Задание 1. Чтение с охватом содержания (тестовый контроль)
Прочитайте текст. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений 1–5соответствуют содержанию текста (1 – True), какие не соответствуют (2 – False)и о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 – Notstated).
The Isle of Man
In the Irish Sea about 20 miles away from the UK you will find a beautiful island. This is the Isle of Man. The people of the island are called Manx and they speak the Manx language. The island occupies a mid-point in the Irish Sea and the British Isles – right between England, Ireland,Scotland andWales.
The scenery of the Isle is varied. There are ranges of hills with green valleys between them, there are sandy beaches in the north which contrast with the rocky cliffs along the coasts. The island's only mountain is slightly over 600 metres high. An old legend says that from its top on clear days you can see six kingdoms: the island itself, Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales and Heaven.
The Isle of Man has the oldest parliament in the world. It is called the Tynwald and it has met regularly since 979. The Tynwald usually meets in the capital of the country. However, for one day every summer the Manx parliament gathers in a small village to celebrate Tynwald Day. It is the only day of the year when parliament is held in the open air. On this day government officials read a summary of all the laws that have been passed during the year in both the English and the Manx languages. There is entertainment before and after the ceremony and it is a real community event. In addition to that, an open air market is organised and different concerts are held in the evening. At the conclusion, the Manx national anthem is played and there is a fireworkdisplay.
Another thing that attracts tourists to the Isle of Man is its rich and unique culture. Any visitor to the island will be particularly fascinated by the legends, folklore and the ancient traditions that are still kept alive today. Most tourists are happy to participate in the folk programmes.
In Manx mythology, the island’s name comes from the name of a Celtic sea god. He ruled the kingdom and protected the land from invaders by covering the island with mist and
thick fog. The island is also reputedly home to fairies who are very special. The Manx fairies are described as small and human-like. They wear red caps and green jackets and are naughty and wicked.
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There's even a bridge called Fairy Bridge. Those who cross it are advised to say ‘hello fairies’ in order to get good fortune. If the person doesn’t greet the fairies, the fairies will become angry with him and may play a nasty trick on him. Some people go further in trying to pay their respects to the ‘little people’. They do not just simply say hello, they also leave messages and gifts at the side of the road.
If you love reading about King Arthur and his knights, then a must-see place is Peel Castle. It was constructed in the 11th century by the Vikings and has a fascinating history. It is believed thatPeel Castle was the location of Avalon – the legendary island where King Arthur’s sword was made and where King Arthur was taken after beingwounded.
1) The island was named in honour of one of the Manxkings.
o 1)True
o 2)False
o 3)Notstated
2) According to Manx beliefs, ignoring the fairies can causetrouble.
o 1)True
o 2)False
o 3)Notstated
3) King Arthur was born on the Isle ofMan.
o 1)True
o 2)False
o 3)Notstated
4) In the past, the Isle of Man was an independentstate.
o 1)True
o 2)False
o 3)Notstated
5) Visitors to the island can take part in the Manx folkfestivals.
o 1)True
o 2)False
o 3)Notstated
Задание 2.Письменнаядиалогическаяречь.
Составьте письменно 3 вопроса к тексту задания № 1.
Задание 3. Устная монологическая и диалогическая речь.
Подготовьте устное сообщение в объеме 15 предложений, устно ответьте на 3 вопроса по заданной теме
Билет № 7
Задание 1. Чтение с охватом содержания (тестовый контроль).
Прочитайте текст. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений 1–5соответствуют содержанию текста (1 – True), какие не соответствуют (2 – False)и о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 – Notstated).
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Shakira
Shakira Ripoll was born on February 2, 1977, in Colombia. She was the only daughter of a well-respected jeweller and his wife. In naming the newborn daughter, her mother chose from several names, containing the letter "K". She thought about Karime and Katiuska but finally chose Shakira. It’s an Arabic name which comes from the word "Shukram" meaning "Grace". So Shakira’s full name is translated as "a woman of Grace".
When Shakira was a child, her mother discovered that the girl had a gift for learning. Shakira knew the alphabet by the age of eighteen months and at three she knew how to read. By the time she was four, she was ready for school. School was not just a place where little Shakira learnt her arithmetic and geography. There she began to understand such great things as kindness, love, trust, and other human ideals. She realized what real friendship was and how much her family meant to her. Later it helped her to decide what to do with the big money she earned.
Shakira loved attention and wished to find a way to get it. She sang a lot for her schoolmates and teachers. However, the music teacher told her that she sounded "like a goat". Shakira wasn’t too upset about it and soon found a more original way to become the centre of attention. It was dancing. It helped her to express herself and become famous in school. What is interesting is that no one had ever taught her to dance.
In school Shakira was disciplined, but absent-minded. She was usually writing lyrics for her songs on the back of her notebooks. However, Shakira was a good student because she was a quick learner and could understand her teachers’ explanations faster than others.
As soon as the bell rang after class, Shakira was the first one to run and get in line for the cafeteria. She usually bought a pepsi, a hamburger and something sweet, like a muffin or a piece of cake. She seldom took a packed lunch from home. Though Shakira was a lover of fast food, she had no weight problems, as she loved dancing.
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When she was eight, Shakira's father lost all his money because his business went bankrupt. For a while Shakira had to stay with her relatives in Los Angeles. When the girl returned, she was shocked to see almost everything that her family had, had been sold. She later said: "In my childish head, this was the end of the world."
To show her that things could be worse, her father took her to a local park to see the homeless children. What she saw shocked her deeply and she said to herself: "One day I’m going to help these poor kids when I become a famous singer or dancer".
Between the ages of ten and thirteen Shakira was invited to various dance events and became very popular in the area. It was at this time that Shakira met a local theatre producer, who was impressed with her performance and as a result tried to help her career. This woman organized a meeting with the managers of the Sony company. After Shakira sang, they decided to sign a contract for three albums with the talentedgirl.
1) Shakira went to one of the most well-known schools inColumbia.
· 1)True
· 2)False
· 3)Notstated
2) At school Shakira was more successful in dancing than insinging.
o 1)True
o 2)False
o 3)Notstated
3) Shakira was upset when she learnt about the family’s financialproblems.
o 1)True
o 2)False
o 3)Notstated
4) At school Shakira was careful to eat only healthyfood.
o 1)True
o 2)False
o 3)Notstated
5) Shakira’s name was chosen by herfather.
o 1)True
o 2)False
o 3)Notstated
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