ЗНО онлайн 2019 року з англійської мови – пробний тест

What are the speakers going to do in the morning?

What has the speaker bought as a gift for a friend?

What does mess on your desk demonstrate?

Where will the weather be fine?

Which of the tasks was the most difficult for the speaker?

Task 2

Los Angeles and American film industry developed simultaneously.

Los Angeles climate is beneficial to film making.

The first movie company in Los Angeles was built in the city centre.

The Walt Disney Company moved from New York to Hollywood.

There is an 80-year movie history museum in Hollywood.

Task 3

When will National Read a Book Day take place?

When did Gerald Durrell write his book My Family and Other Animals?

What did Gerald Durrell found in Jersey?

What kind of book is The Fantastic Flying Journey?

What is Gerald Durrell’s last book about?

Reading

Task 4

Whith advertisement describes __________?

Whith advertisement describes __________?

Whith advertisement describes __________?

Whith advertisement describes __________?

Whith advertisement describes __________?

Task 5

Reincarnation can be defined as a rebirth of the soul in a new body. Legend has it that the Dalai Lamas have been reborn thirteen times. Since the first Dalai Lama, each reincarnation has succeeded in bringing peace and wisdom to not only Buddhists but to many people around the world. But how are the Dalai Lamas found?

In order to find the present 14th reincarnation, the Regent of Tibet took a journey to lake Lhamo Lhatso in southern Tibet. For centuries the Tibetans had observed that visions of the future could be seen in this lake. The Regent had a vision. Among other things, he saw three Tibetan letters followed by a picture of a monastery.

The vision contained enough information to seek out the next Dalai Lama. In 1937 high lamas carrying the secrets of the vision were sent to all parts of Tibet in search of the place that the Regent had seen in the lake. When they arrived in Amdo, northeastern Tibet, they found a place matching the description of the secret vision. There they found a two-year-old boy. The child soon became comfortable with his visitors and began to play with a necklace that the high lama wore, which had belonged to the 13th Dalai Lama. In the Central Tibetan dialect, a language unknown to the district he lived in, the child demanded the necklace, claiming it belonged to him. He later addressed the government official by his proper name and also identified the high lama and servants. Astonished, the men left the village only to return to apply tests to the child to help find out if he truly was the Dalai Lama. He passed the test quite easily. As a result, they were sure that the two-year-old boy before them was the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet.

The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, describes himself as a simple Buddhist monk. He has an interest in machines, which he developed as a young boy. As a teenager he repaired a movie projector by himself, without its guide or any instructions. His hobbies include meditating, gardening, and collecting and repairing watches. He has been known to say that he would have become an engineer if he hadn’t been a monk.

The Dalai Lama has been the spiritual leader of Tibet since 1950. In 1989 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for his advocating policies of non-violence. He was also highly appreciated for his anxiety for global environmental problems. He has travelled to more than 67 countries spanning 6 continents holding discussions with heads of different religions and participating in many events promoting inter-religious harmony and understading. He has received over 150 awards, honorary doctorates and prizes in recognition of his message of non-aggression, universal responsibility and compassion. He has also authored or co-authored more than 110 books.

The 14th Dalai Lama has 18.5 million followers on Twitter and regularly tweets about solving conflicts without violence. In a May 2013 Harris Poll, the Dalai Lama outranked President Obama in popularity by 13 percent.

How did the Tibetans predict the future?

Task 5

Reincarnation can be defined as a rebirth of the soul in a new body. Legend has it that the Dalai Lamas have been reborn thirteen times. Since the first Dalai Lama, each reincarnation has succeeded in bringing peace and wisdom to not only Buddhists but to many people around the world. But how are the Dalai Lamas found?

In order to find the present 14th reincarnation, the Regent of Tibet took a journey to lake Lhamo Lhatso in southern Tibet. For centuries the Tibetans had observed that visions of the future could be seen in this lake. The Regent had a vision. Among other things, he saw three Tibetan letters followed by a picture of a monastery.

The vision contained enough information to seek out the next Dalai Lama. In 1937 high lamas carrying the secrets of the vision were sent to all parts of Tibet in search of the place that the Regent had seen in the lake. When they arrived in Amdo, northeastern Tibet, they found a place matching the description of the secret vision. There they found a two-year-old boy. The child soon became comfortable with his visitors and began to play with a necklace that the high lama wore, which had belonged to the 13th Dalai Lama. In the Central Tibetan dialect, a language unknown to the district he lived in, the child demanded the necklace, claiming it belonged to him. He later addressed the government official by his proper name and also identified the high lama and servants. Astonished, the men left the village only to return to apply tests to the child to help find out if he truly was the Dalai Lama. He passed the test quite easily. As a result, they were sure that the two-year-old boy before them was the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet.

The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, describes himself as a simple Buddhist monk. He has an interest in machines, which he developed as a young boy. As a teenager he repaired a movie projector by himself, without its guide or any instructions. His hobbies include meditating, gardening, and collecting and repairing watches. He has been known to say that he would have become an engineer if he hadn’t been a monk.

The Dalai Lama has been the spiritual leader of Tibet since 1950. In 1989 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for his advocating policies of non-violence. He was also highly appreciated for his anxiety for global environmental problems. He has travelled to more than 67 countries spanning 6 continents holding discussions with heads of different religions and participating in many events promoting inter-religious harmony and understading. He has received over 150 awards, honorary doctorates and prizes in recognition of his message of non-aggression, universal responsibility and compassion. He has also authored or co-authored more than 110 books.

The 14th Dalai Lama has 18.5 million followers on Twitter and regularly tweets about solving conflicts without violence. In a May 2013 Harris Poll, the Dalai Lama outranked President Obama in popularity by 13 percent.

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the two-year-old boy?

Task 5

Reincarnation can be defined as a rebirth of the soul in a new body. Legend has it that the Dalai Lamas have been reborn thirteen times. Since the first Dalai Lama, each reincarnation has succeeded in bringing peace and wisdom to not only Buddhists but to many people around the world. But how are the Dalai Lamas found?

In order to find the present 14th reincarnation, the Regent of Tibet took a journey to lake Lhamo Lhatso in southern Tibet. For centuries the Tibetans had observed that visions of the future could be seen in this lake. The Regent had a vision. Among other things, he saw three Tibetan letters followed by a picture of a monastery.

The vision contained enough information to seek out the next Dalai Lama. In 1937 high lamas carrying the secrets of the vision were sent to all parts of Tibet in search of the place that the Regent had seen in the lake. When they arrived in Amdo, northeastern Tibet, they found a place matching the description of the secret vision. There they found a two-year-old boy. The child soon became comfortable with his visitors and began to play with a necklace that the high lama wore, which had belonged to the 13th Dalai Lama. In the Central Tibetan dialect, a language unknown to the district he lived in, the child demanded the necklace, claiming it belonged to him. He later addressed the government official by his proper name and also identified the high lama and servants. Astonished, the men left the village only to return to apply tests to the child to help find out if he truly was the Dalai Lama. He passed the test quite easily. As a result, they were sure that the two-year-old boy before them was the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet.

The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, describes himself as a simple Buddhist monk. He has an interest in machines, which he developed as a young boy. As a teenager he repaired a movie projector by himself, without its guide or any instructions. His hobbies include meditating, gardening, and collecting and repairing watches. He has been known to say that he would have become an engineer if he hadn’t been a monk.

The Dalai Lama has been the spiritual leader of Tibet since 1950. In 1989 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for his advocating policies of non-violence. He was also highly appreciated for his anxiety for global environmental problems. He has travelled to more than 67 countries spanning 6 continents holding discussions with heads of different religions and participating in many events promoting inter-religious harmony and understading. He has received over 150 awards, honorary doctorates and prizes in recognition of his message of non-aggression, universal responsibility and compassion. He has also authored or co-authored more than 110 books.

The 14th Dalai Lama has 18.5 million followers on Twitter and regularly tweets about solving conflicts without violence. In a May 2013 Harris Poll, the Dalai Lama outranked President Obama in popularity by 13 percent.

What was the Dalai Lama awarded the Nobel Prize for?

Task 5

Reincarnation can be defined as a rebirth of the soul in a new body. Legend has it that the Dalai Lamas have been reborn thirteen times. Since the first Dalai Lama, each reincarnation has succeeded in bringing peace and wisdom to not only Buddhists but to many people around the world. But how are the Dalai Lamas found?

In order to find the present 14th reincarnation, the Regent of Tibet took a journey to lake Lhamo Lhatso in southern Tibet. For centuries the Tibetans had observed that visions of the future could be seen in this lake. The Regent had a vision. Among other things, he saw three Tibetan letters followed by a picture of a monastery.

The vision contained enough information to seek out the next Dalai Lama. In 1937 high lamas carrying the secrets of the vision were sent to all parts of Tibet in search of the place that the Regent had seen in the lake. When they arrived in Amdo, northeastern Tibet, they found a place matching the description of the secret vision. There they found a two-year-old boy. The child soon became comfortable with his visitors and began to play with a necklace that the high lama wore, which had belonged to the 13th Dalai Lama. In the Central Tibetan dialect, a language unknown to the district he lived in, the child demanded the necklace, claiming it belonged to him. He later addressed the government official by his proper name and also identified the high lama and servants. Astonished, the men left the village only to return to apply tests to the child to help find out if he truly was the Dalai Lama. He passed the test quite easily. As a result, they were sure that the two-year-old boy before them was the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet.

The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, describes himself as a simple Buddhist monk. He has an interest in machines, which he developed as a young boy. As a teenager he repaired a movie projector by himself, without its guide or any instructions. His hobbies include meditating, gardening, and collecting and repairing watches. He has been known to say that he would have become an engineer if he hadn’t been a monk.

The Dalai Lama has been the spiritual leader of Tibet since 1950. In 1989 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for his advocating policies of non-violence. He was also highly appreciated for his anxiety for global environmental problems. He has travelled to more than 67 countries spanning 6 continents holding discussions with heads of different religions and participating in many events promoting inter-religious harmony and understading. He has received over 150 awards, honorary doctorates and prizes in recognition of his message of non-aggression, universal responsibility and compassion. He has also authored or co-authored more than 110 books.

The 14th Dalai Lama has 18.5 million followers on Twitter and regularly tweets about solving conflicts without violence. In a May 2013 Harris Poll, the Dalai Lama outranked President Obama in popularity by 13 percent.

Why does the Dalai Lama travel around the world?

Task 5

Reincarnation can be defined as a rebirth of the soul in a new body. Legend has it that the Dalai Lamas have been reborn thirteen times. Since the first Dalai Lama, each reincarnation has succeeded in bringing peace and wisdom to not only Buddhists but to many people around the world. But how are the Dalai Lamas found?

In order to find the present 14th reincarnation, the Regent of Tibet took a journey to lake Lhamo Lhatso in southern Tibet. For centuries the Tibetans had observed that visions of the future could be seen in this lake. The Regent had a vision. Among other things, he saw three Tibetan letters followed by a picture of a monastery.

The vision contained enough information to seek out the next Dalai Lama. In 1937 high lamas carrying the secrets of the vision were sent to all parts of Tibet in search of the place that the Regent had seen in the lake. When they arrived in Amdo, northeastern Tibet, they found a place matching the description of the secret vision. There they found a two-year-old boy. The child soon became comfortable with his visitors and began to play with a necklace that the high lama wore, which had belonged to the 13th Dalai Lama. In the Central Tibetan dialect, a language unknown to the district he lived in, the child demanded the necklace, claiming it belonged to him. He later addressed the government official by his proper name and also identified the high lama and servants. Astonished, the men left the village only to return to apply tests to the child to help find out if he truly was the Dalai Lama. He passed the test quite easily. As a result, they were sure that the two-year-old boy before them was the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet.

The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, describes himself as a simple Buddhist monk. He has an interest in machines, which he developed as a young boy. As a teenager he repaired a movie projector by himself, without its guide or any instructions. His hobbies include meditating, gardening, and collecting and repairing watches. He has been known to say that he would have become an engineer if he hadn’t been a monk.

The Dalai Lama has been the spiritual leader of Tibet since 1950. In 1989 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for his advocating policies of non-violence. He was also highly appreciated for his anxiety for global environmental problems. He has travelled to more than 67 countries spanning 6 continents holding discussions with heads of different religions and participating in many events promoting inter-religious harmony and understading. He has received over 150 awards, honorary doctorates and prizes in recognition of his message of non-aggression, universal responsibility and compassion. He has also authored or co-authored more than 110 books.

The 14th Dalai Lama has 18.5 million followers on Twitter and regularly tweets about solving conflicts without violence. In a May 2013 Harris Poll, the Dalai Lama outranked President Obama in popularity by 13 percent.

What is stated in the text about the 14th Dalai Lama?

Task 6

The Science Museum is the most visited science and technology museum in Europe. There are over 15,000 objects on display, including world-famous objects such as the Apollo 10 command capsule and Stephenson’s Rocket. Our interactive galleries bring to life first scientific principles and contemporary science debates. You can experience what it’s like to fly with the Red Arrows or blast off into space on an Apollo space mission in our stunning 3D and 4D simulators or watch a film on a screen taller than four double-decker buses in the IMAX 3D Cinema. The museum doesn’t charge visitors for admission.

Which museum __________?

The Natural History Museum boasts a collection of the biggest, tallest and rarest animals in the world. See a life-sized blue whale, a 40-million-year-old spider, and the beautiful Central Hall. Other highlights include dinosaur fossils and this summer’s blockbuster exhibitions Whales: Beneath the surface and Wildlife Photographer of the Year. The Museum offers a wide-ranging programme of temporary exhibitions all year round which inspire a love of the natural world and educate on the power of nature.

Which museum __________?

The Design Museum is the world’s leading museum which offers inspiring insights into the world of design with exhibitions on fashion, architecture, furniture, graphic, product, transport and digital design. Alongside its cutting-edge programme of exhibitions, the museum also hosts a variety of talks and family activities. The museum has opened in its spectacular new building on High Street Kensington. No prior booking required.

Which museum __________?

Based in the heart of Covent Garden, the London Transport Museum explores the powerful link between transport and the growth of modern London, its culture and society since 1800. Highlights include the iconic red London bus, the world’s first Underground steam train – a train carriage dating back to the 1890s. Young people and adults can enjoy the interactive galleries which include stepping aboard real buses and trains and having a go on a tube driving simulator. Here you can buy a perfect gift or iconic London souvenir, or relax in our cafe bar overlooking Covent Garden Piazza.

Which museum __________?

The Museum of London, which has just had a £20 million redevelopment, is the world’s largest urban museum. Step inside the museum for an unforgettable journey through the capital’s turbulent past. Discover prehistoric London, see how the city changed under Romans and Saxons, wonder at medieval London and examine the stormy years when London was ruined by civil wars, plague and fire. Then visit the Galleries of Modern London where you can walk the streets of Victorian London, take a stroll in recreated pleasure gardens and admire the magnificent Lord Mayor’s Coach.

Which museum __________?

The British Museum is one of the greatest museums in the world! Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history. Enjoy a unique comparison of the treasures of world cultures under one roof, centred around the magnificent Great Court. World-famous objects such as the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures, and Egyptian mummies are visited by up to six million people per year. For groups of 10 or more reservation is necessary.

Which museum __________?

Task 7

Shirley Fulton-Deugo and six generations of her family carry on a tradition of making maple syrup. “When the sap starts running from maple trees in late February or March, our family does too,” Shirley remarks.

“Cold nights and warm days are essential to start the sap flowing,” she reports. “Typically, ̒sugaring off ̓ season runs from 4 to 6 weeks (33)__________.”

“My husband and our children work together with our crew to string more than 40 miles of plastic pipelines. When the lines are in place they connect 4,000 generous maples to the sugar camp (34)__________. Here sap is collected and boiled down to maple syrup and stirred into sugar candies.”

“It takes 40 gallons of sap (35)__________. In general, the lighter the syrup is, the more delicate the taste. It grows darker and stronger as the season progresses.”

The farm also features a 120-seat restaurant and gift shop, walking trails and maple-flavoured tours (36)__________. Some 30,000 visitors from over 100 countries have taken their sweet

time observing and sampling the appetizing operation.

“During weekends, we offer horse-drawn wagon rides, fiddle music and children’s activities like making maple sweets. Of course, our family members, (37)__________, answer questions and explain the history of syrup making.”

Lately, the Fultons have been passing the syrup to tables as far as Japan. “It’s exciting to ship our home-made goods to people (38)__________,” Shirley notes.

Shirley Fulton-Deugo and six generations of her family carry on a tradition of making maple syrup. “When the sap starts running from maple trees in late February or March, our family does too,” Shirley remarks.

“Cold nights and warm days are essential to start the sap flowing,” she reports. “Typically, ̒sugaring off ̓ season runs from 4 to 6 weeks (33)__________.”

“My husband and our children work together with our crew to string more than 40 miles of plastic pipelines. When the lines are in place they connect 4,000 generous maples to the sugar camp (34)__________. Here sap is collected and boiled down to maple syrup and stirred into sugar candies.”

“It takes 40 gallons of sap (35)__________. In general, the lighter the syrup is, the more delicate the taste. It grows darker and stronger as the season progresses.”

The farm also features a 120-seat restaurant and gift shop, walking trails and maple-flavoured tours (36)__________. Some 30,000 visitors from over 100 countries have taken their sweet

time observing and sampling the appetizing operation.

“During weekends, we offer horse-drawn wagon rides, fiddle music and children’s activities like making maple sweets. Of course, our family members, (37)__________, answer questions and explain the history of syrup making.”

Lately, the Fultons have been passing the syrup to tables as far as Japan. “It’s exciting to ship our home-made goods to people (38)__________,” Shirley notes.

Shirley Fulton-Deugo and six generations of her family carry on a tradition of making maple syrup. “When the sap starts running from maple trees in late February or March, our family does too,” Shirley remarks.

“Cold nights and warm days are essential to start the sap flowing,” she reports. “Typically, ̒sugaring off ̓ season runs from 4 to 6 weeks (33)__________.”

“My husband and our children work together with our crew to string more than 40 miles of plastic pipelines. When the lines are in place they connect 4,000 generous maples to the sugar camp (34)__________. Here sap is collected and boiled down to maple syrup and stirred into sugar candies.”

“It takes 40 gallons of sap (35)__________. In general, the lighter the syrup is, the more delicate the taste. It grows darker and stronger as the season progresses.”

The farm also features a 120-seat restaurant and gift shop, walking trails and maple-flavoured tours (36)__________. Some 30,000 visitors from over 100 countries have taken their sweet

time observing and sampling the appetizing operation.

“During weekends, we offer horse-drawn wagon rides, fiddle music and children’s activities like making maple sweets. Of course, our family members, (37)__________, answer questions and explain the history of syrup making.”

Lately, the Fultons have been passing the syrup to tables as far as Japan. “It’s exciting to ship our home-made goods to people (38)__________,” Shirley notes.

Shirley Fulton-Deugo and six generations of her family carry on a tradition of making maple syrup. “When the sap starts running from maple trees in late February or March, our family does too,” Shirley remarks.

“Cold nights and warm days are essential to start the sap flowing,” she reports. “Typically, ̒sugaring off ̓ season runs from 4 to 6 weeks (33)__________.”

“My husband and our children work together with our crew to string more than 40 miles of plastic pipelines. When the lines are in place they connect 4,000 generous maples to the sugar camp (34)__________. Here sap is collected and boiled down to maple syrup and stirred into sugar candies.”

“It takes 40 gallons of sap (35)__________. In general, the lighter the syrup is, the more delicate the taste. It grows darker and stronger as the season progresses.”

The farm also features a 120-seat restaurant and gift shop, walking trails and maple-flavoured tours (36)__________. Some 30,000 visitors from over 100 countries have taken their sweet

time observing and sampling the appetizing operation.

“During weekends, we offer horse-drawn wagon rides, fiddle music and children’s activities like making maple sweets. Of course, our family members, (37)__________, answer questions and explain the history of syrup making.”

Lately, the Fultons have been passing the syrup to tables as far as Japan. “It’s exciting to ship our home-made goods to people (38)__________,” Shirley notes.

Shirley Fulton-Deugo and six generations of her family carry on a tradition of making maple syrup. “When the sap starts running from maple trees in late February or March, our family does too,” Shirley remarks.

“Cold nights and warm days are essential to start the sap flowing,” she reports. “Typically, ̒sugaring off ̓ season runs from 4 to 6 weeks (33)__________.”

“My husband and our children work together with our crew to string more than 40 miles of plastic pipelines. When the lines are in place they connect 4,000 generous maples to the sugar camp (34)__________. Here sap is collected and boiled down to maple syrup and stirred into sugar candies.”

“It takes 40 gallons of sap (35)__________. In general, the lighter the syrup is, the more delicate the taste. It grows darker and stronger as the season progresses.”

The farm also features a 120-seat restaurant and gift shop, walking trails and maple-flavoured tours (36)__________. Some 30,000 visitors from over 100 countries have taken their sweet

time observing and sampling the appetizing operation.

“During weekends, we offer horse-drawn wagon rides, fiddle music and children’s activities like making maple sweets. Of course, our family members, (37)__________, answer questions and explain the history of syrup making.”

Lately, the Fultons have been passing the syrup to tables as far as Japan. “It’s exciting to ship our home-made goods to people (38)__________,” Shirley notes.

Shirley Fulton-Deugo and six generations of her family carry on a tradition of making maple syrup. “When the sap starts running from maple trees in late February or March, our family does too,” Shirley remarks.

“Cold nights and warm days are essential to start the sap flowing,” she reports. “Typically, ̒sugaring off ̓ season runs from 4 to 6 weeks (33)__________.”

“My husband and our children work together with our crew to string more than 40 miles of plastic pipelines. When the lines are in place they connect 4,000 generous maples to the sugar camp (34)__________. Here sap is collected and boiled down to maple syrup and stirred into sugar candies.”

“It takes 40 gallons of sap (35)__________. In general, the lighter the syrup is, the more delicate the taste. It grows darker and stronger as the season progresses.”

The farm also features a 120-seat restaurant and gift shop, walking trails and maple-flavoured tours (36)__________. Some 30,000 visitors from over 100 countries have taken their sweet

time observing and sampling the appetizing operation.

“During weekends, we offer horse-drawn wagon rides, fiddle music and children’s activities like making maple sweets. Of course, our family members, (37)__________, answer questions and explain the history of syrup making.”

Lately, the Fultons have been passing the syrup to tables as far as Japan. “It’s exciting to ship our home-made goods to people (38)__________,” Shirley notes.

Use of English

Task 8

Faster than any other biosystem, the world’s forests are (39)__________. As much as a third of the total tree (40)__________has been lost since agriculture began some 10,000 years ago. In the (41)__________ forests there are more species than in any other biosystem, making forests the Earth’s chief resource for the biodiversity of species.

Tropical rain forests once covered 12% of the land of the planet. As well as supporting at least 50% of the world’s species of plants and animals, they are (42)__________ to millions of people.

In North America, there is a replanting program, but the new forests are not as diverse as the (43)__________ rain forests they are replacing. However, this does not mean that these forests are not important to the global ecology.

Faster than any other biosystem, the world’s forests are (39)__________. As much as a third of the total tree (40)__________has been lost since agriculture began some 10,000 years ago. In the (41)__________ forests there are more species than in any other biosystem, making forests the Earth’s chief resource for the biodiversity of species.

Tropical rain forests once covered 12% of the land of the planet. As well as supporting at least 50% of the world’s species of plants and animals, they are (42)__________ to millions of people.

In North America, there is a replanting program, but the new forests are not as diverse as the (43)__________ rain forests they are replacing. However, this does not mean that these forests are not important to the global ecology.

Faster than any other biosystem, the world’s forests are (39) __________. As much as a third of the total tree (40)__________has been lost since agriculture began some 10,000 years ago. In the (41)__________ forests there are more species than in any other biosystem, making forests the Earth’s chief resource for the biodiversity of species.

Tropical rain forests once covered 12% of the land of the planet. As well as supporting at least 50% of the world’s species of plants and animals, they are (42)__________ to millions of people.

In North America, there is a replanting program, but the new forests are not as diverse as the (43)__________ rain forests they are replacing. However, this does not mean that these forests are not important to the global ecology.

Faster than any other biosystem, the world’s forests are (39)__________. As much as a third of the total tree (40)__________has been lost since agriculture began some 10,000 years ago. In the (41)__________ forests there are more species than in any other biosystem, making forests the Earth’s chief resource for the biodiversity of species.

Tropical rain forests once covered 12% of the land of the planet. As well as supporting at least 50% of the world’s species of plants and animals, they are (42)__________ to millions of people.

In North America, there is a replanting program, but the new forests are not as diverse as the (43)__________ rain forests they are replacing. However, this does not mean that these forests are not important to the global ecology.

Faster than any other biosystem, the world’s forests are (39) __________. As much as a third of the total tree (40)__________has been lost since agriculture began some 10,000 years ago. In the (41)__________ forests there are more species than in any other biosystem, making forests the Earth’s chief resource for the biodiversity of species.

Tropical rain forests once covered 12% of the land of the planet. As well as supporting at least 50% of the world’s species of plants and animals, they are (42)__________ to millions of people.

In North America, there is a replanting program, but the new forests are not as diverse as the (43)_________ rain forests they are replacing. However, this does not mean that these forests are not important to the global ecology.

In Tokyo, some of the busiest railway stations in the world have (44)__________ computerised “smile scanners” to help employees (45)__________ a better service. Now thanks to technology passengers can be assured of a friendly welcome from staff no (46)__________ how hard-pressed they are.

The computerised “smile scanner” works by calculating the optimum curve of the lips. Those with a low score are given words of advice, such as, “you look too serious”.

Although the railway company says the smile scan system is not (47)__________, all staff at the station have used it. The employees say the scan has helped them check their facial (48)__________, which helped them communicate effectively with the customers.

In Tokyo, some of the busiest railway stations in the world have (44)__________ computerised “smile scanners” to help employees (45)__________ a better service. Now thanks to technology passengers can be assured of a friendly welcome from staff no (46)__________ how hard-pressed they are.

The computerised “smile scanner” works by calculating the optimum curve of the lips. Those with a low score are given words of advice, such as, “you look too serious”.

Although the railway company says the smile scan system is not (47)__________, all staff at the station have used it. The employees say the scan has helped them check their facial (48)__________, which helped them communicate effectively with the customers.

In Tokyo, some of the busiest railway stations in the world have (44)__________ computerised “smile scanners” to help employees (45)__________ a better service. Now thanks to technology passengers can be assured of a friendly welcome from staff no (46)__________ how hard-pressed they are.

The computerised “smile scanner” works by calculating the optimum curve of the lips. Those with a low score are given words of advice, such as, “you look too serious”.

Although the railway company says the smile scan system is not (47)__________, all staff at the station have used it. The employees say the scan has helped them check their facial (48)__________, which helped them communicate effectively with the customers.

In Tokyo, some of the busiest railway stations in the world have (44)__________ computerised “smile scanners” to help employees (45)__________ a better service. Now thanks to technology passengers can be assured of a friendly welcome from staff no (46)__________ how hard-pressed they are.

The computerised “smile scanner” works by calculating the optimum curve of the lips. Those with a low score are given words of advice, such as, “you look too serious”.

Although the railway company says the smile scan system is not (47)__________, all staff at the station have used it. The employees say the scan has helped them check their facial (48)__________, which helped them communicate effectively with the customers.

In Tokyo, some of the busiest railway stations in the world have (44)__________ computerised “smile scanners” to help employees (45)__________ a better service. Now thanks to technology passengers can be assured of a friendly welcome from staff no (46)__________ how hard-pressed they are.

The computerised “smile scanner” works by calculating the optimum curve of the lips. Those with a low score are given words of advice, such as, “you look too serious”.

Although the railway company says the smile scan system is not (47)__________, all staff at the station have used it. The employees say the scan has helped them check their facial (48)__________, which helped them communicate effectively with the customers.

Task 9

David James’s drawing ability (49)__________ him the title of Art Director in arguably the (50)__________ most prestigious animation studio, DreamWorks Animation.

Make no mistake about it – this is big business. Each film takes approximately three years (51)__________ at a cost of between 60 and 100 million US dollars. You’ve probably seen some of them. DreamWorks has produced animated films such as Antz, Shrek and The Road to El Dorado.

“There is great appeal in working on animation,” says David, “You (52)__________ time to truly get into a project. Three years to develop the design from concept through execution. You are purely working in the world of (53)__________.”

David James’s drawing ability (49)__________ him the title of Art Director in arguably the (50)__________ most prestigious animation studio, DreamWorks Animation.

Make no mistake about it – this is big business. Each film takes approximately three years (51)__________ at a cost of between 60 and 100 million US dollars. You’ve probably seen some of them. DreamWorks has produced animated films such as Antz, Shrek and The Road to El Dorado.

“There is great appeal in working on animation,” says David, “You (52)__________ time to truly get into a project. Three years to develop the design from concept through execution. You are purely working in the world of (53)__________.”

David James’s drawing ability (49)__________ him the title of Art Director in arguably the (50)__________ most prestigious animation studio, DreamWorks Animation.

Make no mistake about it – this is big business. Each film takes approximately three years (51)__________ at a cost of between 60 and 100 million US dollars. You’ve probably seen some of them. DreamWorks has produced animated films such as Antz, Shrek and The Road to El Dorado.

“There is great appeal in working on animation,” says David, “You (52)__________ time to truly get into a project. Three years to develop the design from concept through execution. You are purely working in the world of (53)__________.”

David James’s drawing ability (49)__________ him the title of Art Director in arguably the (50)__________ most prestigious animation studio, DreamWorks Animation.

Make no mistake about it – this is big business. Each film takes approximately three years (51)__________ at a cost of between 60 and 100 million US dollars. You’ve probably seen some of them. DreamWorks has produced animated films such as Antz, Shrek and The Road to El Dorado.

“There is great appeal in working on animation,” says David, “You (52)__________ time to truly get into a project. Three years to develop the design from concept through execution. You are purely working in the world of (53)__________.”

David James’s drawing ability (49)__________ him the title of Art Director in arguably the (50)__________ most prestigious animation studio, DreamWorks Animation.

Make no mistake about it – this is big business. Each film takes approximately three years (51)__________ at a cost of between 60 and 100 million US dollars. You’ve probably seen some of them. DreamWorks has produced animated films such as Antz, Shrek and The Road to El Dorado.

“There is great appeal in working on animation,” says David, “You (52)__________ time to truly get into a project. Three years to develop the design from concept through execution. You are purely working in the world of (53)__________.”

A recent study may have an answer to one of (54)__________ mysteries in science – what is the purpose of sleep? The work (55)__________ it’s actually about making animals function more efficiently in their environments.

Pythons and bats are among the longest sleepers at over 18 hours a day. Human babies need 16 hours, and most of us probably feel we need around eight hours of sleep (56)__________ well.

Professor Jerry Seigel from the University of California, Los Angeles, conducted a study of the sleep times of animals and found that they vary widely. Some, like migrating birds, can survive long periods without sleeping at all. He believes that sleep helps to conserve (57)__________ and to make best use of limited resources. Sleeping also makes us less likely to (58)__________.

A recent study may have an answer to one of (54)__________ mysteries in science – what is the purpose of sleep? The work (55)__________ it’s actually about making animals function more efficiently in their environments.

Pythons and bats are among the longest sleepers at over 18 hours a day. Human babies need 16 hours, and most of us probably feel we need around eight hours of sleep (56)__________ well.

Professor Jerry Seigel from the University of California, Los Angeles, conducted a study of the sleep times of animals and found that they vary widely. Some, like migrating birds, can survive long periods without sleeping at all. He believes that sleep helps to conserve (57)__________ and to make best use of limited resources. Sleeping also makes us less likely to (58)__________.

A recent study may have an answer to one of (54)__________ mysteries in science – what is the purpose of sleep? The work (55)__________ it’s actually about making animals function more efficiently in their environments.

Pythons and bats are among the longest sleepers at over 18 hours a day. Human babies need 16 hours, and most of us probably feel we need around eight hours of sleep (56)__________ well.

Professor Jerry Seigel from the University of California, Los Angeles, conducted a study of the sleep times of animals and found that they vary widely. Some, like migrating birds, can survive long periods without sleeping at all. He believes that sleep helps to conserve (57)__________ and to make best use of limited resources. Sleeping also makes us less likely to (58)__________.

A recent study may have an answer to one of (54)__________ mysteries in science – what is the purpose of sleep? The work (55)__________ it’s actually about making animals function more efficiently in their environments.

Pythons and bats are among the longest sleepers at over 18 hours a day. Human babies need 16 hours, and most of us probably feel we need around eight hours of sleep (56)__________ well.

Professor Jerry Seigel from the University of California, Los Angeles, conducted a study of the sleep times of animals and found that they vary widely. Some, like migrating birds, can survive long periods without sleeping at all. He believes that sleep helps to conserve (57)__________ and to make best use of limited resources. Sleeping also makes us less likely to (58)__________.

A recent study may have an answer to one of (54)__________ mysteries in science – what is the purpose of sleep? The work (55)__________ it’s actually about making animals function more efficiently in their environments.

Pythons and bats are among the longest sleepers at over 18 hours a day. Human babies need 16 hours, and most of us probably feel we need around eight hours of sleep (56)__________ well.

Professor Jerry Seigel from the University of California, Los Angeles, conducted a study of the sleep times of animals and found that they vary widely. Some, like migrating birds, can survive long periods without sleeping at all. He believes that sleep helps to conserve (57)__________ and to make best use of limited resources. Sleeping also makes us less likely to (58)__________.

Writing

You’ve got a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she writes that he/she would like to spend his/her holidays reading interesting books and asks your opinion on that.

Write a letter to your pen-friend in which you tell him/her

• what kind of book you read last and who recommended you to read it
• what literary genre you prefer and why and
• give some pieces of advice on how to spend holidays not to get bored

Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.