Вопрос №11

Раздел 2. Чтение

Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски А-F частями предложений, обозначен­ными цифрами 1-7. Одна из частей в списке 1-7 — лишняя. Занесите цифру, обозначающую соответствующую часть предложения, в поле внизу страницы.

The Application Form

Mike finished reading the application form and then set it down. It was a nervous moment. He needed this job. It was only (A)_________ his only source of income during this last term of college. Some of his friends were working three or even four days a week. Mike didn’t understand how they could cope with their course work. But (B)_________ him enough time to study. It was ideal.

He picked up the form again. If successful, he’d have to help with a touring market, selling soap products. He’d travel to a different town each weekend (C)_________ Saturday until late Sunday night — depending how far away the market was that weekend.

Again he put the form down, scanned the pages once more, and got his pen ready. He was still anxious. For a start, he only had one copy. If he made a spelling mistake there was nothing he could do. For a moment he considered trying to create a replica form on his computer. “Why on earth” he pondered aloud "(D)_________ for this?" Jim overheard him. “Because it is a real test Mike — everybody faces the same form. Tidy, easily readable handwriting tells an employer quite a lot about the candidate applying for the job. If a form comes (E)_________ packed into a given space, mistakes crossed out etc. — an employer will know so much more about who is applying for a job. Online ap­plications all look the same.”

“I suppose so” — said Mike, yet again picking up and scrutinizing the form “but it’s only a job selling soap in markets — not working for the Civil Service!”

“Whatever!” laughed Jim. “My advice is (F)_________ two or three practice runs. You need this job right? Ok — then take time to do the job properly”.

1. a weekend job but it would be
2. a weekend job would leave
3. in smudged, with too many words
4. to ask for help and to provide
5. to photocopy the form and do
6. and work from 5.00 am
7. do they use paper and ink

Вопрос №11

Раздел 2. Чтение

Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски А-F частями предложений, обозначен­ными цифрами 1-7. Одна из частей в списке 1-7 — лишняя. Занесите цифру, обозначающую соответствующую часть предложения, в поле внизу страницы.

On 21^st August 1929 a funeral barge set off for the little island of San Michele, where the city of Venice (A)_________ the beginning of the 19^th century. The body on the barge, bound for the Greek Orthodox section of the cemetery, was that of Sergey Pavlovich Diaghilev, founder and leader of the Ballets Russes and one of the most influential pioneers of modern art in the twentieth century.

In the course of a twenty three year career Diaghilev (B)_________  Americas. In this relatively short space of time he transformed the world of dance, theatre, music and the visual arts as no one (C)_________ (or has done since).

From 1896 he was active in Russia as a critic, exhibition organiser, publisher and art historian. Through his journal Mir Iskusstva and exhibitions he brought Russian art out of years of stagnation. He championed international symbolism, art nouveau, the Arts and Crafts Movement and Russian neo nationalism. He managed (D)_________ artistic past.

He set up a travelling, privately financed ballet troupe that performed in Europe’s and America’s most famous theatres, and for nearly quarter of a century it E dance company. Its early productions fed the craze for the Slavic and oriental exoticism, catapulting the Ballet Russes to instant fame. He was a central figure (F)_________ of Paris, London, Rome, Berlin and Madrid during the golden age of modern art. He lived through bankruptcy, war, revolution and exile.

1. had ever done before
2. would be the world’s leading
3. in the artistic worlds
4. to revive forgotten aspects of Russia’s
5. had made his mark in Europe and the
6. was named after Diaghilev
7. has buried its dead since

Вопрос №11

Раздел 2. Чтение

Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски A-F частями предложений, обозначенными цифрами 1-7. Одна из частей в списке 1-7 - лишняя. Занесите цифру, обозначающую соответствующую часть предложения, в таблицу.

Washington DC International School

We welcome your interest in Washington International School. The strength and vitality of our School is the diversity [A]_____ experiences, and personalities of our students and faculty. One quarter of our students and their families are all American citizens, [B]_____ are all non-US citizens; the remaining families are composed of members with more than one citizenship.
     Our curriculum embraces an international approach to learning for students in our International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary and Middle Years Programs, as well as for those in our IB Diploma Program. This is coupled [C]_____ , beginning with French or Spanish language immersion for our Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students and continuing with a dual language approach for students in Grades 1-5.
     Students thrive [D]_____ , traditions, and ideas. We encourage them to take full advantage [D]_____ in academics, and also in athletics, community service and other extracurricular activities. By mastering challenges both in and beyond the classroom, our students acquire the skills and experience to succeed on every level, and they form friendships that will last for years.
     We hope you will tour the WIS website [F]_____ programs and for an introduction to our distinctive community of learning. We look forward to welcoming you for a campus tour soon.

1. while an almost equal number
2. for information on all of our
3. of cultural backgrounds, talents, life
4. of the opportunities available to them
5. with an emphasis on second-language acquisition
6. many subjects in different foreign languages
7. in this lively mix of cultures

Вопрос №11

Раздел 2. Чтение

Прочитайте текст и выполните задания A-F частями предложений, обозначенными цифрами 1-7. Одна из частей в списке 1-7 - лишняя. Занесите цифру, обожначающую соответствующую часть предложения, в таблицу.

Child Stars

     Child star mania is on the rise! Popular shows like Star Search and Junior Idol are always searching for new child stars. Sometimes the parents of these youngsters are the ones with the real ambition — arguably pushing their offspring to [A]_____ to make their children famous.
     Fame can bring great opportunities for the youngsters. Some go on to earn huge amounts of money and live happy and fulfilled lives. The truth however is [B]_____ Research on the lifestyle of young performers has shown [C]_____ dominated by immense pressure and anxiety. Hours of training and rehearsal combine disastrously with a lack of normal schooling and a poor social life. These vulnerable young people also have to cope with criticism, rejection and intrusive treatment from show business reporters. The loss of privacy, gossip and constant scrutiny can be too much for some of them.
     Child stars often have very short careers. It can be devastating [D]_____ grows
into an average looking adult and a whole glittering career is over before they are out of their teens. It is therefore not surprising that so many young child stars end up with huge emotional problems — some derailing their lives through destructive life styles. It can be really difficult for them adjusting from [E]_____ to being completely forgotten and ignored.
     So the question is should something be done to curb this mania for young fame? Should the TV programs be severely controlled or even banned? Whatever the answer to these questions, the problems are likely to remain. As long as there are children with talent under the control of ruthlessly ambitious parents — these tragedies [F]_____
repeating.

1. being recognised and wanted by everyone
2. that the majority do not
3. when being famous means
4. that their childhoods are often
5. are destined to keep on
6. when a particularly cute child
7. and beyond their limits, hoping

Вопрос №11

Раздел 2. Чтение

Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски A-F частями предложений, обозначенными цифрами 1-7. Одна из частей в списке 1-7 — лишняя. Занесите цифру, обо-значающую соответствующую часть предложения, в таблицу.

US student exchange program

An academic student exchange is for students aged 15-18 years old. It starts when a student signs up with a student exchange program in their country to go abroad, live in another country with a volunteer host family [A]_____ a single semester or an entire academic year. The local program either has an affiliate office in other countries, or cooperates with “sister” programs in other countries. 

The host country is the sponsoring agency. It issues the required forms that make [B]_____ the necessary visas, usually a J-l in the United States. Students will carry health insurance, bring their own spending money [C]_____ of the language spoken in the host country. 

Volunteer host families provide the student with room (his/her own bed, and a quiet place to study), board (three meals a day), and most importantly, LOVE! The student becomes part of the host family [D]_____ the host family's life. The student is responsible for maintaining good grades in the school he/she is attending and for taking on chores [E]_____ member. 

Each student and host family is supported by agency's volunteer representative whose main responsibility is to check up with the student, the host family, and the school to assure that the exchange is going smoothly. This may be your first trip away from home or your first airplane ride. Regardless, this will be the time of your life as you will be able to enjoy life in your host country [F]_____ , participating in your host country’s holidays just as the natives do. How about having a host brother or sister who will be your brother/sister for the rest of your life or making friends with whom you can stay in contact year after year? Most importantly, there is no better way to learn a language than to live in a society where it is exclusively spoken. For more information Contact the Student Exchange Resource Center at StudentExchange.net.

1. as does any other family
2. it possible for a student to get
3. as there are many ways to learn
4. as no tourist can ever imagine
5. and have some command
6. and participates in all aspects of
7. and attend a local high school for either