VPR 10 класс

Вариант №16

1. Аудирование

Прослушайте диалог. Подберите к каждому утверждению A‑E единственно верный вариант (1, 2 или 3).

A. Who wants to cook something special for the birthday dinner?
B. Who has travelled a lot?
C. Who has a grandmother of German origin?
D. Who never eats soup?
E. Who will cook something special for the birthday dinner?

2. Чтение: подбор заголовков

Соотнесите отрывки A‑E с заголовками 1‑6. Один заголовок лишний.

Тексты A-E
A.

Russian summers are warm, but cities such as Moscow (and even those as far east as Tomsk), can experience intense heat waves that drive residents out of doors, and in some cases, out of town. High humidity makes the summers feel even hotter. Brief showers occur unexpectedly; it's good to carry a small travel umbrella with you even on the sunniest days.

B.

Fish is a major ingredient in the Finnish cuisine. The large amount of lakes and rivers provide interesting opportunities to catch your own delicious dinner and prepare it on openfire. There is one dish Finns particularly love to prepare when spending time in their summercottages: the smoked whitefish. Whitefish can be caught in lakes, rivers and the Baltic Sea.

C.

When you're sightseeing or touring in the summer, be sure to remember to wear sunblock. Getting sunburned early in your trip will make the rest of your visit less pleasant. Don't forget to protect your ears, the back of your knees, face, and other areas of exposed skin with a good-quality sunscreen that will last throughout the day. Be sure that your clothing is breathable.

D.

Russians prefer escaping from the noisy city on the weekends or for a vacation to enjoy their summer cottage, or dacha. Dachas are located on the outskirts of cities and towns. Some Russians maintain beautiful gardens there, but the intention of the dacha is to provide a place away from the heat and noise of the city where families can relax and commune with nature.

E.

Some sharks seem to eat all the time. For example, the Great White Shark is always on the hunt: in a year it eats 11 tons of food! To compare, an average person eats half a ton of food per year. Most sharks eat a meal every couple of days. If necessary, though, they can go for a few weeks without eating. Like people, sharks can store extra energy as fat, for use later when food is limited.

3. Чтение: заполнение пропусков

Прочитайте текст. Заполните пропуски A‑E частями предложений 1‑6. Одна часть лишняя.

Orient Express

In the early 1860s, trains were the preferred way to travel. They weren't particularly comfortable, however, until American engineer George Mortimer Pullman decided to make trains more luxurious. By the late 1860s, trains furnished not only sleeping cars, but kitchen and dining facilities, where A____. This was innovative for the time, and was aimed to encourage people B____. The first of these Pullman trains in England ran from London to Brighton and used electricity for illumination. In 1881, another railway entrepreneur, George Nagelmacker, introduced the use of a restaurant car onboard, and the first Orient Express train service was begun. Running from Paris to Romania the route included Strasbourg, Vienna, Budapest and Bucharest. Thanks to the 12 mile Simplon Tunnel, C____, the Orient Express expanded, including a route to Istanbul, and the legendary romance of the Orient Express was in full swing. Everyone in the social register, including royalty, chose to travel on the wheels of that luxury hotel D____ in wealthy surroundings. Legends, stories, and intrigue surrounded those trips to exotic places, and those famous people E____. Unfortunately, during World War II this luxury travel was closed for the most part, and later, after the war, there was no money to start it again. Within the next few years airplane travel became popular, and train passenger service declined.

4. Лексика

Прочитайте текст. Заполните пропуски A‑F словами из списка 1‑8. Два слова лишние.

Moscow State University

Moscow State University is the oldest university in Russia. It was founded in 1755, and it is one of the country's most prestigious and best universities. It is the A____ university in Russia with 40 faculties and many research centres. It's a symbol of Russian B____.

The new building, which is located on Vorobyovy Gory near the Moskva River was completed in 1949-1953. The university's C____ section is 36 floors and 194 metres tall. There are approximately 9 million books in the university library. It also has its own publishing D____. Education at MSU is E____ for many students. The only condition for this is passing entrance exams in addition to getting good results in the Uniform State Exam. The university is F____ to international students too.

5. Грамматика: словообразование

Прочитайте текст. Измените слова, напечатанные заглавными буквами в конце строк, на грамматически правильные формы, подходящие по смыслу к пропускам, обозначенным цифрами 1‑6. Впишите полученные слова.

Victory Day in Russia

Victory Day in Russia is celebrated on the 9th May. It is one of the 1______ (IMPORTANT) holidays in Russia. It is dedicated to the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. This is the day to congratulate our veterans many of whom 2______ (PAY) for victory with their lives. The morning of 9 May begins with the Victory Parade on Red Square in Moscow, 3______ (CHILD) especially enjoy the parade because it is a spectacular event. You can see soldiers and cadets in 4______ (THEY) uniforms as well as modern military equipment. 5______ (LATE) the sky will be full of planes and helicopters. The main participants of the parade are, of course, the veterans who pass through the square in trucks or watch the parade from the stands. Veterans wear their medals and anyone can go and congratulate them, give them flowers, or just say thank you. The parade 6______ (SNOW) on TV so that the whole country can enjoy the spectacular sight.

6. Викторина

Выберите для каждого вопроса A‑E один верный вариант (1‑4).

A. The world famous British director is ...
B. Which of these sports originated in Great Britain?
C. The symbol of Remembrance Day for soldiers killed in the First and Second World Wars in England is the ...
D. «Hamlet», «Romeo and Juliette», «Julius Caesar», «Antony and Cleopatra» — all of these cultural masterpieces were written by...
E. Grand Canyon National Park is located in ...

7. Письмо

Напишите письмо объёмом 100–130 слов, ответьте на три вопроса. Пишите ответ по правилам оформления письма. Не пишите адрес и дату. Не забудьте поблагодарить друга за полученное письмо и написать, что ждёте от него ответного письма.

Письмо-стимул:
From: Mike@mail.uk
To: Russian_friend@mail.ru
Subject: Profession

...Yesterday I did a test to see which job is the most appropriate for me. According to the results I should become a doctor. But it would be absolutely impossible because I am afraid of blood... ...What future career would you like to have, why? Do your parents agree with your choice? In what way will English be useful for your career?