The Adopted Twins

 

In 1939 in Pigua, Ohio, identical new-born twins were adopted by two families who were told that the other baby had died. The Springers _______ (LIVE) in Dayton, the Lewises in Lima, 80 miles away.

Six years later, Mrs. Lewis ______ (LEARN) by accident that the other twin was _________ (LIVE) and was also called James.

James Springer _______ (GROW UP) thinking his twin was dead, so James Lewis ________ (NOT KNOW) where his twin ________ (BE) and hesitated for many years before looking for him through the jungle of adopting courts.

In 19979 they _______ (MEET). In their lives apart, the two James had marries and divorced Lindas and had married Betties; and had taken holidays on the same beach in Florida. Both had had the police ______ (TRAIN). One is now a security guard, the other is a records clerk. When they met, their families noted similar speech patterns and mannerisms. But James Lewis had short hair combed back and James Springer had long hair combed forward.

 

(Романова Л.И. EГЭ.. Английский язык. Чтение)

 

Часть 5

Прочитайте статью, заполните пропуски только одним словом

 

My sister got a very comfortable flat last year. It is 1) … the third floor in a new block 2) … flats. I got a letter from my sister with several pictures of her flat. 3) … one of the pictures you can see her family sitting 4)… the table in the living-room. My sister is sitting 5) … her husband and two sons. They are watching TV. It is 6) … the corner of the window. There is a piano 7) … the left from the table and a small table with a telephone on it 8)… the right. My sister is going to speak to me 9) … the telephone tonight. You can see a lovely carpet in the middle of the room and some pictures on the wall 10) … the piano. My sister's sons learn to play the piano.

 

Часть 6

Прочитайте текст. Заполните пропуски словом, подходящим по смыслу, образованным от слова, данного справа.

 

Many people are fond of … art galleries. They like to walk in … from one picture to another. Almost everybody has his … artist. Some people prefer modern artists, others like … style of … There are many world … art galleries in Russia, for example, Hermitage, Tretjakov’s gallery and others. Many tourists from … countries come to Russia to enjoy these … pictures.

visit silent favour classic paint fame   differ beauty

Часть 7

Образуйте словосочетания, соединив слова из двух колонок

 

a maiden	a)drink
a mother’s	b)a baby
marriage	c)hood
honeymoon	d)boy
generation	e)furniture
cold	f)name
dressing	g)course
soft	h)food
cooker	i)basket
expect	j)trip
crammed with	k)table
first	l)gap
take-away	m)by convenience
wire	n)tap

 

Часть 8

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Tom who

writes:

 

… In Great Britain most young people want to become independent from their parents as soon as possible. Could you tell me what you and your friends think about not relying on your parents? Are you ready to leave your family immediately after you finish school? Is it easy to rent a house or an apartment for students in Russia?

As for the latest news, I have just returned from a trip to Scotland…

 

Write a letter to Tom.

In your letter

− answer his questions

− ask 3 questions about his trip to Scotland

 

 

Часть 9

Замените слова в скобках на русском языке на английские эквиваленты.

 

1. He lives in a (современный) house.

2. We live in a (пятиэтажный) building.

3. My grandmother lives in a (однокомнатная) flat.

4. We keep books in the (книжный шкаф) or on the (книжная полка).

5. When I travel by train I usually book tickets (заранее).

6. If I have a lot of luggage my friends (провожают меня до аэропорта).

7. If you heed any information about a train you address (справочное бюро).

8. My uncle is fond of (походами).

9. (персонал отеля) was very friendly and helpful.

10. When we want to go around the city we usually (берем машину напрокат).

11. Most of all I dislike to (стоять в очереди).

12. The cashier didn’t have change from (крупной купюры).

13. Natural products are better than (консервированные).

 

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