Variant №1 test. Grammar and lexical competence. (10 minutes). Fill in the gaps. Tom cruise

2. WRITING. (15 minutes). Write a short report on the topic “THE USA.” (between 75-100 words). Keywords: fifty states, population, area, Flag, Emblem, anthem, capital.


3. READING. (10 minutes). Read and translate the following text.

If you feel your performance in an examination has been adversely affected by illness or misadventure, you should talk to the course Coordinator in your department and complete the appropriate form. Each case is considered on its own merits. The University has arrangements with colleges throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. The schemes are open to undergraduate and postgraduate students and allow you to complete a semester or a year of your study overseas. The results you gain are credited towards your degree at the University. This offers an exciting and challenging way of broadening your horizons as well as enriching your academic experience in a different environment and culture.


4. LISTENING. You will hear three dialogues on the telephone between a secretary and a PERSON who is making an appointment to someone. As you listen, complete the NOTES below. Please write the NAME of the PERSON, the DAY, the TIME and the TELEPHONE NUMBER in each dialogue.


Dialogue 1

NOTE FOR MR. WATSON:

___________________ is coming to see you on _____________________ at ________________. His telephone number is _______________________


Dialogue 2
NOTE FOR DR. JEKINSON:
___________________ is coming to see you on _____________________ at ________________. His telephone number is _______________________


Dialogue 3
NOTE FOR PROFESSOR HANSEN:
___________________ is coming to see you on _____________________ at ________________. His telephone number is _______________________


5. SPEAKING. (10 minutes). Make up a short story on the theme “My Favourite Writer.”