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Английский язык. ВПР. 8 класс
The system works like this. Goods are packed into standard containers at special hubs on the edge of the city. The containers are then loaded into capsules, which travel through the vacuum tubes to other hubs. From there, smaller electric vehicles deliver the goods to their final destinations. Because the tubes are sealed and the air is removed, there is almost no resistance, and the capsules can travel at very high speeds.
Singapore is not the only country interested in this technology. Several other countries, including the United Arab Emirates and China, are studying similar systems. Engineers say that vacuum tube transport could one day carry not only goods but also passengers.
However, the project also faces challenges. Building underground tunnels is very expensive, and the system needs a reliable power supply. There are also questions about safety: what happens if a capsule breaks down inside a tube? Engineers say that special rescue capsules will be able to reach any point in the network within minutes.
Despite these challenges, the developers are confident. They believe that underground logistics will become an important part of city infrastructure in the future, just as metro systems did in the twentieth century. In their view, moving goods underground is not a dream — it is a logical next step.
A. How fast will containers travel in the Aero-Cargo system?
1. 80 kilometres per hour. 2. 180 kilometres per hour. 3. 800 kilometres per hour. 4. 8,000 kilometres per hour.
B. How long will a journey take that currently takes two hours by lorry?
1. Five minutes. 2. Fifteen minutes. 3. Thirty minutes. 4. One hour.
C. What technology does the system use?
1. Magnetic levitation. 2. Jet engines. 3. Steam power. 4. Solar energy.
D. Why do the capsules travel so fast?
1. Because they are very light. 2. Because there is almost no resistance in the tubes. 3. Because they use rocket fuel. 4. Because they travel downhill.
E. What challenge does the project face?
1. There are no engineers. 2. Building tunnels is very expensive. 3. Nobody wants to use it. 4. It uses too much water.
Задание 3. Грамматика
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Robots in warehouses: from 20 km a day to zero
In a traditional warehouse, a picker walks up to 20 kilometres during a single shift. This is slow and tiring. To solve this problem, companies A ________________ autonomous robots and manipulators in recent years. In one case, the share of orders collected by robots grew from 0.97 per cent to 16.8 per cent in just a few months. Experts believe that in the future, robots B ________________ most of the routine work in warehouses from morning till night. Human workers C ________________ on more complex tasks, such as quality control and customer service. Some people worry that robots will take jobs away from humans. However, most experts say that robots and humans D ________________ side by side in the warehouses of the future. They believe that this combination E ________________ the best results by the next decade.
A. INTRODUCE ________________
B. DO ________________
C. FOCUS ________________
D. WORK ________________
E. PRODUCE ________________
Задание 4. Письмо
Напишите ответное письмо объёмом 90–110 слов, ответьте на три вопроса. Оформите свой ответ в соответствии с правилами оформления письма. Не пишите адрес и дату. Не забудьте поблагодарить за полученное письмо и написать, что ждёте ответного письма.
From: Peter@mail.uk
To: Russian_friend@mail.ru
Subject: Transport and delivery
...I have just heard about drones that deliver parcels to remote villages and underground tubes that carry goods at 800 kilometres per hour. It sounds like science fiction.
How do people usually get their parcels in your region? Would you like to receive a parcel by drone? How do you think goods will be delivered in the future?
Write back soon.
Best wishes,
Peter
Вариант 24
Задание 1. Аудирование
Вы услышите сообщение. Для каждого предложения А–Е выберите один правильный вариант ответа из четырёх предложенных (1, 2, 3 или 4). Вы услышите запись дважды. При повторном прослушивании проверьте себя.
A. In 2026, packaging has become ______.
1. cheaper than before 2. a strategic question for brands 3. less important than design 4. a purely technical detail
B. The EPR rules in Europe ______.
1. lower the cost of all packaging 2. raise fees for hard-to-recycle materials 3. ban paper packaging 4. apply only to food products
C. Under the new rules, brands are moving towards ______.
1. more plastic packaging 2. mono-materials and paper packaging 3. bigger packages 4. imported materials
D. The aim of the EPR system is to ______.
1. increase company profits 2. make producers responsible for their packaging waste 3. reduce the number of shops 4. stop all packaging production
E. According to the report, sustainable packaging in 2026 is ______.
1. optional for brands 2. a marketing trick 3. a mandatory requirement 4. only for luxury products
Задание 2. Чтение
Прочитайте текст. Для каждого предложения А–Е выберите один правильный вариант ответа из четырёх предложенных (1, 2, 3 или 4).
Smart packaging: the QR code as a product passport
Digital watermarks, NFC tags, and QR codes on packaging are becoming the norm. They provide information about a product's origin, the materials it is made from, and how to recycle it. In the European Union, there are plans to introduce 'digital product passports' — which means that packaging will become part of the data about a product, not just a wrapper around it.
The idea is simple. A shopper takes a phone, scans a code on a package, and immediately sees where the product was made, what it contains, and what to do with the packaging after use. For brands, this is a way to build trust. For regulators, it is a way to control what happens to waste.
One of the key technologies behind this change is the digital watermark. Unlike a QR code, a digital watermark is invisible to the human eye. It is printed across the whole surface of the package and can be read by special scanners at recycling plants. This allows sorting machines to identify the material and separate it correctly. Supporters say the technology could dramatically increase recycling rates, because at present many packages end up in the wrong bin simply because machines cannot identify them.
NFC tags work differently. They use the same technology as contactless bank cards. A shopper can hold a phone near the package and receive information without scanning anything. Luxury brands are already using NFC tags to prove that a product is genuine. This helps fight counterfeiting, which costs the industry billions every year.
However, smart packaging also raises questions. Digital codes and tags cost money, and smaller producers may struggle to afford them. There are also concerns about data privacy. If every product carries a digital tag, companies may be able to track what customers buy and when. Regulators say that rules will be needed to protect consumers.
Despite these concerns, most experts agree that smart packaging will spread. The European Union wants digital product passports to become standard for many categories of goods by the end of the decade. Supporters believe this will make recycling easier, reduce waste, and give shoppers more information than ever before. The package of the future will not simply hold a product — it will tell its whole story.
A. What information can smart packaging provide?
1. Only the price of the product. 2. The origin, materials, and recycling information. 3. Only the name of the brand. 4. Only the expiry date.
B. What is a digital watermark?
1. A large printed logo. 2. An invisible mark readable by special scanners. 3. A type of barcode. 4. A coloured sticker.
C. How do NFC tags work?
1. Like contactless bank cards. 2. Like QR codes. 3. Like watermarks. 4. Like ordinary barcodes.
D. How are luxury brands using NFC tags?
1. To reduce prices. 2. To prove that products are genuine. 3. To make packaging heavier. 4. To hide information from customers.
E. What concern about smart packaging is mentioned in the text?
1. It is too heavy. 2. It is difficult to print. 3. It costs money and raises privacy questions. 4. It cannot be recycled.
Задание 3. Грамматика
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Packaging for pets and luxury: the WorldStar 2026 trends
Among the winners of the WorldStar 2026 packaging award are edible packaging, packaging made from mushroom mycelium and seaweed, and the 'unboxing experience' as part of the brand. Sustainability is no longer a 'bonus' — it is a mandatory requirement. Designers say that in the future, packaging A ________________ completely different from what we know today. Many companies B ________________ to use mono-materials instead of mixed plastics. Experts believe that by 2030, most packaging C ________________ biodegradable. Some brands are going further. They say that the unboxing experience D ________________ as important as the product itself. Customers are encouraged E ________________ the packaging after use, and in some cases, even to eat it.
A. LOOK ________________
B. ALREADY BEGIN ________________
C. BE ________________
D. BE ________________
E. REUSE ________________
Задание 4. Письмо
Напишите ответное письмо объёмом 90–110 слов, ответьте на три вопроса. Оформите свой ответ в соответствии с правилами оформления письма. Не пишите адрес и дату. Не забудьте поблагодарить за полученное письмо и написать, что ждёте ответного письма.
From: Peter@mail.uk
To: Russian_friend@mail.ru
Subject: The packaging of the future
...I have just noticed an article about smart packaging. Soon every package will have a QR code or an invisible digital watermark. It will tell you where the product comes from and how to recycle it. It sounds like the future is already here.
What do you think about smart packaging? Does the packaging of a product matter to you when you buy something? What will packaging be like in the future?
Write back soon.
Best wishes,
Peter
Вариант 25
Задание 1. Аудирование
Вы услышите сообщение. Для каждого предложения А–Е выберите один правильный вариант ответа из четырёх предложенных (1, 2, 3 или 4). Вы услышите запись дважды. При повторном прослушивании проверьте себя.
A. Most Class A warehouses have a height of ______.
1. 6 metres 2. 12 metres 3. 18 metres 4. 24 metres
B. Robotic systems work most efficiently at a height of ______.
1. 6–10 metres 2. 12–14 metres 3. 18–24 metres 4. 30–40 metres
C. Simply installing robots in an old warehouse ______.
1. always pays off 2. does not pay off 3. is impossible 4. is illegal
D. To use robots effectively, companies need ______.
1. to hire more staff 2. to rebuild the warehouse 3. to buy new computers 4. to move to another city
E. According to the report, the main reason for rebuilding is that ______.
1. old warehouses are too small 2. robots need higher ceilings to work efficiently 3. old buildings are dangerous 4. customers demand it
Задание 2. Чтение
Прочитайте текст. Для каждого предложения А–Е выберите один правильный вариант ответа из четырёх предложенных (1, 2, 3 или 4).
DWS systems: all the data in one pass
Dimension-Weight-Scanning systems, known as DWS, are becoming standard equipment in modern warehouses and sorting centres. In a single pass, a DWS system reads the volume, the weight, and the barcode of a parcel. This speeds up sorting and reduces errors. But it also raises an important question: who owns the data about every item?
Traditionally, measuring a parcel was a slow, manual process. A worker had to measure the length, width, and height with a tape measure, then weigh the parcel on a scale, and finally scan the barcode. This took time and was often inaccurate. DWS systems do all three tasks automatically, in less than a second, as the parcel moves along a conveyor belt.
The technology works using a combination of cameras, laser scanners, and weighing platforms. Cameras and lasers build a three-dimensional model of the parcel and calculate its volume. A scale built into the conveyor measures the weight. A barcode reader identifies the parcel. All this information is sent to the warehouse management system, which decides where the parcel should go next.
The benefits are clear. Sorting becomes much faster, and mistakes are reduced. This matters because delivery companies handle millions of parcels every day, and even a small error rate can mean thousands of lost or delayed packages. DWS systems also help companies calculate delivery costs more accurately, because prices often depend on both weight and volume.
However, the data collected by DWS systems is valuable. It shows what a company is shipping, how much, and where. For this reason, questions about data ownership are becoming more important. Does the data belong to the company that operates the warehouse, to the delivery firm, or to the customer who sent the parcel? Different countries have different rules, and there is no international standard yet.
Some experts worry that the data could be used in ways that customers do not expect. For example, a company might use the data to analyse a competitor's business, or to set personalised prices. Others say that the benefits of faster, more accurate logistics outweigh these concerns. They argue that clear rules about data use, rather than a ban on the technology, are the right solution.
A. What does a DWS system measure in one pass?
1. Only the weight. 2. Volume, weight, and barcode. 3. Only the barcode. 4. Only the volume.
B. How was measuring done traditionally?
1. Automatically by machines. 2. Manually with a tape measure and scales. 3. By the customer at home. 4. By a computer program.
C. What technology does a DWS system use?
1. Cameras, laser scanners, and weighing platforms. 2. X-ray machines. 3. Drones. 4. Robots only.
D. Why is accurate measuring important for delivery companies?
1. Because it makes parcels lighter. 2. Because prices often depend on weight and volume. 3. Because customers ask for it. 4. Because it is required by law.
E. What question does the text raise about DWS data?
1. Whether it is accurate. 2. Who owns the data. 3. Whether it is legal. 4. Whether it is useful.
Задание 3. Грамматика
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The robot manipulator as a 'sales assistant'
Robot arms with computer vision are already sorting individual items in warehouses. For the seller, this means that the order is collected not by a person, but by an algorithm. If the wrong item arrives, there is no one to complain to 'in person'. Experts say that in the future, robots A ________________ an even bigger role in warehouses. Many companies B ________________ robot manipulators to handle small items. By 2030, most large warehouses C ________________ fully automated. Some workers worry that robots D ________________ their jobs slowly but steadily. However, most experts believe that people and robots E ________________ together in the warehouses of the future, each doing what they do best.
A. PLAY ________________
B. ALREADY START ________________
C. BE ________________
D. TAKE ________________
E. WORK ________________
Задание 4. Письмо
Напишите ответное письмо объёмом 90–110 слов, ответьте на три вопроса. Оформите свой ответ в соответствии с правилами оформления письма. Не пишите адрес и дату. Не забудьте поблагодарить за полученное письмо и написать, что ждёте ответного письма.
From: Peter@mail.uk
To: Russian_friend@mail.ru
Subject: Warehouses and robots
...I am reading an article about robot warehouses. They are 24 metres high and only robots work inside them. It sounds amazing, but also a little scary.
What do you think about robots working in warehouses? Would you like to work in a warehouse with robots? How will warehouses change in the future?
Write back soon.
Best wishes,
Peter
Вариант
26
Задание 1. Аудирование
Вы услышите сообщение. Для каждого предложения А–Е выберите один правильный вариант ответа из четырёх предложенных (1, 2, 3 или 4). Вы услышите запись дважды. При повторном прослушивании проверьте себя.
A. The wine cabinet was bought on Wildberries in ______.
1. Moscow 2. the Krasnodar region 3. Saint Petersburg 4. Siberia
B. The wine cabinet cost ______.
1. 40,000 roubles 2. 133,500 roubles 3. 320,000 roubles 4. 400,000 roubles
C. The set of silver cutlery cost ______.
1. 40,000 roubles 2. 133,500 roubles 3. 320,000 roubles 4. 400,000 roubles
D. According to the report, consumers are increasingly trusting marketplaces with ______.
1. only cheap goods 2. expensive and fragile goods 3. only food products 4. only clothes
E. The report says that such purchases show that marketplaces ______.
1. are only for small items 2. are becoming a place for premium goods 3. are losing customers 4. are closing down
Задание 2. Чтение
Прочитайте текст. Для каждого предложения А–Е выберите один правильный вариант ответа из четырёх предложенных (1, 2, 3 или 4).
A copper saucepan for 133,500 roubles
During the New Year holidays of 2026, the most expensive kitchen purchase on Russian marketplaces was a copper saucepan costing 133,500 roubles. The fact that such an item was bought online, without being seen or touched, says a lot about how shopping habits are changing. Even everyday goods for the home are becoming objects of premium consumption.
Just a few years ago, buying a saucepan for more than a hundred thousand roubles would have seemed strange to most people. Kitchenware was something you bought in a shop, where you could pick it up, feel its weight, and check the quality with your own hands. Today, more and more shoppers are happy to order such items online and wait for delivery. There are several reasons for this change.
First, marketplaces now offer a much wider range than ordinary shops. A customer can find professional cookware from France, Japan, or Italy without leaving home. Second, reviews and ratings help buyers decide. A saucepan with hundreds of positive reviews feels less risky than an unknown item on a shelf. Third, delivery has become fast and reliable, and returns are usually easy.
But buying furniture and large household items online is more complicated than buying a saucepan. With furniture, the risks are higher. The colour may look different from the photograph. The size may not fit the room. Assembly may turn out to be more difficult than expected.
Unlike a small item, a sofa or a wardrobe is expensive and hard to send back. To reduce these risks, marketplaces are introducing new tools. Some platforms now offer 3D views that allow customers to rotate a piece of furniture on the screen and see it from every angle. Others use augmented reality, or AR. With AR, a customer can point a phone at a room and see how a chair or a table would look in that exact space. These technologies help buyers make more informed decisions.
However, technology does not solve every problem. Consumer rights for large items remain complicated. In many countries, including Russia, a customer has the right to return a product within a certain period if it does not fit or is not suitable. But for large and heavy goods, the process can be difficult and expensive. Delivery back to the seller may cost a lot, and some sellers argue that furniture made to order cannot be returned at all.
Lawyers advise customers to read the return rules carefully before buying. They also recommend keeping all photographs, messages, and receipts. If a dispute arises, this evidence can be very important. As one expert put it, the law protects the buyer, but only if the buyer knows what the law says.
A. What was the most expensive kitchen purchase on marketplaces during the 2026 New Year holidays?
1. A silver cutlery set. 2. A copper saucepan. 3. A wine cabinet. 4. A coffee machine.
B. How much did it cost?
1. 13,350 roubles. 2. 40,000 roubles. 3. 133,500 roubles. 4. 320,000 roubles.
C. Why do reviews and ratings help online buyers?
1. They make products cheaper. 2. They make a purchase feel less risky. 3. They speed up delivery. 4. They replace the law.
D. What is AR used for in online furniture shopping?
1. To reduce the price. 2. To see how furniture would look in a real room. 3. To contact the seller. 4. To pay for the order.
E. What do lawyers advise customers to do?
1. Never buy furniture online. 2. Read the return rules and keep evidence. 3. Always pay in cash. 4. Buy only in shops.
Задание 3. Грамматика
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Furniture without trying it on: how is the buyer protected?
Buying furniture online is risky: the colour may be wrong, the size may not fit, and assembly may be difficult. Marketplaces A ________________ 3D views and AR in recent years to help customers. Experts say that in the future, these technologies B ________________ even more realistic. By 2030, shoppers C ________________ furniture in their own homes using augmented reality for as long as they want before they order it. This D ________________ the number of returns. However, lawyers warn that technology does not replace the law. They advise customers E ________________ the return rules carefully before buying large items.
A. INTRODUCE ________________
B. BECOME ________________
C. TRY ________________
D. REDUCE ________________
E. READ ________________
Задание 4. Письмо
Напишите ответное письмо объёмом 90–110 слов, ответьте на три вопроса. Оформите свой ответ в соответствии с правилами оформления письма. Не пишите адрес и дату. Не забудьте поблагодарить за полученное письмо и написать, что ждёте ответного письма.
From: Peter@mail.uk
To: Russian_friend@mail.ru
Subject: Buying furniture online
...I want to know about people who are buying furniture online without seeing it first. Some even buy sofas and wardrobes on marketplaces! I am not sure it is a good idea.
Have you ever bought furniture online? Do you think it is safe? Should shops always take furniture back if the customer does not like it?
