Сборник тестов по английскому языку для абитуриентов МГУ

You are going to read a film review.

First, read the text and fill in the blanks (A-E) with the words (F-K) from the list. One word is extra.

Then, read the text again and fill in the blanks (1-5) with the sentences (6-11) from the list. One sentence is extra.

Get ready for an amazing film experience. “The Hobbit” doesn’t resemble anything previously shown at the cinema. (1)  . The quality of the images is impressive; still, the effect A  some getting used to – without the usual soft film look, the images seem a bit ‘off’. (2)  . The story is presented with charm, humour and a B  for detail. There is a large and colourful C  of characters, and we get to meet several well-known faces from the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. (3) . There is no lack of scary and fantastic mythical creatures, and the stage is D  for a new trilogy that perhaps won’t be as legendary as the “Lord of the Rings” – but will come close. And one thing is certain – Gollum E  the show.

With a running time of more than two and a half hours, the film is a bit long. (4)  . The message is about loyalty, honour, belonging and the delicate balance between determination and mercy. (5)  

F attention
G cast
H flair
I set
J steals
K takes
6. And it does make quite an impression when Gandalf says that it is the little things, ordinary people’s acts of love and kindness, that keep evil and darkness at bay.
7. However, as you get immersed in the story you get used to it, and, as a whole, the film is a sublime visual pleasure.
8. However, it does allow the story to build at a natural pace.
9. Peter Jackson drew his inspiration from these memories.
10. Peter Jackson has shot the film in 48 frames per second, which has resulted in crystal clear images and smoother camera movements.
11. Still, the great humour offers only refreshing breaks from an energetic and dramatic story.