Task 1. Discuss on the given situation. (Time for preparation- 2 min., time for answering- 2 min.).

Imagine that you are an engineer-ecologist who works in an ecological department. Now discuss how we can keep our city clean.

1. What do you know about ecological problems in your country?

2. What does the Nature give to a person?

3. What should we do to protect the environment?

Task 2. Speak on the given topic (Time for preparation- 5 min., time for answering- 1 min.)

“Do you think water will become cleaner or more polluted in your area in the future?”

READING (9 min.)

Read the text (by yourself - 1 min., aloud - 2 min.)

Words borrowed from other languages and the meaning of Tingo

Loanwords are words adopted by the speakers of one language from a different language. A loanword can also be called a borrowing. The abstract noun borrowing refers to the process of speakers adopting words from a source language into their native language. "Loan" and "borrowing" are of course metaphors, because there is no literal lending process. There is no transfer from one language to another, and no "returning" words to the source language. The words simply come to be used by a speech community that speaks a different language from the one these words originated in.

Borrowing is a consequence of cultural contact between two language communities. Borrowing of words can go in both directions between the two languages in contact, but often there is an asymmetry, such that more words go from one side to the other. In this case the source language community has some advantage of power, prestige and/or wealth that makes the objects and ideas it brings desirable and useful to the borrowing language community.

So, what exactly does “tingo” mean then? It's from the Pascuense language of Easter Island, meaning "to borrow objects from a friend's house, one by one, until there's nothing left".

Task 1. Make a plan of the text (Time for preparation- 1 min., time for answering- 1 min.)

Task 2. Translate the 3d paragraph of the text (Time for preparation- 3 min., time for answering- 1 min.)

WRITING (14 min)

Task 1. Write an essay to the given situation. Write at least 80 words. (Time for preparation – 13 min., for answer – 1 min)

Situation: Write an essay about t Kazakh traditions. Using the phrases in the brackets (tradition, respect, hospitality, expected, rational, characterized, a certain, produced)

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LISTENING (7 min)

Task 1. Listen to the text - 2 min. and give T (true) and F(False) answers. (Time for preparation-1 min., time for answering - 1 min.)

Task 2. Retell the text (Time for preparation-2 min., time for answering-1 min.)

SPEAKING (10 min)

Task 1. Discuss on the given situation. (Time for preparation- 2 min., time for answering- 2 min.)

Do you prefer listening to songs in your own language or in English? Why?

What do you think is more important for a pop song to be a hit: catchy tune or good lyrics?

What’s the best live performance you’ve ever been to?

Are you a big fan of any particular pop group or artist?

Task 2. Speak on the given topic (Time for preparation- 5 min., time for answering- 1 min.)

“The most important thing that must be researched is…”

READING (9 min.)

Read the text (by yourself - 1 min., aloud - 2 min.)

Whitney Houston is a pop legend

Pop superstar Whitney Houston has passed away aged 48. The blues and soul songstress died in a Beverly Hills hotel room on Sunday, just hours before she was to appear at a pre-Grammy Awards party. Ms Houston was expected to receive a lifetime achievement award at the main ceremony. Medics arrived at her room around 3.43 pm and administered CPR. She was pronounced dead 12 minutes later. The cause of her death is not yet known. Her body was quickly removed from the hotel to avoid the chaos of the world’s media, which had congregated to cover the story. A police officer told reporters: "She has been positively identified by friends and family…and next of kin have already been notified.”

Whitney Houston was one of the world’s most influential, successful and popular singers. She was born into a musical family. Her mother Cissy was a gospel singer and her aunt was the legendary Dionne Warwick. Houston won six Grammy awards among many other top prizes. She released seven studio albums and sold over 170 million CDs, singles and videos. Her most famous song is her worldwide hit, "I Will Always Love You." In 1992, she married soul singer Bobby Brown. They had a rocky relationship that was widely covered by the press. The last 10 years of her life were dominated by drug use. Tributes to her have poured in from the world’s music superstars. Rihanna posted on Twitter: "No words, just tears."

Task 1. Make a plan of the text (Time for preparation- 1 min., time for answering- 1 min.)

Task 2. Translate the 1t paragraph of the text (Time for preparation- 3 min., time for answering- 1 min.)

WRITING (14 min)

Task 1. Write an essay to the given situation. Write at least 80 words. (Time for preparation – 13 min., for answer – 1 min)

Advantages and disadvantages of being rich and famous.

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LISTENING (7 min)

Task 1. Listen to the text - 2 min. and give T (true) and F(False) answers. (Time for preparation-1 min., time for answering - 1 min.)

Task 2. Retell the text (Time for preparation-2 min., time for answering-1 min.)

SPEAKING (10 min)

Task 1. Discuss on the given situation. (Time for preparation- 2 min., time for answering- 2 min.)

· Could bringing extinct life forms back be bad for the Earth?

· Do you think it’s a good idea to regrow ancient plants?

Task 2. Speak on the given topic (Time for preparation- 5 min., time for answering- 1 min.)

“The most important thing that must be researched is…”

READING (9 min.)

Read the text (by yourself - 1 min., aloud - 2 min.)

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal nights is not the name of a new Indian restaurant, but an essential addition to the itinerary on your trip to the sub-continent. The world-famous Taj Mahal reopened its majestic doors to the public for night-time viewing for the first time in twenty years yesterday (Saturday). The occasion didn’t quite live up to expectations as although initially it was bathed in moonlight, it later became enveloped in fog. This did not dampen the spirits of one of the 300 lucky visitors, photographer Raghu Rai, who told the AFP press agency “When moonlight falls on the white marble it’s like a glowing diamond, a jewel in space. You have to sit far away and gradually walk towards it. Full moon is mind-boggling.” Ring your travel agent now!

Don’t all rush at once however, because it will only be open on the five nights a month that surround the full moon. Security fears have limited the number of visitors to a maximum of 400 people. A ban on night viewing was imposed in 1984 when it was feared the monument might be attacked at night by Sikh militants who were battling the government for their own homeland in India’s northern state of Punjab. Fears for the Taj’s safety continued amid the tensions between India and Pakistan over Kashmir and their nuclear weapons race, when it was camouflaged to avoid attack by air.The 17th-century architectural masterpiece was built by the heartbroken Mughul emperor Shah Jahan as a monument of his love for his second wife MumtazMahal.

Task 1. Make a plan of the text (Time for preparation- 1 min., time for answering- 1 min.)

Task 2. Translate the 1t paragraph of the text (Time for preparation- 3 min., time for answering- 1 min.)

WRITING (14 min)

Task 1. Write an essay to the given situation. Write at least 80 words. (Time for preparation – 13 min., for answer – 1 min)

“If I were a music celebrity”

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LISTENING (7 min)

Task 1. Listen to the text - 2 min. and give T (true) and F(False) answers. (Time for preparation-1 min., time for answering - 1 min.)

Task 2. Retell the text (Time for preparation-2 min., time for answering-1 min.)

SPEAKING (10 min.)

Task 1. Discuss on the given situation. (Time for preparation- 2 min., time for answering- 2 min.)

Imagine that you are going to give a short presentation about something you really love doing with your colleagues.

Decide what you are going to talk about and make a plan what you want to say.

Task 2. Speak on the given topic (Time for preparation- 5 min., time for answering- 1 min.)

“The most important thing that must be researched is…”

READING (9 min.)

Read the text (by yourself - 1 min., aloud - 2 min.)

Kazakh culture events

The Kazakh people have a long tradition of peace, tolerance and co-existence. Children learn hospitality and respect from a very young age, and this is reflected in the wonderful hospitality offered to all guests and travelers. If you visit a Kazakh household - whether or not you are expected - those present will stand up in greeting as you enter the door. You will be seated on the tor - the special guest seat and offered a cup of either kumiss or tea. It is considered extremely poor manners to disturb the weary or hungry guest, so the host often remains silent until you are refreshed!

The first day of spring begins the Muslim New Year. In Kazakhstan, this holiday is known as Nauryz. It’s a time to visit and congratulate friends and neighbors, and also a time to forgive each other. Guests are met in beautifully decorated yurts where they enjoy a traditional dish of Nauryzkoshe, which is made with seven different grains. Many Kazakh national games feature horse racing or other games that are played on horseback. One endurance race features as many as two hundred participants, other games include Kokpar - a type of polo, Kumis Alu, where riders attempt to pick a handkerchief off the ground while galloping at full speed, or KyzKuu – “catch the girl”, where the boys try to best the girls in a race.

Task 1. Make a plan of the text (Time for preparation- 1 min., time for answering- 1 min.)

Task 2. Translate the 1t paragraph of the text (Time for preparation- 3 min., time for answering- 1 min.)

WRITING (14 min)

Task 1. Write an essay to the given situation. Write at least 80 words. (Time for preparation – 13 min., for answer – 1 min)

Imagine that you have a foreign friend he wants to know about Nauryz. Write an essay about Nauryz.

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LISTENING (7 min)

Task 1. Listen to the text - 2 min. and give T (true) and F(False) answers. (Time for preparation-1 min., time for answering - 1 min.)

Task 2. Retell the text (Time for preparation-2 min., time for answering-1 min.)

SPEAKING (10 min.)

Task 1. Discuss on the given situation. (Time for preparation- 2 min., time for answering- 2 min.)

Speak about Kazakh art in general. What do you know about it? Which famous Kazakh artists can you name?

How is Kazakh art developing? Make some comparisons with foreign art.

Task 2. Task 2. Speak on the given topic (Time for preparation- 5 min., time for answering- 1 min.)

“My favorite actor”

READING (9 min.)

Read the text (by yourself - 1 min., aloud - 2 min.)

Teenagers

The age between 14 and 17 is considered to be one of the best periods in people's life. Grown-ups remember it with excitement and tenderness. But most teens wouldn't agree with this opinion if they were asked. They're sure and that's quite true that they are overwhelmed with different problems. These problems are quite serious and they can't be considered trifles. Teenagers have psychological problems which can be explained by their psychological instability. This is the reason of their strange and sometimes aggressive behavior. Their aggression can be aimed at their friends, teachers, parents and people around them. If these problems aren't solved and regulated by experienced specialists, psychologists, teachers it can lead to far more serious problems.

Drinking and drug addiction have become the most actual problems of the modern society. As for drinking, teenagers don't realize the harm it does to their health. Government surveys on all aspects of drinking have found that about 40 percent of teenagers are attracted by bright and impressive advertisements of alcohol. So, we can say that the low level of self-appraisal is the main reason of drinking and drug problem.

Task 1. Make a plan of the text (Time for preparation- 1 min., time for answering- 1 min.)

Task 2. Translate the 1t paragraph of the text (Time for preparation- 3 min., time for answering- 1 min.)

WRITING (14 min)

Task 1. Write an essay to the given situation. Write at least 80 words. (Time for preparation – 13 min., for answer – 1 min)

Situation: Imagine that you are a journalist and you have to write about the role of the books among the youth. You have to point out such problems that young people spend lots of time on the net and don’t read much. In your writing you have to agitate young generation for reading.

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LISTENING (7 min)

Task 1. Listen to the text - 2 min. and give T (true) and F(False) answers. (Time for preparation-1 min., time for answering - 1 min.)

Task 2. Retell the text (Time for preparation-2 min., time for answering-1 min.)

SPEAKING (10 min.)

Task 1. Discuss on the given situation. (Time for preparation- 2 min., time for answering- 2 min.)

Celebrities seem to lead a "charmed" life. They are rich, famous and so popular. Are there any famous people you would like to meet? Who? Why?

Task 2. Task 2. Task 2. Speak on the given topic (Time for preparation- 5 min., time for answering- 1 min.)

“The 1^st President’s day in Kazakhstan”

READING (9 min.)

Read the text (by yourself - 1 min., aloud - 2 min.)

Abylkhan Kasteev

Abylkhan Kasteev (1904-1973), National Artist of Kazakh SSR was born in Taldy-Kurgan region in a family of poor nomad. He studied in the art studio named after N.G.Khludova in Almaty, in the art studio in the House of National Work named by N.K.Krupskaya in Moscow.

Abylkhan Kasteev was the first honored the title of National Artist of Kazakhstan. Kasteev’s art work embodies transfer from the element of a national applied art of the early 20^th century to the new. His works are stored in the State Tretyakov Gallery, in the State Museum of East Nations Art and in the museums of our country.

The history of the State Art Museum begins since 1935 when Kazakh National art gallery was founded. In 1976 was opened the museum of arts on the basis of gallery and National Republican museum of applied art, which existed from 1970. In 1984 the museum was renamed in honor of Abylkhan Kasteev. Nowadays the State Art Museum named after Kasteev is the largest art museum in Kazakhstan and a well known regional center for research and education in the field of art history. Its collection has more than 22 000 first-class exhibits that make up the country's national heritage. In the museum we can see works of ancient and contemporary Kazakhstan art, works of the Soviet period (1920s-1990s).

Task 1. Make a plan of the text (Time for preparation- 1 min., time for answering- 1 min.)

Task 2. Translate the 2d paragraph of the text (Time for preparation- 3 min., time for answering- 1 min.)

WRITING (14 min)

Task 1. Write an essay to the given situation. Write at least 80 words. (Time for preparation – 13 min., for answer – 1 min)

Situation: Think about problems which you had when you were a teenager. What do you think about them now?

Do you think that there are several ways to solve them in an appropriate way? Write some suggestions about how to improve our society by the help of teenagers.

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LISTENING (7 min)

Task 1. Listen to the text - 2 min. and give T (true) and F(False) answers. (Time for preparation-1 min., time for answering - 1 min.)

Task 2. Retell the text (Time for preparation-2 min., time for answering-1 min.)

SPEAKING (10 min.)

Task 1. Discuss on the given situation. (Time for preparation- 2 min., time for answering- 2 min.)

Nowadays most of under ages are involved in crime, vandalism and pick pocketing. What do you think about the reasons? What kind of social problems lead to such issues? What is the role of the parents in preventing them?

Task 2. Task 2. Task 2. Task 2. Speak on the given topic (Time for preparation- 5 min., time for answering- 1 min.)“My favorite painting”

READING (9 min.)

Read the text (by yourself - 1 min., aloud - 2 min.)

Before crossing

Abai Kunanbaev was the great poet and thinker of the Kazakh nation, the founder of the Kazakh literary language. His poetry, translations of works of Russian and West European authors, and philosophical reflections (words of edification) in their spirit, form and content marked a new stage in the history of Kazakh literature. Abai's name was included by the UNESCO Council in the list of outstanding people whose anniversary was celebrated by the world community in 1995.

He passed a sleepless night. It was only at dawn that Abai lay down, but feeling wide awake he soon returned to his desk, which was heaped with open books. Volumes in old Uzbek, a language he could freely read, jostled with others in Persian and Arabic, more difficult, and still others in Russian—even harder.

These polyglot friends had not got together on his table fortuitously. Life itself demanded of him the knowledge secreted in these folios. For several days Abai had been poring over them by day and night like an obsessed scholar or a devout recluse. Glancing up from the pages from time to time, he would look about, momentarily awaking to reality.

Task 1. Make a plan of the text (Time for preparation- 1 min., time for answering- 1 min.)

Task 2. Translate the 2d paragraph of the text (Time for preparation- 3 min., time for answering- 1 min.)

WRITING (14 min)

Task 1. Write an essay to the given situation. Write at least 80 words. (Time for preparation – 13 min., for answer – 1 min)

Situation: Imagine that you are a celebrity. Write about advantages and disadvantages of being famous person.

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LISTENING (7 min)

Task 1. Listen to the text - 2 min. and give T (true) and F(False) answers. (Time for preparation-1 min., time for answering - 1 min.)

Task 2. Retell the text (Time for preparation-2 min., time for answering-1 min.)

SPEAKING (10 min.)

Task 1. Discuss on the given situation. (Time for preparation- 2 min., time for answering- 2 min.)

Discuss whether you think some sports should or shouldn’t be banned, e.g. boxing, Sumo-wrestling or the “martial arts” like Kung Fu.

Task 2. Speak on the given topic (Time for preparation- 5 min., time for answering- 1 min.)“Kazakhstan’s famous landmarks”

READING (9 min.)

Read the text (by yourself - 1 min., aloud - 2 min.)

The Jones family has nine TV,

six computers, three cars, and every domestic appliance. What would their life be like without them? Melanie Adams reports

This is the family who has chosen to fill their home with every conceivable gadget. They have nine TV, including one in each bedroom and in the kitchen. All the children have their own personal computers and CD players. Of course, there are all the usual appliances we all take for granted, such as the washing machine, tumble drier, dishwasher, deep freeze, microwave oven, and video recorder, but they also have an electric trouser press, two power showers, and Olympic-sized spa bath and Jacuzzi, three cars, and the music system which plays throughout the whole house.

What happens if all the props of modern living are removed? To help us find out, we asked the Jones to turn back the clock fifty years and to switch off all their labor-saving gadgets and push-button entertainment for three days. We also wanted them to stop using their cars. They were banned from opening the freezer to get out fish fingers and oven chips, to use electronic razor and mobile phone. Getting to the shops, which normally takes five minutes in the car, took at least an hour, so it was impossible just to pop out for a loaf of bread. It was strange having to wait until the washing dried in the garden before getting the ironing done, instead of simply using the drier.’Although Carol found it difficult to get to the length of time it took to do things, she enjoyed having a slower, more relaxed pace of life. Also, the lack of electronic entertainment, particularly the TV, had a dramatic effect on the children.

Task 1. Make a plan of the text (Time for preparation- 1 min., time for answering- 1 min.)

Task 2. Translate the 1t paragraph of the text (Time for preparation- 3 min., time for answering- 1 min.)

WRITING (14 min)

Task 1. Write an essay to the given situation. Write at least 80 words. (Time for preparation – 13 min., for answer – 1 min)

There are so many inventions nowadays. Write about an invention you couldn’t live without.

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LISTENING (7 min)

Task 1. Listen to the text - 2 min. and give T (true) and F(False) answers. (Time for preparation-1 min., time for answering - 1 min.)

Task 2. Retell the text (Time for preparation-2 min., time for answering-1 min.)

SPEAKING (10 min.)

Task 1. Discuss on the given situation. (Time for preparation- 2 min., time for answering- 2 min.)

Speak about importance of relaxation. What can happen if people don’t relax (mental/physical health problems, breakdown of relationships, failure at work/university, etc.).

Task 2. Speak on the given topic (Time for preparation- 5 min., time for answering- 1 min.)

“Serious environmental disasters in our country”

READING (9 min.)

Read the text (by yourself - 1 min., aloud - 2 min.)

Kazakhstan’s famous landmarks

One is the highest Kazakhstan’s landmarks that you can't miss when arrive in Kazakhstan is Khan Tengri. It's a marble rock, shaped like a pyramid. It’s correct geometrical shape beautifully reflects the sun in different colors depending on the time of the day.

Another landmark is the Charyn Canyon. Some call it as the "Grand Canyon" of Kazakhstan or the "little Kazakh brother of the Grand Canyon". The Charyn Canyon is situated about 200 km east of Almaty. It stretches 154 km alongside the Charyn River.

Have you ever been to Singing Sand Dunes? Well, if you are in Almaty then you are only 182 km away from this beauty. They are also called Singing Barkhan, Singing Sand, Singing Dunes. Why singing? When there is a slightest impact on the sand from the outside, the sand produces weird whistling, booming, roaring squeaking, humming and vibrating sounds. Some say it sounds like siren of riverboats, some say like jet planes. Marco Polo wrote on his Gobi Desert travel notes that it sounds like "all kinds of musical instruments, and also of drums and the clash of arms”.

Surrounded by mountains and close to the China border in East Kazakhstan is an astonishingly beautiful mountain lake, situated 1,485 meters above sea level, Markakol. It is 38km long, up to 19km wide and reaches 30 meters deep in some places, and is full of fish, including the uskutsh.

Task 1. Make a plan of the text (Time for preparation- 1 min., time for answering- 1 min.)

Task 2. Translate the 3rd paragraph of the text (Time for preparation- 3 min., time for answering- 1 min.)

WRITING (14 min)

Task 1. Write an essay to the given situation. Write at least 80 words. (Time for preparation – 13 min., for answer – 1 min)

Imagine that’s an election time in your country and you are running for president. Write a speech about what will be done if you are elected. What problems will be sold? What projects will be started.

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LISTENING (7 min)

Task 1. Listen to the text - 2 min. and give T (true) and F(False) answers. (Time for preparation-1 min., time for answering - 1 min.)

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