1) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

Leaving School at Sixteen In Britain many young people decide to leave school at the age of 16 and go to a Further Education College. Here most of the courses ___ (LINK) to some kind of practical vocational training in engineering, typing, cooking, etc.

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2) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

Some 16-year-olds leave school but cannot find work. At the same time they ___ (NOT WANT) to go to college.

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3) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

For them the British government ___ (INTRODUCE) the Young Opportunities Scheme. This scheme places young people with a firm or a factory for 6 months and pays them a small wage.

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4) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

Spectators at the Ancient Olympic Games Nowadays people all over the world can watch the Olympics on TV or listen to the sports news over the radio. They ___ (NOT HAVE) to travel to Greece or any other country to see the sports competition.

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5) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

In ancient times, the Olympic festival ___ (BRING) huge numbers of visitors to Olympia.

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6) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

They came from all over the Greek world, from Greek colonies in Italy, Turkey and Egypt. There were so many visitors that ___ (MANY) people had to sleep outside, under the stars.

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7) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

Foreigners ___ (VISIT) Greece had a warm welcome.

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8) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически и лексически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

Wild Animal Park The wide, wild world of animals interests many people. But, as civilizations crowd animals out of their natural habitats, ___ (SCIENCE) and concerned citizens ask, “What is going to happen to animals?”

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9) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически и лексически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

One place that has pioneered research in the ___ (CONSERVE) of rare animals is the Wild Animal Park of San Diego, California. Its special concern is endangered species.

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10) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически и лексически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

Although people can visit the Park, it is a 720-hectar preserve where animals walk ___ (FREE). Many people have a unique opportunity to take photos of rare wild animals in their natural environment.

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11) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически и лексически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

People all over the world have helped with the ___ (DEVELOP) of the Park. It was planned in 1959; it was opened in 1972. So it took 13 years to build it.

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12) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически и лексически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

Divided into ___ (GEOGRAPHY) sections, the Park has areas similar to the animals’ natural habitats in Africa and Asia.

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13) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически и лексически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.

Since the Wild Animal Park opened, it has become famous for its captive breeding work. More than 86 per cent of animals born in the park survive. Many ___ (FOREIGN) travel to California to watch wildlife and enjoy beautiful nature.

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14) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

Cathy Cathy spent many hours during her lunch breaks poking around the dress shops before she bought the appropriate outfit for the Trumpers’ housewarming party. Her final ___ was a sunflower yellow dress which the shop assistant described as suitable for a cocktail party.

1) choice
2) selection
3) preference
4) option

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15) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

Cathy became fearful at the last minute that its lack of length might be too daring for such a grand ___. But when Simon came to pick her up his immediate comment was “You’ll be a sensation.” His assurance made her feel more confident.

1) accident
2) incident
3) occurence
4) occasion

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16) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

___, she forgot all her doubts the moment the butler invited them inside.

1) Otherwise
2) However
3) Nevertheless
4) Although

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17) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

While others drank champagne and helped themselves from the trays of canapés, she ___ her attention to pictures.

1) drew
2) kept
3) turned
4) paid

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18) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

First came a Courbet, a still life of magnificent rich reds, oranges and greens; then a Picasso of two doves surrounded by pink blossoms. She ___ looking at them but she gasped when she first saw the Sisley, a stretch of the Seine with every paint of pastel shading being made to count.

1) pleased
2) enjoyed
3) amused
4) entertained

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19) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

“That’s my favourite,” said a voice from behind her. Cathy turned to see a tall, dark-haired young man give her a grin that must have made many people return his smile. “Quite beautiful,” she ___. “When I was younger I used to try and paint a little myself, and it was Sisley who finally convinced me I shouldn’t bother.”

1) approved
2) accepted
3) admired
4) admitted

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20) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

“Good heavens,” the young man said. “An expert in our presence.” Cathy smiled ___ her new companion. “Let’s have a look at some more works in the upper corridor.”

1) at
2) to
3) on
4) of