ОГЭ пробный тест 2

Linda and Sam are talking on their way to

 school.
 the theatre.
 the cinema.

Linda and Sam are

 neighbours.
 classmates.
 relatives.

Both Linda and Sam are fond of

 sport.
 science.
 languages.

At present, Sam’s family has

 a dog.
 a cat.
 a parrot.

Next weekend Linda is going to

 visit Sam’s place.
 go to her relatives in New York.
 spend time with her family.

Sam’s mother is

 a cook.
 a scientist.
 a housewife.

1. What natural resource do Icelanders use as an alternative to central heating?
2. What should you take with you when going to Iceland?
3. What are the national characteristics of the local people?
4. In what seasons can you see snow in Iceland?
5. What extreme excursions can the country offer?
6. What does a traditional Icelandic house look like?
7. Why are these animals widely used in tourist business?

A. In spite of its hard northern climate, Iceland is very attractive to tourists. Many people who have visited the country once want to go there again and again. The country turns skeptics into poets and optimists. It’s not only because of the views but also because of the local people. Icelanders are friendly and hospitable and welcome guests. It really compensates for the cold harsh climate!
B. An adventurous traveller would never mistake Iceland’s scenery for any other because of the boiling water fountains and the steam coming from the earth. Smoking volcanoes attract the bravest tourists. Iceland is the only place in the world where you can hike up a volcano and even go inside. There are guided walks to the glaciers, large masses of slowly moving ice, too.
C. Icelandic weather is unpredictable throughout the year. Bright sunshine can easily change to cold and miserable weather within a few hours. In the summer, rain is typical in Iceland. From September to May, when the temperature falls, it often snows, especially on the south and west coasts.
D. Till nowadays Icelanders cannot do without horses. And horses are very important not only for farming. From the Viking Age, horses have become a part of Iceland’s culture. They look like My Little Pony toys but they are exceptionally strong, so they can do heavy work and survive cold winters. The horses are good-natured, which is perfect for new riders. Guesthouses and travel companies across the country offer horse rides and tours.
E. If you decide to visit Iceland, you’ll never regret your decision. The only thing that can spoil your trip is the weather. That’s why it’s very important to get a reliable weather forecast whatever season it is. If you wear appropriate clothes and have some smart heating devices, neither rain nor snow can ruin your trip.
F. Hengill, a place near Reykjavik, is a famous landmark of the country. It is a field of more than 7 thousand hot springs. The water from the springs is used to warm the houses and to fill the open pools in the capital of Iceland. The water comes from below the earth where the temperature is about seven thousand degrees.

Fast Food

When people all over the world are looking for a quick, easy meal, fast food is the most common choice. With good service, low prices and a relaxed atmosphere, fast food looks like the ideal choice. In fact, over 25 percent of Europeans eat fast food every day. Fries and hamburgers are sold everywhere: in big cities, small towns, shopping malls, airports, bus stations, schools, and even hospitals! There are 31,000 McDonald’s worldwide.

However, fast food companies make clients eat more. They offer over-sized burgers, extra-large French fries, and big portions of Coke. What’s more, these “large versions” are usually cheaper. The products have lots of calories, sugar and fat. A typical hamburger at a fast food restaurant weighs 170 grams. In 1957, it was just 50 grams. According to scientists, your fast food meal is like three ordinary meals.

Fast food doesn’t spoil. This is because it has lots of “special” ingredients. There’s a video on YouTube that illustrates this. It is based on a true story. In 1991, an engineer from the USA, Tom Scarvell, met with friends for New Year’s Eve. They stopped at McDonald’s on the way home. He bought some cheeseburgers, ate one and put the other in his coat pocket. Then he forgot about it. A year later, he took the coat out of the wardrobe, put it on and discovered the cheeseburger in his pocket from New Year’s Eve. It looked exactly the same. He was absolutely shocked. He told his friends and family but nobody believed him. So he decided to start a “burger museum” to show everyone that these cheeseburgers and hamburgers don’t decompose.

He started collecting burgers, one every year. He kept them on bookshelves in his living room in the open air. These burgers looked exactly the same, the bun, the meat, the cheese, the special sauce, the cucumber, even the lettuce. They all kept their shape and colour for over five years!

It is surprising that although most people don’t think that fast food is the best choice they can’t stop going to fast food restaurants, like McDonald’s. The chain has healthy dishes on the menu, such as fruit and vegetables. Why not order them? But you don’t go to McDonald’s for a green salad or a yoghurt! The unhealthy hamburgers, French fries and milkshakes are more common and attractive and to many people they are tastier than low calorie dishes.

There is no problem with eating fast food from time to time. If you really are dreaming about a hamburger, go and get it. But if you’re having a stressful day, remember that lunch in a fast food restaurant is not a good choice. Doctors strongly recommend avoiding all fast food and takeaways these days. You can occasionally allow yourself a fast food meal. However, if you are eating it more than once a week, think of giving up.

Fast food should play a small role in your life. If you don’t have a way out, have a fast food meal in one of McDonald’s restaurants but choose the healthier dishes. You should be aware of what you eat and try to develop healthy eating habits.

McDonald’s is the main fast food chain in the world.

 True
 False
 Not stated

Nowadays fast food portions are getting smaller.

 True
 False
 Not stated

Burgers look the same for a long time.

 True
 False
 Not stated

The "burger museum" showed hamburger making equipment.

 True
 False
 Not stated

The collection of hamburgers was kept in a large fridge.

 True
 False
 Not stated

It’s possible to find some healthy food in McDonald’s.

 True
 False
 Not stated

Fast food dishes can help when you feel stressed out.

 True
 False
 Not stated

McDonald’s is cheaper than other fast food restaurants.

 True
 False
 Not stated

It was about 6 pm when I heard a knock on the door. It ***  Jason, my teenage neighbour. He looked cold and upset. [BE]

“What’s wrong, Jason?” “I ***  my key and I can’t get into my house.” [LOSE]

“Come in. Today’s not a day for long walks, or long waits,” I looked out the window. It ***  hard and it was windy. [SNOW]

The weather was getting ***  every hour. [BAD]

Jason ***  off his coat and boots. [TAKE]

His ***  were wet and I gave him a pair of socks to change into. A cup of hot tea and some biscuits soon made the boy feel warm. [FOOT]

“Where are your parents, Jason?” “I *** . [NOT/KNOW]

I can’t call them because of this,” he pulled his phone out of his pocket and showed it to me - the screen ***  and the phone was obviously dead. [BREAK]

Jason focused on the food again. He took his ***  biscuit and said: “I wish my mum could make biscuits like this.” [FOUR]

There are pills for everything. If you can't sleep you take a pill. If you're depressed or just *** , you can also take a pill. [HAPPY]

These days scientists are developing a new pill that you can use for improving your *** . [FIT]

It will have the same effect on people’s bodies as doing sports. The ***  experiments on mice have given wonderful results. [SCIENCE]

The animals got stronger and healthier without any exercise. However, some doctors think that such pills can be ***  for health, especially in certain situations. [DANGER]

The problem is that there will be people who may use the pill unwisely. For example, young girls who want to lose weight and get slim may take several pills at once. It will be very ***  for their health. [HARM]

That’s why our government should think a lot before making the ***  that allows the medicine to be produced. [DECIDE]