Ingliz tili attestatsiya №12

1. Choose the correct answer. Now it’s time … some reading practice tests.

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

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

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

5. It is important for scientists to sort animals into groups. It just as important to sort plants. Scientists sort them by how they make another plant like themselves. This is called eproduction. Scientists have decided to sort plants into three groups. The first group of plants reproduces with spores. Spores are parts of the plant that break away and travel in the wind. Each one grows into a new plant if it lands on soil that is wet and rich. Ferns and mosses are plants that make a copy of themselves with spores. Other plants reproduce with seeds. They are the second group. Seeds fall from the trees. They become part of the soil and grow into new plants. Evergreens, pine trees, and fir trees are plants that reproduce with seeds. The third group is the plant that reproduces by flowering. Before seeds can form, the pollen inside the flower needs to move from one part of the flower to another. The seeds form inside the flower. Birds and insects help this by moving the pollen when they land on the flower. Some of the flowering plants grow into fruits to eat. The seeds are hidden inside the fruit. Apples, oranges, cherries, daisies, and roses are plants that have flowers. Which group of words mean the same as the word reproduction?

6. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. Alice is unhappy today. She can’t study … .

7. Choose the right answer. Let me know if you hear from her, …?

8. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. Raining non-stop could have caused . . . .

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

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 best answer. Our lecturer just touched on some points of the new theme quickly, so I couldn’t obtain … information about it.

12. Choose the correct answer. Romeo fell in love with Juliette … first sight.

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.
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 . . . .

15. Choose the correct answer. I am going to have my brother … the car because I must do my homework now.

16. Choose the correct answer. Their car …… in front of their house just now

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

18. Do you have a baby at your house? Does he or she wear diapers? Can you throw them away?
In 1950, a mother named Marion had an idea. She did not like the diapers that were made out of cloth. They were too much work. They smelled bad. It took too much time to clean them. She wanted to make something better. Marion went to work. She tried making them out of many kinds of things. Marion made them out of plastic. She tried to sell the idea. No one said it would work. They said it would flop. They did not want to try her idea. Marion was sure it would work. She sold them all by herself. Mothers loved her idea. Marion made moms all over the world happy. They had more time for their babies. They had less mess to clean up. They did not have to wash diapers or let them dry. All they needed was a trashcan. She was sure her idea was going to work. She was right!

Which compound word from the text means “one thing”?

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.

According to the passage, why is pepperoni cured?

20. Choose the correct answer. The Ford Foundation was established in 1936 to advance human well-being ... contributing funds for education.

21. Read the text and answer the questions according to it.
In old times, the first almanac was a chart showing the movements of the stars for a period of several years. Later almanacs were printed in a book form and included information which was especially useful to farmers. In the sixteenth century, almanacs began to be issued every year and included predictions of the weather.
At about the same time, almanacs included
calendars listing holidays. In the seventeenth century, almanacs included jokes. Benjamin Franklin continued this tradition with "Poor Richard’s Almanac", which was published in 1732-1758. In Germany, the almanacs of the eighteenth century included poems by authors. The almanacs printed in the United States from
1835-1856 were called "Davy Crockett" almanacs. They were different from other almanacs, as they had many long tales.

According to the passage, when were calendars included in almanacs?

22. Read the text and answer the questions according to it.
Temur was the strongest man in the town. He performed and exercised in the public park. He did this to show everyone how strong he was. One man named Jamol didn’t like him. Jamol was a movie critic and could solve complex math problems. One day, a big storm came suddenly.
Snow covered the town. People needed food. The people said, "Temur can save us and bring food". But Jamol wanted to be a hero, so they both went. Jamol found some small passages under the snow. One of them led toward another town which had food. They walked until there was a block of ice in their way. Jamol said, "We can’t get through until you strike it." Temur thought it was probable. He broke it and was too tired. Jamol said, "Let’s support each other. I’ll get the food alone." Jamol came back with food. The men became friends by working together. In town, people saw Jamol with the food. They called Jamol a hero. But Jamol was thinking of something else. He said, "I learned friendship today."

According to the passage, what did Temur think about a block of ice in their way?

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

24. Are you talking to ?

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

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

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

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

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

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

32. I am accustomed to care of myself.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

40. Those are glasses.