Listen to the text and choose the appropriate word

2 1 Listen again and choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. Adam is thirteen/ thirty years old. He has a cat / dog. 1 2 4 3 He doesn’t get up early / late on Saturdays. He and his friends sometimes / usually go to the cinema. 5 He returns home at about six / seven o’clock in the evening. 6 He plays computer games / watches TV in the evening. 7 He goes to bed at about 10 o’clock/ midnight on Saturdays. 8 He usually wakes up early / late on Sunday mornings.​

Vocabulary

Упражнение 1, с. 37

1 Choose the correct word. — Выберите правильное слово.

1 Ken grabbed his coat and left.
Кен схватил пальто и вышел. 

gripped — захваченный 

2 He uses a safety net to climb tall buildings.
Он использует страховочную сетку, чтобы лазить по высоким зданиям. 

security — безопасность 

3 He wants to raise awareness about environmental problems.
Он хочет повысить осведомлённость об экологических проблемах.  

rise — подъём 

4 He hangs from nigh ledges with his bare hands.
Он свисает с выступов голыми руками. 

bends — изгибы 

5 He sighed with relief when he heard his son was safe.  

Он вздохнул с облегчением, когда услышал, что его сын в безопасности.

asked — спросил

Listening

Упражнение 2, с. 37

2. Listen to Ian Marshall talking about his job as a lifeguard in Australia. For each question, choose the best answer A, B, C or D. — Послушайте, как Ян Маршалл рассказывает о своей работе спасателем в Австралии. Для каждого вопроса выберите лучший ответ A, B, C или D.

1 C Ian works …
C at the beach.
Йен работает … на пляже.

A at the lake.
на озере.

B at a swimming pool.
в бассейне.

D in different locations.
в разных местах.

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2 A He wants to learn …
A how to drive a powerboat.
Он хочет учиться … как управлять моторной лодкой.

B advanced first aid.
продвинутая первая помощь.

C how to teach fitness.
как научить фитнесу.

D beach management.
управление пляжем.

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3 D Ian says that he doesn’t like …
D the written work he has to do.
Ян говорит, что ему не нравится … письменная работа, которую он должен выполнить.

A observing the swimming area.
наблюдение за зоной купания.

B checking the equipment.
проверка оборудования.

C getting up early in the morning.
вставать рано утром.

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4 B Lifeguards may soon …
B know when sharks are nearby.
Спасатели могут скоро … знать, когда поблизости акулы.

A not need to use whistles.
не нужно использовать свистки.

C use only high-tech equipment.
используйте только высокотехнологичное оборудование.

D be able to keep dangerous animals away.
уметь держать опасных животных подальше.

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5 B Ian says that people are safer when they …
B know about dangers.
Ян говорит, что людям безопаснее, когда они … знают об опасностях.

A stay near the shore.
держатся поближе к берегу.

C are strong swimmers.
являются сильными пловцами.

D have first aid skills.
имеют навыки оказания первой помощи.

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Presenter: Thank you for joining us. Tonight on the show we have Ian Marshall, one of our local lifeguards, here to tell us a little bit about his job. Ian, thanks for coming. I’m sure that most of us have a very good idea about what a lifeguard does, but can you give us a few more details?

Ведущий: Спасибо, что присоединились к нам. Сегодня вечером на шоу у нас в гостях Ян Маршалл, один из наших местных спасателей, который расскажет нам немного о своей работе. Йен, спасибо, что пришёл. Я уверен, что у большинства из нас есть очень хорошее представление о том, что делает спасатель, но не могли бы вы рассказать нам ещё немного подробностей?

Ian: Sure. Well, of course, as a lifeguard, I make sure that people are safe in and around the water. I patrol the beach, but other lifeguards are on duty at lakes and swimming pools. A lifeguard is a necessity on a busy beach because even strong swimmers can get into trouble.

Ян: Конечно. Ну, конечно, как спасатель, я забочусь о том, чтобы люди были в безопасности в воде и вокруг неё. Я патрулирую пляж, но другие спасатели дежурят у озёр и бассейнов. Спасатель — это необходимость на оживлённом пляже, потому что даже сильные пловцы могут попасть в беду.

Presenter: OK, so how did you become a lifeguard, Ian?
Ведущий: Хорошо, так как же ты стал спасателем, Ян?

Ian: Well, actually, it was quite difficult. I had to take some courses including advanced first aid and beach management and then I had to complete various different fitness and skills tests. Even now, I take different courses to improve my skills. This year I’m hoping to take a course in powerboat driving.

Ян: Ну, на самом деле, это было довольно сложно. Мне пришлось пройти несколько курсов, включая продвинутую первую помощь и управление пляжем, а затем я должен был пройти различные тесты на пригодность и навыки. Даже сейчас я посещаю различные курсы, чтобы улучшить свои навыки. В этом году я надеюсь пройти курс вождения моторной лодки.

Presenter: And what’s a typical day like for you?
Ведущий: А какой у вас типичный день?

Ian: Well, between October and March, I’m on patrol from 6 in the morning until 3 in the afternoon. That’s OK with me – I actually really like early mornings! Daily duties include rescuing when necessary, of course, checking all the equipment and keeping swimmers aware of any dangers. Our main duty though is to observe the beach and the swimming area to make sure everyone is obeying the beach rules in order to prevent accidents and emergencies. There’s a lot of paperwork to do, too. This is probably my least favourite part of the job, but it’s very important.

Ян: Ну, с октября по март я нахожусь в патруле с 6 утра до 3 часов дня. Со мной всё в порядке — я действительно очень люблю раннее утро! Ежедневные обязанности включают, конечно, спасение при необходимости, проверку всего снаряжения и информирование пловцов о любых опасностях. Однако наша главная обязанность — следить за пляжем и зоной для купания, чтобы убедиться, что все соблюдают правила пляжа, чтобы предотвратить несчастные случаи и чрезвычайные ситуации. Кроме того, нужно сделать много бумажной работы. Это, вероятно, моя наименее любимая часть работы, но она очень важна.

Presenter: You mentioned equipment. What kind of equipment do you use?

Ведущий: Вы упомянули оборудование. Какое оборудование вы используете?

Ian: Well, we have a boat for accidents out at sea, but we also use horns, loudspeakers and even the simple whistle to get people’s attention. In fact, the whistle is probably the most important piece of equipment I use because I have it with me all the time and it’s very effective at getting people’s attention. There’s also a radio to get in touch with other lifeguards and the emergency services. It’s not very high-tech, I know, although I recently heard about some research that scientists are doing. They want to electronically tag sharks, so when they get near the shore, we get an SMS warning on our mobile phones.

Ян: Ну, у нас есть лодка для несчастных случаев в море, но мы также используем рожки, громкоговорители и даже простой свисток, чтобы привлечь внимание людей. На самом деле, свисток, вероятно, самый важный элемент оборудования, которым я пользуюсь, потому что он всегда со мной, и он очень эффективен для привлечения внимания людей. Есть также радио, чтобы связаться с другими спасателями и аварийными службами. Я знаю, что это не очень высокотехнологично, хотя недавно я слышал о некоторых исследованиях, которые проводят учёные. Они хотят пометить акул электронным способом, поэтому, когда они приближаются к берегу, мы получаем SMS-предупреждение на наши мобильные телефоны.

Presenter: Really? While we’re on the subject of sharks, just how dangerous are they to swimmers off the coast of Australia?

Ведущий: Правда? Раз уж мы заговорили об акулах, насколько они опасны для пловцов у берегов Австралии?

Ian: Well, in the past 10 years, sharks have killed about 10 people and attacked about ten others in Western Australia, but we shouldn’t just focus on sharks. There are many other dangers such as the box jellyfish, which is one of the most poisonous creatures in the sea, especially as it’s almost invisible to swimmers. Actually, another important part of our training is looking out for dangerous creatures and giving first aid treatment if someone gets, for instance, a jellyfish sting. The first thing we do with a sting is to pour vinegar on it! We also try to educate swimmers about the risks. A little knowledge can save a lot of lives.

Ян: Ну, за последние 10 лет акулы убили около 10 человек и напали ещё на десять человек в Западной Австралии, но мы не должны сосредотачиваться только на акулах. Есть много других опасностей, таких как коробчатая медуза, которая является одним из самых ядовитых существ в море, особенно потому, что она почти невидима для пловцов. На самом деле, ещё одна важная часть нашего обучения — это наблюдение за опасными существами и оказание первой медицинской помощи, если кто-то получит, например, укус медузы. Первое, что мы делаем с жалом, — это наливаем на него уксус! Мы также стараемся информировать пловцов о рисках. Немного знаний может спасти много жизней.

Presenter: Interesting, Ian. Well, it’s been fantastic having you on the show. Tune in next week, listeners, when we have a real-life storm chaser in the studio. Until then, good night and have a great week.

Ведущий: Интересно, Ян. Что ж, было здорово, что ты участвуешь в шоу. Настройтесь на следующую неделю, слушатели, когда у нас в студии будет настоящий штормовой охотник. А пока спокойной ночи и удачной недели.

Reading

Упражнение 3, с. 37

3. Read the text and choose the most appropriate title for each section. There is one extra title. — Прочитайте текст и выберите наиболее подходящее название для каждого раздела. Есть ещё одно дополнительное название.

• Chilling Out — Охлаждение

• Learning a New Language — Изучение нового языка

• Finding it Easy — Найти его легко

• Making Dangerous Friends — Заводить Опасных Друзей

Real-life Super Heroes
Реальные Супергерои

1) Chilling Out — Охлаждение

The freezing cold has no effect on Wim Hof. Also known as the «Iceman», Wim Hof climbed Mount Everest wearing only a pair of shorts in temperatures that can kill an ordinary person. He holds an incredible nine world records and often appears in various countries up to his neck in ice. Scientists can’t explain Hof’s superhuman ability to put up with below-zero temperatures, but believe it may be due to his skill at meditation. When most people face extreme cold, the blood in their bodies moves away from theirfingers and toes to protect their inner organs. After years of meditating, Wim has complete control over his blood flow and can keep it moving to all parts of his body, no matter how cold it gets.

Леденящий холод никак не влияет на Вима Хофа. Также известный как «Ледяной человек», Вим Хоф поднялся на Эверест в одних шортах при температуре, которая может убить обычного человека. Он владеет невероятными девятью мировыми рекордами и часто появляется в разных странах по шею во льду. Учёные не могут объяснить сверхчеловеческую способность Хофа мириться с минусовыми температурами, но полагают, что это может быть связано с его умением медитировать. Когда большинство людей сталкиваются с экстремальным холодом, кровь в их телах отливает от пальцев рук и ног, чтобы защитить их внутренние органы. После многих лет медитации Вим полностью контролирует свой кровоток и может поддерживать его во всех частях тела, независимо от того, насколько холодно.

2) Making Dangerous Friends — Заводить Опасных Друзей

South African animalbehaviourist Kevin Richardson first made friends with some lion cubs 12 years ago at a lion park, and now he is playing with, cudding and even falling asleep next to lions! He says he can do this because he tries to know each animal’s personality and develop understanding with them. Now Richardson, known as ‘The lion whisperer’, cares for 39 lions on his 1,800-acre wildlife reserve. Kevin uses his fame to raise awareness about lions under threat in the wild. «Numbers have dropped by up to 75% in the past decade,» he says. Kevin also made a film using members of his adopted family called White Lion: Home is a Journey.

Южноафриканский анималист Кевин Ричардсон впервые подружился с несколькими львятами 12 лет назад в львином парке, и теперь он играет, обнимается и даже засыпает рядом со львами! Он говорит, что может сделать это, потому что он пытается узнать личность каждого животного и развить понимание с ними. Теперь Ричардсон, известный как «Шепчущий льву», заботится о 39 львах в своём заповеднике дикой природы площадью 1800 акров. Кевин использует свою славу, чтобы повысить осведомлённость о львах, находящихся под угрозой в дикой природе. «За последнее десятилетие их число сократилось до 75%», — говорит он. Кевин также снял фильм с участием членов своей приёмной семьи под названием «Белый лев: дом — это путешествие».

3) Finding it Easy — Найти его легко

32-year-old Daniel Tammet can solve the most difficult math problems in the time it takes most of us to remember where we put our calculator! He has an incredible mental ability to count and calculate. He doesn’t see numbers in his head, though, he sees shapes. «When I multiply, I see two shapes. The image starts to change and a third shape appears. That’s the answer.» Daniel is an autistic savant^∗ who has broken records with his unbelievable memory. Daniel can also speak 10 languages and learned Icelandic in just one week! In 2007, he also wrote his autobiography, Born on a Blue Day.

32-летний Даниэль Таммет может решить самые сложные математические задачи за то время, которое большинству из нас требуется, чтобы вспомнить, куда мы положили наш калькулятор! Он обладает невероятной умственной способностью считать и вычислять. Однако он не видит чисел в своей голове, он видит формы. «Когда я умножаю, я вижу две фигуры. Изображение начинает меняться, и появляется третья фигура. Вот и ответ.» Дэниел — учёный-аутист, который побил рекорды своей невероятной памятью. Даниэль также может говорить на 10 языках и выучил исландский всего за одну неделю! В 2007 году он также написал свою автобиографию «Рождённый в голубой день».

autistic savant^∗ — somebody with a mental condition that prevents them from communicaring well, but has a highly-developed talent in another area e.g., painting, calculating.

аутичный учёный* — человек с психическим заболеванием, которое мешает ему хорошо общаться, но обладает высокоразвитым талантом в другой области, например, в живописи, вычислениях.

Упражнение 4, с. 37

4. Read the text again and write W (Wim), K (Kevin) or D (Daniel). — Прочитайте текст ещё раз и напишите W (Wim), K (Kevin) или D (Daniel).

Who…
Кто…

1 wants people to help fight for something? K
хочет, чтобы люди помогали бороться за что-то?

2 confuses scientists? W
сбивает с толку учёных?

3 has a nickname? W & K
имеет прозвище?

4 travels around the world? W
путешествует по всему миру?

5 does something very quickly? D
делает что-то очень быстро?

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ГДЗ по английскому языку. Starlight. Звёздный английский. Учебник. 7 класс. Баранова К.М., Дули Д., Копылова В.В.

Английский язык. 7 класс

Choose the appropriate words to complete the sentences.
1) The central (character/characteristic) of the play is a scientist who is working on a difficult problem. 2) My friend (connected/wondered) why I hadn’t phoned him. 3) My parents and I love to (receive/refuse) friends in our house. 4) If you can’t find your seat in the theatre, ask (the dramatist/an usher) to help you. 5) Our seats were (on/in) the gallery, rather far from the stage. 6) Hold (on/up) a minute, I’m nearly ready. 7) My friend is very much (alike/like) me: we both like the same things. 8) The scenery of the play (was/were) fantastic. 9) When I told father about my problem, he (previously/willingly) offered his help. 10) He couldn’t decide what to do for a long time and (at/in) the end became a music teacher.

VARIANT I

1. LISTENING. Listen to the text and choose the right answer.

1. The text is about ….                          A) pantomimes   B) comedies  C) fairy stories
2. The part of Aladdin’s mother is ….   A) serious           B) tragic        C) not serious
3. Aladdin does ….      A) all that Abanazar tells him to do

                                       B) something of Abanazar tells him to do

                                       C) nothing of what Abanazar tells him to do

4. The text ….   A) tells us something of how the Ginie helps Aladdin

                          B) tells us how the Genie helps Aladdin

                          C) doesn`t tell us how the Genie helps Aladdin

1. READING. Read the text and choose the right answer.

William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare is one of the most famous and certainly the greatest English writers. The author of “Hamlet and “Othello” was born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. Young Shakespeare got a classical education and got married at the age of 18. His wife was a local girl, Anne Hathaway, who gave birth to their 3 children.

Nobody knew William Shakespeare before 1592 when he appeared in London as a playwriter. His first play was called «Titus Andronicus» after which he continued writing and created plays on historical themes, comedies and also wrote his first tragedy “Romeo and Juliet”. During the first decade of the XVII Shakespeare turned to tragedies and created his greatest ones: «Hamlet» «Othello» «Macbeth» and «King Lear». All of them had a great success. Moreover, William was an amazing poet known for his sonnets which are the poems consisting of 14 lines with a moral at the end.

All his works deal with themes of love, friendship, death, change and immortality and often contain great philosophical ideas. Shakespeare’s major activity was related to drama. He became a full shareholder in his acting company and was a co-owner of «the Globe» and «the Blackfriars» theatres. “The Globe” theatre was and still is one of the best theatres in the world. Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616 but his works are still read and performed on stage or adapted into films.

1. W. Shakespeare was born in the … century.     A) 17th            B) 15th             C) 16th
2. The famous writer got a … education.              A) usual          B) modern       C) strange
3. His works were ….                                            A) successful  B) not success C) boring
4. He loved to perform in ….                                A) films          B) plays            C) sonnets

III. VOCABULARY and GRAMMAR. Choose the necessary variant.

1. We can take a programme from an ….           A) actor            B) usher            C) actress
2. The … applaud after the play.                        A) audiograph  B) auditorium    C) audience
3. The … is far from the stage.                           A)  gallery        B) box office     C) box
4. Tom usually … the play on weekends.          A) watching      B) watch           C) watches
5. They are … to go to the show.                       A) considered   B) considering  C) to consider
6. Sam told that he had …this play.                   A) seen             B) see                C)seeing

IV. WRITING. You got a letter from Jane who writes …

        … I like going to the theatre. Do you often go to the theatre? What do you like to watch? Who do you go to the theatre with?

By the way, I saw a nice play last week.

Write Jane a letter. Answer her questions. Ask 3 questions about the play she saw last week. 70 words.

VARIANT II

1. LISTENING. Listen to the text and choose the right answer.

1. The text is about ….                          A) pantomimes   B) comedies  C) fairy stories
2. The part of Aladdin’s mother is ….   A) serious           B) tragic        C) not serious
3. Aladdin does ….      A) all that Abanazar tells him to do

                                       B) something of Abanazar tells him to do

                                       C) nothing of what Abanazar tells him to do

1. The text ….   A) tells us something of how the Ginie helps Aladdin

                            B) tells us how the Genie helps Aladdin

                            C) doesn`t tell us how the Genie helps Aladdin

II. READING. Read the text and choose the right answer.

William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare is one of the most famous and certainly the greatest English writers. The author of “Hamlet and “Othello” was born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. Young Shakespeare got a classical education and got married at the age of 18. His wife was a local girl, Anne Hathaway, who gave birth to their 3 children.

Nobody knew William Shakespeare before 1592 when he appeared in London as a playwriter. His first play was called «Titus Andronicus» after which he continued writing and created plays on historical themes, comedies and also wrote his first tragedy “Romeo and Juliet”. During the first decade of the XVII Shakespeare turned to tragedies and created his greatest ones: «Hamlet» «Othello» «Macbeth» and «King Lear». All of them had a great success. Moreover, William was an amazing poet known for his sonnets which are the poems consisting of 14 lines with a moral at the end.

All his works deal with themes of love, friendship, death, change and immortality and often contain great philosophical ideas. Shakespeare’s major activity was related to drama. He became a full shareholder in his acting company and was a co-owner of «the Globe» and «the Blackfriars» theatres. “The Globe” theatre was and still is one of the best theatres in the world. Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616 but his works are still read and performed on stage or adapted into films.

1. W. Shakespeare was born in the … century.    A) 17th           B) 15th             C) 16th
2. The famous writer got a … education.             A) usual         B) modern      C) strange
3. His works were ….                                           A) successful B) not success C) boring
4. He loved to perform in ….                               A) films          B) plays           C) sonnets

III. VOCABULARY and GRAMMAR. Choose the necessary variant.

1. We got to the theatre to see a ….                     A) play            B) film               C) match
2. People leave their coats at the ….                    A) stalls           B) cloakroom    C) bedroom
3. The tickets in the … are the most expensive.  A) gallery         B) box office     C) box
4. Tom usually … the play on weekends.            A) watching     B) watch            C) watches
5. They are … to go to the show.                         A) considered  B) considering   C) to consider
6. Sam told that he had …this play.                     A) seen            B) see                 C) seeing

IV. WRITING. You got a letter from Steve who writes …

        … I like going to the theatre. Do you often go to the theatre? What do you like to watch? Who do you go to the theatre with?

By the way, I saw a nice play last week.

Write Steve a letter. Answer his questions. Ask 3 questions about the play he saw last week. 70 words.

VARIANT III

1. LISTENING. Listen to the text and choose the right answer.

1. The text is about ….                          A) pantomimes    B) comedies   C) fairy stories
2. The part of Aladdin’s mother is ….   A) serious           B) tragic         C) not serious
3. Aladdin does ….            A) all that Abanazar tells him to do

                                 B) something of Abanazar tells him to do

                                 C) nothing of what Abanazar tells him to do

1. The text ….   A) tells us something of how the Ginie helps Aladdin

                            B) tells us how the Genie helps Aladdin

                            C) doesn`t tell us how the Genie helps Aladdin

1. READING. Read the text and choose the right answer.

William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare is one of the most famous and certainly the greatest English writers. The author of “Hamlet and “Othello” was born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. Young Shakespeare got a classical education and got married at the age of 18. His wife was a local girl, Anne Hathaway, who gave birth to their 3 children.

Nobody knew William Shakespeare before 1592 when he appeared in London as a playwriter. His first play was called «Titus Andronicus» after which he continued writing and created plays on historical themes, comedies and also wrote his first tragedy “Romeo and Juliet”. During the first decade of the XVII Shakespeare turned to tragedies and created his greatest ones: «Hamlet» «Othello» «Macbeth» and «King Lear». All of them had a great success. Moreover, William was an amazing poet known for his sonnets which are the poems consisting of 14 lines with a moral at the end.

All his works deal with themes of love, friendship, death, change and immortality and often contain great philosophical ideas. Shakespeare’s major activity was related to drama. He became a full shareholder in his acting company and was a co-owner of «the Globe» and «the Blackfriars» theatres. “The Globe” theatre was and still is one of the best theatres in the world. Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616 but his works are still read and performed on stage or adapted into films.

1. W. Shakespeare was born in the … century.    A) 17th          B) 15th         C) 16th
2. The famous writer got a … education.             A) usual        B) modern   C) strange
3. His works were ….                                           A) successful B) not success C) boring
4. He loved to perform in ….                                A) films        B) plays       C) sonnets

III. VOCABULARY and GRAMMAR. Choose the necessary variant.

1. We bought two tickets… Moscow.               A) at               B) for            C) to
2. Suddenly a nice queen came … the stage.    A) for              B) on            C) in
3. Our seats are … the circle.                            A) by              B) to              C) in
4. The huge … opened and the show began.     A) curtains     B) door         C) theatre
5. They … to go to the show yesterday.            A) decide       B) deciding   C) decided
6. Sam told that he … for this play.                   A) buys          B) bought     C) buy

IV. WRITING. You got a letter from Mark who writes …

        … I like going to the theatre. Do you often go to the theatre? What do you like to watch? Who do you go to the theatre with?

By the way, I saw a nice play last week.

Write Mark a letter. Answer his questions. Ask 3 questions about the play he saw last week. 70 words.

VARIANT IV

1. LISTENING. Listen to the text and choose the right answer.

1. The text is about ….                          A) pantomimes   B) comedies   C) fairy stories
2. The part of Aladdin’s mother is ….   A) serious           B) tragic         C) not serious
3. Aladdin does ….      A) all that Abanazar tells him to do

                                 B) something of Abanazar tells him to do 

                                 C) nothing of what Abanazar tells him to do

1. The text ….   A) tells us something of how the Ginie helps Aladdin

                                    B) tells us how the Genie helps Aladdin

                                    C) doesn`t tell us how the Genie helps Aladdin

II. READING Read the text and choose the necessary words to complete the text.

A Visit to the Theatre

We have a 1very beautiful theatre in our town. It is a modern building2 … not far from the centre of Burshtyn. The visitors can 3 … watching dramas, tragedies, comedies and sometimes an opera or a ballet.The visitors 4 … buy tickets beforehand in the ticket box offices.Theatrical shows usually start at 7:00 p.m. When you go in, you enter the foyer, then you come to the cloakroom, where we 5 … our coats and hats. You can also take opera 6 … there.The person who meets you at the entrance is usher. You must show your ticket to her.When you enter the hall, you find your seats. You can see the stage in front of you. You can’t see the 7 … before the performance start. The orchestra pit is next to the stage. The performance begins after the 8 … bell has rung.The curtain goes up and you become a spectator. If the spectators enjoy the performance they applaud, give flowers and small 9 … to the actors and actresses.Between the acts of the play there are intervals. The spectators leave their seats and go to the buffet where they can eat a cake and drink a glass of lemonade or juice. During the interval the spectators discuss the performance and the 10 … of the actors and actresses.The actors and actresses performed very well.

1. A. club                    B. very                C. such            D. An
2. A. situated               B. stand              C. get               D. situate
3. A. seen                    B. enjoy              C. enjoyable    D. saw
4. A. every day           B. usually            C. never           D. at weekends
5. A. left                     B. leaving            C. leave           D. leaves
6. A. glasses               B. spectacles       C. sunglasses   D. wathcers
7. A. play                    B. scenery           C. film             D. picture
8. A. first                    B. fourth              C. second         D. third
9. A. presents             B. give                 C. presented     D. gives
10. A. game                  B. player             C. games          D. play

III. VOCABULARY and GRAMMAR

1. Choose the appropriate words to complete the sentences.

1) What’s the price of train tickets (for/to) St Peterburg? 2) There was a drop of (blood/god) on the knife. 3) Our seats were (on/in) the gallery.

2. Report the sentences. Use tell, explained, ask, wonder.

1) Ron “We visited Stratford-upon Avon last year.” 2) Andrew “I prefer the seats in the stalls.” 3) Tom “I have seen a seat in the gallery.” 4) Dora “Have you received two tickets for “Hamlet”?” 5) Ann “Has he gone?”6. Simon: “I was late for the performance”. 7. Greg: “We bought a cute parrot yesterday” 8. Denis to Mary: “Did they ride their bikes last week?” 9. Mike: «I have already read this magazine’. 10. Nick: “They are near the orchestra pit now”.

3. Translate these expressions in English.

1) играть на сцене 2) получать подарки 3) билет в театр 4) в конце концов 5) представить Анну Алисе 6) преданный друг 7) возможная проблема в партере 9) предложить помощь 10) быть взволнованным новыми фактами

IV. WRITING. You got a letter from Jason who writes …

        … My family and I like going to the theatre. Do you and your family often go to the theatre? What do you like to watch? What kind of play do you prefer to watch?

By the way, I visited my aunt last week.

Write Jason a letter. Answer his questions. Ask 3 questions about his aunt. Remember about the rules of letter writing. 100 words.

VARIANT V

I. LISTENING. Listen to the text and choose the right answer.

1. The text is about ….                          A) pantomimes   B) comedies   C) fairy stories

2. The part of Aladdin’s mother is ….   A) serious           B) tragic         C) not serious

3. Aladdin does ….      A) all that Abanazar tells him to do

                                     B) something of Abanazar tells him to do

                                     C) nothing of what Abanazar tells him to do

4. The text ….   A) tells us something of how the Ginie helps Aladdin

                          B) tells us how the Genie helps Aladdin    

                          C) doesn`t tell us how the Genie helps Aladdin

II. READING Read the text and answer the questions.

At the Theatre

To tell the truth, I seldom visit theatres, but I have already watched one performance this year. Recently my friend Dmitriy invited me to the theatre to watch opera Eugene Onegin. I dressed up in my best long dress and applied evening makeup. Dmitriy wore his black suit.We met an hour before the play and walked to the theatre. At the theatre, we bought the booked tickets and took our seats. I liked the interior of the theatre.We watched the opera from the balcony. There were three acts and two intermissions. During intermissions we drank coffee in the theatre’s bar. In the beginning I couldn’t understand the words, because the actors were singing. Their actions, though, helped to follow the plot. It was a story about love and broken hearts.

My impression of the opera was contradictory. On the one hand, I liked the costumes and acting. On the other hand, I didn’t like much singing, though it was excellent.

1. How often does the author go to the theatre?
2. Did his friend want to see a play or an opera?
3. The author`s friend was in his black suit, didn`t he?
4. How did the friends get to the theatre?
5. How many acts did the performance have?
6. What was the play about?
7. Did the author like the performance?
8. Do you like such kind of a play?

III. VOCABULARY and GRAMMAR

1. Choose the appropriate words to complete the sentences.

1) he thoughtleave for home (at/in) the end. 2) I’ve never sat (on/in) the front row in the theatre. 3) The clowns on the (stage/scenery) were so funny. It was (impossible/possible) not to laugh.

2. Report the sentences. Use tell,explained, ask, wonder.

1) Victor “I have never been to the Bolshoi Theatre.” 2) Jane “Did you buy a new book yesterday?” 3) Sarah “Has she taken her opera glasses to the performance?” 4) Emily “Was the weather rainy last week?” 5) Paul “Are you going to the theatre now?” 6. Barbara: “We were at the circus”. 7. Kevin: “He spoke to her five days ago. 8. Steve (to me): “Have you read a lot today?” 9. Ann: “Did you work here last year?” 10. Tom: «They are having supper now”.

3. Write these in English.

1) дорогие билеты 2) быть взволнованным идеей 3) в конце улицы 4) билет до Лондона 5) жестокий человек 6) преданные родители 7) места в ложе на сцене 9) сильный характер 10) получить приз

IV. WRITING. You got a letter from Benjamin who writes …

        … My sister and I like going to the theatre. Do you often go to the theatre? What do you like to watch? How often do you visit the theatre?

By the way, I read a fine book last time.

Write Benjamin a letter. Answer his questions. Ask 3 questions about the book he read last week. 100 words.

KEYS TO THE TEST

VARIANT I

I. LISTENING — I. 1-A, 2- C, 3-B, 4 — C

II. 1 — C, 2 — A, 3 — A, 4 — B

III. 1 — C, 2 — C, 3 — A, 4 — C, 5 — B, 6 — A

VARIANT II

I. LISTENING — I. 1-A, 2- C, 3-B, 4 — C

II.  1 — C, 2 — A, 3 — A, 4 — B

III. 1 — A, 2 — B, 3 — C, 4 — C, 5 — B, 6 — A

VARIANT III

I. LISTENING — I. 1-A, 2- C, 3-B, 4 — C

II. 1 — C, 2 — A, 3 — A, 4 — B

III. 1 — C, 2 — B, 3 — C, 4 — A, 5 — C, 6 — B

VARIANT IV

I. LISTENING — I. 1-A, 2- C, 3-B, 4 — C

II. 2-A, 3-B, 4-B, 5-C, 6-A, 7-B, 8-D, 9-A, 10-D

III.

1.  1-to, 2-blood, 3-in

2.

1. Ron told that they had visited Stradford-upon-Avon the year before.
2. Andrew explained that he preferred the seats in the stalls.
3. Tom told that he had seen a seat in the gallery.
4. Dora asked if I had received two tickets for «Hamlet».
5. Ann wanted to know if Ann had gone.
6. Simon explained that he had been late for the performance.
7. Greg told that they had bought a cute parrot yesterday.
8. Denis asked Mary if they had ridden a bike the week before.
9. Mike explained that he had already read that magazine.
10. Nick told that they were near the orchestra pit then.

3.

1. play on the stage
2. receive gifts (presents)
3. a ticket to the theatre
4. in the end
5. to introduce Ann to Alice
6. a devoted friend
7. a possible problem
8. in the stalls
9. to offer a help
10. to be thrilled with facts

VARIANT V

I. LISTENING — I. 1-A, 2- C, 3-B, 4 — C

II.  

1. The author seldom goes to the theatre.
2. His friend wants to see an opera.
3. Yes, he did.
4. The friends walked to the theatre.
5. The performance had 3 acts.
6. The play was about love, broken hearts.
7. He had contradictions.
8. own answer.

III.

1. 1-at, 2-in, 3-stage, 4-impossible

2.

1. Victor told that he had ever been to the Bolshoi Theatre.
2. Jane asked if I had bought new book yesterday.
3. Sarah wondered if she had taken a her opera glasses to the performance.
4. Emily wanted to know if the weather had been rainy e week before.
5. Paul wondered if I was going to the theatre then.
6. Barbara told that they had been to the circus.
7. Kevin explained that he had spoken to her 5 days ago.
8. Steve asked me if I had read a lot that day.
9. Ann wanted to know if I had worked there a year before.
10. Tom told that they were having supper then.

3.

1. expensive tickets
2. to be thrilled with an idea
3. at the end of the street
4. a ticket to London
5. a cruel person
6. devoted parents
7. seats in the stalls
8. on the stage
9. strong character
10. receive a prize

Complete the text choosing the appropriate words.

When I was four months old, my mother died suddenly and my father was left to look (1) .

Me all by (2) .

I had no brothers or sisters with whom I could play (3) .

While I was still a baby, my father (4) .

Me and fed me and (5) .

All the millions of other things a mother normally does for her child.

But my father didn’t mind.

He was without any doubt the most (6) .

Father any boy ever had.

Some people thought he was a serious man.

But he wasn’t.

He was full of fun, very cheerful and (7) .

As he always (8) .

Do what he had promised to.

1) a) through b) after c) for d) at 2) a) him b) his c) himself d) he 3) a) together b) out c) with d) too 4) a) cleared b) cleaned c) washed d) did 5) a) used b) produced c) made d) did 6) a) stubborn b) wonderful c) ambitious d) big — headed 7) a) reliable b) quick — tempered c) easy — going d) greedy a) could b) was able c) managed to d) couldn’t.