Задание

Exam format

Content of the Unified State Exam

Reading part

Parts:

  1. Matching headings and texts
  2. Matching parts of sentences (gapped text)
  3. Multiple choice questions

Total points: 14

Time: 30 mins
Exam tip

Exam advice

Reading: gapped text

While you are reading:

  1. Try to find connections between the sentence(s) before and after the gap and the missing phrase.
  2. Mind the following points:
    • comparatives — look for the items being compared;
    • the same/more — identify the idea which is being repeated;
    • pronouns (we/they/you) — look for what they refer to;
    • but/however — find the idea which is being contrasted.

Match the gaps with the sentence parts. There is one extra option

Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски A–F частями предложений, обозначенных цифрами 1–7. Одна из частей в списке 1–7 лишняя. Занесите цифры, обозначающие соответствующие части предложений, в таблицу.

Learning a new language

It is known A[ ], you will get smarter and get a lot of job opportunities. Therefore, you should not break the unity of people; it is important instead to find common ground. You will be able to have a better life and create a strong bond with others around you. As soon B[ ] more aware of cultural similarities. When you do this, it is more likely that you will become a global citizen. Learning a new language will enable you to enjoy other cultures and meet new people when you travel. You will not feel uncomfortable and divest when you go abroad. It is always good to spread and share knowledge and languages are not an exception. When you speak other languages, it shows C[ ].

Although you may still have a dominant language, D[ ] of your native language. You will enjoy and use more of your shared language to connect with others, E[ ] one you will have. Studying a new language will allow you to develop your decision-making skills and your confidence, F[ ] opportunities. When this happens, it will create a better life for anyone. You will not feel separated or disconnected because of a language barrier.

  1. which could end up as the most important
  2. that when you learn a new language
  3. speaking foreign languages can make you
  4. that you are ready to understand foreign cultures
  5. learning another will make you more aware
  6. as you eliminate separation, you will be
  7. which will then create more job and social
A [ ]
B [ ]
C [ ]
D [ ]
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The maximum score is 3 points for 6 correct answers.

5 correct answers — 2 points.

4 correct answers — 1 point.

3 or fewer correct answers — 0 points.

The score for the task:[ ] out of 3.