VARIANT 1 (ЖАХАР АҒАЙ)

Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World, is located in the state of Arizona.
It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Formed by over 70 million years of erosion from the
Colorado River, the Grand Canyon offers a spectacular view. The canyon spans 277 miles in length,
up to 18 miles in width, and it measures over a mile in depth at its deepest points. Carlos always
wanted to visit the Grand Canyon, and recently he received the chance to hike some of the trails and
take several panoramic photographs during his visit.

When Carlos arrived at the visitor center, he watched a brief movie that taught tourists about the
Grand Canyon National Park and the geological history of the canyon's formation. Later, Carlos
followed a hiking trail to become even further acquainted with the canyon. While walking through the
trails, Carlos saw some tourists riding donkeys to traverse the canyon's ridges. Throughout his hiking
expedition, Carlos used a map to find some of the best hot spots for photographs within the canyon.
He revisited some areas at different points in the day because sun angles and lighting can make a big
difference in the quality of a photo. Carlos was very pleased that he got to travel to the Grand Canyon.
He loves hiking and photography, so this was the perfect outdoor experience for him. He posted all of
his best pictures on social media, and his friends were amazed by his breathtaking, panoramic shots.

1 All of the following is true about the Grand Canyon except:

A) Itisa UNESCO World Heritage Site.
B) Its measurements are unknown.
C) It is one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World
D) It’s the place Carlos always wanted to visit

2 What geological process best explains how the Grand Canyon formed?
A) An earthquake
B) A volcanic eruption
C) River erosion
D) A tornado

3 What did Carlos do first during his trip?

A) Hike the trails of the Grand Canyon.
B) See some tourists
C) Find different spots to take photographs.
D) Watch a short film at the visitor center.

4 Why did Carlos return to some of the hot spots for photographs?
A) The sun angle and lightingin fluences photo quality.
B) He realized his camera wasn't working the first time.
C) He accidentally deleted all of his earlier photographs.
D) There were no tourists

5 What did Carlos do with his pictures after his trip?

A) He had them developed and created an album.
B) He posted them on social media.
C) He framed the photos to decorate his home.
D) He used them as inspiration to write poetry.
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6 Find the plural form of ‘mouse’.
A) Mice
B) Mouses
C) Mousen
D) Moice
 Read the text and answer the questions.

Leo Messi

Lionel Messi was born on 24 June 1987 in Rosario, Argentina. He is the son of Mr.
Jorge Horacio Messi, a factory worker, and Celia María Cuccittini, a part-time cleaner.
His family originates from the Italian city of Ancona, where his grandfather, Angelo Messi,
immigrated to Argentina in 1883. Lionel has two older brothers: Rodrigo and Matías and also
a sister; her name is Maria Sol. At the age of five, Lionel started playing football for
Grandoli, a football club in Argentina. His father, Jorge, was the coach of that club. He has
two cousins in football: Maxi and Emanuel Biancucchi; they are good footballers too.
At the age of 11, Lionel suffered from a growth hormone deficiency. Primera Division club
River Plate showed interest in Lionel's progress, but did not have enough money to pay for
his treatment, as it cost $900 a month. Carles Rexach, the sporting director of F.C.Barcelona
was really aware of his talent as Lionel had relatives in Leida, Catalonia, and Lionel and his
father were able to arrange a trial. Barcelona signed him after watching his skills in football,
offering to pay for the medical bills if he was willing to move to Spain.
His family moved to Europe and he started in the F.C.Barcelona club's youth teams. Now,
Lionel is the most famous footballer in the world winning four Seven Golden balls.

7. Find the synonym of the “to organize”

A) start
B) suffer
C) arrange
D) sign

8. What does the underlined word refer to? (it)

A) Lionel’s progress
B) Seven Golden balls
C) F.C. Barcelona
D) Treatment

9. All of the following is true about Messi except:

A) Lionel had no health problems.
B) Lionel rejected F.C. Barcelona and didn’t move to Spain.
C) When he was 11, he had a salary of 900$.
D) Lionel suffered from insufficient growth hormone.

10. Find the false statement.

A) Messi didn’t play for River Plate.
B) Messi moved to Europe, there he became a famous footballer.
C) Lionel’s dad got two jobs.
D) Messi was born in Italy.

11. How could Lionel Messi pay for his treatment?

A) His father was rich.
B) His coach paid for it.
C) F.C. Barcelona offered to pay for it.
D) Carles Rexach paid for it.
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12. Choose the right variant.
Has … seen him? I can’t find him … .
A) anybody/anywhere
 B) anyone/everywhere
C) somebody/somewhere
D) everyone/somewhere

13. Choose the right variant.

There were … apples in the fridge, so she made an apple cake.
A) any
B) much
C) a few
D) few

14. Choose the appropriate adjective.

James tries to lead a … lifestyle - lots of exercises, fruit, and no junk food.
A) healthy
B) dirty
C) depressed
D) cheap

15. Choose the right variant.

The hotel … we stayed was very comfortable.
A) which
B) where
C) that
D) when

Read the text and answer the questions

The victory of the small Greek democracy of Athens over the mighty Persian
Empire in 490 B.C. is one of the most famous events in history. Darius, king of the
Persian Empire, was furious because Athens had interceded for the other Greek city-
states in revolt against Persian domination. In anger the king sent an enormous army
to defeat Athens. He thought it would take drastic steps to pacify the rebellious part
of the empire.
Persia was ruled by one man. In Athens, however, all citizens helped to rule.
Ennobled by this participation, Athenians were prepared to die for their city-state.
Perhaps this was the secret of the remarkable victory at Marathon, which freed
them from Persian rule. On their way to Marathon, the Persians tried to fool some
Greek city-states by claiming to have come in peace. The frightened citizens of Delos
refused to believe this. Not wanting to abet the conquest of Greece, they fled from
their city and did not return until the Persians had left. They were wise, for the
Persians next conquered the city of Eritrea and captured its people.
Tiny Athens stood alone against Persia. The Athenian people went to their
sanctuaries. There they prayed for deliverance. They asked their gods to expedite
their victory. The Athenians refurbished their weapons and moved to the plain of
Marathon, where their little band would meet the Persians. At the last moment,
soldiers from Plataea reinforced the Athenian troops.
The Athenian army attacked, and Greek citizens fought bravely. The power of the
mighty Persians was offset by the love that the Athenians had for their city.
Athenians defeated the Persians in both archery and hand combat. Greek soldiers
seized Persian ships and burned them, and the Persians fled in terror. Herodotus, a
famous historian, reports that 6,400 Persians died, compared to only 192 Athenians.
16. Complete the sentence with the appropriate option
Athens had _________ the other Greek city-states against the Persians.
A) refused help to
B) intervened on behalf of
C) wanted to fight
D) given orders for all to fight

17. Complete the sentence with the appropriate option

Darius took drastic steps to ________ the rebellious Athenians.
A) weaken
B) destroy
C) calm
D) irritate

18. Complete the sentence with the appropriate option

Their participation _________ to the Athenians.
A) gave comfort
B) gave honor
C) gave strength
D) gave fear

19. Complete the sentence with the appropriate option

The people of Delos did not want to ______ the conquest of Greece.
A) end
B) encourage
C) think about
D) daydream about

20. Complete the sentence with the appropriate option

The Athenians were _________ by some soldiers who arrived from Plataea.
A) welcomed
B) strengthened
C) held
D) captured