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| 11 класс. Блок № 2 |
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| Задание № 1 |
READING You are going to read the article about a 14-year-old boy whose mother hired a private detective to spy on him. Choose the most suitable heading from the list A-H for each part (1-8) of the article. There is one extra heading you do not need to use. A Creating more problems B Are they breaking the law? C Out of touch D Legal support for children E What lies ahead? F For or against? G A need for control H What's the worry? I The mum who spied on him Is someone being paid to spy on you? Sounds unlikely, doesn't it? But private detectives all over Britain are spying on teenagers. They aren't working for the government or the police; they've been hired by ordinary parents. Incredibly, each week around 500 parents are thought to hire investigators to spy on their own children. But what does it feel like to discover that your mum or dad has paid someone to investigate your life? A few weeks ago, 14-year-oid Liam found out that his Mum had done just that. The boy who was spied on 'When mum told me that she'd hired someone to spy on me, I was totally stunned. She said she'd only done it because she was worried I was hanging out with the wrong type of lads. She says it shows she cares about me, but it'll take a while before I get over the shock and I'm ready to trust her again.' 1 _______ Liam's mum explained her side of the story. 'I wanted to be sure that Liam wasn't hanging out with the wrong crowd, so I hired someone to investigate. I only did it because I want the best for him. The detective bugged our telephone for four days, followed Liam to the local youth club and took a few photos. I did feel a bit guilty, but I don't regret doing it at all. It was such a relief to know he wasn't part of the local gang. Now I can sleep at night without worrying about him.' 2 _________ At around Ј250 a day, hiring a private investigator can be pricey but that doesn't put many parents off. Spying on teenagers is a growing trend and there are hundreds of investigation agencies around the country. So what is it that parents are so intrigued to find out? It seems that the main reasons for parents hiring an investigator are to find out who their child is hanging out with, whether he or she is up to no good and what their boyfriend or girlfriend is really like. 3 _________ One investigator, Mark Cox, told us, 'I'm often hired by parents who want me to watch their children and I generally find that parents are much more worried about their daughters than their sons. But why don't these parents just talk to their kids about their worries? 'Parents aren't always aware of what teenagers are up to; they don't talk to them and don't know what's going on in their lives.’ says Mark. ‘That's where I come in.' 4 __________ Rather worryingly, a legal advisor told us, 'There is no general right to privacy in England. As long as he or she doesn't trespass on your property, it is perfectly legal for an investigator to take pictures of you or record what you say. And if your mum or dad owns the phone they can let an investigator tap it. Investigators are not allowed to interfere with personal property such as your letters but they may read them if they're left in view.’ 5 ___________ Understandably, human rights groups see this as a worrying trend. A spokesperson from human rights group Liberty spoke to us. 'Although we wouldn't argue that it should be against the law for parents to spy like this, we do believe these private detective agencies ought to be properly regulated to ensure they act responsibly. This is a sensitive issue and certain limits should be imposed on what can and cannot be done.” 6 __________ Sugar's agony aunt Wendy Granditer gave us her views. 'Parents spying on children is a terrible invasion of privacy. It’s like reading someone else's diary. Even if they do find out their children have been misbehaving, they're going to have to reveal where they got their information from. Children are unlikely to want to discuss a problem with their parents once they discover they've been spied on. It will only make the relationship between them worse. I can see why parents worry, but they shouldn't go behind their children's backs.’ 7 __________ Will we ever be free from the risk of being investigated or will we always be looking over our shoulders? In a society where security cameras film our every move and all our private details are recorded on computers, will our privacy vanish completely? According to Mark Cox, we can all help stop the number of teen investigators growing. 'It's all down to families communicating with each other,’ he says. 'If everyone started speaking to each other honestly, secrets and suspicion could become a thing of the past.’ Let's just hope he's right. 8 __________ So, do you think hiring private investigators to track teenagers is a good idea or is it a blow to your personal freedom? Phone in and register your vote. • If you think teen investigators are a good idea phone 0660 191 952 • If you think they're a bad idea call 0660 191 953 We'll reveal the results in a future issue of Sugar. You can also send your opinions for publication on our 'Readers' Articles' page to the usual Sugar address. Choose the suitable combination of letters: |
| Вопрос № 1 10 балла(ов) |
| IHCBDAEF |
| IHCBGDEF Это правильный ответ |
| IHGBDAEF |
| IGHBDAEF |
| ICHGBDEF |
| Вопрос № 2 10 балла(ов) |
USE OF ENGLISH 1. Several structures have been removed from the text. Put them back in the text so that they grammatically suit the context. There are some extra structures. Sue 1________ a diligent student but then her teachers learned that she was all the time copying the works of her sister who 2________ at a different college. It all happened by chance. Once her English teacher, Jim Morrison, 3_______ to pay a visit to his friend, also an English teacher, in Ohio. As it happens, they started 4________about their best students and Jim’s friend showed him his students’ essays. As fate 5_______ it, Jim 6_______ a work of Sue among 7_______ essays in Ohio! However, Jim’s friend denied 8________ or known Sue in any way. 9________ an investigation Jim Morrison 10________ that it was Sue’s sister who was a bit older and, as it turned out, smarter, talented and far more honest. A. had been studying B. talking C. happened D. was studying E. discovered F. having met G. having carried out H. went I. would have J. was thought to have been K. the best L. noticed |
| 1. LAIBKCDGJE |
| 2. LABKNEMGJC |
| 3. JDHBILKFGE Это правильный ответ |
| 4. LDIBKACGHE |
| 5. KJDILHFGEB |
| Вопрос № 3 1 балла(ов) |
| 2. For questions 1-15, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. BALLOON ADVENTURE Brian Jones is the British half of the first team to go round the world in a balloon. He and his Swiss co-pilot have written an account of the 19-day expedition they (1)........in March 1999. It was an astonishing triumph. Nobody (2)........them to finish the voyage. They (3)........with poisonous fumes, temperatures of minus 50 degrees Celsius and an Atlantic crossing with (4)........any fuel. Fourteen years (5)........ , Brian was a reasonably successful businessman, (6)........he got tired of his furniture business and (7)........to buy a balloon. Before long he was one of the country's (8)........balloon instructors and pilots. Why did he risk everything for one trip? He says he was not a very confident child: 'At seven a friend (9)........me to go down a water slide. I still (10)........ being absolutely terrified. I couldn't swim and I have never learnt to swim properly.' He thinks everyone should face their greatest (11)........and that is one reason why he went up in the balloon. Six of the 19 days they were (12)........the air were spent (13)........at the Pacific Ocean - 8,000 miles of water. Brian says he won't (14)........to do it again because there are so many other things he (15)........to do. (1) |
| A followed |
| B succeeded |
| C performed |
| D completed Это правильный ответ |
| Вопрос № 4 1 балла(ов) |
| (2) |
| A expected Это правильный ответ |
| B hoped |
| C intended |
| D admitted |
| Вопрос № 5 1 балла(ов) |
| (3) |
| A did away |
| B got along |
| C kept up |
| D put up Это правильный ответ |
| Вопрос № 6 1 балла(ов) |
| (4) |
| A almost |
| B hardly Это правильный ответ |
| C quite |
| D rather |
| Вопрос № 7 1 балла(ов) |
| (5) |
| A after |
| B ago Это правильный ответ |
| C since |
| D past |
| Вопрос № 8 1 балла(ов) |
| (6) |
| A but Это правильный ответ |
| B although |
| C since |
| D so |
| Вопрос № 9 1 балла(ов) |
| (7) |
| A thought |
| B considered |
| C afforded |
| D decided Это правильный ответ |
| Вопрос № 10 1 балла(ов) |
| (8) |
| A unique |
| B preferable |
| C leading Это правильный ответ |
| D suitable |
| Вопрос № 11 1 балла(ов) |
| (9) |
| A demanded |
| B dared Это правильный ответ |
| C threatened |
| D wished |
| Вопрос № 12 1 балла(ов) |
| (10) |
| A forget |
| B remind |
| C remember Это правильный ответ |
| D regret |
| Вопрос № 13 1 балла(ов) |
| (11) |
| A fears Это правильный ответ |
| B suspicions |
| C disturbances |
| D frights |
| Вопрос № 14 1 балла(ов) |
| (12) |
| A on |
| B in Это правильный ответ |
| C by |
| D to |
| Вопрос № 15 1 балла(ов) |
| (13) |
| A watching |
| B observing |
| C seeing |
| D staring Это правильный ответ |
| Вопрос № 16 1 балла(ов) |
| (14) |
| A delay |
| B imagine |
| C attempt Это правильный ответ |
| D suggest |
| Вопрос № 17 1 балла(ов) |
| (15) |
| A wants Это правильный ответ |
| B fancies |
| C enjoys |
| D appreciates |
| Вопрос № 18 1 балла(ов) |
| 3. Choose the correct form of the verb in the sentences below. 1 He denied _____lies. |
| a) telling Это правильный ответ |
| b) to tell |
| c) tell |
| Вопрос № 19 1 балла(ов) |
| 2 They suggested _____the match to the following week |
| a) postpone |
| b) to postpone |
| c) postponing Это правильный ответ |
| Вопрос № 20 1 балла(ов) |
| 3 We really can’t afford _____ a new washing machine. |
| a) buying |
| b) to buy Это правильный ответ |
| c) buy |
| Вопрос № 21 1 балла(ов) |
| 4 Before _____to the interview, I bought a new tie. |
| a) going Это правильный ответ |
| b) that I went |
| c)to go |
| Вопрос № 22 1 балла(ов) |
| 5 I’d rather _____at home tonight, if that’s all right. |
| a) stay Это правильный ответ |
| b) to stay |
| c) stayed |
| Вопрос № 23 1 балла(ов) |
| 4. Choose the correct collocation. 1 I ______a feeling I had met Richard before, but I couldn’t remember where. |
| a) gave |
| b) made |
| c)had Это правильный ответ |
| Вопрос № 24 1 балла(ов) |
| 2 I went to Douglas Farnham’s funeral to ____my last respects to a fine man. |
| a)give |
| b) take |
| c) pay Это правильный ответ |
| Вопрос № 25 1 балла(ов) |
| 3. I think I’ll ______a chance and leave my flight booking till the last minute. I may get a cheaper ticket. |
| a)take Это правильный ответ |
| b)make |
| c)do |
| Вопрос № 26 1 балла(ов) |
| 4 We need to _____action immediately! |
| a)make |
| b) get |
| c) take Это правильный ответ |
| Вопрос № 27 1 балла(ов) |
| 5. The president _____tribute to all the people who had supported him. |
| a)made |
| b) paid Это правильный ответ |
| c) gave |
| Вопрос № 28 1 балла(ов) |
| 5. Choose the correct particle according to the meaning of phrasal verbs 1. The coastline has been gradually worn _____ by the sea over centuries. In some places the erosion has been considerable. |
| A) out |
| B) away |
| C) off Это правильный ответ |
| D) down |
| Вопрос № 29 1 балла(ов) |
| 2. I've had these shoes for years and they're almost completely worn _____ . I think it's time to throw them out. |
| A) out Это правильный ответ |
| B) up |
| C) in |
| D) away |
| Вопрос № 30 1 балла(ов) |
| 3. We've got to sign _____ now, but thanks for watching and we´ll see you all tomorrow at the same time. |
| A) up |
| B) on |
| C) off Это правильный ответ |
| D) away |
| Вопрос № 31 1 балла(ов) |
| 4. I'm sure you can do _____ your mobile phone for a weekend. They aren't allowed on the retreat. |
| A) over |
| B) off |
| C) up |
| D) without Это правильный ответ |
| Вопрос № 32 1 балла(ов) |
| 5. To be honest, I don't think he's really _____ to the job. For a start, he doesn't have any international experience. |
| A) about |
| B) up Это правильный ответ |
| C) on |
| D) off |
| Вопрос № 33 1 балла(ов) |
COUNTRY STUDY Choose the best item A, B, C or D. 1. What languages were spoken in Roman Britain? |
| A) Roman and English |
| B) Celtic and Latin Это правильный ответ |
| C) French and English |
| D) Latin and English |
| Вопрос № 34 1 балла(ов) |
| 2. Who were the Druids? |
| A) Protestants |
| B) Pagans Это правильный ответ |
| C) Muslims |
| D) Catholics |
| Вопрос № 35 1 балла(ов) |
| 3. After the Romans left Britain, the country became weaker because |
| A) they didn’t leave any weapon |
| B) they didn’t protect the country any more Это правильный ответ |
| C) they didn’t leave any fortifications |
| D) they didn’t teach the Celts how to fight |
| Вопрос № 36 1 балла(ов) |
| 4. The Angles, Saxons and Jutes came to Britain because |
| A) there wasn’t enough place for them to settle on the continent |
| B) they were trying to find some lands to grow crops and feed themselves Это правильный ответ |
| C) they wanted to plunder the land |
| D) they were forced to leave their lands because of invasions |
| Вопрос № 37 1 балла(ов) |
| 5. The main hero who is famous for resistance to Teutonic invasion was |
| A) King Alfred the Great |
| B) King Canute |
| C) Edward the Confessor |
| D) King Arthur Это правильный ответ |
| Вопрос № 38 1 балла(ов) |
| 6. Which Queen was called “the Virgin Queen”? |
| A) Queen Victoria |
| B) Queen Anna |
| C) Queen Elizabeth I Это правильный ответ |
| D) Queen Mary Stuart |
| Вопрос № 39 1 балла(ов) |
| 7. The feudal system appeared and developed under the rule of |
| A) King Canute |
| B) King Henry I |
| C) William the Conqueror Это правильный ответ |
| D) King Edward I |