People often believe that chocolate causes a number of health problems including bad teeth, obesity and skin problems such as acne

Chocolate contains protein, vitamins and minerals. Scientists believe chocolate may reduce the risk of heart disease. Even the smell of chocolate can have a positive effect on our immune system.

II.

1. What is Alex thinking about?

2. Why does he want to bring soldiers as a gift for his parents?

3. What will Alex buy for his brother?

Alex is thinking about his visit home and about the presents for his relatives.

He wants to bring soldiers as a gift for his parents because Royal Guards soldiers represent English traditions.

Alex will buy a DVD for his brother.

III.

Life in the city and in the country

People live in different places: settlements, villages, towns and cities. Country people leave peaceful hills, mountains, fields, rivers and streams for the busy world of streets, buildings, traffic and crowds.

There are many reasons for that. One of them is looking for a job. Towns or cities appear around new big factories or plants. These enterprises need workers. The families of these workers need schools, hospitals and shops, so more people come to live in the area and the city grows.

In every large city there is a business part where big companies have their offices. This area is usually situated in the city centre.

There are some more advantages that attract people to towns and cities. People prefer to live in houses that have all modern conveniences such as central heating, gas, electricity, cold and hot water, a lift, a chute, an air conditioner. In a city one can find many places to have a good time: museums, theatres, cinemas, restaurants, cafes and bars, dancing halls.

Билет № 10 ( 32 )

I.

DO VERY CLEVER CHILDREN NEED HELP?

Нужна ли очень умным детям помощь?

1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.

Ruth Lawrence was a gifted child. Read aloud the extract which says about her.

What kind of problems can wonderkids have?

What should parents and teachers do for their gifted children?

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This text is about especially gifted children. They feel different to other children of their age. They have to study with people who are older than them. But they must be allowed to stay children.

Ой абзац.) Ruth Lawrence, from the UK, became famous at the age of 12, when she began her studies at Oxford University. She was the youngest student ever to attend a university in the UK. Before going to university, Ruth was taught at home by her father. While she was a student, her father was always by her side. He attended all her lectures with her. Ruth did very well at Oxford. She got a first class degree in mathematics. Now Ruth is a mathematics professor.

3.They can become lonely, lazy & behave badly because they are bored.

4.Parents have to help their children develop but they can’t push their child too hard. Parents & teachers should motivate them & allow them to be children.

II.

1. According to the first speaker what is his favourite pastime?

2. Why is the second speaker keen on crafts?

3. What problem does the third speaker have because of his favourite pastime?

1. According to the first speaker his favourite pastime is riding on horseback on a hot sunny day.

2. The second speaker is keen on crafts because she usually gives them away just to make people smile.

3. The third speaker has put on a lot of weight.

III.

Different types of houses

In many towns of England cottages, or homes are built one near another, in one long row. There is a small garden at the back of the house and still a smaller one in front of it.

On the first or ground floor there are usually two rooms, and on the second, or upper floor, also two. In the bigger of the lower rooms the family cooks meals, eats and lives. It’s a kitchen, or a living – room. It usually has three doors, one of which leads out to the street. There is a table and some chairs in the room. On the wall near the fireplace you can see a large calendar with a bright-coloured picture. A lamp hangs over the table.

In the suburbs of big cities we can see a lot of pretty, clean country houses, detached and semi-detached. Fine gardens and well-kept lawns, and flowers are everywhere.

In the miles of heavy industry the air is thick with the smoke of factories, the houses are old and dirty, and look all alike: two stories high, a smoky bay-window in front, a few steps leading into a poor tiny garden, a half-dead tree in it and some sad-looking flowers covered with dust, and grey with smoke.

Билет № 11 ( 34 )

I. FAMILY HISTORY

Семейная история

1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.

2. Jean Sandwell made a shocking discovery. Read aloud the extract which says about it.

3. Why do people start tracing their family histories?

4. What recommendations does the author give to discover your roots?

1.This text is about the importance of researching our family’s past. We can learn a lot of interesting things about our family. In the future our children & their children may be very grateful to us.

2. 3 абзац. When Jean Sandwell researched her family history she had a very big shock. She found out that she had been adopted as a baby. After she had accepted this situation, Jean tried to find her real parents. "I discovered that my mother emigrated to Australia in 1966," says Jean. "In 1982 I went to Australia to meet her. It was a very emotional experience for both of us."