Ingliz tili attestatsiya №12

1. Read the text. Then choose the correct answer for each question below. A woodpecker is a kind of bird. Woodpeckers are found all over the world except in the North and South poles, Australia, and New Zealand. There are over 200 different kinds of woodpeckers. The two largest woodpeckers, the Imperial Woodpecker and the Ivory-billed Woodpecker are most likely extinct. Animals that become extinct are no longer found on Earth. Woodpeckers have sharp bills for drilling into wood, and short tails which help to balance them on tree trunks and branches. Woodpeckers also have very long tongues, which help them get insects deep within trees. Woodpeckers are often heard knocking loudly on trees before they are seen. Woodpeckers can even become trouble if they learn to knock on sides of a house. Woodpeckers can easily be attracted to backyard bird feeders with sunflower seeds or suet. Suet is a kind of animal fat that is very tasty to woodpeckers and other birds. According to the passage, which is NOT true about woodpeckers?

2. Choose the correct answer. First libraries began to appear regularly in the 1800s. Since then, their contents … greatly through the years.

3. Choose the best answer. In the French and Indian War, … is known as the Seven Years' War in England, George Washington fought against the French.

4. Choose the best answer. Still having a sore throat and a terrible cough, Lorna was barely… to get out of bed, but she managed to make it to work.

5. Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated predominantly in North America, and it possesses a different meaning in each of the countries where it's acknowledged. In the United States, Thanksgiving is a federal holiday (meaning all government employees and most private employees are given a day off of work), and always takes places on the Fourth Thursday in November, regardless of the date. The holiday signifies the immense progress made by pilgrims, or some of the first travelers to North America, at Plymouth Plantation circa 1621. It was at this time that the hungry and weary Pilgrims were taught (by Native Americans) how to grow and produce food on North America's unique terrain. Once they'd grown (and caught) an abundance of food, the Pilgrims were expectedly thankful, and they celebrated alongside the Native Americans who provided them with such valuable assistance. President Abraham Lincoln initiated the contemporary practice of Thanksgiving by calling for a "day of Thanksgiving" during one of his Civil War addresses. In America today, Thanksgiving remains firmly engrained in its historical roots, and is widely considered to be a day for giving thanks for good food, good times, and family. Thanksgiving dinner generally consists of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, gravy, and ample desserts. To be sure, indulging in abundance is a cornerstone of the holiday, as doing so could only be possible if one possesses abundance. Which event(s) began the tradition of Thanksgiving?

6. Choose the correct answer. She … to America for two years, but now she's back.

7. Read the text and answer the questions according to it. Spices were known to Eastern peoples thousands of years ago.Arab traders skilfully kept a secret the true source of these spices. Spices became valuable items of sale early in the evolution of the spice trade and were introduced by Arab traders to the West. The initial uses of spices in very early times were in medicine and in the making of holy oils. People believed in the cure of spices, in a powder form, in the Middle Ages and even brought them into early medicine. It is not known when spices were first used in food. Certainly, the ancient Greeks and Romans used spices to flavour food and drinks because they discovered that spices helped to preserve foods, hid the flavour of spoiled meat in part, and also brought a change of flavour. Knowledge of the use of spices to preserve and flavour food slowly spread through Europe. Finally, in the last third of the 15th century, the Europeans decided to build ships and dared to go abroad in search of a route to the spice-producing countries. According to the passage, all statements are TRUE, EXCEPT . . . .

8. Read the text and answer the questions according to it. These days many people often eat convenient food. This means food which is already prepared, in packets or cans, or often frozen. This type of food is considered dangerous as it often contains a lot of fat or sugar. If people eat a lot of sugar, people might get holes in their teeth. Similarly, if people eat a lot of fat, this is bad for their hearts. The best food is fresh, natural food such as fruit and vegetables. Instead of frying food in fat, people should boil it or eat it raw, as in salads. Food which has been boiled often contains many vitamins. These vitamins are often destroyed in the process of cooking. According to the passage, what does the author suggest people eating?

9. Choose the best answer. I am living with my friends … the present until I find a flat.

10. Choose the best answer. A: Must I always pay my rent by cheque? B: No, … . Pay it however you want to.

11. Choose the correct answer.… the ironing!

12. Choose the correct answer. Lucy felt homesick but soon she got fully used … abroad.

13. Choose the correct answer. Why did you come to the party? . . . called you.

14. Choose the correct answer. −Sorry mum! I’ve broken a plate. −You . . . be more careful.

15. Choose the correct answer. What ... big dogs! They are so scary, aren’t they?

16. Read the passage below and answer the questions The first movies were made using black and white cameras. The film for the pictures were cut up and made into long strips. They were played on a movie projector in a theater. Today, people can see movies almost anywhere. They can see movies on computers. Others watch movies on iPods®. Some even watch movies on their cell phones. The world of movies is changing very fast. Some filmmakers want to use digital photography for making movies. Digital photography is cheaper, takes fewer people and less space. It is easy to use and can be done in a small area. However, they do not turn out as clear as the original way of filming.
A man named Robert Rodriguez says that digital form is the new way to make movies. He says it is the way to keep movie theaters alive. He does not want them to become extinct.
Robert writes movies and shoots them. He directs them and puts them together. He even does the special effects. Robert does them all in digital format. He does this in his own home in Texas. He can make most movies for half of the money it would usually cost.
Rodriquez wants to make movies that can only be seen in theaters. His idea is to make movies, for less money, only to be shown in theaters. He feels this will help preserve the original way to watch a movie.
To make movies digitally you would probably use a . . .

17. Choose the correct answer. Bill Clinton, . . . was President of the USA, has only one daughter.

18. Choose the correct answer. You must believe in . . . own abilities.

19. Choose the correct answer. "Whose wedding was it?" said Aziza. Aziza asked whose wedding ...

20. Read the text and answer the questions according to it.

Every day, a fisherman sat on a bridge. He threw the seeds into the water. He had a simple way to catch fish. He cut a branch off a tree and tied a plain string to it. He put a sharp hook on it. Then he whispered, "Come here fish." Like magic, the fish bit the hook. He took the fish home to make a big pot of fish soup from them. One day, another man walked up to him. He said, "My name is George. I am staying at the hotel. I bet that I am a better fisherman than you. I will accompany you today. I want to prove my skill." The fisherman cast his string. George had a lot of electronic tools. One machine showed him the locations of fish. The other machine could weigh the fish. At the end of the day, George subtracted his fish from the fisherman’s. The fisherman had beaten him by forty-seven. George was shocked. The fisherman told George, "I am patient and I believe in myself. Take a breath, and try it in my way."

According to the passage, what did the fisherman do with the fish after he had caught them?

21. Choose the correct answer. The reason … Nick came was that he wanted to see Rita.

22. Choose the correct answer. Veronica and her friend didn’t live in Brest… . They left three and a half years ago.

23. The flowers would grow much better if you . . .them regularly.

24. Where will the new hotel be . . . ?

25. A brief outline of the course and bibliography were handed ... to the students at the first meeting.

26. ". . . sin towards our fellow creatures is not to hate but to be indifferent to them", said Ernest Hemingway.

27. .....they need is a big fridge in their kitchen.

28. “She a famous writer one day”. “Yes, I think you are right”.

29. Those are glasses.

30. If I lived in the country, I a lot of farm animals.

31. It was a really long trip. You be tired now.

32. - James Smith wasn’t at home at 10 o’clock yesterday.- ... .

33. .....were you all night? I was really worried about you.

34. - Is the soup ?- No, it isn’t. It is cold.

35. I am accustomed to care of myself.

36. - Is there any difference between English spoken in the United Kingdom and that of India? -Of course, there is: in vocabulary, pronunciation and meaning of some words.

37. He promised, “I will do it tomorrow.”

38. He insisted ... being paid the full sum.

39. I was so relieved when I found my keys. I ... for them all morning.

40. Are you talking to ?