Variant 1 You could have come first and won the race if you … faster

28. Who thinks that autumn begins when days last as long as nights?

A) Scientists B) Astronomers C) Naturalists D) Astrologers

29. According to some naturalists, what shows that autumn has started?

A) Birds begin to leave the country. C) People start picking nuts and berries.

B) Leaves turn yellow and red. D) The air becomes cooler.

30. The season of MISTS AND MELLOW FRUITFULNESS means in the text …

A) yellow season B) season abundant in fruits

C) season of preparing for winter D) birds` departure to south season

VARIANT 24