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Task 1 Reading

Read the text below. Match choices (A—H) to (1—5). There are three choices you do not need to use.

WHEN CHILDREN LIE

Sometimes children are caught in small lies, of the «I didn't do it» variety. How to stop this behaviour before
it starts to escalate? Think about it.

1. They lie to keep their parents happy with them, they lie so they won't get in trouble,
they lie to cover embarrassment or inadequacy, or they lie because they don't make the clear distinction
between fact and fiction. Teaching your child the value of telling the truth takes time, skill and patience.

2. Don't ask questions that set your child up to lie. When your child has chocolate on
his face and the candy is gone, don't ask, «Did you eat that candy bar that was on the counter? » Instead
make a statement of fact, «I'm disappointed that you ate the candy bar without asking. That will be your
snack for today». If your child says, «I didn't»,— don't play twenty questions, just state the facts, «The candy
is gone, and there's chocolate on your face. Why don't you go up to your room for a while and come on back
down when you want to talk about it? »

3. Focus on finding an answer instead of laying blame. « Regardless of how it

happened, the lamp is broken. What are we going to do about it? »

4. If your child comes to you with the truth, resist the urge to lecture. Thank the
child for telling you and then focus on finding a solution or imposing a necessary consequence, without
anger. Don't make the mistake of saying, «If you tell the truth, you won't be punished». We all make
mistakes, and owning up to them can be difficult, but we still need to accept responsibility for our actions. So
avoid the trap of saying, «When you tell the truth, you'll be off the hook»,— instead, think of it this way, «If
you lie, you'll be in even bigger trouble! »

5. Kids sometimes lie because they feel they're not meeting your anticipation, and
they think it's easier to lie than feel like a failure. Take a look at how you respond to your child's mistakes or
inadequacies, and make sure you leave room for imperfections.

A Spend time on solutions.

В Review your expectations.

C Don't start the «off the hook» mistake.

D Model truthfulness.

E Children lie for a variety of reasons.

F Be straightforward and honest.

G Find someone to talk to.

H Don't play detective.

Task 2 Use of English

For questions 1-12,read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C, or D best fits each space. There
is an example at the beginning (0).

Alternative Therapy
Creative therapy is now (0)…A…as a worthy alternative to the more conventional forms of treatment
such as psychoanalysis. Art, music and dance are some of the forms of therapy now (1)………. . These
therapies are thought to be (2)…………in relieving stress, depression and even emotional problems caused
by tensions in relationships.
Art therapy (3)………painting, sculpting and modeling as a(n) (4)……..of expressing one’s hidden
feelings. The good news is that no particular talent is needed; once you have (5)…….your work of art, there
is the opportunity to (6)…….it through with a therapist. Those who find it difficult to immediately start up a
conversation find this (7)……….of therapy useful. Music therapy involves singing or the playing of a
musical instrument, (8)………sound to bring hidden emotions to the (9)…….. . again, no special skill is
required; you don’t have to be Pavarotti to (10)……..from this type of therapy.
This technique is often used to promote self-confidence in the physically or mentally disabled. And
for those among you who (11)……..too much time on intellectual pursuits, dance therapy may prove (12)
…….. . It encourages spontaneity and helps the deep thinker become more bodily aware.

0 A regarded B considered C thought D felt

1 A accessible B available C handy D ready
2 A active B capable C efficient D effective
3 A contains B implies C involves D requires
4 A means B attempt C process D effort
5 A completed B worked C ended D achieved
6 A talk B discuss C tell D speak
7 A category B class C variety D form
8 A consisting B having C using D trying
9 A surface B top C front D side
10 A profit B win C gain D benefit
11 A have B spend C use D spare
12 A invaluable B priceless C precious D worthy

Task 3 Writing

You have got a letter from your English pen-friend. He/ she writes that he/ she is going to visit you this
summer and asks you to meet him/ her at the station (airport). Unfortunately, you will be in another place
during his/ her visit. Write a letter to your friend in which you:

 ask him/ her about the time of the visit and explain your absence;
 give him/ her information where to live and what to see in your city (country);
 welcome him/ her and suggest meeting later in the summer.
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other personal
information.