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, when do woodpeckers sometimes become a problem?

2. Choose the correct answer.… an accident in the High Street, traffic is moving very slowly on the London Road.

3. Choose the best answer. We ... with our friends if there ... a spare room.

4. Choose the best answer. The committee are separated from ... families for long periods of time.

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. When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the US?

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

7. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.

A: ‘Don’t you know I’m a football fan?'

B: … . I shout for Barcelona.

8. Choose the best answer.

A: Your shoes are dirty.

B: Yes, I know. I…them.

9. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. They don’t have much free time. Neither….

10. Choose the best answer. She let the children … to play.

11. Choose the correct answer.… the ironing!

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?

This story is mainly about . . .

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.

All of the following statements are TRUE about the California condor, EXCEPT . . . .

14. Choose the correct answer. Some paintings and drawings look better at a . . . .You don’t get anything clear from near.

15. Choose the correct answer. He has been short of money ever … he bought a new house.

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.

Where can’t people watch movies today?

17. Choose the correct answer. I don't want to watch . . . television.

18. Choose the correct answer. If you don't look . . . plants in the garden, they die very quickly.

19. Choose the correct answer. Now I feel sick. I wish I ... pork with cheese for dinner.

20. Choose the correct answer. ... it was a dark, cloudy day, he put on hissunglasses.

21. Choose the correct answer. Children under five years old ... swim without an adult.

22. Choose the correct answer. Let’s get to the restaurant early ... it gets crowded.

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

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

25. - 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.

26. I am accustomed to care of myself.

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

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

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

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

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

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

33. Those are glasses.

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

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

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

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

38. Are you talking to ?

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

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