USE OF ENGLISH - UNIT 3 TEST I. 1. ______ sb names 2. ______ a meeting 3. different as ______ and _______ 4.

. get a bit hot ______the ________ 5. get a problem ______ones ______ 6. have the _______ 7. keep ones ______ _______ 8. ______ colour 9. play ones ______ _______ 10._______ ones true _______ 11.with _______ colours a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. reveal ones character preside over a meeting slightly unwell dare to do sth unreasonable, annoying not be discouraged with great succes confide in sb very different insult sb act cleverly get angry/upset

1. He was forced to .. when asked how he would vote.. 2. After this brief introduction the head, who was., asked staff for comments and questions. 3. Bruce went to the doctor, feeling a little.., and was told that he had anaemia. 4. Conservative Members, however, . to suggest that that is the fault of local government, not theirs. 5. .. ! We'll get through this together! 6. Seans parents were very proud of him for he had passed all his exams 7. Instead of just sitting there feeling bad, why not talk about it and it ..? 8. Even though Mike and Josh are brothers, they are as 9. He would always get angry when the other kids. 10.If he, Tony might get a promotion. 11.She .when a colleague started criticising her work. II. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. a wild goose _______ a red-________ day ________ tears down in the ________ down the ________ go to the ________ let sleeping _______ _______ on the ______ a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. wasted/lost hopeless pursuit false tears not cheerful a very important day receiving unemployment benefit/social security fail/deteriorate avoid mentionong a subject or taking action which could cause trouble

1. Looking around the room, Harry wondered if Potts had deliberately sent him on 2. They weep for the poor and disadvantaged, but are basically happy with things as they are. 3. Well, there's another fifty dollars.
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4. Mom's kind of at the moment -- why don't you buy her something to cheer her up? 5. Job cuts are already being made and newly-qualified nurses are going straight . 6. The best plan is just to .. and wait to see what happens. 7. 12 June is . for my sister . its the day she launched her own business. 8. While some people claim the country. , others think the new government will be able to improve matters. III. 1. call ______ 2. to be cleared _______ 3. to be called ______ 4. call _______ 5. to be called _______ 6. call ______ 7. to be called _______ 8. call ______ 9. clear ______ 10.clear ______ 11.clear ______ 12.clear ______ a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. to conscript to ask to return to cancel to run away to require to brighten up to visit briefly to get rid of unwanted things to remove, tidy to cause one to go on strike to find innocent to consult

1. I found a pile of her old letters while I was my desk. 2. They .. when they saw the police coming. 3. After Adam had finished and ..his plate., he returned to his room and lay on the bed thinking. 4. Its been raining all morning, but it seems .. now. 5. Eventually, he . the charge when she admitted to lying. 6. Ill . the travel agency to collect our tickets. 7. They . a private investigator to help them find their son. 8. Dealing with children who are so damaged . immense tact and sensitivity. 9. The union has. its members to try to get a better deal. 10.I three months after war broke out. 11.As soon as John reached Vienna he to Paris. 12.Rescuers had to . the search because of worsening weather conditions. IV. 1. How does his appearance s_______ you? (what do you think of it?) 2. That man is totally _________ of pity. (no pity whatsoever) 3. It is _______ the c________ that he will be promoted. (likely to be promoted) 4. We were _______ the m________ (elated) when our first grandchild was born. 5. Our boss constantly f______ _______with our work. (criticises) 6. There are t______ as _______ women as men in Greece. (outnumber by two to one) 7. My mother ______ an instant d_______ to my flatmate. (decided she didnt like him)
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8. Could you c______ an eye _______my essay before I hand it in?(have a quick look at) 9. The ministers remarks d_______ an angry _______ from the public. (reacted angrily) V. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. be in the ______ about sth in _______ daylight (not) see ______ to ______ be on the ______ on the ______ ______ an ear ______ a blow (for)_______s years 9. _______ it by the ear 10.ease _____ 11.at the cutting ______ 12.put a _______ on 13._______ edge 14._______ an eye for 15.dont give up your _____ _____

a. ruin sth or make it less enjoyable b. be unaware of sth c. continue to do sth you know rather than trying sth new d. in full view of the public/easily seen e. cause sb great difficulty or spoil their plans f. protect oneself because one feels insecure or threatened g. (for) a very long time h. punctual, exactly on time i. listen to sb in a careful and sympathetic way j. act in a situation by responding to events rather than according to plan k. reduce in degree, speed or intensity l. at the forefront of m. tense/nervous/anxious n. (dis)agree with sb o. be good at judging the worth, quality of sth 1. 2. 3. 4. A couple of knee injuries . his football career. College officials were kept about the investigation. I'd love to be a professional writer, but I'm . just yet. Its strange no one called the police for the attack happened, in one of the busiest parts of town. 5. The sanctions have a severe .. to the local tourism industry. 6. In his presence, she was constantly. 7. She worked in the shop, although the pay was awful. 8. He gets annoyed if his lunch isn't ready at one o'clock.. 9. He finds time for them, always being prepared .. a sympathetic or give some friendly confidential advice. 10.As he has no political party that can provide him with practical support, he is forced. 11.Why don't you wait until the traffic a little?
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12.Both Dada and Surrealism were once .. of art and design. 13.Jerry had had a hard day and his nerves were. 14.Even though were friends, I don't . with Tod on all issues. 15.Photographers need to .. detail. VI. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. He seems confident that houses in this area will app in value for the next few years. This phone company charges a f rate of 40 p per minute for all calls to the US. She was given a weeks g. in which to pay the outstanding debt. The antique shop, as it turned out was merely a c for his spying activities. Everyone in full time education will be offered cheap rail fares on p.. of their student union cards. 6. The loud r from the pistol caused me to start in surprise. 7. He made his m.. on the fashion industry in the 1970s. 8. The policeman p the angry protester against the wall to stop him escaping. 9. In summer people with a pale complexion always need some kind of s. 10.I watched the soldiers f past me on their way to the barracks. 11.The offer will remain o.. until the date specified. 12.A mean spirit is r. as a severe character failing by some people, as it shows a lack of openness and generosity. 13.Joan and Bob are so well suited that everyone says they are an ideal m. VII. aggravate, expunge, exude, hinder, impede 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Rescue attempts were . by the storm. Cutting down the old forests may global warming. He . an air of wealth and power. Higher interest rates could . economic growth. I wanted to expunge the memory of that first race from my mind.