1. The tallest building in London .
2. It’s nicknamed __ .
3. The center was opened in __ .
4. The skyscraper has 72 __ with offices, apartments, gardens and
_ rooms.
5. Friends had a meal in the fine __ with delicious national __ cuisine.

Finishing 9th grade, students are faced with a choice: to continue to learn until the 11th or go to college? Which option is better, which will open in the future more opportunities to build a successful career? Many people think that the answer is obvious - get a full school education, and then go to college. But in fact, both options have their "pros" and "cons".Pluses of college:1) Employment;2) shall provide the practice;3) If the university is working with the college - you can immediately enroll for 3-4 courses;4) Preparing for the specifics of training in high school.Lows in college:1) There is a possibility to stay in the special education and never get higher;2) When choosing a high school, did not cooperate with the College, will have to study for 1 year longer;3) No deferment from military service at the time of follow-up training in high school;4) You may have to fight stereotypes and prove that you are - capable person.Pros learning:1) In the presence of the military department at the university - without conferring of the title of service;2) With the diploma of higher education institution, you can get a second degree, degree or be trained about the program business education;Cons study at the university:1) Lack of labor practices;2) If you are disappointed in their chosen profession, it can only be retrained charge.
Thus, there are pros and cons of any decision, however, when choosing a good college, the pros still outweigh. That's what they say themselves applicants:To do without examination to college - this is a good chance to get your dream job. After all, the profession after the 9th grade are available without exception. The main thing - to choose the right direction. Then, after finishing college, you can enter a university without examination as well, and even in the short period of training. According to the results of the exam, after school, go to a decent university chosen is much more difficult.After graduating from college, you can get a job in their specialty and to combine it with training in high school. This means that after graduation will be a few years time and it is in their chosen field, which certainly increases the chances of a good job

1. “I’m going for an interview this Monday afternoon,” Martin said.

Martin said HE was going for an interview THAT Monday afternoon.

2. “Aibek isn’t working today,” she says.

She says that HE isn’t  working TODAY.

3. “I repaired three computers for customers yesterday,” Carol said.

Carol said SHE had repaired three computers for customers the day BEFORE.

4. “We’re very busy in the shop now,” they said.

They said that THEY were very busy in the shop THEN.

5. “I will start my new summer job tomorrow,” he said.

He said that HE would start HIS summer job THE NEXT DAY.

Task. Complete the sentences with the appropriate introductory verbs from the list below.

• insisted • complained • urged • invited • agreed

1. “You need to stop drinking so much coffee,” Liam said to Sharon.

Liam _urged_ Sharon to stop drinking so much coffee.

2. “OK, I’ll make a parkin cake for Bonfire Night,” Lucy said.

Lucy _agreed _ to make a parkin cake for Bonfire Night.

3. “You always use too much salt in your cooking,” John said to me.

John _complained_ that I always used too much salt in my cooking.

4. “You must try my jerk chicken,” Carol told us.

Carol _insisted_ on us trying her jerk chicken.

5. “Would you like to have dinner at our house on Sunday?” Nina said to them.

Nina _invited_ them to have dinner at their house on Sunday.

Task. Complete each sentence with the correct noun formed from the words in brackets.

1. Mrs Smith has been a RESIDENT of Mornington Crescent for thirty years. (RESIDE)

2. Ernest Hemingway is Jenny’s favourite NOVELIST; she loves his books. (NOVEL)

3. Elvis Presley was a famous rock MUSICIAN in the USA. (MUSIC)

4. Christopher Columbus was a SAILOR who explored the seven seas. (SAIL)

5. Richard Branson is a successful BUSINESSMAN . (BUSINESS)

6. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th PRESIDENT of the United States of America. (PRESIDE)

Task. Choose the correct item.

1. Callum really takes AFTER his dad. He’s just as talented an artist as him.

2. I heard that the supermarket is taking ON more staff.

3. I’m thinking of taking UP a sport.

4. Another company has taken OVER our business.

Total [10]

Reading

Task. Read the text and complete the gaps (A-G) with the parts of sentences (1-8). One part is extra.

The Part-Time Princess

Many teens take part-time jobs during summer to help them save money. It’s common for a teenager to take up a job as a waiter or a sales assistant or A) 5_work as a server in a fast food restaurant _, but what about some more unusual career opportunities? Let’s look at Sarah Lang, 17-year-old from Chicago, USA.

I have a job pretending to be a princess at children’s parties. It’s not a normal job but I B) 4_wouldn’t want to do anything else _ ! Parents hire me to turn up in a costume, usually as a famous film character, and play games with the children. I tell stories, C) 3_sing songs and make up party games_ . It’s great fun! One day I’m Elsa from Frozen, the next I can be Princess Fiona from Shrek or Snow White. On some occasions, I have a “prince” joining me to perform at the party. Last week, for example, the parents wanted to hire Sleeping Beauty and Prince Charming. So, I took my friend Jerry, who works as a prince or cartoon hero for children’s parties, and off we went!

The best part of the job is seeing the children’s faces D) 8_light up when I walk in _ . Often, the children have no idea I’m coming, so it’s a great surprise. Sometimes though, E) 7_the kids can ask me difficult questions_ . Some children don’t believe that I’m a real princess, so I have to think quickly and F) 1 _convince them I’m an actual princess _ .

All in all, it’s a great job and I think I’ll do it again next summer. I want to be an actress when I’m older, G) 6_so it’s all good practice for my future career _ !

1. convince them I’m an actual princess

2. I need a car to get from one party to the next

3. sing songs and make up party games

4. wouldn’t want to do anything else

5. work as a server in a fast food restaurant

6. so it’s all good practice for my future career

7. the kids can ask me difficult questions

8. light up when I walk in

Total [8]

Total marks_ /18

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