Answers and solution – Demo version of the Unified State Exam 2018 ENGLISH LANGUAGE project

Explanations: Galyautdinova Alsou Aidarovna

1. Listening.

A. 2(Christmas day is nothing special)
Speaker A
Holiday or no holiday, if I have a business deal going on, I work. At Christmas, for example, I am often quite alone because I’ve got no family or kids but that doesn’t stop me from enjoying myself. Sometimes, I go to a party with some of my single friends but even then, we usually reserve that for the New Year celebration. So you see, this holiday that seems to be so important for so many people, is really just another day for me.

B.3(Adults could still enjoy some magic getting presents)
Speaker B
The night before Christmas I take a train to the suburbs to visit my parents. It takes an hour to get there by car but the traffic on Christmas Eve is so bad that it takes hours to drive there. That's why I take the train. On the morning of the 25th we usually have a leisurely breakfast and open the presents Santa has left for us. Of course, I am all grown up now but believing in Santa is still kind of fun in our family. We like finding small packages in our stockings.

C.5(The bigger family, the bigger fun.)
Speaker C
There is really no more fun for me than to spend my Christmas holidays with my big family. My six brothers and sisters all sleep in one room the night before Christmas and before bed my dad reads us Christmas poems. Then he leaves, and we make up a strategy to wake up our parents the next morning. We try to be creative because we want them to get up early to open our presents, and they like us to surprise them with a special wake up call.

D.4(Gifts from young children bring joy.)
Speaker D
You know, Christmas is such a lovely family holiday. My children are all gone from home now with families of their own, but on Christmas morning they come to my house for breakfast. I’ve got 26 grandchildren opening presents around my tree. To say the least, my heart is always full on this day because not only do they open the presents I’ve prepared, but they also bring their presents for me. I love their handmade things – they are filled with love.

E.6(Christmas away from family can be enjoyable.)
Speaker E
I am a student and rather far away from home. Unfortunately, Christmas break is not long enough for me to travel to see my family, so I stay at the dormitory. Our college is very nice because it organizes a Christmas party for everyone who finds themselves alone on this day. The college makes a traditional Christmas meal and puts a big tree in the middle of the dining hall. We all bring a present and put it under the tree for someone else to open.

F.1(Exotic location makes Christmas memorable.)
Speaker F
Our family always takes a holiday during Christmas break. We usually go abroad and celebrate this day in a hotel. One time we were in Africa, so on Christmas Eve we went to the beach and had a barbeque. My parents put our presents under the palm tree outside our hotel room, and that’s where we found them the next morning. I remember laughing that Santa went swimming after delivering our presents that year. I won't forget that holiday.

2. Listening.

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Emily: Hello Sam! How are you? How was your first day of classes?
Sam: Hello Emily! I am well. Classes this semester seem interesting, but I am sure they will be a lot of work, as always.
Emily: Yeah, mine look that way, too. My history teacher told us that we will have to write four research papers by December and will have five big tests. It’s a good thing, I like history.
Sam: No kidding, I think my biology class will be the same way. Our teacher is very demanding. But with all the summer rest we’ve had, we should have enough energy, right?
Emily: Yes, by the way, Sam, how was your summer? Did you do anything special?
Sam: It was great. I spent two months at my grandparents’ cottage on a lake. My grandfather is into fishing, so every day we went out on a boat with him. The weather was hot, so I was able to sunbathe and swim a lot. My friend was visiting his grandparents in the cottage next door, so we spent some time running around the countryside, climbing trees and picking wild berries.
Emily: Sounds like a nice relaxing summertime. I wish I had done the same. I envy you for having spent it outdoors because my summer wasn’t nearly as active as yours.
Sam: Really? Why not? What did you do this summer?
Emily: I spent June on the couch in my flat, reading books and watching some boring TV shows. All my friends were gone by then, so I didn’t even have anyone to go roller skating or bike riding with. Then in July I went to the seaside with my family. We visited Greece but the sea was stormy most of the time, so we mostly did some sightseeing and shopping. We swam only two times! The most exciting part of the trip was visiting the ruins of Athens.
Sam: Wow, did you see the famous Parthenon? Is it as beautiful as they told us in history class?
Emily: Yes, it is very graceful and the feeling of visiting such an ancient place is amazing, so I took a lot of pictures.
Sam: I would love to see them when you get the chance. Have you got them on your phone?
Emily: No, I took them with my camera, so you can see them on my computer. I am also making a photo album of my trip to Greece, so when I am finished, why don’t you come over and look at it?
Sam: I'd really like that, thanks. Let me know when it would be a good time to do that.
Emily: I will. I have to run now, time to get some homework done. Bye, Sam!
Sam: Bye, Emily!

3.2
Presenter: Kim, your last success as a hockey wife in the sitcom “Married to an Ice Rink” is unbelievable. You are considered the sitcom actress of the year. How do you feel about that?
Kim: Well, it is great, of course, but I’ve never really been big on all that attention. I simply try to do my job well, and I guess it pays off, but all the noise around my success is not really my cup of tea.

4.1
Presenter: What do you mean? Do you not like to be seen as glamorous?
Kim: Not really. It’s funny but I am first a mother and a wife and then an actress. You know, I see this as a job and not as a life-style. It is what I am good at, and it brings money, good money, of course, but this job doesn’t own me.

5.1
Presenter: I’ve heard that you have an unusual outlook on life for a celebrity. Tell us a bit more about your role as a family woman.
Kim: It’s ironic, really, but in this last sitcom I play a hockey player’s wife, but at the same time that’s who I am in real life as well. My husband is a well-known hockey player, and we have three kids. All the kids are in school now, but they are still my main priority in life. We do a lot together.

6.3
Presenter: That's interesting. Do you think that is why your role in “Married to an Ice Rink” came so naturally to you?
Kim: Maybe. Of course, my heroine is quite different from me in terms of character and temperament, but the day to day routines of juggling my husband’s schedule and mine were very familiar to me. We are both very active, public, busy people, so we work extra hard not to lose our close connection to each other.

7.2
Presenter: You said your heroine is different from you, could you tell us how so?
Kim: Sure, Lisa, my heroine, is selfish and ambitious and I prefer to put the needs of others first. Also, she is very athletic, a lot more than me. I work out twice or three times a week and Lisa goes to the gym daily. She also has a million friends whereas I have a couple of close friends and spend time with family more. Those are the main differences, I believe.

8.2
Presenter: It must’ve been challenging to play such a different person but you did an excellent job. Tell us, what are your plans for the future? Will this sitcom have another season?
Kim: Yes, and I will be starring again as Lisa, but this will be our last season. My contract is for two years. I am looking into some TV journalism, doing some talk shows or hosting a show of my own. I have a university degree in media, so this is something I’ve been dreaming of since I finished studying. My acting career picked up from the time I graduated, so I haven’t had time to slow down and do something different. So, I believe next year I will try something new.

9.3
Presenter: How exciting! What kind of people would you want to invite to your shows?
Kim: I am hoping to hear from people who do something to change the world. I’ve been reading about men and women who volunteer in difficult areas of our globe, where there is fighting, hunger, destitution. I would love to listen to their stories and have the audience get acquainted with these modern day heroes.

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A.7
As some of these languages ​​are nearly extinct, the City University of New York has begun a project called the Endangered Language Alliance. It aims to preserve rare languages ​​like Bukhari, Vhlaski, and Ormuri.
B.3
But New York City can reveal new treasures even to its veterans. Beyond the city where New-Yorkers work, eat, play and commute every day lies a hidden New York: mysterious, forgotten, abandoned or just overlooked. There are places about which you’re not likely to read in any guidebook.
C.4
But the spire of the Chrysler Building was constructed in secret inside the tower. Just one week after the Bank of Manhattan was finished, it was put in place, making it 318 meterstall and beating the Bank. It wouldn’t keep this title for long: one year later the Empire State Building was erected.

D.8
the skyscraper was meant to be named Fuller Building. But locals soon started calling it “Flatiron” because of its unusual shape. The name stuck and soon became official.
E.6
They do aerial searches by helicopter, of course, and bring it to the city during the night when there isn’t much traffic on the streets. After the tree is taken down for the year, it continues to be useful.
F.2
When you multiply that by more than eight million people in less than 500 square miles, you get the idea: everyone goes everywhere as fast as it is humanly possible. Whatever you do, don’t stop in the middle of the sidewalk or you’ll make everyone around you incredibly angry.
G.1
Buses are useful to travel around Manhattan, and the subway is the best means of transport to the other parts of the city. At some stage you’ll definitely use a yellow taxi. Try to get one on an avenue that’s going in the same direction you are – you’ll save time and money.

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A.2
The narrowest section is located from the Admiralty to the Moika River, showing the original width of the avenue.
B.5
After the construction of the Admiralty in 1704 and the Alexander Nevsky Monastery in 1710, it was decided to build a road connecting these two important structures with each other and with the Novgorod Path, which was used by Russian merchants.
C.3
The construction began on both sides at the same time, the roads were laid through the wood, and in the 1760s they were connected into one road, which was not as straight as it was planned but with a turn at the Vosstaniya Square. Nevsky Prospect got its name only in 1783.
D.6
The road was paved with cobble stones, and a few rows of trees were planted along the street.
E.7
By the early 20th century Nevsky Prospect had become the financial center of Russia as the 40 largest banks of Russia, Europe and America had their offices there.
F.1
There are museums, theaters, exhibition halls, cinemas, restaurants, cafés, shops and hotels there or nearby the avenue.

12.2
It is predicted that driverless vehicles will be commercially available at a high cost within 7 years, but it may take another 8 years for prices to drop enough to spur mass consumption.

13.1
Today, the discussions focus primarily on the shifting of accident liability to manufacturers and all the goodness that comes along with reducing accidents

14.1
The concept of a “driver” will be replaced with that of an “operator”, who simply programs the vehicle’s GPS to arrive at the desired destination

15.3
Each passenger will have a personal video display informing about a current location

16.3
Vehicle owners will no longer buy collision insurance since manufacturers will be solely responsible for damage.

17.4
The social and cultural impact of driverless cars could cause far more upheaval than any of us could imagine.

18.1
Obviously, the picture being painted is the one that assumes total adoption, which is far from realistic.

19 . meaning -noun

20 . formed –verb

21 .was considered- to be+verb in second form

22 . located-verb

23 . was designed- to be+verb in second form

24 . won- irregular verb(win-won)

25 .their (they-their- pronoun of appurtenance)

26 . beautiful-adjective

27 . specialize –verb

28 . Construction-noun

29. arguments- noun in plural

30 . peaceful –adjective
31 . visitors- noun in plural
32 . 3. Long time
33 . 4. Struggling with – struggling with
34 . 2. After just
35 . 1. Give up
36 . 4. Although
37 . 2. Join them
38 . 4. By change

Hello friends! Regarding preparation for the Unified State Exam English language, you should know that you need to prepare for it in advance, and the sooner the better. And even if you have a good level of English, you still need good preparation, and this takes time, at least a year.

There are no substantive changes to the Unified State Exam in English this academic year.

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

To pass the Unified State Exam well you need:

• become familiar with the exam format;
• have a good level of English;
• master reading and listening strategies. An excellent understanding of the main content is assumed.
• familiarize yourself with the assessment criteria for assignments.

Table for converting Unified State Exam scores in English into a five-point system

Structure of the Unified State Exam in English 2018

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).

• listen carefully! After all, such a trick is often used when they first say one answer and then correct it differently;
• you need to read the assignment carefully;
• look at the endings of what you wrote and try to find possible minor errors;
• if you didn’t hear something, don’t panic, you will have the opportunity to listen again;
• if you don’t know how to answer a question, answer at least something, but the main thing is to answer;
• if they speak too quickly, don’t get upset, try to relax and then it will be easier for you to perceive the information.

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

Example: exercise 1

Task 1_mp3

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: task 2

task 2_mp3

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: task 3

task 3_mp3

Reading

• if you are not familiar with the topic discussed in the text, do not worry, because in order to find the answers in the text, you do not need special knowledge;
• if you are given tasks in which you need to insert words or phrases instead of gaps, read the sentence before and after the gaps, try to guess what exactly is missing;
• don’t get hung up on one question, you can always return to it, but in the meantime, move on to others;
• you always need to read the entire text to understand the meaning;
• if you don't know the answer to a question, try to guess it;
• When preparing for the Unified State Exam, read as many texts of different styles as possible.

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. Task 1: Given 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. Recommended execution time: no more than 10 minutes. Maximum points: 7 points.

Example: exercise 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. Recommended execution time: no more than 10 minutes. Maximum points: 6 points.

Example: 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. Recommended execution time: no more than 10 minutes. Maximum points: 7 points.

Example: task 3

Written assignment

• it is worth writing about the same thing only in different words;
• don't go off topic;
• do not use the same vocabulary as in the task. Choose synonyms for words;
• keep track of time;
• do not write more than necessary, because this may indicate that you have written a lot of unnecessary things;
• Remember that you need to take the time to re-read what you have written and, if necessary, correct any errors you find.

The graduate is given 80 minutes to write and check 2 written works. Task 1: Given 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. Recommended execution time: no more than 20 minutes. Volume: 100-140 words. Maximum points: 6 points.

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

1. We design the “header”

In the upper right corner we write the address: on the top line we indicate the city, below it - the country of residence. There is no need to write the street and house number: this may be regarded as disclosing 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.

2. 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. What follows is the body of the letter, including the second and third paragraphs. In the second, you write answers to all the questions asked to you, in the third, you ask your questions to a friend.

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!).

3. 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 is given (usually controversial).

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.

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

1. Introduction: we formulate the topic-problem and immediately indicate that there are two opposing points of view.
2. Your opinion: we express our point of view (one) on this issue and give 2-3 arguments that confirm it.
3. Opposing opinions: we write 1-2 opposing points of view and give arguments in favor of their existence.
4. 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.
5. Conclusion: We draw a conclusion on the topic, point out that there are different points of view, and finally confirm our point of view.

Vocabulary and grammar

• if you need to insert a word, try to determine in what number and form it should be;
• if you don’t know the correct answer, don’t leave any blanks anyway, look for the answer by contradiction;
• check your spelling.

This section of the USE 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.

Task 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. Recommended execution time: no more than 12 minutes. Maximum points: 7 points.

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. Recommended execution time: no more than 15 minutes. Maximum points: 6 points.

Task 3: Given a text with 7 gaps. You need to choose 1 correct answer out of the four proposed for each of them. Recommended execution time: no more than 12 minutes. Maximum points: 7 points.

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.

Task 1: A popular science 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. Execution time: no more than 3 minutes. Maximum number of points: 1 point.

Task 2: An advertisement is offered, for which you need to make 5 direct questions based on keywords. 1.5 minutes are allotted for preparation, then each question must be formulated within 20 seconds. Execution time: about 3 minutes. Maximum points: 5 points.

Task 3: Show 3 photographs. You need to choose 1 and describe it according to the plan proposed right there in the task. Execution time: about 3.5 minutes. Maximum points: 7 points.

Task 4: Given 2 pictures. It is necessary to compare them, describe the similarities and differences, and explain why the chosen topic is close to the graduate. Execution time: about 3.5 minutes. Maximum points: 7 points.

This section was not included in the Unified State Exam 2010, but it is still worth knowing the tips for this part.

• if you are unclear about a task, ask the examiner about what is unclear;
• use as many words as possible, show your vocabulary;
• you must understand that you are required to express your personal opinion and not discuss the topic with professionalism;
• Perhaps you will forget a word, in this case there is no need to get lost, you can replace it with another word.;
• You should be aware that this section is not intended for you to demonstrate that you can construct sentences correctly. You need to demonstrate communication skills.

Demo versions of the Unified State Exam 2018 in English

Unified State Examination in English: Grammar

Many graduates who plan to take the Unified State Exam in English in 2018 have a huge number of questions related to scores, assignments, and time to complete them.

The Unified State Exam in English will be a final school exam, the writing of which is open to everyone. It is the USE indicators that will act as the state exam when entering a university. At the moment, it is not necessary to take it, but if after graduation you want to enroll in a specialized university, then you will have to take it.

In its structure, the Unified State Exam in English is very similar to the international FCE exam, which is held in most European countries to determine the level of development of the knowledge base in the subject. To pass, you must get the Upper-Intermediate mark (above average), which is not an easy task.

It is recommended to start preparing for the exam from the beginning of 10th grade. Only in this way, by gradually repeating all the material covered, will the student be able to master the knowledge in which there was a gap and fully prepare for the Unified State Exam in English in 2018. Of course, this process may take less time, but only if the student has a high level of knowledge and is constantly trying to achieve perfection.

The exam consists of two parts: oral and written, which are carried out in different days. First, graduates of 2017-2018 take a written block, which includes listening, reading, writing, speaking, as well as checking grammar and vocabulary. In total you need to complete 40 tasks in 3 hours. 80 is the maximum score you can get.

The second block – oral – is taken at the student’s request and is aimed at improving the already completed result. You are given only 15 minutes to complete it, during which you need to solve 4 additional tasks. Thus, you can improve your English language score by 20 points.

Any teacher will insist on attending both parts of the exam, because even if the student fails the second part, the student will not worsen his result for the writing unit, but will have a chance to improve it.

There will be no changes to the Unified State Examination in English in 2018, so there is no reason to worry.

Demo version of the 2018 exam

The demo version of the Unified State Exam in English 2018, which includes changes and additions that are relevant this year, will help you understand the structure of the exam and the requirements.

Download:
ege-2018-ang-demo.zip(23 Mb).
Inside the archive there are demo versions of the written and oral parts, an mp3 listening file, a codifier and a specification.

How the exam works

The Unified State Exam in English has a very specific structure; the CMM makes it possible to quickly check the level of knowledge and skills according to basic parameters. Exam structure:

1. Listening includes 3 audio fragments, which are connected into one tape. Having turned it on, the teacher does not have the right to pause or stop. There is a short pause between fragments, during which students must write the correct answers on the form.
   
2. Reading. Half an hour and 9 tasks are allotted to complete this section. Among the main ones is to read short texts and connect them with suitable names, of which there will be 1 more.
   Advice: most often, it is in the first sentence that the main meaning of the test text is displayed, and then only clarifying details and little things that are not useful are given. As for the questions about the meaning of the text read, they go in the same order as the chronology of the story. This can also be tracked in FIPI tasks, which are freely available on the Internet.
3. Vocabulary and grammar are designed to assess the number of words learned, and the ability to form the correct constructions from them, using the right tense and preposition.
   Among the main tasks may be: enter the desired word, or present it in a certain tense, adding an ending, or raising it to the desired form.
4. The written part consists of two tasks, which take 80 minutes to complete. The first involves a letter from a friend with a series of questions to which the student must write an answer.
   The second task is writing an essay in English. A controversial judgment is given as a topic, and the student must express an opinion on this matter and explain his point of view. Only full disclosure of his thoughts and feelings will probably give the highest score. We advise you not to deviate from the stated length of presentation of 200-250 characters. A demo version will help you practice writing, with the help of which your preparation will go well. You can also download a collection of essays, in which you will find many examples of correctly written works.
5. Oral speech. The test takes place in front of a computer screen using a headset. The monitor shows the time countdown; in total, 15 minutes are given for 4 tasks.
   Having completed all the blocks, the student can receive a maximum score when passing a single state exam. For each individual task, a student in the class receives certain points, which are then summed up.

The minimum passing score this year is 22, and the maximum is 100. After receiving the result, according to certain new criteria, it is transferred to the standard five-point system, which is more familiar:

• 0-21 points correspond to a score of 2, and means that the test in the subject has failed.
• 22-58 points is a score of 3.
• 59-83 points means a good result and a score of 4.
• Scoring 84-100 points means that you passed the exam perfectly, grade 5.

Usually, the results can be found out within 14 days after passing, when both blocks have been passed. But, in some cases, estimates can be found out within 12 days. To do this, you need to visit the official website and find your last name. The mandatory issuance of paper certificates has been abolished, and they can now be viewed exclusively on the Internet.

the date of the

At the moment, it is a little early to talk about the date of the exam; there is only preliminary information that may still change. The final decision will be announced at the beginning of 2018, but according to the latest information it is:

• At the end of March (preliminarily on the 22nd) an early examination will be held. Graduates of previous years, evening school students, future army personnel, foreigners, or those leaving the country are allowed to take this version. In this case, it is important to have a demonstration document confirming one of the above facts.
• The main period will start on May 28. All interested students can take part in it.
• The additional period is designated from September 4.

How to prepare for the Unified State Exam

The very essence and structure of the Unified State Exam have not been affected by the changes, which means that preparation for it remains as thorough and difficult as in previous years. In order to achieve the optimal option, you need to initially correctly distribute your time in order to have time to repeat all the material before the decisive day. There is no need to combine different types activities, and not just one. For example, you need to spend time reading and speaking, and not just practicing writing test assignments.

The FIPI website will be an excellent assistant in preparing for the Unified State Exam. The site has an extensive bank of tasks of varying difficulty. The FIPI task bank allows you to significantly improve your skills by simply completing number by number. By constantly training on such a simulator and studying the tasks of 2018, you will certainly achieve good results.

In addition, try to surround yourself with English-language sources of information as much as possible: watch films in a foreign language, read books, listen to the lyrics of your favorite songs.

There are documents that regulate the structure and content of CMMs - codifiers and specifications. A complete list of questions that can be controlled at the 2018 Unified State Exam is given in the codifier of content elements and requirements for the level of graduates’ training educational organizations for the 2018 Unified State Examination in English.

Demo version of the Unified State Exam 2018 in English

Changes to KIM 201 There are no 8 years of English compared to 2017. The criteria for assessing the completion of tasks 39 and 40 of the “Writing” section in the written part of the exam have been clarified.

Minimum score Unified State Exam 2017 in English - 22

The maximum initial score for the work is 100.

Written part of the KIM Unified State Exam in English

The work consists of four sections: “Listening”, “Reading”, “Grammar and Vocabulary”, “Writing”.

Section 1 (“Listening”) contains 9 tasks. The recommended time to complete the tasks in section 1 is 30 minutes.

Section 3 (“Grammar and Vocabulary”) contains 20 tasks. The recommended time to complete the tasks in section 3 is 40 minutes.

Section 4 (“Writing”) consists of 2 tasks. The recommended time to complete the tasks in this section of the work is 80 minutes.

Oral part of the KIM Unified State Exam in English includes 4 tasks.

Task 1 – reading aloud a short text of a popular science nature. Preparation time: 1.5 minutes.

In task 3 you are asked to choose one of three photographs and describe it based on the plan. Preparation time: 1.5 minutes.

In task 4 the task is to compare two photographs based on the proposed plan. Preparation time: 1.5 minutes. The total response time for one examinee (including preparation time) is 15 minutes. Each subsequent task is issued after the completion of the previous task. The entire response time is audio and video recorded.

Knowledge of a foreign language is one of the key functional competencies that a graduate should have today. Regardless of whether a person plans to continue his studies abroad and find a job in a large international company, or wants to stay in his hometown, knowledge of a foreign language will be a significant advantage and will open a variety of doors for the graduate.

It is possible that in 2018 foreign will become mandatory USE subject. But, while the decision regarding the third compulsory subject has not been approved, the right to choose remains with the graduate.

In 2017-2018, a high score in English will allow you to apply to listed universities in the Russian Federation in a variety of areas:

• philology;
• linguistics;
• journalism;
• pedagogy;
• management;
• international relationships;
• world economy;
• sociology;
• hotel business;
• regional studies;
• anthropology…

In fact, the range of areas is much wider, because even many universities provide their applicants who want to enter technical specialties with a choice between taking physics or a foreign language.

Schedule of the Unified State Exam 2018 in a foreign language

Changes in the Unified State Examination in English in 2018

Due to the fact that in the 2016-2017 season, significant changes were made to KIMs of various subjects, many graduates and teachers are closely following the news.

We are in a hurry to formulate - in 2018 the structure of exams in foreign languages will not be changed. Only minor amendments and clarifications will be made to the content of the CMM.

Just like last year, Unified State Exam structure English 2018 will consist of two blocks:

• written part;
• oral part.

The oral and written exams will take place on different days!

Structure of the written part

The written part of the Unified State Exam consists of 40 tasks, divided into 4 sections:

• listening (questions 1-9);
• reading (questions 10-18);
• writing (questions 19-38);
• vocabulary and grammar (questions 39-40).

180 minutes are allotted to complete the work.

It is worth considering that the new tickets do not include tests. The simplest questions now are those with a short answer (indicating a number, letter or word).

The tickets are structured on a multi-level basis and include tasks that correspond to the three main levels of English proficiency for non-native countries:

The high level (B2) includes tasks that require a complete understanding of the text read, as well as item No. 40 from the “Writing” block - a short essay with a reasoning on a given topic.

Structure of the oral part

The oral part of the exam (speaking) takes place in specially equipped language laboratories or computer classrooms, where each place is equipped with a special headset. The test takes only 15 minutes. During this time, the student must demonstrate understanding of spoken language and the ability to conduct dialogue.

Calculation of Unified State Examination points in English

For successfully passing the written part, a graduate can score a maximum of 80 primary points. For passing the oral part - another 22 points. When calculating the total score, the results are summed up.

In 2018, when grading the Unified State Examination in English primary points will be transferred to a five-point system according to the table:

It is worth considering that the minimum passing threshold (22 points) does not provide the opportunity to enter a university, but is only a necessary condition for obtaining a certificate. For information about the minimum passing scores in subjects required for entry into a specific department of the university of your choice, look for information on the official website of the educational institution.

Dates for the Unified State Examination in English

A draft schedule for final tests for 11th grade graduates has already been drawn up. If no changes are made to the established calendar before the start of the Unified State Exam 2018, the exams will be held on the following dates:

Graduates of 2017-2018 can focus on the main period of the Unified State Examination.

Graduates of previous years and those who have a valid reason for postponing the test date can apply to take the exam early.

The September stage is the last retake, which is open to persons whose result was not accepted for technical reasons (not through their fault) and those who were unable to take part in the main session of the Unified State Exam for a valid reason.

Preparation for the Unified State Exam in English

But, even if the decision to take the English language test was made not so long ago, you have every chance to be well prepared for the final test, because there is still more than half of the academic year ahead.

Where to begin?

• Familiarize yourself with the structure of tickets and typical tasks.
• Find your weak points and educate yourself.
• Practice and practice again.

You can find many manuals online that will help you repeat the basic rules and prepare well for the written part. Trial versions of this year and last year’s assignments will be indispensable in preparation, because in 2018 the structure of Unified State Exam tickets in English will not change.

Practice is required to pass the oral exam. You can get it by signing up for group courses to prepare for the Unified State Exam or simply by communicating a lot with native speakers. But keep in mind that the exam will offer a classical version of the language, and friends on the Internet may turn out to be native speakers of different regional dialects.

Grammar (tasks 19-25):

How to write an essay in English:

Oral part: