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Task 2. Retell the text main idea of the text. (Time for preparation - 2 min. Time for answer - 2 min.)
SPEAKING (10 min.)
Task 1. Read the lower given citation and express your idea on it. (Time for preparation -3min.
Time for answer -1min.)
With a long history, rich culture, and more than 300 spoken languages, the wisdom of Native American tribes has been passed down through the centuries. Don't be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi. Day and night cannot dwell together. – Duwamish .It is better to have less thunder in the mouth and more lightning in the hand. - Apache
Task 2. Read the poem and speak on the main idea of it. (Time for preparation -4 min. Time for answer -2min.)
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.)
National Holidays in America
Americans traditionally shoot fireworks throughout the night on the Fourth of July. Martin Luther King Day memorializes the legacy of Dr. King, who is often regarded as the patriarch of the Civil Rights Movement. Dr. King is pictured above delivering his "I Have a Dream" speech. Inauguration Day is the only Federal holiday that is not annual but rather occurs only once every four years. The day begins with the inauguration ceremony and ends with a military parade. Halloween is often observed in the United States. It typically involves dressing up in costumes and an emphasis on the bizarre and frightening. The United States observes holidays derived from events in American history, religious traditions, and patriarchs. Thanksgiving has become a traditional American holiday which evolved from the custom of English pilgrims to “give thanks” for their welfare.
Today, Thanksgiving is generally celebrated as a family reunion with a large afternoon feast. European colonization has led to many traditional Christian holidays such as Easter, Lent, St. Patrick’s Day, and Christmas to be observed albeit celebrated in a secular manner by many Americans today. Independence (colloquially known as the Fourth of July) celebrates the anniversary of the country’s Declaration of Independence from Great Britain. It is generally observed by parades throughout the day and the shooting of fireworks at night. Halloween is thought to have evolved from the ancient Celtic festival of Sambaing which was introduced in the American colonies by Irish settlers. It has become a holiday that is celebrated by children and teens who traditionally dress up in costumes and go door to door trick-or-treating for candy. It also brings about an emphasis on eerie and frightening urban legends and movies. Additionally, Mardi Gras, which evolved from the Catholic tradition of Carnival, is observed notably in New Orleans, St. Louis, and Mobile, Alabama as well as numerous other towns.
Task 2. Write suitable heading to each passage. (Time for preparation -2 min. Time for answer -1min.)
WRITING (10min)
Task 1. Write an essay to the given situation (100 words). (Time for preparation – 8 min. Time for answer – 2 min.)Write about family matters. Write household chores, family problems, and anything a family member wants to talk about
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LISTENING (10 min.)
Task 1. Listen to Kate talking about the diversity of what England has to offer as a holiday destination 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. Galapagos Islands is group of islands about 600 miles out from Ecuador. | ||
| 2. Bruce went to see his parents in Ecuador. | ||
| 3. Pat hasn’t ever heard of Galapagos Islands. | ||
| 4. Bruce was really excited to see the giant land tortoise. | ||
| 5. There are no albatrosses in Galapagos Islands. |
Task 2.Give a short content of the text you have listened to. (Time for preparation - 2 min. Time for answer - 2 min)
SPEAKING (10 min.)