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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 (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 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…