Вопрос №1

Раздел 1. Аудирование

Вы услышите 6 высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказывания­ми каждого говорящего A-F и утверждениями, данными в списке 1-7. Используй­те каждое утверждение, обозначенное соответствующей цифрой, только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее утверждение. Вы услышите запись дважды. За- несите свои ответы в таблицу.

1. Letter writing is a waste of time.
2. It is a waste of time making your views known.
3. Sometimes it is a mistake to write a letter.
4. Seven together will be better than one.
5. For some people, old habits never die.
6. Writing letters in English is good practice.
7. Persistence eventually gives some results.

Вопрос №2

Раздел 1. Аудирование

Вы услышите диалог. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений A—G соот­ветствуют содержанию текста (1 - True), какие не соответствуют (2 - False) и о чём в тексте не сказано, т.е. на основании текста нельзя дать ни положи­тельного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 - Not stated). Занесите номер выбранного вами варианта ответа в таблицу. Вы услышите запись дважды. 

A) Katie approves of Paul’s summer plans.

1) True         2) False           3) Not stated

B) Paul is Katie’s younger brother.

1) True         2) False           3) Not stated

C) Paul sympathizes with people who have no computer skills.

1) True         2) False           3) Not stated

D) Katie gives many reasons to support her point of view.

1) True         2) False           3) Not stated

E) Paul plans to work in the city all summer.

1) True         2) False           3) Not stated

F) Katie plans to work part time in summer.

1) True         2) False           3) Not stated

G) Paul and Katie make independent decisions about the nearest plans.

1) True         2) False           3) Not stated

Вопрос №3-9

Раздел 1. Аудирование

Вы услышите рассказ. В заданиях 3—9 впишите цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую вы­бранному вами варианту ответа в поле ответа ниже. Вы услышите запись дважды.

The Academic Ladder

3. Originally pre-school program was designed
1) for gifted and talented kids.
2) to prepare kids from poor families for school.
3) as part of compulsory schooling.

4. When the speaker says “State attendance laws vary” it means that each state can
1) recommend public, private or home education schooling for each kid.
2) have different requirements for students’ academic performance.
3) decide on the best age and grade division for school students.

5. The term “middle school” in America can refer to school grades
1) 4-6.
2) 6-7.
3) 7-9.

6. School leavers can’t become university students if
1) they fail to get academic or athletic scholarship.
2) their parents have no ability to finance this education.
3) they do not meet the requirements of university assessment.

7. Community colleges are colleges that are
1) 2 year colleges that have occupational curricula.
2) financially supported by the state.
3) used mainly as feeders to the 4 year colleges.

8. Bachelor degree is crucial for a professional career as it
1) is the minimum entry credential for any profession.
2) has both major and minor fields of study, needed for professional skills.
3) includes general and professional training components in a field.

9. Graduate students are students who
1) are ready to study more than 4 years.
2) want to get a university degree in higher education.
3) try to get a doctorate degree skipping Master’s Degree.

Вопрос №10

Раздел 2. Чтение

Установите соответствие между заголовками 1-8 и текстами А-G. Занесите свои ответы в соответствующие поля внизу страницы. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании один заголовок лишний.

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 №12-18

Раздел 2. Чтение

Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 12-18. В каждом задании выберите цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, впишите её в соответствующее поле внизу страницы.

Russky Dom

The Science Museum in Vancouver has had many different names over the years. Its present form however dates back to the 1986 World Fair (Expo 86). That year the theme for the World Fair was “Transport” and a special, modernistic exhibition space and dome was built as the centre piece. Called a geodesic dome; its style was influenced by the great American architect — Richard Buckminster Fuller. After the Fair closed, the people of Vancouver (private individuals, businesses, government offices) began a massive fund raising project to save the Dome and make it home to the city’s science museum. Two years later, $19 million dollars had been raised and the first stages of construction completed. In the first 12 weeks alone 310,000 visitors came to visit what was then called “Science World”.

Since that time the museum’s name changed a few times. The aluminium company, Alcan Inc, acted as sponsor so that one of the buildings would be named after them. Then Telus, the Canadian telecommunications giant donated $9 million dollars and the venue became “The Telus World of Science”: However, the new name proved almost universally unpopular among the people of Vancouver.

But during the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, the museum was once again transformed and for a short while became — the Russky Dom! This involved two weeks of spectacular events in February 2010. Every day the people of Vancouver and international visitors to the Winter Games were treated to Russian folk songs, dancers and music sessions. Russian athletes came in to meet the public and sign autographs. There were quizzes and comedy shows and an opportunity for the world to get a taste of what they might expect when the Winter Games come to Sochi in 2014. The centre piece was a huge electronic clock counting down the days, hours, minutes and seconds until the start of the Sochi games.

Today the museum is still very much in business attracting huge numbers of visitors. A $35 million dollar development program was recently announced. There are thousands of brilliant exhibits that teach children and adults all about the world. Many are “hands-on” so that people can perform simple experiments themselves. There is a fabulous and entertaining educational program. You can even go to the link for a taster!

If you plan to visit the museum there are a few exhibits you simply must not miss — “Our World” in particular. It is about sustainable electricity. There are kinetic wheels, wind tunnels and solar panels. You are even given the chance to generate electricity using your own hands. The largest and brightest gallery in the museum is called “Eureka”. Here you can explore and learn about water, air, light, sound and motion.

You can go in to “Contraption Corner”, check out an “inventor box” and construct one of several whirling, buzzing and spinning gadgets. You also get to try and find solutions to practical (and in some cases not so practical) problems — such as how to lift a hippopotamus!

But the wrangle over the name continues. Some people insist it is called “Telus World of Science” and others say it is called “Science World”. But there are more than a few citizens of Vancouver who still remember a great party in February 2010. For them — the name Russky Dom is the one they prefer to use!

12. The “Science World” originally was
1) transport exhibition.
2) a part of the World Fair.
3) a geodesic sight.
4) Richard Buckminster Fuller’s home.

13 The Museum changed its name due to the
1) development of telecommunications.
2) will of people of Vancouver.
3) popularity of local companies.
4) wish of the main sponsor.

14 Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the Russky Dom?
1) Russian musicians performed there.
2) Athletes met the public there.
3) The clock there showed the time remaining till the Sochi Olympiad.
4) It was decided there to set the next 2014 Olympics in Sochi.

15 “Hands-on” in paragraph 4 refers to
1) experiments.
2) visitors.
3) exhibits.
4) educational programs.

16 The text particularly recommends to
1) generate electricity with one’s hands.
2) visit electricity exhibits.
3) enjoy a walk in a “Eureka” gallery.
4) pay attention to solar panels.

17 In the “Contraption Corner” one can
1) try oneself as an inventor.
2) solve any practical problem.
3) see all familiar gadgets.
4) try to lift a hippo.

18 Which of the following officially won the name competition?
1) Telus World of Science.
2) Russky Dom.
3) Science World.
4) None.

Вопрос №19-25

Раздел 3. Грамматика и лексика

Вопрос №26-31

Раздел 3. Грамматика и лексика

Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Образуйте от слов, напечатанных заглавными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами 26-31, однокоренные слова так, чтобы они грамматически и лексически соответствовали содержанию текста. Заполните поля ответа получен­ными словами в соответствующем порядке. 

Advantages of a regular homework

What is homework? Should it always be done in writing, or can it be oral? Is it necessarily connected with the 26._________(INFORM) and tasks from the text books? 

Homework refers to any work or activity that students are asked to do outside the classroom, either on their own or with other students or parents.

Sometimes it is based on 27._________(COMPARE) simple drill exercises, sometimes it involves highly challenging tasks, project or research work aimed at integrating skills and knowledge from 28._________(DIFFER) subject areas. 

Research indicates that schools in which homework is routinely assigned and systemically assessed tend to have higher achieving students, as learning is not confined to the schoolroom environment.

Homework 29._________(APPROPRIATE) designed and well balanced is able to enhance self-discipline and good study habits; to develop students’ independence and 30._________(INITIATE).

It can also provide an opportunity to revise or complete classroom work, thus reinforcing what has been taught, to provide regular feedback on the students’ progress in learning and raise academic skills and standards. Parents who are concerned with their kids’ homework get an opportunity to become engaged in the 31._________(EDUCATE) of their children.

Вопрос №32-38

Раздел 3. Грамматика и лексика

Вопрос №39-40

Раздел 4. Письмо

При выполнении заданий 39 и 40 обратите внимание на не­обходимость соблюдения указанного объёма текста. Тексты недостаточного объёма, а также часть текста, превышающая требуемый объём, не оцениваются. Запишите сна­чала номер задания (39, 40), а затем ответ на него.