Тест 47. 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. It had its finest hour
2. A long way to popularity
3. A stairway to heaven
4. Extraordinary combinations
5. Ideas on sale
6. Brilliant ideas and brave deeds
7. Borrowed ideas
8. Revolutionary materials

A. Born in 1743, Thomas Jefferson helped shape the new American nation and also shaped some of the country's most famous buildings. The twentieth century architects who designed the circular Jefferson Memorial in Washington D.C. drew inspiration from Thomas Jefferson's architectural ideas. And from where did Jefferson get his ideas? The Pantheon in Rome! This building with its classical portico became a model that influenced Western architecture for 2,000 years.

B. Postmodern architecture evolved from the modernist movement, yet contradicts many of the modernist ideas. Combining new ideas with traditional forms, postmodernist buildings may startle, surprise, and even amuse. Familiar shapes and details are used in unexpected ways. Philip Johnson's AT&T Headquarters is often cited as an example of postmodernism. Like many buildings in the international style, this skyscraper has a classical facade.

C. The Industrial Revolution in Europe brought about a new trend: the use of metals instead of wood and stone in construction. Built in 1889, the EiffelTower is perhaps the most famous example of this new use for metal. For 40 years, the EiffelTower measured the tallest in the world. The metal lattice-work, formed with very pure structural iron, makes the tower both extremely light and able to withstand tremendous wind forces.

D. By the early 1800s, Belfast had become a major port at the beating heart of the region's industry. The launching of the Titanic from the shipways was attended by an estimated 100,000 people, showing how important this event was for Belfast. Many more impressive ships would leave the yard in the coming years before the decline of the shipbuilding industry began in the 1950s, but the Titanic marked the zenith of the great shipbuilding era in Belfast.

E. Thomas Andrews was the chief naval architect at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast during the early 1900s. He brought the idea of 'Olympic class' ocean liners to life. The most famous of these was Titanic, which he joined on its first voyage. His actions when the ship sank on 15 April 1912 are believed to have saved many lives, but at the cost of his own. In his home town of Comber, the life of Thomas Andrews is commemorated by the Memorial Hall, opened in 1915.

F. An e-book or “electronic book” is available digitally downloaded, and accessed through a device such as a computer, a smart phone or, popularly, a portable e-book reader. In 1971, Michael Hart began storing vast contents of libraries in electronic formats. Hart named his efforts Project Gutenberg, after the inventor of the printing press. Libraries were early adopters of the technology. But it took nearly thirty years for the idea of the e-book to take firm hold with the consumer.

G. The Frankfurt Book Fair is held in October of each year. It usually hosts more than 7,300 exhibitors from 100 countries ranging from Albania to Zimbabwe. For the American book publishing industry, the Frankfurt Book Fair is predominantly a trade fair, that is, a professional meeting place for publishers, editors, librarians, book subsidiary rights managers, booksellers, film producers, authors and many others who are involved in the creation and licensing of book content.

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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.

Changing image
For more than 200 years Madame Tussaud’s has been attracting tourists from all over the world and it remains just as popular as it ever was. There are many reasons for this enduring success, but at the heart of it all is good, old-fashioned curiosity.

Madame Tussaud’s original concept has entered a brand new era of interactive entertainment ___ (A). Today’s visitors are sent on a breathtaking journey in black cabs through hundreds of years of the past. They have a unique chance to see the great legends of history, ___ (B) of politics.

Much of the figure construction technique follows the traditional pattern, beginning whenever possible with the subject ___ (C) and personal characteristics. The surprising likeliness of the wax portraits also owes much to many stars ___ (D), either by providing their stage clothes, or simply giving useful advice.

The museum continues constantly to add figures ___ (E) popularity. The attraction also continues to expand globally with established international branches in New York, Hong Kong, Amsterdam and many other cities. And they all have the same rich mix of interaction, authenticity and local appeal.

The museum provides a stimulating and educational environment for schoolchildren. Its specialists are working together with practicing teachers and educational advisors to create different programmes of activities, ___ (F).

1. that reflect contemporary public opinion and celebrity
2. as well as resources on art, technology and drama
3. ranging from special effects to fully animated figures
4. as well as the idols of popular music and the icons
5. who are eager to help in any possible way they can
6. ranging from all kinds of souvenirs to sports equipment
7. who is sitting to determine exact measurements

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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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According to the author students turn to fast food when
1) they are short of time.
2) they have no willpower.
3) their schedule is well adjusted.
4) they live close to the campus.



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What does the author think about eating opportunities on campus?
1) She thinks they do a great job providing salads at a reasonable price.
2) She can’t understand why they offer so many fast food choices.
3) She believes they need to provide more organic food.
4) She thinks that meals from Taco Bell are too expensive.



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What is the author’s method of maintaining a healthy diet?
1) Trying new dishes on the menu.
2) Carefully choosing an on-campus restaurant.
3) Eating less.
4) Changing a restaurant daily.



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What is NOT characteristic of the author’s eating habits?
1) She studies the menus attentively.
2) She tries to vary the food she eats.
3) She misses lunches.
4) She avoids eating meat.



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What is, according to the author, the best way to stop eating fast food?
1) Not to walk near fast food restaurants.
2) To stick to the decision not to eat it.
3) To replace it with the animal-style fries.
4) Visit fast food restaurants not more than once a year.



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 “it” in paragraph 7 refer to (“Just the same, it can help…”)?
1) Creativity in a dining hall.
2) Cooking your own meals.
3) Finding a perfect solution to eating on campus.
4) Eating outside of dining halls.



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What is the purpose of the article?
1) To convince the reader that eating the same food every day is unhealthy.
2) To classify on-campus eateries.
3) To prove that daily consumption of fast food is harmful.
4) To give advice on eating healthy food on campus.