? It mustn’t be Paula because she’s at work.
Correct the sentence: He did must pay a fine.
It’s impossible that she’s working tonight. (can’t)
Correct the sentence: She didn’t have wear a uniform.
I’m sure they will arrive soon – they left four hours ago. (must)
It isn’t Paul at the door – he’s on holiday. (can't)
Correct the sentence: It’s Sunday – we mustn’t go to school.
I’m sure Paul works at home. (must)
It’s possible that I will have a coffee. (might)
Correct the sentence: He might arrives late.
I’m sure they train regularly. (must)
Maybe she speaks French. (might)
I ... be near spiders – I’ve got arachnophobia.
It ……… be Jamie at the door! Jamie’s in Miami!
He …. cold – he’s only wearing a T-shirt and it’s a very cold day.
You ... park here! It isn’t allowed. They’ll give you a fine.
They ….. very hard. You have to be very fit to be a cyclist.
You ... study if you want to get good marks.
I ………… go to Manchester, but I’m not sure yet.
Emma’s an incredible sportswoman – she ... run faster than anyone in the school.
She ….. afraid of heights – she goes mountain climbing every weekend.
My parents ... wear a uniform for school when they were young.
You ... cook if you don’t want to. We can get a takeaway.
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Read the text and decide if the statements below are true or false. My name is Ivan; my nick on the Internet is “Bike” because my favourite hobby is riding a bike. I love riding my bike. I can see parks and ponds or rivers and fields when I am in the country! My elder brother Alex is fond of photography. He takes pictures of everything he sees. He also plays the guitar and sings songs. I like being with him. My little sister Olga likes dolls, of course. She’s got a big collection. Some of them are from foreign countries. Our dad is a real sportsman. He plays football and likes swimming. He swims year-round, in the river, in the sea or in the swimming pool. Mum prefers classical music and interesting books. She can play the piano. Our cat Vasily also has a hobby, he likes sleeping and eating! In the evening we like getting together, talking and listening to some music.
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Choose the correct modal verb.
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Choose the right option.
Read the email and fill in the gaps with the given words. There are three extra words you do not need to use. … I know it’s often cold in Russia in winter. What do you usually do not to catch a cold? What is a healthy lifestyle for you? How can you catch up with the class if you do fall ill? My cousins have come to stay with us for the weekend …
Read the text and choose the names.
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 12–18. В каждом задании запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Cry-baby It was almost midnight before they got around to giving the Oscars to the really well-known personalities. At first a series of guest stars had awarded the prizes: to the best designer, to the best special-effects man, for the best technical invention for motion pictures during the year, and to all the other people, so unknown outside the industry, but so significant within it. I looked around the theatre, recognizing most of the weighty faces in the business, but not caring much. You see, I was pretty nervous. Myra Caldwell, whom I had brought to the ceremony, was sitting there beside me, and right across the aisle was Joan Weyland. Now, to get the picture properly, you have to remember that during that particular year Myra had played the sensational supporting role in The Devil Loses and had been called the greatest find in the history of pictures. But that was the same year that Joan Weyland had stolen a big picture called Calumet Centre right out from under the nose of one of the most famous female stars in the industry. The only other actress nominated was not given much chance. Now in a few minutes, they were going to announce who had won the Oscar for the Best Supporting Actress of the year. It was the hottest Contest and everybody was aware of it. Furthermore, it was no secret that the two leading contestants would be delighted to boil each other in oil — win, lose, or draw. And here they were across the aisle from each other. Do you get why I was nervous? Then the lights went down. They were going to run short scenes from the pictures for which the actors and actresses had been nominated. The supporting-actress pictures were coming on, and here was Joan Weyland in her grand scene from Calumet Centre. The audience started to applaud as soon as they saw her. After that they ran a short episode from Whirlwind, showing the other nominee, a refugee actress called Tanya Braden. I had never seen the picture of the actress, and the picture hadn’t made much money, but there was no doubt she could act! She played the star’s mother and she made you believe it. Then they ran Myra’s big moment in The Devil Loses. After it was over, I tried to guess who had the biggest chance. “I think I won,” Myra said to me. The lights went up. The old actor, who had won the Supporting Actor award the year before, came through the curtains and prepared to present the award. I didn’t see how I was going to live through the next few minutes. He got the envelope and began opening it very slowly. He was loving every second of it, the old man. Then he looked at the little piece of paper. “The Winner,” he said, then paused again, “is Miss Tanya Braden, for her performance in Whirlwind.” Well, I’m not too sure about the sequence of events that followed. I don’t remember the applause, because Joan let out a loud cry from across the aisle that drowned out everything else. Then Myra started to cry. I don’t mean cry like the ordinary person, but I mean cry so that the building shook. Then Joan jumped to her feet and started out, and her mother accompanied her. But I couldn’t do anything with Myra. The show was interrupted and the whole theatre was staring at her. I picked her up and carried her out. It wasn’t a very pleasant performance, but I think there is some excuse. After all, Joan is 8 years old, and Myra is only 6, and she isn’t used to being up so late. I’m a little on her side anyway. And why not? I’m her father. 12. At the beginning of the Oscar ceremony prizes were awarded 1) to the most famous stars among the winners. 2) to the best director. 3) for the best film. 4) to the secondary members of shooting crews.
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 12–18. В каждом задании запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Cry-baby It was almost midnight before they got around to giving the Oscars to the really well-known personalities. At first a series of guest stars had awarded the prizes: to the best designer, to the best special-effects man, for the best technical invention for motion pictures during the year, and to all the other people, so unknown outside the industry, but so significant within it. I looked around the theatre, recognizing most of the weighty faces in the business, but not caring much. You see, I was pretty nervous. Myra Caldwell, whom I had brought to the ceremony, was sitting there beside me, and right across the aisle was Joan Weyland. Now, to get the picture properly, you have to remember that during that particular year Myra had played the sensational supporting role in The Devil Loses and had been called the greatest find in the history of pictures. But that was the same year that Joan Weyland had stolen a big picture called Calumet Centre right out from under the nose of one of the most famous female stars in the industry. The only other actress nominated was not given much chance. Now in a few minutes, they were going to announce who had won the Oscar for the Best Supporting Actress of the year. It was the hottest Contest and everybody was aware of it. Furthermore, it was no secret that the two leading contestants would be delighted to boil each other in oil — win, lose, or draw. And here they were across the aisle from each other. Do you get why I was nervous? Then the lights went down. They were going to run short scenes from the pictures for which the actors and actresses had been nominated. The supporting-actress pictures were coming on, and here was Joan Weyland in her grand scene from Calumet Centre. The audience started to applaud as soon as they saw her. After that they ran a short episode from Whirlwind, showing the other nominee, a refugee actress called Tanya Braden. I had never seen the picture of the actress, and the picture hadn’t made much money, but there was no doubt she could act! She played the star’s mother and she made you believe it. Then they ran Myra’s big moment in The Devil Loses. After it was over, I tried to guess who had the biggest chance. “I think I won,” Myra said to me. The lights went up. The old actor, who had won the Supporting Actor award the year before, came through the curtains and prepared to present the award. I didn’t see how I was going to live through the next few minutes. He got the envelope and began opening it very slowly. He was loving every second of it, the old man. Then he looked at the little piece of paper. “The Winner,” he said, then paused again, “is Miss Tanya Braden, for her performance in Whirlwind.” Well, I’m not too sure about the sequence of events that followed. I don’t remember the applause, because Joan let out a loud cry from across the aisle that drowned out everything else. Then Myra started to cry. I don’t mean cry like the ordinary person, but I mean cry so that the building shook. Then Joan jumped to her feet and started out, and her mother accompanied her. But I couldn’t do anything with Myra. The show was interrupted and the whole theatre was staring at her. I picked her up and carried her out. It wasn’t a very pleasant performance, but I think there is some excuse. After all, Joan is 8 years old, and Myra is only 6, and she isn’t used to being up so late. I’m a little on her side anyway. And why not? I’m her father. 13. Joan Weyland and Myra Caldwell were present at the ceremony because they 1) had both played in one film which had an Oscar nomination. 2) had been nominated as two of the Best Supporting Actresses of the year. 3) wanted to see the well-known personalities of the film industry. 4) accompanied the nominees.
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 12–18. В каждом задании запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Cry-baby It was almost midnight before they got around to giving the Oscars to the really well-known personalities. At first a series of guest stars had awarded the prizes: to the best designer, to the best special-effects man, for the best technical invention for motion pictures during the year, and to all the other people, so unknown outside the industry, but so significant within it. I looked around the theatre, recognizing most of the weighty faces in the business, but not caring much. You see, I was pretty nervous. Myra Caldwell, whom I had brought to the ceremony, was sitting there beside me, and right across the aisle was Joan Weyland. Now, to get the picture properly, you have to remember that during that particular year Myra had played the sensational supporting role in The Devil Loses and had been called the greatest find in the history of pictures. But that was the same year that Joan Weyland had stolen a big picture called Calumet Centre right out from under the nose of one of the most famous female stars in the industry. The only other actress nominated was not given much chance. Now in a few minutes, they were going to announce who had won the Oscar for the Best Supporting Actress of the year. It was the hottest Contest and everybody was aware of it. Furthermore, it was no secret that the two leading contestants would be delighted to boil each other in oil — win, lose, or draw. And here they were across the aisle from each other. Do you get why I was nervous? Then the lights went down. They were going to run short scenes from the pictures for which the actors and actresses had been nominated. The supporting-actress pictures were coming on, and here was Joan Weyland in her grand scene from Calumet Centre. The audience started to applaud as soon as they saw her. After that they ran a short episode from Whirlwind, showing the other nominee, a refugee actress called Tanya Braden. I had never seen the picture of the actress, and the picture hadn’t made much money, but there was no doubt she could act! She played the star’s mother and she made you believe it. Then they ran Myra’s big moment in The Devil Loses. After it was over, I tried to guess who had the biggest chance. “I think I won,” Myra said to me. The lights went up. The old actor, who had won the Supporting Actor award the year before, came through the curtains and prepared to present the award. I didn’t see how I was going to live through the next few minutes. He got the envelope and began opening it very slowly. He was loving every second of it, the old man. Then he looked at the little piece of paper. “The Winner,” he said, then paused again, “is Miss Tanya Braden, for her performance in Whirlwind.” Well, I’m not too sure about the sequence of events that followed. I don’t remember the applause, because Joan let out a loud cry from across the aisle that drowned out everything else. Then Myra started to cry. I don’t mean cry like the ordinary person, but I mean cry so that the building shook. Then Joan jumped to her feet and started out, and her mother accompanied her. But I couldn’t do anything with Myra. The show was interrupted and the whole theatre was staring at her. I picked her up and carried her out. It wasn’t a very pleasant performance, but I think there is some excuse. After all, Joan is 8 years old, and Myra is only 6, and she isn’t used to being up so late. I’m a little on her side anyway. And why not? I’m her father. 14. The phrase Myra “had been called the greatest find in the history of pictures” means that 1) she found the best way to perform her role. 2) she was awarded with a prize for the best performance in the history of cinema. 3) her debut was called very successful. 4) she revealed sensational facts in the film “The Devil Loses”.
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 12–18. В каждом задании запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Cry-baby It was almost midnight before they got around to giving the Oscars to the really well-known personalities. At first a series of guest stars had awarded the prizes: to the best designer, to the best special-effects man, for the best technical invention for motion pictures during the year, and to all the other people, so unknown outside the industry, but so significant within it. I looked around the theatre, recognizing most of the weighty faces in the business, but not caring much. You see, I was pretty nervous. Myra Caldwell, whom I had brought to the ceremony, was sitting there beside me, and right across the aisle was Joan Weyland. Now, to get the picture properly, you have to remember that during that particular year Myra had played the sensational supporting role in The Devil Loses and had been called the greatest find in the history of pictures. But that was the same year that Joan Weyland had stolen a big picture called Calumet Centre right out from under the nose of one of the most famous female stars in the industry. The only other actress nominated was not given much chance. Now in a few minutes, they were going to announce who had won the Oscar for the Best Supporting Actress of the year. It was the hottest Contest and everybody was aware of it. Furthermore, it was no secret that the two leading contestants would be delighted to boil each other in oil — win, lose, or draw. And here they were across the aisle from each other. Do you get why I was nervous? Then the lights went down. They were going to run short scenes from the pictures for which the actors and actresses had been nominated. The supporting-actress pictures were coming on, and here was Joan Weyland in her grand scene from Calumet Centre. The audience started to applaud as soon as they saw her. After that they ran a short episode from Whirlwind, showing the other nominee, a refugee actress called Tanya Braden. I had never seen the picture of the actress, and the picture hadn’t made much money, but there was no doubt she could act! She played the star’s mother and she made you believe it. Then they ran Myra’s big moment in The Devil Loses. After it was over, I tried to guess who had the biggest chance. “I think I won,” Myra said to me. The lights went up. The old actor, who had won the Supporting Actor award the year before, came through the curtains and prepared to present the award. I didn’t see how I was going to live through the next few minutes. He got the envelope and began opening it very slowly. He was loving every second of it, the old man. Then he looked at the little piece of paper. “The Winner,” he said, then paused again, “is Miss Tanya Braden, for her performance in Whirlwind.” Well, I’m not too sure about the sequence of events that followed. I don’t remember the applause, because Joan let out a loud cry from across the aisle that drowned out everything else. Then Myra started to cry. I don’t mean cry like the ordinary person, but I mean cry so that the building shook. Then Joan jumped to her feet and started out, and her mother accompanied her. But I couldn’t do anything with Myra. The show was interrupted and the whole theatre was staring at her. I picked her up and carried her out. It wasn’t a very pleasant performance, but I think there is some excuse. After all, Joan is 8 years old, and Myra is only 6, and she isn’t used to being up so late. I’m a little on her side anyway. And why not? I’m her father. 17. The narrator liked the performance of the third nominee, Tanya Braden, because she 1) played her part very convincingly. 2) was very beautiful. 3) was a well-known actress. 4) played as a partner of a world-famous star.
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 12–18. В каждом задании запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Cry-baby It was almost midnight before they got around to giving the Oscars to the really well-known personalities. At first a series of guest stars had awarded the prizes: to the best designer, to the best special-effects man, for the best technical invention for motion pictures during the year, and to all the other people, so unknown outside the industry, but so significant within it. I looked around the theatre, recognizing most of the weighty faces in the business, but not caring much. You see, I was pretty nervous. Myra Caldwell, whom I had brought to the ceremony, was sitting there beside me, and right across the aisle was Joan Weyland. Now, to get the picture properly, you have to remember that during that particular year Myra had played the sensational supporting role in The Devil Loses and had been called the greatest find in the history of pictures. But that was the same year that Joan Weyland had stolen a big picture called Calumet Centre right out from under the nose of one of the most famous female stars in the industry. The only other actress nominated was not given much chance. Now in a few minutes, they were going to announce who had won the Oscar for the Best Supporting Actress of the year. It was the hottest Contest and everybody was aware of it. Furthermore, it was no secret that the two leading contestants would be delighted to boil each other in oil — win, lose, or draw. And here they were across the aisle from each other. Do you get why I was nervous? Then the lights went down. They were going to run short scenes from the pictures for which the actors and actresses had been nominated. The supporting-actress pictures were coming on, and here was Joan Weyland in her grand scene from Calumet Centre. The audience started to applaud as soon as they saw her. After that they ran a short episode from Whirlwind, showing the other nominee, a refugee actress called Tanya Braden. I had never seen the picture of the actress, and the picture hadn’t made much money, but there was no doubt she could act! She played the star’s mother and she made you believe it. Then they ran Myra’s big moment in The Devil Loses. After it was over, I tried to guess who had the biggest chance. “I think I won,” Myra said to me. The lights went up. The old actor, who had won the Supporting Actor award the year before, came through the curtains and prepared to present the award. I didn’t see how I was going to live through the next few minutes. He got the envelope and began opening it very slowly. He was loving every second of it, the old man. Then he looked at the little piece of paper. “The Winner,” he said, then paused again, “is Miss Tanya Braden, for her performance in Whirlwind.” Well, I’m not too sure about the sequence of events that followed. I don’t remember the applause, because Joan let out a loud cry from across the aisle that drowned out everything else. Then Myra started to cry. I don’t mean cry like the ordinary person, but I mean cry so that the building shook. Then Joan jumped to her feet and started out, and her mother accompanied her. But I couldn’t do anything with Myra. The show was interrupted and the whole theatre was staring at her. I picked her up and carried her out. It wasn’t a very pleasant performance, but I think there is some excuse. After all, Joan is 8 years old, and Myra is only 6, and she isn’t used to being up so late. I’m a little on her side anyway. And why not? I’m her father. 18. Myra’s and Joan’s reactions to the announcement about Tanya’s victory could be excused because they 1) were very proud of themselves. 2) had performed their roles better than Tanya. 3) were very young. 4) were very famous actresses.
Установите соответствие между текстами A–G и заголовками 1–8. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании один заголовок лишний. 1. Natural ways to adapt 2. Stronger than humans 3. Our intelligent neighbours 4. Extraordinary productivity 5. Impressive forms of communication 6. Impressive hearing abilities 7. A remarkable sight 8. Incredible speed A. As humans, we see ourselves as the strongest race. Although our strength is notable, tiny creatures such as beetles and ants put us to shame. The dung beetle, for instance, pulls 1,141 times its own body weight! While it may not seem remarkable due to its small stature, keep in mind that the human equivalent of such strength would require the ability to lift almost 73,000 kilograms. In the way of sheer weight, African elephants take the cake. These enormous, lovable creatures can carry over 9,000 kilograms. B. One of the fastest men alive, Usain Bolt, was noted for having reached the speed of 44.72 kilometres per hour in a 100-meter dash. A cheetah, however, easily doubles Bolt’s speed in only three seconds. A bird noted as one of the fastest living creatures, the peregrine falcon, can reach an earth-shattering 355 kilometres per hour. The reason for this is simply necessity. To intercept its prey in the sky, the peregrine falcon must dive at remarkable speeds. C. We can all admit that humans are not the most productive creatures at times. But we have also heard the saying “as busy as a bee.” Some bees will work only several hours, while some will work over 12. Worker bees are busy day and night. Due to the lack of restrictions based on environmental and time factors, these bees can continue their tasks, such as cooling the nest with their wings, tending to various honeycombs, and, of course, taking lunch breaks. D. As humans, we’ve made some incredible adaptations. However, these have relied heavily on machinery. Animals lack the ability to craft such things. As such, over thousands upon millions of years, they have been forced to adapt. For example, suppose an animal living in Southern Africa was not able to adequately feed itself because it could not reach its food. Over a very long time, that creature’s neck would grow, eventually becoming what it is now — a giraffe. E. Animals take this one by a landslide. Don’t get us wrong, humans have some incredible optical equipment. Beyond contacts and glasses, we’ve designed telescopes capable of seeing great distances across our universe. In practice, however, this equipment doesn’t compensate for our shortcomings in real-world practice. This is likely because humans no longer need to roam wide, open areas to survive. Creatures without access to agriculture, like birds, need strong eyesight. They must be able to see their prey long before the prey sees them. F. A bat’s hearing is so powerful that it almost single-handedly compensates for the creature’s terrible vision. As a bat travels through a cave, it emits squeaking sounds that bounce around the nearby walls. The animal uses this information to know where not to fly. A phenomenon common in many species is the idea that a lack of one sense strengthens another. In the bat’s case, a lack of sight means less brain power devoted to seeing. G. You’re probably on a cell phone or computer right now. They are amazing forms of communication, but they can’t compete with good, old-fashioned nature. Ants communicate using scented chemicals. Using their antennae, other ants can detect these various chemicals, with each acting as a sort of message or word. For instance, an ant coming under attack may emit a chemical detectable by thousands of members of its colony. As a result, what seems like a lone ant might change very quickly.
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Read the text and questions 1‐5 below. For each question, choose the correct letter A, B, C or D. Write the chosen letters without question numbers, gaps, commas in the answer line in the order corresponding to the question numbers. My home is a windmill by Josh Summers, aged 14 My home’s different from where my friends live because I live in a 19th century windmill! My parents saw it one day, and bought it. It was in poor condition, but it was repaired and now it’s fantastic! The windmill was once used to make flour from corn. The corn store used to be downstairs, where our kitchen is now, and horses came there to deliver the corn. The enormous 20‐metre sails are still on the front, but they don’t turn in the wind like they used to because it’s too dangerous, so birds live in them instead. There’s always a ladder up the side of the windmill so that dad can paint it and keep it a nice cream colour. He also cleans the windows, although a company comes to do the top ones as the ladder’s too short. Inside it’s like a tent with six sides, and it becomes more pointed towards the top, so the rooms get smaller. My room’s under the roof and I get a fantastic view – it’s like looking out of an aeroplane window. There are some other houses around now, and a new main road, but I can relax and make a noise when I play my guitar up there and no one can hear me! I can hear everything, though, like the birds when it’s quiet, which is really calming, or the very loud storms, which I can see coming towards us. And I actually find it easier to concentrate on my school work up there, as my brothers and sisters don’t want to climb up all the stairs, so they don’t disturb me! I can’t imagine living anywhere else! 1. What is Josh trying to do in the text? A compare his home with his friends’ homes B explain why his family chose to live in their current home C tell readers about the advantages of living where he does D suggest how his home could be improved 2. What does Josh say about the outside of the windmill? A Wild creatures have made their homes there. B It’s covered in dark paint. C There’s a ladder that goes right to the top. D The windows frequently need cleaning. 3. Josh says that his room ... A is a bit like an aeroplane inside. B is a good place for practising a musical instrument. C is the largest one in the windmill. D is better for relaxing in than doing school work. 4. What does Josh say about the different sounds he hears in the windmill? A He dislikes the noise of the sails in the wind. B He enjoys listening to all the birds. C He feels nervous when a loud storm comes along. D He’s pleased that he’s not disturbed by any noise. 5. What would a visitor from the 19th century say if they saw the windmill now? A It’s great that they’ve kept the corn store as it was. The horses used to love coming there. B The sails are a lot smaller than they used to be. I suppose that’s for safety reasons. C It’s still in the same condition as before. The owners never looked after it then, either. D You can still see the windmill from miles away. Of course, there weren’t all these buildings around it then, as a busy road was going past.
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Read the text and mark the statements True or False. Hi, Ann, I want to tell you about myself. My name’s Sally and I’m twelve years old. I’m from London. I’m in year 7 at secondary school and my favourite subject is Science. My best friend is Jennifer. I can tell her all my secrets and we always have fun. I live with my mum, my dad, my little brother and my grandma in a flat on the fourth floor. My dad is a pilot and he can speak French. He’s very clever. Our flat isn’t very big but my bedroom is fantastic! I like reading and I’ve got a great book collection. I’m very proud of it. Do you like reading? Have you got any collection? Tell me about your family. Please, write me soon. Love, Sally
Read the text and choose the correct answer. New Year’s Day is the major holiday in Russia. Russians usually put up a New Year tree and decorate it with colourful toys and glass balls. The main New Year tree of the country is put up in the State Kremlin Palace. Small trees are put up in shop windows, in streets and squares, even on roofs. A lot of people like buying real New Year trees; others prefer plastic ones. Children like the holiday a lot. They can stay up late and then get their presents. At ten minutes to midnight on the 31st of December Russian families gather in front of the TV-set and watch the President making his traditional speech. After the clock on Spasskaya tower strikes midnight, everybody says “Happy New Year”. After that, the time for presents comes. Russian children believe that Father Frost brings presents. After all the presents are given out, Russians have fun, eat, and play games all night long.
Read the text and decide if the statements below are true or false. My name is Ivan; my nick on the Internet is “Bike” because my favourite hobby is riding a bike. I love riding my bike. I can see parks and ponds or rivers and fields when I am in the country! My elder brother Alex is fond of photography. He takes pictures of everything he sees. He also plays the guitar and sings songs. I like being with him. My little sister Olga likes dolls, of course. She’s got a big collection. Some of them are from foreign countries. Our dad is a real sportsman. He plays football and likes swimming. He swims year-round, in the river, in the sea or in the swimming pool. Mum prefers classical music and interesting books. She can play the piano. Our cat Vasily also has a hobby, he likes sleeping and eating! In the evening we like getting together, talking and listening to some music.
Read the text and match True or False. Last weekend, our school class went to the zoo, the biggest zoo in the country. In fact, I did not like the place. There were signs everywhere: “Don’t feed the animals”, “Don’t walk on the grass”, “Don’t touch the animals”. I wanted to take pictures of the animals I liked, like raccoons, but I could't come close to their cage because there were crowds of people. Lots of animals were sleeping and some animals were not friendly at all. We didn’t have lunch because we didn’t find a place to eat. All the benches were occupied with people. The trip was on Saturday and there were a lot of small children in the zoo. They made noise and shouted. Next weekend I am going to the forest. I have already marked the place I want to go. I think it’s a brilliant idea because there won’t be too many people there.
Read the text and match. My Family My name is Polly. I am ten. I am a schoolgirl. I go to school. I like learning English and playing puzzles. I would like to tell you about my family. It is neither big nor small. There are four of us. I have got a mother. Her name is Jane. She is a teacher. She is very responsible and creative. She likes her work. Her hobbies are singing and shopping. My mother is fond of reading detective stories.I have got a father. His name is Jack. He is a doctor. He is clever and hardworking. My father likes playing golf. He goes in for sport to be healthy and strong. He is fond of fishing too.My brother Nick is small. He is only four. He likes playing toys. Usually we get on well with him, but sometimes he is very naughty.On Saturdays and Sundays we like to be together. Last Sunday we went to the country. We had a good rest.
Read and choose the correct answer True or False.
Read and choose the correct answer True or False.
Match the headings (A-H) to extracts 1-7. Use each heading only once. There is one extra heading you do not need to use. A. Making it worthwhile В. A lucky rescue С. A terrible crime D. Neighbourhood pride works E. A suitable punishment F. Kid power G. Bad weather ahead H. Gone forever [1] Last Saturday a group of teenagers were seen doing their part to save the environment. Early in the morning, twenty young students from St Mark’s Secondary School in Granton set off by bus and headed for Brampton Forest — the forest that was partly destroyed in last year’s dreadful fire. Armed with small shovels and buckets of pine saplings, these teens were determined to show that they care about the future of their planet. At final count, the youngsters managed to plant over 2,000 young trees. We should all be proud of these hard-working young people. [2] The next time you go to your local supermarket take a minute to look and see if there is something different about it. The local council, supported by a government grant, has installed ten recycling machines in supermarkets in the area. The machines only work with returnable bottles, and when one is deposited in the machine the depositor receives ten pence for their effort. It is hoped that where concern for the environment has not persuaded people to recycle, money might. [3] 22-year-old Rowan Peters was sentenced to six months in prison yesterday at Carlisle Crown Court. Found guilty of an act of arson that resulted in the destruction of over 1,000 hectares of valuable woodland, Peters continued to proclaim his innocence. To most people gathered outside the court, Peters’ sentence was far too light and really counted as no more than a slap on the wrist for such an irresponsible and dangerous act. [4] Clydesdale Mews in the west of the city is sparkling this morning after a massive weekend clean-up by locals. Sick and tired of the rubbish littering their streets and parks, the people of the area, many of whom have lived there their whole lives, decided to get together to do something about it once and for all. Old and young alike turned out to participate in the clean-up. When asked about it, Mr Kline, an elderly resident, said, «Now, that’s the stuff. We have always loved the area, and after this weekend we have even more reason to do so. Everywhere is as neat as a pin, just like in the old days!» [5] Scientists have announced that a type of West African monkey, Miss Waldron’s red colobus, has probably become extinct. This large monkey is the first primate to vanish since the 19th century. Despite a series of searches conducted by anthropologists over a six-year period, no evidence of even one. Wildlife experts were unsurprised, as the last confirmed sighting of a Miss Waldron’s red colobus was over 20 years ago and it was listed as endangered back in 1988. [6] Hurricane winds ripped through areas of Florida yesterday, causing millions of dollars’ worth of damage. Homeowners in the state complained to the media that the local meteorological office and weather stations had given them little time to prepare for the hurricane. An expert on climate change, Stan Wren, issued a harsh warning that yesterday’s hurricane was not simply a force of Mother Nature, but the product of man’s continuing disrespect for the environment. He went on to say that we should be prepared to expect more surprises in the future. [7] Concerned conservationist rushed to the mouth of St Stephen’s River late this afternoon after receiving reports that a young whale had beached itself. The desperate situation suddenly took a turn for the better when the water level began to rise and the whale managed, with the help of onlookers, to free itself and escape to deeper water. Once its sense of direction had returned, it turned and headed back out to sea. It seems that sometimes sonar signals from boats can confuse the young whales, and they become separated from their pod, or family group.
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Read the text. What is the text about? Choose the correct answer. Joanne Rowling is one of the most famous British writers. People can read her books about Harry Potter in many languages. She was born on the 31-st of July 1965 in Bristol, England. When she was a child, her dream was to be a writer. When she was six, she wrote her first book about a rabbit. She was a clever student at school, and her favourite school subjects were English and foreign languages. After university, she worked as a secretary and then went to Portugal to teach English. She was very busy in the afternoon and in the evening, so she had some free time in the morning to write her books. Joanna came back to Britain and lived in Edinburgh, Scotland. In 1990, she had an idea about her new book about a young magician – Harry Potter. Her first book was a great success. Now there are seven Harry Potter books.
Read the text and choose the correct answer. Dmitry Ivanovich Mendeleev was a Russian scientist, best known for his significant contributions to the field of chemistry. Born on February 8, 1834, in Tobolsk, Siberia to a large family, his early life was filled with financial struggles. Though his father passed away when Mendeleev was young, his mother prioritized his education and guided him towards a future in the sciences. Mendeleev's career flourished while teaching at the Saint Petersburg Technological Institute and the University, where he also conducted his research. His scientific curiosity and dedication led him to investigate a fundamental question of his time: How are the elements related to each other? Like other scientists, Mendeleev understood that elements had specific atomic weights and that they could be grouped based on these weights. But he noticed something that others had not. In 1869, Mendeleev proposed an innovative “Periodic Table”, where elements were arranged not only by their atomic weight, but also their properties, and left gaps for elements that were yet to be discovered. This distinct contribution was instrumental in helping us understand the nature of the elements and how they relate to each other. He not only grouped existing elements accurately, but he was also able to predict the properties of undiscovered elements. For instance, he accurately predicted the properties of Germanium, Gallium, and Scandium before they were even discovered! Dmitry Mendeleev passed away on February 2, 1907, but his legacy persists. His valuable contributions were recognized during his lifetime, and he was awarded the Davy Medal by the Royal Society of London in 1882 for his work in establishing the Periodic Law of the elements.
Read the text and choose the correct options. The In-front-of-the-camera job, Behind-the-scenes Work ... Have you ever dreamed of a varied job which would involve presenting the Olympics on TV or interviewing celebrity figures like Paris Hilton or Jude Law? You do? Then why not become a TV or radio presenter? As a presenter, you’ll be working on a wide variety of projects. You may be interviewing guests on chat shows, hosting quiz and game shows, introducing sports or music programs, or presenting specialist programs like travel or gardening. If you prefer the serious stuff, you can specialize in current affairs or make documentaries. Although a presenter’s main job is done in front of the cameras, there’s a lot to do behind the scenes as well. You’ll be expected to plan each show with the producer or director, do research and rehearse the script. You may get to write your own material, and you’ll probably be involved in online broadcasting, too. Personality is important in this profession. You’ve got to be confident and outgoing and be able to interact with the audience. Ambition and motivation are very important too, along with excellent presentation skills and a good voice. Problems are bound to arise while you’re on air and quick decisions will be called for. You’ll need to think on your feet and stay calm under pressure. Life as a presenter can have its downsides. If you’re on a short contract, as is normal, you’ll be in and out of work quite frequently. Hours are sometimes unsociable, too. Getting up at 4 a.m. is tough, as is working late at night while your friends are out partying! And working conditions can be trying at times: while most TV studios are comfortable, working outside often involves spending time in all kinds of weather and situations. But these are minor worries, according to presenter Emma Johnson. "I host a radio breakfast show and it’s really exciting", she says. "I never know what to expect. I leave for work with my day planned out, but often something big will have happened by the time I get to the studio. I just say, Ok, I’ll change my plan and report on that instead. There are some nerve-racking situations but it’s what I like best about the job". She meets plenty of celebrities, too. "I’m interviewing a top boy band later today and this time tomorrow I’ll be flying to Hollywood to meet actor Russel Crowe," she explains. Although Emma loves her job, her big ambition is to work in TV. "My present contract runs out next month," she says. I’m going to have a holiday, and then I’ll be knocking on the door of my local TV company". Emma got into presenting through her acting background, but there is no set route into the profession. Some presenters have university qualifications, while music show hosts have often been performers themselves, or may have worked as DJs in clubs. For entertainment shows, presenters often have an acting background and audition to present the show. Competition is stiff in this field, so if you’re starting out and you want to get noticed ahead of other applicants, proof of practical work experience is essential. Producing a student newspaper is one way to get experience, as is volunteer work on a hospital or student radio station. Specializing in a certain area, like sport or music, can be useful, too. It looks good on your CV and marks you from the rest of the crowd. Want to know more? GetFamous.com is running a one-day TV presenter course next month. Experts will teach you all about the world of TV presenting while you try out your skills in front of the cameras.
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 12–18. В каждом задании запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. When it comes to filling time with noise, words and images, this is an unprecedented age. Among American eight- to 18-year-olds, media usage now fills more than seven and a half hours daily — and you can add another three if multitasking is taken into account. Today, for the first time in history, many people’s daily default is to be wired into at least one personalised form of media. Consider the “quiet carriage” signs found in most trains. These are signs of our times in the literal sense, indications that the absence of digital devices must be specially requested. If we are to get the most out of both the world around us and each other, we need to recognise that we have two fundamentally different ways of being. Our wired and disconnected states each represent a different set of possibilities for thought and action. The greatest advantages of wired living are easily enumerated. Plugged into the world's hive-mind, we have speed, we have range. We can research and reference much of humanity's gathered knowledge — and gossip and opinion — in minutes. We have godlike capabilities and are increasingly adept at using them. Unplugged from media's live wires, however, our originality and rigour can come into play in a different, older sense that's found in our capacity to make decisions, to act on our own initiative, to think freely, without fear of pre-emption. Much as we hunger for connection, we need to keep some sense of ourselves separate from the constant capacity to broadcast. We need tenses other than the present. When it comes to taking action, what’s required is not so much moving to a remote mountainside (although it’s telling that such “off-grid” vacationing is becoming a new index of luxury) as building different qualities of time and attention into our daily lives. This can mean setting aside mornings or evenings when phones are strictly turned off; checking emails just two or three times a day in fixed slots; or insisting that meetings and personal events are sacred, and not to be interrupted. In each case, it’s about creating boundaries, and learning how to push back against the always-on logic of communication systems – and the accompanying temptation to constantly broadcast your own status and perception of the world. There are no one-size-fits-all solutions, however. What works best is likely to be individual and idiosyncratic. I sometimes choose to write longhand, in a suitably hefty notebook, to escape the inexorable multitasking that writing on screen brings. It’s a welcome paradox of a digital age that the ease of virtual communication has increased the emotional impact of physical objects such as letters and journals, placing them apart from the maelstrom of other media. There are also mental habits we can change, perhaps the most pernicious of which is embodied in the overused metaphor of a media “landscape”. It’s a description that implicitly turns our tools into an immutable aspect of the world, to be lived within, rather than critically examined. We must never forget that, however pervasive technology becomes, software and hardware are made by humans and are limited by the intentions of their makers. If we cannot think critically about their histories and limitations, then we're unlikely to be able to make discerning use of them within our lives. For some people, the suffusion of the present is increasingly attended by strain and anxiety, and a sense of lost control. For all of its challenges, we live in an era of near-miraculous, unprecedented opportunities. Above all, though, every effort on our part should begin with the knowledge that without the ability to say no as well as yes to technology — and to understand what exactly it is that we are agreeing to when we do say yes — we risk turning modernity's miracles into snares. 12. How much time a day do American teenagers spend on using media? 1) More than half of the day if doing different tasks at the same time. 2) About ten hours if doing different tasks at the same time. 3) More than seven and a half hours if doing different tasks at the same time. 4) It depends on multitasking.
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 12–18. В каждом задании запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. When it comes to filling time with noise, words and images, this is an unprecedented age. Among American eight- to 18-year-olds, media usage now fills more than seven and a half hours daily — and you can add another three if multitasking is taken into account. Today, for the first time in history, many people’s daily default is to be wired into at least one personalised form of media. Consider the “quiet carriage” signs found in most trains. These are signs of our times in the literal sense, indications that the absence of digital devices must be specially requested. If we are to get the most out of both the world around us and each other, we need to recognise that we have two fundamentally different ways of being. Our wired and disconnected states each represent a different set of possibilities for thought and action. The greatest advantages of wired living are easily enumerated. Plugged into the world's hive-mind, we have speed, we have range. We can research and reference much of humanity's gathered knowledge — and gossip and opinion — in minutes. We have godlike capabilities and are increasingly adept at using them. Unplugged from media's live wires, however, our originality and rigour can come into play in a different, older sense that's found in our capacity to make decisions, to act on our own initiative, to think freely, without fear of pre-emption. Much as we hunger for connection, we need to keep some sense of ourselves separate from the constant capacity to broadcast. We need tenses other than the present. When it comes to taking action, what’s required is not so much moving to a remote mountainside (although it’s telling that such “off-grid” vacationing is becoming a new index of luxury) as building different qualities of time and attention into our daily lives. This can mean setting aside mornings or evenings when phones are strictly turned off; checking emails just two or three times a day in fixed slots; or insisting that meetings and personal events are sacred, and not to be interrupted. In each case, it’s about creating boundaries, and learning how to push back against the always-on logic of communication systems – and the accompanying temptation to constantly broadcast your own status and perception of the world. There are no one-size-fits-all solutions, however. What works best is likely to be individual and idiosyncratic. I sometimes choose to write longhand, in a suitably hefty notebook, to escape the inexorable multitasking that writing on screen brings. It’s a welcome paradox of a digital age that the ease of virtual communication has increased the emotional impact of physical objects such as letters and journals, placing them apart from the maelstrom of other media. There are also mental habits we can change, perhaps the most pernicious of which is embodied in the overused metaphor of a media “landscape”. It’s a description that implicitly turns our tools into an immutable aspect of the world, to be lived within, rather than critically examined. We must never forget that, however pervasive technology becomes, software and hardware are made by humans and are limited by the intentions of their makers. If we cannot think critically about their histories and limitations, then we're unlikely to be able to make discerning use of them within our lives. For some people, the suffusion of the present is increasingly attended by strain and anxiety, and a sense of lost control. For all of its challenges, we live in an era of near-miraculous, unprecedented opportunities. Above all, though, every effort on our part should begin with the knowledge that without the ability to say no as well as yes to technology — and to understand what exactly it is that we are agreeing to when we do say yes — we risk turning modernity's miracles into snares. 13. “Quiet carriage” in paragraph 2 means ... 1) a railway passenger coach where passengers are asked not to make or receive phone calls. 2) a railway passenger coach where passengers are supposed to read books, sleep or relax. 3) a railway passenger coach where passengers have to avoid conversations with each other. 4) a railway child-free passenger coach.
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 12–18. В каждом задании запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. When it comes to filling time with noise, words and images, this is an unprecedented age. Among American eight- to 18-year-olds, media usage now fills more than seven and a half hours daily — and you can add another three if multitasking is taken into account. Today, for the first time in history, many people’s daily default is to be wired into at least one personalised form of media. Consider the “quiet carriage” signs found in most trains. These are signs of our times in the literal sense, indications that the absence of digital devices must be specially requested. If we are to get the most out of both the world around us and each other, we need to recognise that we have two fundamentally different ways of being. Our wired and disconnected states each represent a different set of possibilities for thought and action. The greatest advantages of wired living are easily enumerated. Plugged into the world's hive-mind, we have speed, we have range. We can research and reference much of humanity's gathered knowledge — and gossip and opinion — in minutes. We have godlike capabilities and are increasingly adept at using them. Unplugged from media's live wires, however, our originality and rigour can come into play in a different, older sense that's found in our capacity to make decisions, to act on our own initiative, to think freely, without fear of pre-emption. Much as we hunger for connection, we need to keep some sense of ourselves separate from the constant capacity to broadcast. We need tenses other than the present. When it comes to taking action, what’s required is not so much moving to a remote mountainside (although it’s telling that such “off-grid” vacationing is becoming a new index of luxury) as building different qualities of time and attention into our daily lives. This can mean setting aside mornings or evenings when phones are strictly turned off; checking emails just two or three times a day in fixed slots; or insisting that meetings and personal events are sacred, and not to be interrupted. In each case, it’s about creating boundaries, and learning how to push back against the always-on logic of communication systems – and the accompanying temptation to constantly broadcast your own status and perception of the world. There are no one-size-fits-all solutions, however. What works best is likely to be individual and idiosyncratic. I sometimes choose to write longhand, in a suitably hefty notebook, to escape the inexorable multitasking that writing on screen brings. It’s a welcome paradox of a digital age that the ease of virtual communication has increased the emotional impact of physical objects such as letters and journals, placing them apart from the maelstrom of other media. There are also mental habits we can change, perhaps the most pernicious of which is embodied in the overused metaphor of a media “landscape”. It’s a description that implicitly turns our tools into an immutable aspect of the world, to be lived within, rather than critically examined. We must never forget that, however pervasive technology becomes, software and hardware are made by humans and are limited by the intentions of their makers. If we cannot think critically about their histories and limitations, then we're unlikely to be able to make discerning use of them within our lives. For some people, the suffusion of the present is increasingly attended by strain and anxiety, and a sense of lost control. For all of its challenges, we live in an era of near-miraculous, unprecedented opportunities. Above all, though, every effort on our part should begin with the knowledge that without the ability to say no as well as yes to technology — and to understand what exactly it is that we are agreeing to when we do say yes — we risk turning modernity's miracles into snares. 14. What ways of being are mentioned by the author? 1) When people use media and when they have their devices switched off. 2) When people think and when they work and act. 3) When people use their gadgets to find information and when they use it. 4) When people have capabilities to make decisions and when they express their original thoughts.
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 12–18. В каждом задании запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. When it comes to filling time with noise, words and images, this is an unprecedented age. Among American eight- to 18-year-olds, media usage now fills more than seven and a half hours daily — and you can add another three if multitasking is taken into account. Today, for the first time in history, many people’s daily default is to be wired into at least one personalised form of media. Consider the “quiet carriage” signs found in most trains. These are signs of our times in the literal sense, indications that the absence of digital devices must be specially requested. If we are to get the most out of both the world around us and each other, we need to recognise that we have two fundamentally different ways of being. Our wired and disconnected states each represent a different set of possibilities for thought and action. The greatest advantages of wired living are easily enumerated. Plugged into the world's hive-mind, we have speed, we have range. We can research and reference much of humanity's gathered knowledge — and gossip and opinion — in minutes. We have godlike capabilities and are increasingly adept at using them. Unplugged from media's live wires, however, our originality and rigour can come into play in a different, older sense that's found in our capacity to make decisions, to act on our own initiative, to think freely, without fear of pre-emption. Much as we hunger for connection, we need to keep some sense of ourselves separate from the constant capacity to broadcast. We need tenses other than the present. When it comes to taking action, what’s required is not so much moving to a remote mountainside (although it’s telling that such “off-grid” vacationing is becoming a new index of luxury) as building different qualities of time and attention into our daily lives. This can mean setting aside mornings or evenings when phones are strictly turned off; checking emails just two or three times a day in fixed slots; or insisting that meetings and personal events are sacred, and not to be interrupted. In each case, it’s about creating boundaries, and learning how to push back against the always-on logic of communication systems – and the accompanying temptation to constantly broadcast your own status and perception of the world. There are no one-size-fits-all solutions, however. What works best is likely to be individual and idiosyncratic. I sometimes choose to write longhand, in a suitably hefty notebook, to escape the inexorable multitasking that writing on screen brings. It’s a welcome paradox of a digital age that the ease of virtual communication has increased the emotional impact of physical objects such as letters and journals, placing them apart from the maelstrom of other media. There are also mental habits we can change, perhaps the most pernicious of which is embodied in the overused metaphor of a media “landscape”. It’s a description that implicitly turns our tools into an immutable aspect of the world, to be lived within, rather than critically examined. We must never forget that, however pervasive technology becomes, software and hardware are made by humans and are limited by the intentions of their makers. If we cannot think critically about their histories and limitations, then we're unlikely to be able to make discerning use of them within our lives. For some people, the suffusion of the present is increasingly attended by strain and anxiety, and a sense of lost control. For all of its challenges, we live in an era of near-miraculous, unprecedented opportunities. Above all, though, every effort on our part should begin with the knowledge that without the ability to say no as well as yes to technology — and to understand what exactly it is that we are agreeing to when we do say yes — we risk turning modernity's miracles into snares. 15. Which of the following is NOT mentioned by the author when he speaks about the best ways of taking action? 1) Turning the phone off during meetings. 2) Going to a remote mountainside. 3) Turning the phone off in the morning and in the evening. 4) Checking e-mails several times a day.
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 12–18. В каждом задании запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. When it comes to filling time with noise, words and images, this is an unprecedented age. Among American eight- to 18-year-olds, media usage now fills more than seven and a half hours daily — and you can add another three if multitasking is taken into account. Today, for the first time in history, many people’s daily default is to be wired into at least one personalised form of media. Consider the “quiet carriage” signs found in most trains. These are signs of our times in the literal sense, indications that the absence of digital devices must be specially requested. If we are to get the most out of both the world around us and each other, we need to recognise that we have two fundamentally different ways of being. Our wired and disconnected states each represent a different set of possibilities for thought and action. The greatest advantages of wired living are easily enumerated. Plugged into the world's hive-mind, we have speed, we have range. We can research and reference much of humanity's gathered knowledge — and gossip and opinion — in minutes. We have godlike capabilities and are increasingly adept at using them. Unplugged from media's live wires, however, our originality and rigour can come into play in a different, older sense that's found in our capacity to make decisions, to act on our own initiative, to think freely, without fear of pre-emption. Much as we hunger for connection, we need to keep some sense of ourselves separate from the constant capacity to broadcast. We need tenses other than the present. When it comes to taking action, what’s required is not so much moving to a remote mountainside (although it’s telling that such “off-grid” vacationing is becoming a new index of luxury) as building different qualities of time and attention into our daily lives. This can mean setting aside mornings or evenings when phones are strictly turned off; checking emails just two or three times a day in fixed slots; or insisting that meetings and personal events are sacred, and not to be interrupted. In each case, it’s about creating boundaries, and learning how to push back against the always-on logic of communication systems – and the accompanying temptation to constantly broadcast your own status and perception of the world. There are no one-size-fits-all solutions, however. What works best is likely to be individual and idiosyncratic. I sometimes choose to write longhand, in a suitably hefty notebook, to escape the inexorable multitasking that writing on screen brings. It’s a welcome paradox of a digital age that the ease of virtual communication has increased the emotional impact of physical objects such as letters and journals, placing them apart from the maelstrom of other media. There are also mental habits we can change, perhaps the most pernicious of which is embodied in the overused metaphor of a media “landscape”. It’s a description that implicitly turns our tools into an immutable aspect of the world, to be lived within, rather than critically examined. We must never forget that, however pervasive technology becomes, software and hardware are made by humans and are limited by the intentions of their makers. If we cannot think critically about their histories and limitations, then we're unlikely to be able to make discerning use of them within our lives. For some people, the suffusion of the present is increasingly attended by strain and anxiety, and a sense of lost control. For all of its challenges, we live in an era of near-miraculous, unprecedented opportunities. Above all, though, every effort on our part should begin with the knowledge that without the ability to say no as well as yes to technology — and to understand what exactly it is that we are agreeing to when we do say yes — we risk turning modernity's miracles into snares. 16. What does the author consider to be individual and idiosyncratic? 1) To perform more than one task. 2) To write on computer. 3) To be more emotional. 4) To work with physical objects.
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 12–18. В каждом задании запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. When it comes to filling time with noise, words and images, this is an unprecedented age. Among American eight- to 18-year-olds, media usage now fills more than seven and a half hours daily — and you can add another three if multitasking is taken into account. Today, for the first time in history, many people’s daily default is to be wired into at least one personalised form of media. Consider the “quiet carriage” signs found in most trains. These are signs of our times in the literal sense, indications that the absence of digital devices must be specially requested. If we are to get the most out of both the world around us and each other, we need to recognise that we have two fundamentally different ways of being. Our wired and disconnected states each represent a different set of possibilities for thought and action. The greatest advantages of wired living are easily enumerated. Plugged into the world's hive-mind, we have speed, we have range. We can research and reference much of humanity's gathered knowledge — and gossip and opinion — in minutes. We have godlike capabilities and are increasingly adept at using them. Unplugged from media's live wires, however, our originality and rigour can come into play in a different, older sense that's found in our capacity to make decisions, to act on our own initiative, to think freely, without fear of pre-emption. Much as we hunger for connection, we need to keep some sense of ourselves separate from the constant capacity to broadcast. We need tenses other than the present. When it comes to taking action, what’s required is not so much moving to a remote mountainside (although it’s telling that such “off-grid” vacationing is becoming a new index of luxury) as building different qualities of time and attention into our daily lives. This can mean setting aside mornings or evenings when phones are strictly turned off; checking emails just two or three times a day in fixed slots; or insisting that meetings and personal events are sacred, and not to be interrupted. In each case, it’s about creating boundaries, and learning how to push back against the always-on logic of communication systems – and the accompanying temptation to constantly broadcast your own status and perception of the world. There are no one-size-fits-all solutions, however. What works best is likely to be individual and idiosyncratic. I sometimes choose to write longhand, in a suitably hefty notebook, to escape the inexorable multitasking that writing on screen brings. It’s a welcome paradox of a digital age that the ease of virtual communication has increased the emotional impact of physical objects such as letters and journals, placing them apart from the maelstrom of other media. There are also mental habits we can change, perhaps the most pernicious of which is embodied in the overused metaphor of a media “landscape”. It’s a description that implicitly turns our tools into an immutable aspect of the world, to be lived within, rather than critically examined. We must never forget that, however pervasive technology becomes, software and hardware are made by humans and are limited by the intentions of their makers. If we cannot think critically about their histories and limitations, then we're unlikely to be able to make discerning use of them within our lives. For some people, the suffusion of the present is increasingly attended by strain and anxiety, and a sense of lost control. For all of its challenges, we live in an era of near-miraculous, unprecedented opportunities. Above all, though, every effort on our part should begin with the knowledge that without the ability to say no as well as yes to technology — and to understand what exactly it is that we are agreeing to when we do say yes — we risk turning modernity's miracles into snares. 17. What is embodied in the overused metaphor of a media “landscape”? 1) Pernicious effects when people use electronic devices. 2) Critical attitude towards electronic devices. 3) Devices are seen as permanent characteristics of our world. 4) The process of turning an electronic device on.
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 12–18. В каждом задании запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. When it comes to filling time with noise, words and images, this is an unprecedented age. Among American eight- to 18-year-olds, media usage now fills more than seven and a half hours daily — and you can add another three if multitasking is taken into account. Today, for the first time in history, many people’s daily default is to be wired into at least one personalised form of media. Consider the “quiet carriage” signs found in most trains. These are signs of our times in the literal sense, indications that the absence of digital devices must be specially requested. If we are to get the most out of both the world around us and each other, we need to recognise that we have two fundamentally different ways of being. Our wired and disconnected states each represent a different set of possibilities for thought and action. The greatest advantages of wired living are easily enumerated. Plugged into the world's hive-mind, we have speed, we have range. We can research and reference much of humanity's gathered knowledge — and gossip and opinion — in minutes. We have godlike capabilities and are increasingly adept at using them. Unplugged from media's live wires, however, our originality and rigour can come into play in a different, older sense that's found in our capacity to make decisions, to act on our own initiative, to think freely, without fear of pre-emption. Much as we hunger for connection, we need to keep some sense of ourselves separate from the constant capacity to broadcast. We need tenses other than the present. When it comes to taking action, what’s required is not so much moving to a remote mountainside (although it’s telling that such “off-grid” vacationing is becoming a new index of luxury) as building different qualities of time and attention into our daily lives. This can mean setting aside mornings or evenings when phones are strictly turned off; checking emails just two or three times a day in fixed slots; or insisting that meetings and personal events are sacred, and not to be interrupted. In each case, it’s about creating boundaries, and learning how to push back against the always-on logic of communication systems – and the accompanying temptation to constantly broadcast your own status and perception of the world. There are no one-size-fits-all solutions, however. What works best is likely to be individual and idiosyncratic. I sometimes choose to write longhand, in a suitably hefty notebook, to escape the inexorable multitasking that writing on screen brings. It’s a welcome paradox of a digital age that the ease of virtual communication has increased the emotional impact of physical objects such as letters and journals, placing them apart from the maelstrom of other media. There are also mental habits we can change, perhaps the most pernicious of which is embodied in the overused metaphor of a media “landscape”. It’s a description that implicitly turns our tools into an immutable aspect of the world, to be lived within, rather than critically examined. We must never forget that, however pervasive technology becomes, software and hardware are made by humans and are limited by the intentions of their makers. If we cannot think critically about their histories and limitations, then we're unlikely to be able to make discerning use of them within our lives. For some people, the suffusion of the present is increasingly attended by strain and anxiety, and a sense of lost control. For all of its challenges, we live in an era of near-miraculous, unprecedented opportunities. Above all, though, every effort on our part should begin with the knowledge that without the ability to say no as well as yes to technology — and to understand what exactly it is that we are agreeing to when we do say yes — we risk turning modernity's miracles into snares. 18. The author concludes that there is evidence that people will fall into a trap if ... 1) they do not agree to use modern technologies. 2) they make sensible judgments and use technology wisely. 3) they accept modern technologies and approve of them. 4) they understand that modern technologies make them feel unwell.
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 12–18. В каждом задании запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Cry-baby It was almost midnight before they got around to giving the Oscars to the really well-known personalities. At first a series of guest stars had awarded the prizes: to the best designer, to the best special-effects man, for the best technical invention for motion pictures during the year, and to all the other people, so unknown outside the industry, but so significant within it. I looked around the theatre, recognizing most of the weighty faces in the business, but not caring much. You see, I was pretty nervous. Myra Caldwell, whom I had brought to the ceremony, was sitting there beside me, and right across the aisle was Joan Weyland. Now, to get the picture properly, you have to remember that during that particular year Myra had played the sensational supporting role in The Devil Loses and had been called the greatest find in the history of pictures. But that was the same year that Joan Weyland had stolen a big picture called Calumet Centre right out from under the nose of one of the most famous female stars in the industry. The only other actress nominated was not given much chance. Now in a few minutes, they were going to announce who had won the Oscar for the Best Supporting Actress of the year. It was the hottest Contest and everybody was aware of it. Furthermore, it was no secret that the two leading contestants would be delighted to boil each other in oil — win, lose, or draw. And here they were across the aisle from each other. Do you get why I was nervous? Then the lights went down. They were going to run short scenes from the pictures for which the actors and actresses had been nominated. The supporting-actress pictures were coming on, and here was Joan Weyland in her grand scene from Calumet Centre. The audience started to applaud as soon as they saw her. After that they ran a short episode from Whirlwind, showing the other nominee, a refugee actress called Tanya Braden. I had never seen the picture of the actress, and the picture hadn’t made much money, but there was no doubt she could act! She played the star’s mother and she made you believe it. Then they ran Myra’s big moment in The Devil Loses. After it was over, I tried to guess who had the biggest chance. “I think I won,” Myra said to me. The lights went up. The old actor, who had won the Supporting Actor award the year before, came through the curtains and prepared to present the award. I didn’t see how I was going to live through the next few minutes. He got the envelope and began opening it very slowly. He was loving every second of it, the old man. Then he looked at the little piece of paper. “The Winner,” he said, then paused again, “is Miss Tanya Braden, for her performance in Whirlwind.” Well, I’m not too sure about the sequence of events that followed. I don’t remember the applause, because Joan let out a loud cry from across the aisle that drowned out everything else. Then Myra started to cry. I don’t mean cry like the ordinary person, but I mean cry so that the building shook. Then Joan jumped to her feet and started out, and her mother accompanied her. But I couldn’t do anything with Myra. The show was interrupted and the whole theatre was staring at her. I picked her up and carried her out. It wasn’t a very pleasant performance, but I think there is some excuse. After all, Joan is 8 years old, and Myra is only 6, and she isn’t used to being up so late. I’m a little on her side anyway. And why not? I’m her father. 13. Joan Weyland and Myra Caldwell were present at the ceremony because they 1) had both played in one film which had an Oscar nomination. 2) had been nominated as two of the Best Supporting Actresses of the year. 3) wanted to see the well-known personalities of the film industry. 4) accompanied the nominees.
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 12–18. В каждом задании запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Cry-baby It was almost midnight before they got around to giving the Oscars to the really well-known personalities. At first a series of guest stars had awarded the prizes: to the best designer, to the best special-effects man, for the best technical invention for motion pictures during the year, and to all the other people, so unknown outside the industry, but so significant within it. I looked around the theatre, recognizing most of the weighty faces in the business, but not caring much. You see, I was pretty nervous. Myra Caldwell, whom I had brought to the ceremony, was sitting there beside me, and right across the aisle was Joan Weyland. Now, to get the picture properly, you have to remember that during that particular year Myra had played the sensational supporting role in The Devil Loses and had been called the greatest find in the history of pictures. But that was the same year that Joan Weyland had stolen a big picture called Calumet Centre right out from under the nose of one of the most famous female stars in the industry. The only other actress nominated was not given much chance. Now in a few minutes, they were going to announce who had won the Oscar for the Best Supporting Actress of the year. It was the hottest Contest and everybody was aware of it. Furthermore, it was no secret that the two leading contestants would be delighted to boil each other in oil — win, lose, or draw. And here they were across the aisle from each other. Do you get why I was nervous? Then the lights went down. They were going to run short scenes from the pictures for which the actors and actresses had been nominated. The supporting-actress pictures were coming on, and here was Joan Weyland in her grand scene from Calumet Centre. The audience started to applaud as soon as they saw her. After that they ran a short episode from Whirlwind, showing the other nominee, a refugee actress called Tanya Braden. I had never seen the picture of the actress, and the picture hadn’t made much money, but there was no doubt she could act! She played the star’s mother and she made you believe it. Then they ran Myra’s big moment in The Devil Loses. After it was over, I tried to guess who had the biggest chance. “I think I won,” Myra said to me. The lights went up. The old actor, who had won the Supporting Actor award the year before, came through the curtains and prepared to present the award. I didn’t see how I was going to live through the next few minutes. He got the envelope and began opening it very slowly. He was loving every second of it, the old man. Then he looked at the little piece of paper. “The Winner,” he said, then paused again, “is Miss Tanya Braden, for her performance in Whirlwind.” Well, I’m not too sure about the sequence of events that followed. I don’t remember the applause, because Joan let out a loud cry from across the aisle that drowned out everything else. Then Myra started to cry. I don’t mean cry like the ordinary person, but I mean cry so that the building shook. Then Joan jumped to her feet and started out, and her mother accompanied her. But I couldn’t do anything with Myra. The show was interrupted and the whole theatre was staring at her. I picked her up and carried her out. It wasn’t a very pleasant performance, but I think there is some excuse. After all, Joan is 8 years old, and Myra is only 6, and she isn’t used to being up so late. I’m a little on her side anyway. And why not? I’m her father. 17. The narrator liked the performance of the third nominee, Tanya Braden, because she 1) played her part very convincingly. 2) was very beautiful. 3) was a well-known actress. 4) played as a partner of a world-famous star.
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 12–18. В каждом задании запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Cry-baby It was almost midnight before they got around to giving the Oscars to the really well-known personalities. At first a series of guest stars had awarded the prizes: to the best designer, to the best special-effects man, for the best technical invention for motion pictures during the year, and to all the other people, so unknown outside the industry, but so significant within it. I looked around the theatre, recognizing most of the weighty faces in the business, but not caring much. You see, I was pretty nervous. Myra Caldwell, whom I had brought to the ceremony, was sitting there beside me, and right across the aisle was Joan Weyland. Now, to get the picture properly, you have to remember that during that particular year Myra had played the sensational supporting role in The Devil Loses and had been called the greatest find in the history of pictures. But that was the same year that Joan Weyland had stolen a big picture called Calumet Centre right out from under the nose of one of the most famous female stars in the industry. The only other actress nominated was not given much chance. Now in a few minutes, they were going to announce who had won the Oscar for the Best Supporting Actress of the year. It was the hottest Contest and everybody was aware of it. Furthermore, it was no secret that the two leading contestants would be delighted to boil each other in oil — win, lose, or draw. And here they were across the aisle from each other. Do you get why I was nervous? Then the lights went down. They were going to run short scenes from the pictures for which the actors and actresses had been nominated. The supporting-actress pictures were coming on, and here was Joan Weyland in her grand scene from Calumet Centre. The audience started to applaud as soon as they saw her. After that they ran a short episode from Whirlwind, showing the other nominee, a refugee actress called Tanya Braden. I had never seen the picture of the actress, and the picture hadn’t made much money, but there was no doubt she could act! She played the star’s mother and she made you believe it. Then they ran Myra’s big moment in The Devil Loses. After it was over, I tried to guess who had the biggest chance. “I think I won,” Myra said to me. The lights went up. The old actor, who had won the Supporting Actor award the year before, came through the curtains and prepared to present the award. I didn’t see how I was going to live through the next few minutes. He got the envelope and began opening it very slowly. He was loving every second of it, the old man. Then he looked at the little piece of paper. “The Winner,” he said, then paused again, “is Miss Tanya Braden, for her performance in Whirlwind.” Well, I’m not too sure about the sequence of events that followed. I don’t remember the applause, because Joan let out a loud cry from across the aisle that drowned out everything else. Then Myra started to cry. I don’t mean cry like the ordinary person, but I mean cry so that the building shook. Then Joan jumped to her feet and started out, and her mother accompanied her. But I couldn’t do anything with Myra. The show was interrupted and the whole theatre was staring at her. I picked her up and carried her out. It wasn’t a very pleasant performance, but I think there is some excuse. After all, Joan is 8 years old, and Myra is only 6, and she isn’t used to being up so late. I’m a little on her side anyway. And why not? I’m her father. 18. Myra’s and Joan’s reactions to the announcement about Tanya’s victory could be excused because they 1) were very proud of themselves. 2) had performed their roles better than Tanya. 3) were very young. 4) were very famous actresses.
Установите соответствие между текстами A–G и заголовками 1–8. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании один заголовок лишний. 1. Natural ways to adapt 2. Stronger than humans 3. Our intelligent neighbours 4. Extraordinary productivity 5. Impressive forms of communication 6. Impressive hearing abilities 7. A remarkable sight 8. Incredible speed A. As humans, we see ourselves as the strongest race. Although our strength is notable, tiny creatures such as beetles and ants put us to shame. The dung beetle, for instance, pulls 1,141 times its own body weight! While it may not seem remarkable due to its small stature, keep in mind that the human equivalent of such strength would require the ability to lift almost 73,000 kilograms. In the way of sheer weight, African elephants take the cake. These enormous, lovable creatures can carry over 9,000 kilograms. B. One of the fastest men alive, Usain Bolt, was noted for having reached the speed of 44.72 kilometres per hour in a 100-meter dash. A cheetah, however, easily doubles Bolt’s speed in only three seconds. A bird noted as one of the fastest living creatures, the peregrine falcon, can reach an earth-shattering 355 kilometres per hour. The reason for this is simply necessity. To intercept its prey in the sky, the peregrine falcon must dive at remarkable speeds. C. We can all admit that humans are not the most productive creatures at times. But we have also heard the saying “as busy as a bee.” Some bees will work only several hours, while some will work over 12. Worker bees are busy day and night. Due to the lack of restrictions based on environmental and time factors, these bees can continue their tasks, such as cooling the nest with their wings, tending to various honeycombs, and, of course, taking lunch breaks. D. As humans, we’ve made some incredible adaptations. However, these have relied heavily on machinery. Animals lack the ability to craft such things. As such, over thousands upon millions of years, they have been forced to adapt. For example, suppose an animal living in Southern Africa was not able to adequately feed itself because it could not reach its food. Over a very long time, that creature’s neck would grow, eventually becoming what it is now — a giraffe. E. Animals take this one by a landslide. Don’t get us wrong, humans have some incredible optical equipment. Beyond contacts and glasses, we’ve designed telescopes capable of seeing great distances across our universe. In practice, however, this equipment doesn’t compensate for our shortcomings in real-world practice. This is likely because humans no longer need to roam wide, open areas to survive. Creatures without access to agriculture, like birds, need strong eyesight. They must be able to see their prey long before the prey sees them. F. A bat’s hearing is so powerful that it almost single-handedly compensates for the creature’s terrible vision. As a bat travels through a cave, it emits squeaking sounds that bounce around the nearby walls. The animal uses this information to know where not to fly. A phenomenon common in many species is the idea that a lack of one sense strengthens another. In the bat’s case, a lack of sight means less brain power devoted to seeing. G. You’re probably on a cell phone or computer right now. They are amazing forms of communication, but they can’t compete with good, old-fashioned nature. Ants communicate using scented chemicals. Using their antennae, other ants can detect these various chemicals, with each acting as a sort of message or word. For instance, an ant coming under attack may emit a chemical detectable by thousands of members of its colony. As a result, what seems like a lone ant might change very quickly.
Advanced level Read the text and choose the best options to finish the statements. Study habits Effective studying is a skill. As such, it’s possible to break down your habits into ineffective study habits versus effective study habits. In an effort to optimize my academic performance, I’ve created a list of bad study habits of college students so as to avoid them. Number one all-time favourite is cramming. Cramming goes hand-in-hand with procrastination. If you wait until the last minute to study for a test, then you’ll likely find yourself memorizing facts and information without understanding them. While this could work in the short term, you have to keep in mind that most subject matter is cumulative and builds upon what you’ve previously learned. So, in the long run, you’re doing yourself a disservice by memorizing information at the last minute because what goes in quickly is also likely to be forgotten quickly. Instead, start by studying a bit every night after class. This way, you can absorb information over time and actually remember what you learn better. If you’re a crammer, then chances are high that you’ve pulled an all-nighter. As the term implies, it means you stay up all night to study. This is a lose-lose because not only are you stuck with memorizing over understanding, but you are also lacking sleep, while sleep is crucial for the brain’s functioning and ability to recall information. The next thing that does more harm than good is multitasking. While multitasking might seem like a good idea because you feel like you can get several things done in less time, the truth is that you aren’t actually focused. People who focus on one thing at a time absorb more information and are more productive. When your brain is constantly switching between tasks, you are less likely to recall information. You can also wear yourself out more quickly. To avoid multitasking, make a plan and prioritize what you will do and study first. Only once you’ve finished the first thing on your list should you move on to the next. Studying takes time, so you have to make time to do it. As such, you’ll want to understand time management to allocate the right amount of time to study each subject. Some time management tips include prioritizing tasks, setting a schedule, breaking up big tasks, creating rewards, and waking up earlier to give yourself more time in a day. And finally, I can’t but mention missing classes. Attending will end up boosting what you learn. Since you study the material that is first introduced to you during class, you will already have the foundational knowledge you need to understand the material deeply. When you miss a class, you’ll also have to spend a lot of time making up for what you missed by copying notes or asking your peers about what you missed. The time you spend doing that could be better spent studying and reviewing what you’ve already learned. The only way to avoid missing class is to go to class! Make note of your schedule in advance so that you can fit in everything around your class schedule. And, if you choose to learn at an online institution, then the great news is you can be more flexible with your schedule. This is especially true if you enroll at an institution where classes are recorded, so you can choose when and where you want to study and learn. Studying is integral to academic life. And doing it effectively is essential for one’s success because often, just earning a degree isn’t enough. Over time, you’ll start to recognize what works for you and what doesn’t. I shared these examples so you can assess whether or not you take part in them. If you do, it’s time to drop them so that you can earn better results from your studying efforts!
Choose the correct answer. Choose the correct formula for forming the Present Continuous tense.
Read the text. Choose the correct answer below. There are four seasons in a year: summer, winter, autumn and spring. In winter the weather is cold and snowy in Moscow. In spring the weather is warm and rainy. In summer the weather is sunny and hot. In autumn the weather is windy and rainy. It can be cold. In winter kids can skate, ski and sled in the Moscow parks. Kids can play basketball, volleyball and tennis when the weather is warm and it's not rainy. Also, they can ride a bike in the parks. Kids can swim in the ponds and the Moskva River in summer when the weather is hot and sunny. What do kids do when the weather is warm and it's not rainy in the Moscow parks?
Read the text. Choose the correct answer below. There are four seasons in a year: summer, winter, autumn and spring. In winter the weather is cold and snowy in Moscow. In spring the weather is warm and rainy. In summer the weather is sunny and hot. In autumn the weather is windy and rainy. It can be cold. In winter kids can skate, ski and sled in the Moscow parks. Kids can play basketball, volleyball and tennis when the weather is warm and it's not rainy. Also, they can ride a bike in the parks. Kids can swim in the ponds and the Moskva River in summer when the weather is hot and sunny. What do kids do in the Moscow parks in winter?
Read the text. Choose the correct answer below. There are four seasons in a year: summer, winter, autumn and spring. In winter the weather is cold and snowy in Moscow. In spring the weather is warm and rainy. In summer the weather is sunny and hot. In autumn the weather is windy and rainy. It can be cold. In winter kids can skate, ski and sled in the Moscow parks. Kids can play basketball, volleyball and tennis when the weather is warm and it's not rainy. Also, they can ride a bike in the parks. Kids can swim in the ponds and the Moskva River in summer when the weather is hot and sunny. What do kids do when the weather is hot and sunny in Moscow?
Read the text. Is the statement below true, false or not stated? Choose the correct answer. There are four seasons in a year: summer, winter, autumn and spring. In winter the weather is cold and snowy in Moscow. In spring the weather is warm and rainy. In summer the weather is sunny and hot. In autumn the weather is windy and rainy. It can be cold. In winter kids can skate, ski and sled in the Moscow parks. Kids can play basketball, volleyball and tennis when the weather is warm and it's not rainy. Also, they can ride a bike in the parks. Kids can swim in the ponds and the Moskva River in summer when the weather is hot and sunny. In winter the weather is warm and windy in Moscow.
Read the text. Is the statement below true, false or not stated? Choose the correct answer. There are four seasons in a year: summer, winter, autumn and spring. In winter the weather is cold and snowy in Moscow. In spring the weather is warm and rainy. In summer the weather is sunny and hot. In autumn the weather is windy and rainy. It can be cold. In winter kids can skate, ski and sled in the Moscow parks. Kids can play basketball, volleyball and tennis when the weather is warm and it's not rainy. Also, they can ride a bike in the parks. Kids can swim in the ponds and the Moskva River in summer when the weather is hot and sunny. In winter kids usually wear coats and boots in Moscow.
Read the text. Is the statement below true, false or not stated? Choose the correct answer. There are four seasons in a year: summer, winter, autumn and spring. In winter the weather is cold and snowy in Moscow. In spring the weather is warm and rainy. In summer the weather is sunny and hot. In autumn the weather is windy and rainy. It can be cold. In winter kids can skate, ski and sled in the Moscow parks. Kids can play basketball, volleyball and tennis when the weather is warm and it's not rainy. Also, they can ride a bike in the parks. Kids can swim in the ponds and the Moskva River in summer when the weather is hot and sunny. Kids can play hide-and-seek when the weather is warm.
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Read the text and choose the correct answers to the questions below. Today is a special day for Emily and her friends. They are going to the shopping mall for a fun shopping spree. Let's join them and see what they find! Part 1: Shopping for Clothes Emily and her friends head straight to the clothing stores. They try on different outfits and pick their favourite ones. Emily chooses a colourful summer dress, while her friend Lily opts for a trendy pair of jeans. Max prefers a cool graphic t-shirt, and Ben decides on a comfortable hoodie. After their shopping, they feel stylish and ready to continue their adventure. Part 2: Toys and Games Galore Next, the group moves to the toy store. They are amazed by the wide selection of toys and games. Emily picks a puzzle set to challenge her mind, Lily selects a new art kit to unleash her creativity, and Max can't resist the action figures of his favourite superheroes. Ben, a sports enthusiast, chooses a soccer ball to play with at the park. They all leave the toy store with big smiles on their faces. Part 3: Treats at the Candy Shop After all the excitement, it's time for a treat. They head to the candy shop, where they are welcomed by colourful candies, chocolates, and sweets. Emily and Lily pick their favourite candies, while Max and Ben prefer delicious chocolate bars. They buy some treats to enjoy during their day at the mall and share them with their families later.
Read the text and mark the statements True, False, Not Stated. My name is Polly. I am ten. I am a schoolgirl. I go to school. I like learning English and solving puzzles. I would like to tell you about my family. It is neither big nor small. There are four of us. I have got a mother. Her name is Jane. She is a teacher. She is very responsible and creative. She likes her work. Her hobbies are singing and shopping. My mother is fond of reading detective stories. I have got a father. His name is Jack. He is a doctor. He is clever and hardworking. My father likes playing golf. He goes in for sport to be healthy and strong. He is fond of fishing too. My brother Nick is small. He is only four. He likes playing toys. Usually we get on well with him, but sometimes he is very naughty. On Saturdays and Sundays we like to be together. Last Sunday we went to the country. We had a good rest.
Read the text and decide if the statements below are true or false. My name is Ivan; my nick on the Internet is “Bike” because my favourite hobby is riding a bike. I love riding my bike. I can see parks and ponds or rivers and fields when I am in the country! My elder brother Alex is fond of photography. He takes pictures of everything he sees. He also plays the guitar and sings songs. I like being with him. My little sister Olga likes dolls, of course. She’s got a big collection. Some of them are from foreign countries. Our dad is a real sportsman. He plays football and likes swimming. He swims all year round, in the river, in the sea or in the swimming pool. Mum prefers classical music and interesting books. She can play the piano. Our cat Vasily also has a hobby, he likes sleeping and eating! In the evening we like getting together, talking and listening to some music.
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Read the text and match the sentences as True or False. Yesterday, our school class went to the zoo, the biggest zoo in the country. In fact, I did not like the place. There were signs everywhere: “Don’t feed the animals”, “Don’t walk on the grass”, “Don’t touch the animals”. I wanted to take pictures of the animals I liked, like raccoons, but I couldn't come close to their cage because there were crowds of people. Lots of animals were sleeping, and some animals were not friendly at all. We didn’t have lunch because we didn’t find a place to eat. All the benches were occupied with people. The trip was on Saturday and there were a lot of small children in the zoo. They made noise and shouted. Next weekend I am going to the forest. I have already marked the place I want to go. I think it’s a brilliant idea because there won’t be too many people there.
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Read the text and put each sentence into the correct group. Mobile phones When Scotsman Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876, it was a revolution in communication. For the first time, people could talk to each other over great distances almost as clearly as if they were in the same room. Nowadays, though, we increasingly use Bell’s invention for emails, faxes, and the internet rather than talking. Over the last two decades, a new means of spoken communication have emerged: the mobile phone. The modern mobile phone is a more complex version of the two-way radio. Traditional two-way radio was a very limited means of communication. In the 1940s, researchers decided to use a number of radio masts to pick up signals from two-way radios. When a caller moved too far away from one mast, the next mast would pick up the signal. Scientists called each mast’s reception area a separate “cell”; this is why, in many countries, mobile phones are called “cell phones”. The first real mobile telephone call was made in 1973 by Dr Martin Cooper, the scientist who invented the modern mobile handset. He tested his invention by calling a rival scientist to announce his success. Within a decade, mobile phones became available to the public. The streets of modern cities were full of young professionals who carried the expensive handsets as status symbols. But in the mid-90s, something happened. Cheaper handsets and cheaper calling rates meant that, almost overnight, it seemed that everyone had a mobile phone. And the giant plastic bricks of the 80s had been replaced with smooth little objects that fitted nicely into pockets and bags. Meeting times became approximate, subject to change at any moment under the new order of communication: the Short Message Service (SMS) or text message. Going to be late? Send a text message! It takes much less effort than arriving on time, and it’s much less awkward than explaining your lateness face-to-face. It’s the perfect communication method for the busy modern lifestyle. Like email before it, the text message has altered the way we write in English, bringing more abbreviations and a more lax approach to language construction. Traditional rules of grammar and spelling are much less important when you’re sitting on the bus, hurriedly typing “Will В 15 min late — C U @ the bar. Sorry!:-)”. Mobile phones are now a vital part of daily life for people. Over the last few years mobiles have become more and more advanced, with built-in cameras, global positioning devices and internet access. The “third generation” of mobile phones are powerful microcomputers with broadband internet access, which allow us to watch TV, download internet files at high speed and send instant video clips to friends. Alexander Graham Bell would be amazed if he could see how far the science of telephony has progressed in less than 150 years. If he were around today, he might say: “That’s gr8! But I’m v busy right now. Will call U 2nite”.
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