Тема Чтение текстов с извлечением нужной или интересующей информации (поисковое чтение) (Гуманитарно-социальный профиль)
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How many actors who come to Hollywood are really successful?
Many people who think they have professional future in films go to Hollywood only to find disappointment instead of success. They often have to give up the more enjoyable aspects of their chosen career to play parts in advertisements because these provide financial security – but they are not satisfying. For many actors, even basic survival can be difficult. Some do not earn enough to pay their rent or electricity bills, and the time and money they invest in the preparation of a portfolio for interviews is often wasted. Of course there is a possible explanation why only 1% of actors are really successful. There are just too many people who believe that their next performance will be the one that makes them a star! - Прочитайте текст и ответьте на вопрос:
What is it compulsory for children?
It is compulsory for children to have an education, but you may find it surprising that the teaching doesn’t always have to take place in the school building. As long as they have the necessary paper qualifications, parents themselves can teach their children at home. They may make the decision to do this because they are unhappy with a particular school, or because they feel that they have more knowledge of their own child’s needs than teachers at school. However, there may be critics of parents who make this choice because some people feel that children who are taught at home find it difficult to mix socially with young people of their own age. However, supporters of the idea disagree with this. They think it is a better way of teaching children what is really important - Прочитайте текст и ответьте на вопрос:
How long can children of 16 and 17 years old work?
For teenagers in the USA, working part-time to earn some pocket money is very common.
In California children of 12 and 13 can work but only as babysitters, paper boys/girls, gardeners, actors or singers and only for three hours a day. Older children, 16 and 17 years old, can work longer hours and can work in supermarkets, fast food restaurants and as pizza delivery boys/girls.
Most teenagers say they work for a little extra pocket money and parents usually agree that it is good experience for their children. They say that working part-time teaches young people about money and the real world - Прочитайте текст и ответьте на вопрос:
Where did Elton John sing the song “Candle in the Wind”?
The song “Candle in the Wind” by Elton John was written originally in 1973 as a tribute to Marilyn Monroe. It describes how she became popular and people followed her everywhere, making her life difficult. After the death of Princess Diana in 1997, Elton John changed the lyrics and sang it at her funeral. In the Diana version, he describes her as “the nation’s golden child” who brought happiness to so many people. It became the biggest-selling record of all time - Прочитайте текст и ответьте на вопрос:
Why do women tend to live longer than men?
Women generally live about six years longer than men. Evidence suggests that boys are the weaker sex at birth, which means that more die in infancy. Also women do not have as much heart disease as men. In terms of lifestyle, men smoke more than women and thus more die of smoking-related diseases. Also, they generally have more dangerous occupations, such as building work - Прочитайте текст и ответьте на вопрос:
How many children did she want to have?
Unlike most of my friends I grew up in a big, noisy, happy family so naturally, when I got married, I wanted to have lots of children. The trouble was that my husband and I were not wealthy. In fact we were quite poor so it came as an awful shock when I had triplets. Everyone in the family was very supportive of course and the babies were absolutely adorable, but it was not easy. Small children are extremely active and three little girls running around the house made me feel nervous because I was afraid they might hurt themselves. There were funny moments of course and we were both extremely thankful that our children were happy, healthy, and such good friends for one another. In the end, the money was not important! - Прочитайте текст и ответьте на вопрос:
What do many girls dream of?
Many girls dream of a career as an ice skater. The costumes and graceful movements make it seem a very romantic thing to do. What’s more, young skaters like Carolina Kostner attract huge numbers of fans when they compete. Nevertheless, ice skating, like most sports, is very demanding and Carolina has to work hard. She spends hours practicing complicated routines and also follows a fitness programme in the gym. Carolina is naturally slim and she doesn’t put on weight but she still has to watch her diet and make sure she eats the right food to get her through her busy schedule. She also needs plenty of sleep. Even after all the celebrations when she wins a competition, Carolina is usually in bed by 9 p.m. She travels with her family so she doesn’t usually feel lonely though she says she sometimes misses being at home with her own things. For Carolina, skating is lots of fun and she enjoys competing against other young skating stars very much - Прочитайте текст и ответьте на вопрос:
What happened in the house next door to Bill and Lora’s on a Friday night?
It was quite late on a Friday night. Bill and Lora were having supper in their new house. They did not take much notiсe when they heard some noise in the house next door.
From the windows they could see figures in the front garden.
Bill and Lora assumed that their neighbours were having some sort of party.
‘That’s all right’, said Ben. ‘Our neighbours do not like big parties.’
‘Yes, I agree’, answered his wife. ‘I am sure they will not disturb us long.’ Soon they heard the front door shut and the house went very quiet.
Bill and Lora went to bed and forgot all about it. At breakfast early the next day, they heard someone shouting loudly.
Their neighbours arrived back home and discovered that some thieves had taken all their furniture and valuables from the house - Прочитайте текст и ответьте на вопрос:
Why was the bald eagle chosen as the national bird of the new country?
In 1782, soon after the United States won its independence, the bald eagle was chosen as the national bird of the new country. American leaders wanted the eagle to be a symbol of their country because it is one of the strongest birds. Today the bald eagle has almost disappeared from the country. In 1972 there were only 3,000 bald eagles in the United States. The reason for the bird’s decreasing population was pollution of rivers by pesticides. Today, the American government and the American people are trying to protect the bald eagle. We are sure that the American national bird will remain a symbol of strength and courage - Прочитайте текст и ответьте на вопрос:
When was Stephen King involved in a terrible accident?
Stephen King is a very famous author today but it was not always that way. He had to work hard to become successful, like most writers. Until he began to make money from his writing, he worked in a laundry and then later as a teacher. Although his stories are full of strange characters and terrifying events, at the same time they seem to be very realistic to most readers.
A few years ago, King himself was involved in a terrible accident. He was walking along a country road when he saw a car coming towards him. It was moving dangerously from one side of the road to the other almost as it was no one driving it. In fact, there was a driver but he was drunk. Although King tried as hard as he could to get out of the way, the car hit him. The driver was not hurt but behaved as if he didn’t care at all.
King said later that he felt just like a victim in one of his novels. The man even looked like someone King had once written about. It took Stephen King more than a year to recover from the accident and even things he had always loved doing, like writing, were almost impossible for him