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FOCUS
UKRAINE
CULTURE LESSONS

ON EXAMS
BARTOSZ MICHAtOWSKI
WITH WRITING BANK
MARIANA PETRECHKO
SAM MCKEAN
WITH AUDIO
KRIS KIRBY

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CONTENTS
Pages

P a r t i : UKRAINE: LIFE AND CULTURE

2-3 Clothes
4-5 Around the country
6-7 Media
8-9 Sport
10-11 Business

Part 2: USE OF ENGLISH

12-17 Multiple Choice


18-20 Mini-dialogues
21-23 Sentence Paraphrasing
24-25 Sentence Pairs

Part 3: ZNO PRACTICE

26-30 Listening
31-37 Reading
38-41 Use of English
42-43 Writing

Part 4: WRITING BANK

44 Formal letter - Apology


45 Semi-formal letter - Complaint
46 Informal letter - Invitation
47 Formal letter - Information request
48 Semi-formal letter - Booking
Ü UKRAINE: LIFE & CULTURE

ZNO: READING
TASK 1

Discuss in pairs. How much time do you spend shopping for clothes? How do you choose what to wear? What type of clothes
do you usually choose and why? Do you think that wearing fashionable clothes is important to be successful? Why (not)?

TASK 2

Read the texts quickly. Which items of clothing do Ukrainian designers produce?

What to wear to stay in fashion


Ukrainian fashion brands are becoming more and more popular across the world for many reasons. First of all,
they offer unique designs. Secondly, the world's celebrities often choose them for important events. And, thirdly,
their affordable prices are a pleasant bonus. So read our guide and start shopping immediately.

1 WeAnnaBe A dress or a shirt created by Varenyky Fashion is more


than just an item of clothing - it also brings luck and
WeAnnaBe makes really feminine every-day wear. happiness to the wearer.
Women from all over the world are wearing these
beautiful clothes, designed in a style that's glamorous
and casual at the same time. Their delicate shades of 4 Ruslan Baginskly
pink-beige have been getting a lot of positive feedback
Baginskiy is a designer of headwear, who by his mid-
from fashionistas. In addition to online shopping, this
twenties had already dressed some of the world's
womenswear label has showrooms in Kyiv, Odesa, and
even New York. biggest celebrities. Top models Bella and Gigi Hadid
have been spotted in his caps, as well as Italian fashion
journalist Anna Dello Russo, famous blogger Chiara
2 Must Have
Ferragni, and singer Rita Ora. Sounds fantastic, doesn't
At Must Have, everyone can find a dress, a suit, or it? Hurry up - get a piece from the designer's collection
a sweater that fits them perfectly. The selection is online and be the trendiest person around.
amazing and always matches the latest fashion trends.
When in Ukraine, you should definitely pop into one
5 Socks: SOX
of their local shops in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, or simply
choose your dream outfit online. This Ukrainian brand designs unusual socks for any
•occasion and mood. All the socks are made of 100%
3 Varenyky Fashion wool. There are lots of colours and patterns to choose
from. The 'Bright Classics' series is a nice autumn
Among the most iconic items of traditional Ukrainian choice - just bright enough to cheer you up in the
clothing are the embroidered shirts known as chilly mornings. Thanks to SOX, socks have become a
vyshyvankas. Nowadays, they are a leading trend. stylish accessory. You can order a pair online or visit
Home-grown brand Varenyky Fashion offers the SOX shop on Observatorna Street and have a cup
vyshyvankas in various colours and stylish shapes of coffee while choosing a nice warm pair.
while still using the handmade embroidery techniques.
TASK 3 TASK 6

Read the texts again. Match choices A-G to the texts 1-5. Read the text below. For questions 1-10 choose the correct
There are two choices you do not need to use. answer A, B, C or D.
Which brand ?
The biggest store with Ukrainian-made clothes
has a creator who became successful before his 30th
A Ukraine's biggest store selling 1_ __ and accessories made
birthday
by local producers - Vsi Svoi is right in the centre of Kyiv. It
B uses only natural materials houses around 150 2 brands of clothes, accessories,
bags, lingerie and shoes. The store's owner Anna Lukovkina
C became popular immediately 3 to gather them all together in one place.
D offers clothes that also act as an amulet
The first floor of the new store offers outfits, bags, shoes
E was created by a famous blogger and 4 The second floor has a menswear section and
a lingerie department. The brands on the 5 floor are
F has shops on another continent
more exclusive and expensive.
G 100% has something ideal for you
Before Vsi Svoi market most of the young brands sold their
outfits at occasional outdoor fairs known only 6 a small
ZNO: USE OF ENGLISH circle of people. Lukovkina wanted to make shopping more
convenient, so she rented a place, put in dressing rooms and
invited Ukrainian designers to participate.
TASK 4
Only the most popular brands at Vsi Svoi market won spots
Look at the underlined words in the texts and match them
in the new Vsi Svoi store. Once a brand has launched 7_
with the definitions.
own mass production, she said, they tend to make 8
the only one of its type clothes of good quality for reasonable prices.
a set of clothes worn together.
"People are sometimes very critical of 9_ _ brands/'
hats and other items worn on head Lukovkina said. "If they see flaws in the clothes mass-produced
for large chains, they're OK with it. But if a local brand makes
decorative designs done with a needle and a thread. mistakes (with their clothes in the store), the nega: .e 10
certainly, surely will be very strong. So I think we need to support trerr and n
turn, they won't let us down."
6 a design made from repeating lines, shapes, or colours on
a surface
1 A suit B outfits C clothing D costume
7 not expensive.
2 A Ukrainian B the Ukrainian C Ukrainian D Ukrainians
8 information about something, such as a new product, that
3 A elected B decided c ruled D selected
can tell you if it is successful or liked
4 A heads B hat c cap D headwear
9 existing in or belonging to the area where you live, or to
the area that you are talking about 5 A three B third c third's D thirds

10 an item which you wear or carry but which is not part of 6 A about B on c to D for
your main clothing 7 A its B it's c its' D it
TASK 5 8 A fair B cost-effective c affordable D economic

Choose 3 more words from the texts and write their 9 A territorial B legendary c narrow D local
definitions. Read them to your partner, let them guess your 10 A answer B reply c question D feedback
words.

ZNO: WRITING
TASK 7

Your friend is doing a school project researching teen fashion in Ukraine. Write a letter to your friend in which you tell him/her

• about the type of clothes you wear


• who you usually buy clothes with and where
• who your style icons are and why.

Write a letter of at least 120 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other personal information.
Start your letter in an appropriate way.

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ZNO: READING
TASK 1

In pairs think and write down all the cities and towns in Ukraine you have visited or want to visit. For each town/city write a few
famous places there.
e.g. Lviv- Opera House

Play the game - read out the places to the class and let them guess the city/town.

TASK 2

Read the text below. Match choices A-H to the questions 1 -5. There are three choices you do not need to use.

A village of many nations

1
237 years ago the settlements in Zmiivka were
founded. Today Zmiivka is being monitored by the
Swedish Embassy in Ukraine, which protects life in
this small corner of Europe. The place is populated by
around 3,000 locals, and surprisingly you can meet
people of 15 different nationalities there, including
Swedes, Germans and Moldavans, speaking a number
of languages.
Potemkin. At the end of the 20th century, the locals
2 built a new church made of stone in its place, as the
The best and the most convenient way to get there is original one had been burnt before World War II. At
to travel by bus to Nova Kakhovka (Kherson region), present, there are three different churches in the
and from there by taxi to Zmiivka. The taxi journey village. There you can also see the memorial to the
takes about 20 minutes and you will be charged victims of operation 'Visla', and one to the repressed
approximately 80 hryvnias. If you don't like public Swedish community and the monument to the'Fighter
transport, you can always travel by car, of course. for Freedom of Ukraine'.

3 5
The village was founded in 1782 by Swedish immigrants, The place has been visited by celebrities, government
who at that time were being relocated from the Baltic officials and tourists from all around the world. In
island of Dage. At the beginning ofthe 19th century three 2008, as a part of an official visit, the King of Sweden
settlements of German colonists appeared nearby. and his wife visited Zmiivka. Karl XVI Gustav and Silvia
After World War II all four settlements were renamed met with the people and presented some medical
and later united into one village - Zmiivka. equipment to the hospital.

A Travelling to Zmiivka
B Health and education in Zmiivka

C Famous visitors
D The history of Zmiivka

E Planning a trip

F Zmiivka - a special place


G Landmarks in Zmiivka
H Free time activities

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ZNO: USE OF ENGLISH TASK 5

Read the text below. For questions 1-10 choose the correct
TASK 3 answer A, B, C or D.

Work in pairs. Read the rules. Tick those which are correct. The Singing Terraces
Correct the incorrect ones.
Can a terrace sing? This is quite unlikely, however if you 1_
We often use the passive when we want to talk about an to the small village of Horodnie close to Kharkiv, you might be
action rather than the person or thing that does the action. surprised. The place is beautiful, peaceful and cozy.
We use it when:
The structure 2_ _ by Pavel Kharytonenko. According to
• it does not matter who does the action; legend, he had a daughter - Natalia. Natalia was a really good
singer, so her father built 3 terraces for her. However,
• we are in an informal situation;
it is more likely that Pavel Kharytonenko was a keen gardener
• we know or can guess who does the action; and wanted to grow some rare plants. Since the local climate
was too severe for exotic trees in an ordinary garden, the
• we don't know or don't want to say who does the action. terraces 4 . There are six brick terraces facing south,
5 a semicircle. This often reminds visitors of the ancient
Now, identify the tenses of the underlined examples in the
text. amphitheaters. 6 height of each wall is about four
metres and the width is approximately ten. Consequently,
the plants have constant sunshine and the bricks accumulate
TASK 4
and keep warmth for a long time. Immediately after the
Rewrite the sentences in the Passive. Discuss the statements construction of the terraces, strawberries, grapes and exotic
with your partner. Which of them do you think are true? fruit trees 7 there. However, soon it was noticed that
because of its unusual layout the orchard could also 8
1 Egyptians, Sumerians, Chinese and Mayans invented the volume of sounds.
written language independently from each other.
The place 9_ until the end of World War II. It was then
2 In ten years from now people will only eat healthy food. reconstructed and apple trees were planted there. Now this
3 Volvo gave away the 1962 patent for the seatbelt for free, unique structure is a popular tourist destination. It 10 an
to save lives. annual festival of Ukrainian folk songs - 'Green terraces'.

4 Over the past year, people have used Google over 2 trillion would
times. 1 A travel B will travel travelled
travel
5 The government banned an episode of Peppa Pig from has invents
2 A invented B was
Australian television for teaching children not to fear invented invented
spiders. 3 A this C these them
B that
6 Robot pets will replace living pets. were were built
4 A B built C was built
building
7 Uruguay won the first ever football World Cup in 1930. has formed
5 A forming B form C forms
8 Since 1945 all British tanks have included equipment to
make tea. 6 A B The C A An
been were
9 In the 1830s people sold ketchup as medicine. 7 A B have been c was planted
planted planted planted
10 China owns all of the pandas in the world. been
8 A fL B increasing C increased D increase
increased
11 You cannotfold a piece of square paper more than 7 times had been had
in half. 9 A B C abandoned D abandons
abandoned abandoned

10 A helds B holds C is held D ^fdbeen

ZNO: WRITING
TASK 6

Your friend is doing a school project on legends in different cultures and he/she has asked you for help. Write a letter to your
friend in which you

• tell him/her about the legends in your country


• recommend your favourite legend and explain why you like it
• say where your friend can find more information about Ukrainian legends.

Write a letter of at least 120 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other personal information. Start
your letter in an appropriate way.
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ZNO: READING
TASK 1

How reliable are the sources of information below? Rate them from 1 to 5 (1 - very reliable, 5 - completely unreliable):
newspaper, website, news programme on TV, friend, family member.

Compare your answers with a partner. What other sources of information do you know/use?

TASK 2

Read the texts below. Match choices A-H to the texts 1-6. There are two choices you do not need to use.

/TS?- •
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English-language newspapers and magazines in Ukraine


1 KyivPost 4 What's On

Truly a veteran of the Ukrainian press, the KyivPost What's On is a weekly magazine which tries to focus
was founded in 1995; it was the first English-language mainly on entertainment in Kyiv. You won't find many
newspaper in Ukraine at the time and continues to be other topics in it. After a big break in the magazine's
published. When the paper started, the writers tried publication, they made a long-awaited comeback
including articles about various topics, ranging from in autumn 2017. If you are always on the move, we
politics and business to entertainment. They soon recommend following the magazine on social media.
discovered this combination was an instant hit. The And of course, remember to get your copy to know
team remembers starting the project quite well and everything about upcoming exhibitions, excursions, etc.
the paper nowadays is just as good. Its circulation is
now over 10,000 copies every week. You can find it
5 Ukrainian Journal
in Kyiv cafes, restaurants, hotels or business centres.
This daily newspaper focuses on current news from
2 Business Ukraine the worlds of politics and economics. While flicking
through the many pages of news, stop to look at the
Business Ukraine magazine was established in 2007 paper's great commentaries on recent events as well
as an independent publication and they have not as the country's currency stats. One of the most
forgotten to keep their independent position. If you popular English-language newspapers in Ukraine, it
want to know about the most important events in is also a subscription choice of various international
the world of Ukrainian business, politics and society, organisations and the governments of the United
this is the monthly periodical for you. You can also States, the United Kindgom, Canada, the European
find lifestyle news, views and analysis columns. The Union, South Korea, India and many others. You can
magazine is available at embassies, airports, business subscribe to the printed or digital version on their
centres, hotels, restaurants and other venues website.
throughout Kyiv for free or on the magazine's website.
6 Destinations.com.ua
3 Lviv Today _
Founded in January 2016, this lifestyle magazine has
Lviv Today is a monthly periodical for people living never stopped providing English-speaking readers
in Western Ukraine. The paper wants reading if you with the latest and most reliable information about
would like to live a full life there. You will absolutely Ukraine. You will definitely [ike reading about the best
love reading the reviews of local cultural events places to travel to or eat at (which you will never forget
and news about the social and economic life of the visiting), but also its insights into Ukrainian traditions,
region, as well as articles about business and science. practical advice, and lifestyle recommendations
In addition, the newspaper's site provides a list of from expat opinion leaders. A unique feature of their
upcoming events in Lviv, making it easier to plan your website is the interviews with prominent Ukrainians
weekends. We definitely advise flipping through this and expats, who are willing to share their thoughts
magazine's pages. with the readers.

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Which magazine/newspaper. TASK 5

A only shows life in one part of the country Read the text below. For questions 1-10 choose the correct
answer A, B, C or D.
B is about the life of ex-military men

do you not have to pay for Have you seen 'Chernobyl?


C

D is the oldest one in Ukraine Have you ever watched a TV series that made you forget
1 off the gas or even what time of day it is? 'Chernobyl',
E will you receive regularly if you pay money beforehand which dramatises the story of the massive explosion of a
was not published for a period of time nuclear power plant in Ukraine, is a series just like that.
F

G shares useful information for travellers 2 twenty-three minutes past one in the morning on
26th April, 1986 a safety test at a nuclear reactor in Soviet
H is published by the government
Ukraine went catastrophically wrong. Not only did the reactor
stop 3 , it exploded. Harmful isotopes were taken

ZNO: USE OF ENGLISH 4 the wind as far away as Ireland within a week. Adults
still remember 5 .the terrible news quite a few days after
TASK 3 the catastrophe happened.

Match the meanings of the verbs with the examples in the These events, as well as the Soviet government's questionable
text. When do we use 'to + infinitive' or the"-ing form? reaction to the disaster, are what the HBO's historical drama
series 'Chernobyl' tried 6
forget
a Not remember to do smth b Not remember a past event Following the final episode, which aired in America 7
3rd June, it became the highest-rated television series of all
remember time.
b Recall a past event
a Not forget to do smth
The series was shot in Ukraine and in a partly decommissioned
try b Do smth as an experiment nuclear power plant in 8 Lithuania. Most of the actors
a Make an effort or attempt
are portraying real people as 'Chernobyl' looks at the decisions
want
and possible motives behind their actions. The creators
a Wish b Require wanted 9 the story of life at the time as it was and they
stop did it incredibly well. The series does a great job of telling the
a Pause temporarily b Finish, end stories of simple bravery and heroism previously unknown to
many people, so remember 10 it tonight.
Look at the underlined verbs in the text. Which are used with
the 'to + infinitive' and which with the '-ing form?
1 A turning B to turn C turn D turned
TASK 4
2 A Since B In C On D At
Think and write in your exercise book, then tell your
partner: 3 A work B working c to work D having worked

One thing you wanted to do last summer. 4 A off B on c from D by

Two things you stopped doing when you went to school. 5 A heard B hear c hearing D to hear

Three things you tried doing but did not like.


6 A to show B show c showing D shown

Four things you always forget to do when your mom asks you.
7 A in B on c at D from
8 A the B an c a D
Five things you always remember to do.
9 A telling B told c to tell D tell
having
10 A watch B to watch c watching D
ZNO: WRITING watched

TASK 6

Your friend has successfully passed his/her exams and now has more free time. He/She has asked you to recommend
him/her a TV series, or a film to watch. Write a letter to your friend in which you

• congratulate your friend on passing his/her exams successfully


• say which genre of series/films you like and why
• recommend a series or film.

Write a letter of at least 120 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other personal information.
Start your letter in an appropriate way.

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ZNO: READING
TASK 1

Which of the things below do you usually take on holiday? Discuss with your partner.
Helmet, gloves, goggles, snowboard, paddle, flippers, ropes, trainers, action camera.
Make a list of 10 things that you always take with you on a trip.

TASK 2

Read the text below. For questions 1-5 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

Rafting on the Dniester River

The Dniester River stretches from the Carpathian


mountains to the Black Sea and it is a perfect place for
water adventures. The length of the main waterway of
Western Ukraine is 1,362 km. The Dniester is considered
to be one of the most attractive areas for rafting in
Ukraine. It is a calm river with few rapid and rocky sections, wind activity, the Dniester canyon can boast of having
so rafting here does not require special training. Rafting many exceptional natural masterpieces. Here you will
on the Dniester is a safe, simple and pleasant activity - see lots of waterfalls and cliffs, which look like Swiss
all you need is standard rafting equipment, which is cheese because of the numerous caves and holes in
usually provided by tour organisers. While travelling them. Many local caves have interesting histories - for
along your route, you will also have a chance to see many example, some of them served as shelters for monks.
old historical landmarks on the banks of the Dniester -
castles, palaces and parks. You can admire them from Tourists will enjoy not only floating in a boat, but
the boat or make a stop and take a closer look. also relaxing evenings around the campfire, sleeping
in tents and swimming in the calm river. Those who
Spring is the best time for rafting on the Dniester - love fishing are also in luck here: the Dniester is rich
during this period the snow melts in the Carpathians, in different kinds of fish such as pikeperch, catfish,
ensuring a powerful flow. The increased flow of water carp, pike and many others. In addition, you can find
makes it possible to travel through rocky areas that strawberries, cherries, and mushrooms growing in the
are impassable in summer. If you want to go rafting on woods there, so your dinner promises to be absolutely
the Dniester in the summertime, you should start from delicious.
Sambir town. To begin your journey further up the river,
you will have to wait for some heavy rainfall to increase As for historical landmarks, many tours along the
the water level by 10-15 cm. Dniester include visits to the famous Khotyn fortress,
the ruins of Rakovetska fortress, old palaces and
For 250 km, the Dniester flows through the amazingly castles in Buchach, Koropets, Chortkivand othertowns
beautiful Dniester canyon. Due to its extraordinary on the way. You will always remember your rafting tour
tectonic structure and thousands of years of water and on the Dniester as a truly unique experience.

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1 What is NOT true about the Dniester river? 4 Why is the Dniester canyon special?

A It is more than 1,000 km long. A It is unique in the world.


B It is the main Ukrainian waterway. B The water cascades off the rocks.
C It is not dangerous for tourists. C Monks live there.
D It starts in the Carpathian mountains. D Expensive types of cheese are made there.

2 Why is the Dniester attractive for rafting activities? 5 What will you NOT be able to do while rafting on the
Dniester?
A You can see many historic places on the way.
B Even inexperienced tourists can go rafting there. A eat fish and berries for lunch
C You do not need a lot of equipment. B visit historic places
D all of the above C stay in a tent
D sleep in a cave
3 According to the text, when is it possible to go rafting?
A in spring
B in summer
C in spring and summer
D only after rain

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ZNO: USE OF ENGLISH
TASK 5

Read the text below. For questions 1-10 choose the correct
TASK 3 answer A, B, C or D.

Look at the underlined words in the text. Match them with Visiting Optimistic Cave
the definitions.
35 kilometres from the Dniester canyon there is another
1 a large fish that lives in rivers and lakes and eats other fish famous 1 - Optimistic cave. This is one of the few
2 to cover some area or distance places on Earth which has not been fully explored. Not many
places can 2 that. You can get to the place from Lviv,
3 to have something that you can be proud of Kyiv or Chernivtsi, just aim for Korolivka village in Ternopil
4 things which are used for a particular purpose, for example oblast. It was discovered in 1966. It 3 for more than
a hobby or job 265 kilometres underground and is the second biggest cave
in the world. The giant labyrinth has been opened to tourists
5 to secure or guarantee since 2010.

6 a covered place which is made to protect from bad weather Optimistic cave offers a number of interesting 4 , it's
or danger perfect for an all-day trip that you will remember for many
years to come. There are several small lakes with relatively
7 a building or other place that is of great historical, aesthetic,
constant levels, which _ _ during the period of heavy rain.
or cultural importance, and often has a special status
8 a castle or other large strong building, or a well-protected You won't see thousands of tourists, 6 cafes and noisy
place, which is difficult for enemies to enter traffic here. Speleologists have 7__ that the cave has
been kept unchanged, so there is no electricity or concrete
9 to become greater in number, size or quality sidewalks. A place beyond time and space, where silence
8 . However, speleologists have equipped more than 15
10 something that you do or that happens to you, especially
something important that affects you underground camps, where you can find some 9 and
even cook hot food. All you need is to put on special 10 ,
TASK 4 a helmet and headlamp, and go 90 feet below the surface
just to get dirty and explore the biggest and most mysterious
Use the correct form of the words from TASK 3 to complete labyrinth in the world.
the questions.

1 Do you know what we need to take with us? I have 1 A memorial B landmark C monument D marker
neither a life jacket nor a helmet. 2 A exhibit B glory C boast D advertise
2 Are there any nice places? Do you think we will be able
3 A covers B stretches c grows D opens
to take nice pictures of ? I'd really like to share some
photos on my Instagram page. 4 A practices B affairs c experiences D incident:
3 How can the organisers our safety? We will be 5 A increase B deepen c escalate D boost
sleeping under the sky, won't we?
6 A jammed B overcrowded c overpopulated D overbuili
4 Do you think they will have some where we will be
able to take a shower, eat hot food, hide from rain, etc.? 7 A secured B protected c established D ensured

5 The route for over 200 kilometres. How many days 8 A obtains B manages c occupies D reigns
do we need for the trip? 9 A house B security c shelter D cover
6 What will we do if the water level and it becomes 10 A equipment B machinery c accessories D tools
dangerous to travel? Will it be possible to stop the trip and
go home by bus?
Use the questions to plan a rafting trip with a partner.

ZNO: WRITING
TASK 6

Your friend, who is a fan of outdoor activities and extreme sports, is planning a visit to your city/village. Write him/her an emai
in which you say

• how you prefer to spend time outside


• which outdoor activities are available in your region
• what interesting places he/she could visit and why.

Write a letter of at least 120 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other personal information.
your letter in an appropriate way.
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ZNO: READING
TASK 1

Read the facts about technology. Which ones do you think are true? Check with your partner. Do you know any facts
about technology? Share them with the class.

x ^
^ 1

1
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The very first Apple logo On 1sh April 2005 NASA If you were to have your
featured Sir Isaac Newton pulled a prank on the picture taken by the very
sitting underneath a tree, world by saying that they first camera you'd need to
with an apple about to hit had found water on Mars. sit still for 8 hours.
his head.

86% of people try to plug


their USB devices upside
down on the first attempt.
from paper-

TASK 2

Read the text below. Fill in gaps 1-6 with choices A-H. There are two choices you do not need to use.

A Ukrainian start-up improves lives


through English

If Shakespeare was still alive, he might be happy to learn


that a start-up whose only purpose is 1 has been
valued at more than $1 billion.
Such is the case of Grammarly, a San Francisco-based
start-up 2 . The company was founded in 2009 by Kyiv
natives Oleksii Shevchenko and Maksym Lytvyn. Its Al*-
powered software helps people to improve their writing
by 3 as well as incorrect speech constructions advanced machine learning and deep learning, which
in real time. has earned the start-up the reputation as "one of the
Grammarly's corrections explain why an expression world's most innovative Al companies". Since launching
should be avoided and recommend a better version. The its product in January 2015, the company 6 . The
program can also check a text for plagiarism, and suggest company has 200 team members in San Francisco, New
the right register to use depending 4 . York, Vancouver and Kyiv.
Grammarly claims its algorithms have been "developed
5 A variety of innovative ideas are used, including M l - Artificial Intelligence

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TASK 4
A checking for errors in grammar and syntax
B with Ukrainian roots Read the text below. For questions 1-10 choose the correct
answer A, B, C or D.
C has checked and corrected mistakes
Buying a printed house
D by the world's leading experts in linguistic technology
E started to grow really fast PassivDom, a Ukrainian start-up that builds the world's first
fully autonomous, solar-powered buildings, was 1 in
F to help people write in English correctly March 2016. Its creators 2 their houses are the warmest
G buildings in the world. They are produced by 3D-printing, and
nas grown to over 20 million daily active users
can be constructed in a 3 day. PassivDom buildings can
H on who will be reading it be put on any ground and, if needed, moved to a different
location in a few hours. In the morning 4 can order a
house, and by the evening they can move in.

ZNO: USE OF ENGLISH The company 5 projects in the United States in spring
2017, where by August 2018 it had already received 11,000
orders. The cheapest house costs $31,900. Due to this
TASK 3
successful project, the company is already 6 at
Look at the underlined words in the text. Use a dictionary to $5 million.
check their meaning. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of
the words. You can use some of the words more than once. A 7 of PassivDom's devices are integrated into the
home's network, creating an "internet of things" that is easily
1 Do you usually conflicts? Why? controlled by the owner's smartphone.
2 What do you most in your friends?
The project was 8 to be eco-friendly, so the houses
3 When was your school ? contain some 9 technology such as a special patented
window system and vacuum insulation. As a result, the house
4 Do you remember when the of the first manned can be heated and cooled entirely with solar power, even in
space mission to the Moon was? foggy and cloudy climates. The wall 10 in PassivDom's
5 Would you like to study in Ukraine or abroad? What does houses is six times higher than the US Department of Energy
it on? recommendations for homes in Alaska.

6 Have you ever something that is not true? 1 A organised B constructed C founded D found
7 What can you do to your school marks? 2 A allege B declare D claim
C ask
8 What is your for learning English?
3 A single B individual c original D separate
9 Is there a big of fruit where you live?
4 A patrons B shoppers c consumers D customers
10 Which technologies do you find useful? 5 A lofted B sent c launched D floated
11 What job would you like to have? What does your choice 6 A cherished B valued c prized D appreciated
on?
7 A breed B classification c variety D variation
12 How can you the ecological situation in your
region? 8 A developed B grown c advanced D matured

Ask and answer with a partner.


9 A late B liberal c forward D advanced
10 A lining B surrounding c insulation D defending

ZNO: WRITING
TASK 5

Your friend is a member of a science club at school. At the moment he/she is working on creating a phone application - Electronic
helper. Write a letter to your friend in which you

• say how important you think it is to work on such projects and why
• suggest features that might be useful for the application to have
• offer your help in testing the application.

Write a letter of at least 120 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other personal information.
Start your letter in an appropriate way.

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Read the text and choose the correct answers. Circle the letter a, b or c.

TASK 1 TASK 3

IT'S AS EASY AS APP RUTH FLOWERS: AGE IS NO EXCUSE


What are the basic skills that 1 child starting school When you think of your grandparents' hobbies, gardening,
should learn? For many centuries the obvious answer was: knitting or Nordic walking come to mind. 1 Ruth
reading, writing and arithmetic. Quite recently computer Flowers was not your average grandmother. When she was in
classes (ICT) have been made an obligatory part of national her late sixties, she became a world-famous DJ working under
curriculums to teach students how to use basic programmes. the name Mamy Rock.
These days, 2 , more and more countries are starting She was brought 2 in a very musical family and for
to realise that to succeed in the 21st century pupils should be many years worked as a singer and singing teacher. It was
able to create their own software. only when she got invited to her grandson's birthday party
In fact, some schools in the UK are planning to get rid of at a club that she 3 in love with dance music. Ruth said
ICT lessons and replace them 3 programming classes that at first the security didn't want to let her in because of
that would involve building websites, designing games and her age, but she insisted and she enjoyed it very much.
mobile phone apps. They hope that today's generation of She was 4 in touch with a young French producer
children, who are already familiar with using smartphones who helped her develop her sound and image. In her mixing,
and practically living in the world of social media, will soon she used her favourite artists like the Rolling Stones or
become the designers of the future. Freddie Mercury together with electro music. As for clothes,
Education authorities have no problem convincing she loved colourful outfits and cool sunglasses. Ruth gave
students' parents that 4 skills are important. A recent her first gig during the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, after which
survey shows that 94% of them believe that computer skills she became internationally known. 5 then she played
are 5 for the job market. Examples of British teenagers in major clubs throughout the world and even had her own
who have managed to sell their apps to big corporations also reality show called "Rock It Granny".
help make the decision easy. After all, who wouldn't want their 1 a Yet b Although c In spite of
child to become a millionaire? 2 a back b up c over
1 a some ball c any 3 a falls b fell c has fallen
2 a although b however c despite 4 a put b stayed c kept
3 a for b with c from 5 a From b Until c Since
4 a so b this c such
5 a essential b unnecessary c modern

TASK 4

TASK 2 WHERE ARE YOUR MANNERS?


While it is true that mobile devices are convenient and help
THE ZEBRA MYSTERY us stay better connected, our social skills seem to be getting
For many years scientists have wondered 1_ zebras worse and worse. According to a recent survey, the majority
have black and white stripes. Some believe that the stripes of people 1 that smartphones, laptops, tablets and
create an optical illusion which hides a zebra's movements social media have made us ruder.
and in this way protects it from being attacked. When lions People texting in public places or shouting into their
see a group of zebras, the stripes make it difficult for them phones on public transport are a common 2 Very
to assess the zebras' size and speed. However, one study often we pay more attention to our Facebook account than
has found that lions are particularly good 2 catching the person sitting in front of us. This obsession with digital
zebras. devices and the need to stay online all the time make people
There have been other popular theories too. One claims start phone conversations while watching a film at the cinema
that each zebra has a unique pattern of stripes so 3 one or forget 3 off their mobile in the theatre, at school or
individual can recognise another. There is also a theory that even in church.
suggests that the stripes help zebras with thermoregulation Many institutions are trying to bring good old etiquette
and protect them from the strong African sun. back. Shops across the UK are putting up signs informing
A team of US researchers has 4 found evidence customers that they won't be served while talking 4
that the zebra got its stripes for different reasons. The zebra's the phone. Banks and post offices forbid the use of mobile
short hair makes it easy for dangerous African flies to bite and phones too. There are also numerous online campaigns that
infect the animal with different 5 . It seems that flies make people aware of the basic rules of polite behaviour. All
find it harder to land on stripes and during their evolution of them come down to a simple fact: use your common sense
zebras have developed a perfect way to keep the flies away. and 5 you think it will be rude, don't do it.
The stripes are narrow on the lower legs and on the head, the 1 a thinks b has thought c is thinking
areas which attract flies the most. 2 a view b picture c sight
1a which b why c whether 3 a to switch b switching c about switching
2a in b for c at 4 a by b through c on
3a that b as c to • 5 a unless bif c provided
4a never b ever c recently
5a allergies b diseases c vaccines

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USE OF ENGLISH: Multiple Choice
Read the text and choose the correct answers. Circle the letter a, b or c.

TASK 5 m TASK 7

SUPERMARKET MIND GAMES Do U hav a job 4 me?


We all know it too well, we go to a supermarket and we Believe it or not, but many employers nowadays do get
often end 1 buying more than we planned. Having letters of application written in 'text speak'. And it is not the
a shopping list in your hand doesn't always help because only reason why more and more employers 1 that the
supermarkets use all kinds of psychological tricks aimed at recruitment process is a nightmare.
making us 2 up our trolleys. Manyyoung applicants fail to understand the requirements
It all starts in the car park where potential customers for the jobs they apply 2 . They send off identical
see red signs advertising discounts and bargains. As soon as CVs regardless of the post. In addition, they find it difficult
they see this colour inside, they will automatically associate to show up punctually for a job interview, have 3 idea
it with low prices 3 some red labels will only be used what to wear on formal occasions and lack basic social skills,
to confuse them. Then it's the usual: background music will e.g. they are unable to make eye-contact with the interviewer
get shoppers in the right frame of mind and so will the artificial or explain why they want a given job. And that's not to mention
smell of 4 baked bread. Shelves with basic products, their poor knowledge of the company they want to work for.
such as meat, bread and butter, are situated far away from It doesn't prevent young people from 4 unrealistic
each other so that you have to walk through many aisles and, expectations of the job market. They are mostly interested in
on the way, be tempted to get items you don't need. professions related to popular culture, the media and sport.
And just when you think it's over, there are so-called Moreover, they think they can just walk into their dream job,
golden zones, displays with all kinds of sweets located near because they believe they deserve only the best. 5 , all
checkouts that encourage customers and their children of the above greatly limit young people's working opportunities
to think that they deserve a reward while they 5 to pay and contribute to the high rates of youth unemployment.
for their shopping. 1 a accuse b deny c complain
1 a up b with c about 2 a for bto c about
2 a filling b to fill c fill 3 a some b any c no
3 a despite b even though c therefore 4 a have b to have c having
4 a hardly b freshly c quickly 5 a Previously b Unfortunately c Eventually
5 a are waiting b will be waiting c have been waiting

TASK 6 TASK 8

DON'T WASTE IT HUNGER FOR POWER


Statistics show that US households throw away a shocking If you think that politics is boring, you haven't watched
40% of perfectly good food. At the same time about 50 million House of Cords, an American political drama. It is directed by
Americans don't have 1 to eat and many suffer from David Fincher, who is known 1 Seven and Fight Club,
hunger. However, if US families managed to 2 food among others. This TV series is set in the capital of the USA
waste by 15 per cent, it would help feed 25 million people. and tells the story of Francis Underwood (Kevin Spacey),
The big question is: what can be done to solve the problem? a fictional Democratic congressman.
To start with, you should plan your meals well ahead, make Kevin Spacey 2 the role of a ruthless politician who
use of shopping lists and avoid buying on impulse. If you don't wants to take revenge on the people that have betrayed him,
know what to do with the leftovers in your fridge, check online including the President of the United States himself. He is
guides for suggestions on how to waste less. Alternatively, very cynical and uses a young political reporter to reveal his
you can get a useful mobile app which will provide you with rivals' dark secrets to the press. His power-hungry wife is no
creative 3 . angel 3 . They both stop at nothing to reach their goals
Some people get rid of food because the sell-by date has and destroy their enemies.
passed and they are afraid they might get sick. 4 they The series is a remake of the 1990s British political
don't realise is that most food products can be safely eaten miniseries and has become a great success, receiving many
past these dates. If you know you won't have the chance to eat 4 for excellent acting and directing. Viewers around
something, you can always freeze it 5 it goes bad. the world seem to appreciate the fact that it presents the
There's also an option of donatingfood to local food banks. reality of political life as many people suspect it to be: 5
Remember that lots of people need the food you throw away. cruel world of empty promises and corruption, with no place
1 a plenty b little c enough for idealism.
2 a end up with b cut down on c take away 1 a from b for c about
3 a recipes b receipts c prescriptions 2 a stars b plays c acts
4 a That b What c Which 3 a too b also c either
5 a after b before c while 4 a prizes b rewards c awards
5 aa b c the

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Read the text and choose the correct answers. Circle the letter a, b or c.

TASK 9 TASK 11

ARE CHEAP AIRLINES REALLY CHEAP? SMART HOUSE


Go to Majorca now for only £10! Pay €5 to fly to Crete! Have you ever left your house wondering if you had locked
Budget airlines 1 your attention with bargain ticket the front door or turned off the cooker? Now you can stop
prices in their eye-catching advertisements. What they will worrying if you decide to turn your home 1 a smart one.
not tell you, however, is 2 they have all kinds of tricks Technology that was once reserved for the rich is becoming
up their sleeve to make much more money out of you later. more and more available 2 the popularity of mobile
To start with, the price of a cheap air fare only looks phones and tablets.
attractive at the beginning. It often does not include obligatory Setting up a smart home is all about connecting all the
costs such as taxes, an online check-in charge, service charge devices and household 3 into a network that you can
or credit card usage fee. 3 they are added, the final bill control from any place in the world. Whether you are at work
is far from what you expected. Then there are luggage fees. or on holiday, you can check what is going on in your house and
If your hand luggage is not the correct size or your suitcase react accordingly. A security system will detect a fire or inform
is too heavy, the excess baggage fee you will have to pay at you in case a burglar 4 to break in. A smart home will
the airport 4 ruin your holiday mood. Not to mention control the lighting and room temperature, resulting in lower
high extra charges if you forget to print your boarding pass at electricity and heating bills. Once the house knows that you
home or make a spelling mistake in your name. are getting up, it will turn on the coffee maker in the kitchen or
So next time you are sitting at your desk to 5 that put your favourite news programme on the TV.
online booking, make sure you are well-rested and ready The list of cool smart home tricks goes on and they are all
to face a very tough opponent. 5 at making your life easier and more convenient.
1 a draw b pay cturn 1 a up b on c into
2 a why bthat csuch 2 a owing to bin spite of c apart from
3 a Unless bOnce c Whereas 3 a tools b furniture c appliances
4 a must b should c may 4 a tries b will try c tried
5 a make b do c prepare 5 a aiming b aimed c being aimed

TASK 10 TASK 12

MOBILES AND HEALTH ISSUES READING BOOKS CAN BE COOL


Forty years ago mobile phones did not even exist but soon At present many publishing houses are experiencing
more than 2 billion people will be using them on a daily basis. a crisis, libraries are not as popular as they 1 be and
This fairly recent 1 has proved very useful but the fact fewer and fewer people are buying books. That is why in 1995
that we are constantly bombarded by electromagnetic waves UNESCO started World Book Day, an annual event celebrated
may have long-term effects on our health. worldwide on 23 April 2 main aim is to encourage and
2 suggests that our favourite gadget, which we promote reading. It was decided that it would be held on this
look at 150 times a day, contributes to all kinds of health day because the date is also the anniversary of the birth and
issues. Staring at your phone for too long may lead to serious death of William Shakespeare and the death of Miguel de
problems with your eyesight. 3 , mobile phone users Cervantes.
suffer from headaches, neck and shoulder pains, tiredness, Every year hundreds of interesting book-related events
poor hearing as well as problems with sleeping. 3 place in bookshops, schools and libraries. In Spain,
So maybe it is worth 4 our personal habits when it for example, Cervantes's Don Quixote is read during a two-
comes to using mobile phones? Experts suggest holding the day reading marathon. In Catalonia, where this day is called
devices a few centimetres away from your ear and switching The Doy of the Rose, traditionally men gave women roses
ears every few moments. It is recommended not to use them and 4 women gave men books. Nowadays it is still
for more than 15 minutes at a time and to leave them 5 customary to exchange books on this day and in the main
your bedroom at night. streets of Barcelona and other cities in the region you can buy
And don't forget to clean your phone every once in a while. something to read for your loved ones.
The average phone is a paradise for all kinds of bacteria. UNESCO believes that reading books 5__ to the social
1 a discovery b invention c creativity and cultural progress of humanity and leads to building peace
2 a Research b Opinion c Examination around the world.
3 a All in all b Firstly c Moreover 1 a were used to b used to c got used to
4 a reconsider b reconsidering c to reconsider 2 a which bthat c whose
5 a away b behind c outside 3 a take b hold c give
4 a on average b in return c with change
5 a helps b contributes c provides

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USE OF ENGLISH: Multiple Choice
Choose the option that fits the gap correctly. Circle the letter a, b or c.

TASK 13 f/Am TASK 15

We need to find a place where we can our tent. 1 You and your older brother used to fight a lot,
a take up a don't you
b put up b aren't you
c set up c didn't you

2 How long him? 2 , but I don't agree.


a do you know a I see your point
b did you know b That's what you think
c have you known c You might think that

in the photo is a surgeon. Can you guess which 3 I . on Friday night. I'd love you to come.
one? a organise a party
a Some women b am likely to give a party
b One of the women c am having a party
c Either of the women
Do you have any questions?
live in the house on the left. a further
b another
a Browns
c following
b The Browns
c The Browns' The doctor says I should fast food and fizzy
drinks.
I'd like to. .your attention to this unusual painting.
a cut in with
a draw
b cut down on
b focus
c cut out for
cpay

TASK 16
TASK 14

1 How does your brother ?


1 I went to a in London when I was 5.
a do for a living
a primary school
b earn a living
b middle school
c pay for a living
c state school
2 It very hot here every summer.
2 Do you really think I should apologise? Maybe
a used to be
a you have the right
b tends to get
b you are right
c usually becomes
c you agree
3 I know the person sculptures are on display in the
3 Let's meet .
local park.
a for 15 minutes
a whose
b at 15 minutes
b that
c in 15 minutes
c which
4 Do you think this scarf my black winter coat?
4 He wanted to know that French film.
a fits
a where did I see
b matches
b where I had seen
c suits
c where I saw
5 If he , let me know, OK?
5 You to teach your dog some new tricks.
a calls
a must
b will call
b should
c has called
c ought

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Choose the option that fits the gap correctly. Circle the letter a, b or c.

TASK 17 TASK 19

1 my favourite vase? 1 Very people knew about the secret room.


a Who did break a few
b Who has broken b little
c Who was broken c small

2 I'd like to you a favour. 2 Terrorists tried to the bridge.


a please a give up
b request b set up
c ask c blow up

3 If he , he would never get up before 8 o'clock. 3 Could you to her now?


a didn't have to a excuse
b mustn't b apologise
c hadn't c regret

4 Have you ever Alaska? 4 your phone number with her.


a been to a She mustn't had
b gone to b She may not have had
c been in c She needn't have

5 three or four times yesterday. 5 . Yes, I believe it's in the living room.
a I called you a I doubt it
b I was calling you b I don't think so
c I would call you c Let me think

TASK 18 TASK 20

1 You know very well that go there alone. 1 You can join them tomorrow. .
a you shouldn't a That's fine with me
b you're unable to b I haven't got any doubts about it
c you aren't allowed c I'm sure about that

2 I have two neighbours, but has a swimming pool 2 He lived there the beginning of 1990.
in their garden. a since
a not one of them b for
b none of them c from
c neither of them
3 Where is she? at half past one.
3 weather! Let's go for a walk. a She had to be here
a What a beautiful b She was supposed to be here
b What beautiful c She should be here
c But for the beautiful
4 We are terribly sorry, but we help you at all.
4 last week that I couldn't study there. a couldn't
a I told b won't be able to
b I was told c might not
c It was told
5 What's the average in Ukraine?
5 I'll have chicken for the course. a family
a lead b retirement
b main c salary
c major

is
USE OF ENGLISH: Multiple Choice
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Choose the option that fits the gap correctly. Circle the letter a, b or c.

TASK 21 TASK 23

there alone. but I think you've dropped something.


a You had better not go a I'm sorry that I interrupt
b If only you didn't go b Sorry to interrupt
c Suppose you don't go c May I interrupt

Bring an umbrella 2 I don't know why he refused . that letter.


a if it rained a signing
b in case it rains b to sign
c unless it rains csign

He told me that .for thirty-three years before he 3 At the end of the meeting everybody started shouting
got divorced.
a he is married a at each other
b he was married b at themselves
c he had been married c on their own

4 If I I'd sell it. Our flight to London was cancelled . bad weather.
a could be you a due to
b could have your place b because
c were you c thanks to

some brothers. Did you hear their latest. .on the radio last night?
a I regret not having a article
b If only I didn't have b column
c I wish I had c commercial

TASK 22 TASK 24

1 I'm sorry about your jeans. . 1 many people at the party when Dorothy arrived.

a I'll get you new ones, a They weren't


b I'll buy you a new one. b There was no
c I'll have the new ones. c There weren't

2 Do you know that very early in the morning? 2 We didn't win the match practising really hard all
year.
a I used to get up
b I'm used to get up a although
c I got used to get up b despite
c however
3 I suggest to the theatre with your nephew.
3 I'll wait here until .
a to go
b you go a he won't come
c you could go b he doesn't come
c he comes
4 She looked absolutely in her new dress.
4 yesterday in the city centre.
a thrilled
b amazing a You used to see him
c bored b You mustn't see him
c You can't have seen him
5 I will give him the invitation I see him.
5 Do you know ?
a unless
b supposing a how much it is
c provided b how expensive is it
c how much does it cost

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USE OF ENGLISH: Mini-dialogues
Complete the mini-dialogues by choosing the correct option. Circle the letter a, b or c.

TASK 1 TASK 3

1 X: Listen, I really be going now. 1 X: Let's use dad's computer for this.
Y: OK, let's keep in touch. Y: But what if he finds out?
a could X:
b might a I'm afraid he will,
c must b He won't, trust me.
c I think so, too.
2 X: Could I have my keys back, please?
Y: 2 X: What time should we ?
X: Thanks. Y: The plane leaves at midnight, so we have to be at the
a Don't mention it. airport at about 10 pm.
b Go ahead, I'll wait, a check in
c Here you are. b move out
c sign up
3 X: All the tickets have been sold.
Y: Let's go to the park . 3 X: Would you like to come to our wedding?
X:Good idea. Let me change into something more Y:
comfortable, a All the best!
a though b It doesn't sound very good,
b instead c I'd love to.
c either 4 X: Why did you take his toys? You should be ashamed of
4 X: Who does this car belong to? yourself!
Y: I really regret .
X: Well, whose is it, then? X: So apologise to your brother now!
a Don't look at me. It's not mine, a do it
b It's the latest model, b to do it
c She's had it for less than a year. c doing it
5 X: What's on TV tonight?
Y: Y: Gladly.
a Have you got any interesting news for me? a Where are your manners?
b It's an amazing story. I heard it on the news, b Can you give this package to him?
c Nothing interesting. Let's just watch the news. c What will you say to their proposal?

TASK 2 TASK 4

1 X: You look great! 1 X: I'll be back tomorrow at five.


Y: Thanks. I twice a week. Y: Shall I from the airport?
a eat out X: That would be nice,
b work out a drop you off
c hang out b ask you out
c pick you up
2 X: How about visiting her together?
Y: 2 X: I'm afraid my mobile phone is faulty. Could you please
a Sounds fantastic! replace it?
b Of course, what is it? Y: Could I see the , please?
c Thanks, I'm OK. a recipe
3 X: How long have you known her? b receipt
Y: c bill
a I knew her for a long time, 3 X: It's the third time about our mother's birthday!
b Since December, I think, Y: Don't get angry! I'm so absent-minded.
c Until recently if you ask me. a I will remind you
4 X: What's the point in telling the boss about it? b I remind you
Y: We'll be in trouble . c I have reminded you
X: OK. Do what you have to do. 4 X: Why do you keep biting your fingernails?
a if we don't
b if we aren't a I can't stand it.
c if we won't b I can't help it.
5 X: I wonder if you could help me. c I can't do it.
Y: 5 X: Do you want another sandwich?
a What would you like me to do? Y:
b The same to you. a No, thanks. I'm on a diet,
c You're welcome. b Please do.
c Help yourself
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USE OF ENGLISH: Mini-dialogues
Complete the mini-dialogues by choosing the correct option. Circle the letter a, b or c.

TASK 7

1 X: Would you like to join us? 1 X: Whose house is it?


Y: Y:
X: Be ready tomorrow at 7 then, a My cousin
a How come? b My cousins
b Why not? c My cousin's
c Wouldn't I? 2 X: It's very kind of you.
2 X: What's her phone number? Y: Don't it.
Y: . Let me check in my mobile. a say
a Hang up b mention
b Hold on c speak
c Look out 3 X: Could I speak to Mark, please?
3 X: How long have you known each other? Y:
Y: Let me think. We've been friends since the moment we a Put him on the phone,
introduced. b I'll just see if he's in.
a are c I'd be glad to.
b have been 4 X: Do you need my help?
c were Y:
4 X: I hope it's not too much trouble for you. X: OK, I'll be in my office in case you need me.
Y: a No thanks, I think I can manage,
a I apologise for all the trouble, b Are you sure it's not too much trouble?
b Not at all. c That's very kind. I'll pass it on.
c That's a good point. 5 X: Happy Easter!
5 X: Excuse me, have you got change for 5 pounds? Y:
a I beg your pardon!
X: Thanks, I need it for the parking meter, b Thanks, me too!
a Certainly, here you are. c The same to you!
b I'm afraid not.
c Sorry to trouble you. TASK 8

TASK 6 1 X: I'd like to book a single room for next weekend, please.

1 X: Which one do you prefer: the blue one or the red one? X: Oh dear, let me think about it then,
a There are only double rooms available,
X: Let me check. b Certainly, single rooms overlook the sea.
a I don't like either of them, c I don't think you need to book it.
b Neither, actually, 2 X: Stop me!
c Have you got any green ones? Y: I'm sorry. Please carry on.
2 X: I've got a sore throat and a fever. a interrupt
Y: b interrupting
a What's the matter? c to interrupt
b How long have you been like this? 3 X: Is a window seat OK with you?
c What do you think I should do? Y:
3 X: Who's the behaved student in your class? a I don't mind sharing,
Y: Unfortunately it's me. My parents are not happy about b I'd rather take a seat,
it. c By the aisle would be better.
a least 4 X: I'd like to make for tomorrow, please.
b best Y: Certainly, would 10 o'clock be convenient?
c worst X: That would suit me fine,
4 X: Do you sugar in your tea? a an appointment
Y: Just one spoonful, please. b a complaint
a take c an excuse
b drink 5 X: Do you mind if I open the window?
c avoid
5 X: What do you think of our new Maths teacher? X: Well, it is rather hot in here, isn't it?
Y: a It's my pleasure,
a I'd rather he didn't, b Thanks a lot.
b I believe he's very strict, c OK, if you insist.
c Not very well.

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USE OF ENGLISH: Mini-dialogues
Complete the mini-dialogues by choosing the correct option. Circle the letter a, b or c.

TASK 9 TASK 11

1 X: Thank your mum from me, OK? X: Would you like more coffee?
Y: I will, I get home. Y:
a provided that a You're right,
b until b Me too.
c as soon as c I'm OK, thanks.
2 X: My girlfriend and I were born on the same day. 2 X:
Y: What a ! Y: I haven't got a clue,
a difference a Do you speak English?
b coincidence b Could you give me a hand?
c happening c Where was this photo taken?
3 X: Can I take a photo of you? 3 X: Can I help you, madam?
Y: Y: Thanks, but someone .
a Sure, where do you want me to stand? a will serve me
b OK, take it easy, won't you? b is already serving me
c Of course, what is it? c hasn't served me yet
4 X: Could you hold the door for me, please? 4 X: Could you copy it for me?
Y: Y:
a It's hard to tell, Thanks, you're very kind,
b No problem, a With pleasure,
c It doesn't matter. b That's a pity
c I could have done that.
5 X: Are you into sports?
Y: 5 X: Why don't we. till tomorrow?
a Not really, Y: I'm all for it.
b I'd love to. a put it aside
c Yes, I agree. b put it off
c put it out

TASK 10
TASK 12
1 X: How about a short break?
Y: I couldn't agree more, Will you and Mark join me tomorrow?
a giving Unfortunately we won't. We .yesterday.
b making Sorry to hear that,
c taking a broke up
b went out
2 X: I'm not sure I understand.
c broke down
Y:
X: Why don't you explain it to me again? 2 X: I didn't do well, I'm afraid.
a How can I help? Y:
b I see what you mean, a What a shame!
c OK, why not? b You're right!
c Actually, I do.
3 X: I used to fight with my brother a lot.
Y: 3 X: Could you show me the way to the city centre, please?
a Nor did I. Y:
b But I did. a You can always use the lift,
c So did I. b It's quite easy, you can't miss it.
c Just go straight on for about 5 minutes.
4 X: You look great in that pullover.
Y: Really? I only paid £4 for it. 4 X: How old is he?
X: Y:
a What a pity! Well, you used to date him, didn't you?
b That's incredible! a Why should I tell you that?
c Shame on you! b What makes you think so?
c I'm not sure. Why?
5 X: I think the best idea would be to stay here.
Y: The teacher won't like it. 5 X: What his children like?
a I couldn't agree more, Y: Comedies and cartoons, I think,
b I wonder if you could tell me something, a do
c Are you sure it's the right thing to do? b are
c were

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USE OF ENGLISH: Sentence Paraphrasing
Choose the options that can best replace the words in bold. Circle the letter a, b or c.

TASK 1 TASK 3

1 We'd better get going. 1 Their son was too short to go on some of the rides at the
a can funfair.
b should a wasn't tall enough
c may b wasn't so tall
c wasn't too tall
2 Can I buy this magazine in Ukraine?
a Is this magazine sold 2 How can I get in touch with your cousin?
b Do you buy this magazine a remind
c Who can sell this magazine b contact
c appreciate
3 They turned down his application.
a didn't reject 3 Having realised he was late, Michael texted his girlfriend.
b didn't fill in a After realising
c didn't accept b Before realising
c While realising
4 The last time I spoke to Alexandra was two months ago.
a We haven't spoken for two months, 4 My mum took up yoga last year.
b We didn't speak for two months, a started doing
c We hadn't spoken for two months. b preferred doing
c enjoyed doing
5 I wish I could dance well.
a If only I danced 5 Shall I get you something to drink?
b I regret not dancing a Will you order something to drink?
c Imagine I could dance b Let's prepare something to drink, shall we?
c Would you like something to drink?

TASK 2
TASK 4
1 Why are you wearing smart clothes?
a in casual clothes 1 Are you in favour of capital punishment 7
b dressed up a corporal punishment
c wearing designer clothes b a suspended sentence
c the death penalty
2 Let me know as soon as you see him.
a provided that 2 I hardly know you.
b as long as a I know a lot about you.
c the moment b I know very little about you.
c I know nothing about you.
3 My uncle Jack doesn't smoke and his wife doesn't
smoke either. 3 As far as I'm concerned you should do it.
a so does his wife a To my mind,
b nor does his wife b To start with,
c also his wife c To be honest,

4 For the past three weeks George has been off work 4 I know the man with glasses but I don't recognise the rest
because of the flu. of the people.
a unemployed a the other
b on sick leave b another
c looking for a job c the others

5 It isn't necessary to wear a tie. 5 Her car has been repaired by a mechanic.
a You don't have to a She has her car repaired
b You had better not b She has had her car repaired
c You ought not to c She had her car repaired

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USE OF ENGLISH: Sentence Paraphrasing
Choose the options that can best replace the words in bold. Circle the letter a, b or c.

TASK 5 TASK 7

1 Jake is almost as tall as his sister. 1 'I know you did it,' he said to me.
a is about the same height a He persuaded me to do it.
b isn't quite as short b He warned me against doing it.
c is taller than c He accused me of doing it.

2 Could you say that again, please? 2 She'll fire him unless he apologises to her.
a Sorry? a on condition that he apologises
b Repeat! b if he doesn't apologise
c Again! c by the time he apologises

3 They say he hijacked a plane. 3 We can go to Greece or we can go to Croatia for our
a He is said to hijack summer holiday.
b He is said to be hijacking a either go to Greece or to Croatia
c He is said to have hijacked b neither go to Greece nor to Croatia
c go to both Greece and Croatia
4 The trip was so amazing that we recommended it to all
our friends. 4 We have never visited this place before.
a It was a very amazing trip a We've already been to this place,
b It was such an amazing trip b It's the first time we have visited this place,
c The trip was amazing enough c We've just visited this place.

5 May I open the window? 5 Unfortunately the film was rather dull.
a Do you mind if a disappointing
b Are you in favour of b boring
c Do you approve of c awful

TASK 6 TASK 8

1 I need to go through my notes again before the Biology 1 She asked me 'Are you OK?'.
exam. a was I OK
a register b I am OK
b resit c whether I was OK
c revise
2 They set up the company in 2010.
2 Even though he likes me, he doesn't respect me. a closed
a Despite b started
b Although c sold
c Nevertheless
3 It's high time you talked to him.
3 If you ask me, I think he's honest. a I'd rather you talked
a You should ask me b Suppose you talk
b If I may add something c You'd better talk
c If you want to know my opinion
4 The film is about to begin
4 She can't have done it alone. a is going to start shortly
a She must have done it on her own. b ought to start soon
b It's impossible that she did it alone, c must have just started
c She might do it with somebody else.
5 Actually, I disagree.
5 In our Chemistry lessons we often carry out interesting a All in all
experiments. b In fact
a conduct c Also
b analyse
c discuss

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USE OF ENGLISH: Sentence Paraphrasing
Choose the options that can best replace the words in . Circle the letter a, b or c.

TASK 9 TASK 11

1 Philip is really shy but on the other hand, he's very 1 I'd rather eat vegetables than meat.
friendly a I prefer eating vegetables to
a in the meantime b I like eating vegetables as much as
b however c Eating vegetables is better than eating
c unfortunately
2 She had twins at the age of 25.
2 She admitted stealing the money. a raised twins
a confessed to b gave birth to twins
b was charged with c brought up twins
c reported
3 Eventually, they won the race.
3 I started collecting paintings 20 years ago. a Suddenly
a I collected paintings for 20 years, b Finally
b I've been collecting paintings for 20 years, c Actually
c I'd collected paintings for 20 years.
4 Could you complete this survey for me?
4 We always set off early to avoid traffic jams. a receipt
a leave b questionnaire
b finish c prescription
c return
5 I'd go for the second option.
5 Do you fancy going for a swim? a I find the second option better,
a Perhaps we could b I should choose the second option,
b Why don't we c I appreciate the second option.
c How about

TASK 12
TASK 10
1 They showed me the new swimming pool.
1 He goes to a school where students live and study. a I was showing
a vocational school b I was shown
b comprehensive school c I showed
c boarding school
2 Can you help me do up my room?
2 It looks like it's going to rain. a renovate
a how b tidy up
b as if c vacuum
c likely
3 Is she used to working in a team?
3 I have three pen-friends but they're not British. a Did she use to work
a neither of them is b Is she getting used to working
b any of them is c Is she accustomed to working
c none of them are
4 'Are you leaving tomorrow?' she asked.
4 She stopped to talk to her neighbour. a She asked me why I was leaving the following day.
a met her neighbour and started talking to him. b She wanted to know if I was leaving the next day.
b got angry with her neighbour and decided not to talk to c She wondered whether I was leaving that day.
him.
c will never talk to her neighbour again. 5 I can't stand it.
a I quite like it.
5 His wife has died recently. b I really hate it.
a He's become a foster parent not long ago. c I recommend it.
b He's become a widower not long ago.
c He's become an orphan not long ago.

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USE OF ENGLISH: Sentence Pairs
Wa
Choose the word that correctly completes the gaps in both sentences. Circle the letter a, b or c.

TASK 1 TASK 3

1 I must stop eating sweets. I've put too much weight 1 I've this exam three times but failed each time.
recently I don't recognise the place. Where was this photo ?
I think that, average, girls are better at academic a taken
subjects than boys, b passed
a in c made
boff 2 Don't worry, son! You have to keep trying.
c on The best way to travel around this city is foot.
2 We're rid of our old clothes. a at
Unfortunately, his parents are a divorce. b on
a becoming c by
b taking 3 Excuse me, sir! I think you've something!
c getting The temperature suddenly this morning.
3 They live in a terraced in Green Street. a cut
Could you tell us when you are moving ? b dropped
a house c lost
b flat 4 The man was quite tall and of build.
c home I'll have a rare steak, please.
4 To get this job, you must have a in Economics. a middle
Last night the temperature was one Celsius below b mild
zero. c medium
a title 5 My favourite band in my city last week.
b degree The surgeon an emergency operation on the
c grade accident victim,
5 When you the end of the street, turn left. a played
The jury couldn't a verdict for two days. b performed
a reach c made
b get
c arrive
TASK 4

1 She played the leading in our school play


TASK 2
Teenagers need positive models that they can look
1 What do you do to fit? up to.
Your son finds it hard to up with the rest of the a role
class, b part
a keep c example
b stay 2 It is commonly known that World War II out in 1939.
cget Somebody into our flat when we were on holiday.
2 We're in our final year so we don't have much time. a came
You should always carry a tyre in your car in case b burgled
you have a puncture. c broke
a free 3 Are you any sharp objects with you, sir?
b leisure They're out the experiment in the school lab.
c spare a taking
3 We're planning to this hotel for three more years. b carrying
I don't think this software will on my old computer. c hiding
a operate 4 In British schools, parents pay a fine if their children
b run classes.
ego I've been away for so long that I'm beginning to my
4 We were brought by our grandmother. country,
The price of petrol has gone recently. a skip
a up b miss
b in cleave
c on 5 He tends to spend most of hisfree time the Internet.
5 Next summer I want to a Spanish course in Alicante. They've just bought a house the outskirts of London.
I promise you I'll try to my best. a in
a take b by
b make c on
c do

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USE OF ENGLISH: Sentence Paraphrasing
Choose the word that correctly fills the gaps in both sentences. Circle the letter a, b or c.

TASK 5 TASK 7

1 Just on! I'll be back in a second. 1 Unfortunately, I did not manage to the bills today
Where shall we the still life? Below your portrait? -the bank was closed.
a hang Could you stop talking? You must attention in class.
b put a pay
c take b draw
2 I'm going in your direction, so I'll you home. c book
This noise from the street is beginning to me mad. 2 What's that actor's name? It's on the of my tongue.
a take We gave the waiter a big for his excellent service.
b drop a tip
c drive b end
3 I got up, the bed and took a shower. c top
The customer was dissatisfied so he a complaint. 3 When will you make up your ?
a laid To my , this plan won't succeed.
b made a opinion
c tidied b belief
4 I'm not interested anything you have to say. c mind
When does the next train get ? 4 All the paparazzi knew the actress had in at the Ritz
a about Hotel.
b by Have you that all the doors are locked?
c in a checked
5 I know her phone number by . b stayed
We found a perfect house in the of New York. c ensured
a memory 5 Ukraine is trying to up with the biggest EU countries.
b centre He didn't the 7.15 bus so he had to take a taxi to
c heart work.
a put
b catch
TASK 6 c take

1 Can you give me a recipe for a traditional British main


?
TASK 8
Eight students from my class have signed upforan evening
History . 1 There isn't enough in the wardrobe for this suitcase.
a course The changing is at the back of the shop.
b meal a place
c dish b room
2 The music's too loud. Can you the volume down a c space
little bit? 2 She works as a personal at the local gym.
Don't around! Your ex-girlfriend is sitting behind Mum, have you seen my other red ? I can't find it in
you in the corner, my room,
a put a coach
b turn b assistant
c make c trainer
3 I'm really fed with this weather. It's been raining for 3 His latest album goes on next week.
two weeks. I've heard that our neighbours' house is for .
Peter, can you tidy your room today? a offer
a at b rent
b out c sale
c up 4 We'd like to start the meeting so could you please
4 Could I borrow your phone? Mine's got a battery. your seats?
The countryside was completely . There were no How long does it you to get to school?
mountains in sight. a have
a dead b take
b flat cget
c clean 5 How are you on with your new classmates?
5 You can use that bottle to get rid of empty bottles. My brother and his fiancée are married soon.
Let's have a picnic by the river on Saturday! a getting
a bin b becoming
b coast c doing
c bank
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ZNO PRACTICE: Listening
Listen to the speakers. For questions 1-3 choose the correct answer A, B or C. You will listen to each recording twice.

TASK 1 ^T^

1 What is the picture Anna posted?

2 What present do the friends choose?

3 How does Anna want to spend her weekend?


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TASK 2 |2|

1 What must Mr Stephenson avoid?

2 Who is Andrew?
A

3 How will Tom travel to Bulgaria?

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ZNO PRACTICE: Listening
Listen to the speakers. For questions 1-3 choose the correct answer A, B or C. You will listen to each recording twice.

TASK 3 Q

1 What does Ann decide to have for dinner?


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2 Where is the man's phone?


A B SUPERMARKET C

3 How does Andrew look now?


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ZNO PRACTICE: Listening
Listen to the speakers. For questions 1-3 choose the correct answer A, B or C. You will listen to each recording twice.

TASK 7
TASK 5
Q G
1 What does Mom want Den to buy? What do Andy and Ann decide to do about the picnic?
A apples, onions, rice, chicken A cancel it
B milk, cream, rice, tomatoes B have it anyway
C apples, milk, bananas, potatoes C change the day

2 What does Anna want to take with her? What advice does Dave get?
A T-shirts A to copy the homework from Paul
B medicine B to say he is sorry
C warm clothes C not to go to the training

3 What can the participant of the contest choose? What does Ann want to vlog about?
A hotel A nail polish
B landmarks B college problems
C the day of the trip C cooking

Q m TASK 8
G
1 When does Tom want to work?
1 Who is the "twelfth man"?
A a reserve player
A in the summer
B a football player
B in the morning
C the captain
C in the evening
How much time does Ben spend online?
2 What book is NOT mentioned?
A all day
A Flowers for Algernon
B 7 hours
B The Minds of Billy Milligan
C 3-4 hours
C Of Mice and Men
Why can't Josh go out with Kevin tonight?
3 What does Peter say about choosing a career?
A He is in the office.
A Tom needs to be an engineer.
B He is working.
B Tom should make a choice as soon as possible.
C He's going out with someone else.
C Tom can take some time to think.

Listen to the text. For statements 1-5 choose T if the statement is true according to the text, F if it is false. You will listen
to the text twice.

TASK 9

T F

1 School or work influence when breakfast starts in Brazil.

2 Breakfast includes a lot of different food and it takes about an hour.

3 Brazilians eat the same food for breakfast during the weekdays and at the weekends.

4 Brazilians always eat papaya for breakfast.

5 Only children can drink milk with chocolate for breakfast.


ZNO PRACTICE: Listening
Listen to the text. For statements 1-5 choose T if the statement is true according to the text, F if it is false. You will listen
to the text twice.

TASK 10
G

1 The area covered by forests has become smaller since Jane was a child.

2 Jane thinks we don't need money to live.

3 Modern kids never clean up rubbish or try to stop pollution.

4 Professors taught Jane that animals have personalities and feelings.

5 Jane has worked on environmental problems for 56 years.

TASK 11 ( n ^

1 As a LifeBook project manager Tom guides people who write autobiographies.

2 Tom's grandfather took part in World War II with the British.

3 After the war, Tom's grandfather worked in a shoe shop.

4 Tom always won at Battleships, when he played with his grandfather.

5 Tom encourages his clients to include the smallest details they can remember.

TASK 12
Q

1 Christmas is a public holiday in Japan.

2 More than 3 million families visit KFC on December 25.

3 In Japan the tradition of going to KFC at Christmas goes back to the 1970s.

4 Takeshi Okawara worked in the first restaurant ever in Japan.

5 T. Okawara became the president of KFC Japan thanks to his marketing skills.

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ZNO PRACTICE: Listening
Listen to the text. For statements 1-5 choose T if the statement is true according to the text, F if it is false. You will listen
to the text twice.

TASK 10

1
1 The area covered by forests has become smaller since Jane was a child.

2 Jane thinks we don't need money to live.

3 Modern kids never clean up rubbish or try to stop pollution.

4 Professors taught Jane that animals have personalities and feelings.

5 Jane has worked on environmental problems for 56 years.

TASK 11 ( l l j

1 As a LifeBook project manager Tom guides people who write autobiographies.

2 Tom's grandfather took part in World War II with the British.

3 After the war, Tom's grandfather worked in a shoe shop.

4 Tom always won at Battleships, when he played with his grandfather.

5 Tom encourages his clients to include the smallest details they can remember.

TASK 12
Q

1 Christmas is a public holiday in Japan.

2 More than 3 million families visit KFC on December 25.

3 In Japan the tradition ofgoingto KFC at Christmas goes backtothe 1970s.

4 Takeshi Okawara worked in the first restaurant ever in Japan.

5 T. Okawara became the president of KFC Japan thanks to his marketing skills.

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ZNO PRACTICE: Listening
Listen to the speakers. For questions 1-5 choose the correct answer A, B or C. You will listen to the recording twice.

TASK 13
Q TASK 15 Q
1 What is mentionlld about food in chain cafés?
1 Why do most people wear masks in Japan now ?
A The food is too expensive there.
B They help us to save money. A They are sick.
C They are environmentally-friendly. B They want to stop the spread of germs.
C They have allergies.
2 What is YumNow?
2 What was special about the face masks that appeared in
A an online restaurant
2003?
B a platform where you can sell home-made food
C an application where you can buy food at a lower price A They were the first ones on the Japanese market.
B They were made specifically for people with allergies.
3 How much food is wasted per year in the UK? C They were really expensive.
A 13 billion kg
3 What reasons for using masks are NOT mentioned?
B 7,3 million tones
C 3.476 kg A keep your face warm
B save money spent on medicine
4 What kind of food can you buy on YumNow? C cover your face when you don't want to show it
A new products that restaurants want to make popular
4 How does a mask help you avoid communicating with
B all types of sandwiches
others?
C products that have to be sold now or thrown away
A People cannot recognise you.
5 When did the idea of creating YumNow come to B People find it harder to come up to you.
Hendrick? C You can't talk when you're wearing a mask.
A when he was studying at the University of Bristol
5 Why are more masks sold during cold and flu outbreaks?
B when he was travelling outside the country
C when he saw people throw away their food A People spend more time with the sick.
B People want more protection from illnesses.
C People move to big cities.

TASK 14
TASK 16
1 How many jobs will the machines have taken from people
in 4 years? 1 Jacob Brown, the award winning chef,.
A 133 million A collects money for environmental issues
B 75 million B cooks traditional meals
C 4 million C runs a restaurant with his better half

2 What fields will the machines create new jobs in? Why did J. Brown decide to add jellyfish to his menu?
A sales and marketing A There was no tuna on sale.
B finance B People wanted more different protein dishes.
C banking C Jellyfish became rare on New Zealand's shores.

3 What will be one of the biggest challenges of the 'Fourth What does J. Brown serve jellyfish with?
Industrial Revolution'? A meat
A retraining people who work now B tuna
B training the machine workers C grains
C focusing on highly-skilled employees
Where doesj. Brown get jellyfish for his dishes?
4 What is Klaus Schwab famous for? A He buys it from New Zealand's Ministry.
A He is the person who started the World Economic Forum. B He collects it at the shore.
B He is one of the businessmen who use robots. C He orders it from abroad.
C He is a former worker at the World Economic Forum.
What doesj. Brown hope to change in people's eating
5 What topic do people often concentrate on, when talking habits?
about technology? A They will consume more cows.
A the fear of being displaced by machines B They will consume more seafood.
B the fear of continuous retraining C They will eat less protein.
C the reality of the creation of new jobs

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