Вопрос № 403552 - Английский язык

Определите, какие предложения являются истинными (1) или ложными (2) в соответствии с содержанием текстов
Boston is the city of historical contrasts.
WORLD CITIES
1. Boston is an old American city. It was settled in 1630. Many of the original parts of the city are preserved as historic monuments. Walking along its streets, you can find Victorian houses with lace curtains and polished door-knockers, and old churchyards. In contrast to this, you can also find modern high risers.
2. Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand. Its history goes back 650 years when the Maoris settled in the area. Now it is an important centre for business and industry. In 1985 the New Zealand government made the country a nuclear free zone and since then Auckland has been a centre for protest against nuclear testing in the Pacific.
3. American cities are similar to other cities around the world: In every country, cities reflect the values of the culture. Cities contain the very best aspects of a society: opportunities of education, employment, and entertainment. They also contain the very worst parts of a society: violent crime, racial conflict, and poverty.
4. In the 18th century fashionable London society followed George IV to Brighton. He found the climate agreeable and built his summer pavilion there. Today Brighton is very popular and in summer it is crowded with people carrying their umbrellas to the beach. There are a lot of places of amusement in Brighton and people spend lot of money there.

Определите, какие предложения являются истинными (1) или ложными (2) в соответствии с содержанием текстов
George Washington’s summer residence was situated in Brighton.
WORLD CITIES
1. Boston is an old American city. It was settled in 1630. Many of the original parts of the city are preserved as historic monuments. Walking along its streets, you can find Victorian houses with lace curtains and polished door-knockers, and old churchyards. In contrast to this, you can also find modern high risers.
2. Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand. Its history goes back 650 years when the Maoris settled in the area. Now it is an important centre for business and industry. In 1985 the New Zealand government made the country a nuclear free zone and since then Auckland has been a centre for protest against nuclear testing in the Pacific.
3. American cities are similar to other cities around the world: In every country, cities reflect the values of the culture. Cities contain the very best aspects of a society: opportunities of education, employment, and entertainment. They also contain the very worst parts of a society: violent crime, racial conflict, and poverty.
4. In the 18th century fashionable London society followed George IV to Brighton. He found the climate agreeable and built his summer pavilion there. Today Brighton is very popular and in summer it is crowded with people carrying their umbrellas to the beach. There are a lot of places of amusement in Brighton and people spend lot of money there.

Определите, какие предложения являются истинными (1) или ложными (2) в соответствии с содержанием текстов
Cars are not necessary today. They can be replaced by bicycles.
CARS: PASSION OR PROBLEM?
1. For some people, the car is a convenient form of transportation. But for others, the car is an exciting hobby. Some people spend their lives collecting valuable cars. Others drive them in races. Cars are important to nearly everyone. They will certainly continue to bring us travel and adventure, no matter how they change in future.
2. Many people are unhappy with car traffic and pollution, as well as with the use of beautiful land for building new roads. They dream of turning parking lots into parks and replacing cars with bicycles. However most people around the world believe that the car is a necessary part of life in today’s world and the problem is to make it environmentally friendly.
3. Scientists and engineers all over the world seek for new sources of energy for the car. In Brazil alcohol is quite commonly used as fuel. Methane gas is another source of fuel, but it is not widely used. In many parts of the world the sun fulfils many energy needs. Solar panels heated by the sun produce electricity driving solar cars.
4. Despite the increase in women drivers, researchers found no evidence that this is changing accident patterns. Age is far more important than gender in the car. Inexperienced new drivers of both sexes are more likely to be involved in accidents. Nearly half of them take place when it is dark

Определите, какие предложения являются истинными (1) или ложными (2) в соответствии с содержанием текстов
A hundred years ago roads were clean and easy to walk along.
CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
1. In the Bijago Islands the roles that men and women play are different. Men look after the children and wear jewellery and perfume when they go out. They spend hours in front of a mirror brushing their hair and choosing clothes to wear. Women find building houses preferable to shopping and do all kinds of jobs men normally do in other countries.
2. In ancient Egypt people had their nails, palms and soles of their feet stained with a red vegetable dye. They also highlighted the veins on their temples with blue paint. Women had their skin lightened with a reddish-yellow colouring; men had theirs darkened with orange paint. Both men and women used to line their eyes heavily with black powder
3. Some fashions develop from religious beliefs. Rastafarians have their long hair twisted into thick strands. These are called dreadlocks. The lion is an important symbol in their religion and the dreadlocks symbolise a lion’s mane. Many other people, black and white, have adopted this hairstyle simply because they find it attractive.
4. High heels (каблуки) and platform shoes are not new. Hundreds of years ago, people used to wear them in the street because the streets were full of rubbish and mud. The rubbish didn’t touch their feet so their feet and dress didn’t get dirty. However they were uncomfortable and even dangerous to wear because of the terrible conditions of the roads.

Определите правильную последовательность фраз диалога, представленного ниже. Впечатайте номер фразы, которая будет 1-й в диалоге.
A = manager           B = customer
0 A: OK, what seems to be the problem?
1. B: Well, no. I’m afraid I haven’t. I’m sorry.
2. А: So, you  haven’t?...
3. A: We can’t give a refund without a receipt, I’m afraid.
4. B: Well, they weren’t very clear.
5. B: …and I think it’s … um … broken.
6. A: Uh-huh.
7. A: Did you read the instructions?
8. B: I’m sorry about it, but I bought this electric toothbrush from your shop…
9. A: Right. Have you got the receipt?
10. B: Er, can I get my money back?

Определите правильную последовательность фраз диалога, представленного ниже. Впечатайте номер фразы, которая будет 1-й в диалоге.
A = secretary           B = caller
0. A: Sales department. Can I help you?
1. A: Oh. Can I take your name?
2. A: Fine. I’ll ask him to call you after two. Does he have your number?
3. B: I’ll be back in my office at two.
4. A: Thank you, Mr. Stewart.
5. B: I’m not sure. I’d better give it to you. 01425-416955.
6. B: Stewart. I’m from Nexus International.
7. A: I’m sorry, Mr. Kennedy’s in a meeting at the moment. Can I take a message?
8. A: Thank you, Mr. Stewart. Mr. Kennedy should be free by lunch time. Can you call back then?
9. B: Uh, yes. Mr. Kennedy, please.
10. B: Yes. I have to speak to him about my order. We need delivery by Wednesday.