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XX I. Reading

Match the headings (A–E) with the paragraphs (1–4). There is one heading you will not use.

AIt’s time to act

BBees are losing their way

CFour years in a scientist’s life

DNo bees – no food

EA strange idea

(1) .....

Mobile phones are one of the most useful inventions of the last 50 years, but not everything that is said about them is good. Mobiles are frequently blamed for a number of things, from thumb injuries and headaches to house fires. One theory even blames mobile phones for the disappearance of bees!

(2) .....

The theory is that the bees’ navigation systems are damaged by the radiation that is given off by mobile phones. Bees have a built-in system a bit like GPS and this helps them find their way back to their hive. But recently, thousands of bees have failed to find their way home. It is believed they are dying far from their hives.

(3) .....

The problem was first noticed by beekeepers in America and is a lot more complicated than it at first seems. The important thing about bees is that most of the crops in many countries of the world are pollinated by them. Without bees, the crops can’t continue to grow. Many beekeepers in America and Europe have reported losing between 50 and 70 percent of their bees. Jim Piper, a London beekeeper, was recently asked how the problem was affecting him. “My business has been ruined by this”, he explained. “Twenty-nine of my forty hives are now empty”.

(4) .....

Nobody has proved that this theory is true but it’s a fact that bees are disappearing in very large numbers. And we can’t manage without them. Einstein said that if all our bees disappeared, man would only live for four more years! The situation needs to be evaluated by the world’s best scientists. If the mobile phone theory is correct, we need to do something about immediately – before it’s too late.

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XX II. Writing

Read the text and choose the correct word, A, B, C or D, for each space.

Everyone knows that exercise is good (0) ...B... the body and the mind. We all want to (1) ..... fit and look good, but too many of us take (2) ..... the wrong sport and quickly lose interest. So now fitness experts are advising people to choose an activity (3) .....

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If, on the other hand, (8) ..... isn’t important to you, then activities like dancing can be an enjoyable exercise without the need to show you’re better than everyone else.

You have taken part in an English language course at the summer camp. Tomorrow is your Farewell party. Write a ‘thank you’ postcard (50–60 words) to your teacher. Include the following:

•your opinion about the course and the activities;

•say what impressed you most of all;

•say ‘thank you’ for his / her work.

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XX III. Speaking

It is said that clothes make the man. Explain to what extent you think your clothes affect first impressions.

•What do you consider appropriate clothes in different environments such as in school, at work, in church, at home?

•Do you think the actual appearance or the brand name of clothes is more important and why?

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XX I. Reading

Read the text and write if the statements (1–6) are true (T) or false (F).

NATIONAL TOM SAWYER DAYS

What do Tom Sawyer and jumping frogs have in common? Stories about both of them were created by one man: Mark Twain. Born Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain was his pen name), Twain was four when his family moved to Hannibal, Missouri, located on the west bank of the Mississippi. Twain grew up there and was fascinated with life along the river – the steamboats, the giant lumber rafts, and the people who worked on them.

“The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” is one of Twain’s best-loved short stories, and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is one of his most famous novels. Both these works are celebrated by events held during National Tom Sawyer Days every 4th of July.

The boy in the photo entered his frog in the jumping contest. There’s also a fence- painting contest to see who can paint the fastest. The idea for this contest comes from a scene in Tom Sawyer, in which Tom has been told to paint the fence in front of the house he lives in. It’s a beautiful day, and he would rather be doing anything else. As his friends walk by, he convinces them it’s fun to paint, and they join in the “fun.” By the end of the day, the fence has three coats of paint!

Although the story of Tom Sawyer is fiction, it’s based on fact. If you go to Hannibal, you’ll see the white fence, which still stands at Twain’s boyhood home.

1.Mark Twain’s family moved to Hannibal, Missouri, located on the east bank of the Mississippi.

2.The story of Tom Sawyer is fiction, based totally on Mark Twain’s imagination.

3.Twain wrote “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County,” and it was one of his best-loved short stories.

4.Mark Twain enjoyed watching the steamboats, but not the giant lumber rafts.

5.The idea of a fence-painting contest comes from a scene in a book about Tom Sawyer.

6.If we visit Hannibal, Missouri, we might see white fences everywhere.

XX II. Writing

Choose the correct answer.

bedroom. Slowly, he opened the door and there, lying in the middle of the bed, was his sister! She (8) .............! Jake was very relieved.

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You have always dreamed about living in a house. Describe your ideal house. Include the following:

•the place where the house is located;

•the surroundings;

•the facilities in the house.

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XX III. Speaking

Holidays are the time to spend with friends and family.

•What is your favourite holiday?

•How do your family and friends celebrate this holiday with you?

•Do you have any special traditions you share with your family?

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XX I. Reading

Read the text given below. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentences (1–5).

Wearing a bright yellow jumpsuit, white face paint, and a long-sleeved red and white shirt, he isn’t a new fashion icon. His bright red hair, nose, and mouth make him natural in his position as the Chief Happiness Officer for the McDonald’s Corporation. As the mascot for the company, Ronald McDonald is easily recognized by 96 percent of schoolchildren in the US. For the most part, this “spokesclown” is loved, and helps improve company recognition, which in turn, translates into increased profits.

Mascots have existed for thousands of years. Historically, they have been animals that men admired. Native American Indians carved mascots into their totem poles, hoping to attain a cheetah’s speed or a bear’s strength. Even now, mascots are symbolic of the qualities we would like to possess.

For the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China has chosen mascots known as the Five Friendlies. Each of the four animals (fish, panda, antelope, and swallow) represents a unique athletic ability and offers a special blessing from China to the world. At the center of the group stands Huanhuan the Olympic flame, representing passion for sport and the unity of all nations through the Olympic Games.

In sports, teams treasure their mascots and often view them as lucky charms. In business, mascots are used to attract attention and impact a customer’s perception about a company. Fast-food icon Ronald McDonald can attest to this fact.

1.What is the role of Ronald McDonald as the mascot for the company, according to the article?

A He is easily recognized in the US.

B He influences fashion by wearing a bright yellow jumpsuit, white face paint, and a long-sleeved red and white shirt.

C He helps improve company recognition, which leads to increase of profits.

D He helps to prepare delicious burgers.

2.Which statement is NOT TRUE according to the article?

A Mascots have been used by people for thousands of years.

B Using mascots Native American Indians hoped to attain qualities of animals.

C Mascots have appeared to support businesses.

D Nowadays mascots symbolize qualities we would like to possess.

3.What do the mascots for the 2008 Olympic Games represent?

A Various athletic attributes and the spirit of the host nation.

B The feeling of competing against yourself to be the best.

C The friendly attitude of the Chinese government.

D The five events that will be held at the 2008 Olympics.

4.Why are mascots important in the world of business?

A They can help make products of better quality.

B They can increase sales as more people identify the company.

C They can make customers laugh and help them relax while watching commercials.

D They can provide customers with someone to speak with when they shop.

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XX II. Writing

Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.

Write a letter (50–60 words) to your foreign friend who is planning to visit Ukraine in July. Tell him / her about:

•the possibility to stay in your flat;

•the places you recommend to visit;

•the best places to do the shopping.

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XX III. Speaking

Nowadays many teenagers want to get a job during summer holidays. Talk about it. Include the following:

•What summer jobs can teenagers do? What are the best kinds of summer jobs?

•Will this experience have positive effect on their future career?

•What job would you like to do during your summer holidays?

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XX I. Reading

Read the text about family life. Complete the text with the correct statements (A–F).

AHowever, it is also true that things are not always easy.

BOn balance, how would I respond if I were asked if I wanted to leave home?

CPersonally, I would not want to be on my own too soon.

DI would love to be totally independent.

EMany of my friends would love to be independent from their parents as soon as possible.

FIt’s great to be part of a happy family

HAPPINESS IS HAVING A LARGE, LOVING, CARING FAMILY

(1)..... It is fun to be with people who like you. It is good to feel the warmth and the love of the ones who care for you. It is fantastic when you can turn to them when you have problems.

(2)..... Young people want to develop their own personality. Parents often think they know better. They find it difficult to accept that their son or daughter wants to live and to think differently from how they used to think when they were young themselves. Consequently, young people are often frustrated and believe their parents do not understand them.

(3)..... They would love to have their own place where they can live the life they imagine must be ideal. They think that not having a parent who tells them to tidy up their room or get up at a certain time must be paradise.

(4)..... First of all, there is the financial situation. Having your own flat costs a lot of money. Secondly, being completely on your own also means a lot of responsibility. For example, I admit I like to be reminded occasionally of urgent things I have forgotten to do(although I would never admit that to my parents!). And thirdly, if members of a family accept that everybody is an individual and needs a certain amount of freedom, life in a family can be a great fun.

(5)..... I would say that I am happy living with my family for now and I’ll wait.

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XX II. Writing

Put the verbs in brackets into the correct passive tense.

Choose the correct item to complete the sentence.

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5.‘So, have you had your book published?’ ‘Yes. It ............ in all bookshops from June 1st.’

8.‘Did you hear about the burglary last week?’ ‘Yes. The thieves ............ now, haven’t they?’

Your friend has written an e-mail that he has had a bad cold. Write a reply (50–60 words) and ask how he / she feels and give him some advice:

•to have a rest;

•to go to bed;

•to see a doctor.

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XX III. Speaking

Young people play computer games now more than ever. Some people say that computer games can be harmful for a child’s development.

•What are the advantages and disadvantages of playing computer games?

•Do you think parents should control the time their children play on the computer?

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XX I. Reading

Read the article and choose the best answer (A–D) for the sentences (1–4).

Some people say that the best defense is a good offense; an octopus, however, would disagree.

In addition to being one of the strangest and most beautiful creatures in nature, the octopus has some of the most inventive and effective defense mechanisms imaginable. While other animals have teeth, horns, or claws to help defend them from predators, the octopus concentrates its energy on hiding from and confusing its attackers. When it wants to get away, the octopus has an impressive arsenal of tricks at its disposal.

The most well-known of the octopus’ defense mechanisms is its ability to squirt clouds of ink into the water. Some octopi use this cloud of ink as camouflage; after squirting the ink, the octopus retreats into the ink cloud where the predator cannot see it. Other octopi use the ink cloud as a decoy. If a large, intelligent predator such as a shark knows that octopi use ink clouds for camouflage, it might simply attack the ink cloud blindly, hoping to make contact with the octopus inside. However, some sneaky octopi will release the ink cloud in one direction and scurry away in another direction, leaving the predator with nothing but a mouthful of ink. In addition to confusing predators’ sense of sight, these ink clouds also confuse their sense of smell. The ink is composed primarily of melanin (the same chemical that gives human skin its colour), which can shut down a predator’s sense of smell. If an octopus cannot be seen or smelled, it has a much higher chance of escaping an attack.

Another defense mechanism possessed by many octopi is the ability to change colour, much like a chameleon. While most animals are always the same colour, some species of octopi can control the amount of each colour pigment in their skin cells, allowing them to change colour. Some poisonous octopi, when provoked, will change their skin to a bright, eye-catching colour to warn predators that they are dangerous and ready to strike. Other octopi use this ability to change their skin to the colour and texture of seaweed or coral, allowing them to blend in with their environment. The body of an octopus is highly flexible, and some species can combine this flexibility with their colour-changing skills to make themselves resemble more dangerous animals such as sea snakes or eels.

Yet another defense mechanism possessed by some octopi is the ability to perform an autotomy, or self-amputation, of one of their limbs and regrow it later. Many species of skink and lizard also possess this ability, which allows them to shed their tails when caught by a predator and therefore get away. When a predator catches a tentacle the octopus can amputate this tentacle, thereby unfettering itself, and regrow the tentacle later.

While the octopus may not be the most vicious creature in the ocean, its numerous and clever defense mechanisms help it to survive in the dangerous undersea world.

1.Which of the following sentences from the passage best expresses the main idea?

A The most well-known of the octopus’ defense mechanisms is its ability to squirt clouds of ink into the water.

B Some people say that the best defense is a good offense; an octopus, however, would disagree.

C Another defense mechanism possessed by many octopi is the ability to change colour, much like a chameleon.

D When it wants to get away, the octopus has an impressive arsenal of tricks at its disposal.

2.The author claims in paragraph 1 that an octopus would disagree with the statеment “the best defense is a good offense” because

A octopi employ more defensive than offensive capabilities.

B octopi possess good defensive and offensive capabilities.

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C octopi can protect themselves from teeth, horns, and claws.

D not all octopi possess the same defense mechanisms.

3.As used in paragraph 4, which of the following is the best synonym for unfettering?

4.The final paragraph can best be described as a

A prediction conclusion, in which the author looks toward the future.

B full circle conclusion, in which the author incorporates and builds on a word or theme from the introduction.

C solution conclusion, in which the author proposes a solution to a problem posed earlier in the passage.

D summary conclusion, in which the author restates the passage’s main idea.

XX II. Writing

Complete the conditional sentences (type I, II or III) by putting the verbs into the correct form.

1.If they (have) ............... time at the weekend, they will come to see us.

2.If we (know) ............... about your problem, we would have helped you.

3.If I (be) ............... you, I would not buy that suit.

4.We (arrive) ............... earlier if we had not missed the bus.

5.If I didn’t have a mobile phone, my life (not / be) ............... complete.

6.Okay, I (get) ............... the popcorn if you buy the juice.

You’ve lost your dog and decided to write a notice. Include the following:

•describe your dog; say where you lost it;

•give your contact details; promise a reward.

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XX III. Speaking

Talk about the styles of clothes teenagers wear. Include the following:

•What is your attitude to fashion?

•What styles of clothes do you prefer?

•Where do you usually buy clothes?