Task 1. (1,25 points) Complete the passage with the words from the box.

flooding

mudslide

snow-slide

famine

plates

Mother nature can be a bit scary at times. These days there seem to be more and more occurrences of natural disasters happening around the world. A (1)…………… is the large movement of snow down the side of a mountain. They occur when the snow becomes too loose and as it slides down it mixes with air and water to cause a powerful and dangerous disaster. A drought happens when there has been no rain in a place for a long time. A drought may result in a (2)……………..; this is when there is not enough food to feed the people and they start to starve. An earthquake occurs when the (3) ………………..of the earth start to move and the ground begins to move and shake. The size of earthquakes is measured on the Richter scale. A flood occurs when a large amount of water covers the land. Too much rain usually causes floods. As sea levels continue to rise, the risk of (4) ……………….. increases. A landslide happens on a slope like a mountain or a hill. The rocks and earth become loose and fall down the

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

It was late at night, the wind was howling and when she heard the knock on the door, she almost jumped out of her skin.

A. was surprised

B. was asleep

C. was terrified

D. was delighted

Read the passage and circle A, B or C.

SNOW WHITE AND SEVEN DWARFS

Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, there was a beautiful princess with rosy lips and black hair. Her name was Snow White. She had a cruel stepmother who was a witch. Her stepmother considered herself to be the prettiest. Her magic mirror always told her that when she asked it. One day, when she asked the mirror again, it pronounced Snow White. The stepmother became jealous. She ordered a hunter to take Snow White into the forest to kill her but he set her free. Snow White wandered through the forest alone till she saw a house in which seven dwarfs lived. She told them her sad story and then they let her stay there with them.

One day, the stepmother asked the mirror the question again. She was shock when she knew that Snow White was still alive. She dressed up as an old beggar and went to the dwarfs’ house with a basket of apples. She cheated Snow White to eat a poisonous apple. When the dwarfs went home, they found her lying on the floor. They placed her into a glass coffin. A young prince passed through the forest and saw Snow White lying in the glass coffin. He fell in love with her and kissed her. Snow White opened her eyes and an apple chunk flew out of her throat. The prince asked her to marry him and she said yes.

Question. The stepmother wanted to kill Snow White because she _________

A. was jealous of her beauty

B. cheated Snow White to eat a poisonous apple

C. ordered a hunter

Read the passage and circle A, B or C.

SNOW WHITE AND SEVEN DWARFS

Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, there was a beautiful princess with rosy lips and black hair. Her name was Snow White. She had a cruel stepmother who was a witch. Her stepmother considered herself to be the prettiest. Her magic mirror always told her that when she asked it. One day, when she asked the mirror again, it pronounced Snow White. The stepmother became jealous. She ordered a hunter to take Snow White into the forest to kill her but he set her free. Snow White wandered through the forest alone till she saw a house in which seven dwarfs lived. She told them her sad story and then they let her stay there with them.

One day, the stepmother asked the mirror the question again. She was shock when she knew that Snow White was still alive. She dressed up as an old beggar and went to the dwarfs’ house with a basket of apples. She cheated Snow White to eat a poisonous apple. When the dwarfs went home, they found her lying on the floor. They placed her into a glass coffin. A young prince passed through the forest and saw Snow White lying in the glass coffin. He fell in love with her and kissed her. Snow White opened her eyes and an apple chunk flew out of her throat. The prince asked her to marry him and she said yes.

Question. Snow White lived with _________ in the house in the woods.

A. the dwarfs

B. the prince

C. the beggar

Read the passage and circle A, B or C.

SNOW WHITE AND SEVEN DWARFS

Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, there was a beautiful princess with rosy lips and black hair. Her name was Snow White. She had a cruel stepmother who was a witch. Her stepmother considered herself to be the prettiest. Her magic mirror always told her that when she asked it. One day, when she asked the mirror again, it pronounced Snow White. The stepmother became jealous. She ordered a hunter to take Snow White into the forest to kill her but he set her free. Snow White wandered through the forest alone till she saw a house in which seven dwarfs lived. She told them her sad story and then they let her stay there with them.

One day, the stepmother asked the mirror the question again. She was shock when she knew that Snow White was still alive. She dressed up as an old beggar and went to the dwarfs’ house with a basket of apples. She cheated Snow White to eat a poisonous apple. When the dwarfs went home, they found her lying on the floor. They placed her into a glass coffin. A young prince passed through the forest and saw Snow White lying in the glass coffin. He fell in love with her and kissed her. Snow White opened her eyes and an apple chunk flew out of her throat. The prince asked her to marry him and she said yes.

Question. Snow White lived again thanks to _________

A. the dwarfs’ glass coffin

B. the stepmother’s apple

C. the prince’s kiss

Read the passage and circle A, B or C.

SNOW WHITE AND SEVEN DWARFS

Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, there was a beautiful princess with rosy lips and black hair. Her name was Snow White. She had a cruel stepmother who was a witch. Her stepmother considered herself to be the prettiest. Her magic mirror always told her that when she asked it. One day, when she asked the mirror again, it pronounced Snow White. The stepmother became jealous. She ordered a hunter to take Snow White into the forest to kill her but he set her free. Snow White wandered through the forest alone till she saw a house in which seven dwarfs lived. She told them her sad story and then they let her stay there with them.

One day, the stepmother asked the mirror the question again. She was shock when she knew that Snow White was still alive. She dressed up as an old beggar and went to the dwarfs’ house with a basket of apples. She cheated Snow White to eat a poisonous apple. When the dwarfs went home, they found her lying on the floor. They placed her into a glass coffin. A young prince passed through the forest and saw Snow White lying in the glass coffin. He fell in love with her and kissed her. Snow White opened her eyes and an apple chunk flew out of her throat. The prince asked her to marry him and she said yes.

Question. Snow White had __________

A. red lips and brown hair

B. pink lips and blond hair

C. rosy lips and black hair

Read the passage and circle A, B or C.

SNOW WHITE AND SEVEN DWARFS

Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, there was a beautiful princess with rosy lips and black hair. Her name was Snow White. She had a cruel stepmother who was a witch. Her stepmother considered herself to be the prettiest. Her magic mirror always told her that when she asked it. One day, when she asked the mirror again, it pronounced Snow White. The stepmother became jealous. She ordered a hunter to take Snow White into the forest to kill her but he set her free. Snow White wandered through the forest alone till she saw a house in which seven dwarfs lived. She told them her sad story and then they let her stay there with them.

One day, the stepmother asked the mirror the question again. She was shock when she knew that Snow White was still alive. She dressed up as an old beggar and went to the dwarfs’ house with a basket of apples. She cheated Snow White to eat a poisonous apple. When the dwarfs went home, they found her lying on the floor. They placed her into a glass coffin. A young prince passed through the forest and saw Snow White lying in the glass coffin. He fell in love with her and kissed her. Snow White opened her eyes and an apple chunk flew out of her throat. The prince asked her to marry him and she said yes.

Question. _________ had a magic mirror.

A. Snow White

B. The stepmother

C. The hunter

1. Snow had(white)the tops of the trees.

2.This(produce)can be used on wet or dry hair.

3.His(assist)was in another room far away from the workshop.

4.I like outdoor(act)such as walking and camping.

5.Ambulances took the(injure)to a nearby hospital.

6.I am not really(suit)dressed for a party.

7.I didn't know she would come. Her arrival was(expect).

8.They often(hot)up the food in a microwave oven.

9.(Number)studies have shown this to be true.

10. I get a lot of(enjoy)from my grandchildren.

X. Read the following passage and answer the questions below. Christmas is almost here. Holiday music fills the air. Colourful lights shine brightly in windows. The stores are crowded with people buying last-minute gifts. All these are Christmas traditions.

Another tradition is snow. Christmas in the northern part of the world comes a few days after the start of winter. So, in many places, a blanket of clean white snow covers the ground on Christmas Day. This is what is meant by a “White Christmas”. Of course, many places do not get snow in December. In fact, they may be very warm at that time of year. People who like snow - but live where it is warm - dream of having a white Christmas. American songwriter Irving Berlin captured these feelings in his song “White Christmas”. “White Christmas” is one of the most popular songs of all limes. Hundreds of singers and musicians have recorded it. Perhaps the most famous version was sung by Bing Crosby. Songwriter Irving Berlin was Jewish. He did not celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday. But in his Christmas song, he shares a message of peace and happiness which all people can joy. So from all of us - to all of you - we wish the happiest and most joyful holiday.

1. What are the stores crowded with? → ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2. Which part of the world does Christmas come a few days after the start of winter? → ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3. What do people in warm places dream at Christmas? → ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4. By whom was the famous song “White Christmas” written? → ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5. What does he share with us in his famous song? → .........................................................................................................................................................................................................