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Прочитай текст и выполни задания \(12\)–\(18\). В каждом задании запиши в поле для ответа цифру \(1\), \(2\), \(3\) или \(4\), соответствующую выбранному тобой варианту ответа.
The language advantage
In our increasingly interconnected global world, the ability to communicate in a second language has transitioned from being a shiny bonus on a CV to a fundamental survival skill. However, many adults carry a lingering sense of regret, feeling they missed the boat during their school years. "The biggest obstacle for adult learners isn't actually biology or age", says Dr. Elena Aris, a renowned linguistics consultant. "It is the paralysing belief that you need to achieve near-perfect fluency to see any real-life benefit. In reality, even a 'functional' or intermediate level can open professional and social doors you didn't even know existed."
From a professional standpoint, the advantages are not just theoretical; they are concrete and measurable. Data from various multinational recruitment firms suggests that bilingual employees can command salaries between \(5~\%\) and \(20~\%\) higher than their monolingual counterparts. But Dr. Aris argues that the value goes far deeper than a paycheck. "It isn’t just about the literal translation of words. It’s about cultural intelligence", she explains. "When you make the effort to speak a client's or colleague's native tongue, you are signalling a profound level of respect and a genuine willingness to view the world from their perspective. That is the bedrock upon which trust is built in international business."
A common trap that many aspiring polyglots fall into is the all or nothing mindset. This is the idea that if you cannot commit to a grueling two-hour evening class twice a week, you might as well not bother at all. A focused ten-minute session every morning while you drink your coffee is significantly more effective for long-term retention than a three-hour cramming marathon once a month. Language is effectively a mental muscle; without frequent, low-stakes stimulation, it begins to atrophy. If your current method — perhaps memorising endless lists of irregular verbs — is boring you to tears, don’t blame your brain. Instead, change the method. Switch to a narrative podcast, watch a foreign cooking show, or simply change your smartphone’s interface settings to your target language.
Beyond the workplace, we often overlook the fact that language learning is as much about neurological health as it is about communication. Substantial research now shows that active bilingualism can delay the onset of cognitive decline and symptoms of dementia by up to four or five years. "Learning a language is the ultimate brain gym," says Dr. Aris. "It forces the brain to constantly negotiate between different grammatical structures and sound systems, which strengthens neural pathways and improves multitasking abilities. It’s never about 'finishing' a language; it’s about the lifelong process of keeping the mind agile and resilient."
One common piece of advice given to language learners is breaking the ice as early as possible. Many students wait until they feel ready to speak, but for a perfectionist, that day never arrives. To get past the beginner's level, you must be willing to sound a bit foolish. I recommend rating your level of social anxiety on a scale of one to ten before entering a conversation. As you realise that native speakers are generally encouraging and rarely care about your minor grammar mistakes, those anxiety numbers will naturally decrease. Success in a language is ultimately measured by your ability to get a point across and connect with another human, not by your ability to pass a written grammar test.
Finally, you can integrate learning into your domestic routine without needing a plane ticket to practice. Labelling items in your kitchen, talking to your pet in Spanish while preparing dinner, or following international news sources on social media are all valid strategies. This turns dead time — such as travelling to school or washing the dishes — into productive learning windows. It’s about making the language a natural part of your environment rather than a chore on an already crowded to-do list.
12. Which statement best summarises the author's message?
1) There are some methods that almost guarantee your success in learning languages.
2) Learning languages takes a lot of time and effort, but it is worth it when you become fluent.
3) Learning languages can boost both your career and social skills.
4) There are multiple benefits to learning languages, but you need to give up perfectionism to make progress.
1) There are some methods that almost guarantee your success in learning languages.
2) Learning languages takes a lot of time and effort, but it is worth it when you become fluent.
3) Learning languages can boost both your career and social skills.
4) There are multiple benefits to learning languages, but you need to give up perfectionism to make progress.
Ответ: .
13. The main idea of the first paragraph is that ...
1) adult language learners are limited by their biological age.
2) perfect fluency in a language is a great addition to your CV.
3) an average level of a foreign language is now an essential skill for everyone.
4) people usually regret not learning foreign languages.
1) adult language learners are limited by their biological age.
2) perfect fluency in a language is a great addition to your CV.
3) an average level of a foreign language is now an essential skill for everyone.
4) people usually regret not learning foreign languages.
Ответ: .
14. What is the best summary of the professional advice given in paragraph \(2\)?
1) You should study a language if it results in \(5\)–\(20\) \(\%\) pay rise.
2) It's better to invest effort into upgrading cultural intelligence than learning languages.
3) Learn a foreign language to improve work relationships with international clients and colleagues.
4) Trust the international clients and colleagues who can speak foreign languages.
1) You should study a language if it results in \(5\)–\(20\) \(\%\) pay rise.
2) It's better to invest effort into upgrading cultural intelligence than learning languages.
3) Learn a foreign language to improve work relationships with international clients and colleagues.
4) Trust the international clients and colleagues who can speak foreign languages.
Ответ: .
15. In paragraph \(4\), the author compares language learning to a brain gym to show that it ...
1) makes your will stronger.
2) is beneficial not only for your brain, but also for your body.
3) requires as much energy and effort as a real gym.
4) improves your brain, like gym improves your body.
1) makes your will stronger.
2) is beneficial not only for your brain, but also for your body.
3) requires as much energy and effort as a real gym.
4) improves your brain, like gym improves your body.
Ответ: .
16. Which statement is FALSE according to the paragraph \(5\)?
1) Making yourself appear unpolished with a new language is something you should accept as necessary.
2) Perfectionists are slow starters, but better speakers in the end.
3) The best measure of your language skills is whether other people can understand your point.
4) Native speakers are usually not judgmental of your language imperfections.
1) Making yourself appear unpolished with a new language is something you should accept as necessary.
2) Perfectionists are slow starters, but better speakers in the end.
3) The best measure of your language skills is whether other people can understand your point.
4) Native speakers are usually not judgmental of your language imperfections.
Ответ: .
17. In the last paragraph, a plane ticket is mentioned to ...
1) demonstrate the best way of practising a language.
2) show what can motivate people to learn languages.
3) illustrate the language learning method most people think as the most effective one.
4) demostrate how to integrate language learning with travelling.
1) demonstrate the best way of practising a language.
2) show what can motivate people to learn languages.
3) illustrate the language learning method most people think as the most effective one.
4) demostrate how to integrate language learning with travelling.
Ответ: .
18. What does the term dead time refer to in the final paragraph?
1) The "silent period" where a learner cannot speak.
2) The period of time when you are looking for distractions after a long study session.
3) The period when you can't travel to another country to practice your language there.
4) The time you need to spend on necessary everyday actions.
1) The "silent period" where a learner cannot speak.
2) The period of time when you are looking for distractions after a long study session.
3) The period when you can't travel to another country to practice your language there.
4) The time you need to spend on necessary everyday actions.
Ответ: .
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