linguistic diversity on the planet. There are over 800 different languages
divided among its people. As s ome of these languages are nearly extinct, the
City University of New York has begun a project called the Endangered
Language Alliance. Its aim is to preserve rare languages like Bukhari, Vhlaski,
and Ormuri.
B. New Yorkers love to think they know everything about their city: where to
find the best fruit, how to avoid paying full price at museums, what route to
take to avoid traffic. But New York City can reveal new treasures even to its
veterans. Beyond the city where New-Yorkers work, eat, play and commute
every day lies a hidden New York: mysterious, forgotten, abandoned or just
overlooked. There are places about which you’re not likely to read in any
guidebook.
C. The Chrysler Building was in a race with the Bank of Manhattan for getting
the title of the tallest skyscraper in the world. The Bank was likely to triumph,
with its height of 282 meters. But the spire of the Chrysler Building was
constructed in secret ins ide the tower. Just one week after the Bank of
Manhattan was finished, it was put in place, making it 318 meters tall and
beating the Bank. It wouldn’t keep this title for long: one year later the Empire
State Building was erected.
D. The Flatiron Building was constructed between 1901 and 1903 at the
intersection of Broadway and Fifth Avenue. It was designed by Chicago’s
Daniel Burnham as a steel -frame skyscraper covered with white terra -cotta.
Built as the headquarters of the Fuller Co nstruction company, the skyscraper
was meant to be named Fuller Building. But locals soon started calling it
“Flatiron” because of its unusual shape. The name stuck and soon became
official.
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E. How does Rockefeller Center manage to find the perfect fur -tree each
Christmas season? They do aerial searches by helicopter, of course, and bring
it to the city during the night when there isn’t much traffic on the streets. After
the tree is taken down fo r the year, it continues to be useful. For example, in
2005 Habitat for Humanity used the wood to make doorframes for houses for
the poor and in 2012 the paper was used to publish a book.
F. In New York life never stands still. People have to call cabs, ride subway cars,
do business of all kinds, eat pizzas and sandwiches for lunch. When you
multiply that by more than eight million people in less than 500 square miles,
you get the idea: everyone goes everywhere as fast as it is humanly possible.
Whatever you do, don't stop in the middle of the sidewalk or you’ll make
everyone around you incredibly angry.
G. New York is extremely easy to navigate. Manhattan is divided into numbered
streets from north to south and avenues from east to west. It’s almost
impossible to get lost there. Buses are useful to travel around Manhattan, and
the subway is the best means of transport to the other parts of the city. At some
stage you’ll definitely use a yellow taxi. Try to get one on an avenue that’s
going in the same direction you are – you’ll save time and money. And don’t
forget to leave a tip for the driver.
Ответ:
A B C D E F G
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11 Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски A–F частями предложений,
обозначенными цифрами 1–7. Одна из частей в списке 1 –7 лишняя.
Занесите цифры, обозначающие соответствующие части предложений, в
таблицу.
Unique country
The world first discovered China through the writings of adventurer Marco
Polo more than 700 years ago. Ever since, this large Asian country has come to be
regarded as the embodiment of everything that is mysterious and exotic. Even now,
A_______________________, this vast country has lost none of its attraction.
Indeed, the contrast between China’s ancient customs and the new ultra -modern
state has only increased the fascinatio n with its culture
B_______________________.
It is a culture that is much celebrated by the Chinese themselves, as
evidenced by the preservation of such important historic sites as the Forbidden City
and the Summer Palace in Beijing, C_______________________. And then, there
is the famous Great Wall of China, D_______________________ from the Yellow
Sea to Central Asia. Its countless shrines demonstrate the spirit of age-old Eastern
religions. The cities of the Middle Kingdom, E_______________________ of over
a million, and the coastal provinces, are today enjoying a soaring economic boom.
Thanks to its size, China is a great tourist destination. It offers limitless scope
for exploration. Whether people choose to travel aboard a luxury cruise ship,
F_______________________, this country is full of incredible experiences and
sightseeing opportunities. China has something for every taste and all the essential
ingredients for an unforgettable holiday in a beautiful country.
1. after many decades of economic growth
2. more than 50 of which have populations
3. that dates back more than 5000 years
4. winding for 6,700 kilometres all the way
5. each recalling the days of China’s emperors
6. or during the latest years of economic boom
7. or seek out the peace of an ancient temple
Ответ:
A B C D E F
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Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 12–18. В каждом задании
запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному
Вами варианту ответа.
Save a gap year until you graduate?
Taking a gap year after your graduation exams has gone out of fashion. It
could be down to its notoriety, now that voluntourism schemes are widely
considered self-serving. And then of course there’s the cost, which many students
are avoiding in favour of t ravelling for a month or two. “A lot of my friends take
the mick out of me saying, ‘Oh, you went to Cambodia on a gap year’,” says Beth
Adams, 21, who studied politics and international relations at the University of
Manchester, and took a year out after graduating. “You do feel like you’re fulfilling
a stereotype a bit.”
According to researchers, the number of people deferring their university
places has gone down from 8% in 2002 to around 5% last year. Instead of
postponing university study, many graduates are taking a year out after receiving
their degree. According to a survey carried out by YouGov and London Stansted
airport, more young people are taking a gap year after university, and almost half
of UK adults believe job prospects are enhanced by combining travel and learning.
So is it better to save your gap year until after graduating?
Definitely, when you’ve been in education for all those years, where your
life is September to July, a break is a good idea. You can recharge your batteries
and see the world outside the classroom. You can practise foreign languages and
improve your communication skills. You have time to figure things out and a year
of being able to work on different projects. As a result, you may land in a job in the
industry you like.
Although some take a gap year after university because they have a job lined
up and managed to delay their start date, most are yet to secure work and are biding
their time. It’s a common misconception that such individuals immediately go
abroad to volunteer or travel. In reality, students don’t have the funds to do this.
Many prefer to stay in their country juggling internships and part-time work.
For those who do go abroad, a gap-year stint volunteering is no longer merely
a way for middle-class kids to boost their CVs. Graduates say they are making more
considered choices. The practical experience of working abroad helps some of
them get ready for a master’s, which is something they do not have time to do
during their finals.
Graduates are also using gap years to explore different career routes.
According to recruitment firm Tempo, more than half of students feel there is too
much emphasis placed on graduate schemes when starting out in their career. Elena
Ricci, 23, who gradua ted from the University of Southampton last year, agrees.
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“After I finished my degree, I didn’t really know what to do. So I worked for a law
firm for a month, and then I went to Cambodia on a placement. If I had gone straight
into a grad job, I don’t think I would have been happy,” she says.
Although graduates can bring great skills to volunteering and enhance their
employability, there are some risks attached. “You are delaying your career or
further study for a year and some employers may not get why you’ve done it,” says
Manuel Otero, a sen ior lecturer in social sciences at Cardiff University who
specialises in the link between education and work. His advice is not to stand still.
It makes sense to work out what to do, and one of the best ways to find out what to
do is to try it out.
After her year abroad, Ricci has now decided to start a master’s in
September. She says graduates should ignore stereotypes and do what works for
them. So, do what you want, regardless of what others might say. It’s up to you to
decide. What works out for others may not work out for you, and vice versa. You
never know till you try.
12 Why is taking a gap year going out of fashion, according to Beth Adams?
1) It is boring.
2) It is quite expensive.
3) It is too long.
4) It is pointless.
Ответ:
13 Deferring in Paragraph 2 most probably means …
1) rejecting.
2) delaying.
3) getting.
4) choosing.
Ответ:
14 Which advantage of a gap year is NOT mentioned in the text?
1) Understanding what you want.
2) Experiencing a different culture.
3) Becoming better at languages.
4) Having a rest and getting new impressions.
Ответ:
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15 Such individuals in Paragraph 4 (“It’s a common misconception that such
individuals immediately go abroad …”) refers to …
1) interns and part-time workers.
2) young people with sufficient funds.
3) students having sufficient free time.
4) graduates without a stable job.
Ответ:
16 Which statement about Elena Ricci’s experience is FALSE?
1) She had a vision of her future job.
2) She worked abroad for some time.
3) She worked for a firm for a short time.
4) She is satisfied with her experience.
Ответ:
17 What is the danger of taking a gap year, according to the text?
1) Risk of losing important skills.
2) Having a career in the field you dislike.
3) Misunderstanding on the part of employers.
4) Impossibility of further study.
Ответ:
18 The author advises that students should …
1) study on a master’s programme.
2) copy what other people do.
3) follow their own route.
