Check the exam in English. Exam in English

The video course “Get an A” includes all the topics necessary to successfully pass the Unified State Exam in mathematics with 60-65 points. Completely all tasks 1-13 of the Profile Unified State Exam in mathematics. Also suitable for passing the Basic Unified State Examination in mathematics. If you want to pass the Unified State Exam with 90-100 points, you need to solve part 1 in 30 minutes and without mistakes!

Preparation course for the Unified State Exam for grades 10-11, as well as for teachers. Everything you need to solve Part 1 of the Unified State Exam in mathematics (the first 12 problems) and Problem 13 (trigonometry). And this is more than 70 points on the Unified State Exam, and neither a 100-point student nor a humanities student can do without them.

All the necessary theory. Quick solutions, pitfalls and secrets of the Unified State Exam. All current tasks of part 1 from the FIPI Task Bank have been analyzed. The course fully complies with the requirements of the Unified State Exam 2018.

The course contains 5 large topics, 2.5 hours each. Each topic is given from scratch, simply and clearly.

Hundreds of Unified State Exam tasks. Word problems and probability theory. Simple and easy to remember algorithms for solving problems. Geometry. Theory, reference material, analysis of all types of Unified State Examination tasks. Stereometry. Tricky solutions, useful cheat sheets, development of spatial imagination. Trigonometry from scratch to problem 13. Understanding instead of cramming. Clear explanations of complex concepts. Algebra. Roots, powers and logarithms, function and derivative. A basis for solving complex problems of Part 2 of the Unified State Exam.

1. English language. Effective techniques for preparing for the Unified State Exam in English. Author - Mishin A.V. 2017. Moscow "Enlightenment", 2017.

This manual cannot be downloaded electronically.

The information is presented in an accessible form, which allows the student to repeat and prepare independently. The manual involves preparing for an exam or reviewing material as quickly as possible.

There are a limited number of illustrations, found only in the speaking section. The illustrations are black and white.

The paper is thin, gray in color. Cover made of thicker paper. Manual on 55 pages, A4 format. The pages are stapled together.

Professional assessment

1. The manual covers one exam option. It is explained in quite a lot of detail, making it easy for schoolchildren to understand. The material can be used in class.

2. The manual is more suitable for already well-prepared students. Does not involve repeated mechanical practice or explanation of the material. Rather, correcting what has been learned, repeating the material as soon as possible.

3. The manual is divided into Listening, Reading, Grammar and Vocabulary, Writing, Speaking. There is also an introduction (distribution of tasks by sections, maximum primary scores, type of tasks, correlation of the level of foreign language proficiency with the level of tasks) and a conclusion (typical mistakes). There is no disc, I can’t listen to the audition.

4. No answers. But there are no tasks as such either. There is only a step-by-step analysis of one exam option with detailed comments and recommendations, including the student’s answer options.

5. The material is presented in an accessible, systematic form.

6. There are no verification tests.

7. Not suitable for students in grades 8-9, college and university students. To help teachers and students of 9th grade, the publishing house has published a manual “English Language. Main state exam. Oral part." And this manual is accompanied by a developed electronic simulator, which can be downloaded from the link http://catalog.prosv.ru/item/22102

8. Information is given in the form of text and tables. There is detailed information about the exam: regulations, structure, comments on tasks, training exercises. Much has been written under the headings “Pay attention” and “Remember,” which allows students to focus on the most problematic aspects of the assignments, the structure of the option, wording, and “pitfalls.” Information is given on the number of points for each task, the theoretical part for each section of the exam version. The most important points are marked with exclamation marks.

9. This manual costs 300 rubles at a book exhibition, but is more expensive in bookstores. The information is presented in a collected form, many problematic issues are touched upon, which are often not mentioned in other sources and can be found out at specialized seminars/webinars/master classes, and, perhaps, have this manual for generalization and correction of knowledge in the last pre-exam days will be extremely useful. But I think that the price is somewhat overpriced, since for the same money you can buy a publication with a large number of training exercises.

Conclusion

1. The manual is designed for students of secondary schools with in-depth study of the English language and can be used both for independent work or preparation with a tutor, and for group work under the guidance of a teacher in the classroom.

2. Since there are no answers in the book, and parents are unlikely to have a deep understanding of the subject, they cannot independently check whether the child can cope with the material.

3. = 9. This guide costs 300 rubles at a book exhibition, more expensive in bookstores. The information is presented in a collected form, many problematic issues are touched upon, which are often not mentioned in other sources and can be learned at specialized seminars/webinars/master classes, then, perhaps, have this manual for generalization and correction of knowledge in the last pre-exam days will be extremely useful. But I think that the price is somewhat overpriced, since for the same money you can buy a publication with a large number of training exercises.

4. The manual clearly complies with all the latest requirements of the Unified State Examination (GIA).

5. Among the useful skills that this manual forms, I will name the main ones: learning to write a personal letter, an essay “Expressing an opinion”, learning to listen and read to understand the main content of the text, to establish structural and semantic connections in the text, to fully understand the text, learning monologue statements and more.

6. If you carefully study the material given in the manual, you have a chance to avoid many mistakes and get a high score on the exam.

2. Verbitskaya M.V., Makhmuryan K.S., Nechaeva E.N. English language. Unified State Exam. Workshop and diagnostics - Moscow "Enlightenment", 2017.

An electronic version of the manual is available.

The material is presented in a form accessible to the student.

Black and white illustrations in the Oral Language section, in tasks for describing/comparing pictures (photos).

The pages are thin and grey. Cover made of thicker paper. The binding is strong, stitched, not glued.

Professional assessment

1. The tasks in the manual are analyzed in detail with many examples and explanations. Students of any level will be able to understand the material explained. The manual corresponds to real tasks from the Unified State Examination. The teacher can print out many of the exercises and use them as practice exercises during the lesson.

2.Motivated students are able to prepare for the exam using this manual on their own. Less prepared students need to be accompanied by a teacher/tutor. In general, the manual allows you to work through all levels of complexity of tasks, just like in the exam there are tasks of basic, advanced and high levels.

3. Each examination section is studied in sufficient detail. Consists of: “Getting to know the tasks”, “Preparatory exercises”, “Useful tips”, “Practicing to perform”, “Learned, able, mastered”, detailed steps of implementation are given.

4. No answers. But in the steps to complete it there are instructions like “let’s check whether the statement is chosen correctly” or “statement 2 is not suitable, since...” So even a student with poor preparation will understand the comments and analysis of the tasks.

5. The material is systematized. Information is presented in accordance with the exam format. In the form of preparatory questions, training exercises, useful tips highlighted in tables, descriptions and strategies for completing tasks.

6. There is an entrance test at the beginning of the book, then sections on listening, reading, grammar and vocabulary, writing, speaking. Next, you can complete a demo version of the written and oral part of the Unified State Exam 2017. As already mentioned, there are no answers to all tasks. There are answers for the demo version. So, not only the teacher can objectively assess the degree of preparedness. The book contains, importantly, assessment criteria and a codifier of exam content elements.

7. The book is partially suitable for those studying in grades 8-9, since the format of the OGE-9 and Unified State Exam-11 tasks is different. For college students preparing to take the Unified State Exam, the manual may be useful. For university applicants preparing for entrance tests of a creative and professional nature, the manual is unlikely to be relevant.

8. Black and white illustrations in the Oral speech section. Tables are given in the section evaluation criteria and codifier of exam content elements, as well as in the theoretical material “Structure and content of sections”, “Typical errors”, “Do you know that...?”. There is no dictionary or other reference books.

9. You can buy it at a book exhibition for 300 rubles. I think the price is reasonable. The paper quality is average, but the material is extensive. IN in this case It’s better to save on paper and benefit from the information content and practicality of the publication.

Conclusion

1. The book is designed for children of any level of training. The manual can be used for self-study, for class work, or for training with a tutor.

2. Parents will only be able to check the correctness of the diagnostic option (written part).

3. = 9. You can buy it at a book exhibition for 300 rubles. I think the price is reasonable. The paper quality is average, but the material is extensive. In this case, it is better to save on paper and benefit from the information content and practicality of the publication.

4. The manual meets all the latest requirements of the Unified State Examination (GIA)

5. The manual develops skills in completing tasks in the Unified State Exam format, teaches you to distribute your forces in accordance with the goal and level of preparedness: tasks are divided and the level is indicated: basic, advanced and high. Children themselves can determine what tasks they need to complete in order to score the minimum or, conversely, the maximum score.

6. By studying this manual, it is quite possible to initialize your weak points and learn to perform a wide range of tasks on the subject. And thus focus on a high score for the exam. But the benefit is not prepayment for multiple repetitions and variability of the same type of tasks. As already mentioned, there is only one Demo option.

It is not possible to download it electronically.

The material is presented in the form of 14 modules, each of which consists of sections: vocabulary, reading, listening, speaking, use of English, writing), which allows you to qualitatively study all aspects of a foreign language tested in the exam. In general, it is a textbook for grades 10-11, so the presentation of the material is accessible, and moreover, it is interesting for the modern content of the students.

Full of color illustrations for exercises and texts. The paper is white, thick, smooth, high quality; the binding is stitched and glued.

Professional assessment

1. There is no detailed analysis of tasks. there are tasks themselves to complete. The blocks include vocabulary development on the topics People, Home, School, Work, Family, Food, Shopping, Travel, Culture, Sports, Health, Science, Nature, Government. Country studies blocks are also included - Singapore, Australia, Wales, South Africa, India. The textbook can be used for a year or two (grades 10-11), for example, in an elective course in English.

2. difficulty level is medium and high. Provides an opportunity to expand your vocabulary

A good guide for annual preparation for the Unified State Exam.

3. The above topics have been worked through in depth. Thematic texts correspond to the interests of our time: Parkour, Inemouri - the Japanese art of sleeping at work, Setting up a business - How to start a business or have a cultural orientation - adaptations of Jane Eyre, Scotland, Valentine's Day, etc. In each module, topics on grammar are studied ( adverbs, participles, subordinate clauses, inversion, conditional sentences, indirect speech, etc. Each module has its own topic, so the child will not have any confusion.

4. No answers

5. The material is systematized. At the beginning of the textbook there is an introduction to the exam, which explains its format in detail. Next are 14 modules. At the end of the textbook there is theoretical material about word formation, phrasal verbs with exercises, fixed phrases with prepositions and an Exam practice section, which gives you the opportunity to test yourself. The tasks are selected and formulated in such a way that students unobtrusively get used to the exam format, exercises on multiple choice, multiple matching, phonetic reading, gapped text, writing an essay “My opinion”, describing a photo, comparing and contrasting photos and others, which allows them to gradually to prepare for an exam.

6. There are no verification tests

7. The textbook is universal. Suitable for grades 8-9, 10-11, and college students, but the level of preparedness of students should be no lower than average.

9. The benefit costs from 800-1400 rubles. The quality of the paper and the level of development of the content of the manual corresponds to its price.

Conclusion

1. The manual is suitable for independent work by students, classroom lessons (for any teaching and learning complex) and individual lessons with a tutor.

2. Parents who do not speak English at a high level will not be able to check the quality of their child’s preparation.

3. = 9. The benefit costs from 800-1400 rubles. The quality of the paper and the level of development of the content of the manual corresponds to its price.

5. Using this manual, students learn to complete reading tasks, repeat basic grammatical material, expand their vocabulary, and practice the format of written exam tasks (letter to a friend and essay). Using the downloaded application, you can develop your listening comprehension skills. And tasks for description, comparison of photographs, phonetic reading and construction of questions will allow you to bring your child to a high level in the “Oral Speech” section.

6. By studying systematically and purposefully using this manual, you have every chance of getting a high score in the exam.

4. Muzlanova E.S. Unified State Exam 2017. English language. 10 practice versions of exam papers to prepare for the unified state exam. - M.: AST, 2016.

(Be careful when downloading for viruses)

You can also find a file with audio recordings for downloading for listening assignments for this collection on the Internet.

The book is a collection of 10 training versions of the Unified State Exam in English with answers, without explanation of theoretical material, rules and instructions. The tasks are of a standard nature and fully comply with the Unified State Exam format, given in Russian. So students of any level can work with this manual.

There are no illustrations. There are only 6 black and white pictures on pp. 150-152 in the task for testing oral speech (description, comparison).

Gray paper, 239 pages - thin, easy to tear, the book is light in weight.

Professional assessment

The collection of training options is suitable for practicing the skills of performing exam options and getting used to the Unified State Exam format. “The purpose of the manual is to help students in grades 10-11 and applicants prepare for the State Examination as soon as possible” (see the above manual, p. 2). Can be used as testing during the academic year (monitoring listening, reading, lexical-grammatical, writing skills). The theoretical part is missing, the elaboration of the topics is zero. Each of the ten options is equipped with keys and texts for listening. The manual contains a preface with a description of the exam format and possible tasks, as well as advice “in the process of preparing for the exam, refer to the materials on the website www.fipi.ru in connection with possible changes” (see the above manual p. 6), Appendix 1 ( speaking tasks with illustrations), Appendix 2 (texts for listening), Appendix 3 (answers to tasks), Appendix 4 (what is KIM Unified State Exam: structure and content), Appendix 5 (the order of counting words in the “Writing” task), Appendix 6 (the procedure for determining the percentage of textual matches in task 40) and a list of references.

There is no task analysis. There are answers, just the correct options are given, without comments. Partially can be used to work with students in grades 8-9, since the format and tasks of the OGE and the Unified State Exam are different.

The price varies from 89 to 109 rubles approximately and corresponds to the practical value of the book.

Conclusion

The manual is suitable for teaching and testing in the classroom or working with a tutor. The answers will help check the level of preparedness when working independently with the manual or can be used by parents. Rather, this concerns the written part; in the oral part, you need the supervising assistance of a professional teacher.

The manual consists of an introduction, recommendations for completing tasks, theoretical sections “Parts of speech”, “Prefixes”, “Suffixes of nouns, adjectives, adverbs, verbs”, “Communion”, “Spelling rules”, “Word formation”, exam-type tasks, exercises on spelling, answers. Topics related to the Word Formation section are covered widely and completely. The answers are presented according to the sections of the manual, the tasks and the sentence number are indicated, so that they are accessible and understandable to students with poor preparation; There are no comments for answers.

The theoretical part is structured in an informative and convenient way for schoolchildren to understand the material. Information is given about the main parts of speech (independent and auxiliary), morphemes with examples and an explanation of their educational role in the language. Exercises on covered topics are also offered.

Suitable for students of any level.

The verification test in the “Exam-type tasks” section, which also has answers, will allow both the student and parents to check the degree of preparedness for the “Grammar” section of the exam.

To prepare for international exams or olympiads, it can be used by schoolchildren in grades 8-10, college and university students.

There are no illustrations. Additional exercises and reference material are combined into tables for visual application of word formation rules. There are no dictionaries.

Conclusion

"Thematic simulatorWord formationin English" can be used both during class work at school and for independent preparation for the Unified State Exam in English and for individual lessons with a tutor.

The benefit costs about 134 rubles. I think that the price is more than acceptable, since the practical value of the manual is extremely high. Children in any grade make mistakes in word formation, and it is no secret that English spelling is complex, so this manual, with explanations and training exercises, can help avoid these mistakes.

All material meets the requirements of the Unified State Exam.

Working with this manual, children will learn to correctly form English words using suffixes, work with prefixes and correctly classify the required parts of speech, reinforce the rules of writing words, and have the opportunity to work through more than 40 exam-type exercises.

Conscientious preparation will help you complete the tasks in the “Grammar” section with a high score. At the same time, it is also necessary to complete tasks in the format of the Unified State Exam in English, since the manual is more focused on teaching English word formation, and there are no tasks on English synonyms at all, but word formation is worked out really well. To do this, you can use similar simulators in other sections. For example,

Are you taking the Unified State Exam in English? This means that you need to master such a difficult section as speaking, or the oral part. These are tasks C3, C4, C5 and C6 in the Unified State Exam version. It is in these tasks that graduates make the most mistakes.

We have prepared for you two real Unified State Exam tests in English and examples of how to perform these tests. Each of them contains 4 tasks. On this page - Test 1

Task C3 - reading.

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Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.

Many lands that had once been swamps were drained or filled in. There are different reasons why people drained swamplands. Some were drained to fight diseases caused by insects that lived in them. Because swamps were considered unpleasant places in which to live and harmful to health, many people thought that unless they were drained the land was worthless.

Other swamps were drained to make new land. As the population grew and more land was needed, people drained swamps or filled them to make room for more farms and factories, more roads and airports.

Few people thought that it might be harmful to get rid of swamps. As swamps disappeared, other things happened. There were both more floods and more droughts than before. There were also more fires, for swamps had acted as firebreaks. Hunters noticed that there was less wild game. Wild life that once lived in the swamps was dying out, because it had no place to live.

Task C4 – make up questions.

Task 2. Study the advertisement.
You are going to visit Japan this summer and you’d like to have more information about the flights to Japan. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five questions to find out the following:

1) departure dates
2) travel time
3) return ticket price
4) discounts for students
5) buying the ticket online
You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

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Example of completing a task:
1. What are the days of departures? (What are departure dates?)
2. How long will it take to travel?
3. How much does the return ticket cost? (What is the price of the return ticket?,
How much is the return ticket?)
4. Do you offer any discounts for students? (Are there any discounts for students available?)
5. Is it possible to book the ticket online?

Task C5 – description of one picture.

Task 3. Imagine that you are showing pictures of your pets to your friend. Choose one photo to present to your friend. You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes. You have to talk continuously. In your talk remember to speak about:
when you took the photo
what/who is in the photo
what is happening
why you took the photo
why you decided to show the picture to your friend
Don’t forget to start with “I have chosen photo number...”

Example of completed task C5:

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I have chosen photo number 1.
To begin with, people keep pets for different reasons. They make our lives more exciting and become the members of our family. They can also be our closest friends forever.

I took this photo last summer in our country house. We have got several pets and this dog is among them. All our pets are friendly and cute creatures.
Let me tell you a few words about this photo. In the background you can see a wonderful Russian landscape. In the foreground there is a wonderful lawn framed with lovely birches and bushes. In the center you can see my elder sister Sveta and our dog Snowflake. We called him so because he is as white and fluffy as snow.
The weather is fine, sunny and warm. Snowflake likes to go for a walk very much. In the photo Sveta is telling him something to keep him calm. You can’t see me as I am taking the photo.
Taking this photo I wanted to start a collection of our pets’ pictures and to display it on the wall in our living room. Besides, the photos will always remind us of our pets.
I decided to show this picture to you because you told me a lot about your dog. Now it’s my turn to give you the first impression of my pet. Isn’t he friendly and cute?
I believe when you come to our place, Snowflake will accept you as his best friend.
That is all I wanted to tell you about this photo.

Task C6 – comparing and contrasting two photographs.

Task 4. Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:
Give a brief description (action, location)
say what the pictures have in common
say in what way the pictures are different
say which kind of life you’d prefer
explain why

You will speak for not more than 2 minutes. You have to talk continuously.

Example of completed task C6:

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In our modern world some jobs are very important for our society.
Here are two pictures to compare and contrast on the topic. This is a photo of a man doing his job outside and that is a photo of a policeman standing on the side of the road.
These two pictures show jobs and this is the first similarity. The people in both pictures are wearing uniforms, and that is also what these pictures have in common. The weather is rather warm.
However, the pictures are somehow different. The main difference is that in picture one we can see a worker, while in picture two there is a traffic policeman. Also, their actions are different: the worker is paving a sidewalk and the policeman is on duty watching the traffic on the road.
As far as I am concerned, the job of a traffic policeman (cop) is more important for the society because people of this profession are responsible for our safety and order on the roads. Besides, they control all drivers to keep and obey traffic rules. It is very important for all drivers and passengers’ lives.
I’ve come to the end of my speaking. Thank you for listening.

Since 2003, the unified state exam was conducted as an experiment, and since 2009 it has become a unified form of state certification of applicants. Nowadays, in order to enter a university, you increasingly need to take Unified State Exam in English.

As for preparing for the Unified State Exam in English, 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.

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.

If you want to prepare well for the Unified State Exam, you need to study with a professional teacher. He must know the format of this exam. Also choose a teacher who has already worked with children in this area. Do not think that you have enough lessons at school to successfully pass the Unified State Exam. Remember that the most important thing is quality, not quantity, so you need to prepare directly for the Unified State Exam, and don't study everything.

Unified State Exam 2010. Exam structure.

The Unified State Exam includes 4 sections, which consist of 46 tasks.

Section 1 - listening. This section consists of 15 tasks. 1 task - to establish correspondence and 14 tasks in which you need to choose the correct answer options. The time given is 30 minutes.
Section 2 - reading. It consists of 9 tasks, with 2 tasks on establishing correspondence, and 7 tasks on choosing the correct answer. Time to complete - 30 minutes.
Section 3 - vocabulary and grammar. Includes 20 tasks. 13 - with a short answer, 7 tasks - to choose the correct answer. Time - 40 minutes.
Section 4 - written part. Includes two tasks. The first is to write an essay with a reasoning and the second is to write a friendly letter. You have 60 minutes to complete.

Total allowance for the exam 160 minutes.

Unified State Exam results for previous years

The most difficult section to complete is “Vocabulary and Grammar”. In general, the work has the lowest percentage of completion in lexical tasks. It is A22-A28. Practice has shown that it is difficult for graduates to use modified verb forms and tense agreement.

And in 2009 they removed it from the Unified State Examination "Burning". Probably, this situation arose as a result of the fact that many who took the Unified State Exam abandoned this section immediately after they began to answer it.

And now some advice regarding all sections of the Unified State Exam.

Listening

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.

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.

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.

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.

Speaking

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.

Increasingly, parents of schoolchildren are turning to our school with a request to prepare future graduates for the Unified State Exam in English 2018. Therefore, we decided to write a detailed article in which we will tell you how to prepare for this exam: we will consider its structure and provide practical tips for successfully passing each part of the Unified State Exam. , and will also present the best textbooks and online resources for preparing for this difficult test.

What is the Unified State Exam in English 2018

The Unified State Examination in English 2018 is a final exam at school, which is counted as an entrance exam to a university, which is why it is so important to pass it with a high score. For now, this exam is not mandatory, but if a graduate is going to enter a specialized university, he needs to pass this test.

In structure and level of difficulty, the Unified State Exam is similar to the international FCE exam. This means that in order to pass successfully, the student must have a level (above average). This is a high level, so we recommend starting to prepare for the Unified State Exam in English from the 10th grade, then in 2 years the student will be able to master the entire required amount of material at a normal pace.

In principle, you can prepare to take the exam in 1 year, but only if at the time of starting preparation the student already speaks English at an (intermediate) level. Don't know what level the graduate has? Then invite him to pass.

How is the Unified State Exam in English held in 2018? The exam consists of written and oral parts, which are held on different days. On one day, schoolchildren take the written part, it includes the following sections: listening, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary. In total, on this day the graduate needs to complete 40 tasks in 180 minutes. A student can receive a maximum of 20 points for each section. Thus, for this day you can score 80 points.

The second part - oral - takes place on another day and available upon request. It lasts only 15 minutes and consists of 4 tasks. On this day, a graduate can earn another 20 points. We strongly advise all graduates to take the oral part: in case of unsuccessful answers you do not lose anything, but in case of successful - earn extra points.

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

Below we present a table for converting Unified State Exam scores in English into a five-point system.

Unified State Exam results are usually published 14 days after passing the second part of the exam, but in some cases they are known after 12 days. You can find out your results on the official Unified State Exam website by filling out all the required fields. Paper USE certificates were canceled in 2014, so now only electronic certificates are available.

Structure of the Unified State Exam in English 2018 and principles for successfully passing each part

In this chapter, we will tell you in detail about what tasks the graduate will have to complete in each part of the exam. In addition, we will provide advice from our teachers who prepare schoolchildren to take the Unified State Exam. By the way, if you are looking for a teacher who will prepare your child for the exam, pay attention to. They have been doing this for several years now and have developed their own strategy for successful preparation; they know what pitfalls await them in the exam, what typical mistakes schoolchildren make and how to get rid of these mistakes.

As an example, we will present you with a demo version of the Unified State Exam in English, provided by the official website of the Federal Institute of Pedagogical Measurements fipi.ru.

Listening

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).

Listening for the Unified State Exam in English in 2018 includes 3 audio fragments combined into one recording. The examiners turn on the recording and do not stop it until the very end, but there are pauses between fragments to read the tasks and transfer the answers to the form. For each correct answer in this and other parts of the exam, the student receives 1 point. Let's see what the graduate will have to do in listening.

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

6 points.

Example:

Listening task 1

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.

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Listening task 2

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:

Listening task 3

Our tips:

When preparing for the exam, you need to do as many listening tasks as possible in exam format. This way, the graduate will get used to quickly reading assignments and catching key words in speech that will help them find the correct answer.
When choosing an answer, you need to rely not on the words mentioned in the speaker’s speech, but on the meaning of his words. So, for example, in his speech he may in one way or another mention all the answers to the task, but if you delve into what was said, you can understand that there is only one correct answer.

Reading

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.

Exercise 1: There are 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.

Maximum points: 7 points.

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Reading task 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.

Maximum points: 6 points.

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Reading 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.

Maximum points: 7 points.

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Reading task 3

Our tips:

When completing the first task, you need to look for keywords that will indicate the meaning of the text and help you find the desired title. In addition, often the main meaning of a paragraph is reflected in the first sentence, and the rest give some minor details. Therefore, in some cases you just need to carefully read the first sentence in order to complete the task correctly.
To successfully complete the second task, you need to have a good understanding of how complex sentences are constructed in English. The fact is that the missing part in most cases is part of a compound or complex sentence. For example, if a student understands that in the subordinate clause who is used in relation to people, which - objects, and where - places, he will be able to successfully complete most of the tasks. It also needs to be repeated, for example, that the infinitive is used to express purpose.
In the third task, the questions are arranged in the order in which they are answered in the text. That is, the answer to the first question will be at the beginning of the text, and not in the middle or end, the answer to the second question will be after the answer to the first, etc.

Grammar and vocabulary

This section of the Unified State Exam 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.

Exercise 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.

Maximum points: 7 points.

Example:

Grammar and vocabulary, task 1

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.

Maximum points: 6 points.

Example:

Grammar and vocabulary, task 2

Task 3: Given a text with 7 gaps. You need to choose 1 correct answer out of the four proposed for each of them.

Maximum points: 7 points.

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Grammar and vocabulary, task 3

Our tips:

The transformation of a word in the first part, as a rule, occurs according to the following principle. If you are given a verb, you must either use it in the correct tense, put it in the correct voice (active or passive), or form a participle from it. If an adjective is given, you must put it in the comparative or superlative degree. If you need to change a numeral, most likely you need to make it ordinal.
The second part mainly tests knowledge of suffixes and prefixes, including negative ones, and the ability to form different parts of speech from a word with the same root.
In the third part, knowledge of word combinations, so-called collocations, is most often tested. In addition, out of 4 words, you will need to choose the most appropriate one in meaning, that is, you need to know the difference between similar words and read the context.

Letter

The graduate is given 80 minutes to write and check 2 written works.

Exercise 1: Given is 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.

Volume: 100-140 words.

Maximum points: 6 points.

Example:

Letter, task 1

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

Making a “hat”
In the upper right corner we write the address: on the top line we indicate the city, below it - the country of residence. No need to write the street and house number: This may be considered a disclosure of 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.
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.
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!).
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 (usually controversial) is given. 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.

Volume: 200-250 words.

Maximum points: 14 points.

Example:

Letter, task 2

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

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

Our tips:

Stick to the required volume. It is permissible to deviate by 10% from the specified number of words, that is, you can write from 90 to 154 words in a letter and from 180 to 275 in an essay. If a graduate writes at least 1 word less (89), he will be given 0 points for the assignment. If the limit is exceeded, the examiner will count 140 words in a letter or 250 in an essay and evaluate it, and will deduct points for unfinished work, assignment design, topic disclosure, etc.
Avoid paragraphs consisting of one sentence; you need to supplement and justify each of your thoughts. To do this, you can use the constructions In my opinion, I believe, etc.
Monitor the style of written work: colloquial expressions like Guess what? or Wish me luck!, but in an essay it is better to stick to a more formal style. It is important not to overdo it with “informality”: all kinds of well, cause and slang expressions are unacceptable.
Use linking words, they make the text logical and allow you to complement or contrast sentences.

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.

Exercise 1: Popular scientific 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.

Lead time: no more than 3 minutes.

Maximum points: 1 point.

Example:

Oral speech, task 1

Lead time: about 3 minutes.

Maximum points: 5 points.

Example:

Oral speech, task 2

Task 3: Show 3 photos. You need to choose 1 and describe it according to the plan proposed right there in the task.

Lead time: about 3.5 minutes.

Maximum points: 7 points.

Example:

Oral speech, task 3

Task 4: 2 pictures are given. It is necessary to compare them, describe the similarities and differences, and explain why the chosen topic is close to the graduate.

Lead time: about 3.5 minutes.

Maximum points: 7 points.

Example:

Oral speech, task 4

Our tips:

Take advantage online trainer for the oral part of the exam on the website injaz.ege.edu.ru. It completely simulates the exam, so you will become familiar with the format and understand exactly what you need to do, what time to meet, etc.
To practice the first part of the exam you need take texts on different topics and learn to read them with the correct expression: speech should have pauses, logical stress, natural intonation. In addition, the graduate must complete it in one and a half minutes, because the score is reduced if the text is not read to the end. However, you can’t rush either, because it’s not the reading speed that is being tested, but the ability to read the text expressively.
To successfully complete the second task, you need learn to ask questions to various texts. In principle, the task itself is elementary; most errors are associated with the loss of an auxiliary verb or its incorrect agreement with a noun. This problem can be easily solved by repeating question-writing exercises.
In the third task, the examinee needs to select 1 photo from 3 proposed and describe it. Here's our main advice - read the assignment carefully. The point is that it changes a little every year, so learn to answer according to the wording of 2018. In 2018, graduates will have to describe a photograph to a friend, that is, the monologue should address him. In addition, it is necessary answer all questions in the assignment, for example, if it says where and when the photo was taken, you need to answer both questions - where and when. At the beginning, you must definitely indicate which photo we will be talking about (I’ve chosen photo number...). Don't forget also about the introductory one (Would you like to have a look at my picture? / I'd like to show you a picture from my photo album.) and the final one (That's all for now. / I hope you liked my picture.) phrases that make speech logical.
In the fourth task you need to do the main focus of the speech is on comparing pictures, and not their description. In this case it is necessary use speech cliches: The first picture depicts... whereas/while the second picture depicts..., The main difference is that..., In comparison to the first picture, this one... etc. More similar speech cliches you learn with our article “Compare and Contrast Phrases”.

Textbooks and websites for preparing for the Unified State Exam in English 2018

Now you are familiar with the structure of the exam and understand that graduates will face a difficult test. However, you can pass the Unified State Exam in English in 2018 easily and successfully if you prepare well for it in advance. And in this the student will be helped, first of all, by a good teacher, as well as resources for preparing for this exam. We would like to introduce you to some textbooks and websites that our teachers use when preparing their students for the Unified State Exam. Take note of at least a few of them.

The Macmillan Exam Skills for Russia textbook series includes books on preparation for each part of the Unified State Exam. With authentic texts and exercises, this series is one of the best for exam preparation. These books are quite complex, so we recommend that students with at least an Intermediate level study using them.
“Standard exam versions of the Unified State Exam edited by Verbitskaya” - exist in various variations and include standard Unified State Exam tasks with answers. Using the book, you can check how well a graduate is prepared to take the exam.
fipi.ru is the official website of the Federal Institute of Pedagogical Measurements, which presents a large bank of standard tasks for the Unified State Exam. On the specified page, click on the inscription “English” and in the tab that opens on the left, select the skill that you want to train. Please note: there are no answers to the assignments on the site, therefore, to ensure that the graduate’s efforts are not wasted, we advise you to study with the teacher and submit completed assignments to him for checking.

Our teacher Natalya has already prepared dozens of excellent students for the Unified State Exam in English; in her article “Exam, be good to me, or How to successfully pass the Unified State Exam in English,” she shares her personal experience and advice for graduates.

So, now you can imagine the amount of work and know the secrets of successfully passing the Unified State Exam in English. We wish all graduates easy exams and high scores!

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