FORM 9

VARIANT 1
READING
Task 1.
Read the text and mark the correct sentence (A-E) to fill in the blanks (1-5).
The sun was shining brightly in the clear, blue sky.
It was very hot in the city centre. Ted Brown was sitting in his office, daydreaming. I wish I were on a
sandy beach in an exotic place, he thought to himself.
Just then, the telephone rang loudly. (1) ____. When he picked it up, a voice said, Come to the Grand
Hotel at six oclock. I have something for you. Whos there? Ted asked, but there was no answer. Puzzled, he
looked at his watch. (2)__________ He knew hed have to hurry if he was to get there in time, so he quickly
left the office. The traffic outside was terrible, so Ted decided to make the journey to the hotel on the
underground.
(3)____ It took him almost an hour to get to the hotel. At exactly six oclock, Ted was entering the impressive
building. Ted walked towards the reception desk and asked if anyone had left anything for him. The
receptionist gave him a small white envelope with his name printed on the front.Ted opened it and took out the
card which was inside. It said Come to room 147 on the 10th floor and knock on the door three times. By
now, Ted was very anxious to find out what was going on. When he found room 147, he knocked on the door
three times and waited. (4)____ The room inside was dark.
As Ted stepped inside, all the lights came on. Surprise! yelled Teds friends and family. Ted couldnt
believe his eyes. Happy Birthday, Ted, said his mum. (5) ______ His boss gave him another envelope which
contained a ticket for a weeks Caribbean cruise. Ted was amazed! Thank you, everyone, he said. This is the
best birthday present ever!

A. I thought everyone had forgotten, replied Ted.

B. The station was crowded with people and so was the train.
C. There was no answer, so Ted decided to open the door.
D. It was already five oclock and the hotel was on the other side of the city.
E. Ted jumped in surprise.
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Task 2. Match statements (610) to the notices (AG).

6 Phone this person if you want to work with cars.
7 You cannot use your phone.
8 People here do not understand English very well.
9 If you find what this person is looking for, you will get money
10 You have to use stairs.

) Only French and German B) Turn off your mobiles C) Gentlemen are welcome
can be spoken here During the lesson if accompanied by women

G) Tap water is safe

D) Mechanic needed. Call to drink here
E) Lost passport. Name F) Elevator OUT
garage manager (Fred
Harrison Boyd. 50 Reward for OF ORDER
Bagging 790878767) safe return. Phone 6798909.
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USE OF ENGLISH

Task 3.
Choose the correct answer AC to complete the text with the words from the table.

Brazilian New Year is one of __________ (11) traditionally celebrated festivals for the people living there.
New Year in Brazil is ______________(12) as Ano Nove (Portuguese) but is more popularly known as
Revillion. It is celebrated ___________________(13) January 1.New Year is the time ______________(14)
people from various parts of the world like to celebrate it in Brazil. Pubs, party halls, clubs, beaches and even
roads ______________(15) overcrowded. New Years celebrations in Brazil reflect _____________(16)culture
and tradition. _______________(17)New Years Day, its a tradition to eat lentils and rice. It is
_____________ (18) to bring in wealth, health and good fortune in the coming year. New Year is celebrated
with ____________(19) devotion and sincerity by the ____________(20) of the city. They believe the catch at
the time reflects the catch for rest of the year.

A B C

11 most the more the most

12 knowing known knows
13 on in at
14 when which where
15 have is are
16 her his its
17 On In At
18 believes believed to believe
19 much many more
20 fishermens fishermen fishermans

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

WRITING. (35-50 words)

Task 4

Your English pen friend invited you on a one-day tour to London

Write him/her an answer where you
Thank for the invitation
Name the places where you would choose to go and why.
Compare the place you would like to visit with a similar one in Ukraine.