Examination Card №22

I. Reading
Many hundred years ago in the old city of Rome two boys were standing in a beautiful garden of their summer house and looking at their mother who was walking there with her friend. One of the boys said that their mother's friend was really beautiful and looked like a queen. His brother replied that she was not as beautiful as their mother. The mother's guest stayed for dinner with them and promised to show the boys her box of jewels. After dinner outdoors the servant brought a box of jewels from the house. There were pearls, rubies, sapphires and diamonds that flashed and sparkled in the sunlight.

Mother's friend asked her if it was true that she had no jewels and was poor. Cornelia answered proudly that she was not poor. Her sons were worth more than all her friend's jewels.

II. Writing
Dear Sir / Madam,
This is to order the English coursebook "Bright English" for the Intermediate level students. Could you please send me a bill and the pay and delivery details? Is there the possibility to also provide me with the catalogue of books you offer?
Thank you for your assisstance and help.
I am looking forward to receiving your prompt reply.
Yours faithfully,
Diana Tatarchuk

III. Speaking
Some teens turn to pop singers or actors for inspiration but many find inspiration much closer to home. I'm one of them. My mum is my role model, a person who has made a major impact on my life.

My mum is a tall beautiful fair-haired woman of about 40. She has the kindest greenish-grey eyes and a nice smile. She is easy-going and friendly and we always have a great time together.

My mum works hard Monday to Friday to ensure that everyday basic needs are met for our family. She is very successful because she's very determined and hard-working. Although she works really hard for our family, she manages to find time for me. She says that the family comes first and then a career.

My mum is a truly remarkable person. She always offers a helping hand to others, a kind word, a joke or a listening ear. Ours is a house where there is always a big, delicious meal and plenty of extra seats for those who would stop by and for those who sometimes come and stay. My mum simply loves people and they love her.

We are very close and we often share secrets. We work together to solve our problems. My mum is very supportive, encouraging me to study well.

My mum is my inspiration because she never puts pressure on me. Her achievements make me work on my own personality. I try to do my best to be successful in my studies. I've got many friends and they can always rely on me. My mum's photo is on my desk and every time I have to take a serious decision I check as if it were her choice. It helps me in my walks of life.

It is impossible to become exactly like someone else and there is no need to. We have to remain ourselves but strive to acquire new traits of character to help us achieve our goals.

As for a good role model for young people in Ukraine I can't name one person exactly. Everyone chooses one for themselves for different reasons, so this can't be one definite person. What is a really important criterion is that this person has created himself as the result of hard work.

Date: 2016-01-03; view: 772