Grammar test
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Данные ученика
Общее время выполнения: 60 минут.
Тест состоит из трёх частей:
1. Лексико-грамматическая часть
Выберите один правильный вариант ответа: A, B, C или D.
2. Чтение
Внимательно прочитайте текст и выполните задания. В зависимости от задания необходимо выбрать правильный ответ, определить TRUE / FALSE / NOT GIVEN или ответить на вопросы по тексту.
3. Говорение
Внимательно прочитайте вопрос и подсказки. Затем выполните аудиозапись своего ответа. На каждую часть даётся до 90 секунд.
Важно:
Отвечайте самостоятельно и не используйте переводчик. В разделе «Говорение» используйте вопросы и подсказки, чтобы раскрыть тему и дать максимально полный ответ.
Пожалуйста, внимательно читайте задания и следите за временем.
ТЕСТ ПО ГРАММАТИКЕ И ЛЕКСИКЕ
Вы можете выполнять задания в удобном для вас темпе. Если закончите раньше, проверьте свои ответы перед отправкой теста.
Выберите правильный ответ: A, B или C.
Look at the picture and choose the correct word.
Look at the picture and choose the correct word.
Look at the picture and choose the correct word.
Look at the picture and choose the correct word.
I use a ______ to write in my notebook.
My brother has a ball and two goals. He loves playing ______.
It's raining today. Take your ______ with you.
My mum's sister is my ______.
Listen and answer the question: What is Ellie doing now?
It's very cold outside. Put on your ______.
This is ___ apple.
My brother ___ nine years old.
___ they your friends?
I ___ two sisters.
There ___ three cats in the garden.
The ball is ___ the table.
I ___ football every Saturday.
___ you like chocolate?
Mary ___ swim very well.
Look! The dog ___.
We ___ English now.
What ___ he usually do after school?
Yesterday I ___ to the park with my friends.
We ___ at the zoo yesterday.
My sister is ___ than me.
Look at those clouds! I think it ___ rain soon.
Ben usually ___ to school by bus, but today his dad ___ him.
Anna can't come outside now because she ___.
Jack was hungry, so he ___ a sandwich before he went to school.
Which sentence is correct?
• Внимательно прочитайте текст перед тем, как отвечать на вопросы.
• Внимательно прочитайте каждый вопрос.
• Используйте только информацию, представленную в тексте.
• Следите за временем.
• Если Вы не уверены в ответе, выберите наиболее подходящий вариант и продолжайте выполнение теста.
• Если у Вас останется время, проверьте свои ответы перед отправкой теста.
My Saturday
My name is Ben. I am nine years old. On Saturdays, I usually get up at eight o'clock. I have breakfast with my family and then I play football with my friends. In the afternoon, I sometimes ride my bike in the park. In the evening, I watch a film with my parents.
How old is Ben?
My Saturday
My name is Ben. I am nine years old. On Saturdays, I usually get up at eight o'clock. I have breakfast with my family and then I play football with my friends. In the afternoon, I sometimes ride my bike in the park. In the evening, I watch a film with my parents.
What does Ben do with his friends?
My Saturday
My name is Ben. I am nine years old. On Saturdays, I usually get up at eight o'clock. I have breakfast with my family and then I play football with my friends. In the afternoon, I sometimes ride my bike in the park. In the evening, I watch a film with my parents.
Where does Ben ride his bike?
A Day at the Zoo
Last Friday, Emma's class went to the city zoo. They left school at nine o'clock and travelled by bus. The journey took about thirty minutes.
When they arrived, a zoo guide showed them around. Emma liked the monkeys best because they were funny and very active. Her friend Lily preferred the elephants because they were big and beautiful.
At lunchtime, the children sat outside and ate their sandwiches. After lunch, they watched a short show about birds. They returned to school at three o'clock.
How did Emma's class travel to the zoo?
A Day at the Zoo
Last Friday, Emma's class went to the city zoo. They left school at nine o'clock and travelled by bus. The journey took about thirty minutes.
When they arrived, a zoo guide showed them around. Emma liked the monkeys best because they were funny and very active. Her friend Lily preferred the elephants because they were big and beautiful.
At lunchtime, the children sat outside and ate their sandwiches. After lunch, they watched a short show about birds. They returned to school at three o'clock.
Why did Emma like the monkeys?
A Day at the Zoo
Last Friday, Emma's class went to the city zoo. They left school at nine o'clock and travelled by bus. The journey took about thirty minutes.
When they arrived, a zoo guide showed them around. Emma liked the monkeys best because they were funny and very active. Her friend Lily preferred the elephants because they were big and beautiful.
At lunchtime, the children sat outside and ate their sandwiches. After lunch, they watched a short show about birds. They returned to school at three o'clock.
What did the children do after lunch?
Перед началом
• Найдите тихое место, где Вы сможете говорить, не отвлекаясь.
• Убедитесь, что микрофон работает и Ваш голос хорошо слышен.
• Проверьте интернет-соединение.
• Подготовьте устройство и убедитесь, что во время теста Вас никто не будет отвлекать.
• Вам не нужно заранее готовить или записывать ответы. Нам важно услышать, как Вы говорите естественно.
Как проходит тест
• Вам будет предложено 3 вопроса для устного ответа.
• Перед началом записи внимательно прочитайте каждый вопрос и подсказки (prompts).
• На каждый ответ у Вас будет до 1,5 минуты (90 секунд).
• У Вас будет 2 попытки записи для каждого ответа.
• При необходимости Вы можете использовать вторую попытку, чтобы сделать ответ более понятным или улучшить его.
• Перед отправкой выберите лучшую запись для каждого вопроса.
• Вам не обязательно использовать обе попытки.
Во время ответа
• Говорите на английском языке и постарайтесь дать как можно более подробный ответ.
• Используйте подсказки, чтобы развить свой ответ, но Вам не обязательно говорить обо всех пунктах в вопросе.
• Старайтесь говорить естественно, а не читать заранее подготовленный ответ.
• Если Вы допустили ошибку, не останавливайтесь. Продолжайте говорить и при необходимости попробуйте выразить свою мысль по-другому.
• Убедитесь, что Ваш голос достаточно громкий и хорошо слышен.
Важно
Цель этого теста — определить Ваш текущий уровень английского языка. В вопросах нет правильных или неправильных ответов.
Постарайтесь отвечать максимально свободно и говорите естественно. Желаем успехов!
Try to answer in full sentences.
• What's your name?
• How old are you?
• What's your favourite colour?
• What's your favourite animal?
• Have you got any brothers or sisters?
• What do you like doing?
Запишите голосовой ответ. Максимальная длительность — 90 секунд.
Task 2 — Describe the Picture
Look at the picture and talk using the prompts below.
Talk about:
• people
• animals
• objects
• colours
• places
Then answer these questions:
• Where are the people?
• What are the children doing?
• What can you see?
• Try to use complete sentences.
Запишите голосовой ответ. Максимальная длительность — 90 секунд.
Tell a short story about the picture.
Look at the three pictures. Tell the story.
Start with:
“One day…”
Запишите голосовой ответ. Максимальная длительность — 90 секунд.
Общее время выполнения: 60 минут.
Тест состоит из трёх частей:
1. Лексико-грамматическая часть
Выберите один правильный вариант ответа: A, B, C или D.
2. Чтение
Внимательно прочитайте текст и выполните задания. В зависимости от задания необходимо выбрать правильный ответ, определить TRUE / FALSE / NOT GIVEN или ответить на вопросы по тексту.
3. Говорение
Внимательно прочитайте вопрос и подсказки. Затем выполните аудиозапись своего ответа. На каждую часть даётся до 90 секунд.
Важно:
Отвечайте самостоятельно и не используйте переводчик. В разделе «Говорение» используйте вопросы и подсказки, чтобы раскрыть тему и дать максимально полный ответ.
Пожалуйста, внимательно читайте задания и следите за временем.
You can move through the questions at your own pace. If you finish early, check your answers before submitting the test
Choose the correct answer, A, B, C or D.
My sister ___ twelve years old.
We usually ___ football after school.
Look! The children ___ in the garden.
There ___ two books on my desk.
I ___ to school yesterday because I was ill.
My brother ___ TV when I came home.
We ___ visit our grandparents next weekend.
You ___ use your phone during the exam. It's against the rules.
How ___ money do you need?
Tom is ___ than his brother.
I ___ this film three times.
___ you ever ___ a famous person?
When I arrived at the station, the train ___.
If it rains tomorrow, we ___ at home.
I don't like this book. It's ___ interesting than the one I read last week.
I usually ___ my teeth before I go to bed.
I go to school ___ bus.
My brother loves football. He often ___ football with his friends.
This bag is very cheap. It doesn't ___ much money.
I was very ___ because I didn't know anyone at the new school.
We stayed in a small ___ near the beach during our holiday.
Can you ___ me a favour?
I forgot my umbrella, so I got completely ___.
I didn't understand the word, so I _ it __in the dictionary.
We were late because the bus ___ on the way to school.
My parents don't ___ me stay out late on school nights.
I'm really ___ forward to the school trip next month.
• Внимательно прочитайте текст перед тем, как отвечать на вопросы.
• Внимательно прочитайте каждый вопрос.
• Используйте только информацию, представленную в тексте. Не используйте собственные знания или информацию из других источников.
• Следите за временем.
• Если Вы не уверены в ответе, выберите наиболее подходящий вариант и продолжайте выполнение теста.
• Если у Вас останется время, проверьте свои ответы перед отправкой теста.
A Different School Day
Last Friday was a little different from a normal school day for Ben. Instead of having lessons all morning, his class went on a trip to the city science museum.
They left school at nine o'clock and travelled by bus. The journey took about forty minutes because there was a lot of traffic. When they arrived, a guide showed them around the museum. Ben was especially interested in the space exhibition because he has always wanted to learn more about planets and stars.
At lunchtime, the students ate sandwiches in a park near the museum. After lunch, they had some free time. Ben and his friend Alex went to a small bookshop and bought a book about famous scientists.
The class arrived back at school at four o'clock. Ben was tired, but he thought the trip was much more interesting than a normal Friday at school. He said he would like to visit the museum again with his family.
Why was Friday different for Ben?
A Different School Day
Last Friday was a little different from a normal school day for Ben. Instead of having lessons all morning, his class went on a trip to the city science museum.
They left school at nine o'clock and travelled by bus. The journey took about forty minutes because there was a lot of traffic. When they arrived, a guide showed them around the museum. Ben was especially interested in the space exhibition because he has always wanted to learn more about planets and stars.
At lunchtime, the students ate sandwiches in a park near the museum. After lunch, they had some free time. Ben and his friend Alex went to a small bookshop and bought a book about famous scientists.
The class arrived back at school at four o'clock. Ben was tired, but he thought the trip was much more interesting than a normal Friday at school. He said he would like to visit the museum again with his family.
How long did the journey to the museum take?
A Different School Day
Last Friday was a little different from a normal school day for Ben. Instead of having lessons all morning, his class went on a trip to the city science museum.
They left school at nine o'clock and travelled by bus. The journey took about forty minutes because there was a lot of traffic. When they arrived, a guide showed them around the museum. Ben was especially interested in the space exhibition because he has always wanted to learn more about planets and stars.
At lunchtime, the students ate sandwiches in a park near the museum. After lunch, they had some free time. Ben and his friend Alex went to a small bookshop and bought a book about famous scientists.
The class arrived back at school at four o'clock. Ben was tired, but he thought the trip was much more interesting than a normal Friday at school. He said he would like to visit the museum again with his family.
Why did Ben like the space exhibition?
A Different School Day
Last Friday was a little different from a normal school day for Ben. Instead of having lessons all morning, his class went on a trip to the city science museum.
They left school at nine o'clock and travelled by bus. The journey took about forty minutes because there was a lot of traffic. When they arrived, a guide showed them around the museum. Ben was especially interested in the space exhibition because he has always wanted to learn more about planets and stars.
At lunchtime, the students ate sandwiches in a park near the museum. After lunch, they had some free time. Ben and his friend Alex went to a small bookshop and bought a book about famous scientists.
The class arrived back at school at four o'clock. Ben was tired, but he thought the trip was much more interesting than a normal Friday at school. He said he would like to visit the museum again with his family.
The students travelled to the museum by train.
A Different School Day
Last Friday was a little different from a normal school day for Ben. Instead of having lessons all morning, his class went on a trip to the city science museum.
They left school at nine o'clock and travelled by bus. The journey took about forty minutes because there was a lot of traffic. When they arrived, a guide showed them around the museum. Ben was especially interested in the space exhibition because he has always wanted to learn more about planets and stars.
At lunchtime, the students ate sandwiches in a park near the museum. After lunch, they had some free time. Ben and his friend Alex went to a small bookshop and bought a book about famous scientists.
The class arrived back at school at four o'clock. Ben was tired, but he thought the trip was much more interesting than a normal Friday at school. He said he would like to visit the museum again with his family.
Ben bought a book about space.
A Different School Day
Last Friday was a little different from a normal school day for Ben. Instead of having lessons all morning, his class went on a trip to the city science museum.
They left school at nine o'clock and travelled by bus. The journey took about forty minutes because there was a lot of traffic. When they arrived, a guide showed them around the museum. Ben was especially interested in the space exhibition because he has always wanted to learn more about planets and stars.
At lunchtime, the students ate sandwiches in a park near the museum. After lunch, they had some free time. Ben and his friend Alex went to a small bookshop and bought a book about famous scientists.
The class arrived back at school at four o'clock. Ben was tired, but he thought the trip was much more interesting than a normal Friday at school. He said he would like to visit the museum again with his family.
The word "especially" in paragraph 2 means:
A Different School Day
Last Friday was a little different from a normal school day for Ben. Instead of having lessons all morning, his class went on a trip to the city science museum.
They left school at nine o'clock and travelled by bus. The journey took about forty minutes because there was a lot of traffic. When they arrived, a guide showed them around the museum. Ben was especially interested in the space exhibition because he has always wanted to learn more about planets and stars.
At lunchtime, the students ate sandwiches in a park near the museum. After lunch, they had some free time. Ben and his friend Alex went to a small bookshop and bought a book about famous scientists.
The class arrived back at school at four o'clock. Ben was tired, but he thought the trip was much more interesting than a normal Friday at school. He said he would like to visit the museum again with his family.
The word "free time" means time when the students:
A Different School Day
Last Friday was a little different from a normal school day for Ben. Instead of having lessons all morning, his class went on a trip to the city science museum.
They left school at nine o'clock and travelled by bus. The journey took about forty minutes because there was a lot of traffic. When they arrived, a guide showed them around the museum. Ben was especially interested in the space exhibition because he has always wanted to learn more about planets and stars.
At lunchtime, the students ate sandwiches in a park near the museum. After lunch, they had some free time. Ben and his friend Alex went to a small bookshop and bought a book about famous scientists.
The class arrived back at school at four o'clock. Ben was tired, but he thought the trip was much more interesting than a normal Friday at school. He said he would like to visit the museum again with his family.
Which sentence best describes Ben's opinion about the trip?
• Найдите тихое место, где вас никто не будет отвлекать.
• Убедитесь, что микрофон работает и ваш голос хорошо слышен.
• Проверьте интернет-соединение перед началом теста.
• Подготовьте устройство и убедитесь, что во время теста вас никто не будет отвлекать.
• Вам не нужно заранее готовить или записывать свои ответы. Мы хотим услышать, как вы говорите на английском естественно.
Как проходит тест
• Вам будет показана картинка, и вам нужно будет выполнить 3 части устного задания.
• В каждой части будут вопросы и подсказки, которые помогут вам понять, о чём можно говорить. Необязательно отвечать на все вопросы.
• На каждую часть у вас будет до 1,5 минут (90 секунд).
• Для каждой части у вас будет 2 попытки.
• Вы можете использовать вторую попытку, если хотите сделать свой ответ более понятным или улучшить его.
• Вам не обязательно использовать обе попытки.
• Перед отправкой выберите свою лучшую запись для каждой части.
Во время ответа
• Говорите на английском языке и старайтесь давать как можно больше деталей.
• Используйте вопросы как подсказки и идеи. Вам не нужно отвечать на каждый вопрос.
• Старайтесь говорить естественно, а не читать или воспроизводить заранее подготовленный ответ.
• Если вы допустили ошибку, продолжайте говорить. Не останавливайтесь из-за ошибки.
• Если вы не знаете или забыли какое-то слово, попробуйте объяснить его другими словами.
• Говорите достаточно громко и чётко, чтобы ваша запись была хорошо слышна.
Важно
Цель этого теста — определить ваш текущий уровень английского языка.
Мы не оцениваем ваши идеи или мнения. Нас интересует, насколько понятно, правильно и естественно вы можете общаться на английском языке.
Speaking Task: Describe the picture
Look at the picture and answer the questions. Try to give as much detail as you can.
PART 1 - DESCRIBE
• Where are the people?
• Who can you see in the picture?
• What are the people doing?
• What can you see on the blanket?
• What are the children doing?
• What is the weather like?
• What other things can you see in the park?
Запишите голосовой ответ. Максимальная длительность — 90 секунд.
PART 2 – DEVELOP
Use the questions below to develop your ideas. You do not need to answer every question.
• What do you think the people are doing in the park?
• How do you think they are feeling? Why?
• What do you think the children have been doing before the picnic?
• What do you think they will do after the picnic?
• Which person in the picture would you like to talk to? Why?
• What do you think the people are talking about?
Запишите голосовой ответ. Максимальная длительность — 90 секунд.
PART 3 - EXTEND
You can choose ONE of these topics below and talk about it
• Why do you think spending time outdoors with family or friends can be enjoyable?
• What are the advantages of having a picnic instead of eating at home or in a restaurant?
• Do you think young people spend enough time outdoors nowadays? Why / why not?
• What could make this day more interesting or memorable?
• Imagine you are one of the people in the picture. Tell us what happened before this picture was taken and what happened afterwards.
Запишите голосовой ответ. Максимальная длительность — 90 секунд.
Общее время выполнения: 60 минут.
Тест состоит из трёх частей:
1. Лексико-грамматическая часть
Выберите один правильный вариант ответа: A, B, C или D.
2. Чтение
Внимательно прочитайте текст и выполните задания. В зависимости от задания необходимо выбрать правильный ответ, определить TRUE / FALSE / NOT GIVEN или ответить на вопросы по тексту.
3. Говорение
Внимательно прочитайте вопрос и подсказки. Затем выполните аудиозапись своего ответа. На каждую часть даётся до 90 секунд.
Важно:
Отвечайте самостоятельно и не используйте переводчик. В разделе «Говорение» используйте вопросы и подсказки, чтобы раскрыть тему и дать максимально полный ответ.
Пожалуйста, внимательно читайте задания и следите за временем.
You can move through the questions at your own pace. If you finish early, check your answers before submitting the test.
Choose the correct answer: A, B, C or D.
My name ___ Anna.
My brother ___ football every Saturday.
___ you have any brothers or sisters?
There ___ two books on the table.
I usually get up ___ seven o’clock.
I can't ___ this question. It's too difficult.
My sister ___ a new bike last month.
I usually ___ my bed before I have breakfast.
Look! The children ___ in the garden.
I've never ___ sushi.
My sister is ___ than me.
You ___ wear a seat belt in a car. It's the law.
What are you going to ___ this weekend?
If it ___ tomorrow, we'll stay at home.
I need to ___ some information about the course before I decide.
Please ___ the lights when you leave the room.
I always ___ my homework before dinner.
We were very ___ because the film was much better than we expected.
I've lived here ___ 2022.
Sarah isn't here. She ___ to the supermarket.
This is the restaurant ___ we had dinner last night.
I don't have enough money ___ a new phone.
She always ___ attention to what her teachers say.
I need to ___ my little brother after school because my parents are working.
We don't have much time, so let's ___ the most important points first.
I'm really interested ___ learning about other cultures.
I was really ___ when I heard that I had passed the exam.
I don't understand this word. Can you ___ it ___ in the dictionary?
When I arrived at the station, the train ___.
If I ___ more free time, I'd take up another hobby.
My parents don't let me ___ out late on school nights.
He asked me where ___.
The meeting was ___ because the manager was ill.
It took me several days to ___ the disappointment of losing the competition.
She has a very ___ knowledge of modern technology.
The teacher asked us to ___ a decision before the end of the lesson.
The company is expected ___ a new product next month.
I didn't understand the instructions at first, but my teacher helped me ___ them.
The new evidence ___ serious doubts about the original explanation.
If I had known about the problem earlier, I ___ something about it.
• Внимательно прочитайте текст перед тем, как отвечать на вопросы.
• Внимательно прочитайте каждый вопрос.
• Используйте только информацию, представленную в тексте. Не используйте собственные знания или информацию из других источников.
• Следите за временем.
• Если Вы не уверены в ответе, выберите наиболее подходящий вариант и продолжайте выполнение теста.
• Если у Вас останется время, проверьте свои ответы перед отправкой теста.
Part 1 -True/False/Not Given
Read the text and decide whether the statements are:
TRUE — the statement agrees with the information in the text.
FALSE — the statement contradicts the information in the text.
NOT GIVEN — the text does not give enough information to decide.
The Rise of Second-Hand Shopping
Buying second-hand clothes and other products has become increasingly popular, especially among younger people. Instead of buying something new, shoppers look for items that have already been owned by someone else. These products can be found in charity shops, special markets and online.
One reason for the trend is price. Second-hand products are often cheaper than new ones, so shoppers can sometimes find good-quality items without spending as much money. Another reason is environmental. Producing new clothes requires large amounts of water, energy and other resources. Reusing clothes means that they can have a longer life instead of being thrown away.
Social media has also helped make second-hand shopping more popular. People can use online platforms to buy and sell clothes, while some users post videos showing interesting or unusual things they have found.
However, second-hand shopping is not always perfect. It can take time to find exactly what you want, and the quality of products can vary. Some people therefore prefer to buy new items, even if they cost more.
More young people are choosing to purchase previously owned items.
The Rise of Second-Hand Shopping
Buying second-hand clothes and other products has become increasingly popular, especially among younger people. Instead of buying something new, shoppers look for items that have already been owned by someone else. These products can be found in charity shops, special markets and online.
One reason for the trend is price. Second-hand products are often cheaper than new ones, so shoppers can sometimes find good-quality items without spending as much money. Another reason is environmental. Producing new clothes requires large amounts of water, energy and other resources. Reusing clothes means that they can have a longer life instead of being thrown away.
Social media has also helped make second-hand shopping more popular. People can use online platforms to buy and sell clothes, while some users post videos showing interesting or unusual things they have found.
However, second-hand shopping is not always perfect. It can take time to find exactly what you want, and the quality of products can vary. Some people therefore prefer to buy new items, even if they cost more.
People who buy used products can sometimes spend less money than those who buy new ones.
The Rise of Second-Hand Shopping
Buying second-hand clothes and other products has become increasingly popular, especially among younger people. Instead of buying something new, shoppers look for items that have already been owned by someone else. These products can be found in charity shops, special markets and online.
One reason for the trend is price. Second-hand products are often cheaper than new ones, so shoppers can sometimes find good-quality items without spending as much money. Another reason is environmental. Producing new clothes requires large amounts of water, energy and other resources. Reusing clothes means that they can have a longer life instead of being thrown away.
Social media has also helped make second-hand shopping more popular. People can use online platforms to buy and sell clothes, while some users post videos showing interesting or unusual things they have found.
However, second-hand shopping is not always perfect. It can take time to find exactly what you want, and the quality of products can vary. Some people therefore prefer to buy new items, even if they cost more.
Buying used clothes completely eliminates the environmental problems caused by the fashion industry.
The Rise of Second-Hand Shopping
Buying second-hand clothes and other products has become increasingly popular, especially among younger people. Instead of buying something new, shoppers look for items that have already been owned by someone else. These products can be found in charity shops, special markets and online.
One reason for the trend is price. Second-hand products are often cheaper than new ones, so shoppers can sometimes find good-quality items without spending as much money. Another reason is environmental. Producing new clothes requires large amounts of water, energy and other resources. Reusing clothes means that they can have a longer life instead of being thrown away.
Social media has also helped make second-hand shopping more popular. People can use online platforms to buy and sell clothes, while some users post videos showing interesting or unusual things they have found.
However, second-hand shopping is not always perfect. It can take time to find exactly what you want, and the quality of products can vary. Some people therefore prefer to buy new items, even if they cost more.
Online platforms have made it easier for people to trade second-hand clothes.
The Rise of Second-Hand Shopping
Buying second-hand clothes and other products has become increasingly popular, especially among younger people. Instead of buying something new, shoppers look for items that have already been owned by someone else. These products can be found in charity shops, special markets and online.
One reason for the trend is price. Second-hand products are often cheaper than new ones, so shoppers can sometimes find good-quality items without spending as much money. Another reason is environmental. Producing new clothes requires large amounts of water, energy and other resources. Reusing clothes means that they can have a longer life instead of being thrown away.
Social media has also helped make second-hand shopping more popular. People can use online platforms to buy and sell clothes, while some users post videos showing interesting or unusual things they have found.
However, second-hand shopping is not always perfect. It can take time to find exactly what you want, and the quality of products can vary. Some people therefore prefer to buy new items, even if they cost more.
Most people discover second-hand products through social media.
The Rise of Second-Hand Shopping
Buying second-hand clothes and other products has become increasingly popular, especially among younger people. Instead of buying something new, shoppers look for items that have already been owned by someone else. These products can be found in charity shops, special markets and online.
One reason for the trend is price. Second-hand products are often cheaper than new ones, so shoppers can sometimes find good-quality items without spending as much money. Another reason is environmental. Producing new clothes requires large amounts of water, energy and other resources. Reusing clothes means that they can have a longer life instead of being thrown away.
Social media has also helped make second-hand shopping more popular. People can use online platforms to buy and sell clothes, while some users post videos showing interesting or unusual things they have found.
However, second-hand shopping is not always perfect. It can take time to find exactly what you want, and the quality of products can vary. Some people therefore prefer to buy new items, even if they cost more.
Some shoppers prefer new products because finding suitable second-hand items can require more time.
Part 2 — Short-Answer Questions
Answer each question using the information from the text. Write maximum FIVE WORDS
The Rise of Second-Hand Shopping
Buying second-hand clothes and other products has become increasingly popular, especially among younger people. Instead of buying something new, shoppers look for items that have already been owned by someone else. These products can be found in charity shops, special markets and online.
One reason for the trend is price. Second-hand products are often cheaper than new ones, so shoppers can sometimes find good-quality items without spending as much money. Another reason is environmental. Producing new clothes requires large amounts of water, energy and other resources. Reusing clothes means that they can have a longer life instead of being thrown away.
Social media has also helped make second-hand shopping more popular. People can use online platforms to buy and sell clothes, while some users post videos showing interesting or unusual things they have found.
However, second-hand shopping is not always perfect. It can take time to find exactly what you want, and the quality of products can vary. Some people therefore prefer to buy new items, even if they cost more.
What other places can people visit to buy second-hand products?
The Rise of Second-Hand Shopping
Buying second-hand clothes and other products has become increasingly popular, especially among younger people. Instead of buying something new, shoppers look for items that have already been owned by someone else. These products can be found in charity shops, special markets and online.
One reason for the trend is price. Second-hand products are often cheaper than new ones, so shoppers can sometimes find good-quality items without spending as much money. Another reason is environmental. Producing new clothes requires large amounts of water, energy and other resources. Reusing clothes means that they can have a longer life instead of being thrown away.
Social media has also helped make second-hand shopping more popular. People can use online platforms to buy and sell clothes, while some users post videos showing interesting or unusual things they have found.
However, second-hand shopping is not always perfect. It can take time to find exactly what you want, and the quality of products can vary. Some people therefore prefer to buy new items, even if they cost more.
What can people get for a lower price when they shop second-hand?
The Rise of Second-Hand Shopping
Buying second-hand clothes and other products has become increasingly popular, especially among younger people. Instead of buying something new, shoppers look for items that have already been owned by someone else. These products can be found in charity shops, special markets and online.
One reason for the trend is price. Second-hand products are often cheaper than new ones, so shoppers can sometimes find good-quality items without spending as much money. Another reason is environmental. Producing new clothes requires large amounts of water, energy and other resources. Reusing clothes means that they can have a longer life instead of being thrown away.
Social media has also helped make second-hand shopping more popular. People can use online platforms to buy and sell clothes, while some users post videos showing interesting or unusual things they have found.
However, second-hand shopping is not always perfect. It can take time to find exactly what you want, and the quality of products can vary. Some people therefore prefer to buy new items, even if they cost more.
What does making new clothes require a lot of?
The Rise of Second-Hand Shopping
Buying second-hand clothes and other products has become increasingly popular, especially among younger people. Instead of buying something new, shoppers look for items that have already been owned by someone else. These products can be found in charity shops, special markets and online.
One reason for the trend is price. Second-hand products are often cheaper than new ones, so shoppers can sometimes find good-quality items without spending as much money. Another reason is environmental. Producing new clothes requires large amounts of water, energy and other resources. Reusing clothes means that they can have a longer life instead of being thrown away.
Social media has also helped make second-hand shopping more popular. People can use online platforms to buy and sell clothes, while some users post videos showing interesting or unusual things they have found.
However, second-hand shopping is not always perfect. It can take time to find exactly what you want, and the quality of products can vary. Some people therefore prefer to buy new items, even if they cost more.
What makes some people choose new items instead of used ones?
Перед началом
• Найдите тихое место, где Вы сможете говорить, не отвлекаясь.
• Убедитесь, что микрофон работает и Ваш голос хорошо слышен.
• Проверьте интернет-соединение.
• Подготовьте устройство и убедитесь, что во время теста Вас никто не будет отвлекать.
• Вам не нужно заранее готовить или записывать ответы. Нам важно услышать, как Вы говорите естественно.
Как проходит тест
• Вам будет предложено 3 вопроса для устного ответа.
• Перед началом записи внимательно прочитайте каждый вопрос и подсказки (prompts).
• На каждый ответ у Вас будет до 1,5 минуты (90 секунд).
• У Вас будет 2 попытки записи для каждого ответа.
• При необходимости Вы можете использовать вторую попытку, чтобы сделать ответ более понятным или улучшить его.
• Перед отправкой выберите лучшую запись для каждого вопроса.
• Вам не обязательно использовать обе попытки.
Во время ответа
• Говорите на английском языке и постарайтесь дать как можно более подробный ответ.
• Используйте подсказки, чтобы развить свой ответ, но Вам не обязательно говорить обо всех пунктах в вопросе.
• Старайтесь говорить естественно, а не читать заранее подготовленный ответ.
• Если Вы допустили ошибку, не останавливайтесь. Продолжайте говорить и при необходимости попробуйте выразить свою мысль по-другому.
• Убедитесь, что Ваш голос достаточно громкий и хорошо слышен.
Важно
Цель этого теста — определить Ваш текущий уровень английского языка. В вопросах нет правильных или неправильных ответов.
Постарайтесь отвечать максимально свободно и говорите естественно. Желаем успехов!
Free time and hobbies
What do you like doing in your free time?
You can talk about:
• what you usually do;
• who you do it with;
• how often you do it;
• why you enjoy it.
Запишите голосовой ответ. Максимальная длительность — 90 секунд.
A journey you remember
Tell us about a journey or trip you remember well.
You can talk about:
• where you went;
• who you went with;
• what you did;
• what made the trip .
Запишите голосовой ответ. Максимальная длительность — 90 секунд.
The future
How do you imagine your life in ten years?
You can talk about:
• where you might live;
• what you might do;
• what your everyday life might be like;
• what you hope will happen.
Запишите голосовой ответ. Максимальная длительность — 90 секунд.