TASK 1: LISTENING
‘You are going to listen to five texts. For each of them answer the questions given. Mark the correct
answer: A, Bor C.
Text One
1. What job does the boy want to do?
A. doctor
B. teacher
C. journalist
2. Why can’t the boy make a doctor?
A. He doesn’t want to be a doctor
B. fis mom doesn’t want him to be a doctor
C. He is not good at science
Text Two
3. What is wrong with the boy?
A. He fell off his bike
B. he hurt his finger
C. he has a headache
4. Which part of the boy’s body hurts the most?
A. leg
B, head
C. hands
Text Three
5, Which activity did the boy not do?
A. horse riding
B. climbing the hill
C. playing football
6. how does the boy feel about the activi
A. he liked it
B. he didn’t like it
C. he says he will never take part in it
‘Text Four
7. What will the girl buy?
A. trousers
B, jacket
C. dress
8. How does the girl want to look at the party?”
‘A, same as other girls
B. different
C. strange
Text Five
9. What did the girl like best about the college?
A. swimming pool
B. art room
C. computer department
10. How long can students have a laptop ?
A. for a month
B. fora year
C. for some days
38TASK 2: READING
Read the text. Then read the statements below and decide whether they are True (T) or False (F)
THE ADVENTURES OF ERIK AND LEIF
Erik the Red was born in Norway in 950, but he moved to Iceland when he was a boy. People
called him "the Red" because of his red hair. Life in Iceland was hard and it was a very cold
place. Erik had many enemies, and he killed two men, After that, he decided to leave Iceland to
escape from his enemies,
In 982, Erik sailed West and discovered a new country. It was cold, icy and snowy, but Erik
wanted people to come to this new country, so he called it Greenland. Later, he returned to
Greenland with more people in 986. The boats were very small, but they had cows, pigs, sheep
and hens with them. Later, Leif continued his travels to South, He discovered another green and
beautiful place. 1t was warm and sunny and there were different fruit, including grapes. This was
a part of the modern United States. Leif and his men were probably the first Europeans who
visited North America. Leif, Erik's son, was born in 975 and lived with his father in Greenland.
Like his father, he wanted to travel. In summer of 1002, Leif sailed West to look for another
country. This was Canada.
v/F
1. Erik moved to Iceland when he was an adult
2. His hair was dark.
3. He decided to Ieave Iceland to escape from his enemies
's boats were big and full of different animals,
on, liked to travel
sailed West and discovered a new country.
Erik the Red was born in Norway in 950.
8. He returned to Greenland with more people in 986.
9. The new country which Eric discovered was Canada.
10. Erie was a brave man,
7,
TASK 3: READING
Read the questions (1-8) and try to find the answers to them in the text on the next page. Indicate
the paragraph (A-F), in which you found the information, next to the question.
Which paragraph.
could have the title: “God’s punishment”?
describes the earth without people?
deseribes God’s only rule?
shows how Adam and Eve disobeyed God?
could have the title “Temptation”?
6. shows Adam’s carcless life in the Garden of Eden?
states that Adam is not Jonely anymore
8. first mentions the evil snake?
weene
Adam and Eve
‘A._Once upon a time there were no people on the only animals, birds and
plants. God wanted to make Man, He created the first human in his image. He called the man
‘Adam. Adam lived in the Garden of Eden, This was a wonderful, heavenly place. It was warm
38and green. Adam had everything that he needed, but he was lonely. He said, "God, this garden is
lovely. I am happy here, but I am lonely loo.”
B,__Then God decided to make Woman. He called the woman Eve. She was beautiful. She lived
in the garden with Adam and they were very happy. They talked together. They
played with the animals
C._God said, "Live here together in my Garden of Eden. You are my chiklren. I want you to be
happy. I give you only one rule, You can do everything here, but never cat an apple from my
apple tree.” Adam and Eve stayed in the garden. They obeyed God's rule
D,_One day Eve walked by the apple tree, There was a snake near the tree. The snake was evil
He wanted to tempt Eve. He said, "Eve, taste this apple. It is a delicious apple.” Eve answered,
"No. God said that we cannot eat the apples from this tree. I cannot disobey him." The snake
talked to her again. He said that the apple was delicious. He said this many times.
E.__Eve finally believed the snake, She tasted the apple. It was wonderful, She wanted Adam to
try it too, Adam came to the tree. He was shocked, but he agreed. He tasted the apple.
F,_God learned that Adam and Eve disobeyed him, He was very angry. He said, "You are bad
and dishonest. I said (hat you can never eat these apples. You must leave the Garden now. You
cannot live here." Adam and Eve were embarrassed and sorrowful, They never lived in the
Garden of Eden again. Their lives were sad and full of pain
TASK 4: READING
Read the text and the questions below. For each question mark the correct answer: A, B, C
or D.
Rio de Janeiro Carnival
Carnivals first started in Ancient Rome and quickly spread to other Ktalian cities and then to other
European countries, Nowadays Carnival celebrations take place in towns and cities all over the
world. The Carnival is a celebration or colourful parade with some clements of a circus and
public street party. People often dress up or put on masks during these celebrations. The amazing,
Carnival in Rio de Janciro takes place between Jate February and early March. Tt is the most
famous holiday in Brazil, More than one million tourists from Brazil and all over the world visit
Rio de Janeiro to enjoy this unforgettable celebration, Carnival Sunday is seven weeks before
Easter Sunday. The main event — the Samba Parade — starts at 9 p.m. on Sunday. This samba
marathon is more than an explosion of music and brilliant colours, it is also a competition
Thousands of excited participants arrive in the city. They dance in the streets and watch the
parade lasting all night. The focus of the main parade are the samba dance schools. They work
hard to prepare their costumes and to find the best music for their show. In front of Copacabana
beach, dancers in colourful costumes demonstrate their dancing skills and have fun. The whole
city, from the youngest children to the oldest men and women, takes part in this colourful
celebration. This is the ideal time for the whole family to have a good time together. A lot of
people say the Carnival in Rio is the greatest party on earth.
1. The first carnivals took place in ... - A. before Easter —_B. after Easter
ABrazil C. during Easter holiday
B. Italian big cities 4. The central event of the carnival is
C. Ancient Rome A. the preparation B. the street party
2. All participants wear .... C. the samba marathon
A. costumes and masks B. costumes. ot The Samba Parade i
masks C. only masks A. only a marathon of dancing
3. The carnival in Rio de Janeiro takes B. just a demonstration of costumes
place. C. a show and a competition as well
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