Get 200 - Emergency Practice

Use of English
Emergency Practice
Use of English Emergency Practice
HUMAN
BEING
TASK 1
Read the short text and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.
I met a girl from my last summer camp. She said ‘hello’ and I felt (1) ___. I could hardly
recognize her. She’s very tall, (2) ___ and beautiful. When we met last year, she was
wearing glasses and was quite (3) ___. Luckily, her personality is the same. She’s still very
(4) ___ and open-minded.
1 A hard-working B cheerful C confused D happy

2 A confused B slim C strange D optimistic
3 A plump B thick C oily D sleepy
4 A cheerful B confused C thrilled D confusing
TASK 2
Read the text and choose the correct answer A, B or C.
Psychologists say that your favourite colour really matters. It (1) ___ other people about
your personality and feelings. People who love red and (2) ___ wear clothes in this colour
are very active individuals. They are keen (3) ___ sports and action movies. People who
prefer yellow and blue like peace and quiet, while those who like orange enjoy socialising
because they are very (4) ___ by nature. Individuals who prefer black would like (5) ___
in control of others while those who like white are independent. As you can see, colours
show more than you think.
1 A is telling B tells C tell

2 A now B rarely C often
3 A of B on C at
4 A sensitive B sensible C sociable
5 A to be B being C be forward
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TASK 3
Read the text. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to fill the
gaps 1-6.
The internet is, no doubt, a wonderful meeting place. At the same time we have to
(1) ___ up to the risks it poses to all its users. Yet, (2) ___ teenagers are aware of the
potential threats they come across online, they don’t seem to give much thought to the
fact that the people who recruit them often look (3) ___ in any personal information about
them before offering them employment. Experts advise against sharing any material that
would make you feel ashamed of yourself in the future. So, it’s high time (4) ___ social
networking sites as a space to promote yourself. If you don’t, by the time you are twenty
something, you (5) ___ hundreds of posts which may cost you a good career opportunity.
Too young to agonise over it? Think twice before you (6) ___ this advice down.
1 A live B agree C put D face

2 A however B despite C in spite of D although
3 A up B down C across D on
4 A you treat B you to treat C you treated D you would treat
5 A are leaving B will have left C have left D will leave
6 A turn B play C get D hold
TASK 4
Read the text. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to fill the
gaps 1-7.
Do you know what personal marketing is? Well, I must say I (1) ___ of it until I read
something about it in the local newspaper some time ago. It (2) ___ people to discover
their strengths and weaknesses, which are then used to teach them how to use their
personality (3) ___. People (4) ___ in for personal marketing because they want to learn
how to fulfil their dreams and manage their lives better. However, the main aim is to
get people to produce an advert of themselves which they could post online when they
(5) ___ for a partner or a job. Participants also learn how to get their ideas (6) ___ to

sound more convincing and sure of themselves. People who have given it a go say that
once you (7) ___ the course, you will be much more self-confident than you had ever
dreamt of.
1 A haven't heard B couldn't hear C hadn't heard D wasn't heard

2 A makes B encourages C suggests D lets
A to their D under no
3 B up to the point C by chance
advantage circumstances
4 A go B take C put D come
D have been
5 A will be looking B will look C are looking
looking
6 A through B across C in D out
D have been
7 A did B are doing C have done
doing
HOME
TASK 1
The Malligans were rich (1) ___ to buy a large house they dreamt of. They had been looking
(2) ___ it for several months and at last they bought an early 20th century mansion. Every
detail was taken into (3) ___ when choosing the building. The rooms were large, with big
windows (4) ___ the lake.
1 A lot B extremely C enough D sufficien

2 A after B for C forward D at
3 A attention B possibility C account D mind
4 A looking B facing C seeing D watching

TASK 2
Is my home still my castle? Well, my house is really my castle! My family and I spend
(1) ____ of time at home. We try to keep it nice and clean – (2) ____ helps with that, even
my younger brother. My parents always say it’s very important (3) ____ together every
evening. And I really think they’re right!
1 A many B a lot C much D lot

2 A anybody B all C everyone D someone
3 A to eat B eating C eaten D in order to eat
TASK 3
Choose the correct words or phrases to complete the sentences.
Pay attention to the context of the sentence.
1 Julie was chosen / has chosen to design the President’s house. The decision took
her by surprise.
2 The house we wanted to stay in rented out / had been rented out. What a pity!
3 Henry was given / gave a new kitchen table for his housewarming party.
4 Monica is telling everyone / being told by everyone about the lovely flat she’s
just moved in to.
5 The walls are being / are wallpapered at the moment, so I can’t use the room.
6 I’d really like to / enjoy be surprised, so get me something special.
7 I don’t like criticising / being criticised other people.
8 I’m having my room painted. / I’m painting my room. They will finish it soon.

TASK 4
Read the short text and choose the correct answer A, B or C.
What would you do if one day you (1) ___ out that a dying relative had left you some
property in the country while you had lived all your life in a big city? ‘Should I sell it? Or
will it be better if I move to live there?’ Those were the questions that 24-year-old Marty
Foster from Boston had to (2) ___ a year ago. His uncle died, leaving Marty his ranch in
Idaho, with an area of almost 600 acres.
‘Until last year, I had spent all my life (3) ___ in a large city, and I couldn’t imagine living
anywhere else other than another big city’, says Marty. ‘So, when the news reached me, at
first I (4) ___ sell the property. But when I went to see it, I really fell in love with the place.
It was as if my whole life had turned upside down and I didn’t (5) ___ any more about my
life back in the city. I sold my flat and left my job in Boston. I don’t regret my decision to
settle down here, and now I wouldn’t change it for the world’.
1 A find B would find C found

2 A face B stand C work
3 A live B living C to live
4 A used to B was going to C thought of
5 A mind B look C care
SCHOOL
TASK 1
Read the sentences and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to
fill the gaps.
But there is the (1) ___ side of the medal: homesick kids, parents missing their children,
narrower and less-diverse (2) ___ contacts, expensive tuition.
1 A another B other C different D optional

2 A sociable B social C society D civil

If you are thinking of (3)___ a break from your studies and going off on a gap year you
(4) ___ to keep in touch with all those friends and family (5) ___ behind.
3 A take B to take C taking D taken

4 A need B needs C needing D will need
5 A stay B staying C stayed D will stay
TASK 2
In each pair of sentences (1-5) choose the word (A, B or C) which
completes both sentences.
1 As soon as I ___ my exams, I’ll have a long holiday.

Could you ___ me the newspaper that’s next to you on the chair, please?
A take B pass C do
2 This part of the material was ___ to revise but I’m worried about the next section.
I was feeling nervous before the exam but I was trying to take it ___.
A calm B simple C easy
3 Mary is a very ____ student and she always gets top grades.
The room is very ___, with its large windows facing the south.
A light B fair C bright
4 I’ve read this passage several times but it still doesn’t ___ much sense to me.
Whenever I’m late for school, I try to ___ up a good excuse.
A make B do C have
5 If we take a short cut through the park, we’ll ___ some time.
I’ve been trying to ___ up my pocket money to buy a new tablet.
A have B get C save

TASK 3
Read the short text and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to
fill the gaps.
A BIG BAD BULLY

In our primary school there was this intimidating bully. He was two years older than all
of us and he was also sturdier than most of the teachers. Everybody was aware of his
physical strength and even the staff were believed (1) ___ him. He ordered us about and
we never protested. (2) ___ students ever considered objecting to (3) ___ told to hand
over their sandwiches or pocket money to him. And it all changed one early morning in
May. As usual, he walked into the classroom and pushed some of us out of his way and sat
at the back looking for people to pick on. Suddenly, we heard a (4) ___ shriek and the big
bad bully started running around flailing his hands. He screamed like a little baby trying
to get rid of something on his head. Suddenly he stopped motionless and started to beg
us to help him get rid of a little spider that was now slowly crawling down his neck. He
stood there sobbing and we couldn’t help but laugh at him until the teacher arrived. We
were never again afraid of the bully.
1 A to have feared B fear C fearing D to fear

2 A Little B Few C Much D Lot of
3 A being B be C having been D have been
4 A bellowing B roaring C piercing D riotous
TASK 4
Read the letter and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to fill the
gaps.
Hi Amanda,
I’ve really had a hectic time since I started my university course in October and I’m sorry I
haven’t (1) ___ in touch for so long.
A few words about how it’s all been going. I moved to Cracow at the end of September.
It (2) ___ me and my friend, Adam, quite a bit of looking around before we found an
affordable flat to rent. It is located a bit far from the city centre, but there are good public
transport services. The basic amenities are also within a walking distance, so I can’t really

complain. Anyway, Adam and I have decided we’ll need one more person to share the
flat with us. (3) ___, we both might be a bit short of money because the costs of living
and studying are so high. I even thought of getting a part-time job, but after the first two
weeks of my studies I decided not to. The course is really demanding and we’ve already
been given some assignments to write. At this moment I’m struggling with my paper on
constitutional law. The research is taking me forever and I probably won’t be able to go
home for the weekend as I planned.
Anyway, how are things for you? You (4) ___ working for that advertising company by
now as you said you would at the beginning of October. So, how are you getting on?
Write back,
Marek
1 A taken B held C kept D made

C would have
2 A had taken B has taken D was taking
taken
3 A Otherwise B However C Unlike D Instead
B must have C would have D should have
4 A had to start
started started started
WORK
TASK 1
fill the gaps.
A businessman fired his own son because of laziness, incompetence and (1) ___. Stephen
Baldwin received dozens of letters of (2) ___ about his work during the ten years he was
his father’s employee. «He was absolutely (3) ___ at his job,” says Stephen.
1 A honesty B dishonesty C honestly D dishonest

2 A complains B complain C complaints D compliments
3 A useful B useless C use D misused

TASK 2
Read the short conversation and choose the correct answer A, B, C
or D to fill the gaps.
HR manager: Good morning, Sylvia. Please take a seat. I’ve (1) ____ your application for
the position of a home teacher and it looks good. But I’d like to know a bit
more about you (2) ____ a person.
Sylvia: My friends always say I am a very serious girl, hardworking and reliable. I
guess that’s true, but I also laugh a lot, love telling jokes and (3) ____. And
I’m great at acting, too.
HR manager: This sounds great. And have you got (4) ____ experience with kids?
Sylvia: Well, I come from a big family: I’ve got two younger sisters and an (5) ____
one. So I have always (6) ____ around children. And I am great with them
– my parents always say so!
1 A seen B saw C seeing D see

2 A for B as C like D kind
3 A sang B singing C to sing D sing
4 A some B many C any D several
5 A elder B older C oldest D old
6 A been B be C was D being
TASK 3
Read the short text and choose the correct answer A, B or C to fill
the gaps.
HOW I GOT MY JOB … BY ACCIDENT!

Last month I was still out of work and I was getting desperate. I had already taken (1) ___
in several interviews but I hadn’t got the jobs on offer. So, when I saw an advert for a data
entry technician, I immediately (2) ___ in my application. A few days later I was delighted
to find that I had been invited for an interview the following week.

Unfortunately, on the day of the interview I was in a hurry as usual. First, I’d got up a bit
late, so I missed the bus to the town centre. I took the next one twenty minutes later, so
as (3) ___ as I got off, I had to run to make sure I wasn’t late. The pavement was slippery
and I fell over and hurt my right hand. Still, I got up and managed to get there on time
for the interview.
The man who was interviewing me asked me a few typical questions and then said I’d
need to take a typing test. As calmly as I could, I explained that I couldn’t take the test just
then due (4) ___ hurting my hand and offered to come in after a few days. I didn’t have
much hope, though, especially after the man took a closer look at my already swollen
hand and told me to see a doctor immediately.
The next morning, I received a phone call from the company. It was the very same guy
who’d interviewed me the day before. He said I’d got the job because anyone who
(5) ___ to keep so calm while in pain deserved to work for them. I couldn’t believe my
luck!
1 A place B time C part

2 A had sent B sent C have sent
3 A soon B fast C far
4 A for B with C to
5 A was able B could C had
TASK 4
the gaps.
The INCA PROJECT – A VOLUNTEER’S STORY

My name’s Annie and I’m from Brighton, England. I have always been passionate about
archaeology, and I’ve wanted to develop this interest (1) ___ the fact that I’m going to do
a degree in dentistry. So, at the beginning of my gap year, I applied (2) ___ a place with
the Archaeology Project in Peru and I was accepted. I’ve been here for over a week now,
and I’m really enjoying the experience.

I am living with the other volunteers in a community house in the town of Huyro. We
spend most of the day (3) ___ alongside some expert Peruvian archaeologists. It’s hard
and sometimes monotonous work, but we all feel that we’re doing something really
important. And, of course, we all hope to (4) ___ an exciting discovery! Just like that
group of volunteers who had discovered a settlement from the Inca Period only a few
weeks before I arrived here. Amazing! I really wish that I (5) ___ here at that time!
1 A although B however C despite

2 A to B for C on
3 A to work B working C work
4 A make B do C find
5 A had been B have been C was
FAMILY AND
SOCIAL LIFE
TASK 1
Read the short texts and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to
fill the gaps.
Jenny could hardly believe that this was the same man she had (1) ___ in love with a year
before. She began to regret ever having married him. He started to flirt with some of young
women on board last night. This made Jessica decide that the only solution was to split
(2) ___ with him and start her life all over again.
1 A felt B fallen C found D fell

2 A away B out C up D apart
Jason hated the way his wife woke him up in the morning. It showed that she (3) ___ angry
with him. But it was really dangerous (4) ___ an artist like that! It made him feel bad for hours.
She seem.ed to enjoy making life (5)___ for him than it was already
3 A is B were C has been D was

4 A wake B to wake C waking D woken
A the most
5 B so difficult C as difficult D more difficult
difficult

TASK 2
fill the gaps.
Tattoo is not taboo

Not everyone (1) ___ tattoos. Some can be aggressive and difficult to accept. It is a form
of self-expression and (2) ___ the boldest are able to decide to mark their skin forever.
In fact, tattoos in the past (3) ___ with people of dubious morality. They were especially
(4) ___ with prisoners and sailors (some of them, though not all), (5) ___ rather dubious
characters). In fact, sailors brought their tattoos over the seas from the Polynesian islands
some 200 years ago. The word ‘tattoo’ (6) ___ the Tahitian word ‘tattau’, which means ‘to
mark’. The fashion (7) ___, but very slowly. Some 100 years ago, discharged seamen on
(8) ___ in one of the world’s largest harbours, New York, paraded their tattoos in that city
and over the years the place became the tatooing centre of the world. The tattoo mode
attracted artists who developed techniques and (9) ___ high artistic standards. Some of
them, the better ones, tattooed their (10) ___ became walking advertisements of their
skills.
1 A approves B cared C likes D prefers

2 A only B just C merely D alone
A have been C have D were
3 B associated
associated associated associated
4 A admired B renowned C well-liked D popular
B might have D should have
5 A should be C might be
been been
6 A comes from B if known by C resins from D was taken in
7 A expanded B scattered C spread D circulated
8 A permission B freedom C allowance D leave
9 A fixed B set C put to D settled
10 A wives when B wives who C wives, when D wives, who

TASK 3
the gaps.
My interest in photography goes back to ten years ago. It was for my eighth birthday
that I (1) ___ a digital photographic camera by my uncle, who himself works as a
photojournalist. I can still remember how I would run around with it, taking hundreds of
photos. Not surprisingly, my parents and sibling used to (2) ___ my new interest rather
annoying at first.
As time passed, my interest progressed from mindless toying with a new gadget
into a more serious hobby. When I was in junior high school, I (3) ___ part in my first
photographic course. It was quite basic, but it gave me some idea of the scope of skills
involved in taking and processing good pictures. Since then, following my uncle’s advice,
I (4) ___ several other courses to improve both my photographic knowledge and skills.
And the result of all that? Last month I won a photo contest organised by a major news
agency for young photographers! Apart (5) ___ an expensive camera, I was rewarded
with a two-month apprenticeship programme during the summer holiday. I can’t wait!
1 A gave B was giving C was given

2 A get B find C make
3 A took B got C made
4 A am taking B have taken C took
5 A for B with C from


FOOD
TASK 1
fill the gaps.
A bowl of Japanese miso soup is your (1) ___ portion of energy. It’s full of proteins and
vitamins, helps regulate your digestive system and stimulates a number of hormones.
Miso comes in a variety of (2) ___, from white to dark brown, and the darker the colour,
the stronger the taste. Miso paste is great for making soup, but if you mix it with a little
butter, it will taste (3) ___ on a sandwich. With a drop of olive oil, some ginger and garlic,
it makes an ideal salad (4) ___, too.
1 A day B everyday C daily D nowadays

2 A things B colours C shapes D sizes
3 A great B greatly C largely D slightly
4 A dressing B dress C coat D cover
TASK 2
Read the short message and choose the correct answer A, B, C or
D to fill the gaps.
Hi Jean,
I need your help! A few of my friends (1) ___ to my place tonight and I’d like to cook (2) ___
nice for them. My plan is to cook spaghetti Bolognese, but I don’t even know which ingredients
(3) ___ to buy. Any ideas? Or perhaps you (4) ___ think of something else!
Max
1 A are coming B come C came D is coming

2 A anything B something C everything D nothing
3 A buying B buy C to buy D will buy
4 A could B should C may D will

TASK 3
Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentences.
1 Pasta dishes are typical for / of Italian cuisine.

2 We arrived to / at the restaurant late, so there were no tables left.
3 Experts have noticed a significant rise of / in vegetarian restaurants.
4 A vegan diet is different from / than a vegetarian one.
5 Let’s divide this cake into / on half. The whole cake is too big for me to eat.
6 I’d love to be married with / to a chef. Imagine what my dinners would be like!
7 Some people spend lots of money on / for takeaways.
8 I’ll eat anything except to / for Brussels sprouts.
9 I don’t think I’ll ever develop a taste for / to herrings.
10 What would you like for / on your first course?
SHOPPING
TASK 1
fill the gaps.
Text 1
You may be (1) ___ to buy someone’s product through advertising, false claims or
promises of value. But much of the food is as worthless as eating crushed bricks. Far more
ill health can be traced to what people eat than you might expect. The greatest (2) ___ to
your health on this planet is not the increase of nuclear weapons, it is processed foods!
1 A forced B convinced C required D obliged

2 A risk B warning C precaution D threat

Text 2
The new Managing Director bought the surrounding land and developed a large store
with eighty (3) ___ and a staff of approximately 2000 people. It (4) ___ larger and larger
until late 1980s.
3 A shops B departments C types D pieces

4 A grew B spread C reached D sank
Text 3
Advertisers are free to add (5) ___ they want to make what they sell look good. Nothing
(6) ___ an advertiser from adding something (7) ___ that would disgust people if they
knew about it.
5 A whatever B however C moreover D whenever

6 A results B prevents C regards D gets
7 A accustomed B usual C strange D smashed
TASK 2
Read the short news article below. Fill the gaps 1-8 with the correct
option (A-D)
At home and at work
‘How much was that dinner?’‘Any discount for my laundry?’‘May I pay (1) ___ credit card?’
Taiwanese husbands may soon be asking their spouses these sorts of questions. The
parliament of Taiwan decided that each married male in the country will have (2) ___
his wife ‘pocket money’. Since housewives work very hard (3) ___ after the house, they
have to (4) ___ for their time spent in the kitchen, with children or (5) ___ the shopping.
The new law is considered a huge success by Taiwanese women who usually stay (6) ___
home while their husbands earn money. Without work these women (7) ___ much on
their husbands. Now the married couple will pay their bills together and what is left will
be divided between them. Will Taiwan be the only country that (8) ___ housewives as a
working part of society, and pay them for their labour?
1 A with B by C through D in
2 A paying B to pay C paid D pay
3 A minding B caring C treating D looking

4 A be paid B paying C paid D pay

5 A making B driving C holding D doing
6 A in B within C at D inside
7 A trust B depend C hang D rest
8 A places B knows C admits D recognises
TASK 3
1 A lot of teenagers try to earn some extra money. They ___ out leaflets or deliver
pizzas.
They will ___ us more details about the project at tomorrow’s meeting.
A hand
B get
C give
2 We were given a warm welcome ___ we went.

I must have lost my MP3 player. I’ve already looked for it ___.
A anywhere
B everywhere
C somewhere
3 Shopping centres use a number of techniques to ___ customers spend as much as

possible.
The TV that I bought yesterday is faulty. I’m going to ___ a complaint.
A make
B cause
C put
4 Cars that ___ on electricity are usually cheaper in use than petrol-driven cars.
Ministers are members of the government who help the Prime Minister to ___ the
country.
A drive
B run
C move

5 Don’t forget to ___ your phone before the journey.

Mrs Turner is the vice-president of the city. She’s in ___ of education and culture.
A take
B rule
C charge

TRAVELLING
AND TRANSPORT
TASK 1
Complete the sentences with the correct words. In one sentence
both answers are correct.
1 The tour guide had to make / take such a difficult decision.

2 The time they took to get / make ready was unbelievably long.
3 Luckily enough, no one made / did any noise at the hotel where we were staying.
4 I can’t say / tell the difference between these two languages.
5 The high price of the ferry ticket took / caught us by surprise.
6 I had to make / take a first aid course to become a qualified guide.
7 Some people hold / keep diaries as they travel around the world.
TASK 2
the gaps.
HAVE A REST – BE THE CHANGE
Do you ever wish you (1) ___ people in need? Do you ever feel bored out of your mind on
a package holiday? Would you like to visit a country and learn about its culture from the
people (2) ___ live there?
Well, then you are in luck – we organise holidays for volunteers who travel to make a
difference in other (3) ___ lives. You can go to teach English to children in small Asian
villages (4) ___ you can help build schools and wells in Africa. All you have to do is tell us

what you can do and which continent you would like to visit. You will spend between two
and six weeks there and work for 8 to 10 hours a day, 6 days a week. You will stay with a
local family who will also cook for you. (5) ___ you are interested in spending your holiday
in a meaningful way, click the link below.
1 A would have helped B could help C help

2 A who B which C whose
3 A people B people’s C peoples’
4 A when B because C or
5 A If B Unless C Until
TASK 3
1 Ania loves ___ photos of old buildings and parks.
I don’t know why getting ready for school is ___ me so long.
A lasting
B taking
C shooting
2 When you learn something new, you always ___ a lot of mistakes at the beginning.
My mum is quite unhappy when I don’t ___ my bed in the morning.
A do
B have
C make
3 She needs a ___ from her boring life so she’s going to Paris for the weekend.
The doctor told me to drink a lot of water and have plenty of ___ today.
A rest
B break
C sleep
4 I don’t feel ___ today. I think I’m coming down with flu.
My best friend speaks Spanish really ___ because her father is from Madrid.
A well
B good
C fine

5 I lost my watch at school and now I have to ___ for it.

Some of my friends ___ after their younger brothers or sisters.
A search
B care
C look
TASK 4
the gaps.
Hi Mike,
How was your weekend? Did you go anywhere interesting?
Well, I (1) ___. As you remember, I bought a second-hand motorbike a couple of weeks
ago (I sent you a photo of it). Last week I decided to visit my Uncle Bernie. You remember
him, (2) ___? He’s the one who runs a small hotel at the seaside. So I asked my friend
who also has a motorbike to join me for the trip. Before we went, though, I (3) ___ my
neighbour, who’s a retired mechanic, to check the bike carefully.
David and I (4) ___ off very early, as we had a really long distance to cover, nearly 400
kilometres. The weather was great and the ride was really enjoyable. There was one
dangerous moment when a van suddenly pulled out of a side road. Fortunately, we
(5) ___ very fast and we managed to brake in time. Anyway, we got there safe and sound,
spent an enjoyable weekend and came back home on Sunday.
Write back soon,
Chris
1 A do B had C did
2 A don’t you B do you C true
3 A used to ask B had asked C was asking
4 A went B got C set
5 A didn’t ride B weren’t riding C hadn’t ridden

CULTURE
TASK 1
Read the short text about Quentin Tarantino. Choose the correct
meaning for underlined words.
QUENTIN TARANTINO is an American film director, screenwriter, producer and actor. He

was born in Tennessee in 1963. He left school at the age of 15 to study acting. At the age
of 22 he got a job at a video rental shop, where he and his (1) fellow workers discussed
films and advised customers about which movies to rent.
Soon he wrote his first screenplay and the film which was based on it, Reservoir Dogs,
became an (2) instant hit. His next big movies, Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill, received excellent
reviews and were box-office hits. The two films were so (3) influential that they earned
Tarantino The Icon of the Decade Award in 2005.
Tarantino’s films are (4) renowned for their sarcastic dialogues, unusual chronology of
the events and pop culture elements. He shows a lot of violence in his movies, uses black
humour and bad language. His camera shots are also original. He uses a lot of close-ups
and often films his characters opening and closing doors.
He has never married and has no children. One of his best friends is fellow director Robert
Rodrigues, with whom he (5) collaborated on a number of films e.g. From Dusk Till Dawn,
Four Rooms, Sun City and Grindhouse.
1 A colleague B best
2 A sudden B unpopular
3 A interesting B important
4 A criticized B famous
5 A worked together B succeeded

TASK 2
Read the short fragment from the story and choose the correct
answer A, B, C or D to fill the gaps.
A moment after Ruth knocked on the door, Dr Jonson opened it and let her inside. She
had called him the day before to (1) ___ a few facts for an article she was writing (2) ___
the newspaper and he had invited her to go and see his latest experiment. At first, she’d
tried to (3) ___ out of it, however he had insisted (4) ___ seeing her, saying she wouldn’t
regret it.
1 A control B check C try D measure

2 A for B by C in D to
3 A come B do C get D put
4 A with B on C for D in
TASK 3
Read the short fragment from the article and choose the correct
Whenever we decide to go and see a play at the theatre, we expect (1) ___. However, it
is not the actors’ duty alone to make sure that the show is successful. As members of the
audience, we also need to remember a few basic, yet important, rules (2) ___ watching a
performance. First of all, actors appreciate positive feedback and they would like (3) ___
communicative noises, such as laughter or ‘Ohs’ and ‘Ahs’, as long as they are not too loud.
On the other hand, do not chat to your neighbour! (4) ___ you might find the play a great
subject for a discussion, leave it for the meal after the performance.
C to be D being
1 A to entertain B entertain
entertained entertained
2 A while B as C during D how
3 A hearing B to hear C hear D to hearing
4 A Because B If C Although D However

TASK 4
fill the gaps.
IRISH FAIRIES: THE CLURICAUN
The almost unknown Cluricaun is sort of related to the Leprechaun, but no one knows for
(1) ___. They are about the same size (2) ___ Leprechauns but have a pink tinge to their
nose. You can almost classify them as playboys of the fairy world.
They never wear work clothes and it’s no (3) ___ as they have an aversion to work in any
form. Cluricauns like to dress (4) ___ very elegantly, with silver (5) ___ on their shoes,
gold laces in their caps and pale blue stocking up to their calves. Wine cellars are where
they like to spend their time. They (6) ___ all collections of wine as if they (7) ___ their
own and Cluricauns (8) ___ many a wine cellar dry!
1 A sure B positive C clear D true

2 A like B so C such as D as
3 A marvel B wonder C miracle D amazement
4 A down B on C up D in
5 A clasps B hasps C buckles D clips
6 A treat B manage C attend D misuse
7 A are B should be C have been D were
B have been C are known to D know to have
8 A know to drain
known to drain drain drained
SPORT
TASK 1
Read the short email and choose the correct answer A, B or C to fill
the gaps.
Hi Marty,
I’m writing to tell you about an interesting event organised at our school last week. The
head teacher had invited one of the top football players in the country (1) ___ and talk to
the students. It seemed that everyone wanted to be there, because when I arrived at the
school hall, it was so full that I wondered if I’d (2) ___ to get in. Fortunately, I did.

The guy first gave a talk about his determination to achieve success and (3) ___ important
it was for him to work very hard. After that, the students were allowed to ask him some
questions. I managed to ask one, too! I asked him why (4) ___ football and not another
discipline. He said that he (5) ___ loved football since he was a small boy. When the event
was over, my friends and I still talked about it a lot.
Write back soon,
Dave
1 A coming B come C to come

2 A have B be able C could
3 A how B why C what
4 A did he choose B he has chosen C he had chosen
5 A had B has C was
TASK 2
Read the short fragment of the story and choose the correct
I used to wear glasses when I was at school, and so I (1) ___ sport very difficult. I wanted to
be involved (2) ___ school sports competitions, and I loved the idea of teams competing
(3) _____ each other, but being on the rugby team, for example, involved having to take
(4) _____ my glasses, which meant (5) ____ I couldn’t see it!
1 A find B found C finded D founded

2 A at B with C in D to
3 A to B with C at D beside
4 A on B out C of D off
5 A that B which C what D this

TASK 3
fill the gaps.
Have you ever played chess? Some say you need to be very skillful to play it well but it
is quite easy to learn. It helps to develop the powers of (1) ___. If you want to achieve
(2) ___ as a chess player, the main requirement is an ability to analyze a situation (3) ___.
You need to have enough (4) ___ as well. Chess can also help to find various (5) ___ to
the math problems at school.
1 A concentrate B concentration C concerting D conservation

2 A succeed B successful C success D succeeding
3 A effectively B effective C affective D affectively
4 A patient B patience C patiently D impatience
5 A solving B salvations C solutions D solations
TASK 4
fill the gaps.
THE END OF COUBERTIN’S DREAM ... OR IS IT?
When Baron Pierre de Coubertin came up with the idea of bringing back Summer Olympic
Games he had a dream of creating an athletic competition patterned on the ancient
Olympic Games. His dream (1) ___ and the Olympic Games were re-established in 1896.
But a lot has changed since then, and one might suppose that if Coubertin had known
what the Games would look like, he would have thought twice before (2) ___ his vision
to life. According to some, issues such as corruption or using stimulation drugs deny the
very idea of sportsmanship and the extremely high prices of tickets and hotel rooms have
transformed the Games into luxurious entertainment for corporate partners of the IOC.
However, (3) ___ all this, we can still watch tears of happiness when athletes win; we
can observe sports fans all over the world jumping for joy when their team beats their
rivals; and we can see young people taking up sports (4) ___ by a particularly memorable
performance at the Olympic Games.
1 A came true B went through C brought up D got real

2 A taking B making C bringing D looking
3 A although B yet C as though D despite
B having been
4 A inspiring C having inspired D being inspiring
inspired

HEALTH
TASK 1
Read the short message and choose the correct answer A, B or C to
fill the gaps.
Hi Emma,
Sorry it’s taken me so long to write to you, but I’ve had some health problem recently.
A couple of weeks ago I realized that I’d (1) ___ some weight, despite eating normally.
Besides that, I felt sleepy and tired. So I consulted a doctor who told me to have my sugar
levels (2) ___. Fortunately, my results weren’t too bad. So the doctor just prescribed me
some mild medication. I was also advised to consult a nutritionist. She instructed me to
avoid (3) ___ certain types of food and prepared a well-balanced diet for me to follow.
1 A missed B lost C wasted

2 A to test B testing C tested
3 A eating B to eat C eat
TASK 2
fill the gaps.
This is the season when people often (1) ___ colds and flu. The symptoms are very
common. You may get headaches, a (2) ___ throat and a runny nose with a dry cough
and you feel weak and generally unwell. Unfortunately, there is little treatment (3) ___
a cold or flu. We cannot (4) ___ antibiotics because they don’t work on viruses. The best
medical advice is to rest and avoid contact with other people. However, if you don’t get
better or develop a very high fever, consult your doctor.
1 A get B receive C catch D hold

2 A sick B sore C painful D ill
3 A for B from C to D of
4 A subscribe B prescribe C proscribe D describe

TASK 3
Read the email below and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D
to fill the gaps.
Hi Emma,
Just a few words to let you (1) ___ that I’m staying in hospital at the moment. I’m going
to have an operation on my knee. You probably remember that skiing accident I had two
years ago, (2) ___? I was going down really fast when I crashed into another skier and I
hurt my knee quite badly. I hoped to recover after a few weeks, but the truth is that ever
since that accident I (3) ___ bad pains in my knee. There have been days I couldn’t get out
of bed! What’s more, the pain has (4) ___ worse recently and, during a recent consultation,
the doctor decided that surgery was necessary to repair one of the ligaments in my knee.
Without it, the condition of my knee might worsen in the future. After the surgery, I’m
going to begin a rehabilitation course which will probably (5) ___ on for several months.
It looks as if I’m going to give up sports for a while, doesn’t it? :)
Write back to let me know how you’re getting on with your exam preparation.
All the best,
Amanda
1 A to know B knowing C know

2 A do you B don’t you C didn’t you
3 A am suffering B was suffering C have been suffering
4 A got B taken C changed
5 A take B last C carry
TASK 4
In each sentence (1-5) choose the word (A, B or C) which means the
same as the word in bold.
1 Look at Dorothy! She’s so pale that I fear she might pass out any minute now.
A vomit
B faint
C fall out

2 Last month I went down with bad fl u and needed to go on sick leave.
A take time off work to recover
B leave the company because of my illness
C keep working despite my illness
3 I bought an MP4 player from an online store a few days ago, but unfortunately, it is
out of order.
A unavailable for order
B not working properly
C not the type I wanted
4 There’s something wrong with the camera we’ve bought. I’ll take it back and get a
replacement.
A ask the shop to give back our money
B ask the shop to repair the camera
C ask the shop to give us a new camera
5 Last year I tried scuba diving and I took to it immediately.

A gave it up
B enjoyed it
C learnt to do it
SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
TASK 1
Read the short fragment from the email and choose the correct
Hi Dan,
I’ve just been round to my aunt’s to help her set (1) ___ her new television. I (2) ___ in all
the right channels for her and showed how to record films using the (3) ___ control. It’s
working fine.
1 A off B up C in D out
2 A tuned B turned C fixed D changed
3 A distant B further C remote D farther

TASK 2
fill the gaps.
If this theory about parallel universes (1) ___ correct, it (2) ___ that we’re living in more
than one universe at the same time. But if that (3) ___ true- if I was doing different things
in different universes – (4) ___ about it.
C would have
1 A will be B is D has been
been
2 A has meant B meant C had meant D means
3 A will be B was being C were D has been
4 A I’d know B I’ll know C I have known D I know
TASK 3
Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentences.
1 The sciences do not appeal to / with me at all. I’d rather focus on / for more artistic
subjects.
2 Scientists have been working at / on developing a cure for cancer for ages but they
haven’t succeeded with / in finding one yet.
3 This research resulted from / in the discovery of some new technologies and has led
to / through some important breakthroughs.
4 The inventor presented the audience to / with his new gadget which, he said, would
contribute with / to the development of household appliances.
5 They congratulated me for / on my winning the science competition, and praised
me on / for my hard work.
6 We often subscribe to / at different internet services, and generally rely on / for the
Internet for most of our information.

TASK 4
the gaps.
It is believed that older people have no idea how to deal with new technologies. However,
I can give you an example of a person (1) ___ proves that you can enjoy social media and
multimedia apps even at the age of 70, as for my grandfather working with all these is
a piece of (2) ___. He runs several fanpages where he and other similar photography
maniacs post their pictures. He shows his friends how to download and use mobile
phone apps. He even once used an app to help his neighbour recover the phone that
(3) ___ stolen in a supermarket.
Personally, I like watching him (4) ___ into his computer and work on the photos of
people or places he has (5) ___ on one of his journeys around the world. Each time I see
him sitting there in front of the monitor, I can see how focused and happy he is.
1 A which B who C he
2 A cake B pie C bread and butter
3 A has been B had been C have been
4 A come B enter C log
5 A done B made C taken
NATURAL
WORLD
TASK 1
fill the gaps.
In southern areas after a (1) ___ night where temperatures will only (2) ___ to about 11
degrees, we can (3) ___ a misty morning. When it clears, most of us will enjoy a (4) ___
day.
1 A calm B mild C comfortable D convenient

2 A lower B drop C freeze D go
3 A expect B wait C deserve D look
4 A stormy B bright C snowy D rainy

TASK 2
Read the fragment from the email and choose the correct answer
A, B, C or D to fill the gaps.
Hi Meg,
I’m really looking forward (1) ___ you here in Ukraine next weekend! You asked me about
the weather. Well, it (2) ___ a very chilly autumn so far and last night was absolutely
(3) ___! The scientists say the climate (4) ___ and that temperatures are rising in all the
seasons but it’s definitely not (5) ___ warmer here.
1 A to see B to seeing C seeing D see

2 A is B was C has been D will be
3 A frozen B freezing C freezed D frost
4 A is changing B changes C have changed D change
5 A get B got C getting D is getting
TASK 3
the gaps.
Nowadays many scientists and environmentalists are warning us against the disastrous
effects of global warming. Others, however, are worried that the opposite (1) ___ in the
near future and the earth will enter a period of a new ice age.
According to a number of experts, only the Sun is powerful (2) ___ to bring about a major
climatic change on our planet. NASA scientists predict that the solar cycle in the near
future will be one of the weakest ever recorded. If their predictions (3) ___ true, this will
cause a dramatic change in the global climate: in other words, a new ice age.
The consequences of that will indeed be catastrophic. The summer periods in most of
Europe and North America will get much (4) ___. As a result, these countries will not be
able to produce (5) ___ food as in the past. This will, in turn, lead to massive migrations,
serious economic problems and even wars.
1 A is happening B might happen C happens

2 A well B most C enough
3 A come B will come C might come
4 A the shortest B shorter C short
5 A more B the most C as much

STATE AND
SOCIETY
TASK 1
Read the text and choose the correct answer A, B or C to fill the
gaps.
It was a beautiful warm evening as we (1) ___ slowly back to our hotel. We had spent most
of the day sightseeing, and now we were rather tired. After we (2) ___ a late dinner in a
restaurant in the old part of town, we agreed that instead of taking a taxi, we’d prefer to
walk along the bank of the river to the hotel. All of a sudden, a few young men appeared
on the path just in front of us. They all had knives and we knew we were (3) ___ danger.
One of them told us to hand in our bags. Neither of us (4) ___ anything – we quietly put
our bags on the ground and stepped back. A moment later, the young men disappeared.
We were still shocked when we got back to the hotel and called the police to tell them
that we’d been (5) ___.
1 A were walking B had walked C have walked

2 A have had B were having C had had
3 A of B in C at
4 A spoke B said C told
5 A stolen B assaulted C mugged
TASK 2
Read the text and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to fill the
gaps.
Homer for President!
Guess who is (1) ___ most popular citizen in the USA — according to BBC viewers? Some
of you might vote (2) ___ a statesman, George Washington, the founder of the nation,
or Martin Luther King. It (3) ___ be an artist or writer, Hemingway, for (4) ___. For BBC
audiences the greatest American was ... Homer Simpson —a cartoon figure, the head
of the Simpson family. The poll was carried (5) ___ just before a live 90-minute global
television debate about America’s place in the world, and Homer won! The (6) ___
contestants were Abraham Lincoln, Bob Dylan and Bill Clinton. Viewers, thoughtlessly,

have done something more (7) ___ choose the greatest American that ever lived. They
proved the pointlessness of (8) ___ polls —there are some issues that can not be decided
(9) ___ the majority. ‘Trying is the first step towards faiIure,’ (10) ___ Homer Simpson once
remarked.
1 A the Ba C— D at
2 A at B from C to D for
3 A could B was C must D should
4 A sure B fun C good D example
5 A on B out C off D over
6 A another B other C the other D rest
7 A than B that C then D what
8 A so B that C such D this
9 A with B for C through D by
10 A as B the C such D so
TASK 3
fill the gaps.
MONACO
Monaco is the second smallest independent state, after Vatican City in Rome. It is on the
Mediterranean Sea with France on its other three sides. The (1) ___ city is Monaco, which
is high up on a rocky hillside.
About half the (2) ___ of Monaco is French. French, English, Italian and the local dialect,
Monegasque, are spoken there, with French as the (3) ___ language.
Monaco, despite its small size, is a constitutional (4) ___ and is a full member of the
United Nations.
The king (or queen) runs the country with the help of a senior minister. The flag of Monaco
is red and white, and they also have their own (5) ___ anthem.
Monaco is particularly (6) ___ for the Monte Carlo Rally and the Monaco Grand Prix, and
many tourists come to Monaco every year.
The (7) ___ of Monaco is now the Euro, although Monaco is not a member of the European
Union.

1 A prime B capital C national D senior

2 A population B members C republic D people
3 A foreign B natural C aristocratic D official
4 A election B democracy C party D monarchy
5 A capital B national C official D foreign
6 A dangerous B enjoyable C famous D helpful
7 A money B cash C cashier D currency
UKRAINE AND
THE WORLD
TASK 1
fill the gaps.
Text 1
Probably (1) ___ of us has ever tried to ride a bike. Why when we start turning the pedals
we feel a pleasant sense of freedom and speed? Because it (2) ___ us of carefree childhood
when we first know what is a bike.
If you are tired of daily routine and you haven’t (3) ___ a spirit of adventure come to
Yaremche and sit on the bike! You’ll see the Carpathians as you never seen it before
(4) ___ the window of car or bus. You can rent a bike and enjoy fresh mountain air and
beautiful views of the Ukrainian mountains.
1 A every B each C all D any

2 A shows B remembers C reminds D pictures
3 A wasted B dropped C shed D lost
4 A out B from C in D over


Text 2
My passion is for music that tells a story. I also love music that has a new sound or something
that sounds classic and raw, like live performances (5) ___ acoustic instruments. Music
also has the power to express opinion. Opinions on politics, religion, and people can
(6) ___ in some of my music, but the music I like (7) ___ is free of any politics since I feel
there is too much politics in everything else. Music should be a unique expression of an
(8) ___ feelings and views on the world. I like being able to mix the past and the present.
5 A using B uses C use D used

6 A be found B to be found C found D find
7 A more B most C the most D much
8 A artists’ B artists C artist D artist’s
TASK 2
fill the gaps.
The basic requirements of a Mediterranean diet are eating lots of fresh fruit and vegetables,
for example grains, nuts, seeds, beans, garlic, fish and of course olive oil – all healthy food
that can easily be incorporated (1) ___ our everyday diet. Fruit and vegetables, as well as
olive oil, provide lots of antioxidants. In the most European countries we say everybody
(2) ___ aim to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables every day. Fruit and vegetables not
only provide vitamins and minerals, but they are also a good source of fibre, help reduce
the (3) ___ of heart disease and can help us (4) ___ a healthy body weight. The greater
the variety of fruit and vegetables consumed, the greater the benefits. Fresh fruit makes
a great dessert, add a bit of Greek yoghurt to make it more interesting and (5) ___ sweets
with concentrated sugars and honey to weekly treats.
1 A with B into C to D for

2 A must B has to C is to D should
3 A fear B occurrence C risk D happening
4 A maintain B preserve C promote D confirm
5 A diet B restrict C dispose D reduce

TASK 3
Read the sentences and choose the correct answer A, B or C to fill
the gaps.
1 I haven’t seen my best friend ___ a few days.
A since
B for
C from
2 ___ at home right now.
A Emma can’t be
B It is impossible that Emma was
C Emma isn’t possible to be
3 They looked ___ in the eyes and smiled.
A themselves
B each other
C them
4 ___ any doctors in my family.
A There haven’t
B It isn’t
C There aren’t
5 Josh ___ in this bank for 25 years.
A worked
B was working
C had worked

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1 A hard-working B cheerful C confused D happy

1 A is telling B tells C tell

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1 A live B agree C put D face

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1 A haven't heard B couldn't hear C hadn't heard D wasn't heard

1 A lot B extremely C enough D sufficien

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1 As soon as I ___ my exams, I’ll have a long holiday.

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A BIG BAD BULLY

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1 A honesty B dishonesty C honestly D dishonest

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1 A seen B saw C seeing D see

HOW I GOT MY JOB … BY ACCIDENT!

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1 A place B time C part

The INCA PROJECT – A VOLUNTEER’S STORY

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1 A although B however C despite

1 A felt B fallen C found D fell

3 A is B were C has been D was

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Tattoo is not taboo

1 A approves B cared C likes D prefers

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1 A gave B was giving C was given

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1 A day B everyday C daily D nowadays

1 A are coming B come C came D is coming

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1 Pasta dishes are typical for / of Italian cuisine.

1 A forced B convinced C required D obliged

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3 A shops B departments C types D pieces

5 A whatever B however C moreover D whenever

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4 A be paid B paying C paid D pay

2 We were given a warm welcome ___ we went.

3 Shopping centres use a number of techniques to ___ customers spend as much as

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5 Don’t forget to ___ your phone before the journey.

1 The tour guide had to make / take such a difficult decision.

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1 A would have helped B could help C help

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5 I lost my watch at school and now I have to ___ for it.

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QUENTIN TARANTINO is an American film director, screenwriter, producer and actor. He

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1 A control B check C try D measure

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1 A sure B positive C clear D true