III. READING Comprehension (10 score) The Boy who Saved the Netherlands.
Many years ago in Harlem, Holland, there lived a young boy. His name was Hans and he was eight years old. One autumn day, Hans went across the channel to visit an old blind man. He took the man some biscuits and stayed there for a while. Then, Hans decided to return home.
“Be careful, Hans” said the old man. “The water in the canal usually gets higher in autumn.” On his way home, Hans sang a song, watched the rabbits run around and picked some flowers for his mother. Suddenly, the sky got dark and heavy rain began to fall. Hans felt scared and started to run. Just then, he heard the sound of water flowing away. He looked around carefully, and then noticed a very small hole in the dike.
Hans felt frightened because he knew what could happen. The small hole could get bigger and bigger. Then the dike could burst and flood Holland. Hans knew what to do. He put his finger into the hole, so no more water cold come through it. “Please, someone help me!” Hans shouted. But there was no one to help him. After a while, he began to feel very cold and tired, but he could not leave the dike. All night long, Hans waited and waited…
The next morning, a priest walked by and heard Hans’ cries. “I am trying to stop the water,” the boy said. “Can you help me?” the priest called some other people and they quickly mended the hole. Finally, they took Hans home. Everyone was very proud of that brave boy.

Write true or false:
1. Hans was eighteen years old.
2. Hans lived in Paris, France.
3. Hans visited a young woman.
4. It started raining that evening.
5. Hans saw a big hole in the dike.
6. He put his shoes in the hole in the dike.
7. There was no one to help him
8. At night Hanse wait long.
9. Anyway they couldn`t take Hanse home.
10. Nobody was proud of that brave boy.

[kæts ænd dɒgz ɑː ˈvɛri ˈpɒpjʊlə pɛts ɪn ˈrʌʃə.

ðɪs ɪz Alyosha's ˈstɔːri əˈbaʊt hɪz pɛt.

Timka ɪz ə ˈʃiːpdɒg.  ʃiː ɪz tu.

ʃiː ɪz ˈvɛri ˈklɛvər ænd kæn duː ə lɒt  ɒv θɪŋz.  

ʃiː kæn seɪ "hɛˈləʊ". ʃiː kæn laɪ daʊn.

ʃiː kæn sɪt.     ʃiː kæn stænd.     ʃiː kæn dɑːns.     ʃiː kæn swɪm.    ʃiː kæn ʤʌmp. Timka ɛz ˈmɛdlz].

Кошки и собаки - очень популярные домашние животные в России. Вот рассказ Алеши о его питомце. Тимка - овчарка. Ей 2 года. Она очень умна и умеет делать многие вещи.

Она может сказать "Привет". Она может лечь. Она может сидеть. Она может стоять. Она умеет танцевать. Она умеет плавать. Она умеет прыгать. У Тимки есть медали.

Mary: Hi Jeanne! Yes, I hear you quite well. How are you? Jeanne: I’m fine, thank you! And how are you? Mary: I’m also well, thanks! How’s the weather in Ottawa today? Jeanne: It’s a fine weather, but it’s a bit rainy. How about London? Is the weather good there? Mary: You know, as usual. It’s quite foggy and chilly. I wish it was summer. Jeanne: Yes, I remember. Summer in London is gorgeous. Of course, it rains sometimes, but I still like the temperature. It’s fine and I feel comfortable. Mary: How is summer in Ottawa? I think it should be nice.Мария: Jeanne: Well, it is nice, of course. It can also rain sometimes or be cloudy, but in general it’s warm and sunny. Mary: I’d like to visit you this summer, perhaps in the middle of July. Will it convenient? It’s the end of March now. I think by summer I’ll pass all my exams so I’ll have a lot of free time. Jeanne: Of course, it would be great! Come to Ottawa. I’m sure, you’ll love the city. Mary: That’s wonderful. Ok, then, I’ll start looking for cheap tickets online Jeanne: Is Marcos coming with you? Mary: No, he’ll be visiting his relatives in Barcelona this summer. He is here, by the way. Do you want to talk to him? Jeanne: Sure, I haven’t heard from him for quite a while.Жанна: Конечно, я уже давно его не слышала. Marcos: Hi Jeanne! How’s life? Jeanne: Hi there, Marcos! All is well, thank you! How about you? Are you enjoying life in London? Marcos: I’m also well, thank you! I like it here, though it gets chilly and humid sometimes. You know, I’m a Spanish guy. I like the sun and heat. Jeanne: Oh, I see. That’s why you’re planning to go to Barcelona this summer. Marcos: Yes, that’s the reason. I hope to swim a lot in the warm Mediterranean Sea and to rest under the Spanish sun and palm trees. I can’t wait to get there. Jeanne: Sounds tempting. I’m a bit jealous, though Canadian climate is also quite good. It’s mild and continental. We have warm summers and cold winters here in Ottawa. Marcos: I know, I’d like to come sometimes and visit you there, maybe even in winter, to experience real snowfalls. However, at the moment I miss hot summers of my homeland. Jeanne: I understand. Mary doesn’t seem to like the heat, though. She is planning to come to Canada in summer. Marcos: Yes, she is a real English person. She enjoys endless mists and humidity. I guess, she is just used to it. Anyway, I hope to get her visit Barcelona sometimes. She just doesn’t know what she’s missing. Mary: Don’t be silly, Marcos. I’m not going to this hell-fire. You know I can’t stand the heat at all. Jeanne: It’s worth trying, Marcos. Though, as far as I know Mary, she is not the kind of a person who loves the heat. Marcos: You’re right, Jeanne. That’s exactly what she’s just said to me. You know your friend better than me. I will definitely miss her in Barcelona. But that’s her choice. If I feel too lonely, then I’ll buy the tickets to Ottawa, I guess. Jeanne: Yes, that’s fine. I have enough space for both of you. So if you make up your mind, come also to Ottawa. I’m sure you’ll like the weather here because it isn’t as humid as in London and rains are also rare. And, most importantly, there is no smog here.