HOW I GOT TO THE TOP ( Чтение )

Ответ на вопрос 1. This text is about a girl who became the winner of the song contest ‘American Idol’. It also says about her difficult childhood and the period of getting education.

Ответ на вопрос 2. (1 абзац)

Ответ на вопрос 3. She thinks they were so nice because no one thought she was going to win. Members of the crew came up to her after the finale and told her they didn't think she could have won.

Ответ на вопрос 4. She told the girls that she wasn't a role model for her weight.

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1. She wanted to have an active holiday.

2.On the first day she had to sleep out on the beach as there was not a single bed free. On the second day her things got wet because of a heavy rain. On the third day she had problems with her shoes. Finally, the road along the shore was blocked for some reason.

3. She decided to call her friend.

FELT BOOTS ARE FEAST FOR THE EYES (Чтение)

Ответ на вопрос 1. This text is about Smilovichi Felting Factory and its production. It is about the history of felt boots and their use in everyday life. The text emphasizes the environmental friendliness of goods made of wool.

Ответ на вопрос 2. (2 абзац)

Ответ на вопрос 3. The company now makes 37 different woolen products — including felt boots for children and adults, technical felt, woolen blankets and pillows, and sets for banyas.

Ответ на вопрос 4. Because they are beautiful and warm and environmentally friendly, being produced from sheep's wool, without addictive and synthetic glue.

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1. Angela says that she often spends time with her parents, and John says he doesn’t see his parents so much. Angela says she has got a lot of cousins and John mentions his elder brother.

 2. Yes, she is. She can’t wait for this party.

3. They hope he will follow tradition and join his uncle’s firm.

 

VILLAGE WITH HISTORY OF A CITY (Чтение)

Ответ на вопрос 1. This text is about the history of Rakov, which was once a town and now a village. The text tells us about some historical facts about Rakov and an unusual museum – the Art Gallery of Felix Yanushkevich.

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Ответ на вопрос 3. The Art Gallery of Felix Yanushkevich is situated in Rakov.

Ответ на вопрос 4. People will truly enjoy seeing this unusual village with the history of a city.

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1. Her surname is Bowles, and her address is number 18, Heath Street, Byford.

2. She wants to order a travel bag.

3. She has chosen a calculator.

 

NEVER FORGOTTEN (Чтение)

Ответ на вопрос 1. This text is about the Museum of Great Patriotic War History, its foundation in July 1944 and about plans of the foundation of the new building of the museum on a hill in the centre of Minsk. The text emphasizes the role of heroism and patriotism of our nation during the Great Patriotic War.

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Ответ на вопрос 3. They will be able to see a number of technical innovations, such as dynamically lit electronic maps, electronic catalogues, interactive facilities which will help visitors to receive brighter impressions.

Ответ на вопрос 4. Because our nation showed heroism and patriotism during many wars including the Great Patriotic War and this can never be forgotten.

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1. He always does plenty of running, tennis and swimming.

2. He stays in and watches TV or a film on DVD.

3. He is studying hard for his exams and can’t go wild at the weekend.

SURPRISE PARTY (Чтение)

Ответ на вопрос 1. This text is about Liz who was planning the surprise party for her husband. She invited a lot of people to the party. But Andrew did not have any idea about the party. And when Andrew came home he was shocked. Because there were people whom he hadn’t seen for ages. He was very happy.

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Ответ на вопрос 3. Andrew said Liz that he didn’t want anything special done for his birthday.

Ответ на вопрос 4. Tears filled Andrew’s eyes. This response was something Liz had not predicted. But on the other hand he was also angry with his wife. He knew he could be emotional, and he did not like people to see him that way.

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1. What really makes him angry is when he is serving somebody and then their mobiles ring and they answer the phone and start having a conversation.

2. He hates when people talk very loudly on their mobile phones in public places.

3. He complains about those who use their phones a lot when they are with other people.