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Time for answer -1min.)
“It is in vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquility: they must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it. Millions are condemned to a stiller doom than mine, and millions are in silent revolt against their lot. Nobody knows how many rebellions besides political rebellions ferment in the masses of life which people earth. Women are supposed to be very calm generally: but women feel just as men feel; they need exercise for their faculties, and a field for their efforts, as much as their brothers do, to playing on the piano and embroidering bags. It is thoughtless to condemn them, or laugh at them, if they seek to do more or learn more than custom has pronounced necessary for their sex.” ― Charlotte Bronte- Jane Eyre.
Task 2. Speak on the given topic: Describe someone you know, or somebody famous, who has achieved a great success. You should say (Time for preparation -4 min. Time for answer -2min):
· Who he/she is and what he/she do
· Where he/she comes from ( background)
· How he/she became successful
· Explain why do you admire this person
READING (10 min.)
Task 1 Read the first passage of the text and translate it. (Time for preparation -5 min. Time for answer -2 min.)
Culture of the United States
The culture of the United States is a Western culture originally influenced by European cultures. It has been developing since long before the United States became a country with its own unique social and cultural characteristics such as dialect, music, arts, social habits, cuisine, and folklore. Today, the United States of America is an ethnically and racially diverse country as a result of large-scale immigration from many different countries throughout its history. Its chief early influences came from English, Scottish and Irish settlers of colonial America. British culture, due to colonial ties with Britain that spread the English language, legal system and other cultural inheritances, had a formative influence. Other important influences came from other parts of Western Europe, especially Germany, France, and Italy.
Many cultural elements, especially popular culture, have been exported across the globe through modern mass media. The United States has often been thought of as a melting pot, but recent developments tend towards cultural diversity, pluralism and the image of a salad bowl rather than a melting pot. Due to the extent of American culture there are many integrated but unique social subcultures within the United States. The cultural affiliations an individual in the United States may have commonly depend on social class, political orientation and a multitude of demographic characteristics such as religious background, occupation and ethnic group membership.
Task 2. Write suitable heading to each passage. (Time for preparation -2 min. Time for answer -1min.)
WRITING (10 min.)
Task 1. Write an essay to the given topic (100 words). (Time for preparation -8 min. Time for answer -2 min.): What cultures mostly influence the Kazakhstani one?
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LISTENING (10 min.)
Task 1. Listen to five people talking about saying that they like and give T(true) and F (False) answers. (Time for listening -4 min., time for preparation-5 min., time for answering- 1 min).
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| 1. ”Let’s cross that bridge when we come to it ”. | ||
| 2. “You pay peanuts, you get monkeys .” | ||
| 3. “If you fly with the crows, you’ll bark yourself.” | ||
| 4. “Why have a dog and get shot with the crows ?” | ||
| 5. “Horses for courses.” |
Task 2. Give a short content of the text you have listened to (use about 20 sentences). (Time for preparation - 2 min. Time for answer - 2 min.):
SPEAKING (10 min.)