Task6. Read the text below. For questions (38–42) choose the correct answer (A,В,C,D)

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Task6. Read the text below. For questions (38–42) choose the correct answer (A,В,C,D)

The Swiftly Evolving Blackcap

Evolution doesn’t have to take centuries. In the case of the Blackcap songbird,(38)_______ decades were enough. The birds breed in the forests of southern Germany, and traditionally fly to Spain for the winter. Most still make the journey south, but since the 1960s, 10% (39)______ to wintering in England, where the colder climate is more than(40)______ by the food left out on bird tables - a postwar phenomenon. These birds have rounder wings than their Spanish cousins (which provide better mobility but are(41)_______ suited to long-distance flight) and longer, narrower beaks, better suited to bread and nuts than to olives. Researchers speculate that if the birds (42)_______ to evolve in this way, they could eventually become a distinct species.

38. A. a little                      B. few                          C. little                         D. a few

39. A. have taken          B. taken                       C. has taken                       D. taking

40. A. balance               B. balanced                  C. balances                  D. balancing

41. A. little                         B. least                         C. less                               D. the least

42. A. will continue      B. continues                 C. continued                      D. continue

Writing

You would like to work in Great Britain this summer. And you have read this advertisement in a newspaper:

          London Language Summer School is looking for young energetic helpers. Duties include helping with different outdoor activities. Helpers must be good organizers, keen on sports and be able to work at any time, including evenings, from 1st-30^th August. Intermediate level English is essential. Please apply in writing to Tom Griffin. The deadline for application is June 15^th.

         Write a letter of application. In your letter write about:
• why you are writing
• your personal qualities, language skills and experience with children
• why you think this work experience would be important for your future
              

Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way. (Орієнтовний обсяг роботи – 1 сторінка (200–250 слів). Текст обсягом до 100 слів екзаменатори не перевірятимуть.)

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