Variant 1 You could have come first and won the race if you … faster

20. Keep ... from me. I've got a cold.
A) distance B) corner C) a reserve D) away


The North American Robin is usually called the “robin.” The robin is a bird. The male robin has a bright red breast. The robin has a cheerful song. They live throughout North America, Canada, Alaska, and in the 48 lower states. In the winter, robins go south, and some of them go to central Mexico. Some robins go to the Pacific coast. They eat during the day. Sometimes they eat about 40% invertebrates like beetles and grubs. Robins eat about 60% fruits and berries. Mother and father robins find food for baby robins. Baby robins eat worms and other soft-bodied animals too. Squirrels, snakes, crows prey on robin eggs and baby robins. Hawks, cats prey on adult robins. To stay safe, robins stay vigilant. They pay close attention to their surroundings. When they gather in groups, they watch other robins for signs of danger. They give loud warning calls when a dangerous predator approaches. Although robins are territorial, they band together for protection from predators. The robin is a sign of a spring. Some people think that seeing the first robin of springtime brings good luck.


21. According to the passage, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?
I) Some robins go to South America during the winter.
II) The female robin has a bright red feather. III) Cats hunt mature robins.
A) III only B) I and II only C) I only D) II only
22. According to the passage, which sentence is NOT FALSE?
A) Robins hunt squirrels. B) Robins utter a weak sound when they notice danger.
C) Birds and animals prey on robins. D) Adult robins do not care for their young.
23. What does the word GRUB in the text mean?
A) caterpillar B) fish C) animal D) bird
24. What does the word VIGILANT in bold mean?
A) attentive B) noisy C) dangerous D) safe


In recent years, a whole new generation of cargo vessels have begun sailing the oceans of the world at speeds that in the past were confined to fast passenger liners. They are known as container ships, monsters with powerful engines developing up to 90,000 horse power. These ships are primarily important due to the fact that the container method of transporting goods has revolutionised maritime cargo carrying because of the speed at which they can be loaded and unloaded when they arrive at a port specially equipped to handle the containers. These containers look like giant building blocks and are made to a standard size.