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I. Reading COMPREHENSION
А) Show Me the Way to Go Home

For each of the questions 1—10 decide which of the statements are true or
false.
Unexpected numbers of young adults are living with their parents. This fact is
becoming abundantly familiar as American parents are forced to make room for
their adult children. There is a naive notion that children grow up and leave
home when they are 18, and the truth is far from that. Today, 59 % of men and
47% of women between 18 and 24 depend on their parents for housing in this or
that way and this is part of a major shift in the middle class.
Analysts cite a variety of reasons for this return to the nest. The marriage age is
rising, a condition that makes home and its amenities particularly attractive to
young people. A high divorce rate and a declining remarriage rate are sending
economically pressed and emotionally battered survivors back to parental shelters!
For some, the expense of an away-from-home college has become so exorbitant
that many students now attend local schools. Even after graduation young people
find their wings clipped by skyrocketing housing costs.
Sharing the family home requires adjustments for all. There are the hassles
over bathrooms, telephones, and privacy. Some families, however, manage the
delicate balancing act.
Still, most psychologists feel lengthy homecomings are a mistake. Offspring,
struggling to establish separate identities, can wind up with a sense of inadequacy,
defeat, and failure. And aging parents who should be enjoying some financial and
personal freedom, find themselves bogged down with responsibilities. Living with
children of any age involves compromise and obligation, factors that can be
detrimental to some aspects of well-being. All children, even adult children,
require accommodation and create stress.
Brief visits, however, can work beneficially. They may make parents and their
children much closer to each other without being a burden for either part.
1. Leaving home after school used to be a tradition in the US.

2. Children do not want to leave their parents' houses.
3. There is a variety of choices for children to make.
4. Students nowadays have fewer options for studying than before.
5. More females than males depend on their parents for housing.
6. Living with adult children is relaxing in most cases.
7. When adult children return home, it is them who need to get used to their
parents' way of life.
8. Most parents expect their lives will change for the better without their children
living with them.
9. Living with parents may be psychologically harmful.
10. There seems to be no possible way to handle the problem today.
B) The Beatles
For each of the questions 1-10 decide which of the answers (a, b, c or d) is
correct.
Everyone in the world knows The Beatles, a British rock music group, which
revolutionized popular music around the world in the 1960s by leading a
movement in rock music known as the British Invasion. From 1964 through 1969,
the Beatles achieved unprecedented popularity with 30 songs reaching the
Billboard magazine top-ten popular music charts.
Formed in 1959, the Beatles were composed of four musicians born in
Li-verpool, England: guitarist George Harrison, guitarist John Lennon, bassist Paul
McCartney, and drummer Peter Best. In 1962 drummer Ringo Starr (born Richard
Starkey) replaced Best. Influenced by American rock-and-roll artists of the late
1950s, such as Little Richard and Buddy Holly, the Beatles styled their songs in
the sophisticated manner of the American tradition of popular-music songwriting
that peaked in the 1920s and 1930s. From the simple, fresh style of their early
songs, such as "I Want to Hold Your Hand" (1963) and "A Hard Day's Night"
(1964), the Beatles progressed to innovative, experimental works-culminating in
the album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967). Considered the first
concept album (songs unified by a common theme), Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts
Club Band was also admired for its haunting harmony and lyrics, unconventional
musical phrases and rhythms, and the integrated use of electronic music and the
Indian sitar. Other Beatles' albums include With the Beatles (1963), Beatles for
Sale (1964), Abbey Road (1969), and Let it Be (1970).
In 1970 the Beatles split up and each member pursued another musical career,
either as a solo artist or as bandleader. Despite individual successes, members were
often approached with requests to reunite, fueling wide speculation until John
Lennon's murder in 1980. The Beatles won the Grammy Trustees Award in 1972
and the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. In 1995
the first volume of a three-album retrospective of the Beatles, Anthology, was
released, accompanied by a television miniseries of the same name. The Anthology
album, which includes the previously unrecorded song "Free as a Bird" (written by
Lennon and recorded by the surviving band members during 1994 and 1995),
became one of the fastest-selling albums in the history of popular music. The
second album of the series, Anthology 2, was released in 1996.
1) The words "the British Invasion" in line 3 most probably mean:
a) a British attack on America; b) conquering a new land by the British;
c) spreading of new ideas; d) putting something into a British vase.
2. It may be concluded from the passage that:
a) no one had managed to write famous songs before the Beatles;
b) the Beatles became popular by making music charts;
c) the Billboard magazine writes on music;
d) the Beatles composed about 5 songs a year.
3. The composition of the group:
a) was never changed; b) needed changing regularly;
c)was the same for about 8 years; d)required much time and effort.
4. It is implied in the passage that the Beatles wouldn't have become famous had it
not been for:
a) Ringo Starr b) a little man named Richard;
c) the culture of a different country; d) Hollywood.
5. The word "sophisticated" in line 9 can best be replaced with:
a) pervert; b)subtle;
c) complicated; d)urban.
6. It took the Beatles about... years to get to the peak of their artistic career.
a) 2; b) 4;
c) 6; d) 8.
7. The thing that was, NOT mentioned as the one that made Sgt. Pepper's Lonely
Hearts Club Band an outstanding event in music was:
a) song texts; b) voice arrangements;
c) unusual instrument combinations; d) the general idea.
8. It is implied that:
a) a lot of people wanted the Beatles to join together after their breakup;
b) each of the Beatles wanted to become a bandleader;
c) John Lennon was murdered not to let the group reunite;
d) the ex-Beatles' were not very happy in their solo careers.
9. It can be inferred that the Grammy Trustees Award is given for achievements:
a) in music; b)in murder;

c) in splitting up; d) in reuniting.
10. One can make a conclusion that:
a) the Anthology album was released shortly after Lennon's death;
b) in 25 years after the breakup the group was still very popular;
c) after inducting into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the group never recorded
songs together;
d) the album consisted of previously unrecorded songs.
II. WRITING COMPREHENSION
Choose one of topics and write 12-15 sentences.

1. Nowadays young people often choose their future profession without being
cut out for it but just for the sake of expected financial benefit.
2.It is absolutely necessary that Ukraine reshape itself following the countries of
the European Union.
3. It is unfair that Ukrainian higher education diplomas are not recognized in
many developed countries.
4. Which of the members of your family do you appreciate most and why?
5. What would you change in TV broadcasting if you had enough authority?
6. What would you say to persuade your parents that the music you listen to is
worth doing it?
7. If you were a personal manager, would you demand that your staff know a
foreign language?
8. Which of the school subjects will be most useful in your future career?
9. Does weather influence your performance?'
10. Your English friend is going to come to Ukraine. What would you tell him
to help him feel comfortable in the country?
11. If you were to make a list of the most outstanding Ukrainians, what names
would you include in it?
12. You are to write an article about your favorite sportsman. What would you
write?
13. You are taking a job interview. What would you tell about yourself, your
interests, and hobbies?

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ЗАВДАННЯ

І ЕТАПУ ВСЕУКРАЇНСЬКОЇ УЧНІВСЬКОЇ

А) Show Me the Way to Go Home

1. Leaving home after school used to be a tradition in the US.

a) in music; b)in murder;

Choose one of topics and write 12-15 sentences.

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