Reading and writing skills

Q1. The “Science World” originally was
A) a geodesic sight.
B) a part of World Fair.
C) Richard Buckminster Fuller’s home.
D) transport exhibition.


Q2. The Museum changed its name due to the
A) will of people of Vancouver.
B) popularity of local companies.
C) development of telecommunications.
D) wish of the main sponsor.


Q3. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the Russky Dom?
A) Athletes met public there.
B) Russian musicians performed there.
C) It was decided there to set the next 2014 Olympics in Sochi.
D) The clock there showed the time remaining till Sochi Olympiad.


Q4. “Hands-on” in paragraph 4 refers to...
A) exhibits.
B) visitors.
C) experiments.
D) educational programs.


Q5. The text particularly recommends to
A) visit electricity exhibits.
B) generate electricity with one’s hands.
C) pay attention to solar panels.
D) enjoy a walk in a “Eureka” gallery.


Q6. In the “Contraption Corner” one can
A) try to lift a hippo.
B) solve any practical problem.
C) see all familiar gadgets.
D) try oneself as an inventor.


Q7. Which of the following officially won the name competition?
A) Telus World of Science.
B) Science World.
C) Russky Dom.
D) None.


WRITING
(Problem and solution) Pollution of rivers, lakes and seas is a major concern for people who seek to protect the environment. What are the possible causes of water pollution? And what effects does this have on animal life and human society?
Write at least 250 words.
Head of the department: R. M. Asadov
Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages, Faculty of English Philology and Translation Studies, Department of English Philology, Final Assessment for the 1st year students on
“READING AND WRITING SKILLS”

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