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8 класс. Блок № 2
45 минут на выполнение блока. Из них 45 минут на ввод ответов
Задание № 1
TASK 1
READING

Read the text. Six parts of the sentences are missing. Fill in the gaps.

Princess Elisabeth of Belgium

Little-known Princess Elisabeth is the daughter of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde. The 18-year-old, A _________ of her boarding school UWC Atlantic College in South Wales online, announced this week she B _________ in Brussels in September.
Her grandfather Albert II became King in 1993 until he abdicated in favour of his son King Philippe, Elisabeth's father, in 2003. It means Elisabeth is now eligible to become queen on the death of her father, although given he is in good health and C__________ that is not expected to be soon. When she does ascend the throne, Elisabeth will become the first ever Queen of Belgium by birth. The talented 18-year-old, who is heir to the throne of Belgium, D __________ by enrolling at the Royal Military Academy in Brussels, where she will learn about military and social affairs that will help her prepare for her future role as Queen.
Elisabeth has been studying at UWC Atlantic College in Wales and is set to join the army in a move which has hit the headlines in her homeland. Like students across the country, the royal has been forced E__________ and will not return to the school. She has spent the last two months living with her parents, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, and her three siblings in Brussels.
But it's not just schoolwork she has been studying during lockdown. While in isolation at Laeken Palace, Elizabeth and her siblings Prince Gabriel, 16, Prince Emmanuel, 14 and Princess Eleonore, 12, F __________. They showed their support for Belgium's elderly population by calling retirement homes and delivering baked goods.
Вопрос № 1 6 балла(ов)
АВ
A Правильно:31. aged just 60
B Правильно:42. will follow in her father's footsteps
C Правильно:13. who is currently finishing the final term
D Правильно:24. would be attending military school
E Правильно:55. to finish her studies remotely
F Правильно:66. have spent time volunteering
Задание № 2
For questions 7-10, read the information and decide which answer explains the meaning best.
Вопрос № 1 1 балла(ов)
7. PASSENGERS FOR INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS – CHECK LUGGAGE IN HERE
A. Passengers arriving from abroad must check in their luggage here.
B. Travellers from other countries have to check in their own luggage here.
C. This is where you check in your luggage if you are going abroad. Это правильный ответ
Вопрос № 2 1 балла(ов)
8. THE BUS DRIVES TAKES CASH ONLY. THE TICKET OFFICE TAKES CREDIT CARDS OR CASH.
A. You cannot pay the bus driver with a credit card. Это правильный ответ
B. The ticket office can give you change for the bus.
C. It is not possible to buy a ticket with a credit card.
Вопрос № 3 1 балла(ов)
9. WARNING TO MOTORISTS: REPAIRS TO BRIDGE START ON 30/11/18
DELAYS LIKELY FOR FOUR WEEKS
A. The bridge cannot be used until the end of November.
B. Bridge repairs may make your journey longer from the end of November. Это правильный ответ
C. Repair work on this bridge will finish in November.
Вопрос № 4 1 балла(ов)
10. NOTHING OF VALUE IS LEFT IN THIS VAN AT NIGHT.
A. Valuables should not be left in the van.
B. This van is locked at night.
C. Valuable objects are removed at night. Это правильный ответ
Задание № 3
USE OF ENGLISH

For sentences 11-15 choose the preposition which best fits each gap.
Вопрос № 1 1 балла(ов)
11. The coast was exposed _____ the hurricane.
to Это правильный ответ
of
about
with
Вопрос № 2 1 балла(ов)
12. John was highly pleased _____ himself after he had passed the exam.
about
of
in
with Это правильный ответ
Вопрос № 3 1 балла(ов)
13. You will definitely benefit _____ daily exercises.
at
from Это правильный ответ
in
for
Вопрос № 4 1 балла(ов)
14. This photo reminds me _____ my summer holidays.
about
with
of Это правильный ответ
from
Вопрос № 5 1 балла(ов)
15. It is _____ no means certain that the game will take place.
in
by Это правильный ответ
at
with
Задание № 4
For questions 16-25, read the text and decide which answer best fits each gap.

Have you ever wondered why some strawberries are super-sweet, or why some chocolates taste creamier than others? It’s because of the same things that make each human being unique – the genes. Genes determine the characteristics that all the living things (16) _____ from one generation to the next. These characteristics (17) _____ resistance to diseases in creatures and plants, which is one (18) _____ scientists study them.
Scientists (19) _____ genetic studies on strawberries and cacao, the chocolate bean. This has brought them one (20) _____ closer to producing even more delicious (21) _____ of these treats. For the chocolate study, the scientists selected Criollo – a cacao tree first cultivated by humans during the Mayan era about 3.000 years ago. Amongst the 28.798 genes they discovered, there are two that help (22) _____ the plant against disease. They also (23) _____ the genes that influence the smell, colour and flavor of chocolate.
In the (24) _____ of strawberries, the scientists picked the wild woodland strawberry, which they discovered has an astonishing 35.000 genes – about one and a half times the number found in humans.
All this information can be used to grow plants that can resist diseases, which in turn will (25) _____ to better harvests and tastier fruit!
Вопрос № 1 1 балла(ов)
Choose the right answer for 16
pass around
pass out
pass on Это правильный ответ
pass by
Вопрос № 2 1 балла(ов)
Choose the right answer for 17
include Это правильный ответ
contain
involve
consist
Вопрос № 3 1 балла(ов)
Choose the right answer for 18
purpose
motive
reason Это правильный ответ
basis
Вопрос № 4 1 балла(ов)
Choose the right answer for 19
held
realized
had
conducted Это правильный ответ
Вопрос № 5 1 балла(ов)
Choose the right answer for 20
move
step Это правильный ответ
bit
foot
Вопрос № 6 1 балла(ов)
Choose the right answer for 21
versions Это правильный ответ
editions
selections
styles
Вопрос № 7 1 балла(ов)
Choose the right answer for 22
keep
preserve
save
protect Это правильный ответ
Вопрос № 8 1 балла(ов)
Choose the right answer for 23
exposed
knew
identified Это правильный ответ
understood
Вопрос № 9 1 балла(ов)
Choose the right answer for 24
case Это правильный ответ
idea
example
fact
Вопрос № 10 1 балла(ов)
Choose the right answer for 25
lead Это правильный ответ
cause
take
connect
Задание № 5
For questions 26-30 choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentences.
Вопрос № 1 1 балла(ов)
26. She is so kind and gentle. She wouldn’t hurt _____.
A. a mouse
B. a fly Это правильный ответ
C. a bug
D. a dog
Вопрос № 2 1 балла(ов)
27. I would call him a one-trick _____ as he has starred only in comedies.
A. dog
B. cat
C. lion
D. pony Это правильный ответ
Вопрос № 3 1 балла(ов)
28. My brother was sick as a _____ when his favourite team lost.
A. parrot Это правильный ответ
B. bear
C. frog
D. bird
Вопрос № 4 1 балла(ов)
29. I could stay here and talk to you till _____ come home, but it’s already so late.
A. pigs
B. horses
C. cows Это правильный ответ
D. sheep
Вопрос № 5 1 балла(ов)
30. The stadium is likely to become a white _____ when the championship is over.
A. goose
B. dove
C. elephant Это правильный ответ
D. tiger