LISTENING
TASK 1
You will now hear a part of a radio programme in which the presenter, Stella
Faulds, is talking about why some people seem to be naturally clumsy. Listen to the talk
and for questions 1 - 10 complete the sentences. You will hear the extract twice.
You have one minute to study the questions.
1. Stella sees no connection between being clumsy and __________ or other abilities in
life.
2. The book where Stella read a description of a clumsy was a _________.
3. Stella’s relative, John, is described as regularly falling into ___________ and
_________.
4. The book said that _________ were not safe than John visited them.
5. Stella is often complemented on her ____________ and ___________ in certain skills.
6. Stella wonders why she was never able to do _______________.
7. Stella admits to feeling _____________ when her brother, Adam, plays tennis well.
8. Adam has a reputation for having what they call ______________.
9. Stella describes how Adam recently gat a _________ caught in an escalator.
10. Stella wonders is a lack of ____________ could explain her clumsiness.
TASK 2
INTEGRATED LISTENING AND READING
Read the text on the problem of water supplies, then listen to a part of the lecture on
the same topic. You will notice that some ideas coincide and some differ in them. Answer
questions 11 – 24 by choosing A if the idea is expressed in both materials, B if it can be
found only in the audio-recording, C if it can be found only in the reading text and D if
neither of the materials expresses the idea.
Now you have 10 minutes to read the text and then look through the statements 11 –
24. Then you will listen to a part of the lecture on the same topic. You will hear the lecture
twice.
THE PROBLEM OF WATER SHORTAGE
Nearly 450 million people in 29 countries face water shortage problems; this number is
expected to increase to 2.5 billion people by 2050.15 In addition, over a billion people do not
have access to safe drinking water and sanitation is minimal for more than half the world’s
population. Experts predict that worldwide freshwater shortages will remain an enormous
problem in the coming decades. In addition, a recent United Nations report notes that eighty
countries, comprising 40% of the world’s population, are already suffering from water shortages
that limit economic and social development. These shortages greatly impact developing
countries; some of these countries utilize only 20% of their potential water resources because
they lack the capital and the technology to capture more.
At a time when many countries are approaching or exceeding the limits of their renewable
water resources, world population is growing by larger and larger increments than before. For
each new person, water remains among the absolute necessities of life. Already some 80
countries comprising 40% of the world’s population suffer from water shortages at some point
during the year.
Only 3% of the planet’s water is even theoretically available to drink. As stated earlier,
Americans use four hundred to six hundred liters of water per person, per day; by comparison,
many Indians get by on forty liters a day. India, with 20% of the world’s population, has 4% of
its water, and China has less water than Canada but forty times the number of people. Half the
people in the world today don’t have the quality of water that was available to the citizens of
ancient Rome two centuries ago. Agriculture, consuming two-thirds of the world’s fresh water, is
certainly a major part of the problem and any solution. It is vital to keep in mind that while it
takes a thousand tons of water to grow a ton of grain, it takes fifteen thousand tons to grow a ton
of beef. These modern agricultural practices, combined with the distinct shortages of water seen
throughout the world, have had disastrous impacts on numerous countries.
11. Global warming and the water shortage are the most urgent issues according to the
UN Environment programme.
12. The problem of water shortage will grow in the future.
13. The majority of the world’s population suffers from the water shortage.
14. In some areas people are forced to leave their homes because of water shortage.
15. The reason of water shortage is in the growing population.
16. Shortage of water supplies may have a negative impact on the development of a
country.
17. Many countries try to solve the problem of water pollution.
18. The number of military conflicts over water resources is growing.
19. The renewable water resources in the world are limited.
20. Solution of the water shortage problem requires partnerships between government,
business, and civil society.
21. The quality of water nowadays is worse than in the past.
22. Agriculture takes the greatest part of the water supplies.
23. Agriculture is the reason of water pollution.
24. Environmental awareness can be awakened by the media.
ANSWER SHEET
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READING
Task I
You are going to read an extract from a newspaper article about art forgeries. Eight
paragraphs have been removed from the article. Choose from the paragraphs A – I the one
which fits each gap (1- 7). There is one extra paragraph which you do not need to use.
There is an example at the beginning (0).
The fake's progress from underworld to respectable homes
The market for art forgeries is booming as never before, and much of it is legal. You can now
buy a perfect copy of a painting by, say, Modigliani or Renoir, Rembrandt or Picasso, executed
by one of the world's greatest forger.
0. ____________
However, Daniele Ermes Donde, 43, the man who developed the concept of the "legal forgery"
ten years ago, is convinced that some of his creations will one day circulate as illegal forgeries.
"I am positive," he said, "that the greatest museums will contain my art works in the next few
years."
1. ______________
Donde, a former shoe shop owner from the northern Italian town of Cremona, invented the idea
of "legal fakes" after being swindled by a forger. "I had just spent a lot of money on a painting
by the modern Italian painter Renato Guttuso, but it turned out to be an extremely clever fake."
2._________________
Donde sold his shop and spent a year travelling around Italy in search of the finest forgers and
copiers.
3. _________________
The master forgers were delighted to work for him. Soon forgers and artists from all over the
world were asking to work for the Museo Imaginario. Most were rejected, but some, because of
the brilliance of their work, were recruited and Donde now has more than forty master forgers
and copiers working regularly for him.
4. ___________________
The fame of the gallery spread and Gianni Agnelli, the president of Fiat, bought 14 authenticated
fakes There are many reasons why the rich and famous who can afford original items, become
Donde's customers. One reason is to cut down on the hug. insurance premiums which must be
paid for valuable paintings kept in private houses or offices.
5. ______________________
However, many ordinary people buy his painting because they could not even remotely afford to
buy originals.
6._______________________
Training the artist is a very serious matter at the museum. Edi Zambelli, the co-ordinator of the
team of painters said, "If a particularly difficult painting is commissioned or in demand, we send
the artist -abroad if necessary - to study the painting in the museum where it is kept. And this can
be very expensive." He then added that "the identity of the artists is a closely kept secret.
7. _______________________
In this way, the artists are left to work in peace, producing paintings which are guaranteed to be
the best fakes on the market today.
A What he claims will happen is almost inevitable, because the reproductions are not only
enormously beautiful but also amazingly accurate.
В This is an excellent way to decorate one's home or office with high-quality works of art
without having to spend a fortune.
С It will cost you a tiny fraction of the price of the original - or an illegal forgery - and the deal is
entirely legal. Legality is guaranteed by the statement: "This is an authentic fake", written in
ink on the back of each canvas.
D Many had spent time in prison because of their work and were happy to work legally without
the threat of arrest. Moreover, they could enjoy an assured income.
E "Then, I realised that millions of people would be delighted to own beautifully painted
forgeries, provided they were legal and reasonably priced." Price and quality are the keys to
his success as a master forger.
F Besides Agnelli, Frank Sinatra and Sophia Loren have bought 12 and 3 fakes respectively, and
other big names are waiting in line for "real fake" masterpieces.
G The Museo Immaginario moves first to Madrid and then on to London in March. All the
museum's clients are invited to the grand openings, which will be quite elegant events.
H By 1984 he had created a group of first class painters, and opened Museo Immaginario, a
gallery for legal fakes, in Cremona. He began to sell paintings which were made by masters
in the art of copying.
I The artists sign the painting with a pseudonym which the museum insists on in order to protect
the artists from the interference of the public.
Task II
You are going to read a text about English. For question 8 – 14 choose the answer (A, B, C
or D) which you think fits best according to the text.
France says "non" to English
France says ‘non’ to English French limitations on the use of French foreign languages are
causing a stir in the advertising world.
one of the first casualties in france's war on english words-which became official at the beginning of july
with the passing of the toubon law - was the french state-owned car company renault. the law, backed by
france’s minister for culture, bans the use of foreign words in all walks of french life.
it will mean the kiss of death for the current television campaign running in france for the renault clio. the
final advertisement in the renault campaign featured a russian talking about how good the clio is in his
native language, with a french translation running in letters below.
another casualty is the hugo boss men's clothing advertisements which feature a "men at work" theme,
and is the same all over europe. now this phrase has to be translated, making the advertisement the same
in every european country - except france. another company which is suffering is nike. they will no longer
be able to use their "just do it" phrase, because translated into french it just isn't the same.
most advertising agencies are resigned rather than angry. one agency has produced a humorous guide
translations of anglo-american business and ting phrases which, while exact, are nonsense. we’ve printed
5,000 copies, and already we're running short," said the agency owner.
other advertisers are very angry about the law. one said, "it's complete madness. it's like king canute
trying to hold back the waves." he added that french is sometimes not suitable in advertising.
the most interesting battle is yet to come. mcdonald's say they can still use english because trademarks are
not included in the ban. so big macs and mcnuggets can stay. mcdonald's also point out the little known
fact that "cheeseburger" is a brandname owned by them. mcdonald's could, if they wanted, sue anybody
for using the name cheeseburger. for some companies, however, the ban means nothing. levi's, the us
jeans manufacturer, already treats france differently. a spokesman said, "we very rarely use any english.
we translate everything." he explained that france was an exception even before the new law. "there has
always had to be a translation into french. the difference now is that any english text must be matched by
a french one of the same size."
but while many companies don't like to admit it, it looks as though the law will be thoroughly enforced,
with the large multinational corporations being punished if they do not obey the law, to act as a warning
to smaller companies.
8. a new law banning the use of foreign words in french
a) will be introduced at the beginning of july.
b) caused a lot of casualties.
c) was supported by france’s ministers
d) has come into force.
9. the existing advertising campaigns
a) will have to change completely.
b) should prohibit the advertisements in russian.
c) of the Renault Clio should be stopped.
d) will present their advertisements only on television.
10. According to the new law
a) such companies as Hugo Boss and Nike will have to stop their activity.
b) all European countries should present their slogans in translation.
с) several adverts will be the same all over the world apart from France.
d) some advertising phrases should be in French.
11. As the reaction to the new law
a) many people can see the funny side of the situation.
b) many advertising agencies will be closed.
с) many books about the absurd law will be published.
d) marketing phrases will be shorter.
12. The new law
a) created mostly the atmosphere of anger.
b) was accepted unanimously.
c) caused lots of comments.
d) changed English slogans into French.
13. McDonald’s company
a) will translate everything.
b) will change their slogans into French.
c) will introduce new names.
d) will not be affected by the law.
14. The new law
a) will affect only large international corporations.
b) will affect only smaller companies.
c) will be introduced in spite of everything.
d) will be used as a warning.
ANSWER SHEET
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READING
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Use of English
Task 1
For questions 1-15 complete the following article by writing each missing word in
the correct box on your answer sheet. Use only one word for each space.
The Allure of Gambling
Suppose a friend offered you a deal. “Hey, let’s toss a coin for a dollar, heads or 1_____.”
“Ok,” you might say, but then your friend adds, “There’s just one little thing I want to explain
2_____ we start. When I win, you lose your dollar. When you win, I’ll pay you 99 cents.”
It’s not all 3_____ different, is it, one penny on the toss? But you would be crazy to take
on such a proposition, wouldn’t you? A dollar 4_____ 99 cents. 5_____ do it? It 6_____ no
sense. But that is exactly what all of us do when we gamble, when we 7______ the threshold
between workday life and the fantasy world of a casino. 8_____ fact, if the house gets only one
percent of an edge, or advantage, gamblers consider it 9_____ good bet.
Most people do not really understand how odds work. Before my first visit to Las Vegas,
I thought I had worked 10______ a pretty good system for roulette. My plan was to wait for a
series of reds or blacks – 11____ least six in a row. When that happened, I would start betting on
12_____ other color, doubling up after each losing bet 13_____ I won. 14_____ instance, after
six reds in a row, I would start betting black: $1, then $2, $4, $8, $16, $32, $64, $128. I figured
that I couldn’t lose 15_____ the same color came up 15 times in a row. This seemed highly
unlikely.
Task 2
For questions 16-20 choose the best alternative A or B.
16.
John hates backing down (A)/backing away (B) in an argument.
17.
Troubles have a way of lying low (A)/lying like a gas-meter (B) – until you find
yourself in a real mess and it’s a little bit late to ‘think twice’.
18.
I hear Paul has found some cushy (A)/tizzy (B) job in Memphis – I always said he
was born under a lucky star!
19.
Jack will be just the right man for this position - he knows a thing or two (A)/a
clue (B) about public relations.
20.
According to (A)/abiding by (B) this woman the suspect crossed broke into the
Jacksons house at about 4:30pm.
Task 3
For questions 21-25 replace the words in italics with a suitable phrasal verb from
the box below. Change the form of the verb when it is necessary. There are three extra
phrasal verbs, which you do not need to use.
stand by, come into, set in, go on, look up, turn up, turn on, come across
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Wait a bit – I’m sure he will appear after all.
It's easy to see from the way the garden is looking that winter has begun.
You will never be left alone in time of trouble – I will always support you.
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Last week I found that book you wanted in a small shop.
I don’t know what it means – I’ll have to find it in a dictionary.
Task 4
For questions 26-30 put each word in brackets into a suitable form.
Example:
“These documents are ______ (importance) so you don’t have to read them” –
“These documents are unimportant so you don’t have to read them”.
26. Jenny doesn't like wearing any shoes when it's hot, so she walks _______ (foot) in
summer.
27. If he hadn't ________ (estimate) his rival, he would have won that fight.
28. I think that you _______ (treat) your wife. You should be more delicate.
29. I saw Peter's girlfriend yesterday. She's very pretty. Yes, she's _______ (envy),
indeed.
30. John is a good man. His advantages _______ (weigh) his bad points.
Answer Sheet USE OF ENGLISH
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Writing
Participant’s ID number ________________________
Write an essay under the title “Choosing your future career” to attract attention of young
people to their way of life. Give practical and valuable advice to follow in order to find the
appropriate profession, outline your reasoned opinion why it is crucial for a happy life.
You should write 250 - 300 words.
Time: 45 minutes
Set 1
Set 2
Карточка участника
Student 1
Task 1
Imagine that you are a reporter in a TV studio. You were given a task to make a talk on
successful people and their achievements. Make 3 mini reports based on the photographs for the
TV programme “Success in our Life” (use Set 1 photos).
Monologue: Time 1,5 – 2 minutes.
Then establish contact with a guest in the studio (your partner). Ask him/her 3 questions to find
out about his attitude to success and people’s achievements.
Dialogue: Time: 2 minutes.
Task 2
Now you are a guest in the studio. Listen to the speech of your partner, based on 3 photographs
from Set 2, answer 3 questions from the reporter to express your opinion of the topic.
Dialogue: Time: 2 minutes.
Student 2
Task 1
Imagine that you are a guest in the studio. Listen to the speech of your partner, based on 3
photographs from Set 2, and answer 3 questions from the reporter to express your opinion of the
topic concerning the role of success in people’s lives.
Dialogue: Time: 2 minutes.
Task 2
Now you are a reporter in a TV studio. You were given a task to make a talk on successful
people and their achievements. Make 3 mini reports based on the photographs for the TV
programme “Success in our Life” (use Set 2 photos).
Monologue: Time 1,5 – 2 minutes.
Then establish contact with a guest in the studio (your partner) who was an eyewitness of these
events. Ask him/her 3 questions to find out about his attitude to success and people’s
achievements.
Dialogue: Time: 2 minutes.
Карточка члена жюри
Разминка
Примерный перечень вопросов:
How are you?
What do you think about the weather?
How long have you been learning English?
What other foreign languages do you know?
What do you usually do in your spare time?
Внимание! Не допускаются вопросы, которые направлены на выяснение фамилии
участника, номера школы, в которой учится участник, и т.д.
Student 1
Task 1
Imagine that you are a reporter in a TV studio. You were given a task to make a talk on
successful people and their achievements. Make 3 mini reports based on the photographs for the
TV programme “Success in our Life” (use Set 1 photos).
Monologue: Time 1,5 – 2 minutes.
Then establish contact with a guest in the studio (your partner). Ask him/her 3 questions
to find out about his attitude to success and people’s achievements.
Dialogue: Time: 2 minutes.
Task 2
Now you are a guest in the studio. Listen to the speech of your partner, based on 3
photographs from Set 2, answer 3 questions from the reporter to express your opinion of the
topic.
Dialogue: Time: 2 minutes.
Student 2
Task 1
Imagine that you are a guest in the studio. Listen to the speech of your partner, based on 3
photographs from Set 2, and answer 3 questions from the reporter to express your opinion of the
topic concerning the role of success in people’s lives.
Dialogue: Time: 2 minutes.
Task 2
Now you are a reporter in a TV studio. You were given a task to make a talk on
successful people and their achievements. Make 3 mini reports based on the photographs for the
TV programme “Success in our Life” (use Set 2 photos).
Monologue: Time 1,5 – 2 minutes.
Then establish contact with a guest in the studio (your partner) who was an eyewitness of
these events. Ask him/her 3 questions to find out about his attitude to success and people’s
achievements.
Dialogue: Time: 2 minutes.
Участникам диалога следует помнить, что это задание состоит как из
монологической, так и диалогической (вопросо-ответной части). Необходимо проявлять
инициативу и творчество при обсуждении гипотетических ситуаций.