His mother wants to go to the country for a picnic.

They can’t make a decision because they’d like to know their father’s point of view.

II.

Lyceum traditions

It is a tradition in our lyceum to plant trees and flowers in spring.

Every day in every group there is a pupil on duty. He usually brings a register to the lessons and helps teachers to mark those who are absent.

In autumn all the trees in our yard become coloured red and brown, yellow and orange, and fall down. It’s a tradition to gather the leaves and clean the ground before winter. When there is much snow in December and January students clean the lyceum roads from snow and ice. They are fond of working outside.

Every Thursday students make their classrooms tidy: sweep the floor, water the flowers.

Twice a week all the students have their training at the lyceum workshops or at the plants of the city of Minsk. They try to receive good skills and in future to become qualified turners, fitters, adjusters and machinists.

Билет № 8 (26)

 

 

I. PABLO PICASSO

Пабло Пикассо

 

 

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

2. The most famous painting of Picasso is Guernica. Read aloud the extract about it.

3. Where did Picasso learn to paint?

4. Picasso worked in different styles. Which styles are mentioned in the article? What are their typical characteristics?

This text is about one of the greatest artist of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso. He experimented in many different styles and changed the world of art during his time.His career had some periods. Some facts of his life had a great influence on those periods.

Абзац.) In 1936 Civil War broke out in Spain. During this period he painted his masterpiece Guernica. It shows the terrified people of the ancient Spanish town which was bombed during the Civil War. Picasso was shocked by this inhuman act and in his painting he shows people running in the streets and screaming with their mouths wide open. To display his sadness and anger he used only black and white as well as shades of grey.

Picasso learned to paint from his father and thenin Barcelona in art academy.

One of his style was his Blue Period, then his Rose Period and cubism. In his Blue Period he painted in gray and blue tones, in his Rose Period he painted in rose, pink and brown, in the period which was called cubism he didn’t show nature as it really was.

II.

1. What is Kerry’s typical day?

2. Why doesn’t Kerry follow a diet or go to the gym?

3. What piece of advice does Kerry give to beginners?

Kerry gets up at 10 o’clock, then she goes to the gym and meets her friends. She comes to the theatre at 6.15.

Kerry doesn’t follow a diet or go to the gym because she doesn’t eat much.

3. Be confident and keep practicing!

III. Choosing a career

 

It’s rather difficult sometimes to choose a career and to speak about the future profession. There are lucky people who chose their profession in childhood and since that time have been doing everything possible to acquire proficiency.

If we are thinking about our future career we are to pay attention to a number of important things. We should determine our abilities and inclinations. Then we should analyse job projects. We must know whether the profession we have chosen will guarantee good living conditions and give promotion. We must be sure we’ll avoid unemployment or at least will be able to apply our knowledge and skills in other fields of human activity. In short, we are to decide what we are going to do in our life and feel satisfied, but not bored and disappointed.

When I was a fifth-former I dreamt of becoming a doctor, but later I gave up this idea. Now I’d like to be a qualified worker: a turner or a fitter at a big plant.

Билет № 9 (30)

I.

GOOD NEWS FOR CHOCOLATE LOVERS!

Хорошие новости для любителей шоколада!

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

People eat a lot of chocolate. Read aloud the extract which says about it.

3. What health problems do people traditionally connect with eating chocolate?

What facts prove that chocolate can be good for our health?

1.This text is about chocolate. Studies carried out in the United States, show that chocolate is very useful for our health. But we should eat reasonable amounts of chocolate.

2.1абзац. It would be difficult to find someone who does not like chocolate. In the United States, chocolate is bought more often than any other kind of sweet. In Britain, each person eats an average of 11 kg of chocolate per year. That is a lot of chocolate! In the US people eat about 200 chocolate bars per second as a matter of fact. People love chocolate so much that they often think it is a bad habit. But there is good news for all chocoholics: eating chocolate does less harm to you than you might think.

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