Complete the text about Harry Potter using the correct form of the words in brackets (16 – 20).
Harry Potter is a series of fantasy novels 16. _____ WRITE by British author J. K. Rowling. The novels chronicle the life of a young wizard, Harry Potter, and his friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, all of whom are students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Since the release of the first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, on 26 June 1997, the books 17. ____ FIND immense popularity, critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide. They have attracted a wide adult audience as well as younger readers, and are often considered cornerstones of modern young adult literature. The series has also had 18. _____ IT share of criticism, including concern about the increasingly dark tone as the series progressed, as well as the often gruesome and graphic violence it depicts. As of May 2013, the books have sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, making them the best-selling book series in history, and have been translated into seventy-three languages. The last four books 19. ______ CONSECUTIVE set records as the fastest-selling books in history.
The series was originally published in English by two major publishers, Bloomsbury in the United Kingdom and Scholastic Press in the United States. A play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, based on a story co-written by Rowling, 20. ____ PREMIER in London on 30 July 2016 at the Palace Theatre, and its script was published by Little, Brown as the eighth book in the series.
TASK 3 Use of English
Fill in the gaps 21 – 25 with the prepositions by, from, for, to, in, of that suit grammatically. You must use a preposition only once. One preposition is odd.
I've been an actor for thirty years, since I was ten, and four years ago I started a theatre school. It's open every Saturday and Sunday and I help there when I'm not 21. ____ a play. I got the idea for the school at a party. I was talking 22. _____ a few friends, who said how difficult it is for young people who want to be actors. I didn't study in a theatre school, but it didn't matter because I learned 23. ____ working in different theatres. But now, because a lot of these have closed, not many young people can do this. My school is open to anyone, 24. ____ any age, who wants to act. You don't have to be the world's best actor or singer and at the moment we have students 25. ____ eight years old to twenty-six. Our teachers are actors themselves. I can't pay them anything but they come because they like being with the students and helping them. My twelve-year-old daughter, who sings beautifully, goes to the school. Last month she wanted to be an actor, but now she says she wants to be a police officer!
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Writing
Time: 45 minutes (20 points)
You are witnessing a huge process of renovation in Moscow. Write a letter to Moscow authorities with your suggestions on how to improve the life of our citizens in the following areas:
- healthcare
- education
- culture
- outdoor sports facilities
- public transport
Write about 120-150 words.
Time: 20 minutes
A couple of weeks ago you bought a gadget but it did not work. You phoned the shop, had a conversation with a manager there but no action was taken.
Write a note to your friend describing the situation.
In your note:
describe a problem with the gadget;
explained what happened when you phoned the shop;
say what you would like the manager to do;
ask if your friend has ever faced such a problem and ask him for advice.
Write a complaint letter of 60-80 words.
Time: 30 minutes
This is a part of a letter you have received from your English-speaking friend, Annie.
| I’m collecting ideas for a project I’m doing called “Staying fit and Healthy”. Could you write and tell me what you do to stay fit and keep healthy? Perhaps you could tell me about what physical activities you do, and what kind of food you eat. Write soon, Annie |
Write a letter to Annie.
Do not forget to:
· give all information she asks;
· use the rules of writing a letter.
You should write about 100-120 words.
Answer keys
Answer keys
Listening 1
1. one of the best
2. a great way to
3. wasting your time
4. activities of some
5. Just pick up the
6. of us settle into
7. opens your eyes
8. doing my bit
Listening 2
1. lots of activities at different times of day
2. opened
3. at a reasonable price
4. yoga mats
5. training, lifestyle and diet
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6. wear trainers
7. give you some tips to improve your swimming
8. in a brochure
Listening 3
1. True 2. True 3. False 4. False 5. False 6. True 7. False 8. False
Listening 4
1. a board with wheels that you stand on
2. ropes and special equipment
3. easy and exciting
4. in the photos
5. the Musée D’Orsay
6. The Thinker
7. four days
8. her friend
READING
Task 1
1C 2A 3B 4E 5D
Task 2
1F 2C 3B 4G 5D 6A
USE OF ENGLISH
Task 1
Task 2
16 written 17 have found 18 its 19 consecutively 20 premiered
Task 3
21 in 22 to 23 by 24 of 25 from
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