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Задание № 841

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Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Заполните пропуск (1).

1) have been talking2) have talked3) talked4) was talked

Задание № 2

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Прочитайте текст. Вставьте на место пропуска (2) пропущенное слово.

1) is happening2) is happened3) was happened4) had been happening

Задание № 1983

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Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Заполните пропуск (3).

1) was using2) used3) was used4) had used

Задание № 1024

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Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Заполните пропуск (4).

1) is taken2) takes3) is being taken4) has been taken

Задание № 305

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Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Заполните пропуск (5).

1) hadn’t seen2) hasn't seen3) wasn't seen4) doesn't see

Задание № 606

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Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Заполните пропуск (6).

1) does not only involve2) is not only involved3) is not only involving4) had not only involved

Задание № 1267

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Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Заполните пропуск (7).

1) have given2) gave3) will give4) will be given

Задание № 1208

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Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Заполните пропуск (1).

1) а2) an3) the4) -

Задание № 1269

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Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Заполните пропуск (2).

1) а2) an3) the4) -

Задание № 1270

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Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Заполните пропуск (3).

1) а2) an3) the4) -

Задание № 611

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Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Заполните пропуск (4).

1) a2) an3) the4) -

Задание № 72

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Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Заполните пропуск (4).

1) а2) an3) the4) -

Задание № 1273

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Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Заполните пропуск (6).

1) off2) up3) -4) in

Задание № 974

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Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Заполните пропуск (7).

1) a2) an3) the4) -

Задание № 15

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Прочитайте текст. Вставьте на место пропуска (8) пропущенное слово.

1) into2) at3) on4) with

Задание № 1096

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Прочитайте предложения. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа.

Children can often do puzzles ... than adults.

1) much more easilier2) much more easily3) far much easilier4) far much easily

Задание № 77

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Прочитайте предложения. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа.

Could I help you with anything... you can finish on time?

1) so as to2) in case3) so that4) because

Задание № 1038

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Укажите номер подчеркнутого фрагмента, в котором допущена ошибка.

I pay three hundreds dollars (1) a month rent (2) for (3) a two-bedroomed apartment (4).

1) 12) 23) 34) 4

Задание № 1039

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Укажите номер подчеркнутого фрагмента, в котором допущена ошибка.

It (1) must be true that (2) she's leaving because she told me so (3) hers (4).

1) 12) 23) 34) 4

Задание № 800

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Укажите номер подчеркнутого фрагмента, в котором допущена ошибка.

It is (1) currently a rapid increase in the amount (2) of information on the Internet (3) as it doubles its content every ten hours (4).

1) 12) 23) 34) 4

Задание № 861

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Укажите номер подчеркнутого фрагмента, в котором допущена ошибка.

The professor has taken a break from lecturing (1) this term (2) so as (3) she can do some research for (4) her book.

1) 12) 23) 34) 4

Задание № 922

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Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Заполните пропуск (1).

1) believed2) thought3) known4) considered

Задание № 1223

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Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Заполните пропуск (2).

1) progress2) succeed3) continue4) catch

Задание № 24

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Прочитайте текст. Вставьте на место пропуска (2) пропущенное слово.

1) taking2) setting3) making4) bringing

Задание № 25

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Прочитайте текст. Вставьте на место пропуска (3) пропущенное слово.

1) held2) entered3) arrived4) reached

Задание № 266

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Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Заполните пропуск (5).

1) chance2) sure3) doubt4) certain

Задание № 87

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Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Заполните пропуск (3).

1) voyage2) cruise3) tour4) route

Задание № 928

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Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Заполните пропуск (7).

1) give2) put3) cut4) turn

Задание № 1889

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Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Заполните пропуск (7).

1) resembles2) recalls3) reminds4) remembers

Задание № 90

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Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Заполните пропуск (6).

1) money2) finance3) payment4) expense

Задание № 751

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Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Заполните пропуск (10).

1) runs2) governs3) employs4) rules

Задание № 1112

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Выберите ответную реплику, подходящую по смыслу к предложенной реплике-стимулу.

What did you do last weekend?

1) Nothing of the kind.2) Not at all.3) Nothing doing.4) Oh, nothing much.

Задание № 333

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Выберите реплику-стимул, подходящую по смыслу к предложенной ответной реплике.

No need to be sorry.

1) It's time for us to leave.2) May I ask you for a favour?3) Please, forgive me if you can.4) Do you mind if I close the window?

Задание № 154

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Выберите реплику-стимул, подходящую по смыслу к предложенной ответной реплике.

I would imagine so.

1) What would you do if you won a million?2) Will it cost a lot?3) What are you going to do?4) Can you imagine such a situation?

Задание № 95

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Расположите реплики так, чтобы получился связный диалог. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа.

A.  That's right, I certainly don't enjoy having him in the house. I think I'd be happier having a dog if I lived in the country.

B.  And he keeps you awake, doesn't he?

C.  Have you got a dog?

D.  You know, people imagine they'll be safer with a dog in the house but I doubt if they really are. Mine just barks all night which annoys the neighbours.

E.  Really? Why's that?

F.  Well, yes, but he's a bit of a nuisance frankly.

1) CABDEF2) CFEDBA3) CDEFBA4) CAEDFB

Задание № 936

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Everyone, whatever their age, can share in the joy and fulfillment of learning, as June Weatherall found out.

§ 1. When I first retired, I thought I'd love spending more time on the gardening, needlework, and other creative activities I'd found so relaxing after my demanding job. But it didn't turn out that way. I found that I didn't want, or need, that kind of relaxation anymore, I wanted to stimulate my mind instead.

§ 2. So, with a couple of friends, I went along to an art appreciation evening class at our local regional college. It was wonderful, but only lasted a year. At the end, I asked my tutor, "What next?' He suggested I attend his history of art access course. "Whatever's that?' I asked. The college had an open evening coming up, so I went along to find out. A full-time access course takes one year and gives you access to university if, like me, you left school without any qualifications, and it's free if you do it full-time. I only wanted to do the art history bit.

§ 3. Lyn, who organises the courses for the college, was enthusiastic. "Why don't you do the whole course? You could start in the spring term with art history, do another module in the summer, then go full-time in the autumn and do all the subjects." It sounded wonderful, but wasn't I a bit old, at 63, to start being a student? A definite 'no'. One of the students that year was 82. That decided it. It must be worth having a go.

§ 4. The art history part of the course, which I've just completed, was stimulating. The tutors are enthusiasts and infect us all with their enjoyment of the subjects they teach. "Lively' would be the word to describe the classes. My fellow students, who are also doing subjects like psychology, maths, biology, etc., are good company. They're mainly people in their thirties with children, taking a second bite at the educational cherry.

§ 5. We have homework and have to do an essay each term for each subject, and sit exams. For art history, we had to produce a journal about all the painters we'd learnt about  — which was fun, but rather time-consuming. Occasionally, I envy the more typical mature students, who just do courses for fun and don't have to do exams or essays, but really I'm a very happy lady. There are drawbacks, however. The main one is you have to make a commitment. During term time, you can't just drop everything and go out for the day if the sun shines  — one of the supposed joys of retirement.

§ 6. Will I go on to university if I'm successful? I'll see how next year goes. Meanwhile, exercising my brain cells is working well for me. I feel alive. The garden's getting a bit out of control, but that's the least of my worries!

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What did June discover when she first retired?

1) She had more free time than she expected.2) She had not really been very happy in her job.3) She no longer found her old hobbies satisfying.4)

Задание № 1957

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1.  Watching wooden dolls come to life may not be one of the most popular forms of entertainment today, but with over twenty years’ experience, talented puppeteer (кукольник) Peter Roberts has earned himself the title ‘master puppeteer’ due to his extraordinary ability to transform puppets into believable, almost living characters. “People are quite often surprised to hear what I do for a living and have little appreciation of puppetry as a form of entertainment. But puppet theatre has been popular in many cultures and may have been the very first kind of theatre,” he explains.

2.  As Roberts writes his own scripts and musical scores, his shows are highly original. “A puppet show can involve anything from clowning to storytelling,” he explains. Equally varied is the audience he performs for. Roberts believes that this form of entertainment crosses international boundaries and can be appreciated by people of all ages and cultures.

3.  Roberts’ fascination for puppets started when he received some beautiful glove puppets one Christmas. He started putting on shows with these for family and friends and then moved on to handmade Chinese string puppets. Learning mostly from books and personal experience, he continued with his ‘hobby’ while studying for a degree in architecture. “By the time I left university,” he explains, “I was already spending most of my free time carving puppets and putting on shows in the community, so I hardly noticed the transition from student to full-time professional puppeteer. I realised I had long since abandoned all thoughts of pursuing any other career!”

4.  The puppets are designed specifically for each show, which is extremely time-consuming. Each one is out of English limewood and then painted. Some of his ‘characters’ appear in exhibitions; others are used for puppeteering workshops. Anyone interested in puppetry can be trained to assist, and not just with the actual puppet making. Puppet theatre companies in the UK are usually small, but each one still needs writers, performers, musicians and even sound and lighting engineers.

5.  When most people hear the word ‘puppetry’, they more than likely think of a way of keeping children entertained at birthday parties. However, Roberts is keen to point out that puppet theatre can often be used as an effective educational tool. “Through the mouths of pup sets come serious messages sometimes,” he says.

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What do we learn about puppet theatre in the first paragraph?

1) Its value as an art form is not fully recognised.2) It has always been highly valued as a kind of theatre.3) It is gaining popularity.4)

Задание № 758

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§ 1. There are many different theories about dreams; however, the science of dreams is not exact. In ancient times, people believed that when we dreamt we entered another world which was real. As science and medicine became more advanced, different theories started to come out. Some scientists believe that dreams are just verbal, visual and emotional stimuli with no apparent meaning. However, others believe that dreams are important for our mental well-being. The leading psychiatrist, Carl Jung thought that analysing our dreams provides us with a way to think more deeply about our lives and solve problems.

§ 2. For centuries, people have believed that dreams have a deeper meaning. For example, many of us dream that we are falling and suddenly we wake up. Experts say this dream means we are feeling anxious and insecure or we feel we have failed in achieving a goal. Another popular dream is that of being chased; this means we are trying to escape our problems. Also, dreams about losing our teeth are believed to show that we are worried about our physical appearance.

§ 3. There has been a lot of research done into controlling dreams and this has led to the term lucid (осознанный) dreaming. Lucid dreaming happens when you are aware that you are dreaming and are able to control what happens in your dream. This is an amazing skill but it is also extremely difficult to do and not many people are able to learn it. Lucid dreaming can be a way to experience the strange world of your dreams but it is also believed to help personal development and improve your problem solving skills.

§ 4. Some people are able to see future events through their dreams. There is the case of the man who dreamt that he took his son on a camping trip and his son died near a lake. Some time after he had had the dream, the man and his son were invited on a camping trip. Then, at a certain time during the trip, the man remembered his dream and noticed that everything was the same as in his dream; the boy was standing near a lake looking down at pebbles. The man quickly grabbed his son and took him to safety.

§ 5. There is still a lot of research taking place into dreams, and it will be some time before we are able to really understand the strange dream world that we enter every night. Dreams allow us to experience things that would not be possible in real life, and by analysing our dreams we can learn more about ourselves.

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Lucid dreaming

1) is a way of controlling your dreams.2) reduces your ability to solve problems.3) is very easy to learn.4)

Задание № 819

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§ 1. 'Hollywood' is a household name. This small district is the centre of the American film industry and the source of over 2.6 billion yearly cinema ticket sales. Most of the films we watch come straight out of Hollywood. But have you ever heard of 'Bollywood'? It is the name given to the Hindi language film industry based in Mumbai, India. Contrary to popular belief, it far outperforms Hollywood. Last year alone, over 1000 films were produced and 4 billion cinema tickets were sold, showing that Indian cinema is far more powerful than people think.

§ 2. Many likely Bollywood fans are often concerned that they will not be able to understand the language used in the films. But there is no need to worry. Although the scripts have historically been written in Hindi, more and more films use the English language, showing India's respect for the languages that make up its culture. You will also find that most films come with English language subtitles.

§ 3. So what do you get out of a Bollywood film? It is difficult to define a film as belonging to a certain category, because there is no such thing as a typical Bollywood film. The plots can focus on the drama of a love triangle, but they can also be packed with laugh-out-loud comedy or edge-of-your-seat action. The only guarantee is that a Bollywood film won't end without several catchy song and dance routines.

§ 4. Many Bollywood films are over three hours long. Some people might think that this is too long, but there is a good explanation. The film companies say the aim is to give you, the audience, your 'money's worth'. If you are going to spend good money on a ticket, the film should be really exciting.

§ 5. There is no shortage of aspiring young actors and actresses hoping to get a role in the next blockbuster. Big shot movie producers and casting agents are always looking out for new talent. India has its own Brad Pitts and Angelina Jolies  — spectacular actors who ensure you have a truly enjoyable viewing experience!

§ 6. Shilpa Shetty is the perfect example of a Bollywood megastar. A picture of beauty and raw acting talent, she has achieved success beyond the borders of India, most notably in the UK following her appearance on the 'Celebrity Big Brother' TV series. Since then she has turned down roles in several British TV shows. Instead, she has returned to Mumbai and continues to shoot films in the land that made her a star.

§ 7. Once you get into Bollywood, you'll never want to stop watching.

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What reason does the writer give for the length of the films?

1) To ensure good value for money.2) To provide a complex plot.3) To get bigger audiences.4)

Задание № 160

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§ 1. If you walk into any bookstore there is an entire shelf dedicated to books about people who decide to change their lives by relocating to another country. I used to laugh at those kinds of books and wonder why anyone would put themselves through the discomfort of going to live in a foreign country  — all in search of a simple lifel

§ 2. One day, instead of walking straight past this section, I selected a book to read on the train. It was about an accountant who realised one day how boring her life was, so she bought a ticket to Italy. After reading the book, the idea of moving abroad had lodged (засела) itself in my mind and was turning into a magnificent possibility.

§ 3. I resigned from the hospital where I worked, sold my apartment and moved to the region of Umbria in Italy. Once there, I rented an apartment and hired a little motorbike. I loved sampling the local cuisine and I signed up for a short cooking course. A very charming local man called Francesco ran the course. Each lesson not only did we learn how to prepare an authentic Umbrian dish, we were also rolling around the floor in fits of laughter, since Francesco was a natural storyteller and we enjoyed his talent for imitating people.

§ 4. I also took a three-month Italian language course. It is fair to say that my attempts at cooking were more successful than my attempts to acquire a new language. I tried hard, however, and after a few weeks of lessons I actually had a short conversation with a local  — OK, I only asked for directions to the train station. In my mind, though, this was a triumph of communication and I was satisfied with my modest progress.

§ 5. It was at one of these language classes that I heard a fellow student, John, mention that his neighbour, Sandro, was moving to Rome and selling his farmhouse very cheap. John said he wished he had the money to purchase it himself, as the property was sure to be snapped up soon. I couldn't believe that it cost less than half the amount that I had sold my tiny apartment for. Would I dare to copy the writers of all those books? I had to go and have a look, of course. The farmhouse was located on the top of a hill, and although it was very run-down, it possessed charm. I bought it straight away.

§ 6. The project wasn't without its difficulties, though. The farmhouse was collapsing in several places. My first priority, therefore, was to hire some local workers to add supports to the building. I also strengthened the foundations, installed a new kitchen and renovated the rest of the property. In the end, all the cost and effort were worthwhile, because I felt I belonged here as much as I did anywhere in the world, and I was determined to make it my home. I must say I sometimes look at my collection of books on Italy and think I'd like to have a goal writing one myself I'd like to share my experience and let other dreamers out there know that the difficulty is worth it. I didn't quite find the simple life, but I did find what the Italians call the sweet life  — la dolce vita.

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be snapped up (§ 5)

1) be in demand2) become unwanted3) be pulled down4)

Задание № 1961

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1.  Watching wooden dolls come to life may not be one of the most popular forms of entertainment today, but with over twenty years’ experience, talented puppeteer (кукольник) Peter Roberts has earned himself the title ‘master puppeteer’ due to his extraordinary ability to transform puppets into believable, almost living characters. “People are quite often surprised to hear what I do for a living and have little appreciation of puppetry as a form of entertainment. But puppet theatre has been popular in many cultures and may have been the very first kind of theatre,” he explains.

2.  As Roberts writes his own scripts and musical scores, his shows are highly original. “A puppet show can involve anything from clowning to storytelling,” he explains. Equally varied is the audience he performs for. Roberts believes that this form of entertainment crosses international boundaries and can be appreciated by people of all ages and cultures.

3.  Roberts’ fascination for puppets started when he received some beautiful glove puppets one Christmas. He started putting on shows with these for family and friends and then moved on to handmade Chinese string puppets. Learning mostly from books and personal experience, he continued with his ‘hobby’ while studying for a degree in architecture. “By the time I left university,” he explains, “I was already spending most of my free time carving puppets and putting on shows in the community, so I hardly noticed the transition from student to full-time professional puppeteer. I realised I had long since abandoned all thoughts of pursuing any other career!”

4.  The puppets are designed specifically for each show, which is extremely time-consuming. Each one is out of English limewood and then painted. Some of his ‘characters’ appear in exhibitions; others are used for puppeteering workshops. Anyone interested in puppetry can be trained to assist, and not just with the actual puppet making. Puppet theatre companies in the UK are usually small, but each one still needs writers, performers, musicians and even sound and lighting engineers.

5.  When most people hear the word ‘puppetry’, they more than likely think of a way of keeping children entertained at birthday parties. However, Roberts is keen to point out that puppet theatre can often be used as an effective educational tool. “Through the mouths of pup sets come serious messages sometimes,” he says.

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appreciated (§2)

1) criticised2) neglected3) admired4)

Задание № 1002

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§ 1. While having lunch in an expensive restaurant, I tasted the wine I had ordered. I thought it might be spoiled, so I called the wine waiter. He was most unpleasant at the mere suggestion that something might be wrong. Unwillingly he tasted the wine  — and immediately apologized and brought another bottle. That's what I call power!' said my guest, but it helped that I knew I was right. As the customer, you have considerable rights.

§ 2. If a restaurant fails to provide a table you have booked, they will have broken their contract with you and you can politely threaten to take them to court for the cost of a spoiled evening. They will then usually find you a table. On the other hand, if you let them down, they can take you to court for lost business. In one case, a company booked a table for one o'clock for five people at a popular restaurant, then called to cancel at 1.35 p.m. on the day, saying their client did not want to eat. When the company refused to pay up, the restaurant owner took them to court and won: the judge decided that, since it was too late to re-book the table, the company should pay for the loss of profit on the meal.

§ 3. The menu is a vital legal document. The price should be included, together with the tax (налог), and the restaurant can be fined for not displaying it outside or immediately inside the door, so that customers know in advance what they are committing themselves to. It is illegal for any establishment to give a false description of their food. Everything must be what it claims to be: fresh fruit salad must consist only of fresh, not tinned, fruit; Welsh lamb must be an animal born or raised in Wales.

§ 4. You cannot rely on getting bread and butter free. A restaurant is allowed to make a cover charge  — which relates to linen, tableware, salt and pepper, Sauces and items like bread or olives  — provided it appears on the menu by the door.

§ 5. If the food is not cooked to your satisfaction, you can insist on the restaurant taking it back and supplying what you ordered. If it gives you food poisoning, the restaurant is obliged to pay for the suffering and inconvenience provided you have been to your doctor. If the food is not up to a reasonable standard for the money, you can either send it back or pay less than the bill demands. If you do not pay the full price, give your name, address and proof of identity so that you cannot be arrested for leaving without paying.

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As the customer, you have considerable rights. (§ 1)

1) Как у клиента, у вас есть значительные права.2) Также, как и посетитель, вы обладаете некоторыми правами.3) Какой вы покупатель, настолько велики и ваши права.4)

Задание № 523

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Wayback in 1828, the world's first modern police force was created by Sir Robert Peel. The Metropolitan Police Force of London made its home at the famous Scotland Yard and quickly became the model for police forces around the world. But it would be another decade before the Detective Branch of Scotland Yard was set up. This branch later became the Criminal Investigation Department (commonly known as C.I.D) and to this day remains the main police department in Britain responsible for major crime investigation.

Becoming a plain clothes detective in the C.I.D is no easy task. Firstly, a police officer needs to have served for at least two years as a uniformed officer. (1)___ Once this period has been completed the officer can then apply to go to a detective training school. However, there's no guarantee they will be accepted.

In order to become a detective, an officer needs to possess a wide range of skills and qualities, the most obvious being complete honesty and good character. They also need to be highly observant and to have good judgement. (2)___ An officer with all these skills could more than likely find themselves being accepted to train as a detective. Most of these "detectives-to-be' discover that the really hard work begins once they get to the training school. (3)___ For instance, they will have to learn about psychology, which will come in handy when they are questioning suspects and witnesses. Perhaps the most difficult subjects though deal with learning all about the modem scientific methods now used in crime detection.

Once our future Sherlocks have completed their initial training, they begin life as detective constables and start working on unsolved crime cases in the C.I.D. Most of the work they do is not nearly as glamorous as it seems on TV and in novels. (4)___ Not exactly exciting, but essential duties all the same.

Apart from having to do painstaking investigative work, detectives also have a lot of paperwork to deal with. (5)___ Every detail of a crime and its investigation must be recorded. Most detectives find the amount of clerical work they have to do the most frustrating part of their job.

Nonetheless, it can be a very rewarding job; a detective gets great satisfaction knowing they have solved a major crime. However, a detective's job is still not over after a suspect has been arrested and charged. (6)___ Only when the offender is actually behind bars is the detective's goal achieved. Then there's always the next case to tackle, of course.

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1  — There the officers receive intensive instruction in all areas related to solving major crime.

2  — In fact, it is nothing like it used to be.

3  — Last but not least, a high degree of patience is an absolute must as, believe it or not, crime investigation can often be a very lengthy and boring process.

4  — During this time, the officer learns all the basics of general police work.

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Прочитайте текст. Заполните пропуски одним из предложенных текстовых фрагментов. Заполните пропуск (2) одним из предложенных текстовых фрагментов (1–4).

1) He has spent the night in his cage, as usual, but now, when he should be wandering through the Safari Park, he‟s still here. He paws irritably at the bars of his cage.2) As he roars his disapproval, he reveals the broken front tooth that is the reason for all this fuss. Today, the dentist is visiting the king of the jungle.3) 'It could become infected and result in an abscess. An infected tooth may eventually kill an animal once the bacteria enter the bloodstream.'4) 'The tinned food we feed them doesn't contain the fibre, which is a self-cleaning agent and is bad for the teeth,' says Peter.

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When you first meet Beatrice Smythe, you are struck by her wonderful smile and her well-toned muscles.

'Performing on stage is one of the most exciting experiences possible. All the nerves and fright you feel in the wings just melt away when you face the audience. Although you are aware of a sea of faces watching you, this is not what you concentrate on. (1)___ If you focus on this, then your dancing will look natural and unforced.'

So how did Beatrice get started? 'I began taking ballet lessons in a local school when I was six. My teachers felt I had talent but after 11 years of ballet, I realised I wanted to do something different. (2)___ That was it! I had never seen dancing like this before and immediately decided it was for me. The following year I was offered a place at a London contemporary dance school where I completed a three-year course.'

Today Beatrice is a permanent member of the Charmed Circle Dance Company. But was it a difficult transition from studies to career? 'I was warned that the competition would be fierce. (3)___ Applying for even the smallest part meant auditioning with dozens of others. Finally, I was lucky enough to be offered a trial period of one year with Charmed Circle, even though it meant working without pay. It was an extremely difficult period, as you can imagine.'

'I could have been tempted to join other dance companies on a temporary basis doing one-off paid performances. But this would have meant missing out on the chance to become part of the regular line-up of what is now one of Britain's leading contemporary dance companies.' (4) ___ But Beatrice's ultimate ambition is to make it to America, where the ideas behind contemporary dance were first pioneered and developed.

When asked about what it takes to become a dancer, Beatrice didn't hesitate. 'You have to love what you're doing, you have to keep pushing yourself to the limit and you have to be slightly mad, tool (5) ___ Most dancers will tell you how physically painful daily training can be. You also have to be extremely self-motivated'

So what does Beatrice particularly enjoy about contemporary dance?"Well, for one thing, contemporary movements are so different from those in other types of dance. In ballet, for example, the movements are strictly structured and you have to stick to them. In contemporary dance, however, the movements are more expressive and each have individual meanings in themselves. (6) ___ This makes them very moving experiences both to perform and to watch.'

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1  — Then a contemporary dance company who were on tour staged a performance in our town, which I went to see.

2  — For this reason, I feel inspired to try having a similar job myself someday.

3  — What matters is using the act of moving as a means of expressing yourself.

4  — In London, there are literally thousands of highly talented performing artists of all kinds.

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1. Claire Lippold, 23, works for the Bat Conservation Trust

I did a degree in biology, and studied bats as part of my thesis. When I saw the ad for this job, I thought it would be perfect for me. We get about ten thousand calls a year, many from people worried that if they have bats in their attics they can't have any building work done. They need the right advice, because the law protects bats. We're contracted by an organisation called Natural England to arrange a service whereby anybody with bats on their property can have a specialist volunteer come out and give information and advice about the creatures they're living with. Generally, once they have the information, they're happy.

2. Anthea McNufty, 26, works for NHS Direct, the phone-in helpline operated by the National Health Service

Having worked in nurse training for a while, I found I missed the patient contact I'd enjoyed doing nursing itself. When I saw this job, I thought of it as a way of getting some of that contact back - without the cleaning up! I remember the dread of what the calls might be about on my first day, but they give you so much training before you're let loose that you can handle it. It was a bit difficult not having the physical clues I'd have been able to pick up on the wards. But you very quickly get used to working with the computer, it makes you feel safe.

3. Agnes Thomson, 60, works for a major broadcasting company

Yesterday, I got lots of calls relating to weekly programmes, though there was quite a contrast: the radio show for the blind, 'In Touch", and "Watchdog' on TV. The 'In Touch' callers had heard of some new equipment and wanted further details. Watchdog is a consumer programme and people generally call me because they have a problem with a product from a company we've covered on the show. Quite often people phone to complain spontaneously, and when we call them again within ten days with a response, which we promise to do in some cases, they've forgotten what made them cross.

4. Caroline Hickman, 34, works for a company with a wide range of household products

I really get a lot out of the work. We have such a wide range of products - from beauty and haircare through to nappies (nenehuku) and household cleaners - that no two calls are ever the same. With laundry products, for example, we get lots of Specific queries - people want to know what to use with certain types of material. We can't always go into details of all the settings of different brands of machine, though. We also get a lot of calls about skincare from people who want to know about specific ingredients in our products. You also get fascinating insight into the country's lifestyles. For instance, we tend to get lots of calls about cleaning products on a Monday, presumably because people buy them over the weekend, then, towards Friday we'll get haircare and beauty because they're planning a night out.

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Which of the call-centre workers says that she used to find it hard to work with only a spoken description of people's problems?

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1. School student Carla Ruiz lives in a hot country and has become very aware of the need to save water. 'Spring and autumn used to be quite wet, but these days it hardly rains at all,' she says. 'Nearly all the rivers have dried up, destroying all the wildlife in and around them, and no matter what we do they'll never be the same again. At least, though, we can use water more sensibly. That's why at home I recently decided to do simple things like making sure there are no dripping taps, or taps left on while I'm brushing my teeth or washing food. Within a few days I was regularly doing these things without even thinking, I know they made a difference because the water bills went down quite a bit. My parents noticed that so they started doing the same.'

2. Trainee manager, Vincent Owen, is doing his bit to save the planet by using less electricity around the home. 'I was talking to this guy at work and he told me that we waste a huge amount of energy every year by leaving things like the TV, DVD and computer on standby all the time, so nowadays I try to remember  — not always successfullyto switch them off at night. Incidentally, I've now got solar panels on the roof so that all the hot water is powered by the sun. That was a big investment, and it ended up well over budget, but I'm sure it'll pay for itself in the end.'

3. While Lin Chen is on a gap year, she is travelling round Europe with friends. 'We had intended to fly everywhere, she says, 'but when we worked out just how much extra pollution that would cause, we decided to do it by train instead. It was cheaper, too.' They began their tour in Greece: 'We all felt the obvious place to start was where European civilization began, so our first rail journey began in Athens. We travelled to Patras on the west coast, taking the ferry across to Bari in southern Italy. From there we took the overnight train to Paris, and a few days later we went on the Eurostar to London. We saw far more of the countryside than we would have done by plane.'

4. Tanya Petrova works in a restaurant with an extensive menu, but at home she will only eat local or seasonal food: 'I strongly believe that transporting food thousands of kilometers, or storing it under refrigeration for months on end, ultimately has a highly negative impact on the environment. I always try to buy food that is produced locally, and I have a special calendar to show me which kinds of food are in season so that I know what I'm buying is really fresh. Apart from the environmental considerations, I'm convinced the food I eat, which has far fewer chemicals in it, helps me avoid the kind of illnesses that seem to be so common these days.'

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Which person makes different choices according to the time of year?

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Прочитайте текст. Заполните пропуски одним из предложенных текстовых фрагментов. Заполните пропуск (3) одним из предложенных текстовых фрагментов (1–4).

1) Nero lets out a loud growl before falling to the floor of his cage. Peter waits for a few minutes before giving the signal to unlock the heavy barred door.2) Samantha checks that everything is in place. Once everything's ready, she signals to Peter that they are all set for the patient.3) The lion opens his mouth and keeps his jaws wide apart to let Peter inspect his mouth for any other dental problems.4) Peter sets to work immediately, examining the great mouth with the help of an endoscope – a long metal tube with a light at its tip.

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Прочитайте текст. Выберите подходящее по смыслу слово из предложенных. B ответ запишите слово в той форме, в которой оно должно стоять в предложении. Помните, что каждое слово может быть использовано только один раз и что заданную форму слова необходимо изменить. Заполните пропуск (1).

GENEROUS, DIFFERENT, EXHIBIT, IMPRESS

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Прочитайте текст. Выберите подходящее по смыслу слово из предложенных. B ответ запишите слово в той форме, в которой оно должно стоять в предложении. Помните, что каждое слово может быть использовано только один раз и что заданную форму слова необходимо изменить. Заполните пропуск (2).

ACCEPT, APPROPRIATE, EMPLOY, CONSULT

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Прочитайте текст. Выберите подходящее по смыслу слово из предложенных. B ответ запишите слово в той форме, в которой оно должно стоять в предложении. Помните, что каждое слово может быть использовано только один раз и что заданную форму слова необходимо изменить. Заполните пропуск (3).

TIGHT, ENTHUSIAST, YEAR, PSYCHOLOGY

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Прочитайте текст. Выберите подходящее по смыслу слово из предложенных. B ответ запишите слово в той форме, в которой оно должно стоять в предложении. Помните, что каждое слово может быть использовано только один раз и что заданную форму слова необходимо изменить. Заполните пропуск (4).

ELECTRIC, BENEFIT, SOLVE, LIKE

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Прочитайте текст. Заполните пропуск (1) только одним словом, подходящим по смыслу. Слово должно содержать не более 15 символов.

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Прочитайте текст. Заполните пропуск (2) только одним словом, подходящим по смыслу. Слово должно содержать не более 15 символов.

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Прочитайте текст. Заполните пропуск (3) только одним словом, подходящим по смыслу. Слово должно содержать не более 15 символов.

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Ответ: Прочитайте текст. Выпишите по два лишних слова в порядке их предъявления в тексте.

Singer and songwriter James Sharp has a new hobby  — golf. He has lessons every day and spends it so much time on the course that his girlfriend, actress and model Sophie Clarke, is thinking of taking up the sport as well as so she can spend more time with him.

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Прочитайте текст. Выпишите по два лишних слова в порядке их предъявления в тексте.

A large part of the north of England it was hit by a raging storm which swept across the country yesterday, leaving a trail of damaged buildings behind it. Large numbers of injured people which were treated in hospitals. One man, a retired postman who lived in Leeds, died after he was struck on the head by a falling roof tile (черепица).

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Переведите на английский язык фрагмент предложения, данный в скобках.

I saw Jane the (на днях) day.

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Переведите на английский язык фрагмент предложения, данный в скобках.

She hasn't eaten much at breakfast (тоже).

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Задание № 1200

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Переведите на английский язык фрагмент предложения, данный в скобках.

No one understands what he is trying to explain, (не так ли)?

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