2 EXAM TASK Read the following text.

Choose from the sentences (A-E) the one which fits each gap (1-3) to obtain a logical atext

When I came back to the flat I was sharing with Mark, a college friend, it was already past midnight. I had spent the weekend in my hometown with my
parents and I was feeling quite relaxed. I quietly unlocked the door and went into the flat. (1)___ I nearly fell over Mark’s sports bag, which he’d carelessly
left in the middle of the hall. His shoes and tennis stuff were lying all around the floor. I took off my coat and went to the kitchen to have some tea. It was
the same old story there. (2)___ Food leftovers were on the table and the bin was so full that some rubbish had fallen over it onto the floor. Angry,
I dashed to the living room, which I’d carefully tidied on Friday before leaving the place. The awful smell of cigarette smoke hit my nose as soon as
I opened the door. I’d asked him a thousand times not to smoke in the flat. The living room wasn’t any better than the kitchen. (3)___ He hadn’t even
emptied the ashtray, which was full of cigarette ends and gave off a terrible smell. ‘I’ve had enough of that!’ I thought as I walked angrily into his
bedroom.

A There was a pile of dirty dishes in the sink.

B I was sure he was already asleep.
C And my good mood disappeared a second later.
D I always did the tidying when it was my turn.
E The coffee table was cluttered with his CDs and books.
3 Complete the sentences with the correct words in the box. There are four extra words which you do not need to use.

rural overlook porch advert convert attic blanket homely 1 It was

getting
cold, so
she covered her legs with a warm _________.
2 Look at this _________. There’s a house for sale in the suburbs. Why not go and see it this afternoon?
3 I dream of living in a house that would _________the ocean.
4 They’re thinking of leaving the city and moving to a  _________area.
4 Complete the sentences with the correct words. The first letters have been given.
1 It’s my job every weekend to h_________ the carpets all over the house.
2 The l_________ is out of order so we’ll need to take the stairs.
3 The walls and the c_________ in the living room need painting after my neighbours’ flat next floor got flooded.
4 Why are your clothes on the chair? Fold them and put them away in the w_________!
5 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 Could you take / look / keep an eye on my luggage for a moment?
2 The flat is just great. We really can’t complain / miss / sigh.
3 There is not enough peaceful / affordable / spacious housing for people who aren’t very rich.
5 He was annoyed about the joke, so he just turned his back and sulked / stared / crossed.
6 Write sentences using the ideas below.
1 Запропонуй другові, що ти міг би/ ти могла б у нього/неї переночувати.
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2 Скажи, що недоліком  квартири  є шум в центрі міста.
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7 Complete the text with the correct words.
1 The rent includes all the bills ________ for the Internet, which you pay extra.
2 We can go to the country this weekend as ________ as the weather’s fine.
3 Would it be OK ________ you if I invited some friends to dinner tomorrow?
8 For the sentences 1-5 choose the answer A, B or C which is the translation of the words in bold and fits the meaning.
1 (Мою квартиру було пофарбовано) __ two weeks ago. It feels so fresh and light4 (Він не відвідував нас) __ us since he moved to live in London last year
now. A He didn’t visit
A My room has painted B He isn’t visiting
B My room painted C He hasn’t visited
C My room was painted
2 (Як ти часто працюєш) __ in the garden? 5 This new sofa (не така зручна як) __ the old one.
A How often are you working A isn’t as comfortable as
B How often do you work B is more comfortable than
C How often have you worked C isn’t more comfortable than
3 They’re going to move house (через два тижні) __ . A in two weeks.B for two weeks. C before two weeks.
3 Complete the sentences with the correct words in the box. There are four extra words which you do not need to use.
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1 They’re a very rich family who live in a beautiful 18th-century _________ in Hampshire.
2 The flat is very warm so you won’t need a duvet to keep you warm at night. A _________ will do perfectly.
3 The house stood at the end of the lane. It was a cottage built of red _________.
4 My friend’s got some spare rooms to _________ if you’re looking for some accommodation in the city centre.
4 Complete the sentences with the correct words. The first letters have been given.
1 Could you e_________ the dishwasher while I hoover the carpets?
2 We walked carefully up the steep s_________ to the attic.
3 He doesn’t drive a car so he’s going to c_________ the garage into a DIY workshop.
4 I’m planning to paint the fence and fix the side g_________. It makes a bad noise every time someone pushes it open or close.
5 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 ‘Stop that noise at once!’ she said in a tiny / peaceful / sharp voice.
2 My parents are always complaining / missing / swapping about the mess in my room.
3 Look away! It’s rude to sigh / keep / stare at people like that!
4 The room was so tiny / spacious / rough that we could hardly move around in it.
5 He’s a computer programmer and works from home most of the time. That’s why he needs his own study / appliance / furnish to w
6 Write sentences using the ideas below.
1 Скажіть, що перевагою квартири в передмісті є спокійна околиця.
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2 Запитайте друга, чи хотів/хотіла б він/вона відвідати тебе на наступних вихідних.
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7 Complete the text with the correct words.
1 He does all sorts of household ________, including the cleaning, cooking and small repairs around the house.
2 If you promise to tidy the place regularly, I can be ________ for all the cooking. What do you think?
3 If the flat is costing you too much, why ________ you find a flatmate?
1 I didn’t hear the doorbell because (був/була в душі) __. 4 (Ми оновлюємо) __ our flat tomorrow.
A I am taking a shower A We renovate
B I was taking a shower B We have been renovating
C I’ve taken a shower C We are renovating
2 (Як давно ти живеш) __ in Canada? 5 The car hasn’t broken down (відколи ми її купили) __ three years ago.
A How long are they living A since we bought it
B How long do they live B since we had bought it
C How long have they lived C since we have bought it
3 (Моя кімната не є такою просторою, як) __ my brother’s room. A My room is more spacious than B My room isn’t as spacious as C My room isn’t
more spacious than
4 Read the definitions and write the correct words.
1 it is a brush with a long handle, used for sweeping floors: _ _ _ _ _
2 it is a shelf above the fireplace, where you put photos or Christmas cards: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
3 it is an adjective describing a small and crowded room: _ _ _ _ _ _ _
4 it is a piece of equipment you use to protect your house from thieves: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
5 it is a structure inside which you put a picture or a mirror: _ _ _ _ _
1 Which of these cannot be made of wood? 3 Which of these is not a type of house? 5 Which of these adjectives is not positive?
A a chest of drawers A a villa A luxury
B a bedside table B an edge B comfortable
C a sheet C a mansion C cluttered
D a wardrobe D a bungalow D spacious
2 Which of these is not outside? 4 Which of these is not a person? 6 Which of these do you not typically put on the bed?
A a fence A a mortgage A a blanket
B a chimney B a resident B a rug
C a drive C a flatmate C a pillow
D a fireplace D a landlord D a duvet
2 Complete the sentences with the correct words. The first letters have been given.
1 Mr and Mrs Smith have just moved to a d________ house in the suburbs.
2 Elderly people who need special care sometimes decide to move to n________ homes.
3 When Jim and Mary come to visit us, they usually sleep in the s________ room.
4 The bedroom was very luxurious, with a huge d________ bed in the middle.
5 There was a solid high wall made of red b________ around the mansion.
6 We decided to cover the floor with a f________ carpet because it didn’t look very nice.
3 Complete the e-mail with the correct words. The first letters have been given.
Hi Peter,
Great news! After the holiday I am going to study in Warsaw, and I have already found a place to rent! It is not far from the city centre, on the 10th floor of
a block of flats, and the (1) v_____ is just great. My room (2) o____ the Vistula river and the city centre. Of course, you need a (3) l____ to get upstairs –
walking would be exhausting. My room is (4) u_____, so I need to think about buying some furniture. I’m looking for a (5) s_____-h_____ desk and a bed on
the Internet, as I don’t want to spend too much money on them. There’s no bath, just a (6) s____. My flatmates are very nice, and I don’t have to do too
much (7) h____, just sweep the floor and (8) t_____ my room of course.
Hope you’ll visit me soon! Bye,
5 Find the errors in the expressions used in the sentences and correct them.
1 It is a tiny, picturesque village, quite off the hard track. ________
2 The house is very comfortable and easy to retain. ________
3 Two-glass windows are a necessity in the city centre – they help to stop the noise and dust. ________
4 Let’s have a housewelcoming party for our friends when we move in. ________
5 Mary loves the hustle and buzz of the city centre. ________
1 Which of these is not a kitchen appliance? 3 Which of these is not in the kitchen? 5 Which of these adjectives is positive?
A a dishwasher A a sink A uncomfortable
B a toaster B a cooker B spacious
C a microwave C a washbasin C cluttered
D a rug D a fridge D untidy

2 Which of these is not inside the house? 4 Which of these is not a person? 6 Which of these is not a type of accommodation?
A an attic A an inhabitant A a shed
B a cellar B a resident B a studio flat
C a porch C a housemate C a villa
D a fireplace D a rent D a cottage
2 Complete the sentences with the correct words. The first letters have been given.
1 Amy lives in a t________ house in London, in a row of houses joined to each other by shared side walls.
2 On the g________ floor there’s a living room and a kitchen, the bedrooms are upstairs.
3 The c________ heating was not on, so it was rather cold in the room.
4 I’m sorry I’m late. My a________ clock didn’t wake me up.
5 It is an old, 19th-century house with a traditional kitchen. The floor is made of s________ and the stove is made of clay.
6 I like to have a glass of water on my b________ table in case I get thirsty at night.
3 Complete the e-mail with the correct words. The first letters have been given.
Hi Mary,
Have you heard the news? I got a place at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, and I have already found a place to live in! It is a small detached house in
the (1) s____, quite far from the city centre, but the public transport is really good, so the distance should not be a problem. The (2) n___ seems to be very
nice and safe – no vandalism or noise – and the (3) v____ from my bedroom window is just great – it (4) o____ the forest and the Warta river.
The bedrooms are on the first floor. (5) D____, on the ground floor, there’s the kitchen, the bathroom and the living room with a large (6) f____! Can you
imagine all those long autumn and winter evenings I can spend sitting by the fire? Anyway, my room is (7) u___, so I need to buy some furniture. I’ve been
browsing some Internet auctions, looking for (8) s___-h_____ desks and wardrobes. They are not new so I hope I can get them really cheap. Come to visit
me as soon as you can!
Love, Betty
4 Read the definitions and write the correct words.
1 it is a tool you use to dig a hole in the ground: _ _ _ _ _
2 it is a container used for eating soup or serving food. _ _ _ _
3 it is an adjective describing a room that has no fresh air in it. _ _ _ _ _ _
4 it is a device used for transforming the energy from the Sun into electricity. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
5 it is an appliance used for boiling water. _ _ _ _ _ _
5 Find the errors in the expressions used in the sentences and correct them.
1 It is a very convenient place, within foot distance of the shopping centre. ________
2 The flats in the suburbs are not expensive at all – in fact, they are being sold at very attractive, renewable prices. _______
3 The stairs are rather slippery – hold on to the stair handles. ________
4 My grandfather built a small fish lake in the garden for his grandchildren. ________
5 The historic cathedral is really close, just a beret’s throw from my place. ________
4 Complete the sentences with the correct words.
1 The room was awfully __________ so we opened the windows to air it.
2 repairing the roof is outside our __________ at the moment. We really can’t afford to do it.
3 The house seemed empty: the front door was locked and the wooden __________ on the windows were closed securely, so we couldn’t even look
through the windows to see if there was anyone in there.
5 Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions.
1 I came ______ this advert for a flat to let in a local paper.
2 Our landlord will always kick ______ a fuss if we’re late with the rent.
3 Tired of sightseeing and quite hungry, we made ______ the nearest restaurant.
4 The burglar made ______ with over £2,000 worth of jewellery.
5 He was so wrapped ______ in his work that he didn’t even notice we left the room.
6 Write sentences using the ideas below.
1 Скажіть, що орендна плата враховує всі рахунки, крім телефонного.
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2 Скажіть, що будівлю погано доглядають.
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7 Complete the sentences with the correct words. The first letters have been given.
1 The house is awfully damp. The r__________ is that the roof hasn’t been renovated for a long time.
2 Such terrible living conditions will certainly a__________ the health of the residents.
3 It would be in everyone’s best i__________ to have a lift installed in the building.
8 Translate the fragments in brackets from Ukrainian into English. You must not write more than 6 words for each gap1 It’s high time (тобі викосити
газон) ________________________. It’s badly overgrown.
2 The rules of the hall of residence say that (ми не можемо мати) ________________________ visitors after 10 pm.
3 If we had known about the appalling condition of the house, (ми не поїхали б) ________________________ to see it.
4 The house was really beautiful and the price seemed attractive, so we wondered (чому ніхто його не купив) ________________________ yet.

2 EXAM TASK Read the following text. Choose from the sentences (A-E) the one which fits each gap (1-4) to obtain a logical text.
A I was glad although that meant moving to some temporary accommodation.
When my husband died in a car crash two years ago, I felt as if my whole life had turned upside down. The house kept bringing back memories of the
happy past. (1)__ It seemed empty, even hostile, and I was feeling desperate to leave it forever. Thus began my search for a new home.
I was determined to leave, so I asked the estate agent to sell it as quickly as possible. The house went surprisingly soon.
(2)__ I found a flat in a bit run-down area near a suburban railway station. I could hear the sounds of trains pulling in and out of the station all night.
For the next several weeks, I looked over a few houses in the area. Most of them lacked little in terms of space, comfort and most were conveniently
located. (3)__ I desperately needed to find a place that would help me make a fresh start. I wanted a house with some identity, a soul to compensate for
my solitude.
The estate agent must have felt helpless as I kept turning down one house after another and, as weeks passed, our contacts became less frequent. And
then, one Thursday morning he called me at my office and said he might have something for me. We arranged to go there the following day.
The house was an early 20th-century cottage some miles away from the city. The high hedge around it allowed only for a  view of the roof, with a small
chimney. The rusty gate let us in the front yard. (4)__ Once inside, I walked over the dusty rooms downstairs, and then up the stairs where there was
a bathroom and two bedrooms overlooking the garden. The estate agent waited patiently as I took my time to look over the house. When I was done, he
approached me and asked ‘Surely, you don’t want it, do you?’
‘I do.’ I said firmly and saw him give me a broad grin. ‘It’s perfect.’

B It had been emptied of all furniture and equipment.

C A narrow path took us to the long wooden porch on the front wall.
D Now the place no longer felt like home to me.
E But these features were not what I was looking for.
3 Choose the correct answer: A, B, C or D.
1 The house is located off the beaten ___.
A way B route C road D track
2 The house is well insulated, with double ___ windows.
A glass B glazed C panel D surface
3 They’re planning to buy a small ___ of land on the outskirts and build a house there.
A space B ground C plot D zone
4 The mortgage is to be paid in monthly ___ by the 20th of each month.
A rates B instalments C debts D loans
6 Write sentences using the ideas below.
1 Запитайте про вартість орендної плати.
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2 Скажіть, що стан даного будинку не може бути схваленим.
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7 Complete the sentences with the correct words. The first letters have been given.
1 One s__________ to the problem could be to install a security alarm.
2 The building has not been properly m__________ and is in need of urgent repair.
3 Do you help with the household c__________ in your home?
8 Translate the fragments in brackets from Ukrainian into English. You must not write more than 6 words for each gap.
1 It’s high time (винести сміття) ________________________ in the kitchen. The rubbish is already overflowing!
2 We bought the house from the previous owner (які мешкали) ________________________ there for nearly 50 years.
3 I’m looking for a flatmate because (не можу оплачувати) ________________________ such high bills.
4 If we had enough money, (я б придбав новий будинок) ________________________ in the suburbs.
3 Choose the correct answer: A, B, C or D.
1 They’re going to move into a luxurious flat in the new ___ estate.
A residence B housing C home D living
2 The flat is located close to the city centre and all the amenities are within walking ___ .
A area B space C distance D trip
3 The garden is nicely arranged and kept, with some decorative flower ___ .
A beds B plots C piles D sets
4 My contract with the landlord demands that I should give a month’s ___ if I decide to leave the flat.
A advance B advert C announcement D notice
4 Complete the sentences with the correct words.
1 I’m looking for the old __________ to sweep the drive.
2 If anything gets broken during the party, the landlord will __________ us for the repairs.
3 The room was badly __________, so I decided to remove some of the unnecessary furniture to get more space.
5 Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions.
1 I don’t believe any of this! I think you’ve made it all ______.
2 It was so dark we could hardly make ______ the shape of the building.
3 It wasn’t easy for us to switch ______ the hustle and bustle of the city to the quiet pace of rural life.
4 The landlord said the damage was our fault and refused to carry ______ the necessary repairs.
5 He must have been ______ his head to buy a house in such a sorry state.