Олимпиада по английскому языку ( 9 класс)

Вариант№1

Communicating with Horses

There has been no scientific evidence so far as to what extent human beings can really talk to horses and A1_____ know what they are thinking. However, Nicki Mackay, a 32-year-old movie star says, “Yes, I can talk to animals”. Her life may not be as glamorous as that A2_____

in the movies but it’s A3_____no less interesting. Nicki, who is also a A4_____jockey, is in A5____ from horse people across Britain who are desperate to know what is bothering their animals. She gets called A6____when traditional techniques and medicines have failed.

   Breaking in valuable wild stallions is just one of her many A7_____talents. She charges 50per consultation but can end up saving owners thousands of pounds.

A1 1) accurately   2) constantly     3) truly                 4) firmly

A2 1) portrayed   2) drawn            3) painted             4) projected

A3 1) positively    2) known          3) essentially       4) certainly

A4 1) prior           2) former          3) earlier               4) previous

A5 1) demand      2) need              3) requirement      4) desire

A6 1) in               2) up                   3) for                     4) to

A7 1) various      2) extraordinary  3) wide              4) numerous