Тест 22. 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. Cities from above
2. River crossings
3. Honouring peace
4. Historic towns
5. Famous residences
6. Underground travels
7. A famous fight
8. High-rise living

A. Great historical battlegrounds are often marked on maps so people can visit them and learn about the sacrifices others made for a cause. In Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA, is the site of the Battle of Gettysburg, which was a turning point in the American Civil War. The area is now preserved as a national landmark in memory of an important time in American history.

B. Some very famous people have had their birthplaces turned into museums. This is true of Elvis, the ‘king’ of rock and roll, who was born in Memphis, Tennessee. Visitors can enter his home and see where he slept, ate, and spent his free time. In England, one of the many examples of this is in Portsmouth, where people can visit the birthplace of Charles Dickens, which is also a museum.

C. Visiting a famous tower or high-rise building has the added bonus that not only can you view the building, but you can go to the top and view an entire city. Take the Eiffel Tower or the Empire State Building, for example. Both are located in famous cities, both are majestic to see from the ground, and both allow visitors to climb to the top and see for kilometres in every direction.

D. High in the Peruvian Andes lies Machu Picchu, an Inca settlement founded hundreds of years ago. People from all over the world flock to this site because it is one of the most peculiar settlements of any ancient civilisation. Situated almost 2,500 metres above sea level, it was a difficult place to reach all those many years ago, and the views of the settlement are breath-taking.

E. Located in northern Greece are a number of bridges that have fascinated architects for years. People in the field often travel to study these bridges, which are a marvel to look at, to imagine how they were built hundreds of years ago. The techniques used to build them are still applicable today, and aside from their marvellous construction, they are located in rugged terrain that is equally stunning to view.

F. Cities in the world that have existed for thousands of years — think Athens, Rome, Cairo and Damascus — have areas today that are considered 'old towns', which have a great deal of character and are magnificent to wander around. While the old towns haven’t existed as long as the cities have been inhabited, they were built hundreds of years ago and give those who visit them a taste of a different era.

G. Many of the world’s greatest cities have massive structures built to commemorate a turning point in a country’s history. Paris’s Arc de Triomphe honours victory in the French wars and Napoleonic wars that occurred at the turn of the 19th century. Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate was built as a symbol of peace in 18th-century Prussia. Aside from honouring history, they are attractive monuments and give an air of grandeur to their cities.

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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.

Egg whites
Health-food crazes change not only the eating habits of a lot of people, but also the supply and demand of food. It has recently become quite popular to order omelettes made with egg whites only, ___ (A). Because of their supposed health benefits, and because the yolk is high in fat and cholesterol, the whites are in high demand and the yolks are being tossed aside.

And the trend doesn’t just affect omelettes. Health-conscious Americans have moved beyond the yolk-free omelette ___ (B).

Although not so much of a problem in the UK, as the egg-white craze hasn’t really taken off there yet, the US is facing a shortage of egg whites. Egg suppliers there have noted an increase in the sales price of egg whites to nearly double what it was in the recent past, ___ (C).

A curious question is where all the unused yolks go. Considering that it’s such a huge waste, one might wonder how responsible this eating habit is for the world’s food supply. One company that supplies egg whites says that every single yolk that they separate from the egg is sold to other food companies. Still, for restaurants that buy whole eggs and discard the yolks to make their omelettes, ___ (D).

On top of that, recent studies have demonstrated that egg yolks are not that bad for you. In fact, the yolks, although fatty and higher in calories, contain all the nutrients, ___ (E).

Nonetheless, the egg-white craze may be here for a while. Supporters claim there’s no better way to get the amount of protein an egg white provides, without calories or fat. The only deterrent could possibly be flavour, ___ (F).

1. and the role they play in raising cholesterol in our bodies is small
2. the bulk of the yolks are seen going down the drain
3. the clear part of the egg which is fat-free and high in protein
4. as egg whites are not known to be full of it
5. to demand egg white-only burritos, sandwiches and shakes
6. the worldwide demand for egg whites seems to be on the rise
7. and supplies of egg whites are at an all-time low

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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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The author originally thought that cats...
1) would display challenging behaviour.
2) would all be very alike.
3) were very strange animals.
4) would be easy to look after.



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

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Which of the following is true about Gina’s zoo trips?
1) The author understands how Gina has managed to do it.
2) Her antics have been seen by a great many people.
3) The author has passed by the zoo with Gina in her car.
4) The author has taken Gina to the zoo by bus before.



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

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The author realised there was something funny about Gina when...
1) she noticed that Gina wasn’t eating properly.
2) Gina started asking to go out.
3) she saw Gina leave her garden every day.
4) she realised Gina was following some sort of schedule.



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

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How did the author follow her cat to the bus stop?
1) She walked right behind her and let her lead the way.
2) She watched her progress from the end of her garden.
3) She stayed some distance behind her cat all the way to the stop.
4) She chased after her when she saw the bus coming.



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

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The author’s face showed the greatest reaction when...
1) the bus stopped specifically for the cat.
2) her cat looked both ways to cross the street.
3) her cat calmly got onto the bus.
4) the other passengers paid no attention to the cat.



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

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What does the expression ‘knee-jerk reaction’ in the fifth paragraph mean?
1) Running off very quickly.
2) Doing something without thought.
3) Making a bad decision.
4) Following a well-thought-out plan.



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

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‘This’ in ‘How is this possible?’ in the last paragraph refers to...
1) the fact that the author had found her cat.
2) the driver’s actions.
3) the cat’s behaviour.
4) the bus company’s policy.