Тест 66. Чтение. ОГЭ по английскому языку

1) Установите соответствие между заголовками 1 — 8 и текстами A — G. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании один заголовок лишний.

1. Beware of thieves
2. The best way to get there and get around
3. A beautiful but dangerous land
4. Weather watching
5. National sports
6. The first inhabitants
7. Attractions for fantasy book fans
8. Once safe, now endangered

A. New Zealand is an island country. Cruises to New Zealand are a perfect way to explore over 15,000 km of coastline and to enjoy the spectacular landscapes this diverse country has to offer. Cruising to New Zealand is a well-established tradition. Until the 1960s, it was the only way to arrive in the country.

B. The climate is pleasant in all seasons, though it's rather windy. Wellington, the country's capital, is known as the Windy City. The strongest winds blow from the south. The wind speed and direction can be seen from the flag flown from the Parliament. A large flag is flown only on calm days and a small flag is flown when windy days are expected.

C. More than a century before Columbus crossed the Atlantic to discover America, the Maoris sailed over thousands of kilometers of ocean to settle in New Zealand. They made their great journey in double canoes. Today, Maoris make up 14% of the country's population and their history, language and traditions are central to New Zealand’s identity.

D. Before humans settled in New Zealand, it had an incredible variety of birds. As they had no natural enemies to fly away from, wings became unnecessary for some birds. When Maori and, later, Europeans came to New Zealand, they started to hunt birds. They also brought predators, including rats. The new enemies and loss of territory led to the reduction in the birds’ populations and to the complete extinction of some species.

E. Ever since the first 'Lord of the Rings' film was released in 2001, New Zealand has been known as the 'Home of Middle-earth'. New Zealand’s dramatic scenery plays the mythical world of Middle-earth on the big screen in both 'The Lord of the Rings' and ‘The Hobbit’ trilogies. More than 250 places throughout the country were used as locations for the films, which made New Zealand the greatest destination for Tolkien enthusiasts.

F. Auckland is the largest city, and is sometimes called the ‘crime capital’ of the country. Violent crime is not common in New Zealand, but minor crimes are committed there quite often. A major problem is theft, primarily from cars -travellers should avoid leaving valuables in vehicles, no matter where they are parked. Actually, according to criminal statistics, tourist parking areas and car parks are the worst places.

G. Auckland’s diverse landscapes provide countless opportunities to be impressed: rainforests and black sand beaches, picturesque country gardens and calm bays. However, this region is spotted with 48 volcanic cones. Rangitoto Island, just a 25-minute ferry ride from Auckland, is the region's most iconic volcano and a favourite day trip destination for visitors. But who knows when the trip might be interrupted?

A	B	C	D	E	F	G

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Start up your own storytelling club I hosted my first storytelling party about three years ago. At the time, there were all sorts of open clubs for pupils of our school, such as the French society, ballet dancing, writers’ corner and lots of others, but nothing in the style of storytelling evenings where boys and girls could just stand up and tell true tales about their lives.

Inspired, I decided to start my own. I asked half a dozen friends to think of an experience they’d be prepared to share and invited practically everyone I knew. It was a success — every single person stayed until they heard all the stories.

Storytelling events are a great way to make new friends and learn more about those you already have. Mostly though, they’re simple, fun and easy to set up your own. You could host a perfect party even in an ordinary living room if you’re prepared to let people into your house. If not, you can ask for a spare classroom at school or go to a nearby cafe.

You are sure to have friends who love being the centre of attention and they’ll usually jump at the chance to speak to a larger audience — so they are the first to be invited. You might also find that your quieter friends have brilliant stories, so do everything in your power to help them relax and feel at ease. Sometimes it is a good idea to start with a small group of people in a familiar environment.

Giving your event a theme means the storytellers have something to work with and your audience has a better idea of what to expect. Make sure it’s not too narrow (say, “My First Kiss”) or you’ll get a set of near-identical stories; too wide (“Happiness”), you might as well not have one. Some themes that have worked well for me include “Emergency”, “A Bad Day” and “Our Funny Pets”, and they caused more stories from the listeners. One girl told us the story of her sister’s wedding. Someone else told us about the surprising things he saw during the summer he worked at his father’s photo shop.

The structure of the party is important. To stop people talking, set a time limit. Seven or eight minutes is enough. And you should have a general idea of the tone of the stories before starting so you can order them accordingly.

Some of the best stories I’ve heard have been from the audience members afterwards in the cafe. Often, they can be persuaded to share their tales at a future night. But if they can’t, half the fun of the storytelling is this social aspect. Nothing draws people together like stories in common so these evenings become networks. People come back time after time, bringing friends who have their own stories to tell.

There were no activities like storytelling in the author’s school.
1) True
2) False
3) Not stated

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Start up your own storytelling club I hosted my first storytelling party about three years ago. At the time, there were all sorts of open clubs for pupils of our school, such as the French society, ballet dancing, writers’ corner and lots of others, but nothing in the style of storytelling evenings where boys and girls could just stand up and tell true tales about their lives.

Inspired, I decided to start my own. I asked half a dozen friends to think of an experience they’d be prepared to share and invited practically everyone I knew. It was a success — every single person stayed until they heard all the stories.

Storytelling events are a great way to make new friends and learn more about those you already have. Mostly though, they’re simple, fun and easy to set up your own. You could host a perfect party even in an ordinary living room if you’re prepared to let people into your house. If not, you can ask for a spare classroom at school or go to a nearby cafe.

You are sure to have friends who love being the centre of attention and they’ll usually jump at the chance to speak to a larger audience — so they are the first to be invited. You might also find that your quieter friends have brilliant stories, so do everything in your power to help them relax and feel at ease. Sometimes it is a good idea to start with a small group of people in a familiar environment.

Giving your event a theme means the storytellers have something to work with and your audience has a better idea of what to expect. Make sure it’s not too narrow (say, “My First Kiss”) or you’ll get a set of near-identical stories; too wide (“Happiness”), you might as well not have one. Some themes that have worked well for me include “Emergency”, “A Bad Day” and “Our Funny Pets”, and they caused more stories from the listeners. One girl told us the story of her sister’s wedding. Someone else told us about the surprising things he saw during the summer he worked at his father’s photo shop.

The structure of the party is important. To stop people talking, set a time limit. Seven or eight minutes is enough. And you should have a general idea of the tone of the stories before starting so you can order them accordingly.

Some of the best stories I’ve heard have been from the audience members afterwards in the cafe. Often, they can be persuaded to share their tales at a future night. But if they can’t, half the fun of the storytelling is this social aspect. Nothing draws people together like stories in common so these evenings become networks. People come back time after time, bringing friends who have their own stories to tell.

Few people came to the author’s first storytelling event.
1) True
2) False
3) Not stated

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Start up your own storytelling club I hosted my first storytelling party about three years ago. At the time, there were all sorts of open clubs for pupils of our school, such as the French society, ballet dancing, writers’ corner and lots of others, but nothing in the style of storytelling evenings where boys and girls could just stand up and tell true tales about their lives.

Inspired, I decided to start my own. I asked half a dozen friends to think of an experience they’d be prepared to share and invited practically everyone I knew. It was a success — every single person stayed until they heard all the stories.

Storytelling events are a great way to make new friends and learn more about those you already have. Mostly though, they’re simple, fun and easy to set up your own. You could host a perfect party even in an ordinary living room if you’re prepared to let people into your house. If not, you can ask for a spare classroom at school or go to a nearby cafe.

You are sure to have friends who love being the centre of attention and they’ll usually jump at the chance to speak to a larger audience — so they are the first to be invited. You might also find that your quieter friends have brilliant stories, so do everything in your power to help them relax and feel at ease. Sometimes it is a good idea to start with a small group of people in a familiar environment.

Giving your event a theme means the storytellers have something to work with and your audience has a better idea of what to expect. Make sure it’s not too narrow (say, “My First Kiss”) or you’ll get a set of near-identical stories; too wide (“Happiness”), you might as well not have one. Some themes that have worked well for me include “Emergency”, “A Bad Day” and “Our Funny Pets”, and they caused more stories from the listeners. One girl told us the story of her sister’s wedding. Someone else told us about the surprising things he saw during the summer he worked at his father’s photo shop.

The structure of the party is important. To stop people talking, set a time limit. Seven or eight minutes is enough. And you should have a general idea of the tone of the stories before starting so you can order them accordingly.

Some of the best stories I’ve heard have been from the audience members afterwards in the cafe. Often, they can be persuaded to share their tales at a future night. But if they can’t, half the fun of the storytelling is this social aspect. Nothing draws people together like stories in common so these evenings become networks. People come back time after time, bringing friends who have their own stories to tell.

То organize a storytelling party you need a spacious room.
1) True
2) False
3) Not stated

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Start up your own storytelling club I hosted my first storytelling party about three years ago. At the time, there were all sorts of open clubs for pupils of our school, such as the French society, ballet dancing, writers’ corner and lots of others, but nothing in the style of storytelling evenings where boys and girls could just stand up and tell true tales about their lives.

Inspired, I decided to start my own. I asked half a dozen friends to think of an experience they’d be prepared to share and invited practically everyone I knew. It was a success — every single person stayed until they heard all the stories.

Storytelling events are a great way to make new friends and learn more about those you already have. Mostly though, they’re simple, fun and easy to set up your own. You could host a perfect party even in an ordinary living room if you’re prepared to let people into your house. If not, you can ask for a spare classroom at school or go to a nearby cafe.

You are sure to have friends who love being the centre of attention and they’ll usually jump at the chance to speak to a larger audience — so they are the first to be invited. You might also find that your quieter friends have brilliant stories, so do everything in your power to help them relax and feel at ease. Sometimes it is a good idea to start with a small group of people in a familiar environment.

Giving your event a theme means the storytellers have something to work with and your audience has a better idea of what to expect. Make sure it’s not too narrow (say, “My First Kiss”) or you’ll get a set of near-identical stories; too wide (“Happiness”), you might as well not have one. Some themes that have worked well for me include “Emergency”, “A Bad Day” and “Our Funny Pets”, and they caused more stories from the listeners. One girl told us the story of her sister’s wedding. Someone else told us about the surprising things he saw during the summer he worked at his father’s photo shop.

The structure of the party is important. To stop people talking, set a time limit. Seven or eight minutes is enough. And you should have a general idea of the tone of the stories before starting so you can order them accordingly.

Some of the best stories I’ve heard have been from the audience members afterwards in the cafe. Often, they can be persuaded to share their tales at a future night. But if they can’t, half the fun of the storytelling is this social aspect. Nothing draws people together like stories in common so these evenings become networks. People come back time after time, bringing friends who have their own stories to tell.

Only extraverts can take part in the storytelling event.
1) True
2) False
3) Not stated

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Start up your own storytelling club I hosted my first storytelling party about three years ago. At the time, there were all sorts of open clubs for pupils of our school, such as the French society, ballet dancing, writers’ corner and lots of others, but nothing in the style of storytelling evenings where boys and girls could just stand up and tell true tales about their lives.

Inspired, I decided to start my own. I asked half a dozen friends to think of an experience they’d be prepared to share and invited practically everyone I knew. It was a success — every single person stayed until they heard all the stories.

Storytelling events are a great way to make new friends and learn more about those you already have. Mostly though, they’re simple, fun and easy to set up your own. You could host a perfect party even in an ordinary living room if you’re prepared to let people into your house. If not, you can ask for a spare classroom at school or go to a nearby cafe.

You are sure to have friends who love being the centre of attention and they’ll usually jump at the chance to speak to a larger audience — so they are the first to be invited. You might also find that your quieter friends have brilliant stories, so do everything in your power to help them relax and feel at ease. Sometimes it is a good idea to start with a small group of people in a familiar environment.

Giving your event a theme means the storytellers have something to work with and your audience has a better idea of what to expect. Make sure it’s not too narrow (say, “My First Kiss”) or you’ll get a set of near-identical stories; too wide (“Happiness”), you might as well not have one. Some themes that have worked well for me include “Emergency”, “A Bad Day” and “Our Funny Pets”, and they caused more stories from the listeners. One girl told us the story of her sister’s wedding. Someone else told us about the surprising things he saw during the summer he worked at his father’s photo shop.

The structure of the party is important. To stop people talking, set a time limit. Seven or eight minutes is enough. And you should have a general idea of the tone of the stories before starting so you can order them accordingly.

Some of the best stories I’ve heard have been from the audience members afterwards in the cafe. Often, they can be persuaded to share their tales at a future night. But if they can’t, half the fun of the storytelling is this social aspect. Nothing draws people together like stories in common so these evenings become networks. People come back time after time, bringing friends who have their own stories to tell.

The theme of the party should be chosen carefully.
1) True
2) False
3) Not stated

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Start up your own storytelling club I hosted my first storytelling party about three years ago. At the time, there were all sorts of open clubs for pupils of our school, such as the French society, ballet dancing, writers’ corner and lots of others, but nothing in the style of storytelling evenings where boys and girls could just stand up and tell true tales about their lives.

Inspired, I decided to start my own. I asked half a dozen friends to think of an experience they’d be prepared to share and invited practically everyone I knew. It was a success — every single person stayed until they heard all the stories.

Storytelling events are a great way to make new friends and learn more about those you already have. Mostly though, they’re simple, fun and easy to set up your own. You could host a perfect party even in an ordinary living room if you’re prepared to let people into your house. If not, you can ask for a spare classroom at school or go to a nearby cafe.

You are sure to have friends who love being the centre of attention and they’ll usually jump at the chance to speak to a larger audience — so they are the first to be invited. You might also find that your quieter friends have brilliant stories, so do everything in your power to help them relax and feel at ease. Sometimes it is a good idea to start with a small group of people in a familiar environment.

Giving your event a theme means the storytellers have something to work with and your audience has a better idea of what to expect. Make sure it’s not too narrow (say, “My First Kiss”) or you’ll get a set of near-identical stories; too wide (“Happiness”), you might as well not have one. Some themes that have worked well for me include “Emergency”, “A Bad Day” and “Our Funny Pets”, and they caused more stories from the listeners. One girl told us the story of her sister’s wedding. Someone else told us about the surprising things he saw during the summer he worked at his father’s photo shop.

The structure of the party is important. To stop people talking, set a time limit. Seven or eight minutes is enough. And you should have a general idea of the tone of the stories before starting so you can order them accordingly.

Some of the best stories I’ve heard have been from the audience members afterwards in the cafe. Often, they can be persuaded to share their tales at a future night. But if they can’t, half the fun of the storytelling is this social aspect. Nothing draws people together like stories in common so these evenings become networks. People come back time after time, bringing friends who have their own stories to tell.

It is better if the host knows the plot of the stories in advance.
1) True
2) False
3) Not stated

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Start up your own storytelling club I hosted my first storytelling party about three years ago. At the time, there were all sorts of open clubs for pupils of our school, such as the French society, ballet dancing, writers’ corner and lots of others, but nothing in the style of storytelling evenings where boys and girls could just stand up and tell true tales about their lives.

Inspired, I decided to start my own. I asked half a dozen friends to think of an experience they’d be prepared to share and invited practically everyone I knew. It was a success — every single person stayed until they heard all the stories.

Storytelling events are a great way to make new friends and learn more about those you already have. Mostly though, they’re simple, fun and easy to set up your own. You could host a perfect party even in an ordinary living room if you’re prepared to let people into your house. If not, you can ask for a spare classroom at school or go to a nearby cafe.

You are sure to have friends who love being the centre of attention and they’ll usually jump at the chance to speak to a larger audience — so they are the first to be invited. You might also find that your quieter friends have brilliant stories, so do everything in your power to help them relax and feel at ease. Sometimes it is a good idea to start with a small group of people in a familiar environment.

Giving your event a theme means the storytellers have something to work with and your audience has a better idea of what to expect. Make sure it’s not too narrow (say, “My First Kiss”) or you’ll get a set of near-identical stories; too wide (“Happiness”), you might as well not have one. Some themes that have worked well for me include “Emergency”, “A Bad Day” and “Our Funny Pets”, and they caused more stories from the listeners. One girl told us the story of her sister’s wedding. Someone else told us about the surprising things he saw during the summer he worked at his father’s photo shop.

The structure of the party is important. To stop people talking, set a time limit. Seven or eight minutes is enough. And you should have a general idea of the tone of the stories before starting so you can order them accordingly.

Some of the best stories I’ve heard have been from the audience members afterwards in the cafe. Often, they can be persuaded to share their tales at a future night. But if they can’t, half the fun of the storytelling is this social aspect. Nothing draws people together like stories in common so these evenings become networks. People come back time after time, bringing friends who have their own stories to tell.

One guest shared a story of his relative’s bad day.
1) True
2) False
3) Not stated

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