II. Writing.

Write a short article (35-45 words) on the topic: “Good friend is a great blessing.”

Use the prompts given below.

· What characteristics make a good friend?

· Have you got a true friend?

· What is he like?

III. Speaking

You are a cinema-goer. Talk about films. Include the following:

· What types of films do you know? What things impress you most of all (acting, music, special effects, etc.)?

· What’s the best film you’ve ever seen?

· Would you like to be a film critic? Why?

· What are your favourite film characters?

EXAMINATION CARD 5

I. Reading

Read the text and decide if the statements are T (True) or F (False).

If graffiti is the art of today’s streetwise teenagers, then skateboarding is their

sport. Skateboarding has never been more popular. There are an estimated 200,000

skaters in the UK. Most cities and towns have official skate parks. Many are provided by the local council and these are often free. Others are owned by private companies and skaters usually have to pay to use the facilities. Some of these parks, such as the Epic Skate Park in Birmingham and Bones Skate Park in Manchester, are famous through­out the skating world. Skating has also become big business and there are many companies selling skate­boards, skating accessories and fashion items. Part of the rise of the popularity of skating is because of its inclusion in the extreme sport scene and competitions like the X-games and the urban games offer large money prizes for the winners. Competitors in the events can become very famous in the ska­ting world. Professional skaters like Raphael Brunis from France and Danny Ceresini from Brazil are often sponsored by companies to use their products.

1. Skateboarding was more popular in the past.

2. All skate parka in the UK are free.

3. There’s a lot of money involved in skateboarding.

4. Competitions like the X-games have encouraged new skaters.

5. Competitors in the skating events are famous sportsmen.

6. Professional skaters are often given money by companies if they use their products.

II. Writing.

You have a new pen friend. Write an email (35-45 words) about yourself. Include

this information:

• your age;

• your family;

• your interests and hobbies.

III. Speaking

People in the modern society have to use foreign languages in different spheres of

life. Talk about the importance of learning foreign languages. Include the following:

· How does learning a foreign language change you?

· What are the most effective ways of learning foreign languages?

EXAMINATION CARD 6