Ingliz tili attestatsiya №12

1. Choose the correct answer. Knowing several … helpful if you work for an international corporation.

2. Choose the correct answer. My goodness! … awful weather we are having!

3. Read the text and answer the questions below. Rainforests give us air. They give us plants and animals and medicine. A rainforest has many trees. It gets a lot of rain. Many kinds of animals and plants live here. Wild pigs live in rainforests. So do snakes. It is also home to bugs and birds. Trees here can grow to be 150 feet tall. Plants have big, bright flowers. Some rainforests are home to tall bamboo. People make pills out of tree bark and plants in the rainforest. These pills help many people. We must save our rainforests. Rainforests do not give us . . .

4. Choose the best answer. She said I ... as well ask him.

5. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. Nowadays most British children (over 80 per cent) go to comprehensive schools which take pupils of all . . . without any exams.

6. 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 food(s) are often prepared for Thanksgiving dinner?

7. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. Ben is spending his money very quickly. If he continues like this, he…all his money before the end of his holiday.

8. Read the text and answer the questions according to it. She liked flowers. At least, he remembered somebody telling him that she liked roses. Unfortunately, at that time of year roses were very hard to find, and anyway, even if he did find them he wouldn’t be able to afford them. No roses and going out to a good restaurant. So he had got some tulips. It wasn’t sure if tulips were the right things to bring, and also while he was travelling in the bus several people bumped into him and the flowers were damaged. He felt uncomfortable in his borrowed coat, and even though Mike had promised him that it was almost a perfect fit he felt that the sleeves were too long. He checked in his pocket again to make sure he had her address. He still was not sure why she had given it to him. For a few minutes he thought about giving the whole thing up, going home. But he knew that this chance would not come again, and he would hate himself if he did not take it. Slowly, he walked through the rain to her street. The character can be best described as:

9. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. The setting for this morning’s signing ceremony matched the … of the occasion.

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

11. Read the text. Then choose the correct answer for each question below
Salt is a type of mineral. Adding a little salt to food can bring out the food’s natural avor. It can also be used to preserve food. Not only does salt improve our diets, it is essential to our health. Our muscles need it to move. Our hearts need it to beat. Even the brain and nerves need salt to communicate and function properly. If we do not get enough salt, the systems in our bodies do not work well. We might get tired, and our thinking might slow down. Our muscles might get sore, or we might even get headaches. Eating salt helps our bodies and minds work better.
However, just as too much salt can ruin the avor of food, it can also harm our bodies. Scientists say that too much salt can cause high blood pressure. This is dangerous because it can lead to heart problems. And because people tend to like the taste of salty food, heart problems are becoming more common.
Salt is an important mineral that our bodies need. We can’t live without it. However, it is wise to pay attention to the amount of salt in your diet if you care about your health.

Which does NOT occur when you don’t get enough salt?

12. Choose the correct answer. We are going to live in the countryside until … .

13. Read the text and answer the questions according to it.
With wings that can stretch to almost three metres long, the California condor is the largest flying
bird found in America. The huge condor is mostly black with big white wing patterns. It has no feathers on its head. It is a scavenger, which means it eats dead animals. Unlike its close relative, the vulture, which is rare, the California condor finds food by sight rather than by smell. The California condor is also an endangered bird. This means it is rare and needs help to survive. These birds became rare because the dead animals they feed on often contain lead, a kind of metal, which is dangerous for the birds. Today, there are only about 230 California condors left in the wild. Scientists are working hard to make sure these birds survive.

According to the passage, what is the similarity between condors and vultures?

14. Read the text and answer the questions according to it.
Learning something new can be a scary experience. One of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do was
learning how to swim. I was always afraid of the water, but I decided that swimming was an important skill that I should learn. I also thought it would be good exercise and help me to become physically stronger. What I didn’t realize was that learning to swim would also make me a more confident person. New situations always make me a bit nervous, and my first swimming lesson was no exception. After I changed into my bathing suit in the locker room, I stood timidly by the side of the pool waiting for the teacher and other students to show up. After a couple of minutes the teacher came over. She smiled and introduced herself, and two more students joined us. Although they were both older than me, they didn’t seem to be embarrassed about not knowing how to swim. I began to feel more at ease.

All of the following statements are TRUE, EXCEPT . . .

15. Choose the correct answer. No sooner … Elbek … the room, ... it started to snow.

16. Choose the correct answer. We have got to stay at the station until E’zoza comes, …?

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

18. Choose the correct answer. She is suffering from the flu.- . . . .

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

Pepperoni is often put on a pizza. It is actually a type of cured sausage made from beef. "Cured" means salty to protect against bacteria which are dangerous for people. Sometimes cured sausages are made of turkey or chicken to reduce both fat and calories. Pepperoni is mixed with red pepper or other spices and takes a reddish colour. It is typically cut in small, thin circles. The word "pepperoni" means "big peppers" in Italian, though pepperoni has nothing to do with Italy. Its actual origin is not known yet. However, it is believed to be invented in America, likely in one of the original pizzerias in New York City. What is clear however, is that pepperoni is America’s favourite pizza topping.

All of the following statements are TRUE about pepperoni, EXCEPT ... .

20. Choose the correct answer. In South California, Disneyland is a world famous entertainment park. It... by more than ten million people every year.

21. Choose the correct answer. That dog is as … as that child!

22. Choose the correct answer. -What ... for? -I’ve lost my--purse.

23. I am accustomed to care of myself.

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

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

26. Those are glasses.

27. Are you talking to ?

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

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

30. - 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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