Тест 19. Чтение. ЕГЭ 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. Living by yourself
2. Personal discoveries
3. A clean home
4. Simple home repairs
5. Difficult travels
6. Personal possessions
7. Living in harmony
8. Difficult tasks

A. Setting up an aquarium in your home is a fairly simple process, but maintaining it is important if you want the fish to survive. You’ve got to make sure the water filter gets changed every so often, and you must regularly replace some of the dirty water with fresh water. Doing this ensures the health of your fish; after all, they have to live in that tank!

B. There are some things almost anyone can do to improve a bathroom, like installing a new shower curtain. Other things like blocked drains or faulty pipes are more tricky, and usually need the assistance of a professional. They’re probably not jobs you want to undertake on your own, as without skill and experience, you might end up with a disaster like a floor flooded with water.

C. Sharing your things with others is a good way to build character and promote generosity. However, you need to have some things that you can say are yours alone, and belong to no one else. This is true for many electronic devices, such as mobile phones and laptops. Having to constantly share something like that with a sibling, for example, can be a nuisance.

D. Taking a guided tour can be a hassle-free way of seeing sights in a new town, but there’s a bit of adventure lacking from such things. It’s a great feeling to freely wander round a new city armed with your own map and a keen sense of direction. With a bit of planning and some courage, you might just embark on the most memorable of journeys.

E. Caring for fish doesn’t take a lot of know-how; however, certain fish can’t live together peacefully. You should consult an expert who knows about fish and which varieties can happily share space with one another. Some varieties of fish absolutely cannot live with other fish in the tank, so make sure you do your research before you put random fish together.

F. Putting your faith in a guided tour can sometimes be... well, misguided. It all depends on how extensive the tour guide’s knowledge of the sights is and how passionate they are about showing them to you. Another problem can be the sheer number of activities packed into the tour. You might find yourself exhausted after the first day. Sometimes quality is better than quantity.

G. For many things round the house that need attention, there’s no need to hire a professional. If you’ve got a light fixture that you want to replace, you should be able to climb up a ladder and unhook it as long as you’ve turned the power off. If you’ve got a loose tap, you might be able to fix it with just the use of the right tool.

A	B	C	D	E	F	G

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2) Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски A — F частями предложений, обозначенными цифрами 1 — 7. Одна из частей в списке 1—7 лишняя.

Anatoli Tarasov It takes a tough coach to lead a team to victory, even though such a coach may bring controversy. This was the case for Anatoli Tarasov, one of ice hockeys greatest coaching legends ___ (A).

Tarasov, a former ice hockey player himself, was tasked with building an ice hockey team from scratch for the Soviet Union after World War II. At that time, ice hockey was not very popular, but Tarasov had fallen in love with it, was particularly skilful at it ___ (B).

So, Tarasov founded the ice hockey department at CSKA Moscow, the country’s leading sports club. His early career didn’t see a great deal of success, and he was replaced by a rival coach, Arkady Chernyshev, who didn’t fare much better. However, the two men then joined forces and won consecutive titles for over a decade, ___ (C).

Tarasov had his own style of training his athletes. He focused heavily on simple drills to perfect specific skills and he required all of his players to be in constant motion during the drills, ___ (D).

Tarasov was an ambitious coach, but his ambitions sometimes displeased others. He once marched his team off the rink in protest at a bad call by a referee. This resulted in his removal as coach, and ___ (E).

Still intent on being involved with the sport, Tarasov remained a guiding force for the team, often sitting near the coaching bench at subsequent matches. In one particular moment of irritation at witnessing his team gradually losing a match, Tarasov jumped in ___ (F). His actions led the team to victory. Despite his controversial nature, he is honoured in the Hockey Hall of Fame for his outstanding contribution to the sport.

1. and seemed to be the perfect choice for leading a team
2. a method that seemed unusual to seasoned teams like the Canadians
3. a second-in-command coach was moved forward to replace him
4. who was sometimes the cause of disagreement around the rink
5. who sporting club members felt was a less controversial coach
6. and took the reins from the existing coach
7. which peaked with the victory at the 1972 Olympic Games

A	B	C	D	E	F

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3) Прочитайте текст и запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

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Head boy For Thomas, being chosen as head boy at his school was the greatest honour he had ever known. It was also a huge responsibility, having to represent the school at public events and give speeches on occasion. He looked forward to speaking for his school; he didn’t suffer from the same fear of public speaking that most people in the world possess. He attributed this to his skills in theatre and the number of performances he had participated in since childhood.

Becoming head boy had taken quite a lot of convincing on Thomas’s part. When he met the head teacher at his school, a stern but deeply kind lady who prided herself on demanding the best from her students no matter how difficult the challenge, he couldn’t help but feel a bit intimidated. He had to prove to this cornerstone of the teaching establishment that he was fit to lead his students, to listen to their concerns and to put them before his own.

He had a difficult task ahead of him, for it was his responsibility to always project the school in a positive light. More than that, he had to promote proper behaviour through setting an example, but also by monitoring the other students and reporting those with less than appropriate mannerisms. While he was well-liked in school, he imagined he would probably make some enemies along the way.

At least that’s what his brother had warned him about. Daniel had been his predecessor three years earlier. Naturally, he gave him hints and tips about how to be successful at being chosen as well as fulfilling duties. But the pressure to excel was immense, as the other students tended to watch you like a hawk. They were waiting for you to step out of line, as they feared you might be looking at them the same way.

In addition to the general student body, there was the student council to manage. This was the committee of students who had been elected by other students to represent their interests in discussions with the teachers. Thomas had to stay on top of things there as well, to make sure the elected members were fulfilling their duties on the council. It was another layer of responsibility that only a brilliant head boy or head girl could manage. Thomas felt he was up to the challenge, even though his brother conveyed to him that he might run out of steam towards the end of the school year.

In addition to his homework assignments, he would be tasked with writing letters to the education ministry to improve school facilities. He would be responsible for leading weekly meetings of the student council, which required a great deal of organising. He would have to organise student volunteer projects and see to it that the young adults with special needs in the local community were included in student events.

His evenings and weekends would have to be dedicated to fulfilling these needs. He realised being a successful head boy would demand a considerable sacrifice, but he viewed it as a learning experience that would prepare him for his future. Great things came of head boys and girls, for learning how to be a leader at such a young age paved the way for success in later life.

His first duty was to draft a proposal for a Model United Nations conference, in which students would act as delegates from various countries to discuss world issues. It was a tall order for a first assignment, and even though he and the student council seemed eager for the challenge, Thomas knew he had his work cut out for him.

Thomas believed he would be good at public speaking because...
1) he was naturally a good speaker.
2) his past experience had prepared him well.
3) he thought it was something that was easy for anyone to do.
4) he had learnt the skill of public speaking as a child.

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4) Прочитайте текст и запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

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Head boy For Thomas, being chosen as head boy at his school was the greatest honour he had ever known. It was also a huge responsibility, having to represent the school at public events and give speeches on occasion. He looked forward to speaking for his school; he didn’t suffer from the same fear of public speaking that most people in the world possess. He attributed this to his skills in theatre and the number of performances he had participated in since childhood.

Becoming head boy had taken quite a lot of convincing on Thomas’s part. When he met the head teacher at his school, a stern but deeply kind lady who prided herself on demanding the best from her students no matter how difficult the challenge, he couldn’t help but feel a bit intimidated. He had to prove to this cornerstone of the teaching establishment that he was fit to lead his students, to listen to their concerns and to put them before his own.

He had a difficult task ahead of him, for it was his responsibility to always project the school in a positive light. More than that, he had to promote proper behaviour through setting an example, but also by monitoring the other students and reporting those with less than appropriate mannerisms. While he was well-liked in school, he imagined he would probably make some enemies along the way.

At least that’s what his brother had warned him about. Daniel had been his predecessor three years earlier. Naturally, he gave him hints and tips about how to be successful at being chosen as well as fulfilling duties. But the pressure to excel was immense, as the other students tended to watch you like a hawk. They were waiting for you to step out of line, as they feared you might be looking at them the same way.

In addition to the general student body, there was the student council to manage. This was the committee of students who had been elected by other students to represent their interests in discussions with the teachers. Thomas had to stay on top of things there as well, to make sure the elected members were fulfilling their duties on the council. It was another layer of responsibility that only a brilliant head boy or head girl could manage. Thomas felt he was up to the challenge, even though his brother conveyed to him that he might run out of steam towards the end of the school year.

In addition to his homework assignments, he would be tasked with writing letters to the education ministry to improve school facilities. He would be responsible for leading weekly meetings of the student council, which required a great deal of organising. He would have to organise student volunteer projects and see to it that the young adults with special needs in the local community were included in student events.

His evenings and weekends would have to be dedicated to fulfilling these needs. He realised being a successful head boy would demand a considerable sacrifice, but he viewed it as a learning experience that would prepare him for his future. Great things came of head boys and girls, for learning how to be a leader at such a young age paved the way for success in later life.

His first duty was to draft a proposal for a Model United Nations conference, in which students would act as delegates from various countries to discuss world issues. It was a tall order for a first assignment, and even though he and the student council seemed eager for the challenge, Thomas knew he had his work cut out for him.

How does Thomas describe the head teacher?
1) Warm and generous.
2) A bit frightening.
3) Unfairly harsh.
4) Unfriendly.

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5) Прочитайте текст и запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

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Head boy For Thomas, being chosen as head boy at his school was the greatest honour he had ever known. It was also a huge responsibility, having to represent the school at public events and give speeches on occasion. He looked forward to speaking for his school; he didn’t suffer from the same fear of public speaking that most people in the world possess. He attributed this to his skills in theatre and the number of performances he had participated in since childhood.

Becoming head boy had taken quite a lot of convincing on Thomas’s part. When he met the head teacher at his school, a stern but deeply kind lady who prided herself on demanding the best from her students no matter how difficult the challenge, he couldn’t help but feel a bit intimidated. He had to prove to this cornerstone of the teaching establishment that he was fit to lead his students, to listen to their concerns and to put them before his own.

He had a difficult task ahead of him, for it was his responsibility to always project the school in a positive light. More than that, he had to promote proper behaviour through setting an example, but also by monitoring the other students and reporting those with less than appropriate mannerisms. While he was well-liked in school, he imagined he would probably make some enemies along the way.

At least that’s what his brother had warned him about. Daniel had been his predecessor three years earlier. Naturally, he gave him hints and tips about how to be successful at being chosen as well as fulfilling duties. But the pressure to excel was immense, as the other students tended to watch you like a hawk. They were waiting for you to step out of line, as they feared you might be looking at them the same way.

In addition to the general student body, there was the student council to manage. This was the committee of students who had been elected by other students to represent their interests in discussions with the teachers. Thomas had to stay on top of things there as well, to make sure the elected members were fulfilling their duties on the council. It was another layer of responsibility that only a brilliant head boy or head girl could manage. Thomas felt he was up to the challenge, even though his brother conveyed to him that he might run out of steam towards the end of the school year.

In addition to his homework assignments, he would be tasked with writing letters to the education ministry to improve school facilities. He would be responsible for leading weekly meetings of the student council, which required a great deal of organising. He would have to organise student volunteer projects and see to it that the young adults with special needs in the local community were included in student events.

His evenings and weekends would have to be dedicated to fulfilling these needs. He realised being a successful head boy would demand a considerable sacrifice, but he viewed it as a learning experience that would prepare him for his future. Great things came of head boys and girls, for learning how to be a leader at such a young age paved the way for success in later life.

His first duty was to draft a proposal for a Model United Nations conference, in which students would act as delegates from various countries to discuss world issues. It was a tall order for a first assignment, and even though he and the student council seemed eager for the challenge, Thomas knew he had his work cut out for him.

How did Thomas feel other students would view him as head boy?
1) Some may not like him.
2) He would be roundly admired.
3) He would be the most hated kid in school.
4) Students would be insincere towards him.

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6) Прочитайте текст и запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

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Head boy For Thomas, being chosen as head boy at his school was the greatest honour he had ever known. It was also a huge responsibility, having to represent the school at public events and give speeches on occasion. He looked forward to speaking for his school; he didn’t suffer from the same fear of public speaking that most people in the world possess. He attributed this to his skills in theatre and the number of performances he had participated in since childhood.

Becoming head boy had taken quite a lot of convincing on Thomas’s part. When he met the head teacher at his school, a stern but deeply kind lady who prided herself on demanding the best from her students no matter how difficult the challenge, he couldn’t help but feel a bit intimidated. He had to prove to this cornerstone of the teaching establishment that he was fit to lead his students, to listen to their concerns and to put them before his own.

He had a difficult task ahead of him, for it was his responsibility to always project the school in a positive light. More than that, he had to promote proper behaviour through setting an example, but also by monitoring the other students and reporting those with less than appropriate mannerisms. While he was well-liked in school, he imagined he would probably make some enemies along the way.

At least that’s what his brother had warned him about. Daniel had been his predecessor three years earlier. Naturally, he gave him hints and tips about how to be successful at being chosen as well as fulfilling duties. But the pressure to excel was immense, as the other students tended to watch you like a hawk. They were waiting for you to step out of line, as they feared you might be looking at them the same way.

In addition to the general student body, there was the student council to manage. This was the committee of students who had been elected by other students to represent their interests in discussions with the teachers. Thomas had to stay on top of things there as well, to make sure the elected members were fulfilling their duties on the council. It was another layer of responsibility that only a brilliant head boy or head girl could manage. Thomas felt he was up to the challenge, even though his brother conveyed to him that he might run out of steam towards the end of the school year.

In addition to his homework assignments, he would be tasked with writing letters to the education ministry to improve school facilities. He would be responsible for leading weekly meetings of the student council, which required a great deal of organising. He would have to organise student volunteer projects and see to it that the young adults with special needs in the local community were included in student events.

His evenings and weekends would have to be dedicated to fulfilling these needs. He realised being a successful head boy would demand a considerable sacrifice, but he viewed it as a learning experience that would prepare him for his future. Great things came of head boys and girls, for learning how to be a leader at such a young age paved the way for success in later life.

His first duty was to draft a proposal for a Model United Nations conference, in which students would act as delegates from various countries to discuss world issues. It was a tall order for a first assignment, and even though he and the student council seemed eager for the challenge, Thomas knew he had his work cut out for him.

Thomas’s brother advised him on how to...
1) get on well with teachers.
2) become head boy.
3) keep up with homework.
4) get out of doing his duties.

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7) Прочитайте текст и запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

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Head boy For Thomas, being chosen as head boy at his school was the greatest honour he had ever known. It was also a huge responsibility, having to represent the school at public events and give speeches on occasion. He looked forward to speaking for his school; he didn’t suffer from the same fear of public speaking that most people in the world possess. He attributed this to his skills in theatre and the number of performances he had participated in since childhood.

Becoming head boy had taken quite a lot of convincing on Thomas’s part. When he met the head teacher at his school, a stern but deeply kind lady who prided herself on demanding the best from her students no matter how difficult the challenge, he couldn’t help but feel a bit intimidated. He had to prove to this cornerstone of the teaching establishment that he was fit to lead his students, to listen to their concerns and to put them before his own.

He had a difficult task ahead of him, for it was his responsibility to always project the school in a positive light. More than that, he had to promote proper behaviour through setting an example, but also by monitoring the other students and reporting those with less than appropriate mannerisms. While he was well-liked in school, he imagined he would probably make some enemies along the way.

At least that’s what his brother had warned him about. Daniel had been his predecessor three years earlier. Naturally, he gave him hints and tips about how to be successful at being chosen as well as fulfilling duties. But the pressure to excel was immense, as the other students tended to watch you like a hawk. They were waiting for you to step out of line, as they feared you might be looking at them the same way.

In addition to the general student body, there was the student council to manage. This was the committee of students who had been elected by other students to represent their interests in discussions with the teachers. Thomas had to stay on top of things there as well, to make sure the elected members were fulfilling their duties on the council. It was another layer of responsibility that only a brilliant head boy or head girl could manage. Thomas felt he was up to the challenge, even though his brother conveyed to him that he might run out of steam towards the end of the school year.

In addition to his homework assignments, he would be tasked with writing letters to the education ministry to improve school facilities. He would be responsible for leading weekly meetings of the student council, which required a great deal of organising. He would have to organise student volunteer projects and see to it that the young adults with special needs in the local community were included in student events.

His evenings and weekends would have to be dedicated to fulfilling these needs. He realised being a successful head boy would demand a considerable sacrifice, but he viewed it as a learning experience that would prepare him for his future. Great things came of head boys and girls, for learning how to be a leader at such a young age paved the way for success in later life.

His first duty was to draft a proposal for a Model United Nations conference, in which students would act as delegates from various countries to discuss world issues. It was a tall order for a first assignment, and even though he and the student council seemed eager for the challenge, Thomas knew he had his work cut out for him.

What does the expression ‘run out of steam’ in the fifth paragraph mean?
1) Have no good ideas.
2) Lose faith in school.
3) Become exhausted.
4) Escape a problem.

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8) Прочитайте текст и запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

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Head boy For Thomas, being chosen as head boy at his school was the greatest honour he had ever known. It was also a huge responsibility, having to represent the school at public events and give speeches on occasion. He looked forward to speaking for his school; he didn’t suffer from the same fear of public speaking that most people in the world possess. He attributed this to his skills in theatre and the number of performances he had participated in since childhood.

Becoming head boy had taken quite a lot of convincing on Thomas’s part. When he met the head teacher at his school, a stern but deeply kind lady who prided herself on demanding the best from her students no matter how difficult the challenge, he couldn’t help but feel a bit intimidated. He had to prove to this cornerstone of the teaching establishment that he was fit to lead his students, to listen to their concerns and to put them before his own.

He had a difficult task ahead of him, for it was his responsibility to always project the school in a positive light. More than that, he had to promote proper behaviour through setting an example, but also by monitoring the other students and reporting those with less than appropriate mannerisms. While he was well-liked in school, he imagined he would probably make some enemies along the way.

At least that’s what his brother had warned him about. Daniel had been his predecessor three years earlier. Naturally, he gave him hints and tips about how to be successful at being chosen as well as fulfilling duties. But the pressure to excel was immense, as the other students tended to watch you like a hawk. They were waiting for you to step out of line, as they feared you might be looking at them the same way.

In addition to the general student body, there was the student council to manage. This was the committee of students who had been elected by other students to represent their interests in discussions with the teachers. Thomas had to stay on top of things there as well, to make sure the elected members were fulfilling their duties on the council. It was another layer of responsibility that only a brilliant head boy or head girl could manage. Thomas felt he was up to the challenge, even though his brother conveyed to him that he might run out of steam towards the end of the school year.

In addition to his homework assignments, he would be tasked with writing letters to the education ministry to improve school facilities. He would be responsible for leading weekly meetings of the student council, which required a great deal of organising. He would have to organise student volunteer projects and see to it that the young adults with special needs in the local community were included in student events.

His evenings and weekends would have to be dedicated to fulfilling these needs. He realised being a successful head boy would demand a considerable sacrifice, but he viewed it as a learning experience that would prepare him for his future. Great things came of head boys and girls, for learning how to be a leader at such a young age paved the way for success in later life.

His first duty was to draft a proposal for a Model United Nations conference, in which students would act as delegates from various countries to discuss world issues. It was a tall order for a first assignment, and even though he and the student council seemed eager for the challenge, Thomas knew he had his work cut out for him.

As far as the other members of the student council went, Thomas...
1) worked independently from them.
2) was in charge of making sure they did their jobs.
3) had to answer to their demands.
4) selected the ones he felt would be best for the roles.

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9) Прочитайте текст и запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

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Head boy For Thomas, being chosen as head boy at his school was the greatest honour he had ever known. It was also a huge responsibility, having to represent the school at public events and give speeches on occasion. He looked forward to speaking for his school; he didn’t suffer from the same fear of public speaking that most people in the world possess. He attributed this to his skills in theatre and the number of performances he had participated in since childhood.

Becoming head boy had taken quite a lot of convincing on Thomas’s part. When he met the head teacher at his school, a stern but deeply kind lady who prided herself on demanding the best from her students no matter how difficult the challenge, he couldn’t help but feel a bit intimidated. He had to prove to this cornerstone of the teaching establishment that he was fit to lead his students, to listen to their concerns and to put them before his own.

He had a difficult task ahead of him, for it was his responsibility to always project the school in a positive light. More than that, he had to promote proper behaviour through setting an example, but also by monitoring the other students and reporting those with less than appropriate mannerisms. While he was well-liked in school, he imagined he would probably make some enemies along the way.

At least that’s what his brother had warned him about. Daniel had been his predecessor three years earlier. Naturally, he gave him hints and tips about how to be successful at being chosen as well as fulfilling duties. But the pressure to excel was immense, as the other students tended to watch you like a hawk. They were waiting for you to step out of line, as they feared you might be looking at them the same way.

In addition to the general student body, there was the student council to manage. This was the committee of students who had been elected by other students to represent their interests in discussions with the teachers. Thomas had to stay on top of things there as well, to make sure the elected members were fulfilling their duties on the council. It was another layer of responsibility that only a brilliant head boy or head girl could manage. Thomas felt he was up to the challenge, even though his brother conveyed to him that he might run out of steam towards the end of the school year.

In addition to his homework assignments, he would be tasked with writing letters to the education ministry to improve school facilities. He would be responsible for leading weekly meetings of the student council, which required a great deal of organising. He would have to organise student volunteer projects and see to it that the young adults with special needs in the local community were included in student events.

His evenings and weekends would have to be dedicated to fulfilling these needs. He realised being a successful head boy would demand a considerable sacrifice, but he viewed it as a learning experience that would prepare him for his future. Great things came of head boys and girls, for learning how to be a leader at such a young age paved the way for success in later life.

His first duty was to draft a proposal for a Model United Nations conference, in which students would act as delegates from various countries to discuss world issues. It was a tall order for a first assignment, and even though he and the student council seemed eager for the challenge, Thomas knew he had his work cut out for him.

‘If in ‘he viewed it as a learning experience’ in the seventh paragraph refers to...
1) the things Thomas had to give up.
2) the future he had before him.
3) the things he would be doing that weekend.
4) the role that Thomas had undertaken.

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