SECTION 4. QUESTIONS 31-40

Questions 31-35
Choose the correct letter, A, B, or С.
31. Initially, the Great Wall was built to

1. prevent invaders from entering China
2. function as a psychological barrier
3. show country’s enduring strength

32. The construction of the Great Wall started

1. in third century B.C.
2. in 220 B.C.
3. in 390 A.D.

33. The Chinese name of the monument is

1. the Great Wall
2. the Big Wall
3. the Long Wall

34. The wall as it exists today was constructed mainly by

1. Qin dynasty
2. Northern Wei dynasty
3. Ming dynasty

35. During the Ming dynasty, the wall’s main purpose was

1. to be a military fortification
2. to protect caravans traveling along the trade routes
3. to contribute to the defense of the country

Questions 36-40
Complete the timeline with information about the history оf the tomato in the United States.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

36. Before the use of bricks, the Great Wall was mainly built from stones, wood and .
37. Many western sections of the wall are constructed from mud and thus are more .
38. A part of the wall in Gansu province may disappear in the next 20 years, due to .
39. To see the wall from the Moon would require superhuman .
40. The Great Wall is generally recognized as one of the most impressive in history. 

 

 

Part 1

Hobbies

1) Can you tell me about any hobbies that you have?
2) Are there any other hobbies that you would like to have in the future?
3) Do you think hobbies should be relaxing or should they be exciting?

English Studies

4) When and why did you start to learn English?
5) What aspects of learning English do you find the most difficult?

Daily Routine

6) How do you spend a typical Sunday?
7) What routine activity do you dislike the most?
8) Do you like having a set routine at work or would you prefer less structure?

Part 2

Describe a sport that you enjoy playing or watching.
You should say:

• Why you started playing or watching this sport
• How often you play or watch it
• What benefits you get from playing or watching it

And explain why you prefer this sport to others.

Part 3

Spectator Sports

1) Are there differences between the numbers of people who watch sports and the numbers who play it?
2) Why do you think some people enjoy watching sport?
3) What are the advantages and disadvantages of watching sport live or on television?

Sports Advertising and the Media

4) What role does advertising have in sports events?
5) How important is money in sport?
  

1    Studying art in school improves students' performance in other subjects, because it is easier for multi-skilled students to learn new things. That's why art should be obligatory in schools.
Do you agree or disagree?

2 

Some students work while studying. This often results in lacking time for education and constantly feeling under pressure.
What do you think are the causes of this?
What solutions can you suggest?

3

Online education is becoming more and more popular. Some people claim that e-learning has so many benefits that it will replace face-to-face education soon. Others say that traditional education is irreplaceable.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.