Read the text below. For questions (35–40) choose the correct answer (А, В, C, or D).

18th-century America's Santa Claus was not the only St. Nicholas-inspired gift-giver to make an appearance at Christmastime. Similar figures were popular all over the world. Christkind or Kris Kringle (35) ______ to deliver presents to well-behaved Swiss and German children. Meaning “Christ child”, Christkind is an angel-like figure often (36) ______ by St. Nicholas on his holiday missions. In Scandinavia, a jolly elf named Jultomten was thought to deliver gifts in a sleigh drawn by goats. English legend explains that Father Christmas visits each home (37) ______ Christmas Eve to fill children's stockings with holiday treats. Pere Noel is responsible for filling the shoes of French children. In some regions of Russia, it is believed that an elderly woman called Babushka (38) ______ gave the wise men wrong directions to Bethlehem so that they couldn't find Jesus. Later, she felt remorseful, but could not find (39) ______ to undo the damage. To this day, on January 6, Babushka visits Russian children leaving gifts at (40) ______ bedsides in the hope that one of them is the baby Jesus and she will be forgiven. In Italy, a similar story exists about a woman called La Befana, a kindly witch who rides a broomstick down the chimneys of Italian homes to deliver toys into the stockings of lucky children.

In some regions of Russia, it is believed that an elderly woman called Babushka (38) ______ gave the wise men wrong directions to Bethlehem so that they couldn't find Jesus.

Read the text below. For questions (35–40) choose the correct answer (А, В, C, or D).

18th-century America's Santa Claus was not the only St. Nicholas-inspired gift-giver to make an appearance at Christmastime. Similar figures were popular all over the world. Christkind or Kris Kringle (35) ______ to deliver presents to well-behaved Swiss and German children. Meaning “Christ child”, Christkind is an angel-like figure often (36) ______ by St. Nicholas on his holiday missions. In Scandinavia, a jolly elf named Jultomten was thought to deliver gifts in a sleigh drawn by goats. English legend explains that Father Christmas visits each home (37) ______ Christmas Eve to fill children's stockings with holiday treats. Pere Noel is responsible for filling the shoes of French children. In some regions of Russia, it is believed that an elderly woman called Babushka (38) ______ gave the wise men wrong directions to Bethlehem so that they couldn't find Jesus. Later, she felt remorseful, but could not find (39) ______ to undo the damage. To this day, on January 6, Babushka visits Russian children leaving gifts at (40) ______ bedsides in the hope that one of them is the baby Jesus and she will be forgiven. In Italy, a similar story exists about a woman called La Befana, a kindly witch who rides a broomstick down the chimneys of Italian homes to deliver toys into the stockings of lucky children.

Later, she felt remorseful, but could not find (39) ______ to undo the damage.

Read the text below. For questions (35–40) choose the correct answer (А, В, C, or D).

18th-century America's Santa Claus was not the only St. Nicholas-inspired gift-giver to make an appearance at Christmastime. Similar figures were popular all over the world. Christkind or Kris Kringle (35) ______ to deliver presents to well-behaved Swiss and German children. Meaning “Christ child”, Christkind is an angel-like figure often (36) ______ by St. Nicholas on his holiday missions. In Scandinavia, a jolly elf named Jultomten was thought to deliver gifts in a sleigh drawn by goats. English legend explains that Father Christmas visits each home (37) ______ Christmas Eve to fill children's stockings with holiday treats. Pere Noel is responsible for filling the shoes of French children. In some regions of Russia, it is believed that an elderly woman called Babushka (38) ______ gave the wise men wrong directions to Bethlehem so that they couldn't find Jesus. Later, she felt remorseful, but could not find (39) ______ to undo the damage. To this day, on January 6, Babushka visits Russian children leaving gifts at (40) ______ bedsides in the hope that one of them is the baby Jesus and she will be forgiven. In Italy, a similar story exists about a woman called La Befana, a kindly witch who rides a broomstick down the chimneys of Italian homes to deliver toys into the stockings of lucky children.

To this day, on January 6, Babushka visits Russian children leaving gifts at (40) ______ bedsides in the hope that one of them is the baby Jesus and she will be forgiven.

Read the text below. For questions (41–46) choose the correct answer (А, В, C, or D).

Planting the Seeds of Change

The Green Wave project aims to help meet the goals of the United Nations Convention (41) ______  Biological Diversity by (42) ______ young people on the importance of biodiversity. In an ambitious program, students from schools all across the world (43) ______ to mark the International Day for Biodiversity by planting a single tree of an indigenous or locally important species. At 10 a.m. local time on May 22, 2009, (44) ______ student groups will each plant or water their tree — uniting to send a „green wave‟ from east to west around the planet. Promoting planning, research and learning about nature, long-term care and commitment, and encouraging team-work and partnership across countries and continents, The Green Wave (45) ______ a positive step toward (46) ______ biodiversity all over the world.

The Green Wave project aims to help meet the goals of the United Nations Convention (41) ______

Read the text below. For questions (41–46) choose the correct answer (А, В, C, or D).

Planting the Seeds of Change

The Green Wave project aims to help meet the goals of the United Nations Convention (41) ______ Biological Diversity by (42) ______ young people on the importance of biodiversity. In an ambitious program, students from schools all across the world (43) ______ to mark the International Day for Biodiversity by planting a single tree of an indigenous or locally important species. At 10 a.m. local time on May 22, 2009, (44) ______ student groups will each plant or water their tree — uniting to send a „green wave‟ from east to west around the planet. Promoting planning, research and learning about nature, long-term care and commitment, and encouraging team-work and partnership across countries and continents, The Green Wave (45) ______ a positive step toward (46) ______ biodiversity all over the world.

Biological Diversity by (42) ______ young people on the importance of biodiversity.

Read the text below. For questions (41–46) choose the correct answer (А, В, C, or D).

Planting the Seeds of Change

The Green Wave project aims to help meet the goals of the United Nations Convention (41) ______ Biological Diversity by (42) ______ young people on the importance of biodiversity. In an ambitious program, students from schools all across the world (43) ______ to mark the International Day for Biodiversity by planting a single tree of an indigenous or locally important species. At 10 a.m. local time on May 22, 2009, (44) ______ student groups will each plant or water their tree — uniting to send a „green wave‟ from east to west around the planet. Promoting planning, research and learning about nature, long-term care and commitment, and encouraging team-work and partnership across countries and continents, The Green Wave (45) ______ a positive step toward (46) ______ biodiversity all over the world.

In an ambitious program, students from schools all across the world (43) ______ to mark the International Day for Biodiversity by planting a single tree of an indigenous or locally important species.

Read the text below. For questions (41–46) choose the correct answer (А, В, C, or D).

Planting the Seeds of Change

The Green Wave project aims to help meet the goals of the United Nations Convention (41) ______ Biological Diversity by (42) ______ young people on the importance of biodiversity. In an ambitious program, students from schools all across the world (43) ______ to mark the International Day for Biodiversity by planting a single tree of an indigenous or locally important species. At 10 a.m. local time on May 22, 2009, (44) ______ student groups will each plant or water their tree — uniting to send a „green wave‟ from east to west around the planet. Promoting planning, research and learning about nature, long-term care and commitment, and encouraging team-work and partnership across countries and continents, The Green Wave (45) ______ a positive step toward (46) ______ biodiversity all over the world.

At 10 a.m. local time on May 22, 2009, (44) ______ student groups will each plant or water their tree — uniting to send a 'green wave' from east to west around the planet.

Read the text below. For questions (41–46) choose the correct answer (А, В, C, or D).

Planting the Seeds of Change

The Green Wave project aims to help meet the goals of the United Nations Convention (41) ______ Biological Diversity by (42) ______ young people on the importance of biodiversity. In an ambitious program, students from schools all across the world (43) ______ to mark the International Day for Biodiversity by planting a single tree of an indigenous or locally important species. At 10 a.m. local time on May 22, 2009, (44) ______ student groups will each plant or water their tree — uniting to send a „green wave‟ from east to west around the planet. Promoting planning, research and learning about nature, long-term care and commitment, and encouraging team-work and partnership across countries and continents, The Green Wave (45) ______ a positive step toward (46) ______ biodiversity all over the world.

The Green Wave (45) ______

Read the text below. For questions (41–46) choose the correct answer (А, В, C, or D).

Planting the Seeds of Change

The Green Wave project aims to help meet the goals of the United Nations Convention (41) ______ Biological Diversity by (42) ______ young people on the importance of biodiversity. In an ambitious program, students from schools all across the world (43) ______ to mark the International Day for Biodiversity by planting a single tree of an indigenous or locally important species. At 10 a.m. local time on May 22, 2009, (44) ______ student groups will each plant or water their tree — uniting to send a „green wave‟ from east to west around the planet. Promoting planning, research and learning about nature, long-term care and commitment, and encouraging team-work and partnership across countries and continents, The Green Wave (45) ______ a positive step toward (46) ______ biodiversity all over the world.

...a positive step toward (46) ______ biodiversity all over the world.

Read the text below. Match choices (A–H) to (1–5). There are three choices you do not need to use.

Time Is on Your Side

SATs and ACTs and applications — oh my! Here’s how to get it all done and still save time for fun.

Ask any high school student what the biggest challenge is, and chances are it'll have something to do with time management.

Finding enough hours in the day to stay on top of schoolwork, activities, jobs, and other responsibilities is a struggle for lots of students. But for high school seniors who are also trying to keep their grades up, ace the SAT or ACT, figure out where they'll spend the next four years of their lives, and get their college applications sent on time, it can seem all but impossible.

Stay on Track

Here are some ways to help you build time management into your work habits:

(1) ______ . Use a planner to write your schedule, list your activities, and note deadlines. Don't forget to update daily - it feels great to cross items off your to-do list!

(2) ______ . If you get too obsessed with trying to create the perfect college application or visiting every campus on your list, you could get overwhelmed. Set realistic goals, such as completing at least one application a week, and stay focused on them. Many students find it helpful to break major goals into smaller, more achievable steps.

(3) ______ . Instead of hanging out with friends after school, get your homework done early and go out later. You'll be more relaxed if your work is done ahead of time.

(4) ______ . If you're having trouble keeping up, don't be afraid to discuss it with your teachers. Don't necessarily expect any special treatment, but if you show that you're making an effort, they might just be willing to help.

(5) ______ . Getting a 90 instead of 100 on an occasional trigonometry test likely won't destroy your chances for a happy, fulfilling future, despite what you might be led to believe.

With careful time management and a dose of discipline, you might even find yourself with more free time than you thought possible! 

(1) ______ .

Read the text below. Match choices (A–H) to (1–5). There are three choices you do not need to use.

Time Is on Your Side

SATs and ACTs and applications — oh my! Here’s how to get it all done and still save time for fun.

Ask any high school student what the biggest challenge is, and chances are it'll have something to do with time management.

Finding enough hours in the day to stay on top of schoolwork, activities, jobs, and other responsibilities is a struggle for lots of students. But for high school seniors who are also trying to keep their grades up, ace the SAT or ACT, figure out where they'll spend the next four years of their lives, and get their college applications sent on time, it can seem all but impossible.

Stay on Track

Here are some ways to help you build time management into your work habits:

(1) ______ . Use a planner to write your schedule, list your activities, and note deadlines. Don't forget to update daily - it feels great to cross items off your to-do list!

(2) ______ . If you get too obsessed with trying to create the perfect college application or visiting every campus on your list, you could get overwhelmed. Set realistic goals, such as completing at least one application a week, and stay focused on them. Many students find it helpful to break major goals into smaller, more achievable steps.

(3) ______ . Instead of hanging out with friends after school, get your homework done early and go out later. You'll be more relaxed if your work is done ahead of time.

(4) ______ . If you're having trouble keeping up, don't be afraid to discuss it with your teachers. Don't necessarily expect any special treatment, but if you show that you're making an effort, they might just be willing to help.

(5) ______ . Getting a 90 instead of 100 on an occasional trigonometry test likely won't destroy your chances for a happy, fulfilling future, despite what you might be led to believe.

With careful time management and a dose of discipline, you might even find yourself with more free time than you thought possible! 

(2) ______ .

Read the text below. Match choices (A–H) to (1–5). There are three choices you do not need to use.

Time Is on Your Side

SATs and ACTs and applications — oh my! Here’s how to get it all done and still save time for fun.

Ask any high school student what the biggest challenge is, and chances are it'll have something to do with time management.

Finding enough hours in the day to stay on top of schoolwork, activities, jobs, and other responsibilities is a struggle for lots of students. But for high school seniors who are also trying to keep their grades up, ace the SAT or ACT, figure out where they'll spend the next four years of their lives, and get their college applications sent on time, it can seem all but impossible.

Stay on Track

Here are some ways to help you build time management into your work habits:

(1) ______ . Use a planner to write your schedule, list your activities, and note deadlines. Don't forget to update daily - it feels great to cross items off your to-do list!

(2) ______ . If you get too obsessed with trying to create the perfect college application or visiting every campus on your list, you could get overwhelmed. Set realistic goals, such as completing at least one application a week, and stay focused on them. Many students find it helpful to break major goals into smaller, more achievable steps.

(3) ______ . Instead of hanging out with friends after school, get your homework done early and go out later. You'll be more relaxed if your work is done ahead of time.

(4) ______ . If you're having trouble keeping up, don't be afraid to discuss it with your teachers. Don't necessarily expect any special treatment, but if you show that you're making an effort, they might just be willing to help.

(5) ______ . Getting a 90 instead of 100 on an occasional trigonometry test likely won't destroy your chances for a happy, fulfilling future, despite what you might be led to believe.

With careful time management and a dose of discipline, you might even find yourself with more free time than you thought possible! 

(3) ______ .

Read the text below. Match choices (A–H) to (1–5). There are three choices you do not need to use.

Time Is on Your Side

SATs and ACTs and applications — oh my! Here’s how to get it all done and still save time for fun.

Ask any high school student what the biggest challenge is, and chances are it'll have something to do with time management.

Finding enough hours in the day to stay on top of schoolwork, activities, jobs, and other responsibilities is a struggle for lots of students. But for high school seniors who are also trying to keep their grades up, ace the SAT or ACT, figure out where they'll spend the next four years of their lives, and get their college applications sent on time, it can seem all but impossible.

Stay on Track

Here are some ways to help you build time management into your work habits:

(1) ______ . Use a planner to write your schedule, list your activities, and note deadlines. Don't forget to update daily - it feels great to cross items off your to-do list!

(2) ______ . If you get too obsessed with trying to create the perfect college application or visiting every campus on your list, you could get overwhelmed. Set realistic goals, such as completing at least one application a week, and stay focused on them. Many students find it helpful to break major goals into smaller, more achievable steps.

(3) ______ . Instead of hanging out with friends after school, get your homework done early and go out later. You'll be more relaxed if your work is done ahead of time.

(4) ______ . If you're having trouble keeping up, don't be afraid to discuss it with your teachers. Don't necessarily expect any special treatment, but if you show that you're making an effort, they might just be willing to help.

(5) ______ . Getting a 90 instead of 100 on an occasional trigonometry test likely won't destroy your chances for a happy, fulfilling future, despite what you might be led to believe.

With careful time management and a dose of discipline, you might even find yourself with more free time than you thought possible! 

(4) ______ .

Read the text below. Match choices (A–H) to (1–5). There are three choices you do not need to use.

Time Is on Your Side

SATs and ACTs and applications — oh my! Here’s how to get it all done and still save time for fun.

Ask any high school student what the biggest challenge is, and chances are it'll have something to do with time management.

Finding enough hours in the day to stay on top of schoolwork, activities, jobs, and other responsibilities is a struggle for lots of students. But for high school seniors who are also trying to keep their grades up, ace the SAT or ACT, figure out where they'll spend the next four years of their lives, and get their college applications sent on time, it can seem all but impossible.

Stay on Track

Here are some ways to help you build time management into your work habits:

(1) ______ . Use a planner to write your schedule, list your activities, and note deadlines. Don't forget to update daily - it feels great to cross items off your to-do list!

(2) ______ . If you get too obsessed with trying to create the perfect college application or visiting every campus on your list, you could get overwhelmed. Set realistic goals, such as completing at least one application a week, and stay focused on them. Many students find it helpful to break major goals into smaller, more achievable steps.

(3) ______ . Instead of hanging out with friends after school, get your homework done early and go out later. You'll be more relaxed if your work is done ahead of time.

(4) ______ . If you're having trouble keeping up, don't be afraid to discuss it with your teachers. Don't necessarily expect any special treatment, but if you show that you're making an effort, they might just be willing to help.

(5) ______ . Getting a 90 instead of 100 on an occasional trigonometry test likely won't destroy your chances for a happy, fulfilling future, despite what you might be led to believe.

With careful time management and a dose of discipline, you might even find yourself with more free time than you thought possible! 

(5) ______ .