Задание

Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct options

Прочитайте текст с пропусками, обозначенными номерами 30–36. Эти номера соответствуют заданиям 30–36, в которых представлены возможные варианты ответов. Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.

Benefits of eating together

From time to time, we all eat last-minute meals alone. And, of course, eating alone at home or at a restaurant can be a very satisfying experience. However, could eating too many meals alone be bad for our health or 30 our future success? Several studies show that it might for some people. For instance, a recent study from a team of South Korean researchers assume that frequently eating alone may 31 to poor eating habits and poor food choices. For children, eating with their families is not only about preventing bad outcomes — it is also about developing good ones. Several studies have looked at the long-term effects eating with families has on a child. Experts say that these studies do not seem to prove a cause-and-effect relationship. 32 , they suggest that there is a strong link. In 2014, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development looked at data from nearly three-quarters of the world's countries. Among its findings was the fact that students who 33 a main meal with their families were less likely to skip school.

If a person finds too many of their mealtimes to be lonely events, experts advise 34 room for at least one shared meal a week. Even if dinner is a salad and a sandwich, it is still time for a family to be together. If mornings are less busy than evenings, experts 35 starting by making breakfast a shared meal. If a person works in an office, they should step out with a co-worker for a bite to eat every once in a while, 36 of eating at their own desk every day.

30. 1) disturb      2) change      3) affect      4) involve

3

31. 1) cause      2) lead      3) head      4) result

2

32. 1) However      2) Therefore      3) Moreover      4) Either

1

33. 1) experienced      2) divided      3) shared      4) joined

3

34. 1) doing      2) holding      3) taking      4) making

4

35. 1) provide      2) suggest      3) offer      4) tell

2

36. 1) unlike      2) in spite      3) though      4) instead

4

The maximum score is 7 points for 7 correct answers.

For each correct answer, 7 point is given.

The score for the task: out of 7.