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Text 1

Read the text, choose from (A-G) the one which best fits each space (1-5). There are two choices you do not need to use.

BILL GATES

Everyone has heard of Bill Gates, one of the richest and (1)_________. Microsoft, the business he started with a friend in1975, has become the world’s largest computer software company, and Gates was the world’s youngest billionaire at the age of 31.

At school Bill soon showed that (2)__________ at Math and Science. 13-year-old Bill Gates became interested in computers and spent all his time writing programs and learning about computers instead of doing his homework.

After finishing school, Bill went to (3)__________ and formed his own company. He called it Microsoft. That was the beginning of the ‘personal computer’. The company was incredibly successful. One reason for his success is that Gates has always been very ambitious and hardworking. (4)_________, Gates is very generous. A long time ago he promised ninety per cent of all his money to charity and (5)_________. He says that he plans to give away almost all of his wealth when he retires.

He is definitely a person to be proud of.

1. he still keeps his promise
2. his parents encouraged him to
3. attended  IT courses
4.  Harvard but left it early
5. he was very intelligent, and especially good
6. when it comes to helping
7. most successful people in the world

Read the text again and answer the questions.

1. Did Bill Gates start his business alone?
2. What school subjects was he good at?
3. What did Bill do instead of doing his homework?
4. What did Bill Gates do when he left the university?
5. Why is his company so important?
6. What does he do with most of his money?

  Text 2      

 Read the text, choose from (A-E) the one which best fits each space (1-5). There are two choices you do not need to use.

                                                     Friendship

What does the word “friendship” mean to you? For some people, 1___________people you go out and have fun. For me, however, the ideal friendship is much more than that.

Firstly, a true friend 2___________ . What is more, both partners in a friendship should have these qualities.

Secondly, I believe,3_____________ to share similar interests with your friend and have a lot in common.

Thirdly, 4___________who you can turn to in times of trouble. Friendship is not only having a good time together, but being able to give or ask for support when you need it.

1.     an ideal friend is one
2.     we like to see films together
3.      friends are just
4.     should be honest and loyal
5.      it is important

Text 3

        Read the text and write T (True) or F (False).

                                                   School subjects

A lot of schoolchildren often complain that school is boring and a waste of time. I think it is not really true. The majority of the things we learn in school are useful to us in many ways.

In the first place, school gives us general knowledge, which helps in our everyday life. I think that knowledge of subjects, such as Geography and History, helps us to understand what is happening in the world around us. Without this knowledge the information from newspapers and TV would mean very little to us.

What’s more, some school subjects help us to develop an interest in hobbies. In my case, I like to spend my free time surfing the Internet.

On the other hand, there are some subjects in school which seem to me a waste of time. I particularly dislike Chemistry.

To sum up, I believe that school gives us a very good basis for our understanding of the world.

1. Schoolchildren never complain about school
2. We learn a lot of vital things in school
3. School gives us knowledge, which helps in our everyday life.
4. Some school subjects help us to do shopping
5. School gives us a very good basis