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TEST PAPER FOR THE II YEAR STUDENTS

I. a) Read the text attentively. 30 points

The Problems of Being the Perfect Husband

I don't like to say it, but I'm the perfect husband. I know being the perfect husband is a God-given talent,
and you're either born with it or you're not.
What makes a perfect husband? It's quite simple. The perfect husband is the one who is able to see his wife's
shortcomings, correct them if they need correcting, show her what she is doing wrong, and at the same time
do nothing to harm the relations between the children and the father.
People will tell you that the happiest unions are those mixed marriages in which one of the mates is perfect
and the other is not. Most marriages end in divorce when both mates are perfect or both mates are imperfect. In
my case I was just lucky to find an imperfect wife, and because I'm perfect we've had a very happy marriage.
It isn't easy to be the perfect husband. You have to be right all the time, and sometimes it's a little difficult
when I have to point out to my wife her mistakes all the times.
Some men think that to be a perfect husband they have to help around the house, clean the yard, look after
the garden, and do other household chores. This is nonsense. The perfect is not the one who does the chores, but
the one who knows what other people have to do about the house. Kings don't cook their own meals; presidents
don't clean their flats; prime-ministers never wash their own cars. If you're the perfect husband you must let the
people with imperfections do the dirty work.

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1. People will tell you that the happiest unions are A
a) those in which the husband is able to see his wife's shortcomings 0
b) those mixed marriages in which one of the mates is perfect and the other 1
is not 2
c) those in which both mates are perfect

2. What does the author consider to be a little difficult for him? A

a) to be right all the time 0
b) to help around the house 1
c) to point out to his wife her mistakes 2

3. Why was the "perfect husband" lucky? A

"Perfect husband" was lucky to find an imperfect wife, and because he is perfect he 0
had a very happy marriage 1
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4. What do some other men think about a perfect husband? A

Some men think that to be a perfect husband they have to help around the house, 0
clean the yard, look after 1
the garden, and do other household chores. 2
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5. Find in the text the synonyms for the A
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words:absurdity 1
fault -shortcoming 2
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6. In your opinion, who are perfect husbands and wives? A
In my opinion, perfect husband and wives are the people who create a happy 0
family, they are the people who love their flaws, they help each other hard and no 1
matter what happens they stay together. 2
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7. What is your idea of a man or woman being perfect? A
Everyone has a different view of the ideal partner. I believe that a perfect man is 0
the one who takes care of you, is sincere, affectionate, attentive, is by your side in 1
difficult moments and always stays by your side. A perfect woman is one who 2
stays by your side regardless of your financial situation, loves you as you are, 3
respects you properly 4
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II. Grammar. 20 points A
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Complete the sentences with a modal verb from the box below. Sometimes more than one answer
is possible. 2
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MAY – MIGHT – CAN – CAN’T – SHOULD – SHOULDN’T – MUST – HAVE TO – HAS 6
TO - NEEDN’T – MUSTN’T – DON’T HAVE TO – DOESN’T HAVE TO
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1. May I use your pen, please? 10
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2. You really have to see that new documentary. It’s fantastic. 14
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3. You must write 30 sentences for homework because you have
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misbehaved.
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4. You needn’t to write 300 lines. 30 will be enough.

5. Please, excuse me but I really have to must go now.

6. John, you MUSTN’T speak so quickly. Nobody can understand you!

7. We may watch TV tonight. We haven’t decided yet.

8. If you’ve got such a bad cough, you shouldn’t smoke.

9. I am happy to inform you that I can come to work next week.

10.You MUSTN’T make so much noise. The baby is sleeping in the next room.

11.She must work hard because she’s a single parent and has little money.

12.You needn’t go now. The train leaves in an hour, so you’ve still got some
time left. 13.According to the weather report it might rain this afternoon.

14.He can needn’t speak Italian fluently because he spent 5 years there.

15.That can’t be John over there. He said he would be in America this

week.

16.You should take the test seriously, even if you already have enough good
grades to pass. 17.I may go out tonight, but I don’t think so. I feel too
tired.

18. Can Mary come with us?

19.You don’t have speak French. I can speak English quite well.

20.You must take an ID card with you if you enter the stadium. Otherwise
you won’t get in.
III. Outline in 180-200 words your opinion on the following topic: 0
Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm. (WINSTON CHURCHILL) 1
When writing your essay, considering the following:
1. Provide your ideas with two arguments and reasons; 2
2. Present examples to support your points of view; 3
3. Follow the structure of an essay: introduction, body, conclusion. Use a variety of linking words and structures to
connect your ideas. 4
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Success is the ability to move from one failure to another without loss of enthusiasm. 7
. Success is simply the feeling of satisfaction and happiness one gets from leading a particular way of life or carrying 8
out a particular activity. 9
It is very important for every individual to define their own concept of success rather than following someone else’s
footsteps. We must analyze what makes us happy, what gives us contentment, and what motivates us. No one can list out 10
our needs better than us. 11
Success in any field or aspect of life can only be achieved through serious hard work and a little bit of opportunity. One
of the most important recipes of success is determination and it might as well be the most important secret of success. To 12
become successful, it is necessary to never give up until the aim of happiness and satisfaction in life is fully met. The 13
happiness and satisfaction can be found in very different things in different people.
In conclusion true success means understanding your dreams and working joyfully to make those dreams come true. 14
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