II. Use of English

Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs (present simple, past simple, present perfect, or passive voice).

The Fellowship of the Ring ________________ (be) the first book of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy, which ___________ (set) in a fictive world, Middle Earth. It _____________ (tell) the story of Frodo, a hobbit, and a magic ring.

As the story _________(begin), Frodo __________(give) a magic ring. The wizard Gandalf then ___________ (tell) him of the Rings of Power and of Sauron, the Dark Lord, who ___________(make) the Master Ring to rule all other Rings. Gandalf ___________ (advise) Frodo to leave home and keep the ring out of Sauron’s hands who already ________ (send) his Black Riders in search for it. Frodo’s ring ______________ (give) Sauron the power to enslave Middle Earth.

Iіі. Writing

Your friend has invited you to the disco next Saturday but you can’t go. Write the text of a phone message (35–45 words) you have left for him / her on the answering machine. Include this information:

• thank your friend for inviting you;

• tell him / her that you can’t go and explain why;

• suggest meeting another time.

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Examination Card № 33

І. Reading

Read the text and decide if the statements are T (True) or F (False).

Have you ever had the desire to wander the world and see what was out there? While some people prefer to stay in the comfort of their own home, others have been bitten by the travel bug and can’t wait to explore the world. Exotic places call to them. “Come visit me and I will show you my mysteries,” they say.

Every year millions of people pack their suitcases or put on backpacks and flock to visit the seven continents of the world. They wander through the castles and museums of Europe, and the cities and natural wonders of North and South America. Some visit the vast exotic cultures of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The great outback of Australia is a wonderland for those who go there. And a few lucky people even make to the most mysterious continent on the earth – Antarctica.

Why do people want to explore the world? It gives them a better perspective about the earth and the people living on it. It opens their minds, it gives them a feeling of accomplishment, and it makes them feel alive. So save some money, get your passport ready, and see the world. It will change your life forever.

1. ‘To be bitten by the travel bug’ means ‘you like to stay home’.

2. People bitten by the travel bug like to visit new places.

3. The great outback is in Europe.

4. Antarctica is in Africa.

5. Asia is vast.

6. Travelling opens your mind.

7. Travelling makes you feel alive.

8. Travelling helps you see things in a new way.

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