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Women pilots from АТА had no instrument training because

1)  it was an auxiliary air force.

2)  they were not supposed to fly in low visibility.

3)  their main job was to deliver Spitfires to airdromes.

4)  there was no money for this during the war.

Crash Landing

At that time the people of Britain would have been shocked to know that women were flying their most famous war plane. But the fact is that the ATA (Air Transport Auxiliary) had over 100 women pilots who delivered more than 300,000 air craft during the war. We had to fly the Spitfires from the factories and deliver them to airfields dotted around the south of England. Normally we would be flying in daylight with good visibility conditions. That is why we were never given instrument training as our instructors told us that with all the restrictions of war time, there was no time or money to spare for this luxury.

Occasionally we had to fly other aircraft  — without any kind of additional training at all. Probably some high ranking, non-flying military official somewhere said that all aircraft were exactly the same to fly. Well  — I can assure you that this is not true. With unfamiliar aircraft we had ten minutes to read an instruction booklet called the “Ferry Pilot Notes”: And that was it. We had to climb in, fire up, taxi and then take off in completely unknown flying machines.

That particular day, the day I came so close to death, was my twenty first birthday. I had no cake or candles that day and my two friends and myself shared some chocolate— the only luxury available in those days. We drank apple juice, and ate apples and cheese. We entertained ourselves with silly stories. But at one solemn moment we also made a toast to absent friends and remembered the girls who had died delivering aircraft.

In the morning we were driven to the factory and my worst fears were realized. Instead of a lovely new and familiar Spitfire I had a bulky Torpedo bomber. We all hated these as several had crashed without any clear reason why. I was able to take the Ferry Pilot Notes into the canteen and studied them over breakfast. I had a very uneasy feeling in my stomach which had nothing to do with the breakfast I was consuming. I had birthday kisses from the other girls but it only made me feel worse.

At about 111 was given my flight plan and it was time to go. I looked at the sky. There was a strange quality to the light that I didn’t like and I was worried. With no instrument training, fog or mist made flying incredibly dangerous and absolutely terrifying. With a heavy heart I fired up the engine.

Within 20 minutes I was approaching the river Forth. But I couldn’t see the river as clouds thickened up around me. I took the aircraft lower and lower looking for a glimpse of the ground. At one point I was sure that I was virtually at ground level but I couldn’t see a thing. It was too dangerous to continue. I could hear my heart beating even over the roar of the engine.

When it happened  — it happened really quickly. The plane hit water. I didn’t see anything. I was thrown against my straps  — and then a flood of cold seawater in my eyes and mouth. I was a mile out to sea!

I was certain I was going to die. Funnily enough— I was perfectly calm. I even thought that my ATA insurance payment would really be a big help to my Mother. But then survival instinct kicked in. I was still alive  — and close to shore. I had no life jacket or any survival gear but I was a good swimmer. I was certain there were no bones broken and I didn’t have to swim far. I was picked up by a fishing boat that I had narl-owly missed in the fog. And in the end I got a real birthday drink after all  — a cup of spiced, dark rum.

“Ferry Pilot notes” were instruction booklets written to

1)  help women pilots.

2)  explain how to fly the plane.

3)  ensure further training.

4)  explain how to fly a plane.

The narrator and her friends had no cake because

1)  it was still the day before her birthday.

2)  they preferred apples and cheese.

3)  it was hard to obtain one in wartime.

4)  it was a tradition to eat it in the pilot canteen.

The narrator was unhappy to take a Torpedo bomber because

1)  it was a bulky aircraft.

2)  she preferred to fly Spitfires.

3)  she didn’t know how to fly it.

4)  the plane was notorious.

The narrator flew with a heavy heart because she

1)  didn’t feel healthy.

2)  found her flying plan incredibly dangerous.

3)  was worried there might be poor visibility.

4)  was in a blue mood.

The narrator’s words ‘It was too dangerous to continue’ refer to her decision to

1)  keep on flying lower.

2)  make an emergency landing on the water.

3)  continue the flight.

4)  ignore her heart problems.

The moment the plane crash landed the narrator

1)  was sure she could swim to shore.

2)  prepared to die.

3)  wished she had a life jacket.

4)  worried about her mother.

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That is why we were never given instrument training as our instructors told us that with all the restrictions of war time, there was no time or money to spare for this luxury

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Women pilots from ATA had no instrument training because

1. it was an auxiliary air force.

2. they were not supposed to fly in low visibility.

3. their main job was to deliver Spitfires to airdromes.

4. there was no money for this during the war.

Crash Landing

At that time the people of Britain would have been shocked to know that women were flying their most famous war plane. But the fact is that the ATA (Air Transport Auxiliary) had over 100 women pilots who delivered more than 300,000 air craft during the war. We had to fly the Spitfires from the factories and deliver them to airfields dotted around the south of England. Normally we would be flying in daylight with good visibility conditions. That is why we were never given instrument training as our instructors told us that with all the restrictions of war time, there was no time or money to spare for this luxury.

Occasionally we had to fly other aircraft — without any kind of additional training at all. Probably some high ranking, non-flying military official somewhere said that all aircraft were exactly the same to fly. Well — I can assure you that this is not true. With unfamiliar aircraft we had ten minutes to read an instruction booklet called the «Ferry Pilot Notes»: And that was it. We had to climb in, fire up, taxi and then take off in completely unknown flying machines.

That particular day, the day I came so close to death, was my twenty first birthday. I had no cake or candles that day and my two friends and myself shared some chocolate— the only luxury available in those days. We drank apple juice, and ate apples and cheese. We entertained ourselves with silly stories. But at one solemn moment we also made a toast to absent friends and remembered the girls who had died delivering aircraft.

In the morning we were driven to the factory and my worst fears were realized. Instead of a lovely new and familiar Spitfire I had a bulky Torpedo bomber. We all hated these as several had crashed without any clear reason why. I was able to take the Ferry Pilot Notes into the canteen and studied them over breakfast. I had a very uneasy feeling in my stomach which had nothing to do with the breakfast I was consuming. I had birthday kisses from the other girls but it only made me feel worse.

At about 111 was given my flight plan and it was time to go. I looked at the sky. There was a strange quality to the light that I didn’t like and I was worried. With no instrument training, fog or mist made flying incredibly dangerous and absolutely terrifying. With a heavy heart I fired up the engine.

Within 20 minutes I was approaching the river Forth. But I couldn’t see the river as clouds thickened up around me. I took the aircraft lower and lower looking for a glimpse of the ground. At one point I was sure that I was virtually at ground level but I couldn’t see a thing. It was too dangerous to continue. I could hear my heart beating even over the roar of the engine.

When it happened — it happened really quickly. The plane hit water. I didn’t see anything. I was thrown against my straps — and then a flood of cold seawater in my eyes and mouth. I was a mile out to sea!

I was certain I was going to die. Funnily enough — I was perfectly calm. I even thought that my ATA insurance payment would really be a big help to my Mother. But then survival instinct kicked in. I was still alive — and close to shore. I had no life jacket or any survival gear but I was a good swimmer. I was certain there were no bones broken and I didn’t have to swim far. I was picked up by a fishing boat that I had narrowly missed in the fog. And in the end I got a real birthday drink after all — a cup of spiced, dark rum.

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Women pilots from АТА had no instrument training because

1) it was an auxiliary air force.

2) they were not supposed to fly in low visibility.

3) their main job was to deliver Spitfires to airdromes.

4) there was no money for this during the war.

Crash Landing

Occasionally we had to fly other aircraft — without any kind of additional training at all. Probably some high ranking, non-flying military official somewhere said that all aircraft were exactly the same to fly. Well — I can assure you that this is not true. With unfamiliar aircraft we had ten minutes to read an instruction booklet called the “Ferry Pilot Notes”: And that was it. We had to climb in, fire up, taxi and then take off in completely unknown flying machines.

When it happened — it happened really quickly. The plane hit water. I didn’t see anything. I was thrown against my straps — and then a flood of cold seawater in my eyes and mouth. I was a mile out to sea!

I was certain I was going to die. Funnily enough— I was perfectly calm. I even thought that my ATA insurance payment would really be a big help to my Mother. But then survival instinct kicked in. I was still alive — and close to shore. I had no life jacket or any survival gear but I was a good swimmer. I was certain there were no bones broken and I didn’t have to swim far. I was picked up by a fishing boat that I had narl-owly missed in the fog. And in the end I got a real birthday drink after all — a cup of spiced, dark rum.

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Раздел 2 Чтение

Изучив советы по выполнению заданий ЕГЭ из Раздела 2 по чтению (см. Демонстрационный вариант ЕГЭ 2016 Английский язык, Раздел 2 Чтение), выполните следующие тренировочные варианты.

Вариант 1

Задание 10

Установите соответствие между текстами A – G и заголовками 1 – 8. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании один заголовок лишний.

Mixing styles
Internet sensation
Short lifetime
Money worries
Celebrity style
Cheaper to buy
Rebels no more
Shopping frenzy

Youth sub-culture isn’t what it used to be. In the 1960s, youths who were protesting against their parents or society dressed a certain way to show their anger, or to feel like they belonged to something. Nowadays, parents are more accepting of their children, and society is more accepting of different people. There is less of a need to act out, so there are fewer sub-cultures as a result.

There are still a few youth sub-cultures these days. One phenomenon is haul girls – teenage girls who shop till they drop, then come home with a big ‘haul’, usually several bags of clothes. Then they make a video of what they bought, and not just any old video, either. They put great effort into it, with editing and a storyline. It’s their way of showing off what they love to do.

In the old days, it took quite a lot of cash to get the look you desired. If you wanted to be Goth, going out and buying black boots, black clothes and black jewellery would cost a considerable amount. It’s all become more affordable now, so you can belong to one youth sub-culture one week and another the next, more or less.

There are fewer differences between youth sub-cultures than there used to be. In the old days, a hippie looked like a hippie. A punk looked like a punk, and nothing else. But it seems that the youth of today sometimes combines looks. One example is seapunk, which is punk but much more colourful and with a bit of hip-hop added. At least it’s still very creative!

A youth sub-culture is defined by many things. It’s the need to stand out, or the need to protest, or the need to belong. These days, kids are quite worried about their future. University has become very expensive, and the job market isn’t as strong as it used to be. How can anyone focus on creating a unique style when they’re facing such deep financial concerns?

Sometimes a youth sub-culture can come out of nowhere. Take Molly Soda, for example. Molly Soda is a teenage girl who posted some short films on YouTube that quickly became highly popular. Her style of dress, with her blue hair and nose piercing, is now copied by thousands of girls who find it cool. They’re called Molly Soda girls, from a youth sub-culture born overnight!

It is true that youth sub-cultures are like trends. They are born, they gain popularity, and then soon enough, everyone’s joined in. At that point, they are finished. This timeline used to be much longer than it is today. Now, with social media, trends spread much faster, which means they die a death much faster, too. A sub-culture is lucky if it lasts a whole year these days!

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A	B	C	D	E	F	G

Задание 11

Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски A–F частями предложений, обозначенными цифрами 1–7. Одна из частей в списке 1–7 лишняя. Занесите цифры, обозначающие соответствующие части предложений, в таблицу.

Evolution

The theory of evolution says that all living things on Earth, A ____________, come from a common ancestor by slowly changing down the generations. Darwin suggested that the way living things changed over time is through natural selection. This is the better survival and reproduction of those B ____________ . Fitting into the place where you live is called adapting. Those who fit best into the place where they live, the best adapted, have the best chance to survive and breed. Those who are less well-adapted C ____________ . If they do not survive well enough to raise young, that means they do not pass on their genes. In this way, the species gradually changes.

The first chapter of the Origin deals with domesticated animals, D ____________ . Darwin reminded readers of the huge changes mankind had made in its domestic animals, which were once wild species. The changes were brought about by selective breeding – choosing animals with desirable characters to breed from. This had been done generation after generation, E __________ . Perhaps what man had done deliberately, might happen in nature, where some would live more offspring than others.

Darwin noticed that although young plants or animals are very similar to their parents, F ___________ and there is always a range of shape, size, colour and so on. Some of these differences the plant or animal may have got from their own ancestors, but some are new and caused by mutations.

including plants, animals and microbes
tend not to survive
such as cattle and dogs
it would have a better chance to survive
that best fit their environment
no two are exactly the same
until our modern breeds were produced

Ответ:

A	B	C	D	E	F

Задания 12 – 18

Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 12–18. В каждом задании запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

Crash Landing

Occasionally we had to fly other aircraft – without any kind of additional training at all. Probably some high ranking, non-flying military official somewhere said that all aircraft were exactly the same to fly. Well – I can assure you that this is not true. With unfamiliar aircraft we had ten minutes to read an instruction booklet called the “Ferry Pilot Notes”. And that was it. We had to climb in, fire up, taxi and then take off in completely unknown flying machines.

That particular day, the day I came so close to death, was my twenty-first birthday. I had no cake or candles that day and my two friends and myself shared some chocolate – the only luxury available in those days. We drank apple juice, and ate the apples and cheese. We entertained ourselves with silly stories. But at one solemn moment we also made a toast to absent friends and remembered the girls who had died delivering aircraft.

In the morning we were driven to the factory and my worst fears were realised. Instead of a lovely new and familiar Spitfire I had a bulky Torpedo bomber. We all hated these as several had crashed without any clear reason why. I was able to take the Ferry Pilot Notes into the canteen and studied them over breakfast. I had a very uneasy feeling in my stomach which had nothing to do with the breakfast I was consuming. I had birthday kisses from the other girls but it only made me feel worse.

At about 11 I was given my flight plan and it was time to go. I looked at the sky. There was a strange quality to the light that I didn’t like and I was worried. With no instrument training, fog or mist made flying incredibly dangerous and absolutely terrifying. With a heavy heart I fired up the engine.

Within 20 minutes I was approaching the river Forth. But I couldn’t see the river as clouds thickened up around me. I took the aircraft lower looking for a glimpse of the ground. At one point I was sure that I was virtually at ground level but I couldn’t see a thing. It was too dangerous to continue. I could hear my heart beating even over the roar of the engine.

When it happened – it happened really quickly. The plane hit water. I didn’t see anything. I was thrown against my straps – and then a flood of cold seawater in my eyes and mouth. I was a mile out to sea!

I was certain I was going to die. Funnily enough – I was perfectly calm. I even thought that my ATA insurance payment would really be a big help to my Mother. But then survival instinct kicked in. I was still alive – and close to shore. I had no life jacket or any survival gear but I was a good swimmer. I was certain there were no bones broken and I didn’t have to swim far. I was picked up by a fishing boat that I had narrowly missed in the fog. And in the end I got a real birthday drink after all – a cup of spiced, dark rum.

12. Women pilots from ATA had no instrument training because

1) it was an auxiliary air force.

2) they were not supposed to fly in low visibility.

3) their main job was to deliver Spitfires to airdromes.

4) there was no money for this during the war.

Ответ:

13. The Ferry Pilot Notes were instruction booklets written to

1) help women pilots.

2) explain how to fly the plane.

3) ensure further training.

4) explain how to behave in dangerous situations.

Ответ:

14. The narrator and her friends had no cake because

1) it was still the day before her birthday.

2) they preferred apples and cheese.

3) it was hard to obtain one in wartime.

4) it was a tradition to eat it in the pilot canteen.

Ответ:

15. The narrator was unhappy to take a Torpedo bomber because

1) it was a bulky aircraft.

2) she preferred to fly Spitfires.

3) she didn’t know how to fly it.

4) the plane was notorious.

Ответ:

16. The narrator flew with a heavy heart because she

1) didn’t feel healthy.

2) found her flying plan incredibly dangerous.

3) was worried there might be poor visibility.

4) was in a blue mood.

Ответ:

17. The narrator’s words “It was too dangerous to continue” refer to her decision to

1) keep on flying lower.

2) make an emergency landing on the water.

3) continue the flight.

4) ignore her heart problems.

Ответ:

18. The moment the plane crash landed the narrator

1) was sure she could swim to shore.

2) prepared to die.

3) wished she had a life jacket.

4) worried about her mother.

Ответ:

По окончании выполнения заданий 10–18 не забудьте перенести свои ответы в БЛАНК ОТВЕТОВ № 1! Запишите ответ справа от номера соответствующего задания, начиная с первой клеточки. При переносе ответов в заданиях 10 и 11 цифры записываются без пробелов, запятых и других дополнительных символов. Каждую цифру пишите в отдельной клеточке в соответствии с приведёнными в бланке образцами.

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Key answers Task 10 7861423

Key answers Task 11 152376

Key answers: 12 – 4

13 – 2

14 – 3

15 – 4

16 – 3

17 – 1

18 – 2

Good luck in your exam!

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Прочитайте текст и выполните задания А15-А21. В каждом задании обведите цифру 1, 2, 3 Или 4, Соответствующую выбранному вами варианту ответа.

Five Years

Five years already. Today was his fifth “birthday” though he very much doubted anyone would remember. There would be no cake, no watch and no letter of appreciation. And for him it was a record! He had not managed to survive five years in any other job: five years in the insurance industry, five years on the train — back and forth between Haywards Heath and London, five years of urban….existence.

Stalin had five year plans — he mused. It is a good unit of time for planning — possibly 10% of a long working life? Before he started writing insurance — did he have a plan even? He wasn’t sure. Five years ago he was still in his “early” twenties — a mere youth! He smiled at the foolishness of his own thought. Still — at the end of the year after next he would be 30. Is that when middle age begins?

7.15am. It was already sunny and warm as he stepped off the bus and made his way into the station. “It’s going to be hot” said the man who always caught the same train as him. They always waited at the exact same spot half way along the platform — for 5 years. They didn’t even know each other’s names.

Sometime later he stared out of the window. He always did on this section of the journey as the train passed through some gorgeous English countryside — south of Gatwick Airport. There were meadows, proper trees (oaks he imagined) and his favourite place was when they passed — a mysterious pond, ringed with water lilies.

Afterwards he reflected that it was the moment the train passed this lake that five years came to an end. Half an hour later as he crossed Victoria Station to catch the tube — the thought had really taken hold. During the day he struggled to concentrate on his work and the supervisor asked him if there was a problem. He didn’t answer.

But that afternoon he handwrote a letter of resignation — it was all a bit sad. In five years he never made any real friends there. They were friendly but it was like they ceased to exist after office hours: They simply re-materialized, like in a science fiction film, the following morning. This was urban life, urban routine…and it was slowly killing him.

On a practical note he was not married or in any way tied down. He’d been with Tina (со-incidentally also for five years) but the relationship ended peacefully, without rancour. He’d been single over a year now.

He decided to keep his house and rent it out via an agency. The house would still be there when he came back, if he came back — because now there was no new five year plan; just an urgent need to get away — a need for a simpler life, surrounded by people who were real. He also wanted trees and if he could find one, a beautiful pond nearby.

He knew exactly where he was going: 11,682 miles to New Zealand. He would start by helping out at his brother’s farm and vineyard. Two old school friends also lived there and had also offered to help him get started. He’d visited them before. They lived in small towns — real communities. He was a bit sad to be leaving England. It was not a five year plan — simply an urgent need to start being truly alive and to leave the dead routines of the urban landscape well and truly behind.

| A15 IThe 5th birthday in the first paragraph refers to 5 years of the story’s hero as

1) a regular commuter.

2) a person with a challenging job.

3) a person having a different lifestyle.

4) a founder of insurance industry.

I A16 IHow old is the story’s hero (“he”)?

1) In his early twenties.

2) In his mid-twenties.

3) About 30.

4) Much more than 30.

I A17 I“His” favourite place on the way to London is

1) a pond.

2) Gatwick airport.

3) a meadow.

4) the spot with old oaks.

I A18 IThat afternoon “he” decided to

1) make friends with his colleagues.

2) quit this job.

3) ignore his supervisor.

4) leave Tina.

I A19 I“He” felt the urgent necessity to

1) keep his house at last.

2) to find the pond he liked.

3) to move from the city life.

4) to plan his life differently.

I A20 I“He” was going to New Zealand because

1) it was very far from England.

2) his brother and school friends asked him for help.

3) he had already been there before.

4) he knew what he’d do there.

I A21 I“It” in the last sentence refers to

1) his decision to go to New Zealand.

2) his sadness of leaving England.

3) routine of urban life.

4) plan for his future.

ТРЕНИРОВОЧНОЕ ЗАДАНИЕ № 13

Прочитайте текст и выполните задания А15-А21. В каждом задании обведите цифру 1,2,3 Или 4, Соответствующую выбранному вами варианту ответа.

Crash Landing

Occasionally we had to fly other aircraft — without any kind of additional training at all. Probably some high ranking, non-flying military official somewhere said that all aircraft were exactly the same to fly. Well — I can assure you that this is not true. With unfamiliar aircraft we had ten minutes to read an instruction booklet called the “Ferry Pilot Notes”: And that was it. We had to climb in, fire up, taxi and then take off in completely unknown flying machines.

When it happened — it happened really quickly. The plane hit water. I didn’t see anything. I was thrown against my straps — and then a flood of cold seawater in my eyes and mouth. I was a mile out to sea!

I was certain I was going to die. Funnily enough — I was perfectly calm. I even thought that my ATA insurance payment would really be a big help to my Mother. But then survival instinct kicked in. I was still alive — and close to shore. I had no life jacket or any survival gear but I was a good swimmer. I was certain there were no bones broken and I didn’t have to swim far. I was picked up by a fishing boat that I had narrowly missed in the fog. And in the end I got a real birthday drink after all — a cup of spiced, dark rum.

| A15 IWomen pilots from ATA had no instrument training because

1) it was an auxiliary air force.

2) they were not supposed to fly in low visibility.

3) their main job was to deliver Spitfires to airdromes.

4) there was no money for this during the war.

I A16 IThe Ferry Pilot notes were instruction booklets written to

1) help women pilots.

2) explain how to fly the plane.

3) ensure further training.

4) explain how to fly a plane.

I A17 IThe narrator and her friends had no cake because

1) it was still the day before her birthday.

2) they preferred apples and cheese.

3) it was hard to obtain one in wartime.

4) it was a tradition to eat it in the pilot canteen.

I A18 IThe narrator was unhappy to take a Torpedo bomber because

1) it was a bulky aircraft.

2) she preferred to fly Spitfires.

3) she didn’t know how to fly it.

4) the plane was notorious.

I A19 IThe narrator flew with a heavy heart because she

1) didn’t feel healthy.

2) found her flying plan incredibly dangerous.

3) was worried there might be poor visibility.

4) was in a blue mood.

I A20 IThe narrator’s words ‘It was too dangerous to continue’ refer to her decision to

1) keep on flying lower.

2) make an emergency landing on the water.

3) continue the flight.

4) ignore her heart problems.

I A21 IThe moment the plane crash landed the narrator

1) was sure she could swim to shore.

2) prepared to die.

3) wished she had a life jacket.

4) worried about her mother.

ТРЕНИРОВОЧНОЕ ЗАДАНИЕ № 14

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The Birthday Party

My aunt and uncle, May and Jim, were the first to arrive with their three young children Alf, Bill and Clare. My mum always jokes that their children’s names follow the alphabet and they’d have three more called Dave, Ernest and Freddie! Within minutes the house was full of whoops and shouts as the kids rushed round asking for party games.

Yes it’s my birthday but we’re having a party for the whole family. I’m 16 today — and as my Dad says “you don’t look a day over 15!” The door bell rang again. It was my friends Jim and Patrick. They’d arrived early to help put up the big marquee tent in the garden. About 60 guests were expected so there wasn’t enough room in the house. We went outside. It was windy — possibly rain on the way. Dad studied the instructions for assembling the marquee whilst Jim and Patrick pulled out the huge tent, poles and ropes. It was a tricky job with the wind blowing but after half an hour or so the marquee was up. Just in time — rain started falling heavily.

Meanwhile my elder brother John arrived. He is twelve years older than me, married to Jane and his two girls, Anne and Beth, were soon rushing around with the other kids. I wonder if they are going for an “alphabet family” as well!

Soon both the marquee and the house were full. Aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces and loads of my friends were milling around. Mum announced the first party game and I helped Dad set up the barbecue.

The problem was that the wind had now really picked up and the rain was hammering down on the tent roof. A typical summer afternoon in England!

All was going well but what we didn’t realise is that we hadn’t put up the marquee correctly. There was a dip in the roof and it was rapidly filling with rain water — directly above the barbecue. Just as the sausages and burgers were almost ready — the weight of the water proved too much. Some pegs came loose, the pole buckled and a sheet of water came crashing down over the cooking food. A huge gust of wind at the same moment sent spray flying all over our guests.

Of course everybody started laughing. Eventually we had to abandon the marquee and we all squashed in to our small house. Dad got out his guitar and started his very dodgy Elvis impersonation whilst Mum shot out to MacDonald’s to buy meals to replace the soaking barbie food.

But it has been a great day. Grandad also sang some dreadful songs — trying (and failing) to impersonate Frank Sinatra. John and Jane danced a passable tango (in the kitchen — whilst all the kids squealed with laughter.

The house is again back to normal and we’ve more or less finished tidying up. Incredibly the rain has stopped and it’s a beautiful sunny evening. I think I’ll go for a walk. I am 16! Old enough to marry and not old enough to vote. Happily I have no interest in either! But I am glad to be 16 and feel my future stretching out before me. I still don’t know what I’ll do when I’m grown up. I haven’t even decided what I’ll study when I go to university. But right now the sun is shining and it just feels great to be alive. This has been a birthday party I’ll never forget.

| A15 IMum joked that the kids followed the alphabet because

1) their names were Dave, Ernest and Freddie.

2) their names began with the letters A, B and C.

3) the kids loved party games.

4) they were the first to arrive.

I A16 IJim and Patrick arrived early because

1) it was probably going to rain.

2) they had to help get ready for the party.

3) there wasn’t enough room in the house.

4) they planned to help put up the marquee tent.

I A17 I It was difficult putting up the marquee because

1) it was probably going to rain.

2) it was windy.

3) the assembly instructions were difficult.

4) other guests continued to arrive.

I A18 IThe speakers’ brother might have an “alphabet family” because

1) John and Jane were the next to arrive.

2) Anne and Beth ran round with the other kids.

3) The place was full of aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces.

4) His children’s names began with A and B.

The barbecue food was spoiled

By rain water.

Because it wasn’t quite ready.

By the wind blast.

Because no one paid attention to cooking.

I A20 IBecause the food was spoiled

1) the speakers’ Dad impersonated Elvis

2) John and Jane did a Tango.

3) they squashed into the small house.

4) Mum went to MacDonald’s.

I A21 IConcerning the future, the speaker thinks that

Nothing matters if the sun is shining nothing is known and it’s a worry nothing is known but he is happy about it. he’ll never get married.

ТРЕНИРОВОЧНОЕ ЗАДАНИЕ № 15

Прочитайте текст и выполните задания А15—А21. В каждом задании обведите цифру 1,2,3 Или 4, Соответствующую выбранному вами варианту ответа.

The School Council

In the Lower Sixth form (year 12) my school announced the formation of a School Council. This was a type of parliament comprising teachers, school governors and elected pupils representing each of the four school houses. Little did I believe when I got elected to represent the kids in my house that I would get into the deepest trouble of my whole school life: trouble, I believe, that affected the course of my whole life!

On the whole I didn’t get into very much trouble at school. I wasn’t exactly a “goody two shoes” but on the other hand I managed to successfully avoid getting caught for most of my misdemeanors. When I did get caught — the punishment was either detention or “units”. Detention involved staying behind after school to write a punishment essay of utter meaninglessness. For example, “in no less than 1000 words, describe the inside of a table tennis ball”. “Units” were blocks of 30 times hand written “Junior members of this school ought always to be seen and not heard”. But my brief appearance before the School Council was to bring much worse punishment — and I suppose it was my fault. Here’s what happened so you can decide.

The school houses traditionally took part in fund raising activities with the money going to charity — famine relief and the like. The Council voted on a suggestion that in the future all money raised would go towards building a new classroom needed by the school. Encouraged by my voters and supporters, and with all the grace of a bull in a china shop, I said that this decision was an “utter disgrace”. I banged on about social justice and the uncaring nature of the privileged classes. In my debut speech (actually my ONLY speech — I was promptly sacked) instead of politely offering an opinion, I managed to insult everyone in the room. This included the chair of the governors and the Head Master!

The next day I was called to the Head’s office and given a thorough dressing down. I was, he told me, rude, arrogant, a disgrace and disloyal to the school. He also told me that he was writing my school reference for University applications and dismissed me — my ears red with shame.

Sometime later I applied to university. I wanted to go to study in London. I did two interviews (with charm and aplomb I thought), completed their entrance exam and offered my A Level results: 3 A’s — the highest possible. But I was turned down! I couldn’t understand it so I reapplied and was turned down again. Why? It didn’t make sense. I was (so I thought) a perfect applicant. And then I remembered.

The result was I didn’t go to London as I had hoped and dreamed but ended up studying on the south coast — in Brighton! I had no proof (the references were confidential) but I had my suspicions. I still do. But I can honestly say I am so glad it turned out the way it did. I loved university and have lived in Brighton ever since. In Brighton I met my wife and brought up my family and I can honestly say there is no other place Γd rather live. Thank God — for The School Council.

| A15 I Who was to be elected to the School Council?

1) teachers

2) students

3) school governors

4) parliamentarians

I A16 J According to the author when he was at school he was

1) a real troublemaker.

2) an obedient student.

3) neither too naughty nor perfect.

4) notorious for getting into trouble.

I A17 I The author’s speech at the School Council was promoted by

His classmates.

His sense of justice.

His hatred to the privileged.

The chair of the governors.

The author’s speech was against

The Head Master.

The School Council.

A Council’s decision.

Fund raising activities.

I A19 I A “thorough dressing down” in paragraph 4 means

1) a physical punishment.

2) an angry speech.

3) an instruction.

4) a warning.

I A20 I What, according to the author, could have been the reason of his admittance failure in

His A level grades.

His interviews.

The result of the entrance exam.

The Head Master’s reference letter.

I A21 I The author thinks that because of the School Council

He never got the education he wanted.

He found the place where he is happy.

He became suspicious of the Head Master, his reputation was ruined.

ТРЕНИРОВОЧНОЕ ЗАДАНИЕ № 16

Dmitry

1847. It was his toughest year and they had all been tough. As a 13 year old living in Verhnie Aremzyani he did not know, for example, that a lady had just published a book called “Jane Eyre” or that she’d used a false name, Currer Bell, to disguise her gender. Nor would he have known that 6000 miles away a town called Yerba Buena was being formally re-named. Dmitry hardly knew what was happening in Tobolsk, let alone Moscow. He had far more pressing problems. At an age when for other children happy childhood might have been giving way to purposeful adulthood — Dmitry knew only despair. His father Ivan Pavlovich was dead. His mother’s livelihood in a nearby factory had been destroyed in a cruel fire. Dmitry may not have known about Charlotte Bronte or San Francisco (as Yerba Buena had been re-christened) but he certainly knew hard times lay ahead.

Dmitry was the youngest of 14 brothers and sisters. Being the youngest had its advantages in terms of maternal and sisterly affection. It possibly also helped in his educational development. For two years he attended the Gymnasium in Tobolsk and did fairly well. But the family was now really poor. At the age of 15 they all relocated to St Petersburg — hoping for a better life. Dmitry entered the Main Pedagogical Institute and successfully graduated. Things seemed to be looking up — when disaster struck in the form of tuberculosis or TB.

TB is a dreadful disease. Usually the victim suffers from chronic, disabling fits of coughing. Fever, night sweats and dramatic loss of weight follow. We may suppose Dmitry suffered all of these because he made the sudden decision to travel to Crimea where, it was supposed, the warm southern climate would provide a better cure than any medicines. And so it proved. Dmitry became a science teacher at Simferopol Gymnasium No 1. When he returned to St. Petersburg in 1857 — his health was fully restored, his career as a scientist could properly begin.

In late August 1861 his first book (on the spectroscope) was published. In 1862, after an engagement lasting just 23 days, he married Feozva Nikitichna — a marriage that was to sadly end disastrously and cause serious damage to his career. The following year, aged 29, he became Professor of Chemistry at the St. Petersburg Technological Institute.

On March 6th, 1869 Dmitry made a formal presentation to the Russian Chemical Society. A lot of other things were happening in 1869 and without doubt Dmitry was aware of most of them. Certainly he would have read that Ulysses S Grant had been elected 18th President of the USA and that the Suez Canal was complete. Probably he didn’t then know that a new synthetic material called plastic had just been patented or that a ship called The Cutty Sark was on its maiden voyage. But in a sense, none of these things were as important as the paper delivered that evening by a certain Mr. Dmitry Ivanovich Mendeleev.

As a result of that presentation, Dmitry was credited as being the creator of the first version of the periodic table of elements. Fantastically, using his table, he was able to predict the properties of elements yet to be discovered. From tough beginnings, Dmitry rose to be one of the greatest scientists the world has ever known.

Next time you are on the metro, line No9, passing south from Savelovskaya towards Moscow City Centre, spare a moment to remember Dmitry — the boy from Verhnie Aremzyani. 114

| A15 I Mentioning “Jane Eyre” and San Francisco in paragraph 1 the author probably wants to

1) show how much young Mendeleev knew about the world around him.

2) demonstrate how obscure Mendeleev’s childhood was.

3) point our attention to the times in which Mendeleev’s childhood ended.

4) stress the point that Mendeleev grew up being very ignorant.

I A16 I We learn from paragraph 2 about Mendeleev’s family that

1) Dmitry suffered from lack of family love.

2) Dmitry had 13 elder brothers and sisters.

3) it had always been extremely poor.

4) they helped him to study at the Tobolsk gymnasium.

I A17 I What, according to the author, helped Mendeleev to win over TB.

Becoming a science teacher, traveling around Crimea, getting better medicine, change of climate.

I A18 I What does the author say about Mendeleev’s marriage to Feoza?

1) It helped him to get a professor’s position.

2) It had bad influence on his career.

3) It lasted only a few days.

4) It happened when he was too young.

I A19 I According to the author in 1869 Mendeleev was sure to know about

1) election of president Grant.

2) invention of plastic.

3) the Cutty Sark voyage.

4) new patents on synthetic materials.

I A20 I Of all the important events in 1869 Mendeleev’s presentation was special as

1) Dmitry was credited as the creator of the periodic table of elements.

2) it was proved that tough beginnings may have glorious endings.

3) it showed the possibility to predict properties of undiscovered elements.

4) Dmitry became one of the greatest scientists of the world.

The last paragraph probably implies that

Everyone should visit metro line #9 in Moscow.

There is a metro station named after Mendeleev. Savelovskaya station is related to the life of Mendeleev, when in Moscow metro, remember Mendeleev’s discoveries.

ТРЕНИРОВОЧНОЕ ЗАДАНИЕ № 17

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Winston Churchill’s Escape

On the afternoon of December 12th, 1899, I learned that there was little chance of me being released. War was now officially declared and since the previous conflict with the Boers had dragged on for months, I therefore made up my mind to escape from the prison at Pretoria at the first opportunity. Remarkably, train services were still in operation between the conflicting territories and so this seemed the best option for reaching the British lines at Delogoa. I managed this the very same night by carefully watching the patrolling sentries. I counted how long they walked in each direction before turning. After some twenty minutes of watching, at the same moment that their backs were turned, I found myself rapidly climbing the outer wall.

Walking normally and without hurry through the streets of the town it seems to me remarkable that no one should notice or challenge me. It was not long before I was looking down at the railway tracks and planning my next move. Soon I chanced upon a suitable location. It was a short distance from a small station giving me opportunity to scramble aboard a train before it gathered too much speed. A coal train from Pretoria came and moments later I was aboard, hiding under sacks of coal. In this manner I spent a sleepless and uncomfortable night.

Before dawn as the train passed through a small wood I jumped down and spent the whole day sheltering with only a huge vulture for company. The vulture clearly thought I was a wounded animal who would die shortly and provide him with a meal. Of course in the end he was disappointed but it was a nuisance for me. I couldn’t go to sleep without risking him taking a big bite!

As darkness fell, I set off again following the line of the railway tracks. Sometimes it was necessary to make wide detours to avoid bridges, stations and huts. The pace of my journey became very slow indeed and the last of my food — a bar of chocolate — was soon consumed. I became depressed. The lack of food, drink and shelter wore me down. Blisters on my feet added to the discomfort making every step painful. The lack of proper sleep after four or five days was equally a serious problem. But I had no intention of giving myself up. Every night was spent walking under cover of darkness. Every day was spent hiding. I soon realised however that I was becoming increasingly tired and weak.

It soon became clear to me that not only had my escape been detected but that a description of me had been telegraphed to every station. I later learned that four people were arrested at this time after being mistaken for me.

On the 6th day I managed to board a train beyond Middleburg, from where there was a direct service to Delagoa. Even better news was that I managed to secure for myself a good supply of fresh, drinkable water. I remained hidden this way for many hours — my chief problems now being hunger and boredom. But there was always the chance that I would be discovered. In fact the Boers did search the train at Komatipoort. They climbed aboard my car and began to move the sacks but they did not search deep enough.

A few hours later I was back in friendly territory. A decent meal, a bath and clean clothes have gone a long way to reviving me. I am still very weak but I am free. I have lost many pounds of weight but I am light of heart. I shall carry on with this war until our eventual victory.

| A15 I Churchill escaped from the prison in Pretoria by

1) watching the guards.

2) walking normally through the town.

3) climbing the wall.

4) making a disguise.

I A16 I He chose a location to board a train that was suitable because

1) no one would recognise him there.

2) there were lots of trains passing.

3) the next train started from Pretoria.

4) the train would be travelling slowly.

I A17 I The vulture was a nuisance because

1) it prevented Churchill from sleeping.

2) it tried to bite him.

3) it thought Churchill was a dead animal.

4) Churchill would’ve preferred human company.

I A18 I He found it difficult to walk because he

1) had to make wide detours.

2) was depressed.

3) ate only chocolate.

4) had blisters on his feet.

I A19 I Four people were arrested because

1) Churchill’s description was telegraphed to every station.

2) guards were looking for him everywhere.

3) they were mistaken for Churchill.

4) his escape, by then, was common knowledge.

I A20 I On the sixth day he boarded a train to Middleburg because

1) it gave him a good place to hide.

2) there was a direct service from there to Delagoa.

3) there was fresh drinking water on the train.

4) of hunger and boredom.

I A21Churchill was not found at Komatipoort because

1) the Boers didn’t search properly.

2) he was back in friendly territory.

3) he had lost so much weight.

4) of his disguise.

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Аудирование. ЕГЭ по английскому

Вы услышите диалог. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений А—G соответствуют 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 — Not stated). Прослушайте запись дважды.

A. Jackie and her boyfriend have purchased an accommodation.
B. Jackie and Simon seem to split up soon.
C. Jackie teaches economics at the University.
D. David rents a flat.
E. Jackie’s flat was quite expensive.
F. Jackie’s boyfriend works in a bank.
G. The two couples will have lunch out of town.

Утверждение	A	B	C	D	E	F	G
Соответствие диалогу

Решение:
Утверждение A (Jackie and her boyfriend have purchased an accommodation. — Джеки и ее парень купили жилье) соответствует содержанию диалога — True.

Утверждение B (Jackie and Simon seem to split up soon. — Джеки и Саймон скоро разойдутся) не соответствует содержанию диалога — False.

Утверждение C (Jackie teaches economics at the University. — Джеки преподает экономику в университете) не соответствует содержанию диалога — False.

Утверждение D (David rents a flat. — Дэвид снимает квартиру) соответствует содержанию диалога — True.

Утверждение E (Jackie’s flat was quite expensive. — Квартира Джеки была довольно дорогой) не отражено в диалоге — Not stated.

Утверждение F (Jackie’s boyfriend works in a bank. — Парень Джеки работает в банке) соответствует содержанию диалога — True.

Утверждение G (The two couples will have lunch out of town. — Две пары пообедают за городом) не соответствует содержанию диалога — False.

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A. There will be restrictions for making the trip in future.

B. Language was the only problem during the trip.

C. The trip back to the airport was delayed due to poor weather conditions.

D. The speaker felt quite free and flexible on his tour.

E. The speaker stayed with a local family during the trip.

F. The speaker experienced some severe weather conditions during the trip.

G. The group was under control of a guide who gave required provisions and instructions.

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Вы услышите разговор продавца книжного магазина с покупателем. Определите, feiKMfe-из приведенных утверждений А1-А7 соответствуют содержанию текста (1 — True), какие не соответствуют (2 — False) и о чем в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 — Not stated). Обведите номер выбранного вами варианта ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды.

A1 The customer was only interested in buying dictionaries.