PREPARATION FOR THE USE, VPR AND INDEPENDENT TESTING
IN ENGLISH LESSONS
ENGLISH TEACHER
Municipal educational institution secondary school No. 3 of ALEXEEVKA
Aspects testing: listening, reading, vocabulary and grammar, personal writing, essay, speaking.
Listening
Experience shows that this type of work always causes the greatest difficulties for students. They usually do not understand many words and cannot complete tasks correctly. It is impossible to teach children to hear and understand English speech in 1-2 years of preparation for passing the exam. This work should be carried out from the 2nd grade and in almost every lesson and always at home.
The Unified State Examination task in listening includes tasks to establish correspondence and select the correct answer out of three.
Exercises Fordevelopment skillslistening.
It is very important to prepare children to understand the material they listen to using various training exercises - tasks.
You can start with those whose goal is to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words from the context. It is also interesting to analyze the use in speech of words that have similar pronunciation, but different meanings and spellings within a certain situation. Children must learn to understand the meanings of homonyms and synonyms for better understanding. We let you listen to sentences and texts with an analysis of the use of words.
Important tasks are to establish correspondence - predicting content, true/false, no information, order of questions and text content, comparisons, text analysis, etc.
Multiple choice tasks - complete sentences, insert missing words, choose the right answer, choose a question, find mistakes, etc.
Multiple matching tasks - determining the requested information (for example: location, type of speech, headings, style, etc.).
Reading
The Unified State Exam reading task includes tasks on establishing correspondences, filling in gaps and choosing the correct answer.
Kinds tasks Byreading.
At the initial stage of learning, these can be simple tasks such as answering questions, continuing phrases, asking questions, finding equivalents of words, phrases, sentences, choosing a title, arranging statements in a logical order, guessing a word, replacing words and expressions, etc.
At the middle and senior stages of education, the tasks become more complicated. They include tasks to find the necessary information and analyze the content of what is read. Students are asked to understand the general idea of the text, find the necessary general or detailed information, determine the logic of text construction or structural and semantic connections, fill in gaps, determine style, understand the author’s opinion, and express their point of view. It is important to teach students to quickly find information despite a large volume of texts, highlighting the main thing.
Option No. 4
Demo version of VPR in English, grade 11, 2018.
Version for printing and copying in MS Word
Who likes reading books?
Answer:
You will hear dialogue. Write down in the answer field the number 1, 2 or 3 corresponding to the answer option you chose. You will hear the recording twice.
Who spends rainy days in front of the computer?
There is no audio recording for this assignment, please provide the text.
Ann: Hello, Steve, how are you?
Steve: Hi, Ann, I’m well, thanks, and you?
Ann: Fine, thank you. Listen, have you been to the new downtown library yet? It's absolutely amazing.
Steve: I haven’t been down there yet. Why is it so amazing?
Ann: Um... it’s got shelves of books everywhere, cozy armchairs with lamps, new tables. There is this awesome smell of books in the air, you know.
Steve: I see. But I’ve really never quite understood how some people say they love the smell of books. I am not much of a reader really, Ann, so I don’t go to libraries. I don't read much.
Ann: Oh, Steve, really? I’ve always read a lot since I learned how to. In fact, I’d say reading is my favorite pastime, especially on rainy days or cold winter nights.
Steve: Are you one of those people who like to sit on the sofa on a rainy day with a cup of tea and a good book?
Ann: Yes, there is nothing I love better. How do you spend your time, Steve?
Steve: I don’t know … on rainy days I usually play computer games online. My friends and I love network strategy games like World of War Craft.
Ann: I bet three-four hours go by really fast when you are in the game!
Steve: Um... True but in winter I play hockey when I have time. Our hockey rink’s got lights, so we can play when it’s dark. Most of my friends play hockey too.
Ann: Are they the same friends you play your online games with?
Steve: Yeah, they are, mostly.
Ann: I see. But don’t you think reading is an important part of learning? I think it’s important to read a lot to be able to speak better, write better and even think better. Good books raise really good questions about life. Don't you think?
Steve: Maybe … but I find books that ask thought-provoking questions are always so depressing. I don’t like to be depressed, I like to think that life is easy and fun, that’s why I enjoy playing games rather than asking philosophical questions.
Ann: Hmm… Have you read any fantasy books? Have you read Harry Potter books or The Lord of the Rings? Those are really fun and there are still some deep thoughts in them.
Steve: I haven’t read those, Ann but I’ve watched the films, so I don’t think there is any need to read the books now.
Ann: Oh, Steve! Films made from books are not nearly as exciting as books themselves! But… I’ll stop being a bookworm now and let you go play your computer games.
Steve: Thank you! I was starting to get afraid you’d lecture me on films vs books now.
Answer:
You will hear dialogue. Write down in the answer field the number 1, 2 or 3 corresponding to the answer option you chose. You will hear the recording twice.
Who thinks time flies when you play computer games?
There is no audio recording for this assignment, please provide the text.
Ann: Hello, Steve, how are you?
Steve: Hi, Ann, I’m well, thanks, and you?
Ann: Fine, thank you. Listen, have you been to the new downtown library yet? It's absolutely amazing.
Steve: I haven’t been down there yet. Why is it so amazing?
Ann: Um... it’s got shelves of books everywhere, cozy armchairs with lamps, new tables. There is this awesome smell of books in the air, you know.
Steve: I see. But I’ve really never quite understood how some people say they love the smell of books. I am not much of a reader really, Ann, so I don’t go to libraries. I don't read much.
Ann: Oh, Steve, really? I’ve always read a lot since I learned how to. In fact, I’d say reading is my favorite pastime, especially on rainy days or cold winter nights.
Steve: Are you one of those people who like to sit on the sofa on a rainy day with a cup of tea and a good book?
Ann: Yes, there is nothing I love better. How do you spend your time, Steve?
Steve: I don’t know … on rainy days I usually play computer games online. My friends and I love network strategy games like World of War Craft.
Ann: I bet three-four hours go by really fast when you are in the game!
Steve: Um... True but in winter I play hockey when I have time. Our hockey rink’s got lights, so we can play when it’s dark. Most of my friends play hockey too.
Ann: Are they the same friends you play your online games with?
Steve: Yeah, they are, mostly.
Ann: I see. But don’t you think reading is an important part of learning? I think it’s important to read a lot to be able to speak better, write better and even think better. Good books raise really good questions about life. Don't you think?
Steve: Maybe … but I find books that ask thought-provoking questions are always so depressing. I don’t like to be depressed, I like to think that life is easy and fun, that’s why I enjoy playing games rather than asking philosophical questions.
Ann: Hmm… Have you read any fantasy books? Have you read Harry Potter books or The Lord of the Rings? Those are really fun and there are still some deep thoughts in them.
Steve: I haven’t read those, Ann but I’ve watched the films, so I don’t think there is any need to read the books now.
Ann: Oh, Steve! Films made from books are not nearly as exciting as books themselves! But… I’ll stop being a bookworm now and let you go play your computer games.
Steve: Thank you! I was starting to get afraid you’d lecture me on films vs books now.
Answer:
You will hear dialogue. Write down in the answer field the number 1, 2 or 3 corresponding to the answer option you chose. You will hear the recording twice.
Who speaks about their friends and their hobbies?
There is no audio recording for this assignment, please provide the text.
Ann: Hello, Steve, how are you?
Steve: Hi, Ann, I’m well, thanks, and you?
Ann: Fine, thank you. Listen, have you been to the new downtown library yet? It's absolutely amazing.
Steve: I haven’t been down there yet. Why is it so amazing?
Ann: Um... it’s got shelves of books everywhere, cozy armchairs with lamps, new tables. There is this awesome smell of books in the air, you know.
Steve: I see. But I’ve really never quite understood how some people say they love the smell of books. I am not much of a reader really, Ann, so I don’t go to libraries. I don't read much.
Ann: Oh, Steve, really? I’ve always read a lot since I learned how to. In fact, I’d say reading is my favorite pastime, especially on rainy days or cold winter nights.
Steve: Are you one of those people who like to sit on the sofa on a rainy day with a cup of tea and a good book?
Ann: Yes, there is nothing I love better. How do you spend your time, Steve?
Steve: I don’t know … on rainy days I usually play computer games online. My friends and I love network strategy games like World of War Craft.
Ann: I bet three-four hours go by really fast when you are in the game!
Steve: Um... True but in winter I play hockey when I have time. Our hockey rink’s got lights, so we can play when it’s dark. Most of my friends play hockey too.
Ann: Are they the same friends you play your online games with?
Steve: Yeah, they are, mostly.
Ann: I see. But don’t you think reading is an important part of learning? I think it’s important to read a lot to be able to speak better, write better and even think better. Good books raise really good questions about life. Don't you think?
Steve: Maybe … but I find books that ask thought-provoking questions are always so depressing. I don’t like to be depressed, I like to think that life is easy and fun, that’s why I enjoy playing games rather than asking philosophical questions.
Ann: Hmm… Have you read any fantasy books? Have you read Harry Potter books or The Lord of the Rings? Those are really fun and there are still some deep thoughts in them.
Steve: I haven’t read those, Ann but I’ve watched the films, so I don’t think there is any need to read the books now.
Ann: Oh, Steve! Films made from books are not nearly as exciting as books themselves! But… I’ll stop being a bookworm now and let you go play your computer games.
Steve: Thank you! I was starting to get afraid you’d lecture me on films vs books now.
Answer:
You will hear dialogue. Write down in the answer field the number 1, 2 or 3 corresponding to the answer option you chose. You will hear the recording twice.
Who has read books about Harry Potter?
There is no audio recording for this assignment, please provide the text.
Ann: Hello, Steve, how are you?
Steve: Hi, Ann, I’m well, thanks, and you?
Ann: Fine, thank you. Listen, have you been to the new downtown library yet? It's absolutely amazing.
Steve: I haven’t been down there yet. Why is it so amazing?
Ann: Um... it’s got shelves of books everywhere, cozy armchairs with lamps, new tables. There is this awesome smell of books in the air, you know.
Steve: I see. But I’ve really never quite understood how some people say they love the smell of books. I am not much of a reader really, Ann, so I don’t go to libraries. I don't read much.
Ann: Oh, Steve, really? I’ve always read a lot since I learned how to. In fact, I’d say reading is my favorite pastime, especially on rainy days or cold winter nights.
Steve: Are you one of those people who like to sit on the sofa on a rainy day with a cup of tea and a good book?
Ann: Yes, there is nothing I love better. How do you spend your time, Steve?
Steve: I don’t know … on rainy days I usually play computer games online. My friends and I love network strategy games like World of War Craft.
Ann: I bet three-four hours go by really fast when you are in the game!
Steve: Um... True but in winter I play hockey when I have time. Our hockey rink’s got lights, so we can play when it’s dark. Most of my friends play hockey too.
Ann: Are they the same friends you play your online games with?
Steve: Yeah, they are, mostly.
Ann: I see. But don’t you think reading is an important part of learning? I think it’s important to read a lot to be able to speak better, write better and even think better. Good books raise really good questions about life. Don't you think?
Steve: Maybe … but I find books that ask thought-provoking questions are always so depressing. I don’t like to be depressed, I like to think that life is easy and fun, that’s why I enjoy playing games rather than asking philosophical questions.
Ann: Hmm… Have you read any fantasy books? Have you read Harry Potter books or The Lord of the Rings? Those are really fun and there are still some deep thoughts in them.
Steve: I haven’t read those, Ann but I’ve watched the films, so I don’t think there is any need to read the books now.
Ann: Oh, Steve! Films made from books are not nearly as exciting as books themselves! But… I’ll stop being a bookworm now and let you go play your computer games.
Steve: Thank you! I was starting to get afraid you’d lecture me on films vs books now.
Answer:
Match rubrics 1-6 to texts A–E. Record your answers in the table. Use each number only once. There is one extra rubric in the assignment.
| A | B | C | D | E |
A. Mosfilm is the center of the Russian film industry. It is as famous as Hollywood in the USA or Bollywood in India. Tours to the studio have become increasingly popular with tourists, as they allow to view Mosfilm’s enormous depot with 170 tanks and 50 vintage cars. Tour guides say that everyone hopes to see a famous actor or an actress when they are on an excursion there.
B. January 30, 1924 is considered the birthday of Mosfilm studio. On this day the first film produced by Mosfilm was released. It was On the Wings Skyward directed by Boris Mikhin. During the Great Patriotic War, the film studio personnel moved to Alma-Ata but continued working. All in all, Mosfilm has produced about 3,000 feature films.
C. It takes a lot of different people to make a good film. A screen writer writes the script of the future film. Then a producer finds enough money to make this film and a film director chooses actors and actresses to play in this film. You also need people for costumes and make-up. Film-making is becoming more and more complex and requires a lot of IT specialists and technical staff.
D. Robert Downey held once the title of highest-paid actor in Hollywood, and now he is only the sixth on the list. Mark Wahlberg made more than any actor in the world this year. He earned huge sums from his two films, “Daddy’s Home” and “Transformers: The Last Knight”. He also earned some cash for appearing in his family’s reality show “Wahlburgers”.
E. According to a recent survey, 13 percent of Americans go to the movies about once a month, 7 percent go see movies in the movie theater several times a month, and 31 percent go less than once a year. It is interesting that 52 percent of American adults prefer watching movies at home. The U.S. is the third largest film market in the world, only behind China and India.
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Jack, a truck driver, was driving 100 penguins to the New York Zoo. On the freeway his truck suddenly __________________ (BREAK) down.
A kind man
Answer:
Read the text below. Transform, if necessary, the words printed in capital letters at the end of lines numbered 7–12 so that they grammatically match the content of the text. Fill in the blanks with the given words. Each gap corresponds to a separate task from group 7–12.
Jack got out of the car. He __________________ (LOOK) at the engine when another truck stopped by.
A kind man
Jack, a truck driver, was driving 100 penguins to the New York Zoo. On the freeway his truck suddenly __________________ (BREAK) down. Jack got out of the car. He __________________ (LOOK) at the engine when another truck stopped by. The second truck driver, Peter, asked if __________________ (HE) colleague needed any help. Jack explained that he was taking the penguins to the zoo and asked if Peter could take the penguins to the zoo. Peter agreed. Some hours __________________ (LATE), the Peter drove past Jack, who was still waiting on the freeway for help to come. The penguins, however, __________________ (BE) still in the truck! “I thought I asked you to take __________________ (THAT) penguins to the zoo,” shouted Jack. Peter replied, “I did, but I had some money left, so we’re going to the cinema now.”
Answer:
Read the text below. Transform, if necessary, the words printed in capital letters at the end of lines numbered 7–12 so that they grammatically match the content of the text. Fill in the blanks with the given words. Each gap corresponds to a separate task from group 7–12.
The second truck driver, Peter, asked if __________________ (HE) colleague needed any help. Jack explained that he was taking the penguins to the zoo and asked if Peter could take the penguins to the zoo. Peter agreed.
A kind man
Jack, a truck driver, was driving 100 penguins to the New York Zoo. On the freeway his truck suddenly __________________ (BREAK) down. Jack got out of the car. He __________________ (LOOK) at the engine when another truck stopped by. The second truck driver, Peter, asked if __________________ (HE) colleague needed any help. Jack explained that he was taking the penguins to the zoo and asked if Peter could take the penguins to the zoo. Peter agreed. Some hours __________________ (LATE), the Peter drove past Jack, who was still waiting on the freeway for help to come. The penguins, however, __________________ (BE) still in the truck! “I thought I asked you to take __________________ (THAT) penguins to the zoo,” shouted Jack. Peter replied, “I did, but I had some money left, so we’re going to the cinema now.”
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Read the text below. Transform, if necessary, the words printed in capital letters at the end of lines numbered 7–12 so that they grammatically match the content of the text. Fill in the blanks with the given words. Each gap corresponds to a separate task from group 7–12.
Some hours __________________ (LATE), the Peter drove past Jack, who was still waiting on the freeway for help to come.
A kind man
Jack, a truck driver, was driving 100 penguins to the New York Zoo. On the freeway his truck suddenly __________________ (BREAK) down. Jack got out of the car. He __________________ (LOOK) at the engine when another truck stopped by. The second truck driver, Peter, asked if __________________ (HE) colleague needed any help. Jack explained that he was taking the penguins to the zoo and asked if Peter could take the penguins to the zoo. Peter agreed. Some hours __________________ (LATE), the Peter drove past Jack, who was still waiting on the freeway for help to come. The penguins, however, __________________ (BE) still in the truck! “I thought I asked you to take __________________ (THAT) penguins to the zoo,” shouted Jack. Peter replied, “I did, but I had some money left, so we’re going to the cinema now.”
Answer:
Read the text below. Transform, if necessary, the words printed in capital letters at the end of lines numbered 7–12 so that they grammatically match the content of the text. Fill in the blanks with the given words. Each gap corresponds to a separate task from group 7–12.
The penguins, however, __________________ (BE) still in the truck!
A kind man
Jack, a truck driver, was driving 100 penguins to the New York Zoo. On the freeway his truck suddenly __________________ (BREAK) down. Jack got out of the car. He __________________ (LOOK) at the engine when another truck stopped by. The second truck driver, Peter, asked if __________________ (HE) colleague needed any help. Jack explained that he was taking the penguins to the zoo and asked if Peter could take the penguins to the zoo. Peter agreed. Some hours __________________ (LATE), the Peter drove past Jack, who was still waiting on the freeway for help to come. The penguins, however, __________________ (BE) still in the truck! “I thought I asked you to take __________________ (THAT) penguins to the zoo,” shouted Jack. Peter replied, “I did, but I had some money left, so we’re going to the cinema now.”
Answer:
Read the text below. Transform, if necessary, the words printed in capital letters at the end of lines numbered 7–12 so that they grammatically match the content of the text. Fill in the blanks with the given words. Each gap corresponds to a separate task from group 7–12.
“I thought I asked you to take __________________ (THAT) penguins to the zoo,” shouted Jack. Peter replied, “I did, but I had some money left, so we’re going to the cinema now.”
A kind man
Jack, a truck driver, was driving 100 penguins to the New York Zoo. On the freeway his truck suddenly __________________ (BREAK) down. Jack got out of the car. He __________________ (LOOK) at the engine when another truck stopped by. The second truck driver, Peter, asked if __________________ (HE) colleague needed any help. Jack explained that he was taking the penguins to the zoo and asked if Peter could take the penguins to the zoo. Peter agreed. Some hours __________________ (LATE), the Peter drove past Jack, who was still waiting on the freeway for help to come. The penguins, however, __________________ (BE) still in the truck! “I thought I asked you to take __________________ (THAT) penguins to the zoo,” shouted Jack. Peter replied, “I did, but I had some money left, so we’re going to the cinema now.”
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Gorky Park is a bright spot on the entertainment map of modern Moscow. It is one of the most interesting places to
13 ______ your leisure time.
Gorky Park
Answer:
Read the text and fill in the gaps 13–18 with the words printed in the right column under numbers 1–8. Each of these words can only be used once. In your answer, indicate the numbers under which the words you have chosen appear. Two words in this list 1–8 are extra.
There are bike rental stations, a 14 ______ business area with Wi-Fi, an outdoor movie theater in Gorky Park.
Gorky Park
Gorky Park is a bright spot on the entertainment map of modern Moscow. It is one of the most interesting places to 13 ______ your leisure time. There are bike rental stations, a 14 ______ business area with Wi-Fi, an outdoor movie theater in Gorky Park.
There are also several different sports options in the indoor sports center or on the park’s grounds: you can 15 ______ volleyball, handball, football and hockey or go jogging, or cycling around the park. If you find that you are hungry, you can stop and 16 ______ a tasty break at one of Gorky Park’s many cafés. Many 17 ______ events such as exhibitions, Christmas and Easter fairs, concerts, theater shows and environmental and charity events take place in Gorky Park. These events have become 18 ______ very among Moscow citizens.
Answer:
Read the text and fill in the gaps 13–18 with the words printed in the right column under numbers 1–8. Each of these words can only be used once. In your answer, indicate the numbers under which the words you have chosen appear. Two words in this list 1–8 are extra.
There are also several different sports options in the indoor sports center or on the park’s grounds: you can 15 ______ volleyball, handball, football and hockey or go jogging, or cycling around the park.
Gorky Park
Gorky Park is a bright spot on the entertainment map of modern Moscow. It is one of the most interesting places to 13 ______ your leisure time. There are bike rental stations, a 14 ______ business area with Wi-Fi, an outdoor movie theater in Gorky Park.
There are also several different sports options in the indoor sports center or on the park’s grounds: you can 15 ______ volleyball, handball, football and hockey or go jogging, or cycling around the park. If you find that you are hungry, you can stop and 16 ______ a tasty break at one of Gorky Park’s many cafés. Many 17 ______ events such as exhibitions, Christmas and Easter fairs, concerts, theater shows and environmental and charity events take place in Gorky Park. These events have become 18 ______ very among Moscow citizens.
Answer:
Read the text and fill in the gaps 13–18 with the words printed in the right column under numbers 1–8. Each of these words can only be used once. In your answer, indicate the numbers under which the words you have chosen appear. Two words in this list 1–8 are extra.
Read the text and fill in the gaps 13–18 with the words printed in the right column under numbers 1–8. Each of these words can only be used once. In your answer, indicate the numbers under which the words you have chosen appear. Two words in this list 1–8 are extra.
Many 17 ______ events such as exhibitions, Christmas and Easter fairs, concerts, theater shows and environmental and charity events take place in Gorky Park.
Gorky Park
Gorky Park is a bright spot on the entertainment map of modern Moscow. It is one of the most interesting places to 13 ______ your leisure time. There are bike rental stations, a 14 ______ business area with Wi-Fi, an outdoor movie theater in Gorky Park.
There are also several different sports options in the indoor sports center or on the park’s grounds: you can 15 ______ volleyball, handball, football and hockey or go jogging, or cycling around the park. If you find that you are hungry, you can stop and 16 ______ a tasty break at one of Gorky Park’s many cafés. Many 17 ______ events such as exhibitions, Christmas and Easter fairs, concerts, theater shows and environmental and charity events take place in Gorky Park. These events have become 18 ______ very among Moscow citizens.
There are also several different sports options in the indoor sports center or on the park’s grounds: you can 15 ______ volleyball, handball, football and hockey or go jogging, or cycling around the park. If you find that you are hungry, you can stop and 16 ______ a tasty break at one of Gorky Park’s many cafés. Many 17 ______ events such as exhibitions, Christmas and Easter fairs, concerts, theater shows and environmental and charity events take place in Gorky Park. These events have become 18 ______ very among Moscow citizens.
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Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.
| The first maps were drawn by explorers to help them find their way home and show people where they had been. The maps showed the shape of the land, distances between places and special features such as caves and old trees. Nowadays, maps show the towns and villages, and the roads, railways, rivers and mountains. Symbols are used to show all the different things on a map and there is a key to explain what the symbols stand for. Over the centuries, people explored most of the Earth and put together the map of the world we use today. Maps of the world or large areas are often either “political” or “physical”. The political map shows territorial borders. The purpose of the physical map is to show features of geography such as mountains, soil type or land use including roads, railroads and buildings |
Solutions to Part C assignments are not automatically checked.
The next page will ask you to check them yourself.
These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.
You will have to start speaking in 2 minutes and will speak for not more
than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:
1) where and when the photo was taken
Bess Kate
2. Which sentence matches the picture? Choose and read the correct answer.
- Frogs like clocks.
- The fox likes the clock.
- Foxes like cats.
- I can see a nice crocodile.
- I can see nine crocodiles.
- I can see five crocodiles.
- I see a pig with a stick.
- I see a frog with a pen.
- I see a pig with a frog.
- Read an excerpt from Anya’s letter to her English friend John. What animal do you think she is writing about? Name it.
I have got a friend. It is red, blue and green. It is brave. It is not angry. It's nice. It can fly well. It likes to fly to the zoo. It can"t run and swim. Its name is Polly. It is five. It lives with me, my mom and dad. It likes my home. We like Polly too.
- Choose the correct word. Read the sentences.
- Bob...got a strong dog.
A) have b) has
- We...got ten pencils.
a) have b) has
- I...a pupil.
a) am b) is c) are
- My friends...brave and strong.
A) am b) is c) are
- ...are you sad?
A) am b) is c) are
- He...not lazy.
- am b) is c) are
- Convince your parents to buy you a pet. You will succeed if you tell as much about him as possible.
6. You met at an international camp. Find out as much as you can about each other. Role-play a conversation with a classmate.
Preview:
in the 2015 – 2016 academic year
in English language
in 3rd grade
1. Listen to Miss Chatter's story about an unknown hero who saved a cat from a cold river. Help Miss Chatter find and thank the hero. Mark it ✓ in the picture.
2. Read the letter and complete the tasks.
Dear pen friend,
My name is John. I am a boy. I am nine. I am from the USA. I live with my mom, dad and two sisters Betty and Kate. They are five. The girls like fairy tales. What is your name? How old are you? Have you got a sister or a brother?
My birthday is on the 18th of August. Summer is my favorite season. In summer I roller skate, ride my bike and swim. I can swim very well. I like to play football and tennis. When is your birthday? What is your favorite season? What do you like to do? What can you do well?
I have got a gray rabbit Harry. Harry is nice and funny. He doesn't like to skip and play. Harry likes carrots, cabbage and bread. I like my rabbit but I would like to have a dog and a big parrot. Have you got a pet? Is it funny? Please write back.
Your pen friend,
John Smith
1) Complete the sentence. Circle the appropriate letter.
John has got...
- mum, dad, two sisters and a brother Harry.
- mum, dad and two sisters.
- mum, grandpa and two sisters.
- Find the correct answer to the question: “When is John’s birthday?” Circle the appropriate letter.
A) in spring b) in summer c) in autumn
- Read the sentences. Mark the incorrect sentence. Circle the appropriate letter.
- John is from the USA.
- He has got a rabbit.
- John likes to read fairy tales.
- He would like to have a big parrot and a dog.
- Match the beginning and end of the sentence.
John likes carrots, cabbage and bread.
Harry like fairy tales.
Betty and Kate like football and tennis.
3. Choose the right word. Circle the appropriate letter.
- Where...the children? a) am b) is c) are
- John ... got a gray rabbit, a) have b) has
- My little sister doesn’t ... a bike, a) have b) has
- Ann...her beautiful flowers every day. a) water b) water
- Does Tiny... letters and postcards? a) get b) gets
- When do the friends... to bed? a) go b) goes
4. Read the story and fill in the missing words.
I home, his, gets up, breakfast, face, usually, watches
Andrew lives with his mom, dad and little sister Rose. Andrew is a pupil. He goes to school everyday. He____at seven o’clock. He washes his ___ and hands, cleans his teeth. Andrew and his dad have____at 7.45 am. Andrew comes ____ at 2 pm. After lunch hedoes__ homework and plays with Rose.In the evening Andrew __ TV or readsbooks. He _____ goes to bed at 9 pm.
5. Read John's letter again (Exercise 2). Write him a reply. Try to answer all the questions in the letter.
Dear John,
My name is I am from Russia. I am
I live with
My birthday is on the
My favorite season is
I like to
I can
I have got
Please write back.
Your pen friend
Preview:
Test in 4th grade
Part I
Listen to the texts and circle the letter under the picture that reflects the content of the text.
Part II
Read the text and complete the tasks.
It was the first day at school. It was nine o'clock. All the pupils were in the classroom. They knew they had a new teacher - Miss Chatter.
After the bell Miss Chatter came into the room. She was kind and nice.
“Good morning, children,” she said and smiled. The lesson began. But the pupils didn’t do what their new teacher said. They spoke loudly and ran in the classroom.
Suddenly it became dark and very cold for a minute.
The pupils sat still at their desks and looked at Miss Chatter.
Their new teacher took Oliver’s pen, looked at it and said: “Three, two, one!” The blue pen became red and turned into a nice red umbrella. Miss Chatter took the umbrella and touched Oliver’s chair. The chairs began to dance with the children sitting on them. Oliver was happy. All the pupils laughed. Soon all the chairs and the pupils danced in the classroom.
Miss Chatter opened the umbrella and the rain of sweets began. The pupils were surprised but happy. “It's great!” Oliver said.
In the second lesson Miss Chatter and her pupils counted white rabbits and black kittens
in the classroom, read stories about whales, talked with the goldfish. Children answered her questions, drew on the walls of the classroom and learned funny poems by heart. The pupils had a good time. They enjoyed Miss Chatter's lessons.
The next morning Oliver, Ann and their classmates ran to school. But there was a different teacher in the classroom - a new teacher.
“Where's Miss Chatter?” asked Ann.
“Who?”
“Our teacher - Miss Chatter!” answered Oliver.
“I don’t know Miss Chatter. Let’s begin our lesson,” said the new teacher.
The children were sad. But Oliver saw Miss Chatter’s red umbrella in the left corner of the classroom. He smiled.
- Complete the sentence by choosing one option from the three proposed.
1) On the first day at school...
- the pupils had only one lesson.
B) a new teacher came into the classroom.
- the pupils went for a walk.
- Choose the correct answers to the questions.
1) Why did Oliver and his classmates run to school the next morning?
A) They wanted to see Miss Chatter’s umbrella.
- They liked to run in the classroom.
- They liked Miss Chatter's lessons.
2) Why did the pupils sit still at the desks?
- Miss Chatter spoke loudly.
B) It became dark and cold for a minute.
- The lesson began.
- Choose the statement that does not correspond to the content of the fairy tale.
- At first the pupils didn’t do what Miss Chatter told them.
- There was a rain of toys in the classroom.
- Oliver and his classmates had a good time that day at school.
- There was a red umbrella in the corner of the classroom.
- Number the sentences according to the fairy tale you read.
They read stories about whales and talked with the goldfish in the lesson.
It became dark and very cold in the classroom.
“Good morning, children,” Miss Chatter said and smiled.
But they saw a different teacher in the classroom. She wasn't Miss Chatter.
The chairs danced with happy students in the classroom.
Part III
Fill out the form for classes in the English language club.
- Name
- Phone number
- Favorite subjects I like to
- Your hobby
- What do you like to do in your English lesson?
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Materials for intermediate certification
in the 2015 – 2016 academic year
in English language
in 5th grade
a) Match the words to make phrases.
to protect
to play
to repair
to catch
to treat
ships
criminals
computers
sports
animals
b) Complete the sentences with the new word combinations.
1. Vets__________different__________: domestic, wild and zoo.
- Where do you_______________? - At school. We have a big playground and swimming pool.
- He's going to be a mechanic. He wants to
- Police officers have a dangerous job. They
- Complete the text.
Use: very, takes, dangerous, intelligent, hard, athletic
We asked people of different occupations: “What characteristics should a person have to do such a job?” Read their answers.
“I'm a firefighter. Sometimes my job can be dangerous. If you want to do this job, you should be brave, and responsible.”
“I work as a nurse. Every day a nurse care of sick people. A nurse works_____.
It isn't easy. She should be kind and friendly.”
“I am a teacher. You should know a lot of things to answer the questions of curious students! So
you should be sociable and And the teacher should love children.
I think it’s important.”
- Complete the sentences. Circle the right letter.
- My mum always cares about all the members of our family.
a) will take b) is taking c) takes
- When my granddad was younger, he was a police officer and ... criminals.
A) catches b) has caught c) caught
- Who are these letters from? - I don’t know. The postman... just... them.
A) is bringing b) will bring c) has brought
- When... you... to the library? - The day after tomorrow. I haven’t finished the book yet.
A) will... go b) have ... gone c) did ... go
5. What...you...? - Stamps. It is my hobby.
A) do ... collect b) have ... collected c) will ... collect
6. Last year, my sister visited Moscow and ... a lot of photos.
A) takes b)took c)take
- Look! They…. theirs bikes without using their hands!
A) have ridden b) will ride c) are riding
- Ben can go home now. He... his test.
A) will do b) is doing c) has done
- The students ... to school 5 days a week. There are no lessons at weekends.
a) go b) went c) have gone
- Put the words into the correct order.
are / What / you / going / be / to /?
speaking / with / students / her/ The / is / teacher /.
tell / us / you / Will / about / hobby / your /?
protect / businessmen / Bodyguards / stars / and /.
He is a vet. Animals/He/takes/care/sick/.
- Complete the letter. Put the verbs in the Past Simple or the Present Perfect.
Dear Jane,
It’s always a pleasure to read your letters! It was (be) great to know about your hobbies. I_____(already / to finish) my homework and I can write you a letter about my hobbies. I like reading, too. Last month I____(take) part in school competition for young readers. I ____(to win) the first prize. I like reading fantasy stories. I__(just / to finish) a novel “The Hobbit” by J. Tolkien.____you__ (to read) it?
Theater is my another hobby. I______(to join) the School Theater recently. And now I want to be an actress. Yesterday my parents and I___(to go) to the theatre. The performance was wonderful!
What do you think about it? And what are are you going to be?
Write back soon.
Best wishes,
Mary
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Materials for intermediate certification
in the 2015 – 2016 academic year
in English language
in 6th grade
Listening
Exercise 1. Listen to four stories from young travelers. Match the speaker's story with the name of the holiday. The assignment gives one extra name for the holiday. You will hear each story twice. Enter your answers in the table.
- St Valentine's Day
- Pancake Day
- Mother's Day
Speaker] | Speaker 2 | Speaker 3 | Speaker 4 |
- Bonfire Night
- Christmas Day
Task 2. Listen to the conversation between Linda and Tom. Complete the tasks. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct option from the three given. Circle the appropriate letter. You will hear the conversation twice.
- Linda
- has already bought a present.
- has no idea what present to buy.
- wants to buy a small turtle.
- Traveling underwater is
- an interesting novel.
- a computer game.
- an adventure film.
3) Their friend, Sam, likes
- taking colorful photos.
- going fishing in the sea.
- studying the underwater world
- Tom decides to buy
- a computer game.
- some exotic fish.
S. an adventure book
Reading
Read the text and complete tasks 3, 4, 5.
Laura and Catherine didn't want to go camping. They didn't want to sleep in a tent, or eat roots or drink dirty water from a river. All they wanted was to be home in their nice warm beds, with no bugs, wild animals, or dirt on the ground. But they had to walk along the forest path together with their mom and dad. They had crossed a river and now their socks and shoes werewet. It was terrible! They were so tired, they wanted to eat and sleep.
At last, they stopped for the night. Dad set up the tents and made a fire, then he caught some fish in the river for supper. The sisters didn’t like fish very" much but they had to eat it because they were very hungry. After supper, the girls pulled their wet clothes off, and put on their nice clean pajamas.
“Mum, it’s uncomfortable to sleep in a tent,” said Laura.
The girls wanted to fall asleep but they couldn’t.
“What's that noise?” Catherine asked.
“HOO! HOO! HOO!”
“EEEEEEEP screamed the two sisters. Mum and Dad jumped out of their tent. “There’s a monster in that tree!” screamed Laura.
Dad laughed. “It's only an owl. Now go back to sleep, please!”
“CROAK! CROAK! CROAK!”
“EEEEEEEE!” screamed the girls.
“That's just a frog. It won't hurt you. Please go to sleep, girls"!” Mum said.
Later that night, Laura woke up again. She looked outside the tent and saw a big shadow. She screamed again, “EEEEEEE! Dad! Help!”
“Girls, it’s only me,” Mum said. “It was cold so I went to get another blanket out of my backpack.”
The next morning, the girls felt a little silly about the night before.
“We're sorry, Mum, Dad. “We were like babies,” said the sisters.
“It’s all right, girls,” Dad said. “At least tonight you won’t be scared because you know what those noises are.”
They hiked a long way that day and were tired. The girls happily dimmed into their tent and dad wished everyone “good night”.
“HISSSSSSSSSS!”
“EEEEEEE screamed the girls.
Dad looked at Mum and sighed, “Here we go again!”
Task 3. Choose the correct answer to the question. Circle the appropriate letter.
What is this text about?
- A family who went for a walk in the forest.
- A family who went on a cross-country camping trip.
- A family who lived in a big forest.
- A family who hated hiking and camping.
Task 4. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct option from those given. Circle the appropriate letter.
- The sisters wanted to stay at home because they did NOT like
- long cross-country trips.
- cold wet weather.
- setting up tents.
- fish for supper every day
- The first night was terrible tor the girls because
- they were hungry.
- they were alone.
- they were scared.
- they were cold
- During the second night, the sisters
- slept well in their tent.
- went fishing to the river.
- sat next to the fire with their father.
D. cried and screamed again.
Task 5. Read the sentences. Mark the sentences that correspond to the text - T (true), and the sentences that do not correspond to the text - F (false).
- The sisters were happy to go hiking with their parents.
- Though they were hungry, they didn’t eat fish for supper.
- The sisters were afraid of the forest’s night noises.
- The sisters couldn’t fall asleep during the second night, either.
Writing
Task 6. Read an excerpt from the letter. Write a reply to your pen pal. Answer his questions.
…Yesterday, our class got an unusual piece of homework. We have to write about the holidays which people celebrate both in Britain and in other countries. Each student got a holiday to describe. Could you help me, please?
I need some information about a holiday which is similar to our Pancake Day. Have you got a similar holiday in Russia? How do you celebrate it? Do you like this holiday and why?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Best wishes,
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Materials for intermediate certification
in the 2015 – 2016 academic year
in English language
In the 7th grade
1. Put in the missing words:
What's the matter with you, Sam?
I...bad. I’ve got a ... nose and a … .
Have you…a cough?
No, only a…throat.
Well, my dear, I think you"ve got .... Stay in bed, take ... and you"ll feel ... in a few days.
Shall I go...school tomorrow?
No, you should… in bed for two or three days.
It's great. Tomorrow the Olympic Games will begin and I can ... sports from morning till night.
Oh, you are a ... fan, aren't you?
Yes, but I "m not just a ... . I"m good ... football and basketball.
2. Complete the sentences:
1. Be...! Don't break the mirror. (careful / carefully)
2.Look! That young sportsman is swimming very... . (quick/quick)
3. His new manager is lively and ... . (energetic / energetically)
4. Now I... skate four times a week. (usual / usually)
5. The girl was... at jumping and running. (good/well)
6. What’s the matter with you? - I feel… (bad / badly)
3. Complete the sentences:
1. The boy works...at his English. (hard/hardly)
2. Oh, it's too ...! I should leave. (late / lately)
3. It takes me... 40 minutes to get to the swimming pool. (near / nearly)
4. The sportsman was tired and could... speak. (hard/hardly)
5. There is a modern sports center ... our school. (near / nearly)
6. The athlete can jump very... . (high/high)
7. I haven't visited my old granny .... (late / lately).
8. He is a ... skilled engineer. (high/high)
4. Complete the sentences: put the adjectives or adverbs in brackets in appropriate form.
1. Yesterday she danced...than usual. She had a terrible backache. (bad)
2. I hope they"ll come ... tomorrow morning than today. (early)
3. He works... at English than his friend. (hard)
4. He swims ... than the Canadian sportsman. (fast)
5. You should play ... than yesterday. (carefully)
6. Steve and Sam did ... in the last game. (badly)
5. Read the text and answer the questions
Some time ago the British had very difficult money system. There were twelve pence in a shilling and twenty shillings in a pound. It means that they had more than one hundred pence in one pound. For a tourist it was almost impossible to Understand and use this system. But in 1971 it was changed to a simpler one. One pound is now one hundred pence, which is the same as in most money systems of the world.
You can sometimes think that over half of the people you see in the streets of London in summer are not Londoners, and most of them are not British at all. This is because London is one of the most popular cities of the world. Millions of people come here every year. So you can hear a lot of different languages on buses, in the Underground, in cafes and restaurants.
- How many pence were there in one pound before 1971?
- Is British money system different from systems of European countries now?
- When do most tourists come to London?
- Why can you hear a lot of languages in the streets of London?
- Why was it difficult for tourists to use the old British money system?
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Test in English in 8th grade
I. Complete each sentence with one of the words - or phrases below. Use each one once only.
Under the threat of, was fond of, made him, was fond of, great wisdom, quit, lack of, believed in, patient, succeeded in, had to.
Isaac Newton is one of the greatest men in the history of science. He was born in a small village in England. His father, a poor farmer, died when Isaac was only 14. Newton had to ... school. The family suffered from a ... money. His mother...help her on the farm. However. Isaac didn't like farming. He ... poetry and mathematics. So he was sent back to school. He ... in his studies and entered Cambridge University after school. In autumn 1660 ... plague(plague) Cambridge University was closed. Isaac Newton ... return to his village and stay in his village for a year and a half. At home he went on with his studies. He was ... and hardworking. He... science and... ideas. When he was 21, Newton created the binomial theorem(binomial theory). Isaac Newton was a man of... . He died in 1727. There is a monument to Isaac Newton in Cambridge with the words "Newton. Who Surpassed"(surpassed) All Men of Science."
II. Complete the sentences. Fill in do or make in an appropriate form.
2. The boys got up at 6 a.m., ...their beds and ... morning exercises.
3. Mike has gone into town to ... some shopping.
4. 90% of housework is... by women.
5. The car was... in Germany.
6. Don't worry! Just... your best.
7. I"ve ... some coffee for you.
8. Last Sunday they... fun of him because he was wearing a strange hat.
9.Mr. Black...a lot of money as a lawyer.
10. Have you ... friends with your new classmates yet?
III. Underline the word with the same or similar meaning.
1.threat
a) bullying b) argument c) warning
2. to be ashamed
a) to be unable b) to be shy c) to be surprised
3.to succeed in
a) to be out of luck b) to win c) to manage
4.mad
a) ambitious b) clever c) crazy
5. tolerant
a) patient b) kind c) ambitious
6. to argue
a) ask b) to disagree c) to trouble
IV. Complete the sentences. Fill in to if necessary.
1. What makes you... think so?
2. She asked us not ... be late.
3. His mother told him ... come back at 10.
4. She made her son... read the letter.
5. We want you... join our organization.
6. Hot weather makes me...feel sick.
7. Don't make me... laugh.
V. Read the text and do the tasks.
Leonardo da Vinci
When they hear the name Leonardo da Vinci, most people think of his famous painting, Mona Lisa. This picture is in an art gallery in Paris, and it is visited by millions of tourists every year.
But Leonardo wasn't just a painter. He was also a talented inventor, engineer, architect and sculptor. He was full of new and exciting ideas.
Leonardo da Vinci was born in 1452 at his father's country home near the town of Vinci in Italy. He spent his childhood surrounded by the wonders of nature, perhaps watching animals and insects that were all around him.
Leonardo was hungry for knowledge. He studied the world around him and drew the things he saw. He read everything he could find, listened to other people's ideas, and made notes of the things he learned. Some of his notebooks were as large as wall posters, and others were small enough to carry in his pocket. Many have been lost , but some of them were published in the 1800s and can be seen today.
Although he was full of new ideas, Leonardo didn't build many of his inventions. One of his notebooks includes a drawing of a person with a parachute. Only 300 years later, in 1783, a Frenchman became the first person who made and used a parachute.
Leonardo did lots of drawings of arms and legs and other parts of the body and he designed a mechanical man - a robot! This robot could sit up, wave its arms, move its head and open and close its mouth.
Leonardo da Vinci died in 1519. He was truly a man ahead of his time.
1. What kind of text have you just read?
a) a fairy - tale b) a biography c) an adventure story d) science fiction
2. Which of these would be the best as a different title?
a) Leonardo da Vinci - a famous painter.
b) Leonardo da Vinci - a man who invented a parachute.
c) Leonardo da Vinci - a man who studied the world around him.
d) Leonardo da Vinci - a man ahead of him time.
3. Choose the sentence which is not true.
a) Leonardo da Vinci is a world famous painter.
b) Leonardo da Vinci wanted to learn as much as he could about the world around him.
c) Leonardo da Vinci made notes of the things he learned.
d) Leonardo da Vinci was the first man who made a parachute jump.
e) Leonardo da Vinci designed a robot.
4. What do the words "a man ahead of his time" mean?
a) a person who keeps up with the times
b) a man of his time
c) a person ahead of his time
d) the smartest man of his time
Preview:
Materials for intermediate certification
in the 2015 – 2016 academic year
in English language
in 9th grade
- Listen to the people speaking about their future careers. Match the number of each speaker (1, 2,3) with the sentence (a, b. c, d, e) that reflect his or her idea most accurately.
- I haven’t decided what to do after leaving school yet; I’ll concentrate on my studies and choose my career later.
- I don"t want to think about my future career or my studies at school, I don"t want to think about any problems. I just want to have fun!
- I want to take up my father's job and become a famous surgeon.
- I’ll take up my father’s job and will try to- develop the family business.
- I don"t think that I"m suitable tor the professions that my family has chosen for me, but I know what career to choose.
- Complete the paragraph. Choose the right word.
Even it you arc very careful, you can’t ... (1) the risk of being injured while doing any sport. Gymnasts, hockey players and sprinters can break their legs and arms or can be badly hit when they train or compete. Some of the famous sportsmen suffer from their … (2) for the rest of their lives. It’s ... (3) that sportsmen like parachutists, divers and mountain climbers take even more serious ... (4). If they can"t concentrate or… (5) the speed of the wind or forget to check them .. (6), they can get into serious danger and the situation can become tragic for them.
avoid | b) take | face | escape |
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dangers | h) victories | injuries | discoveries |
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exotic | b) evident | unbelievable | eccentric |
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danger | b) risks | chance | part |
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misunderstand | h) uncalculate | mistake | miscalculate |
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equipment | b) things | passport | feelings |
- Read the dialogue. Then mark the sentences as true (T) or false (F).
A: Hi, Ben! How were your exams?
B: Nice of you to ask about them. Everything is all right. Thanks.
A: Is it? You look worried. Is there anything wrong?
B: No, everything"s all right, but when we were waiting for the results of the exam, we spoke about our future and our career plans. You know. I was the only one who hadn"t decided yet.
A: Well, let's try to find out what kind of job could be suitable for you. I've got a special test that might give us the answer. All you need to do is to answer some questions. T he first one is: “Would you like to work in an office or be out and about during working hours?”
B: It depends... But no, I think I would rather work inside. It could be difficult to be outside if the weather is bad. But I want to have the opportunity to be out in good weather, too.
A: Are good working conditions, job
satisfaction and stability important to you?
B: Yes, I want my job to be exciting but not very stressful. Stability is very important to me, too. But I don’t want to work at the weekend or in summer.
A: And how about job satisfaction? What does that mean to you?
B: To me, job satisfaction isn’t just a quick promotion or good money. I want to feel useful
A: Would you prefer working with machines or with people?
B: When I was little, I enjoyed taking things apart to see how they worked. But now communicating with people is much more important to me, I want to work with nice and friendly people.
A: OK. That's enough. Let’s have a look at the test results. Well, there is a long list of jobs which meet your requirements. And the job of babysitter is at the top of the list.
B: Babysitter?! I have never thought about babysitting, but I don’t mind working with children, I’m very .good at sports and the job of a coach has a lot of advantages. I’ll definitely try to learn more about it.
1. Ben looks worried because he failed his exams.
2. Ben has passed his exams.
3. Ben decided everything about his career when he was little.
4. Ben has no career plans and it worries him.
5. Ben wants to have any job that allows him to work outside in any weather because he hates being in an office.
6. Ben doesn’t care about stability in a job.
7. Ben doesn’t mind if the job is stressful and doesn’t mind working at the weekend.
8. Job satisfaction for Ben means only good money and promotion opportunities.
9. Ben discovers that a job as a coach might be suitable for him.
4) Read the article and fill in the gaps with the sentences and parts of sentences A - G. Write the letter of the missing sentence in the box. There are two extra letters you will not need.
Robot technologies in our home
here are lots of science fiction books and films about robots. Nice and humanlike metal and plastic creatures often become children’s friends there. Robots learn how to distinguish between good and evil, and how to become a friend to a human being. To our surprise and delight we find out that robots are able to experience feelings - they can feel happy, upset, and even angry.(1). They can even risk their life,(2), for someone they love.
Is artificial intelligence a pure fantasy or are there any scientific discoveries behind this idea?(3) What we know for sure is that robotics is a rapidly developing technology, and soon we can expect robots to enter our houses and stay there for a long time. It’s already happening in Japan, where machines of all shapes and sizes are widely used. Besides being used in different industries, robots do lots of housework: they clean the house, serve tea and wash up after that.(4) These robots wake people up in the morning, inform them about the weather and ask questions about their health. The robots are able to recognize faces, keep eye contact and maintain conversations. In Japan,(5), humanoid robots have already become friends for lots of elderly people.
Robots for households are usually designed in a humanlike manner and resemble human beings - they have a head, arms and legs. Japanese scientists believe that in several years robots will be common in every household and feel very enthusiastic about it.
A. in robots’ terms they risk being destroyed or reprogrammed
- Amazing but robots can take care of disabled or aged people!
- Some rescue robots, which can dig deep after earthquakes, have already been created.
- It's still difficult to answer this question.
- We can see robots break the technological law of logic and rational to defend human beings.
- Elderly people often feel lonely and need some company.
G. which has the largest percentage of aged people in the world
Preview:
Test for the second quarter of grade 10
Listening
Listen to a conversation and choose the correct answer.
1. Eddy is playing a computer game to relax after his Spanish lesson.
2. Eddy is playing a computer game to practice the Spanish language.
3. Eddy is playing a computer game to develop his computer skills.
Use of English
Use the words in the appropriate forms.
Friends call me Lucky because I don’t have to work. If I remember it... (1. correct), it was Confucius, a Chinese...(2. philosophy), who said “Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.” So I did that. And the thing I enjoy most of all istaking photos. This love for...(3. photo) gave me a reason for travelling, which is the second thing I love very much. My careerstarted at twenty when I received a ...(4. profession) camera as a gift, and since then I’ve been traveling the globe for 25 years. I work for several magazines and journals, they buy my photos, and that’s whyI can afford to make it my lifelong...(5. occupy) . I've got a largecollection of images of people and places. My favorite series is the ... (6. Australia) photos, because to me nothing can be compared tothe... (7. stun) views you can find there. Throughout Australiayou can find...(8. impress) rocks, awesome bush forests andamazing ocean waters.
Reading
Read the text and fill in the gaps with sentences A-G. There is one sentence you do not need.
Pets create a very special atmosphere at home, they add to the feeling of coziness and safety. They help us cope with stress and, being dependent and helpless in our world, make us feel important and worthwhile.(1) They wouldn’t survive in our flats and houses if we didn’t bring them food from the pet shops and essential vitamins from the vet clinics. They need us because a dog needs walking, a horse needs rubbing, and a goldfish wants the water in the tank to be clean and clear.
Some psychologists say that people who are lonely and non-confident tend to keep exotic pets. Those people hope that an unusual pet can add to their identity, put them aside from the crowd and help gain popularity with other people.(2) We pretend that we treat them as members of the family and try to impose our love on them. However, sooner or later the question emerges: do we have the right to sort out our own problems at animals’ expense?(3)
Scientists and environmentalists speak strongly against the so-called pet lovers, who adopt a kitten or a puppy just to please the kid or because of some impulse. Even the animals which have been living with people for centuries and have already adjusted to our world, need much more than their owner’s love. They need care based on knowledge, otherwise they’ll cause problems to you and their life will turn into a miserable experience. Before adopting a little hamster you need to find out everything about its eating habits and peculiarities of the cage housing. You need also to be aware that the pet requires everyday care and that you may find it monotonous and boring.
(4) Milagres, an Australian koala, could be considered a lucky one as she got to the zoo in time for the vets to save her. A European tourist had illegally exported her from Australia, as he was obsessed with the idea of keeping that cute animal in his backyard. “I was going to plant a Eucalyptus tree in my back garden, and I thought that keeping a koala wouldn’t be such a problem,” he explained later. That was a dangerous misconception.(5) It can’t digest hard and thick eucalyptus leaves, and that’s why you need to have from one to six hundred eucalyptus trees to keep your koala happy and healthy. The number of trees depends on the climate - the more humid the climate is, thefewer trees you need (within the range given above).(6)
Little koala Milagres exemplifies a big problem caused by ignorant pet owners. Wild animals are neither toys nor interior design accessories and putting them in a wrong environment makes them suffer and eventually kills them.
A.When exotic animals are kept as pets, ignorance is even more dangerous and cruel.
B.Though koalas’ eating habits have been studied by scientists, the information about their diet is fragmentary and incomplete.
C.This is why lots of crocodiles, snakes and lizards, gorillas and cockatoos become inhabitants of densely populated, traffic jammed megalopolises.
D.Do we have the right to keep a crock in the bath, or a dolphin in the swimming pool?
E.Apparently, only zoo specialists are able to provide the animal with an appropriate menu.
F.We understand that the most fierce and dangerous creatures are vulnerable and helpless in people’s world.
G.In fact, the koala is very particular about the diet - it eats only very fresh green leaves, springs and sprouts.
Preview:
Materials for intermediate certification in11th grade
Listening
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer:True, False, Notstated
- Franc and Kate decided to go to the cinema together.
- The French comedy which they show at the nearest cinema house is the best film of the year.
- Kate had to send for the doctor because her brother had fallen ill.
- Kate's mother had to go abroad on business.
- Kate doesn't know how long her brother will have to stay in bed.
- A new sport club has been built not far from the supermarket.
- Kate suggests going to the swimming pool on Sunday in case the weather is fine.
Reading
Read the text and fill in the gaps (1-6) with phrases A - G. There is one phrase you do not need.
The need for ever more qualified specialists is growing geometrically. The world is getting more and more complex and today’s graduates are expected to know a lot and to be ableto work with loads of information. The information they get may be highly controversial and to assess it, young people need to understand the interconnections between politics, cultures, economies and technologies around the world. Due to globalization, education has practically ceased to function as a local system which trains workers for local industries. Today national education systems have to be changed(1) .
Languages awareness is one of the essential requirements to a graduate today. Whatever field you are going to work in, you’ll have to communicate with colleagues, partners, providers or clients all over the world. To do it effectively you need sufficiently developed communication skills,(2) . Lots of people understand the importance of foreign languages(3) . If you have already left school, is it still possible to acquire the necessary language skills and make up for opportunities missed in school years? Most teachers would say “yes”, you can learn languages in any age and get impressive results(4) .
The innovations are particularly helpful to people who don’t have much time and cannotspend days in the language classroom. Over recent years computers have become increasingly important for learning languages. Computer technologies and the internet enable students to learn languages(5) . IT technologies save time and it’s the main reason why e-learning and various online courses are getting more and more popular. From home, or while commuting they can practice vocabulary, grammar or write essays(6) . There are special pieces of software that can record the students’ speech and programs for work on pronunciation. Motivation for learning languages is increasing too. The internet, as the greatest technological advance, has brought the most essential thing into language learning - live communication across continents and cultures.
A which can be instantly e-mailed to the tutor
B due to new technologies and innovative approaches to language teaching
C because the internet courses are becoming very popular
D so that they could meet unified global standards
E in other words you need to speak and write well enough to be understood
F but unfortunately they don’t know how to improve their level
G without too much effort
Use of English
Read the following opinions and use the words in the appropriate form.
I'm convinced that we shouldn't ignore politics. If young people are___ (1.difference)to it, they can’t influence it. Someone else isshaping their future and they will have to accept the results, whatever they are.I’m not saying that we should take part in all kinds of___ (2. move). Politics is a very___(3. controversy) thingand it’s often very difficult to say who is right and who is wrong.I never support people who protest___(4. aggression), no matterhow good are their ___(5. intend) are. I think we should analyze ___ (6. inform) and think for ourselves.
Writing
In somecountriesthere are Animal Police thatprotectthe rights of animals and defend them from cruelty and neglect. The environmentalists think that Animal Police should be established in every country.
Use the guidelines:
1. write to what extent you approve or disapprove of the idea
2. present your arguments “for”
3. present your arguments “against”
4. write your conclusion.
Write 200-250 words
When familiarizing yourself with a sample test work, you should keep in mind that the tasks included in the sample do not reflect all the skills and content issues that will be tested as part of the all-Russian test work. Full list skills that can be tested in work are given in the codifier of requirements for the level of training of graduates for the development of an all-Russian test in a foreign language. The purpose of the sample test work is to give an idea of the structure of the all-Russian test work, the number and form of tasks, and their level of complexity.
Examples.
Mosfilm is the center of the Russian film industry. It is as famous as Hollywood in the USA or Bollywood in India. Tours to the studio have become increasingly popular with tourists, as they allow to view Mosfilm's enormous depot with 170 tanks and 50 vintage cars. Tour guides say that everyone hopes to see a famous actor or an actress when they are on an excursion there .
January 30, 1924 is considered the birthday of Mosfilm studio. On this day the first film produced by Mosfilm was released. It was On the Wings Skyward directed by Boris Mikhin. During the Great Patriotic War. the film studio personnel moved to Alma-Ata but continued working. All in all, Mosfilm has produced about 3,000 feature films.
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- VPR 2019, English language, grade 11, Basic level, Written and oral parts, Project
- VPR 2018, English language, grade 11, Answers, Assessment criteria, Options 5,6,9,10
The following textbooks and books:
- English language, 4th grade, Tests for the textbook, Voronova E.G., 2017
- English Grammar, Test papers, 6th grade, To the textbook by O.V. Afanasyeva, I.V. Mikheeva “English language”, Barashkova E.A., 2017
- English language, grade 11, workbook for the textbook by Yu.A. Komarova, I.V. Larionova “English language”, Komarova Yu.A., Larionova I.V., Stiles E., 2017
In March 2018, for the first time, all-Russian test work on the English language in 11th grade will be carried out. VPR schedule 2018.
At the end of December 2017, samples of the 2018 VPR were published on the official website of FIPI.
Demo version of VPR 2018 in English for grade 11 with answers
The sample CD in the English language fully complies with the requirements of the description and allows teachers, students and the general public to get an idea of the structure of the work, possible forms of tasks, their level of complexity and assessment criteria.
Options for VPR in English, grade 11, 2018
| Option | Answers |
| Option No. 5 (written part) | Download criteria |
| Option No. 6 (written part) | Download criteria |
| Option No. 1 (oral part) | Answers (written and oral parts) |
| Option No. 2 (oral part) | Answers (written and oral parts) |
| Listening option 5.6 | download |
The All-Russian test in a foreign language (English, German, French) includes written and oral parts.
In 2018, general education institutions have the right to choose whether to complete the entire work or only the written part.
All-Russian Tests (VPR) in 11th grade are intended for the final assessment of the educational training of graduates who have studied the school course of this subject at a basic level.
1 hour (60 minutes) is allotted to complete written work in English.
The work includes 18 tasks.
The first five tasks are listening tasks. The recommended time to complete is 10 minutes.
Task 6 is a task of reading a text with an understanding of its main content. The recommended time to complete the task is 15 minutes.
This is followed by 12 tasks of a lexical and grammatical nature. The recommended time to complete these tasks is 35 minutes. When completing assignments, follow the instructions and write down the answer in the work in the space provided. If you write down an incorrect answer, cross it out and write a new one next to it.
You can use the draft. Entries in draft will not be reviewed or graded. We advise you to complete the tasks in the order in which they are given. To save time, skip a task that you cannot complete immediately and move on to the next one. If you have time left after completing all the work, you can return to the missed tasks.
15 minutes per respondent are allotted to complete the oral part of the English language test. Oral part contains two tasks: reading the text aloud and describing a photograph based on the plan. The oral part is performed in computerized form in a specially equipped classroom after completion of the written part.