Тексты для аудирования и чтения с тестовыми заданиями 1 I woke up late yesterday. I only got up at a quarter to eight and I haven’t got enough time to do my morning exercises or take a shower. I washed my face and hands and dressed quickly. I had a light meal and gave my son some money for his school lunch. “Can I have some money for an ice-cream, too, Daddy” he asked. “Don’t ask silly questions”, I said angrily. “Why did I say that?” I thought as I drove to the office, I went through the red light, and a policeman stopped and fined me. I was five minutes late to work and met my chief at the door. He saw me but didn’t talk to me. I didn’t have much to do, but I was very tired in the afternoon. When I got home I spoke angrily to my wife and son. I had supper, watched a football match on the telly and went to bed. 1. Choose the correct title for the text. a) The Best Day in my life b) A Bad Day c) A Bad Chief d) Some Money for an Ice-cream 2. Put the sentences into the correct order. a) The chief met me at the door. b) My son asked some money for an ice-cream. c) I got up late yesterday. d) I watched TV after supper. e) I was fined by the policeman. 3. Choose the correct variant to complete the sentences. 1) The text tells about … . a) a bad father b) a brave policeman c) an angry chief d) an unlucky day 2) The man in the story told about … . a) a bad dream b) his great talents c) a day in his life d) his son and chief 3) The day was not good that’s why…. a) he broke his leg b) fell ill c) his chief punished him d) at home he was not kind to his wife and son 4) The man drove to his office… . a) five minutes earlier b) just in time c) at the wrong time d) and was stopped by his chief 4. Write short answers to the questions. 1. What did the man do in the morning? 2. Who met the man at the door of the office? 3. Why did he speak angrily to his wife and son? 4. Was it a good or a bad day for the author?
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1. What are the names of the islands situated to the west of the continent of Europe?
- Great Britain, Ireland
"The larger of them is called Great Britain, and the smaller, Ireland."
2. What parts does the island of Great Britain consist of?
- consists of England, Scotland and Wales
"The island of Great Britain consists of England, Scotland and Wales."
3. What is the official name of Great Britain?
- United Kingdom
"UK (the United Kingdom) is the official name of the country, occasionally referred to as Great Britain"
4. How are the people living in the UK called?
- People of Wales are named Welsh. People of Scotland are called Scottish. People who live in Northern Ireland are called Irish.
"The residents of Wales are named Welsh, while the people of Scotland are called Scottish. The correct common name for English, Scottish and Welsh is British. Those who live in Northern Ireland are called Irish"
5. Why is the climate of the British Isles moderate?
- This is due to the warm current of the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf Stream.
"This is due to the warm current of the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf Stream."
6. What is the highest mountain in the UK?
- The highest mountain is Ben Nevis in the Highlands of Scotland
"The highest mountain is Ben Nevis in the Highlands of Scotland"
7. What are the longest and most important rivers in the UK?
- the longest rivers are the Severn and the Thames
"the longest rivers are the Severn and the Thames."
8. What is the capital of the country?
- London.
"The capital of the country is London."
9. What type of state is the UK?
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10. Who rules the country?
- Monarchs
"For centuries monarchs ruled Britain. "
In 1976 Michael Morpurgo* and his
wife Clare started the programme 'Farms
for City Children'. They now have three
Tarms: in Devon, Wales and Gloucester
shire, where children from towns and cit-
ies can come and be farmers.
The children spend a week at a country-
sidel farm, during which they put on their
macs* and wellies* and take part in diffe-
rent farmyard work.
The day begins' early at 7:15 am with
chores before breakfast. Children milk
cows, check the sheep, and feed the ducks
and hens. After that the children work
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