Английский ЕГЭ - банк заданий - страница 500
Вопросы
You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend William who writes:
From: William@mail.uk |
Subject: Defender of the Fatherland Day |
…I’m doing a project on National holidays in different countries. What official events are held on this day? What kind of gifts are given to men? How do you and your family celebrate this day? By the way, yesterday I watched a football match at the stadium… |
You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Emma who writes:
From: emma@mail.uk |
Subject: International Women’s Day |
…I’ve been learning about different holidays recently, and I’ve seen some pictures from Russian celebrations for the 8th of March. What is the history behind this holiday? What kind of gifts people usually give on this day? How do your family and you usually celebrate it? By the way, my parents bought me a kitten… |
You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend John who writes:
From: ben@mail.uk |
Subject: National Unity Day |
..I’m very curious about Russian traditions, so I’d like to ask you about National Unity Day. What does this holiday mean to people in Russia? How is it celebrated across the country? What do you usually do with your family on this day? Yesterday was a great day because I finally joined a book club! |
You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Olivia who writes:
From: olivia@mail.uk |
Subject: Spring and Labour Day |
…What official events are held on Labour Day in your country? What is the historical significance of this holiday? What do you and your family do on this day? By the way, а new fitness club has opened near my house… |
You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Shady who writes:
From: shady@mail.uk |
Subject: The Battle of Stalingrad |
… I know that the history of Russia has many events, and I’m curious about one of them. When did the Battle of Stalingrad take place? Where is Volgograd located in Russia? Why is this battle considered a historic event in Russia? By the way, yesterday I cooked a new dish… |
You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Eva who writes:
From: eva@mail.uk |
Subject: Cosmonautics Day |
…Recently, I’ve been reading about Russian traditions and important dates, and I’m curious about one of them. When is Cosmonautics Day celebrated? What kind of holiday is this? Are you interested in space exploration? By the way, I started learning Russian… |
You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Dixy who writes:
From: dixy@mail.uk |
Subject: Day of Remembrance and Sorrow |
…Recently, I’ve been reading about Russian traditions and important dates, and I’m curious about one of them. Why is June 22 an important date in Russia? What do you know about it? How is it connected to the Great Patriotic War? By the way, I started learning Russian… |
Imagine that you are doing a project on how to protect animals in Zetland. You have found some data on the subject — the results of a survey conducted among Zetlanders (see the table below).
Comment on the survey data and give your opinion on the subject of the project.
The survey question: How can people in Zetland protect animals? | |
Ways | Number of respondents (%) |
Building more animal shelters | 33% |
Donating money to animal charities | 26% |
Adopting stray animals | 22% |
Feeding homeless animals | 11% |
Volunteering at shelters | 8% |
Imagine that you are doing a project on fast food in Zetland teenagers’ diets. You have found some data on the subject — the results of a survey conducted among Zetland teenagers (see the table below).
Comment on the survey data and give your opinion on the subject of the project.
The survey question: What would motivate you to eat less fast food? | |
Measure | Number of respondents (%) |
A desire to lose weight and keep fit | 34% |
Availability of cheap healthy food | 27% |
Doctor's advice | 18% |
Higher prices for fast food | 12% |
Learning to cook tasty meals at home | 9% |
Imagine that you are doing a project on summer holidays for school-age children in Zetland. You have found some data on the subject — the results of a survey conducted among Zetlanders (see the table below).
Comment on the survey data and give your opinion on the subject of the project.
The survey question: How can you make children' s summer holidays better? | |
Measure | Number of respondents (%) |
Spend less time on the phone | 35% |
Walk in the fresh air | 25% |
Do sports | 20% |
Read books | 12% |
Go to bed earlier | 8% |