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Англійська мова  |  9 клас

  Instructions: Read the text carefully. Then complete all four tasks. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Total: 24 points.

My Year of Firsts

[A]  My name is Mia, and I am fifteen years old. Last year was probably the most exciting year of my life — not because anything extraordinary happened, but because I tried so many things for the very first time. It all started when my parents decided to move to a new city. I was terrified. I had lived in the same small town my whole life, and the thought of leaving my friends and starting at a new school felt overwhelming.

[B]  On my first day at the new school, I sat alone at lunch and felt completely invisible. But then a girl named Sofia came over and asked if she could join me. We started talking, and within minutes I felt as if we had been friends for years. She introduced me to her group of friends, who were all passionate about photography. I had never really thought about photography before, but I decided to give it a try.

[C]  I borrowed my dad's old camera and joined the school photography club. At first, my photos were blurry and badly framed, and I nearly quit after the first session. But the club leader, Mr. Evans, encouraged me to keep going. He said that every great photographer started exactly where I was — at the beginning. His words stayed with me, and I practised every single weekend.

[D]  That summer, my class went on a school trip to the mountains. It was my first time travelling without my parents, and I was both nervous and thrilled. We hiked through forests, camped under the stars, and explored tiny villages that felt like they were from another century. I took hundreds of photographs — of sunrises, of wild flowers, of my classmates laughing around the campfire.

[E]  When we returned, Mr. Evans organised a small exhibition of students' work in the school library. Three of my mountain photographs were chosen to be displayed. Standing in front of my own pictures on the wall, surrounded by classmates and teachers who were looking at them and smiling, I felt a pride I had never experienced before. I realised that stepping outside my comfort zone had given me something unexpected: a passion, a skill, and a whole new group of friends.

Task 1. Read the text and decide: True (T), False (F), or Not Stated (NS). Write the letter in the box.  (6 pts)

Task 2. Choose the best answer: A, B, or C. Circle the letter.  (6 pts)

1.  Why was Mia frightened about moving to a new city?

A)  She did not want to learn a new language.

B)  She had never lived anywhere else and would miss her friends.

C)  She was worried about her parents' new jobs.

2.  How did Mia feel when she met Sofia?

A)  Shy and uncomfortable.

B)  Surprised and confused.

C)  Comfortable and at ease almost immediately.

3.  What nearly stopped Mia from continuing photography?

A)  Her camera broke during the first session.

B)  Her early photos were poor and she felt discouraged.

C)  Her parents told her it was a waste of time.

4.  What was special about the school trip for Mia?

A)  It was her first trip abroad.

B)  It was the first time she had travelled without her parents.

C)  It was the first time she had ever seen mountains.

5.  How did Mia feel at the school exhibition?

A)  Nervous because she did not think her photos were good enough.

B)  Proud and happy seeing her work on display.

C)  Embarrassed because only a few people looked at her photos.

6.  What is the main message of the story?

A)  Moving to a new city is always a negative experience.

B)  Photography is the best hobby for teenagers.

C)  Trying new things can lead to unexpected personal growth.

Task 3. Match paragraphs A–E with headings 1–6. There is ONE extra heading you do not need.  (6 pts)

Task 4. Answer the questions in complete sentences.  (6 pts)

1.  What two feelings did Mia have about the school trip to the mountains?

2.  What did Mr. Evans tell Mia that helped her to continue?

3.  How do you think Mia's life changed by the end of the year? Use evidence from the text.