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You are going to listen to an extract from a lecture on biology. Before you listen, read the tasks and the input material. You have 10 minutes before the listening task starts. You are going to listen to the extract twice. As you listen, make notes on your draft sheet. Примечание: аудиофайл к этому заданию выложен не был, поэтому задание представлено здесь просто для ознакомления с форматом — выполнить его при отсутствии аудио не получится. Article When Charles Darwin published On the Origin of Species 166 years ago, there were, naturally, misunderst…

You are going to read an extract from a speech of historic importance. Analyse the language and facts presented in it. Prove that the person this text is hypothetically attributed to was NOT the speaker delivering this speech in reality. Guess and write who WAS the person delivering this speech. Make sure you spell the name correctly. Write 70-80 words using 3-4 facts or language peculiarities from the text showing that it is not possible that this speech was delivered by the said person. Was this speech made by Barack Obama (born 1961, 44th president of the US)? I have, myself, full conf…

You are going to read an extract (1) from an article on the importance of grammar by David Crystal. A Answer the question and provide at least one argument for your opinion: How do the following two extracts (2 and 3) from fiction add to the aspects of importance David Crystal attaches to grammar? B Speculate: What details about the characters’ backgrounds are revealed through the grammar they use? What might be the reasons behind these characters’ substandard grammar? What images are created by the authors through the means of language? C Edit: Rewrite the extracts (2 and 3) correcting the grammar in them to mee…

Read the following text on the evolution of art in the UK. To complete the text, solve the crossword by making new forms of the words or inserting a word. If you got the crossword right, it means you completed the text accurately. Make sure the endings of the words and spelling are correct! In the crossword, multiple word phrases are inserted as one word. Example: TO INVITE - a new form - 1. WEREINVITED A MOUSE - a new form - 2. MICE BEAUTIFUL - a new form - 3. MOREBEAUTIFUL INSERT A PREPOSITION - 2. INFRONTOF In your answer sheet, write out your answers properly. Example: ACROSS 1. WERE INVITED DOWN 2. LESS INTERESTING The gaps in the text…

You are going to read an extract of an article on society. For questions 1-5, read the text and match two halves of the sentences below. There is one extra half you do not need to use. The beginnings of the sentences follow the same order as the full sentences in the original text. Beginnings Many nations today practice some form of pluralism, which usually rests In Switzerland, for instance, the three major ethnic groups are concentrated In some countries competing groups have difficulty arriving When the country of Yugoslavia was forme…

You are asked to make a graduation speech at your school graduation ceremony. Theme: Dreaming Big and Aiming High. The aspects of the theme you mention must match the occasion, resonate with the audience and reflect your personal feelings and thoughts, values and experiences. Write your speech in at least 250 words. Information A graduation speech is more than just a ceremonial tradition—it’s a speech that combines a heartfelt send-off, a final farewell and a celebration of achievement all rolled into one. These speeches are typically delivered by a selected speaker at the commencement, o…