Part 1 Test 2 2016 Name/Last Name __________________________ Date _____________

Level A
1 Read the text and answer the questions choosing the right answer.
1. John James Audubon, nineteenth-century artist and naturalist, is
2. known as one of the foremost authorities on North American birds.
3. Born in Les Cayes, Haiti, in 1785, Audubon was raised in France and
4. studied art under French artist Jacques-Louis David. After settling on
5. his father’s Pennsylvania estate at the age of eighteen, he first began to
6. study and paint birds.
7. In his young adulthood, Audubon undertook numerous enterprises,
8. generally without a tremendous amount of success; at various times
9. during his life he was involved in a mercantile business, a taxidermy
10. business and a school. His general mode of operating a business was to
11. leave it either unattended or in the hands of a partner and take off on
12. excursions through the wilds to paint the natural life that he saw. His
13. business career came to an end in 1819 when he was imprisoned for
14. debt and forced to file for bankruptcy.
15. It was at that time that Audubon began to seriously pursue the dream of
16. publishing a collection of his paintings of birds. For the next six years
17. he painted birds in their natural habitats while his wife worked as a
18. teacher to support the family. His Birds of America, which included
19. engravings of 435 of his colorful and lifelike watercolors, was
20. published in parts during the period from 1826 to 1838 in England.
21. After the success of the English editions, American editions of his
22. work were published in 1839, and his fame and fortune were ensured.

1. The text is mainly about

a) North American birds b) Audubon’s route to success as a painter of birds
c) mercantile business d) Audubon’s preference for travel in natural habitats

2. In paragraph 2 (lines 7-14), the author mainly discusses

a) how Audubon developed his painting style b) Audubon’s involvement in a mercantile business
c) where Audubon went on his excursions d) Audubon’s unsuccessful business practices

3. The word mode in line 10 could best be replaced by

a) method b) vogue c) average d) trend

4. Audubon decided not to continue to pursue business when he

a) was injured in an accident b) decided to study art in France
c) was put in prison because he owed money d) made enough money from his paintings

5. It can be inferred from the text that after 1839 Audubon

a) unsuccessfully tried to develop new business. b) continued to be supported by his wife.
c) traveled to Europe. d) became wealthy.

2 Choose the right option.

An accountant and a sports coach (6)__________ a small shoe company called Blue Ribbons in 1964. In
1971 it changed its name to Nike, and since then it (7)__________ one of the world’s most successful
brands. Originally Nike was only associated with basketball but recently it (8)__________ into new markets
like football. Now Nike has started buying other fashion brands that are not even connected with sport.
6. a) started b) has started c) was starting d) had started
7. a) had become b) became c) has become d) becomes
8. a) is expanding b) had expanded c) expands d) has expanded

The expression ‘a white elephant’ (9)_____ when people want to say that something costs more to keep or
operate than it’s worth. It comes from what a certain king of Siam is supposed to have done. He (10)_____
make a present of a white elephant to members of his court whom he (11)_____ to ruin, knowing that they
(12)_____ afford to keep the white elephant in the proper style.
9. a) is used b) was used c) is using d) uses
10. a) has to b) can’t c) used to d) mustn’t
11. a) will want b) wanted c) wants d) would want
12. a) mustn’t b) couldn’t c) can d) are able to

One of the greatest advances in modern technology (13)_____ the invention of computers. They are capable
of doing extremely complicated work in all branches of learning and (14)_____be put to varied uses. For
instance, they (15)_____ provide information on the best way to prevent traffic accidents or count the
number of times the word ‘and’ (16)_____ in the Bible. Because they work accurately and at high speeds,
they (17)_____ research workers years of hard work. This whole process is called automation.
13. a) was being b) has been c) had been d) will be
14. a) are able b) can c) ought d) dared not
15. a) mustn’t b) are not allowed to c) might not d) can
16. a) has been used b) had been using c) had been used d) has used
17. a) saved b) are saved c) would save d) save

3 Fill in the blanks with the word form that best fits each space.
At the age of ten Barbara was different from her family. She gave you the (18)_____ of being (19)_____. So
she went to the local grammar school. This year is quite an (20)_____ one for Barbara. She’s taking her A-
levels in nine subjects. She chose these subjects last year when she and her parents went to the school for an
interview with some of her teachers – three, to be (21)_____. It was quite a shock for Barbara’s parents that
the teachers thought their daughter was ‘university material’. The teachers meant that Barbara could pass the
entrance exams. But of course, this doesn’t mean that she is (22)_____ going to university.

18. a) unimpressed b) impression c) impressive d) impressionable

19. a) thoughtlessly b) thoughtfulness c) thoughtful d) thought
20. a) unimportance b) importance c) important d) importantly
21. a) precise b) precision c) precisely d) imprecisely
22. a) definite b) definitely c) definition d) indefinite

4 Choose the appropriate option.

23. The classroom equipment usually includes__________ chalk.
a) few b) several c) a few d) some
24. Have the workers __________ the kitchen cupboard and then let them go.
a) to bring in b) brought in c) bring in d) bringing in
25. __________, London is one of the most interesting and oldest cities in the world.
a) In my mind b) For my mind c) In my opinion d) By my opinion
26. __________Mary Ann Shadd famous for helping escaped slaves, she was also the first African Canadian
woman to establish a newspaper.
a) Was only not b) Not only was c) Was not only d) Not only
27. Everest being the highest, K2 is __________ mountain peak in the world.
a) the second of the b) of the second highest c) the second highest of the level d) the second highest
28. “It is not very cold. I don’t think we need these big jackets.” “I don’t think so, __________.”
a) anyway b) either c) neither d) too
29. “I hate cleaning fish.” “If you really do why don’t you __________ at the fishmonger’s?”
a) clean them b) have them cleaned c) have cleaned them d) to have them cleaned
30. “What was your impression _______ the art exhibit?”“I thought some of the works were uninteresting.”
a) of b) to c) with d) at
31. I’d __________ go on foot than travel on that overcrowded bus.
a) rather b) like c) prefer d) love
32. It isn’t a question __________. Let’s discuss it tomorrow.
a) little importance b) fewer importance c) in least importance d) of less importance
33. “Why did you refuse to lend Ann money?” “Because I didn’t want to risk __________.”
a) to lose it b) to lose them c) losing it d) losing them
34. “Are we going to be late?” “ No, we are going to arrive __________ the airport in time.”
a) in b) to c) at d) on
35. “Shall we eat here?” “The food looks __________ to me.”
a) badly b) well c) good d) nicely
36. “__________?” “I have a bad headache.”
a) What does it matter b) What is matter with you c) What's the matter with you d) What matters
37. Due to her agility and speed, that runner is __________to be the first one chosen.
a) likely b) like c) alike d) a like
38. If I leave early in the morning I’ll arrive at about 12 o’clock in the afternoon, it’s about __________ to
that town from my house.
a) three hour drive b) three hours’ drive c) three hour’s drive d) three hours drive

6. Fill in each gap with an appropriate word from the list below (two odd variants are given).
43. The ideal breakfast, say scientists, is a glass of orange juice, a cup of coffee and a bowl of cereal. People
who start the day with a drink of vitamin C, a dose of caffeine and their favorite cereal are happier and
perform better _____ the morning. Andy Smith, Professor at the University of Bristol, said, “A study of 600
people who were asked to record their breakfast habits found that those who regularly ate cereal in the
morning had a more positive mood compared with those who ate other foods or had no breakfast. Earlier
research had shown that people whose _____ performance was measured _____ after eating breakfast of any
kind performed 10 percent better on test of remembering, speed of response and _____ to concentrate, as
compared with those given only a cup of decaffeinated coffee.” In further research, Professor Smith said that
people who drank four cups of coffee a day performed more _____ all day than those who drank less. He
suggested that sensible employers should give out free coffee or tea.
1.mental 2.ability 3.immediately 4.efficiently 5.throughout 6.better 7.physical

7 Choose the correctly formulated questions.

44. 1. Do you know the date when do we have to hand in the essay?
2. Where do you think can I find the head of the department?
3. They’d no time to finish their discussion, did they?
4. Did he have the tyre pressure checked or he checked himself?
5. Nobody was late for the meeting, were they?

45. 1. Who does have to take a test today?

2. What’s the weather forecast for today?
3. Can you guess why were the explorers surprised?
4. The talk show ought to start at 7 sharp, oughtn’t it?
5. It’s necessary for the patient to see the doctor, isn’t it?

46. 1. There are some general rules to observe, aren’t they?

2. Can you tell me why you returned the cheque to Mr. Wallis?
3. Are you going to Palm Springs next week or go tomorrow?
4. Their family is small, aren’t they?
5. When do you think the tourists will be taken to Garni?

47. 1. Would you stay with us and to watch the talk show on TV?
2. Where did you use to go in the evenings when you lived in Vienna?
3. Do you know what problem did an American inventor run into?
4. You have to get up early tomorrow, haven’t you?
5. Do you know when Mr. Smith arrived at work?

8. Match the words and their definitions.

48. 1) make it possible for somebody to do something
A) Encourage 2) publicize information or an event
B) Enable 3) put someone or something at risk
C) Endanger 4) give somebody support or hope
D) Enrich 5) improve the quality or value of something, often by adding something to it
49. 1) a physical harm
A) Construction 2) a psychological disorder
B) Injury 3) the process of providing medical care
C) Treatment 4) the action of building something
D) Destruction 5) the action of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists

50. 1) the impression that a person, an organization or a product, etc. gives to the public
A) Image 2) the way that someone is feeling
B) Courage 3) the ability to do things which one finds frightening
C) Mood 4) an action designed to achieve efficiency
D) Pleasure 5) a feeling of happiness and enjoyment
Level B
9. Read the text and answer the questions choosing the right option.
1. Scientists have developed a new bionic computer chip that can be
2. mated with human cells to combat disease. The tiny device, smaller
3. and thinner than a strand of hair, combines a healthy human cell with
4. an electronic circuitry chip. Doctors can control the activity of the cell
5. by controlling the chip with a computer.
6. It has long been established that cell membranes become permeable
7. when exposed to electrical impulses. Researchers have conducted
8. genetic research for years with a trial-and-error process of bombarding
9. cells with electricity in an attempt to introduce foreign substances such
10. as new drug treatments or genetic material. They were unable to apply
11. a particular level of voltage for a particular purpose. With the new
12. invention, the computer sends electrical impulses to the chip, which
13. triggers the cell’s membrane pores to open and activate the cell in order
14. to correct diseased tissues. It permits physicians to open a cell’s pores
15. with control.
16. Researchers hope that eventually they will be able to develop more
17. advanced chips whereby they can choose a particular voltage to
18. activate particular tissues, whether they be muscle, bone, brain, or
19. others. They believe that they will be able to implant multiple chips
20. into a person to deal with one problem or more than one problem.

51. The author implies that scientists are excited about the new technology because
a) it is less expensive than current techniques.
b) it allows them to be able to shock cells for the first time.
c) it is more precise than previous techniques.
d) it is possible to kill cancer with a single jolt.

52. The word mated in line 2 is closest in meaning to

a) avoided b) combined c) introduced d) developed

53. The word strand in line 3 is closest in meaning to

a) type b) thread c) chip d) color

54. The author states that scientists previously were aware that
a) they could control cells with a separate computer.
b) electronic impulses could affect cells.
c) electric charges could harm a person.
d) cells interact with each other through electrical charges.

55. The author implies that up to now, the point of applying electric impulse to cells was to
a) kill them. b) open their walls to introduce medication.
c) stop growth. d) combine cells.
56. The word triggers in line13 is closest in meaning to
a) damages b) causes c) shoots d) assists

57. The word others in line19 refers to other

a) researchers b) chips c) voltages d) tissues

58. The word eventually in line 16 is closest in meaning to

a) finally b) lately c) possibly d) especially

59. The word particular in line 17 is closest in meaning to

a) huge b) slight c) specific d) controlled
60. The author indicates that it is expected doctors will be able to
a) place one large chip in a person to control multiple problems.
b) place more than one chip in a single person.
c) place a chip directly inside a cell.
d) place a chip inside a strand of hair.

10 Choose the right option.

61. __________getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher.
a) Despite of b) In spite of c) Even though d) Nonetheless
62. __________ is the biggest city in Michigan , it is not the capital.
a) Unless Detroit b) If Detroit c) Although Detroit d) Despite of Detroit
63. __________ similar in appearance, the tangerine and the clementine are unlike each other in taste.
a) Due to b) Although c) Despite d) In spite
64. __________ built as a private home for Elvis Presley, Graceland is now open to the public.
a) Although b) Despite c) Nevertheless d) Due

12 Fit the missing sentences into the gaps of the following texts.
66. ________________. He made the first draft of his international language when he was fifteen.
________________. Russian was used at home, with Yiddish and Polish outside, and French, German,
Latin, Greek and English taught in school. The scheme was first published in Russian in 1887. The first
Esperanto journal was published in 1889 and the first congress was held in 1905. It brought together nearly
700 delegates from 20 countries. ________________. Several journals and newspapers are published in the
language and there is a large translated literature in addition to original works written in Esperanto.
________________. A proposal to the United Nations in 1966 was signed by nearly a million people from
74 countries, but it was not accepted. ________________. Supporters of other artificial languages also are
against this proposal. Several criticisms have been expressed of the language, but it is generally easy to learn
to read Esperanto. As always with language learning, though, passive competence is much easier to achieve
than active use, and a good deal of memory work is still needed before fluency is acquired.

1) Today Esperanto may be encountered at international conferences.

2) Esperanto was invented by L. Zamenhof, a Polish oculist.
3) He was eager to learn languages, but he never got the opportunity
4) There is a lot of opposition from those who favour English.
5) Yet, Esperanto recently acquired the status of an international language.
6) However, Esperanto failed to achieve official status as a world language.
7) His own language background was very mixed.

13 Choose the correctly formulated Passive constructions.

72. 1. The crowd cheered the football players in the stadium yesterday.
2. In the interrogative form the auxiliary verb is placed before the subject.
3. The hurricane severely damaged the houses on the shore.
4. Not a moment’s peace does she have during the day.
5. The Beatles is considered to be the most influential rock group of the era.

73. 1. I was invited to the university ball.

2. Nouns are classified into proper and common.
3. My younger brother’s jokes had laughed at.
4. These paintings shouldn’t have been kept in a damp room.
5. Madame Tussaud’s Museum in London has got branches in a number of major cities.

74. 1. Neither love nor cough can be hidden.

2. Pushed by somebody, the boy fell into the water.
3. Visitors to the Matenadaran are shown a collection of old manuscripts.
4. Van Gogh spent his early adulthood working for a firm of art dealers.
5. The lyrics of the Armenian national anthem Mer Hayrenik were written by Mikael Nalbandian.

75. 1. The lyrics later set to music by Barsegh Kanachyan.

2. Those documents are being studied by the manager.
3. He stood before the masterpiece as if lost in admiration.
4. Are these red tulips bought for your teacher?
5. Before today’s Gregorian calendar was adopted, the older Julian calendar was used.

76. 1. Who was invented the paper by?

2. Gayane is a four-act ballet with music by Aram Khachaturian.
3. According to church tradition, newly ordained priests are given new names.
4. The president of our country was elected last year.
5. Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald, acting alone.
14. Match the beginning and the end of the sentences.

77. 1. learn relaxation techniques.

A. Anger is a feeling that can be caused
B. It’s important that the children
C. These days there are rules everywhere we go
D. You can control your angry feelings with
78.
A. The secretary was printing the documents
B. Fiona needed a rest
C. When we got to the bank
D. Jeremy took part in the race
79.
A. They are very good athletes;
B. Jim failed his driving test last Sunday;
C. Tom and Nick have failed two exams;
D. My parents bought my brother a bike;
2. behave themselves when they are in a public
place.
3. a few simple techniques.
4. by both external and internal events.
5. and it’s hard to obey them all.
6. despite breaking them.
1. because she had had a good rest.
2. organized by the local authorities.
3. which the manager had given her.
4. it had already closed.
5. which she was printing.
6. as she had worked really hard the whole year.
1. he’ll have to take it next month.
2. she needn’t have done it.
3. they should have bought one for me as well.
4. they will surely be able to get the first prize.
5. they have to spend more time on their lessons.
6. they are allowed to drive a car.

80.
A. Kids these days can chat online with
B. Today people across the world can
communicate with each
C. Companies like Benetton say they are trying
D. Methods of teaching are changing to
1. to create a youth agenda to unite teenagers of the world.
2. new ways of learning have emerged.
3. meet the needs of today’s pupils.
4. friends thousands of miles away.
5. pupils do not always adopt the same learning style.
6. other and share a common culture.