Этот раздел предназначен для тех, кто хотел бы попробовать свои силы в разделе Use of English международного экзамена по английскому языку FCE. Данный раздел состоит из четырех частей (parts), в каждом из которых проверяется умение использовать английский язык в соответствии с лексико-грамматическими особенностями.
В PART 1 вам надо выбрать слово, которое наиболее подходит к контексту.
В PART 2 придется внимательнейшим образом вчитаться в предложение и догадаться, какое именно слово пропущено (нет никаких заранее данных вариантов).
В PART 3 необходимо выделенное слово преобразовать в иное слово, лексически и грамматически соответствующее данному контексту.
В PART 4 нужно восстановить утраченную часть предложения с обязательным использованием определенного слова.
FCE (раздел Use of English)
PART 1
Read the text below and decide which option best fits each gap.
The trend for children to multitask by juggling all sorts of electronic gadgets at the same time is (SERIOUSLY | EXTREMELY | ABSOLUTELY | INTENSELY) damaging their levels of concentration, scientists have warned. (ROCKETING | HEIGHTENING | ASCENDING | LEAPING) use of the Internet, iPods, mobile phones and DVDs (STANDS | RESTS | LIES | SITS) behind that finding. Scientists have (ASSURED | GUARANTEED | AUTHORIZED | CONFIRMED) the belief of many parents that it is impossible to concentrate on more than one thing at the same time. They found that children (ENGAGING | TACKLING | ATTENDING | UNDERGOING) homework while sending messages via the Internet can (TURN | COME | USE | END) up spending 50% longer than if they had done each task (SEPARATELY | DISTINCTLY | APART | ASIDE).
David E Meyer, Professor of Cognitive Psychology at the University of Michigan, said that true multitasking is (MERELY | PURELY | ONLY | SIMPLY) possible for simple activities such as ironing and listening to the radio. He (SET | PUT | TOOK | RAN) experiments demonstrating that young adults who had to (ALTER | SWITCH | INTERRUPT | EXCHANGE) from one maths problem to another wasted significant amounts of time. Meyer said: ‘For situations (CONSISTING | CONTAINING | INVOLVING | MEANING) more complex tasks, especially those requiring language, the total time taken to get all the tasks done will increase (LARGELY | GREATLY | WIDELY | HIGHLY). Over long periods, this kind of multitasking can stress you out and (RESULT | PROCEED | LEAD | BRING) to mental and physical exhaustion.’
The trend for children to multitask by juggling all sorts of electronic gadgets at the same time is SERIOUSLY damaging their levels of concentration, scientists have warned. ROCKETING use of the Internet, iPods, mobile phones and DVDs LIES behind that finding. Scientists have CONFIRMED the belief of many parents that it is impossible to concentrate on more than one thing at the same time. They found that children TACKLING homework while sending messages via the Internet can END up spending 50% longer than if they had done each task SEPARATELY.
David E Meyer, Professor of Cognitive Psychology at the University of Michigan, said that true multitasking is ONLY possible for simple activities such as ironing and listening to the radio. He RAN experiments demonstrating that young adults who had to SWITCH from one maths problem to another wasted significant amounts of time. Meyer said: ‘For situations INVOLVING more complex tasks, especially those requiring language, the total time taken to get all the tasks done will increase GREATLY. Over long periods, this kind of multitasking can stress you out and LEAD to mental and physical exhaustion.’
PART 2
For questions 1-12, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap.
The London Marathon race is a long-running story. It was first held in 1981, __1__ when more than half a million marathon runners of various shapes, sizes and abilities have completed the challenge of running the full 42 km of the course.
The London Marathon was the brainchild of Chris Brasher. The former Olympic champion brought the idea home to London __2__ completing the New York Marathon in 1979. ‘Could London stage __3__ an event?’ wondered Brasher, answering his __4__ question by organizing the first London Marathon on March 29 1981, __5__ 6,255 runners completed the course.
The event has captured the public imagination and there are always __6__ many people wanting to take part. Last year __7__ amazing 98,500 people applied to run in it, although only 46,500 __8__ be accepted.
For most of __9__ thousands who do take part, the day is about fun, achievement and raising money for charity – with varying degrees of pain! It is the immense community spirit that __10__ the race so special. Clubs, community groups and schools assist and entertain along the route as the runners – many of __11__ in fancy dress – run through the streets raising money for charitable causes. The streets of London are turned __12__ the longest street party in the world as crowds line the course to cheer the runners and enjoy the spectacle.
The London Marathon race is a long-running story. It was first held in 1981, since when more than half a million marathon runners of various shapes, sizes and abilities have completed the challenge of running the full 42 km of the course.
The London Marathon was the brainchild of Chris Brasher. The former Olympic champion brought the idea home to London after completing the New York Marathon in 1979. ‘Could London stage such an event?’ wondered Brasher, answering his own question by organizing the first London Marathon on March 29 1981, when 6,255 runners completed the course.
The event has captured the public imagination and there are always too many people wanting to take part. Last year an amazing 98,500 people applied to run in it, although only 46,500 could be accepted.
For most of the thousands who do take part, the day is about fun, achievement and raising money for charity – with varying degrees of pain! It is the immense community spirit that makes the race so special. Clubs, community groups and schools assist and entertain along the route as the runners – many of them in fancy dress – run through the streets raising money for charitable causes. The streets of London are turned into the longest street party in the world as crowds line the course to cheer the runners and enjoy the spectacle.
PART 3
Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits the gap.
The city’s new mobile library has won an award at a national meeting of mobile library providers. The award is for the __STAND__ design of this new vehicle.
The stunning external design, which features photographs of people using libraries, uses the catchphrase ‘The Book Stops Here’, and co-ordinates with the attractive __PUBLIC__ leaflets, postcards and posters which give details about the library routes and stops.
The new library went into __SERVE__ in April and has been very well received by the public. Both visits and loans of books have increased __CONSIDER__ since the new vehicle began operating. Comments have included ‘It’s such a friendly-looking library’, ‘I couldn’t wait to look inside!’ and ‘Thanks for all the __WONDER__ new books.’
The mobile library is an air-conditioned, state-of-the-art vehicle, which is fully networked for using information technology if __REQUIRE__ . The air suspension allows the vehicle to be __LOW__ for easy access and ensures __STABLE__ when parked. The internal layout was designed with major input from the library staff, who insisted that the décor was bright and __COLOUR__ . The library carries up to 3,000 books, CDs and DVDs for all ages and __INTERESTED__ and much of the stock is brand new.
The city’s new mobile library has won an award at a national meeting of mobile library providers. The award is for the OUTSTANDING design of this new vehicle.
The stunning external design, which features photographs of people using libraries, uses the catchphrase ‘The Book Stops Here’, and co-ordinates with the attractive PUBLICITY leaflets, postcards and posters which give details about the library routes and stops.
The new library went into SERVICE in April and has been very well received by the public. Both visits and loans of books have increased CONSIDERABLY since the new vehicle began operating. Comments have included ‘It’s such a friendly-looking library’, ‘I couldn’t wait to look inside!’ and ‘Thanks for all the WONDERFUl new books.’
The mobile library is an air-conditioned, state-of-the-art vehicle, which is fully networked for using information technology if REQUIRED. The air suspension allows the vehicle to be LOWERED for easy access and ensures STABILITY when parked. The internal layout was designed with major input from the library staff, who insisted that the décor was bright and COLOURFUL. The library carries up to 3,000 books, CDs and DVDs for all ages and INTERESTS and much of the stock is brand new.
PART 4
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
Example:
Making new friends was easy for her.
She didn’t ____ new friends. (DIFFICULT)
She didn’t find it difficult to make new friends.
Despite winning the race, he wasn’t very pleased
He wasn’t very pleased ____ the race. (EVEN)
It’s a fairly long time since I last watched this programme.
I haven’t watched this programme ____ time. (QUITE)
Were you able to complete all your work yesterday?
Did you manage ____ all your work yesterday? (GET)
His first novel was better than this one.
This novel is not ____ one he wrote. (GOOD)
I’m sorry, could you wait for a moment, please?
I’m sorry, ____ for a moment, please? (MIND)
We’re so late now that we definitely won’t get to the party on time.
We’re so late that we have ____ to the party on time. (CHANCE)
The food she eats affects her health badly.
The food she eats ____ her health. (EFFECT)
The only thing I did at the weekend was housework.
I did ____ housework at the weekend. (APART)
Despite winning the race, he wasn’t very pleased
He wasn’t very pleased even though he won the race.
It’s a fairly long time since I last watched this programme.
I haven’t watched this programme for quite a long time.
Were you able to complete all your work yesterday?
Did you manage to get through all your work yesterday?
His first novel was better than this one.
This novel is not as good as the first one he wrote.
I’m sorry, could you wait for a moment, please?
I’m sorry, would/do you mind waiting for a moment, please?
We’re so late now that we definitely won’t get to the party on time.
We’re so late that we have no chance of getting to the party on time.
The food she eats affects her health badly.
The food she eats has a bad effect on her health.
The only thing I did at the weekend was housework.
I did nothing apart from housework at the weekend.
