A hot time is approaching for graduates - on the eve of the Unified State Examination, including in English. Millions of 11th graders are actively studying textbooks, taking private lessons from tutors, and cramming the rules. But in the 21st century, the Internet has become a great helper for those who need to prepare for the exam in English. In this article, we provide an overview of the best online resources to prepare for this exam, as well as consider the structure of the final test and give useful tips on how to pass the exam in English.

The structure of the exam in English 2018

The USE (Unified State Exam) is a final examination paper at school, without which it is impossible to enter a university. When entering a higher educational institution, the final exam scores are also important, so students try to pass the exam for the highest scores. The USE in English 2018 is not mandatory, but applicants who intend to enroll in specialized university you have to take this exam.

In terms of complexity and structure, the USE in English is similar to the international FCE test, for the successful passing of which it is necessary to speak the language at an Upper-Intermediate level.

For Russian-speaking students, this is a rather high bar, so it is better to start preparing for the upcoming final exam in advance - from grade 9.10. In this case, in 2-3 years, the student, slowly entry level, will be able to fully acquire knowledge and develop skills for the successful passing of the exam in English.

Of course, you can prepare for this exam faster, but for this, the student must have a sufficiently high level of foreign language proficiency, at least an intermediate one.

To prepare for the successful passing of the exam, it is necessary not only to know the subject well, but also to understand how the examination work is arranged.

What elements does the USE 2018 in English consist of? The examination test consists of several parts: written and oral. The first part is mandatory, and the second part is optional, they are rented on different days.

The written part, in turn, consists of five sections:

• listening;
• reading;
• vocabulary and grammar;
• letter.

For each section, the student can receive a maximum of 20 points. The graduate is allocated 180 minutes to complete 40 tasks. Having passed the first part of the exam with excellent marks, a student can score 80 points out of 100. To get the maximum number of points, you will have to come again and pass the oral part. It contains only 4 tasks, for which only 15 minutes are allotted. For the oral part, you can get a maximum of 20 points.

So, for the USE in English, a graduate can score the maximum number of points - 100, which practically guarantees him admission to a specialized university. However, in order to pass the exam for 5, it is enough to score 84 points. And in order for the test to be counted, it must be passed for 3, that is, at least score 22 points.

As a rule, test results are published on the official website of the exam two weeks after the oral part. You can find out your result on the official resource ege.edu.ru by filling in the appropriate fields with your data. Having successfully passed USE graduate receives electronic certificate and entered in a special register. Paper certificates have not been issued since 2014.

How to pass the exam in English 2018?

To understand how the final exam in English is arranged, we will consider in detail an example of such a test. And at the end of each section, we give useful tips from tutors who specialize in preparing students for the exam.

Auditing principles

This section is divided into three parts and takes 30 minutes to complete. These are exercises 1 to 9 from a total list of 40 tasks. The student will hear an audio recording of three fragments, which will be played by the examiners and not stopped for 30 minutes. There are pauses between fragments of the record so that the student can read the task and transfer the answers to the form. For each correct answer, the graduate will receive 1 point.

1. 7 statements are given. Then the student will have to listen to 6 statements and correlate them with statements, one of which is superfluous. You can get 6 b.
2. 7 statements are given. The student listens to the dialogue and determines which statements correspond to the dialogue (True), which are not true (False), and which are not mentioned in it (Not Stated). The maximum you can get is 7 b.
3. There are 7 questions with 3 possible answers. The student needs to listen to the audio recording and choose the correct answer. Exercise for 7 b.

In total, you can score a maximum of 20 points for listening.

Tutor Tips:

1. When preparing for testing, it is listening in this format that allows you to get used to quickly understanding the task and searching for key phrases in speech that will indicate the correct answer.
2. When choosing an answer, rely on the meaning of the speaker's words, since in his speech he may mention key phrases to the whole task, but if you understand the meaning of what was said, you will get only one correct answer.

Principles for passing reading

This section also consists of three parts and 9 tasks, and half an hour is also given for their completion, that is, about 10 minutes for each part.

1. Given 7 small texts and 8 titles. The student must read the texts and choose the appropriate headings for them, leaving an extra heading. You can dial 7 b.
2. Given a text with 6 gaps. Below are 7 passages, 6 of which the graduate needs to insert into the text instead of gaps. For the task - 6 p.
3. Dan short text and 7 questions. For each question, there are 4 possible answers, from which you need to choose 1 correct one. It is possible to get 7 b.

In total, you can score a maximum of 20 points for reading.

Tutor Tips:

1. When completing the first task, you need to look for key phrases that will help you find the meaning of the entire text and point to the correct heading. Usually, main point is contained in the first sentence, so study the beginning of the paragraph carefully to find the correct answer.
2. To successfully complete the second task, you need to have a good understanding of how sentences are built in English. Omissions are often found in complex and complex sentences. Remember that in the clause who is used for people, which for things, and where for places. Also remember that the infinitive serves to express purpose.
3. The questions in the third task are arranged in accordance with the position of the answers in the text, that is, at the beginning of the text you need to look for the answer to the first question, a little further - to the second, etc.

Principles of delivery of vocabulary and grammar

This section is designed to test the vocabulary of schoolchildren, as well as how graduates have learned grammatical constructions in English. The student has to complete three tasks in 40 minutes.

1. Given a text with 7 words missing. To the right of the text there are words that need to be grammatically transformed (for example, put the verb in the past tense) and inserted in place of the gap. Task for 7 b.
2. Given a text with 6 gaps. On the right there are words that need to be transformed not only grammatically, but also lexically, that is, to form a single-root word that fits the meaning of the text and insert it into the gap. You can dial 6 b.
3. Given a text with 7 gaps and 7 blocks of words with answer options. For each pass, the student must choose 1 correct option out of 4 proposed. It is possible to get 7 b.

Total for vocabulary and grammar, you can score a maximum of 20 points.

Tutor Tips:

1. If in the first task you were given a verb, then you need to put it in right time or use in the correct form of the pledge (active or passive), or form participle from it. The adjective, often, needs to be put in the superlative or comparative degree, and convert the numeral, as a rule, into ordinal.
2. In the second task, most often, it is necessary to transform single-root words by adding prefixes and suffixes to them, including negative ones.
3. In the third task, usually, you need to show knowledge of word compatibility - collocations. You will have to choose from 4 words similar in meaning, in order to choose the correct answer, you must carefully read the text.

Letter Delivery Principles

There are only two tasks in this section (write a letter and an essay), for which the student is given 80 minutes.

1. The text of a small letter from a friend asking questions is given. The graduate must read the message and write a letter to a friend in response, answering questions and asking them. Volume: 100-140 words. You can get 6 b.
2. A controversial statement is given. The student needs to write an essay-reasoning on the topic, express his opinion, and give the opposite point of view, as well as explain his disagreement with it. Volume: 200−250 words. For this task - 14 b.

In total, a maximum of 20 points can be scored for written work.

How to write a letter to a friend in English:

1. Letter close person written in an informal style.
2. Hat design. In the upper right corner you need to write the address: first the city, then the country of residence. But it is better not to indicate the street name and house number, because even if the address does not exist, it can be interpreted as the disclosure of classified information.
3. In the same corner, below the address, skipping one line, write the date.
4. Then an informal appeal to the addressee is written on the left: Dear Nil / Joe (name will be indicated in the task). Note that Hello is not allowed in this case. Don't forget to put a comma after the call. Continuation of the letter - from a new line.
5. Each paragraph, according to the rules, begins with a red line. It is worth starting a letter with an expression of gratitude to a friend for the message received (Thanks a lot for your last letter). It will not be superfluous to apologize for the long answer (Sorry I haven't been in touch for so long). It would be a good move if you mention some information from the received message.
6. Then the main part is written (second and third paragraphs). In the second part, you need to answer the questions received in the letter, and in the third part, you need to ask questions to a friend.
7. The fourth paragraph is the final one, it is necessary to notify the addressee about the end of the message (I "ve got to go now!"). good tone will if you offer to keep in touch (Take care and keep in touch!).
8. At the end, you need to write a standard cliché - Best wishes, All the best(a comma is required) or others. Under this phrase, on the next line, you need to write your name.

How to write an essay on the exam in English:

Essays are also written in neutral style and contains five paragraphs:

1. Introduction: the topic-problem is formulated and the existence of two opposing points of view is immediately indicated.
2. Own opinion: one's own point of view on this issue is expressed and 2-3 arguments are given in its defense.
3. Contrasting opinions: talk about opposite points view, and arguments are presented that support them.
4. Expression of disagreement: you need to explain the reason for disagreeing with opposing opinions, and defend your point of view without using the arguments from the second paragraph.
5. Conclusion: a conclusion is written on the question posed.

Tutor Tips:

1. It is strongly recommended not to go beyond the required volume. Only a 10% error is acceptable, that is, for a letter it is permissible to write from 90 to 154 words, and in an essay, from 180 to 275 lexemes. If the student writes at least one word less, then he will not receive a single point for the task. If the volume is exceeded, then the verifier will count the specified limit from the entire text and will evaluate only it, while the examiner removes points for the fact that the work has not been completed, and the topic has not been disclosed or conclusions have not been written.
2. Do not write paragraphs containing only one sentence. Each thought must be developed and argued. You can use such speech constructions as I believe, In my opinion, etc.
3. Watch your writing style: never use colloquial expressions like Wish me luck! or Guess what?, and in an essay it is better not to write informal well, cause and slang expressions.
4. At the same time, the use of linking words in written works is recommended, since they make the text logical, allow you to contrast or two parts of the sentence or supplement one of them.

Principles of delivery of oral speech

This is the shortest part of the exam, which is taken on another day, and lasts only 15 minutes, during which the student must complete four tasks.

A feature of this part of testing is that the graduate performs tasks in front of a computer with a timer on the screen, and all answers are recorded through a microphone. At the same time, the examiner in the audience monitors the progress of testing.

1. A popular science text appears on the monitor. For 90 seconds, you need to quickly read it to yourself, and in the next 90 seconds you need to read it aloud with expression. Run time - 3 minutes. For the task - 1 p.
2. An advertisement is displayed on the screen. Based on the keywords, you need to make five direct questions to this text. 90 seconds are allotted for preparation, after which it is necessary to formulate each of the questions within 20 seconds. Run time - 3 minutes. For correct execution - 5 b.
3. Three photographs are proposed, from which you need to choose one and describe it in accordance with the proposed plan. Run time - 3.5 minutes. You can get - 7 b.
4. Two pictures are shown, which must be compared, describing the differences and similarities, explaining the choice. Run time - 3.5 minutes. It is possible to dial - 7 b.

The maximum score for the oral part is 20 points.

Tutor Tips:

1. To prepare for the first assignment, it is worth working on texts on various topics, reading them with an expression: you must observe all pauses, natural intonation, logical stress. It is also important to keep within the allotted time, but you should not rush too much.
2. To successfully complete the second part oral exam, it is necessary to practice the ability to ask questions to a variety of texts. When composing questions, do not forget to use auxiliary verbs and put them in correct form, agreeing with the noun.
3. In 2018, at the Unified State Examination, in the third task, you will be asked to describe a photo to a friend. Therefore, when composing the text, you need to use the appeal. At the beginning of the description, you need to indicate which photo you chose (I "ve chosen photo number ...). It is also important to answer ALL the questions asked in the assignment, indicate where and when. Do not forget about the introductory phrase (I" d like to show you a picture from my photo album./Would you like to have a look at my picture?) and the final cliché (I hope you liked my picture./That"s all for now.).
4. When completing the fourth task, the emphasis should be on comparing images, and not on their descriptive characteristics. When comparing pictures, one should use such common clichés as In comparison to the first picture, this one… The first picture depicts… whereas/while the second picture depicts…, The main difference is that… etc.

This is how the USE in English will look like in 2018 - the test is not easy, but it can be successfully passed if you prepare for it in advance, including using Internet resources.

Universal sites for preparing for the exam

Before you start using a variety of online resources to prepare for the exam, it is advisable to take a demo version of the exam, which can be downloaded from the official website Federal Institute pedagogical measurements.

Resources for preparing for the exam in all school subjects:

1. Examer - simulator for self-study to the exam in history, English and Russian, chemistry, mathematics, physics and other school subjects. The program imitates tasks that may occur in the exam in the selected subject. After completing all the tasks, the Examer summarizes the results and suggests what mistakes were made. In addition, the program contains sections such as Theory, Options + verification by experts, online game USE Arena. The first part is free, then you have to pay.
2. For many graduates good helper became the group "USE 100 points" in the social network VK.com. By web address

For today, the most popular language, when passing the exam, they consider English. In the USE 2017, a number of changes have been made. Even if you are confident in your abilities, you must pass the exam in English 2016 Online tests this year they have four sections consisting of forty tasks. The USE test has a maximum passing time. In 2017 it is 3 hours. To overcome the entry barrier, you must successfully pass 17 tasks. Be prepared for questions from listening, reading, grammar, vocabulary and reading. Preparation for such a test must be colossal. Every year, there is less and less luck. Without knowledge, certain area, it is impossible to submit. This test will help assess your level for the exam.

USE test in English language

Question 1 of 20

She thinks she … responsible. She has never got on well with her … friends.

Rebecca was used to … because she was very shy and used to … very awkward sometimes.

Mr. Stone, who seemed … about his breakfast, … to Lima in surprise.

This island is known … by …

It is a chance … , so they must make a list of things …

They … very tired if they sat up … late.

Remember … your tickets and passports before you …

She can "t help ... that he helps her so ...

Tom says he would rather … socccer … tennis.

Jerry is not … man to give … secret.

I see that … is wrong with you. But you should pull … together.

They found … in the street full of …

She talked to him … and looked very…

Snow is very ... in this place, but once ... it won't stop for weeks.

No sooner … on the light, than he saw that the window …

The deepest of all … lakes in the world is Baikal.

… to the law, smoking is forbidden in public places.

… for a short period of time, the family was rather poor.

Italian cuisine … greatly from French cuisine.

This reward is … to obtain.

Proceed

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Oh, this wonderful school time, with its vivid (and not so) memories, teachers, subjects, last calls, which, as usual, ends with one special touching event - the last call. Parents are worried about their child, who will soon take his first step into adulthood.

But before celebrating graduation and entering the desired university, eleventh graders are forced to play an insidious game called "USE in English". Now, what d "ya know about it?

The exam in English is passed when they enter the humanities, for example: philology or linguistics, translation studies or teaching, international relations or regional studies, etc. As you may have noticed, training in the above areas is based on a foreign language, so English is considered a core subject.

The exam itself consists of written and oral parts, which are not held on more than one day. In the first - students pass the written part, it includes: listening, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary. In total, on this day, the graduate needs to complete 40 tasks in 180 minutes. Can you deal with that? The student can receive a maximum of 20 points for each of the sections. So, for the first day you can and should score 80 points.

The second part is verbal part of the exam in English - takes place on another day and is rented at will. It lasts only 15 minutes and consists of 4 tasks. During this time, students will have to answer questions and describe pictures. On this day, the graduate can earn another +20 points.

It is logical that it makes sense to take the oral part: in case of unsuccessful answers, you do not lose anything, and in case of successful answers, you will earn additional points. Think about it! Thus, a graduate in the exam can score a maximum of 100 points. The minimum score to pass the exam is 22 points. If lower, then everything is gone! Below is the number of USE scores in English and the corresponding score:

Obviously, I would like to pass the exam with a high score, because there is a chance to enter, for example, on a budget, and receive a decent scholarship and all kinds of goodies from the state throughout the entire training.

Here are the best ways to prepare for the exam in English.

Dates of the Unified State Examination in English 2019

The approved exam schedule should be published in January 2019 (so far, it is known about the period for passing the main part of the subjects from May 28 to June 20). But today there is an opportunity to learn something interesting:

• from the second half of March to mid-April 2019, for example, early examination, from March 21 to April 4. However, not all students can take the exam early. These graduates include those who graduated from school earlier than the 2018/2019 academic year, underachieving students previous years without a certificate, as well as students of evening schools. Those who decided not to enter the university, but to go to serve in the army, can also pass the test ahead of schedule; children leaving to live abroad; applicants foreign universities, or those who came to study from abroad. An exception is also made for children leaving for sports, cultural or scientific competitions or competitions, as well as for schoolchildren who are scheduled for medical procedures during the main test;
• With last days May and until the beginning of June 2019, the main period of the exam is scheduled. Wangui that the first exams will begin on May 28, 2019;
• start additional period The exam is announced for September 4, 2019. Additional examinations will take place during the first half of September.

Changes in the Unified State Examination in English 2019

In principle, special innovations on this moment was not noticed. Although there are some clarifications. For example, according to the wording of the criteria, which have become more specific and unambiguous. If earlier there were questions about what is considered a violation, then from now on there will be no more such questions. Comparison:

• 2017 (the task was completed completely: the content reflects all the aspects indicated in the task (full answers were given to all questions, three questions were asked on the specified topic); the style of the speech was chosen correctly, taking into account the purpose of the statement and the addressee; the norms of politeness accepted in the language are observed);
• 2018 (the task was completed completely: the content reflects all the aspects specified in the task (full and accurate answers to all questions were given, three questions on the specified topic were asked correctly); the style of the speech was chosen correctly, taking into account the purpose of the statement and the addressee; the norms of politeness accepted in the language are observed ( 1 incomplete or inaccurate aspect allowed). The wording of task 4 in the "Speaking" block has been clarified.

Bonuses are good, but in order to successfully overcome this challenge, it is important to understand its strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, now let's talk about the structure of the exam, which is conditionally divided into four main blocks and one additional (195 minutes).

Listening Comprehension

In the first block (30 minutes), the student performs 3 tasks. The examiners turn on the recording and do not stop it until the very end, however, there are pauses between the 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.

• The first task is to listen to 6 statements and correlate them with statements, one of which is redundant, that is, it will be necessary to identify the correspondence between the main ideas and audio fragments.
• In the second exercise, a dialogue and remarks are given - it is necessary to determine which statements are false (false) and which are true (true), in addition, to identify which statements were not mentioned in the text (not stated).
• In the remaining 7 tasks (No. 3-9) it is proposed to listen to the interview and mark the correct answer from the three proposed. The student listens to the audio recording and selects the correct answer for each question. For this task, you can also get a maximum of 7 points.

Tips: understand the meaning of the words that the announcer says. There may be hidden answers to tasks.

Reading

In the second block (also 30 minutes), the ability to analyze and extract basic information from the text is tested. It also, like Listening, consists of 3 parts (9 tasks).

• In task 10, 7 mini-texts are given (3-6 sentences in each) and 8 headings that must be selected for each text, while one heading is superfluous. Maximum points: 7.
• In task 11, taking into account cause-and-effect relationships and the logic of presentation, you have to fill in a special text with six gaps. There are 7 passages to complete. So, one extra. Maximum points: 6.
• In the remaining 7 tasks (No. 12-18) you read a short English text and 7 questions to it. For each question, 4 possible answers are given, from which you need to choose one correct one. Maximum points: 7.

Tips: try not to spend more than 10 minutes on 1 task; delve into the meaning of the text (look for keywords); learn/repeat how they are built complex sentences; in the third task, questions after the text 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, to the second question after the answer to the first, and so on.

Vocabulary and Grammar (Vocabulary & Grammar)

70% of assignments (No. 19-31) are aimed at knowledge of word formation and the school curriculum in English grammar. In the last seven (No. 32-38) exercises, you must make a choice in favor of one of the four proposed answers, taking into account the context and the desired grammatical form. For everything about everything, 40 minutes are given.

• First, a text with 7 missing words is given. To the right of it there are words that require grammatical transformation (put the verb at the right time, for example) and insertion. Max. number of points: 7.
• In the second task - a text with 6 gaps. Again, you will need to grammatically transform (to form a single-root word that fits the text in meaning) and insert words into the text. Max. number of points: 6.
• Again, the text with 7 gaps, you need to choose 1 correct option out of 4 proposed. Max. number of points: 7.

Tips: allocate no more than 12 minutes for all tasks (except for the second - there are 15); read the context; repeat: tenses and forms of verbs, voices (active and passive), comparative and superlative degrees of adjectives, ordinal numbers, the formation of suffixes and prefixes in English.

Written part (Writing)

In the fourth block, there are only 2 tasks (but what kind!), For which 80 minutes are given (for them you need to have time to write and check your work).

• First, an informal letter to a friend (about 100-140 words). The text of a short letter from this very “friend” is given, after which there are questions. You need to read the text with questions, and write an answer (that is, answer a friend's questions and ask your own). Max. points: 6.
• Secondly, an essay on a given topic (about 200-250 words). In this section, a statement is given (usually rather controversial), and the student writes an essay on this topic, expressing his opinion, demonstrating the learned vocabulary, knowledge of grammatical rules, the structure of various written works, and, finally, the ability to describe and argue his point of view in writing . You have to do 80 minutes. Max. number of points: 14.

Tips: do not write an essay on a draft in full, it is better to sketch your thoughts and ideas on it; do not forget about a high-quality introduction (description of the relevance of the problem) and conclusion; do not write addresses (even fictitious ones); look at examples of friendly letters in English on the Internet; do not forget to thank a friend for the letter (at the beginning); ask questions in a letter; love paragraphs (but not 1 sentence); use " I believe...», « I assume...», « In my opinion...»; colloquial style also valid (" Guess what?», « What's up?», « Howdy!», « See ya!», « Later!»); write in a neutral style (task 2); justify and support your point of view by describing different ones; draw conclusions and draw conclusions.

Speaking

The oral part of the exam in English is not required, but speaking is necessary to get the highest possible score. This block is the shortest and only takes 15 minutes. It consists of four tasks for which you can get in total amount 20 points: reading the English text aloud, asking questions to the ad using keywords; description of the picture/photo; comparative analysis two proposed photographs, guided by a given plan. The student submits assignments in front of a computer, which shows the countdown, and his answers are recorded. At the same time, there is an organizer in the audience who monitors the course of the exam and, at the first doubtful situation, has the right to apply firearms(jk).

• In the first task there will be a text of a near-scientific nature, which must be read aloud in the most expressive way. 1.5 minutes will be allotted for this (+1.5 for preparation). Accordingly, for the entire task - no more than 3 minutes. The task is worth 1 point.
• The second task is an advertisement for which you need to come up with 5 questions based on keywords. Preparation - 1.5 minutes, wording of each question - 20 seconds. Total - 3 minutes. Here you can earn 5 points.
• In the third task, 3 pictures/photos will be shown. We choose one and describe it according to the proposed plan. The task takes about 3.5 minutes. Per successful execution 7 points are given.
• And in the fourth task, we are again offered pictures. This time 2 that you want to compare and describe their similarities and differences. You will also need to explain why the chosen topic is close to the graduate. The number of minutes and points is equal to the number of the same in the previous task.

Tips: practice pronunciation and read texts on various topics with the correct intonation and expression (see YouTube for Christ's sake!); observe pauses, stress and intonation; do not forget about time and try to read clearly, but tighten; learn to ask questions to texts on different topics; know how to compose questions correctly; carefully read the assignments and answer all questions; tell which photo you chose at the beginning of the answer (“ I"ve chosen the photo number..."); most likely you will have to describe a photo of a “friend”; use speech clichés like: the 1st picture depicts ...», « whereas the 2nd shows us ...», « the main difference is that ...», « also, they have the same ...», « in comparison to the first picture, this one is ...».

English: preparation for the Unified State Examination 2019

To save your nerves, we strongly recommend that you contact us directly and try the online USE English courses or our USE preparation course in English on Skype. We will help you prepare and not fall into the mud face.

Online USE course in English language.

Here you can prepare for the exam in English online!

• A unique methodology from leading teachers with the experience of the EnglishDom online school of English.
• Versatile exercise on vocabulary, grammar and listening comprehension of a native speaker's speech, divided into situational-thematic blocks.
• It is possible to practice speaking skills in role play, the voice recognition function is supported.
• Convenient and simple interface.

Peculiarities:

• More suitable for students with a high level of language who have been studying with an English-speaking or Russian-speaking teacher for a long time.
• Also, it will appeal to students who are 100% confident in their knowledge of English and are familiar with the features of the Unified State Examination in English.
• The course is aimed at self-study, therefore it is an excellent solution for repeating and updating the knowledge and structure of the exam.
• There is no teacher control, so responsibility and progress depends entirely on the motivation and interest of the student (watch out!).

USE in English in ED Class.

• Each lesson consists of two main sections: class» & « Home". In the class you will find cool workouts ( warm up) to recharge with positive emotions on whole lesson. Next, you are invited to familiarize yourself with new vocabulary (Vocabulary), a transcription and a picture are given for each word, which makes it easy to build an associative array.
• Grammar section ( Get to know) is presented in convenient tables, where it is clear and in plain language provides exactly the information you need to pay attention to. And its use in practice will be demonstrated by examples with voice acting below, as well as subsequent exercises to consolidate the rules in practice ( Grammar practice).
• To have fun from the heart and be ready to cope with listening in the exam, we offer to plunge into the English-speaking world and watch entertaining videos ( life stories). This is not only funny, but also useful, because. the task must contain previously learned vocabulary.
• And for dessert, sweet talking tasks in the form of a dialogue ( Role play), questions ( Discussion) and, finally, an exciting game ( Game).

Well, are you intrigued? But that's not all! In order for all the material to remain in active memory and not be lost anywhere, be sure to go through the block “ Home" at a good time for you. Repetition is the mother of learning!

Peculiarities:

• Suitable for students of any level who are going to take the exam in English.

Materials for preparing for the exam 2019 in English

To do well, you will have to spend a lot of time preparing. Keep in mind! It is necessary to plan and devote time to the preparation of each of the sections. Listening, for example. Not every school teacher devotes enough time to teaching perception in his lessons. foreign speech aurally. Audiobooks, songs of your favorite artists, films or TV series in English dubbing will come to the rescue. Watch at least a couple of episodes of your favorite series or movie, and listen to an audiobook on your way to school.

The following resources may help you:

• A series of textbooks Macmillan Exam Skills for Russia includes books on preparation for each part of the exam. With authentic texts and assignments, this series is one of the best for preparing for exams. However, please note that the books are quite complex, so it is recommended that students with a level of at least Intermediate study with them.
• A good selection of textbooks on the exam for the past years is on this site. In addition, you can read books online. For example, there is one tempting one that promises to prepare you in a month. Basically, the resource presents training options examination papers, which can be used as practical material to prepare for the exam. Each option is provided with keys and texts for listening.
• quizlet.com and barabook.ru are convenient online services for learning new words. Create your own sets of flashcards with new words and learn them using the apps of the same name or directly on the site. Easy!
• podcastsinenglish.com, britishcouncil.org, bbc.co.uk - sites with educational podcasts in English. They, of course, do not have standard tasks for the exam, but you can train the skill of listening to speech interesting way and a little distraction from the same type of tasks for 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 Examination. On the indicated page, click on the inscription "English" and in the tab that opens on the left, select the skill you want to train. There are no answers on the site, therefore, so that the efforts are not wasted, we advise you to study with the teacher and send the completed assignments to him for verification.
• "Typical exam options for the exam edited by Verbitskaya" - the book exists in various variations, includes standard exam tasks with answers. With the help of the book, you can check how well the graduate is ready for the exam.

When preparing and using the above materials, pay attention to writing an essay. Try to write at least 10 mini-essays on various topics before the exam. Inspiration may come to you after watching good movie, for example. Download tickets from previous years and hone your writing skills. Each new essay will help you better formulate thoughts and present arguments in favor of your point of view.

By the way! If you want to learn how to correctly write an essay in English for the USE 2019, then read!

Let's look at the changes that the USE has undergone compared to last year.

Typical mistakes in preparing for the exam

The collection of the main typical mistakes in preparing for the exam in English, first of all, includes the inability to correctly distribute the preparation time. The student knows what he is having trouble with. More time should be devoted to this. More common problem is the inability to speak. You can practice this skill by constantly playing small dialogues in your head with everyday situations, or by describing objects, people and buildings that you see on your way (to perfection) to school, cinema or supermarket.

In addition, there are the following mistakes when preparing for the English exam:

• Out-of-date tutorials or resources on the network can also significantly harm the preparation. Graduates are offered many materials that promise the most better training. But not everyone is up to the task. It is better to use those teaching aids that professionals advise. It is definitely recommended to go to the FIPI website, where the latest data is always published.
• Inconsistent preparation. The student either does not sit down at the textbooks at all, or sits at them without rest. It is necessary to make a plan over time and strictly follow it. It is necessary to start preparing for exams from the fall of the 11th grade, and even better - from the 10th grade. The amount of knowledge is large, it takes a lot of time.
• Ignoring incomprehensible material. When preparing for an exam, you should start repeating things that are not clear. To fully assimilate the material, read the topic in the textbook, contact a tutor or your teacher, sign up for courses and find out what you do not understand, do not try to calm yourself down. With the material that you master, it will be much easier: a few days before the exam, you can quickly remember and go over all the previously weak points.
• Not comprehensive training. During the lesson, teachers themselves most often pay attention to reading and grammar, while forgetting about correct pronunciation and perception. Alas, so far such a sad trend can be traced in many schools. It is worth remembering that all the components of the program will be presented in the exam in the tasks. And it is essential to pay attention to each.
• cramming. The complexity of the exam lies in the fact that it is designed for understanding the material, some tasks are designed for an impromptu answer. Typically, such tests allow you to get the most points and compensate for the lost ones. Having memorized all the material, you will not be able to explain similar examples that will be presented in the test. In addition, you will not have enough time to memorize the entire amount of material.
• Passing only trial texts. Yes, they are definitely needed, but do not expect that if you typed maximum score on such, then the main exam is in your pocket. Tasks are completed in different ways, tests are mixed, becoming, in their own way, individual.
• Wrong mental attitude may interfere with the exam. The ability to concentrate and relax at the right time will help to tune in correctly. Positive thoughts also play a role. They help you get the job done. Believe in yourself, but don't get carried away - too much arrogance can be treacherous insidious enemy. Everything should be in moderation.

Conclusion

Is it difficult to pass the exam in English? Not! Preparation for the exam in English is really important, because. an exam is a kind of challenge that must be approached with all responsibility. The higher the USE score, the more freedom in choosing a decent educational institution, which will subsequently help to make the dream come true and become an outstanding specialist in the field that is interesting. Do not miss the opportunity - sign up for an introductory English lesson via Skype.

Do not be afraid of difficulties, come to us, and we will help you pass the exam with the highest score! You can do that!

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What is the exam: numbers, facts

Unified State Examination (USE) - universal state attestation graduates of the eleventh grade, the results of which are counted upon admission to the vocational secondary education institution (secondary specialized educational institution) or university (higher educational institution).

At the moment, the exam is carried out in 14 subjects, of which 4 are foreign languages(English, German, French and Spanish). To get a certificate, a graduate needs to pass 2 mandatory exams: Russian language and mathematics. Additionally, each university independently determines which exams applicants are required to take for a particular specialty. From 2020, the USE in English is also planned to be made mandatory.

In 2016 trial exam English is planned to be held in early April: the oral part - on the 8th and the written part - on the 9th (these results do not count). The main exam will start on June 10.If according to the confirmed facts good reason the graduate will not be able to take part in the certification, he has the opportunity to take the exam later, in the reserve period.

If you disagree with the results of the exam, you can file an appeal - your answers will be rechecked.

After successfully passing the exam, the participant is issued a certificate valid for the current year and 4 subsequent years. It must also be presented at school to receive a certificate of secondary education.

Upon admission to the university, the applicant submits an application, indicating USE scores; the selection committee checks their authenticity. At the same time, you can apply to no more than 5 universities in 3 areas.

At the end of 2015, it was enough to score 22 points to pass the exam in English. However, for admission to language faculties prestigious universities countries needed to get 60-70 points for this type of exam (according to the admissions committees of Moscow State University, Moscow State Linguistic University, etc.); passing scores of universities are updated annually.

• In Moscow Center for Independent Diagnostics opened, where you can take a trial USE and OGE at any time (and not only for schoolchildren, but also for parents), and you can take it as many times as you want.

What to take with you to the exam and how to behave on the exam

Be sure to take your passport and a black gel (capillary) pen with you.

The list of prohibited items is much more extensive: these are any media (phone, tablet, etc.), any video and audio equipment, books, notes and cheat sheets, as well as proofreaders and pencils.

During the exam, you can’t stand up, talk - of course, with the exception of the oral part of “Speaking”. If you need to leave the classroom for a while, you will be accompanied by one of the examiners. The participants are video-surveilled and any violations can be punished by removal from the exam (and the issue of retaking will be decided by the State Commission).

The structure of the exam in English

The test consists of four required written parts, for which the dealer receives a maximum of 80 points: these are “Listening”, “Reading”, “Grammar and Vocabulary” and “Writing”.

Fifth, optional oral part, was introduced quite recently and is called "Speaking": it can bring you a maximum of 20 points. You must pass "Speaking" even if you do not aim at language university: This is a fairly easy way to get an extra 10-15 points (which is not that low).

listening

9 tasks, 30 minutes

Listening is the perception of speech by ear. After listening to several fragments in English, you should understand what they said and answer in writing a few questions about each fragment. Fragments sound 2 times, the response time is fixed. The topics of monologues and dialogues that will be offered for listening are weather forecasts, announcements, TV and radio programs, interviews, reports.

An error specific to this part of the exam: the examiners choose the answer option that contains the words most often heard in the audio fragment. But you can hardly answer the questions correctly without understanding the essence of what is happening. To better understand the meaning of the conversation, pay attention to the intonation of the speakers and the sounds that you hear in the audio clip (sea noise, car signals, music, etc.). It is very important to be able to recognize subtext, sarcasm in the speaker's speech, which can radically change the meaning of the statement.

Training

Only regular listening to English speech with memorization of unfamiliar words will help.

At the first stage, it will be very useful to read and listen to books voiced by native English speakers. Be sure to choose books that are adapted to your real level: pre-intermediate, intermediate, etc.

It is very effective to watch English-language films “in three touches”: without subtitles, with English subtitles(with writing out new words) and with double subtitles (in Russian and English). It is advisable to limit viewing sessions to 5-15 minutes (the level of perception decreases further). So that your vocabulary does not develop one-sidedly, try to watch diverse films: on everyday topics, from the life of lawyers, doctors, scientists. And it is desirable that these be series: by watching several seasons one episode a day, you can perfect the appropriate vocabulary to perfection, after which you can proceed to a series on a different topic.

A little later, it makes sense to switch to listening to radio news: without visuals and subtitles, information is more difficult to perceive, especially when you consider fast paced reporters' speeches. We recommend listening to the broadcasts of the BBC radio channel, because the videos for listening to the exam will be read with British pronunciation.

Reading

9 tasks, 30 minutes

This task tests your ability to read and understand unfamiliar text without a dictionary: you should be familiar with about 97% of the words. And again, read the task carefully, a typical mistake in this part is a misunderstanding of the question asked.

Training

To replenish vocabulary in all available ways, tirelessly repeat learned words and try to use them in context - this is how they are better remembered. According to the 2016 codifier, popular science publications and excerpts from works of fiction will be offered for reading. Read modern online newspapers and magazines: The Guardian, The New York Times, BBC, Listverse, etc. English reading by analyzing the mistakes you make.

Grammar and vocabulary

20 tasks, 40 minutes

In fact, this is almost the easiest section of the exam in terms of format. The first half of the section consists of reading small passages of text and filling in the missing words. For substitution, the proposed word must be grammatically changed (or left in its original form, if required by the rules) or a suitable single-root word must be selected, for example, absolute - absolutely, win - won, Russia - Russian.

The second half involves filling in the gaps in the text with the proposed words - you don’t need to modify the word, you just need to choose one of the four options. As with all multiple choice tests, if you don't know the answer, pick one at random - chances are it will be correct.

Training

If you know English at a good level, this section will not be difficult for you. Special preparation for the format of this task is not required - it is enough to repeat the grammar of English (and not stop working on vocabulary).

Letter

2 tasks, 80 minutes

Since the reading of the answers from the examination forms is performed using computer scanning, write the answer neatly, clearly and legibly, with division into paragraphs and structuring.

Task number 1: "Letter to a friend"

Volume: 100-140 words

Imagine that you have received a letter from an English-speaking friend and are writing a reply. You must understand the questions asked in the text and answer them in your "letter".

Typical mistakes:

• ignorance of the rules for writing personal letters (repeat them for sure!)
• misunderstanding questions asked
• lack of answer to one of their questions
• inability to correctly formulate their own questions according to the specified plan
• not using linking words

Task #2: Essay

Volume: 200-250 words

You are invited to express in writing an opinion on some approval for a specific plan. And again, you need to read the task very carefully and in no case deviate from the proposed plan.

The essay should be in a neutral style (avoid colloquial expressions), coherent, divided into paragraphs in accordance with the logic of the narrative.

If 30% or more of your answer matches the source (that is, you use the words from the “problem conditions” in your answer), the task does not count.

How to count the number of words in an essay

If the letter above is less than 90 words and the essay is less than 180, they will not be counted (you will get 0 points). If they are too long, the verifier will count only 154 words in the first case and 275 in the second, everything else will not be checked: you may lose the farewell phrase or signature (in a letter) or conclusion (in an essay).

What are the rules for counting words? All the words of the essay are taken into account, in the case of a letter, everything from the address to the signature. One word counts as:

• all numbers in digital form (12, 2015, 10,000)
• all short forms and abbreviations (I'm, don't, can't, USA)
• Difficult words(well-known, good-looking, sixty-four)

In numerals expressed in several words, all words are considered (two thousand and fifteen - 4 words).

Training

The advice is simple - write an essay. Lots of different topics. Count words, control the coherence of the text, do not forget to highlight paragraphs (one thought - one paragraph). Well, your work should be checked by an English teacher who is familiar with the requirements for the assignment.

speaking

4 tasks, 15 minutes

During this part of the exam, an audio recording of your answer is made, which is sent for processing (checking) at the end of the exam. In other words, the role of the examiner is performed by a computer (but one of the organizers of the exam is constantly present in the audience). You see all tasks on the monitor - the time counter is also displayed there.

Upon completion of the exam, all answers are submitted for verification: each examination record is checked by two trained specialists according to uniform evaluation criteria.

Task number 1

In the first task, you will be asked to read a popular science text in English in one and a half minutes - first “to yourself”, and then aloud. One and a half minutes are also given for preparation. You need to read the passage correctly, with natural intonation, without unnecessary pauses.

Task number 2

As a second task, you are invited to read the text of the advertisement and ask 5 questions to it - in accordance with the proposed plan. Preparation time - 1.5 minutes, each question should be no longer than 20 seconds (watch the timer).

Task number 3

The third task: choose and describe one of the three proposed photographs. Time to prepare - 1.5 minutes, to answer - 2 minutes. The story must be built on the points of the proposed plan. The narrative should be logically coherent and contain an introductory and concluding phrase.

• Recall that the text is connected by expressions like firstly, secondly, thirdly (firstly, secondly, thirdly), consequently (therefore), finally (finally). The topic of introductory words and linking words needs to be worked out thoroughly.

Task number 4

In the fourth task, you are asked to compare two images. Here it is also extremely important to carefully read the text of the assignment and cover the proposed plan in the story: for example, find similarities between the pictures and point out the differences. Common Mistake- a description of each picture separately, while what is needed is a comparison, a comparison of two images.

You have 1.5 minutes to prepare - keep an eye on the timer to start on time and not exceed the story limit, which is 2 minutes. It also requires an introductory and concluding phrase and observance of the coherence of the presentation.

Typical "traps" of 3 and 4 parts of the exam are questions like "where and when" (where and when), "who / why" (who / why), etc. Answering the first question of a pair, you can completely forget about the second - and lose points.

• Tip: If you notice that you've made a mistake, don't panic. Some errors are acceptable and do not affect the score, the main thing is not to get confused and not to be completely silent.

The total time for this part of the exam is 15 minutes.

Training

Speech is a skill, and the ability to speak English must be developed. Listen to English speech and repeat what you hear. Use every opportunity to communicate in English: visit conversation clubs, speak English with your friends. It is extremely important that the interlocutor does not just listen to you, but points out mistakes and corrects, therefore, it is very desirable to find a qualified tutor to prepare for this type of exam.

10 typical misconceptions when preparing for the exam in English

1. It makes no sense to study the format of the exam: a person who is fluent in English will easily pass the exam on highest mark
2. If initially your knowledge is lower Upper-Intermediate level("above average"), you have no chance of passing the exam
3. If you don’t speak English, it’s impossible to pass the exam, because they introduced “Speaking”, and without it you won’t get the necessary points
4. You can prepare for the exam in English in just six months (or even faster)
5. After reading tips, secrets and “life hacks” for passing the exam, you will be ready for the exam
6. For successful delivery, it is enough to listen to lectures and video lessons of teachers
7. The best way to prepare is to run demo tests multiple times and check answers
8. If the trial exam is passed perfectly, classes can be stopped.
9. During the exam, you can make a “call to a friend” or use a cheat sheet
10. Answers will be available for purchase before the exam.

And remember: it is impossible to prepare for the Unified State Examination “on the night before the exam”, start at least six months before the exam (or better, 1-2 years before the exam).
The English USE-2016 is scheduled for June, so you need to start preparing for it immediately. High scores for you!

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Annotation to the book :

Thematic test tasks in English are focused on the preparation of students high school for the successful completion of the Unified State Exam.

At the beginning of each section are step by step instructions on effective implementation of this USE test task. The instructions are accompanied by training tasks for practicing the techniques necessary to successfully pass the exam in the sections "Listening", "Reading", "Grammar and Vocabulary" and "Writing". In the "Writing" section, teachers and students will also find the parameters and evaluation criteria for both parts written work, which will help them better understand what to look for when preparing and writing a personal letter and essay.

Apart from training tasks The guide offers two complete options trial exam and sample forms for entering answers, which allows you to simulate the situation of a real exam.

Audio files contain texts for listening tasks, reproduced by professional speakers - native speakers.

1. Download for free a book - a collection of tasks “USE 2016. English. Typical test tasks» in PDF format :

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