Ingliz tili attestatsiya №12

1. Choose the correct answer. I don’t think these scissors are sharp enough to cut this material with, ...?

2. Choose the correct answer. I suggested that Mike … for another job as his current work had no prospects at all.

3. Read the text and answer the questions below. Where does the word volcano come from? It comes from the Roman god of fire. His name was Vulcan. A volcano is a mountain that blows its top! Hot lava pushes through the mountain. Then, it flows down the side. Some volcanoes are millions of years old. Some sleep. Others are active. It is hard to tell when a volcano will blow. Many volcanoes have snow. If they blow their tops, hot lava melts the snow. It burns up trees and plants, too, just like a fire. Who is Vulcan?

4. Read the text and answer the questions below. What do you call a long, blue river of ice? A glacier! Most fresh water on Earth is in glaciers. Some glaciers never melt. You can find glaciers in the mountains. Others cover big areas of continents. They are home to snow fleas and ice worms. The top part of a glacier is snow. The middle part is mixed snow and ice. The bottom part is ice. You can take a class to learn how to walk on a glacier. You need special boots. You also need a rope and an ice axe. Then, you can walk on a river of ice! Glaciers are made up of . . .

5. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. I’m not ... that subject.

6. Choose the best answer. There are … biscuits in the box. It was nearly empty.

7. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. Look at that girl who is on the stage. She is a friend of … .

8. Choose the best answer.
A: Could I have your tape-recorder, please?
B: Yes, you … .

9. Read the text and answer the questions below. The polar bear makes its home in the cold and icy Arctic. Other animals might freeze or starve. But the polar bear knows how to live in the snow.
Polar bears have thick blubber, or fat, that protects them from the cold. They also have a thick fur coat. The polar bear’s coat is white. This allows it to blend into the snow. That way, the polar bear can sneak up on its prey. Polar bears swim well.
They eat seals, walruses, small whales, and rodents. In the summer, they may eat berries.
Polar bears will also eat people. They may look cute and furry, but be careful of this big bear! Which sentence is true?

10. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. She prefers playing cards … television.

11. Complete the sentence with correct answer. Jack was born ….

12. Read the text. Then choose the correct answer for each question below

Naturalized citizens are not born in the United States or its territories. They become citizens by fulfilling certain requirements. A requirement is something needed. What are some requirements to become a naturalized citizen?
One must be at least 18 years old. One must have good moral character. If one is moral, one is good.
One does not commit crimes or hurt others. One must have lived in the United States for at least five years. One must pass two tests. One test is an English test. The other is a civics test. The civics test is on American history and government.
Not all people have to meet these requirements. Sometimes there are exceptions. Children can be naturalized. They do not have to be 18 years old. They can be naturalized if their parents apply for them. Sometimes older people do not have to learn English. Exceptions are made case by case.
Which president is called “the father of our country”? How many senators are in Congress? What is the capital of your state? Where is the White House located? What do the stars on our flag mean?
These five questions are from a list of 96 questions. The list is for the civics test. People can use the list to study for the test. The test they take will not have all 96 questions. The test will only have some of the 96 questions.
What are the answers to the sample questions? The first answer is George Washington. He is the “father of our country.” The second answer is 100. We have 50 states. We have two senators from each state. This means we have 100 senators. There are 50 answers to the third question! Each state has a different capital. The answer to the fourth question is Washington, D.C. Our White House is located there. The last question is about our flag. There are 50 stars on the flag. Each star stands for a state. How did you do on the questions? Did you know about our government?

How many questions are on the study list for the civics test?

13. Choose the correct answer. If they invited me to their party, I . . . absolutely delighted.

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. I’ll be ready in ... minutes.

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.

Which of these is NOT something positive about digital movies?

17. There is a reason for everything, . . . ?

18. Choose the correct answer. "We won't have enough time to finish the job." The workers said that they . . . enough time to finish the job.

19. Choose the correct answer. - Your motorcar needs to be serviced.- Yes, I have already noticed it. I... it to the repair shop.

20. Choose the correct answer. Because I... all my exams by then, I'll have much more time next week.

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

22. Read the text and answer the questions according to it.
Many people like to eat pizza, but not everyone knows how to make it. Making the perfect pizza can be complicated, but there are lots of ways to make a more basic version at home.
When you make pizza, you must begin with the crust. If you want to make the crust yourself, you will have to make dough using flour, and water. Then make the dough with your hands.
If you do not have enough time to do this, you can use a prepared crust that you buy from the store. Then you must add the sauce. Making your own sauce can take a long time and is a bit difficult.
You have to buy tomatoes, peel them, and then cook them with spices at home. Or you can also purchase a jar of sauce from the store.
Now that you have your crust and your sauce, you need to add the cheese and then you can add different toppings. Some people like to put meat on their pizza, while other people like to add vegetables. Some people even like to add pineapple!

According to the text, which is the synonym for "purchase"?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

31. - 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.

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

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

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

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

36. Those are glasses.

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

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

39. Are you talking to ?

40. I am accustomed to care of myself.