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Three men in a boat
We roamed about sweet Sonning for an hour or so, and then, it being too late to push on past Reading, we decided to go back to one of the Shiplake islands, and put up there for the night. It was still early when we got settled, and George said that, as we had plenty of time, it would be a splendid opportunity to try a good, slap-up supper. He said he would show us what could be done up the river in the way of cooking, and suggested that, with the vegetables and the remains of the cold beef and general odds and ends, we should make an Irish stew.It seemed a fascinating idea . George gathered wood and made a fire, and Harris and I started to peel the potatoes. I should never have thought that peeling potatoes was such an undertaking. The job turned out to be the biggest thing of its kind that I had ever been in. We began cheerfully, one might almost say skittishly, but our light-heartedness was gone by the time the first potato was finished. The more we peeled, the more peel there seemed to be left on; by the time we had got all the peel off and all the eyes out, there was no potato left – at least none worth speaking of. George came and had a look at it – it was about the size of a pea-nut. He said: “Oh, that won’t do!” You're wasting them. You must scrape them.”So we scraped them, and that was harder work than peeling. They are such an extraordinary shape, potatoes – all bumps and warts and hollows. We worked steadily for five-and-twenty minutes, and did four potatoes. Then we struck. We said we should require the rest of the evening for scraping ourselves.Inever saw such a thing as potato-scraping for making a fellow in a mess. It seemed difficult to believe that the potato-scrapings in which Harris and I stood, half smothered, could have come off four potatoes. It shows you what can be done with economy and care.George said it was absurd to have only four potatoes in an Irish stew, so we washed half-a-dozen or so more, and put them in without peeling. We also put in a cabbage and about half a peck of peas. George stirred it all up, and then he said that there seemed to be a lot of room to spare, so we overhauled both the hampers, and picked out all the odds and ends and the remnants, and added them to the stew. There were half a pork pie and a bit of cold boiled bacon left, and we put them in. Then George found half a tin of potted salmon, and he emptied that into the pot. He said that was the advantage of Irish stew: you got rid of such a lot of things. I fished out a couple of eggs that had got cracked, and put those in. George said they would thicken the gravy.I forget the other ingredients, but I know nothing was wasted; and I remember that, towards the end, Montmorency, who had evinced great interest in the proceedings throughout, strolled away with an earnest and thoughtful air, reappearing, a few minutes afterwards, with a dead water-rat in his mouth, which he evidently wished to present as his contribution to the dinner; whether in a sarcastic spirit, or with a desire to assist, I cannot genuine say.We had a discussion as to whether the rat should go in or not. Harris said that he thought it would be all right, mixed up with the other things, and that every little helped; but George stood up for precedent. He said he had never heard of water-rats in Irish stew, and he would rather be on the safe side, and not try experiments. Harris said: “If you never try a new thing, how can you tell what it’s like?” It’s men such as you that hammer the world’s progress. Think of the man who first tried German sausage!”It was a great success, that Irish stew. I don’t think I ever enjoyed a meal more. There was something so fresh and piquant about it. One’s palate gets so tired of the old hackneyed things: here was a dish with a new flavour, with a taste like nothing else on earth.And it was nourishing, too. As George said, there was good stuff in it. The peas and potatoes might have been a bit softer, but we all had good teeth, so that did not matter much: and as for the gravy, it was a poem –a little too rich, perhaps, for a weak stomach, but nutritious .

A. What was George's suggestion?
1)getting settled in the Shiplake islands
2)gathering wood
3)cooking an Irish stew
4)making a fire

B. What was the most difficult thing about potatoes?

C. What does “stir up” mean (paragraph 5)?
1)to cause discontent
2)to arouse feelings
3)to provoke
4)to mix

D. Which of the following was not an ingredient of the stew?

E. Why did Montmorency bring a dead water-rat?

1) He wanted to contribute to the dinner.

2)It was done in a sarcastic way.

Today, English is considered the most popular language when taking the Unified State Exam. A number of changes have been made to the Unified State Examination 2017. Even if you are confident in your abilities, you need to pass the Unified State Exam in English 2016. Online tests this year have four sections consisting of forty tasks. The Unified State Exam test has a maximum completion time. In 2017 it is 3 hours. To overcome the entry barrier, you must successfully pass 17 tasks. Be prepared for listening, reading, grammar, vocabulary and reading questions. Preparation for such a test must be enormous. Every year there is less and less reliance on luck. Without knowledge in a certain area, it is impossible to pass it. This test will help you assess your level for passing the exam.

Unified State Exam test in English

Question 1 of 20

She thinks she…responsible. She has never got on well with her... friends.

Rebecca was used to … because she was very shy and used to … very awkward sometimes.

Mr. Stone, who seemed … about his breakfast, … to Lima in surprise.

This island is known … by …

It is a chance… , so they must make a list of things…

They … very tired if they sat up … late.

Remember... your tickets and passports before you...

She can't help... that he helps her so...

Tom says he would rather…soccer…tennis.

Jerry is not... man to give... secret.

I see that... is wrong with you. But you should pull…together.

They found … in the street full of …

She talked to him… and looked very…

Snow is very … in this place, but once … it won't stop for weeks.

No sooner… on the light, than he saw that the window…

The deepest of all… lakes in the world is Baikal.

… to the law, smoking is forbidden in public places.

…for a short period of time, the family was rather poor.

Italian cuisine… greatly from French cuisine.

This reward is…to obtain.

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Increasingly, parents of schoolchildren are turning to our school with a request to prepare future graduates for the Unified State Exam in English 2018. Therefore, we decided to write a detailed article in which we will tell you how to prepare for this exam: we will consider its structure and provide practical tips for successfully passing each part of the Unified State Exam. , and will also present the best textbooks and online resources for preparing for this difficult test.

What is the Unified State Exam in English 2018

The Unified State Examination in English 2018 is a final exam at school, which is counted as an entrance exam to a university, which is why it is so important to pass it with a high score. For now, this exam is not mandatory, but if a graduate is going to enter a specialized university, he needs to pass this test.

In structure and level of difficulty, the Unified State Exam is similar to the international FCE exam. This means that in order to pass successfully, the student must have a level (above average). This is a high level, so we recommend starting to prepare for the Unified State Exam in English from the 10th grade, then in 2 years the student will be able to master the entire required amount of material at a normal pace.

In principle, you can prepare to take the exam in 1 year, but only if at the time of starting preparation the student already speaks English at an (intermediate) level. Don't know what level the graduate has? Then invite him to pass.

How is the Unified State Exam in English held in 2018? The exam consists of written and oral parts, which are held on different days. On one day, schoolchildren take the written part, it includes the following sections: listening, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary. In total, on this day the graduate needs to complete 40 tasks in 180 minutes. A student can receive a maximum of 20 points for each section. Thus, for this day you can score 80 points.

The second part - oral - takes place on another day and available upon request. It lasts only 15 minutes and consists of 4 tasks. On this day, a graduate can earn another 20 points. We strongly advise all graduates to take the oral part: in case of unsuccessful answers you do not lose anything, but in case of successful - earn extra points.

Thus, a graduate can score a maximum of 100 points in the exam. The minimum score to pass the exam is 22 points.

Below we present a table for converting Unified State Exam scores in English into a five-point system.

Unified State Exam results are usually published 14 days after passing the second part of the exam, but in some cases they are known after 12 days. You can find out your results on the official Unified State Exam website by filling out all the required fields. Paper USE certificates were canceled in 2014, so now only electronic certificates are available.

Structure of the Unified State Exam in English 2018 and principles for successfully passing each part

In this chapter, we will tell you in detail about what tasks the graduate will have to complete in each part of the exam. In addition, we will provide advice from our teachers who prepare schoolchildren to take the Unified State Exam. By the way, if you are looking for a teacher who will prepare your child for the exam, pay attention to. They have been doing this for several years now and have developed their own strategy for successful preparation; they know what pitfalls await them in the exam, what typical mistakes schoolchildren make and how to get rid of these mistakes.

As an example, we will present you with a demo version of the Unified State Exam in English, provided by the official website of the Federal Institute of Pedagogical Measurements fipi.ru.

Listening

The listening test lasts 30 minutes and consists of three parts. The first two parts are the first and second tasks, respectively, and the third part is tasks No. 3-9 (out of a total list of 40 tasks).

Listening for the Unified State Exam in English in 2018 includes 3 audio fragments combined into one recording. The examiners turn on the recording and do not stop it until the very end, but there are pauses between fragments to read the tasks and transfer the answers to the form. For each correct answer in this and other parts of the exam, the student receives 1 point. Let's see what the graduate will have to do in listening.

Exercise 1: 7 statements are given. The student listens to 6 statements and matches them with statements, one of which is redundant.

6 points.

Example:

Listening task 1

Task 2: 7 statements are given. The student listens to the dialogue and determines which statements correspond to the content of the dialogue (True), which do not correspond (False), and which are not mentioned in it (Not Stated).

Maximum points: 7 points.

Example:

Listening task 2

Task 3: 7 questions are given, each of them has 3 possible answers. The student listens to the audio recording and selects the correct answer to each question.

Maximum points: 7 points.

Example:

Listening task 3

Our tips:

When preparing for the exam, you need to do as many listening tasks as possible in exam format. This way, the graduate will get used to quickly reading assignments and catching key words in speech that will help them find the correct answer.
When choosing an answer, you need to rely not on the words mentioned in the speaker’s speech, but on the meaning of his words. So, for example, in his speech he may in one way or another mention all the answers to the task, but if you delve into what was said, you can understand that there is only one correct answer.

Reading

The reading lasts 30 minutes and consists of 3 parts (9 tasks). We recommend spending no more than 10 minutes on each part in order to complete the allotted half hour.

Exercise 1: There are 7 short texts (3-6 sentences each) and 8 headings. You need to read the texts and choose the appropriate heading for each of them. In this case, 1 heading will be redundant.

Maximum points: 7 points.

Example:

Reading task 1

Task 2: Given a text that has 6 gaps. Below are 7 passages, 6 of which must be inserted in place of the gaps.

Maximum points: 6 points.

Example:

Reading task 2

Task 3: A short text and 7 questions for it are given. For each question there are 4 answer options, from which you need to choose 1 correct one.

Maximum points: 7 points.

Example:

Reading task 3

Our tips:

When completing the first task, you need to look for keywords that will indicate the meaning of the text and help you find the desired title. In addition, often the main meaning of a paragraph is reflected in the first sentence, and the rest give some minor details. Therefore, in some cases you just need to carefully read the first sentence in order to complete the task correctly.
To successfully complete the second task, you need to have a good understanding of how complex sentences are constructed in English. The fact is that the missing part in most cases is part of a compound or complex sentence. For example, if a student understands that in the subordinate clause who is used in relation to people, which - objects, and where - places, he will be able to successfully complete most of the tasks. It also needs to be repeated, for example, that the infinitive is used to express purpose.
In the third task, the questions are arranged in the order in which they are answered in the text. That is, the answer to the first question will be at the beginning of the text, and not in the middle or end, the answer to the second question will be after the answer to the first, etc.

Grammar and vocabulary

This section of the Unified State Exam in English 2018 tests the graduate’s knowledge of grammatical structures and vocabulary. The student is given 40 minutes to complete it. Let's see what the student has to do.

Exercise 1: Given a text in which 7 words are missing. To the right of the text are words that need to be transformed grammatically (for example, put the verb in the right tense) and inserted in place of the gap.

Maximum points: 7 points.

Example:

Grammar and vocabulary, task 1

Task 2: Given a text with 6 gaps. On the right are words that need to be transformed both lexically and grammatically - to form a single-root word that matches the meaning of the text.

Maximum points: 6 points.

Example:

Grammar and vocabulary, task 2

Task 3: Given a text with 7 gaps. You need to choose 1 correct answer out of the four proposed for each of them.

Maximum points: 7 points.

Example:

Grammar and vocabulary, task 3

Our tips:

The transformation of a word in the first part, as a rule, occurs according to the following principle. If you are given a verb, you must either use it in the correct tense, put it in the correct voice (active or passive), or form a participle from it. If an adjective is given, you must put it in the comparative or superlative degree. If you need to change a numeral, most likely you need to make it ordinal.
The second part mainly tests knowledge of suffixes and prefixes, including negative ones, and the ability to form different parts of speech from a word with the same root.
In the third part, knowledge of word combinations, so-called collocations, is most often tested. In addition, out of 4 words, you will need to choose the most appropriate one in meaning, that is, you need to know the difference between similar words and read the context.

Letter

The graduate is given 80 minutes to write and check 2 written works.

Exercise 1: Given is the text of a short letter from a friend asking questions. The student needs to read it and write a response letter: answer the friend’s questions and ask him questions.

Volume: 100-140 words.

Maximum points: 6 points.

Example:

Letter, task 1

A letter to a friend is written in an informal style. The structure of this work is as follows:

Making a “hat”
In the upper right corner we write the address: on the top line we indicate the city, below it - the country of residence. No need to write the street and house number: This may be considered a disclosure of confidential information, even if the address is fictitious.
After the address, skip 1 line and write the date the letter was written in the same upper right corner.
Next, as usual, on the left we write an informal address: Dear Tom/Jim (the name will be given in the task). It is unacceptable to write Hello here. After the address, put a comma and continue writing the text of the letter on a new line.
Text of the letter
We start writing each paragraph with a red line.
In the first paragraph, you need to thank your friend for the letter you received (Thanks a lot for your last letter) and apologize that you didn’t write earlier (Sorry I haven’t been in touch for so long). You can also mention some fact from the letter you received.
In the fourth paragraph, you need to summarize - inform that you are finishing the letter (I’ve got to go now! It’s time for my favorite TV show), and offer to keep in touch (Take care and keep in touch!).
End of the letter
At the end, you need to write a final cliche phrase, which is always followed by a comma: All the best, Best wishes, etc.
On the next line, under this phrase, you indicate your name.

Task 2: A statement (usually controversial) is given. The graduate writes an essay in which he discusses this topic, expresses his point of view, and also gives an opposing opinion and explains why he disagrees with it.

Volume: 200-250 words.

Maximum points: 14 points.

Example:

Letter, task 2

The essay is written in a neutral style and consists of 5 paragraphs:

Introduction: we formulate the topic-problem and immediately indicate that there are two opposing points of view.
Your opinion: we express our point of view (one) on this issue and give 2-3 arguments that confirm it.
Opposing opinions: we write 1-2 opposing points of view and give arguments in favor of their existence.
We express disagreement: we explain why we do not agree with the above points of view, and provide arguments in defense of our own opinion. However, they should not repeat the arguments from point 2.
Conclusion: We draw a conclusion on the topic, point out that there are different points of view, and finally confirm our point of view.

Our tips:

Stick to the required volume. It is permissible to deviate by 10% from the specified number of words, that is, you can write from 90 to 154 words in a letter and from 180 to 275 in an essay. If a graduate writes at least 1 word less (89), he will be given 0 points for the assignment. If the limit is exceeded, the examiner will count 140 words in a letter or 250 in an essay and evaluate it, and will deduct points for unfinished work, assignment design, topic disclosure, etc.
Avoid paragraphs consisting of one sentence; you need to supplement and justify each of your thoughts. To do this, you can use the constructions In my opinion, I believe, etc.
Monitor the style of written work: colloquial expressions like Guess what? or Wish me luck!, but in an essay it is better to stick to a more formal style. It is important not to overdo it with “informality”: all kinds of well, cause and slang expressions are unacceptable.
Use linking words, they make the text logical and allow you to complement or contrast sentences.

Oral speech

The oral part of the exam is the shortest, it takes only 15 minutes. The graduate needs to complete as many as 4 tasks, for which he can receive a maximum of 20 points. The student submits assignments in front of the computer, his answers are recorded using a headset, and the time countdown is shown on the screen. There is an organizer in the audience who monitors the progress of the exam.

Exercise 1: Popular scientific text is displayed on the screen. In 1.5 minutes you need to prepare and in the next 1.5 minutes read it out loud expressively.

Lead time: no more than 3 minutes.

Maximum points: 1 point.

Example:

Oral speech, task 1

Lead time: about 3 minutes.

Maximum points: 5 points.

Example:

Oral speech, task 2

Task 3: Show 3 photos. You need to choose 1 and describe it according to the plan proposed right there in the task.

Lead time: about 3.5 minutes.

Maximum points: 7 points.

Example:

Oral speech, task 3

Task 4: 2 pictures are given. It is necessary to compare them, describe the similarities and differences, and explain why the chosen topic is close to the graduate.

Lead time: about 3.5 minutes.

Maximum points: 7 points.

Example:

Oral speech, task 4

Our tips:

Take advantage online trainer for the oral part of the exam on the website injaz.ege.edu.ru. It completely simulates the exam, so you will become familiar with the format and understand exactly what you need to do, what time to meet, etc.
To practice the first part of the exam you need take texts on different topics and learn to read them with the correct expression: speech should have pauses, logical stress, natural intonation. In addition, the graduate must complete it in one and a half minutes, because the score is reduced if the text is not read to the end. However, you can’t rush either, because it’s not the reading speed that is being tested, but the ability to read the text expressively.
To successfully complete the second task, you need learn to ask questions to various texts. In principle, the task itself is elementary; most errors are associated with the loss of an auxiliary verb or its incorrect agreement with a noun. This problem can be easily solved by repeating question-writing exercises.
In the third task, the examinee needs to select 1 photo from 3 proposed and describe it. Here's our main advice - read the assignment carefully. The point is that it changes a little every year, so learn to answer according to the wording of 2018. In 2018, graduates will have to describe a photograph to a friend, that is, the monologue should address him. In addition, it is necessary answer all questions in the assignment, for example, if it says where and when the photo was taken, you need to answer both questions - where and when. At the beginning, you must definitely indicate which photo we will be talking about (I’ve chosen photo number...). Don't forget also about the introductory one (Would you like to have a look at my picture? / I'd like to show you a picture from my photo album.) and the final one (That's all for now. / I hope you liked my picture.) phrases that make speech logical.
In the fourth task you need to do the main focus of the speech is on comparing pictures, and not their description. In this case it is necessary use speech cliches: The first picture depicts... whereas/while the second picture depicts..., The main difference is that..., In comparison to the first picture, this one... etc. More similar speech cliches you learn with our article “Compare and Contrast Phrases”.

Textbooks and websites for preparing for the Unified State Exam in English 2018

Now you are familiar with the structure of the exam and understand that graduates will face a difficult test. However, you can pass the Unified State Exam in English in 2018 easily and successfully if you prepare well for it in advance. And in this the student will be helped, first of all, by a good teacher, as well as resources for preparing for this exam. We would like to introduce you to some textbooks and websites that our teachers use when preparing their students for the Unified State Exam. Take note of at least a few of them.

The Macmillan Exam Skills for Russia textbook series includes books on preparation for each part of the Unified State Exam. With authentic texts and exercises, this series is one of the best for exam preparation. These books are quite complex, so we recommend studying them for schoolchildren with at least an Intermediate level.
“Standard exam versions of the Unified State Exam edited by Verbitskaya” - exist in various variations and include standard Unified State Exam tasks with answers. Using the book, you can check how well a graduate is prepared to take the exam.
fipi.ru is the official website of the Federal Institute of Pedagogical Measurements, which presents a large bank of standard tasks for the Unified State Exam. On the specified page, click on the inscription “English” and in the tab that opens on the left, select the skill that you want to train. Please note: there are no answers to the assignments on the site, therefore, to ensure that the graduate’s efforts are not wasted, we advise you to study with the teacher and submit completed assignments to him for checking.

Our teacher Natalya has already prepared dozens of excellent students for the Unified State Exam in English; in her article “Exam, be good to me, or How to successfully pass the Unified State Exam in English,” she shares her personal experience and advice for graduates.

So, now you can imagine the amount of work and know the secrets of successfully passing the Unified State Exam in English. We wish all graduates easy exams and high scores! And if you haven’t found a suitable teacher yet, sign up with us at.

Oh, this wonderful school time, with its bright (and not so bright) memories, teachers, subjects, last bells, which, as usual, ends with one special touching event - the last bell. Parents are worried about their child, who will soon take his first step into adulthood.

But before celebrating graduation and entering the desired university, eleventh-graders are forced to play an insidious game called “Unified State Examination in English.” Now, what d"ya know about it?

The Unified State Exam in English is taken when enrolling in humanities majors, for example: philology or linguistics, translation studies or teaching, international relations or regional studies, etc. As you may have already noticed, training in the above-mentioned areas is based on a foreign language, therefore English is considered a core subject.

The exam itself consists of written and oral parts, which are not conducted on more than one day. In the first, students take the written part, which includes: listening, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary. In total, on this day the graduate needs to complete 40 tasks in 180 minutes. Can you deal with that? A student can receive a maximum of 20 points for each section. So, on the first day you can and should score 80 points.

The second part - the oral part of the Unified State Examination in English - takes place on another day and is taken at will. It lasts only 15 minutes and consists of 4 tasks. During this time, students will have to answer questions and describe pictures. On this day, a graduate can earn another +20 points.

It is logical that taking the oral part makes sense: in case of unsuccessful answers, you do not lose anything, and in case of successful ones, you will earn additional points. Think about it! Thus, a graduate can score a maximum of 100 points in the exam. The minimum score to pass the exam is 22 points. If it’s lower, then everything is lost! Below is the number of Unified State Examination points in English and the corresponding score:

Obviously, I would like to pass the exam with a high score, because there is a chance to enroll, for example, on a budget, and throughout my studies receive a decent scholarship and all sorts of goodies from the state.

Below we present the best ways to prepare for the Unified State Exam in English.

Dates for the Unified State Exam in English 2019

The approved examination schedule should be published in January 2019 (so far we know about the period for passing the main part of the subjects from May 28 to June 20). But today there is an opportunity to learn something interesting:

from the second half of March to mid-April 2019, for example, early examinations will take place from March 21 to April 4. However, not all schoolchildren can take the Unified State Exam early. These graduates include those who graduated from school earlier than the 2018/2019 academic year, unsuccessful students from previous years without a certificate, as well as evening school students. Those who decide not to enroll in a university but to serve in the army can also take the test ahead of schedule; children leaving to live abroad; applicants to foreign universities, or those who came to study from abroad. An exception is made for children leaving for sports, cultural or scientific competitions or competitions, as well as for schoolchildren who are prescribed medical procedures during the main testing;
From the last days of May to the beginning of June 2019, the main period of the Unified State Examination is scheduled. We hope that the first exams will begin on May 28, 2019;
The start of the additional period of the Unified State Exam is announced on September 4, 2019. Additional examinations will take place during the first half of September.

Changes in the Unified State Examination in English 2019

In principle, no special innovations have been noticed at the moment. Although there are some clarifications. For example, according to the wording of the criteria, which have become more specific and unambiguous. If previously questions arose regarding what was considered a violation, then from now on there will be no more such questions. Comparison:

2017 (the task is completed in full: the content reflects all aspects specified in the task (complete answers to all questions are given, three questions are asked on the specified topic); the style of speech is chosen correctly, taking into account the purpose of the statement and the addressee; the norms of politeness accepted in the language are observed);
2018 (the task is completed in full: the content reflects all aspects specified in the task (complete and accurate answers to all questions are given, three questions on the specified topic are asked correctly); the style of speech is chosen correctly, taking into account the purpose of the statement and the addressee; the norms of politeness accepted in the language are observed ( 1 incomplete or inaccurate aspect is allowed). The wording of task 4 in the “Speaking” block has been clarified.

Bonuses are good, but to successfully overcome this challenge, it is important to understand its strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, now we’ll talk about the structure of the exam, which is divided into four main blocks and one additional one (195 minutes).

Listening Comprehension

In the first block (30 minutes), the student completes 3 tasks. The examiners turn on the recording and do not stop it until the very end, but there are pauses between fragments to read the tasks and transfer the answers to the form. For each correct answer in this and other parts of the exam, the student receives 1 point.

The first task is to listen to 6 statements and correlate them with statements, one of which is redundant, that is, you will need to identify correspondences between the main ideas and audio fragments.
In the second exercise, dialogue and remarks are given - it is necessary to determine which statements are false (false) and which are true (true), in addition, identify which statements were not stated in the text (not stated).
In the remaining 7 tasks (No. 3-9), you are asked to listen to the interview and mark the correct answer out of the three proposed. The student listens to the audio recording and selects the correct answer to each question. For this task you can also get a maximum of 7 points.

Adviсe: delve into the meaning of the words that the announcer says. Answers to assignments may be hidden there.

Reading

In the second block (also 30 minutes), the ability to analyze and isolate basic information from the text is tested. It, like Listening, consists of 3 parts (9 tasks).

In task 10, 7 mini-texts are given (3-6 sentences each) and 8 headings that must be selected for each text, with one heading being extra. Maximum points: 7.
In task 11, taking into account cause-and-effect relationships and the logic of presentation, you will have to fill in a special text with six gaps. There are 7 passages to fill out. Therefore, there is one extra. Maximum points: 6.
In the remaining 7 tasks (No. 12-18) you read a short English text and 7 questions to it. For each question there are 4 possible answers, from which you need to choose the correct one. Maximum points: 7.

Adviсe: try not to spend more than 10 minutes on one task; delve into the meaning of the text (look for keywords); learn/repeat how complex sentences are constructed; in the third task, the questions after the text are arranged in the order in which the answers to them are given in the text. That is, the answer to the first question will be at the beginning of the text, the second question - after the answer to the first, etc.

Vocabulary & Grammar

70% of tasks (No. 19-31) are aimed at knowledge of word formation and the school curriculum on English grammar. In the last seven (No. 32-38) exercises, you need to make a choice in favor of one of the four proposed answers, taking into account the context and the desired grammatical form. You are given 40 minutes to do everything.

First, a text with 7 missing words is given. To the right of it there are words that require grammatical transformation (putting a verb in the right tense, for example) and insertion. Max. number of points: 7.
In the second task there is a text with 6 gaps. Again, you will need to grammatically transform (form a single-root word that matches the text in meaning) and insert the words into the text. Max. number of points: 6.
Again, a text with 7 gaps, you need to choose 1 correct option out of 4 proposed. Max. number of points: 7.

Adviсe: allocate no more than 12 minutes for all tasks (except for the second - there are 15); read the context; review: tenses and forms of verbs, voices (active and passive), comparative and superlative adjectives, ordinal numbers, formation of suffixes and prefixes in English.

Written part (Writing)

In the fourth block there are only 2 tasks (but what kind!), for which you are given 80 minutes (for them you need to have time to write and check your work).

First, an informal letter to a friend (about 100-140 words). The text of a short letter from this same “friend” is given, after which there are questions. You need to read the text with questions and write an answer (that is, answer your friend’s questions and ask your own). Max. number of points: 6.
Secondly, an essay on a given topic (about 200-250 words). In this section, a statement is given (usually quite controversial), and the student writes an essay on this topic, expressing his opinion, demonstrating the studied vocabulary, knowledge of grammatical rules, the structure of various written works, and, finally, the ability to describe and argue his point of view in writing . We need to do it in 80 minutes. Max. number of points: 14.

Adviсe: do not write the entire essay on a draft, it is better to jot down your thoughts and ideas on it; do not forget about a high-quality introduction (description of the relevance of the problem) and conclusion; do not write addresses (even fictitious ones); look at examples of friendly letters in English on the Internet; don’t forget to thank your friend for the letter (at the beginning); ask questions in a letter; love paragraphs (but not 1 sentence); use " I believe...», « I assume...», « In my opinion..."; conversational style is also acceptable (“ Guess what?», « What's up?», « Howdy!», « See ya!», « Later!"); write in a neutral style (task 2); justify and confirm your point of view by describing different ones; draw conclusions and summarize.

Speaking

The oral part of the Unified State Examination in English is not mandatory, but speaking is necessary to get the highest possible score. This block is the shortest and takes only 15 minutes. It consists of four tasks for which you can get a total of 20 points: reading an English text aloud, asking questions about an advertisement using keywords; description of the picture/photo; comparative analysis of two proposed photographs, guided by a given plan. The student submits assignments in front of a computer on which the clock is displayed and his answers are recorded. In this case, there is an organizer in the audience who monitors the progress of the exam and at the first doubtful situation has the right to use firearms (jk).

In the first task there will be a text of a semi-scientific nature, which needs to be read aloud in the most expressive way. 1.5 minutes will be allotted for this (+1.5 for preparation). Accordingly, the entire task will take no more than 3 minutes. The task is worth 1 point.
The second task is an advertisement for which you need to come up with 5 questions based on keywords. Preparation - 1.5 minutes, formulation of each question - 20 seconds. Total - 3 minutes. Here you can earn 5 points.
The third task will show 3 pictures/photos. We choose one and describe it according to the proposed plan. The task takes about 3.5 minutes. For successful completion, 7 points are given.
And in the fourth task we are again offered pictures. This time there are 2 that need to be compared and their similarities and differences described. You will also need to explain why the chosen topic is close to the graduate. The number of minutes and points is equal to the number of the same in the previous task.

Adviсe: practice pronunciation and read texts on various topics with the correct intonation and expression (watch YouTube for Christ's sake!); observe pauses, stress and intonation; do not forget about the time and try to read clearly, but procrastinate; learn to ask questions to texts on different topics; know how to write questions correctly; read the tasks carefully and answer all questions; tell us which photo you chose at the beginning of the answer (“ I"ve chosen the photo number..."); Most likely you will have to describe a photo of a “friend”; use speech cliches like: “ the 1st picture depicts ...», « whereas the 2nd shows us ...», « the main difference is that ...», « also, they have the same ...», « in comparison to the first picture, this one is ...».

English language: preparation for the Unified State Exam 2019

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Each lesson consists of two main sections: “ Class" & « Home" In class you will find cool warm-ups ( Warm up) to recharge yourself with positive emotions for the whole lesson. Next, it is proposed to familiarize yourself with the new vocabulary ( Vocabulary), each word is given a transcription and a picture, which makes it easy to build an associative series.
Grammar section ( Get to know) is presented in convenient tables, where exactly the information that you should pay attention to is presented in clear and accessible language. And its use in practice will be demonstrated by examples with voice acting below, as well as subsequent exercises to consolidate the rules in practice ( Grammar practice).
To have a lot of fun and be ready to cope with listening in the exam, we suggest plunging into the English-speaking world and watching entertaining videos ( Life stories). This is not only funny, but also useful, because... The task necessarily contains previously studied vocabulary.
And for dessert, sweet tasks for speaking in the form of dialogue ( Role play), questions ( Discussion) and finally an exciting game ( Game).

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Materials for preparing for the Unified State Exam 2019 in English

To do it perfectly, you will have to spend a lot of time on preparation. Keep in mind! It is necessary to plan and devote time to preparing each section. Listening, for example. Not every school teacher devotes enough time in his lessons to teaching listening comprehension of foreign speech. Audio books, songs by your favorite artists, films or television series in English will come to the rescue. Watch at least a couple of episodes of your favorite TV series or movie, and listen to an audiobook on the way to school.

The following resources may help you:

The Macmillan Exam Skills for Russia textbook series includes books on preparation for each part of the Unified State Exam. With authentic texts and exercises, this series is one of the best for exam preparation. However, we draw your attention to the fact that the books are quite complex, so it is recommended that students with a level of at least Intermediate study them.
A good selection of Unified State Exam textbooks for past years is on this site. You can also read books online. For example, there is one tempting one that promises to prepare you in a month. Basically, the resource presents training versions of exam papers that can be used as practical material for preparing for the Unified State Exam. Each option is equipped with keys and texts for listening.
quizlet.com and barabook.ru are convenient online services for learning new words. Create your own sets of cards with new words and study them using applications of the same name or directly on the website. Easy!
podcastsinenglish.com, britishcouncil.org, bbc.co.uk - sites with educational podcasts in English. Of course, there are no standard tasks for the Unified State Exam, but you can practice your listening comprehension skills in an interesting way and take a little break from the same type of exam tasks.
fipi.ru is the official website of the Federal Institute of Pedagogical Measurements, which presents a large bank of standard tasks for the Unified State Exam. On the specified page, click on the inscription “English” and in the tab that opens on the left, select the skill that you want to train. There are no answers on the site, so to ensure that your efforts are not wasted, we advise you to study with a teacher and submit completed assignments to him for checking.
“Typical exam options for the Unified State Examination, edited by Verbitskaya” - the book exists in various variations, including standard Unified State Examination tasks with answers. Using the book, you can check how well a graduate is prepared to take the exam.

When preparing and using the above materials, pay attention to essay writing. Try to write at least 10 mini-essays on different topics before the exam. Inspiration can come to you after watching a good movie, for example. Download previous years' tickets and sharpen your writing skills. Each new essay will help you better formulate your thoughts and present arguments in favor of your point of view.

By the way! If you want to learn how to correctly write an essay in English for the Unified State Exam 2019, then read!

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Typical mistakes when preparing for the Unified State Exam

The collection of the main typical mistakes when preparing for the Unified State Exam in English, first of all, includes the inability to correctly allocate preparation time. The student knows what he has problems with. More time should be devoted to this. Another common problem is the inability to speak. You can practice this skill by constantly replaying small dialogues with everyday situations in your head, or by describing objects, people and buildings that you see on your way (to perfection) to school, a cinema or a supermarket.

In addition, there are the following mistakes when preparing for the English exam:

Outdated tutorials or resources on the network can also cause significant harm during preparation. Graduates are offered many materials that promise the best preparation. But not everyone copes with this task. It is better to use those teaching aids that are recommended by professionals. It is definitely recommended to visit the FIPI website, where the latest data is always published.
Inconsistent preparation. The student either does not sit down at textbooks at all, or sits at them without rest. You need to make a plan over time and strictly follow it. You need to start preparing for exams in the fall of the 11th grade, or even better, in the 10th grade. The amount of knowledge is large, it takes a lot of time.
Ignoring incomprehensible material. When preparing for an exam, you should start repeating what is not clear. To fully understand the material, read the topic in the textbook, contact a tutor or your teacher, sign up for courses and learn what you don’t understand, do not try to calm yourself down. It will be much easier with the material that you master: a few days before the exam, you will be able to quickly remember and go over all previously weak areas.
Not comprehensive training. During lessons, teachers themselves most often pay attention to reading and grammar, while forgetting about correct pronunciation and comprehension. Alas, such a sad trend can still be seen in many schools. It is worth remembering that during the exam, all components of the program will be presented in the tasks. And it is extremely important to pay attention to each one.
Cramming. The difficulty of the exam is that it is designed for understanding the material; some tasks are designed for impromptu answers. Typically, such tests allow you to get the most points and compensate for lost ones. Having memorized all the material, you will not be able to explain similar examples that will be presented in the test. In addition, you will not have enough time to memorize the entire volume of material.
Passing test texts only. Yes, they are definitely needed, but don’t expect that if you get the maximum score on these, then the main exam is in your pocket. Assignments are completed in different ways, tests are mixed, and become, in their own way, individual.
Wrong psychological attitude may interfere with passing the exam. The ability to concentrate and relax at the right moment will help you get in the right mood. Positive thoughts also play a role. They help you complete tasks. Believe in yourself, but don't get carried away - too much arrogance can turn out to be a treacherous insidious enemy. Everything should be in moderation.

Conclusion

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