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It is not surprising C__________. The Tower is not only an i
1. when appreciating the big city’s skyline
2. that the true color of Willis Tower is green
3. as solar and wind power and “green roofs”
4. as a leader among American skyscrapers
5. using new lighting systems and controls
6. that was designed and built many years ago
7. not counting thousands of the building’s visitors
Ответ:
A
B
C
D
E
F
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Tablets out, imagination in
In the heart of Silicon Valley is a nine-classroom school where employees of tech giants Google, Apple and Yahoo send their children. But despite its location in America’s digital centre, there is not an iPad, smartphone or screen in sight. The fact that parents working for the biggest technology companies are questioning the value of computers in education begs the question – is the futuristic dream of high-tech classrooms really in the best interests of the next generation?
A global report by the OECD organisation suggests that there is no link between excessive use of computers and high results for reading, maths and science. What is more, those students who use tablets and computers often tend to do worse than students who use them less frequently.
Beverly Amico from the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America explains that their teachers encourage students to learn subjects by expressing themselves through artistic activities such as painting and drawing, rather than consuming information downloaded onto a tablet. The idea is to get rid of the distraction of electronic media and to encourage stronger communication between teacher and pupil during lessons.
Amico claims one of the reasons parents who work in the digital industry are choosing a low-tech, no-tech education for their children is that it teaches students i
Sarah Thorne, head of the London Acorn school, also questions the belief that limiting or removing the use of technology in class will make the students less competitive on the job market.
Students under the age of 12 at the school in Morden, London, are ba
It may sound draconian, but Thorne believes taking a more considered approach to the use of technology in class allows teachers to help students develop core skills such as leadership, decision making and creativity. Besides, much of the technology which is cutting edge today is likely to appear primitive in tomorrow’s world.
Thorne claims feedback from students about the restrictions has been positive. Younger pupils relish the chance to play and even teenagers who have come from a typical school admit they are happier.
Restricting the use of technology is also a challenge for the 21st century teachers, who are used to the easy accessibility of resources and information, thanks to interactive whiteboards and computers. “It is hard work,” admits Ian Young, a class teacher. “You definitely have to be a lot more creative in how you deliver a lesson,” he says. “You have to work with your voice more, whether it is loud or quiet, to give them incentive. You need to make sure you keep them interested in what’s coming next.” He adds: “I don’t think we are doing children any favours by teaching them through machines at that young age.”
12 What question does the author pose in the first paragraph?
1) What will education be like in the future?
2) Is high-tech really very useful in education?
3) How will the parents from technology companies educate their children?
4) Should the hi-tech gadgets be allowed in the classroom?
Ответ:
13 What does the OECD report suggest?
1) Students should not use computers in their studies.
2) The more the students use the computers the worse their results could be.
3) Superabundant use of computers doesn’t influence students’ achievements.
4) Results in Reading, Maths and Science benefit from use of computers.
Ответ:
14 Both Beverly Amico and Sarah Thorne think that limiting technology in the classroom will …
1) help students concentrate better.
2) boost students’ creativity.
3) develop students’ communication skills.
4) better prepare students for the job market.
Ответ:
15 At the age of fourteen the students of Morden are allowed to …
1) watch films.
2) use the Internet.
3) watch TV.
4) use smartphones.
Ответ:
16 The word “relish” in paragraph 8 “… younger pupils relish the opportunity …” means …
1) enjoy.
2) ignore.
3) envy.
4) inspire.
Ответ:
17 The word “they” in paragraph 8 “… admit they are happier” refers to …
1) younger pupils.
2) restrictions.
3) teenagers.
4) teachers.
Ответ:
18 Ian Young believes that the 21st century demands that a teacher becomes more …
1) creative.
2) hardworking.
3) entertaining.
4) informative.
Ответ:
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Рaздел 3. Грaммaтикa и лексикa
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Winston Churchill
19 Winston Churchill was a great political leader and a very clever man. Many British people think since then there __________________ a prime minister better than him.
NOT BE
20 He even __________________ the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953.
WIN
21 His __________________ work was a six-volume memoir about WW2, but he wrote some science fiction books as well.
FAMOUS
Clouds
22 Do you like to watch clouds? Many people all over the world enjoy __________________ it.
DO
23 There are a lot of different kinds of clouds but they all look white as they reflect the Sun’s light – just like the Moon. It is interesting to know that clouds __________________ unique to our planet.
NOT BE
24 In fact, any planet with an atmosphere has __________________.
THEY
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Daniil Medvedev
25 Daniil Medvedev is a Russian professional te
CURRENT
26 He was born in Moscow. In his early __________________ he was interested in music.
CHILD
27 However, when he was 9 years old, his mother saw an __________________ for group te
ADVERTISE
28 When he was 18, his results were so __________________ that Medvedev even had to drop out of college to focus on te
IMPRESS
29 Medvedev is known for mirroring his opponent’s play. His playstyle incorporates strong returns with as few mistakes as possible and making games __________________ .
PREDICTABLE