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

19. To fight against or refuse to obey an authority, for example a government, a system, your parents, etc.
A) prove B) rebel C) suffer D) complain
20. The author states that ... are likely of having rights to do something and be strict and severe.
A) youngest children B) middle children C) second children D) first children
21. Which of the following statements is not mentioned in the passage?
A) First children are good at organizing various kinds of occasions for family members.
B) Second children are eager to find a solution to disagreements and make people pleased.
C) Youngest children are usually outgoing and are blamed at times for not caring about others.
D) Middle children regard themselves as negligible among their brothers and sisters.
22. What point does the author make about twins?
A) Their parents work hard lest they should feel themselves
B) It is common for one of them to have a controlling position in the second half.
C) They do not consider themselves as individuals due to their parents' attitude.
D) Neither of them ever tries to dominate or be more successful.


Although snakes are some of the most commonly feared animals, only one out of ten is dangerous. Few people know that snakes are timid creatures that prefer to stay hidden. Most snakes will never attack unless they feel threatened and use warning mechanisms and behaviours before attacking. Unfortunately, others are poisonous – so most snakes are hated and persecuted. The process of learning more about them and learning to identify the really dangerous ones may help us to keep them from disappearing. Many snake today are in danger of extinction because of indiscriminate hunting and habitat destruction. Not only ecologists but all people must be concerned about their welfare, helping to ensure that they continue to be part of life on Earth.
23. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?
A) Nowadays snakes are in danger of extinction only because of their habitat destruction.
B) There are ten dangerous species of snakes in the world.
C) Usually snakes don't attack first
D) Snakes are audacious creatures that prefer to stay hidden.