Reading.
Прочитай текст. Определи, какие из утверждений соответствуют содержанию текста (1-
true), какие не соответствуют (2-false) и о чем в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании
текста нельзя дать ни положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3- not stated).
Oxford
The city of Oxford is like London. It is old and it is situated on the river Thames.
Oxford is a beautiful and a very green city. Green fields and parks surround it. Green
gardens with a lot of flowers and trees surround the colleges. The river Thames is situated
quite near the city.
Oxford has existed since 912. The university was founded in 1249. Today it consists of 35
independent colleges and five “halls”. Every year more than one thousand students from
different countries enter Oxford University. The entrance exams are difficult. It is
necessary to work hard to become a student of Oxford. The students have to pay for their
studies.
The academic year in England has three terms which usually last from the beginning of
October to the middle of December, from the middle of January to the end of March and
from the middle of April to the end of June.
Examinations take place at the end of each term. If student fails in an exam, he may be
allowed to take it again. Only two reexaminations are usually allowed.
The University of Oxford has a tutorial system of education: every student has a tutor who
plans his work. Each week some students come to see him, they discuss different questions
connected with their studies, they tell their tutor about the work they have done.
The students of Oxford spend their morning hours working. They have lectures and
seminars, or they study in the rooms. At two they have a dinner break which lasts till four.
After tea they continue their studies.
The life of the students at Oxford is interesting. The University has many societies and
clubs, enough for every interest. Almost all students go in for some kind of sport.
1. Oxford is a green city because it is situated on the river Thames.
1) true
2) false
3) not stated7
2. To become a student of Oxford it is necessary to pass difficult entrance exams.
1) true
2) false
3) not stated
3. If a student fails in an exam he is allowed to take it, but only twice.
1)true
2) false
3) not stated
4. A tutor helps his student to choose some kind of sport to go in for.
1)true
2) false
3) not stated
Listening
Определите, какие из приведенных ниже утверждений соответствуют содержанию текста
(1-true), какие не соответствуют (2-false) и о чем в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании
текста нельзя дать ни положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3- not stated).
5. Dave wants to work for a local company after college.
1) true
2) false
3) not stated
6. Maria misses her language classes.
1) true
2) false
3) not stated
7. Maria works to pay for her college.
1) true
2) false
3) not stated
8. Dave is interested in a job of a manager.
1) true
2) false
3) not stated