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, the two largest woodpeckers in the world are ... .

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

3. Choose the correct answer. We had our party ... 7:00 PM ... 10:00 PM.

4. Choose the best answer. The politician about … lifestyle there has been a lot of speculation recently has handed in his resignation.

5. Choose the best answer. Our conversation came to an abrupt end when George … the room.

6. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. Snow and rain . . . of nature.

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

8. Choose the right answer. Yesterday John’s car broke down and he took it to the service centre. He … there.

9. Choose the best answer. The clock … and we realized it was two o’clock.

10. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. His mother will come at 8 o’clock … evening.

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?

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

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

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.

According to the passage, when did the author begin to feel relaxed?

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

16. Choose the correct answer. The work done by … is very important.

17. From the marked areas 1, 2, 3 and 4, identify the one that is wrong. It was such (1) dark when the lights went out (2) so my husband lit (3) a nearby candle (4) .

18. Choose the correct answer. Which statement fits the picture best?

19. 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 every day on the bridge?

20. 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 ... .

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

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

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

24. Are you talking to ?

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

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

27. Those are glasses.

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

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

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

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

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

33. - 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.

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

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

36. I am accustomed to care of myself.

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

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

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

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