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O'rta umumta’lim maktablari hamda akademik litsey

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2019
1. Nouns plurals nouns including A ) phenomena B) phenomenon He took a ... of cigarettes out of his pocket.
C ) phenomenons D ) phenomenas A ) packet B) parcel C ) block D ) dozen
irregular plural nouns
12. (v17-102-3) Which of these nouns 6. (v17-101 -12) Choose the correct
1. (01-1-60) Choose the appropriate word has identical singular and plural forms? answer.
for the blank. A ) corps B) corpus My friend is only twenty five, but he has ...
When will the ... take place? C ) crisis D ) criterion A ) a little gray hair B) a little gray hairs
A ) married B) marry C ) a few gray hairs D ) a few gray hair
13. (v17-102-11) W hich of these nouns
C ) marriag D) marrying 7. (v17-101-13) Choose the Correct answer.
has identical singular and plural forms?
E ) marital The day was very stressful and I decided to
A ) datum B) deer C ) die D ) dwarf
2. (v6-153-2) Choose the answer which listen to ...
14. (v17-103-11) Which of these nouns A ) some music B) some musics
correctly completes the sentence.
does not have identical singular and C ) any musics D ) many musics
The two missing ... have been found safe
plural forms?
and sound. 8. (v17-104-8) Choose the correct
A ) Series B) Sheep
A ) exploration B) exploring answer.
C ) Species D) Shelf
C ) explorer . D ) explorers Mumps ... a series of illness for many older
15. (v17-103-20) Which of these nouns people.
3. (v8-126-16) Choose the answer which
has identical singular and plural forms? A ) are B) has C ) is D) become
A ) Memorandum B) Millennium
When I am watching-TV and a good film is 9. (v17-104-19) Identify nouns that can
C ) Moose D) Mosquito
interrupted every twenty minutes or so by a be both countable and uncountable.
series of eight or ten ... . I always turn the 16. (v17-104-7) Choose the correct A ) music, art B) advice, information
sound off. answer. C ) tea, coffee D) love, news
A ) advertisements B) advertised Six weeks ... a long time to wait for exam
results. 10. (v19/20-109-13) Choose the correct
C ) advertising D) advertise
A ) is B) were C ) are D) has answer.
4. (v9-125-6) Choose the right answer. How many ... do you have?
We would be happy to send you information 17. (v17-107-22) Choose the correct A ) childrens’ B) childrens
about our new vacuum cleaners; our leaflets answer. C ) childs D ) children
contain a complete ... of the latest models. According to the latest... the birth rate is
11. (v19/20-115-6) Choose the
A ) description B) describe slowly rising Europe.
appropriate article.
C ) descriptive D ) describing A ) date B) data
He had broken the law before the police
5. (v11-138-11) Choose the answer which C ) datums D) datas
officer arrived. There was no evidence. That
correctly completes the sentence. 18. (v18-»1) Do you like your new flat? Yes, was ... true dishonesty.
Many mythological stories tell of heroes’ it’s small but i t ... my needs perfectly. A) - В) a C ) the D) an
fights with giants or dangerous animals. In A ) settles B) meets 12. (v19/20-115-10) Choose the correct
one story, the ... fight with a dragon saves a C ) supplies D ) fills answer.
village from destruction. 19. (v19/20-128-17) Choose the correct - How much ... money do you want?
A ) hero B) hero’s answer. - Give me ... 10 dollars.
C ) heroes D) heroism Grace is a very absent-minded girl. She is А )-/ - В) a / - C ) - / the D )th e / a
6. (v12c-127-15) Choose the answer always losing her keys,... and other small 13. (v19/20-123-8) Choose the correct
which correctly completes the sentence. things. answer.
In 1938 Pearl S. Buck became the first A ) handkerchiefes B) handkerchiefs In Italy,... wine is taxed as ... food.
American ... to receive the Noble Prize for C ) handkerchieves D) handkerchievs A ) - /- B) the / a
Literature. C ) - / the D) a /a
A ) women B) woman’s 2. Countable and uncountable 14. (v19/20-124-7) Choose the correct
C ) woman D) women’s nouns answer.
7. (v14-102-20) Choose the answer They visited several... that....
which correctly completes the sentence. 1. (v8-119-27) Read the text. Then A ) discos / nights B) discos / night
It is ... right to know what the city is going to choose the correct answer for the gaps C ) disco / nights D) disco's / night
do about the housing problem. 27-28 in the text.
An aerosol is a container in which a (2 7 )... 15. (v19/20-125-10) Choose the correct
A ) people’s B) peoples’
answer.
C ) people D) peoples such as wall paint or perfume (2 8 )... under
... mathematics is well taught at that school.
high pressure so that it can be sprayed.
8. (v16-114-10) Choose the answer which A ) An В) A C ) The D )-
A ) liquid B) oil C ) water D) food
16. (v19/20-126-7) Choose the correct
Most... work more than ten hours ... at home. 2. (v8-119-28)
answer.
A ) housewives / the day A ) is kept B) were kept
We’ve g o t ... note from the company.
B) housewives / a day C ) is keeping D) are kept
A ) advice B) advices
C ) housewifes / a day 3. (v8-128-2) Choose the answer which C ) some advices D) an advice
D) housewive / day correctly completes the sentence.
9. (v16-121-13) Choose the right answer. Psychologists have developed many 3. Com pound nouns
These ... are of vital importance for different kinds of tests. A “personality test” is
considering your work as a good one. used to evaluate an ... personal 1. (v5-133-35) Choose the right answer.
A ) criteria B) criterias characteristics, My daughter’s husband is my ... .
C ) criterion D) criterions such as friendliness or trustworthiness. A ) cousin B) son
A ) individuality B) individualize C ) brother-in-law D) son-in-law E) nephew
10. (v17-101-10) Choose the correct
C ) individual's D) individuals 2. (v9-116-8) Choose the right answer.
answer.
Do you fancy a game of ... ? 4. (v9-108-19) Choose the right answer. To become an air-hostess I had to attend
A ) card B) a card If you make a good ... at the interview., you a ... training course, which included
C ) the cards D) cards will get the job. waitressing, swimming and first aid.
A ) impress B) impression A ) three-month B) three-month’s
C ) impressed D) impressing C ) three-months’ D) three-months
answer.
Rainbow is one of the interesting ... of the 5. (v16-117-8) Choose the answer which 3. (v17-105-9) Which compound noun is
nature. correctly completes the sentence. not comprised of adverb + verb?
4 5. Indefinite article a/an
A) Output B) Overthrow A ) child B) childhood 2. (96-1-55) Choose the appropriate
C ) Upturn D) lookout C ) children D) children’s articles.
5. (v11-149-13) Choose the best answer. We had ... good talk with him about...
4. (v17-105-14) Which compound noun
weather,... literature and other things.
is not comprised of adjective + noun? On July 21,1954, Walt Disney started building
his dream park on 160 ... in Anaheim, A ) - I the / the B) a / the /-
A) greenhouse B) blackberry
С ) a I - / the D) the I the I a E) a / a / -
C ) small talk D) breakwater California, not far from Los Angeles.
A ) acre’s B) acre C ) acres’ D) acres 3. (96-1-56) Choose the appropriate
5. (v18-2) Most conspiracy theories are prepositions.
completely ...believable. 6. (v12c-108-4) Choose the answer
which correctly completes the sentence. ... apple ... day keeps ... doctor away.
A ) dis- B) im- C ) un- D) - A ) An / a / the B) An / — I a
This photo was taken in my friend’s garden.
6. (v18-3) They watched a ... on T V last It was their... birthday party. C ) T h e / a /a D ) A / a / t he
night, A ) twins’ B) twins’s ' C ) twins D) twin’s E) An / the / the
A ) war film B) war’s film 4. (96-12-58) Choose the appropriate
C ) film about war D) film of war 7. (v12c-129-4) Choose the answer
which correctly completes the sentence. articles. ^
7. (v18-4) Choose the correct answer. When I got home I found an envelope on the For ... past hundred years ... parties at their
Do you have suitable ... for this job? table. In it was a ... card from Aunt Alice for house had been held according to ... same
A ) piece of experience B) experience passing my French exam. pattern.
C ) some experiences D) experiences A ) congratulations B) congratulation A) a /a /a B) the / the / the
C ) congratulation’s D) congratulations' C ) the / the / a D) a / the / the
E) the / a / a
answer. 8. (v12c-146-12) Choose the answer
Would you like to have a ... soup or fish? which correctly completes the sentence. 5. (96-13-4) Choose the appropriate
A ) drink B) breakfast When you go to the supermarket can you get articles.
C ) meal D) chicken four ... chops, a bottle of mineral water, and One day she left without... word.
some eggs. A ) the В ) a C ) no
9. (v19/20-108-9) Choose the correct D) an E) some
answer. A ) lambs B) lamb’s
The road is seventy kilometres. It’s a ... . C ) lamb D) lambs’ 6. (96-13-116) Choose the appropriate
A ) seventy-kilometre road 9. (v13-133-3) Choose the answerwhich article.
B) seventy kilometer roads correctly completes the sentence. France covers ... area of 551 000 sq. km.
C ) seventy kilometres road I spoke to ... daughter yesterday. ' A ) the В) a C ) is D) an E) one
D) seventy-kilometres road A ) Tim and Mary’s B) Tims and Mary’s 7. (97-1-61) Choose the appropriate
10. (v19/20-115-17) Choose the correct C ) Tim and Mary D ) Tim’s and, Mary articles.
answer. 10. (v17-106-3) Choose the right answer. "... Queen Mary” is one of ... biggest ships in
The banquet tables were decorated with ... This is a machine of the tailors. the world.
in white glass vases. A ) This is the tailor’s machine A) - /a B) - / the
A ) lily-of-the-valleys B) This is the tailors machine C ) the / the D) - / - E) t he /a
B) lilies-of-the-valley's C ) This is the tailors’ machine 8. (97-2-63) Choose the appropriate article.
C ) lilies-of-the-valleys D) This is the taiiors’s machine Uzbekistan is one of ... biggest countries in
D) lilies-of-the-valley 11. (v17-106-11) Choose the right answer. Central Asia.
11. (v19/20-115-18) Choose the correct This is a a book of Francis. A) a B) the C ) an D) - E) any
answer. A) This is Franciss’ book 9. (97-5-4) Choose the appropriate articles.
He’d like a job with good ... prospects. B) This is Francis’s book ... Egyptians and ... neighbouring people
A ) promotes B) promoters C ) This is Francis’ book cultivated sports many centuries B.C.
G) promoted D) promotion D) This is the Francis book A ) the / - В) - / - С ) - / the
12. (v19/20-116-12) Choose the correct 12. (v17-107-11) Choose the right answer. D) - / a E) a / -
answer I am bad at drawing, so this all is nice 10. (97-9-64) Choose the appropriate
It was a ... selling .... only... . articles.
A ) shops / videos B) shop / videos A ) in my minds eye B) in my mind’s eye ... fog was so thick that we couldn’t ... see
C ) shop’s / video D) shop / video's C ) in my minds’ eye D) in my mind eye side o f ... road.
13. (v17-107-20) Choose the right A) A/ t he / a B)The/-/-
4. Form ing the posessive answer. C) The / the / the D ) - / t h e / a E ) T h e / a / a
I hope I’ll not be here .... 11. (97-10-5) Choose the appropriate
1. (v7-190-7) The doctor’s ... were waiting A) in a year’s time B) in a years’ time articles.
outside the office. C ) in a year’ time D) in a year time Once ... pupils of ... fifth form read ... book
A ) patients B) patients' 14. (v19/20-127-4) Choose the correct about Robin Hood.
C ) patient D) patient’s answer. A ) - I the l a B) a / an / the
2- (v8-105-2) Choose the answerwhich We are going to stay with ... when we are in C ) the / the / a D) an / a / the
correctly completes the sentence. Navoi. E) - / the / an
I borrowed the ... pen to fill in the application A ) Kamoi’s cousin’s 12. (97-12-8) Choose the appropriate
form. B) the cousin of Kamol’s articles.
A ) secretary’s B) secretariat C ) Kamol cousin We had ... very nice meal ... vegetables
C ) secretaries D) secretary D) Kamol’s cousin were especially good.
3. (v8-118-2) Choose the answer which A )-/ - B) - / the
5. Indefinite article a/an C) a / - D) a / the E) the / the
Texas is a leading producer of petroleum and 13. (97-12-9) Choose the appropriate
1. (96-1-5) Choose the appropriate articles.
gas. It’s one of the ... largest storage areas. articles.
girl from ... farm came once ... week to
A ) worlds B) worlds’ ... soum is ... currency of Uzbekistan.
help to clean ... house.
C ) world D) world’s A ) A / a / the / the A) a /a B) - / -
4. (v8-129-2) Choose the answer which B) The / a / the / the C ) the / a D) a / - E) the / the
correctly completes the sentence. C ) The / the / a / the 14. (98-3-4) Choose the appropriate article.
The ... favourite part of the circus D) The / a / a / a Susan should learn to play ... tennis better.
programme was the trapeze act. E) The / the / the / a А) а В) - C ) the D) an E) any
5. Indefinite article a/an 5
15. (98-3-5) Choose the appropriate article. A ) - / the B) a / the A) a / a B) - / a
Let’s have ... good breakfast and start the C ) a /a D) the / the C ) the / the D )-/- E)a/-
day right. E) the / - 38. (01-4-38) Choose the appropriate
A ) the В) - C ) any D) a E) an 27. (99-6-1) Choose the appropriate articles.
16. (98-3-53) Choose the appropriate articles. There is one channel for holders o f ...
articles. There was ... man talking to ... woman European Community passports, and ...
I went to ... school... two years ago. outside my house. ... man looked English but second channel marked “Other Passports at
A ) the / the B) - / a ... woman was foreign. London Heathrow Airport”.
C ) - /the ’ D) - / - E ) a /an A ) a / the I a / the B) the I the / a / a A )-/a В) - / -
17. (98-4-8) Choose the appropriate C ) a / a / a / the D) a / a / the / the С) a /a D) the / the E) - / the
articles. E) the / a / the / a 39. (01-5-6) Choose the proper articles.
When I lived in Paris some years ago I used 28. (99-6-2) Choose the appropriate Do you like ... Navol theatre? By ... way I
to buy ... copy of Le Mond every evening at articles. like it too.
... same local newspaper kiosk. I saw ... film last night. ... film was about... A) - /a B) the / the
A ) - /- B) a / the soldier and ... girl ... soldier was in love with C ) the / - D ) - / the E) the/a.
C) a /a D) the / aE) the / the ... girl bu t ... girl loved ... teacher. 40. (01-9-42) Choose the appropriate
18. (98-6-4) Choose the appropriate A ) a / a / the / the / a / the / a / the articles.
articles. B) a / the / a / a / the / the / the / a Astronomers believe that... expanding
- Are you afraid of ... him? C ) the / a / a / the / the / a / the / the universe is ... result o f ,.. enormous and
- N o t ... bit. D) the / the / a / a / a / the / the / the powerful explosion called the Big Bang.
A ) the / a ' В) - / a С ) - /- E) a / the / the / a / a / the / a / the A ) an / - / the B) the I - / an
D) the / - E) an / a 29. (99-8-12) Choose the appropriate articles. C ) - / the / - D) the / a / the
19. (98-6-92) Choose the appropriate I was in ... village which is ... suburb of ... E ) the / the / an
articles. New Bedford several years ago. 41. (01-10-2) Choose the appropriate
A t ... first they began to look f or ... dry place. A ) the / the / - B) a / the / the article.
A ) the / а В) - / a C ) a / the С) - / - / - D) a /a / the Uncle Ikrom was ... old man with ... white
D) an / a E) the / - E) a / a / - hair.
20. (98-7-80) Choose the appropriate 30. (00-1-23) Choose the appropriate A ) the / a. B) an / - C ) an / the
articles. articles. D) an / a E) the / the
... shortest man in ... world and ... tallest Article was published in ... Times on April 14th. 42. (01-10-5) Choose the appropriate
man in ... world live in ... Africa. A ) T h e /the/the B ) - / t h e / - articles.
A ) The / the / the / the / - C) The / - / - D) The /the/ - ... Amu-Darya flows into ... Aral Sea.
B) The / the / - /.an / an E) An / an / the A ) The / the B) An / an
C ) - / t h e / - / a n / an ' 31. (00-6-11) Choose the appropriate С) - / - D) The / an E)The/-
D) The / a / - / - /an articles. 43. (01-10-25) Choose the appropriate
E) The / — / — / — / — ... little way off, he saw his wife in ... long articles.
21. (98-9-64) Choose the appropriate chair talking with ... Davidsons. Father takes his son to the doctor and says,
articles. A ) the / a / an B) - / a / the “... doctor is ... very good and kind man”.
She ordered ... fried chicken with ... green C ) the / the / the D) a / a / the A) a / a B) the / the
salad and black coffee for ... dessert. E) an / a / the C ) the / - D) the / a E)-/a
A ) - /- /^ B) the / - / - 32. (00-6-12) Choose the appropriate articles. 44. (02-2-52) Choose the best answer.
C ) an / the / - D) - / a / the ... captain spoke ... Indian like ... native. ... Man proposes ... God disposes.
. E) a / an / the A) t h e / - / a B) a / a / a n A )-/- • B) A / the
22. (98-9-68) Choose the appropriate C ) the / the l a D ) the I an I - C) The/the D)-/the E)The/-
articles. E ) - / - / the
45. (02-3-47) Choose the best answer.
There was ... good restaurant near ... cinema 33. (00-9-58) Choose the appropriate ... Swiss Alps are a good place to go if you
and Joan decided to have ... dinner there. article. like skiing. There is usually plenty of ... snow
A) the / a / - B)-/the/- He went to ... hospital to visit his brother. during the winter months.
C) an / - / the D) a / a / the E) a / the / - A) - B) the C ) a D) an E) an, a A) - /a B) - / the
23. (99-2-1) Choose the appropriate 34. (01-1-74) Choose the appropriate С) - / - D) The / the E)The/-
article. articles. 46. (02-4-37) Choose the best answer.
... sailor I met in the train has crossed ... ... museum has 14 doors, which have been A few years ago ... crew of ... Japanese
Atlantic more than ... hundred times. made in ... ancient traditional... style. fishing-boat were rescued from ... wreckage
A) the / the / the B) a / an / a A ) the / the / a B) the / the / the of'their boat in the sea of Japan.
C ) the / the l a D) a / the / a C ) the / the / - D) the / an / a A ) the / a / the B) a / a / the
E) a / a / a E) a / an / - C ) the / the / the D) a /a /a
24. (99-3-6) Choose the appropriate 35. (01-1-75) Choose the appropriate E) the / the / a
articles. articles. 47. (02-4-38) Choose the best answer.
He died a t ... age of seventy-one after... It is almost twelve o’clock by ... dock on ... wall. ... Koran is ... holy book o f ... Islam.
long illness. A ) the / the B) a / a A ) - / a /- B)the/a/-
A ) - / the B) an / a C)~the / a C ) - / the D) the / - E) - / - C) the / the / - D ) a / a / -
D) the / - E ) the / the E ) - / the / -
36. (01-2-52) Choose the appropriate
25. (99-3-7) Choose the appropriate articles. 48. (02-8-30) Choose the best answer.
articles. I asked who told him ... news, he answered ... Christmas is ... most colourful holiday of
Then there followed ... couple of ... most "... gentleman called Mr. Brown". ... year.
delightful hours I have ever spent. A ) - /- B) the / a A ) The / the / - B)-/the/~
A ) tie / the B) a / a C)-/a D) the / - E)the/the C) A / - / tie D) - / the / the
C ) a /the D) the/- E) - / - E) - / - / -
26. (99-4-11) Choose the appropriate articles. 49. (02-10-22) Choose the best answer.
article. Nobody seemed to have heard ... sound of ... main duty of ... present generation is to
... third man entered ... room. ... shot. preserve peace.
6 5. Indefinite article a/an
A) A /a /- B) T he / t he / - The British national anthem is called “God 77. (v10-129-10) Choose the answer
C) The I a l the D) The / the / the save ... Queen”. which correctly completes the sentence.
E) А/ a / the A) a B) an C) - D) the “I am in a hurry. Turn to the left in High Street
50. (04-1-51) Choose the right answer. 62. (v6-156-1) Choose the answer which and drive me to ... East End”, I ordered
He’d like to express his gratitude for ... taking my seat in a taxi.
advice you gave me. It was ... good piece of A ) an B)the C )- D)a
He was ... only child in their family.
advice. A) - B) the C ) a D) an 78. (v10-130-9) Choose the answer
A ) an / a B) the / a which correctly completes the sentence.
63. (v7-168-9) I was afraid of cold but it
C ) an / the D) the / - E) - / the Practically old people have no very important
was ... summer night and ... fine weather.
51. (v4-102-2) Choose the appropriate advice to give ... young.
A ) a /- В) - / a C) a /a D) the / the
articles. A ) an В) a C ) the D) -
64. (v7-183-2) This is a beautiful painting.
In 1991 ... independence of ... Uzbekiston 79. (v T 1-146-1) A group of farmers were
Do you know who’s ... artist?
was proclaimed. sitting in a village house, and among ... other
A ) the В) - C ) an D) a
A ) - / the B) an / an things they began talking about echoes.
C ) the/the D ) t he / ~ 65. (v7-188-2) - I am so glad we left early. A) a B) an C ) - D) the
E)-/- ... music in that disco was terrible, don’t you 80. (v11-150-1) Choose the answer which
52. (v4-110-2) Choose the best answer. think? correctly completes the sentence.
W h a t ... beautiful pictures! A ) The B) An C )- D )A He was running and carrying not only his
А) а В) - C ) an D ) very E) the 66. (v8-114-15) Choose the answer which box, but somehow balancing ... full tray of
correctly completes the sentence. papers on his arm.
53. (v4-111-2) Choose the appropriate
articles. One evening she was in such ... hurry to get A ) the B) an C ) - D) a
It’s ... pity that my birthday comes only once there on time that she had ... accident. 81. (v12z-101-20) Choose the answer
...year. A) a /a B) the / ап C ) a / an D) - / the which correctly completes the sentence.
A)a/a B)-/a .C ) a / - 67. (v8-115-1) Choose the answer which I’ve noticed that... Spanish eat a lot of
D) an / the E) the / a correctly completes the sentence. vegetables.
Tommy wants to be ... engineer when he A ) the B) an C) a - D )-
articles. grows up. He wants to follow his father’s 82. (v12z-104-5) Choose the answer
A lot of tourists go on excursions to ... footsteps. which correctly completes the sentence.
ancient towns of ... Uzbekiston. A ) the B) an C) a D) - That's the last time I go to ... horror film. I was
A ) - / the B) a / - C ) an / - 68. (v9-106-21) Choose the right answer. scared to death watching those monsters.
D) the/the E)the/- I’ve got to go to the doctor’s. I’ve go t ... A) a B) an C ) the D) -
55. (v4-120-2) Choose the appropriate appointment this afternoon. 83. (v12z-121-3) Choose the answer
articles. A ) an В) a C ) the D) - which correctly complete^ the sentence.
There was ... man talking to ... woman 69. (v9-110-21) Choose the right answer. Please, close the window. It is very cold in
outside my house. ... man looked English but Michael felt hot and thirsty. “Peggy, can I the street. I am ... cold.
... woman was foreign. have ... glass of water, please”, he asked his A ) the B) an C ) - D) a
A ) a / a / a / the B) the / a / the / a daughter. 84. (v12c-102-10) Choose the answer
C ) a/the/a/t he D) a/a/t he/t he A) - В) a C ) an D) the which correctly completes the sentence.
E) the / the / a / a I’ll have to convince him that I’m telling ... truth.
-70. (v9-117-8) Choose the right answer.
56. (v4-121-32) Choose the appropriate He was elected president to ... five year term. A ) the В) - C ) an D) a
article. A) - B) the C ) a D) an 85. (v12c-121-26) Choose the answer
To call... spade ... spade. which correctly completes the sentence.
A) a /- B) - / the 71. (v9-125-16) Choose the right answer.
We wanted to look round ... church, but it
C ) a /a D) - / an E) a / the Though Sarah is rich now, I remember
was locked.
... time when she worked in a restaurant,
57. (v4-128-36) Choose the appropriate A ) some В) - C ) a D) the
washing dishes.
articles. A ) any В) a C) - D) some 86. (v12c-139-1) Choose the answer
She ought to marry ... American o r ... which correctly completes the sentence.
Portuguese. 72. (v10-101-8) Choose the answer
Animals used to come out of the jungle into
A ) an / a B) a n / a which correctly completes the sentence.
the village. ... morning I woke up to see a
C) a /a D) the / a E) the / the Most mirrors are made from ... glass to which
tiger walking across my garden.
a thin layer of silver or aluminium is applied.
58. (v4-130-27) Choose the appropriate A ) The B )A C ) S o me D) One
A ) an В) a C ) the D) -
articles. 87. (v12c-143-3) Choose the answer
I have ... idea to go on ... hiking as far as ... 73. (v10-104-13) Choose the answer
which correctly completes the sentence.
Black Sea. which correctly completes the sentence. The islands were discovered by the Dutch.
A ) a / a / the B) an I - I the The T V news report says that... oil tanker Their motherland, the Netherlands, used to
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E) the / the / the A ) the B) an C ) - D) a A ) an B) at C ) the D) a
59. (v6-141-11) Choose the answer which 74. (v10-106-16) Choose the answer 88. (v12c-154-19) Choose the answer
correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence.
The doctor said ... child must ea t ... apple There is a splendid view of ... Lake Geneva If you keep a horseshoe in your house, it’ll
... day. from this hotel. bring you ... luck!
A ) a /- / a B) the / - / a A) - В) a C ) an D) the A) - В) a C ) an D) the
C ) a / an / the D) the / an / a 75. (v10-110-9) Choose the answer which 89. (v12c-154-23) Choose the answer
60. (v6-145-23) Choose the answer correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence.
which correctly completes the sentence. Could you pass me ... salt, please? The planet that circles the sun most rapidly
“Oh look! That man’s just missed his train. A ) the B) an C) - D) a is ... Mercury, which makes a full circuit in
Wh a t ... pity!” 87,6 days.
76. (v10-122-12) Choose the answer
A) a B) so A ) some B) a
C ) the D) such a C) - D) the
Do you see a man standing near the door? I
61. (v6-154-1) Choose the answer which saw him ... other day driving a big red Porsche. 90. (v12c-155-1) Choose the answer
correctly completes the sentence. A) - B) the C) a D) an which correctly completes the sentence.
6. Definite article the 7
When I travel overseas,... sleep becomes a A ) - I the B) a / the 6. Definite article the
big problem for me. C ) the / the D) a /a
A) a B)the C )- D)an 105. ( v l 9/20-111-18) Choose the correct 1. (96-6-4) Choose the appropriate
91. (v12c-158-24) Choose the answer answer. articles.
Which correctly completes the sentence. Sara, bring ... umbrella. It is going to rain. Jack Lpndon,... great American novelist,
I don’t believe you. I think you are telling ... lie. A ) these B)an C)a D) - was bom in ... city of San Francisco and
A ) the В) - C) a D ) an spent... first years of his life there.
106. (v19/20-112-3) Choose the correct A ) the / a/ a B )a n / a / the
92. (v13-121-2) Choose the answer answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) the / an / a D ) a / the / the
Yesterday evening Brian and Mary went out E ) the / the / the
The biggest bird in the world,... ostrich, can for ...meal.
kill a person with one kick. A) - B ) an C ) the D) a 2. (96-8-4) Choose the appropriate
A) - B) the C) a D ) an articles.
107. (v19/20-112-16) Choose the correct ... Covent Garden Theatre is famous with ...
which correctly completes the sentence. best English singers and dancers.
They went to ... hall and replaced ... A ) a / an B) - / the
She has traveled all over ... British Isles, draperies.
France and the Netherlands. C ) the / - D ) the / the E ) a / the
A ) the / - B) the / the
A ) the В ) a C ) an D) - C)a/a ' D )-/a 3. (96-8-60) Choose the appropriate
94. (v14-115-11) Choose the answer articles.
108. (v 1 9/20-113-5) Choose the correct Helen passed ... entrance exams to ...
which correctly completes the sentence. answer. Institute with ... excellent marks.
They used to go to the valley a t ... dawn and It was ... unusual request of theirs.
there they enjoyed observing the sun rise. A ) a / the / the B) the / the / -
A ) an B )a C) — D)the C ) an / an / the D ) — / a / the
A) a B) some C ) — D ) the
109. (v 1 9/20-115-1) Choose the correct E ) the / a / -
95. (v14-116-8) Choose the answer which answer. 4. (96-9-4) Choose the appropriate articles.
correctly completes the sentence. There was ... faded photograph and ..: ash Italy is in ... South o f ... Europe, isn't it?
If you keep a horseshoe in your house, it’ll tray on ... desk. A ) an / a B) the / -
bring you ... luck! A ) the / a / the B)a/ - / - C ) the / the D ) the / ап E ) an / the
A) - B) the C) a D ) an C) a /a /a D ) a / an / the
96. (v l 5-102-1) Choose the connect answer. 110. (v1 9/20-116-10) Choose the correct article.
Yes, it’s ... wonderful news. Congratulations! answer. They went on ... expedition to ... North.
A) a B) the I generally read ... paper of some sort on the A ) a I the B ) an / the
C ) an D )- train. C ) - / the D ) the / the E )th e / a
97. (v15-124-2) Choose the correct A) - B) the C) a D ) an
answer. 111. (v 1 9/20-116-11) Choose the correct article.
Is ... Times a daily newspaper? answer. ... Penguins live in the South Pole.
A) a B) that C ) the D) - My parents always have ... T V on too loud. A) a B) an C) s D) the
98. (v17-108-8) Choose the correct A) - B) the C) a D ) some E ) some
answer. 112. (v19/20-119-2) Choose the correct 7. (96-13-171) Choose the appropriate
My close friend Mark Nicolson was awarded answer. articles.
with ... honorary degree last week. John has ... appointment in ... afternoon. ... new production o f ... “War and Peace" by
A ) the В) a C ) an D) - A ) the /the B ) an/the Bondarchuk i s ... first-class.
99. (v18-5) Choose the answer which C)-/an D)a/the A ) A I — I the B) The / the / —
correctly completes the sentence. 113. (V19/20-123-7) Choose the correct C ) — / - / the D ) The I — I —
I didn’t want to eat any supper because I had answer. E ) The I — l a
such ... big dinner. It was ... expense that we had never even 8. (96-15-165) Choose the appropriate
A ) an В) - C) a D ) the thought about. articles!
100. (v18-6) Choose the answer which A)an В)a C)- D )a n y There are many interesting collections in ...
correctly completes the sentence. 114. (v19/20-123-9) Choose the correct Tower o f ... London.
The fairy tale begins on ... quiet afternoon at answer. A ) a / the B )-/ a C )th e / -
the end of July. This movie was ... huge success. D ) an / the E ) the / the
A ) an В) a C ) the D) - A ) the В) - C) a D ) an 9. (97-1-5) Choose the appropriate articles.
101. (v19/20-103-3) Choose the correct 115. (v1 9/20-123-10) Choose the right When w ill... next bus be? ... next will be
answer. answer tomorrow morning.
It was ... expense that we had never even ... European was accused of stealing money A )-/ - B) the / The C )a / A
thought about. A) A B )T h e C )- D )A n D ) a / The E )th e / A
A) - B) any C) a D ) an 116. (v1 9/20-124-12) Choose the correct 10. (97-2-4) Choose the appropriate
102. (v19/20-103-15) Choose the correct answer. articles.
answer. Let’s go to ... park to admire the nature. Many tourists go on ... excursion to ancient
That was ... interesting game. I used to play A) - B) an C ) the D ) some towns o f ... Uzbekistan.
it from ... morning till evening. A ) an / — B ) the / -
117. ( v l 9/20-126-11) Choose the correct
A ) an / - B) a / the C ) - / the D ) the/the E )a / -
answer.
C)-/the D ) the / - Presently ... Browns arrived. They brought 11. (97-2-64) Choose the appropriate
'103. ( v l 9/20-106-1) Choose the correct with them ... small child and ... dog. articles.
answer. A ) the / a/ a B) a / a / - ... capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent... old
We need to buy ... football for the game C ) - / the / the D)the/-/ a and beautiful city.
tonight. A ) - / an В )-/ -
A ) the B )a C )- D) an С ) the / the D ) the / an E ) the / -
answer.
104. (v19/20-107-18) Choose the correct I cannot understand how ... person like him 12. (97-3-60) Choose the appropriate
answer. can be elected ... chairman. article.
He has ... great ability to present all in .:. A ) the l a B ) an / the They took part in ... demonstration in ...
very diplomatic way. C )a I - D) - / - Independence Square.
8 6. Definite article the
A) - / the B) a / a А) а /а В) - / - 35. (99-7-5) Choose the appropriate
C) the / - D )-/- E) the / the С) the / the D) a / t h e E) t h e / a articles.
24. (98-7-14) Choose the appropriate You can get a vaccination against...
articles. measles and ... polio.
articles.
... most favourite game is cricket, which is A ) the / - В )-/- C) the / the
I remember an episode in ... my life when
called by ... English "... greatest game in ... D)-/the E) the / a
I had to spend ... month in the country.
A) a I - B) t he/ a world”. 36. (99-7-7) Choose the appropriate
C) - / an D) - / a E) an / the A ) the / the / the / the B) the / a / the / the articles.
C ) - / the / - / the D) a / the / - / the ... French spoken in ... Quebec is different
14. (97-7-4) Choose the appropriate from ... French spoken in Paris.
E ) the / an / - / the
article. A) - / - / - B) the / - / the
... Sahara is in the northern part of Africa. 25. (98-7-81) Choose the appropriate
C ) - / the / - D) the / the / -
A )— B )a C) an D)the E) a n y articles.
E ) a /- / a
... Moon has no ... light. It is bright because
15. (97-11-6) Choose the appropriate ... Sun shines on it. 37. (99-8-8) Choose the appropriate
article. A)The/-/the B) The/a/the articles.
Washington is situated on ... Potomac River C) A / the D) The / the / the ... man who is paid to drive and look after ...
in ... District of Columbia. E) A /an / the private motor-car is called ... chauffeur.
A )-/- B) the / - A ) - / the / the B) a / a / a
C)-/the D) the I the E)a/an 26. (98-9-67) Choose the appropriate
C ) the / the / a D ) the I a / the
articles.
16. (97-12-22) Choose the appropriate E) the /the /the
Kate had ... meat with ... vegetables for ...
articles. second course. 38. (99-8-9) Choose the appropriate
Stella is ... nurse. She looks after ... patients A ) - / - / the B) a / the / - articles.
in ... hospital. C ) the/a /the D )-/an/- Don’t sit in ... draught; you’ll catch ... cold.
A ) a / the / the B) the I - / - E) an / - /a A ) - /- B) a / the
C ) a / - /- D ) the / the / the C ) the / a D )-/a E)the/-
E)a/-/a 39. (99-9-5) Choose the appropriate
articles.
17. (98-2-5) Choose the appropriate ... Severn is ... longest river in Great Britain. articles.
articles. A ) The / the B ) - / t h e C ) T h e / a Did you receive ... letter I sent you from ...
Did you come by ... air? No, I came by ... D) The / - E) A / the Netherlands.
sea. I had a lovely voyage on ... Queen A) a / - B) the / -
28. (98-11-4) Choose the appropriate C ) the / the D) - / - E) an/t he
Elizabeth II. articles. v
A ) an / the / the В) - / - / the New Year is one of ... oldest holidays in ... 40. (99-10-1) Choose the appropriate
C ) an / a / a D) the / the / the world. articles.
E) - I - I a A ) - / the B) the / - C ) an / the - Betty is not well today.
18. (98-3-54) Choose the appropriate D) the / the E) the / a - Oh, that’s ... pity. What’s ... matter? It isn’t
articles. ...flu, is it? i
My aunt lived on ... ground floor o f ... old A) a / a / a B) a / the / the
articles.
house on ... River Thames. C) the/the l a D) the/the/ the
During ... World War II there perished more
A ) the / an / the B) - / the / a E) a / a / the
people than during ... Civil War.
C ) the / the / - D)-/an/the A ) the / the B) the / a 41. (00-3-5) Choose the appropriate
E) a / an / a C)-/a D ) - / the E) the / articles.
19. (98-4-9) Choose the appropriate 30. (99-3-9) Choose the appropriate You should visit... Science Museum when
articles. articles. you are in ... London.
... idea of helping ... man was unpleasant in ... letter written by John in ... pencil is A ) a /- B) the / -
itself. difficult to read. С) - / - D) - / the
A)-/ the B) The/the A ) the/the В) - / - E) the / the
C) The / a D )-7 - E)A/a С) the I - D)a/a . E)a/- 42. (00-3-6) Choose the appropriate
20. (98-5-8) Choose the appropriate articles.
31. (99-5-4) Choose the appropriate When we were in Washington D.C., we
articles. articles.
... night being sharp and frosty, we trembled visited ... White House, ... Lincoln Memorial,
... Brooklyn Bridge goes over ... East River.
from ... foot to ... head. and ... Smithsonian Museum.
A ) the / the B) - / the
A) The/t he/t he B ) T h e / - / - A ) - / the / - B) the / - / the
C ) a / the D) the / - E) - / -
C)A / -/ - D)-/a/a С) - / - / - D ) - l - I the
E) - / - / - 32. (99-6-3) Choose the appropriate E) the / the / the
articles.
21. (98-5-10) Choose the appropriate 43. (00-3-9) Choose the appropriate
We went out for ... meal last night...
articles. articles.
restaurant we went was excellent.
On ... bright January morning ... telephone A ) a/the B) t h e /a C)a/a Professor Smith teaches ... course on ...
kept ringing in my office. D) the / the E) - / the literature of ... Middle Ages.
A ) the / the B) a / the A ) a I the I the В) a I a / the
С) - / - D)-/the E) the / - 33. (99-6-4) Choose the appropriate C ) a / the l a D ) a / — / the
articles. E)a/-/a
22. (98-6-2) Choose the appropriate Did ... police find ... person who had stolen
articles. your car? 44. (00-4-1) Choose the appropriate
R. Peary was ... famous American polar A ) a / the B) the / the C) a /a articles.
traveller. He was ... first to reach ... North D) the / a E) - / the Today is ... May first... last month was April.
Pole in 1909. A ) the / the B) - / The
A) a / the / the B) the / the / - C ) the / - D) a / - E) - / -
articles.
C ) a /t he/a D)-/the/- 45. (00-5-3) Choose the appropriate
Would you rather live in ... town or in ...
E) an / the / a articles.
country?
23. (98-6-53) Choose the appropriate A )-/a B) a/ t he There is a sitting-room, a bedroom and a
articles. C) the / - D) the / the study in our flat... study is ... small room
Where there’s ... will, there’s ... way. E)a/a with ... bookshelves on ... walls.
6. Definite article the 9
A ) a / a / the / the B) the / the / the / the 56. (01-4-56) Choose the appropriate A ) - / the / - B) The I - I -
C ) - / a / - / the D) a / the/ - / - articles. C ) The / - / the D)-/-/the
E ) the / a / - / the At the moment Anna is staying with a cousin E)A /-/-
in Putney, ... suburb of London ... two girls 68. (02-2-50) Choose the best answer.
do not get on well together. ... nuclear threat is frightening.
articles.
A ) a / The B)the/- C)the/A A ) The B )A C ) An D )- E) Those
A t ... weekends ... Londoners often go to ...
D) — / The E) the/The
Brighton. 69. (02-4-40) Choose the best answer.
A ) the / the / - B)-/the/the 57. (01-5-4) Choose the proper articles. In 1519 ... Portuguese navigator, Ferdinand
С) - / - / - D) - / the / - I like ... music by Shostakovich. Dasha likes Magellan, persuaded ... Spanish king to pay
E) - / - / the ... same music. for an expedition to explore ... Pacific Ocean.
A )-/- B)a/- C) the / the A ) a / the / the B) a / a / the
47. (00-7-6) Choose the appropriate D) - / the E)a/a C ) - / a / the D) the / a / the
articles.
58. (01-6-3) Choose the appropriate E) t he / t he / -
... aeroplanes are .:. popular means of travel.
A ) the / the B) the / a articles. 70. (02-7-1) Choose the best answer.
C)-/a D) - / the E ) - / - town towards which we are moving is ... He had left his hat on the table, ... tall hat, in
one 1 used to live in. which he always went to ... church.
48. (00-8-1) Choose the appropriate A ) the / - B) the / a С) - / - A ) a / the B) the / a
articles. D) the / the E) a I — C ) the / - , 6 ) a/the E)-/the
Young doctor: Why do you always ask your
patients what they have for ... dinner? Old 59. (01-7-3) Choose the appropriate 71. (02-7-59) Choose the best answer.
doctor: It’s ... most important question, for articles. ... tiger has always had ... reputation of
... ignorance is like ... delicate exotic fruit: being ... man-eater.
according to their menus I make out my bill.
touch it and the blume is gone. A) A / a / a B) A/the/the
A ) - / the B) the / the
A ) - / the B) An / the С ) - / the C) The / the / a D) The / a / the
C ) a /- D) the / a E) - / -
D )-/a E) The / the E)-/a/a
articles. articles. ... most common type of ... celebration is ...
Yesterday we were a t ... meeting organized I own ... house in ... Belgrave Square. New-Year Party.
by ... organisation ... “Kamolot”. A ) a /- B ) t h e /the C ) t h e / ~ A ) The / a / the B)The/-/a
A ) - / - / the B) a / - / the D) - / - E) a / a C) - / the / a D) The I - I —
C ) - / the / - D) the / the / the
61. (01-8-1) Choose the appropriate E) - / - / -
E) a / the / -
articles. 73. (02-10-17) Choose the best answer.
50. (00-9-5) Choose the appropriate ... war is as old as ... mankind. ...foot of Edinburgh is ... Leith, from, where trade
articles. A ) A/the B) The/the C)-/the is carried on with Baltic and European parts.
Did you know that... Hawaiian Islands were D )-/- E)-/a A) A / - B) The / a C)-/the
seized by ... United States and made ...
62. (01-9-44) Choose the appropriate D) - / - E) The / -
colony in 1898?
A ) - / the / the B) the / the / the articles. 74. (02-10-19) Choose the best answer.
C ) the I - 1- D) the / the / a Forty percent o f ... drugs, are derived from “This is not... cattle market, this is ... bridge of
E) the / the / - ... plants and most of those come from ... the Imperial State Destroyed he said at last.
tropical rain forests and from ... Amazon. A) the/- B) a / a
51. (00-10-6) Choose the appropriate A ) the / - / a / - B)-/-/the/the C) a / - D) - / - ' E) the/the
articles. C ) a / a / the I a D ) - / the / - / an
Don’t stay in ... sun for ... long time: you’ll 75. (02-10-24) Choose the best answer.
E) the / the / the / -
get sunburnt. ... Mount Cook, the crown o f ,.. New
A ) a / the B) the / - 63. (01-10-3) Choose the appropriate Zealand Southern Alps, rises to 3756 meters
C ) - / the D) the / a E ) a / ~ articles. above the surrounding land.
... first thing we-must do is to have some A ) The / a B)-/a
52. (01-1-51) Choose the appropriate food and then go out for ... long walk. C) - / the D) - / - E) The / the
articles. A ) A / the B) The / a C)the/the
There are, on ... average, over 700000 76. (03-2-8) Choose the best answer.
D)A/a E ) T h e /- ... Ulschaks are buying rather ... expensive
fires ... year in homes and apartments in ...
United States. 64. (01-11-5) Choose the appropriate flat and have to put down ... deposit.
A ) the / a / the B) the / - / the articles. A ) T h e /a n /a B)The/a/~
C ) on / the / the D) - 1a I the Everybody knows that... ships don’t stop at C ) - / an / the D ) The / the / the
E) the / a / - Ata, but once ... Mary Jane suddenly changed E) A / - / an
her course and went towards the island. 77. (03-10-1) Choose the best answer.
A ) - / the B) the / - Do you know that... Sudan is in Africa, ...
articles.
C ) a / the D ) the / a E) - / - Saudi Arabia in Asia, and ... Netherlands in
She has ... perfect command of ... English
language. 65. (01-11-22) Choose the appropriate Europe?
A ) a /- B) the / - articles. A) - / - / - B) - / the / -
C ) the / the D) - / the E) a / the ... ground was still quite wet after ... rain. C) - / the / the D)the/-/the
A ) The / the B) - / the E)-/-/the
C ) A / the D) The / a 7-8. (04-1-31) Choose the right answer.
articles.
E)The/- The problem of ... unemployed has not been
Between ... Bronze Age and about... 6th
century BC, Britain was inhabited by Picfe 66. (01-12-11) Choose the appropriate solved in ... India yet.
and European Celts. articles. A ) an/- B) the / - C ) - / the
A ) a / the B) the / the С ) - / the Braille is ... system of reading and writing by D) the / the E ) an / the
D )-/a E) the / - touch for ... blind. 79. (04-1-35) Choose the right answer.
A ) the / - B) a / - ... life is difficult f or ... poor.
C ) a / the D) a /a E) the / the A )-/- B) a / the
articles.
67. (01-12-13) Choose the appropriate C) the / a D) - / the E) the / -
... region of present-day Uzbekistan was ... site
of the ancient Persian province of Sogdiana. articles. 80. (04-1-44) Choose the right answer.
A ) The/the B) A/the C)A /- ... Golden Gate Bridge connects .., San Toshkent is in ... North of Uzbek Republic. ...
D) A / a E) T h e /a Francisco with ... Mann County. Bozsou River flows through it.
10 6. Definite article the
A )-/- B ) the / — C ) - / The 94. (v6-146-11) Choose the answer which Of course he's having difficulty in catching
D) a / - • E) the / The correctly completes the sentence. up with ... rest. He's been in ... hospital for
81. (04-1-52) Choose the right answer. Psychiatrists spend a lot of time studying ... three months.
... traffic of Toshkent is awful - particularly m mind. So do ... psychologists. A )-/- B) the / the
... centre of the city. A ) a /- B) the / - C ) the / a D ) the / -
A )-/a B) A/the C ) the / the D ) a I the
C) A / — D)-/the E) The / the 95. (v6-151-11) Choose the answer which which correctly completes the sentence.
82. (05-1-55) Choose the appropriate correctly completes the sentence. When I went to visit her, I was shocked to
articles. They always honor ... memory of their find her wrapped in bandages from ... head
My son, ... sooner you go in for sports, ... grandfather killed in ... World War II. t o ... toe.
stronger you will be. A) t he/ - B) a / - A )-/ - B) the/the
A )-/a B) the / a С) - / - C)a/the D) the/the C ) the / a D) - / the
D) the / the E)the/- 96. (v7-162-9) There are many deserts 107. (v8-129-15) Choose the answer
83. (v4-107-17) Choose the right answer. all over the world .... Sahara is one of the which correctly completes the sentence.
A lot of participants of the Bank Forum biggest deserts in the world. Some people like studying a t ... night,
stayed in ... Intercontinental Hotel. They A ) The В ) - C) A D) An whereas others find the early morning is ...
visited ... Amir Temur Museum. 97. (v7-177-2) She was quite familiar with good time to get things done.
A ) - / the B ) the / the ... literature and ... history. A)-/a B) the / a
С) - / - D )-/a A )-/- B) - / the C) the / the D )a/-
E) the / - C ) a /a D) the / the 108. (v8-130-15) Choose the answer
84. (v4-111-17) Choose the appropriate 98. (V7-182-2) - Oh, you look really good. which correctly completes the sentence.
article.... coal is ... mineral. Did you have ... good time in the country? About a thousand years ago there were
A ) the / the B) - / a - Oh, yes. ... weather was absolutely great. very few people living in ... British Isles
C ) a /a D) - / - E ) a / the A ) a ,/- B ) the / The Towns and villages were very small and in ...
C ) the /A D) a / The countryside people lived far from each other.
A ) the / the B) - / -
articles. 99. (V7-184-2) On Sunday our family went
C)-/the D ) the / -
Susan sat down a t ... piano and played ... to ... country for a picnic.
same piece that she had played yesterday. A ) an B) the C ) a D) - 109. (v9-115-16) Choose the right answer.
A ) the/the B)the/- C)a/a I wish I could speak English like ... English
D) the / a E) a / the which correctly completes the sentences. A ) an В) a C) - D) the
86. (v4-124-17) Choose the appropriate I’m fond of ... painting, especially 110. (V9-128-6) Choose the right answer.
articles. landscapes. ... Levitan picture is hanging in Many people emigrated to the United States
If you live in ... foreign country you should try my living-room. because they saw it as ... land of opportunity.
and leam ... language. A ) a / The B)-/A A) - В) a C ) the D ) some
A) - /a B)the/ а C ) a / the C) the/The D)-/The
D ) the / the E) - / - 101. (v8-104-15) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
87. (v4-125-2) Choose the appropriate which correctly completes the sentence. - Why were you late for your meeting?
articles. In the north of ... Scotland there is a very - Well, I took a taxi from the airport, and ...
Olim picked up ... nut from ... hole. famous lake - ... Loch Ness. It is not the driver got completely lost.
A ) a / the B) an /a largest lake in Britain, but it is thirty-five A) a B) - G ) an D ) the
C ) an / the D ) the / ап kilometres long.
E) a / an
112. (уЮ -1 0 7 -2 1 ) Choose the answer
88. (v4~126-2) Choose the appropriate articles. A ) the / the B) the / -
C ) - / the D) - / -
In England ... Severn is ... longest river. The island was named by a Dutch explorer
A ) the l a B)-/a C) the/the 102. (v8-108-14) Choose the answer who landed there on ... Easter Day in 1722.
D ) the / - E ) - / the which correctly completes the sentences. A ) the B )a C )- D) an
89. (v4-127-2) Choose the appropriate In 1860, a man called Russell started the Pony
Express. First of all he bought six hundred 113. (v10-114-7) Choose the answer
articles. which correctly completes the sentence.
horses. Then he found men to ride them. Next
Ann bought... new type of ... coffee. After a fortnight of bad weather it cleared.
he organized stations every ten or fifteen miles
A )-/a B) a / - “Let's see how the weather turns out”, he
along the route. At these stations ... riders and
C) - / the D)al a E) t h e / a said and look a chair nearer a t ... hand.
horses could get food and rest. So the Pony
90. (v5-152-13) Choose the appropriate Express was started. On a 1960 USA stamp A) a B) an C )th e D )-
articles. there is ... picture of a Pony Express rider, 114. (v 1 0-118-2) Choose the answer
“... boy is all right”, his mother said in ... low galloping on his way. which correctly completes the sentence.,
voice. A)-,/the B) the / - I have been playing ... flute for ten years.
A ) A/the B) The / - C)The/a C ) the / the D ) t he/ a It is one of the romantic musical instruments
D) The / the E) - / the I have known.
103. (V8-122-14) Choose the answer
91. (v5-158-2) Choose the best answer. which A ) some B) a
... editor looked through ... translated article. correctly completes the sentences. G ) the D) -
A ) an / the B) a / a Of course he’s having difficulty in catching 115. (v10-120-21) Choose the best
C ) the / a D ) a / - E ) the / the up with ... rest. He’s been in ... hospital for answer.
92. (v6-124-11) Choose the answer which three months. Did you watch yesterday’s T V programme?
correctly completes the sentence. A ) - /- B) the / the It was about a man who got lost in ... Sahara
... old woman in ... picture seemed familiar C ) the / a D) the / - Desert
to me. 104. (v8-124-1) Choose the answer A ) an B )a C )- D)the
A ) a / an B) - / the which Mv completes the sentence. 116. (v10-123-15) Choose the answer
C ) an / a D ) the / the Venice orth of Italy. It stands on 118 which correctly completes the sentence.
93. (v6-140-11) Choose the answerwhich islands. It is accepted that the formation o f ... Sun.
correctly completes the sentence. A) - B) some the planets, and other stars began with the
The Tate Gallery is ... main modem art C ) the D) a condensation of an interstellar cloud.
museum i n ... London. 105. (v8-124-15) Choose the answer A ) any B) the
A )-/- B)a/- C) the / D) the/the which correctly completes the sentence. C )a D )-
7. Article with common nouns 11
117. (v10-127-2) Choose the best answer. They used to go to the valley a t ... dawn and She'll have to persuade him that she's
A t a cost of 17 million dollars, Walt Disney there they enjoyed observing the sun rise. telling ... truth.
gave his park rivers, waterfalls, mountains, A) a B) the C ) some D) at A) a B)the C)an D )-
moon-rockets and ... Mississippi river boat. 131. (v15-117-21) Choose the best answer. 146. (v19/20-101-2) Choose the correct
A ) an B )a C )- D)the ... airplane has made the world ... small place. answer.
118. (v12z-102-15) Choose the answer A ) The / a B) The / the ... chocolates which I ate last night tasted
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) An / a D ) An/- very strange.
You can get on the boat at Westminster 132. (v15-126-9) Choose the correct A ) An B )A C ) The D )-
Bridge near... Houses of Parliament. answer. 147. (v19/20-101-17) Choose the correct
A) - B) some C ) the D) a Have you ever climbed ... Alps in winter? answer.
A ) that В) - C ) an D) the Brian is ... cleverest person I know.
119. (v12z-115-14) Choose the answer
which correctly completes the sentence. 133. (v15-127-3) Choose the right A) a . В) - C ) an D) the
People who live in glass houses shouldn’t answer. 148. (v19/20-102-8) Choose the correct
throw stones. They must have ... second race to decide answer.
A )- B)some C) t he D)a who is the real winner. We are waiting until we get back all... replies
A ) the В) a C ) some D) such to our request.
120. (v12c-116-22) Choose the answer
134. (v15-128-10) Choose the best answer. A) - В) a, C ) the D ) an
I’ve got an idea. Let’s go to ... new Greek A friend of mine, who is a Frenchman by 149. (v19/20-104-15) Choose the correct
restaurant in Main street. nationality, told me a lot of interesting things answer.
A) - B) an C ) the D ) some about... French. My neighbour will be .., next to answer.
A) - B) an C ) the D) a A) - В) a C ) the D) an
which correctly completes the sentence. 135. (v16-129-11) Shakespeare was skilled 150. (v19/20-105-10) Choose the correct
How many hours do you work on ... average in ... art of poetry. answer.-
every week? A) - B) the C) a D) an Excuse me, but I need to answer ... phone.
A ) the B) an C) a D) - 136. (v17-101-1) Choose the best answer. А) а В) - C ) the D) an
122. (v12c-137-18) Choose the answer ... dawn is ... perfect time for jogging. 151. (v19/20-106-4) Choose the correct
which correctly completes the sentence. А ) А/ the -B ) - / - answer.
Most people celebrate ... Thanksgiving C) The/the D)The/a ... highways are free of ice, but I am worried
\ Day by gathering with family or friends for a about... bridges being slippery.
holiday feast. A ) - / the В) - / -
answer.
A) - В) a C ) some D) the С) The / the D) the / -
... Hermitage is one of ... richest art
123. (v12c-138-24) Choose the answer - museums in ... world. 152. (V19/20-111-15) Choose the
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) The / the / the B) A / the / the appropriate articles.
Do you think they’ll ever send a spaceship C ) - / the / the D ) Th e / t h e / a ... rich will never understand ... poor.
with a man to ... Venus? A ) the / the B) a / a
A ) some В) a C ) the D ) - 138. (v17-103-9) Choose the correct C ) the I a D ) a I the
answer.
124. (v12c-146-19) Choose the answer Environmentalists are making efforts 153. (v19/20-111-17) Choose the correct
which correctly completes the sentence. answer.
to save...
Mountain ranges vary in age. The Alps are I contacted ... agency that I had seen
A ) the whale and a panda.
only fifteen million years old but ... Highlands advertised in a trade journal.
B) whale and panda.
of Scotland are 400 million years old. A ) some В) a C ) the D) -
C ) the whale and the panda.
А) а В) - C ) the D) some
D) a whale and a panda. 154. (v19/20-127-9) Choose the correct
125. (v12c-156-15) Choose the answer answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. 139. (v17-104-5) Choose the correct
I couldn’t hear her because o f ... noise of the
I wasn’t an ideal child, soon my parents lost answer.
train.
... patience and sent me to my granny. Our office is in ... centre o f ... city.
A) a B) an C ) the D) -
A ) the В) - C ) an D) a A ) the / the B) a / the
C ) the I - D) an / - 155. (v19/20-128-16) Choose the correct
which correctly completes the sentence. 140. (v17-108-4) When you press ... In autumn the school re-opened. ... same
Benjamin Franklin said that... turkey should button, ... screen appears. students came to George’s classes.
be the national bird of the Americans. A )-/- B) the / the A) A B )A n C )T h e D )-
A) the В) a C ) an D ) some C)a/a D)the/-
127. (v13-131-17) Choose the answer 141. (v17-108-19) Choose the correct 7. A rticle with com m on nouns
Mark and Susan met during their holiday in Mrs. Pandey was such ... good speaker that 1. (02-2-49) Choose the best answer.
Sweden. It was love a t ... first sight. she held the students' attention every minute Our team is ... third in the standings.
A) - B) the C ) an D) a o f ... two-hour lecture. A) - B) the C) a D) an E) on
128. (v14-110-21) Choose the answer A) a /a B) a / the С ) - /- D) a / - 2. (02-10-20) Choose the best answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. 142. (v18-7) Could you g e t ... drinks.when The words echoed through ... Luke's mind,
I’m so glad. This trip to the Urals is ... once- you go to the shops, please? all ... way back to ... Coroscant.
in-a-lifetime opportunity A) - B) any C ) the D) a A ) - / - / - B) the / a / -
A ) an B) the C ) - D) a C) - / the / - D) a / - / a
143. (v18-8) Could you g e t ... drinks when
129. (v14-113-19) Choose the answer E)-/a/a
you go to the shops, please?
which correctly completes the sentence. 3. (02-10-29) Choose the best answer.
A) - B) an C) a D ) the
Mountain ranges vary in age. The Alps Mother c u t ... bread with ... care, then put it
are only fifteen million years old, bu t ... 144. (v18-9) Choose the answer which into the box with other food.
Highlands of Scotland are 400 million years correctly completes the sentence. A) - /a B) a / the C ) the / the
old. Do you know w ho invented ... fridge? D) the / - E) - / the
A ) some В) a C ) the D) - А) а В) - C ) the D) an 4. (02-12-1) Choose the best answer.
130. (v15-102-4) Choose the answer 145. (v18-10) Choose the answer which The road to ... prison was blocked by ...
which correctly completes the sentence. correctly completes the sentence. policemen.
12 7. Article with common nouns
A ) the / - B) - / the C ) the / the A) an l a B) an/the 34. (v17-106-6) Choose the correct
D )-/- E) a / the C) the / the D) the / a answer.
5. (03-10-2) Choose the best answer. 19. (v16-103-10) Choose the best answer. Jane comes from ... Netherlands but she
Scientists have discovered that... drug Susan recovered from her illness and is now studies in ... Paris.
which lowers cholesterol could prevent... A ) - / the B) the / -
out o f ... danger.
third of all heart attacks and strokes, and C ) the / the D) - / -
A ) the B) an C) a D) -
save thousands of lives ... year. 35. (v17-107-9) Choose the correct answer.
20. (v16-105-19) Choose the right answer.
A ) the / a / the B) the / the / a George has ... part-time job. He works three
We don’t go to ... theatre very much' these
C) a /a /a D) the / the / the mornings ... week.
days. In fact, in ... town where we live there
E) a / the / a A) a /- B) the / a C ) a / a D) a / the
is isn’t ... theatre.
6. (04-1-58) Choose the best answer. A ) the / the / the B) a/the/the 36. (v17-108-5) Choose the correct answer.
Sanobar has g o t ... bad cold and she has .to C) the / the / a D)a/the/- They say ... sugar is bad for you.
keep ... bed for some days. A ) The В) A C )- D) An
21. (v16-110-16) The only thing we could
A) a /a B) a / -
do, was to go to .... clothes shop. 37. (v17-109-9) Choose the correct answer.
C ) a / the D) the l a E) the / the
A) a B) the C ) - D) such a As ... unemployment is very high at the
7. (v4-101-2) Choose the best answer. moment, it’s very difficult for people without
Tom sat down on ... chair nearest... door. 22. (v16-111-7) She was ... company
working experience to find ... work.
A ) the / - В) - / - director when she went to London.
A ) an / the B) an / a G) - / - D) the / a
С ) a / the D) the / the E) a / a A ) the В) - C ) an D) a
8. (v4-114-17) Choose the best answer. 23. (v16-116-19) Choose the answer
answer.
You are ... very person I need. which correctly completes the sentence.
- You remember my brother Bruno?
A) - B) the C) a D) an Ё) that Did you hear... noise just now?
- ... one who has always been afraid of ...
No, I didn’t hear anything.
9. (v5-117-13) Choose the best answer. cockroaches.
A ) the B) an C) a D) -
They always honour ... memory of their A ) - / the B) The / -
grandfather killed in ... World War II. 24. (v16-120-18) Choose the answer C ) The / the D )-/-
A ) an / the B) the / the which correctly1completes the sentence.
39. (y17-109-15) Choose the right answer.
C ) a / the D) the / - E) t h e / a - Do you have ... pen I could borrow?
... most people in this area suffer from lungs
- Y e s , I have two. ... black one and ... green
10. (v5-137-18) Choose the best answer. deceases.
one.
The United States of America ... a federal A ) The В) A C ) - D) Of the
A ) a / The / the В) a I - I -
state consisting of 50 states, every of them C)— IA I — D )а/А/a 40. (v17-110-3) Choose the right answer.
... different. He could not answer the question even though
A ) is / is B) am / is C ) was / being 25. (v16-123-8) Choose the correct answer.
he read the article from ... to ... bottom.
D) are / are E) were / was Thank you for such ... precious advice.
A ) - /- B) the / the C ) a / a D) the / -
A) a B) the C ) a n D )-
11. (v5-155-13) Choose the best answer. 41. (v17-110-11) Choose the right answer.
Once ... Mary Jane suddenly changed her 26. (v16-126-6) Choose the correct answer.
The only thing I am afraid of is talking to the
course and went towards ... island. The situation in France is critical. ...
murderer... face to ... face.
A ) the / an B) the / - president needs to do something.
A )-/ - B) the / the C ) a / a D)the/-
C ) the / the D) a / an A ) The В) A C ) Some D) An
E ) the / a 42. (v17-110-23) Choose the right answer.
27. (v16-127-20) It is not as good ... place,
The young couple were walking ... hand in
12. (v7-163-9) I am not surprised that Mike is as it used to be.
... hand.
in ... prison. He robbed ... bank two years ago. A) I B) the C ) an D) a
A ) - /- B) the / the C ) a / a D) the / -
A ) - / theB) the / - C ) - l a D) a / the 28. (v16-130-19) Choose the best answer.
13. (v7-181-9) In 1905 ... revolt broke out Mr. Black ate ... whole meat pie last night, so
I organize charity concerts f or... deaf.
on the Potemkin, one of ... battleships of the he’s feeling sick now. A ) the В) - C) a D) about
Black Sea Fleet. A ) some В) a C ) the D) -
A ) a /- B) a / the 44. (v17-111-11) Choose the right
29. (v17-101-14) Choose the correct answer.
C ) the / the D) the / - answer.
Scientists have recently proved ... influence
14. (v9-101-4) Choose the right answer. I left... school at 17, went to university and of ... alcohol on human’s body.
Olaf is a Finn. I don’t speak Finnish and so g o t ... degree in ... economics. A) T h e / - B) The/the
can’t talk to him. ' A ) the / - / the B)-/a/the C) An / the D) The / an
A) a B) the C ) - D) an C)a /a/an D )-/a /-
15. (v9-116-10) Choose the right answer. 30. (v17-102-18) Choose the correct Don’t use the bottle as ... vase,
The energy that the body needs at different answer.
A ) the В) - C ) an D) a
... times in our lives changes and is different Simon learned to play ... violin when he was
for males and females a t ... university. 46. (v17-112-8) Choose the right answer.
A ) an В) a C ) the D) - A ) a /- B) the / - C ) - / t h e D)the/the ... woman looked angrily at ...her husband.
A ) - / - B) - / the C) the / - D)the/the
16. (v9-120-3) Choose the right answer. 31. (v17-103-10) Choose the correct
He was running and carrying not only his ... answer. 47. (v17-112-19) Choose the right answer.
box, but somehow balancing a full tray of I don’t think that... life has changed a lot in ... doctor examined ... patient meticulously.
papers on his arm. the last year. A ) The / the B) a /a
A ) the В) - C) a D) this A ) an В) - C) a D) the C ) the / a D) the / -
17. (v15-110-4) Choose the answer which 32. (v17-104-10) Choose the correct 48. (V17-112-24) Choose the correct
correctly completes the sentence. I think answer. answer.
that before the plan is carried out, it must be ... English drink more ... tea than any other This old house is going to be used as a
studied in ... detail. nation! shelter f or ... poor.
A ) the B) an C ) - D) a A ) An /- B ) T h e /- C )T h e /a D )-/- A) a B) any C ) the D )-
18. (v16-102-18) Choose the answer 33. (v17-105-2) Choose the correct answer. 49. (v17-113-18) Choose the correct
which correctly completes the sentence. I don’t usually have lunch but I always e a t ... answer.
... election had to be held again after it was good breakfast. As he approached Cleopatra's Needle he
found ... result was rigged. А) а В) - C ) the D) such saw ... man leaning over ... parapet.
8. Articles with proper nouns 13
A ) an / a B) a / the 64. (v18-15) Choose the answer which 8. (v17-105-7) Choose the correct
C ) a /- D) - / - correctly completes the sentence. answer.
They used to go to the valley a t ... dawn and ... Luigi’s restaurant is between ... Albany
there they enjoyed observing the sun rise: Hotel and ... Jimmy’s Wine Bar in Cambridge
answer.
A) a B) the C) - D) some Road.
There was ... interesting article about our
A ) - / an / - B) A / the / -
school in ... local newspaper. 65. (V18-16) Choose the correct answer.
C ) The / - / - D) - / the / -
A ) an / - B) - / the C ) the l a D) an / a They suggested going to ... cinema, but I
preferred to go for ... walk. 9. (v17-106-10) Choose the correct
A ) the / a В) - / -
answer. ... Titanic, a British steamer, sank in the
С ) the / the D) a / a
Professor Walter, ... man who discovered North Atlantic in 1912 .
... new drug that everyone is talking about, 66. (v18-17) Choose the correct answer.
A ) The В) A C ) One D ) -
refused to give ... press conference. Did you see ... man that I told you about?
A ) an В) a C) - D) the 10. (v17-107-10) Choose the correct
A ) the / - / a B) the / the / a
answer.
C)-/a/a D)a/a/a- 67. (V18-18) Choose the correct answer.
... Guardian is my father’s favourite
52. (v17-117-3) Choose the correct answer. A l l ... children of the boarding school were newspaper.
Is ... happiness of ... majority more important in ... bed. A) A B) T h e C) An D )-
than ...rights of the individual? A ) the / the B)-/a
C ) the / - D ) - / the 11. (v17-108-10) Choose the correct
A ) the / - / - В ) — /— /— answer.
С ) a I - /a D ) the / the / the 68. (V18-19) Choose the correct answer. Well, I saw Azamat the other day and he was
His office was in ... fine, gay, busy, little driving ... big red Porsche.
answer. street. A ) an В) a C) - D) the
A ) the' В) a C ) an D) -
... most philosophers seem to think that... 12. (v17-109-7) Choose the answer
life is ... mystery. 69. (v18-20) Choose the correct answer. which correctly completes the sentence.
A) The / the / a B )-/a/- I have ... information that... group will be Last summer our company organized a trip
C ) T h e /a /- D )-/-/a interested in. to ... Sahara Desert.
A ) the / a В) - / - A ) the B) an C)a D )-
С ) an / the D) some / the
answer. 13. (v17-112-4) Choose the correct answer.
There is in no life without... 70. (v 1 9/20-103-6) Choose the correct ... is in danger of becoming extinct.
A) the B) an C) a D) - answer. A ) The panda B) A panda
I don’t use ... sugar when I’m cooking. C ) Panda D) Pandas
55. (v17-124-5) Choose the correct answer. A) a B) the C ) an D )-
The company promised ... good salary for 14. (v17-113-9) Choose the correct answer.
the right person. My close friend Ian Nicholson is a graduate
A) - B) an C) a D ) the
8. A rticles w ith proper nouns o f ... Harvard School of Business.
A) - В) a C ) an D) the
56. (v17-125-2) Choose the correct answer. 1. (v1 1-111 -7) Every year, thousands of
I've invited five people to ... business lunch. students come to Cambridge from overseas 15. (v17-113-14) Choose the right answer.
Out of ... five people, only Mr. Lee and Ms to study ... English. They agreed to meet anywhere bu t ... High
Kerry could come, ... others couldn't. A ) the В) - C) a D) an Street.
A)a/a/an B)an/ - / - A) - B) the C) a D) an
2. (v11-114-2) I disagree with saying that...
C) the I the I - D) a / the I the British are not very friendly. 16. (v17-113-15) Choose the right answer.
A ) the B) an It is very difficult to survive in ... Sahara desert.
C) - D) a A ) the В) a C ) —' D) An
answer.
Joseph Conrad ... famouse English novelist, 3. (v14-111-12) The price of petrol has 17. (v17-114-3) Choose the right answer.
couldn’t speak English until he was 47. gone ... again; the cost of running a car is ... Victoria Falls is a waterfall in southern Africa.
A) - B) the C ) an D) a increasing. A ) The В) A C )- D) An
58. (v17-129-8) Choose the correct A ) out B) without 18. (v17-114-11) Choose the right answer.
answer. C ) up D ) into Unlike ... Kamchatka, ... Balkan Peninsula
I live in ... single-parent family and my mother 4. (v17-101-6) Choose the correct answer.
does not belong to one country.
is ... only person who takes care of me. «I am in ... hurry. Turn to ... left in ... High A ) - / the B) The / the
A) the / the B) a / the Street and drive me down to ... East End», I C ) T h e /- D) - / —
C) - / the D) a / an ordered taking my seat. 19. (v17-114-23) Choose the right answer.
A ) a / the / the / the В ) — /— / — /— ... Capitol Hill, in addition to being a
59. (v17-130-18) Choose the correct metonym for the United States Congress, is
answer. С ) the / a I the / ап D ) a / the / - / the
the largest historic residential neighborhood
We had to hold ... second competition to make 5. (v17-102-13) Choose the correct answer. in Washington.
up a decision who would be the best student. I am reading ... Agatha Christie at the A ) The В) A C ) An D )-
A ) an B) the C) - D) a moment.
A) a B) an C ) the D) - 20. (V17-115-3) Which of these names should
60. (v18-11) You can't buy ... happiness. be written with the definite article «the»?
A) - В) a C ) the D) any 6. (v17-103-24) Choose the correct
A ) Cape Horn
answer.
61. (v18-12) You can’t buy ... happiness. B) Cape Chelyuskin
Mike: I work in ... Dona’s Pub. And you?
A) - В) a C ) the D ) any C ) Cape of Good Hope
Brian: I work in ... White Bear. It’s also a pub.
62. (v18-13) Choose the answer which D) Cape Canaveral
A ) - / the B) the / -
correctly completes the sentence. C)an/a D) the /the 21. (v17-115: 11) Which of these names
May I drive you to ... university? It’s on my should be written with the definite article
7. (v 1 7-104-12) Choose the correct
way. «the»?
answer.
A) - B) the C ) some D) a A ) Lake Michigan B) Lake Ontario
In 1929, three years after his flight ov er ...
63. (v18-14) Choose the answerwhich North Pole, ...American explorer R.E. Byrd C ) Utah Lake D) Great Salt Lake
correctly completes the sentence. successfully flew o v er .:. South Pole f or... 22. (v l 7-115-20) Choose the right
For those of you new to the company, this first time. answer.
leaflet is full o f ... valuable information. A ) the / an / the / a B) the / the / the / the ... Kilauea volcano is a currently active
A) an В) A C )- D) the C ) the / the / - / the D) - / the / the / - shield volcano in the Hawaiian Islands, and
14 10. Personal pronouns / Objective pronouns
the most active of the five volcanoes that 10. (v17-119-11) Choose the right answer. A ) he B) we C ) him
together form the island of Hawaii. Pupils are on ... point o f ... sitting entrance D ) yourself E ) himself
A) The В) A C ) An D )- exams. 6. (96-15-67) Choose the appropriate
A ) the l a B) the /- pronouns.
C ) the / the D) a / the ... me t ... in the street and ... told ... all
- It is ... Berdiyev who came to see us three
days ago. 11. (v17-119-20) Choose the right answer. about it.
A) an В) a C ) the D) - Where is my bag? A ) They / him / he / me
It’s in ... middle o f ... room. B) He / him / them / they
24. (v17-116-8) Choose the right answer. C ) They / him / he / them
A ) the / a B) the / -
... Rome of ... 15mcentury was not y e t ... D) He I them / she / him
C ) the / the D ) a / the
capital of Italy. E ) She / her / he / them
A ) The / the / the B) - / the / a 12. (v18-21) Choose the answer which
C) T he/ the /- D)-/-/the correctly completes the sentence. 7. (97-1-14) Choose the appropriate
Would you please, close the door. It is very pronouns.
25. (v17-116-19) Choose the right Next year famous Toscanini came to the town
cold in the street. I am ... cold.
answer. to see Dr. Smith again. Bu t ... couldn’t find ....
A ) the B) An C) a D )-
I must ask ... Mother for a permission. A ) she / him B) they / her
A ) an В) a C ) the D) - 13. (v18-22) Choose the answer which C ) he / her D) she I her
correctly completes toe sentence. E ) he / him
I’m so glad. This trip to the Urals is ... once
answer. 8. (97-1-69) Choose the appropriate
-in -a - lifetime opportunity.
... Prime Minister’s residence is a t ... pronouns.
A )- B) an C) a D)the
Downing Street 10, close to the Whitehall. - Where is the hen?
A ) The / a B)-/the 14. (v18-23) Choose the answer which - ... is sitting on ... nest.
C ) T h e /- D)A/- correctly completes the sentence. A ) She / hers B) He’s / his
The hall in our institute was long and it was lit C ) She’s / her’s D ) It / its
from ... end to end with neon lights. E) It’s / his
answer.
A ) the B )a C )- D) an
Do your parents still live in ... Vermont? 9. (97-2-75) Choose the appropriate
A) - B) an C) a D ) the 15. (v18-24) Choose the answer which pronoun.
correctly completes the sentence. The work done by ... is very important.
9. A rticles with nouns in set The survival of some large mammals is being A ) lie B) she C ) we D) they
expressions put a t ... risk by global warming and other E ) you
disasters.
1. (v15-103-21) Choose the answer A) a B) an C) - D ) the
pronoun.
which correctly completes the sentence. 16. (v18-25) Choose the answer which “What has Ann?” “... has a very nice cat".
Can you drive me to ... university? Is it on correctly completes the sentence. A ) We B) It C ) She D) He
your way? Babur went down the stairs making two steps E ) Them
А) а В) - C ) the D) some at ...time.
2. (v16-111-18) Choose the correct A) a B) some C ) the D) -
pronoun.
answer. 17. (v19/20-114-14) Choose the correct I have a c a t ... is very nice.
They went to ... Philippines on their answer. A ) you B) they C ) it D) its E) who
honeymoon. This writer has ... sharp eye for detail.
A) - В) a C ) the D) into A ) an В) - C) a D) the
pronouns.
3. (v16-115-13) Choose the answer which ... friend is going to make a report today ...
correctly completes the sentence. 10. Personal pronouns I say ... will be very interesting.
You must visit... Science Museum when you O bjective pronouns A ) My / he / it B) Her / we / its
are in London. C ) His I they / it D) Our / she / he
A )- B)the C) a D) an 1. (96-1-14) Choose the appropriate E) Your/it/it
4. (v17-101-18) Choose the right answer. pronoun.
He didn’t take many clothes with ... - only a
We presented our countries a t ... beginning pronouns.
o f ... conerence. few skirts.
... read the book and ... took it to the library.
A ) them B) him C ) his D) your E) ours
A ) the / a B) the / - A ) He / me В) I / he
C ) the / the D) a / the 2. (96-8-68) Choose the appropriate C ) You / her D) She / her
5. (v17-101 -22) Choose the right answer. pronouns. E ) We / them
Each book has ... grain of ... truth. Did the students come to ... classes yesterday
A ) the l a B) the / - earlier than the teacher did, or later? pronouns.
C ) the / the D) a / - A ) her B) my C ) their D) its ... say that he is leaving ... native town
E ) him tomorrow.
6. (v17-101-23) Choose the right answer. 3. (96-8-70) Choose the appropriate
He was the best captain over on ... land and A ) he / his B) we / us C ) they I his
pronouns.
... sea. D) she / his E) 11 him
How much time does ... spend on ...
A ) - /- B) the / the C ) a / a D) the / - homework? 15. (98-2-16) Choose the appropriate
7. (v17-117-9) Choose the correct answer. A ) we / our B) he I his pronouns.
«You are driving too fast.» «Sorry, I’m ...» C ) me/her D)them/their I have found ... lost pen. I don’t need ...
A) hurrying B) must be hurry E) her/she A ) his / me B) we / they
C ) in hurry D) in a hurry C ) her I its D) your / it
E) your / them
8. (v17-117-14) Choose the correct pronoun.
answer. But now we are both happy and we love .... 16. (98-4-17) Choose the appropriate
Love is ... way of life, happiness is ... aim of it. A ) us B) each one pronoun.
A ) the / the B) a / the C ) everyone D) each other ... was not a marriage that could last.
С ) - /- D) a / an E ) another A ) My B) Her
C ) Them D) Theirs E ) Our
9. (v17-118-3) Choose the correct answer. 5. (96-15-16) Choose the appropriate
As ... rule, Margot goes for a walk before bedtime. pronoun. 17. (98-5-18) Choose the appropriate
A) a B) the C) - D) an Father watched ... crossing the street. pronouns.
10. Personal pronouns / Objective pronouns 15
... was evident that... wanted ... to drop the - Did ... watch the football match between ... A ) somebody / their B) anybody / them
subject,... I did accordingly. institute and the University? C ) somebody / them D) anybody / their
A ) She / she / 1/ who В) I / she / me / that -Y e s , I did ... was great fan. E ) anybody / they
C ) It / she / me / which D ) They / theirs / me A ) we / our / it B ) you / our / it 40. (04-1-121) Choose the best answer.
E) That / us / him / - C ) they / their / he D ) he / his / it If ... Of us corns earlier,... makes supper.
E ) I / his / 1 A ) some / they B) any / her
pronouns to the underlined words. 29. (02-2-7) Choose the best answer. C ) any / she D ) some / her
The eighth of March is Women’s Day. I’m fond of young Toddy.... is a great charm E ) some / we
A ) It/their B) It/her C ) It/his about the b oy.... was Lucy who told his 41. (04-1-122) Choose the.best answer.
D) It/our E ) She /her address. If you see . . . . give ... love to them.
A ) He / she B) There / there A ) anybody / me B) anybody / my
C ) It/there D ) It/ it C ) somebody / me D) anybody /I
pronouns.
E ) There / it E ) somebody /I
When Peter told ... about... I didn’t believe__
A ) her / her / her B) thfey / me / them 30. (02-3-22) Choose Ию best answer. 42. (04-1-126) Choose the best answer.
C ) him /it/her D ) m e/it/him Jane nearly burst into angry words but ... If you are fotid o f ... of books by this author,
E) as / you / her managed to pull... together in time. you may order ... in our library.
A ) she / herself B) she / himself A ) some / they B) any / it
C ) she / yourself D ) he / himself ' C ) any / them D) any / its
pronouns.
E ) we / herself E ) some / its
Did ... w ant... to help ...?
A ) you / he / her B) you I me I them 31. (02-5-11) Choose the best answer. 43. (04-1-127) Choose the best answer.
C ) they / her / he D ) them / her / he “Well, it is just as ... have been telling ... If ... asks for this newspaper, tell him that...
E) he / his / him Mr. Holmes'1, said Wilson wiping ... forehead. has been taken.
A ) we / us / her B) you / you / his A ) anybody / they B) anybody/them.
21. (99-2-14) Choose the appropriate С ) I / you / his D ) they / his / his
pronouns. C ) anybody / it D ) somebody / them
E ) he / him / his E ) somebody / they
I’ve never heard ... speak to . . . .
A ) she / he B ) them / they 32. (02-7-10) Choose the appropriate 44. (04-1-128) Choose the best answer.
C ) her / him D ) they / him pronouns to replace the underlined If... of the pupils asks the principle, tell...
E ) you / they words. that he is at the Ministry.
Send John the money. A ) any / he B) some / her
22. (99-8-23) Choose the proper A ) him / them B) he / it
pronouns. C ) some / his D) any / him
C ) he / them D ) him / it E ) any / his
- Please, stay a little while. E ) his / they
- Of course, m u m ,... was going to suggest 45! (04-1-130) Choose the best answer.
33. (02-10-41) Choose the best answer. If you have ... new records, give ... to me,
A ) he / it / myself B) we / us / ourselves When mother entered the room ,... was ... please.
C ) it / it / itself D) I / it / myself again. A ) any / them B) any / their
E) she / us / myself A ) we / herself B ) them / their C ) some / their D) some / it
C ) he / ourselves D ) it / myself E) some / they
23. (00-2-4) Choose the appropriate E ) she / herself
pronoun. 46. (04-1-131) Choose the best answer.
If ... has a high temperature, she will stay at 34. (03-6-40) Choose the best answer. If he has ... new video films, he will give ...
home. Why haven't... bought... cheese? to me.
A ) I B) they C ) she D ) you E ) we A ) she / any B ) we / no A ) some / their B) any / them
C ) you / some D ) you / any C ) any / they D ) any / their
24. (00-6-21) Choose the appropriate E ) he /some E ) some / they
pronouns.
35. (03-6-41) Choose the best answer. 47. (v4-101-4) Choose the appropriate
To most o f ... a tomato is a vegetable.
I f ... calls, ask ... to waitfor ... . pronoun.
Botanists classify ... as a fruit.
A ) somebody / him / it Leave the girls alone.
A ) her / it B) pur / her
B) anyone / them / me A ) them B) us C ) they D ) its E ) us
C ) them / she D ) us / it
C ) we / us / anything
E) him / he 48. (v4-107-4) Choose the appropriate
D) something / her / we
25. (01-1-56) Choose the appropriate pronouns.
E ) someone / anybody / some
pronouns. Wi ll... please give me your pen.
Before the committee took a stand on the 36. (04-1-108) Choose the right answer. A ) you B ) them C ) he D ) him E ) she
issue,... went into the matter carefully by The pupil on duty will inform . . . , if...
taking ... member’s opinion into account. happens.
A ) our / something B) us / something pronouns.
A ) its / every B ) they / them
She told ... to help .. . .
C ) he / his D ) it / each C ) us / anything D ) we / something
A ) he / me B ) we / her
E) it / others E ) our / anything
C ) me / her D) your / me
26. (01-2-13) Choose the appropriate 37. (04-1-110) Choose the right E ) you / they
pronouns. pronouns.
The manner in which the old man was He will let... know i f ... calls you.
pronouns.
groping ... way towards ... made me realize A ) you / somebody B) you / anybody
... are going to give Kate and Bob a
that he was blind. C ) your / anybody D ) your / somebody
washing-machine for ... wedding.
A ) my / him B ) his / himself E ) anybody / you
A ) we / their B) we / her
C ) his / me D) our / me E ) my / us 38. (04-1-115) Choose the best answer. C ) they / his D) you / your
27. (01-4-7) Choose the appropriate I f ... applies for a job, tell... to fill in an E ) I / her
pronouns. application.
51. (v4-114-4) Choose the best answer.
He came to see ... off... was very kind o f ... A ) somebody / they B ) somebody / them I’m not going to do it for ... can do it.
A ) her / when / meB) him / who / me C ) anybody / themD) anybody / him A ) them / them / they
C ) his / whom / him D ) me / which / him E ) somebody / their B) he / 1/ myself
E ) me / whose / him
39. (04-1-117) Choose the best answer. C ) him / he / herself
28. (01-6-14) Choose the appropriate I f ... takes pears from my garden, I shall D ) yon / you / yourself
pronouns. punish ... E) you / you / yours
16 10. Personal pronouns / Objective pronouns
52. (v4-115-20) Choose the best answer. A ) her B) her’s 78. (v9-117-18) Choose the right answer.
If ... has ... questions, I’ll be pleased to C ) she D) hers E) herself It was all Mike’s fault. It was ... who chose
answer... the wrong turning.
64. (v5-155-4) Choose the best pronoun.
A ) anything / any / them A ) he В) - C ) his D ) himself
Are ... standing here for a longtime? - No, I
B) everybody / every / its 79. (v9-118-9) Choose the right answer.
have just come. I'm waiting for my sister....
C ) somebody / ‘any / him Nadya didn’t join the rest of . .. . She sat in
must have gone to a language lab.
D) anyone / any / them
A ) he / you B) it I they the back of the room by herself.
E ) Anybody / some / its
С ) I / he D) you / she A ) our B) ours C ) hers D) us
53. (v4-117-4) Choose the appropriate E ) they / we 80. (v9-121-14) Choose the right answer.
pronoun to complete the sentence.
65. (v5-156-4) Choose the best answer. I forgot to take the spaghetti out of the water
Rose put the map in front o f ...
I’m sure Mike and Ann will get married soon and ... went soft.
A ) he B) she C) him D ) my E) they
Mike fell in love with Ann. A ) it B ) he C ) they D ) she
54. (v4-118-4) Choose the appropriate A ) they / she / he B) he I she / he / her 81. (v9-126-10) Choose the right answer.
pronouns. C ) they / he / she D) they / he / her Most monkeys don’t like water, b u t ... can
I used to do ... lessons with ... friends. E ) they / him / her swim well when they have to.
A ) our / ours B) his / him
66. (v7-174-3) Don’t do everything for ..., A ) they B) it C ) them D) their
C ) his / me D ) hers / her
E) my / my he must learn to do things f or ... 82. (v9-129-10) Choose the right answer.
A ) her / herself B) me / him I forgot to take the spaghetti out of the water
. 55. (v4-118-20) Choose the appropriate C ) himself / him D) him / himself a n d ... went soft.
pronouns.
67. (v8-104-3) Choose the answer which A ) he . B) it C ) they D) she
L e t ... take ... bag, please.
A ) her / your В) I / my correctly completes the sentence. 83. (v9-130-18) Choose the right answer.
C ) his / her D) me / him The crowd at the soccer game was huge ... It was all Mike’s fault. It was ... who chose
E) him / - exceeded 100,000 people. the wrong turning.
A ) Its B ) It C ) They D ) She A )- B) himself C ) he D )his
56. (v4-120-20) Choose the proper
pronouns. 68. (v8-125-3) Choose the answer which 84. (v10-115-13) Choose the answer
He f e l t b e c o m i n g irritated by .... words. correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) myself / that B) who / which We know ... well. They are friends o f ... . If you want to save your money, keep ... in
C ) itself / them D ) them / theirs A ) her / him B ) them / ours the bank.
E ) himself / her C ) she / hers ■ D ) they I theirs A ) its B) it C ) they D) them
57. (v4-122-4) Choose the appropriate 69. (v8-126-1) Choose the answer which 85. (y10-118-19) Choose the answer
pronoun. correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence.
After the Colonel’s death it was necessary to In the first six months of 2006 ... Londoners He didn’t take many clothes with ... - only a
have the diamond valued. left 5,874 mobile phones in taxis. few shirts.
A ) it B ) your C ) him D) their E ) his A ) they В) - C) a D) these A ) him B) them C ) you D ) his
58. (v4-125-25) Choose the appropriate 70. (v8-128-3) Choose the answer which 86. (v10-119-18) Choose the answer
pronouns. correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence.
“I’m going out with my friend”, she said. She They live in the country ... house isn’t big, I forgot to take the spaghetti out of the water
said that... was going out with ... friend. but ... is comfortable. and ... went soft.
A ) they / their B) we / our A ) Their / its B) They / it A ) they B) it C ) he D ) she
С ) I / my D ) you / your C ) Their/it D) T hey/he 87. (v10-122-7) Choose the answer
E) she I her
71. (V8-130-3) Choose the answer which which correctly completes the sentence.
59. (v4-126-20) Choose the appropriate correctly completes the sentence. May be I’ll call you when ... get back home.
pronouns. Pubs are an important part of life in Britain, A) I B ) it C ) he D ) she
- Oh! Look, is that... book over there? but ... aren’t open to everyone. 88. (v10-124-4) Choose the answer
- No, it isn’t ... , it’s ... . A ) it B) he C ) they D) its which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) my I yours I mine B ) ours / your I mine . 72. (v9-101-19) Choose the right answer. Most women live longer than men. ... have
C ) your / my / yours D) mine I my I yours The earth’s environment is getting worse ... an average life expectancy of 77 years.
E) your / his / my say that the ozone layer is being depleted A ) They B ) He C ) S h e D )Th em
60. (V5-108-12) Choose the best answer. more and more every year..
Mr. John made the bov promise not to steal A ) its B)they C ) it D) she
money any (longer) more. 73. (v9-102-10) Choose the right answer. “I’m sorry I forgot your birthday,” I said to
A ) it / it B) him/ its I forgot to take the spaghetti out of the water her. I said that I was sorry I had forgotten ...
C ) him / it D) his / itE) he / it
and ... went soft. birthday.
61. (V5-138-16) Choose the best pronoun. A ) he B) it C ) they D) she A ) your B) his C ) her D) my
The waitress brought a trav with many things:
74. (v9-113-19) Choose the right answer. 90. (v12z-114-5) Choose the answer
Knives, plates, forks, spoons, napkins. which correctly completes the sentence.
I’ve just heard the weather forecast and ...
A ) it / them B) her / its The lights in the office turn ... off
say there’s going to be more snow.
C ) she / he D) she / it E ) he / it automatically as soon as everybody leaves it.
A ) they B) he C ) we D) it
62. (v5-145-16) Choose the appropriate A ) itself B) themselves
75. (v9-114-5) Choose the right answer. C ) it D) them
pronoun.
Maybe Jane will come to stay with ... in
A friend of ... came to see ... on Sunday. I 91. (v12c-106-11) Choose the answer
August.
was repairing ... bicycle. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) our B) we C ) ours D) us
A) me / me / a bicycle B) oiirs I them / his My uncle sent me some money, but I don’t
C ) my / me / mine D ) our / we / a 76. (v9-114-16) Choose the right answer. think ... will be enough to pay all my debts.
E) mine / me / my I don't want all this money - take ... back. A ) their B) them C ) they D ) it
63. (v5-153-4) Choose the appropriate A ) this B) them C ) its D ) it
pronoun. 77. (v9*116-21) Choose the right answer. which correctly completes the sentence.
Although Margaret has several assistants Maybe Jane will come to stay with ... in When I looked a t ... in the mirror, I thought
during her long investigations of Samoa the August. my hairdo looked terrible.
bulk of the research was done by ... alone. A ) we B) us C ) ours D) our A ) myself B) me C ) mine D) my
11. Posessive pronouns 17
93. (v13-126-15) Choose the answer The show was so interesting and all the 9. (97-1-13) Choose the appropriate
which correctly completes the sentence. visitors like... . pronouns.
When you have any problems just tell A ) them B) it C ) itself D) themselves I want ... to answer ... question.
someone and ... will help you. 108. (v19/20-116-16) Choose the correct A ) her / the B) their / our
A ) it B) her C ) he D) they C ) her / him D) you / his
answer.
I don’t know anything about... . E) you / hers
94. (v l 3-128-18) Choose the answer
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) their B) mine 10. (97-1-68) Choose the appropriate
“Please tell Mrs. Bajley to come in.” “But I C ) themselves D) them pronouns.
don't know...” 109. (v19/20-121 -17) Choose the correct - “I didn’t see ... puppies, Dad". - ”... are
A ) him B) she C ) her D) them answer. ' with ... mother”, said Alice’s father.
The children are coming out of school in a A ) yours / It is / its B) our / They / ours
minute. I need to go and pick ... up. C ) my / They / your D) my / Them / their
A ) us B) it C ) her D) them E) their / It’s / its
If these stockings are neither ... nor my
sister’s, they must be mine. 110. (v19/20-122-4) Choose the correct 11. (97-3-67) Choose the appropriate
A ) he B) hers C ) him D) she answer. pronouns.
The thieves have taken the money. Please - Have ... finished ... work?
run after.... - Yes, we have. We’ve done ....
He doesn’t want to harm anybody, unless .. .- A ) they. B) them C ) she D) him ' A ) she / her / it B) they / there / it
harm him. C ) you / your / it D) you / their / this
A ) she B ) it C ) they D) he E) he / your / -
answer.
97. (v14-115-20) Choose the answer You have to tell... what happened. 12. (97-7-14) Choose the appropriate
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) themselves B) them pronouns.
Unless ... harm him, he doesn’t want to harm C ) theirs D) their Aziza doesn’t like her friend’s d o g . ... thinks
anybody. ... is better.
A ) he B) it C ) she D) they 11. Posessive pronouns A ) He / his B) It / its C ) She /it
D) He / hers E) She / hers
98. (v17-101-24) Choose the correct 1. (96-6-13) Choose the appropriate
pronoun.
He decided to save money and put ... in the pronouns.
Tom gathered al l ... friends to the farewell
bank. Here is ... text-book. Where is ... ?
party.
A ) it B) their C ) its D) them A ) her / ray B) his / their
A ) he B) her C ) his D) hers E) its
C ) my / them D) my / yours
99. (v17-102-1) Choose the correct 2. (96-8-15) Choose the appropriate E) it / its
answer. pronoun.
Don’t get off the train until... stops. He wanted ... to ring ... up. ■ 14. (97-9-75) Choose the appropriate
A ) you B) some C ) it D) its A ) they / them B) her / your pronoun.
C ) you / him D ) them / their Have you heard that a friend of ... went to
E ) usJ his the seaside?
pronoun.
A ) my B) mine C ) her D) their E) its
The phone rang and I answered .... 3. (96-8-69) Choose the appropriate
A ) him B) her C) it D) its pronouns. 15. (98-1-13) Choose the appropriate
... presidents elected in years ending in zero pronouns.
101. (v17-120-19) Choose the
died in ... office. The alarm clock rings at 4 3 0 . 1get up and go
appropriate pronoun.
A ) His / her B) Everybody / their to wake up Warren. Then ... go downstairs,
The waiter served wonderful meal. ... were
C ) Our/her D) All/their make ... tea and take a cup of tea up to
satisfied with ... .
E ) Their / all Warren. He has been living with ... since he
A ) us / him B) us / it
came over here from New Zealand ten years
C ) we / it D) we / him 4. (96-12-66) Choose the appropriate
ago, and ... are like brother and sister now.
102. (v18-26) I know her sister ... a good pronoun.
It's going to rain. I'd better take ... raincoat. A ) he / any / you / he
student. B) I / some / us / we
A ) is B) has been A ) he B) hers
C ) my D ) they E) ours C ) his /this / them / our
C ) to be D ) was D) she / that / we / us
103. (v18-27) Choose the answer which 5. (96-12-69) Choose the appropriate E) it / those / it / they
correctly completes the sentence. pronouns.
Then she saw ... father. He had laid ... 16. (98-2-13) Choose the appropriate
Uncle Salim sent us some money, but we pronouns.
fishing rod and was taking something from
don’t think ... will be enough to pay all my Here is ... notebook, but I can’t find ....
... pocket.
debts. A ) my / your B) you / mine
A ) his / her / its B) her / his / his
A ) they B) it C ) their D) them
C ) them / his / his D) its / his / its C ) your / their D ) his / her
104. (v19/20-102-6) Choose the correct E ) they / his / his E ) your /mine
answer.
Have you heard that... are going to close
pronoun. pronouns.
the hospital?
They all ran out of the hotel except.... ... own hand shook as ... accepted a rose or
A ) he B) one C ) they D) our
A ) mine B) his C ) hers D) one two from ... and thanked ....
105. (v19/20-103-7) Choose the correct E)nobody A ) His / he / hers / her
answer. 7. (96-13-180) Choose the appropriate B) My / they / theirs / her
Look at the fish. ... is alive! pronoun. C ) Her / we / ours / us
A ) She B) He C ) T h e y D) It He caught me by ... arm. D) Their / us / we / they
106. (v19/20-104-17) Choose the correct A ) his B) her C ) your D ) our E) my E ) Our / he / his / himself
answer. 8. (96-15-121) Choose the appropriatev 18. (98-5-17) Choose the appropriate
The picnic won’t be any fun without you and pronoun. pronouns.
Dorothy was happy when she found ... in a ... eyes were as bright as ... .
A ) theirB) them C ) they D) themselves magic country. A ) Mine / you B) His / hers
107. (v19/20-115-16) Choose the A) her B) she C ) Its / she D) Hers / his
appropriate pronoun. C ) hers D) herself E) himself E ) Ours / our
18 11. Posessive pronouns
19. (98-6-16) Choose the appropriate A ) He / him В ) I / me A ) they're B ) theirs C ) his
pronouns. С ) I / my D ) I / him E ) I / his D ) their E ) there
If this hat is where have you p u t...? 30. (03-4-52) Choose the best answer. 42. (v6-147-5) Choose the answer which
A ) your / mine B ) his / hers Lend them ... dictionary; they have left... at correctly completes the sentence.
C ) mine / her D ) ours / their home. Is your flat... or ... than that of your friend’s?
E ) hers / my A ) your / theirs B ) their / mine A ) more / bigger B) bigger / small
20. (98-11-12) Choose the appropriate C ) him / her D ) they / theirs C ) more / less D ) bigger I smaller
pronoun. E ) theirs / your 43. (v6-147-12) Choose the answer
Wales is situated in the West of Great Britain. 31. (03-5-4) Choose the best answer. which correctly completes the sentence.
... territory is 20 thousand square kilometres. Everybody likes... freedom. Would you prefer to stay in ... flat or in ...?
A ) Him B) His C ) Theirs D) Its E)Tbe ir A ) one’s B) our C ) his A ) mine / theirs B ) our / their
D ) her E ) their C ) his / her ' D) their / ours
pronouns. 32. (03-6-5) Choose the best answer. 44. (v6-153-3) Choose the answer which
- Isn’t that... friend over there? - Which of the typewriters is Bess! correctly completes the sentence.
- Oh! No, she isn’t ... friend, she is ... . - ... is the new one. The children were having tea. Kate was late for
A ) your I my I yours B) your / his / my A ) Hers B) His C ) Yours D ) Theirs ... as usual but Mary and Steve were having ...
C ) my / yours / mine D ) mine I my I yours E) Its A ) she / their B) hers / theirs
E ) ours / your / mine C ) her / theirs D ) her / their
33. (04-1-109) Choose the proper
22. (99-6-20) Choose the appropriate pronouns. . / 45. (v6-154-12) Choose the answer
pronouns. If ... calls me, please let... know. which correctly completes the sentence.
- Did you m eet... friends at the party? A ) anybody / me B ) anybody / 1 Although Margaret had several assistants
- No, I m e t. . . . C ) somebody / me D ) anybody / my helping her, the biggest part of the research
A ) some of yours / по B) any of your / none E) somebody / my was done by ... alone.
C ) any of your / no D ) some of your / no A ) hers B) herself C ) her D ) she
E) any of you / none. 46. (v6-157-3) Choose the answer which
pronouns.
23. (99-8-24) Choose the proper Summer in ... place is much cooler than in .... correctly completes the sentence.
pronouns. A ) their / ours B) his / my Could you-give me ... pen please as ... is not
... doesn’t like to be reminded mother C ) my / her D ) mine / yours working.
lives in a farmhouse. E ) our / their A ) my / your B) his / hers
A ) He / what / her В) I / - / my C ) our / their D ) your / mine
C ) She / that / her D ) We / what / their 35. (v4-109-20) Choose the appropriate
pronouns. 47. (V7-184-11) I wonder whose car it is. Is
E ) Her / which / her
Nodira has lost... crayons. Could you give i t ... oris it ... wife’s?
24. (99-10-21) Choose the appropriate A ) her / his / yours B) my / me / their A ) his / her B) her / his
pronouns. C ) yours / her / my D) our / him / its C ) my / his D) yours / your
I don’t think this pen is . . . , it's ... . E ) her / her / yours 48. (v8-114-17) Choose the answer which
A ) my / yours B) mine / your
36. (v4-110-20) Choose the appropriate correctly completes the sentence.
C ) his / my D) yours / mine
pronouns. That book is . . . . Yours is over there.
E ) their / hers
- Can I use your dictionary? A ) herself B ) she C ) her D ) hers
25. (01-1-55) Choose the appropriate - I’m sorry. I’ve lost. . . . Where is ... ? 49. (v8 -124-3) Choose the answer which
pronouns. - I’ve left... at my friend’s. correctly completes the sentence.
Usually, people are attracted to places where A ) your / yours / mine What’s ... phone number? May I phone you?
... can make a good living for ... and ... B) mine / your / mine A ) your B) you
families. C ) mine / it / mine C ) yourself D ) yours
A ) it/itself/its D ) it / yours I mine
B ) we / ourselves / our 50. (v8-124-17) Choose the answer
E ) mine / his / mine
C ) they / themselves / their which correctly completes the sentence.
D ) their / them / us 37. (v4-119-4) Choose the appropriate My friend asked to borrow my car because
E) they / themselves / them pronoun. ... was in the garage for repairs.
I envy him and ... well-behaved children. A ) their B) his C ) it D) its
26. (01-5-14) Choose the appropriate A ) you B ) them C ) m y D )his E)hers
pronouns. 51. (v9-102-21) Choose the right answer.
... said ... enjoyed ... stay at the hotel. 38. (v4-129-20) Choose the appropriate John is a caretaker, his job is to look after the
A ) every / his / his pronoun. building o f ... school.
B) everybody / they / their I saw ... in the mirror. A ) us B) mine C ) our D ) ours
C ) something / they / their A ) myself B) mine C ) me D ) my E ) its 52. (v9-117-16) Choose the right answef.
D ) she / them / its 39. (v5-101-16) Choose the appropriate It is more shameful to distrust... friends than
E ) we / theirs / they pronouns. to be deceived by them.
27. (01-6-13) Choose the appropriate ... m e t ... in the yesterday. A ) his B) ourselves
pronouns. A ) she / its / him B) hers / it / its C ) ours D ) one’s
Don’t be so upset. If you have broken pen ... C ) he / her / it D ) she / her / it 53. (v9-121-15) Choose the right answer.
I can give you ... . E ) her/it/he “I’m sorry I forgot your birthday.” I said to
A ) my / your B ) your / yours 40. (V5-146-16) Choose the best her. I said that I was sorry I had forgotten ...
C ) her / our D ) your / mine pronoun. birthday.
E ) his / their Do they prefer to rest in ... village or in ... ? A ) my B) her C ) his D ) your
28. (02-3-23) Choose the best answer. A ) his / her B) their / ours 54. (v9-125-13) Choose the right answer.
All this was so interesting that... forgot my C ) my / her D ) mine / theirs Jane is very thoughtful. She is always willing
duty and left... post on the east-side. E ) our / their to help ... friends in every possible way.
A ) he / his В) I / my A ) us B) them C ) her D ) hers
C ) our / we D) she / her E ) we / our answer. 55. (v9-127-21) Choose the right answer.
29. (02-7-12) Choose the best answer. I love going to the theatre but when the John is a caretaker, his job is to look after the
... felt somebody tap my shoulder, and then curtain goes up everyone around me seems building o f ... school.
grab ... by my arm. to start unwrapping ... candies. A ) us B) mine C ) our DJ.ours
12. Reflexive pronouns 19
56. (v10-101-18) Choose the answer A ) Their / hers B) Her / his 10. (03-11-3) Choose the best answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) His / their D ) His / her I enjoyed the party, but I didn’t like the
That butterfly looks like a flower. Aren’t ... people ... .
wings wonderful? A ) herself B) myself
answer.
A ) its B) it’s C ) hers D) she C ) himself D ) itself E) themselves
As the population of Africa continues to
57. (v10-107-7) Choose the answer grow, animals will continue to lose ... native 11. (v6-153-12) Choose the answer which
which correctly completes the sentence. habitat. correctly completes the sentence.
Nadya didn’t join the rest of ... She sat in the A ) it’s B) its C ) theirs D) their I’ve spoken to everyone except for ....
back of the room by herself. A ) him B) himself C ) he D) his
A ) our B) ours C ) us D) hers
answer.
58. (v11-142-14) Choose the answer 12. (v8-122-17) Choose the answer
Both ... mothers came to the school-leaving
which correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence.
party.
When Paul saw his neighbours’ new car, he - Did Mr. Yun's secretary answer the phone?
A ) Jim's and Jane B) Jim and Jane’s
decided that he had to have one just like .... - No. Mr. Yun ... answered the phone.
-C ) Jim’s and Jane’s D ) Jim and Jane
He had never seen such a beautiful machine. I was very surprised.
A ) theirs B)they C)m ine D) their A ) he's B) himself
12. Reflexive pronouns
C ) him D) his
Everyone has ... own ideas. 1. (96-8-14) Choose the appropriate 13. (v9-109-18) Choose the right answer.
A ) theirs B) it C ) its D) their pronoun. I had always wanted to meet Mr. Anderson.
I enjoyed the music, but I didn't like the play .... When I saw him at the party last night, I
A ) yourself B) herself C ) myself walked over and introduced ... to him.
... is in the parking lot.
D).itself E ) himself A ) itself B) myself
A ) Peter and Mary new car
2. (96-12-14) Choose the appropriate C ) herself ■ D) himself
B) Peter and Mary’s new car
C ) Peter’s and Mary new car pronouns. 14. (v9-112-1) Choose the right answer.
D) Peter's and Mary’s new car Father gave ... son a brief-bag for ... birthday. Your are tired after your journey, I’ll do the
A ) it / her B) himself / her flat... , I think.
C ) his / herself D ) your / her A ) yourself B) mine
answer. E ) his / his C ) yours D ) myself
Take your feet off the table. ... legs aren’t
very strong. 3. (96-15-174) Choose the appropriate 15. (v10-126-14) Choose the answer
A ) Its B) His C ) Your D) It’s pronoun. which correctly completes the sentence.
Let the boys dean the room ... . Your face is so dirty! Just look a t ... in the
62. (v17-121-9) Choose the right answer. A ) them B) himself mirror.
Your toys are old, ... are new. C ) their D) theirs A ) you B) yourself C ) your D ) yours
A) my B) mine E ) themselves
C ) of mine D) mineone 16. (v10-128-10) Choose the best answer.
4. (98-6-17) Choose the appropriate Thanks to Vancouver’s many attractions,
63. (v18-28) Choose the answer which pronoun. visitors enjoy... immensely.
correctly completes the sentence. Did you all do the grammar exercises ... ? A ) ourselves B) itself
I came across a friend of ... at the volleyball A ) yourselves B) yourself C ) themselves D) oneself
match yesterday. C ) herself D ) themselves
A ) their B) you C ) us D) mine E ) ourselves 17. (v12сИ15-14) Choose the answer
64. (v18-29) Choose the correct answer. which correctly completes the sentence.
5. (98-7-43) Choose the appropriate I’ve made a delicious cake. Sue, please help
... was a true love story. pronoun.
A).Their B)Yom C) You D ) Theirs ... with some of it.
He will sit in the room to keep ... warm. A ) your B) yours
65. (v19/20-105-4) Choose the correct A ) himself B) herself C ) you D) yourself
answer. C ) themselves D ) yourself
My brother and I will spend ... weekend at E ) myself 18. (v12c-134-15) Choose the answer
the lake. 6. (01-2-10) Choose the appropriate which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) his B) our C ) ours D ) my pronouns. My father always told me to handle my
I wanted to buy a coat f or ... . There were problems ... and not to expect others to
many coats on sale bu t ... suited me. solve them.
answer. A ) myself B) mine C ) me D) him
They are going to London with some A ) herself / none of them
students o f ... . B) myself / some of them 19. (v13-114-14) Choose the answer
A) you B) theirs C ) their D) her C ) oneself / any of them which correctly completes the sentence.
D) yourself / not any of them Don’t worry. We can manage by ... , thank
67. (v19/20-111-16) Choose the correct E) myself / none of them you very much.
answer.
7. (02-12-4) Choose the best answer. A ) ourselves B) alone
Everybody has a right to ... own opinion.
Boys! Did you enjoy ... last night? C ) us D) them
A ) their B) them C ) hers D) our
A ) yourself B) yourselves 20. (v13-130-1) Choose the answer
68. (v19/20-116-6) Choose the C ) themselves D) itself which correctly completes the sentence.
appropriate pronoun. E ) ourselves Did you enjoy ... last night, you two?
Our car is faster and more stylish then ....
8. (02-12-6) Choose the best answer. A ) themselves B) yourself
A ) they B) theirs C ) them D ) their
Everyone should ask ... if ... are doing C ) yourselves D) them
enough. 21. (v13-135-13) Choose the answer
answer.
A ) him / he B) oneself / we which correctly completes the sentence.
Is there any place for me in this heart of ...,
C ) themselves / they D) myself / they Somebody left... book on the desk.
Meriline?
E) himself / they A ) his B) everybody
A) yours B) mine C ) you D ) her
9. (03-6-37) Choose the best answer. C ) her D) their
He put the plate before . .. . 22. (v15-103-20) Choose the answer
answer.
A ) himself B) herself which correctly completes the sentence.
Bob and Helen smiled at each other. ... smile
C ) yourself D ) themselves He was horrified that there was red paint on
was as affectionate as ... .
E ) oneself his nose when he saw . . . in the mirror!
20 13. Demonstrative pronouns
A ) me B) himself 35. (v18-32) Choose the correct answer. 2. (97-1-16) Choose the appropriate
C ) itself D) you Jack went to the meeting ... His brother pronouns.
23. (v15-117-15) Choose the correct stayed at home with guests. - Yesterday I found a watch. I don’t know ‘
answer. A ) by his own B) on himself whose watch was . .. .
- Do you need help? C ) for himself D) himself - ... was ... if you found it in the garden.
- No, thanks. I can do i t ... . 36. (v18-33) Choose the answer which A ) this / That / our B) they / This / his
A) on my own B) on myself correctly completes the sentence. C ) that / That / mine ‘ D) these / Those / hers
C ) by my own D) with yours Tourists to the ancient part of the city could E ) that / This / your
24. (v15-118-7) Choose the correct easily lose ... in the maze of historical places. 3. (99-4-22) Choose the appropriate
answer. A ) yourselves B) ourselves pronouns to Complete the sentence.
Paranoids talk to ... a lot. Talking to oneself C ) themselves D) himself Why didn’t you ask ... to help ...?
is the first sign of madness. 37. (v18-34) Choose the answer which A ) somebody / your
A ) oneself B) themselves correctly completes the sentence. B) anybody / you
C ) each other D) himself As soon as everybody leaves it, the lights in C ) anyone / yourself
the office turn ... off automatically. D) somebody / yourselves
25. (v15-120-13) Choose the answer E) anybody / somebody
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) itself B) them
There was no-one in when he came home, C ) themselves D) it 4. (01-6-15) Choose the appropriate
so he made ... a cup of tea and sat down to pronouns.
38. (v18-35) Choose the answer which
read newspaper. I think ... book is more interesting th a n ........
A ) himself B) themselves . Give it to me, please.
Ralph decided to give ... a birthday present
C ) him D) her A ) those / these / ones
when everybody else forgot his birthday.
B) this / those / ones
26. (v15-132-16) Choose the correct A ) he B) himself •
C ) that / that / one
answer. C ) him D ) his
D) this / that / one
- Do you want me to give you a helping hand? 39. (v18-36) Choose the correct answer. E) these / this / one
- Thank you I can do i t ... . In fact, he considered ... to be in command
A ) myself B) by my own 5. (03-11-30) Choose the best answer.
of the situation.
C ) on myself D) without your hand Children who go to school every day usually
A ) himself B) themselves
learn faster than ... who are absent.
27. (v16-111-3) Choose the correct C ) yourselves D) herself
A ) those B) these C ) ones
answer. 40. (v19/20-102-3) Choose the correct D) that E) the one
I enjoyed ... holiday. Did you enjoy ... too? answer.
A ) me / yours B) my / yourself 6. (v5-102-24) Choose the right answer.
Children can usually dress ... by the age of
C ) mine / yours D) my / yours ... is no place like home.
five.
A ) it B) here C ) this
28. (v16-124-19) Choose the answer A ) themselves B) herself
D) that E) there
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) myself D) himself
Tourists to the ancient part of the city could 7. (v6-152-12) Choose the answer which
easily lose ... in the maze of historical places. correctly completes the sentence.
answer.
A ) himself B) themselves - I think I can take ... book. Can I take ...?
She was pleased with ... when she got such
C ) yourselves D) ourselves - No, you’d better take ... one.
a good job.
A ) this / it / that B) its / it / those
29. (v17-102-9) Choose the correct A ) hers B) herself
C ) these / that / that D) this / that / it
answer. C ) themselves D) itself
I often like to spend time ... 8. (v8-119-3) Choose the answer which
A) on myself B) myself correctly completes the sentence.
answer.
C ) on me own D) by myself This man is injured. Is there ... here who is
She allowed ... to be led from the room.
a doctor?
30. (v17-103-6) Choose the answer A ) themselves B) ourselves
A ) anyone B) everyone
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) himself D) herself
C ) nothing D) something
They told ... there was nothing lo be afraid of. 43. (v19/20-118-9) Choose the correct
A ) themselves B) theirs answer.
This university’s programs are second only to
C ) their D) they She g o t ... in trouble.
... of Harvard.
31. (v17-104-17) Choose the correct A ) myself B) hers
A ) those B) them C ) this D) that
answer. C ) theirs D) herself
Scientists have discovered remarkable new 44. (v19/20-119-16) Choose the
answer to complete the dialogue.
evidence showing how the body rebuilds ... appropriate, pronoun.
- Where have you put the money?
LWhilewe sleep. Although she was really rude. She didn't
- . . . in my bag. Take some if you need.
ЙА) yourself B) themselves notice this feature of ... .
A ) This is B) There are
C ) itealf ^ D ) ourselves A ) herself B) her C ) she D) hers
C ) It is D) They are
3 & $ ri7 -1 21-14) Choose the right 45. (v19/20-123-14) Choose the correct
^pronoun. answer.
answer.
рагу burnt. . . . % Who knows better than Mark ... what he
A dog’s intelligence is much greater than ...
A ) himself B) herself should do?
of a cat.
C ) itself D) myself A ) itself B) themselves
A ) it B) what C ) its D) that
C ) himself • D) herself
33. (v18-30) They closed the door 12. (v17-103-21) Choose the correct
behind .... answer.
A ) itself B) them 13. Dem onstrative pronouns
... are only seven stations on this metro-line.
C ) themselves D) ourselves A ) This B) It C ) There D) These
/ . 1. (96-12-68) Choose the appropriate
34. (v18-31) Choose the answer which pronouns. 13. (v17-104-23) Choose the correct
correctly completes the sentence. Do you see ... bushes on the ... side of the answer.
Every time I go to the supermarket I river? ... funds are limited, so each wilt probably
ask ... why I go shopping so often. A ) this / other B) that / another pay half the cost of a new watch band.
A ) mine B) my C ) them / other D) those / other A ) They’re B) There
C ) they D) myself E) some / other C ) There’s D) Their
14. Negative no / none / not any / nobody / nothing / something 21
14. (v17-122-3) Choose the right answer. 10. (v5-146-4) Choose the right answer. 23. (v12z-110-4) Choose the answer
Are ... your tickets? I guess there is ... inside as the door is which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) that B) this C ) such D) those locked on the inside. If you want to contact... of them, try to do so
A ) nothing B) someone before lunch break.
C ) something D ) no one A ) no B) any
People have to w e a r ... hats under direct
E)anybody C ) none D) someone
sunlight.
A ) there B) their C ) theirs D)them 11. (v6-148-12) Choose the answer which 24. (v12c-153-19) Choose the answer
correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence.
- What did you have for breakfast? The house Iqoked deserted. There were ...
answer. - ... I didn’t have ... for breakfast today. lights on anywhere.
I’m wearing the leather jacket... my mother
A ) Anyone / anybody B) Any / none A ) some B) any C ) no D) none
gave to me on my birthday. C ) Nothing / anything D) None / any
A) that B) what 25. (v13-123-6) Choose'the answer
C ) who D) why 12. (v6-159-12) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
which correctly completes the sentence. I have seen two James Bond films and ... of
14. Negative no I none / not any I When I arrived at my Mends’ house, there them were good.
was ... to meet me, so I left ... a message. A ) none B) neither
nobody I nothing I som ething A ) anybody / them B) somebody / some C ) both D) most
C ) nobody / them D) anybody / him
1. (97-6-14) Choose the proper pronouns. 26. (v13-140-22) Choose the answer
- Do you want to read ...? 13. (v8-107-3) Choose the answer which which correctly completes the sentence.
- Yes, give me ... book you have. correctly completes the sentence. She always looks unhappy. ... in the world
A) something / any B) anything / any Look here! There is ... in the clothes basket. can please her.
C ) anything / some D) some / anything It’s empty. A ) Something B) Anything
E) nothing / some A ) anything B) no C ) Anybody D) Nothing
C ) something D) nothing
2. (97-12-30) Choose the appropriate 27. (v13-142-22) Choose the answer
pronoun. 14. (v8-112-26) Choose the answer which which correctly completes the sentence.
It was ... he didn’t want to remember. correctly completes the sentence. I am afraid there are ... vacancies in the
A ) anything B) nobody The opera “Rigoietto” was ... composed by company at present.
C)anybody D ) эпуопе Mozart; it was composed by Verdi. A ) neither B) not C ) none D) no
E) something A ) none В) - C ) not D) no
3. (99-7-17) Choose the appropriate 15. (v8-114-26) Choose the answer which which correctly completes the sentence.
pronouns. correctly completes the sentence. She’s found your office without... difficulty.
I haven’t read ... of these books but Karim I can do it by myself. I need ... help. A ) any B) none C ) some D) no
has read ... of them. A) any B) -
C) no D) neither 29. (v15-105-21) Choose the right
A ) none / some B) no / some answer.
C ) any / some D) any / any 16. (v9-104-14) Choose the right answer. Fortunately, there is ... unemployment in
E) any / no I’m sure, there can hardly be ... doubt that he our city.
4. (01-7-19) Choose the appropriate is the best tennis player in the world. A ) a few B) little C ) none D) a little
pronoun. A ) nothing B) any
C ) some D) something 30. (v15-112-18) Choose the answer
She has spent... the money you gave her. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) no B) none C ) any 17. (v9-115-4) Choose the right answer. Since 1969 there have been a number of
D) some E) all She was a teacher from ... near Frankfiirt attempts ... a political solution to that country
5. (02-12-7) Choose the best answer. A ) somebody B) somehow problem.
“Why does Kate always go round with Sue?” C ) somewhere D) anywhere A ) finding B) to find
“Because she doesn't know ...” 18. (V9-121-5) Choose the right answer. C ) being found D) to have found
A ) nobody B) nothing With' this variety of dishes on the menu you 31. (v15-11A2) Choose the best answer.
C ) someone D) no one will surely find ... to your taste. That’s why I was paid v e * little last month. I want to
E)anybody we come here. work here....
6. (03-11-1) Choose the best answer. A ) somebody B) nobody A ) any longer B) any more
There is ... on the shelf. I don’t know what it is. C ) something D ) nothing C ) no further D) no more
A ) any B) some 19. (v9-126-21) Choose the right answer. 32. (v15-120-19) Choose the correct
C ) something D) somebody A big “thank you” to ... . You all did a answer.
E)anybody wonderful job. Your roommate is really noisy. If I ... with
7. (v4-108-20) Choose the appropriate A ) someone B) anybody him, I’d talk to him about the problem.
pronouns. C ) everyone D) each A ) live B) would live
There was ... in my suitcase so I could carry 20. (v10-108-3) Choose the answer C ) lived D) will live
it without... effort. which correctly completes the sentence.
33. (v16-113-16)... isn’t telling the truth.
A ) anything / someB) some / any The water of the Dead Sea is so salty that...
A ) Anybody B) Nobody
C ) something / no D) nothing / some can live in it.
C ) Somebody D) Anyone
E) nothing / any A ) anything B) nothing
C ) no 1D) any 34. (v16-114-4)... any force was needed to
8. (v4-114-20) Is ... clear to ... ? press the button.
A ) everything / his 21. (v10-108-21) Choose the answer
A ) Some B) Not C ) But D) No
B) everything / you which correctly competes the sentence.
C ) everything / somebody You can take this road or that one; they ... go 35. (v16-116-6)... of my cousins went to
D) everybody / nobody to Tashkent. the library.
E ) everybody / somebody A ) both B) neither A ) Not B) No one
C ) either D) every C ) No D) None
9. (v5-144-16) Choose the best pronoun.
The window is very dirty, You can see ... 22. (v10-120-9) Choose the best answer. 36. (v16-116-14) Choose the answer
through it. Ann is very secretive. She talks to ... about which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) nothing B) anywhere her problems. The opera “Rigoietto” was ... composed by
C ) anything D) anybody A ) everybody B) nobody Mozart; it was composed by Verdi.
E) something C ) somebody D) anybody A ) not В) no C ) none D) -
22 15. Quantifiers
37. (v16-122-6) We play golf on A ) Any B ) Some 11. (99-10-22) Choose the appropriate
Wednesday and so ... they. C ) Anything D ) Nothing pronouns.
A ) are B) g o C)do D ) tiave 50. (v19/20-107-8) Choose the correct - Have you ever m e t ... by this name?
38. (v17-102-21) Choose the correct answer. - I’m not sure but I know ... whose name is
answer. It was a public holiday, so there were ... Mr. Murdstone.
We are looking for ... who wants to make shops open. A ) someone / nobody
money. A ) no B)none C)som e D )a ny B) anybody / someone
A ) none B) someone C ) anyone / anybody
C ) anything D) some 15. Quantifiers D) nobody / somebody
E ) somebody / anyone
pronoun. pronouns.
Theier said that... is sadder than a smart
That’s the sort of job .,. boy like doing. Those who know ... will tell... to those who
child .. .does not try.
A ) every B ) many C ) all kn ow. .. .
A ) nothing / whose B) nothing / who
C ) everyone / that D ) anything / where D) anybody E ) another A ) nothing / it / everything
B) everything / it / nothing
pronoun. C ) anything / something / anything
answer. D ) something / nothing I anything
You can often make ... something through Have you ever loved...?
A ) someone B)none C ) anyone E ) it / anything / something
persuasion.
A ) someone do D ) something E ) nobody 13. (00-9-25) Choose the appropriate word.
B) someone to do 3. (97-4-21) Choose the appropriate Of all things, I hate boasting ... .
C ) someone’s to doing answer to the question. What kind of power A ) most all B ) most than all
D) someone doing has the Queen of Great Britain? C ) the more D ) more of all
41 .‘ (v17-105-21) Choose the correct A ) no power B ) a little power E ) the most of all
answer. C ) unlimited D ) limited 14. (01-2-12) Choose the appropriate
Sometimes parents criticize their children E ) a few power pronouns.
without... reason. 4. (97-6-16) Choose the appropriate Nick hasn’t read ... books by this writer.
A ) some B) no pronoun. So he'll take ... book you have.
C ) a ny D) none Has ... read the text? A ) any / some B) any / any
42. (v17-123-20) Choose the correct A )a n y B ) anybody C ) some / any D) some / some E ) any /
answer. C ) someone . D ) some E ) we
1 5. (01-2-69) Choose the appropriate
Peter had no money, so he bought... 5. (97-8-46) Choose the appropriate pronoun.
A ) anything B ) something word. ... has left ... book.
C ) everything D ) nothing If ... rings me up, tell them that I’ll be in at 5. A ) Anyone / its B) Something / it
43. (v18-37) Did you know everybody at A ) anything .B ) nobody C ) Someone / them D ) Someone / hers
the party? No, nobody ... the host. C ) everything D ) something E) Someone / his
A ) except B ) apart E ) somebody
G ) other D ) rather 16. (01-4-5) Choose the appropriate
6. (97-9-13) Choose the appropriate pronoun.
44. (v18-38) Choose the answerwhich pronouns.
Why didn’t you a s k ... to help you?
correctly completes the sentence. If you know ... about the accident inform us
A ) somebody B) something
When they first moved to Paris ... of them as soon as possible.
C ) nothing D) no one E ) anything
spoke a word of French, it was difficult. A ) anybody B) something
A ) no B) some C ) any D ) none C ) nobody • . D ) anything E ) some 17. (01-4-66) Choose the appropriate
45. (v18-39) Choose the answer which 7. (97-9-103) Choose the appropriate words.
correctly completes the sentence. word o r phrase. You must e a t ... bread and spend ... time
When there were no people arofid and I’ll be very glad if you invite . .. else to join us. walking.
she was certain that... could hear her, she A ) somebody B)one more A ) little / many B) few / much
began singing at the top of her voice. C ) friend D ) aunt E ) something C ) fewer I less D ) less / more
A ) somebody B) no-one E ) more / fewer
C ) nowhere D ) anyone 18. (01-5-13) Choose the appropriate
pronouns to Complete the sentence.
46. (v18-40) Choose the answer which ... w ant... matches. Have ... g o t...? pronoun.
correctly completes the sentence. A ) She / any / any / they Let me know i f ... happens.
Snakes are not able to shut their eyes B ) I / some / you / any A ) some B) anything
because they have ... eyelids. And although C ) They / any / we I some C ) somebody D ) anybody
they rest, they do not actually go to sleep in D ) I / some / you / some E ) somewhere
the same way fish do. E ) He / some / you / any
19. (01 -7-22) Choose the appropriate
A) a lot B) Any C ) no D ) none
9. (99-6-23) Choose the appropriate pronoun.
47. (v18-41) Choose the correct answer. pronouns. Would you like ... coffee?
... our friends did ... home task yesterday. We asked her to tell us ... interesting, but A ) some B) any C ) nothing
They all came to school without preparing. she refused to tell us ... . D ) anything E ) something
A ) None of / theirs B) None / them A ) anything / anything
C ) None / theirs D ) None of / their B) anything / nothing 20. (01-9-26) Choose the appropriate
C ) anything / none words.
48. (v18*42) Choose the answer which
D ) something / nothing Sally likes nothing better... on the telephone
E ) something / anything with her friends.
He went to see the doctor about a pain in
his stomach, but he assured him, there A ) more than talk B) than talk
10. (99-7-16) Choose the appropriate C ) than talking D) to talk than
was ... to worry about. pronouns.
A ) anything B) everything E ) than talked
If ... has ... questions, I’ll be pleased to
C ) something D) nothing answer them. 21. (01-10-27) Choose the appropriate
49. (v18-43) Choose the correct answer. A ) someone / any B) anyone / any pronouns.
- Which C D shall I give you? C ) none /any D ) anyone / norre - Did you see ... in the field?
- ... will do. E ) someone / none - No, I saw ... there.
15. Quantifiers 23
A ) something / anything A ) any B) anyone A ) more B) a bit
B) somebody / something C ) some D ) someone C ) much D ) little E),the least
C ) anybody / nobody E ) which 46. (V6-123-5) Choose the answer which
D) anything/ something 34. (v4-106-4) Choose the best answer. correctly completes the sentence.
E ) nothing / anything Can I have ... cold water? There was ... food left after the party.
22. (01-12-27) Choose the appropriate A ) if B ) something A ) so few B) a lot of
pronouns. C ) any D ) no E ) some C ) a lot D) many
I should find ... who can give me ... 35. (v4-106-20) Choose the appropriate 47. (v6-143-5) Choose the answer which
information on this question. pronoun. correctly completes the sentence.
A ) anything / any B) any / something The word ■Germans" was ... to be frightened of. The first thing we have to do is to e a t ... and
C ) somebody / some D ) something / some A ) anything B ) someone then go out for a long walk.
E ) any / anything C ) somebody D ) any A ) something B) some
23. (02-1-30) Choose the best answer. E ) something ' C ) anything D) any
Write to me and tell me ... about your holiday 36. (v4-107-20) Choose the appropriate 48. (V6-148-14) Choose the answer
in Switzerland. pronoun. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) much B ) even He always looks unhappy.... in the world ... was said bu t ... was done.
C ) al D) some E ) few can please him. A ) Such / much B) Much / little
A ) nothing B) someone C ) Less / much D ) Many / little
There isn’t ... food left but there are ... C ) anybody D ) anything 49. (V6-149-3) Choose the answer which
drinks. E ) something correctly completes the sentence.
A ) any / - B) some / some 37. (v4-127-20) Choose the appropriate I’ve lost my bag. I can’t find i t ... .
C ) some / any D) any / any A ) everywhere B) somewhere
pronoun.
E ) any / some C ) nowhere D ) anywhere
Is there ... interesting in the newspaper today?
25. (02-7-14) Choose the best answer. A ) somebody B) no one 50. (v6-157-4) Choose the answer which
Let’s go ... today as I have a splitting C ) anything D ) someone correctly completes the sentence.
E)anybody There is so ... traffic irt the streets of big
headache.
cities during rush hours.
A ) somewhere B) nowhere 38. (v5-112-24) Choose the right answer.
A ) few B) much
C ) anywhere D ) everywhere If what you say is true, there is ... we can do C ) more D ) many
E ) somehow about it.
A ) few B) some 51. (v6-158-5) Choose the answer which
26. (03-2-17) Choose the best word.
C ) little D ) a few E ) less correctly completes the sentence.
Some of Ulschak’s friends were discussing
The boy, a newcomer to the village,' had ...
the shortness of some people. “How long 39. (v5-122-24) Choose the best answer. friends hero.
should a {nan's legs be?" someone asked I couldn’t get on the bus, because there were A ) little B)few C)m uch D) any
Mike. ‘Weil’’ he said, “they should be at least ... people on it.
... to reach the floor. 52. (v6-159-13) Choose the answer
A ) a lot B ) no
A ) long enough B) enough tall which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) too much D ) plenty
C ) too long D) a little long Could you send me ... information about
E ) too many
E ) a bit high your hotel?"
40. (v5-129-4) Choose the appropriate A ) some B ) few C ) an D) -
27. (03-4-57) Choose the best answer. pronouns.
Did you pay ... money for your watch? , Mother asked me why ... hadn’t bought...
A ) much B) many A ) I / anybody B) her / not anything
You’ve made ... mistakes in this report.
C ) some D ) none E ) few C ) She / something D ) me / any A ) a lot B) too many
28. (03-4-58) Choose the best answer. E ) I / anything , C ) a little D ) very much
How ... times have you been there? 41. (v5-139-10) Choose the best answer. 54. (v6-160-14) Choose the answer
A ) much B) some - Can I ask you a little favor? which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) any D) many E ) a lot of — I’m sorry. I have ... time. Although the question was difficult...
29. (03-5-16) Choose the best answer. A ) a few B ) some students were able to answer it
It wasn't... of a room; about fifteen feet C ) little D ) a little E)few A ) a few B) little
square. 42. (v5-143-17) Choose the appropriate C ) few D ) a lot of
A ) most B) the most pronouns. 55. (v7-116-2) You do not see ... traffic in
C ) more D) many E) much The boy, a newcomer to this place, had ... the city center.
30. (03-11-38) Choose the best answer. friends here. A ) much B) little C ) many D ) a lot
If you brush your teeth every day, you will A ) much B ) any
56. (V7-138-22)
have ... cavities. C ) little ' D ) few E ) a little
- Does she have ... nephews or nieces?
A ) less B) fewer 43. (v5-145-4) There are five answers - She has ... nephews.
C ) more D ) a few E) many O nly one is correct Choose the most A ) any / several B ) some / some
31. (04-1-452) Choose the best answer. suitable word. C ) some / several D) any / any
We wanted to play basketball, but there There was ... tea in the cup. It was empty. 57. (v7-170-11) Excuse me, would you like
weren't... of us. A ) Near B ) Many ... mineral water with your dinner?
A ) tod few B) every C ) No D ) Some E ) Some A ) many B) some C ) few D ) no
C ) much D ) enough E ) little 44. (v5-152-27) Choose the appropriate 58. (v7-170-28) Choose the answer
32. (04-1-463) Choose the best answer. answer. I wanted to discuss a very important which correctly completes the sentence.
I have to put on a pair of ... as I am going to problem with John but he couldn’t talk to me In 1855 Castle Garden was turned into an
sports hall. because he immigration center. Thirty-five years later, it
A ) scissors B) hammers A ) didn’t have much time B) had many time was no longer big enough to manage the ...
C ) pincers D ) spades C ) didn’t have a lot time D ) had a little time of new immigrants arriving daily.
E) spectacles E ) had few time A ) many B) thousands
45. (v5-160-24) Choose the best answer. C ) thousand D ) much
pronoun. I have eaten too much. Now I feel sick. I 59. (v7-175-11) The lawyer gave me ...
1 have brought... food for you. should have eaten . . . . advice, but not enough to solve my problem.
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Life is difficult for me, because I earn ... 71. (v8-124-4) Choose the answer which - 85. (v12c-103-12) Choose the answer
money. correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) any / a few B) some / little This dull room needs ... pictures to brighten The watchmaker must have made a hundred
C ) a few / a little D) a little I much it up. clocks in his life, but only ... of them ever
60. (v7-178-3) We are going to make a A ) much B) fewer C ) a little D) a few worked properly.
cake tonight. There are ... eggs in the fridge 72. (V8-129-4) Choose the answer which A ) little B) a little C ) a few D) much
but you will need to buy ... milk. correctly completes the sentence. 86. (v12c-104-21) Choose the answer
A ) any / no B) no / any Your English is very good. You make very ... which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) no / some D) $ome / some mistakes. I’d like to make ... remarks in connection with
61. (V7-179-3) A ) few B) much C ) little D) many the topic under discussion.
- What’s the matter? 73. (v9-115-10) Choose the right answer. A ) much B) little C ) a few D) a little
- I can’t find ... of the books I need, not a I’d like to get a job I can do in my spare time 87. (v12c-110-26) Choose the answer
single one. and earn ... money. I’ve got a few ideas. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) any B) little C ) enough D) no A ) some B) the C ) any D) a - Helen is always alone.
62. (v7-180-11) There are dozens of - No, she isn’t. She’s go t ... friends.
islands around Greece: big islands with A ) lots B) much C ) few D) a lot of
The talks were difficult... effort had been
hundreds of thousands of people, small made before the peace treaty was signed. 88. (v12c-114-23) Choose the answer
islands with ... thousands of people, and A ) Few B) Many C ) Little D) Much which correctly completes the sentence.
islands with very ... people and even with no He never puts ... sugar in his coffee.
people at all; A ) no B ) any C ) anything D ) some
We’ve been back to Turkey ... times now,
A ) a few / few B) a little / a few
and we always enjoy it. 89. (v12c-115-26) Choose the answer
C ) few / a few D) little / few
A ) a few B) a little C ) little D ) few which correctly completes the sentence.
63. (v7-183-28) Choose the answer Our manager said that we needed ... of this
which correctly completes the sentence. material, but it was hard to get.
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) any more B) much more
The ceremonial opening of Disneyland took
This year there have been ... accidents on
place on July 17, 1955, 30.000 invited guests C ) any D) many
the comer this year since ihe traffic lights
colild not get into the theme park because 90. (v12c-123-17) Choose the answer
were fixed.
there were so ... false tickets. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) little B) hardly any
A ) few B) more C ) many D) much It’s raining today, so there are ... people in
C ) a good deal of D) any of
64. (v7-188-11) London only gets ... snow the park.
77. (v10-116-15) Choose the appropriate A ) few B) a little C ) little D) a few
in the winter.
pronouns.
A ) not much B ) not many 91. (v12c-128-18) Choose the answer
C ) a little D ) a few We are broke. We have ... money to buy
grandpa a gift. which correctly completes the sentence.
65. (v7-188-27) In 1855 Castle Garden was A ) some B) few C ) no D) any Let’s go shopping together. I’ve go t ... spare
turned into an immigration center. Thirty-five time today.
78. (v10-118-4) Choose the answer which A ) lots B) many C ) little D ) a lot of
years later, it was no longer big enough to
manage the ... of new immigrants arriving 92. (v12c-133-10) Choose the answer
I know you speak some German, but do you
daily. which correctly completes the sentence.
speak... French?
A ) many B) thousands I was nervous in the exam and made far too
A ) none B) some C ) no D) any
C ) thousand D ) much ... silly mistakes.
79. (v10-122-8) Choose the answer A ) few B) lots
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) many D) much
Jon seems to have very ... luck. Nothing
I have an urgent message-for Jane. I’ve tried 93. (v12c-135-26) Choose the answer
ever goes right for him.
phoning, but every time I phone there's ... in. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) few B) a little C ) little D) a few
A ) anybody B) everybody I was nervous in the exam and made far too
C ) nobody D) somebody 80. (v10-128-15) Choose the best answer. ... silly mistakes.
Don't worry — there are ... jobs to keep A ) few, B) many C ) lots D) much
everybody busy.
which correctly completes the sentence. 94. (v12c-136-26) Choose the answer
A ) little B)few C)afew D) a little
“Colour” is spelled with a “u” in the British which correctly completes the sentence.
English, but there is ... “u” in the American 81. (v11-144-8) Choose the answer which People say that the Loch Ness Monster
English spelling “color”. correctly completes the sentence. doesn't look like ... other animal alive today.
A ) no B) any C) - D ) some - Can I ask you for a favour? A ) any B ) some C ) anyone D ) no
- I'm sorry. I have ... time.
68. (v8-113-18) Choose the answer which 95. (v12c-139-3) Choose the answer
A ) some B) few C ) any D) no which correctly completes the sentence.
I am not quite sure of her sincerity. There are 82. (v12z-101-11) Choose the answer I can make’an apple pie. I’ve go t ... apples.
... reasons for thinking she didn’t tell us the which correctly completes the sentence. A ) few B) a little C ) lots D) a few
truth. I find it difficult to talk to Alan because we 96. (v12c-145-21) Choose the answer
A ) few B) a few C ) little D) a little have so ... in common. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) less B) small C ) little D) few There are ... people giving up smoking these
correctly completes the sentence. 83. (v12z-103-16) Choose the answer days than ten years ago.
We enjoyed our visit to the museum. We saw which correctly completes the sentence. A ) any more B) much
... interesting things. “Color” is spelled with a “u” in the British C ) any less D) many more
A ) much B) a lot of English, but there is ... “u” in the American 97. (v12c-149-12) Choose the answer
C ) much more D ) a lot English spelling “color”. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) no B) some C ) any D) - Our manager said that we needed ... of this
correctly completes the sentence. 84. (v12z-114-9) Choose the answer material, but it was hard to get.
There have been ... accidents on this comer which correctly completes the sentence. A ) many B) any more
this year since the traffic lights were fixed. We must go shopping. There’s very ... food C ) much more D ) any
A ) little B) any of in the fridge. 98. (v12c-150-12) Choose the answer
C) a good deal of D) hardly any A) few B) lots of C ) little D) much which correctly completes the sentence.
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People say that the Loch Ness Monster 112. (v13-124-23) Choose the answer People say that the Loch Ness Monster
doesn't look like ... other animal alive today. which correctly completes the sentence. doesn’t look like ... other animals alive today.
A ) some B) any C) anyone D) no He shouldn't spend so much. He will end up A ) any B) no
99. (v12c-151-15) Choose the answer without... money one day. C ) some D) anyone
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) some B) any C ) the D) no 126. (v 1 5-104-9) Choose the answer
I've found your house without... difficulty. 113. (v13-126-2) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) no B) any C ) some D) none which correctly completes the sentence. I couldn’t get into the concert hall, because
You have such pretty eyes that... admires there were ... tickets left.
them. A ) no B) none C ) some D) any
- Do you think we’ll catch ... fish? A ) anybody , B) someone 127. (v 1 5-104-11) Choose the correct
- Yes, I do. It looks like a good spot, (place) C ) nobody D) everyone answer..
A ) lots B) many C ) few D) little 114. (v13-127-11) Choose the answer We never touched ... of the money.
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) none В) no C ) any D) some
which correctly completes the sentence. I’m keen on Indian culture and I can speak 128. (v 1 5-105-5) Choose the answer
Can you give me ... to eat? I’m very hungry. ... Hindi. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) something B) nothing A ) a few B) few C ) a little D) little There aren’t ... places left on the course, so
C ) anything D) what 115. (v13-127-23) Choose the answer you’d better apply soon.
102. (v12c-155-25) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. A ) little B) much C ) few D) many
which correctly completes the sentence. Sometimes students fail to do well on 129. (v15-106-3) Choose the best answer.
I’m bored. There’s very ... to do on examinations because they are ... nervous to Islam, who was a captain of the ship, was ...
Wednesday evenings. concentrate. interested in what I said.
A ) much ^ B) little C ) few D) a little A ) that B) many C ) such D) too A ) enough B) very much
103. (v12c-156-5) Choose the answer 116. (v13-147-23) Choose the answer C ) very many D) a great many
130. (v1 5-109-2) Choose the correct
In geography, a desert is an area which Today’s modem T V cameras require only ...
answer.
receives ... rain and which loses a lot of its light as compared with earlier models.
We’ve only got ... milk left so get some when
moisture through evaporation. A ) a little B) little C ) few D ) a few
you go shopping.
A ) a few B) a little C ) little D) few 117. (v14-105-10) Choose the answer A ) a few B) few C ) little D) a little
104. (v12c-156-24) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
which correctly completes the sentence. If anything happens to the children, you may
The second man spoke once ... , in a
The mixture looks rather dry. Maybe you go to ... hospital to get medical aid.
whisper that was almost a hiss.
should add ... water. A ) some B) any C ) several D ) no
A ) more B) much C ) most D) many
A ) little B) a lot C ) many D) a little 118. (v14-105-17) Choose the answer
which correctly completes the sentence. 132. (v15-114-14) Choose the answer
which correctly completes the sentence. “Colour” is spelled with a “u” in the British
English, but there is ... “u” in the American Luckily, only ... of the medicine got spilt.
Generally speaking, people should have ... A ) few B) little C ) a few D) a little
education as they need. English spelling “color”.
A ) more B) as many C ) most D ) as much A ) some B) any C ) little D) no 133. (v15-121-15) Choose the answer
119- (v14-106-1) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
106. (v12c-160-26) Choose the answer Of Dan Brown’s many novels Code do Vinci
Laziz couldn’t find the ticket... .but was sure is perhaps ... interesting one.
It was often very cold during the years I spent
he had left it on his table. A ) more B) the more
in Sweden, and ... winter the temperatures
A ) nowhere B) everywhere C ) much D) the most
fell to around -3 0 degrees Celsius during
the day. C ) somewhere D) anywhere 134. (v 1 6-105-9) Choose the best answer.
A) a B) one C ) some D) the 120. (v14-106-17) Choose the answer The hotel is only ... mites from here, you
which correctly completes the sentence. should wal k... shead.
There is hardly ... place in this house where A ) few / little B) few / little
we can talk privately. C ) a few / a little D) a few / little
Sam is a very dull person. He’s never g o t ...
interesting to say. A ) some B) any C) - D) no 135. (V16-114-17) Choose the right .
A ) anything B) something 121. (v14-112-1) Choose the answer answer.
C ) nothing D) some which correctly completes the sentence. The forces were unequal, they were ... but
108. (v13-108-22) Choose the answer If anything happens to the children, you may we were . .. .
which correctly completes the sentence. go to ... hospital to get medical aid. A ) many / little B) a lot / much
I didn’t want to think about... else but English. A ) no B) several C ) any D) some C ) many / few D) much / few
A ) nothing B) everywhere 122. (v14-113-9) Choose the answer 136. (v 1 7-101-17) Choose the answer
C ) someone D) anything which correctly completes the'sentence. which correctly completes the sentence.
109. (v13-116-7) Choose the answer Rose hardly knew ... in this big city to ask -A r e there ... science fietion books in the
which correctly completes the sentence. for help. library?
Her brothers seem to grow more ... as they A ) anybody B) everybody - No, there are ...
get older. C ) somebody D) nobody A ) some / any B) some / no
A ) like B) alike C ) the same D) as like 123. (v15-101-21) Choose the correct C ) any / no D ) any / some
110. (v13-122-6) Choose the answer answer. 137. (v1 7-103-15) Choose the correct
which correctly completes the sentence. Please invite ... you like to the reception. answer.
He’s afraid it’s rained ... times this summer, A ) ones B) anyone C ) all D ) these ... in my group likes the teacher.
and the grass is turning brown and dying. 124. (v15-102-2) Choose the answer A ) Everyone B) All pupils
A ) few B) a lot of C ) some D) many which correctly completes the sentence. C ) Every one D) All people
111. (v13-123-17) Choose the answer She is very nervous before ... exams, but not 138. (v17-104-16) Choose the correct
which correctly completes the sentence. when she feels she’s done enough revision. answer.
We’ll finish our work in the morning. We’re ... A ) some B) every C ) each D) no Would you mind if I ask you ... questions
tired to work tonight. 125. (v15-104-6) Choose the answer about your new project?
A ) too B) as C ) much D) such which correctly completes the sentence. A ) a lot B) little C ) a few D) few
26 15. Quantifiers
139. (v17-105-8) Choose the answer 155. (v18-53) Choose the answer which 167. (v 1 8-65) Choose the correct answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. correctly completes the sentence. The north of California is ... moister on
They were allowed to come a t ... time that We have a lot of good hotels in Scotland. the average than the south. Furthermore,
was convenient to them. While traveling, you may stay in ... of them: summers are drier than winters, especially in
A ) none B ) some C ) any D ) no A ) every B) neither the south.
140. (v17-107-24) Choose the correct C )a n y D)each A ) any B ) much C ) many D ) some
answer. 156. (v18-54) Choose the answer which 168. (V I 8-66) Choose the answer which
There isn’t ... sense in what you suggest. correctly completes the sentence. correctly completes the sentence.
A ) few B) any C ) a few D ) many Babur never puts ... sugar in his coffee. There aren’t ... places left on the course, so
141. (V17-108-12) Choose the correct A ) some B) any you’d better apply soon.
answer. C ) anything D ) no A ) many B) little C ) much D ) few
... people think that The Twelfth night was 157. (v18-55) Choose the answer which 169. (v18-67) Choose the answer which
not written by Shakespeare. correctly completes the sentence. correctly completes the sentence.
A ) Some B )A n y C ) Anyone D )Th e y Rose hardly knew ... in this big city to ask Because К contains ... salt, people can’t
142. (v17-114-18) Choose the correct for help. drink seawater.
answer. A ) nobody B ) somebody A ) much B)Ak>t C ) little D)m any
I'll meet you in half an hour. C ) everybody- D ) anybody 170. ( v i 9/20-102-12) Choose the correct
- I’ve g o t ... e-mails to write first. 158. (v18-56) Choose the answer which answer.
A little , B ) a few C ) little D ) few correctly completes the sentence. ... of his paintings, even the smallest, would
143. (v17-116-15) Choose the correct When Babur was asked by the police about today sell for thousands of pounds.
answer. the robbery at the bank, he said that he A ) Any B ) Every C ) No D ) Some
There is no use asking her. She hardly hadn’t been ... near the bank at the time. 171. (v 1 9/20-102-16) Choose the correct
knows... about it. A ) everywhere B ) anywhere answer.
A ) anything B) nothing C ) nowhere D ) somewhere ... of these apples are rotten. Don’t eat them.
C ) something D ) everything A ) Somebody B) Any
159. (v18-57) Choose the correct answer.
144. (v17-123-3) Choose the correct They say that these 4 books are worth C ) Anything D ) Some
answer. reading. But I didn't like ... of them. 172. (v19/20-106-6) Choose the correct
This book was written by a ... known writer. A ) neither B ) either answer.
A ) less B) lesser C ) few D ) fewer C ) none D ) any There was never... question that she would
145. (v17-123-11) Choose the correct 160. (v18-58) Choose the correct answer. leave her job.
answer. Hardly ... missed his presentation, but Guli A ) some B ) any C ) another D ) no
I know him very well. I do not know ... times refused to say ... on environment protection. 173. (v1 9/20-106-12) Choose the correct
we have met at various conferences. A ) anybody / something answer.
A ) how much B) how often B) somebody / something Most people in this city have jobs-there isn’t
C ) how many D ) many often C ) anybody / anything ... unemployment.
146. (v18-44) Jane likes working at night D ) somebody / anything A ) much B) many C ) little D ) a lot
because there isn’t ... noise where she lives. 161. (v18-59) Choose the answer which 174. (v19/20-107-11) Choose the correct
A ) much B) a few C ) enough D ) a little answer.
147. (v18-45) I’ll manage with ... help from Laziz couldn't find the ticket. . . , but was .sure How ... times did Mary call you?
you. he had left it on his table. A ) little B) many C ) few D ) much
A ) not many B ) a little A ) nowhere B ) everywhere 175. (v19/20-108-16) Choose the correct
C ) a bit of D ) several C ) anywhere : D ) somewhere answer.
148. (V18-46) I can’t come to the party 162. (v18-60) Choose the answer which Would you like ... tea?
because I’ve g o t ... work to finish. correctly completes the sentence. A ) none B ) any of C ) some D ) any
A ) much B) so many -W h a t did you have for dinner? 176. (v19/20-110-4) Choose the correct
C ) millions of D ) masses of -N othing. I didn’t have ... for dinner today. answer.
149. (v18-47) Can I help? Yes, I’d like . .. . A ) none B) anything Mushrooms should be gathered with care as
A ) the information B) to inform C ) any D ) something ... can be very poisonous.
C ) any information D ) some information 163. (v18-61) Choose the answer which A ) any B ) some C ) no D ) all of them
150. (v18-48) I’d like some coffee. I’m correctly completes the sentence. 177. (v1 9/20-112-2) Choose the correct
afraid there isn’t ... . Elton, could you bring me ... books if you answer.
Л ) rare B) anything pass over the library? Mike has ... time so he can have a rest.
C ) any D ) some A ) little B) much C ) no D ) some A ) little B) few C ) a few D ) a little
151. (v18~49) Why are you running? There 164. (v18-62) Choose the answer which 178. (v1 9/20-112-8) Choose the correct
is n 't ... time. The film’s going to begin soon. correctly completes the sentence. answer.
A ) many B) any C ) much D ) some If you want to get in touch with ... of them, try «Which type of envelope do you want?»
152. (v18-50) Did you do any homework? to do so after dinner. «... envelope is fine; it’s only to post a bill.»
Yes, but only ... . A ) none B) any A ) No type B) Some
A ) any B) not much C ) no D ) someone C )N o r D )A ny
С i a few D ) a little 165. (v i 8-63) Choose the ahswer which 179. (v1 9/20-112-17) Choose the correct
153. (v18-51) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. answer.
correctly completes the sentence. She is very nervous before ... exams, but not There are ... textbooks in our library this
Has anybody rung me up? No, but ... sent when she feels she's done enough revision. school year. In fact there are less of them
you a Setter. A ) every B)no than last year.
A)anyone B)nobody C ) some D ) each A ) not so many B ) much more
C ) no D ) somebody 166. (v18-64) Choose the answer which C ) not so much D ) as much
154. (v18-52) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. 180. (v19/20-113-1) Choose the correct
correctly completes the sentence. You can base your geography assignment answer.
She’s found your office without... difficulty. on ... country, it doesn't matter which. Shall I give you ... more coffee, Ralph?
A ) no B) some C ) any D) a A ) no . B) any C ) some D ) none A ) any B ) some C ) no D ) much
16. A ll/ all of most / most of no/none of etc /17. Distributives - Both / both of neither / neither of either / either ofr 27
181. (v19/20-117-6) Choose the correct 5- (v17-124-19) Choose the correct 12. (02-10-82) Choose the best answer.
answer. answer. I have already written my composition.
Ann loves children and always tells me that Emma was sick yesterday. She spent... of A ) So did I. B) My father didn’t.
she wants to have ... children. the day in bed. C ) Neither have I. D ) So have I.
A ) much B) many C ) few D ) less A ) most B) none’ C ) a few D ) little E ) I hadn’t either.
182. (v19/20-120-18) Choose the 13. (03-6-42) Choose the best answer.
appropriate pronoun 17. Distributives - Both / both - ... book would you like: the green one or
There is not ... milk left in the fridge of neither / neither of either / the red one? - ... .
A ) many B) much C ) little D ) few e ith e ro f A ) What / Both
183. (v19/20-122-8) Choose the correct B) Which / Either
answer. 1. (96-6-41) Choose the appropriate word. C ) Whose
... the work was done before dinner. She didn’t see anyone she knew, and ... did D ) What colour / The others
A ) Much B) A lot Nick. E ) Which colour / That one
C ) Many of D ) Much of A ) either B )o r C ) neither D ) still
E ) too
184. (v19/20-124-16) Choose the correct - 1can hardly find enough money for buying
answer. 2. (96-8-96) Choose the appropriate word. a car.
i ve learned that there are ... simple rules The weather is nice here, it's not cold in - S h a k e ! . .. .
about how to make life easier both before October... . A ) So can’t I B) So do I
and after your journey. A ) still B) either C ) neither D )o r E)yet С ) I can too D ) Neither can I
A ) few B) a lot C ) a few D) much 3. (97-2-68) Choose the appropriate E ) Either can I
185. (v19/20-126-16) Choose the correct synonym . She is a doctor and a student. 15. (03-11-4) Choose the best answer.
answer. A ) else B ) too C ) either O) neither I asked two people on the way to the station
Simon has ... of experience working in the E ) so but ... helped me.
publishing industry. 4. (97-5-41) I have never been to England. A ) both B) neither of them
A ) as if B) many C ) a few D ) a lot C ) either of them D ) either
A ) Me so B) Neither was I E ) either... or
C ) Neither have I D ) Neither did I 16. (03-11-5) Choose the best answer.
answer.
E ) So have I I was invited to two parties last week, but I
... bicycles parked in this area will be
didn’t go...
removed by the police. 5. (98-3-28) Whict> of the given
A ) either B) either ... or
A ) Some B) Every C ) None D ) Any sentences can be responded by “Neither
C ) neither D) either of them
187. (v19/20-129-4) Choose the right did I”?
E) both
adverb of certainty. A ) I’m having a party on Sunday
B) I got a Christmas card from Angela 17. (03-11-6) Choose the best answer.
He was ... shy when he had just entered the
C ) My girlfriend hasn't written to me for ages - What day is it today?
room. After some time he was in the center
of the party. D ) I didn’t have breakfast this morning - T h e 18th or the 19th ... it is the 20th.
A ) a bit B) a little C ) really D ) very E ) I've got a cold today A ) Both B) Either C ) Neither
D) Either of E ) Both of
188. (v19/20-129-6) Choose the correct 6. (01-5-12) Choose the appropriate
answer. pronoun. 18. (03-11-7) Choose the best answer.
Is there ... strange in what Jane is saying? I’ve seen ... one of those films. - Where is Kate? Is she at work or at home?
A ) any B ) somebody A )each B)enough - ... . She’s away on holiday.
C ) no D) anything C ) every D ) not all E) which A ) Neither B) Either C ) Neither of
D) Both E ) Neither ... nor
189. (v19/20-130-1) Choose the correct 7. (01-5-38) Choose the proper response
answer. to the statement. 19. (04-1-453) Choose the best answer.
Most of the town is modem. There are ... old I can hardly remember 5 Words at a time. He was so tired that he could ... read ... write.
buildings in it. A ) So can I B) Neither do I A ) neither / nor B) either / or
A ) little B) a lot of C ) Nor we could D ) Neither can I C ) both / and D) as / as
C ) few D) many E ) So am I E ) not as / as
8. (01-5-40) Choose the proper response 20. (v4 -1 06-36) Choose the appropriate
16. A ll / all of m ost / m ost of no/ to the statement. word.
none of etc I should like to have an ice. Is your friend British or American? - ... he is
A ) So am I B ) Neither like I Australian.
1. (v15-104-21) Choose the best answer. C ) So should we D ) So does my brother A ) Neither B) Nor
She shook hands with him ... they had E) So have we C ) Either D) Both of
known each other all their lives. E ) Both
A ) in spite of B) as though Mrs. Сигту was shown two ready-made suits, 21. (v4-124-36) Choose the appropriate
C ) even if D) provided that but she didn’t like ... of them. preposition. v
2. (v15-106-14) Choose the answer A ) either B) neither The exam was very easy ... could have
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) some D) every passed.
There’s hardly ... milk left. I could not make E)none A ) anybody B) none C ) someone
an omelette. 10. (02-7-44) Choose the best answer. D) nobody E) somebody
A ) some B) any C ) no D) not any - I might be able to go to London next 22.-(v5 -1 55-36) Choose the best answer.
3. (v15-131-11) Choose the correct Thursday. - . . . . We didn’t go to Humson for the week-end.
answer. A ) So can I В) I might too A ) Neither we did B) Neither haven’t we
Rachel has hardly ... sympathy for her C ) So shall I D ) I will too C ) So we did D ) So didn’t we
brother’s drinking problem. E ) Neither can I E ) Neither did we
A ) no B) many C ) any D ) some 11. (02-10-80) Choose the best answer. 23. (v5 -1 59-36) Choose the best answer.
4. (v17-124-8) Choose the correct answer. Yesterday I had to keep late hours. . None of us has any money.
... what the man said was ironical. A ) So had I. В) I had too. A ) So haven’t I. . B) Neither had I.
A ) Almost B ) Most of C ) So did my mother.. D ) So was I. С ) I had not, either. D) So had I.
C ) The most D) Most E ) We had to either. E ) Neither have they.
28 17. Distributives - Both / both of neither / neither of either / either ofr
24. (v6-152-14) Choose the answer A ) both B ) every other Dick can’t ski and he can’t skate ... I see no
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) themselves D ) each other’s point inviting him to the mountains.
People use ... words and hand signals to A ) else B) neither
38. (v12c-101-8) Choose the answer which
express their feelings. C ) also D) either
correctly completes the sentence He drove
A ) also B) either C ) as D) both with one hand and used ... to draw diagrams 50. (v14-107-13) Choose the answer
25. (v6-156-12) Choose the answer in the air. which correctly completes the sentence.
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) other B) another They don’t want to leave their job. They don’t
... John ... Bill is going to the beach today. C ) the other D ) others want to move to another city ...
A ) Neither / or B) Either / nor 39. (v12c-118-11) Choose the answer A ) either B) neither C) too D)also
C ) Either / or D) Neither / nor which correctly completes the sentence. 51. (v14-114-1) Choose the answerwhich
26. (v6-156-18) Choose the correct Where is Kate? Is she at work or at home? correctly completes the sentence.
answer to complete the dialogue. ... . She’s away on holiday. She is very nervous before ... exams, but not
- Brian tias never visited France. A ) Neither B) Either when she feels she’s done enough revision.
A ) Neither is she. B) So is she. C ) Neither of D) Both A ) no B) every • C ) some D) each
C ) Neither have I. D ) So have I 40. (v12c-118-19) Choose the answer 52. (v15-109-22) Choose the correct
27. (v8-122-18) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. - Will Sam, Bob and Roy come to the zoo As the reporter says, the ... country will see
Let’s sell this car. We’ve had ... trouble with with us? the rain by early evening.
it already. - No, ... of them wants to come. A ) whole B) all C ) everyone D ) either
A ) enough B) many C ) several D) any A ) both B) neither C )a ll D)none 53. (v15-116-15) Fill the gap with the
28. (v9-106-2) Choose the right answer. 41. (v12c-121-21) Choose the answer appropriate word.
Both roads lead to the centre. You can take which correctly completes the sentence. He has got two cars. One is a Rover and ...
... one. People use ... words and gestures to is a Mini.
You won't miss it. express their feelings. A ) one other B ) the other
A ) both B) neither C ) every D) either A ) both B) also C ) either D) neither C ) other D) another
29. (v9-107-13) Choose the right answer. 42. (v12c-122-12) Choose the answer 54. (v15-124-6) Choose the best answer.
About 70 percent of all students entering this which correctly completes the sentence. We visited two new restaurants yesterday. ...
university graduate ... four years. Ann couldn’t find the cheque ... , but was restaurant was expensive.
A ) within B) both C ) none D) either sure she had left it on her desk. A ) None B) NeitherC)A II D ) Both
30. (v9-113-8) Choose the tight answer. A ) nowhere B) somewhere 55. (v15-127-11) Choose the answer
They have never liked ... . It is rather strange, C ) anywhere D ) everywhere which correctly completes the sentence.
because they have so much in common. 43. (v12c-155-10) Choose the answer His brother decided to stay for .:.' three
A ) every other B) each one which correctly completes the sentence. weeks though Hans had spent much time in
C ) neither of them D) each other - Do Eric and Tom like fish? . the mountains. •
A ) the other B) other
31. (v9-118-13) Choose the right answer. - No, ... of them likes fish.
C ) another D ) others
Mary loves going to the cinema and .... A) both B) neither C ) all D) each
A ) I do neither B) so I do 56. (v15-128-4) Choose the answer
C ) neither do I D ) so do I which correctly completes the sentence.
We have a lot of good hotels in Scotland.
32. (V9-119-17) Choose the right answer. - Have you seen All recently? While traveling, you may stay in ... of them.
I can’t go to the conference. There are only - Yes, I saw him j ust... day. A ) neither B) any C ) each D) every
two flights and there are no seats left on ... A ) the other B) other
of them. C ) either D.) another 57. (v15-133-16) Choose the answer
A ) each B) neither C ) either D) every which correctly completes the sentence.
45. (v13-128-16) Choose the answer Employers often require that candidates
33. (v10-104-17) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. have not only a degree ... two years of job
which correctly completes the sentence. Even though they are both grown in the experience.
The Trade Fair is important, We need ... Sue United States and exported abroad, corn is A ) also B) but also C ) as well D) both
and Mike on the stand. not native to America and winter wheat...
A ) both B) either C ) neither D ) none 58. (v16-109-18) Neither of them ... won
A) isn’t neither B) is either
this year.
34. (v10-117-16) Choose the answer' C ) isn’t either D ) neither is
A ) hasn’t B) hadn’t
which correctly completes the sentence. 46. (v13-130-7) Choose the answer C ) haven’t D) have
— Which burns longer - a black candle or a
white candle? 59. (v16-112-16) Choose the answer
Television should not become a replacement which correctly completes the sentence.
- . . . one.
for good teachers, and ... computers.
Both burn shorter. I never read newspapers ....
A) should neither B) neither should A) So I do B) So do I
A ) Another B) Every
C ) either should D ) should either C) Neither do I D) Either I do
C ) Neither D) Either
which correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence.
You can take this road or that one: they ... go Employers often require that candidates The children shouldn't take that medicine,
to Tashkent. have not only a degree ... two years of job and ... should she.
A ) both B) every C ) neither D) either experience. A ) neither B) either C ) so D) too
A) but also B) as well C ) also D) both
36. (v12z-116-2) Choose the answer 61. (v16-122-10) Choose the right
which correctly completes the sentence. .48. (v13-135-6) Choose the answer answer.
Diana baked three cakes of them was a which correctly completes the sentence. - what colour would you chose for the
chocolate cake Television should not become a replacement wallpapers, orange or green?
A ) Both B) All C ) None D ) Neither for good teachers, and ... computers. -T a k e ... . I like ... .
A ) should either B) neither should A ) neither / both B) either / both
C ) either should D ) should neither C ) both / neither D) neither / either
Tom and Ann stood in front of the mirror and 49. (v13-138-6) Chaose the answer 62. (v17-103-5) Choose the best answer.
looked a t ... which correctly completes the sentence. Robert can’t afford to buy a new house.
19. Each, every, other and another 29
A ) Ann neither can. B) Ann can’t neither. 76. (v19/20-101-11) Choose the correct You can discuss them with your group
C ) So can Ann. D) Neither can Ann. answer. leaders if you have any problems. They can
- We weren’t at work when the accident answer... questions.
happened. A ) something B) no
answer.
C ) every D) any
I’m a teacher and ... my husband.
A ) is a teacher B) so is A ) They weren’t neither 7. (v17-105-23) Choose the correct answer,
C ) is he . D ) such is B) They didn't either ... of the class was not ready for the test and
64. (v17-106-13) Choose the correct C ) So weren’t you the teacher was disappointed.
answer. D) John wasn’t either A ) The half B) A half’s
There was a lot of post today but ... you, 77. (v19/20-107-9) Choose the correct C ) An half D) Half
A) there’s nothing for either of answer. 8. (v1 7-126-11) Choose the right answer.
B) there’s nothing for neither of We could not remember ... the name of the - Why do you expect me to do ... for you?
C ) it’s nothing for either author or the title of the book. You are already a grown up!
D) it’s nothing for either of A ) either B) both C ) also D) neither A ) all B) whole
65. (v17-107-6) Choose the best answer. 78. (v19/20-110-3) Choose the correct C ) everything D) all about
I am looking for opportunities ... in this answer. 9. (v1 7-126-23) Choose the right answer.
country and abroad. - I can’t went for the summer holidays. Tom’s written today is an essay.
A ) no B) either C ) both D) none - ...! I'm going to Spain with my family. A ) all B) whole
66. (v17-114-13) Choose the correct answer. A ) I can't also B) Can't I either C ) everything D ) all about
Where do you prefer to go on holiday? C ) Neither can I D) Nor I can
London or Paris? 79. (v19/20-110-11) Choose the correct Popular singers should practice singing ...
- ... is fine with me. answer. the time.
A ) Both B) All C ) None D) Either Daniel won’t be going to the conference, and A ) all B) whole C ) every D) each
11. (V18-72) I wonder if John ... this evening.
We have discussed ... the contract about the A ) neither won’t his collegues
A ) to phone B) will phone
wheat delivery and the condition of saving it B) his collegues will neither
C ) is phoning D) phones
for 3 months of winter. C ) will his collegues either
A ) either B) both C ) neither D) so D) neither will his collegues 12. (v18-73) Choose the answer which
68. (v17-117-2) Choose the correct 80. (v19/20-119-12) Choose the correct
The Olympics are held ... four years.
answer. answer.
A ) every B)each C ) all D) both
Nodir and Aziza are my classmates ... are - I’ve just bought a new mobile phone.
good at chemistry. - ... Mine has a camera. 13. (v19/20-113-8) Choose the
A ) them both B) both they A ) Nor have I. B) So have I. appropriate pronoun to complete the
C ) both of them D) both of they C ) Neither have I. D) So had I. sentence
69. (v17-125-9) Choose the correct She was listening the same track on her
answer. 18. A ll, every and whole walker... evening
«Th e sun is shining. I do not think we need A ) each B) all C ) every D) the whole
these umbrellas.» «I do not think so, ...» 1. (97-9-104) Choose the appropriate
A ) too B) anyway word or phrase. 19. Each, every, other and
C ) neither D) either It’s very quiet in the office today. There’s ... another
here. ... is on holiday.
A ) anybody / Everybody 1. (98-9-89) Choose the appropriate
answer.
B) anything / Nothing pronoun.
She was offered fish or chicken, ... which
C ) nobody / All of them She always thinks of ... happiness.
she likes.
D) somebody / Nothing A ) another B) others C ) other
A ) some B) all
E) nobody / Everybody D) another E) others’
C ) few of D) neither of
2. (v6-148-3) Choose the answer which 2. (99-9-19) Choose the appropriate
correctly completes the sentence. pronouns.
answer.
... the boys ran very fast in the school race, ... told ... a strange “Good bye” and looked
I don't like tennis.
but Peter was the fastest. a t ...
No, ...
A ) All B) Whole C ) Each D) Every A ) he / my / one another
A ) I don’t neither В) I don't like it either
B) which / them / it
C ) Either do I D) I don’t like it neither 3. (v6-149-12) Choose the answer which
C ) we I me I us
72. (v18-68) Tony’s daughter has his red correctly completes the sentence.
D) they / their / them
hair bu t ... of his sons look like him. Does ... know this person? He looks
E) they / me / each other
A ) both B) some suspicious.
A ) nobody B) everybody 3. (01-12-28) Choose the appropriate
C ) neither D) each
C ) anybody D) somebody pronouns.
73. (v18-69) Tony’s daughter has his red “Have you g o t ... books on this subject?” “I
hair but ... of his sons look like him. 4. (v13-114-4) Choose the answer which am sorry, but there are
A ) both B) all C ) each D) neither correctly completes the sentence. A ) some other / no other
We were talking to some Londoners in the B) any other / others
street the ... evening when a policeman told C ) some others / no others
us not to block the passage. D) any other / no other
People use ... gestures and words to
A ) every B) other E ) any other / no others
express their ideas and feelings.
C ) each D) another
A ) also B) neither 4. (02-9-9) Choose the best answer.
C ) both D) either 5. (v14-111-20) Choose the answer which ... salad is so tasty. Give me ... helping, please.
correctly completes the sentence. A ) My / other B) His / the other
This is no parking area, and ... bicycles C ) Her / some more D) Your / another
... these dishes are very different from British
food, partly because ... contains meat or parked here will be removed by the police. E) Our / other
potatoes. A ) some B ) every C ) any D) no 5. (03-11-45) Choose the best answer.
A ) Both / both B) Both / neither 6. (v14-116-13) Choose the answer which He drove with one hand and used ... to draw
C ) Neither / all D) Neither / both correctly completes the sentence. diagrams in the air.
30 19. Each, every, other and another
A ) another B) other A ) other B) others A ) saw B) to see
C ) the other D) others C ) the others D) the other C ) having seen D) seeing
E) the others 17. (v11-147-21) Choose the best answer. 29. (v13-134-12) Choose the answer
6. (v5-141-17) Choose the appropriate The old man left the hearth, and after which correctly completes the sentence.
pronoun. stumbling about the room returned with two When I was in Agra I bought for ... of my
These three boys help ... . candlesticks which he thrust one after ... into relatives a souvenir.
A) each another B) one another the fire. A ) another B) others
C ) each other D) to one another A ) the others B) the other C ) every D) each
E ) to each other C ) others D) other 30. (v14-115-12) Choose the answer
7. (v7-166-11) He comes here every ... 18. (v12z-114-23) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
day. He is looking forward to receiving which correctly completes the sentence. We couldn’t have finished the project so
important news. You have to press both buttons at once. quickly if we hadn’t helped ....
A ) other B ) the other Nothing ... seems to work in this machine. A ) one other B) themselves
C ) others D) another A ) either B) else C ) each D ) neither C ) every other D) each other
8. (v8-103-17) Choose the answer which 19. (v12z-122-25) Choose the answer 31. (v14-117-4) Choose the answer which
correctly completes the sentences. One of which correctly completes the sentence. correctly completes the sentence.
the countries I would like to visit is Sweden. this book is divided into 20 units and ... of I’ve tried two phones so far, but ... of them
... is Mexico. Of course, besides these two them has a different title. was out of order.
countries there are many ... places I would A ) each В) no C ) some D) every A ) another B) every
like to see. C ) some D) each
A ) Another / other B) Other / another 20. (v12z-128-5) Choose the answer
C ) Other / others D) Another / others
There are thirty people in the room. Twenty which correctly completes the sentence.
9. (v8-109-17) Choose the answer which are from Latin А тё п са and ... are from other We have to press both buttons at once.
correctly completes the sentence. Nothing ... seems to work in this machine.
countries.
Please give me ... copy of the book. This A ) each B) else
A ) another B) other
one has many pages missing. C ) neither D) either
C ) the others D) others
A ) another B) others
21. (v12c-130-2) Choose the answer 33. (v15-131-10) Choose the answer
C ) other D) one another
10. (v8-121-17) Choose the answer This book is divided into 20 units and ... of
I get very nervous before ... exams, but not
which correctly completes the sentences. them has a different title.
when I feel I’ve done enough revision.
I received three letters. One was from my A ) every B) some C ) each D) no
A ) some В) no C ) every D) each
father. ... one was from my sister. ... letter
was from my girlfriend.
A ) Other /Another which correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence.
B) The other / The other I’ve tried two phones so far but ... of them It was only ... day that he got a telegram
C ) Another / The other was out of order. from his old friend inviting him to the
D) Another / Others A ) every B) another C ) some D) each wedding.
A ) the other B) others
11. (v8-130-17) Choose the answer which 23. (v12c-142-26) Choose the answer C ) other D) another
It was the first time that the two players faced 35. (v16-107-2) Choose the right answer.
This pen isn't working. Please, give me ... one.
... across the chess board. There are many types of peaches in the
A ) others B) more C ) other D) another
A ) all other B) each other market. Some are from California, bu t ...
24. (v12c-145-9) Choose the answer are not.
C ) every other D) one other
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) others B) other
12. (v9-107-9) Choose the right answer. If we hadn’t helped ... we couldn’t have C ) the other D ) another ones
He is diligence itself. But forgets one thing: finished the project so quickly.
the difference between a good worker and a A ) themselves B) one other
bad worker is that one works with his heart C ) each other D) every other I have two cousins. ... is six years old. ... is
and ... - with his hand.
25. (v12c-147-11) Choose the answer three years old.
A ) other B) the other
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) Other /Another B) One /Another
C ) another D) others
- Are your parents going out tonight? C ) One / Other D) Another / The other
13. (v9-127-19) Choose the right answer. - Yes. Actually, they are ... going to 37. (v16-120-11) Choose the right answer.
It was clear he was hungry. He ate a Grandma’s birthday party. This year university teams are considered to
considerable amount of fried meat far quicker A ) each B) none C ) all D ) both compete with . .. .
than the others and asked for ... helping. A) us B) themselves
A ) other B) others C ) the animals D) each other
C ) another D) the other
We would like some more magazines on this 38. (v17-105-1) Choose the correct answer.
14. (v9-128-4) Choose the right answer. subject. Do you have any ... that you could It seems to me that they always enjoyed ...
I travel to Portland every ... month. I go there lend us1? company.
to visit my grandmother. A ) another B) the others A ) any other’s B) each other’s
A ) another B) other C ) others D) the other C ) every other’s D) one another’s
C ) the other D) others D) the other
27. (v13-124-4) Choose the answer 39. (v17-106-1) Choose the correct
15. (v10-111-21) Choose the best answer. which correctly completes the sentence. answer.
Do you and your wife tell... everything what We saw beautiful mountains, fields and lakes Carol had been offered two jobs, one from
happens during the day? on our trip. In ... words, we saw beautiful her former employer, and ... from a new
A ) one other B) each other scenery. company.
C ) you D) her A ) others B) the other A ) another B) the other
16. (v11-122-14) Choose the best answer. C ) other D) another C ) others D) other
The old man left the hearth, and after 28. (v13-130-22) Choose the answer 40. (v17-107-21) Choose the correct
stumbling about the room returned with two which correctly completes the sentence. answer.
candlesticks which he thrust one after... into He’s afraid he can’t answer all my questions ... employee at our office has got a bilingual
the fire. ... so little of the country. • dictionary.
20. Adjectives and adverbs, sentence completion____________________________ 31
A ) None B)AII A ) other B) another English grammar is ... than Russian one.
C ) Either D) Each C )th e other D ) others A ) easy B) easier
53. (v19/20-119-11) Choose the correct C ) the easiest D ) as easy as
answer. E ) not so easy
answer.
Would you like ... sweet? The bride had several bracelets on ... wrist 12. (96-15-71) Choose the appropriate
A ) Other B ) others and rings on ... finger. form of the adjective.
C ) another D ) the others A ) each / each B ) every / each It is ... work I've ever done.
C ) every / every D ) each/every A ) bad B ) worse
C ) better D ) the worst E ) best
answer.
There were five applicants for the job. An 20. A djectives and adverbs, 13. (96-15-124) Choose the appropriate
application form was given to ... of them. sentence com pletion form of the adjective.
A ) each B) everyone The weather today is ... than yesterday.
C ) every D ) each of one 1. (96-6-18) Choose the appropriate A ) good B )b ad C)fine D ) worse
words. E ) the worst
Are the streets ... and ... than they were
some years ago?
Could I have ... coffee? article.
A ) wide / cleaner > B) wider / cleanest
A ) Other B) others Are the streets of London ... o r... than the
C ) widest / cleaner D ) widest / cleanest
C ) another D ) the others streets of Belfast?
E ) wider / cleaner
A ) the narrowest / wider
44. (v17-122-17) Choose the correct 2. (96-9-17) Choose the appropriate form B) narrow / wide
answer. of the adjective. C ) narrower / wider
The teacher told us to work in pairs and to Her love must be ... than mine. D ) more narrow / wide
ask ... questions. A ) the deepest B ) most deep E ) most narrow / most wide
A ) each other’s B ) one's another C ) deepest D ) deeper
C ) each other D) one another's 15. (97-5-18) Choose the appropriate
E)deep
form of the adjective.
45. (v17-127-11) Replace underlined 3. (96-9-18) Choose the appropriate form Our garden is ... than that of the neighbour’s.
words. of the adjective. A ) little B) the least
The boy wanted an iCe-cream, the boys Your dictation is ... of all. C ) most difficult D ) the best
wanted biscuits. A ) bad B) worse C ) good D ) well E ) less
A ) the other B) the others E ) the worst
C ) another D ) anothers 16. (97-7-17) Choose the appropriate
4. (96-9-66) Choose the appropriate form of the adjective.
46. (v18-74) Choose the answer which antonym for the underlined word. Do you need any ... help?
correctly completes the sentence. Emily was in ... temper. A ) much B) more C ) many D ) most
The managers interviewed ... candidates in A ) large B) great E ) the most
turn among five people. C ) excellent D ) narrow E ) miserable
A ) every of B ) each 17. (97-8-17) Choose the appropriate
5. (96-12-71) Choose the appropriate form of the adjective.
C ) every D ) each of
form of the adjectives. The story I have read is ... in this book.
47. (v18-75) Choose the answer which The soup smells ... and it tastes......... A ) the most interesting
correctly completes the sentence. A ) well / well B) best / good B) more interesting
I’ve trifed two phones so far, b u t ... of them C ) worse I best D ) well / good C ) less interesting
was out of order. E ) sweet / bad D ) much interesting
A ) another B) every E ) few interesting
C ) some D) each
form of the adjective. 18. (97-8-18) Choose the appropriate
48. (v18-76) Choose the correct answer. Actions speak ... than words. form of the adjective.
As the pair of trousers didn’t fit properly, he A ) loudest B ) less louder This room is ... than that one.
asked the shop assistant for ... one. C ) most loudest D ) louder E ) loudly A ) large B ) little C ) the smallest
A ) another B ) other D ) the least E ) smaller
C ) the another 0 ) others
adjective. The twenty second of December 19. (97-9-16) Choose the appropriate
49. (v18-77) Fill the gap with the is ... day of the year. form of the adjectives.
appropriate word. A ) short B) much shorter Do .you have ... o r ... rain this autumn than
They have got two cars. One is a Rover C ) shorter D) the shortest the last one?
and ... is a Mini. E ) less short A ) many / little B) more I less
A ) another B) one other 8. (96-13-130) Choose the appropriate C ) more / fewer D ) much / less
C ) the other D ) other adjective. E ) more / few
50. (v19/20-102-4) Choose the correct He is ... strong ... his brother. 20. (97-9-77) Choose the appropriate
answer. A ) as / like B) similar / as C ) as / as form of the adjective.
David is not very intelligent, but on ... hand D ) strong / than E) so / as This question is ... than the first one, let’s
he is the most hard-working guy I have ever 9. (96-13-184) Choose the appropriate discuss it tomorrow.
met. adjective. A ) important B ) less important
A ) others B) another I wanted to ask you both what you thought of C ) the most important D ) the least important
C ) the other D ) the others my ... films if you saw them. E )-
51. (v19/20-102-13) Choose the correct A ) last B ) latest 21. (97-10-17) Choose the appropriate
answer. C ) late D ) the latest E ) later adjective.
Our two children walk to school together, so 10. (96-13-185) Choose the appropriate Which is ... country in the UK?
they can look after ... . adjective. A ) industrial B) the most industrial
A ) one anothers B) one other He is ... among his classmates. C ) more industrial D ) most industrial
C ) another one D ) each other A ) old B ) taller E ) industrial
52. (v19/20-107-12) Choose the correct C ) the youngest D ) short 22. (97-12-36) Choose the appropriate
answer. E ) higher adjective.
Most people take up painting in oils or 11. (96-15-17) Choose the appropriate Unfortunately her decease was ... than we
watercolours, ... start with aciylics or pastels. adjective. thought at first.
32 20. Adjectives and adverbs, sentence completion
A ) more serious B) serious 35. (98-10-36) Choose the appropriate A ) the wannest B) warm
C ) the most serious D) most serious form of the adjective. C ) warmer D) -
E )- The Thames is ... river in Great Britain. E ) warmest
A ) the longest B) long 46. (00-6-44) Choose the appropriate
C ) longest , D) - E) longer forms of the verbs.
I.make ... mistakes now than last year. 36. (98-11-32) Choose the appropriate In mountain areas ... by ice, there are often
A ) few B) fewer form of the adjective. large piles of ... rock.
C) - D) the fewest E) fewest Lake Baikal is ... lake in the world. A ) affecting / broken B) affected / broken
A ) deeper B) the deepest C ) affect / breaking D) to affect / to break
C ) deep D) deepest E ) affected / breaking
form of the adverb.
E )- 47. (00-7-49) Choose the appropriate
Can’t you speak...?
A) equally B) nearly 37. (99-3-20) Choose the appropriate form of the adjective.
C ) badly D) dearly E ) far form of the adjective. Many people would say that my job must be
My room is ... than yours. ... component of my life.
25. (98-3-66) Choose the appropriate A ) large B) the large C ) larger A ) less stressful
form of the adjective. D) the largest E) largest B) stressful
It was ... music I have ever heard. C ) the most stressful
A) more beautiful B) less beautiful 38. (99-4-23) Choose the appropriate
form of the adjective. D) much more stressful
C ) the most beautiful D) beautiful E) more stressful
E) most beautiful Yesterday was ... day we’ve had this summer.
A ) hotter B) hot 48. (01-2-64) Choose the appropriate
26. (98-4-21) Choose the appropriate C ) the hottest D) hottest form of the adjective.
form of the adjective. E) much hotter He is twice as ... as I am.
It’s ... in here than it is in the street. A ) taller B) the tallest C ) tallest
A ) hot B) the hottest D) tall E) the taller
С ) hottest D) hotter • E) hottest
I have ... money today than I had yesterday 49. (01-2-65) Choose the appropriate
27. (98-5-21) Choose the appropriate A) - B) least C ) less D ) little form of the adjective.
form of the adjective. E) the least This year we have grown three times as ...
This exercise is ... than the last one. cotton as last year.
A) - B) good C ) best D) better- A ) many B) much C ) more D) most
words.
E) the best Ê ) the most
A ... fire spread ... through the ... house.
28. (98-6-44) Choose the appropriate A ) terrible / fastly / old 50. (01-2-66) Choose the appropriate
form of the adjective. B) terribly / fast / old form of the adjective.
John is ... of all to act. C ) terrible / fast / old This task is ... than I expected.
A ) quickest B) quick D) terribly / fastly / old A ) the easiest B) easiest
C) - D) quicker E) the quickest E) terrible / fast / older C ) easy D) much easier
41. (99-7-23) Choose the appropriate E ) most easy
form of the adjective. words. 51. (01-2-67) Choose the appropriate '
The higher is the fence, ... is the neighbour. It’s ... today ... it was yesterday. form of the adjective.
A) better B) the best A ) a little warmer / that That chair is ... than the other ones.
C ) best D) good E) the better ' B) little warm / than A ) comfortable
C ) more warmer / that B) most comfortable
D) a little warmer / than C ) the most comfortable
E) the warmest / than D) the least comfortable
The longer the way the ... tired we are.
42. (99-9-20) Choose the appropriate E) less comfortable
A ) most . B) more
C ) the most D) - form of the adjective. 52. (01-4-40) Choose the appropriate
E) much I think, today the Russian television form of the adjective.
programme “Wonder field” is ... popular of all Bringing up children is one of ... jobs in the
31. (98-9-95) Choose the appropriate the T V programmes in the CIS. world.
form of the adjective. A ) more B) much A ) hardest B) the harder
Both of them are skiing very badly, but she is C ) the most D) - E) most C ) more hard D) harder
skiing even ... than he is. E) the hardest
A ) bad B )- 43. (99-10-44) Choose the appropriate
C ) worse D) the worst E ) worst non-finite forms of the verbs. 53. (01-4-41) Choose the appropriate
- Please, give me his bouquet of flowers. I form of the adjective.
32. (98-10-33) Choose the appropriate think it is ... than the rest ones. Martin is certainly person I’ve ever met.
form of the adjective. - B u t it’s . . . . A ) unusualest B) unusual
My dress is ... than yours, isn’t it? - Never mind. I’ll buy it. C ) wore unusual D) the most unusual
A ) long B) - A ) beautiful / expensive E) most unusual
C ) the longest D ) longest B) more beautiful / more expensive
E) longer 54. (01-7-16) Choose the appropriate
C ) the most beautiful / most expensive form of the adjective.
33. (98-10-34) Choose the appropriate D) beautiful / most expensive
We were almost... when we saw her at the
form of the adjective. E) most beautiful / most expensive station.
This is ... rule in this book. 44. (00-5-21) Choose the appropriate A ) as shocked B)shocked
A ) difficult B) more difficult form of the adverb. C ) more shocked D) less shocked
C ) most difficult D) the most difficult He was in a hurry. So he finished his work as E) most shocked
E) much difficult ... as possible.
34. (98-10-35) Choose the appropriate A ) quick B) quickly C ) quicker
form of the adverb. D) quickest E) the quickest
The task you gave me was ... I have ever
Try to do this work as ... as possible. 45. (00-6-8) Choose the appropriate form done.
A ) quickly B) - of the adjective. A ) little difficult B) the most difficult
C ) more quickly D ) most quickly The winter in Britain is ... than the winter in C ) as difficult D) not as difficult
E ) the most quickly Paris or Milan. E) more difficult
20. Adjectives and adverbs, sentence completion 33
56. (01-11-51) Choose the appropriate 69. (04-1-429) Choose the best answer. 80. (v4-124-12) Choose the appropriate
form of the adverb. A: It’s a beautiful day, isn’t it? B: Yes ... form of the adjective.
Does he speak English as ... as you do? A ) isn’t it fantastic The silence as the two men stared at one
A ) well B) a well B) absolutely miserable , another was ... than thunder.
C ) the most well D) mast well C ) as bad as yesterday A ) loudest B) not loud C ) loud
E) more well D ) absolutely awful D ) the loudest E) louder
E ) absolutely terrible 81. (v4-128-13) Choose the appropriate
57. (01 -12-24) Choose the appropriate
adjective or adverb. 70. (04-1-469) Choose the best answer. form of the adverb.
This book is ... interesting than that one. The river is a kilometre ... Can’t you type ...?
A ) the most B) the more A ) tall B) high C ) long D) big A ) hardly B) completely C ) shortly
C ) more D) most E ) small D) nearly E ) more carefully
E) much most 71. (v4-101-5) Choose the appropriate 82. (v4-129-26) Choose the best answer.
58. (02-1-5) Choose the best answer. form of the adjective. A: What dreadful weather! B: Absolutely ... .
... experience of working in an office Anvar was ... of all the runners in the race. A ) marvellous B) fantastic C ) terrible
environment is essential for this job. A) - B) quickest D) lovely E) beautiful
A ) Earlier B) Initial C ) First C ) the quickest D) quicker 83. (v5-111-11) Choose the best answer.
D) Previous E ) Last E ) quick The house is low. It is only about two 20 cm ...
59. (02-1-8) Choose the best answer. 72. (v4-104-36) Choose the appropriate A ) low B) large C ) high D) long
The estate agent spent a ... deal of time adjectives. E ) short
trying to persuade me to buy the house. Of all the wonderful things in the world, the 84. (v5-126-11) Choose the right answer.
A ) large B) big C ) wide D) great atom is perhaps ... and .... because inside Can you tell me the ... time?
E ) numerous the atom there are the smallest things we A ) exactness B) exactor C ) exact
know, much smaller than we can imagine. D) exactless E) exactly
A ) the strangest / the less interesting
The plane crashed into a bridge because it 85. (v5-141-24) Choose the appropriate
, B) strangest / interesting
was flying too ... . word or phrase.
C ) very stranger / the most interesting
A ) slow B) deep C ) high D) low We were moving ... towards the hill.
D) strange / not interesting
E ) fast A ) nice B) well C ) slow D) nicely
E ) the strangest / the most interesting
61. (02-4-54) Choose the best answer. E) slowly
Sharon cried all night. She’s ... disappointed 86. (v5-142-24) There are five answers
adjective.
about missing the school trip. after each sentence.
Helen has ... time to do the work than Ben
A ) bitterly B) highly Onlyone is co rrect Choose the most
does.
C ) deeply D ) deadly E ) strictly suitable word to each sentence.
A ) little B) the least C ) least
62. (02-8-20) Choose the best answer. D) less E) - Nodir is a ... boy that is why he is behind the
Mr. Brown’s translations are always ... done. class.
74. (v4-107-5) Choose the appropriate A ) yard B) brilliant C ) hard-working
His wife is a ... translator.
form of the adjective. D) lazy E) industrious
A ) well / good B) good / good
Ann is ... of all girls.
C ) best / bad D) well / bad 87. (v5-149-17) Choose the appropriate
A) - B) pretty
E ) badly / good adjectives.
C ) prettiest D ) the prettiest
63. (02-8-24) Choose the best answer. E) prettier Do you Know ... or ... Uzbek words than
Salima arid Karima were getting treatment in your classmates?
75. (v4-112-26) Choose the best answer. A ) more / fewer B) much / less
the ... hospital. Their cases were ... .
A: Was it tiring? B: Tiring? It was ... C ) many / few D ) bigger / smaller
A ) same / similar B ) similar / same
A ) frightening B) worrying E) more / little
C ) best / same D) bad / same
C ) thrilling D) surprising
E ) bad / best 88. (v5-151-35) Choose the best answer.
E) exhausting
64. (02-10-36) Choose the best answer. They were so ... that they only had one ...
76. (v4-114-21) Choose the appropriate a day.
The weather is beautiful. The day is ... .
A ) enough warm B) as warm A ) good / plate B) small / basket
Unfortunately she was ... seriously hurt than G ) poor / meal D) bad / pot
C ) less warm D) so warm
we thought at first. E) rich / dish
E ) such warm
A ) the most В) - C ) more
65. (03-1-12) Choose the best answer. D) most E) much 89. (v5-156-17) Choose the right
- We must hurry up. Can you walk a bit...? adjective or adverb.
77. (V4-120-5) Choose the best answer. Please shut the door... .
- I’m walking as ... as I can.
He took a ... train to Sochi.
A ) fast / fastest B) faster / fast A) noise B) clearly C ) quiet
A ) quickly B)long
C ) fastest / faster D) faster / fastest D) noisily E) quietly
C) fastry D) fast E ) slowly
E) faster / faster 90. (v5-158-11) Choose the right answer.
66. (03-5-63) Choose the best answer. It doesn’t take me long to get to work
His advice sounded .... becauseI live ... the office.
I’m sorry, Ariana, ... I can stay is three hours.
A ) sincerely B) enough sincerely A ) near to B) nearer
A ) more longer B) much longer
C ) enough sincere D) sincere enough C ) near D) close E) nearly
C ) long D) the longest
E) sincerely rather 91. (v5-159-5) Choose the appropriate
E) longer
67. (03-8-51) Choose the best answer. adjectives.
It’s ... cold today. Put on warm clothes. Washington. D C is the capital of the US but
adjective.
A ) quite ,B) quiet C ) rather New York is ... city.
The British Parliament is one o f ... in the
D) much E ) strongly A ) bigger B) more big
world and is ... part of Britain’s system of
C ) big D) the most biggest
68. (04-1-419) Choose the best answer. government.
E) the biggest
A: It was surprising, wasn’t, it? B: Yes, it was A ) older / the most important
absolutely... B) the eldest / the most popular 92. (V5-159-17) Choose the appropriate
A ) amazing B) interesting C ) the oldest / the most important adjective.
C ) terrifying D) exhausting D) old / important Mrs. Brown’s got 3 children, and her ... has
E) thrilling E) the oldest / the important just started school.
34 20. Adjectives and adverbs, sentence completion
A ) the oldest B) eldest C ) oldest 106. (v11-135-13) Bicyde tires are ... A) sad B)sadness
D ) the eldest E ) older smaller and cheaper than automobile tires. C ) sadly D ) sadden
93. (v5-160-30) Choose the appropriate A ) considerable B ) more considerable 118. (v12c-158-11) Choose the answer
adjectives. C ) more coqsiderably D ) considerably which correctly completes the sentence.
The job, offered by them, was ... worse than 107. (v12z-102-2) Choose the answer Then Freddy got up from his chair and
David had expected. which correctly completes the sentence. walked ... to the door like a tired man.
A ) much B) more C ) many If what you say is true, there is ... we can do A ) slowly B) slowing
D) a few E) very about it. C ) slowest D) slow
94. (v6-146-5) Choose the answer which A ) a few B) few C ) little D ) less 119. (v12c-159-22) Choose the answer
correctly completes the sentence. 108. (v12z-103-10) Choose the answer , which correctly completes the sentence.
Pluto is ... of all the planets. which correctly completes the sentence. The Kiwi is New Zealand’s national symbol.
A ) the coldest B) most cold Third time lucky! After two ... attempts Mark It’s an ... bird that cannot fly.
C ) cold D ) colder has finally passed his driving test. A ) usually B) unusual
A ) successful B ) success C ) usual D ) unusually
correctly completes the sentence. C ) unsuccessful D ) succeed 120. (v13-115-1) Choose the answer
Mr. Lopes is a ... policeman. 109. (v12z-103-19) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) politely B) polite which correctly completes the sentence. The works of Picasso were quite ... during
C ) most polite D ) more polite Young people are fond of rock music vtfiich various periods of his artistic life.
was ... a mixture of country music, rhythm A ) differ B) different from
96. (v7-188-10) The trees overhanging C ) differentiate D) different
the remote country road made things even arid blues.
blacker. A ) originating B) originate 121. (v13-118-12) Choose the answer
A ) far away B) dose by C ) original D) originally which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) busy D ) quiet Dear Monica, Thank you for letting me stay
in your villa in Spain last month. It was ...
97. (v8-106-6) Choose the answer which which correctly completes the sentence.
holiday I’ve ever had.
correctly completes the sentence. Jelly fish are probably ... predators on Earth.
A ) as good B ) a good
Please don't go too ... the edge of the A ) many numerous
C ) the best D ) such a good
platform. It’s very dangerous. B) the most numerous
C ) most numerous of 122. (v13-121 -8) Choose the answer
A ) nearest B) nearer
D ) most numerous which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) near D ) nearly
Ann is extremely careless - she loses
98. (v8-114-6) Choose the answer which 111. (v12z-110-26) Choose the answer something ... everyday.
correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence. A ) nearer B) next
John appeared ... at the end of the party. Something has happened to Julie. She C ) near D) nearly
A ) unexpectedly ' B) expecting seems rather . . . . but she tries to smile
cheerfully. 123. (v13-127-13) Choose the answer
C ) expect D) to expect
A)sadness B)sadden which correctly completes the sentence.
99. (v8-124-19) Choose the answer John always arrives ... for his chemistry
C ) sadly D) sad
which correctly completes the sentence. dass even though he leaves his dormitory in
The. President spoke ... to Congress than to 112. (v12c-111-14) Choose the answer plenty of time.
his helpers. which correctly completes the sentence. A ) lately B) latter C ) late D ) later
A ) more calmly B) calm Books differ from magazines and
C ) most calmly D ) calmly newspapers because they are not published
on a ... schedule.
100. (v9-101-21) Choose the right answer. We got to business without... delay.
A ) month B ) months’
If a dirty spot on the clothes cannot be removed A ) farther B) furthest
C ) month's D ) monthly
b y ... water and soap, pour on boiling water. C ) far D ) further
A ) warm B) warmly 113. (v12c-134-3) Choose the answer
C ) warming D) warmer which correctly completes the sentence.
The cottage was beautiful and the smell o f ... When he fell awkwardly it felt like he had
101. (v9-109-21) Choose the right answer,
roses filled each room. broken his ankle, but fortunately the injury
I have two very different dogs. Rex is brave
A ) freshB) freshness wasn’t ... he first thought.
and ... while Evelyn is small and shy.
C ) freshenD ) freshly
A ) largely B) large C ) largest D) larger A ) as serious as B) more serious
114. (v12c-150-19) Choose the answer C ) serious , D> the most serious
which correctly completes the Sentence.
It won’t do you any ... to spend more time 126. (v13-132-19) Choose the answer
The province of Newfoundland has ... history
outdoors. which correctly completes the sentence.
than any other region of North America in
A ) harmful B) harmless This book is so exciting. We can hardly wait
which the first language is English.
C ) harm D) harms to get to the ... chapter.
A ) the longest B ) the longer
A ) late B) latest C ) last D) later
103. (v9-122-9) Choose the right answer. C)long D ) a longer
I have two very different dogs. Rex is brave 115. (v12c-150-25) Choose the answer 127. (v14-110-4) Choose the answer
and ... while Evelyn is small and shy. which correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) large B) largely Tony always drives too . . . . Yesterday he was Something has happened to Mike. He seems
C ) larger D) largest fined for speeding. rather . . . . but he tries to smile cheerfully.
A ) faster B) slowly A ) sad B) sadly
C ) fast D ) quick C ) sadden D)sadness
The harp has always been a very ... musical
instrument in Ireland. ' 116. (v12c-152-23) Choose the answer 128. (v14-116-16) Choose the best answer.
A ) most important B) importantly which correctly completes the sentence. Either the well was very deep, <?r she fell very
C ) important D ) more important In the ... 1990s several companies ..., for she had plenty of time as she went
introduced electronic books, or e-books. down to look about her.
A ) latest B) later C ) last D ) late A ) slow B) slower
C ) slowly D ) the slowest
The two brothers have found ... solutions to 117. (v12c-153-17) Choose the answer
the problem. I’m not sure who is right which correctly completes the sentence. 129. (v15-101-1) Choose the correct
A ) different B) the most different They entered the room. John looked at them answer.
C ) more different D) differently ... but said nothing. They all work extremely ...
20. Adjectives and adverbs, sentence completion 35
A) hardly B) harden The police found him ... on the floor in his I would sleep ... if I weren’t worried about
C ) hard D) harder study. Tom.
A ) unknown B) unconscious A ) more peaceful B) peaceful
C ) unaware D ) unsure C ) more peacefully D ) less peacefully
All the cars looked very ... , so it was difficult
to make the final decision. 143. (v16-124-6) Choose the correct 155. (v17-109-8) Choose the correct
A ) attractively B) too attractive answer. answer.
C ) attractive D) attractive enough ... you say, I won’t believe you. Charles Dickens was ... young when he
131. (v15-106-21) Choose the best answer. A ) Whoever B) Whatever published his first short story.
Does it sound ... ? C ) No matter D) Whichever A ) quite B) such
A ) correctly B) more correct C) even D)enough
C ) most correct D) correct answer. 156. (v17-110-9) Choose the answer
132. (v15-130-7) Choose the right answer. I was glad to see ... smiles on the children’s which correctly completes the sentence.
The food looked perfectly ... to me. faces. Garcia Lopez de Cardenas ... discovered the
A ) nicely B) deliciously A ) happy B) happiness Grand Canyon while he was looking for the
C ) well D) good C ) happily D ) unhappy legendary Lost City of Gold.
A ) accidentally B) accident
133. (v16-101 -7) Choose the answer 145. (v16-127-10) Choose the right answer.
John was ... kind to me when I came to this C ) accidental D) accidence
The team has won the championship with a country. 157. (v17-111-1) Choose the right answer.
seven-goal advantage over its opponents. A ) wonderful B) wonder Polly ... to buy food.
It’s their best performance...! C ) wonderiy D) wonderfully A ) probably has forgotten
A ) forever B) ever 146. (v16-128-20) I'm ... to lift up weights. B) has probably forgotten
C ) sometimes D) never A ) enough tall B) tall enough C ) has forgotten probably
C ) enough strong D) strong enough D) forgotten has probably
134. (v16-102-10) Choose the best
answer. 158. (v17-111-12) Choose the right answer.
147. (v17-101-8) Choose the right
It was a bit... but an interesting topic. answer. Parents ... right.
A ) argumented B) argumenting A ... walk made me feel very tirid that day. A ) are certainly B) certainly are
C ) argumentative D) argument A ) three mile B) three miles C ) will certainly D) certainly will
135. (v16-106-8) Choose the answer C ) three-mile D) three-miles 159. (v17-111-13) Choose the right answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. Which word cannot go with word expression
Mr. Edwards has proven to be ... most A ) cowardly B) friendly
answer.
talented managers that can be. imagined, C ) silly D) early
We drank some ... .
even in the headquarters.
A ) Delicious Georgian red wine 160. (v17-112-1) Choose the right answer.
A ) one of the B) one of
B) Delicious red Georgian wine A ) The kids were playing quietly in the room
C ) one D) of one
C ) Georgian Delicious red wine yesterday
136. (v16-109-3) Choose the best D) Red Delicious Georgian wine B) The kids were quietly playing in the room
answer. yesterday
149. (v17-102-20) Choosethe right
Put these batteries in the recycling bin; C ) The kids were playing quietly yesterday in
answer.
they’re not ... so we can’t use them again. the room
It is the ... ship.
A ) rechargeable B) reasonable D) The kids were playing yesterday quietly in
A ) old, white, Norwegian, wooden
C ) biodegradable D) disposable the room
B) white, old, Norwegian, wooden
137. (v16-110-12) Choose the best C ) old, white, wooden, Norwegian, 161. (v17-112-9) Choose the right answer.
answer. D) old, white, Norwegian, wooden A ) Can you now repair my watch?
Our team was ... during the first half, but we B) Can you my watch repair now?
lost in the last ten minutes. 150. (v17-102-22) Choose the right
answer. We never wear ...dresses. C ) Can you repair my watch now?
A ) sluggish B) behind D) Can you repair now my watch?
C ) inactive D) ahead A ) bad oversize old rectangular black
Chinese silk 162. (v17-113-6) Choose the right answer.
138. (v16-111-13) Choose the correct B) bad oversize old rectangular Chinese He must have hurt his leg. He runs too ...
answer. black silk A ) hurriedly B) quickly
The cupcake tastes .... C ) bad old oversize rectangular black C ) rapidly D) slowly
A ) nicely B) well
Chinese silk 163. (v17-113-13) Choose the right answer.
C ) suspiciously D ) wonderful
D ) bad oversize old black rectangular My husband earns twice as ... money as I do.
139. (V16-116-11) Choose the correct Chinese silk A ) well B) tall C ) much D) good
answer.
151. (v17-105-24) Choose the correct 164. (v17-114-20) Choose the right answer.
The plot moved both ... and ... throughout
answer. I think, Bobur’s ... injury is of no importance.
the movie.
The journey was really . .. . I enjoyed it. A ) slight B) accidental
A ) swiftness / art B) to swiftly / to artful
C ) swiftly / art D) swiftly / artfully A ) excite B) excited C ) fatal D) serious
C ) excitingly D) exciting 165. (v17-114-22) Choose the right answer.
answer. 152. (v17-106-17) Choose the correct Buying a new house is a very serious step
The actors were both ... and ... in their answer. and cannot be decided ....
performances. Some latest statistics on demographic trends A ) carefully B) eventually
A ) engaged / skillful do sound ... to me. C ) immediately D ) meticulously
B) to engage / to engage A ) welt B) too well 166. (v17-115-2) Choose the right answer.
C ) engaging / skillful C ) good D) better Although we were passionate about our trip,
D ) engaged / skill 153. (v17-107-23) Choose the correct we were waiting for i t ... .
141. (v16-123-12) The government’s ... answer. A ) permanently B) patiently
report. Gulshoda has passed her exams. I think she C ) anxiously D) clumsily
A ) economical B) economizing has ... free time 167. (v17-115-13) Choose the right
C ) economy D) economic A ) a little B) a lot C ) many D) little answer.
142. (v16-124-4) Choose the right word 154. (v17-108-17) Choose the correct The teacher explained everything so ... that
and complete the sentence. answer. the hourly lecture ended in 20 minutes.
36 21. Adjectives ending -ing and -ed (boring / bored etc.)
A ) vaguely B) imprecisely A ) carefully B) more carefully A ) quiet / little B) quieter / less
C ) indefinitely D) briefly C ) careful D) less careful C ) quietly / a little D) quieter / a little
168. (v17-116-1) Choose the right 181. (v17-129-9) Identify a mistake 194. (v19/20-127-13) Choose the correct
answer. A ) fantastically B) prolifically answer.
The scholarship is awarded to the student. C ) magnetically D) publically The police officer made sure that she got
A ) worried B) concerned home ....
C ) relevant D) affected A) safely B) the most safe
answer.
C ) safe D) more safely
169. (v17-116-6) Choose the right They look ....
answer. A ) shyly B) shy C ) shying D) shyest 195. (v19/20-128-11) Choose the correct
He replied .... answer.
183. (v18-78) ‘I think Jim is a b it... .’ ‘I You don’t remember some details, you
A) cold B) coldly C ) coldest D) colder
agree. He’s not the brightest person I know.’ should study the papers ....
170. (v17-116-21) Choose the right answer. A ) silly B) thick A ) more closely B) closer
This is ... far the best book I’ve ever read. C ) interesting D) funny C ) a bit closely D) much closely
A ) with B) by C ) at D) from
171. (v17-117-21) Choose the correct answer. 21. Adjectives ending -in g and
answer. I can’t understand him. He doesn’t speak
-ed (boring / bored etc.)
Four out of five people in the USA live as v e r y ... .
members of family and they value their A) clearly B) clear 1. (v4-127-26) Choose the best answer.
families .... C ) more clear D) most clearly B: Was it an exciting match? Yes, it was . . . .
A ) higher B ) high 185. (v19/20-104-6) Choose the correct A ) frightening B) tiring C ) thrilling
C ) highly D) more highly answer. D) exhausting E) alarming
172. (v17-120-12) Choose the correct The singer of the band sang very ... during
answer. the concert.
You have really got to stop leaving the door
Sanam looked at Bobur ... A ) the worst B) worse
... or one day someone will just walk in and
A ) angriness B) angrily C ) badly D) bad
steal things.
C ) angriful D) angry 186. (v19/20-107-14) Choose the correct A ) unlocked B) pointed
173. (v17-122-16) Choose the right word answer. C ) slammed D) locked
and complete the sentence. You are old enough to discuss this ... and .... E ) closed
I was ... amused when he told me those lies A ) the calmest / more intelligently
about his.family. B) calmer / intelligently
A ) great B) enormous C ) calm / intelligent
-A ll the students went to the show yesterday.
C ) greatly D) such D) calmly / intelligently
- I heard it was really ....
174. (V17-123-24) Choose the correct 187. (v19/20-108-11) Choose the correct A) laughed B) laughing
answer. answer. C ) amused D) amusing
It’s time to get down to training your skills. ... this is done, the better.
A ) The soonest B) The sooner 4. (v13-119-6) Choose the answer which
Why do you look so ...7 correctly completes the sentence.
A ) tiring B) tiresome C ) tired D) tiredly C ) Sooner D) As soon
The weather had turned ... stormy.
175. (v17-124-10) Choose the answer 188. (v19/20-108-15) Choose the correct A ) unexpected B) unexpectedly
which correctly completes the sentence. answer. C ) unexpected D) unexpecting
Dogs make very ... pets. They’ll always stay ... the treatment is started, ... the chance of
by your side. recovery is.
A ) Sooner / better correctly completes the sentence.
A ) loyal B) mental C ) digital D) private I was in a hurry to catch a ... bus to Bukhara.
B) The sooner / the better
176. (v17-125-7) Choose the best answer. A ) last B) later C ) latter D) latest
C ) The soonest / the best
Now that the room is painted yellow, D) The sooner / the well 6. (v13-135-4) Choose the answer which
it looks ... and .... correctly completes the sentence.
A ) loving / brightly B) loving / bright I’m starting a new job next week. I’m quite ...
answer.
C ) lovely / brightly D) lovely / bright A ) exciting B) excited
I spoke ... than ever.
C ) excite D) excitedly
177. (v17-127-3) Choose the correct A ) eager B) most eager
answer. C ) more eagerly D) eagerly 7. (v14-105-2) Choose the answer which
The storm came ... and did a lot of damage correctly completes the sentence.
190. (v19/20-112-6) Choose the correct Malika looked good in jeans and a black
in the area.
answer. sweater and her hair was ... washed after
A ) rapid B) surprisingly
The weather was ... in this place last summer. her gym class.
C ) in hurry D) suddenly
A ) hot extremely B) extremely hot A ) fresh B) fresher
178. (v17-128-4) Choose the correct C ) extreme hot D) hot extreme C ) freshen D) freshly
answer. 191. (v19/20-112-15) Choose the correct 8. (v14-106-9) Choose the answer which
It is ... concert, coming to us via satellite answer. correctly completes the sentence.
from New York. I was now a more experienced man and it Because his map was very ..., he couldn’t
A ) alive B) a live was not ... to deceive me. find the way to my house.
C ) a lively D) a life A ) easily B) the easier A ) confused B) confusion
179. (v17-128-8) Choose the correct C ) easiest D) easy C ) confuse D ) confusing
answer. 192. (v19/20-120-11) Choose the 9. (v17-130-3) Choose the correct answer.
It is ... surprising that your stomach hurts. appropriate form of adjectives and Sandra works with students at university. Her
You did not eat anything all day. adverbs job is very ... and she often feels ...
A ) lately B) hardly Keiko likes driving ... so her parents are A ) depressing / tiring B) depressed / tired
C ) well D) badly afraid about their only child C ) depressing / tired D) depressed / tiring
180. (v17-128-19) Choose the correct A ) slow B) fastly C ) fast D) slowly
10. '(v18-79) Leo and Rose left the cinema
answer. 193. (v19/20-124-18) Choose the correct because the film was ....
Mr. Lawrence is a ... driver. I feel safe when answer. A) bored B) boredom
I’m in his car. Please talk a bit... and ... aggressively. C ) borings D) boring
23. So and such, enough and too the same, as 37
11. (v18-80) It was a really ... journey. The antique collector must be able to A good accountant should be able to add up ...
A ) tiring B) tirenger C ) tire D) tired distinguish ... antiques from later imitations, A ) to quick B) quicken
which can be either reproductions or fakes. C ) quickly D ) quick
12. (v18-81) My husband was really ...
A ) really B) real C ) reality D) realize
when I got sick. 24. (v17-110-10) Choose the correct
A ) worrying B) worry 11. (v12c-148-9) Choose the answer answer.
C ) worrying in D) worried which correctly completes the sentence. He threw away the key with a ... motion of
If an athlete wishes to achieve success in his his hand.
13. (v18-82) We were all feeling hungry
field he must show mental... as well as other A ) quick B) quickly
and rather fed-up.
qualities. C ) more quick D) quicken
A) tire B) tired
A ) strengthen B) strongly
C ) tiring D) tiringer 25. (v17-130-11) Choose the right answer.
C ) strength D) strong
14. (v18-83) My nephew g o t... by the My grandparents lived very ... to city center.
12. (v13-138-19) Choose the answer A ) close B) closely
neighbour’s dog. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) frightened B) frightening C ) closed D ) enclosely
The window is very dirty. You can ... see
C ) fright D) frighten anything through it.
A ) well B) hard C ) hardly D) badly 23. S o and such, enough and too
22. Adjectives and adverbs the sam e, as
quick I quickly, well / fast, with which correctly completes the sentence.
exceptions well hard I didn’t sleep ... last night. I feel tired this
We couldn’t make up our minds what to do.
morning.
1. (02-1-36) Choose the best answer. A ) best B) better C ) well D) good It’s ... problem.
Today’s newspaper has ... interesting article A ) enough B) so
14. (v14-107-6) Fireweed received its C)such D)such a E) as
on space travel. name because i t ... after a forest fire.
A ) so an B) nearly an C ) apparently A ) quickly grown B) grows quickly 2. (v5-159-11) Choose the best answer.
D) an almost E) quite an C ) quick growth D) growing quickly The dress was ... beautiful that I bought it
2. (02-4-52) Choose the best answer. immediately.
Smoking in the airports is ... prohibited. A ) really B) such C ) very D) so
Saodat is ... good with animals.
A ) deeply B) strictly C ) highly E) much
A ) more amazing B) amazed
D) hardly E) strongly C ) amazing D ) amazingly 3. (v7-157-20) She was ... intelligent, she
3. (v5-102-5) The glasses were ... full, so 16. (v15-111-15) Choose the answer always came top of the class.
Ann carried them very .... which correctly completes the sentence. A ) so B) such an C ) such D ) so an
A ) much / carefully B) very / carefully Will you raise your hands a bit... , please? I 4. (v7-184-12) What a great beach - no
C ) as / carefully D) very / carelessly can’t see them. other beach has ... good sand as this one.
E) very / careful A ) highly B) highest A ) less B) such C ) as D) more
4. (v7-172-7) The teacher lives ... to the C ) higher D) the highest 5. (v7-185-24) It was ... hot weather that
school. 17. (v15-121-12) Choose the correct everyone stayed indoors.
A ) close B) nearby answer. A ) such a B) so a C ) so D) such
C ) nearly D) closely “Oh, I beg your pardon!" cried Alice ... than it 6. (v8-128-19) Choose the answerwhich
5. (v8-124-6) Choose the answerwhich was necessary. correctly completes the sentence.
correctly completes the sentence. A) hastilier B) hasty
She opened two bottles of perfume. The
Father said “no” so ... that we understood C ) more hastily D ) most hastily perfume in the oval bottle smelt..., that
that he would never change his mind. 18. (v15-125-16) Choose the best answer. reminded her of late summer; the former had
A ) firmness B) firmly The Prime Minister could not return ... this a strange smell.
C ) firmer D) firm compliment, so said nothing at all. A ) such sweetly B) such sweet
6. (v10-129-6) Choose the answerwhich A ) more honest B) honester C ) so sweetly D) so sweet
correctly completes the sentence. C ) honestly D) honest 7. (v10-111-20) Choose the answer which
Does this music sound as ... as that music? 19. (v15-132-12) Choose the answer correctly completes the sentence.
A) the most well B) good which correctly completes the sentence. West Indians are one of the many minority
C ) badly D) well People usually can get a ... amount of the ethnic groups who help to make life in the UK
7. (v11-104-2) Choose the answer which calcium their bodies need from the food they so ... and colorful.
correctly completes the sentence. consume. A ) richer B) rich C ) richest ... D) richly
Cats can survive falls from great... because A ) suffice B) sufficiently 8. (v12c-138-1) Choose the answer
of their ability to turn themselves up the right C ) sufficiency D) sufficient which correctly completes the sentence.
way and spread the impact of landing across 20. (v15-133-6) Choose the answer Your car is the same make ... mine.
their whole bodies. which correctly completes the sentence. Л ) then B) than C ) as D) from
A ) height B) higher When the wind started to blow, I grew ... 9. (v12c-159-11) Choose the answer
C ) highly D) high because it might damage old trees in the which correctly completes the sentence.
8. (v11-135-17) Choose the answerwhich garden. The few trees iooked as dusty and dry ...
correctly completes the sentence. A ) anxious B) anxiety' fence posts.
I wear jeans to school. They are ... , and C ) anxiously D) more anxiously A ) as B) like C ) such D) so
they always look good. 21. (v16-126-9) Choose the right answer. 10. (v13-121-22) Choose the answer
A ) comforting B) comfortably Unfortunately, we found only ... mushrooms which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) comfort D) comfortable in the wood. When Dilbar was writing her report she used
9. (v12z-111-14) Choose the answer A ) little B) a little C ) few D) a few ... much paper that the wastebasket was full
which correctly completes the sentence. 22. (v17-106-16) Choose the correct of it.
All members of the cat family are ... adapted answer. A ) as' B) such C ) so D) that
for grasping and tearing. You should buy this skirt. The material 11. (v13-124-11) Choose the answer
A) highest B) higher washes very ... which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) high D) highly i A ) good B) bad C ) well D) better He is speaking ... loudly and disturbing the
10. (v12c-132-4) Choose the answer ’ 23. (v17-107-15) Choose the correct other students.
which correctly completes the sentence. answer. A ) that B) a little C ) such D ) too
38 24. Comparative adjectives
12. (v13-126-2) Choose the answer I have never seen such ... men! 42. (V19/20-115-12) Choose the right
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) the tallest B) a tall adjective modifier.
Isaac Newton was ... scientist that many of C ) taller D ) tall The girl shouted: «... cute», «... a wonderful
his colleagues had to study for years to form 27. (v17-109-22) Choose the correct puppy» when she saw the host's dog.
opinions about his theories. answer. A ) so / such B) such / so
A ) such a brilliant B) so a brilliant In the afternoon he had .:. headache that he C ) so / so D) such / such
C ) as brilliant a D) so brilliant could not even drink his coffee. 43. (v19/20-128-5) Choose the correct
13. (v13-132-22) Choose the answer A ) quite B) such a answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) a little D) enough Your handbag is ... fashionable!
It is ... heavy luggage that I can’t carry it. 28. (v17-110-21) Choose the answer A ) such B) such a C ) so D) so a
A ) so B) such a C ) so a D) such which correctly completes the sentence.
14. (v13-139-14) Choose the answer Hotels have developed ... restaurants in 24. Com parative adjectives
which correctly completes the sentence. recent years.
A chameleon is a tree lizard that can change A ) more rapidly as B) as rapid as 1. (96-12-18) Choose the proper form of
colors ... to conceal itself in the vegetation. C ) as rapidly as D ) so rapidly that the adjective.
A ) so B) in order In the second half, the team played ... and
C ) that D ) such the game ended in a draw.
answer.
Katy is ... kind woman, you cannot imagine. A ) earliest B) the worst
A ) so B) such C ) such a D) so a C ) interesting D) the most interesting
E ) worse
Geese are not the same ... ducks. Geese 30. (v17-117-12) Choose the right answer.
are usually larger and have longer necks. They are very skilled designers. They 2. (97-6-17) Choose the right form of the
A ) so B) as C ) like D) such decorated the flat with such ... taste! adjective.
A ) the В) a C) - D ) of the Girls are much ... than boys.
A ) quiet B) the quietest
which correctly completes the sentence. 31. (v17-118-12) Choose the right answer.
It’s lovely day! We should go for a picnic. C ) so quiet D) quieter
This phone is the same ... my husband’s.
A ) such a B) such E ) too quiet
A ) as B) that C ) for D) so
C ) so a D) so 3. (98-6-93) Choose the appropriate
17. (v15-109-21) Choose the right answer. forms of the adjectives.
Mary types ... fast that she won a contest.
When I have a cold,, I feel.... “Why do you always buy five loaves, no ...
A ) such B) as C ) so D) too
A ) such miserably B) such miserable and ...?”
33. (v17-123-6) Choose the correct answer. A) many / little B) less / fewer
C ) so miserable D) so miserably
The shoes are ... fashionable! C ) more / much D) more / less
18. (v15-117-1) Choose the right answer. A ) so a B) so C ) such D) such a E) most / less
The journey was twice ... we had expected.
A ) so longer B) longer than
answer. forms of the adjectives.
C ) as longer as D) as long as
You can use the pool ... many times as you Your English is much ... now. You’ve made
19. (v16-102-9) Choose the best answer. like in a week. ... mistakes this time.
Yesterday it was ... terrible weather that there A ) enough B) as C ) like D ) too A ) best / least B) better / less
were hardly any people out in the streets. C ) the best / less D ) good / less
A ) so B) too C ) such D ) such a E ) best / the least
answer.
20. (v16-104-19) Choose the best answer. It was ... late when I got home that I didn’t 5. (00-3-10) Choose the appropriate form
A present! For me? You’re ... kind! have dinner. of the adjective and adverb.
A ) so many B) such a A ) such B) so many ... expensive the hotel, ... the service.
C)so D)such C ) such a D) so A ) The more / the better
21. (v16-114-8) Choose the answer which 36. (v17-130-23) Choose the correct B) The most / the best
correctly completes the sentence. answer. C ) More / best
In the fifteenth century people knew nothing I have never seen ... D ) More / the better
about... big continent as America. A ) such a handsome man E ) The more / the best
A ) a / such B) such / a B) so handsome man 6. (00-10-29) Complete the sentence.
C ) so / as D) so / a C ) such handsome man The harder you work ....
22. (v16-122-15) Choose the answer D) as tall man A ) the morie you will earn
which correctly completes the sentence. 37. (v18-84) The sweater wasn’t ... to wear B) you will earn the more
There is no need to hurry. We have ... time. in winter. C ) that much more you earn
A ) many B) too C ) such D) enough A ) so warm B) as warm D ) you will earn the most
23. (v17-101 -9) Choose the correct C ) much warm D) warm enough E) the most you earn
answer. 38. (v18-85) Has he g o t ... enthusiasm for 7. (01-4-2) Choose the appropriate forms
The-forecast promises such ... good the job? of the adjectives.
weather, but I don’t believe it. A ) enough B) many Selfridge’s is a very expensive department
A ) an В) - C ) the D) a C ) a few D) not much store, that is why ... Londoners have to go
24. (V17-103-19) Choose the correct
to ... shops.
39. (v18-86) It was ... great film that we
answer. A ) most / cheaper
saw it twice.
B) many / the cheaper
For an extra $500, you could buy a much ... A ) what a B) her only
C ) more / cheapest
motorbike. C ) such a D ) so
D ) much / more cheaper
A ) more powerful B) powerfully
40. (v18-87) It was ... great film that we E ) many / most cheapest
C ) powerful D) most powerful
saw it twice.
25. (v17-106-18) Choose the best answer. A) - B) what a C ) her only D ) such a
forms of the adjectives.
Van Gogh was regarded ... the greatest
41. (v19/20-113-14) Choose the correct Collins knew the ... he worked the ... results
painter of his time.
answer. he could achieve and so he did his ... .
A ) quite B) so C ) like D) as
Gifted children are often viewed ... «the A ) hardest / best / good
26. (v17-108-23) Choose the correct smart ones» who should know everything. B) harder / better / best
answer. A ) as B) alike C ) like D) as if C ) hardest / better / better
24. Comparative adjectives 39
D ) harder / better / the best A ) cheap / near His loss is ... than mine.
E ) hard I good / best B ) cheaper I nearer A ) greatest B) the greatest
C ) cheapest / nearest C ) great D ) greater
D ) cheaper / the nearest . 29. (v8-105-19) Choose the answer
This film is much ... interesting than the one
E ) cheap / the nearer which correctly completes the sentence. -
we saw last week. No doubt, it is ... film I’ve
seen this year. 19. (04-1-145) Choose the best answer. The almonds, which I bought in the shop
A ) - / the better B) less / a good The market centre was as ... crowded as near our office lasted ... so I threw away
C ) most / the best D) more / the best usual on Saturday. But before a holiday, it is nearly half of them.
E ) least I most worst ... crowded than usual. A ) more bitterly B) most bitterly
A ) the most / much B) most / most C ) bitterly D ) bitter
10. (02-5-15) Choose best answer. C ) the more / the more D) more / more
- Who is ... boy in your class? 30. (v8-115-18) Choose the answer which
E ) -/more
— Pete is. But I am ... than he is. correctly completes the sentence.
A ) a cleverer / cleverer 20. (04-1-148) Choose the best answer. She put her ... clothes into her bag and
B) a clever / cleverest Toshmat’s fence is ... than ours. Our fence is walked out of the house forever.
C ) the cleverest / cleverer as ... as Rano's. A ) few B) fewer C ) a little D ) less
D) cleverest / more clever A ) the higher I high
B) the higher / the higher 31. (v8-129-6) Choose the answer which
E ) cleverest / most clever correctly completes the sentence.
C ) higher / high
11. (02-7-65) Choose the best answer. D) highest / higher Will you raise you hands a bit... please?
Texas alone is ... than France, and Alaska is Ё ) the highest / high I can't see them.
twice as ... as Texas. A ) the highest B) higher
21. (04-1-154) Choose the best answer. C ) highest D) highly
A ) larger / big 'B) large / bigger
This brief-case is ... than that one, but the
C ) large /big D) largest / biggest 32. (v8-129-19)Choose the answer
black one isn't as ... as the second one.
E ) the largest / bigger which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) heavier / heavy B) a heavier / heavy
12. (02-9-22) Choose the correct answer. C ) heavy / heavier D ) heavier / heaviest The President spoke ... to Congress than to
Lesson 10 is much more difficult than Lesson E ) -/heaviest his helpers.
9 ... difficult the lesson is ... you should work A ) more calmly B) calm
at it. C ) most calmly D) calmly
The second book is much ... interesting than
A ) more / harder the first, and the third is still... interesting. •33. (v10-104-10) Choose the answer
B) the more / the harder A ) more / the most B ) the most / much which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) more / hardest C ) more / much D) the most / more The river is flowing very fast today - much ...
D) most / harder E ) more / more than usual.
E ) the most / the hardest A ) faster B) the fastest
13. (02-11-4) Choose the best answer. C ) fastest D ) fast
forms of the adjectives.
Remember that... time you spend on Charles Darwin, one o f ... and ... English 34. (v10-110-.16) Choose the correct
training, ... it will be to make progress. scientists, was bom on February 12,1809. answer to complete the dialogue.
A ) the more / easier A ) more great / the most popular - How old are you?
B) most / the easiest B) great / more popular - Nine.
C ) the most / the easiest C ) the greatest / most popular - I’m ... than you. I’ll be ten on May 14.
D ) the more / the easier D) most great / the popular A ) eider B) as old
E ) more / easier E ) greater / most popular C ) older D) the eldest
14. (03-1-13) Choose the best answer. 24. (v4-125-21) Choose the right answer. 35. (v12z-101-8) Choose the answer
This book is too ... for me. Can you give me That bouquet of flowers is as ... expensive which correctly completes the sentence.
an ... one? as this one. Since Indians in the high Andes Mountains
A ) difficult / easiest But that one is ... than both of them. live in thin air, their hearts grow to be ... than
B) more difficult / easy A ) - / the cheapest an average size.
C ) difficult / easier B ) most / cheaper A ) the largest B) larger
D ) most difficult / easiest C ) the more / the cheaper C ) large D ) largely
E ) more difficult / easier D ) more / cheaper 36. (v12z-103-18) Choose the answer
15. (03-3-35) Choose the right form of E ) - /cheaper which correctly completes the sentence.
the best answer. 25. (v4-128-21) Choose the right form of The cars which use gas go ... than ones
Mike is ... than Amonjon. the adjective. . which use petrol, but a slow car is better than
A ) more polite B) the politer My daughters are much ... than my boys. nothing.
C ) most polite D) the politest A ) so quiet B) quietest A ) quickly B) more slowly
E ) polite C ) quiet D) quieter C ) faster D) slow
16. (03-4-48) Choose the best answer. E ) the quietest 37. (v12z-109-19) Choose the answer
Silver is ... than copper. 26. (v4-130-21) Choose the right answer. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) heavier B) the heaviest Umar is ... than Rustam, but he isn’t as ... as I like both of them, but I think Tim is ... to
C ) heaviest D ) heavy Sherzod. talk to.
E ) the heavier A ) tall / taller B) tall / tallest A ) easiest B) easier
17. (03-5-17) Choose the best answer. C ) a taller / tall D) tallest / tall C ) easy " D) the easiest
... you do your homework . . . . you go for a E ) taller / tall
walk. 27. (v5-105-5) Choose the best answer. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) Soon / soon Our new three-roomed flat is ... than the old - She had to give us ... information though she
B) Sooner I sooner one. wasn't willing to at first.
C ) The sooner / soonest A ) the most comfortable A ) farther B) further
D) The sooner / the sooner B) comfortable C ) far D) farthest
E) The soonest / the soonest C ) comfortable
18. (03-8-7) Choose the best answer. D) more comfortable
E ) the comfort ablest
Let’s stay at this hotel. I don’t think we'll find The colder the weather gets, ... I feel.
a ... one. 28. (v6-154-5) Choose the answer which A ) more sicker B) the sickest
Besides, it’s ... one to the centre of the city. correctly completes the sentence. C ) the sicker D ) sicken
40 24. Comparative adjectives
40. (v12c-117-8) Choose the answer This is my ... son. 64. (v17-103-1) Choose the right answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) elder B) the eldest We never travel... than this town.
When the wind started to blow, I grew ... C ) older D ) oldest A ) far B) farthest
because it might damage old trees in the . C ) farther D) further
. 52. (v13-163-23) Choose the answer
garden. 65. (v17-103-13) Choose the right answer.
A ) anxiously B) more anxiously Could you speak ...than now?
When we took a three day trip to Detroit
C ) anxious D ) anxiety A ) slowlier B) slower
last month, we took twice ... clothes as we
41. (v12c-118-10) Choose the answer needed. C ) more slowly D) slow
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) more than B) as many 66. (v17-106-15) Choose the correct
A great aviation pioneer, Amelia Earhart was C ) much as D ) many as answer.
already ... when she set out on her ill-fated
53. (v14-111-22) Choose the answer ... he takes the medicine,... he will feel.
attempt to circle the globe in 1937.
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) The sooner / the better
A ) the more famous B) more famous
The job Lola got was ... better than she had B) Soon / well
C ) a famous D) famous C ) The soonest / the best
expected.
42. (v12c-131-19) Choose the answer A ) most B)more' D) Sooner / better
which correctly completes the sentence. C) many D) much 67. (v17-107-18) Choose the correct
The smaller a garden is, ... it is to look after.
A ) the easier B) easier
which correctly completes the sentence. The ... you engage in reading the ... you
C ) more easy D) more difficult
- Why do you want to go to Egypt? become.
43. (v12c-134-16) Choose the answer - Because it is much ... than France. A ) more / much clever
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) warmer B) wannest B) more / cleverer
In a hot, sunny climate man acclimatizes to C ) as warm D) warm C ) most / cleverest
the heat by eating less, drinking more liquid D) much / more clever
and wearing ... clothing. 55. (v15-105-7) Choose the best answer.
He drove ... and ... till we told him to stop. 68. (v17-110-1) Choose the best answer.
A ) lighter B ) most light
A ) the fastest / the fastest Cars are becoming ... and ... expensive.
C ) more lighter D) lightest
B) fast / fastest A ) more / more B) the most / most
44. (v12c-135-20) Choose the answer C ) much / more D) most / the most
C ) faster / the fastest
D) fester / faster 69. (v17-118-20) Choose the right answer.
- What do you think of this dress, Julia?
56. (v15-107-17) Choose the correct Kate is my ... sister.
- It's lovely. It’s ... of all you’ve tried on yet.
answer. A ) elder B) older C ) farthe D) further
A ) nicer B) nice
C ) the nicest D) the nicer This suit is very expensive. I want something ... 70. (v17-122-18) Choose the best answer.
A ) much cheap B) more cheap ... you run,... you can be.
C ) cheaper D) cheapest A ) The more I the slimmer
B) The more / the slimmest
The more distant a star happens to be, ... it 57. (v15-108-11) Choose the best answer.
C ) The more / slimmer
seems to us. This book is very difficult. Give me an ... one.
D) more / the slimmer
A ) the dimmer B) the dimmest A ) easier B) more difficult
C ) the dim D) dimmest C ) more easier D ) easiest 71. (v17-125-21) Choose the correct
answer.
46. (v12c-142-21) Choose the answer 58. (v15-117-22) Choose the best
- How do you like your coffee?
Geysers have often been compared to A few ... months will make no difference.
volcanoes because they both emit... liquids A ) More strong more good
As for the protection surrounding the boy, I
B) The stronger the better
from below the Earth’s surface. believe my plan will be ... .
A ) much hotter B) hot C ) The strong the good
A ) many / effective B) more / effectually
C ) hottest D ) hotter D) More stronger the better
C ) more / effective D) less / more effective
47. (v12c-144-24) Choose the answer 72. (v17-127-6) Choose the correct answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. answer. In my opinion, the new waiters are ... than
Wellington has been the capital of New the old ones.
You are working too slowly.
Zealand since 1865, and is one of its ... parts. You’d better work ... ! A ) friendly B) friendliest
A ) busiest B) more busy A ) a bit more fast B) more fast C ) most friendly D) friendlier
C ) busy D) busier C ) a bit faster D) a piece faster 73. (v18-88) ... he gets.
48. (v12c-160-18) Choose the answer 60. (v15-122-8) Choose the right answer. A ) The richer, the more friends he has
which correctly completes the sentence. Jasur is getting ... day by day. B) Richer, more he has friends
The harder you work at your English,... A ) too weaker B) much weaker C ) Richer, more friends he has
chances you have to pass your tests C ) so weaker D) more weaker D) The richer, the more he has friends
A ) the more B) many 74. (v18-89) It’s ... if you take the train.
C ) the most D) more A ) quicker B) the quicker
answer.
49. (v l 3-118-10) Choose the answer Because of the excellent faculty, King High C ) quickest D) the quickest
which correctly completes the sentence. students go far, ... than students in other 75. (v18-90) Is Peter ... Ali? No, I don’t
As a rule, the smaller the town, ... it is to high schools. think so. /
park your car. A ) more far B) less further A ) more talller than. B) so tall as
A ) the cheaper B) the cheapest C ) much further D) much far C ) taller than D) tall like
C)cheap D)cheaper
62. (v15-131 -21) Choose the correct 76. (v19/20-101-8) Choose the correct
50. (v13-129-15) Choose the answer answer. answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. I can’t stand this weather. It’s getting ... He found the work ... than he had expected.
He’s talked about it many times. Any ... A ) further and further B) coldest and coldest A ) easy B) the easiest
discussion, is useless. C ) worse and worse D) more and more C ) easily D) easier
A ) far B) farthest
63. (v16-125-20) Your performance is ... 77. (v19/20-118-5) Choose the correct
C ) furthest D) further
today than yesterday. answer.
51. (v13-133-17) Choose the answer A ) less perfect B) not so perfect Jane has been living in Turkey for five
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) no so perfect D) perfect years. Now her Turkish is ....
25. Superlative form (the fastest, the best, the most beautiful) 41
A ) good enough B) less good 6. (v4-125-5) Choose the best answer. The wind could prevent us from taking off. So
C ) worse D) well enough This is ... interesting ... book I have ever read. we had to choose the time when there was
A ) most / - B) - / the most the ... probability of having wind.
C ) the / est D ) the most I - E ) the / - A ) least B) latest C ) later D ) last
answer.
All his life he had taken pains to be ... and ... 7. (v5-153-5) Choose the best answer. 20. (v12c-151-25) Choose the answer
than his fellows. , This is ... theatre in London. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) strong / more brave A ) an older B) the eldest C ) older Of the two brothers Martin was the ... in the
B) stronger / braver D) the oldest E ) more old family.
C ) strong / brave A ) best talented B) most talented
D) strong / bravest 8. (v5-156-5) Choose the right answer. C ) talented , D ) more talented
Bill Gates is said to be ... in the world.
79. (v19/20-120-6) Choose the correct A ) the richest B) rich C ) the rich 21. (v15-115-7) Choose the right answer.
answer. D) a richer E) the richer What is ... treatment for a cough of all?
John is ... than his sister. A ) more effective B) the most effective
A ) less musical B) the musical 9. (v7-139-3) Of the three girls, this one is .... C ) most effective D) the more effective
C ) musical D) most musical A ) prettier B) the prettiest
C ) pretty D) more pretty 22. (v16-109-12) Choose the right answer.
80. (v19/20-127-15) Choose the correct Will you repeat... sentence?
answer. 10. (v7-141-10) One of Bernard Shaw’s .... A ) the latest B) the latter
Nothing could be ... than buying such an Pygmalion was adapted for the musical My C ) the last D ) the least
expensive car. You will have to be ... with Fair Lady.
A ) the greatest work B) the greatest works 23. (v17-106-9) Choose the correct answer.
your money in future.
C ) greatest work D ) greatest works Alice wasn’t ... of the Liddle girls. There were
A ) more extravagant / more careful
three of them if I’m not mistaken.
B) extravagant / careful 11. (v7-167-12) People say English is one A ) youngest B) the eldest
C ) most extravagant / most careful o f ... languages, because verbs and other C ) younger D) the elder
D) the more extravagant / the more careful words have ... forms than in most other
languages. 24. (v17-108-15) Choose the correct
A ) the simplest / fewest answer.
answer.
B) more simple / less Nurses handle babies gently, but new
She had the kind of heart trouble that comes
C ) simple / less mothers handle them the ... of all.
to much ... people.
D) the simplest / fewer A ) gentlier B) most gently
A ) the old B) oldest C ) older D) elder
C ) more gently D) most gentle
82. (v19/20-130-5) Choose the correct 12. (v7-175-4) Mountain McKinley is one of
answer. ... mountains in the world. 25. (v17-119-2) Choose the correct answer.
Mark, the more you do now the ... will be left A ) higher B) highest I have a terrible headache. Do you know ...
for tomorrow. C ) high D) the highest treatment of all?
A ) more B) less C ) least D ) little A ) more effective B) the most effective
13. (v8-103-5) Choose the answer which C ) effectivest D) the more effective
25. Superlative form (the fastest, Bringing up chjldren is one of ... jobs in the 26. (v17-119-4) Choose the correct answer.
the best, the m ost beautiful) world. This is ... book I have ever read.
A ) the hardest B) most hard A ) the most interesting
1. (97-1-72) Choose the appropriate form C ) hardest D) harder B) more interesting
of adjective. C ) interesting
14. (v8-128-6) Choose the answer which D) the more interesting
It’s ... weather anyone can remember.
A ) better B) the worst 27. (v18-91) What was the most ...
Jill climbed the ... of all the climbers. He saw
C ) bad D) worse E) least experience of your adventure?
a wonderful view.
2. (00-3-14) Choose the appropriate form A ) highly B) high A ) frightening B) frightened
of the adjective and adverb. C ) higher D) highest C ) frighting D) fright
Why do you always come to see me a t ... 28. (V18-92) It was the most... lesson I
moment? have ever had in my life.
answer.
A ) the worst possible A ) bored . B) boringer
Penrith is a historic town, one of the ...
B) the worse possible C ) boreder D) boring
in the north of the Lake District.
C ) the better possibly
A ) elder B) old C ) oldest D) eldest 29. (v18-93) This is ... (expensive) dress
D) the best possibly
16. (v12z-102-10) Choose the answer that I own.
E) worst possible
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) the more expensive
3. (01-11-23) Choose the appropriate B) the most expensive
Because folk ballads stem from the everyday
forms of the adjectives. C ) the expensivist
life of common people, ... themes are love,
It became ... and ... difficult to make a goal D) more expensive
revenge, disaster and adventure.
and they were made rather seldom.
A ) the most popular B) more popular 30. (v18-94) Choose the correct answer.
A ) more / more B) more / most
C ) popularly D) populate The ... child in then family is fond of playing
C ) more / much D) much / most
17. (v12z-122-21) Choose the answer football.
E ) most / the most
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) most old B) older
4. (02-7-64) Choose the best answer. C ) elder D) eldest
This is4the ... difficult of the four cases.
10 Wall Street is a narrow street with big
A ) fewer B) less C ) little D) least 31. (v18-95) Choose the right answer.
houses, but is well-known all over the world
18. (v12c-108-11) Choose the answer Umm, I love the smell of freshly ... coffee.
as ... street in the USA.
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) grind B) grounded
A ) busiest B) the busiest
C ) grinded -D) ground
C ) a busy O) the most busy E) busier The black widow is ... spider because its bite
can kill a man in a few minutes. 32. (V18-96) Choose the correct answer.
A ) the most dangerous A: This bag is very cheap.
form of adjective.
B) more dangerous B: Yes, but look. This one is even ....
“Nancy looks ... than when I first saw her,”
C ) most dangerously A ) cheaper B) twice cheap
he said.
D) dangerous C ) so cheap D) the cheapest
A ) the most thin B) not as thin
C ) thinnest D) thinner 19. (v12c-149-5) Choose the answer 33. (v19/20-101-5) Choose the correct
E) the thinnest which correctly completes the sentence. answer.
42 27. Comparison — as...as, not so...as, like, than
This is ... winter I have ever had for 20 A ) much better than B) much the best A ) my/Anna в ) me/by Anna
years. C ) no worse that D ) good than other C ) mine / Anna’s D ) by me / of Anna
Ay the worst B) bad E ) more and more E) of me /Anna’s
C ) theyvorse D ) worse 5. (v6-158-14) Choose the answer which 8. (03-6-24) Choose the best answer.
34. (v19/20-105-2) Choose the correct correctly completes the sentence. He handed in his paper ... as the topic was
answer. It was ... difficult to reach our goals because rather difficult.
The exam we passed yesterday was ... we had ... experience. A ) lately B) as usually C ) as usual
difficult of all. A ) less / many B) less / much D) usually better E ) later than usual
A ) the least B) little C ) a little D ) less C ) more / many D) more / more
35. (v19/20-110-6) Choose the correct 6. (v16-107-13) Choose the correct answer. - 1think Kate is as ... as you.
answer. In some ways walking is ... than travelling by - Oh, no. She is twice as ... but she really
It was a very bad mistake. In fact it was ... bus or car. looks much . .. .
mistake she had ever made. A ) much more healthier B ) much healthier A ) old / older / young
A ) worse B) badly C ) more less harmful D ) less harmfully B) older / old / younger
C ) the worst D ) bad C ) oldest / older / youngest
7. (v1 6-129-1) Choose the answer which
36. (v19/20-118-16) Choose the correct correctly completes the sentence. D) old / old / younger
answer. - That test was completely impossible to solve. E ) old / old / young
The soldier was given a medal for his - I agree. It was a lot... I had expected. 10. (v4-126-21) Choose the best answer.
courage. He w a s . .. . A ) not as impossible as That armchair over there is as ... comfortable
A ) the most courageous B) the most impossible as this one.
B) courageous C ) more impossible than A ) most B) more C ) much
C ) courage D) as impossible as D) the most E ) -
D ) courageously
8. (v1 7-103-18) Choose the best answer. 11. (v4-127-21) Choose the best answer.
37. (v19/20-121 -15) Choose the correct Let’s go by bus. It is ... She is as ... as her sister.
answer.
A ) a lot more expensive A ) the cleverest B) cleverer C ) -
My sister always wears the ... fashion.
B) much cheaper D ) a clever E) cjever
A ) late B) latest C ) the latest - D) last
C ) much more expensive
38. (v19/20-124-13) Choose the correct 12. (v5-119-25) Choose the appropriate
D) less cheaper
answer. answer. Jack kissed his wife and said that
He didn’t want anyone to see him so he took he would return . .. .
27. C om parison - a s...as, not A ) at the nearest early possibility
a seat in ... comer of the room.
A ) the farthest B) the father
so ...a s, like, than B) by any possibilities
C ) the further D ) a farther C ) as early as it would be possible
1. (96-13-94) Reply the following question. D ) as soon as possible
39. (v19/20-126-3) Choose the correct Nick is not so stupid as you think. E ) at the earliest that it could be possible
answer. A ) So is Ann. B ) So has Ann
It is ... method of all, but it is naturally . .. . C ) Neither is Ann. D) Neither are we 13. (v5-128-35) Choose the best answer.
A ) more effective / costly E) Ann did so. In the fifteenth century people knew nothing
B) effective / cost about... big continent as America.
2. (00-3-11) Choose the appropriate form
C ) the most effective / costly A ) a such B ) as a C ) so / as
of the adjective and adverb. D ) such a E) so a
D) the most effective / cost
It’s ... today than yesterday. It isn’t ... cold
40. (v19/20-129-12) Choose the correct today ... it was yesterday. 14. (v5-148-17) Choose the best answer.
answer. A ) warmer I as I than B) warm / as / as She is ... clever ... her brother.
Rose: How much did you pay for that bag? C ) warmer / as / as D ) warmest / as / as A ) as / like B) clever / than
Kate:$15. It was ... one I could find. E ) the warmer / as / as C ) similar / as D ) so / as
A ) cheaply B) the cheapest E ) as / as
C)cheaper D)cheap
of the adjective. 15. (v6-155-14) Choose the answer
Her luggage wasn’t as ... as it looked. which correctly completes the sentence.
26. Com parison - m uch better / Traveling by train isn’t ... traveling by air.
A ) heavier B) more heavy
any better / the sooner... the C ) heavy D ) heaviest A ) as expensive as
better E ) the heaviest B) more expensive as
C ) as expensive like
1. (01-2-37) Choose the appropriate words. D) most expensive like
Our new garage is not ... for 2 cars. Namangan isn’t quite ... far from Tashkent...
Nukus is. 16. (v7-106-3) Your car is the same
A ) too new B) too big
A ) so / so B) as / as make ... mine.
C ) enough wide D ) wide enough
C ) - / as D ) so / like A ) then B) From C ) than D ) as
E ) enough long
E ) - / like 17. (v7-174-4) Because aluminum is lighter
5. (02-7-15) Choose the best answer. and cheaper ... copper, it is often used for
The higher a mountaineer climbs.......
- We don’t have much time. high-tension power transmissions.
A ) the better it will boil
- I’m hunying ... I can. A ) than B ) then C ) as D ) from
B ) the thinner the book will become
C ) the greater the danger will become A ) faster than B) the fastest 18. (v9-129-16) Choose the right answer.
D) the thinner the land will become C ) as fast as D ) more fast than Do you mind using this saucer ... a plate? No
E) the less the danger will become E ) so fast as plates are left.’’
6. (02-10-34) Choose the best answer; A ) for B) as if C ) like D) as
3. (04-1-139) Choose the right answer.
That bus is as ... modem as this one, but it is They pr ' r--ir the book ... for the dictionary. 19. (v10-109-13) Choose the best answer.
... expensive than that one. A ) as it jgh B) twice as much so lnApril1775, when ships full of British
A ) - / more B) the more / the more C ) half at. ,i as D ) half as muph than soldiers landed in Boston, the United States
C ) mote / the most D ) the most / the most E ) half as more as did not exist... an independent country.
E ) - / morje 7. (02-12-5) Choose the best answer.
A ) such B) as C ) though D) despite
4. (v4-110-36) Complete the sentence. Louisa' ‘s work is much more interesting 20. (v12z-118-2) Choose the answer
The song was ... the dance. than . . . or . . . which correctly completes the sentence.
29. Still / yet / already / any more / any longer / no longer / even 43
John O ’Scales, who was very anxious to 33. (v19/20-110-8) Choose the correct 7. (v17-122-12) Choose the right .answer.
get the whole estate, reminded him that the answer. A ) We had 5 wonderful big new red bouquets
house he stood in was no longer his and that Women are twice ... iikely to get depression in our hands yesterday
... he left it the better. ... men. B) We had 5 big wonderful new red bouquets
A ) the sooner B) as soon as • A ) as / so B) the same / than in our hands yesterday
C ) the soonest D) sooner C ) as / as D) so / as C ) We had 5 wonderful big new red bouquets
in our hands yesterday
21. (v12c-143-10) Choose the answer 34. (v19/20-112-7) Choose the correct
D ) We had 5 wonderful new big red bouquets
in our hands yesterday
- Did you like the black shoes? When he had left Paris, it was as ... as in
- Yes, but the brown shoes are ... the black winter there. 8. (v18-98) Where are the flowers ... I sent
ones. A ) cold B) coldly you?
A ) cheap as B)cheaper C ) the coldest D) colder A ) where B) which C ) whose D) -
C ) twice cheaper than D) twice as cheap as 9. (v18-99) Choose the correct answer.
22. (v13-125-17) Choose the answer answer. ...did he have to spend much money on?
which correctly completes the sentence. Motorbikes are as ... cars. A ) How B) What C ) Where D) Whose
The roots of the old tree spread o u t ... A ) more expensive 10. (v19/20-110-16) Choose the
30 meters in all directions and damaged B) expensive as appropriate order of the sentence.
nearby buildings. C ) expensive than A ) John has taken the courses on archery
A ) as many as B) as much as D) more expensive as recently.
C ) as few as D) as little as
36. (v19/20-114-17) Choose the correct B) John has recently taken the courses on
23. (v15-102-16) Choose the answer answer. archery.
which correctly completes the sentence. My father plays golf just for fun, although C ) Has John taken the courses on archery
As they get older, her brothers seem to sometimes he plays ... some professionals. recently.
grow more .... A ) so skilful that B) more skilfully D) John has taken the courses on archery
A) like B) the same C ) the most skilful D ) as skilfully as yet.
C ) alike D) as like
24. (v16-103-6) Choose the best answer. 29. Still I yet / already I any more I
answer.
The traffic was ... heavy that he was late any longer I no lo n g e r/ even
- John is as ... as a girl.
for work.
- Yes, he is very touchy.
A ) so B) too C ) as D) such 1. (98-7-45) Choose the appropriate
A ) sensible B) sensitive
25. (v16-110-14) Choose the best answer. synonym.
C ) more sensihle D ) more sensitive
Pete has answered more questions than . .. . I have been to Tashkent a number of times.
38. (v19/20-124-5) Choose the correct A ) several times B) sometime
A) he was . В) I have
C ) we did D) you could answer. C ) the same time D) anytime
What has happened to John? He is playing E) in no time
26. (v16-118-10) Choose the answer ... a beginner.
which correctly completes the sentence. 2. (05-1-415) Choose the appropriate
A ) as B)like C ) within D ) unless
Frost occurs in valleys and on low grounds conjunction. He did not study for his exams,
... on adjacent hills. ... he passed it.
28. W ord order verb + object; A ) so B) as C ) thus D) for E ) yet
A ) more frequently than
B) frequently than place and time 3. (v7-179-1) We have known each other
C ) more frequently as ... 1974. We studied together at school.
D) as frequently than 1. (02-4-8) Choose the best answer. A ) almost B) since C ) before D) for
It wasn’t as good as ... .
27. (v16-122-20) He got a lot more money A ) I would see something like that 4. (v9-126-1) Choose the right answer.
than I ... . B) I’d expected actually I don’t think Frank has ... been to a live
A ) had B) was C ) even minute out concert. Why don’t we take him to one for his
C ) did D) have birthday?
D) particularly well
28. (v17-104-2) Choose the correct A ) ever B) never
E ) see it again
answer. C ) yet D ) still
2. (V7-153-20) I bought a great CD ...
Francesca solved the puzzle ... than 5. (v10-125-2) Choose the answer which
A ) this month B) yesterday
everybody else. correctly completes the sentence.
C ) in my life D) over the years
A ) quickly B) quicker - This perfume is very expensive.
C ) more quickly D) more quick 3. (v9-125-4) Choose the right answer. -Y e s , but it smells ...
29. (v17-120-21) Choose the correct He goes there every day. You can find him it A ) exceptionally well B) exceptionally good
answer. ... time between ten and twelve. C ) exceptional good D ) exceptional well
After finding a good job, Jane has ... A ) none B) each C ) both D ) any 6. (v11-148-11) Some English words have
problems now than before. 4. (v16-125-12) Choose the best answer. the same pronunciation ... they are spelled
A ) less B) lesser C ) few D) fewer To be honest, Harry has ... than you have. differently, for example, dear and deer
30. (v17-121 -11) Choose the correct A ) considerably been helpful A ) though B) if C ) since D) unless
answer. B) been Ynore helpful considerably 7. (v13-116-23) Choose the answer which
Margot is ... than I thought her to be. C ) been more considerably helpful correctly completes the sentence.
A ) clever B) cleverest D) been considerably more helpful We invited Peter for dinner yesterday, and he
C ) cleverer D) more cleverer 5. (v17-104-1) Choose the right answer. came round ... we were eating.
31. (v18-97) Choose the correct answer. A ) Pavel bought 4 rare Chinese purple bikes A ) as soon as B) while
B) Pavel bought Chinese 4 rare purple bikes C ) during D) till
Your handbag is ... fashionable!
A ) such a B) so C ) P&vel bought 4 Chinese rare purple bikes 8. (v15-124-14) Choose the correct
C ) so a D ) such D) Pavel bought 4 rare purple Chinese bikes answer.
6. (v17-105-18) Choose the right answer. Don’t worry, we are quite flexible and can
A ) Birds eat crops in the fields in summer make changes a t ... time whatsoever.
answer.
B) Birds eat crops in summer in the fields A ) any В) no C ) some D) one
Bamo is nearly ... old ... her friend.
A ) so / than B) as / as C ) Birds in summer eat crops in the flefifs 9. (v17-104-9) Choose the correct
C ) much / than D) so / so D) Birds eat in summer crops in the fields answer.
44 33. Verb. Sentence completion - suitable verb
George couldn’t stand it any ... He walked 6. (v9-127-11) Choose the right answer. John F, Kennedy was the youngest president
out and did not go back. Robert finds his job very boring; day ... day of the United States and ... to be murdered.
A ) long B) longest he has to do the same thing, that’s why he A) four B) the four
C ) much D) longer wants to apply for another one. C ) fourth D) the fourth
10. ,(v18-100) Choose the correct answer. A) from B) for C ) after D) with
8. (v7-129-27) On April 25 , 1990 , the
Have Tim and Jane bought the new 7. (v11-145-21) Choose the answer which Hubble Space Telescope was sent, into orbit.
house ...? correctly completes the sentence. On its ... anniversary, Hubble was in trouble.
A) just B) ever C ) never D) yet Bicycle tires are ... smaller and cheaper than Without any repair. Hubble could stop
automobile tires. working very soon.
30. View point and com m enting A ) more considerable B) more considerably A) the fifteen B) fifteenth
adverbs C ) considerable D) considerably C ) fifteen D) fifteen’s
8. (v15-120-3) Choose'the best answer. 9. (v10-109-19) Choose the answer
1. (v5-141-10) Choose the best answer. My children were alone only for 2 hours but it which correctly completes the sentence.
What do you think of her? was enough to make ... the whole house. Are you really ready to pay five ... for a
- .,. I liked her a lot. A ) up and down B) upside down camera?
A ) I do certainly. B) Of course. C ) up to D) down to A) hundreds pound B) hundred pounds
C ) She’s lovely. D) Certainly of her. C ) hundred pound D) hundreds pounds
E) Certainly. Lovely. Why?
Nodira, whose father had been working as a 10. (v10-130-2) Choose the answer
2. (v7-180-20) Her cousin is ... related to baker for a long time, lives .... which correctly completes the sentence.
the Hapsburg family. A ) quit near B) quiet nearly To become an air-hostess I had to attend
A) near B) closely C ) quiet near D) quite near a ... training course, which included
C ) nearly D) close waitressing, swimming and first aid.
10. (v18-103) My sister... regretted turning
3. (v12c-150-13) Choose the answer down the chance of having an internship in A ) three-months B) three-month
which correctly completes the sentence. that company. C ) three-month’s D) three-months’
Because of the extreme cold and the lack of A) absolutely B) also 11. (v15-108-5) Choose the best answer.
native people, forests and land animals, the C ) entirely D) bitterly When Eva was ... diagnosed with diabetes
continent remained ... neglected for decades
11. (v18-104) Come in from the rain - she was twenty.
after discovery.
you’re ... soaking. A) the first B) first C ) firstly D) at first
A ) largest B) largely
A ) quite B) some C ) very D) absolutely 12. (v17-109-23) Choose the right answer.
C ) large D) larger
12. (v18-105) Choose the correct answer. That magnificent... temple was constructed
It was ... a boring film that he almost fell by the Chinese.
asleep. A) eight-centuries-old B) eight-century’s-old
The eagle flew so high that we could ... see it.
A) so B) much C ) such D) as C ) eight-century-old D ) old-eight-centuries
A ) hardest B) hard C ) hardly D) harder
5. (v18-101) We are more concerned than 32. Num erals answer.
ever, it seems,... the water we drink and the
Mary was ... child when her parents began to
air we breathe, and are smoking less, though 1. (96-9-45) Choose the appropriate live separately from her grandparents.
not yet drinking less alcohol. ending. Great Britain consists of: A ) a four-year’s-old B) a four-years-old
A ) then B) or C ) about D) hence A ) one part B) two parts C ) a four-year-old D) a four-years'-old
6. (v18-102) Come in frop- the rain - you’re C ) three parts D) six parts E) five parts
... soaking. 14. (v17-117-8) Choose the best answer.
2. (98-11-37) Choose the appropriate In Pittsburgh more than ... local students do
A ) quite B) very word.
C ) absolutely D) so the dishes in cafes, pubs to make a living.
The territory of Uzbekistan is 447000 ... A ) thousand of B) a thousand
kilometres. C ) an thousand D) the thousand
31. A d ve rb s of certainty A) - B) thousand
C ) square D) hundred E) million 15. (v17-123-2) Choose the right spelling of
1. (01-5-35) Choose the appropriate the numeral 25 ,005 .
words to complete the sentence. 3. (01-4-3) Choose the appropriate A ) Twenty five thousand five
- She is very diligent. pronoun. B) Twenty-five thousand and five
- I know her pay is not ... for the amount of ... should be careful when crossing the .street.
C ) Twenty-five thousands and five
work she does. A ) one B) two C ) both D) whom
D) Twenty-five thousands five
A ) enough good B) as good enough E) some
C ) enough . D) good enough 4. (02-2-1) Choose the best answer. 33. Verb. Sentence com pletion -
E)good as enough I'll be with you in ... .
suitable verb
2. (v5-116-11) Choose the right answer. A ) a quarter of one hour
Don has not been able to sleep ... B) one quarter of an hour 1. (96-6-75) Choose the appropriate form
A ) in the winter B) in two days C ) a quarter of an hour of the verb.
C ) recently D) a fortnight ago D) a quarter of hour He ... a very experienced teacher.
E) yesterday E) a quarter and a half He ... French for 15 years.
3. (v7-155-22) The man in the window 5. (v5-113-24) Choose the appropriate A) to be / tough
obviously recognised Alan. ... Alan also form of. B) am / is teaching
recognised the man. Chopin began to take piano lessons .... C ) is / has been teaching
A ) After B) Then A) at 6 years old B) by 6 ages D) will be / was teaching
C ) While D) When C ) in the age of six D) at the age of 6 E) was / are teaching
E) at 6 age old 2. (96-12-53) Choose the proper word.
4. (v7-166-24) She is famous ... in the north
of the USA, ... in the south of the country. 6. (v6-145-14) Choose the answer whitfi If it is not right, do not do it; If it is not true, do
A ) also / and else B) also / else correctly completes the sentence. n ot ... it.
C ) not only / but also D) not only / and also She has got a ... daughter. A) fool B) say C ) begin D) laugh E) do
5. (v7-187-20) He continued taking A ) ten years of age B) ten-year-olds 3. (96-13-76) Choose the right form of
banknotes out of the safe ... it was empty. C ) ten-year-old . D) aged ten years the verb.
A ) while B) as soon as 7. (v6-159-4) Choose the answer which She ... this book this week and she ...
C ) until D) before correctly completes the sentence. discuss it now.
33. Verb. Sentence completion — suitable verb 45
A ) read / can B) has read / could C ) has / been done yet A ) dead B) diseased
C ) had read / can D) have read / can D) was / done yet C ) deaf D) disabled E) bad
E) has read / can E) have / been done yet 24. (02-1-32) Choose the best answer.
4. (96-13-77) Choose the right form of 13. (00-6-7) Choose the appropriate form He’s intelligent but he ... common sense.
the verb. of the verb. A ) misses B) lacks
He said that he ... school and he ... to enter Benjamin Britten ... writing music as a child, C ) fails D) wan is E) needs
the Institute. later he ... a great deal of music for young 25. (02-1-44) Choose the best answer.
A) finished / was going people. He sat there with his arms ... doing nothing
B) has finished / is going A ) begin / write waiting for us.
C) had finished / was going B) has begun / has written A ) twisted B) flapped
D) finishes / are going C ) begins / is writing C ) turned D) folded E) beyond
E) finish / was going D) began / wrote
5. (96-13-80) Choose the right form of E) is beginning / writes
It was a secret - you weren’t supposed to ...
the verb. 14. (00-7-55) Choose the appropriate anyone anything.
We ... ready when you ... home. non-finite form of the verb. A ) tell B) say C ) speak D) talk
A) are / will come B) shall / come The woman ... over there is my boss. E) cheat
C ) shall be / will come D) shall be / come A ) stand B) standing C ) tostand 27. (02-1 -75) Choose the best answer.
E) will be / came D) is standing E) stood On July 20. 1969 Astronaut Neil Armstrong
6. (97-2-41) Choose the proper form of 15. (00-10-31) Choose the appropriate ... down into the Moon, the first person to set
the verbs. ' form of the verb. foot on another celestial body.
As soon as we ... the house we ... to it. Allison couldn't finish her shopping because A ) was stepping B) has stepped
A) shall build / move her wallet... stolen. C ) was stepped D) is stepping
B) build / shall move A ) had been B) will be C ) was being E) stepped
C ) will build / shall move D) is being E) has been 28. (02-1-83) Choose the best answer.
D) built / shall move 16. (01-1-82) Choose the appropriate The train ... to arrive at 11.30. but it was an
E) build / move tense forms of the verbs. hour late.
7. (97-6-23) Choose the right form of the The tree ... as tall, strong and powerful as its A ) is supposed B)supposed
verbs. roots .... strong and deep. C)supposes D) to suppose
Do you ... that woman in the comer? She ... A ) will be / are B) shall be / are E) was supposed
her coffee. C ) will / will D ) are / is 29. (02-2-12) Choose the best answer.
A ) see / is having B) saw / was having E) is / is Who ... you ... for? I ... for Ann. We must ...
C ) to see / is having D) see / has in ten minutes.
17. (01-3-16) Choose the appropriate '
E) seen / have A ) are / waiting / am waiting / leave
word.
8. (97-6-25) Choose the right form of the When ’ was skating, I ... and broke my leg. B) do / wait / wait / be leaving
verbs. A ) raised B) fell C ) felt D) filled C ) were / waiting / am waiting / leave
He wanted me to go to the skating-rink E) stood D) must / wait / can / leave
together. As he ... I ... my skates he ... me E ) have / waited / waited / be leaving
18. (01-9-13) Choose the best suited pair
his brother’s. 30. (02-2-18) Choose the best answer.
of words for the blanks.
A ) knows / broke / offer I ... television last night when my friend rang.
Even if you ... to a crime, ... still depends on
B) knew / broke / offers A ) will watch
the seriousness of the crime.
C ) knew / had broken / offered B) watched
A) admit / proposal
D) know / had broken / will offer C ) have been watching
B) approve / order
E) knew / has broken / offered D) have watched
C ) acknowledge / offer
9. (97-6-30) Choose the right form of the E) was watching
D) realize / verdict
verbs. E) confess / sentence 31 . (02-2-23) Choose the best answer.
The special information ... in an hour or so, The children ... to the Zoo.
t9. (02-1-1) Choose the best answer.
that’s why i t ... in the newspapers yesterday. A ) were enjoyed taken
He was so tired that he ... asleep in the chair.
A) brings / didn’t publish B) ware enjoyed taking
A ) fell B) felt
B) will bring / don't publish C ) enjoyed being taken
C ) went D) became
C ) will be brought / wasn't published D) enjoyed taking
E) lost
D) will be brought / didn’t publish E) were enjoying taken
E) brought / wasn't published 20. (02-1-6) Choose the best answer.
The witness told the court that he ... the
10. (98-7-57) Choose the appropriate - You seem tired this afternoon.
accused before.
form of “to be”. - Y e s , but I don’t know ... tired.
A ) had never seen B) had ever seen
A: What I like about these modem flat... A ) why am B) because I am
C ) hasn’t seen D) didn’t see
those built in closets. B: Pardon, madam. C ) why she is D) because I was
E) doesn’t see
They ... not closets, they ... rooms. E) how he is
A) is / are / are B) was / are / were 21. (02-1-15) Choose the best answer.
C ) are / is / are - D) to be / are / are The shirt I wore that day was tom, but I don't
Ted and Jack, who are about fourteen,
E) is / are / to be think anyone ....
... usually ... by their parents to go to the
11. (98-12-29) Choose the appropriate A ) watched B) noticed
country by train for a day.
non-finite forms of the verbs. C ) mentioned D) remarked A ) have / been allowed
Julia has overslept again. She is going ... E) learned
B) has / been allowed
late to her work. “I had better ... a taxi”, she 22. (02-1-20) Choose the best answer. C ) are / allowed
thinks. I don’t know what to do this weekend. D) is / allowed
A ) being / take B) to be / take Perhaps I ... af home and do some work. E) had / been allowed
C ) be / to take D) to be / to take A ) will stay B) would stay 34. (02-3-32) Choose the best answer.
E) to be / taking C ) am staying D) stay The boy was told that he ... to go out until his
12. (99-5-39) Complete the sentence. E) should stay, home-work to be done carefully.
Why ... nothing ...? 23. (02-1-26) Choose the best answer. A ) would allow B) will be allowed
A) has / been done still He is a little bit... in his left ear, but if you C ) wouldn't be allowed D) was allowed
B) hasn’t / been done yet speak clearly he will hear what you say. E) would be allowed
35. (02-3-34) Choose the best answer. 46. (02-5-41) Choose the best answer. A ) was swimming B) have been swimming
The children ran back when they heard their Most people talk too much and don’t realise C ) swim D ) had swum
... them. how important... is. E) has swum
A ) mother was calling B ) mother's calling A ) to be listened B) have listened 58. (02-7-68) Choose the best answer.
C ) mother had called D) mother calling C ) to be listening D) listening
Searchers ... up hope that he hikers ...
E) mother to call E ) have to listen
before night.
36. (02-3-36) Choose the best answer. 47. (02-5-42) Choose the best answer. A) have given / will be found
Jim takes after his father. They are both fond of They ... Tashkent late as they ... by fog. B) gave / will find
nature and enjoy ... about in parks and woods. A ) reached / delayed C ) have been given / would be found
A ) walking B) walk B) will reach / delay D) will give / were found
C ) to walk D) were walking C ) had reached / delayed E) give / would found
E) are walking D) reach /'are delaying
E) reached / were delayed
37. (02-3-49) Choose the best answer. The sailors ... the maize in the sand on the
They never received packages that they .... 48. (02-5-45) Choose the best answer. beach where the Indians ... it.
A) had ordered B) has ordered He ... to work until he ... . A ) find / leaves B) are finding / left
C ) were ordered D) will be ordered A ) won’t go / has recovered C ) had found / left D) found / have left
E) have ordered B) isn’t going / will recover E) found / had left
C ) doesn’t go / would recover
38. (02-3-89) Choose the best answer. 60. (02-8-23) Choose the best answer.
D) will not go / recovered
Excuse me, I ... at you for a long time, Salima is in the habit of ... English to her
E ) hadn’t gone / has recovered
because your face seems familiar to me. classmates.
I have a feeling that, we have met 49. (02-6-36) Choose the best answer. A ) saying B) rendering C ) asking
somewhere before. Neither of those languages ... widely spoken D) speakingE) telling
A ) have been looking B) were looking today.
C ) had looked D) had been looking A ) are B) is C ) were D ) hare been
I ... lot of work about the house and I ... so
E) has been looking E ) being
tired. Excuse me, I’m not able to go for a
39. (02-4-16) Choose the best answer. 50. (02-6-37) Choose the best answer. walk with you.
Some urgent measures were taken while the Either the clock on the town hall or my A) am doingI am B) have done / am
doctor... for. watch ... wrong. C ) did / was D) shall do / am
A ) waited B) was being waited A) w$re B) are E) had done / was
C ) was waiting D) was waited C ) is D) have been E) been
E) is waited 62. (02-9-27) Choose the best answer.
51. /02-6-40) Choose the best answer. She went to Italy five years ago. She ... only
40. (02-4-19) Choose the best answer. That information ... over the telephone. Italian since and ... this language perfectly.
We decided to wait till they ... . A ) were given B) are given A) speaks / knows
A ) will return B) would return C ) isn’t given D ) is giving B) spoke / knew
C ) return D) returned E) have been given C ) speak / has known
E) have returned D) has spoken / know
41. (02-4-21) Choose the best answer. E) has been speaking / knows
You are old enough ... better.
She seemed at times ... with an uncontrolled A ) know B) knowing 63. (02-9-28) Choose the best answer.
irritation and would say sharp and ... things. C ) knew D ) to know Were ... Joe? ... he already ... to school?
A ) to be seized / wounding E) has known Oh, no. He ... still... T V in the next room,
B) to seized I wounded though it’s high time for him to go.
C ) seizing / wounding 53. (02-6-48) Choose the best answer.
A) is / Is / going / has watched
D) to be seizing / wounding High heels were first... by the French.
B) is / Has / gone / is / watching
E) seized / wounded A ) wear B) wearing C ) wore C ) was / Had / gone / is / watching
D) worn E) had worn D) are / Is / going / is / watched
He was accused of ... the country illegally. 54. (02-6-51) Choose the best answer. E ) was / Has / gone / was / watching
A ) enter B) entering I don’t know where . .. . 64. (02-9-31) Choose the best answer.
C ) have entered D ) being entered A ) were the post-office The news he ... yesterday ... very important.
E) having been entered B) was the post-office - You should take it into consideration.
C ) the post-office A ) was brought / are B) brought / were
O) are the post-office G) brought / is D ) had brought /was
Many people begin their day by reading
E) the post-office is E) was brought / were
morning papers. In this way they ... what ...
on in the world. 55. (02-7-22) Choose the best answer. 65. (02-10-46) Choose the best answer.
A ) leam / go One evening, after hunting in the forest all We are looking forward to ... the problem
B) learned / went day, I ... to the place where I ... up my tent. with experts.
C ) will leam / was going A ) returned / had put A ) to discuss B) discussing
D) have learned / goes B ) returned / puts C ) being discussed D) discussed
E ) leam / is going C ) had returned / put E) discuss
D) was returning / have put
44. (02-5-18) Choose the best answer. 66. (02-10-56) Choose the best answer.
E ) will return / put
Michael Faraday ... in London in 1791 in a Do you remember... there. The time of the
poor family arid as a boy he ... much. 56. (02-7-26) Choose the best answer. meeting is in your day book.
A ) is born / doesn’t leam - I t ... to get quite cold. We are glad to have A ) going B) having gone
B) was bom / didn’t leam fires in the house, and we ... wood for the C ) go D) to go
C ) were born / learned last few weeks. E)gone
D) had been bom I hadn’t learned A ) begins / bum
E) was born / hasn’t learned B) began / were burning
As the human body was not ... for flying,
C ) is beginning / have been burning
45. (02-5-40) Choose the best answer. people can ... if they are on an aeroplane for
D) has begun / are burning
This is the eighth patient the doctor ... today. a long time.
E) was beginning / had burnt
A ) had examined B) was examined A ) meant / agonise B) designed / suffer
C ) has examined D ) was examing 57. (02-7-28) Choose the best answer. C ) made / tolerate D) constructed / exhaust
E) have examined - Why is your hair wet? - I . .. . E) prepared / endure
33. Verb. Sentence completion - suitable verb 47
68. (02-11-58) Choose the best answer. 78. (03-4-4) Choose the best answer. 90. (03-6-15) Choose the best answer.
When news of an amazing discovery in Africa The train could not stop because i t ... too 1guess I ... another mistake.
... in the 1870 s, rumours ... everywhere. fast at the time. A ) have made B) make
A ) was reported / were heard A ) was travelling B) to travel C ) had made D>has made
B) reported / heard C ) travels D ) will be travelling E) shall make
C ) were reported / was heard E ) is travelling
D) is reported / is heard 79. (03-4-5) Choose the best answer. Sometimes I rest in the shade of a thick
E) are reported / are heard I ... for you at five o’clock tomorrow. wood; at other times I stop ... the minerals of
69. (02-11-93) Choose the best answer. A ) shall be waiting B ) was waiting an old quany. *
Mrs. Carol thought that there ... leftovers, but C ) am waiting D ) waited A ) to examine B ) to have examined
all the food on the table ... up. E ) wait C ) examine D ) examined
A ) were / are eaten 80. (03-4-11) Choose the best answer. E ) examining
B) would be / had been eaten They are busy now. They ... an important 92. (03-6-53) Choose the best answer.
C ) are / was eaten question. They ... it since five o’clock. Why ... you ... on your warm coat? ... you
D) were / were eaten A ) are discussing / have been discussing ... a cold?
E ) should be / is eaten up B) is discussing / has been discussing A ) shall/put/Will/catch
C ) are discussing / will have been discussing B) did / put / Catch
70. (02-11-96) Choose the best answer. D ) were discussing / had been discussing
Peter ... a long-distance call to his relative C ) has / put / Will / catch
E ) discuss / discussed D ) have / put / 'Have / caught
in Canada. He ... for six minutes and the
operator asks him to put some more money 81. (03-4-13) Choose the best answer. E ) are / putting / Has / caught
in. He hasn't got money. Don’t enter the room! A student... there. 93. (03-8-14) Choose the best answer.
A ) is making / has been talking A ) is being examined One morning I ... by the maid tapping at
B ) makes / is talking B) was being examined the door to announce that two men ... from
C ) made / talked C ) is examined
Paddington and ... in the consulting-room.
D) has made / has talked D ) was examined
A ) awoke / came / sat
E ) is examining
E ) has been making / talks B ) was awakened / had come / were sitting
82. (03-4-16) Choose the best answer. C ) had been awakened / came / was sitting
Some new magazines ... just. . . . Would you D) awake / had come / were sitting
Don’t worry. You ... all about it by this time
like to look them through? E ) was awakened / came / had been sitting
next year.
A ) have / been brought
A ) will forget B) will have forgotten 94. (03-8-30) Choose the best answer.
B ) has / been brought
C ) would forget D ) forget The boy was made ... medicine.
C ) have / brought
E) are going to forget D) is / brought A ) taken B) take
72. (02-12-27) Choose the best answer. E ) had / been brought C ) taking D ) to take E ) took
I’m sony ... you your car has been stolen. 83. (03-4-18) Choose the best answer. 95. (03-8-35) Choose the best answer.
A ) to have told B) telling The exercises ... usually ... by the teacher Money is very hard to earn. It’s not
C ) tell D ) told E ) to tell at home. desirable ... things you don’t need.
A ) are / corrected B) is / corrected A ) to buy B) buy C ) being bought
C ) was / corrected D ) have / been corrected D) buying E) to be bought
- Have you seen Ann since we ... school?
- Yes, it was in April. She ... for a job. E ) are / correcting 96. (03-9-3) Choose the best answer.
A ) have left / looked B) left / has looked 84. (03-4-20) Choose the best answer. John proposed that we ... the experiment as
C ) leave / looks - D ) left / was looking The question which ... now at the conference it was time ... the contract.
E) were left / had looked is very important. A ) stopped / signed
A ) is being discussed 8 ) stop / sign
B) was being discussed C ) had stopped / signed
Mr. White ... to Tashkent next week, think he
C ) is discussing D) stop / to sign
... here for a week or so.
D) have been discussed E ) would stop / signed
A ) came / is staying B) comes / stays
C ) is coming / will stay D ) had come / stayed E) was discussed 97. (03-9-10) Choose the best answer.
E ) will come / stays 85. (03-4-24) Choose' the best answer. The contract... yet. I suppose i t ... by
I m ust... to the country. 2 o'clock tomorrow.
A ) go B ) to go - A ) isn’t signed / will sign
Rose couldn’t enter the room as i t ... at that
C ) to have gone D ) going E ) goes B) hasn’t been signed / will have been signed
moment. So she ... in the corridor for some
86. (03-4-35) Choose the best answer. C ) has been signed / will be signed
time.
We insisted on the goods ... in double bags. D ) hasn’t signed / will have signed
A ) cleaned / stood
A ) being packed B) packing E ) hadn't signed / would be signed
B) was cleaning / was standing
C ) was being cleaned / stood C ) to be packed D ) to pack 98. (03-10-7) Choose the best answer.
D ) has been cleaned / stood E ) to have packed I regret... all my old pictures.
E) was cleaned / was standing 87. (03-4-36) Choose the best answer. A ) losing B ) to lose
We have heard of the agreement... . C ) to losing D ) being lost
A ) having been reached B) being reached E ) to be lost
The cook ... to snatch away the letters from
home, before she ... them. C ) reaching D ) to reach ^ 99. (03-10-10) Choose the one word or
A ) uses / will have read B) t'sed / reads E ) to have reached / phrase that keeps the meaning of the
C ) used / has read D ) is using / reads 88. (03-4-38) Choose the best answer. underlined one.
E ) used / had read The doctor,... his pulse and examined his Th e police ran in this boy for his illegal trade.
wounds, dedared that lie’was much better. A ) released B ) apprehended
A ) having felt B ) feeling C ) searched for D ) investigated
When he was in Samarqand he ... the places
C ) to feel D ) feels E)felt E ) praised
where he ... as a boy.
A ) visited / had played 89. (03-4-40) Choose the best answer. 100. (03-10-16) Choose the best answer.
B) will visit / comes Payment for the goods ... was made in I asked my friend to help me but he ... .
C ) visits / bad played Moscow. A ) rejected B ) refused
D ) visited / has played A ) bought B ) to buy C ) buying C ) turned down D ) denied
E ) had visited / had played D ) buy E ) have bought E) agreed
101'. (03-10-22) Choose the best'answer. A ) have won - B) are winning 123. (04-1-176) Choose the best answer.
“You see,” the lady said, if you ... able C ) will win D) won His parents ...to Florida, when there was an
yourself with meat, you ... to eat a E) was won accident on the way.
peach now. 112. (03-12-27) Choose the best answer. A ) were driving B) has driven
A ) stuff / will be When you ... your work, you can go out. C) were driven D) are driving
B) don’t stuff / will be A ) haye finished B ) finished E) have been driving
C ) didn’t stuff / would have been C ) will finish D ) had finished 124. (04-1-189) Choose the best answer.
D) hadn’t stuffed / would be E) has finished The film ... cotton for 13 years by next October.
E) hadn’t stuffed / wouldn’t have been
113. (03-12-30) Choose the best answer. A ) had been exporting
102. (03-11-11) Choose the best answer. When the war broke out, Mary ... in Berlin for B) will export
Dear Francesca, We ... a wonderful time *6 years. . C ) have been exporting
here in York. We ... here for three days now A ) lived B) had been living D) will na ve exported
and we ... to stay for the rest of the week C ) has been living D) was living E ) has been exporting
because we ... ourselves so much. E ) is living 125. (04-1-192) Choose the best answer.
A ) are having / have been / want / are
114. (03-12-40) Choose the best answer. I say Ann, ... you ... the work by two o ’clock
enjoying
Mr. Brown ... a capable, dedicated doctor tomorrow?
B) is having / have been / will want / were
and his patients have missed him ever since A ) will / be doing B) has / been doing
enjoying
his death. C) have/ been doing D) had/been doing
C ) had / shall have / wanted / was enjoying A ) was B) has been E ) will/have done
D) will have / will have / wanting / enjoyed C )is D)were E ) had been
E) has / has been / wants / enjoys 126. (04-1-210) Choose the best answer.
115. (03-12-45) Choose the best answer. The sailors ... the ship for three months by
103. (03-11-*27) Choose the best answer. Since calculators were first introduced, they tomorrow.
It’s a nice day. I ... we go out for a walk. ... to be useful tools for people weak in A ) are mending B) will have mended
A ) recommend B) insist C ) promise mathematics. C ) have been mending D ) will mend
D) apologise E) suggest A ) have proved B) proved E ) had been mending
104. (03-11-32) Choose the best answer. C) will prove D) are proving
When he bought the house, i t ... recently ... . E ) was proving
The man wished the driver ... the traffic
A ) was / remodelling 116. (03-12-47) Choose the best answer. rules, but he was nervous and in a hurry.
B) had / been remodelled The commissioner has assured the crowd that A ) has observed B ) would observe
C ) was / remodelled the problem ... care of as soon as possible. C ) had observed D) have observed
D) would / be remodelled A ) will be taken B) has been taken E ) observed
E) has / been remodelled C) had been taken D) take 128. (v4-107-6) Choose the best answer.
105. (03-11-42) Choose the best answer. Ё ) is taken Tom ... football this season. He ... to
Providing that you ... groceries, I ... dinner. 117. (03-12-49) Choose the best answer. concentrate on his studies.
A ) will buy / cook They ...for seven hours when they arrived at A ) doesn’t play / wants
B) will buy / will cook the border. B) isn’t playing / wants
C ) bought / have cooked A ) had been driving B) have been driving C ) is playing / wants
D) buy / will cook C) are driving D) drove D ) is being played / wants
E) buys / cook E ) was driving E ) hasn’t been playing / want
106. (03-12-4) Choose the best answer. 118. (03-12-56) Choose the best answer. 129. (v4-116-22) Choose the best answer.
It’s a big factory. Five hundred people ... there. The girls seem to be fully satisfied with their She ... tennis since she ...
A) are employed English course. So far, they ... even a single A ) has been playing / isn’t eight
B) is employed class yet. B) is playing / was eight
C ) is being employed A ) haven’t missed B) don't miss C ) had played / was eight
D) have been employed C) didn’t miss D) won’t miss D ) has played / is eight
E) will have been employed E ) have missed E ) has been playing / was eight
107. (03-12-5) Choose the best answer. 119. (04-1-158) Choose the best answer. 130. (v4-117-35) Choose the appropriate
The park gates ... at 6.30 p.m. every Tbey ... still... opinion on the book they had form of the verb.
evening. bought, when I came in. A lot of books by this writer ... into many
A ) is locked B) were locking A ) are / exchanging languages.
C ) are locked D) had been locked B) have / exchanged A ) was translated
E) will be locked C) haven’t / exchanged B) have been translated
108. (03-12-7) Choose the best answer. D) were / exchanging C ) translated
John and I went for a walk. I had difficulty E ) -/exchanges • D) has been translated
keeping up with him because he ... so fast. E) is translated
A ) is walking B) was walking Hurshida ... still... when I came. 131. (v4-119-34) Choose the best form of
C ) haye been walking D) had walked A ) have / slept B) in / sleeping the verbs.
E) has walked C) was / sleeping D) bad /slept Rauf was living in the U S A from 2002
E) has/slept till 2003 . When he came back he visited
his English teacher. He told her lots of
The teacher... attendance when I arrived. 121. (04-1-165) Choose the best answer. interesting things about the country beyond
A ) was taking B) was taken When girls came into the garden, their father the ocean. His knowledge of Engljsh became
C ) has taken D ) were taken ...the flowers. very perfect as he ... the living language for
E) had been taken A ) was watering B) is watering almost a year in the USA.
110. (03-12-21) Choose the best answer. C) has watered D) hadn’t watered A ) has spoken
No wonder Mary is cross with you. You ... to E ) hasn’t watered B) was used to speak
her for quite a long time. 122. (04-1-171) Choose the correct answer. C ) was speaking
A) haven’t written B) didn't write Gulshan ...for the bus at the bus stop when D ) had been speaking
C ) hadn’t written D) aren’t writing I saw her. E) have been speaking
E) was writing A ) is waiting B) has waited 132. (v4-120-34) Choose the best answer.
111. (03-12-23) Choose the best answer. C) was waited D) hadn’t waited The farm ... fruit-tree on the basis of
I hope you ... the elections to be held soon. E ) was waiting intensive technologies for 20 years by April.
33. Verb. Sentence completion - suitable verb 49
A ) had been growing B) will have grown 144. (v5-139-18) Choose the best answer. A) drive B) drives
C ) is growing D) will grow The children, all of whom were in the bus ... C ) driving D ) drove
E ) has been growing not ... in the crush. 156. (v6-143-7) Choose the answer
A ) are / injured B) would / injured which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) were / injured D ) will be injured How much did he ... for this carpet?
form of the verbs.
E) have / been injured A ) have paid B) has paid
Once i t ... raining, we ... out for a walk.
A ) stop / shall go B) would stop / would go 145. (v5-143-24) Choose the best C ) pay D) paid
C ) stopped / will D ) should / would answer. 157. (v6-145-15) Choose the answer
E ) stops / shall go I had to leave school: I had to work to ... our which correctly completes the sentence.
134. (v5-104-18) Choose the best answer. family. Neither he nor I ... easily frightened but the
I can’t tell you when he ... , A ) save B ) register film was so terrifying that we screamed.
A ) will come B ) coming C ) comes C) keep D) find E) provide A ) are B) is C ) am D ) will be
D) come E) shall come 146. (v5-146-18) Choose the best answer. 158. (v6-151-7) Choose the answer
135. (v5-105-18) Choose the best form of How is your granny? We ... her for a week which correctly completes the sentence.
the verb. or two. A famous English actor... Uzbekistan some
Among our engineers there are many A ) didn’t see B) haven’t seen C ) saw days ago. He ... many questions about the
who ... a lot. D) had seen E ) don’t see country.
A ) travelled B) were travelling 147. (v5-148-21) You had better ... to me at A ) visited / asked
C ) has travelled D) have travelled six. I shall be writing an essay. B) visited / was asked
E) had travelled A ) not come B) came C ) to come C ) has visited / will ask
136. (v5-110-21) Choose the form of the D) not to come E ) coming D) was visited / was asked
verb. 148. (v5-151-6) Choose the appropriate 159. (v7-138-12) I can’t entrust her with any
Simons doesn’t make Rocks,... the table. He form of the verb. serious task though I ... her for three years.
does it himself. Bill and Sue are very close. They ... all their A ) know B) knew
A ) clear away B) have cleared away thoughts. C ) have known D) had known
C ) to clear away D) cleared away A ) are sharing B) will share 160. (v7-142-12) Helena ... a long hospital
E) clearing away C ) share D) don’t share treatment before the doctors finally ... her the
137. (v5-111-21) Choose the best answer. E) haven’t shared diagnosis.
We wanted to continue our way, bu t ... aware 149. (V5-151-18) Choose the right answer. A ) received / were telling
of the danger, we couldn’t continue our way. He did not expect him to come. He came to B) received / had told
A ) are B) after having been visit him. He says: “Why didn’t you ... me ... C ) had received / told
C ) being D) having been you were coming?” D) was receiving / had told
E) we were A ) let / knows B) let / known 161. (v7 -1 55-13) Though I am only fourteen
138. (v5-112-21) Choose the best answer. C ) let / know D) let / to know my father lets me ... his car to the garage.
I am going to buy a new skirt, but I don’t E) let / knew A) to drive B) drive
know where ... it. 150. (v5-156-6) Choose the-best answer. C ) driving D ) drove
A ) going to buy B) am buying The news that she ... the city two days ago 162. (v7-160-11) John is busy at the
C ) to buy D) will buy moment, but he ... here as soon as the show
... a surprise to all of us.
E) buy
A ) leave / is B) left / is ... over.
139. (v5-117-31) Choose the best answer. C ) left / was D ) will leave / are A ) will be / is B) would be / is
When we saw him he was digging in the E) have left / was . C ) is / will be D) were / would be
garden, and he obviously ... fora long time
151. (v5-156-7) There are five answers 163. (v7-166-21) I woke up and looked at
as he ... a lot. my watch: it was five o’clock. I ... for four
O nly one Is correct. Choosethe correct
A ) has been dug / digging
form of the verb. hours.
B) dug / had dug
The parents were ... to the meeting at 2 o’clock. A ) had been asleep B) am sleeping
C ) had dug / had been digging
A ) invites B) been invited C ) have been asleep D) was sleeping
D) is digging / has dug
C ) invite D) inviting 164. (v7-168-20) People began to ... sheep
E) had been digging / had dug
E) invited for wool about 6,000 years ago.
152. (v5-157-31) Choose the best answer. A ) arise B) arouse
Look! Sue’s going out. I wonder where ... .
It was raining in the morning and it... for the C ) raise D) rise
A) does she go B) will she go
C ) is she going D) she is going whole night. 165. (V7-170-17) Mr. Murdstone didn’t
E) has she gone A ) raining B) has been raining want David ... in the house and made Mrs.
C ) had rained D) had been raining Copperfield ... him to a boarding school.
141. (v5-131-11) There are five answers. E ) was raining A ) to live / send B) that he lived / to send
Only one is correct. Choose the correct
153. (v5-158-9) When I have to catch a C ) live / send D) to live / sent
form of the verb.
My son is busy ... his car. train, I’m always worried about... it. So I like 166. (v7-172-14) He lost the case and ...
A ) washing B) have washed ... to the station in plenty of time. put into prison. I suppose he shouldn’t have
C ) wash D) washes A ) missing / to get B) misses / gets listened to his advisers.
E) washed C ) missing / get D ) miss / get A ) was B) had C ) is D) has
E) missed / getting
142. (v5-136-6) Barry ... by the sea and 167. (v7-173-17) Long after I became a
he’s got a boat, so he often ... sailing. 154. (v5-160-31) How long has your sister writer by profession, I spent much time on
A ) is living / go B) lived / went been married? She ... for three months by ... how to write and subjected myself to very
C ) lived / goes D) lives / goes next Friday. hard training in the attempt... my style.
E) live / goes A ) would marry B) will have been married A ) having learned / improve
C ) will marry . D) had married B) learned / improved
143. (V5-137-6) There are five answers
E) was marries C ) learning / to improve
O nly one is correct. Choose the correct
155. (v6-141 -7) Choose the answer D) learn / improving
form of the verb.
I t ... my brother’s birthday after yours. which correctly completes the sentence. 168. (v 7 -1 75-23) My advice is this. Don’t
A ) will be B) may be C ) had A driver is a man who ... cars, buses and waste your time and get a job! If I ... you I ...
D) has been E) were lorries. a job immediately.
A ) had been / would have got 183. (v7-189-13) Jane came to the door. 196. (v10-109-12) Choose the best answer.
B) were / would have got It was unlocked. She wondered who ... the Countries with rising population and limited
C ) am / will get door open. natural resources risk ... into demographic trap
D ) were / would get A ) was leaving B) had left A ) falling B) fell C ) to fall D ) fallen
169. (v7-176-13) I cannot stop reading C ) left D ) leaves 197. (v10-118-3) Choose the answer
the book you gave me. I ... more than sixty 184. (v7-190-17) She entered the room ... which correctly completes the sentence.
pages today. a tray of soft drinks. I’m putting on a lot of weight. I think I need ...
A ) have read B) have been reading A ) having carried B) to carry doing some exercise.
C ) read D ) was reading C ) carrying D ) carried A ) started B) start C ) to start D ) starting
170. (v7-179-23) He ... , if he ... an answer 185. (v8-108-23) Choose the answer 198. (v10-127-17) Choose/the best answer.
two days ago. which correctly completes the sentence. After uniting their conquests north of modem
A ) would have come /would have been given Jessica; Are you going to be busy today? day China, the Mongolian warriors soon ...
B) would have come / had been given Andrew: Well, I’ve got a few things to do. I've their homeland and steered their horses to
C ) will come / was given got an essay . . . . And this room ought... up the Persian Empire.
D) would come / were given a bit. A ) had left B) leaving
171. (v7-180-14) Most people in Britain A ) to be written / be tidying C ) having left D ) left
work from Monday to Friday; schools, B) to be writing / be tidied 199. (v10-128-20) Choose the answer
colleges and universities ... also closed on C ) writing / to tidy which correctly completes the sentence.
Saturdays and Sundays. D ) to write / to be tidied You’ll get the goods very soon. They will...
A ) have been B ) will be 186. (v8-128-21) Choose the answer to you by air.
C ) are D ) were which correctly completes the sentence. A ) being delivered B) delivering
172. (v7-180-16) The police are reported ... - Is dinner ready? C ) be delivered D ) deliver
found illegal drugs in a secret hiding place in - Not yet. The potatoes are n o t. . . . They 200. (v12z-102-28)
the filmstar's house. need another ten minutes. A ) service B) calculations
A) has had B) have had A ) did B) do C ) doing D ) done C ) understanding D ) cooking
C ) have D) to have 187. (v9-101-3) Choose the right answer.
173. (v7-182-14) My dog simply loves ... for There is something important I must do today. which correctly completes the sentence.
a walk, so we spend a lot of time in the park. Oh, yes, I must remember ... this letter. Drugs intended as painkillers can ... only
A ) being taken B) to have been taken A ) posting B ) post
through a prescription from a doctor.
C ) to take D) taking C ) to post D ) posted A ) obtained B) be obtained
174. (v7-182-17) In the morning the 188. (v9-106-12) Choose the right answer. C ) obtain D) are obtained
American lady travelling with us came out of To answer accurately is more important than '202. (v12z-105-10) Choose the answer
the washroom,... very healthy in spite of not ... quickly. which correctly completes the sentence.
... at all, and went to the restaurant. A ) finish B ) finishing The party was very ... as I had expected to
A ) looking / having slept C ) to finish D ) finished see all my old friends there but they didn’t
B) having looked / having slept 189. (v 9 -1 07-8) Choose the right answer. turn up.
C ) looked / slept It’s very cold. I think it might... for the first A ) disappointing B) disappoints
D ) looking / sleeping time this winter. C ) disappointed D ) disappoint
175. (v7-183-5) Don’t try to persuade me. A ) to snow B ) snows 203. (v12z-124-4) Choose the answer
I ... what you are telling me. C ) snowing D ) snow which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) don’t believe B) am not believed
190. (v9-108-14) Choose the right answer. The last continent to be discovered,
C ) believe not D ) didn’t believe
I can’t read when I’m travelling. It makes me Antarctica, remained ... behind barriers of
176. (V7-184-5) Dear Lisa. Just a quick ... sick, even in a train. fog, storm and sea ice until the early 19th
note to say that I ... a fantastic time here. A ) feeling B) felt C ) to feel D ) feel century.
Paris is simply amazing. A ) hidden B) hide C ) hiding D ) hid
A ) was having B) will have had
An eminent American poet, Cart Sandburg 204. (v12c-102-21) Choose the answer
C ) am having D ) had
is also w e ll... for his multivolume biography which correctly completes the sentence.
177. (v7-184-21) Not only my sisters but of Lincoln. A pair of pants ... in the drawer.
also my mother ... here. A ) known B) know A ) are B) is C ) were D) aren’t
A ) been B) be C ) are D ) is C ) knowing D ) knew 205. (v12c-106-8) Choose the answer
178. (V7-185-16) Do you have an excuse 192. (v9-127-5) Choose the right answer. which correctly completes the sentence.
... late to class two days in a row? ‘ Does the price include breakfast?’’ Robert I have done everything to help Andy get his
A ) of being B) being wanted to know .if the price ... breakfast. life ... out. I don’t know what else I can do.
C ) for being D ) to be A ) includes B) included A ) straightened B ) straightens
179. (v7-186-17) They couldn't afford ... C ) had included D ) would include C ) straightening D ) straighten
me lots of new clothes. 193. (v9-127-12) Choose the right answer. 206. (v12c-112-15) Choose the answer
A ) buy B) to buy —- , The manager was angry because somebody which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) buying D ) bought ... the photographers to enter the building. Most pollution comes from cars, so both
180. (V7-187-13) I am terribly sorry, Mr A ) had allowed B ) allows domestic and imported automobiles must ...
BrownJjut I ... into the back of your car. C ) has allowed D ) allow with anti-pollution devices.
crashing B) crash 194. (v 9 -129-4) Choose the right answer. A ) equipped B) equip
C ) have crashed D ) had crashed I can’t remember the address. I wish I ... it C ) be equipping D ) be equipped
181. (v7-188-16) I think I hear someone ... down. 207. (v12c-129-22) Choose the answer
the door. Do you hear it too? A ) had written B) will write which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) trying to open B) to try opening C ) wrote D ) have written He wouldn't speak English so fluently now if
C ) trying open D) try opening 195. (v1 0-102-17) Choose the answer he ... in Arnerica as an exchange student.
182. (v7-188-21) I think you'd rather wait till which correctly completes the sentence. A ) will study B) study
next, week ...? O r shall we go there today? You must hurry. Yourtrain is about... . C ) didn’t study D) hadn’t studied
A ) wouldn’t I you B) will you A ) leaving B) left 208. (v12c-130-9) Choose the answer
C ) haven't you D ) would you C ) to leave D ) leave which correctly completes the sentence.
33. Verb. Sentence completion - suitable verb_______ 51
Vitamin С gets into the blood stream quickly, This ceremony is called Osojl and my sister A ) chatting B) living
as it is easily ... by human body. and I ... look forward to. It very much, since C ) hanging out D) surfing
A ) absorbing B) absorbed that was such a mess. 235. (v16-104-10) Choose the answer
C ) being absorbed D) absorbs A ) have not B) get used to which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) didn’t use to D) would .... clearly when giving a speech.
209'. (v12c-131-2) Choose the answer
221. (v14-101-23) Many people consider A ) pontificate B) enunicate
Davies ... the finest artist of his generation. C ) murmur D) blather
A television s e t... from a police station while
A ) be B) to being C ) being D) to be
officers were out fighting crime. 236. (v16-105-11) Choose the answer
A ) was stolen B) was stealing 222. (v14-105-7) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) stole D) is stolen which correctly completes the sentence. If he doesn’t ... me alone, I’ll scream!
- So, when did they tell you about the robbery? A ) let B) have
- I ... by the police as soon as they found out. C ) leave D) live
A ) was informed B) would be informed
I didn't have to wait long. When I came the 237. (v16-106-16) Choose the correct
C ) will be informed D) had been informed
last student... examined by the professor. answer
A ) had been B) was being 223. (v14-106-7) Florida’s long coastline When you see children crossing the street at
C ) was D) had and warm weather ... swimmers to its sandy the red light, it’s important not to ... control of
shores. your vehicle.
A ) is attracted B) are attracted A ) break B) lose C ) leave D) drop
C ) attracts D) attract
- It’s pouring with rain, look. 238. (v16-107-20) Choose the answer
- It’s OK. I ... you my umbrella. 224. (V14-106-12) Do you w ant... which correctly completes the sentence
A ) am lending B) am going to lend something ... now? I do not like walking in the dark. Is there
C ) lent D) will lend A ) having / drinking B) have / for drink anybody to ... me home?
C ) to have / to drink D) to have / drinking A ) send B) start C ) see D) let
which correctly completes the sentence. 225. (v14-107-17) Choose the answer 239. (V16-110-2) Choose the answer
- It’s winter. It's not worth ... the house now. which correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence.
- I agree. Let’s wdit till spring comes. Which of your two sons ... to this school? A theory called plate tectonics ... the
A ) to paint B) painting A ) dqes go B) go C ) goes D) do go formation of the surface features of the earth.
C ) paint D) be painted 226. (v14-111-1) Henry ... the mechanic ... A ) is explained B) explain
213. (v13-107-23) Choose the answer .his bike yesterday. C ) would explain D) explains
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) has / to repair B) had / to repair 240. (v16-111-20) Choose the best answer.
I taught him how ... chess. C ) had / repair. D) was having / repair ... your teacher before ... a presentation.
A ) play B) playing 227. (v14-115-22) How would you react, if A ) To consult / to make
C ) to play D) played your cat suddenly ... to you right now? B) Consulting / making
214. (v13-116-20) Choose the answer A ) is started to talk B) started talking C ) Consult / making
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) had started talking D) starts talking D) Having consulted / having made
She had her appendix ... when she was 8 228. (v14-116-23) It seems that the new 241. (v16-113-4) Choose the best answer.
years old. system of sending out reminders has I enjoy going ... on weekends.
A ) to remove B) remove worked, because this year 90% of members A ) sightseeing B) seeing sights
C ) removed D) removing remembered ... their membership in time. C ) seeing the sights D) sightsee
215. (v13-125-7) Choose the answer A ) renewed B) renew 242. (v16-114-1) Choose the right answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) to renew D) renewing People today have much more opportunity ....
Which of your two sons ... to this school? 229. (v14-117-21) Choose the answer A ) of travel B) to travel
A ) go B) goes which correctly completes the sentence. C ) traveled D) travels
C ) do go D) does go Neither the clock on the town hall nor my 243. (v16-120-2) Choose the answer
216. (v13-128-15) Choose the answer watch ... wrong. which correctly completes the sentence.
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) were B) have been C ) is D) are The Environmental Protection agency issued
Don’t worry about your birthday. We'll have 230. (v15-101-18) Choose the correct a requirement to this Oil Company: “Improve
everything ... by then. answer. equipment inspections.”
A ) arranged B) to arrange At first everything was great, but then it all ... The Environmental Protection agency '
C ) arranging D) arrange A ) went out B) went wrong required that this Oil Company ...so that.
217. (v13-128-23) Choose the answer C ) went D) run out A ) improve B) improving
which correctly completes the sentence. 231. (v 1 5-106-16) Choose the correct
C ) to improve D) improves
“I am the fastest of all.” answer. 244. (v16-120-10) Choose the answer
Simon ... of being the fastest of all. The shop assistant finally agreed ... a full which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) insisted B) promised refund. We ... goodbye to them as the train left.
C ) boasted D) admitted A ) give me B) giving me A ) saw off B) waved
218. (v13-130-18) Choose the answer C ) to me to give D) to give me C ) greeted D) saluted
which correctly completes the sentence. 232. (v1 5-125-6) Choose the best answer. 245. (v16-124-10) Choose the best answer.
There are three colors in the U.S. flag. One My friend as well as my parents ... me the I think I could, if I only know how ... .
of the colors is red, ... are white and blue. whole day. A ) to begin B) begin
A ) the others B) others A ) shall observe B) observes C ) beginning D) to began
C ) another D) the other C ) are observed D) observe 246. (v16-124-15) Choose the co rre ct.
219. (v13-131 -15) Choose the answer 233. (v15-133-17) Choose the correct answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. answer. The doctor is known ... a series of operations.
I don’t like Alice. She ... about difficulties of We are late. We hope the play will have ... A ) having carried out
life all the time. by the time we ... to the theatre. B) have been carried out
A ) has complained B) has been complaining A ) started / get B) starting / are getting C ) to have carried out
C ) is complaining D) complained C ) start / will get D ) start / will have got D) have carried out
220. (v14-101-21) I remember how we 234. (v16-102-15) Choose the best answer. 247. (v16-129-6) Choose the answer
used to have to clean the house thoroughly. Andrew spends most of his free time ... the Net. which correctly completes the sentence.
52 34. Modal verbs - can, could, be able to + V
Don’t be so upset! I’m sure, you have nothing 262. (v 1 7-114-15) Choose the correct A ) to have caught B) catching
... afraid of. answer. /С) will catch D) to catch
A) being B) are C ) to be D) is ... by the critics, the story was accepted by a
275. (V18-109) Rarely ... fish.
248. (v17-102-7) Choose the right answer. popular magazine.
A ) I have eaten В) I eat
It is in Uzbek traditions to ... the elderly people. A ) Approves B) Approved
C ) eat D) do I eat
A ) accept B) expect C ) Having approved D) Approving
276. (v18-110) Our firm was ... by a giant
C ) except D) respect 263. (v17-117-22) Choose the correct
retail network.
249. (v.17-105-5) Choose the correct answer.
A ) earned B) received
answer. Nick ... down on the grass for a while, next to
C ) acquired D) gained
I enjoyed ... the football match. It was an some tourists who ... the duck.
exciting game .... A ) is lying / are being fed 277. (v18-111) Children ... many social
A) to seeing / watching B) lay / were feeding skills at school.
B) seeing / watching C ) laying / were feeding A ) receive B) gain C ) earn D) acquire
C ) seeing / to watch D) laid / were feeding 278. (V18-112) This company has ...
D) not seeing / to watch 264. (v17-120-23) Choose the best answer. a $ 50,000 fine for hiring illegal immigrants.
250. (v17-105-6) Choose suitable verb. It is not uncommon ... people here who A ) earned . B) received
Can you ... me a pen? knows several languages. C ) acquired D) gained
A ) lend B) borrow C ) use D) allow A ) find B) to find
279. (v18-113) Margaret ... sight of a tiny
C ) fdund D) having found
251. (v17-105-13) Complete the sentence. kitten sitting under the table.
I love cats, but I ... dogs 265. (v1 7-123-13) Choose the correct A) caught B) grabbed
A ) love B) hate C ) see D) sleep answer. C ) snatched D) seized
I t ... to me whether he comes or not.
252. (v17-106-20) Choose suitable verb. 280. (V18-114) Please don’t ... offence, I
A ) is not difference
Teachers never ... tasks. was only joking.
B) makes not a”difference
A) allocate B) assign A ) take B) make C ) put D) give
C ) makes no difference
C ) appoint D ) complete
D) is indifferent 281. (v18-115) Ann and Peter... too much
253. (v17-106-22) Choose suitable verb. pressure on their children.
266. (V17-124-20) Choose the right answer.
Charles ... to the same golf club for ages! A ) do B) take C ) care D) put
My favorite film sta r... at the concert hall
A ) relies B) reflects
tonight. 282. (v18-116) Stella's ... be promoted
C ) belongs D) detests
A ) appears B) is appearing because she works hard.
254. (v17-107-1) Choose the right answer. C ) appeared D) will appear A) allowed to B) let it
He ... his essay by the end of exam. C ) bound to D) manage to
A ) completed B) had completed 267. (v 1 7-124-21) Choose the right
answer. 283. (v18-117) Maria's got a terrible voice
C ) had been completing D) was completing
After a meeting with psychologist, all her but she ... at any opportunity.
255. (v17-107-13) Choose the right answer. modesty w a s ... down. A ) is singing B) would sing
I’ll inform you as soon as I ... a letter from A ) blown B) tied C ) used to singingD) has sung
host University. C ) jotted D) narrowed
A ) would receive B) received ' 284. (v18-118) Ruslan ... think of a good
C ) receive D ) shall receive 268. (v l 7-127-21) Choose the answer excuse for being late.
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) shouldn’t B) couldn’t
256. (v17-107-19) Choose the correct Told me ... immediately. C ) mustn’t D) able to
answer. A ) to get up B) got up
You ju s t... what you have done! 285. (v18-119) Leo was only in Australia for
C ) getting up D) get up
A ) look at B) see at ■ a week воЪе ... seen a lot.
C ) watch D) notice 269. (v1 7-128-23) Choose the correct A ) able to B) shouldn't have
answer. C ) couldn’t have D) might have
257. (v17-108-9) Choose the right answer. Let the children ... barefoot. I t ... them.
... to the class, you ... better on the test. A ) run / won’t hurt B) run / hurts 286. (v18-120) At last, after three days,
A ) Have you come / would perform C ) to run / won’t hurt D) running / hurting they ... get to the top of the mountain.
B) Should you come / would perform A ) could B) managed to
C ) Have you come / performed 270. (v17-129-22) Choose the correct C ) succeeded to D) were able to
D) Had'you come / would have performed answer.
No matter how long the holiday is, I always 287. (v18-121) Alia ... think of a good
258. (v17-108-14) Choose the right excuse for being late.
... I want a few days more.
answer. A ) shouldn’t B) mustn’t
A ) has felt B) feel
The door opened only after the password C ) cant D) couldn't
C ) am feeling D) feels
had been ... by the system.
271. (v17-130-13) Choose the correct 288. (y18-122) Choose the correct
A ) accepted B) expected
answer. answer.
C ) excepted D) respected
We got very bad service today and had to ... We were very lucky to ... live in the country
259. (v17-109-1) Choose the correct during on childhood.
the waiter three times about the drinks.
answer. A ) be able B) can
A ) offer B) remind
He was unwilling to study but his father made C ) be able to D) were able to
C ) remember D) order
him ... so, threatening to punish him. ,
A ) do B) to do C ) doing D) done 272. (v18-106) As soon as I ... all my 289. (v19/20-103-9) Choose the correct
homework, I felt free. answer.
260. (v17-110-13) Choose the correct Tim knew him ... a considerate man.
A ) did B) done
answer. A ) is B) to be C ) be D) was
C ) had done D) have done
Youngsters may have difficulty ... the paint
because of its thin consistency. 273. (v18-107) Not only ... to Sydney but
34. Modal verbs - can, could,
A) applying B) to applying she also visited many other exciting places in
C ) applied D) to apply Northern Australia. be able to + V
261. (v17-111 -24) Choose the right answer. A ) did she go B) went she
Don’t forget... me as soon as you ... home. C ) went D) she went
modal verbs.
A) calling, come B) to call, come 274. (V18-108) He was thought... the Charles Dickens ... go to school at an early
C) calling, will come D) to call, will come disease in India. age, as he ... help his family.
34. Modal verbs - can, could, be able to + У 53
A) should / would B) couldn’t / had to A ) may B) should C ) mustn’t 23. (02-11-46) Choose the best answer.
C ) must / couldn’t D) might / should D) can E) needn’t We ... afford a proper aerial for our T V yet, so
E) had not to / would for the time being we ... use on indoor one
13. (98-6-57) Choose me appropriate
A ) mustn’t / must B) can / are to
2. (96-9-80) Choose the appropriate form modal verb.
After a book is written, it pusses through the C ) shouldn’t / might D) need / could
of the modal verbs.
hands of very many different workers. Each E) can’t / have to
- ... your son speak English?
- No, but he ... when he was a schoolboy. worker works carefully, for there ... not be 24. (03-1-24) Choose the best answer.
A) has to / must B) could / may any mistakes in the book. My granny is ill and I ... visit her. ... I leave
C ) might / can D) can / could A ) must B) couldn’t C ) could school earlier today?
E) may / must D) might E) has to A ) must / Must B) can / Can
14. (98-8-33) Choose the appropriate C).ought to / Must D) have to / May
modal verbs. E) should / Might
of the modal verbs.
- ... I enter the room? - ... any of you speak Italian? ; 25. (03-8-22) Choose the best answer.
- No, you ... . The floor is being washed now. - No, but we are learning it and I hope we ... I had to work on Monday evening. I ... out for
A ) can / don’t have to B) may / can’t speak it next year. . a meal on that day.
C ) must / might not D) have' to / mustn’t A ) Must / will have to A ) could go B) couldn’t have gone
E) could / may not B) May / have got to C ) might’ve gone D) may go
C ) Can / shall be able to E) mustn’t go
4. (96-13-29) Choose the appropriate D) Could / could
form of the modal verb. 26. (04-1-247) Fill in the blank with the
E) Might / had to
“I ... go, Padre; the students will be waiting necessary modal verb.
for me. 15. (99-4-40) Choose the appropriate It’s till quite early. I t ... be nine o’clock yet.
A ) is to B) can modal verbs. A ) must B) can
C ) be able D) must E) may I was at home yesterday. You ... have called C ) can’t D) mustn’t E) needn’t
and taken the dictionary.
5. (96-13-31) Choose the appropriate A ) must B) may C ) could D) can 27. (04-1-248) Fill in the blank with the
form of the modal verb. E) had to necessary modal verb.
He ... tell you how glad he is. She doesn’t look at all like Zuhra. She ... be
A) was able to B) couldn’t 16. (99-10-38) Choose the appropriate
her sister.
C ) can’t D) had to modal verbs.
A ) needn’t B) mustn’t
E)have Don’t worry. You ... .do it just now. You ... do
C ) shall D) can’t E ) has to
it tomorrow.
6. (96-13-33) Choose the appropriate A ) must / can B) should / may 28. (04-1-254) Fill in the blank with the
form of the modal verbs. C ) can / could D) had to / must necessary modal verb.
... I smoke here? No, you .... E ) needn’t / can Alim drove all the way from Chirchik to
A ) Can / may B) May / mustn’t Tashkent. It ... have been a short journey.
C ) Can / should D) Can / can’t A ) must B) can C ) need D) can't
modal verb.
E) May / need E) would
Mr. Brown crawled out of the prison and
7. (96-15-81) Choose the appropriate made his way as fast as he ... to the border. 29. (04-1-263) Fill in the blank with the
modal verb. A ) must B) can C ) could D) might necessary modal verb.
Children ... go to school at the age of 7. E) had to Their house is in Furkat Street and yours is
A) can B) must C ) may D) has to in Chilanzar. They ... live very close to you.
E) could A ) can B) can’t
modal verb.
8. (96-15-134) Choose the appropriate I ... send him a telegram, but I forgot. C ) must not D) must E) needn’t
form of the modal verbs. A ) must B) am to 30. (04-1-264) Fill in the blank with the
A fool man ... ask more questions than a C ) was to D) can E ) had to necessary modal verb.
wise man ... answer. Bobur... leave for school so early. It’s only
19. (01-9-19) Choose the best suited pair
A) may / can B) can / must seven o’clock.
of words.
C ) may / might D) can / might A ) must B) can’t
With no income but my husband’s student
E) must / could. C ) needn’t D) mustn’t E) ran
grant, we ... live from hand to ... for several
9. (97-3-48) Complete the sentence. years. 31. (04-1-266) Fill in the blank with the
You can never... A ) had to / hand B) were to / neck necessary modal verb.
A ) put your things right. C ) had to / mouth D) could / head It ... be a very popular novel. Otherwise
B) to tell the truth. E) have to / ears I would have read it.
C ) speaking over the telephone. 20. (02-3-19) Choose the best answer. A ) can’t B) must
D) had dinner in time. C ) mustn’t D) needn’t E) can
The hard work ... have told on her health.
E) chose the correct answer.
She got ill. 32. (04-1-267) Fill in the blank with the
10. (97-6-31) Choose the right modal A ) has to B) must C ) is to D ) can necessary modal verb.
verb. E ) will be able It’s cold here. She ... be thirsty.
The lecturer mentioned the name of the 21. (02-5-27) Choose the best answer. A ) must B) can’t
town several times, but unfortunately I ... - ... you help me with my homework, dad? C ) needn’t D) need E) can
remember it. - I ... , but I think I ......
A ) can B) could C ) may 33. (04-1-270) Fill in the blank with the
A ) can / may / must
D) could notE) may not necessary modal verb.
B) may / can /. have to
It is raining. He ... be swimming now.
11. (97-12-48) Choose the appropriate C ) could / could / shouldn’t
A ) must B) need C ) can
modal verb. D) must / had to / can
D) Will E) can’t
Ann ... come to the party today. She isn't E) mustn’t / must / might not
very well. 34. (04-1-271) Fill in the blank with the
A ) can’tB) mustn’t C ) had to - Excuse me, madam, ... I have a look at necessary modal verb.
D) should E) ought to I am absolutely delighted. I ... be happier.
that blue dress?
- Yes, certainly. You ... try it on if you like. A ) mustn’t B) can
A ) may / can B) can / may C ) need D) can’t E) needn’t
modal verb.
People who know a foreign language ... C ) must / must D) may / have to 35. (04-1-273) Fill in the blank with the
learn a second one easily. E) might / could necessary modal verb.
54 34. Modal verbs - can, could, be able to + V
You are terrified. You ... be more frightened. 47. (v5-150-20) There are five answers 59. (v15-108-4) Choose the suitable
A ) should B) could C ) need after each sentence. Only one is correct. modal verb.
D) can’t E) needn’t Choose the correct modal verb. He spoke so quickly that I ... understand him
I ... no t... to have dinner with you now. I’m at all.
36. (04-1-275) Fill in the blank with the
translating the article. A ) must B) wasn’t able
necessary modal verb.
A ) will be able B) is to C ) couldn't D ) can’t
Sister is absolutely well. She ... be better.
C ) am able D ) have to E ) was able 60. (v15-131-1) Choose the correct
A ) mustn’t B) can’t
C ) needn’t D) need E) has to 48. (v5-154-18) Choose the appropriate answer. Our team ... arrive on time despite
answer. the accident. Nobody noticed that something
37. (v4-106-23) Fill in the blank with the
There is oxygen on this planet! We ... to had happened to our bus.
necessary modal verb. *
breathe! A ) were able to B) should have
Anvar was standing very far from you. You ...
A ) be able B) had been able C ) ought to D) could have
see him.
C ) can D) shall be able
A ) mustn’t B ) couldn’t 61. (v16-105-1) Choose the best answer.
E ) will can
C ) needn’t D) can’t E) had to Sadoqat... play the guitar very well yet;
49. (v5-155-8) There are five answers she’s only had lessons.
after each sentence. Only one is correct. A ) can B) can’t
Choose the correct modal verb. C ) shouldn’t D) must
Karim ... leave for school so early. It's only
This article is very difficult for her.
seven o’clock. 62. (v16-110-1) Choose the answer which
She ... translate it herself.
A ) needn’t B) can correctly completes the sentence.
A ) may B) need not
C ) must D) mustn’t E) can’t It’s late. We think we ... better hurry.
C ) can D) must E ) cannot
A ) had B) have C ) should D) are
50. (V5-157-8) Choose the best answer.
necessary modal verb. 63. (v16-111-6) Choose the correct answer.
He ... you now. He is very nervous.
Nodira wasn’t admitted to the university. She She ... leave the club yesterday since she
A ) should go to B) may speak to
... be delighted. wasn’t feeling well.
C ) can’t speak to D) has to speak to
A ) can’t B) need A ) had to , B) could C ) may D ) can
E ) mustn’t speak with
C ) can D) mustn’t 64. (v17-105-16) Choose the correct
E) must 51. (v5-160-20) There are five answers
answer.
after each sentence. Only one is correct.
40. (v4-118-23) Choose the best answer. Mike ... play the piano very well. And what
Choose the correct modal verb.
The fire spread through the building quickly about you?
As the manager was out, she ... wait.
but everybody... escape. A ) must B) can
A ) was allowed to B) has to
A ) was able to В) used to C ) should ' D) have to
C ) had to D) was permitted
C ) were able to D) had to E ) was able to 65. (v17-109-6) Choose the right answer.
E) could have Sally ... always drink milk when she was a
41. (v4-120-23) Fill in the blank with the child.
necessary modal verb. A ) would B) need to
The first view of the city of New York from the
It is 10 a.m. already. He ... be sleeping now. C ) ought to D) should
sea is a sight that... .
A ) can B) can't C ) must D ) will A ) can never be forgotten 66. (v17-109-19) Choose the right
E) need< B) could never forget answer.
42. (v4-123-23) Choose the proper modal C ) could never be forgotten I ... checked 30 accounts so far this morning.
verb. D ) can never forget A ) had B) have got
Oh, my! How ... I tell her that her life will be C ) have done D ) have
53. (v7-178-15) Despite playing under
ruined from this day on? I don’t think, I can. strength, the village team ... beat their rivals. 67. (v17-110-18) Choose the best answer.
A ) may B) can C ) had to A ) were able to B) ought T h a t... be my mobile, mine is black and that
D)needed E) need C ) needed D ) were to one’s white.
43. (v4-129-7) Choose the best answer. 54. (v9-107-21) Choose the right answer. A ) can’t B) wouldn’t
... you see Tom this evening ... you tell him C ) shouldn't D) mustn’t
Around th’is time of the year, eagles
to phone me? sometimes be seen high in the mountains. 68. (V17-111-6) Choose the correct
A) can I may B) could I may A ) should B) must C ) need D ) can answer.
C ) can / should D) should / needn’t T h a t... be true! It's absolutely impossible.
E ) should/can 55. (v10-126-4) Choose the answer
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) must B) can’t C ) needn’t D) can
44. (v5-135-8) There are five answers I have to go to a business dinner tomorrow 69. (v17-120-15) Choose the correct
after each sentence. Only one is correct. night so I ... . come to the party. I’m very sorry. answer.
Choose the correct modal verb. A ) couldn’t B) wasn’t able to It's raining really hard, luckily we ... go out
This article is very difficult for her. C ) won’t be able to D) can’t this evening.
She ... translate it herself. A ) can’t B) mustn’t
56. (v12z-102>5) Choose the answer
A ) may B) need not C ) don’t have to D ) shouldn’t
C ) can D) must E) cannot
Evans boasted that he ... run all the way to 70. (v17-121-3) Choose the best answer.
45. (v5-144-8) There are five answers
the top of the hill without stopping. You ought... your room long ago.
after each sentence. O nly one is correct.
A ) can B) had to C ) can’t D ) could A ) to have been cleaned B) to clean
57. (v12c-129-26) Choose the answer C ) to have cleaned. D) to be cleaning
You ... hardly find a grown-up person or
a youngster who is not enthusiastic about which correctly completes the sentence.: 71. (V17-125-11) Choose the correct
sport. I slowed down. I wanted the car behind.--, answer.
A ) can B ) shall C ) could D) must to overtake. The road was blocked but we ...get there
E ) may A ) is able B) be able on time.
C ) to be able D) was able A ) can B) might
modal verb. 58. (v13-128-14) Choose the answer C ) need D) were able to
I ... imagine her teaching English, she used which correctly completes the sentence. 72. (v17-125-12) Choose the correct
to be so nervous. Tom isn’t going to ..; help you tomorrow. answer.
A ) have to B) may A ) should B) have to I know he ... do it because he has done it
C ) could not D) can E ) could -C) can D) be able to before.
35. Could (do) and could have (done) 55
A ) ought to B) must A ) had to B) needed 96. (v19/20-122-1) Choose the
C ) should D ) can C ) could D ) were to appropriate modal verb.
She ... be having dinner now. It is just midday;
73. (v17-126-12) Choose the best 85. (v19/20-113-12) Choose the correct
A ) doesn’t have to B) mustn’t
answer. answer.
C ) shouldn’t D ) can't
In spite of playing under strength and We ... so much food for the picnic. Much of
pressure, our college team ... beat their rivals. it was left. 97. (v19/20-122-17) Choose the correct
A ) could B) couldn’t A ) shouldn’t take answer.
C ) were able to D ) weren't able to B) mustn’t have taken The police told Nick: «You ....keep your dog
C ) don’t have to take under control.»
74. (v17-126-20) Choose the right answer. A ) can B) may C ) should to D) must
D) needn’t have taken
We ... to buy the tickets at least three weeks
before the flight! 86. (У19/20-114-8) Choose the correct 98. (v19/20-124-2) Choose the correct
A ) must B ) could answer. answer.
C ) have got D ) needn’t have It is generally agreed that when you travel Sam ... to be at the lecture at 3 p. m., but he
in countries other than your own, you ... didn’t come.
75. (v19/20-101-9) Choose the correct A ) should B) will be C ) was D ) must
conform to the local customs as much as
answer.
possible. 99. (V19/20-127-10) Choose the correct
It seems to me that they ... twins, they even
A ) could B) might C ) should D) ought answer.
don’t look alike.
A ) needn’t be B) can't be 87. (v19/20-115-4) Choose the correct You ... work hard to pass the exam.
C ) aren’t be able D ) mustn’t have been answer. A ) need B ) must C ) may D ) might
Nick ... be touring Scotland. I saw him this
answer.
morning. 35. C ould (do) and could have
A ) shouldn’t B) mustn’t (done)
He has now recovered from his injury and ... C ) may not D ) can’t
to drive again.
A ) might B) could C ) can D ) is able 88. (v19/20-115-9) Choose the correct 1. (96-1-25) Choose the appropriate
answer. modal verb.
77. (v19/20-105-3) Choose the correct In my opinion you ... have replaced your Alisher N avoi... read and write when he
answer. rucksack, the previous one was almost new. was five.
The Chief manager ... me. I didn’t really A)'couldn't B ) shouldn’t A ) could B ) may
mean that. C ) mustn't D ) needed C ) have to D ) must E )ca n
A ) could have misunderstood
89. (v19/20-116-17) Choose the 2. (96-6-30) Choose the appropriate
B) should have misunderstood
appropriate modal verb modal verbs.
C ) must have misunderstood
She ... have three children Mother ... visit her friends as she ... stay with
D) ought to misunderstand
She is only twenty her child at home.
78. (v19/20-105-7) Choose the correct A ) should B)m ust C ) has to D ) can’t A ) can’t / has to B ) must / can
answer. C ) has to / must D ) will / is to
A dream about an exam ... suggest that the 90. (V19/20-117-7) Choose the correct
E ) should / may
dreamer is nervous about something. answer.
Unlike many other countries, young men in 3. (96-6-84) Choose the appropriate
A ) must B) may C )is to D ) should
Uzbekistan ... compulsory military service. modal verb.
79. (v19/20-106-16) Choose the correct A ) would do B) must have done You ... this. Why didn’t you use a chance?
answer. C ) should do D ) have to do A ) can do B ) could have done
David broke his leg. He ... go to hospital. C ) must do D) may do E ) need do
A ) need B) must C ) had to D ) could
answer 4. (96-9-27) Choose the appropriate form
80. (v19/20-108-17) Choose the I am too tired and feel bad I worked 10 hours of the modal verb.
appropriate modal verb without a break I ... without a break Your brother is ill, so he ... go out for a walk.
They ... be getting married in June They A ) need not work A ) can B) could C ) may
have split apart B ) should work D) might E ) must not
A ) has to B) must C ) can’t D ) should C ) would not work 5. (96-9-87) Choose the appropriate form
81. (v19/20-109-12) Choose the correct D) should not have worked of the modal verbs.
answer. 92. (v19/20-118-11) Choose the correct Sony, I ... go with you. I ... finish my work.
She isn’t answering the phone. She ... be out. answer. A ) may not / must B) couldn't / have to
A ) must B ) should C ) is to D ) has to We were very lucky to ... live in the country C ) mustn't / can D ) can’t / must
82. (v19/20-109-15) Choose the correct during our childhood. E ) am / could
answer. A ) were able to B ) be able to 6. (97-9-89) Choose the appropriate
What? You say you can’t see those lights in C ) are able to D ) can modal verb.
the sky? 93. (v19/20-118-13) Choose the correct It was very difficult to hear I ... understand
You ... be blind! answer. what she was saying.
A ) must B ) can This medicine ... in a cool place. A ) can’t B) may not C ) wasn’t able to
C ) should D ) might A ) ought to keep B ) should be kept D ) couldn’t E) could
83. (v19/20-110-1) Choose the correct C ) should be keep D) may be kept 7. (98-12-15) Choose the appropriate
answer. 94. (v19/20-119-4) Choose the correct modal verb.
Her husband ... about her state of mind long answer. The skier broke his leg and ... compete in
before, but finally he came to say that they ... I heard about Jane s accident. You ... have the recent Olympic Games.
something about it. been worried about her. A ) couldn't B) mustn’t
A ) must have known / may do A ) can’t B) had to C ) must D) have to C ) had to D ) can’t E ) might
B) could know / can do 95. (V19/20-120-17) Choose the correct 8. (99-3-35) Choose the appropriate
C ) may know / could do answer. modal verb.
D) must have known / had to do Do you ever wish you ... fly? You ... tell me about his arrival I ... have met
84. (v19/20-112-4) Choose the correct A ) can him.
answer. B) will be able to A ) might / could B) must / could
We’re in a new house now. We ... move. The C ) had been able to C ) may / can D) need / must
old place was too small. D) could E ) ought to / was
56 36. Must/ can’t / have to/needn’t
9. (99-5-24) Choose the appropriate Historians don’t know how the ancient She ... read an English book in a month.
modal verb. Egyptians ... move huge pieces of stone to A ) can B ) must
We didn’t go out last night. We ... to the build the pyramids. C ) will be able D) has to E ) will have to
cinema but we decided to stay at home. A ) could B) should C ) must D) may 4. (96-15-137) Choose the appropriate
A) could have gone B) must have gone 22. (v17-109-24) Lisa is at the beauty form of the modal verb.
C ) should go D) are to go parlor. She is ... . My son is ill so I ... stay at home.
E) needn’t go A ) having her nails painted A ) mustn’t B ) has to C ) can ■
10. (01-3-55) Choose the appropriate B) had her nails D ) may E ) have to,
modal verb. C ) painting her nails 5. (96-15-190) Choose the appropriate
We have already done everything, so you ... D) painted her nails . modal verb.
have come. 23. (v17-110-16) Choose the correct Patient:
A ) must B) had to answer. - Must I go to the hospital? Doctor:
C ) could D ) needn’t E) had to Children thought, no one ... them. - No, you ... .You ... stay at home.
11. (02-1-77) Choose the best answer. A ) could see B) sees A ) can’t / had toB) mustn’t / had to
- I locked myself out of my flat. I didn’t know C ) was seeing D ) can see C ) needn’t / may D) are able to / can
what to do. 24. (v17-114-9) Choose the right answer. E) shouldn't / might
-Y o u ... called your roommate. Now it is very hard for me to do it. You ... it. 6. (97-3-28) Choose the appropriate
A) could have B) may have yesterday. modal verb.
C ) would have D ) must have A ) ought not to B) ought to have You ... watch T V now as father is sleeping.
E) have to C ) ought to have done D) ought to do A ) mustn’t B) able not to C ) may
12. (v5-157-33) Choose the best modal verb. 25. (v17-121-2) Choose the correct answer. D) haven’t to E ) can
The football match was cancelled last week. - Did you have a good chat with Nasiba last 7. (97-4-40) Choose the appropriate
Tom ... anyway because he was ill. night? modal verb.
A ) mightn’t have played B) used to play - No, it was so loud in the cafe that I ... My grandfather’s ill and I ... go to see him
C ) couldn’t have played D) mightn’t play hardly hear myself. today, I ... go with you.
E) couldn’t play A ) should B) might C ) could D ) couldn’t A ) can / can’t B) have to / can’t
13. (v6-146-15) Choose the answer 26. (v17-124-15) Choose the correct C ) may / have to D ) need / must
which correctly completes the sentence. answer. E) be able to / may not
The boy ... hardly keep his voice under She ... have joined a gym but in the end she 8. (97-5-29) Choose the appropriate
control as he was shaking with anger. decided to exercise at home. modal verb.
A ) might B) didn’t have to A ) will B) may C ) must D ) could We ... read much in the original if we want to
C ) could D) had to learn a foreign language.
27. (v18-123) Although it was kind, they ...
14. (v6-154-17) Choose the answer bought us a housewarming present. A ) had to B) can C ) must D) may
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) couldn’t have B) mightn’t have E ) could
She was only eight and she ... understand C ) wouldn’t have D ) needn’t have 9. (97-6-32) Choose the right modal verb.
what was happening. He ... spend much time looking for his
28. (v18-124) It was crazy to drive like that.
A ) couldn’t B) was not friends new house yesterday because he.
C ) can’t D) shouldn’t You ... killed somebody.
A ) may have B) might have didn’t know the town well.
15. (V9-119-1) Choose the right answer. C ) could have D ) can have A ) has to B ) may C ) can D) must
I had no accurate idea of the time, for I ... my E ) had to
29. (v18-125) It was only in Australia for a
watch, but I thought we must have started 10. (97-8-31) Choose the appropriate
week so he ... seen a lot.
the work about four hours ago. modal verb.
A ) shouldn’t have B) couldn’t have
A ) couldn’t see B) shouldn’t have seen I’m sorry you ... smoke here.
C ) might have D ) couldn’t has
C ) must see D) oughtn’t to see A ) had to B) can’t
30. (v18-126) Choose the correct answer. C ) could D) must
Akram arrived without his wallet. He ... have E) have to
lost it during his business trip.
I need some help with this table. ... you lift 11. (97-9-32) Choose the appropriate
A ) could B) should C ) would D) will
the other end, please? modal verbs.
A ) Could B) Must C ) Should D) May 31. (v18-127) Choose the best answer. Laws tell people what they ... do and what
We ... on the beach now if we hadn’t missed they ....
the plane. A ) can / can B) have to I had to
A ) could be lying B) would have lain C ) must / must not D) may / must
His son showed us he ... ride his bicycle
C ) might have lain D) would be lain E) must / can't
without using his hands.
A) can B) should C ) may D) could 12. (97-10-28) Choose the appropriate
36. Must I can’t I have
18. (v12c-152-20) Choose the answer modal verb. .
to / needn’t She ... lift me up with one hand.
When I got to the office I ... hear something A ) may B)need
strange. C ) can D ) to have toE ) to be able to
modal verbs.
A ) had to B) could C ) might D) must 13. (97-11-28) Choose the appropriate
She ... get up and she ... stay in bed as she
19. (v14-114-14) I ... have rented an is seriously ill. modal verb.
office but I chose to work at home because A ) must / has to B) can’t / has to My son fell ill yesterday I ... stay at home.
everything I need is here. C ) should / is to D) may / must A ) must B )c a n C ) may D) need
A ) must B) could E) is able / shall E) had to
C ) can’t D) needn’t 14. (97-12-46) Choose the appropriate
20. (v15-104-22) Choose the suitable modal verbs. modal verb.
modal verb. No matter how she ... try the d o o r... open. My eyesight isn’t very good. I ... wear
He hasn't... to work recently. A ) can / should B) could / must glasses for reading.
A ) is able B) was able C ) should / will D) might / wouldn’t A ) might B) have to
C ) been able D) can E ) must / ought to C ) can D) may E) could
21. (v15-124-9) Choose the answer 3. (96-8-29) Choose the appropriate 15. (98-2-30) Choose the appropriate
which correctly completes the sentence. modal verb. modal verb.
36. Must/ can’t / have to/needn’t 57
You ... get a visa before you go abroad next 27. (00-3-15) Choose the appropriate 37. (01-9-34) Choose the appropriate
month. modal verb. modal verb.
A ) may B) can I see now that I . .. . There was no danger I only asked you to clean the floors, not the
C ) could D) have to E) will have to whatever. walls and windows. I’m sorry I ... pay you for
A ) shouldn’t worry what you did.
B) must worry A ) shouldn’t B) mustn’t
modal verb. C ) couldn’t D ) can’t E) needn’t
C ) needn’t have worried
I didn’t ... ring her up for she did it herself.
D) mustn’t have worried 38. (01-10-42) Choose the appropriate-
A ) had to B) could
E) was to worry modal verb.
C ) be to D) have to E) must
28. (00-7-63) Choose the appropriate Grown-ups ... destroy birds’ nests.
modal verb. A ) mustn’t B) must
modal verb.
- ... I tell your mother about this deal? C ) may D) ought E) can
- Where is he?
- No, you ... It’s a secret.
- He ... be walking in the park. 39. (01-11-7) Choose the appropriate
A ) Can / can’t B) Couldn’t / may
A ) can’t B) is able to modal verb.
C ) May / may D ) Mustn’t / can’t
C ) has to D) must E) ought to One ... cheat at the exam. It’s a rule in all
E ) Need / may
exams. All exams.
29. (00-8-19) Choose the appropriate A ) cannot B) must not
modal verb.
modal verbs. C ) has to D ) might not E) could not
Why didn’t you help him? You ... have done it.
Mother (at dinner): Peggy, darling you ...
A ) must B) can 40. (02-3-16) Choose the best answer.
scratch your nose with you spoon. Peggy:
C ) could D) were to , E ) was able to “You ... stare at people like that; it’s impolite”,
Oh, Mother, ought I to have used a fork?
19. (98-9-18) Choose the appropriate A ) shouldn’t B) ought to said the mother.
modal verb. A ) mustn’t B) should
C ) must not / have D ) don’t have to / should
He ... come the day before yesterday but he C ) might not D ) needn’t E) have to
E) needn’t / must
didn’t. 30. (01-2-26) Choose the appropriate 41. (02-3-17) Choose the best answer.
A ) have to B) must His suggestion may be of little value, but you
modal verb.
C ) had to D) am E ) was to ... discuss it all the same.
- Why didn’t you answer the phone?
20. (98-12-13) Choose the appropriate - I ... asleep. I was so tired. A ) should B) may C ) heed
modal verb. A ) may be B) can be D) has to E) might
Does Larry ... leave home at 730. C ) must be V ) could be 42. (02-3-30) Choose the best answer.
A) have to B) must E ) must have been She ... have taken a year’s leave, because
C ) has to D) need E ) should 31. (01-3-18) Choose the appropriate her mother was seriously ill.
21. (99-3-36) Choose the appropriate modal verb. A ) must B) was to C ) might
modal verb. You ... her about it. She knew everything. D) had to E)need
We ... to meet at the theatre entrance at a A ) didn’t need told B) needn’t tell 43. (02-5-26) Choose the best answer.
quarter to eight yesterday. C ) shouldn’t tell D) needn’t have told The doorbell rang but I didn’t hear it. I ...
A ) are B) must C ) have D) were E ) mustn’t have told have been asleep.
E ) couldn't 32. (01-3-22) Choose the appropriate A ) can’t B) was to C ) can
22. (99-4-37) Choose the appropriate modal verb. D) had to E) must
modal verbs. It turned out that I ... to the post office 44. (02-7-33) Choose the best answer.
That day as I ... to be there at 5 sharp, because I found a stamp at home. I had I’m sorry, but it’s too late to change my plans
I ... to take .a taxi wasted so much time. now. You ... me earlier.
A ) am / had to B) is / may A ) didn’t have to go B) couldn’t go A ) must tell B) must have told
C ) was / had to D ) were / can C ) needn’t have gone D) had to go C ) should tell D) should have told
E) were / had to E) could go E) had to tell
23. (99-5-25) Choose the appropriate 33. (01-3-23) Choose the appropriate - 45. (03-2-13) Choose the best answer.
modal verb. modal verb. - ... I help you?
“Does Jack shave?” “No, he’s got a beard I suppose I ... my parents about my problems - I’ll manage it mysslf.
so he ... shave.” at school, but I didn’t want to worry them. A ) Can B) Need
A ) hasn’t to B) hasn’t got to A ) must tell B) have to tell C )A m D) Should , E) Must
C ) don’t have to D) can’t C ) need to tell D) should have told
E ) will be able to E ) must have told
You ... for the director, the application signed
24. (99-7-31) Choose the appropriate 34. (01-4-50) Choose the appropriate by his deputy.
modal verb. modal verb. A ) don’t have to wait / could have been
As my sister was taking an examination It was my son’s birthday so I ... a cake. B) could wait / is
I ... look after her baby yesterday. Everybody liked it. C ) must have waited / can have
A ) could B) had to A ) had to bake B) must bake D) needn’t have waited / could have been
C ) must D) was able to E) should C ) can bake D) could bate E) don’t need to wait / had been
E ) should have baked
25. (99-9-32) Choose the appropriate 47. (04-1-250) Fill in the blank with the
modal verb. 35. (01-7-31) Choose the appropriate necessary modal verb.
She always regretted the things she ... have form of the verb. There is no answer. They ... be in yet.
done. Our work must... as soon as possible. A ) mustn’t B) must C ) would
A ) may . B) was to C ) could A ) to finish B) be finishing D) can’t E) needn’t
D) had to E) need C ) be finished D) have finished
E ) finishing 48. (v4-104-23) Choose the best answer.
26. (99-10-39) Choose the appropriate When does Ann ... go to hospital?
modal verbs. 36. (01-7-40) Choose the appropriate
A ) must B) need
- I wonder where the chief is. modal verb.
C )c a n D )m ay
- He ... be in his office. I’ve seen him this It’s only 8 o’clock. You ... come so early. We
morning. did the work yesterday. 49. (v4-108-23) Choose the appropriate
A ) is able to B) should A ) need B) needn’t modal verbs.
C ) have to D) must C ) needn’t have D) could - ... we finish our work today?
E ) had to E) should - No, you . . . .
58 36. Must / can’t / have to / ’needn’t
A ) Have to / can B ) had / needn’t 61. (v5-146-20) Choose the best answer. 76. (V7-187-15)
C ) Can / could D ) Must / needn’t Our friends ... take a taxi because they - Did you pay attention to his accent? He ...
E ) May / can were late. be from a different part of the country.
A ) were able to B ) must C ) could - 1.'. understand a word he’s saying.
D ) had to E) was to A ) would /must B) shouldn’t / can
modal verb.
62. (v5-148-20) Choose the best answer. C ) must / can’t D) can’t / can’t
The g irl... take care of her younger sisters
and brothers, as her parents are seriously ill. The boy ... hardly keep his voice under 77. (v8-101-20) Choose the answer
A ) has to B) were to C ) are control and he was shaking with a rage. which correctly completes the sentence.
D) have to E ) having to A ) could B) must C ) might There Was a big party last night. You ... hear
D ) didn’t have to E ) had to the music half a mile away.
63. (v 5 -1 57-20) Choose the right answer. A ) could B) were able
modal verb.
- He lives near his work. We used to live close to a railway line. Every C ) managed D )can -
- He is lucky, he ... go to the office by time a train went past, the whole house ... 78. (v9-102-15) Choose the right answer.
crowded buses. shake. It would be good to see you. I missed you so
A ) doesn’t have to B) can’t A ) would B) must have C ) could much, but you ... not come if you are busy.
C ) have to D) would have to D) might E) shall have to A ) must B ) can C ) dare D ) need.
E) are able to 64. (v 5 -1 59-33) Someone ... my bag. 79. (v9-106-4) Choose the right answer.
52. (v4-115-23) Choose the appropriate I dearly remember leaving it by the window I took a lot of suntan lotion with me to the
modal verb. and now it has gone. South b u t... it. It rained almost every day.
I ... write to Ann. I haven’t written to her for A ) can taken B ) might take A ) mustn’t * B) didn't need
ages. C ) must have taken D ) couldn't have taken C ) needs D ) couldn't
A ) must B) may C ) can D) could E) should have taken
E ) had 65. (v6-132-16) Choose the answer Last Monday, .on my way to work my car
53. (v4-116-8) Choose the appropriate which correctly completes the sentence.
broke down, so I ... walk all the way to my
modal verbs. Dr Green was short, of time today so she ...
office.
Last year I ... skate well, but after some travel to London by air.
A ) must B) should C ) had to D) was to
practice I ... now. A ) has to B) ought to
C ) had to D ) don't have 81. (v9-113-7) Choose the right answer.
A ) mustn’t / can B) must / needn’t
As the case was dismissed he ... to go to the
C ) couldn’t / can D ) should / shouldn’t 66. (v6-138-17) Choosd the answer
court.
E ) may / can’t which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) could not . B) didn’t have
54. (v4-122-23) Choose the appropriate We ... ring the bell, I have got a key.
C ) should not D ) must not
A ) must B) needn’t C ) can’t D ) should
modal verb.
Karim ... go to see his grandfather as he is 67. (v6-151-24) Choose the answer
which correctly completes the sentence. People must obey all traffic laws, ... they?
ill. He ... goes with you to the park.
Someone ... my bag. I clearly remember A ) don’t B) do C ) mustn’t D) must
A ) may / had to B) am able to / would not
C ) ought / can’t D) need / must leaving it by the window and now it has gone. 83. (v9-116-5) Choose the right answer.
E ) has to / can’t A ) must have taken B) should have taken I don’t hear what you are saying. You ... not
C ) can take ' D) might take whisper. There is nobody леаг to hear us.
A ) must B) may C ) need D ) can
You’ve got plenty of time. You ... hurry.
A ) needn’t B) dare which correctly completes the sentence. 84. (v9-124-17) Choose the right answer.
C ) must D) mustn't E ) need This article is too difficult for her. Oxygen masks were important when they
She ... translate it by herself. got to the top of the mountain. They ... wear
A ) must B) can’t C ) may D ) needn’t them so as not to get short of air.
I can’t meet you on Friday. I ... work.
A ) had to B) might C ) could D) dare
A ) may B) need C ) must not 69. (v7-101-15) This is a very informal
D) have to E ) can office. You ... wear a tie. 85. (v10-108-1) Choose the answer
A ) don’t have to B) may which correctly completes the sentence.
57. (v4-127-23) Mil in the blank with the
C ) must D ) don’t mean to - We haven’t walked far. You ... be tired yet.
A ) shan't B) must C ) may D ) can’t
They haven’t, worked very much. They ... be 70. (v7-104-14) We don’t have to work
very tired out. every day during the week, but we ... work at 86. (v10-112-1) Choose the answer which
A ) can’t B ) needn't the weekend. correctly completes the sentence.
C ) must D ) have to E) can A ) must B) can’t C ) have D ) shouldn’t The manager told the clerks they ... pay for
all telephone calls made from the office.
58. (v5-110-20) Are you going up early 71. (v7-108-14) When you’re staying in
A ) can B) must C ) was to D) had to
tomorrow? No, it's day off so I ... get up so a hotel abroad, you ... settle your account
early. before noon on the day of your departure. 87. (v10-119-1) Choose the answer which
A ) shouldn’t have to B) needn't to A ) should B) had to C ) ought D ) have correctly completes the sentence.
C ) have got to D ) mustn’t have to Granny evidently didn’t hear us, that’s why we
72. (v7-121-15) Look! You ... use the stairs.
E ) don’t have to Choose the form of the verb. ... to knock loudly before she opened the door.
There is a lift, over there.
A ) should B) must C ) might D ) had
59. (v5-139-8) Choose the best answer. A ) may not B) don’t have to
According to the manager’s order you ... C ) can’t D) mustn't 88. (v l 0-120-10) Choose the answer
wear jeans in the office. which correctly completes the sentence.
73. (V7-171-15) It was my fault. We ... at
A) may not B) should I had no accurate idea of the time, for I ...’ my
seven, but I wasn't able to come in time. watch, but I thought we must have started
C ) needn’t D) don’t have to 1
A ) must meet B) can meet the work about four hours ago.
E ) mustn’t
C ) had to meet D) were to meet A ) shouldn’t have seen B) must see
60. (v5-145-33) Tom went out and took an
74. (v7-181-15) The doctor said to the sick C ) couldn’t see D ) oughtn’t to see
umbrella with him because he thought it was
boy: “You ... not go out. You will have to stay 89. (v10-122-2) Choose the answer
going to rain. But it didn’t rain. He ... it.
in bed for another few days”. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) needn’t have taken
A ) would B) xight C ) must D ) need We can leave our suitcases at the station so
B) mioht have taken
C : c. "’6 4 " •= noise was so loud that we ... to carry them all round town.
A) mustn’t B) don’t have
jldn’t D ) needn’t
36. Must / can’t / haveto / needn’t 59
90. (v10-124-3) Choose the answer 102. (v12c-132-19) Choose the answer 113. (v13-115-2) Choose the answer
The facilities are so good that guests ... leave The Whites have bought another color TV, The nurse told them that they ... wait in the
the hotel for anything, except sightseeing. they ... have money to bum. waiting room.
A ) can’t B) don’t have A ) can B) must C ) have to D) may A ) could B) may C ) can D) must
C ) needn’t D) mustn’t
91. (v10-130-14) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence.
which correctly completes the sentence. She managed to do everything yesterday When did you ... the books back?
There are plans to rebuild the town centre, only because she ... cook. A ) can give B) must give
but i t ... not happen for another ten years A ) had to B) didn’t have to C ) have to give D ) had to give
because of crisis. G ) mustn’t D ) couldn't
A ) must B) may C ) should D) need 115. (v13-127-20) Choose the answer
92. (v11-146-2) Choose the answer which which correctly completes the sentence. In Britain you ... drive a car when you’re 17.
correctly completes the sentence. We used to live close to a railway line. A ) need B) can C ) have to D) must
The children ... to stay up late on Fridays Every time a train went past, the whole
and Saturdays because they didn’t have to 116. (v13-131-1) Choose the answer
house ... shake.
go to school the next day. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) could B) would
A ) could B ) had Although Paula hurt her leg, she ... to climb
C ) shall have to D) might
C ) were allowed D) were the top of the mountain.
105. (v12c-140-6) Choose the answer A ) need B) was able C ) has D) ought
Vicky: Where’s Jessica? Isn’t she here?
The doctor told me that I ... eat for 24 hours
Emma: No, she ... to London. which correctly completes the sentence.
before the operation.
She’ll be back tomorrow. He wanted to write to her but she ... give him
A ) mustn’t B) wasn’t able to
A ) going B) has been C ) has gone D) is her address.
C ) can’t D) didn’t have to
A ) hasn’t B) don’t
94. (v12z-104-4) Choose the answer 106. (v12c-143-20) Choose the answer
C ) wouldn't D ) hadn’t
When I was at school we ... go for long runs 118. (v14-101-17) Choose the answer
She managed to db everything yesterday
only because she ... cook. every morning; it was awful, but at least we which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) couldn’t B) had to were fit. He isn’t serious, is he? He ... be joking!
A ) were allowed B) can A ) have to B) can C ) are to D ) must
C ) didn’t have to D) mustn’t
C ) had to D) must 119. (v14-104-18) Choose the answer
which correctly completes the sentence. 107. (v12c-146-18) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
which correctly completes the sentence. The Browns have bought another TV, they ...
When you're staying in a hotel abroad, you
There are so many clouds in the sky. I think it have money to bum.
... settle your account before noon on the
... rain today. A ) can B ) have to C ) must D) may
day of your departure.
A ) should B) have C ) ought D) had to A ) should B ) has to 120. (v14-107-14) Choose the answer
C ) may D ) is able to which correctly completes the sentence.
Fazlidin has just had dinner.
He ... be hungry yet.
As the manager was out, she ... wait. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) mustn’t B) can C ) can’t D ) must
A ) was allowed. B) had to According to our teacher, all our
C ) was able to D) was permitted compositions ... written in ink. He won’t 121. (v14-108-18) She got terrible mark in
accept papers in pencil. the exam, so she ... have worked very hard
A ) have to be B) must at all.
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) must B) could
We don’t have to check out of the hotel C ) may be D ) is
C ) mustn’t D) can’t
room until 12.00, so we ... leave packing our 109. (v12c-153-21) Choose the answer
suitcases until tomorrow morning. which correctly completes the sentence. 122. (v14-109-5) Choose the answer
A ) must B) have to - Do you know where Kate is? which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) might D) could - She ... at Barbara’s house. She said I’m sure it isn't going to snow, I ... take an
something aboufwanting to visit her after umbrella.
98. (v12c-104-9) Choose the answer A ) oughtn’t B) mustn't
which correctly completes the sentence. work today, but I’m really not sure.
C ) don’t have to D) can’t
In some schools children ... go to school on A)ought B) need
Saturday. C ) have to be D) could be 123. (v14-110-17) Choose the answer
A ) can't B) doesn’t have to which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) don’t have to D) mustn’t When we~were at college we ... go for long
runs every morning; it was awful, but at least
99. (v12c-107-4) Choose the answer - Where is Ann?
we were fit.
which correctly completes the sentence. - She ... be walking in the garden.
A ) had to B) were allowed
Ann was feeling ill last night. She ... leave A ) ought to B) must C )can D) has to C ) can D ) must
the party early. 111. (v12c-157-4) Choose the answer
A ) must B) had to C ) may D) ought to 124. (v14-112-19) Choose the answer
100. (v12c-113-21) Choose the answer The doctor told me that I ... eat for 24 hours All our compositions ... written in ink,
which correctly completes the sentence. before the operation. according to our teacher. He won't accept
I’m quite happy to walk. You ... drive me A ) wasn’t able to B) mustn’t papers in pencil.
home. C ) didn’t have to D) can’t A ) is B) must
A ) should B) needn't 112. (v12c-159-10) Choose the answer C ) may be D) have to be
C ) need D) mustn’t which correctly completes the sentence. 125. (v14-115-23) Choose the answer
101. (v12c-131-14) Choose the answer - Which country is known for its carnivals? which correctly completes the sentence.
which correctly completes the sentence. - I t ... be Brazil. People there love music and The problem was clear to everybody and the
As the manager was out, she ... wait. dancing. speaker ... go into details.
A ) was permitted B) was allowed A ) can’t B) must A ) didn’t have to B) shouldn’t
C ) had to D) was able to C ) ought D) have to C ) couldn’t D ) might not.
60 36. Must / can’t / have to / needn’t
126. (v14-117-9) Choose the answer A ) have B) had Our worrying was nonsense. We ... so much.
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) must D ) should A ) needn’t have worried
- Our college is near the railway station. B) needn't worry
139. (v l 6-105-4) Choose the right answer.
- Oh, i t ... be noisy during class. C ) must not worry
Because we were late, we ... to write
A ) ought to B) can C ) may D) must D) can’t have worried
apology letters.
127. (v15-101-16) Choose the best answer. A ) have B) had C ) must D ) should 152. (v17-111-16) Choose the right answer.
Yesterday’s rain spoiled my shoes I ... to sit in the room as they were discussing
completely, and I ... buy new ones. something extremely personal.
answer.
A)have to B) need A ) wasn’t allowed B) mustn’t
She constantly looks so stressed. She ... a
C ) can \ D) may C ) wouldn’t D) didn’t have to
very demanding job.
128. (v l 5-102-12) Choose the suitable A ) must have to B) must have had 153. (v17-114-10) Choose the correct
modal verb. C ) must to have D) must have answer.
They haven’t worked very much. They ... be I didn't like the job because I ... wear a uniform.
very tired out. A ) have to B) had to
A ) needn’t B) have to which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) should D ) should have
C ) can’t D) can (in the library) The books ...be checked in at
least four days before the end of the term. 154. (v17-122-15) Choose the correct
129. (v15-103-10) Choose the correct A ) might B) have to answer.
answer. G) are able to D) must As it was late, I ... stay in a hotel.
I t ... . The ground is still wet. A ) ought to B) must C ) had to D) was to
A ) must have to be raining 142. (v16-113-13) Choose the best answer.
He insisted that we ... come to the meeting. 155. (v17-127-2) Choose the correct
B) must been raining
A ) would B) must answer.
C ) must have been raining
C ) should D ) had to The sun is shining. You ... take your umbrella.
D) must be raining
143. (v16-115-6) Choose the right answer. A ) cannot B) may not
He ... speak ... you now. He is very nervous; C ) must not D) need not
answer.
You ... knock before you come into my room. A ) has to / at B) mustn’t / with 156. (v17-127-13) Choose the correct
A ) can B) may C ) must D) ought C ) may / to D) can’t / to answer.
144. (v16-117-6) Choose the right answer. The phone is ringing. I t ... be William. He
Her mother asked her to come home earlier always calls at this time.
answer.
that day because she ... look after her A ) can’t B) must be
Politics, and therefore politicians, invariably
younger sister. C ) might be D) has to
... respond to what society in general and
individuals specifically want out of their A ) must B) had to C ) can D) should 157. (v17-130-1) Choose the correct
community. 145. (v16-120-9) Choose the right answer. answer.
A ) may B) need C ) have to D ) dare This article is too difficult for her. She ... I left my bike outside the house last night
translate it by herself. and this morning it isn’t there any more.
132. (v15-109-18) Choose the suitable Somebody ... have stolen it.
A ) must B) can’t C ) may D) needn't
modal verb. A ) can’t B) is to C ) must D ) was able
Your mother is recovering. You ... be worried. 146. (v16-130-6) Choose the answer
A ) should not B) will not which correctly completes the sentence. 158. (v18-128) The meeting ... to begin
C ) have to D) must Look! There is a lift over there. You ... use at 7, look at the notice.
the stairs. A ) is B) has C ) shall D) can
A ) may not B) mustn’t 159. (v18-129) Now remember, you ... the
answer.
C ) don’t have to D) can’t test until you hear the signal.
... write with your left hand when you broke
your arm? 147. (v17-108-24) Choose the correct A ) are not writing B) are not to write
A ) Did you have to B) Must you answer. C ) have not written D) are don’t write
C ) Had you to write D) Needed you to The waitress had to change the plates 160. (v18-130) T h a t ... be Roger at the
several times, ...? door - it’s too early.
134. (v15-113-19) Choose the answer A ) had he B) hadn’t she A ) shouldn’t B) can’t
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) didn’t she D) didn’t he C ) mustn’t D) couldn’t
This is a very informal office. You ... wear
uniform. 148. (v17-109-4) Choose the correct 161. (v!8-131) Although it was kind, they
A ) don’t have to B) may answer. ... bought us a housewarming present.
C ) must D) don’t mean to You ... wear your seatbelt during the whole A ) couldn’t have B) have
of the flight. C ) mightn’t have D) needn’t have
135. (v15-115-10) Choose the answer A ) need B) mustn’t
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) can’t D ) don’t have to 162.-(v18-132) We ... forget to turn off all
Anora: Whose bag is that? the lights before we go away.
Daniel: I don’t know. I t ... belong to Maria’s 149. (v17-110-7) Choose the correct A ) don’t have to B) might to
friend. answer. C ) are not able to D) mustn’t
A ) would B) has to You ... that mobile phone. I planned to
present it for your birthday. 163. (v18-133) You ... come home too late,
C ) ought D) may you’ve got an important day tomorrow.
A ) should not bought
136. (v15-123-12) Choose the best ans'wer. B) must not buy A ) might to B) don’t have to
This poem is dull and boring. I’m glad we ... C ) would not buy C ) not able to D) mustn't
learn it by heart. D) needn’t'have bought 164. (V18-134) You ... do this work tonight,
A ) haven’t to B) can’t you can do it tomorrow.
C ) don’t have to D) are not able to A ) couldn’t B) mustn’t
answer.
137. (v15-127-8) Choose the best answer. - Harry js not answering. C ) shouldn’t D) don’t have to
You ... to cut the grass, I’ll do it later. - He ... in the meeting. He has always 165. (v18-135) I ... clean the floor today. I
A ) don’t need B) mustn’t meetings on Monday mornings. cleaned it yesterday.
C ) should D) needn’t A ) might be B) needs to be A ) mustn’t B) not able to
138. (v16-102-11) Choose the right answer. C ) is able to be D) must be C ) cant D ) don’t have to
Because we missed our train, we ... to spend 151. (v17-111-7) Choose the correct 166. (v18-136) We ... stay in the hotel in
two nights at the railway station. answer. Moscow. We can stay with my aunt.
37. May and might 61
A ) mustn’t B) don’t have to 8. (97-4-12) Choose the appropriate A ) must B) could C ) can,
C ) couldn’t D) are not able to modal verb. D) need E) am to
167. (v18-137) Fill the gap with the We ... protect our nature from pollution. 20. (v5-109-20) Choose the appropriate
appropriate word. A ) need B) had to C ) are to D) may modal verb.
- I wonder why the T V is on in the kitchen. E ) must My brother... skate well, when he was a child.
- Grandma ... to turn it off. She was in the 9. (97-4-38) Choose the appropriate A ) could B) might C ) can D) need
kitchen earlier and was probably listening. modal verb. E) is able to
A ) can’t forget B) must have forgotten The Browns ... not return on Sunday, as the 21. (v5-150-33) Choose the best answer.
C ) must forget D ) ought to have forgotten weather was bad. He looks worn out. He ... a sleepless night.
168. (v18-138) Choose the answer which A ) may B) could A ) must have had B) might have
correctly completes the sentence. C ) have to D) must E) can’t C ) must have D) can have had
This is a very informal office. You ... wear 10. (01-2-25) Choose the appropriate E) can have:
uniform. modal verb. 22. (v6-142-17) Choose the answer
A) must B) don’t mean to I’m so glad you’ve passed your entrance which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) don’t have to D ) may exams. You ... be very happy. I ... not stand the noise any longer. I ... and
169. (v18-139) Choose the correct A ) might B) must C ) can D) ought tell them to stop.
answer. E ) could A ) could / had to B) had to / should
We ... so much food for the picnic. Much of C ) can / had D) might / must go out
it left. 23. (v8-1 28-22) Choose the answer
It’s a shame; you devote so little time to the
A ) needn’t have taken which correctly completes the sentence.
child. You ... give him more attention. She’s
B) mustn’t have taken Fred is going to be at the meeting tomorrow.
got ill.
C ) don’t have to take I think Jane ... come too.
A ) might B) may
D) shouldn’t take A ) are to B) have to C ) will D) is going
C ) must D) have to E ) need
170. (v19/20-101-6) Choose the correct 24. (v15-106-8) Choose the best answer. .
answer. I ... a new laptop if my boss allows me to
- Did you have a good chat with Bill last night?
Must Mike do this work today? - No, he ... . work at home.
- No, it was so loud in the cafe that I ...
A ) may not B) can’t A ) might have bought B) had to buy
hardly hear myself.
C ) needn't D) mustn’t C ) could have bought D),may buy
A ) couldn't B) could
C ) must D) might 25. (v15-110-15) Choose the correct
37. May and m ight E ) should answer.
Kate ... change her mind if we keep on at her.
13. (02-4-3) Choose the best answer. A ) might have been B) might
- Does Aziz ever invite you round to his C ) might have to D) might have
modal verb.
place?
She told him he ... go home. 26. (v16-104-20) Choose the answer
- You ... be joking! He never invites anybody
A ) may B) can C ) ought which correctly completes the sentence.
round to his place.
D) might E) have to They said they ... come, but they didn’t.
A ) should B) could
2. (96-8-85) Choose the appropriate C ) ought to D) must E) couldn’t A ) are able to B) will
modal verbs. C ) may D) might
... you write all this? I think you ... It isn’t 27. (v16-110-15) Choose the answer
- ... you help me, please?
necessary. which correctly completes the sentence
- Yes, of course. W h a t ... I do for you?
A) Can / mustn’t B) Should / can’t The size of female moth species ... reach
A ) may / should B) can / may
C ) Must / needn’t D) May / shouldn’t more than 3 cm in length.
C ) couid / can D) must / could
E) Might / need A ) might B) may C ) can D) is able to
E ) should / may
3. (96-9-28) Choose the appropriate form 15. (v4-104-31) Choose the appropriate 28. (v17-112-13) Choose the right answer.
of the modal verb. modal verb. Can they sign the contract today?
I ... find this book anywhere. You ... be here tomorrow morning. I insist Yes, I think they ... be over here now.
A ) may not B) must not upon it. A ) would B) might C ) could D) will
C ) don’t have to D) cannot A ) could B) may 29. (v17-112-14) Choose the right answer.
E) I am able to C ) shall D) haveto E) can I ... come.
4. (96-9-92) Choose the right answer. 16. (v4-106-8) Choose the appropriate A ) may not to B) may not
- Will you, please, pass me the salt? modal verb. C ) don’t may D) am not might
Helen ... comes to school today. She isn’t 30. (v17-128-1) Choose the correct
A ) I can. B) Please. very well. answer.
С ) I shall. D) Why not. E) Here it is. A ) had to B) ought to C ) can't - Why Alan did not come to the meeting?
5. (96-13-32) Choose the appropriate D) should E) mustn’t - I suppose, he ... about it.
form of the modal verbs. 17. (v4-118-8) Choose the appropriate A ) might not have known
You ... break the body but you ... break the modal verbs. B) could not know
spirit. - Daddy, ... we go to the cinema ? C ) would not know
A) may / cannot B) could / cannot - No, you ... The film is for grown ups only. D) might not known
C ) must / must D) can / might not A ) need / can’t B) shall / haven't 31. (v17-128-21) Choose the correct
E) may / may C ) may / can not D) is to / may not answer.
6. (96-15-28) Choose the appropriate E ) can / needn’t I feel so tired these days. I ... be working too
modal verb. 18. (v4-124-8) Choose the appropriate hard or it is because of insomnia.
We knew the Ship ... arrive any time. modal verbs. A ) can’t B) must
A ) can B) must C ) may D) might A: ... I phone you tonight? B: Yes, you . . . . C ) might D) have to
E ) have to A ) could / can’t B) have to / had to 32. (V18-140) We ... our own business next
7. (96-15-29) Choose the appropriate C ) may / may D) shouldn't / shouldn’t year, I’m not sure yet.
modal verb. E ) must / might A ) are starting B) will start
You knew he was ill. You ... have visited him. 19. (V4-130-8) Choose the appropriate C ) starts D) might start
A ) can B) might modal verb. 33. (V18-141) What are you doing on
C ) need D) have to E) may Helen ... marries him if she wanted to. weekend?
62 38. Should / would / had better
B: I’m not sure, I ... to the cinema with A) to listen B) to be listened 23. (v15-118-6) Choose the best answer.
clssmates. C ) listen D) listens E) listening As for me I think you ... have asked him
A ) maybe go B) might go about it before.
11. (V7-183-15)
C ) will go' D) would go A ) may B) should C ) ought to D ) were
- There’s somebody at the door.
34. (v18-142) Choose the correct answer. Who can it be? 24. (v16-111-10) Choose the answer
Sultan looks, rather upset. He ... the game - I t ... be Barbara - she’s in Scotland. I t ... which correctly completes the sentence.
again. be Mike. He said he’d call in to collect his His father insists that his son ... revise for the
A ) can have lost B) must have lost shopping. exam, but he’s going out with some friends
C ) may be loosing D) must loose A ) shouldn’t / may B) can’t /'must instead.
C ) shouldn’t / must D) can’t / ought A ) may B) should C ) ought D ) have
38. Should I w ould I had better 12. (v8-125-22) Choose the answer 25. (v16-114-11) Choose the answer
1. (98-2-32) Choose the appropriate Do you mind if I smoke in? I’d rather you ... .
Humour can ease the trials and tribulations
modal verb. A) don’t B) didn’t C ) did D) do
of life. Sometimes we ... to be able to laugh
... I have a word with you, please?
at ourselves. 26. (v16-114-16) Choose the best answer.
A ) may B) had to C ) have to
A ) has B) must C ) should D) have It is a pity we didn’t visit Tom. I would like to
D) must E) am able to
13. (v8-125-23) Choose the answer ... him again.
2. (98-3-76) Choose the appropriate A ) saw B) had seen
modal verb. C ) have seen. D)seen
Sally: Are you driving to the meeting tonight?
We had an appointment yesterday afternoon
Mike: Uh-huh, I am. Sally: ... you give me a 27. (v17-101-3) Choose the correct answer.
but he ... see me.
lift? Mike: Sure. I’ll pick you up at 7:00. Hermione is very angry. You had better ... to
A ) might not B) cannot C ) have to
A ) May B) Must C ) ShouIdD) Could her now.
D) mustn’t E) isn't able to
14. (v9-126-5) Choose the right answer. A ) not talk B) not to talk
3. (98-12-18) Choose the appropriate C ) not talking D) not to talking
- I love going for walks in the evening in
modal verb.
summer. It’s still light at nine o’clock. 28. (v17-101-20) Choose the correct
"Ma”, said a little girl, “Willie wants the
answer.
biggest piece of cake, and I think I ... have
A) And I B) So do I С ) I too D) So am I It seems to be getting worse. Mr. Morrison
it, because he was eating cakes two years
had better ... a specialist.
before I was born”. 15. (v10-104-16) Choose the answer
A ) consulting B) to consult
A ) couldn’t B) has to which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) consult D) consult by
C ) is to ' D) should E) had to It’s quite cold today. You had better... your
warm jacket. 29. (v17-111-21) Choose the correct
4. (00-8-20) Choose the appropriate answer.
A ) worn B) wear C ) wore D) to wear
modal verb. You ... drive carefully on a busy road.
- Thank you for taking me out. 16. (v12z-103-3) Choose the answer
A ) might B) may C ) should D) can
- I’m the one who ... thank you. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) should B) must Jim can fail his examination. He ... hard 30. (v17-112-12) Choose the correct answer.
C ) has to D) ought to instead of playing computer games. I haven’t seen Jane at the school lately.
E) might A ) had to work B) has work She ... have finished it.
C ) should work D) will work A ) will B) would C ) should D) must
- I feel terrible this morning! 17. (v12z-130-4) Choose the answer 31. (v17-125-22) Choose the correct
- It’s your own fault. You ... last night. which correctly completes the sentence. answer.
A) should sleep B) should have slept I wanted to open the box with presents ... upset if I didn’t come?
C ) must sleep D) can sleep immediately, but she slid I ... be patient and A ) Would you be B) Have you been
wait until the other children arrived. C ) Had you been D) Were you
E) must have slept
A ) need to B) would 32. (v17-129-12) Choose the right answer.
C ) shall D) had to ... you sit down, please?
I spoke louder so that he ... hear me better
18. (v13-113-14) Choose the answer Yes, sure.
but he ... make out what I was saying.
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) Do you B) Would C ) Have D) Did
A ) could / couldn't
B) must I might not He was very tired. Otherwise, he ... to the 33. (v18-143) The art of programming ...
C ) might / wasn't able to party with us last night. be without malice.
D) should / had to A ) would have gone B) would be going, A ) can B) must C ) should D ) has to
E) could / might not C ) would go D ) went 34. (v1 8-144) You ... worry so much, you’ll
7. (03-10-26) Choose the best answer. 19. (v15-103-19) Choose the answer make yourself ill.
His advice was reasonable. You ... it. which correctly completes the sentence. A ) must B) shouldn’t
A ) had to follow Traffic controller confirmed that the bus ... C ) cant D) couldn’t
B) should have followed leave on time at 8 o’clock this evening. 35. (v18-145) Would you like a cup of
C ) must have followed A ) will B) should coffee ? Yes, I ... .
D) ought to follow C ) must D) would A ) do B) like C ) would D) will
E) might follow 20. (v15-106-5) Choose the best answer. 36. (v18-146) I’m fine, it’s only a little cut.
8. (03-12-15) Choose the best answer. Wh a t ... I make you - tea or coffee? ... you better see a doctor.
You ... be thirsty after carrying those heavy A ) should B) shall C ) can D) may A ) Wouldn't B) Shouldn’t ,
boxes. Shall I make some tea? 21. (v15-107-14) Find the correct modal C ) Won’t D ) Hadn’t
A ) must have B) must C ) should verb. 37. (V18-147) You ... worry so much, you’ll
D) ought to E ) dare Everyone ... have the means to earn their make yourself ill.
9. (v5-133-8) Choose the best answer. own living. A ) not able to B) must
He ... you now. He is very nervous. A ) dare B) should C ) would C ) shouldn’t D) can’t
A ) should go to B) may speak to D) can
C ) can’t speak tp D) has to speak to 22. (v15-110-6) Choose the best answer. correctly completes the sentence.
E) mustn’t speak with He recommended that the goods ... be ... you change your job if you were in my
10. (v5-145-21) Choose the best answer. shipped at once. position?
Your friend is smart. You should ... to her. A ) could B) might C ) had to D) should A ) Would B) Will C ) Can D) Did
40. If/ wish 63
39. Requests / offers / A ) if B) unless C ) till 14. (v4-127-34) Choose the best form of
D ) but E ) that the verbs.
perm ission / invitations
Salissa is waiting for a taxi. One has just
1. (96-13-82) Choose the right modal verbs. gone by, but it's occupied....
Please let us know if you ... able to make a
... I come in? No, you ... I am very busy now. A ) If it is free, it was going to stop.
draft contract next week.
1... write a report. B) If she hailed, it would stop.
A ) are B) will be
A ) Can / can / must C ) If it were free, it will stop.
C ) was D) were E ) would be
B) Must / may not / had to D ) If he drunk, he would stop.
4. (02-8-38) Choose the best answer. E ) If it were free it would stop.
C ) May / can’t / must
They ... the contractor signature if all the
D) May / may not / can 15. (v5-144-34) Choose the best answer.
matters finalise during the negotiations.
E) Must / mustn’t / may Not realizing the importance of the letter
A ) will send B) sends
2. (v5-151-20) Choose the right modal she impatiently threw it out. If she ... its
C ) are sent D) send E) would send
verbs in ta sk s .... I come in? No, you ... I importance she ... it.
5. (03-6-50) Choose the best answer. A ) realized / would throw
am very busy now. I ... write a composition.
I have a Great Dane, I wish he ... me. B) had realized / wouldn’t throw
A ) must / may not / had to
A ) understand B) understands C ) realized / didn't throw
B) may / may not / can
C ) can / can / must C ) had understood D) understood D ) had realized / would throw
E ) is understanding E) had realized / she wouldn’t have thrown
D) must / mustn’t / may
E) may / can’t / must 6. (04-1-134) Choose the right answer. 16. (V5-153-31) Choose the right form of
If ... of the boys wakes up, tell... I’m in the Subjunctive Mood.
3. (v5-155-20) There are five answers
garden. I wish i t... warm and sunny all the year round.
after each sentence. O nly one is correct.
A ) any / him B) any / her A ) should be B) will be
C ) some / him D) any / she C ) is D) were E) was
She is usually short of time so she ... go by air.
A ) had to B) don’t have E ) some / she 17. (v9-101-11) Choose the right answer.
C ) has to D) ought to E) will have to 7. (04-1-339) Choose the right answer. I haven’t forgotten your birthday, you know. If
If their mother buys meat and rice, ... palov? you ... I’ll book a table for Thursday at your
A ) they will cook B) they won't cook favorite restaurant.
C ) have they cooked D) will they cook A ) would like B) like
Jack: What’s the trouble, officer? Officer: You
E ) they didn’t cook C ) liked D ) will like
made un illegal U-tum. Jack: Did I? Officer:
Yes. ... I see your driver’s license? Jack: 8. (04-1-362) Choose the right answer. 18. (v9-104-5) Choose the right answer.
Certainly, sir. Here it is. If you ... him, he ... hard and would have If the summer ... warmer I would have lain in
A ) Must B) Shall C ) Can D) Should earned money to buy a car. the sun last year.
A ) made / will work A ) were B) had been
B) will make / works C ) would be D ) was
It’s a rule that all new soldiers ... have a C ) had made / would have worked 19. (v9-105-3) Choose the right answer.
medical examination. D ) made / would work The building wouldn't have fallen down if i t ...
A ) must B) should C ) could D) has to E ) hadn’t made I wouldn’t have worked weak foundations.
9. (04-1-371) Choose the right answer. A ) hadn’t had B) wasn’t having
She has a lot of work to do. If I ... very busy, C ) didn’t have D) wouldn’t have
George’s father gives him enough money to I ... her. 20. (v9-116-15) Choose the right answer.
go to school, so he ... work. A ) were not / would help If Oliver Twist hadn’t asked for more food, he
A ) has to B) didn’t have to B) am / will help ... punished.
C ) doesn’t have to D) ought not to C ) were / would help A ) wouldn’t have been punished
D) had been / would have helped B) didn’t punish
7. (v17-111-23) Choose the correct E) hadn’t been / would have helped C ) wouldn’t be punished
answer. D) will have been punished
It's raining. You ... take an umbrella. 10. (04-1-373) Choose the right ianswer.
A ) should B) can't I ... the text if I ... to the party now: 21. (v9-118-3) Choose the right answer.
C ) are to D) don’t have to A ) translated / had been asked If my teacher... advice before the examination
B) wouldn’t translate / had been asked last week. I wouldn’t have known what to do.
8. (v17-112-17) Choose the answer which A ) would give B) will give
C ) would translate / were not asked
correctly completes the sentence. C ) hadn’t given D) have given
D) wouldn’t have translated / had been asked
Will you have ... to eat?
E) would have translated / hadn’t been asked 22. (v9-119-11) Choose the right answer.
A ) anything B) something
C ) someone D ) none 11. (04-1-386) Choose the right answer. I want to work outside today but it is raining. I
If my foot. .. , I ... the journey now. wish i t ... raining.
9. (v17-129-13) Choose the correct answer. A ) hadn’t been B) hasn’t been
A ) bad hurt / wouldn't have enjoyed
Let’s go to Las Vegas, ...7 C ) won’t be D) weren’t
B) were hurting / would enjoy
A ) will we B) shall we
C ) hadn’t hurt / would have enjoyed 23. (v9-119-15) Choose the right answer.
C ) do we D ) are we
D) hadn’t hurt / wouldn’t have enjoyed I would have taken pictures at the party if my
E) weren't hurting / would enjoy parents ... camera for my birthday, but they
40. If I w ish
12. (04-1-390) Choose the best answer. gave me a new football.
1. (96-15-25) Choose the appropriate The lesson is rather interesting. A ) had given B) give
form of the verbs. I wish I ... at the next lesson too. C ) gave D ) would give
1... still, when you ... . A ) was B) hadn't been 24. (v9-121-3) Choose the right answer.
A) am working / will return C ) had been D) have been If Lucy had lived on the coast, she would
B) shall be working / return E ) would be have ... to swim.
C ) was working / are returning 13. (04-1-414) Choose the best answer. A ) leam B) learning
D) shall have been working / have returned The sailors wished they ... their friend on the C ) leams D ) learned
E) was working / are returned beach that day. 25. (v9-125-15) Choose the right answer.
2. (00-9-66) Choose the appropriate word. A ) find B) would find I haven’t forgotten your birthday, you know,
The club is for members only; you can’t go in C ) had found D) found if you I'll book a table for Thursday at our
... you are not a member. E ) were found favorite restaurant.
64 41. Phrasal verbs / Verbs with preposition
A ) like B) would like 38. (v16-111-14) Choose the correct A ) hadn’t left / ‘d earn
C ) like D) will like answer. B) don’t leave / won’t earn
If I ... slim, I ... be a model, but I’m too fat. C ) left / will earn
A ) was / can B) had / could D ) left / ‘d earn
If we had been in Britain last summer we
would ... the British Museum. C ) were / could D) am / will 53. (v18-153) If I ... a lot of money, I’d retire.
A ) visit B) visited 39. (v17-102-23) Choose the correct A ) win B) won
C ) have visited D) be visiting answer. C ) had won D) will won
27. (v9r128-10) Choose the right answer. I did not pass the exam. I wish I ... the exam. 54. (v18-154) If the doctor can’t see me, I
If my teacher ... advice before the A ) passed B) pass ... somewhere else.
examination last week. I wouldn’t have C ) had passed D) have passed A ) will go B) go
known what to do. 40. (v1 7-102-24) Choose the correct C ) going D) am going
A ) would give B) hadn’t given ‘ answer. 55. (v18-155) Choose the answer which
C ) will give D) have given I cannot understand the tutor’s accent. I wish correctly completes the sentence.
28. (v10-109-6) Choose the answer he would... If she had a long enough holicfay she ...
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) speak clearer B) clearer speak Paris to watch all the interesting places.
I’ll go to the library tomorrow ... I’m too busy. C ) speak more clearly D) more clearly speak A ) will Visit B) would have visited
A ) as if B) if 41. (v17-111-15) Choose the correct
C ) visited D) would visit
C ) unless D) when answer. 56. (v18-156) Choose the best answer.
29. (v13-127-2) Choose the answer Providing nobody ... to our place tomorrow, Henry wishes he ... to do all the housework now.
I am going.to start general cleaning. A ) wouldn’t have B) hadn’t
You may find yourself in trouble ... you act A ) comes B) will come C ) didn’t have D) doesn’t have
carefully. C ) would come D) came
A ) if B) provided 42. (v17-112-23) Choose the best answer.
41. Phrasal verbs / Verbs with
C ) unless D) as long as If we had tried, we ... the train. preposition
30. (v14-102-7) Choose the best answer. A ) should have reached
B) ought to have reached 1. (96-1-54) Choose the appropriate
Now I feel sick. I wish I ... pork with cheese
C ) could have reached prepositions.
for dinner.
D) had to reach The teacher explained the new rule ... the
A ) didn’t eat B) hadn't eaten pupils are they listened ... her attentively.
C ) had eaten D) ate 43. (v17-113-17) Choose the right answer. A ) at / - B) to / of
31. (v14-115-10) Choose the best answer. Mother took a coat in case i t... . C ) from / to D ) by / of
Tom, ... very careful if you ... tests on A ) would snow B) should snow E ) t o /to
grammar. C ) will snow D) will be snowing
A ) is / will be doing B) be / are doing 44. (v17-113-19) Choose the right answer. prepositions.
C ) will be / are doing D) is / are doing I wish I ... a child again! The captain looked ... his glasses and saw a
32. (v15-106-6) Choose the best answer. A ) would be B) could be man ... the sea not far ... the ship.
If Sardor ... the lottery, he would stop C ) am D) had been A ) after / on / at B) through / at / in
working. 45. (v17-114-7) Choose the right answer. C ) with/by/to D ) through / in/from
A ) is winning B) wins I don’t know if he :.. . E ) for l o l l about
C ) won D) would win A ) will come B) comes 3. (96-6-3) Choose the appropriate
33. (v15-110-19) Choose the correct C ) would come D) were coming prepositions.
answer. We’ve neither been ... the theatre, nor ... the
This flight is full. ... someone gives up a seat, cinema ... a long time.
answer.
you won’t get on this flight today. A ) to / to / for B) at / with / on
Nodir wished they ... his embarrassment.
A ) Where B) If C ) on / to /at D) with l a t /for
A ) noticed B) didn’t notice
C ) Unless D) When E ) at / on / to
C ) have noticed D) hadn’t noticed
34. (v15-129-13) Choose the best 4. (96-6-57) Choose the appropriate
answer. I am sure, you ... the entrance prepositions.
answer. He stared ... her ... amazement.
exams if you ... well. They sold their beautiful house. I wish they... it. A ) at/in B)-/with
A ) will not pass / study A ) had sold it B) sell C ) to / of D) with / besides
B) would pass / study C ) not to sell D ) had not sold E ) on / at
C ) would pass / didn’t study
D) will pass / study 48. (V17-130-20) Choose the correct 5. (96-8-2) Choose the appropriate
answer. prepositions.
35. (v16-107-6) He wanted to ... if we ... My friend smokes a lot.! wish he ... He thought... a plan and stayed there ...
that day. A ) did not smoke B) were not smoke a few days.
A ) know / will come C ) had not smoked D) would not smoke A ) on / of B) about / at
B) know / are coming
49. (V18-149) Sometimes they both wish C ) of / in D) of/for
C ) know / would come
they ... married so young. E) on / for
D) know / come
A ) didn’t get B) didn’t get 6. (96-9-3) Choose the appropriate
36. (v16-108-8) Choose the best answer. C ) hadn’t got D) don’t get prepositions.
The sports center is so far from my house. She was ... duty and had to stay ... the
I wish-it... within a walking distance. 50. (v18-150) Don’t you wish we ... ten
years ago? classroom ... classes.
A ) would be B) was being A ) after / at / at B) on / in / after
C ) were D ) had been A ) met B ) had met
C ) oh/at/at D) in/in/in
C ) meet D) has met
37. (v16-111-11) Choose the best answer. E) on / with / at
If you ... fresh green vegetable, your salad 51. (v18-151) Is he coming to the meeting?
... better. Well, I asked him ... .
prepositions.
A ) had bought / would have tasted A ) if he will come B) will he come
There is a man sitting ... the T V set ... the hall.
B) have bought / would tasted C ) if he was coming D) would he come
A ) to / at B) before / on
C ) bought / would have tasted 52. (V18-152) If only I ... school when I was C ) near / at D) towards / of
D) have bought / would have tasted fifteen, I ... a lot more money. E ) in front of / in ^ ,
41. Phrasal verbs/Verbs with preposition 65
8. (96-12-3) Choose the appropriate 19. (97-12-2) Choose the appropriate There was an old Person ... Bray, who sang
prepositions. prepositions. ... the whole of the day
He became interested ... physics ... the age This house reminds me ... the one I lived ... A ) of/through B) from/in
... fifteen. when I was a child. C ) with / till D ) on / from
A ) in / in / of B) in / at / of A ) of /in B) about /at E) t o / at
C) i n/for/in D) at /at / of C ) near I - D ) - / in 31. (00-2-3) Choose the appropriate
E) of / in / to E ) on / with preposition.
9. (96-13-168) Choose the appropriate 20. (97-12-19) Choose the appropriate I checked a book... the library yesterday.
prepositions. preposition, A ) at B) from C ) in D ) of E) for
Everyone knew that her father had gone ... The girl wanted to cook the meal herself, but 32. (00-5-7) Choose the appropriate
a place some distance away ... an important Zair insisted ... helping her. prepositions.
business. A ) on B) to C ) from D) in E) for I think we should agree ... his suggestion
A ) on / with B) towards / at 21. (98-5-1) Choose the appropriate and go there ... car. We’ll see a beautiful
C ) to / at D) in / at prepositions. landscape ... our way to the mountains.
E) to / on Her blue eyes sparkled ... thick, black- A ) to / by / to B) with / on / in
10. (96-15-2) Choose the appropriate rimmed spectacles. C ) with / by / on D ) - / in / at
prepositions. A ) at B) in E) to / by / on
I remember being me t ... Zoo station ... one C ) behind D ) on E) with
of their pupils. 22. (98-7-17) Choose the appropriate prepositions.
A ) near / from B) in / with prepositions. Sometimes we looked ... one another and
C ) besides / among D) of / for I had to pull i t ... the tail to get i t ... . the tears streamed ... our cheers.
E) at / by A ) by / out B) in / off A ) on / to B ) at / down
11. (96-15-3) Choose the appropriate C ) at / from D) for / from C ) into / up D) out / for
prepositions. E) by/for E ) at / up
He decided to marry ... Rose ... money. 23. (99-1-4) Choose the appropriate 34. (00-7-4) Choose the appropriate
A ) - I for B) for / to
prepositions. prepositions.
C ) on / with D) by / for - I’d like to buy a dress ... summer wear. Once introduced ... Europe, the habit...
E ) after/ - Let’s c a l l t h e Central Department Store, smoking spread ... the world.
12. (96-15-56) Choose the appropriate there’s a good choice ... dresses there. A ) in / in / beyond B) at / for / with
prepositions. A ) on / to / of B) for / at / of C ) to / of / round D) around / to / over
Mr Brown had to hurry up as his friend was C ) in / to / for D ) of / in / of E) about / to / near
waiting ... him ... the comer ... the street. E ) on / on / of
A ) for / at / of B) for / in / — 35. (00-8-4) Choose the appropriate
24. (99-1 -6) Choose the appropriate prepositions.
C ) - / in / — D) with / sit / in
prepositions. - Have another helping ... salad.
E) for / in / for
Mike failed ... the exam, but his sister go t .... - No, thanks. I don’t care ... salads.
13. (96-15-110) Choose the appropriate A ) in / through B) on / on A ) with / of B) in / -
preposition. C ) through / out D) - / over C ) by / with D) for / of
He should take care ... his health. E ) - / off E) of/for
A ) for B) on C ) at D ) to
E) of
prepositions. prepositions.
14. (96-15-164) Choose the appropriate My parents moved ... Tashkent... the early The traveller called ... the assistance ... two
prepositions. “thirties”. countrymen.
They drove ... London ... Paris, stopping ... A ) for / at B) in / in A ) on / for B) for / of C ) on / of
Vienna. C) t o/ i n D)by/on E) at /i n
D) for / in E) on / with
A ) into / from / at B) from / to / on
26. (99-5-2) Choose the appropriate,
C ) to / for / near D) from / to / in 37. (00-10-9) Choose the appropriate
preposition.
E) to / from / on prepositions.
When I told my friend that she had been
My friend emigrated ... Spain ... the war
15. (97-2-1) Choose the appropriate admitted to the University she jumped ... joy.
finished.
prepositions. A ) at B) for C ) with D) on E ) from
The famous explorer left ... the North ... the A ) to / at B) with / during
27. (99-7-9) Choose the appropriate C ) to / before D) on / in
fifth of March.
prepositions. E)-/after
A ) to / on B) to / in
Don’t accuse him ... this. He didn't mean to
C ) for / at , D) from / on 38. (00-10-12) Choose the appropriate
play joke ... you.
E) for / on prepositions.
A ) with / with B) on / with
16. (97-7-3) Choose the appropriate My friend plans to join ... the Air Force — lune.
C ) of / on D ) with / on
prepositions. A)-fin B)-/on
E) of/for
He came ... . I told him about my plan and he C) to / in D) with / for
28. (99-7-11) Choose the appropriate E) from / at
... once agreed ... it.
prepositions.
A ) into I at I with B) in / at / to 39. (00-10-14) Choose the appropriate
What are you hinting ...? I am not going to
C ) in / - / with D) out / for / - prepositions.
reproach you ... it.
E) - / at / to We paid ... our airline tickets ... Europe ...
A ) at /with B) on/i n C) at /i n
17. (97-8-1) Choose the appropriate June 25th.
D) in/with E) in/for
preposition. A ) for / in / at B) in / to / about
I’m going to wait... it stops raining. 29. (99-7-12) Choose the appropriate C ) from / with / behind D) across I at I for
A ) till B) before C ) on D) at prepositions. E ) for / to / on
You remind me ... your sister. She is never 40. (01-2-47) Choose the appropriate
E)for
18. (97-9-3) Choose the appropriate pleased... anything either. prepositions.
A ) about / in B) of / with Zemfira and Aziza entered ... the room
prepositions.
The old woman could go ... foot, but she C ) about / with D ) - / with holding each other's ... hands.
preferred going ... car. E) - / in A ) in / by B) - / with
A ) with/in B) without /at 30. (99-8-5) Choose the appropriate С ) - /- D) into / at
C ) in I on D) on / to E) on / by prepositions. E) upon / on
41. (01-2-48) Choose the appropriate 54. (v5-152-12) Choose the appropriate Divers cannot work ... the bottom of the
preposition. prepositions. sea very long, as they risk getting a serious
I can’t put up ... his bad behaviour any longer. He was standing outside the door... his disease.
A ) about B) for C ) against house and explaining ... the mechanic what A ) from B) in C ) at D) to
D) with E ) for was wrong ... his car. 68. (v12c-133-7) Choose the answer
A ) of /to / with B ) near / by / at which correctly completes the sentence.
C) of / of / i n D) at/of/with His parents don’t approve ... what he does,
prepositions.
E ) in / to / of but they can’t stop him.
Irene’s marriage to young Jolyon came as
a shock ... Soames, although he knew she 55. (v5-154-6) Choose the right answer. A ) about B) of C ) for D ) on
married ... love. The children can stay here providing they ... 69. (v12c-138-21) Choose the answer
A ) with / to B) to / to C ) for / of so much noise. which correctly completes the sentence.
D) to / for E ) of / to A ) wouldn’t make B) aren't make Their friendship ended ... the quarrel they
C ) don’t make D ) shouldn’t make had last month.
43. (01-5-2) Choose the appropriate'
E ) didn’t make A ) at B) with C ) under D) by
prepositions.
I am writing ... pencil, as I have no ink... hand. 56. (v6-135-8) Choose the answerw hich 70. (v12c-147-14) Choose the answer
A ) with / by B) by / on correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) in / at D) to / about Are you waiting ... her? I need a change. I think I’Hgo ... for a few days, j
E) from / of A ) to B) for A ) inside B) from C ) away D ) out ]
C ) at D ) in
44. (01-10-7) Choose the appropriate 71. (v12c-156-18) Choose the answer
preposition. 57. (v6-141-8) Choose the answerwhich which correctly completes the sentence.
Aziz is the person I can rely ... correctly completes the sentence. Traditional Uzbek teapots and cups are
A ) upon B) at C ) - D ) after E ) to I need a change. I think I'N g o ... fora few days. beautifully decorated ... designs of cotton
A ) inside B ) from C ) out D ) away plants or other national designs.
prepositions. 58. (v6-151-8) Choose the answer which A ) with B) by C ) on D ) in
We usually do grammar exercises ourselves correctly completes the sentence. 72. (v12c-158-4) Choose the answer
and check them up ... the help ... “Keys", He is very fond ... sports. which correctly completes the sentence.
don’t we? A ) at B ) in C ) with D ) of We spent hours in an elevator that got stuck
A ) with / of B ) with / at C ) in / of 59. (v6-156-20) Choose the answer ... floors.
D ) on / with E ) at / with which correctly completes the sentence. A)under B)above
I askedhim if he would stay ... supper. C ) between D ) among
prepositions. A ) on B ) at C ) for D ) before 73. (v13-112-19) Choose the answer
Umid was flushed ... excitement. 60. (v10-102-9) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) on B) at C ) with D ) in E ) of which correctly completes the sentence. When she ran ... of tea, her neighbor gave
When the old lady g o t ... the bus I offered her some.
her my seat. A ) in B) by C ) up D ) out
prepositions.
I was waiting ... a train from 2 ... 3. A ) on B) into C ) off D ) in 74. (v13-114-5) Choose the answer which
A ) for / from B) for / for 61. (v10-107-12) Choose the answer correctly completes the sentence.
C ) for / at D ) for / in which correctly completes the sentence. We saw Sheila walking ... herself in the park.
E ) for/till In 1970 the Beatles split... and each A ) for B) by C ) with D) to
48. (v4-120-1) Choose the appropriate member pursued another musical career. 75. (v13-116-11) Choose the answer
preposition. A ) with B) down which correctly completes the sentence.
He insisted ... reading the letters. C ) up D) out I haven’t got enough cash. Can I pay... cheque?
A ) by B ) with C ) in D ) on E ) at 62. (v11-124-9) Choose the answer which A ) by B) with C ) from D ) in
49. (v4-123-36) Choose the appropriate correctly completes the sentence. 76. (v13-120-13) Choose the answer
prepositions. Mike’s father was very strict and the boy which correctly completes the sentence.
I dreamt... a frog last night. grew ... with the feeling that the man is the Several cyclists are thought... drugs during
A ) for B ) on C) - D ) about E ) the head of the house. the race.
A ) above B) up C ) out D ) into A ) of taking B) to take
50. (v4-127-36) Choose the appropriate C ) to have been taking D ) having taken
preposition. 63. (v11-126-21) Choose the answer
His parents don't approve ... what he does, which correctly completes the sentence. 77. (v13-125-23) Choose the answer
but they can’t stop him. She stood up, stretched, and w ent... her which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) for B) in C ) on D ) of study window to look out on the garden. I apologize for telling a lie, but I was trying to
E ) about A ) to B) in C)at D ) by protect you ... the truth. Sometimes the truth
64. (v12z-112-26) Choose the answer hurts.
51. (v4-130-12) Choose the appropriate A ) on B) for C ) from D) to
word. which correctly completes the sentence.
We saw some people with guns shooting ... 78. (v13-129-13) Choose the answer
It is too hot. I am going to take ... my scarf.
birds. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) off B) on C ) into D ) for
A ) after B) at C ) to D ) on At the party she felt uncomfortable, because
E ) in
some of the guests were staring ... her
52. (v4-130-16) Choose the appropriate casual clothes.
prepositions. A ) to B) on C ) in D ) at
The famous actress doesn’t respond ... >
The Department of Foreign Languages is 79. (v l 3-133-16) Choose the answer
questions about her personal life.
located ... a new building ... the old one. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) to B) on C ) at D ) for
A ) to / in front of B) in / opposite The waiter took ... the plates at the end of
C ) in / before D ) on / with 66. (v12c-120-7) Choose the answer the meal.
E ) behind / for which correctly completes the sentence. A ) up B) away C ) of D ) over
Thank you for your letter. It was great to hear
53. (v5-115-12) Choose the appropriate 80. (v13-135-2) Choose the answer
answer. ... you.
If I don’t know this or that word. I look i t ... in A ) for B ) with C)of D)from
Butterflies feed mainly ... nectar from flowers
the dictionary. 67. (v12c-124-8) Choose the answer and do not cause any harm to plants.
A ) up B) after C ) at D ) for E ) in which correctly completes the sentence. A ) in B) to C ) for D ) on
4 1 Phrasal verbs/Verbs with preposition 67
81. (v13-135-18) Choose the answer 95. (v17-104-6) Choose the right answer. 109. (V17-119-13) Choose the correct
which correctly completes the sentence. My mom always backs me .... answer.
You should have go t ... the bus. That was She is so supportive. Liam was sure that his friend would stand ...
your stop! A ) up B) in C ) out D ) about him in any situation.
A ) into B) on C ) out of D) off 96. (v17-111-5) Choose the correct A ) for B) by C ) about D) in
82. (v13-143-15) Choose the answer answer. 110. (v17-120-1) Choose the correct
which correctly completes the sentence. Unexpectedly the light went...and a shutter answer.
My friends put me ... when I visited York so I opened. During my investigation I came ... with many
didn’t have to pay for a hotel. A ) behind B) off C ) in D ) over interesting things.
A ) down B) up C ) out D) off 97. (v17-113-24) Choose the correct answer. A ) across B) round
83. (v14-101-16) Choose the answer We haven’t got enough chairs . .. . C)dow n D)for
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) for to sit B) sitting on 111. (V17-120-9) Choose the correct
The temperature here seldom drops ... C ) to sit on D ) sitting answer.
freezing point. 98. (v17-114-5) Choose the correct - Where do you want to go Enrique?
A ) up B) above C ) below D)down answer. - It’s your birthday Anna, so where we go
84. (v14-107-7) Choose the answer My aunt can ... for a few nights. tonight ...you.
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) provide us in B) provide us up A ) is up to B) belongs to
The farmer was really very upset and warned C ) put us in D ) put us up C ) is about D ) is down to
us to g e t ... his land. 99. (v17-115-1) Choose the correct answer. 112. (v17-121-6) Choose the right answer.
A ) off B) over C ) from D) of Do not leave your things near the open fire. I should break my new shoes ... before going
85. (v16-105-14) Chpose the answer They may easily... to conference.
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) catch on fire B) catch the fire A ) away B) down C ) out D) in
Tom had to give... his job because of health C ) catch to fire. D) catch with fire
113. (V18-157) Sorry, but I don’t know what
problems. 100. (v17-115-12) Choose the correct you are getting... .
A ) up B) in C ) for D) back answer. A ) in B) at C ) over D ) on
86. (v16-113-8) Choose the right answer. «Please ..., you should always speak politely
114. (v18-158) Alan spends all his time
When the boy asked his parents to allow to our customers even to rude ones.»
A ) keep minding B) keep to mind complaining. I wish he'd j ust... .
him to learn to play the violin, they agreed
C ) keep in mind D ) keep in minding A ) find a life B) give a life
because they knew he had a ... for music.
C ) change the life D) get a life
A ) hot blood B) strong taste 101. (v17-116-9) Choose the correct
C ) good ear D) good heart answer. 115. (V18-159) Lucy ... well with her
Let’s take ... a new movie tonight. brother, even though he’s much younger
A ) in B) out C ) on D) into than her.
answer.
A ) gets over B) gets up
Nowadays I’m little short... money, for this 102. (v17-116-13) Choose the correct C ) gets on D ) get down
reason I can’t buy new car. answer.
A ) from B) with C ) for D ) of I am sorry, but you are not that good at 116. (v18-160) Leila was feeling blue, so
singing. ... yourself! she went shopping to ... some new outfits.
correctly completes the sentence. A ) Get over B) Get out A ) try at B) try on
Are you ... on foreign cuisine? C ) Get up D ) Get rid of C ) try in D) try out
A ) enthusiastic B) excited 103. (v17-116-14) Choose the correct 117. (v18-161) Can I help you? Yes, I am
C ) keen D ) liking answer. looking ... Mr. Smith’s office.
89. (v16-130-16) I can ... broadcasts from You need not worry, because I am with you. A ) for B) at C ) after D) to
the UK on my radio. I will always ...you. 118. (v18-162) Could you lend me some
A ) make up B) go on A ) stand for B) stand by money? I’m very ... of cash at the moment.
C ) cut off D) pick up C ) stand to D) stand from A ) down B) scarce C ) low D) short
90. (v17-102-5) Choose the right answer. 104. (v17-117-6) Choose the correct
119. (v18-163) Sorry, but I don’t know what
Don’t forget to finish your formal letter with «I answer.
you are getting ... .
look forward to ... from you». Our plane took ... at seven p.m. and landed
A ) on B) at C ) over D) in
A ) look B) am looking 3 a.m.
C ) will be looking D) shall look ' A ) off B) up C)down D) on 120. (v18-164) Lucy ... well with her
brother, even though he’s much younger
91. (v17-103-3) Choose the correct 105. (v17-117-13) Choose the correct
than her.
answer. answer.
It is difficult for our little son ... clothes. A ) gets over B) gets up
All these problems got Paolo ... too much. C ) get in D) gets on
A ) down B) along A ) to wear B) wear
C ) through D) on C ) putting on D) to put on 121. (v18-165) Their commercial offer was
106. (v17-118-7) Choose the correct too good for my business to turn i t ... .
answer. A ) away B) off
The relations cannot last forever if two don’t
Dustin broke ... and wept when he heard C ) down D) in
break .. .the wall of egoism.
A ) for B) by about the illness of his best friend. 122. (v18-166) I ... very well ... my new
C ) through D) out A ) down B) up C ) about D ) for classmates.
107. (v17-118-22) Choose the correct A ) get / by B) get / up
answer. C ) get on / with D) get / in
They look like twins! She completely ... after
her sister! Look ...! A mad dog is approaching you! 123. (v18-167) I tried to ... all day long, but
A ) looks B) takes A ) forward B) up nobody answered the phone.
C ) goes D) lies C ) through D) out A ) get by B) get along with
108. (v17-119-1) Choose the correct C ) get on D) get through
answer. •, answer. 124. (v18-168) My sister usually ... at 9.
She was ... after all the hard work. Can you drop the kids ... at school on your o’clock.
A ) wear out B) outworn way to work? A ) gets up B) gets away
C ) weary out D ) worn out A ) off B) down C ) o n D ) forward C ) gets in D ) gets off
125. (v18-169) The police are ... the series . 142. (v18-186) Is everyone here? Very A ) gave / off B) gave / out
of homicides. well, let’s ... business. C ) gave / away D) gave / up
A ) looking after B) looking into A ) get by B) get along with 160. (v18-204) As soon as he arrived this
C ) looking for D) looking up C ) get down to D) get far
morning, he began to ... about his dogs and
126. (V18-170) The rebellion ... in 1990 143. (v18-187) I am ... to hearing from you! horses.
and lasted till 1993. A) looking in B) looking up A ) hold down B) hold out
A ) broke out B) broke into C ) looking for D) looking forward C ) hold forth D) hold back
C ) broke in D) broke down 144. (v18-188) My friend understands she 161. (v18-205) I can’t believe that you ...
127. (v18-171) Let’s ... the matter ... for should ... to a better job. me ... ! I should not have trusted you!
now and talk about more urgent problems. A ) move in B) move on A ) set / up B) set / in
A ) leave / around B) leave / aside C ) move off D) move out C ) set / on D ) set / off
C ) leave / behind D) leave / for 145. (v18-189) The flowers ... a nice smell. 162. (v18-206) The problems with visa ...
128. (V18-172) Students are always glad A ) gave up B) gave out us ... for more than 2 weeks.
when school... for holidays. C ) gave in D) gave off A ) set / up B) set / back
A ) breaks into B) breaks out 146. (v18-190) Can you ... a moment! I C ) set / in D) set / out
C ) breaks down D) breaks up can’t catch up, you are too fast! 163. (v18-207) My grandmother is really
129. (v18-173) You can ... the meaning of A ) hold up B) hold on old. She barely can ....
the unknown words in that dictionary. C ) hold in D) hold back A ) move around B) move about
A ) look into B) look for 147. (v18-191) His father... his business C ) move away D) move out
C ) look after D) look up long time ago. 164. (v18-208) Would you please ... my
A ) set on B) set up
130. (V18-174) Peter’s serious face ... money?
C ) set out D) set aside
smile as soon as he saw her. A ) give away B) give in
A ) broke out B) broke up 148. (v18-192) We have discussed this C ) give back D) give up
C ) broke into D) broke down issue, so it’s high time we ... .
165. (v18-209) Quick, hide me, the police
A ) moved on B) moved up
131. (v18-175) The Russian runner... ... me!
C ) moved in D) moved away
everyone f ar... him. A ) are after B) are in
A ) left / for B) left / in ' 149. (v18-193) That shop ... free candies C ) are down D) are up
C ) left / behind D) left / aside to all children.
166. (v18-210) I think our new boss ... i t ...
A ) gave in B) gave away
132. (v18-176) I couldn’t believe that my C ) gave up D ) gave back James.
bicycle ... in the middle of the street. A ) has / up B) has / in for
A ) broke into B) broke down 150. (v18-194) Julia could not... her tears. C ) has / out like D) has / away
C ) broke up D) broke with That news was really shocking.
A ) hold up B) hold in 167. (v18-211) He decided ... the situation
133. (V18-177) ... dogs when you go to my C ) hold on D) hold back ... with Rose there and then.
neighbor’s place. A ) to have / up B) to have / in
151. (v18-195) As they ... for their picnic, it C ) to have / away D ) to have / out
A) Look into B) Look for
started to rain.
C ) Look out D) Look after 168. (v18-212) I can’t believe it she ...
A ) set up B) set in
134. (v18-178) Thanks God, I have my C ) set off D) set out me . . . . I should not have trusted her.
sister who can ... my dog when I am on A ) did / up B) did / in
152. (v18-196) I want us to stay friends, I
holiday. C ) did / off D) did / down
don’t ... anything ... you.
A ) look into B) look for 169. (v18-213) You should ... talking
A ) hold / for B) hold /up
C ) look after D) look up behind someone's back.
C ) hold / against O) hold / down
135. ( v18-179)... smoking in front of me! A ) be out B) be away
153. (v18-197) They decided to ... together
A ) Leave out B) Leave off C ) be above D) be down
before they get married.
C ) Leave in D) Leave behind A ) move on B) move out 170. (V18-214) It would be hard ... her
136. (v18-180) A l i ... when she heard that C ) move in D ) move off parent’s expectations. They are so demanding.
her cat died. A ) to live for B) to live straight
154. (v18-198) I told him it was a secret but
A ) broke up B) broke down C ) to live up to D) to live away
he still ... i t ... .
C ) broke away D) broke into A ) gave / up B ) gave I 'm 171. (v18-215) I couldn’t see properly. I
137. (v18-181) You can ... your shoes ... . C ) gave / out D ) gave / away didn’t ... my glasses ....
It’s dirty here. 155. (v18-199) The robbers ... that rich A ) have / up B) have / on
A ) leave / up B) leave / on man’s flat and stole all the jewelry! C ) have / in D) have / at
C ) leave / in D) leave / off A ) held on B) held in 172. (v18-216) Choose the best answer.
138. (V18-182) I don’t want to have C ) held up D) held off By the time we got home, it was getting ... for
anything to do with the rumors. ... me ... of 156. (v18-200) The police had ... midnight.
this. roadblocks to prevent the criminals leaving A ) round B) on C) t o D)off
A ) Leave / in B)Leave / on the area. 173. (V18-217) Choose the answer which
C ) Leave / behind D) Leave /out A ) set aside B) set off correctly completes the sentence.
139. (v18-183) The police officer chased C ) set up D) set in Be quick! «It’s time to hand ... your works»,
the burglars but they managed to ... . 157. (v18-201) My mom wants to ... $100 said the teacher.
A ) get away B) get up a week so that she would be able to afford A ) down B) in C ) to D) for
C ) get through D) get by that trip. 174. (v18-218) Choose the answer which
140. (v18-184) Sorry I’m late. I’ve spent A ) set away B) set out correctly completes the sentence.
half an hour... my phone. C ) set off D) set aside Walter’s parents tried to put him ... becoming
A ) looking up B) looking for 158. (v18-202) Can you please ... the an artist.
C ) looking into D) looking after phone ...? I need it now. A ) away B) off C ) down D) up
141. (v18-185) He has ... his engagement A ) move / in B ) move / on 175. (v18-219) Choose the best answer.
with Ann. C ) move / off D) move / back I have decided to take ... aerobics because I
A ) broken in B) broken off 159. (v18-203) The thief... himself... to want to get fit.
C ) broken into D) broken out the police. A ) after B) out C ) up D) over
41. Phrasal verbs /Verbs with preposition 69
176. (v18-220) Choose the answer which 190. (v18-234) Choose the answer which 204. (v19/20-113-9) Choose the correct
correctly completes the sentence. correctly completes the sentence. answer.
I think Kate and Peter have fallen ... They Anna was offered the job, but she turned i t.... She g o t ... the car and went ... the club.
aren’t speaking to each other. A ) up B) off C) over D) down A) into / on B) out of / into
A ) out with B) back on 191. (v18-235) Choose the answerwhich C ) by / off D) from / from
C ) for D) in love with correctly completes the sentence. 205. (v19/20-113-13) Choose the correct
177. (v18-221) Choose the answer which Don't walk so fast. I can’t keep ... you! answer.
correctly completes the sentence. A) up with B) away from The car arrived ... the destination and all the
George keep ... watering the tree in the C ) from D) out of passengers g o t ....
garden. But I’m sure it’s dead. 192. (v18-236) Choose the answer which A) in / off B) to / into
A ) on B) off C ) back D) away correctly completes the sentence. C ) at / out D) by / on
The electricity went ... when there was a 206. (v19/20-114-2) Choose the correct
178. (v18-222) Choose the best answer.
power cut this afternoon. answer
The teacher gave ... the exam papers after
A ) by B)off C) over D)into I’m very pleased ... your success
everyone had sat down.
A) by B) out C ) on D) up 193. (v18-237) Choose the answer which A) of B) with C ) on D) to
correctly completes the sentence. 207. (v19/20-115-8) Choose the correct
179. (v18-223) Choose the answer Which
Amanda has recently s e t ... her own answer.
accountancy business. The Second World W a r ... in 1939.
You must give ... your assignments at the A ) in B) up C ) aside D) off A ) broke out B) broke off
end of the week.
194. (v18-238) Choose the answer which C ) broke up D) broke open
A) out B) in C ) up D) over
correctly completes the sentence. 208. (v19/20-115-11) Choose the right
180. (v18-224) Choose the answer which The children carried ... their tasks quickly answer
correctly completes the sentence. and quietly. He will seethe ... years if you don’t allow
Don’t be taken ... by him. If I were you, I A ) away B) in C ) out D) on them to marry
wouldn’t believe anything he says.
195. (v18-239) Choose the answer which A ) for В) - C ) in D) on
A ) out B) in C ) on D) down
correctly.cqmpletes the sentence. 209. (v19/20-116-1) Choose the correct
181. (V18-225) Choose the answer which After my phone call, I g o t ... my work. answer
correctly completes the sentence. A ) by B) on with Sara’s son refuses to obey ... his parents
The farmer was really Very upset and warned C ) away with D ) away A) to В) - C ) for D) on
us to g e t ... his land. 196. (v18-240) Choose the answer which
A ) over B) of C ) off D)from 210. (v19/20-117-5) Choose the correct
correctly completes the sentence. answer
182. (v18-226) Choose the answer which Sally buys a newspaper every day to The cafe administration does not allow ... in
correctly completes the sentence. keep ... the news.
the cafe
My alarm went ... at 6 o’clock this morning. A ) away from B) up with
A) to smoking B) people to smoke
A ) up B) back C ) off D) down C ) behind D) off
C ) smoke D) that people to smoke
183. (v18-227) Choose the answer which 197. (v18-241) Choose the correct
correctly completes the sentence. answer.
answer.
I earn enough money to g e t ... but I haven’t They didn’t have enough money so ... going to
He succeeded ... being promoted.
managed to save much lately. a fancy dinner, they went skating in the park.
A ) before B) on C ) in D) for
A ) by B) over A ) instead of B) from
C ) by D) with 212. (v19/20-119-9) Choose the correct
C ) across D) away
184. (v18-228) Choose the correct I'm going ... somewhere tonight.
answer.
answer. A ) in B) to C ) out D) on
The secretary asked me to hold ... until Mrs. Climb ... at once! You may fall!
A ) down B) from 213. (v19/20-122-5) Choose the
Harris was ready to take my call.
C ) in D) up . appropriate preposition.
A ) on B) up C ) in D) back
199. (v19/20-102-1) Choose the correct The war resulted ... losing the family
185. (v18-^29) Choose the answer which members.
answer.
correctly completes the sentence. A ) in B) on C ) with D) about
If you have forgotten his phone number, why
We came to conclusion to put ... the theatre
don’t you look i t... in the phone book? 214. (v19/20-122-6) Choose the correct
visit for a while.
A ) for B) at C ) up D) on answer
A ) on B) away C ) off D) of
200. (v19/20-102-14) Choose the correct I ... Nora when she explained her decision
186. (v18-230) Choose the answer which answer. A ) was not agreed with
correctly completes the sentence. They have just gone fishing. If you hurry, B) was not agree to
The price of petrol has gone ... again; the you’ll catch ... with them at the bridge. C ) did not agree With
cost of running a car is increasing. A) - B) over C ) up D) by D) did not agree about
A) out B) without C ) up D) into 215. (v19/20-125-7) Choose the
187. (v18-231) Choose the answer which answer appropriate preposition.
correctly completes the sentence. They accused Feodor ... a blatant lie The workers were equipped with the all
Look ... for the turning. I don’t want to miss it. A ) of telling B) in telling required gadgets ... company’s expenses.
A ) through B) after C ) about telling D) to tell A ) with B ) at C ) on D) in
C ) out D) round 216. (v19/20-125-9) Choose the correct
188. (v18-232) Choose the answerwhich answer. answer.
correctly completes the sentence. Can you help me to fill... this application I learned English ... practicing with native
Tom s e t ... on his voyage full of excitement. form for a job? speakers.
A) by B) aside C ) up D) off A ) on B) in C ) off D) up A ) at B) by C ) with D ) of
189. (v18-233) Choose the answer which 203. (v19/20-111-6) Choose the correct 217. (v19/20-126-18) Choose the form of
correctly completes the sentence. answer. verb
Henry paid too much for the car he bought. I Don’t p u t ... till tomorrow what you can do Tom and Jackson usually quarrel but then
think he was ripped ... today. very soon they p u t ... with
A) out B) in C ) on D) off A ) away B) off C ) on D) down A ) up B) on C ) in D) above
70 42. Tenses. Present Simple
218. (v19/20-127-1) Choose the 8. (97-2-24) Choose the appropriate form 18. (98-8-19) Choose the appropriate
appropriate form of the verb of the verbs. forms of the verbs.
... you still... your pair of dungarees? I usually ... a blouse and jeans at home, but This book ... quite different from the one
A ) Do / put on today I ... on a new dress. I ... yesterday.
B) Have / put on A ) wear / have put B ) have worn / have put A ) is / have read B) was / am reading
C ) Have / been putting on C ) wore / has put D) wears / has put C ) has been / read D) have been / reads
D) Are / putting on E ) will wear / put E) is / read
219. (v19/20-127-18) Choose the correct 9. (97-9-20) Choose the appropriate form 19. (98-10-20) Choose the appropriate
answer of the verbs. form of the verb.
When they woke up, everywhere was The moon ... and i t ... surprisingly light at There ... a book, a magazine, two pens and
covered... snow night yesterday. four exercise-books on the table.
A ) by B) with C ) on D ) onto A ) is rising / is B) rose / was A ) are B) is C ) were
220. (v19/20-128-2) Choose the correct C ) had risen / was D ) was rising / were D) shall be E) have been
answer. E ) rose / had been 20. (98-10-26) Choose the appropriate
She has been dreaming ... flying to the 10. (97-9-22) Choose the appropriate form of the verb.
Bahamas. form of the verbs. At that time Martin ... in his third year at the
A ) of B) for C ) on D) in The train ... at 8.30 p.m. today, but as a rule University.
221. (v19/20-130-8) Choose the correct i t ... at 8.00 p.m. sharp. A ) is B) am C ) are D) was E) were
answer. A ) has left / starts B) left / started
Girls ... up half of the students in the school. C ) left / has started D) has left / has started
forms of the verbs.
A ) fill B) do C ) make D ) create E ) have left / starts
- ... your lather ... at the Medical College?
11. (97-9-28) Choose the appropriate - Yes, he does.
42. Tenses. Present Sim ple form of the verb. A ) Do / work B) Did / work
Finally he decided to come back and live in C ) Has / worked D ) Does / work
1. (96-6-21) Choose the appropriate form the house of his parents which ... by his aunt. E) Shall / work
of the verbs. A ) kept B) was kept
The weather... as nice today as i t ... 22. (98-12-7) Choose the appropriate
C ) are kept D) were kept E) keeps
yesterday. form of the verb.
12. (97-9-80) Choose the appropriate It is winter. Everything ... with snow.
A ) is / was B) are / were
form of the verb. A ) is covered B) covered
C ) is / will be D) was / were
You ... very thoughtful. W hat... you ... about? C ) were covered D ) will cover
E ) were / shall be
A ) looked / was ... thinking E ) are covered
2. (96-8-20) Choose the appropriate verb. B) look / are ... thinking
Their prices ... suit us. 23. (99-3-25) Choose the appropriate
C ) look / think
A ) is B) don’t C ) - D) aren’t E) doesn’t forms of the verbs.
D ) looking / thinking
She ... false impressions on those who ...
3. (96-9-19) Choose the appropriate form E) have looked / had ... thought
you both.
of the verb. 13. (98-6-9) Choose the appropriate A ) will produce / hadn’t known
Usually my working day ... at 8.30 sharp. preposition. B) produces / don’t know
A ) start B) starts The wounded man must have died ... loss C ) produces / doesn’t know
C ) would be D ) won’t start of blood. D) has produced / will not know
E) has started A ) from B) on C ) in D ) at E ) to E ) would produce / have not known
4. (96-9-84) Choose the appropriate form ' 14. (98-6-31) Choose the appropriate 24. (99-10-27) Choose the appropriate
of the verb. forms of the verbs. forms of the verbs.
I hope this book . .. . - ... life ... on Mars? Here ... your keys. The boy ... you up to your
A) will find B) will be found - N o , i t ... . rooms and your luggage ... up straight away.
C ) found D ) were found A ) Does / exist / doesn't A ) is / show / will bring
E ) had been found B) Did / existed / didn’t B) are / show / will be brought
5. (96-13-165) Choose the appropriate. C ) Has / existed / had C ) are / will show / will be brought
My mother loves my younger sister very D ) Had / existed / had D) were / will show / brings
much and the latter makes use of it. She E) Will /exist/will E ) are / has shown / will bring
always asks to buy her nice dresses, sweets. 15. (98-7-52) Choose the appropriate 25. (00-5-26) Choose the appropriate
My sister likes only to play and is a poor forms of the verbs. forms of the verbs.
pupil. My sister is just a bad naughty girl. - Who ... French in your family? Mr. Smith ... to Tashkent for a year and today
I say this because I always ... -I.... he ... to fly back to London.
A ) call the shots A) speaks / do B) speak / does A ) has been / is going
B) change horses in midstream C) spoke / do D) speaking / did B) had been / were going
C ) call a spade a spade E) are speaking / did C ) was / is going
D ) cry over spilt milk 16. (98-7-53) Choose the appropriate D ) will be / was going
E ) give someone the cold shoulder E) is / will be going
forms of the verbs.
6. (96-13-189) Choose the appropriate The English ... of sports and ... themselves 26. (00-5-39) Choose the appropriate
form of, the verb. as good sportsmen. forms of the verbs.
I’ll see that everything ... in order. A ) are fond / regard An English writer, when ... in France, was
A ) was B) were B) is fond / regards invited ... present at a meeting of a literary
C ) will be D) are C ) were fond / regards society.
E ) is D ) was fond / regards A ) travelled / be B) travelling / to be
E) am fond / are regarding C ) travel / was D ) travelled / would be
E) travelling / being
form of the verbs. 17. (98-7-83) Choose the appropriate
Mary ... Nick where he ... after graduating form of the verbs. 27. (00-10-33) Choose the appropriate
from the University^ ... to school we always ... a bus. forms of the verbs.
A ) asked / works B) ask / would work A ) Going / take B) Went / take Andy seldom ... a football game when he ...
C ) ask / worked D) asked / would work C ) Shall go / will take D ) Had gone / took in Liverpool.
E ) asked / has worked E ) Goes / takes A ) misses / is B) is missing / is
42. Tenses. Present Simple 71
C ) was missing / were D ) missed / were There ... a book, a newspaper, two pens and The needle of a compass always ... the North.
E ) misses / will be four notebooks on the table now. A ) pointing at B) showing to
A ) were B) have been C ) points to D ) shows at
C ) was D) am E ) is 50. (v6-160-10) Choose the answer
forms of the verbs.
John’s hobby is collecting stamps,... chess 39. (v5-138-6) Choose the appropriate which correctly completes the sentence.
and ... beautiful butterflies. answer. Please, don’t put sugar in my tea. You know
A ) to play / catch B) play / catching On Memorial Day, the President... a speech I ... sugar.
C ) playing / catching D) play / to catch ... a wreath on the “Tomb of the Unknown". A ) quite like B) don't buy
E) playing / catch A ) give / lay B) giving / laying C ) have to eat D) don’t like
C ) gives / lies D ) give / lie „ 51. (v8-103-7) Choose the answer which
E) gives / lays correctly completes the sentence.
forms of the verbs.
He ... a newspaper; it’s very strange of him, 40. (v5-144-31) Choose the right form of Claire is on a skiing holiday. She ... it, she
because he never ... anything at this time of the verb. says on her postcard.
Neither Helen nor Andrew ... to go to the A ) enjoyed B) had enjoyed
the day.
museum with us. C ) is enjoying D ) enjoy
A ) reads / read
B) is reading / reads A ) doesn't want B) won’t 52. (v8-123-7) Choose the answer which
C ) is reading / doesn’t read C ) is wanting D ) don't want correctly completes the sentence.
D) is being read / reads E ) wants Oranges, tomatoes fresh strawberries,
E ) didn’t read / reads cabbage arid lettuce ... rich in vitamin C.
A ) are B) being C ) been D) is
30. (01-6-29) Choose the appropriate The moon ... round the Earth.
forms of the verbs. A ) goes B) will go C ) go 53. (v8-125-24) Choose the answer
- Do you like dancing? D ) is going E) gone which correctly completes the sentence.
- 1... when I ... younger, but not very often I haven't got a car at the moment, so I ... to
now, I ... too old. work by bus this week. Usually I ... to work.
answer.
A ) used to / was / am getting A ) have gone / drove B) am going / drive
I ... anything yesterday because I ... hungry.
B) use to / am / get C ) went / drive D) go / am driving
A ) ate / was not hungry
C ) was used to / was / got B) was eating / had been hungry 54. (V9-114-14) Choose the right answer.
D ) used to / shall be / get C ) didn’t eat / hadn’t been hungry John, you are to report to the head as soon
E ) am used to / am / was D ) had eaten / was hungry as you ... to work.
31. (01-10-40) Choose the appropriate E ) didn’t eat / was not hungry A ) come B) are coming
form of the verb. C ) comes D ) will come
Turkey... in the West of Asia and in the which correctly completes the sentence. 55. (v9-116-12) Choose the right answer.
South of Europe. He ... out of touch with the Smiths for a long -A r e you watching T V tonight?
A ) was situated B) situate time but now he ... a chance of seeing them. - Yes, I ... the interview with the Queen. I’m
C ) situates D ) situated A ) had been / is B ) have been / has looking forward to it.
E ) is situated .C) has been / has D) has been / had A ) will watch B) watc
C ) have watched D) am going to watch
32. (01-11-39) Choose the appropriate . 44. (v6-139-15) Choose (he answer
form of the verb. which correctly completes the sentence. 56. (v9-119-19) Choose the right answer.
I promise not to leave the room until she ... . When we found that someone ... into our Last Sunday I saw Tim ... his homework. It
A ) comes B) had come house we called the police. took him an hour.
C ) came D ) has come A ) break B) will break A ) do B) djd C ) to do D) done
E ) will come G ) had broken D ) broke 57. (v9-125-2) Choose the right answer.
33. (02-3-37) Choose the best answer. 45. (v6-140-7) Choose the answer which - We have almost run out of petrol.
The number of her books ... really quite big correctly completes the sentence. - Don’t worry. We ... some on the home.
now. The United States ... an interesting and A ) have got B ) wifi get
A ) will be B) were C ) was D ) are turbulent history. C ) get D) are getting
E ) is A ) had B) has 58. (v9-130-13) Choose the right answer.
C ) having D ) have John, you are to report to the head as soon
46. (V6-147-7) Choose the answer which as you ... to work.
I’m going to do a lot of things while I ... on
correctly completes the sentence. A ) will come B) are caning
holiday.
Independence Day ... usually ... by setting C ) come D ) comes
A ) will be B ) was . C ) am
D ) have been E ) shall be off fireworks. 59. (v9-130-15) Choose the right answer.
A ) has been / celebrating “Mark is always shouting at me.” she said,
35. (04-1-467) Chosose the best answer. B) have / celebrated She complained that Mark ... always
The postmen usually ... our newspapers on C ) are / celebrating shouting at her.
Saturdays. D ) is / celebrated A ) was B) is
A ) delivers B) reads C ) writes C ) had been D ) has been
D ) grows E ) uses 47. (v6-148-7) Choose the answer which
correctly completes the sentence. 60. (v9-130-20) Choose the right answer.
36. (05-1-221) Choose the appropriate She ... a lot of jazz music. We can go to our neighbours to watch the
form of the verb. A ) is having B) having film. Our T V s e t ... work.
I ... this man at all. C ) has D ) have A ) don’t . B) isn’t C ) doesn’t D ) hasn’t
A ) knew B) know
C ) don’t know D ) have known
which correctly completes the dialogue. which correctly completes the sentence.
E ) doesn’t know
- Where ... your father... from? Dear Jane, sorry to hear about your problem
37. (v4-105-22) Choose the best answer. - He ... from Spain. at work. I think you are doing the right thing,
... Ann ... a holiday this year? A ) did / come / come but I doubt whether your boss really ... his
A ) is / has B) had / got B) does / come / come job from what you are telling me.
C ) has / had D ) has been / had C ) is / coming / comes A ) knowing B ) know
E ) had / had D) does / come / comes C ) knows D ) known
38. (v4-123-6) Choose the appropriate 49. (v6-154-23) Choose the answer 62. (v10-130-17) Choose the answer
form of the verb. which correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence.
72 42. Tenses. Present Simple
I know that he always ... the same paper 74. (v17-104-4) Choose №6 correct A) Will be arriving . B) is arriving
each morning. answer. C ) arrives D) will arrive
A ) bought B) buys C ) is buying D ) buy Oh, here is my dinner. I t ... good. 87. (v18-244) The last bus into town ... at
63. (v12z-101-5) Choose the answer A ) smells B) is smelling 10:30 p.m.
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) smelt D ) has smelt A ) will leave B) leaves
It’s expensive to heat the house at the 75. (v17-104-22) Choose the correct C ) is leaving D) left
moment and that’s partly because the answer. 88. (v18-245) How ...I
ceilings are so high. If the ceilings ... lower, it Adam...trying to pass his driving test, but A ) he works hard B) he is working hard
would be much cheaper to heat. fails every time. C ) hard he works D) hard he is working
A ) would be B) was A ) kept B) is keeping
C ) are D) were C ) had kept D) keeps 89. (v18-246) My plane ... at 5 .30 ,
A ) leaves B) leave
64. (v12c-136-24) Choose the answer 76. (v17-106-21) Choose the right C ) is leaving D) leaved
In many ways she is just... her parents. We ... tennis every Thursday after 4. 90. (v18-247) Every morning my sister...
A ) look like B ) like C ) alike D) likes A ) play B) are playing for a walk in the park.
C ) played D) will be playing A ) goes B) is going C ) go D) going
which correctly completes the sentence. 77. (v17-111-14) Choose the correct 91. (v18-248) I ... what he says.
- You have 50 minutes for your tests. answer. A ) am not believing
- But 50 minutes ... enough time to finish Every driver is required by law ... a valid B ) don't believe
these tests. driver’s license. C ) didn’t believe
A ) is B) isn’t C ) are D) aren’t A ) having B) have D) haven’t believe
66. (v13-136-7) Choose the answer C ) to have D) has 92. (v18-249) I ... I’ll never drink again.
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) promise B) am promising
78. (v17-113-4) Choose the correct C ) promised D ) have promised
George’s father gives him enough money to answer.
go to school, so he ... work. ... another blanket or ... warm enough? 93. (v18-250) W ater... at 100 degrees
A ) didn’t have to B) ought not to ■ A ) do you need / do you feel Celsius.
C ) has to D) doesn’t have to B) Are you need / do you feel A ) is boiling B) boiled
67. (v14-104-14) Choose the answer C ) Do you need / were you feeling C ) have boiled D) boils
which correctly completes the sentence. D) Are you needing / you are feeling 94. (v18-251) She is Arabian. She ... in
Bad news travels around the world before 79. (v17-113-23) Choose the best answer. Katar.
good news ... its shoes on. Mary Claire rarely ... her vegetables from A ) is living B) have lived
A ) will get B) get this grocery. C ) live D) lives
C ) gets D) got A ) to buy B) is buying 95. (v18-252) The bus ... at half past five
68. (v14-107-2) Choose the answer C ) buys D ) has bought tomorrow morning.
which correctly completes the sentence. 80. (v17-122-20) Choose the correct A ) is leaving B) leaves
Hearing the sounds around us ... us vital answer. C ) will leave D ) leave
information about our environment. I ... reading novels. My favourite writer is
A ) gives B) are giving 96. (v18-253) The movie ... at 9 PM.
Jane Austen. A ) is going to start B) starts
C ) have given D) give A ) would loved B) am loving C ) will start D) start
69. (v14-109-6) Choose the answer C ) would love D) love
which correctly completes the sentence. 97. (v18-254) What time ... in Moscow?
81. (v17-122-22) Choose the correct A ) will the train arrive
Let me explain what you have to do. Take the
answer. B) does the train arrive
books and sort them into categories. Then
Athletics ... a popular past time in many C ) the train arrives
you ... them according to subject.
countries. D) the train will arrive
A ) have filed B) filed
A ) is B) are
C ) ate filing D) file 98. (v18-255) Rarely ... barbeque with my
C ) have been D) is being
70. (v14-117-20) Choose the answer friends.
82. (v17-123-1) Choose the correct A ) I have eaten В) I eat
answer. C ) I'm eating D) do I eat
Either my wife or my children ... about my
Let’s get the rooms cleared up before our
plan to buy a yacht. 99. (v18-256) Choose the correct answer.
father...
A ) know B) has known We hired a lawyer in order... us in the court.
A ) will arrive B) will have arrived
C ) won’t know D) knows A ) to have defended B) defending
C ) arrive D) arrives
71. (v15-103-9) Choose the answer C ) to defend D) to be defended
which correctly completes the sentence. 100. (v19/20-107-13) Choose the correct
What time ... the bus ... ?
A pair of books ... under the table. answer.
A ) is / arriving B) does / arrive
A ) is B) aren’t C ) are D) were In my opinion, draughts ... not a complicated
C ) will arrive D) will be / arrive
72. (v15-105-18) Choose the correct game.
answer. A ) have B) is C ) has D ) are
The player ... the ball, but ... it!
- Would you like a cup of coffee, Dr. Ho?
A ) is hitting / is missing 101. (v19/20-109-6) Choose the correct
- O h n o. t h a n k s . l t . . . .
B) is hitting / misses answer.
A) smells delicious, but I am not drinking
C ) hits / misses Sarvar ... any football teams.
coffee at all.
D) will hit / is missing A ) isn't supporting B) supporting
B) is smelling delicious, but I don’t drink coffee.
C ) doesn’t support D) support
C ) smells delicious, but I don't drink coffee. 85. (v17-125-13) Choose the right answer.
D) is smelling delicious, but I am not drinking If the rain i t... ice. 102. (v19/20-114-10) Choose the correct
coffee. A ) is freezing I becomes answer.
73. (v15-123-20) Choose the correct B) freezes / will become I have repeated you plenty of times. I ... you.
answer. C ) is freezing / is becoming A ) do believe B) believed being
- Who ... this phone number? D) freezes / becomes C ) believing D ) do believed
- Sorry, I can’t tell. 86. (v18-243) It's five o’clock already and 103. (v19/20-118-14) Choose the correct
A ) did give you B) did you give Paul’s train ... at half past five, I must run answer
C ) you give D ) gave you now. Sir, please let me ... your documents
43. Present Continuous 73
A ) checking B) to check 6. (97-2-30) Choose the appropriate form 17. (05-1-229) Choose the appropriate
C ) check D ) to checking of the verb. forms of the verb.
You can’t use this textbook now. I t ... by your Ann ... all the work and now she ... a rest in
colleague. the next room.
answer.
A ) takes B ) has been taken A ) did / have B) have done / has
Don' t... in bed all day. Get up and do some
C ) took D ) were taken C ) does / has D) has done / is having
work.
E) had taken E ) had done / is having
A ) laid B) lied C ) lie D) lay
7. (97-3-76) Choose the appropriate form 18. (v4-108-22) Choose the appropriate
of the verb. forms of the verbs.
answer.
Sh! The teacher... on the blackboard. My dog ... a lot but i t ... at the moment.
This musical instrument is very hard ... .
A ) wrote B) was writing C ) writes A ) barks / isn’t barking
A ) to be learned B) to leam
D) will write E ) is writing B) will bark / doesn't bark
C ) learning D) to have leamt
C ) is barking / doesn’t ‘t bark
106. (v19/20-129-5) Choose the correct 8. (97-4-4) Choose the appropriate form D) was barking / won’t bark
answer. of the verb. E ) barked / didn't bark
Is this the soup for the dinner party tonight? Look! The girls ... in the park.
A ) skate B ) skated 19. (v4-129-6) Choose the appropriate
Mmm, i t ... delicious.
C ) are skating D) will skate form of the verb.
A ) tastes B) is tasty We can go out now. i t... .
C ) is tasting D) taste E ) has skated
A ) didn’t rain B) isn’t raining
107. (v19/20-129-16) Choose the correct 9. (97-5-23) Choose the appropriate C ) is raining D) has rained E) rains
answer. forms of the verbs.
Don’t enter the classroom. The students ... 20. (v5-128-25) Choose the right answer.
W h a t ... when you are in bed at night? My brother said that he ... it.
A ) do you usually read a dictation.
A ) doesn’t need B) is needed
B) are you usually reading A ) write B) were writing
C ) won’t need D) wouldn’t need
C ) usually read C ) have written D ) are writing
E ) wasn't needing
D) you usually read E ) had been written
108. (v19/20-129-18) Choose the correct 10. (97-12-43) Choose the appropriate
answer. form of the verb.
The house is no longer empty. A young
It is warm and pleasant when the sun .... The weather is awful, i t ... all day.
couple ... in it for the last 3 years.
A) pours B) stands C ) shines D) lights A ) rains B) is raining
A ) was living B) is living
C ) rained D) has rained
C ) would live D) has lived
43. Present C ontinuous E ) has been raining
1. (96-6-22) Choose the appropriate form correctly completes the sentence.
forms of the verbs. We can’t use the bathroom today because
of the verbs. You ... always ... your things. Put them into
The Browns ... out of town last Sunday and the builders ... a new shower. We must wait
their places. until they finish.
... a good time there. A ) are / losing B) - / lost
A ) were going / had ' A ) fit B) are fitting
C ) have / lost D ) shall / have been losing C ) have been fitting D) have fitted
B) went / are having E ) had / lost
C ) went / had 23. (v12z-105-19) Choose the answer
D) are going / were having 12. (99-5-23) Choose the appropriate which correctly completes the sentence.
E) goes / has forms of the verbs. I wonder what is being cooked? Something
Bill... his girl-friend now. That’s the third time good in the kitchen
2. (96-4-80) Choose the appropriate form he ... her this evening. A ) smelt B) has smelt
of the verb. A )p hon es/ phones C ) smells D) is smelling
The new film ... in all the big theatres of B) has phoned / phones
Tashkent now. 24. (v12c-103-26) Choose the answer
C ) is phoning / has phoned
A ) is demonstrated which correctly completes the sentence.
D) will phone / has phoned
B) was being demonstrated I haven't been out much lately, because I ...
E ) is phoning / had phoned
C ) is being demonstrated for my exams.
D) would be demonstrated 13. (99-9-25) Choose the appropriate A ) is studying B) had studied
E ) had been demonstrated forms of the verbs. C ) study D) have been studying
By the time we came to the bookshop all
3. (96-12-76) Choose the appropriate 25. (v12c-108-7) Choose the answer
books ... out.
form of the verbs. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) are sold B) were sold
Look! There ... a man sitting at the first table Do you want to say goodbye to our visitors?
C ) had been sold D) are being sold They’re about....
near the door. He ... at us.
A ) was / looks B) had been / looked E ) is being sold A) leaving B) will leave
C ) were / had looked D ) is / is looking 14. (99-9-28) Choose the appropriate C ) leave D ) to leave
E) is / was looking forms of the verbs. 26. (v12c-141-11) Choose the answer
4. (96-15-181) Choose the appropriate .Take away the crib; the teacher... at you which correctly completes the sentence.
form of verb. A ) look B) is looking C ) looks Dear Lisa. Just a quick note to say that I ... a
He can’t disturb him now. He ... . D) looked E) had looked fantastic time here. Paris is simply amazing.
A) operate B) will operate 15. (01-3-11) Choose the appropriate A ) am having B) will have had
C ) has operated D) is operating form of the verb. C ) was having D) had
E) operates I wonder what is being cooked? Something 27. (v14-106-10) Choose the answer
5. (97-2-22) Choose the appropriate form ... good in the kitchen. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) is smelling B) smells Sam was badly injured in a car accident.
of the verbs.
The children ... their hands and they ... C ) smelt D) has smelt At the moment he ... in hospital.
lunch now. E) will smell A ) is being treated B) is treated
A ) are washing / are having C ) treats D) is treating
B) have washed / are having As soon as he ..., tell him that I want to see 28. (v14-114-4) Choose the answer which
C ) wash / have him. correctly completes the sentence.
D) washed / are having A ) arrives B) is arriving . C ) arrived We ... on a new project. I must get back to
E ) wash / have had D ) will arrive E) shall arrive the office.
74 44. Present Perfect
A ) worked B) work 41. (v17-130-15) Choose the correct 56. (v19/20-116-7) Choose the correct
C ) are working D) will work answer. answer.
Don't rush me. I ... as fast as I can. It’s 11 o’clock, so Mary ... to bed now.
A ) Have worked B) am working A ) are going B) was going
I’d rather you ... the kids drop bits of pizza all
C ) working D) work C ) going D) is going
over my new sofa.
A ) didn't let B) won’t let 42. (v18-257) Martin ... tomorrow because 57. (v19/20-116-13) Choose the correct
C ) aren't Jetting D) don't let he ... his girlfriend to the airport. answer.
A ) doesn’t work / driving Linda is away on holiday, so Janet... her
B) isn’t going to work I ‘II drive work.
answer.
C ) doesn’t work / drives A ) is handling B) will be handling
The cold wind ... from the North now so the
D) isn’t working / 's driving C ) handles D ) have handled
weather. .. .
A ) is blowing / has changed 43. (v18-258) My boss really annoys me 58. (v19/20-124-17) Choose the correct
B) blows / changes because she ... me to work at the weekends. answer.
C ) is blowing / changed A ) is always asking B) like to They . . . . so loudly that we can’t really hear
D) blow / change C ) would ask D) asked your words.
44. (v18-259) He... very annoying. A ) are talking B) have talked
A ) ‘s В) - C ) ‘s being D) has C ) talk D ) talked
answer.
I ... with some friends until I can find a flat 45. (v18-260) Please, don’t talk to me now. 59. (v19/20-126-1) Choose the right
A ) lived B) live I ... to finish my test. answer
C ) am living D) was living A ) will try B) try - Why isn’t Anri here?
C ) have tried D) am trying - She is in the yard I saw her ... the wall
A ) paint B) painted >
answer. 46: (v18-261) My boss really annoys me
C ) painting D ) to paint ^
Paris is wonderful! I like the food here, and because she ... me to work at the weekends.
so I ... like mad. A ) is asking B) is always asking 60. (v19/20-130-7) Choose the correct
A ) had eaten B) have eaten C ) would ask D ) asked answer.
C ) am eating D) am not eating Each of those species of birds ... common
47. (v18-262) Maria’s got a terrible voice
but she ... at any opportunity. in Texas.
A ) is singing B) would sing A ) were B) is
answer.
C ) sings D) has sung C ) have been D ) are
Michael is on vacation. He .. . .
A ) is travelling B ) travels 48. (v18-263) She ... for a new job now.
C ) will travel D) was travelling 44. Present Perfect
A ) is looking B) looks
34. (v17-105-15) Choose the correct C ) look D ) looked 1. (96-1-21) Choose the appropriate form
answer. 49. (v18-264) - W h a t... there? of the verb. ^
Sorry, Franc cah't come to the phone. - I ... a cake. You’ll see what I ... about you recently.
He ... a bath! A ) are you doing / make A ) shall write B) have written
A ) has B) is having B) do you do / make C ) had written D ) is Written
C ) having D) have C ) are you doing / am making E) was written
35. (v17-111-18) Choose the correct D) do you do / have made
answer. 50. (v18-265) Don4 make a noise. The of the verbs.
«Stop telling me what to wear. I ... laughed baby ... . It ... since morning when we ....
at in school. I ... my own style.» A ) is sleeping B) sleeps A ) has rained / vent out
A ) am / has been creating C ) sleep D ) have slept B) had been raining / vent out
B) am being / had been creating C ) was raining / go out
51. (v18-266) I ... a great time on this holiday.
C ) will have been / had created D ) rained / will go out
A )have B) was
D) will be / am creating E ) rained / vent out
C ) have has D ) am having
36. (v17-112-5) Choose the correct answer. 3. (96-6-78) Choose the appropriate form
52. (v18-267) Chpose the correct answer.
Come and sit by Leo and me. We ... a boring of the verb.
Mr. Brown lives in Washington though he ...
gossip all about Martin’s affair. Join us if you She ... the book to the library just now.
in London at the moment.
are interested. A ) has taken B) is taking
A ) stays B) has stayed
A ) have had B) have C)took D ) would take
C ) stay D ) is staying
C ) have been having D ) are having E ) will be taking
53. (V19/20-102-9) Choose the correct
37. (v17-113-1) Choose the correct answer. answer. 4. (96-8-80) Choose the appropriate form
Learning languages is widespread They are going to arrange a farewell party of the verbs.
nowadays. The number of people learning next weekend, The pupils ... the sentences yet, the teacher
the English language ... . A ) they are B) they aren’t ... the blackboard.
A ) is increasing B) are increasing C ) are they D) aren't they A ) has not written / will dean
C ) were increasing D ) have been increasing B) had not written / cleaned
38. (v17-125-6) Choose the right answer. answer. C ) did not write / deans
Most programmes on T V ... scenes of At the .moment Kate ... new words and I ... D ) are not writing / dean
violence these days. through a magazine now. E ) had not written I had cleaned
A ) show B) are showing A ) have learned / is looking 5. (96-9-76) Choose the appropriate form
C ) showe D ) will show B) leams / am looking of the verb.
39. (v17-126-7) Choose the right answer. C ) is learning / am looking We ... English, so I know it a little.
The internet... constantly . .. . D) i sl e 1am looked A ) am learning B) learned
A ) - / expands B) - / is expanding 55. (v ,3-16) Choose the correct C ) leams D ) shall learn
C ) is / expanded . D ) is / expanding answer. E) were learning
40. (v17-126-22) Choose the right answer. Max is reading a text while Jack ... an 6. (96-12-77) Choose the appropriate
Life... fast. exercise. form of the verbs.
A ) changes B) will change A ) will be doing B) is doing ‘ I hope you ... well? Yes, I ... ill for two
C ) is changing D ) was been changed C ) does D ) was doing weeks. Now I ... well.
44. Present Perfect 75
A) felt / was / Is 17. (98-2-24) Choose the appropriate 27. (00-2-43) Choose the appropriate
B) feel / is / am forms of the verbs. form of the verb.
C ) is feeling / are / is I ... Tom since he ... school. They ... already ... you how to do it.
D) are feeling / have been / am A ) have seen / leave B) saw / has left A ) were / shown B) have / shown
E) was feeling / was / anr C ) hadn’t seen / left D ) haven’t seen / left C ) was / shown D ) showed
E ) see / leave E) is / shown
7. (96-13-93) Reply the following
question. 18. (98-5-27) Choose the appropriate 28. (00-5-30) Choose the appropriate
Г-have already seen this film, and you? form of the verb. forms of the verbs.
A ) So has he. ' B)TSo have I. Uzbekistan ... its sovereignty in 1991. Hello, I ... you forages. Where ... you ... all
C ) So did I. D) So am I. A ) has acquired this time?
E) Neither have I. B) had acquired A ) didn’t see / have / been
C ) should have acquired B) haven’t seen / had / been
D) acquired C ) don’t see/wtere
form of the verb.
E ) will acquire - D ) doesn't see / had / been
We ... already twenty words.
A ) learned - B) have learned 19. (98-7-61) Choose the appropriate E ) haven’t seen / have / been
C ) leam D) will leam form of “to have”. 29. (00-7-27) Choose the appropriate
E) are learning It’s the happiest evening I ever ... . form of the verb.
A ) had . B) have had C ) has This is the most interesting book I ... |
D ) has had E) had had e v e r ... .
form of the verb.
Wh a t ... you ... since I saw you last? 20. (98-9-99) Choose the right form of A ) - / read [red] B) - / read[i:]
A) do / do B) are / doing the verb. ч C ) had / read D ) have / read
C ) have / been doing D ) did / do She is sorry, she ... so rude. E) have / been reading
E) will / do A ) were B) will be C ) are 30. (00-7-67) Choose the appropriate
D) has been E ) had been form of the verb.
form of the verbs. 21. (98-10-24) Choose the appropriate - Where is Jane?
When we ... the island two hours later all the form of the verb. - She ... in the office.
party ... already ... there. The boys ... four English books this year. A ) has been working B) works
A ) reach / are A ) read B) had read C ) was working D ) is working
B) reached / was C ) reads D ) have read E ) will be working
C ) had reached / were E ) read [red] 31. (01-2-19) Choose the appropriate
D) were reaching / had been 22. (99-3-27) Choose the appropriate forms of the verbs.
E) reached / had been forms of the verbs. She ... j ust... home when I called her.
11. (97-2-28) Choose the appropriate “Fortune” ... the magazine of business She ... at the Institute.
form of the v e rb s .. success for over 50 years. A ) has / come / has been
I’m ... to tell you the story I ... at school today. A ) is B) was C ) will be B) had / come / had been
A ) go / hear B) going / heard D) has been E ) were .■ C ) was I he I was
C ) to go / hear D) going / have heard 23. (99-6-28) Choose the appropriate D ) was / coming / was
E) going / had heard forms of the verbs. E ) would / be coming / is - -
12. (97-6-20) Choose the right form of - W h a t ... you ... here? 32. (01-3-12) Choose the appropriate
the verb. - I ... for my friend. form of the verb.
I know he reads every book I ... ever ... of. - How long ... you ... for him? We ... a lot of interesting films on T V lately.
A) hear B) heard - For twenty minutes. A ) see B) have seen
C ) have heard D ) has heard A ) are / doing / am waiting / have / been C ) have been seeing D) saw
E) had heard waiting E ) will see
B) do / do / am waiting / do / wait
C ) are / doing / wait / have / been waiting
form of the verbs. form of the verb.
D ) have / done / am waiting / are / waiting
When I ... home, I ... a friend of mine. He ... late because of the road accident.
E ) are / doing / am waiting / are / waiting
A ) was going / met A ) have come B) come
B) go / meet 24. (99-7-37) Choose the appropriate C ) comes D ) came
C ) was going / was meeting forms of the verbs. E ) to come
D) are going / meet It has been long since I ... him last. I ... from
E )’were going / met him all these years.
A ) saw / haven’t heard form of the verb.
14. (97-8-24) Choose the appropriate I ... that man. We worked together five
form of the verbs. B) had seen / haven’t heard
C ) see / don't hear years ago.
When we ... the beach the rain ... already .... A ) knows B ) have been known
A) leave / has / started D) saw / don’t hear
C ) had known — D ) has known
B) will leave / have / started E) have seen / haven ‘t heard
E ) knew
C ) left / had / started 25. (99-10-25) Choose the appropriate
D) left / have / started 35. (01-11-11) Choose the appropriate
forms of the verbs.
E) are leaving / was / starting - Is this your first visit to London? form of the verb.
- No, I ... here several times before and I ... Who ... the telegraph ... by?
15. (97-9-81) Choose the appropriate A ) - / invented B) had / invented
form of the verb. quite at home in London.
A ) was 1 have felt B) have been / feel C ) was / invented D ) had / been invented
They ... you the money before they . .. . E ) were / invented
A ) send / leave B) sent / left C ) had been / felt D) has been / felt
C ) will send / leave D ) sent / had left E ) were / have felt 36. (03-12-36) Choose the best answer.
E) should sent / had left 26. (99-10-36) Choose the appropriate By May, I ... this car for five years.
forms of the verbs. A ) will have bad • B ) will have
Many modem apartments ... in Tashkent C ) will be having D ) have had
form of the verb.
since 1992.' E ) have had
He ... never... him sing.
A ) had / heard B) has / heard A ) are built B) are building 37. (03-12-43) Choose the best answer.
C ) have / heard’ D) was / hearing C ) were built D ) have been built “How long have you been with the
E) is / hearing E ) has been built company?" “I ... there two years by January".
76 44. Present Perfect
A ) will have worked B) will work 49. (v6-148-24) Choose the answer hich 61. (V8-109-23) Choose the answer
C ) will be working D) have worked correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence.
E) am working Tim and Jane are working in Sheffield. They I wrote to my friend last month. She ... my
... there for three months 1 , liis February. letter yet. I’m still .waiting for a reply.
A ) will be working B) are working A ) didn’t answer B) not answered
... tickets at the airline office this week, if
C ) were working D) will have worked C ) hasn't answered D) has answered
there is any left?
A ) Have they bought B)-Did they buy 50. (V6-159-7) Choose the answer which 62. (v8H21-23) Choose the answer
C ) He buys D ) Will they buy correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence.
E) They will buy I know that man. We ... together five These flowers are dying. You -... them for ages.
years ago. A ) didn’t water B) aren’t watering
A ) have been working B) have worked C ) don’t water D) haven’t watered
form of the veil).
C ) worked D) had worked
I ... never ... him before. 63. (v8-123-20) Choose the answer
A ) have / met B) - / meets 51. (v6 -1 59-24) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
С ) - / met D) has / met which correctly completes the sentence. Mark ... his car. It isn't blocking the way now.
E) - / meet Please don’t tell anyone that I’m leaving my Let’s start off.
job. I don’t, want anyone ... about it yet. A ) is moving B) has moved
A ) is known B) to know C ) moved D) had moved
form of the verbs.
C ) have known D ) has known
He says that by the time they ... to the 64. (v8-123-21) Choose the answer
station, the train ... already . .. . 52. (v6 -1 60-23) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) get / will have pulled away which correctly completes the sentence. We ... three major snowstorms so far this
B) have got / has pulled out She ... the competition - she is a champion. winter. I wonder how many more we will
C ) got / would pulled away A ) left B) has won have.
D) could get / would get C ) lost D) was injured A ) had B) are having
E) gets / pulls away 53. (v7-106-13) You can’t use this C ) have had D) have
41. (v5-103-24) Choose the best answer. refrigerator at the moment, i t... fixed by the 65. (v8-126-8) Choose the answer which
They have worked here ... ten years. They mechanic. correctly completes the sentence.
... experienced teachers. A ) has been B) was being In the fitness club Christopher... his hand,
A ) for / are B) yet / are C ) is being D) was but it’s OK now.
C ) during / are D) since / are 54. (v8-103-22) Choose the answer A ) hurt B) is hurting
E) for / have been which correctly completes the sentence. C ) has hurt D) had hurt
42. (v5-126-18) Choose the appropriate Claire looked very suntanned when I saw her 66. (v9-126-19) Choose the right answer.
answer. last week. She ... j ust... on holiday. Now Mary knows everything. I wish you ...
My Jaguar isn't here anymore. Someone ... it. A ) are / going B) have / gone your mouth shut yesterday.
A ) was stolen B) has stolen C ) had / been D) have / been A ) have kept B) keep
C ) steal D) had stolen 55. (v8-106-20) Choose the answer C ) kept D) had kept
E) steals which correctly completes the sentence. - v^7 . (v10-102-19) Choose the correct
43. (v5-159-20) Choose the appropriate I ... a wash and a brush up before going to answer to complete the sentence.
modar verb. the luncheon Tom ... me to. “Nobody has warned us about the storm”, -
I don’t know why they have left early for the A ) had been having / was inviting he said. He said that nobody ... them about
airport. They ... long until the plane ... now. B) have had / had been inviting the storm.
A ) are to wait / taken off C ) was having / invited A ) warned B) has warned
, B) has to wait / had taken off . D) had / had invited C ) had warned D) was warning
C ) will be waiting / take off 56. (v8 -1 06-21) Choose the answer 68. (v10-105-2) Choose the answer
- D) will have to wait / takes, off which correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence.
E ) are going to wait / took off What are yon doing, Trevor? You ... in here The witness is telling the court that he ... the
44. (v5-160-6) Choose the right answer. for ages. You’re making an awful mess. accused before.
Crystal... three letters so far. A ) have been B) had been A ) hasn’t seen B ) had never seen
A ) has written B) was writing C ) are D) were C ) had ever seen D) didn’t see
C ) had written D) is writing 57. (v8-108-7) Choose the answer which 69. (v10-106-5) Choose the answer
E) have written correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence.
45. (v6-123-17) Choose the answer ' The sun ... out three hours ago. It is still As books are relatively durable and portable,
which correctly completes the sentence. shining. they ... for centuries to preserve and
Peter has to write a lot of letters today. He ... A ) come B) will come distribute information.
... three" letters so far. C ) came D) has come A ) have been used B) are being used
A ) had written • B) is writing 58. (v8 -1 08-21) Choose the answer C ) are used D) have been using
C ) has written D) was writing which correctly completes the sentence. 70. (v10-111-13) Choose the answer
46. (v6-138-16) Choose the answer Since left Venezuela six years ago, I ... to which correctly completes the sentence I’m
which correctly completes the sentence. visit friends and family several times. writing to tell you my exciting news. I ... the
They ... at this factory since 1990. A ) have returned B) return competition.
A ) worked B) was working C ) will have returned D ) am returning A ) am winning B) win
C ) have been working D) has’ worked 59. (v8-109-7) Choose the answer which C ) won D) have won
47. (v6-144-7) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. 71. (v10-119-17) Choose the appropriate
correctly completes the sentence. My friend is finding life in Paris a bit difficult. form of the verb.
I ... in a hotel until I find a flat. He ... French. - When did it take place?
A ) have stayed B ) am staying A ) hasn’t spoken B) didn’t speak - I t ... place long before you were born.
C ) stayed D) stay C ) doesn’t speak D) isn’t speaking A ) had taken B) takes
48. (v6-145-24) Choose the answer 60. (v8-109-21) Choose the answer C ) has taken D) have taken
which correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence. 72. (v10-121-20) Choose the answer
You look tired. You must... all day. Our visitors . .. . They’re sitting in the garden. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) nave been travelling B) traveled A ) arrive B) have arrived In the last fifty years, medical scientists ...
C ) be travelling D) travel C ) are arriving D) has arrived many important discoveries.
44. Present Perfect 77
A) had made B) were made A ) was playing B) has been playing A ) have had B) are having
C ) are making D) have made C ) is playing D ) had played C ) had D) have
73. (v10-127-14) Choose the answer 85. (v12c-127-21) Choose the answer 96. ( v l 3-133-23) Choose the answer
How is your granny? We ... her for a week - Have you heard about Jack? Most of the forest... cut down and the trees
or two. - Yes. He ... to senior manager. remaining are now under threat.
A) saw B) didn’t see A ) was prornoting A ) has been B) were
C) haven’t seen D) don’t see B) has been promoted C ) had been D) have been
C ) was being promoted 97. (v13-134-6) Choose the answer
D) had been promoted which correctly completes the sentence.
86. (v12c-134-2) Choose the answer This year two Spanish novelists ... the Nobel
The night has ended, and it’s daylight now.
which correctly completes the sentence. Prize for literature.
The sun .... It rose at 6 :08 .
- How are things with you, Daniel? A).have awarded B) were awarded
A) risen B) hasn’t risen
- Fine. I ... a very interesting job. C ) are awarding D) have been awarded
C ) rising D) has risen
A ) will offer B) offered 98. (v 1 3-134-8) Choose the answer
75. (v10-130-11) Choose the answer C ) have been offered D) were offered which correctly completes the sentence.
87. (v12c-137-12) Choose the answer I can help you with the cooking, because
A: My uncle Tom met Winston Churchill. B: I... my hands.
That’s nothing! My mum ... Prince Charles. which correctly completes the sentence.
The Smiths are very happy. They ... into their A ) wash B) washed
A) has met B) is meeting C ) was washing D) have washed
C ) was met D) was meeting new house next weekend.
A ) moved B) will move 99. (v13-143-9) Choose the answer
76. (v11-150-15) Choose the best answer. C ) are moving D ) have moved which correctly completes the sentence.
Alice thinks her firm is in trouble - she ... so The yard is covered with snow. I t ... all night.
far this month. 88. (v12c-154-10) Choose the answer
A ) has been snowing B) has snowed
A) wasn’t paid B) hasn’t been paid which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) snowed D) was snowing
We are sorry to inform you that our firm ....
C ) hadn’t been paid D) isn’t paid
We apologize for any inconvenience. 100. (V14-108-17) We ... the experiment
77. (v12z-101-25) Choose the answer A ) closes B) had closed three times now with different results each
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) has been closed D) will close time.
There is nothing I like better than a good book, A ) have been doing B) have done
but I ... much reading for pleasure lately. Most C ) did D) are doing
of the reading I do is related to my work. 101. (V14-115-1) Choose the correct answer.
Until the 18th century, people ... that there
A) am not doing B) didn’t do Conservationists claim that American farmers
was a single correct way to spell a certain
C ) haven’t done D) wasn’t doing ... the environment by excessive use of
word.
78. (v12z-104-23) Choose the answer A ) were believing B) aren't believed artificial fertilizers and chemicals to kill weeds
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) don’t believe D) didn't believe and pests.
Jane is very active. She ... dozens of jobs in A ) have been damaged B) had damaged
90. (v12c-158-2) Choose the answer C ) were damaged D) have damaged
her life.
A) is having B) has had 102. (v15-101-7) Choose the right answer.
We needn’t have hurried. He ... half an hour
C ) has D) was having We are late. The film ... by the time we get to
later.
79. (v12z-106-24) Choose the answer A ) was arriving B) has arrived the cinema.
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) arrived D) arrives A ) will already have started
The sun is shining and the fog ... B) will already start
91. (v13-122-10) Choose the answer G ftlready will start
A) had gone B) goes
which correctly completes the sentence. (DXwill be already started
C) go D) has gone
He tried to phone his friend four days ago with
80. (v12z-109-26) Choose the answer 103. (v15-105-11) Choose the answer
no success. Since then he ... him five times.
A ) phone B) has phoned
The Smiths are very happy. They ... into their
- How are things with you, Daniel? C ) is phoning D) phoned
new house next weekend.
- Fine. I ... a very interesting job.
92. (v13-125-18) Choose the answer A ) have moved B) moved
A) have been offered B) will offer
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) are moving D) will move
C) were offered D) offered
Although I have lived here for 2 months, 104. (v 1 5-109-14) Choose the correct
81. (v12z-126-20) Choose the answer I ... my neighbors. answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) do not see B) saw How often ... in love in your life?
I’m pleased to say that our University team C ) did not see D) haven’t seen A ) were you being B) are you
... well all this season.
93. (v13-127-10) Choose the answer C ) were you D) have you been
A) have played B) were playing
which correctly completes the sentence. 105. (v 1 5-113-15) Choose the answer
C ) to play D) had played
First libraries began to appear regularly which correctly completes the sentence.
82. (v12z-128-22) Choose the answer in the 1800s. Since then their contents ... He didn’t recognize many people at his old
which correctly completes the sentence. greatly through the years. school reunion because everyone ... a lot in
John ... hard for the last three days. A ) is changing B) has changed twenty years.
A) worked B) was working C ) have changed D ) change A ) had changed B) was changing
C ) has been working D) is working C ) has changed D) was changed
83. (v12c-105-26) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. 106. (v15-114-6) Choose the answer
which correctly completes the sentence. Most of the forest... cut down and the trees which correctly completes the sentence.
We needn't have hurried. He ... half an hour remaining are now under threat. The sun is shining and the fog ... .
later. A ) had been B) were A ) had gone B) has gone
A) arrives B) has arrived C ) have been D) has been C ) will go D) goes
C ) arrived D) was arriving 95. (v13-133-13) Choose the answer 107. (v15-114-20) Choose the correct
84. (v12c-113-5) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. We wonder how many more snowstorms we Three years ago I got my law degree, and
He’s very good player. He ... consistently will have this winter. We ... four snowstorms since then I ... in a small law firm where I am
well recently. so far. very happy.
78 45. Past Simple
A ) worked B) have been working A ) The Smiths have already arrived. A ) every day B) two days ago
C ) was working D) am working B) Car drivers have to test the brakes regularly. C ) since morning D ) right now
108. (v15-126-18) Choose the correct C ) They have invited a famous lecturer for 133. (v19/20-115-5) Choose the correct
answer. this seminar. answer.
I want to break the news. Mary ... a baby! D ) They haven’t got any money on them. The workers ... repairing this house, lias
A ) has had B) had 120. (v17-113-22) Choose the correct anybody moved into it yet?
C ) had had D ) will have had answer. A ) will hnish B) have already finished
109. (v16-108-4) Choose the answer She is very tired and her eyes are r ed. ... on C ) hnished D) had already hnished
which correctly completes the sentence the computer? 134. (v19/20-120-7) Choose the correct
He ... doing this scientific research since he A ) She has been working answer.
... twenty. B ) Does she work Jim hasn’t left the office . .. .
A ) was / was B) had been / was C ) Has she worked A ) also B) too C ) just D ) yet
C ) was / had been D ) has been / was D ) Has she been working
110. (v16-108-14) Choose the answer I^1?W 17-123-21) Choose the correct answer.
which correctly completes the sentence answer. Where have you been? I have been waiting
- Have you found the software you needed Over the last 15 years, there ... a 50 % for you ... two hours ... 12 o’clock!
yet? increase in the traffic on our roads. A ) during / while B) at / for
-Y e s . I ... it. A ) have been B) was C ) for / since , D) for / in
A ) was just installing C ) has been D) were
B) have just installed 122. (v17-127-1) Kate has been working at 45. Past Sim ple
C ) just have installed college...
D) have just been installed A ) for 4 years B) since 4 years 1. (96-6-77) Choose the appropriate form
111. (v16-112-5) Choose the best answer. C ) 4 years D) 4 years ago of the verb.
Do not touch anything on the table until 123. (v17-128-9) Choose the correct He ... us the firm ... wool since 1935 .
guests...... answer. A ) told / had been exporting
A ) had come B) have come - ... your washing-up yet?' B) tells / would export
C ) came D ) will come - Not yet. C ) said / is exporting
A ) Did you finish B) Have you finished D ) will be told / exports
C ) Are you finishing D ) Won’t you finish E) told / has been exporting
Don’t touch the door, i t ... just. .. . 124. (v17-128-14) Choose the correct 2. (96-8*21) Choose the appropriate verb.
A ) is painted B) will be painted answer. Nick ... yesterday.
C ) is being painted D) has been painted I ... for my math exam since morning. A ) will not come B) hadn't come
113. (v16-118-4) Choose the answer A ) prepared C ) didn’t come D ) hasn't come
which correctly completes the sentence. B) was prepared E) comes
John is happy today. He ... the whole C ) have been preparing 3. (96-8-22) Choose the appropriate
concert of his favorite group and is enjoying D ) has been preparing verbs.
listening to it. 125. (v17-129-6) Choose the right answer. - Why ... you go to the plant?
A ) had recorded B) record We ... to become vegetarians several times. - I . . . no time.
C ) has recorded D) recorded A ) have tried B) tried A ) do / had B) will / have
C ) are trying D ) will try C ) did / hadn’t D) didn’t / hadn’t
E) didn’t/had
which correctly completes the sentence. 126. (V17-129-19) Choose the right
How many flats ... at so far? answer. 4. (96-8-23) Choose the appropriate verbs.
A ) have you been looking Somebody... my cake! Mark Twain ... that they ... about him.
B) have you looked A ) ate B) has eaten A ) understand / speaks
C ) do you look C ) have eaten D) is eaten B) understands / speaks
D) are you looking C ) will understand / spoke
127. (v18-268) My granny ... in this town D) understood / are speaking
115. (v16-128-7) She ... the alphabet for many years. E ) understood / were speaking
before now and now she can read fast. A ) has lived B) lived
A ) leamt B) has been learning C ) has been living D ) live 5. (96-8-81) Choose the appropriate form
C ) had leamt D) has leamt of the verbs.
128. (v18-269) He ... quite different since
I ... that I ... at the station at 5.
116. (v17-106-23) Choose the best answer. h e ... married.
A ) was told / should be met
It is nice to see you again. W h a t ... since we A ) is / has got B) has been / has got
B) told / is being met
last met? C ) is / got D) has been / got
C ) tells / am met
A ) have you done B) was you doing 129. (v18-270) This is the first time I ... a D) am told / was met
C ) have you been doing D) did you do sports car. E) will be told / would be met
117. (v17-106-24) Choose the correct A ) ‘ve driven B) m driving
answer. C ) have driving D ) drive
form of the verb.
For three generations, her family members 130. (v18-271) Does he smoke? Yes, he ..*. He ... that the day before he ... a lot of
... doctors. twenty a day. interesting things on his trip to the South.
A ) are B) been A ) smokes B) is smoking A)knew / sees
C ) have been D) is C ) smoke D) has smoked B) knew / would see
118. (v17-110-8) Choose the correct 131. (v19/20-108-5) Choose the correct C ) knew / is seeing
answer. answer. D) has known / is seeing
I .. .the walls, but I still haven’t finished! Jim said he had been living in a caravan for E) will know / will see
A ) have painted six months. 7. (96-13-27) Choose the appropriate
B) have been painting «I ... in a caravan for six months,» said Jim. form of the verbs.
C ) painted A ) have lived B) have been living A ship ... near the Kuril Islands when the
D ) were painting C ) was living D) has been living men on board ... a dolphin in the water.
119. (v17-112-10) Complete the dialogue. 132. (v19/20-110-14) Choose the correct A ) was fishing / noticed
answer. B) fished / noticed
- Haven't they? She has been watching T V ... . C ) was fishing / will notice
45. Past Simple 79
D) is fishing / noticed 18. (98-3-16) Choose the appropriate 27. (99-3-26) Choose the appropriate
E) fished / notices forms of the verbs. forms of the verbs.
Unexpected guests are good for you. Two years ago she ... and now she ... her
Suddenly the telephone rings, your friends time visiting friends.
verbs. A ) retires / spends
are arriving in a few hours! You ... them for
No sooner he ... than he ... ill. B) retired / spends
ages. Here you remember that all your dirty
A) had arrived / falls C ) had retired / spends
dishes are still in the sink and you haven’t
B) had arrived / fell D) would retire / is spending
changed sheets in the bedroom. You ask
C ) arrives / has fallen E) will retie / spent.
yourself, “. . . I ... time to do all this before
D) arrived / will fall
the y...?” 28. (99-3-29) Choose the appropriate
E ) is arriving / is falling .
A ) didn't see / will have / came forms of the verbs.
9. (96-15-129) Choose the appropriate B) doesn’t see / had / come Before answering the telephone he ... down
form of verbs. C ) haven’t seen / shall have / come the book.
When you ... me up yesterday i t ... hard D) hasn’t seen / have / come A ) laid B) was lying
A ) rings / will rain B) rang / was raining E ) haven’t seen / had / will come C ) had laid D ) lay E ) has laid
C ) will rang / will rain Q) ring / rains
E) had rung / had rained.
forms of the verbs. form of the verb.
10. (97-2-26) Choose the appropriate I ... to do it but I ... no time. I was very busy. That Sunday afternoon we ... with the
form of the verb. A ) wants / has B) want / had have Swedish girl in the big cafe in Valencia.
When the woman was out a postman ... C ) wanted / had D ) would want / have A ) are sitting B) sat
a letter for her. E ) have wanted / shall have C ) had sat D ) sit
A) brings B) bring C ) brought E ) were sitting
D) had brought E) has brought 30. (99-4-29) Choose the appropriate
forms of the verbs.
11. (97-3-74) Choose the appropriate The passengers ... for the train for 20 minutes forms of the verbs.
form of the verb. when it... into the station. When I ... back to the table, six soldiers ...
He ... nobody about his secret that day. A ) waited / pulls there.
A ) don’t tell B) tell B) had waited / pulled A ) came / were sitting
С ) didn’t ten D ) told E) doesn’t tell C ) had been waiting / pulled B) comes / were sitting
D ) will wait / had pulled C ) has come / sit
12. (97-6-21) Choose the right form of
E) are waiting / was pulled D ) came / are sitting
the verbs.
E ) came / will sit
Tom looked at his hands. He ... that those 21. (98-6-43) Choose the appropriate
hands ... young and strong before. forms, of the verbs. 31. (99-4-33) Choose the appropriate
A ) knew /was B) know/are Christopher Columbus didn’t know where he forms of the verbs.
C ) had known / were D ) knew / be .. . . When he landed he didn't know where The famous writer Pushkin ... forever in our
E) knew / had been he . . . . When he got back to Spain he didn’t memories, in the books he ... to us.
know where h e ... A ) will live / has left
13. (97-9-26) Choose the appropriate B) is living / will be leaving
foim of the verb. A ) was sailing / was / had been
B) had sailed / was / was C ) lived / leaves '
A flower specialist in Holland gave Gagarin’s D) would be living / had left
name to the wonderful new kind of tulips h e . . . . C ) is sailing / had been / has been
D ) will be sailing / will be / will have been E ) have been living / left
A ) grow B) had grown
C ) has grown D) grows E ) grew E ) would sail / hadn’t been / haven’t been 32. (99-5-19) Choose the appropriate
22. (98-9-100) Choose the right form of forms of the verbs.
14. (97-10-24) Choose the appropriate I went out of the house. It.... It ...for two hours.
form of the verbs. the verb.
He was sure that he ... this time. A ) rained / was raining
Last Monday when I ... the house it... heavily. B) had rained / was raining
A ) leave / rain B) left / was raining A ) will fail B) wouldn’t fail
C ) fails D ) failed E ) will not fail C ) was raining / had been raining
C ) left / had rained D) was leaving / rained D) had been raining / was raining
E ) leave / rains 23. (98-10-18) Choose the appropriate E ) was raining / rained
15. (97-12-38) Choose the appropriate form of the v e rb ..
Who ... at the meeting yesterday?
form of the verb. forms of the verbs.
A)speak B)speaks
Hamid says he’s 25 years old, but nobody ... Khamid didn't know whether the book ...
C ) spoke D ) had spoken
him. before somebody ... it wasn't there.
E ) will speak
A ) is believing B) believes A ) is placed / notice
C ) had believed D) don’t believe 24. (98-12-2) Choose the right form of B) was placed / had noticed
E) doesn’t believe the verb. C ) had been placed / would notice
It was dark and cold. At one moment he D) would be placed / noticed
thought that he ... his way. E ) will be placed / notice
forms of the verbs.
A ) lost B) wilt lose
Lane ... through the morning papers when 34- (99-5-38) Choose the appropriate
C ) had lost D ) was lost E ) loses
the telephone forms of the verbs.
A ) was looking / rang 25. (98-12-6) Choose the appropriate The sergeant said that nothing ... from the
B) were looking / rang form of the verb. two boys since they ... at the Victoria Station.
C ) we looking / rung He ate everything that... on the table. A ) was heard / saw
D) have looked / ring A ) is leaving B) was left B ) will be heard / were seen
E ) looked / is ringing C ) were left D) is left E ) are left C ) had been heard / were seen
26. (99-3-24) Choose the appropriate D ) had heard / saw
forms of the verbs. E ) would have heard / were seen
forms of the verbs.
They ... to get married last month although When I ... younger ! ... an idea of a wife who 35. (99-6-30) Choose the appropriate
they ... each other for only six weeks. ... with me in my thoughts as well as aims. forms of the verbs.
A ) decide / know A ) was / had / will be When I ... home my mother ... me that my
B) decided / know B) was / had / would be friend ... me an hour before.
C ) decided / had known C ) had been / had / is A ) had come / told / had called
D) decided / knew D) have been / have / Will be B) came / told / called
E ) decided / has known E ) was / had had / had been C ) came / told / had called
80 45. Past Simple
D) was coming / told / called A ) is not / admit B) wasn't / admitted D) struck / appeared
E ) came / was telling / had called C ) will / admit D) won’t / be admitted E) seen / turned
E ) is I admitted 54. (01-10-10) Choose the appropriate
forms of the verbs. 45. (00-9-67) Choose the appropriate synonym for the underlined word.
They didn’t know that he ... from the form of the verb. He posted the letter a week ago.
University in 1990 and then ... in Tashkent. At the time the factory closed down. Sarah ... A ) threw B)sent C)sold
A ) had graduated / is working there for three years. D) lost E ) left
B) graduated / works A ) worked B) worked 55. (01-10-38) Choose the appropriate
C ) graduated / was working C ) was working D ) had been working forms of the verbs.
D) was graduating / worked E ) works Every Valentine Day people ... Valentine
E) had graduated / worked 46. (00-9-68) Choose the appropriate cards and ... them to people they love.
37. (99-6-54) Choose the appropriate form of the verb. A ) make / send B) will make I send
form of the verb. I ... a guitar now. But I ... it ten years ago. C ) make sent D) made / send
Mike didn't have his car yesterday. A ) has / hadn’t B) have got / hadn’t got E ) have made / sent
I t ... at the garage. C ) had / had got D ) had got / didn't have 56. (03-1-35) Choose the best answer.
A ) was serviced B) were serviced E ) had / have got - When did you have your car ...?
C ) had serviced D ) had been serviced 47. (00-10-19) Choose the appropriate - Last month. I got i t ... too.
E) is serviced forms of the verbs. A ) service / paint
38. (99-7-39) Choose the appropriate Yesterday I learned that I ... the prize and I B) serviced / painted
forms of the verbs. was so happy that I couldn’t say a word. C ) servicing / painting
I ... to America five years ago. Since then A ) had been awarded B) was awarded D ) servicing / painted
I ... American, and ... nearly all I ... there. C ) will be awarded D ) is awarded E ) service / painting
A ) had gone / haven’t spoken / have E) has been awarded 57. (03-2-46) Choose the best answer.
forgotten I learned This happened ... he was in Moscow.
B) had gone / don’t speak / forget / learned A ) when B) so C ) after D ) since
forms of the verbs.
C ) was going / haven’t spoken / forgot / had E) what
There were few people on the platform. All
learned who their seats. 58. (03-5-26) Choose the best answer.
D) went / haven’t spoken / have forgotten /
A ) travelled / took As the boy ... very ill, the doctor ... for
learned
B) travel / take A ) is / was sent B) is / had been sent
E) went / hasn’t spoken / forgot / had learned
C ) were travelling / had taken C ) be / be sent D) was / was sent
39. (99-8-32) Qhoose the appropriate D ) were travelling / have taken E ) has been / would be sent
forms of the verbs. E ) were travelling / will take 59. (03-8-15) Choose the best answer.
Why ... you come yesterday? We ... a good
49. (01-1-64) Choose the appropriate Some years ago I ... my newspaper every day.
time.
forms of the verbs. A ) used to reading
A ) don’t / can have B) got used to reading
Frank asked Linda for a date. Linda was very
B) didn’t / could have had C ) was used to reading
pleased and told him she ... anything special.
C ) will / might have D) got used to read
Frank said he ... her outside the disco.
D) doesn’t / will have E) was used to read
A ) didn’t do / met
E ) did not / shall have
B) isn’t doing / will meet 60. (v4-102-6) Choose the appropriate
40. (99-10-34) Choose the appropriate C ) doesn't do / shall meet forms of the verbs.
forms of the verbs. D) hadn't done / will be meeting Children didn’t ... to school because i t...
In 1969 two manned spaceships ... into E) wasn't doing / would meet / Sunday.
space from the first space station. A ) have gone / was B ) go / was
A ) launch B) launched C ) went / was D) gone / was
form of the verb.
C ) launches D) were launching E) go / were
He ... some interesting work, but he didn’t
E ) were launched
accept it. 61. (v4-104-6) Choose the appropriate -
41. (00-2-13) Choose the appropriate A ) is being offered B) is offered forms of the verbs.
form of the verb. C ) was offered D) offered Did you ... or ... the potatoes?
Mark Twain ... “The adventures of Tom E ) would be offered A ) mincing / peeling B) mince / peel
Sawyer'. C ) mince / peeled D ) peels / minces
A ) writes B) is writing E ) minced / peeled
forms of the verbs.
C ) wrote D) had written
When he ... the room, he ... a stranger. 62. (v4-106-22) Choose the appropriate
E ) have written
A ) entered / saw forms of the verbs.
42. (00-2-46) Choose the appropriate B) has entered / saw Sara was nervous. Her fingers ... as she ...
form of the verb. C ) entered I had seen on her gloves.
Why didn’t you phone me yesterday? I ... you. D) entered / has seen A ) are trembling / was drawing
A ) could help B) have helped E) entered / sees B) to tremble I was drawing .
C ) helped i D) would have helped C ) is trembling / drew
E) should help D) were trembling / drew
forms of the verbs.
43. (00-5-35) Choose the appropriate The doctor ... it... be pneumonia and ... her E) was trembling / will draw
forms of the verbs. to go to hospital. 63. (v4-113-27) Choose the best answer.
He was so lazy that nobody expected him ,.. A ) said / may I told B ) says I fight / told We saw ... plays last year.
his work in time. We were all surprised to see C ) said / might / told D ) said / may / tells A ) each B) any
him ... so hard to fulfil the task ahead of tfme. E) says / may / told C ) little D) several
A ) finished / tried B) finish / try 53. (01-9-12) Choose the appropriate E) every
C ) to finish / trying D) finish / trying
forms of the verbs. 64. (v4-118-11) Choose the appropriate
E ) finishing / try He turned and looked at me and I was ... by from of the verb.
44. (00-7-37) Choose the appropriate how pale he ... to be. Her brother informed me that she ... out.
form of the verb. A ) surprised / looked A ) is B) will be
- Why ... he ... to college? B) pleased / happened C ) has been D ) were
- He failed at the entrance examination. C ) enjoyed / seemed E) was
45. Past Simple 81
65. (v4-121-33) Choose the appropriate Last night they ... to the club ... a new rock 87. (V9-123-20) Choose the right answer.
forms of the verbs. band playing. We are having an exam tomorrow. If we ... to
Bahrom ... to Brazil five years ago. Since A ) going / seeing B) went / seeing study, we would go out tonight.
then he ... English, and ... nearly all he C ) went / to see D) going / to see A ) hadn't have B) hadn't
knew. C ) don’t have D) didn’t have
A ) was going / haven’t spoken / forgot answer to complete the dialogue. 88. (v9-126-6) Choose the right answer.
B) went / hasn't spoken / forgot - W h a t ... when I phoned you? I could hear When the surface of the earth ..: to change
C ) had gone / haven’t spoken / have forgotten some strange noises. and dinosaurs could no longer find food, they
D) went / hasn’t spoken / has forgotten - I ... football with my friends. began to disappear slowly.
E) had gone / don’t speak / forget A ) did you make / watched A ) began B) has began
66. (v4-125-7) Choose the right form of B) were you doing / was watching C ) begins D) begin
the verb. C ) did you make / was watching 89. (v9-129-8) Choose the right answer.
Private teachers taught Abu-Ali Ibn Sina at D) were you doing / watched Where are my keys? I ... them on the desk
home and everybody ... at his progress and
77. (V6-156-15) Choose the answer five minutes ago.
ability. which correctly completes the sentence. A ) laid B) lay
A ) was amazed B) was amazing
Mary, I've forgotten. How ... I ... to your C ) had laid D) have laid
C ) is amazed D) amazed
house? 90. (v9-129-11) Choose the right answer.
E) amazes
A ) am / get B) am / leave John could walk in the park longer, if i t... not
67. (v4-130-7) Choose the best answer. C ) do / get D) do / leave
so cold today.
The letters ... yesterday.
78. (v 6 -1 56-22) Choose the answer A ) being B) be C ) had been D) were
A) will be sent B) were sent
C ) are sent D ) will send
Mary was so tired, that she threw herself on which correctly completes the sentence.
E) is sent
the sofa and ... there quietly for some time.
The door opened and I ... to come in and
68. (v5-118-18) Choose the appropriate A ) put B) lay C ) stood D) drove
give my name.
answer.
79. (v7-128-4) Mary ... the door and ... her A ) asking B) was asked
Soldiers who ... in previous wars were
guests. C ) have asked D)asked
honored as well on May 9.
A ) opened / greeted
A) dies B) were dying 92. (v12z-118-12) Choose the answer
B) have opened / greets
C ) dying D ) dead which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) opened / greeting
E) had died Millions of pounds' worth of damage ... by
D ) opening / greeted
69. (v5-125-6) Choose the appropriate a storm which swept across the north of
80. (v7-172-21) We ... a terrible night - the England last night. Everything possible is
answer.
In 1971, along with other holidays, President baby woke up at three o’clock and ... crying being done to get things back to normal.
Richard Nixon ... Memorial Day a national since. A ) has been caused B) have been caused
holiday on the last Monday in May. A ) are having / was stopping C ) were caused D) had been caused
A ) declare B) had declared B) have had / had stopped
C ) declares D) declared C ) have had / hasn’t stopped
E ) declaring D) had / didn’t stop
It was six o'clock when the card of monsieur
70. (v5-134-31) Choose the best answer. 81. (v7-173-5) We needn’t have hurried. He Hercule Poirot... up to Mirelle.
You look tired. You must... all day. ... half an hour later. A ) brings B) will be brought
A ) be travelling A ) arrived B) was arriving C ) was brought D) brought
B) have been travelled C ) arrives D) has arrived
94. (v14-107-3) After the Constitution was
C ) have been travelling 82. (v7-178-13) James ... the party at all. signed, Delaware became the first state ... it.
D) travel He ... all social occasions where people had A ) was ratifying B) ratifying
E) travelled to mix and exchange small talk. C ) ratify D) to ratify
71. (v5-143-18) Choose the answer. A ) isn’t enjoying / liked
95. (v14-116-21) After what the manager
He ... out of tduch with them for a long time B) enjoys / dislike
said this morning, I didn’t .... him about the
and now he ... a chance of seeing them. C ) wasn’t enjoying / disliked
problems I've been having.
A ) has been / has B) is / has D) enjoy / dislikes
A ) dare tell B) dare it telling
C ) has been / had D) had been / is 83. (v7-181-5) The student... his hand and C ) dare telling D) dare to telling
E) have been / has asked permission to leave the room.
72. (v5-158-6) Complete the sentence A ) raises B) raising
The new method suggested by Mr.
with the correct form of the verb. C ) raised D) raise
Saymanov ... a great increase in the
He was brought up in a broken home. 84. (v8-108-8) Choose the answer which economy of our country.
So he ... robbing banks. correctly completes the sentence. A ) brought up B) brought down
A ) ended B) will go C ) is to I often see Gillie. I ... him again only C ) brought over D) brought about
D) goes E) ended u0 yesterday. 97. (v15-111-5) Choose the right answer.
73. (v5-159-7) Complete the sentence A ) have seen B) am seeing We went into the house by a side door and
with the correct form of the verb. C ) saw D) see the first thing I ... was that the passages
The firm ... in him, so they responded quickly 85. (v8-115-21) Choose the answer which were all dark, and that she ... a candle
A ) interested B) doesn’t interested correctly completes the sentence. burning there.
C ) was interested D) interests When Ron was a child, he ... take a flashlight A ) had noticed / had left
E ) is interested to bed with him so that he could read comic B) noticed / left
books without his parents’ knowing about it. C ) have noticed / had left
A ) liked B) can C ) must D) used to D) noticed / had left
Before a vaccine was developed, thousands 86. (v9-116-19) Choose the right answer.
of people ... by polio every year. The train ... from platform 8 goes to Liverpool.
The name Canada is believed ... from the
A ) were struck B) are struck Indian word “Kanata” meaning “village” or A ) depart B) departs
C ) strike D) struck C)departed D) is departing
“community”.
75. (v6-144-16) Choose the answer A ) came ’ B) to come 99. (v16-121-20) When she ... her eyes,
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) coming D) be coming she ... to cry.
82 46. Past Continuous
A ) had opened / began 115. (v18-279) Do I have to get ready now? A ) lived B) lives
B) opened / began Yes, it’s time we ... . C ) were lived D ) is living
C ) had opened / had begun A ) went B) would go E ) were living
D) opened / had begun G ) will go D) go 6. (99-3-28) Choose the appropriate
100. (v16-124-5) I have ... a university 116. (v18-280) Not only ... to New York but forms of the verbs.
which was ... in the 18й century. she also visited many other exciting places He met me with the bird in his hand. I t ...
A ) found / founded B) found / found in USA. curiously at me.
C ) founded / founded D ) founded / found A ) did she go B) went she A ) looks B) was looking
101. (v16-128-15) He ... for the military C ) does she go D) she went C ) has been looking D ) will look
force for over 17 years. E ) should look
117. (v18-281) When did you ... mother to
A ) used to worked B) had worked check the hometask? 7. (00-9-34) Choose the right form of the
C ) woujd work D) worked A ) asked B) to ask C ) ask D) ask to verb.
102. (v17-107-3) Choose the right answer. I am writing a letter to my friend. We met last
118. (v18-282) Choose the correct
When I was a girl I ... a cake every day. summer, when we were both ... a holiday on
answer.
A ) was eating B) eat the Black Sea.
Neither the jewels nor the money ... mine..
C ) ate D) will eat A ) spent B) been spending
A ) have been B) is
C ) have spent D) spending
103. (v17-107-17) Choose the right answer. C ) were D ) are
E)spend
I ... Nutella a long time ago.
A ) was eating B) eat 8. (01-1-63) Choose the appropriate
answer.
C ) will eat D ) ate forms of the verbs.
- I wasn’t able to give your note to the
104. (v17-112-15) Choose the right answer. 1... a bus because the car ... .
lecturer.
I remember very wel l... my purse under this A ) shall take / is running
- Why? ... to the lecture? B) would take / isn’t running
pillow last night. A ) Didn’t you go B) Did you gone
A ) have been put B) to be put C ) take / runs
C ) Did you go not D) Didn’t go you
C ) having put D ) being put D ) should take / was running
120. (v19/20-117-9) Choose the correct E ) took / wasn’t running
How many poems ... Pushkin ...?
As soon I ... to the customer, I ... there forms of the verbs.
A ) had / written B) did / write While I ... him around the city, my brother ...
misunderstanding. C ) has / written D ) - / wrote
A ) spoke / had realized his English lesson.
B) would speak / realized 121. (v19/20-130-9) Choose the correct A ) am taking / was having
C ) had spoken / would realize answer. B) had taken / had
D) spoke / realized Mark ... the letter on the office desk. C ) was taking / was having
A ) lay B) laid C ) lied D) lain D) took / shall have
E ) shall take / is having
answer.
When ... you last ...a present? 46. Past Continuous 10. (01-11-15) Choose the appropriate
A ) have / received B ) did / receive form of the verb.
C ) do / receive D) will / receive 1. (96-15-182) Choose the appropriate 1... the town tonight, so I ... a message
form of verb. for her.
107. (v17-130-22) Choose the correct - We were at the theatre 2 days ago. The
answer. A ) left/left
performance was excellent. B) am leaving / have left
I ...all my school assignments the day before. - Who ... the leading part?
A ) finished B ) have finished C ) leave I leave
A ) did play B ) play D) am leaving / had left
C ) have been finishing D ) will finish C ) played D ) will play E) plays E ) am leaving / leaves
108. (v18-272) My aunt ... some new
2. (97-2-20) Choose the appropriate form 11. (03-4-3) Choose the best answer.
clothes last month.
of the verb. I t ... hard last night when I ... the office.
A ) had bought B) bought
One day the boys found a man in the forest. A ) was raining / left
C ) was buying D ) have bought
He ... . B) will be raining / leave
109. (v18-273) Of course you’re cold! ... I A ) will die B) is dying C ) is raining / leave
tell you to bring your coat? C ) dies D ) was dying E ) die D) was raining / leave
A ) Don’t B) Was
3. (97-7-23) Choose the appropriate form E ) rains / left
C ) Haven’t D ) Didn’t
of the verbs. 12. (03-9-1) Choose the best answer.
110. (v18-274) Who... you that ring? Yesterday at this time when his hat he He ... at my side in silence but I was aware
A ) ‘s given ! B) will give across the bridge. that he ... at me with great intensity.
C ) gave D ) is giving A ) blows off / is walking A ) had sat / looked
111. (v18-275) Where is your book? I ... it B) blew off / had walked B) was sitting / was looked
last week. C ) has blown off I is walking C ) sat / was looking
A ) have lost B) lose D) blew off / was walking D ) sits / looks
C ) was loosing D) lost E ) had blown off / walks E) was sitting / had looked
112. (v18-276) Has he written to his friend? 4. (98-4-31) Choose the appropriate 13. (03-12-55) Choose the best answer.
Yes, he ... him a letter last night. forms of the verbs. I'm afraid I didn't hear the doorbell when you
A ) has written B ) was writing While he ... to school his elder brother... from rang. I ... in the garden at the time.
C ) had written D) wrote the Institute. His brother is a teacher now. A ) was working B) have been working
113. (v18-277) This is my first visit to the A ) had gone / graduated C ) have worked D ) worked
doctor. Who ... to before? B) has been gone / will graduate E ) had worked
A ) are you going B) went you C ) is going / has been graduating 14. (04-1-163) Choose the best answer.
C ) you went D ) did you go D ) went / graduated Dilmurod ... after his sister, while his mother
E) goes / graduated was cooking supper.
114. (v18-278) Everyone understood. The
teacher ... to explain again. 5. (98-9-28) Choose the appropriate form A ) was looking B ) hare looked
A ) may not B) musn’t of the verb. C ) had looked D) is looking
C ) didn’t need D ) needn't I visited my sister when she ... in Moscow. E) has looked
47. Past Perfect________________________ ______________________ 83
15. (04-1-169) Choose the correct We saw a strange object in the sky when we 37. (v17-112-16) Choose the correct
answer. ... home last night. answer.
Bob ... a sentence, when you rushed in. A ) were driving B) drive Why ... me just now? I ... a very interesting
A ) has translated B) was translating C ) driven D) had been driving conversation with Mr. Pitt.
C ) hasn’t translated D ) was translated A ) had you interrupted / had
E) is translating B) were you interrupting / was having
C ) have you interrupted / had
16. (04-1-326) Choose the best answer. Didn’t you meet your wife while you .... in
D) did you interrupt / was having
How long are you staying in this hotel? He Italy?
asked his friend how long ... A ) lived B) were living 38. (v17-113-21) Choose the correct
A ) are you staying here C ) was living D ) had lived answer.
B) he was staying in that hotel Who ... the car at the time of the accident.
27. (v 1 3-134-13) Choose the answer
C ) he is staying here A ) drove B) had been driving
D) they are staying here C ) was driving D) did drive
When I saw Adams, he ... to his next class
E ) was he staying there and didn’t have time to talk to me. 39. (v17-125-1) Choose the correct
17. (v4-101-22) Choose the appropriate A ) was hurrying B) has hurried answer.
forms of the verbs. C ) had hurried D) hurried Sammy ... for us as we ... the plane at that
As I ... down the street I ... a police car. very moment.
A ) was walking / was noticed A ) is waiting / get off
answer.
B) will walk / noticed B) is waiting / got off
The sun ... brightly all day on the roof of my
C ) walk / noticed C ) was waiting / were getting off
attic, and the room was warm.
D ) walked / was noticing D) was waiting / get off
A ) shone B) was shining
E ) was walking / noticed 40. (v17-129-23) Choose the correct
C ) had been shining D) has shone
18. (v5-145-6) When I ... T V the telephone answer.
rang. Mr Wilson ... his presentation while his
answer.
A ) had been watched B) am watching secretary ... a report.
The headmaster entered. The boys ... for '
C ) watch D ) was watching A ) prepared / had been typing
him for a quarter of an hour.
E ) was watched B) has typed / has been typing
A ) had been waiting B) waited
C ) prepared / was being typed
19. (V8-105-24) Choose the answer C ) was waiting D) were waiting
D) was preparing / was typing
30. (v 1 6-108-3) Choose the answer
When Melanie arrived at David’s place, he ... 41. (v18-283) Dan ... dinner when I ... .
which correctly completes the sentence
on the sofa reading a detective novel. He ... A ) is cooking / arrived
Ann ... the plates while Bob ....
£ at the second-hand bookshop. B) cooked / am arriving
A ) wiped / washed up C ) was cooking / arrived
- A ) has been lying / bought
B) has wiped / has washed up D) has been cooking / arrived
B) had lied / buys
C ) was wiping / was washing up
C ) was lying / had bought 42. (v18-284) W h a t ... you ... at the
D ) had wiped / washed up
D) lied / has bought weekend? I tried to ring you several times.
31. (v17-104-13) Choose the correct A ) were / doing B) had / been doing
answer. C ) have / did D) have / done
Gloria ... the meal now to know if it needs
Yesterday while I was attending a sales 43. (v19/20-101-18) Choose the correct
meeting, Matthew ... on the company’s more salt.
A ) tastes B) has tasted answer.
annual report. They ... cards when the light went out.
C ) is tasting D) tasted
► A ) has worked B) works A ) were playing
C ) was working D) had been working 32. (v17-104-14) Choose the correct
B) are playing
21. (v8-118-23) Choose the answer which answer. C ) were being playing
correctly completes the sentence. Alan ... his homework when Sam called him.
D) were heing play
What’s the name of that song you ... when A ) did B) has done
C ) was doing D) does 44. (v19/20-108-13) Choose the correct
you were in the bath?
answer.
A ) had sung B) had been singing 33. (v17-105-17) Choose the right answer.
What was that notice ... ?
C ) are singing D) were singing He ... for a wire, while I ... on a computer. A ) were you looking at
22. (v8-129-20) Choose the answer A ) searched / worked B) you were looking at
which correctly completes the sentence. B) was searching / was working C ) at that you were looking
- Did you buy anything at the antiques sale . C ) searched / was working D) were you looking at it
- yesterday? D ) was searching / worked
- No, I ... to boy some jewellery, but I ... my 34. (v17-105-19) Choose the correct
answer.
credit card at home. answer.
The house was in great disorder because he
A ) had wanted / left B) wanted / has left We ... quietly when the fire started.
... it.
C ) want / have left D) wanted / had left A ) had read B) read A ) redecorates B) was redecorating
23. (v9-107-19) Choose the right C ) were reading D) had been reading
C ) was redecorated D ) has redecorated
answer. 35. (v1 7-106-5) Choose the right answer.
I came at two o’clock. He ... the work by Hardly ... the girl... the program, when the 47. Past Perfect
that time light. . . . .
A) had done B) has done A ) Has seen / switched off 1. (96-8-77) Choose the appropriate form
C ) was doing D) has been doing B) Had seen / had switched off of the verbs.
24. (v9-117-1) Choose the right answer. C ) Had seen / switched off The company ... some new equipments
The reason for the delay wasn’t announced. D) Had seen / has switched off before the strike . .. .
Passengers ... on a flight from Washington 36. (v1 7-106-7) Choose the right answer. A) have ordered / begin
to London had been waiting eight I ... never...such beautiful beaches before I B) had ordered / began
uncomfortable hours for take off. ... to Thailand. C ) ordered / begins
A ) traveling B) were travelling A ) Had seen / went D) is ordering / began
C ) travel D) traveled B) Have seen / went E ) will order / had begun
25. (v12z-128-7) Choose the answer C ) Saw / went 2. (96-13-137) Choose the appropriate
which correctly completes the sentence. D) Had seen / had gone verb.
84 47. Past Perfect
We ... the station by 5 o’clock yesterday. A ) screams / was laid A ) crash B) had crashed
A ) shall reach B) were reaching B) screamed / had laid C ) have crashed D ) was crashing
C ) had reached D) reached C ) would scream / am laying E) have been crashing
E) would reach D) screams / laid 22. (02-9-24) Choose the best answer.
3. (96-15-184) Choose the appropriate E) screamed / would lay After Mr Smith ... his dinner he ... to the
form of verb. 12. (00-1-32) Choose the appropriate company to finish his work.
W h a t ... you ... when your father returned? form of verb. A ) had / went
A ) will / do B) were / doing We ... by the fire and smoking, when there B) has / will have gone
C ) was / do D ) will I be doing was a ring at the door-bell. C ) had had / went
E) were / do A ) was sitting B) were sitting D) has had / will be going
C ) sits D) sit E ) had s a t ' E) will have / will go
forms of the verbs. 13. (01-1-34) Choose the appropriate 23. (02-12-22) Choose the best answer.
It started one day in 9'49, when a woman forms of the verbs. By the time I ... from work, my new fridge ....
from Copenhagen read a letter which a It was clear that he ... something and then A) will return / will be delivered
boy ... to Father Ghristmas. She liked the he ... for it under the table. B) returned / were delivered
letter so much that she sat down and ... an A ) dropped / was looking C ) returned / has been delivered
answer. B) had dropped / was looking D) returned / had been delivered
A) had written / was written C ) had dropped / looked E ) have returned / had been delivered
B) has written / writes D) dropped / is looking 24. (v4-118-35) Choose the appropriate
C ) have written / will mite E ) has dropped / is looking forms of the verbs.
D) had written / wrote By last Monday morning a large pile of scrap
14. (01 -1 -62) Choose the appropriate
E) wrote / had been written forms of the verbs. metal ... by the pupils and ... in the school
5. (98-11-27) Choose the appropriate At night in their cabin she ... to him all yard.
form of the verb. she ... before. A ) will be gathered / heaped
I ... already my homework when my mother A ) was repeating / heard B) would be gathered / heaped
came. B) will repeat / hears C ) was gathered / heaped
A) did B) have done C ) repeats / will hear D ) had been gathered / heaped
C ) had done D) has done E) do D) has repeated / had heard E) has been gathered / heaped
E ) repeated / had heard 25. (v4-121-22) Choose the best answer.
forms of the verbs. 15. (01-5-24) Choose the appropriate They ... an hour before and were having
That day when we were in the restaurant form of the verb. supper.
each one ... what he ... . She ... to translate new films to the studio A ) was coming B) is coming
A) receive / orders last week. C ) have come D) had come
B) received / had ordered A ) was invited B) has invited E) has come
C ) is receiving / is ordering C ) is invited ■ D) have invited
D) will receive / would order E ) had invited
form of the verb.
E) is received / is ordered 16. (01-7-34) Choose the appropriate We ... the station by 8 o’clock yesterday.
forms of the verbs. A) had reached B) have reached
We ... a new film before he ... . C ) shall reach D) reaches
of the verb.
A ) were shown / comes E ) were reaching
In the summer of 1868, Melville Bell ... on a
B) showed / had come
lecture tour in the USA and Canada. 27. (V5-111-18) Choose the best answer.
C ) would have been shown / will come
A) goes B) had gone Her smile was something he ... before.
D) had been shown / came
C) went D) have gone A ) never saw B) saw
E) were being shown / had come
E) has gone C ) has never seen D) did never see
17. (01-11-9) Choose the appropriate E ) had never seen
8. (99-5-30) Choose the appropriate form form of the verb.
of the verb. The engineer was quite satisfied with the 28. (v5-145-18) Choose the appropriate
The people next door disappeared 6 months way the young workers ... their task. answer.
ago. They ... since then. A ) begin B) has begun He was told that a married couple ... in the
A) aren't seen B) haven’t been seen C ) begins D) have begun E) had begun house for the last 3 years.
C ) weren’t seen D) weren’t being seen A ) would live B) has lived
E) aren’t being seen 18. (01-11-43) Choose the appropriate
C ) lived D ) would have lived
forms of the verbs.
9. (99-7-45) Choose the appropriate form E) had lived
That morning she ... after she ... somebody.
of the verb. A) went out I had phoned 29. (v5-156-18) Choose the best answer.
I had an unpleasant feeling that I ... B) had gone / phoned She ... out of my sight for some time, so. I ...
A) watched C ) went out / phoned a chance of seeing her yet.
B) was watched 0 ) had gone / had phoned A ) has been / had not
C ) have been watched E) goes out / phones B) has been / haven’t had
D) was being watched 19. (02-3-40) Choose the best answer. C ) had been / had
E) will be watched Your friend ... for half an hour since she rang D) have been / have not
10. (99-8-29) Choose the appropriate you. She is at the bus stop. E ) had been / had not
forms of the verbs. A ) had been waiting B) has been waiting 30. (v6-105-17) Choose the answer
I ... never... to Cambridge, but I once ... C ) will be waking D) was waiting which correctly completes the sentence.
Oxford. E) had waited Neither of the girls ... in their papers to fhe
A ) did / go / visit 20. (02-3-51) Choose the best answer. instructors yet.
B) have / been / visited Hundreds of workers had ... to build the A ) was turned B) were turning
C ) have / been / had visited pipeline. C ) have turned D) had turned
D) was / visiting / had been visiting A) been hiring B) hired C ) to be hired 31. (v6-136-15) Choose the answer
E) will / have gone / don't visit D) hiring E) to be hiring which correctly completes the sentence.
11. (99-8-30) Choose the appropriate 21. (02-7-66) Choose the best answer. When I entered the room, all was quiet.
forms of the verbs. I’m terribly sorry, but I ... into the back of Then I saw that all the pens and pencils ...
He ... even before I ... a finger on him. your car. scattered around the floor.
47. Past Perfect 85
A) is B) was A ) had wiped B) have wiped 55. (v9-125-14) Choose the right answer.
C ) has been D) bad been C ) wiped D) wipe “That’s why I didn’t take it”. He explained to
me why he ... it.
32. (v6-143-16) Choose the answer 44. (v8-113-23) Choose the answer which
A ) wasn’t taken B) hasn’t taken
which correctly completes the sentence. correctly completes the sentence.
C ) hadn’t taken D) didn’t take
When we saw him he was digging in the Ever since Maurice arrived, he ... quietly in
garden, and it was obvious that he ... for a the comer. Something must be wrong. - 56. (v10-103-7) Choose the answer
long time as he ... a lot. A ) had been sitting B) will have sat which correctly completes the sentence.
A) worked / had done C ) has been sitting D) sat I am terribly sorry, Mr Brown, but I ... into the
B) had' been working / had done back of your car.
C ) was working / was doing A ) had crashed B) crash
D) had worked / was doing C ) have crashed D) crashing
Rachel... down the stairs when the lights ...
33. (v6-156-17) Choose the answer out. She almost fell over. 57. (v10-113-1) Choose the answer which
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) is coming / go B) has come / have gone correctly completes the sentence.
In 1971 US President Richard Nixon ... C ) went / going D) was coming / went I saw three advertisements about various
Memorial Day a national holiday to be held kinds of jobs going. I ... to work as a
46. (v8-119-23) Choose the answer which salesman in the shop.
on the last Monday in May. correctly completes the sentence.
A) declaring . B) declared A ) shall decide B) decided
I tried to get her on the phone but she ... C ) decides D) had decided
C ) was declaring D) had declared already ... as I was told by her mother.
34. (v6-156-28) Choose the answer A ) has / left B) had / left 58. (v10-120-4) Choose the answer
which correctly completes the dialogue. С ) - / left D) was / leaving which correctly completes the sentence.
Her smile was something he ... before.
- Did you repair your car yourself? 47. (y8-121-24) Choose the answer A ) had never seen B) did never see
- No, I ... i t ... .
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) has never seen D) never saw
A) was / repair B) will / repair
By 10 o’clock the children ... their homework
C ) had / repaired D) has / repaired 59. (v10-126-16) Choose the answer
and were ready to go to bed.
35. (v6-160-15) Choose the answer A ) were doing B) had done Before the Princess arrived at the shipyard
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) do D) did police dogs ... to make sure there were no
We asked the spectators whether they ...
48. (v8-125-20) Choose the answer bombs hidden there,
such a wonderful show. A ) have been used B) have used
A ) have ever been seen C ) had been used D ) used
Yesterday at a restaurant I saw Pam
B) had ever been seen
Donnelly, an old friend of mine. I ... her for 60. (v10-129-21) Choose the answer
C ) had ever seen
years. At first I didn’t recognize her. which correctly completes the sentence.
D) have ever seen
A ) haven’t seen B) wasn’t seen He continued his journey after he ... the flat
36. (v7-138-11) The most famous rock C ) hadn’t seen D) didn’t see tyre but he couldn’t win the race.
group, The Beatles ... ten albums and A ) had changed B) had been changing
enjoyed worldwide success. C ) changed D) would change
A ) had recorded B) were recording
Tom could hear shouts from the flat next 61. (v11-137-21) Choose the answer
C) recorded D) have recorded
door. His neighbours ... again. which correctly completes the sentence.
37. (v7-167-21) She looked tired. She ... A ) had argued B) have been arguing When I arrived, the lecturer... her lecture.
letters all morning. C ) were arguing D ) argued Actually, it was almost the middle of the
A ) had been typing B) typed lecture, so I found it difficult to follow what he
50. ( v 8-129-7) Choose the answer which
C) was typing D) had typed was talking about.
38. (V7-174-14) By the time I came back to A ) was starting B) had started
There’s still a problem with the television.
my native city several skyscrapers ... built in C ) had been starting D) started
Someone ... it, but then it broke down again.
its centre. A ) repaired B) was repairing 62. (v11-146-14) We went to the station to
A ) were B) are C ) has repaired D) repaires catch a train last Friday, but we were too late.
C ) had been D) have been The train ....
51. (v8-129-23) Choose the answer A) used to leave B) has left
39. (v7-180-21) Jane’s clothes were wet. which correctly completes the sentence. C ) had left D) left
She ... her dog. My friend invited me to lunch yesterday, but
A ) had been washing B) had washed I had to refuse the invitation. I ... already ... 63. (v12z-102-6) Choose the answer
C ) washed D) was washing my sandwiches. which correctly completes the sentence.
I’m afraid I didn’t hear the doorbell when you
40. (V7-185-21) Alex got Judy ... photos of A ) am / eating B) would / eat
rang. I ... in the garden at the time.
the new hotel. C ) have / eaten D) had / eaten
A ) worked B) have been working
A ) have taken B) to take 52. (v8-130-22) Choose the answer C ) was working D) have worked
C ) take D) taking which correctly completes the sentence.
41. (v7-186-13) The official I asked to By the time we arrived, the meeting ....
speak to ... there. He ... abroad on business. We could go home. John and I went for a walk. I had difficulty
A ) has not been / goes A ) has finished B) will finish keeping up with him because he ... so fast.
B) is not / had gone C ) had finished D) finished A ) have been walking B) was walking
C ) is not / goes 53. (v9-120-1) Choose the right answer. C ) had walked D) is walking
D) was not /had gone The legendary Elvis Presley, bom in 1935 in 65. (v12z-109-21) Choose the answer
42. (v8-112-8) Choose the answer which America,... the most successful and influential which correctly completes the sentence.
correctly completes the sentence. person in popular music. He died in 1977. They were driving to the airport when they
The last time I ... in Athens, the weather was A ) was B) be suddenly remembered that they ... off the
hot and humid. C ) had been D) has been central heating.
A ) was B) will have been 54. (v9-122-11) Choose the right answer. A ) didn’t turn B) weren’t turning
C ) had been D) am I had been watching the performance tor C ) haven’t turned D) hadn’t turned
43. (v8-113-7) Choose the answer which twenty minutes when my friend came. His 66. (v12z-114-24) Choose the answer
correctly completes the sentence. c a r ... down on the way to the theatre. which correctly completes the sentence.
The phone rang while I was doing the A ) broke B) has broken I didn’t quite appreciate the opera we saw
washing up. I ... my bands and answered it. C ) was breaking D) had broken last week as I ... to the opera before.
86 47. Past Perfect
A ) didn’t go B ) haven’t been Jane’s clothes were wet. She ... her dog. A ) locked B) had locked
C ) hadn't been D) wasn't going A ) had washed B) washed C ) locks D) was locked
67. (v12z-115-4) Choose the answer C ) had been washing D ) was washing 90. (v14-101-10) Choose the answer
which correctly completes the sentence. 79. (v12c-154-22) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Ever since the big super markets opened in which correctly completes the sentence. By 1900 Queen Victoria ... for more than
town, there ... a single baker in the village. When she was sixteen, she ... the University. 50 years.
A ) wasn't B) hasn’t been A ) entered B) had entered A ) reigned B) had reigned
C ) weren’t D ) isn’t C ) will enter D ) has entered C ) had been reigned D ) had been reigning
68. (v12z-123-26) Choose the answer 80. (v12c-154-25) Choose the answer 91. (v14-104-6) Choose the answer
Jane’s clothes was wet. She ... her dog. After we ... it on the phone, I wrote him a I’m sorry I didn’t hear the doorbell when you
A ) bad been washing B) had washed letter giving the details. rang. I ... in the garden at the time.
C ) washed D ) was washing A ) are discussing B ) had been discussing A ) was working B) have worked
69. (v12z-125-26) Choose the answer C ) had discussed D ) discussing C ) worked D ) have been working
81. (v12c-155-11) Choose the answer 92. (v14-109-10) When John phoned, he
It was raining in the morning and i t ... the
which correctly completes the sentence. sounded like he ... quite a shock
whole night.
It was my fault. We ... at seven, but I wasn’t A ) had been having B) have
A ) is raining B) has been raining
able to come in time. C ) had had D ) would have
C ) had been raiding D ) had raining
A ) were to meet B ) must meet 93. (v14-110-6) When I arrived, the lecture
70. (v12c-133-13) Choose the answer C ) can meet O) had to meet ... So, I didn't find it easy to follow.
which correctly completes the sentence. •
82. (v12c-160-22) Choose the answer A ) have started B) had started
When he saw the crowd, he regretted that he
... his ticket earlier. Which correctly completes the sentence. C ) had been starting D) started
A ) had bought B ) have bought This time tomorrow, vtith any luck, we ... 94. (v14-112-12) Choose the answer
C ) hasn't bought D ) hadn’t bought through France, enjoying the first day Of our which correctly completes the sentence.
holiday. Ppof. Jones left home a week ago and ....
71. (v12c-134-21) Choose the answer A ) shall be driving B ) drive
which correctly completes the sentence. since then.
C ) shall drive D ) shall have driven A ) hasn’t been seen B) wasn’t seen
I’m afraid I didn’t hear the doorbell when you
rang. I ... in the garden at the time. 83. (v13-112-6) Choose the answer which C ) hasn’t seen D ) hadn’t been seen
A ) worked B) have been working correctly completes the sentence. 95. (v14-114-23) Last year I represented
C ) was working D ) have worked He turned Die door handle and pulled
my school at badminton and I ... in football
sharply, but the door didn’t open.
72. (v12c-135-21) Choose the answer team since I was eleven.
Somebody... from inside.
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) have played B) had played
A ) was locked B) locked
Before a vaccine was developed, thousands C ) was playing D ) played
C ) had locked D) locks
of people ... by polio every year. 96. (v15-102-3) Choose the answer
A ) were struck B ) strike which correctly completes the sentence.
which correctly-completes the sentence.
C ) struck D ) are struck 1... when Tony asked me to make him a cup
Until last week I never ... motorbike before.
73. (v12c-136-9) Choose the answer of tea.
A ) rides B ) rode
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) had hardly sat down
C ) was riding D ) had ridden
The Johnsons’ house burned down. According B) had sat hard down
85. (v13-114-6) Choose the answer which C ) had hard sat down
to the inspector, the fire ... by lightning.
correctly completes the sentence. D) would sit down hardly 4
A ) was caused B) was being caused
Robin reached to the floor and picked up his
C ) had caused D ) caused 97. (v15-108-22) Choose the correct
glasses, but they were broken.
74. (v12c-139-13) Choose the answer He ... on them. answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. No sooner ... down than the phone rang.
A ) had stepped B) stepped
We were going for three-week-long camping. C ) was stepping D ) has stepped A ) was I sitting В) I had sat
Fortunately, we ... to buy our tickets in C ) had I sat D ) have I sat
advance. 98. (v15-112-9) Choose the correct
A ) decided B) had decided answer.
Everybody was laughing menily while Hams
C ) have decided D) had been decided 1... smoking because I became breathless
... them a funny story.
75. (v12c-144-13) Choose the answer A ) was telling B) had told just walking stairs.
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) told D ) had been telling A ) had to be stopped B) had been stopped
Harriet: I see you’ve got some new C ) had to stop D) had stopped
neighbors. Tom: Yes, a young couple ... in 99. (V15-116-4) Choose the answer
last month. which correctly completes the sentence.
Dinosaurs were the largest animals ever to
A ) had moved B) have moved He wouldn't speak English so fluently now if
live on earth, and they ... the Earth for a very
C ) has moved D) moved he ... in America as an exchange student.
long period of time.
76. (v12c-151-7) Choose the answer A ) were ruling B) had been ruled A ) hadn’t studied B) didn't study
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) had been ruling D ) ruled C ) will study D) study
While the woman was out the postman ... 100. (v15-118-11) Choose the answer
a letter for her. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) had brought B) brought My sister is still in the kitchen. She ... all
It wasn't raining when I left my office in
C ) brings D) bring morning.
the evening, but the ground was wet. I t ...
77. (v12c-152-3) Choose the answer all day. A ) cooked B) had cooked
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) was raining B) had been rained C ) has been cooking D ) is cooking
He could see that the bed was empty, and C ) rained D ) hadbeen raining 101. (v15-131-22) Choose the answer
that it... in. which correctly completes the sentence.
A) had slept B) wasn't sleeping When John phoned, he sounded like he ...
C ) hadn’t been slept D) wasn’t slept quite a shock.
He turned the door handle and pulled
78. (v12c-152-4) Choose the answer sharply, but the door didn’t open. A ) had had B) would have
which correctly completes the sentence. Somebody... from inside. C ) has had D) had been having
48. Future Sim ple/to be going to / Present Continuous as a future 87
102. (v16-102-3) Choose the right answer. 114. (v17-112-2) Choose the correct A ) has been staying
The police ... a full-scale probe into the answer. B) will have been staying
daims the the businessman ... all the money. Last year, I experienced how tedious long C ) was staying
A ) launched / had stolen plane trips could be. I ... in an airplane for D) had stayed
B) launched / stole fairly long distances before that, but never as 127. (v19/20-104-7) Choose the correct
C ) had launched / had stolen long as when I went to Geneva fast April. answer.
D) had launched / stole A ) have not flown B) didn’t fly By the time we reached the store, he ... half
103. (v16-103-14) Choose the best answer. C ) hadn’t flown D ) had flown the stock.
She felt terrible during the interview because 115. (v17-113-8) Choose the correct A ) bought B) had bought
she ... from flu since the previous day. answer, C ) had been buying D ) was buying
A ) have been suffering B) was suffering The babysitter ... after four children until their 128. (v19/20-104-9) Choose the correct
C ) had been suffering D ) suffered parents ...to hire one more to help her. answer
104. (v16-106-11) Choose the best answer. A ) had been looking / had decided We were all surprised when Sofia and Alex
Michael... a terrible quarrel with his brother B) has looked / decided got married last month They ... each other
last night. C ) was looking / have decided only for a few days
They ... for two hours. D) had been looking / decided A ) have known
A ) had / had been quarrelling 116. (v17-123-23) Choose the correct B) had known
B) were having / were quarrelling answer. C ) had been knowing
C ) have / have, been quarrelling It seemed as though he ... it long ago. D) have been knowing
D) have had / quarrelled A ) had known ' B) was known 129. (v l 9/20-116-9) Choose the correct
105. (v16-108-11) Choose the answer C ) has known D ) known answer.
which correctly completes the sentences , 117. (v17-127-15) Choose the answer I ... my leather gloves, I ... them when I
We ... to this house in 1979. My granddad ... which correctly completes the sentence. came to work this morning.
ft 2 years before this. After they arrived at work, they discovered A ) have lost / had
A ) had moved / built that they .. .their files at home. B) lost / have had
B) moved / built A ) have left B) was leaving C ) have lost / have had -
C ) moved / had built C ) left D ) had left D) lost / had
D) had moved / had built 118. (v17-129-1) Choose the correct 130. (v19/20-123-1) Choose the correct
106. (v16-109-11) Choose the best answer. answer. answer.
Selina did extensive research for her paper. My boss was in panic..His documents . .. . I can’t believe how late we are! By the time
It ... her several weeks. A ) have disappeared B) had disappeared we ... to the dinner, they ... eating.
A) had taken B ) has taken C ) were disappearing D ) disappeared A ) have got / will eat
C ) took D ) had been taking B) get / are going to eat
119. (v18-285) I was late. The teacher ... a
C ) get / will have finished
107. (v16-112-1) Choose the answer test when I ... to class.
D ) got / had eaten
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) has already given / got
By the time she had finished doing her B) had already given / got 131. (v19/20-125-18) Choose the correct
homework, i t ... dark outside. C ) has already given / get answer.
A ) is B) had been C ) was D) was- being D ) was already giving / get Sam was upset because Judy ... to the party.
A ) will come B) hadn’t come
108. (v16-112-12) Choose the best answer. 120. (v18-286) I ... visited her in Rome
C ) hasn't come D ) comes
My brother ... in the army for ten years twice before she came to visit me.
before he went to work at the factory. A ) had B ) was
A) had been serving B) has been serving C ) have D ) had been 48. Future Sim ple / to be going to
C ) was serving D ) is serving 121. (v18-287) Ann was Sue’s best friend.
/ Present Continuous as a future
109. (v16-113-9) Choose the answer She ... her all her life.
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) had known B) knew
of the verb.
When we arrived at our destination the sun C ) had been knowing D) have known
Basil... into the army next year.
... in and a cold wind was blowing 122. (v18-288)... before the accident? A ) was going B) goes C ) will go
A) go B) has gone C ) went D ) had gone A ) Had he been drinking D ) would go E ) went
110. (V17-107-7) Choose the correct ( B ) He had been drinking
answer. C ) Have he drank
of the verbs.
When it was 1 p.m. I ... for our boss for D ) Has he been drinking
I ... an execersise now but I ... it in some
4 hours. 123. (v18-289) The T V news used minutes.
A ) had been waiting B) had waited photographs that one of the witnesses ... A ) write / finished
C ) was waiting D ) waited with her phone. B) writes / will finish
111. (v17-107-12) Choose the correct A ) had been taken B) took C ) wrote / is finishing
answer. C ) had taken D ) was taking D ) am writing / shall finish
Liam started to work, after he ... school. 124. (v18-290) When AM arrived.at the E ) have written / had finished
A ) finished B) had finished airport, Peter... . 3. (96-9-74) Choose the appropriate form
C ) has finished D ) finishes A ) already left of the verb.
112. (v17-108-20) Choose the right answer. B) have already left I think I ... A cassette recorder and use it in
The song ... before they ... . C ) had already left class.
A ) was written / paid D ) has already left A ) buy B) am buying C ) shall buy
B) had written / had paid 125. (v l 8-291) Choose the correct D) would buy E ) bought
C ) was written / was paid answer. 4. (97-1-20) Choose the appropriate form
D) had been written / paid I t ... heavily since I got up this morning. of the verb.
A ) rains B ) had been raining What’s happened to your hair? Your mother
C ) rained D ) has been raining ... this.
Children ... the window before she ... .
A ) broke / came 126. (v19/20-101-3) Choose the correct A ) didn’t like B) liked C ) likes
B) had broken / had come answer. D ) would Uke E ) won’t like
C ) had broken / came After John ... in Peru for some time, he went 5. (97-3-19) Choose the appropriate form
D) broke / had come to Brazil. of the verbs.
88 48. Future Simple/to be going to/Present Continuous as a future
W h a t ... you ...? I ... a letter. A ) There will be B) Will there be 28. (v9-113-12) Choose the right answer.
A ) are doing / am writing C ) Will it be D) There has been I can't come tonight. I ... my in-laws.
B) have done / am writing E) It will be A>will visit B) am visiting
C ) did / write 17. (v4-113-6) Choose the appropriate C ) visit D ) visited
D) have done / am writing form of the verb. 29. (V9-119-18) Choose the right answer.
E ) has done / wrote Hurry up or we ... late for the game. The traffic is so heavy today? I doubt if they
6. (97-3-75) Choose the appropriate form A ) have been B) will not be ...on time.
of the verb. C ) were D) shall be A ) have been B) were
Who ... for a walk tomorrow? E ) is C ) are D) will be
A ) go B) will go C ) didn’t go 18. (v5-106-18) Choose the right form of 30. (v9-126-11) Choose the right answer.
D) doesn't go E) went the verb. I am not sure when I ... on holiday this year.
7. (97-5-26) Choose the appropriate form ... your friend arrive on Monday? , But I really need a rest.
of the verb. A ) do B) is C ) will A ) will go B) go
I ... to start a new life tomorrow. D) won’t E) shall C ) am going D) have gone
A ) was going B) am going 19. (V5-151-24) Choose the appropriate 31. (v9-128-3) Choose the right'answer.
C ) shall go D ) is going variant. “W h at... you ... tonight?” “I don’t I expect you will have been in Calcutta for a
E) were going know yet”. week or so by the time you ... this letter.
8. (98-11-26) Choose the appropriate A ) are doing B) did I hope you will get used to the place.
forms of the verbs. C ) am doing D) have done A ) get B) has got
All the children ... on an excursion next week. E) is doing C ) will get D ) got
A ) go B) went C ) have gone 20. (v5-157-6) Complete the sentence 32. (v10-103-12) Choose the answer
D) will go E) has gone with the correct form of the verb. which correctly completes the sentence.
9. (99-2-31) Choose the appropriate This concert... to be conducted by Zubin - Did you post those letters?
forms of the verbs. Meta. - No, I forgot. I ... thorn this afternoon.
She promised her friends she ... and ... them A ) seem B) goes C ) is going A ) is going to post B) will post
the next day. D) wanted E) will C ) am posted D) past
A) had come / had seen B) will come / see 21. (V5-158-3) Choose the right antonym 33. (v10-123-18) Choose the answer
C ) would come / see D) comes / sees of the underlined word. which correctly completes the sentence.
E) came / saw The farmers have so many vegetables that
- 1haven’t got any transport.
10. (00-7-26) Choose the appropriate they ... some. - Don’t worry. We ... you a lift.
form of the verb. A ) will buy B) give C ) buy
A ) have given B) will give
This time tomorrow I ... free of all my D) take E) bought
C ) are giving D ) has giving
obligations. 22. (v6-121-15) Choose the answer
A ) was B) would be 34. (v12z-103-4) Choose the answer
C ) shall be D) is E) have been which correctly completes the sentence.
Don is sitting an exam tomorrow morning.
Sit down and fasten your seat belt. We ... in
11. (01-4-68) Choose the appropriate As he hasn’t prepared for the exam and
a few minutes.
forms of the verbs. . because he is not that intelligent, he ...
A ) takes off B) have taken off
I ... a friend tomorrow. He ... for the weekend. A ) is going to fail B) has passed
C ) took off D) are taking off
A ) shall meet / will come C ) has to fall D) will get through
B) meet / comes 35. (v12z-115-26) Choose the answer
C ) shall meet / has comes which correctly completes the sentence.
D) meets / is coming We are so glad to have had you at our place
I ... to have dinner with you now. I’m busy
E ) shall have met / is going to come preparing a report for work. I hope you to see us again .
A ) have not been able A ) will come B) are coming
12. (01 -11 -16) Choose the appropriate C ) have come D ) come
form of the verb. B) was not able
We ... about it when you are less excited. C ) had not been able 36. (v12c-111-5) Choose the answer
OK? D) am not able which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) shall talk B) talk 24. (v8-119-24) Choose the answer which I must get back to the office. We ... on a new
C ) talks D) are talking correctly completes the sentence. project.
E) talked - Wh a t ... this time next year? a } will work B) work
- I ... my teacher training course by then and C ) are working D) worked
Don’t hurry! They ... for us until we ... our will be teaching at school. 37. (v12c-147-20) Choose the answer
work and then we ... to the park. A ) will you be doing / will have finished which correctly completes the sentence-
A ) will wait / shall finish / shall go B) are you doing / am finishing John and Mary are going to get married. The
B) wait / shall finish / go C ) will you be doing / will finish wedding party ... next Sunday.
C ) waited / finished / went D) have you done / will be finishing A ) took place B) would take place
D) will wait / finish / shall go 25. (v9-103-9) Choose the right answer. C ) is taking place D ) has taken place
E ) are waiting / finish / go When the new road is built, I ... drive to work 38. (v12c-153-9) Choose the answer
14. (03-5-23) Choose the best answer. in under half an hour, but that is not going to which correctly completes the sentence.
As a matter of fact, I ... for your brother for be till next summer. Next week when there ... a full moon, the
over a week. A ) am able to B) will be able to ocean tides will be higher.
A) look B) am looking C ) should D) mu£t A) will have been B) will be
C ) am looked D) shall be looking 26. (v9-104-9) Choose the right answer. C ) is D ) is being
E) have been looking Shall I take your letters to the post office? I 39. (v13-118-3) Choose the answer which
15. (03-12-29) Choose the best answer. ... there anyway. correctly completes the sentence.
I’ll start cooking after I ... a rest. A ) have gone B) went Look! There is a man leaning against the
A) have had B) will have C ) will be going D) am gone wall. He looks like he ... faint!
C ) had had D) am having 27. (v9-105-6) Choose the right answer. A ) will B) can
E) hadn't bad The fortune-teller predicted that I ... a scientist. C ) is going to D) would
16. (04-1-354) Choose the right answer. A ) would marry B) marry 40. (v13-119-16) Choose the answer
... a lot of fish, if it doesn’t rain? C ) married D) will marry which correctly completes the sentence.
49. Future Continuous 89
Scientists say that the satellite ... to Earth 53. (v18-292) Sorry, I ... late tomorrow. 69. (v18-308) Choose the correct answer.
some time this afternoon. A ) will be B ) will have been What is Mike going to do after he ... school?
A ) would fall B) had fallen C ) will D )- A ) will have finished B) had finished
C ) falls D) is going to fall C ) will finish D) finishes
54. (v18-293) At lunch time tomorrow "I..
41. (v13-135-5) Choose the answer at home. 70. (v19/20-109-14) Choose the correct
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) won’t be B) will not have been answer.
The concert of the famous composer ... at C ) Will be D) will Has she typed all the documents yet? - No,
seven tonight. she ... it tomorrow.
55. (v18-294) When ... you ... your diet?
A ) begins B)begin A ) knishes B) has finished
A ) will / finish B) will / be finished
C ) is beginning D) will begin C ) is knishing D) will finish
C ) does / finish D) does / be finished
42. (v13-140-13) Choose the answer 71. (v19/20>114-11) Choose the correct
which correctly completes the sentence. 56. (v18-295) You look terrible! ... you ...
sick? answer.
It has been snowing since morning and I’m Barno ... with her friend Ruth for a few days.
afraid i t ... by Friday. A ) Will / be B) Are / going to be
C ) Are / being D) Will / is being A ) is staying B) was staying
A ) won’t have'stopped
C ) have stayed D) stays
B) doesn’t stop 57. (v l 8-296) I ... to the Germany next
C ) won’t stop week. 72. (v19/20-114-13) Choose the
D) will not be stopping A ) go B) went appropriate form of the verb.
C ) going D ) am going He ... the university in case he fails he will
43. (V14-113-8) Choose the answerwhich
correctly completes the sentence. travel around the world.
58. (v18-297) \ ... some old friends this
Asian finance ministers ... in Seul on Friday. A ) is going to enter B) will enter
week.
A ) be meeting B) will meet C ) is entering D) entered
A ) visit B) visited
C ) has met D) are meeting C ) visiting D) am visiting 73. (v19/20-126-9) Choose the correct
44. (v15-128-2) Choose the correct answer. answer.
59. (v18-298) I ... a meeting with the
He took me for his housemaid. How I’m going to listen to this tape as I ... on the
manager tomorrow at 6.30.
surprised he’ll be when he ... out who I am! motorway tomorrow.
A ) have B) having
A ) founds ' B) finds A ) travelling B) will be travelling
C ) will have D) am having
C ) will find D) shall find # C ) am travelling D) will travel
60. ( v l 8-299) - You can have it for 10$.
45. (v16-115-1) Choose the right answer. - OK, 1... buy it.
Don is sitting an exam tomorrow morning. 49. Future Continuous
A ) will B) am going to
As he hasn’t prepared for the exam and C ) might D )- 1. (97-9-83) Choose the appropriate form
because he is not that intelligent, he ...
A) is going to fail B) has passed 61. (v18-300) - Smoking is bad for your of the verb.
C ) has to fall D) will get through health. They ... their English exam at this time
- I know. I ... it up. tomorrow.
46. (v17-108-11) Choose the correct A ) will take B) will be taking
A ) am going to give B) am giving
answer. C ) would take D) is taking
C ) will give D) giving
Look at the clouds! It ... rain soon. E) take
A) rains B) will raining 62. (v18-301) - W h a t ... on Sunday
C ) is going to D) has rained evening? 2. (98-11-22) Choose the appropriate
- I ... dinner with my parents. forms of the verbs.
47. (v17-108-13) Choose the correct When I ... schooM ... the University.
answer. A ) do you dp / have
B) are you doing / am having A ) shall finish / shall enter
“Sam is in hospital.’ ‘Oh really? I did not
C ) will you do / will have B) finish / enter
know. I ... visit him this evening’
D) do you do / will have C ) shall finish / enter
A) am going to B) will
D) finish / shall enter
C) - D ) plan to 63. (v18-302) It's windy and the sky is dark.
E) finish / entered
48. (v17-109-17) Choose the right answer. I t ... .
A) will rain B) will be raining 3. (v4-125-22) Choose the appropriate
We ... to play tennis tonight.
C ) can be raining D) is going to rain form of the verb.
A) are planning B) plan
They ... dinner at this time tomorrow.
C ) are going to plan D) go to 64. (v18-303) Congratulations on winning
49. (v17-109-20) Choose the right answer. A ) have B) will be having
the lottery! Wh a t ... with the money?'
C ) had D) having had
They ... in the conference today. A ) are you doing B) are you going to do
E) are having
A) Will participate B) Participate C ) will you do D ) will you doing
C ) Are participating D) Has participated 4. (v4-127-13) Choose the appropriate
65. (v18-304) - I don’t know how to use
50. (v17-117-23) Choose the best answer. forms of the verbs.
this gadget.
I was going ... your book today but left it at W h a t ... you ... at 6 tomorrow?
- It’s really easy. I ... you.
home. A ) show B) am going to show A ) will / be doing B) will / have done
A ) returning B) returned C ) will show D ) will showing C ) will / do D ) is / doing
C) return D) to return E) was / doing
66. (v18-305) - Would you like a glass of
51. (v17-123-15) Choose the correct wine? 5. (v7-174-21) This time next week we ...
answer. - No, thank you. I'm driving. \ ... a coffee. on the beach at Cancun.
The professor wishes I ... harder. A ) have B) will have A ) lied B) will be lying
A) had studied B) were studied C ) am having D) having C ) will lie D ) would lie
C ) studied D) have been studying 67. (v18-306) Choose the correct answer. 6. (v15-101 -15) Choose the correct
52. (v17-124-7) Choose the correct They say this book ... next year. answer.
answer. A ) will publish B) is publishing By analyzing historical and current data,
Next September i t ... 15 years since I ... C ) was published D) will be published meteorologists can predict the number of
preparing pre-service teachers for their hurricanes that... in the Caribbean in any
careers. given year.
By next April John ... Spanish for 3 years.
A) would be / had started A ) are appearing B) would appear
A ) will leam
B) will be / started C ) will have appeared D) will appear
B) is learning
C ) will have been I had been starting C ) had been learning 7. (v15-112-20) Choose the answer which
D) has been / am starting D) will have been learning correctly completes the sentence.
90______________________________________ 50.
By the end of this week we ... over £ 800 for C ) will be announced By April, they ... this car for five years. .
the children’s charity. D) have been announced A ) have had B) will be having
-A) will raise B) raise E ) are being announced C ) will have had D ) will have
C ) will have raised D ) will be raising 5. (02-10-61) Choose the best answer. 16. (v15-129-16) Choose the answer
8. (v16-109-8) Choose the answer which By the time we ... there, all the tickets ... out. which correctly completes the sentence.
correctly completes the sentence Let’s hurry up! She’ll call in and see you tomorrow
After a minor surgery you ... beautiful this A ) got / are being sold afternoon. She ... your house. It’s on her way
time next year. B) shall get / were sold home from work.
A ) will be looking B) are looking C ) should get / had sold A ) will have passed B) had passed
C ) will look D ) will have been looking D) had got / will be sold C ) will be passing D ) was passing
9. (v17-109-10) Choose the correct E ) get / will have been sold 17. (v17-101-16) Choose the correct
answer. 6. (04-1-207) Choose the best answer. answer.
We ... our suitcases this time tomorrow. For three years by next week my daughters By the end of this year, we ... the
A ) will pack B) will be packing ... extra classes after school. construction of the new buildings.
C ) pack D ) will be packed They are going to enter the Institute. A ) will have projected
10. (v17-109-11) Choose the correct A ) are having B) have been having B) will project
answer. C ) had been having D) will have had C ) have projected
By the end of this century, people ... to the E ) will have D ) will have been projected
moon regularly. 7. (v4-116-33) Choose the appropriate 18. (v17-108-16) Choose the right answer.
A ) will fly B) will have been flying Next month I ... Derek for 20 years.
forms of the verbs.
C ) will be flying D ) going to fly We ... many English books by the end of the A ) will have known
11. (v18-309) I ... on my thesis for the next next term. B) know
year. A ) shall have read B ) shall read C ) am knowing
A ) will work B) will be working C ) shall be read D) have read D ) will have been knowing
C ) am working D ) being work E ) read 19. (v17-110-14) Choose the correct
12. (v18-310) Don’t phone me between 8 8. (v4-123-34) Choose the best answer. answer.
and 9 . 1... a video conference then. They ... at the project for two years by By next month Eric ... on this projectfor
A ) will have B) will be having , September. 2 years.
C ) have D) having A ) are working B) have been working A ) will be working
13. (v18-311) This week we ... ready for C ) will have worked D ) had been working B) will work
the upcoming holidays. E ) will work C ) will have been working
A ) get B) will get D) would be working
C ) are getting D ) will be getting The girls are good swimmers. They ... for 20. (v17-110-24) Choose the correct
14. (v19/20-107-4) Choose the correct four years by June. answer.
answer. A ) will have swum By this time next month, Alan ... his research.
Our father ... while'we ... in the river next B) had been swimming A ) will have completed
Sunday. C ) have been swimming B) will be completed
A ) will be fishing / will be swimming D ) will swim C ) is completing
B) will be fishing / are swimming E) has been swimming D ) completes
C ) has been fished / are swimming 21. (v17-117-1) Choose the answer which
10. (v4 -128-33) Choose the best answer.
D) fished / swam correctly completes the sentence.
His father ... at the Ministry of Justice for
three years by next June. A new construction is being built in our town.
50. Future Perfect A ) has been working They w ill... it by the end of the year.
B) had been working A ) be completed B) have been completed
1. (99-10-30) Choose the appropriate C ) have completed D ) complete
C ) is working
forms of the verbs.
D ) have been working 22. (v18-312) By the time you get home, I
By the end of the first term we ... many
E ) will have worked ... dinner.
English books.
A ) shall be read B ) read 11. (v11-147-18) By the time Jane leaves A ) will make B) make
C ) shall have read D ) have read her work today, she ... the budget report. C ) will be make D ) will have made
E) shall read A ) has finished B) will finish 23. (v18-313) By this time next week
2. (00-5-28) Choose the appropriate form C ) finishes D ) will have finished Jill. .. .
of the verb. 12. (v12c-15Q-16) Choose the answer A ) left B) will be left
I ... all my work by this time tomorrow. which correctly completes the sentence. C ) will leave D ) will have left
A ) shall do B) do I’ll have much more time next week because 24. (v18-314) Will you ... the work by
C ) have done D) shall have done I ... all my exams by then. Friday?
E) have been doing A ) shall have done B) shall do A ) have completed B) has completed
3. (01-2-21) Choose the appropriate C ) have done D ) shall be doing C ) had complete D ) complete
forms of the verbs. 13. (v12c-159-8) Choose the answer 25. (v18-315) He is going on a world tour
How slow you are! Hurry up! which correctly completes the sentence. next year. By December he will... seven
By the time we ... to the airport the plane . .. . - How ... did you stay in the USA? countries.
A) shall get / will take off - Just a couple of weeks. A ) be visit B) visited
B) have got / takes off A ) many B) much C ) often D ) long C ) visit D ) have visited
C ) get / will have taken off
D) got / would nave taken off 14. (v14-102-15) Choose the answer 26. (v18-316) We will... in Paris for five
E) shall get / takes off which correctly completes the sentence. years next week.
Because I ... all my exams by then, I’ll have A ) have been B ) be
much more time next week. C ) had been D ) been
of the verb.
A ) shall be doing B) shall have done
The results of the exams ... tomorrow 27. (v18-317)... Mr. Brown ... all the
C ) shall do D ) have done
morning at 10. necessary documents by next week?
A ) will announce 15. (v14-104-5) Choose the answer A ) will / have prepared B) will / be prepare
B) will have been announced which correctly completes the sentence. C ) will have / prepared D ) will / prepare
51. Used tp 91
28. (v18-318) By what time will the support 41. (v18-331)... I ... for your parents at the When Hans was just a kid he ... people
; team ... all the e-mails tomorrow? airport when they arrive? embarrassing questions.
f A ) have answered B) answer A ) Shall / have been waiting A ) used asking B ) was used to ask
[ C ) had answered D) answered B) Shall have / been waiting C ) used to asking D ) used to ask
C ) Shall had / been waiting
29. (v18-319) I ... the tickets by Sunday. 6. (v13-120-5) Choose the answer which
D ) Shall / have been waited
A ) will buy B) buy correctly completes the sentence.
C ) will be buy D ) will have bought 42. (V18-332) Unfortunately ... all these I’m finally used ... on an electric stove after
books by the exam time. having a gas one for a long time.
30. (v18-320) You don't need to make
A ) I won’t have been reading A ) to cooking B) to cook
dinner. When I get home, I will... .
B) I won't had been reading C ) cooked D) cooking
A ) had already ate C ) I won’t have read
B) already have eaten 7. (v13-134-10) Choose the answer
D ) I won’t have readed
C ) have already eaten which correctly completes the sentence.
D) eaten 43. (v18 -3 3 3 ).... much effort before you Nancy used ... a bike to work, but now she
can reach the goal. drives.
31. (v18-321) The movie starts at six A ) You shall have made A ) ride B) riding
o'clock. It ... by eight. B) You will have been made C ) to ride D) to be ridden
A ) will have finished B) will finish C ) You will make
C ) finish D) will finished D) You will have been making 8. (v15-109-9) Choose the answer which
32. (v18-322) When you come to class next 44. (v18-334) By 2020 Angelina ... in ' I’m used to ... a big breakfast. I think, it is the
time, ... you ... this grammar? the U S A long enough to participate in the most important meal of the day.
A ) will / memorize elections. A ) have B) had
B) will / have been memorized A ) Angelina will live C ) have had D ) having
C ) will be / memorize B) Angelina will have living
D) will V have memorized C ) Angelina will have been lived 9. (v16-111-17) Choose the answer which
D) Angelina will have been living correctly completes the sentence.
33. (v18-323) Tomorrow is Yulia’s birthday.
The shop in the middle of our village is a
So by tomorrow ... dinner the whole 45. (v18-335).... you ... these articles by
supermarket now, but i t ... a cinema.
afternoon. Monday?
A ) was used being B) used to being
A ) her mom will have been cooking A ) will have / translated
C ) used to be D ) was used to be
B) her mom will have been cooked B) will have it / be translated
C ) her mom will have be cooking C ) will / have translated 10. (v16-124-9) I ... in the lake every
O) her mom will have be cooked D ) will / have been translated summer, when I was a child, but now I don’t.
46. (v18-336) Nadia will be very tired A ) was used to swim
34. (vl8-324) By 2020 ... medicine for
tomorrow. By that time ... for 7 hours. B) used to swimming
5 years.
A ) she will have been driving C ) got used to swimming
A ) Matt shall have been studying
B) she will have been driven D) used to swim
B) Matt will has studied
C ) Matt will have been studying C ) she will drive 11. (v17-111-4) Choose the correct answer.
D) Matt shall had been studying D ) she will have driven My sister ... play the violin when she was
47. (v19/20-113-10) Choose the correct young, but she gave it up.
35. (v18-325) The party will start at 8 pm,
answer A ) would B) was used to
so by midnight... for 4 hours.
Kevin ... at the university for more than a C ) used to D) would to
A ) we will have dancing
B) we will be dancing year by the time he leaves for Japan 12. (v17-111-17) Choose the correct
C ) we will have been dancing A ) will teach B) will be teaching answer.
D) we will have been danced C ) will taught D) will have been teaching Years ago, The Edison ... have hundreds
o f ... in their farm.
36. (v18-326) By this time tomorrow ... for
more than 12 hours.
51. Used to A ) used to / gooses B) could / gooses
C ) could / geese D) used to / geese
A ) Jamie will been sleep
B) Jamie will have been sleeping 13. (v18-337) Do you remember when
of the verb.
C ) Jamie Will been sleeping Mum and Dad ... take us camping and i t ...
Excuse me. I can’t give you my computer
D) Jamie will have been slept always rain?
now. I t ....
A ) - / used to B) are used to / will
37. (v18-327) Next year ... for 10 years! A ) uses B) is used
C ) used to / would D) - / should be
A ) I will married C ) is being used D ) has been used
В.) I will have married E) will use 14. (v18-338) Do you smoke? Not now, but
C ) I will have been married 2. (v8-128-7) Choose the answer which I....
D) I will have being married correctly completes the sentence. A ) use to B) am used to
Sarah finds her mobile phone very useful. C ) was used D) used to
38. (v18-328) Hurry up, by the time we
arrive at the cinema....... She ... it all the time. 15. (v18-339) My aunt... living alone so
A ) the film will already started A ) was using B) has used she finds the house very quiet.
B) the film will have already been starting C) uses D)used A ) didn’t use to B) used to
C ) the film will have already started 3. (v9-109-14) Choose the right answer. C ) is used to D ) isn’t used to
O) the film will already had started Life was hard when I was young. In those 16. (v18-340) Do you remember when
39. (v18-329) Maria is going to visit us at days we didn’t use ... electricity. Mum and Dad ... take us camping and i t ...
10 pm this evening.... the children .... to bed A ) to have B) having always rain?
when she arrives? C ) to having D ) have A ) are / -
A ) Will / have gone B) Will / has gone 4. (v12c-133-14) Choose the answer B) - / used to
C ) Will / had gone D) Will have / gone which correctly completes the sentence. C ) are used to / will
He drove with one hand and used ... to draw D) used to / would
40. (v18-330) By the end of our holidays ...
all our money. diagrams in the air. 17. (v19/20-101-14) Choose the correct
A ) we will have been spending A ) others B) another answer.
B) we will had been spent C ) other D ) the other That’s the hotel where we used to ... .
C ) we will have been spent 5. (v12c-145-8) Choose the answer A ) stay B) staying in
D) we will have spent which correctly completes the sentence. C ) stay in it D ) stayed
92 52. Present Passive voice
18. (v19/20-124-8) Choose the A ) were / is / will be B) are / will be / is 22. (v8-129-11) Choose the answer which
appropriate verb C ) were / are / were D) were / was / were correctly completes the sentence.
She ... dancing when she has moved E) was / was / were Water is ... of oxygen and hydrogen.
A ) used to B) gets / is used to A)cooked B)used
C ) was used to D) had been used to C) chosen D) composed
Foxes and deer are almost the only wild
animals that can ... in England. 23. (v9-108-17) Choose the right answer.
52. Present Passive voice A ) be hunted B) to be hunted I’m sorry this office is so dirty but it can’t ...
C ) be hunting D ) hunt until tomorrow morning at the earliest.
1. (96-13-28) Choose the appropriate E) to hunt A ) clean B) be cleaned
form of the verbs in Passive Voice. C ) be cleaning D) cleaning
The doctor ... j ust... for. 12. (03-4-27) Choose the best answer.
A) is / sent B) was / sent He is not sure that it can ..., but he is willing ... 24. (v9-110-5) Choose the right answer.
C ) has / sent D) has / been sent A ) be done / to try B) to be done / try John's big dream is that he wants ... by a
E) will / be sent C ) did / tried D) done / have tried famous music producer.
E) be done / try A ) to be discovered B) to discover
C ) being discovered D) discovering
of Passive Voice. 13. (04-1-228) Choose the right form of
The Remembrance Day and the Veteran the verb.
The fulfillment of all your dreams ... within
day ... on the 11th of November every year. More than 20 000 things ... in the Amir
you - if you just believe in yourself
A ) celebrated B) are celebrated Temur Museum.
A ) lies B) lie C ) lain D) have lain
C ) will be celebrated D) was celebrated A ) is exhibited B) was exhibited
E) is celebrated C ) exhibit D) are exhibited 26. (v9-116-14) Choose the right answer.
E) are exhibiting A great number of schools in England ... by
local education authorities.
of the verbs. 14. (04-1-229) Choose the right form of
A) are run B) are running
This story ... to everybody as the name of the verb.
the first space pioneer ... in the heart of C ) being run D) have run
Lectures for students ... at the Amir Ternur
people all over the world. Museum and students of History Faculty 27. (v9-117-17) Choose the right answer.
A) knows / lives B) knew/lived attend them. I’m sorry this office is so dirty but it can’t ...
C) is known / is lived D) is known / lives A) is held B) are held C ) were held until tomorrow morning at the-earliest.
E) knows / is lived D) hold E) are helding A ) clean B) be cleaned
4. (98-7-9) Choose the appropriate form C ) cleaning D) be cleaning
15. (04-1-233) Choose the right form of
of the verbs. 28. (v9-120-17) Choose the right answer.
the verb.
Everybody ... at wh a t .... A lot of money ... in the drug trade. The UN Things go right when they ... done well and
A ) was surprised / has happened successfully.
and the governments know about the fact.
B) was surprised / had happened A ) been B) are C ) to be D) is
A ) will be circulated B) is circulated
C ) is surprised / happen
C ) are circuited D) are circulating 29. (v10-102-21) Choose the answer
D) surprise / happen
E) circulate which correctly completes the sentence.
E) will be surprised / happened
Several of these washers and dryers need to
5. (98-8-29) Choose the appropriate form 16. (v5-127-31) Choose the right answer.
be ... because they are out of order.
of the verb. Let’s hurry. Don doesn’t like..........
A ) repairing B) repaired
Many magnificent palaces and museums ... A ) being kept wait
C ) to repair D) repair
in our city lately. B) being kept waiting
A ) have built B) has built C ) being keeping waiting 30. (v10-104-11) Choose the answer
C ) has been builtD) have been built D) to be keep waiting which correctly completes the sentence.
E) were built E ) to be keeping waited Though Christmas is celebrated on
December 25, the actual date of Christ’s
6. (99-9-27) Choose the appropriate 17. (v5-150-21) Choose the most suitable
birth ....
forms of the verbs. answer.
A ) is not known B) not to be known
Don't touch the door, it... j ust.... The students went on ... to find the right choice. C ) has known D) is known yet
A ) is being painted ,B ) has been painted A ) works B) being worked
C ) is painted D) will be painted C ) work D) working E) worked 31. (v10-105-20) Choose the answer
E) would be painted which correctly completes the sentence.
18. (v6-136-7) Choose the answer which Sorry for the mess. This part of the house ...
7. (00-4-9) Choose the appropriate form correctly completes the sentence. at the moment.
■of the verb. Most of the goods produced in this factory ... A ) is redecorating B) redecorated
Soccer... by millions of people all over the to foreign countries. C ) is being redecorated D) has redecorated
world. A ) is exported B) are exported
A) played B) is played C ) exports D) are exporting 32. (v11-144-16) Choose the answer
C ) is playing D) are played E) plays which correctly completes the sentence.
19. (v6-142-7) Choose the answer which Frostbite may occur when the skin ... to
correctly completes the sentence. extreme cold. It most frequently affects the
of the verb.
He ... 800 dollars for the job. skin of the cheeks, chin, ears, fingers, nose
The whole house .. over to the grown up
A ) was paid B) were paid and toes.
world.
C ) have paid D) had paid A ) is exposed B) exposes
A) had been turning B) will have been turn
C ) was turned D) has turned 20. (v8-121-21) Choose the answer C ) will expose D) will be exposed
E) was been turning which correctly completes the sentence. 33. (v12z-118-25) Choose the answer
9. (00-10-16) Choose the appropriate The Amazon valley is extremely important to which correctly completes the sentence.
form of the verb. the ecology of the Earth. Forty percent of the The park gates ... at 6.30 p.m. every evening.
Much damage ... to the town by the fire. world’s oxygen ... there. A ) had been locked B) were locking
A) are caused B) will cause A ) produced B) be produced C ) are locked D) is locked
C ) were caused D) has been caused C ) is produced D) produces 34. (v12c-116-20) Choose the answer
E) has caused 21. (v8-128-20) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
10. (01-11-2) Choose the appropriate which correctly completes the sentence. - Why can’t we go over the bridge?
forms of the verbs. The elderly in my country ... cared for by - Because it... at the moment.
When cars ... invented,.it... soon found that their children and grandchildren. A ) is repaired B) is repairing
better roads ... needed. A ) being B) be C ) is D) are C ) was repairing D) is being repaired
53. Past Passive 93
35. (v12c-134-14) Choose the answer Two new companies are building a motorway Jim Atkinson ... for questioning by police in
which correctly completes the sentence. through the town. five countries.
Bowing as a sign of politeness is one of the A motorway ... through the town. A ) is said being wanted
old traditions in Japan that... yet. A ) is built B) are being built B) is said having been wanted >
A ) is not breaking B) hadn’t been broken C ) are building D) is being built C ) is said to be wanted
C ) wasn’t brokeh D) hasn’t been broken 47. (v16-113-2) Choose the right answer. D) is said to be wanting
36. (v12c-141-18) Choose the answer The crocodiles at the zoo have no need to 58. (v17-130-9) The Loch Ness monster...
which correctly completes the sentence. hunt for their food. They ... regularly by the to exist.
With the incorporation of jazz history into zookeepers. A ) is told B) tells C ) is said D) says
current academic curricula, leading jazz A ) feed B) are fed C ) were fed D ) fed
59. (v18-341) Look! Our head teacher...
musicians are now ... on the faculties of 48. (v17-108-2) Choose the correct on T V right now!
several universities. answer. A ) is being interviewed
A ) finds B) to find C ) found D ) find A fish ... out of the water cannot live. B) is been interviewed
37. (v12c-147-5) Choose the answer A ) takes B) took C ) taking D) taken C ) is interviewing
which correctly completes the sentence. 49. (V17-110-2) Choose the correct answer. D) is interviewed
You can’t use this refrigerator at the moment, Most stars get tired o f ... everywhere they go. 60. (v18-342) We can’t use the sports hall
i t ... fixed by the mechanic. A ) being recognised yet because it.... .
A ) was B) has been B) recognising A) is still built B) is still build
C ) was being 0 ) is being C ) is still building D) is still being built
C ) having been recognised
38. (v12c-152-5) Choose the answer D) having recognised 61. (v19/20-109-11) Choose the correct
Tourists got off the bus. Their luggage ... I ... a couple of days ago.
answer.
by a porter. A ) have my bike fix
I must ... this letter ... as soon as possible,
A ) were bring B) brought B) had my bike fixed
as I should send a reply.
C ) are brought D) was brought C ) had my bike to be fixed
A ) make / translated B) will / translate
39. (v12c-159-12) Choose the answer C ) have / translated D) do / translated D) had my bike fix
It's a big factory. Five hundred people ... there. answer.
answer.
A) is being employed Young people often feel that they are ... and
B) have been employed I should ... the pool... before summer
begins. It looks dirty. treated unfairly.
C ) are employed A ) misunderstand B) understand
D) is employed A ) had / cleaned B) have / cleaned
C ) have / clean D) make / cleaned C ) misunderstood D) understands
40. (v12c-159-25) Choose the an.swer 63. (v19/20-119-3) Choose the correct
answer. answer.
A tree was laying across the road. I t ... in the The road rules ... prevent accidents.
storm. Children ... to play here, because there are
A ) are intended to B) are intended
A) had blown B) was blown too many insects in the grass.
C ) intended D) intended to
C ) had been blown D) is blown A ) does not allow B) are not let
C ) are not allowed D) has not allowed 64. (v19/20-119-6) Choose the correct
which correctly completes the sentence. 53. (v17-111-22) Transform the sentence
You can’t use the fax now. I t ... at the
There was a conference in the Institute. into passive.
moment.
A number of teachers ... there. The cashier gave me money.
A ) will fix B) is fixing
A ) be sent B) were sent A ) I was given money.
C ) was fixed D) is being fixed
C ) are sent D) is sent B) Money was given to me.
C ) The cashier was given money. 65. (v19/20-124-14) Choose the correct
D) I was given by cashier.
which correctly completes the sentence. The building, dating from the late 1200s
There ... between 4000 and 6000 languages in 54. (v17-112-11) Transform into passive or early 1300s ... to be the palace of the
the world, depending on how you count them. voice. emperor.
A ) say being B ) arc said that Mother brings cookies every day. A ) is thought B) has thought
C ) are said to be D) said to have been A ) Cookies are brought every day C ) had been thought D ) thought
43. (v15-129-6) Choose the answer B) Cookies were brought every day
C ) Cookies will be brought every day 66. (v19/20-127-14) Choose the correct
In the past, we threw a lot of our kitchen D) Cookies aren't brought every day
The process ... in detail now.
waste away, but today many items such as 55. (v17-118-17) Choose the correct A ) had been described B) is describing
plastic bottles and newspapers ... . answer. C ) is being described D) is described
A) recycle B) were recycled «Hamlet» ... by Shakespeare.
C ) are recycling D) arerecycled 67. (v19/20-129-7) Choose the correct
A ) supposes to be written
answer.
44. (v15-131-6) Choose the answer B) supposes to write
It took Jeremy a long time ... to this position.
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) is supposed to write .
A ) to be accepted B) being accepted
Internet news ... you more information than D) is supposed to be written.
C ) accepted D ) to accept
T V news. 56. (v17-127-5) Choose the correct
A ) is given B) gives answer. 53. Past Passive
C ) are giving D) give In Shakespeare's famous drama, Macbeth
45. (v16-103-4) Choose the best answer. receives the Scottish throne by killing 1. (96-15-133) Choose the appropriate
Brian felt a sharp pain in his knee, so he Duncan in battle and ... by Duncan's son. form of the verb in Passive Voice.
decided to ... by a doctor. A ) is then defeated and killed Everything ... before you came.
A ) having it checked B) have it checked B) then defeats and kills A ) is done B) was done
C ) have checked it D ) it having checked C ) is then defeated and kill C ) has done D) had been done
D) is then defeat and killed E) has Ьёеп done.
46. (v16-103-11) Complete the second
sentence so that it has the same meaning 57. (v17-128-5) Choose the correct 2. (97-4-9) Choose the appropriate
as the first sentence. answer. Passive form of the verb.
94 53. Past Passive
Sometimes a lot of guests ... to his birthday A ) burnt / were exploding 23. (04-1-227) Choose the right form of
party. B) was burning / were exploding the verb.
A ) had invited B) was invited C ) was burning / exploded Portraits of Amir Temur ... by artiste from
C ) were inviting D ) are invited D ) was burnt / was exploding France, Italy, England and Germany to
E) is inviting E) were burning / were exploding decorate the museum.
13. (01-3-53) Choose the appropriate A ) were painting B) is painted
form of the verb. C ) were printed D) was painted
form of the verb.
We hope that, an agreement... soon. E) painted
How much money ... yesterday?
A ) is stolen B) stole C ) will steal A ) mil be signed B) had been signed 24. (04-1-245) Choose the right form of
D) will be stolen E ) was stolen C ) will sign D) had signed the verb.
E) will have signed The famous Koran of the 7№century ... by
14. (01-4-70) Choose the appropriate the personal secretary of Caliph Osman Zait
of the verb.
form of the verb. ibn Sabit. •
The First coins in America ... in 1752. They
The first factory producing Coca-Cola ... in A ) was written B) is written C ) wrote
were not regular in shape.
Dallas, Texas, in'1895. Billions of bottles and D) was writing E) were written
A ) are made B) made C ) were made
D) was wade E ) is made cans have been produced since 1895. 25. (v4-123-35) Choose the best answer.
A ) opens B) was opened Many monuments and mosques ... erected
5. (99-1-17) Choose the appropriate C ) was opening D) had been opened with the help of Uzbek craftsmen after World
forms of the verb. E ) were opened War II.
The greater part of London ... of wood, but
15. (01-8-21) Complete the sentence. A ) are i B ) will be C ) is D) was
after the great fire wider streets and brick E ) were
He ... her because she made him wait again.
houses ....
A ) made rather angry B) was disturbed 26. (v4-126-35) Choose the right form of
A) had been / were built B) was / were built
C ) was irritated D ) was annoyed with the verb.
C ) is / have been built D ) are / are built
E) was lucky On April 24 from 8.30 to 10.00 am, deputies
E) has been / is built
16. (02-12-28) Choose the best answer. to Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekiston
6. (99-1-34) Choose the appropriate form “I didn't take that book”, he said. He denied ... in the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekiston.
of the Passive Voice. that he ... that book. A ) are registered B) registered
I ... about my father’s death before my A ) had taken . B) hadn't taken C ) was registered D) were registering
mother returned. C ) took D) didn’t take E ) were registered'
A ) is told B) shall be told E) has taken
C ) had been told D) were told 27. (v5-122-19) Choose the Passive form
E) appointed 17. (03-2-19) Choose the best answer. appropriate to the divert sentence.
She thought she ... mistaken. A man ... for crossing the street in the wrong
7. (99-2-21) Choose the appropriate form A ) is B) be place.
of the Passive Voice. C ) were D) shall be E ) had been A ) is found B) fines
Someone wrote this report last week. This C ) was fined D) was founded E ) fined
18.'(04-1-219) Choose the right form of
report... last week.
the verb. 28. (V5-146-7) Complete the sentence
A ) is written B) was written
Abu-Ali Ibn Sina travelled a lot. He ... both ... with the correct form of the verb.
C ) has been written D) had been written
and disgraced by the rulers at his time. He ... of being rude to the colonel's daughter.
E) would be written. A ) was / favoured B) is / favoured A ) has accused B) accuses
8. (99-6-53) Complete the sentence. C ) - / favoured D) had / been favoured C ) was accused D) accuse
This room looks different... since I was last E ) were / favoured E)accused
here? 19. (04-1-221) Choose the right form of 29. (v5-152-7) Choose the appropriate
A ) Was it painted B) Will it be painted the verb. answer.
C ) Has it been painted D) Is it painted During the time of Temur and Temurids, He ... 800 dollars for the job.
E) Has it painted Samarqand, the capital of their Kingdom, ... A ) shall be paid B) doesn’t pay
9. (99-8-28) Choose the appropriate as the beautiful Pearl of Orient. C ) has paving D) was paid
forms of the verbs. A ) was known B) is known E) will pay
He made a rush at the door without realizing C ) knew D ) will be known
30. (v5-160-19) Choose the Passive form,
i t ... by me earlier. E) was knowing
appropriate to the given sentence.
A ) locks B) is locked 20. (04-1-222) Choose the right form of A nurse from the hospital cared for the
C ) was locked D) am locking the verb. wounded soldier.
E) had been locked 1996 ... the Year of Amir Temur. It was the A ) A nurse from the hospital was treated by
10. (00-2-42) Choose the appropriate 660th anniversary of the ruler. the injured man.
form of the verb. A ) is proclaimed B) was proclaiming B) The old man was cared for by our
Many interesting things about scientists ... C ) proclaimed D) was proclaimed scientists now.
to me. E) had proclaimed C ) The injured soldier was not cared for by
A ) was told B) was telling C ) were told 21. (04-1-224) Choose the right form of a nurse.
D) told E ) have told the verb. D ) A nurse from the hospital had to care for
11. (00-7-62) Choose the appropriate The scientific conference devoted to the the injured man.
form of the Passive Voice. 660th anniversary of Amir Temur ... in the E) The wounded soldier was looked after by
The cathedral ... in 1888 by the famous museum in 1996. a nurse from the hospital.
architect. A ) is held B) held C ) was held 31. (v6-130-16) Choose the answer
A ) is designed D ) was holding E ) were held which correctly completes the sentence.
B) was designed 22. (04-1-226) Choose the right form of I t ... that the statements he made were! false.
C ) will have designed the verb. A ) has’ proved B) have proved
D) have been designed The Taj-Mahal Mausoleum ... by C ) was proved D ) were proved
E ) had been designed Shohdjahon, one of the descendants of 32. (v6-146-7) Choose the answer which
12. (00-10-23) Choose the appropriate Temur, in commemoration of his beloved wife correctly completes the sentence.
forms of the verbs. Mumtoz Mahal-begim. St. Basil’s Cathedral... in the 18thcentury in
The cry “Fire!” was heard in the laboratory. A ) ordered B) was ordered memory of the victory over Kazan.
Within moments, everything ... and C ) were ordered D ) are ordered A ) build B) built
chemicals ... like fireworks. E) was ordering C ) was built D) had been built t
53. Past Passive 95
33. (v6-146-24) Choose the answer The first artificial language Esperanto ... by 56. (v13-122-23) Choose the answer
which correctly completes the sentence. Russian physician Ludwick Zamenhof in the which correctly completes the sentence.
He ... of being rude to the colonel’s daughter. 1880s. She took the bus to work because her c a r ...
A ) was accused B) accuse A ) invented B) had been invented at the time.
C ) has accused D) accuses C ) was inventing D ) was invented A ) had serviced B) was being serviced
34. (v7-155-24) The dress is lovely, but 47. (v12z-124-15) Choose the answer C ) serviced D ) was serviced
I don't, like the colour. If the blue ... a bit which correctly completes the sentence. 57. (v13-142-14) Choose the answer
lighter, i t ... look better. The first buyers of the new apartments ... a which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) were / would B) had been / looked 35% discount last month. While the room ..., I was washing up the dishes.
C ) is /would D ) was I had A ) was offered B) were offering A ) was cleaned
35. (v7-179-14) We ... to paint someone C ) were offered D) offered B) was cleaning
we knew, so I ... my little brother. 48. (v12z-129-4) Choose the answer C ) was being cleaned
which correctly completes the sentence. D) were being cleaned
A ) are told / paint B) tell / will paint
C ) tell / paint D) were told / painted Some urgent measures were taken while the 58. (v15-107-13) Choose the right answer.
doctor... for. Heavy industries, such as coal mining,
36. (v7-186-21) The number of students
A ) waited B) was being waited steel production and ship building,... in
present at the meeting ... considerable so
C ) was waiting D ) was waited England during the second half of the 20№
I should say that all of them ... interested in
49. (v12c-128-15) Choose the answer century and ... by service industries and hi-
the subject.
which correctly completes the sentence. tech industries, such as the computer and
A ) were/were B) was /was
When the boss arrived, the office ... . pharmaceutical industries.
C ) was / were ' D) were / was
A ) was cleaned B) was being cleaned A ) had been declined / would replaced
37. (v9-114-17) Choose the right answer. B) was declined / being replaced
C ) was cleaning D) has been cleaned
I learned Japanese when I was in Tokyo. C ) had declined / replaced
I ... by an old Japanese man. 50. (v12c-132-12) Choose the answer D ) declined / were replaced
A ) was taught B) taught which correctly completes the sentence.
T h e Guinness Book of Records’ ... in the 59. (v15-115-14) Choose the best answer.
C ) am teaching D ) am taught
fifties. It was reported that the treaty ... two weeks
38. (v9-119-8) Choose the right answer. before.
A ) were first published
The Ford Theatre where Lincoln ... must A ) was ratified B) would have been ratified
B) was first published
have been restored. C ) is ratified D ) had been ratified
C ) first published
A ) is shooting B) has been shot
D) has first been published 60. (v16-101-13) 6hoose the correct
C ) was shooting . D) was shot
51. (v12c-138-9) Choose the answer answer.
39. (v9-120-8) Choose the right answer. This phenomenon ... for five years and now
The delegation was to arrive on Saturday, they are publishing about it in the books.
Parchment, a writing material that was
but the time of the arrival... changed. A ) has been studied B ) was being studied
widely used in ancient times,... from skins of
A ) will B) have C ) was D ) are C ) was studied D ) has studied
animals such as sheep and goats. Paper, the
40. (v9-125-1) Choose the right answer. main writing material today, was invented by 61. (v16-122-7) Choose the answer
During the exam yesterday the teacher ... the Chinese. which correctly completes the sentence.
by two graduate students. A ) was made B) made This book was ... published in the UK. It was
A ) assisted B) had assisted C ) was making D) had been making published in Hong Kong.
C ) was assisted D ) had been assited A ) not В) no C ) none D) -
41. (v9-126-12) Choose the right answer. which correctly completes the sentence. 62. (v17-112-20) Choose the correct
We met at the appointment time. While our The actress suddenly felt ill while she ... so answer.
coffee ... I told him our sad story which the ambulance was called to the theatre. The Chinese students ... by that eccentric
impressed him greatly. A ) interviewed teacher at that time.
A ) was being made B) was making B) being interviewed A ) have been taught B) were taught
C ) has been made D ) made C ) was interviewing C ) were been taught D) were being taught
42. (v10-130-18) Choose the answer D ) was being interviewed
which correctly completes the sentence. 53. (v12c-158-1) Choose the answer answer.
Most people eat meat,... vegetarians don’t. which correctly completes the sentence. For their wedding anniversary, Jennifer
A ) because B) therefore John was fined for dangerous driving. ... a big cake ... It was very delicious and
C ) as a result D ) but When he went to traffic court, he ... to pay everybody liked it.
43. (v11-140-21) Choose the answer a large fine. A ) had / baked B) has / baked
A ) is ordered B) was ordered C ) gets / baked D) have / baked
C ) would order D ) ordered
Each time when Peter went out for a walk he 64. (v17-112-22) Choose the correct
... by his dog. 54. (v12c-158-8) Choose the answer answer.
A ) was followed B) followed which correctly completes the sentence. Bob ... his computer ... last week.
C ) was being followed D ) was following Ink has been used for writing and drawing A ) did / repair B) had / repaired
throughout history. No one knows when C ) made / repaired D ) could / repair
the first ink ... . The Ancient Egyptians and
answer. 65. (v17-113-3) Choose the correct answer.
Chinese made ink from various natural
According to the report of the fire brigade, The noise outside distracted me while I was
substances, such as berries, soot, and
the fire ... by an electrical fault. cooking, so I let the food ...
tree bark.
A ) was causing B) was caused A ) to bum B) bum
A ) is developed
C ) was being caused D) caused C ) have burnt D) burning
B) has been developed
45. (v12z-104-9) Choose the answer C ) was developed 66. (v17-113-20) Choose the correct
which correctly completes the sentence. D) will be developed answer.
John was fined fqr dangerous driving. The dog ... up in the kennel by our son.
When he went to traffic court, he ... to pay which correctly completes the sentence. A ) was locked B) locked
a large fine. The Muslims Holy Book, the Koran, ... on a C ) have been locked D) would locked
A ) was ordered B) is ordered large pedestal of polished Gazgan marble. It 67. (v17-114-2) Transform the sentence
C ) ordered D ) would order is a copy of the Koran of the 7th century. into passive.
46. (v12z-104-16) Choose the answer A ) are displayed B) is displayed The gardeners looked after the flowers
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) were displayed D ) are displaying extremely well.
96 55. Reported speech. Statements
A ) The flowers were extremely well looked A lot of things ... about by the children. 55. Reported speech.
after. A) scatters B) scattering Statements
B) The flowers were looked after extremely C ) is scattered D) have been scattered
well. E) being scattered 1. (96-1-22) Choose the appropriate form
C ) The flowers looked after were extremely . 5. (v5-157-32) Choose the Passive form of the verb.
well. appropriate to the given sentence. I knew that he ... the same paper each
D) The flowers were looked after extremely A new navigation equipment... by our morning.
well. scientists now. A ) bay B) buys C ) is buying
68. (v17-114-19) Transform the sentence A ) was examined B) will be examined D) bought E) had bought
into passive. C ) is being examined D) examines 2. (96-1-31) Choose the right variant of
The cashier gave me money. E) is examining indirect speech. Jane said, “I shall help
A) I was given money. 6. (v9-122-18) Choose the right answer. you”. Jane said ....
B) Money was given to me. You’ll get the goods very soon. They will... A) she helped us B) she will help him
C ) The cashier was given money. to you by air. C ) she helps us D) she would help us
D) I was money given by cashier. A ) delivering B) be delivered E) she had helped us
69. (v17-128-10) Choose the correct C ) deliver D ) being delivered
answer. 7. (v9-124-10) Choose the right answer. of the verb.
... out of the band, he began a solo career. Several of these washers and dryers need to We ... he ... ill.
A ) On thrown B) After having threw be ■■because they are out of order. A ) did not know / was B) knew / am ill
C ) Throwing D) Thrown A) repairing B) repair C ) knew / will be D) Had known / is
70. (v18-343) On her birthday .... C ) to repair D) repaired E ) were known / be
A) she was given a new car 8. (v9-129-3) ChOGtse the right answer. 4. (96-6-88) Choose the appropriate
B) she has given a new car The newspaper reports that a new security variant of indirect speech. He has just said,
C ) a new car was given to her system ... in all our offices in the next few “I want to speak to you”. He has just said . .. .
D) she got a new car weeks. A) he wants to speak to me
71. (v18-344) This house is in a terrible A ) will install B) is installed B) he wanted "to speak to me
state. You can see i t ... for years. C ) is being installed D) will be installed C ) I want to speak to her
A ) hasn’t been repaired 9. (v14-105-23) It was the first time I ... in D) he had wanted to speak to me
B) wasn’t repaired such an important match. E) he will want to speak to me
C ) isn’t repaired A ) had ever played 5. (96-6-89) Choose the appropriate
D) hadn’t been repaired B) have ever played variant of indirect speech. He said to me: “I’ll
72. (v18-345) My granny didn't want her C ) have ever been playing come as soon as I can”. He told me that....
dog ... to veterinary hospital. D) was ever playing A ) he came as soon as he would be able
A) to take B) take 10. (v16-122-11) Choose the correct B) he would come as soon as I could
C ) to taken D) to be taken answer. C ) he comes as soon as he can
73. (v19/20-109-18) Choose the correct Do you think the book ... well next month? D) he would come as soon as he could
answer. A) will sell B) is sold E) I would come as soon as I could
Wallpaper in addition to new curtains ... C ) will be sold D) will being sold 6. (96-8-88) Choose the right variant of
ordered. 11. (v17-115-7) Choose the correct answer. indirect speech. Jack said: “I was at home
A) are B) has been We will have this hall..., as we have a yesterday”. Jack said ...
C ) were D ) have been wedding ceremony here next week. A ) he was at home.
74. (v19/20-129-10) Choose the correct A) redecorated B) redecorating B) Jack said he was at home the day before
answer. C ) redecorate D) to redecorate yesterday.
The teacher had the students ... in {heir C ) he will be at home.
assignment in time. I will have my umbrella ... tomorrow. D) he had been at home a week ago.
A) to hand B) had hand Because I do not have enough money to buy E ) he had been at home the day before.
C) hand D)handed a new one. 7. (96-9-33) Choose the appropriate form
A ) mend B) mending of the indirect speech. Mother: “We are
54. Future Passive C ) mended D) to mend going to have supper”. Mother says . .. .
A ) they are going to have supper
1. (96-12-27) Choose the proper 13. (v17-116-11) Transform into passive
voice. B) they were going to have supper
beginning of the sentence in Passive C ) that they would have supper
v o ic e .... about this film tomorrow. Khamid will repair his car on Sunday.
A ) The car will be repair D) they won’t have supper
A) It is an article B) He said E ) they haven’t had supper yet
С ) I shall be asked D) Bob liked to tell B) The car will be repaired
E) He couldn’t C ) The car would be repaired
of the indirect speech. Teacher: “Tom, read
D) The car was repaired
2. (04-1-234) Choose the right form of the story, please". Teacher asked Tom ....
the verb. 14. (v18-346) The football match ... by 4 p.m. A ) to read the story
At the end of 2000 the convention ... on A ) will have been finished B) read the story
signing the internationally organized crime. B) willhave been finishing C ) that he reads it
A) was adopted B) will be adopted C ) will had been finishing D) whether he reads the story
C ) is adopted D) was adopting D) will finished E) if he read the story
E) adopts 15. (v19/20-110-18) Choose the correct 9. (96-13-145) Choose the appropriate
3. (v4-122-31) Choose the appropriate answer. form of indirect speech. Mary says “I clean
tense form of the verb. Are you going to hold a party when you ...? my room everyday”. Mary says that...
The new Amir Temur museum ... next A) are promoted B) will be promoting A ) I clean her room every day.
October by the President of the Republic. C ) were promoting D) will promote B) she cleans my room every day.
A ) will be opened B) was opened 16. (V19/20-114-12) Choose the C ) she cleaned her room jevery day.
C ) is opened D) were opened appropriate form of the verb. D) she cleans her room every day.
E)opened The work ... by 6 p.m. tomorrow. E ) her room was cleaned every day.
4. (v5-148-19) Choose the Passive form A ) will finish B) will be finishing 10. (96-13-147) Choose the appropriate
appropriate to the given sentence. C ) will have been finished D) will be finished form of indirect speech.
55. Reported speech. Statements 97
My mother told me ... C ) would leave for Kokand tomorrow. A ) he knows that the boys were angry with me
A ) did not go there. B) that I can go there. D ) will leave for Kokand the following day. B) he knew that the boys were angry with him
C ) not to go there. D ) not going there. E) leaves for Kokand tomorrow. C ) he knows that the boys were angry with him
E) let not go there. 19. (97-12-51) Complete the sentence. D) I know that the boys were angry with me
11. (96-15-142) Choose the right variant He said that... E ) he knew that the boys had been angry
of the indirect speech. “I lived in London in A ) his friend is learning English with him
1990,” says Bob. Bob says ... B) our classroom will be cleaned tomorrow 28. (99-5-42) Choose the appropriate
A) he lives in London in 1990. C ) they were going to the nearest post-office forms of the verbs.
B) he had lived in London in 1990. D ) his car was stolen a few weeks ago Nobody knows what ... at this meeting but
C ) that he lived in London in 1990. E) there is nothing to do she ... to him since.
D) has lived in London in 1990. 20. (97-12-52) Complete the sentence. A ) was said / hasn’t spoken
E) that he will live in London. B) is said / hasn’t spoken
The doctor told me ....
12. (97-2-40) Change into indirect A ) to stay in bed for a few days C ) has said / hasn’t spoken
speech. A girl says, “I know where I’ve lost B) it will be difficult for doctors to work in the D ) was said / didn’t speak
my pen”. A girl says she know where . .. . future E ) is being said / doesn’t speak
A ) I’ve lost my pen. C ) they are showing a very interesting film in
29. (99-8-41) Complete the sentence.
B) she had lost her pen. the cinema
C ) she has lost her pen. The father wondered ....
D) the day of my arrival will be very nice
D) she had lost my pen. A) what mark his daughter gets
E) he is working hard
E) she losts her pen. B) where the mother is
21. (98-5-40) Complete the sentence. C ) how his son does at school
13. (97-4-45) Choose the appropriate Mabel said that. .. . D) if his daughter had passed her exams
variant of the indirect speech. “I’ll invite my A) she had gone skiing the day before. E ) whether everybody is at home
friends to the country house if the weather is B) it is Sunday today.
good?” I said ... C ) he has a lot of English books. 30. (99-9-36) Complete the sentence.
A ) that I’ll invite my friends to the country D) the newspapers are being printed. The master told his dog . .. .
house if the weather is good. E ) all the pupils are sure to pass the exam. A) to be quiet B) come with me
B) that I invited my friends when the weather C ) come with him D) not bark too loudly
was good. E ) don’t run after the cat
C ) I would invite my friends to the country The girl told her friend . .. .
A) stop talking 31. (00-5-44) Choose the appropriate
house if the weather is good.
B) that the children had made a wonderful form of indirect speech. Father said: “I’ve
D) if the weather is good I’ll invite my friends.
snowman been borrowing money of him for 6 months
E ) that I would invite my friends to the
country house if the weather was good. C ) that our republic is the most beautiful in but he still keeps coming.” Father said ...
the world money of him for 6 months b u t ... coming.
14. (97-7-34) Choose the right variant D ) that she is always late for the first Lesson A ) he has been borrowing / he still keeps
of the Indirect speech. “I've very little time E ) that her parents will buy her a nice dog B) he had been borrowing / he still kept
today.” Mary says ... very little time today.
23’. (98-7-67) Choose the appropriate C ) he borrowed / he still kept
A ) she had B) that she has had
variant of Indirect Speech. His master D) she has borrowed / he still kept
C ) whether she has D) that she has
replied: “You might take the tortoise out for E) he had been borrowing / but she still kept
E) they have
a run”. His master replied ... the tortoise out 32. (00-8-24) .Choose the appropriate
15. (97-7-36) Choose the right variant for a run. reported speech. The woman at the desk
of the Indirect speech; Mr. Green: “I hope A ) he might have taken B) she might take
the weather will change for the better and it’ll said “It will be difficult to get a job without
C ) he may take D) he was to take experience or references, but I’ve got
stop raining.” Mr. Green hoped ... raining. E ) she would take
A) the weather changes and it’ll stop someone who might suit”. The woman at the
B) that the weather changed for the better 24. (98-9-102) Complete the sentence. desk said ...
and it stops The manager asks the secretary . .. . A ) that it will be difficult to get a job without
C ) if the weather changes and it would stop A ) if Mr. Smith would be busy at 11 the next day experience or references, but she has got
D) the weather would change for the better B) if Mr. Smith will be busy at 11 tomorrow someone who might suit
and it would stop C ) if Mr. Smith had been busy at 11 B) it is difficult to get a job without experience
E) that the weather will change for the better D) has Mr. Smith been busy by 11 today or references, but she has someone who
and it stops E) will Mr. Smith be busy at 11 tomorrow might suit
16. (97-8-33) Choose the right variant 25. (98-12-35) Choose the appropriate C ) it was difficult to get a job without
of the Indirect speech. “I’m listening to the form of indirect speech. experience or references but she had
music now,” - he said. He said ... Susan was upset as Tom had forgotten to someone who may suit
A) he was listening to the music then. bring roses. She said to him, “I told you ... D) it would be difficult to get a job without
B) he listened to the music then. roses. You promised you ... some. Yon said experience or references but she had
C ) he is listening to the music now. you . . . . ” someone who might suit
D) I am listening to the music now. A ) brought / will get / won’t forget E ) that it had been difficult to get a job
E) I was listening to the music then. B) to bring / would get / won’t forget without experience or references, but I had
C ) to bring / would get / wouldn’t forget someone who might suit
17. (97-11-33) Choose the right variant
D) bring / to get / forget 33. (01-1-89) Choose the right variant of
of the Indirect speech. He said to her:
E) bring / would get / to forget the indirect speech. He said, “I get up at
“The letter was written yesterday”. He told
her that the letter.... 26. (99-1-16) Choose the appropriate eight o’clock". He said ... up at eight o’clock.
A) had been written the day before form of the verb. A ) that he gets B) if he got
B) was written yesterday I knew that my son ... not to touch his fathers C ) that he got D ) that I got
C ) had been written yesterday papers. E ) whether he got-
D) written yesterday A ) promised B) promises 34. (01-2-17) Choose the appropriate
E) were written yesterday C ) has promised D) was promised forms of the verbs.
E ) had promised They said they ... me as soon as they ... to
18. (97-11-35) Choose the right variant of
the Indirect speech. 27. (99-1 -38) Choose the appropriate California.
He knew that she ... indirect speech. Nick whispered: “I know A ) phoned / get B) will phone / get
A ) will leave for Kokand tomorrow. that the boys were angry with me”. Nick C ) would phone / got D) have phoned / got
B) would leave for Kokand the following day. whispered that... E) phoned / would get
55. Reported speech. Statements
35. (01-5-19) Choose the appropriate 44. (03-3-34) Choose the best answer. 53. (v4-128-25) Choose the right variant
form of the verb. Hob said ‘ I can’t write my own name, but of indirect speech. “I met her about three
We ... on negotiations for opening j.v., when I can tell a good story. Hob said own name months ago,’ he said. He said ... met her
you phoned me. b u t... tell a good story. about three months before.
A ) would carry A ) I couldn’t write my / 1could A ) he has В) I have С ) I shall
B) had been carrying B) I can't write his 11can D ) he had E ) he will
C ) were carrying C ) he couldn’t write my / he can
D) would be carrying D ) he couldn’t write his / he could
form of the indirect speech.
E ) was carrying Ё ) he can write his / he can
Tom: “We are going to have dinner”.
36. (01-5-33) Choose the appropriate 45. (03-6-19) Choose the best answer. Tom says they ... dinner.
words to complete the sentence. He said: “My notebook was dirty and the A ) would have B ) will have
The teacher asked her pupils to teacher gave me a bad mark. He said that... C ) are going to have, D ) won't have
concentrate .... notebook ... dirty and the teacher... a bad E ) were going to have
A ) one by one on words t mark.
55. (V5-137-22) Choose the right variant
B) on one word by one A ) his / had been / had given him
of the Indirect speech.
C ) on one word then another B) his / was / gave him
Mother said to her son: “You are too young
O) on words one by two C ) his / is / gives him
and won't understand this joke". Mother said
E ) missing all the words D) my / was / gave me
to her son.......
37. (01-12-3) Choose the appropriate E ) my / had been / gave me
A ) he is too young and won’t understand
indirect speech. She said: "I’ll give him my 46. (04-1-317) Choose the right answer. this joke
note’ She said ... note. Why are you upset? He asked me why ... B) he was too young and would not
A ) that she would give him her upset. understand that joke
B) that she should give him my A ) I am B ) are you С ) I was C ) he is too young and won't understand
C ) if she would give him D ) you are E ) he is herjoke
D ) that I should give him my 47. (04-1-334) Choose the best answer. D) he had been too young and didn’t
E ) that she will give her my How well did you do your test? Bobur’s understand that joke
38. (01-12-22) Choose the right variant of mother wondered how w e ll... test. E ) he has been too young and won’t
indirect speech. “You must do what you are A ) did you do your . B ) he has done his understand my joke
told’ - Fattier said to his son. Father told his C ) he did his D ) he had done his 56. (v5-157-22) Choose the right variant
son that he ... what he . . . . E ) you did your of the Indirect speech. My sister said:’
A ) must do / is told 48. (05-1-347) Choose the right variant of I shall be neither hungry nor thirsty if I have a
B ) had to do / were told the indirect speech. A girl said: “Yesterday cup of tea with a sandwich*.
C ) must have done I was told my mother bought anew dress for me.’ A girl My sister said that...
D ) was to do / told said ... a new dress for her. A ) I would never be hungry or thirsty if I had
E ) must do / was told A ) yesterday her mother bought a cup of tea with a sandwich.
39. (02-1-81) Choose the best answer. B) the day before her mother had bought B) she wouldn’t be hungry or thirsty if she
Ann ... and left. C ) the day before my mother had bought had a cup of tea with a sandwich.
A ) said me goodbye B) said goodbye to me D) yesterday my mother bought C ) she will never be neither hungry nor thirsty
C ) told my goodbye D) says goodbye for me E ) the day before she had bought if she has a cup of tea with sandwiches.
E ) tell me goodbye D) she couldn’t be either hungry or thirsty as
she had a cup of tea with sandwiches.
40. (02-2-24) Choose the best answer. form of the indirect speech. He said, ‘ I do
E ) she would be neitherhungry nor thirsty if
... chair the meeting. not want to see this movie’ . He said that
she had a cup of tea with a sandwich.
A ) It Was decided that John h e ... movie.
B ) John was decided to should A ) didn't want to see this 57. (v6-101-17) Choose the answer
C ) They decided that John should B ) do not see that which correctly completes the sentence.
D ) It had been decided to C ) did not want to see that - .‘Julie was in a hurry because she ... that her
E ) They decided D ) wanted to see that mother... for her.
E ) doesn’t want to see A ) knew / was waiting B) knew / waits
C ) know / wait D ) knows / is waiting
He said, “Go and make some calls’ . He told 50. (v4-116-35) Choose the appropriate
m e ... some calls. forms: of the verbs. 58. (v6-119-20) Choose the answer which
A ) go and make That day he ... at w hat... correctly completes the sentence.
B) to go and make A ) is surprised / happen Ann was watching a movie on TV: She didn’t
C ) must would go and make B ) will be surprised I were happening notice when she fell asleep. Ann ... while
D ) would go and make C ) was surprised / happens she ... TV.
E ) went and made D ) surprised I has happened A ) fell asleep / watched
E ) was surprised / had happened B) has fallen / she was watching
C ) falls asleep / watches
He said, ‘ I was ill yesterday'. 51. (v4-120-22) Choose the appropriate
D) fell asleep / watching
He said he ... ill. .. . form of the verb.
A ) was yesterday Karim wants to buy a camera; that’s why he ... 59. (v6-136-17) Choose the answer
B) had been yesterday to the photographic equipment shop when we which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) has teen that day saw him this morning. I don't know why they have left for the
D ) had been the day before A ) go B ) has gone airport, so early. They ... to wait hours and
E) was the day before C ) going D ) will have gone hours for their plane.
E ) was going A ) would have B ) would be
43. (02-12-29) Choose the best answer. C ) will have D ) will be
He said: “Stop crying or I’ll punish you.” He 52. (v4-127-25) Choose the right variant
threatened ... of indirect speech. She said, “I lost the key 60. (v6-143-21) Choose the answer
A ) that he will punish me if I don’t stop crying. of my room.’ She said that... which correctly completes the sentence.
B) he would punish me if I won’t stop crying. A ) I had lost the key of my room Edward said that Kate ... ill for two days.
C ) to punish me if I didn’t stop crying. B) she lost the key of the room A ) is being B) was being
D ) to punish me if I won’t stop crying. C ) she had lost the key other room C ) had been D ) has been
E ) that he would punish me if I hadn’t D) I lose the key of my room 61. (v6-158-21) Choose the answer
stopped crying. E ) she lost the key of my room which correctly completes the sentence.
“I like novels by Dickens", said Nina to her A ) hadn’t taken B) didn’t take C ) he comes as soon as he can
friend Vera. Nina told Vera ... novels by C ) wasn’t taken D ) hasn't taken D) he came as soon as he could
Dickens. 71. (v10-110-6) Choose the best answer. 80. (v12c-133-4) Choose the answer
A ) why she likes B) she liked She said: “I saw him here yesterday”. which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) if she liked D) she had liked A ) She said that I had seen him there the day “I’ve put the washing in the washing-
62. (v8-103-26) Choose the answer before. machine,” Rose says. Rose says ... the
which correctly completes the sentence. B) She said that she had seen him there the washing in the washing-machine.
“We have seen the Eiffel Tower”, - he said. day before. A ) I’d put B) she’s put
He said that... the Eiffel Tower. C ) She said that I saw him here yesterday. C ) she’d put D) I’ve put
A ) they had seen B) he has seen D) She said that she had seen her there the 81. (v12c-134-12) Choose the answer
C ) we have seen D) he saw day before. which correctly completes the sentence.
63. (v8-107-21) Choose the answer 72. (v10-112-16) Choose the answer She said they ... go to the cinema if they liked.
which correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence. A ) may B) can C ) must D ) could
Rita: How much ... to buy the tickers and pay “I haven't found any insurance companies on 82. (v12c-138-12) Choose the answer
for the travel? Tom: A lot. I ... exactly how my charity list”, - said Dan. Dan said that... which correctly completes the sentence.
much. any insurance companies on his charity list. My wife reminded me, “I am having dinner
A ) did it cost / hadn’t known A ) he wouldn’t find B) he hadn’t found with my friend after work.” My wife reminded
B) does it cost / don’t know C ) he hasn’t found D) he didn’t find me that... friend after work.
C ) has it cost / didn’t know A ) I am having dinner with my
D) it costs / haven’t known 73. (v10-115-11) Choose the answer
which correctly completes the sentence. B) I was having dinner with my
64. (v8-115-26) Choose the answer which Oliver told them he ... before he came there. C ) she is having dinner with her
correctly completes the sentence. A ) was brought up his aunt D ) she was having dinner with her
“I enjoyed my holidays in the States", - B) has been brought up by his aunt 83. (v12c-144-3) Choose the answer
Jackie said. C ) had been brought up by his aunt which correctly completes the sentence.
Jackie said that... holidays in the States.
D) brought up by his aunt At that moment Jack’s wife came in and said
A ) I enjoyed my
74. (v10-126-9) Choose the correct form that she ... the police.
B) he has enjoyed his
of the verb. A ) called B) bad been called
C ) I have enjoyed my
The teacher told us not to ... for the lesson. C ) had called D) is going to call
D) he had enjoyed his
A ) was late B) being late 84. (v12c-145-4) Choose the answer
C ) is late D ) be late which correctly completes the sentence.
“I didn’t take that book”, he said. He denied
“Nobody has warned us about the storm”, - 75. (v11-148-2) Choose the answer which
that he ... that book.
he said. correctly completes the sentence.
A ) hadn’t taken B) took
He said that nobody ... them about the storm. “I’ll invite my friends to the country house if
C ) didn’t take D) had taken
A ) has warned B) was warning the weather is good”, I said. I said . . . . ч
C ) had warned D) warned A ) I would invite my friends to the country 85. (v12c-155-18) Choose the answer
66. (v8-124-22) Choose the answer house if the weather is good. which correctly completes the sentence.
which correctly completes the sentence. B) that J would invite my friends to the I asked two people the way to the station but
David: Did Tom drive you home? Melanie: country house if the weather was good. none of them ....
Yes, he ... and offered me a lift white I ... for C ) that VU invite my friends to the country A ) knew B) knows
a bus outside the town hall. house if the weather is good. C ) didn’t know D) hadn't know
A ) has stopped / am waiting D ) that I invited my friends when the weather 86. (v12c-160-13) Choose the answer
B) stops / wait was good. which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) stopped / was waiting 76. (v12c-116-18) Choose the answer I don’t know how many ... , but it is very
D) had stopped / waited which correctly cqmpletes the sentence. noisy in their flat.
67. (v8-129-21) Choose the answer Alice told her son, “You have been staying up A ) do they have children
which correctly completes the sentence. too late talking to your friends.” Alice told her B) children do they have
Jessica: Vicky, I’m afraid I’ve broken this son that... up too late talking to his friends. C ) they do have children
plate. Vicky: Oh no! W h a t ...? Jessica: A ) he was staying D) children they have
I ... it into the kitchen. I bumped into Emma. B) you have been staying 87. (v12c-160-24) Choose the answer
A ) did you do / have taken C ) he has been staying which correctly completes the sentence.
B) are you doing / take D) he had been staying Bob and Marie said' “We are taking our dog
C ) were you doing / was taking for a walk." Bob and Marie said ... dog for a
77. (v12c-123-11) Choose the answer walk.
D) have you done / am taking which correctly completes the sentence. A ) we were taking our
68. (v10-103-15) Choose the answer Mary says, “I want to go out with my friends.”
B) we are taking our
which correctly completes the sentence. Marysays. . . . C ) they were taking their
“There is too much noise in this room. I can’t A) I want to go out with my friends.
D) they are taking their
understand what ... !” B) she wanted to go out with her friends
A) that the professor is saying C ) I wanted to go out with my friends 88. (v13-119-12) Choose the answer
B) is the professor saying D) she wants to go out with her friends which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) is saying the professor He didn’t know it so important to us.
D) the professor is saying He ... it long ago.
A ) will have done B) would do
69. (v10-107-14) Choose the answer A scientific observer of wildlife must note
C ) wrauld have done D) would be doing
which correctly completes the sentence. every detail of how ... in their environment.
Jane has to leave early. She says she ... to A ) do live animals B) animals live 89. (v13-122-1) Choose the answer
be in London by 7 o’clock this evening. C ) do animals live D) live animals which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) must B) should Ann said me: “I don’t know the answer'. Ann
C ) is able D) has said to me she ... the answer.
A ) did know B) wasn’t known
70. (v l 0-107-19) Choose the answer He said to me: “I’ll come as soon as I can”
C ) didn't know D) was known
which correctly completes the sentence. He told me that...
“That’s why I didn’t take it”. He explained to A ) he would come as soon as he could 90. (v13-126-23) Choose the answer
me why he ... it. B) he would come as soon as I could which correctly completes the sentence.
100 55. Reported speech. Statements
He said that he ... in America for two years. 102. (v16-104-9) Paraphrase the sentence. C ) If you hadn’t told me about Jane’s hair,
A ) lives B) wasliving Do you know if it is common to give a waiter I would have noticed it.
C ) had been living D) lived a tip? D) If you didn’t tell me about Jane’s hair,
A ) He asked me whether it was common to I would have noticed it.
which correctly completes the sentence. give a waiter a tip. 111. (v17-113H0) Choose the best
Sukrob said: “I’m feeling ill”. Sukrob said that B) He wanted to know that if he could ask answer.
some tip of waiter. Courtney said that she ... Bruce.
he ... ill.
A ) was being felt B) is feeling C ) He was eager to get a waiter some tip. A ) has not believed B) did not believe
C ) was feeling D) had felt D) He was sure that it was common to give a C ) does not believe D) will not believe
waiter a tip.
which correctly completes the sentence. 103. (v16-109-10) Choose the best answer.
answer. «I will have completed my new novel by the
“I haven’t phoned my aunt since last month,”
he says. He says that... aunt since last month. Sarvinoz said she ... in two weeks’ time. end of the month.» She said that she ...her
A ) would be leaving B) has left new novel at the end of the month.»
A ) I hadn’t phoned my
B) I haven't phoned my C ) had been leaving D) will leave A ) had completed B) completed
C ) he hasn’t phoned his 104. (v16-110-13) Choose the answer C ) has completed D) would have completed
D) he hadn’t phoned her which correctly completes the sentence. 113. (v17-113-12) Choose the correct
93. (v14-110-3) Choose the answer which “I didn’t buy that radio”, she said. She denied answer.
correctly completes the sentence. that she ... that radio. That strange woman enquired where...
“I’ll go to the cinema” - she says to me. A ) had bought B) didn’t buy A ) did I live В) I lived
She promises me that... go to the cinema. C ) bought D ) hadn’t bought C ) do I live , D) I have lived
A ) she won’t B) she would 105. (v16-112-17) Teacher said to us: 114. (v17-114-21) Choose the correct
C ) she will D) I shall “Organize your stories in a logical way”. answer.
94. (v15-104-17) Choose the correct A ) Teacher told us organize our stories in a «Don't worry about missing a point».
answer. logical way. Our instructor told us ...
They started producing refrigerators after B) Teacher told us organize your stories in a A ) not to worry about missing a point.
logical way. B) not worrying about missing a point.
they ... license.
A ) will get B) had got C ) Teacher asked us to organize our stories C ) didn’t worry about missing a point.
C ) get D) got in a logical way. D) don’t worry about missing a point.
D) Teacher told us to organize their stories in
95. (v15-108-18) Choose the best answer. 115. (v17-115-22) Choose the correct
a logical way.
I was told that I ... to take two suitcases if I ... . answer.
A) allowed / wanted 106. (v16-116-18) Choose the answer Mother... the elder son who he ... to at six
B) was allowed / want which correctly completes the sentence. p:m. the day before.
C ) would be allowed / wanted Emma wrote to her aunt that she ... in A ) is asking / is talking
D) will be allowed / want pleasant surroundings. B) asked / was talking
A ) lives B) living C ) ask / had talked
96. (v15-120-5) Choose the correct C ) was living D) is living D) asked / had been talking
answer.
Siroj said: “Let’s go out”. 107. (v16-123-2) Choose the correct 116. (v17-116-3) Choose the correct
answer. answer.
A ) Siroj suggested to go out.
B) Siroj said that they will go out. Sveta dsks the girl: “Which novel is the most She said she ... her work by evening.
C ) Siroj suggested me that we shall go out. interesting?” A ) would finish B) has finished
D) Siroj suggested going out. A ) Sveta asks the girl which novel were the C ) finishes D) would have finished
most interesting.
97. (v15-120-10) Choose the right answer. 117. (V17-117-17) Transform into
B) Sveta asks the girl which novel had been
Many football fans claimed that after “Real reported speech.
the most interesting. «Please, bring me my mobile phone!»,
F C” ... that important game i t... no chance C ) Sveta asks the girl which novel was the
to win the championship. asked mom
most interesting. A ) Mom asked me to bring her mobile phone
A ) had lost / had B) will lose / will have D) Sveta asks the girl which novel is the B) Mom warned me to bring her mobile phone
C ) lost / had D) lose / has most interesting.
C ) Mom prohibited me to bring her mobile
98. (v l 5-120-21) Choose the correct answer. 108. (v16-127-11) Choose the answer phone
They said that they ... their sick friend. which correctly completes the sentence. D) Mom called me to bring her mobile phone
A ) were visited B) visit The military officer asked Bob: “Do you have
C ) are visiting D) would visit 118. (v17-117-19) Choose the correct
anything to declare?” answer.
99. (v15-125-3) Choose the best answer. The military officer asked Bob if he ... Lily said that she ... to learn Turkish
Mark told everyone that he ... to the party at something to declare. 3 months before.
ten, but he ... as soon as possible. A ) has B) has had A ) started B) starts
A ) can’t come / will arrive C ) would have D) had C ) had started D) has started
B) couldn't come / would arrive 109. (v16-128-1) Choose the answer 119. (v17-118-2) Choose the right variant
C ) can’t come / would arrive which correctly completes the sentence. of Reported Speech.
D) couldn’t come / arrive “What time will Salima be back?” Jill said: «I don’t play football».
100. (v15-125-9) Choose the correct Have you any idea what time ... back? A ) Jill said that she doesn't play football.
answer. A) will be Salima B) Salima will be B) Jill said that she didn't play football.
I told him that I ... of that place before. C ) Salima would be D) will Salima be C ) Jill said that she won't play football.
A ) have never heard B) never heard 110. (v17-111-19) Choose the sentence D) Jill said that she wouldn’t play football.
C ) had never heard D) didn’t hear with the same meaning. 120. (v17-118-5) Transform into reported
101. (v16-102-12) Choose the correct If you hadn’t told me about Jane’s hair, speech.
sentence in Reported Speech. I wouldn't have noticed it. Tom said: «I must go now»
“When will you be back?" asks Jim. A ) Unless you don't tell me about Jane's hair, A ) Tom said he had to go then
Jim asks when ... I won’t notice it. B) Tom said he has to go then
A ) I shall be back B) shall I be back B) Unless you’d told me about Jane’s hair, C ) Tom said he had to go now
С ) I am back D) am I back I wouldn’t have noticed it. D) Tom said he must go then
121. (v17-119-7) Choose the right variant A ) would be Seeing Simon tomorrow 137. (v19/20-114-7) Choose the correct
of Reported Speech. B) was seeing Simon the following day answer.
The teacher asked me: «W ho is your best C ) was seeing Simon the previous day «Open the safe!» the raiders ordered the
friend?». D) saw Simon following day bank clerk.
A) The teacher asked me who is my best A ) The raiders ordered the bank Clerk to
friend. open the safe.
answer. B) The raiders ordered the bank clerk not to
B) The teacher asked me who was my best «W hy was Rob on T V ? » Denis asked me.
friend. open the safe.
Denis asked me ... on TV. C ) The raiders asked the bank clerk if he
C ) The teacher asked me who my best A ) why was Rob
friend is. opened the safe.
B) why had Rob been D) The raiders said the bank clerk opened
D) The teacher asked me who my best C ) why Rob had been
friend was. the safe.
D) if Rob had been
122. (v17-119-12) Choose the right 138. (v19/20-117-18) Choose the correct
131. (v19/20-105-15) Choose the correct answer.
variant of Reported Speech. answer.
Daniel said: «I want an apple». «Who has eaten all the biscuits?» asked Mum.
«Which films have you seen this year?» asks Mum wants to know who ... all the biscuits.
A) Daniel said he wanted an apple Rose.
B) Daniel said he wants an apple A ) had eaten B) has eaten
Rose wants to know which films ... year. C ) ate D) had been eaten
C ) Daniel said I want an apple A ) had I seen that В) I have seen this
D) Daniel said I wanted an apple С ) I had seen that D) have I seen this 139. (v19/20-120-12) Choose the correct
132. (v19/20-106-3) Choose the correct «I scored a great goal yesterday», Ginger said.
variant of Reported Speech.
answer. Ginger said she ... a great goal ....
Mother said: «W e are going to the swimming «W e have a lift but very often it doesn’t
pool this morning». A) had been scored / the day before
work,» they said. B) did score / the day before
A ) Mother said they were going to the A ) We said they had a lift but very often it
swimming pool this morning. C ) has scored / yesterday
didn't work. D) had scored / the day before
B) Mother said they were going to the
B) They said they had a lift but very often it
swimming pool that morning. 140. (v19/20-121-13) Choose the correct
doesn’t work.
C ) Mother said we were going to the answer.
C ) They said we have a lift but very often it
swimming pool this morning. «I left my wallet here,» Frank said.
didn’t work.
D) Mother said we were going to the Frank said . .. . ,
D) They said they had a lift but very often it
swimming pool this morning. A) he had left his wallet there
didn’t Work.
B) he had been left his wallet here
133. (v19/20-107-3) Choose the correct C ) he left his wallet here
variant of Reported Speech.
answer. D) he did leave him wallet there
The driver asked: «Who will be using the car
«D o you want to attend English courses?»
tomorrow?». 141. (v19/20-126-13) Choose the correct
he-asked.
A) The driver asked who will be using the car answer.
He asked ... to attend English courses. «I need to borrow some money,» my brother
tomorrow.
A ) whether do I want B) if I would want
B) The driver asked who would be using the told me.
C ) did I want D) if I wanted My brother told me that he ... to borrow
car the next day.
C ) The driver asked who will be using the car 134. (v19/20-110-12) Choose the correct some money. »
the next day. answer. A ) would need
D) The driver asked who would be using the «D on’t make too much noise, children,» he B)needed
car tomorrow. said. . C ) had needed
A ) He told the children not to make too much D)needs
125. (v18-347) He said he ... that man
noise. 142. (v19/20-127-6) Choose the correct
before.
B) He told the children didn’t make too much answer.
A ) never met B) did not meet
C ) had never met D) did not never meet noise. «Ahd don’t make any noise when you
C ) He told the children to make too much leave!» she asked him. She asked him ... .
126. (v18-348) Choose the correct answer. noise. A) not to make any noise when he left
«Are your children still skiing?» he said to me. D) He told the children not made too much B) don’t make any noise when you leave
A) He asked me are my children still skiing. noise. C ) make no noise when you leave
B) He asked me if your children were still
135. (v19/20-113-4) Choose the correct D) didn’t make any noise when he left
skiing.
answer. 143. (v19/20-127-7) Choose the correct
C ) He asked me if my children were still skiing.
«Th e president is to come to Madrid the day answer.
D) He said to me if my children were still skiing.
after tomorrow,» said the BBC announcer. «Does he usually go to the Caribbean sea for
127. (v18-349) Choose the correct A) The BBC announcer told that the his holiday?» she said.
answer. president was to come to Madrid the next A ) She asked whether he usually went to the
«D on’t drive so fast!» said Henry to his wife. day. Caribbean sea for his holiday.
Henry told his wife ... so fast. B) The BBC announcer said that the B) She asked whether he usually went to the
A ) don’t drive B) didn't drive ( president is to come to Madrid the day after Caribbean sea for her holiday.
C ) not drive D) not to drive tomorrow. C ) She asked whether does he usually go to
128. (v19/20-101 -16) Choose the correct C ) The BBC announcer told that he was to the Caribbean sea for his holiday.
answer. come to Madrid the day after tomorrow. D) She said whether he usually went to the
«I’ll sleep well tonight!» said Brad. D) The BBC announcer said that the Caribbean sea for his holiday.
Brad said..., president was to come to Madrid the day 144. (v19/20-129-13) Choose the correct
A) I would sleep well tonight after tomorrow. answer.
B) he would sleep well the night before 136. (v19/20-114-3) Choose the correct «Did he begin smoking a pipe?» she said.
C ) he will sleep well this night answer. A) She asked if he had begun smoking a pipe.
D) he would sleep well that night «D o whatever you like,» she said to us. B) She said that he ha, d begun smoking a,
129. (v19/20-104-4) Choose the correct A ) She told us to do whatever we liked. pipe.
answer. B) She told us to do whatever I liked. C ) She asked if he began smoking a pipe.
«I’m seeing Simon tomorrow,» Mary said. C ) She told us not to do whatever they liked. D) She asked whether she had begun
Mary said she ... . D) She told us did whatever we liked. smoking a pipe.
102 56. Questions and auxiliary verbs
145. (v19/20-130-14) Choose the correct He thought “What am I going to do?" C ) how long he had known Mr. Bell.
answer. He thought... . D) how long he has known Mr. Bell.
«I have something to tell you,» I said to her. A ) what was he going to do E) how long his friends knew Mr. Bell.
A ) I told her that I had something to tell her. B) what he was going to do 17. (97-1-32) Choose the right variant of
B) She told me that I had something to tell her. C ) what he is going to do the Indirect speech. “Are you a first year
C ) I said her that I had something to tell her. D) if he was going to do student?” The teacher asks him ... a first
D) I told her that I have something to tell to her. E) what is he going to do year student.
9. (96-13-146) Choose the appropriate A ) if he was B) that he is C ) was he
56. Q uestions and auxiliary form of indirect speech. The director D) if he studies E) if he is
verbs wondered ...
18. (97-2-37) Change into indirect
A ) if I Know English.
speech. The teacher asked,-“Are all my
1. (96-8-33) Choose the right variant of B) If I Knew English.
C ) he Knows English. pupils are here?” The teacher asked ...
the reported speech. “When will you be A ) are all my pupils here.
there, Tom?” asked Dan. Dan asked Tom .... D) how I Know English. B) all my pupils are here.
A ) when you.will be there E) who has Known English.
C ) if all his pupils are there.
B) when he will be there 10. (96-13-200) Choose the appropriate D) if all my pupils were there.
C ) when he would be there form of the indirect speech. E) if all his pupils were there.
D ) when his friend would be there He says, “What do the pupils study?”
' E ) when you would be there He asks ... 19. (97-2-38) Change into indirect
A ) what do the pupils study. speech. A man asked, “How much does this
2. (96-8-35) Choose the right variant of blue suit cost?” A man asked how much ....
B) what the pupils study.
the reported speech. Bill: “Have you seen C ) what the pupils studied. A ) this blue suit costs
any interesting comedy lately, Nancy? D) what the pupils have studied. B) does this blue suit cost
“Bill asked Nancy ... . E) whether the pupils study something. C ) did that blue suit cost
A ) if he will see an interesting film D ) that blue suit cost
B) if he saw an interesting comedy lately 11. (96-15-34) Choose the appropriate
E) do those blue suit cost
C ) what comedy Nancy saw'lately variant of the indirect speech. “How long
have you been working as an interpreter?” 20. (97-3-34) Choose the appropriate
D) if she had seen any interesting comedy
The manager wondered .... variant of the indirect speech. The mother
lately
A ) how lon§ you have been working as an asked her daughter, “What are you doing at
E ) if she would see an interesting comedy
interpreter three p.m. today?” The mother asked her
3. (96-9-34) Choose the appropriate form B) how long he was working as an interpreter daughter w hat....
of the indirect speech. Tom: “Don’t forget to C ) how much time the interpreter worked A ) are you doing at 3 p.m. today
bring my book, Ann”. Tom asked Ann ... . D) how long I had been working as an B) she was doing at 3 p.m. that day
A ) that she didn’t forget to bring his book interpreter C ) she had done at 3 p.m. that day
B) that she doesn’t forget to bring his book E ) how long I worked as an interpreter D) I was doing at 3 p.m. this day
C ) not to forget to bring his book 12. (96-15-35) Choose the appropriate E) was her daughter doing at 3 p.m.
D) not to forget to bring her book variant of the indirect speech. He asked 21. (97-4-43) Choose the right variant of
E ) if she didn’t forget to bring the book her “Did anybody call this morning?” He the Indirect speech.
4. (96-9-35) Choose the appropriate form asked h e r.... “Can you give me your textbook?" Mary asks
of the indirect speech. Ann: “Is your sister A ) if anybody called this morning Ben if he ... his text-book.
good at English?” Ann asked me .... B) if somebody had called that morning A ) could give him B) can give him
A ) that my sister is good at English C ) if somebody called that morning C ) would give him D) can give her
B) if my sister was good at English D) who called that morning E ) what text-book he can give
C ) whether my sifter is good at English E ) had called anybody that morning
D) my sister is good at English 13. (96-15-86) Choose the right variant My friend asked me why ... late after my
E) her sister was good at English of the indirect speech. “Did you work at a history class.
factory 3 years ago?" - she asked her friend.
5. (96-12-35) Choose the right variant of A ) did I stay В) I had stayed
She asked her friend if she ... .
the indirect speech. Mother said to her son, С ) I stayed D) I was staying
A ) worked at a factory 3 years ago i
“Don’t give me my book back”. Mother asked E ) the reason for his staying
B) had worked at a factory 3 years before
him ... C ) really worked at a factory 3 years before 23. (97-6-38) Choose the right variant
A ) that I had given. D) work at a factory of the Indirect speech. The child asked
B) not to give her the book back. E) worked at a factory for 3 years his" mother, “Where are we going now?” The
C ) to give me her book back. child asked his mother....
D) not to have given her book back. 14. (96-15-141) Choose the right variant
of the indirect speech. “Will Tom help me?” A ) where they were going then
E) If I give the book back. B) where we are going now
she said. She asked ... .
6. (96-12-87) Choose the right variant A ) will Tom help her C ) where were they going then
of indirect speech. Ann: yvrite down my B) if Tom would help her D ) where are we going now
address. Ann asked me ... . C ) whether he will help her E ) where they are going then
A ) he wrote down my address D ) whether would he help her 24. (97-6-39) Choose the right variant
B) to write down her address E) that Tom would be helping her of the Indirect speech. The boy asked his
C ) he had written her address 15. (96-15-193) Choose the right variant brother, “Can you help me today?” The boy
D) she writes down her address of the indirect speech. John: “When will asked his brother....
E) she wrote down his address you fly to Moscow?” John asked me ... . A ) can he help him today
7. (96-12-88) Choose the right variant A ) when I should fly to Moscow B) could you help me that day
of indirect speech. Dick to Lucy: Have you B) when I shall fly to Moscow C ) if he could help him that day
received my telegram? Dick asked if ... . C ) when I had fiied to Moscow D) if he can help him today
A ) Lucy had received his telegram D) when I flied to Moscow E) if you can help him today,
B) Lucy has received his telegram E ) when I fly to Moscow 25. (97-9-36) Choose the right variant of
C ) Lucy would receive his telegram 16. (96-15-194) Choose the right variant the Indirect speech. Teacher asks the pupils,
D) Lucy will receive his telegram of the indirect speech. “How long have you “Are the examination questions very difficult?”
E) Lucy received his telegram known Mr. Bell?” I wondered ... The teacher asks the pupils ... very difficult.
8. (96-13-39) Choose the appropriate A ) how long he knew Mr. Bell. A ) are the examination questions
form of the indirect speech. B) how long he knows Mr. Bell. B) if the examination questions is
56. Questions and auxiliary verbs 103
, C ) the examination questions are C ) whether the train comes on time A ) hasn’t he B ) he hasn’t
D ) if the examination questions were D ) if the train will come on time C ) had he D ) he hadn’t
E ) if the examination questions are E ) when the train is due to come E ) have not you
26. (97-9-93) Choose the right variant of 36. (99-3-43) Choose the appropriate 45. (01-1-37) Complete the sentence.
the Indirect speech. “Where do you live?" answer. The Russian language teacher asked her
- the boy asked. The boy wanted to know - Would you like a cup of coffee? pupil... .
w here. . . . A ) why are so noisy at her lessons
A ) do I live B ) did I live С ) I live A ) Yes, thank you very much. B) to arrange the words in alphabetical order
D) I lived E ) I had lived B ) No, please. You’re tired. C ) if they will feel nervous at the exam
27. (97-9-94) Choose the right variant of C ) Only if ifs not too much trouble. D ) why they are late for their history dass
the Indirect speech. Have you ever been to D) You re right. My mother thinks tea spoils E ) they talk at her lessons
London? — she asked Paul. She asked Paul one’s complexion 46. (01-1-38) Complete the sentence..
if she ... to London. E ) Tea is very refreshing, isn’t it? The shop assistant asked a customer. . . .
A ) was B ) has been 37. (99-9-38) Complete the sentence. A ) what size does he wear
C ) had ever been D ) has ever been The policeman asked the woman ... . B) to pay in cash
E ) have ever been A ) where is she going C ) where is the hat
28. (97-10-33) Choose the right variant of B ) where was she going D ) the dress fits her
the Indirect speech. C ) where she goes out tonight E ) if he will buy the coat ,
“Whose birthday is it?" said Jane. Jane D ) if he could show him her licence 47. (01-2-33) Choose the appropriate
asked whose birthday... E ) if she is married or single form of the indirect speech.
A ) it is B) it C ) it was 38. (00-1-36) Complete the sentence. “Why do you always find faults with others?”
D ) is it E ) it had been Little Mary was reading “Little Red Riding — she asked him. She asked why I ... faults
29. (97-10-39) Choose the appropriate Hood” by Charles Perrault. She asked her with others.
answer. brother, “Peter, could you explain to me what, A ) did he always find В) I always find
Do you have to get up so early? the numbers (1628-1703) are?” “........ ” C ) he always finds D ) he always found
A ) Yes, I shall. B) No, I don't, but I like to. A ) it’s the writer’s birth and death date. E ) I always found
C ) Yes, I have. D ) No, I haven’t. B) it’s the author’s home telephone number. 48. (01-4-52) Choose the appropriate
E ) No, I didn’t. C ) it’s the writer’s post code. reported speech. She asked me: “Did he tell
30. (98-3-22) Complete the sentence. D ) it’s the writer’s office phone number you that?" She asked me ... that.
The politician was asked ... . E ) it’s the author’s house number. A ) did I told him
A ) who was starring in his latest film 39. (00-1-41) Choose the appropriate B) whether they had told him
B ) if he is nervous before a match indirect speech. C ) if he had told me
C ) if he wants to be a Prime. Minister Mrs. Blake asked me when ... . D ) if I had told him
D ) what kind of plane he can fly A ) I had heard him play E ) whether did he tell me
E ) if his party would win the next election B) he has heard him play 49. (01-11-1) Choose the appropriate
31. (98-4-41) Complete the sentence. C ) she has heard him play form of the verb.
Nick asked .... D) I have heard his play How does the author describe the place
A ) if Ann is present E ) she hears my playing where he ... bom?
B ) what Ann intended to do that day 40. (00-2-50) Choose the appropriate A ) was B) were C ) had been
C ) where was his brother variant of indirect speech. “Please dose D) will be E ) is
D) why the giri is crying the window, my son?" asked mother. Mother
E ) who wants to go home 50. (01-12-21) Choose the right variant of
asked her son ... the window. indirect speech. “How long will it take you
32. (98-6-38) Choose the right variant of A ) does dose B) to dose to read this book?" - John asked his brother.
the indirect speech. She asked: How can I C ) dosed D ) will dose John asked his brother ... to read that book.
get to the nearest book-shop? She asked ... E ) had closed A ) how long would it take him
to the nearest book-shop 41. (00-5-45) Choose the appropriate B) whether it would take him long
A ) how she could get form of indirect speech. - Who spoke at C ) how long it would take him
B) how could she get the meeting yesterday? She wonders ... at D ) would it take me long
C ) if she could get
the meeting ... . E ) how long it will take him
D ) where the book-shop was
A ) who spoke / yesterday 51. (02-10-86) Choose the best answer.
E ) if she could show her
B) who had spoken / yesterday The manager asked the secretary .
33. <98-6-79) Choose the light variant of C ) who had spoken / the day before A ) what date is it that day
the Indirect Speech. “Why didn’t you tell me D ) who speaks / every day B) if she felt well
that?" he asked. He asked ... him that. E ) who had spoken / that day C ) if they’ve got ail the letters
A ) why he hasn't told
42. (00-6-6) Choose the right variant of D ) if the cable is ready for sending
B) why had he not told
the indirect speech. “Are you sure it’s an E ) who is the next visitor
C ) why didn’t you tell me
interesting book?’ she asks. She asks ... an ’52. (02-12-15) Choose the best answer.
D) why didn’t he tell
interesting book. They had an argument over who ... for dinner
E ) why he hadn’t told
34. (98-12-30) Choose the appropriate A ) why I am sure it's B) if I was sure it was A ) will pay B) pays C ) has paid
C ) if I was sure it is D ) if I'm sure it was D) would pay E ) is paid
form of indirect speech. “Are you sure it's
a good restaurant?” she asks. She asks ... a E ) if I’m sure it’s 53. (04-1-305) Choose the right answer.
good restaurant. 43. (00-7-56) Choose the right form of Where do Sarvar and Dono live?
A ) if I was sure it’s the Indirect speech. John asked what he ... Do you know ... ?
B ) whether I’m sure it was me about his trip. A ) where Sarvar and Dono live
C ) why I’m sure its A ) tells B) have told B) where do Sarvar and Dono live
D) whether I was sure it was C ) had told D ) has told C ) Dono and Sarvar lived
E ) if I’m sure it's E ) tell D ) where Sarvar and Dono lived
E ) Dono and Sarvar live
35. (99-3-39) Complete the sentence. 44. (00-9-39) dhoose the appropriate
I wondered . . . . indirect speech. “Why haven’t you kept your 54. (04-1-308) Choose the right answer.
A ) if the train had come on time promise?” The teacher asked why ... kept his Where is the nearest hotel?
B) had the train come on time promise. Can you tell me ... ?
A ) where was the nearest hotel A ) didn’t you look after your A ) he had bought the day before
B) where the nearest hotel B) didn’t I look after my B) his friend had already bought
C ) the nearest hotel where C ) I hadn’t looked after your C ) he would buy the next day
D) where the nearest hotel D) I didn't took after my D) he has just bought
E) where the nearest hotel was E) I hadn't looked after my E) he bought yesterday
55. (04-1-309) Choose the right answer. 65. (v4-102-25) Complete the sentence. 74. (v5-159-22) Choose the right variant
Could you give me Setora’s telephone The teacher asked her pupils ... of the Indirect speech.
number? I wonder... Setora’s telephone A ) where their textbooks were - Why are you shouting, man?
number. B) why they open the textbooks - said Prince John to Locksley. Prince John
A ) if could you give me C ) where are their textbooks asked Locksley...
B) if I could give you D) be quiet, please, listen to me A ) if he was shouting
C ) if you could give me E) where their textbooks are B) why you are shouting
D) coujd you give me 66. (v4-104-25) Choose the right variant C ) why is the man shouting
E) if can you give us of Indirect speech. “Must we write all these D ) why has he shouting
56. (04-1-310) Choose the right answer. exercises?” The pupil asked the teacher... E ) why he was shouting
What would she like for her wedding? exercises. 75. (v5-160-22) Choose the right variant
Do you know ... for her wedding? A ) if they must write all those of the Indirect speech.
A ) would she like B) what would she like B) if they will write all these “I like novels written by Dickens”, said Nina
C ) she would like D) what she would like C ) if he must write all those to her friend Vera. “I have read many of
E) did she like D) if they must write all these
them”. What did Nina say to Vera?
E) that they must write all these
57. (04-1-319) Choose the right answer. A ) Nina said that she didn't like Dickens.
Have I hurt you? She asked me ... 67. (v4-115-25) Choose the appropriate B) Nina asked Vera if she liked novels written
A ) I had hurt you B) if she had hurt him variant of Indirect speech. by Dickens.
C ) if I have hyrt you D) if she has hurt me Nargiza mother asked her, “What are you C ) Nina told to Vera that she likes Dickens’
E ) if she had hurt me doing at three p.m. today?" Nargiza mother novels.
asked her w hat... at 3 p.m. D) Nina asked Vera if she likes novels.
A ) they are doing that day E) Nina told Vera that she liked novels
When will they be in Samarqand? Can you
B) was she doing that day written by Dickens and she had read many
tell me when ... ?
C ) are you doing today of them.
A ) will they be in Samarqand
D) you were doing today
B) they will be in Samarqand 76. (v6-137-21) Choose the answer
C ) they would be there E ) she was doing that day
D) would they be there 68. (v4-125-34) Choose the appropriate At the interview they asked Alan ... drive.
E) they were there form of the verb. A ) if he can B) could he
Jack couldn’t imagine w hat... to Helen. C ) if he could D) can he
A ) will happen B) happens
When is Akmal coming? 77. (v6-144-21) Choose the answer
C ) had happened D ) will be happening
Do you know when ... ? which means the same as the sentence
E) has been happened
A ) Akmal is coming below. “Why are you shouting, man?” Prince
B) is Akmal coming 69. (v5-106-22) Choose the right variant John said to Locksley. Prince John asked
C ) Akmal was coming of the Indirect speech.
Locksley ... .
D) was coming Akmal «Does your friend often come here, boys?” -
A ) why he was shouting
E) was Akmal coming said Fred. Fred asked the boys ...
B) why was the man shouting
A ) would their friend come to them. <
60. (04-1-324) Choose the right answer. C ) if he was shouting
B) if their friend came here.
Why did Shahnoza leave so suddenly? D) why the man is shouting
C ) if their friend often came there.
Can you tell me why ... so suddenly?
D) had their friend come there. 78. (v6-147-16) Choose the answer
A ) had Shahnoza left
E ) did your friend come there. which correctly completes the sentence.
B) Shahnoza had left
Rustam: “I went shopping yesterday”.
C ) did Shahnoza leave 70. (V5-141-21) Choose the appropriate
answer. Munira: “What did you buy?” Munira asked
D) Shahnoza left
- Could you help me a while? Rustam what...
E) Shahnoza leaves
- Sure. Tell me w hat... me to do. A ) she has bought. B) she was buying.
61. (04-1-327) Choose the right answer. C ) he had bought. D) he was bought.
A ) do you want B) you want
What time will Dildora be at home?
C ) want D) want they 79. (v6-150-19) Choose the answer
He wanted to know what time ... at home.
E) you do want which means the same as the sentence
A ) Dildora will be B) will Dildora be
C ) Dildora was D) Dildora is 71. (v5-149-22) Choose the right variant below.
E) Dildora would be of the Indirect speech. My sister asked, ‘Can I have a cup of tea?'
62. (04-1-329) Choose the right answer. “Does your friend often come here, boys?" A ) She refused to have a cup of tea.
Has he mended his floor? They wanted to - said Fred. Fred asked the boys ... B) She liked her cup of tea.
know ...floor. A ) would their friend come to them. C ) She offered me a cup of tea.
A ) he had mended my B) if their friend came here. D) She asked for a cup of tea.
B) if he has mended his C ) if their friend often came there: 80. (v6-156-21) Choose the answer
C ) if he had mended his D) had their friend come there. which correctly completes the sentence.
D) did he mend your E) did your friend come there. The teacher asked me ... for the lesson.
E) if he had mended your 72. (v5-154-25) Choose the appropriate A ) was I ready B) if I was ready
63. (04-1-330) Choose the right answer. answer. C ) if was I ready D) what was I ready
Will you be at college next Thursday? He The teacher asked me ... for the Lesson. 81. (v6-158-9) Choose the correct
wondered ... at college next Thursday. A ) if was I ready B) what was I ready answer to replace the underlined words.
A ) if yon will be B) if I was C ) was I ready D) that I was ready - Is your father in?
C ) will you be D) if I would be E) if I was ready - No, he is out
E) if I will be 73. (v5-155-22) Choose tfie appropriate A ) is away B) is here
64. (04-1-333) Choose the best answer. variant. Munira said to Rustam:" What did C ) comes D ) leaves
Why didn’t you look after your little brother? you buy yesterday?”. Munira asked Rustam 82. (v6-158-20) Choose the answer
She was asking me why ... little brother. w h a t... which correctly completes the sentence.
56. Questions and auxiliary verbs 105
The teacher asked u s ..... “Don’t make so much noise, Michael” said 104. (v12z-108-21) Choose the answer
A ) sit quietly B) to be quiet Ellen. Ellen told Michael... so much noise. which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) keep quiet D ) to be quietly A ) don't make B) do make He asked me, “Will you be able to come to .
C ) not to make D ) to make the reception?” He asked me ... to come to
the reception.
correctly completes the sentence. 94. (v10-115-10) Choose the answer
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) will you be able
“Please don’t tell anyone the news, because
“Why haven’t you switched off the light?” She B) if I will be able
I want to keep it a secret”, - Janet said to her
C ) whether I would be able
sister. Janet asked her sister ... anyone the asked the boy why ...
A ) haven’t he switched off the light D) would you be able
news, because she ... to keep it a secret.
A ) didn't tell / had wanted B) hadn't he switched off the light 105. (v12z-113-21) Choose the answer
B) not to tell / wanted C ) he hadn't switched off the light which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) don’t tell / wants D),he has not switched off the light He asked,” Will they visit us in the summer?”
D) not tell / has wanted 95. (v10-116-9) Choose the answer which He asked visit us in the summer
correctly completes the sentence. A ) if they would B) will they
The woman is asking her neighbour, “Have C ) whether would they D) when will they
- Daddy, Tommy said that the sun rises in you seen my daughter?” The woman asked 106. (v12z-116-22) Choose the answer
the west. Doesn't it rise in the east? her neighbour... her daughter. which correctly completes the sentence.
- ... . Annie. You’re right. Tommy is a little A ) if she had seen B) has she seen The girl asked her friend. “Did you go to the
locked up. C ) hav£ I seen D ) if they have seen birthday party yesterday?” The girl asked her
A ) No, it doesn't. B) Yes, it does. 96. (v10-118-7) Choose the answer which friend ... .
C ) No, it isn't. D ) Yes, it is. correctly completes the sentence. A ) did you go to the birthday party the day
“Have you made your decision?” She asked before
me if I ... my decision. B) if she had gone to the birthday party the
A ) had made B) have made day before
- You look tired this morning.
C ) was making D ) made C ) did she go to the birthday party yesterday
Did yon sleep well?
D) if she goes to the birthday party this day
- . . . . I had a terrible toothache. 97. (v10-123-9) Choose the answer
A ) No, I didn’t. B) Yes, I am. which correctly completes the sentence. 107. (v12z-119-5) Choose the answer
C ) Yes, I did. D) No, I don’t. “When will you be there, Alice?” asked Tom. which correctly completes the sentence.
Tom asked Alice .... “Did you switch off the lights” she said to him.
A ) when you will be there She asked him if ... off the lights.
“Don’t forget to take the dog out”. Mother A ) he switched B) he had switched
reminded me ... to take the dog out. B) when he would be there
C ) if she will be there C ) you didn’t switch D) he doesn't switch
A ) not to forget B) didn’t forget
C ) if I forgot D ) don’t forget D) when she would be there 108. (v12z-119-26) Choose the answer
98. (v10-124-8) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
87. (v9-113-4) Choose the right answer. “How long have you been with the
‘Do you want to walk out for a meal?” which correctly completes the sentence.
Is this seat vacant? Do you know ... company?” “I ... there two years by January”.
He asked h e r... to go out for a meal. A ) will be working B) will work
A ) if she wants B) if she had wanted A ) is this seat vacant
B) if this seat vacant was C ) will have worked D) have been working
C ) that she wanted D) whether she wanted
C ) was this seat vacant 109. (v12z-120-21) Choose the answer
88. (v9-126-16) Choose the right answer. D) if this seat is vacant which correctly completes the sentence.
“Don’t tell anyone what happened.” Ann - It's a lovely day, isn’t it?
asked me ... anyone what had happened. 99. (v10-129-17) Choose the answer
which correctly completes the sentence. - Beautiful. We're having a glorious
A ) don’t tell B) not told summer,... we?
C ) not to tell D) not tell “Don’t forget to tidy the bedroom.” Tina told
her daughter ... to tidy the bedroom. A ) do B) don’t C ) are D) aren’t
89. (v9-128-17) Choose the right answer. A ) not to forget B) doesn’t forget 110. (v12z-127-17) Choose the answer
“Shall I carry your bag, Tracy?” he said. C ) not forget D) don’t forget which correctly completes the sentence.
He ...h e r bag. Where is the nearest bus station?
A ) told Tracy he could cany 100. (v10-130-7) Choose the answer
which correctly completes the sentence. Could you tell me ....
B) asked Tracy if he could carry A ) where the nearest bus station is
C ) said that he can carry “Will you have dinner with me?” He invited
me ... dinner with him. B) where the nearest bus station was
D) offered Tracy to carry C ) where was the nearest bus station
A ) will have B) to have
90. (v10-105-17) Choose the answer C ) have D ) would have D) where is the nearest bus station
Why did Shahnoza leave so suddenly? 101. (v11-139-9) Choose the answer
Can you tell me why ... so suddenly? Tom asked his manager, “How often will we
Davi<1: How was your camping holiday?
A ) had Shahnoza left B) did Shahnoza leave be meeting over the next couple of weeks?”
Harriet: If we ... two weeks earlier, we’d have
C ) Shahnoza left D) Shahnoza had left Tom asked his manager ... be meeting over
had better weather.
91. (v10-111-15) Choose the answer A ) have gone B) would go the next couple of weeks.
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) went D) had gone A ) whether they will
Is there anything to have a bite?” B) if would we
“- Wait a minute. A table ... out for luncheon C ) how often they would
in the garden.” D) how often will we
“Where did you leam English?” she asked
A ) set B) is set 112. (v12c-108-12) Choose the answer
me. She asked me where English.
C ) is being set D) has been set which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) you had learned B) did I learn
92. (v10-113-10) Choose the answer С ) I had learned D ) I learned The boy asked her if ... a possibility of
which correctly completes the sentence. getting those books in the school library.
“Don’t forget to take the dog out”. Mother A ) it is B) there is
reminded me ... to take the dog out. C ) it were D) there was
“Where can I buy a phone card in this city?”
A ) didn’t forget B) if I forgot he asked me He asked me where a phone 113. (v12c-113-18) Choose the answer
C ) don’t forget D) not to forget card in this city which correctly completes the sentence.
93. (v10-114-10) Choose the answer A) he could buy B) could he buy What would she like for her wedding?
which correctly completes the sentence. C) can I buy D) I can buy Do you know ... for her wedding?
A ) what she would like Nora asked Bill: “Where did you hide my “Where is the main tourist office?” The man
B) she would like purse? “ Nora asked Bill where ... her purse. asked the tour guide where ...
C).would she like A ) he had hidden B) did he hide A ) was the main tourist office
D) what would she like C ) he hide D) he hid B) is the main tourist office
C ) the main tourist office is
D) the main tourist office was
We asked the secretary, “How much longer “What time do the shops dose?” The woman 135. (v14-103-21) Choose the answer
do we have to wait?” We asked the secretary wants to know what time ... which correctly completes the sentence.
how much longer ... to wait. A ) the shops dosed B) do the shops dose People shouldn’t smoke in public places,
A ) we have B) we had C ) did the shops dose D ) the shops dose should they?
C ) did we have D) do we have A ) Yes, they shouldn’t. B) Yes, they should.
125. (v13-106-9) Choose the answer C ) No, they shouldn't. D) No, they should.
which correctly completes the sentence. “Where is the main tourist office?” The man 136. (v14-103-23) Choose the answer
“Where can I buy a phone card in this city?” asked the tour guide where which correctly completes the sentence.
- he asked me. He asked me where ... A ) is the main tourist office “Why are you looking so pretty tonight?” -
a phone card in this city. B) the main tourist office was she asked. She asked ...
A ) I can buy B) can I buy A ) why she was looking so pretty that night.
C ) was the main tourist office
C ) could he buy D) he could buy B) why she looks so pretty tonight.
D) the main tourist office is
C ) why did she look so pretty tonight.
116. (v12c-127-3) Choose the answer 126. (v13-111-2) Choose the answer D) why was she looking so pretty that night.
Jim asked, “Did you go to work yesterday?" 137. (v14-109-17) Choose the answer
“Don’t forget to tidy the room.” Martha told
Jim asked ... '. > which correctly completes the sentence.
her cleaner ... to tidy the roorri.
A ) we went to work yesterday Azim asked, “Did you go to work yesterday?”
A ) don’t forget B) didn’t forget
B) if had I been to work the day before Azim asked ... .
C ) not forget D) not to forget A ) whether I had gone to work the day before
C ) did you go to work yesterday
D) whether I had gone to work the day before 127. (v13-126-7) Choose the answer B) if had I gone to work the day before
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) we went to work yesterday
“How shall I tell Simon the bad news?” he D) did you go to work yesterday
said. He asked how ... Simon the bad news. 138. (v14-111-2) Choose the answer
My friend inquired, “Will my using my cell phone
A ) shall I tell B) he will tell which correctly completes the sentence.
disturb you?” My friend inquired ... disturb me.
C ) he should tell D ) should I tell The secretary said to me,” Wait here,
A ) whether his using his cell phone would
B) will my using his cell phone 128. (v13-133-6) Choose the answer please." The secretary asked me ....
C ) could his using my cell phone which correctly completes the sentence. A ) waiting here B) to wait there
D) if his using his cell phone will “What time will Ann be back?” Have you any C ) waited there D ) wait here
118. (v12c-135-17) Choose the answer idea what time ... back. 139. (v14-112-10) Choose the answer
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) will be Ann B) Ann would be which correctly completes the sentence.
“Please stay a little longer,” Kate said to her C ) will Ann be D) Ann will be “Have any of the buildings been damaged?”
sister. Kate asked her sister ... a little longer. 129. (v13-134-1) Choose the answer The correspondent wanted to know ...
A ) please stay B) stayed which correctly completes the sentence. damaged.
C ) stay D) to stay “Don’t forget to tidy the room.” Martha told A ) have any of the houses been
her cleaner ... to tidy the room. B) if some of the houses were
119. (v12c-142-16) Choose the answer C ) whether some of the houses had been
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) didn’t forget B) not to forget
D) had any of the houses been
I wondered, “When will the program start" C ) not forget D ) don’t forget
I wondered when ... start. 140. (v15-111-18) Choose the answer
A) the program will B) would the program which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) the program would D) will the program She asked him, “Will you be able to come to
“Did you find my suitcase?” The woman
the reception?" She asked him if... to come
120. (v12c-149-20) Choose the answer asked the tour guide ... suitcase.
to the reception.
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) did you find my B) if he had found her
A ) will you be able B) he will be able
“ Have any of the houses been damaged?” C ) did he find her D) whether you found my
C ) he would tie able D) would you be able
The reporter wanted to know ... damaged. 131. (v13-138-14) Choose the answer
A ) whether some of the houses had been 141. (v15-114-7) Choose the answer
B) had any of the houses been “Don’t leave the rubbish in the kitchen.” Mrs.
C ) if some of the houses were Suzanne: “Don’t forget to call me, Jack”.
Turner told herdeaner ... the rubbish in the Suzanne asked Jack ... forget to call him.
D) have any of the houses been kitchen. A ) that she didn’t B) not to
121. (v12c-151-1) Choose the answer A ) not to leave B) don’t leave C ) do not to D) that she doesn't
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) not leave D ) didn’t leave
Mother said to her children, “Don't make so 132. (v13-14Q-7) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
much noise, father is sleeping” Mother told which correctly completes the sentence. We asked the secretary, “How long do we
her children ... sleeping. “Can you tell me what the time is?" asked a have to wait?”
A ) not to make so much noise, father was man. A man asked me w hat.... We asked the secretary how long ... to wait.
B) not to make so much noise, father is A ) is the time B) time is A ) do we have B) did we have
C ) don’t make so much noise, father was C ) the time was D) was the time C ) we had D) we have
D) don’t make much noise, father is
122. (v12c-160-17) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. “Don’t I rubbish in the kitchen.” Oh, I’ll buy this rug! How much ... here?
“Where did you leam English?” she asked Mrs. Tu her deaner ... the rubbish in A ) it is costing B) it costs
me. She asked me where English. the kitchfc. C ) does it cost D ) is it costing
A ) you had learned В) I learned A ) don’t leave B) not to leave
14 4 - (v 1 7-101-19) Choose the correct
C ) did I leam D ) I had learned C ) not leave D) didn’t leave answer.
123. (v13-105-21) Choose the answer 134. (v13-167-23) Choose the answer ... going to pay for the watch, you may
which correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence. wonder, Bonu or Farangiz?
58. Question tags 107
A ) Whom’s B) Whose A ) not to make so much noise, she’s going The librarian said to me, “Don't keep the
C ) Who's D) Where’s N to sleep books too long”. The librarian told me ...
B ) don’t make so much noise, she’s sleeping A ) not to keep the books too long
145. (v17-114-24) Choose the correct B) if I keep the books to long
C ) stop making so much noise, she is going
answer. C ) don’t keep the books too long
to sleep
Who ... America? D) not to make so much noise I’m going to D) that I keep the books too long
A) discovered B) did discover E) to keep the books too long
sleep
C ) was discovered D ) have discovered
E) don’t make so much noise she was going 14. (v4-124-25) Choose the appropriate
146. (v17-118-16) Choose the correct to sleep variant of the indirect speech. Jack: “Don’t
answer. 5. (97-6-37) Choose the right variant of forget to call me, Jane". Jack asked Jane ...
Which programme ... the most? the Indirect speech. Father says to his son, forget to call him.
Well, I learned a lot from Extreme History. “Don’t play in the street”. Father tells his A ) not to B) if she didn’t
A ) teaching B) taught you son ... in the street. C ) that she didn’t D) do not to
C ) is teaching you D ) did you teach A ) doesn’t play B) don’t play E ) that she doesn’t
147. (v17-129-24) Choose the correct C ) not playing D) playing not 15. (v7-157-18) Be said: “Don’t ring me
answer. E ) not to play up from 3 to 5 pm. I will be working in the
It was my secret... Who - you that? 6. (97-9-37) Choose the right variant of laboratory.” Be told me ... in the laboratory.
A ) said B) did say C ) did tell D) told the Indirect speech. A ) not to ring him up from 3 to 5 pm. He
148. (v19/20-101-12) Choose the correct A director says to his secretary: “Send my would be working
answer. daughter a telegram.” A director says to his B) that I was not ringing him up from 3 to
Mary didn’t have to use a dictionary, ...? secretary ... daughter a telegram. 5 pm. He would be working
A ) didn’t he B) had he A ) to send his B) he sends his C ) don’t ring him up from 3 to S pm. He will
C ) did she D) haven’t she C ) he sent my D) not to send my be working
E ) to send my D) that I didn’t ring+iim up from 3 to 5 pm.
7. (97-10-35) Choose the right variant of He will work
answer.
There’s someone a t ... front door. the Indirect speech. “Don’t make so much 16. (v9-103-12) Choose the right answer.
A ) an В) a C) - D) the noise, Michael” said Ellen. “Yes, I’ll help you if you can wait a little". He
Ellen told Michael... so much noise. ... if I could wait a little.
150. (v19/20-125-11) Choose the correct A ) to make B) not to make A ) asked if I could help him
answer. C ) do make D) don’t make B) agreed to help me
... kind of mah is Mr Short? E ) didn’t make C ) says he will help me
A ) What B) Who C ) How D) Where D) told me to help him
151. (v19/20-126-2) Choose the correct indirect speech. Alice is told: “Clean your 17. (v9-129-19) Choose the right answer.
answer. teeth twice a day!” Alice is told .... “Stand up straight!” said the sergeant.to the
... happened the other day? A ) clean her teeth twice a day soldier. The sergeant commanded ... up
A ) Whom B) When C ) Where D) What B) if she cleans her teeth twice a day straight.
152. (v19/20-129-15) Choose the correct C ) clean your teeth twice a day A ) the soldier stand
answer. D) to clean her teeth twice a day B) that the soldier stands
... do you have to write? E ) cleaned her teeth twice a day C ) the soldier to-stand
A ) Which B) Who 9. (00-5-43) Choose the appropriate form D) if the soldier could stand
C ) How many D) What of indirect speech. - Don't imagine it’s an 18. (v10-126-5) Choose the answer
easy task to perform. He told me ... an easy which correctly completes the sentence.
57. O rd ers I requests task to perform. “Hold together and you won’t be defeated!”
A ) don’t imagine it's B) not imagine it is - said the old man to his sons. The old man
1. (96-6-87) Choose the appropriate C ) not to imagine it was D) to imagine it was told his sons...
variant of indirect speech. Mother told me E ) not to imagine it is A ) to hold together and you won’t be defeated
“Don’t stay out long". Mother told me ... 10. (01-6-46) Choose the right variant of B) to hold together and they wouldn’t be
A) did not stay out long the indirect speech. “Hold together and you defeated
B) not to stay out long won’t be defeated!” - said the old man to his C ) hold together and they won't be defeated
C ) that I mustn't stay out long sons. The old man told his sons .... D) held together and they wouldn’t be defeated
D) I shouldn’t stay out long A ) hold together and they won’t be defeated 19. (v l 5-111-21) Choose the correct
E ) stay out long B) to hold together and they wouldn’t be answer.
2. (96-13-88) Choose the right form of defeated He ordered ... because they hadn’t managed
the indirect speech. C ) hetd together and they wouldn’t be defeated to find a proper place to meet.
“Don’t play in the street!” - my mother said D) to hold together and you won’t be defeated A ) the meeting cancelled
to me. E ) hold together and they wouldn't be defeated B) that the meeting was cancelled
A ) My mother told me don’t play in the street. 11. (02-2-17) Choose the best answer. C ) the meeting being cancelled
B) My mother said to play in the street. I went to the doctor’s yesterday and I ... for D) the meeting to be cancelled
C ) She asked me to play in the street. half an hour. 20. (v17-114-14) Choose the correct
D) My mother told me not to play in the street. A ) had to wait B) must wait answer.
E ) My mother said I should play in the street. C ) should wait D ) can wait The police ordered the people ...
3. (96-15-88) Choose the right variant of E ) was to wait A ) that they go away B) go away
the indirect speech. “Don’t try to tell a lie, 12. (v4-103-31) Choose the right variant C ) going away D) to go away
I’ll find it out!” he said to me. He told me ... . of indirect speech.
A) to tell a lie as he would find it out “Send your mother a telegram”, said my 58. Question tags
B) to try to tell a lie as he will find it out grand mother. My grandmother told me ... .
C ) not to tell a lie as he will find it out A ) to work tomorrow.evening 1. (96-8-89) Choose the right variant of
D) not to try to tell a lie as he would find it out B) to look for her spectacles indirect speech.
E) to try to tell a lie as he wouldn’t find it out C ) sending my mother a telegram John asked: “Nick, where did you buy this
D) to send my mother a telegram book?” John asked ... .
4. (97-2-39) Change into indirect speech.
E ) to send my mother a letter A ) Where Nick bought that book.
An old woman says, “Don’t make so much
noise, I'm going to sleep”. An old woman . 13. (v4-119-31) Choose the right variant B) Nick where he had bought that book.
a sks___ of indirect speech. C ) Nick where he bought that book.
108 58. Question tags
D) Nick where he was buying that book. 15. -(03-8-23) Choose the best answer. A ) are you eating B) do you eat
E) Where Nick would buy that book. Let's go out today, ...? C ) have you eaten D) will you eat
2. (97-11-42) Complete the sentence. A ) don’l we B) let we C ) let us 28. (v8-125-26) Choose the answer
There won’t be any trouble, ...? D) shall we E) do we which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) wasn’t there B) will not there
16. (03-8-25) Choose the best answer. I am supposed to be here, ...?
C ) will there D) do there I am to look after the child.
You had your car painted a week ago, ...?
E) wouldn'tthere
A ) hadn't you B) had you A ) don’t I B) aren’t I C ) do I D) am I
3. (98-5-50) Complete the sentence. C ) did you D) didn’t you 29. (v8-126-26) Choose the answer
He never thought what might come E) didn’t it which correctly completes the sentence.
out of it, ... ?
17. (04-1-353) Choose the right answer. -T h e r e aren’t many people here yet, ...?
A ) does he B) hasn't he# C ) didn’t he
If there is anything interesting to see in the - No, but it’s still quite early.
D) did he E) won’t he
Picture Gallery, ... there? A ) are there B) aren’t there
4. (98-7-8) Choose the appropriate form A ) shall we go B) we went C ) are they D) aren't they
of the verbs. C ) did we go D) we .shall go 30. (v8-128-26) Choose the answer
Max ... to be good at interpreting, ... he? E) we would go which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) doesn’t seem / doesB) seems / does
18. (V5-129-11) Choose the right answer. That’s your umbrella, ...?
C ) seemed / did D) seems / does
They had to go back, ... ? I nearly took it by mistake.
E) didn’t seem / doesn’t
A ) didn’t they B) hadn’t they A ) is it B) is that C ) isn't he D) isn’t it
5. (98-11-44) Complete the sentence. C ) don’t they D) did they 31. (v9-109-13) Choose the right answer.
There are so many people in the street, ...? E) didn’t you This work has to be finished today ... it?
A ) are they B) are there
19. (V5-137-36) Choose the best answer. A ) hasn’t B) has C ) doesn4 D) does
C ) aren’t they D) aren’t there
E) isn’t there I like music by Shostakovich: .32. (v9-112-13) Choose the right answer.
A ) So am I B) So we do I’m trying to lose weight. I have to cut down
6. (98-12-45) Complete the question. C ) Neither do I D) Neither is she on puddings, ... I?
There is neither electricity nor gas on the
E) So does he A ) don’t B) have C ) haven’t D) do
island, ...?
A ) is there B) isn’tthere 20. is
C ) there (v5-155-28) Choose the right answer. 33. (v9-122-6) Choose the right answer.
D) there isn’t E) isn’t it They moved to Russia two years ago, ... ? Don’t forget to bring the book, ... ?
A ) didn’t they B) haven’t you A ) won’t you B) will you
7. (98-12-48) Complete the question.
C ) don’t they D) did they C ) are you . D) do you
The boy wasn't able to do it alone, ...?
E) had you 34. (v9-124-15) Choose the right answer.
A ) didn’t he B) wasn't he C ) was he
D ) did he E ) wasn't it 21. (v5-160-28) Choose the appropriate . My dad does the cooking. Yours never does
word. the homework, ... he?
They've never heard this so ng,... ? A ) is B) does C ) isn’t D) doesn’t
Yesterday my parents had to speak to the
A ) do they B) are they 35. (v9-125-9) Choose the right answer.
principal,...?
C ) aren’t they D) have they Let’s go to the theatre tonight, ... ?
A ) had they B) hadn’t they C ) do they
E) haven’t they A ) will we B) do we
D ) didn’t they E ) did they
22. (V6-156-19) Choose the answer C ) shall we D) won’t we
9. (01-3-36) Complete the sentence with
question tags. John wasn’t happy about his which correctly completes the sentence. 36. (v9-127-4) Choose the right answer.
last jo b ,...? You had to come back, ... you? Mark doesn’t really get on with Alan. They’re
A ) isn’t he B) wasn’t he A ) had B) hadn’t C ) did D) didn't always arguing, ... they?
C ) doesn't he D) was he 23. (v8-104-26) Choose the answer , A ) don’t B) aren’t C ) do D) are
E) didn’t he which correctly completes the sentence. 37. (v9-130-11) Choose the right answer.
10. (01-3-60) Complete the sentence. He’s learned a lot in the last couple of - Jack is very angry with you.
I got up very early yesterday, ...? years, ... ? One can only admire what - ... ?
A ) do I B) haven’t I C ) isn’t he progress he has made. I didn’t realize. I’ll ring him and apologize.
D ) didn't I E ) am I not A ) hasn’t he B) is he A ) Yes B) Does he C ) Is he D) Was he
C ) isn’t he D) has he
11. (02-1-3) Choose the best answer. 38. (v10-103-18) Choose the answer
I’m not going to help you with your homework 24. (v8-109-25) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
and neither... John. which correctly completes the sentence. Don’t say you knew nothing about it, ... ?
A ) isn't going to B) is going to - There aren’t many people here ye t,... ? A ) will you B) don’t you
C ) is D) isn’t - No, but it's still quite early. C ) do you D ) won’t you
E)does A ) are there B) aren’t there
C ) are they D) aren’t they
12. (02-6-38) Choose the best answer. which correctly completes the sentence.
Clive wants to visit Nebraska, and ... Sonya. 25. (v8-111-25) Choose the answer which Stanley Kubrick’s going to be nominated to
A ) does too B) does also correctly completes the sentence. receive the Academy Award for best
C ) also does D) wants too - Let the see, the bus leaves at ten past director, ... he?
E) so does five, ... it? A ) doesn’t . B) won't
- No, a quarter past. C ) didn’t D) isn’t
A ) doesn’t B) hasn’t 40. (v10-127-9) Choose the answer
The economic news looks good, ...?
A) don’t they B) aren’t they C ) isn’t D) won’t which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) isn’t it D) do they 26. (v8-111-26) Choose the answer which Let him use your phone ... ? He needs to
E) doesn’t it correctly completes the sentence. make an urgent call.
14. (02-10-81) Chdose the best answer. -Y o u haven’t lived here long, ... you? A ) will you B) don't you
I scarcely remember all my relatives. - No only three months. C ) do you D) shall we
A ) So do I. A ) did В ) have C ) haven’t ,D) didn’t 41. (v10-130-21) Choose the answer
B) My brother does too. 27. (v8-114-24) Choose the answer which which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) Neither dOes my mother. correctly completes the sentence. My dad does the cooking. Yours never does
D) We do as well. ! Peter, ■■■ anything since you got home from the housework, ... he?
E ) I am too. ' football practice? A ) does B) isn’t C ) doesn’t D) is
/
58. Question tags 109
42. (v11-147-14) Complete the sentence A ) weren’t they B) were there 69. (v15-107-15) Choose the answer
with question tags. John wasn’t happy about C ) weren’t there D) aren’t they which correctly completes the sentence.
his last job, ...? There’s another way of getting to the village
A ) didn’t he B) was he instead of going through the forest, ... ?
C ) did he D) wasn’t he A ) isn’t it B) is it
I am a bit late, ... ? I am sorry, then.
C ) is there D) isn't there
43. (v12z-105-26) Choose the answer A ) don’t I B) am I C ) aren’t I D) do I
which correctly completes the sentence. 70. (v15-111-6) Choose the answer which
You had to work hard to pass your exams ... correctly completes the sentence.
? It wasn’t easy. Boris is getting old. He hardly goes anywhere
There aren’t any problems, ... ? You have
A ) hadn't you B) did you now, ... he?
settled that matter, I believe.
C ) had you D) didn’t you A ) isn’t B) does C ) is D) doesn’t
A ) aren’t they B) aren’t there
44. (v12z-108-22) Choose the answer C ) are they D) are there 71. (v15-122-17) Choose the answer
58. (v12c-158-14) Choose the answer The first modern Olympic Games took place
It's a lovely day! Let’s sit in the garden, ... we? which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) may B) will C ) shall D) can in Greece in 1896, ... ?
Tina is getting old. She hardly goes A ) did it B) didn’t they
45. (v12z-129-21) Choose the answer anywhere now, ... she? C ) did they D) didn’t it
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) does B )is C ) isn't D) doesn’t
The first modern Olympic Games took place 72. (v15-127-18) Choose the answer
in Greece in 1896, ... ? which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) didn’t it B) did it You have talked to Nick on the phone.
- I’m going to stay in the same hotel as last He’s coming to the party, ... ?
C ) did they D) didn’t they year. A ) isn’t he ' B) he is
46. (v12z-130-26) Choose the answer -...? СУ isn’t he coming D ) is he
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) Didn’t you B) Are you
It’s a lovely day! Let’s sit in the garden, ... We? 73. (v15-129-20) Choose the correct
C ) Aren’t you D) Do you
A ) can B) may C ) shall D) will answer.
60. (v14-104-8) Choose the answer There is nothing left, ... ?
47. (v12c-107-25) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. A ) is it B) is there
which correctly completes the sentence. The economic news looks good, .,.? C ) isn't it D) isn’t there
Reed the note at the bottom of the page, ... A ) don’t it B) doesn’t it
you? C ) isn’t it D) aren’t they
He’s hardly passed the exam, ...?
A ) could B) can C ) will • D) would 61. (v14-104-9) Choose the answer A ) isn’t he B) hasn’t he
48. (v12c-109-10) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. C ) has he D) is he
which correctly completes the sentence. Don’t read the note at the bottom of the
No one noticed James enter the house, ... ? page, ... you?
A) had they B) didn’t he A ) could B) would C)will D) can
There were many mistakes in your
C ) didn’t they D) did they
62. (v14-105-14) Choose the answer dictation,...?
49. (v12c-110-23) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. A ) aren’t they B) weren’t there
which correctly completes the sentence. Let’s change the topic, ...? C ) weren’t they D) were there
- You came in a sports car, ... you? A ) shall we B) do you 76. (v16-119-19) Choose the answer
That’s right. C ) let us D) do we which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) weren’t B) did No one noticed James enter the house ... ?
C ) were D) didn’t A ) had they B) didn’t he
50. (v12c-111-6) Choose the answer We had to work hard to pass our exams, ... ? C ) didn’t they D) did they
which correctly completes the sentence. It wasn’t easy. 77. (v16-130-15) Choose the best answer.
Let's change the subject, ... ? ■A) hadn’t we B) did we We couldn’t get rid of this idea. Let’s discuss
A ) do you B) let us C ) didn't we D ) had we it later... ?
C ) do we D) shall we A ) shall we B) do we
51. (v12c-126-13) Choose the answer correctly completes the sentence. C ) won't you D) will you
which correctly completes the sentence. There is a lot of furniture in the room, ...? 78. (v17-106-4) Choose the right answer.
There’s a woman in the room, ... ? A ) is it B) isn’t there Let’s go shopping, ...
A ) is she B) isn’t there C ) isn’t it D) is there A ) are we B) do we
C ) isn’t she D) is there C ) shall we D) won’t we
52. (v12c-130-20) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. 79. (v17-114-12) Choose the correct
which correctly completes the sentence. Have you tasted the food? The food isn’t answer.
You’re going on holiday soon, ... you? very good,,..? Let’s go to the park, ... we?
A ) aren't B) don’t C ) do D) are A ) isn’t it B) doesn’t it A ) will B) shall C ) do D) have
53. (v12c-141 -13) Choose the answer C ) is it D) does it
which correctly completes the sentence. 66. (v14-111-19) Choose the answer answer.
Trying your best is the important thing, ... ? which correctly completes the sentence. They don’t suppose they could live in
A ) aren't you B) are you Don't go inside,...? solitude now, ...?
C ) is it D) isn’t it A ) do you B) shall we A ) couldn’t they B) can they
54. (v12c-143-16) Choose the answer C ) don’t you D) will you C ) could they D) do they
which correctly completes the sentence. 67. (v15-102-8) Choose the answer 81. (v17-116-24) Choose the correct
They have nothing in common, ... they? which correctly completes the sentence. answer.
A ) do B) had Laylo never said she would marry him ,... she? That’s a really nice dress she’s wearing, ...?
C ) haven't . D) don’t A ) did B) didn’t C ) does D) hasn’t A ) hasp’t it B) isn’t she
C ) hasn’t she D) isn’t it
55. (v12c-144-16) Choose the answer 68. (v15-105-9) Choose the correct
which correctly completes the sentence. answer for the following question. Don’t 82. (V17-118-18) Choose the correct
There were many mistakes in your use the phone, ... you? It’s not working. answer.
dictation, ... ? A ) shall B) will C ) don’t D) do Someone left the door open, ...?
110 5 9 .1think so / 1hope so etc. / So do I / Neither do I
A ) do they B ) didn’t they 98. (v19/20-101-7) Choose the correct 112. (v19/20-113-15) Choose the correct
C ) didn’t it D) isn’t it answer. answer.
83. (v17-121-17) Choose the correct Let’s go out for a walk, ... Tim doesn’t like carrots, ...?
answer. Pass me the salt,... A ) let we? B ) will you? A ) doesn’t he B) you don’t
A ) don’t you? B) will you? C ) shall we? B ) don’t we? C ) does he D ) do they
C ) do you? D) won’t you? 99. ( v l 9/20-102-18) Choose the correct 113. (v19/20-114-4) Choose the correct
84. (v17-121-19) Choose the correct answer. answer.
answer. Billiards is a popular ga m e,...? They have a beautiful picture in the room ,...?
Let’s go abroad this summer, ...? A ) is it B) isn’t it A ) do they B) haven’t they
A ) do we B) shall we C ) aren’t they D) are they C ) don’t tliey D ) have they
C ) have we D) can we 100. (v19/20-103-4) Choose the correct 114. (v19/20-116-4) Choose the correct
answer. answer.
You will come back to visit us, ... you? We must be at school at 8 o'clock, ...
Don’t open the windows until your mother
com es,... you? A ) wouldn’t B) would C ) won’t D ) will A ) mustn't we? B) aren’t we?
A ) do B) will C ) should D) shall 101. (v19/20-103-11) Choose the correct C ) don’t we? .D) do we?
Smoking in public should be banned, ...? answer.
Let’s skip this part of the movie, it is not
A ) shouldn’t it be B) shoufdnft it Angela has ordered pizza ,...?
interesting,... we?
C ) should it D ) should it be A ) didn’t she B) did he
A ) let not B) will not
C ) should D) shall 102. (v19/20-103-17) Choose the correct C ) has she D) hasn’t she
Jamila doesn’t play the guitar,... ? answer.
Let’s get driving license, ...
A ) doesn’t it B) doesn’t she Samantha had to take her exam one more
A ) are we B) do we
C ) does it D ) does she time, ... she?
C ) shall we D) won’t we
103. (v19/20-105-13) Choose the correct A ) did B) didn’t C ) hadn’t D) had
Let’s break the rules, ....
Give me a newspaper, ...? answer.
A ) are we B) do we
A ) don’t you B) will you They did not go to Vienna last w eek,...?
C ) shall we D ) won’t we
C ) won’t I D ) will it A ) weren’t there B) did they
89. (v17-128-16) Choose the correct C ) didn’t they D) was it
answer.
answer. 4 118. (v19/20-119-8) Choose the correct
Nobody knows about this, ...?
John and Mary are sailing to the island answer.
A ) is he B) don't he
tomorrow, ...? The kitchen scales are on the table, ...?
C ) isn’t it D ) do they
A ) don’t they B) aren’t they A ) aren’t they B) is it
90. (v17-129-4) Choose the correct C ) isn’t he D) isn't there C ) aren’t there D) isn’t it
answer.
105. (v19/20-106-18) Choose the correct 119. (v19/20-119-10) Choose the correct
Give her a hand, ...?
answer. answer.
A ) would you B) will you
They should go hom e,...? ....aren't I?
C ) do you D ) don’t you
A ) will it B) do they A ) I am not a pilot
91. (v17-129-7) Choose the correct C ) should they D ) shouldn’t they B) He’s your English teacher
answer.
106. (v19/20-107-1) Choose the correct C ) You are my neighbour
Get me some chewing gum when you go to D) I’m your English teacher
answer.
the sh op ...?
Andy and Mark are reading comics, ... 120. (v19/20-120-8) Choose the correct
A ) will you B) doesn’t it
A) arent they? B) are they? answer.
C ) don’t me D) don't you
C ) is he? D) isn't he? They will be able to take part in the
92. (v18-350) This is my friend Ali. I ... met,
107. (v19/20-108-2) Choose the correct conference,...?
have you?
answer. A ) can’t they B) can they
A) didn’t think B) don’t think you’ve
Chineses difficult to leam, ...? C ) won’t they D ) will they
C ) never think to D ) think you haven’t
A ) a ren’t they B) isn’t.it 121. (v19/20-128-13) Choose the correct
93. (v18-351) He likes living in a warm C ) are there D) is it answer.
climate ...?
108. (v19/20-109-8) Choose the correct You know absolutely everything about him ,...?
A ) wouldn’t he B) doesn’t he
answer. A ) don't you B) know you
C ) won’t he D) isn’t he
Jack can write good poem s,... C ) not you D) do you
94. (v18-352) Choose the correct answer. A ) does he? B) doesn’t she?
This year’s graduates were all looking for C ) can’t he? D ) can he? answer.
jobs in finance, ...?
109. (v19/20-110-2) Choose the correct The decision won’t be made till later, ...7
A ) wasn’t this B) did they answer. A ) won’t it B) did it
C ) weren't there D) weren’t they
People have always been fascinated by C ) didn’t they D) will it
95. (v18-353) Choose the correct answer. twins, ...?
You wouldn't mind if I turned the volume up A ) didn't it B) have they answer.
a little, ...? C ) haven’t they D) don’t they
We can’t get him on the phone,...?
A ) didn’t I B) did you 110. (v19/20-111-12) Choose the correct A ) do we B ) can he
C ) had I D) would you answer. C ) can't he D) can we
96. (v18-354) Choose the correct answer. It never snows in the S ahara,...?
My glasses are on the table, ...? A ) does it B) isn't it 5 9 .1think so / 1 hope so etc.
A ) aren't they B) are they C ) doesn’t it D ) is there
C ) is there D) don’t they
/ S o do 11 Neither do I
97. (v18-355) Choose the correct answer. answer. 1. (96-6-42) Choose the appropriate
It is the problem that caused much They won’t be having English at 2 p. m., ... answer.
dispute, ...? they? A: G6orge is a student, and you?
A ) didn’t it B) is it C ) isn't it D) did it A ) shan’t B) won’t C ) shall D) will B: ... .
5 9 .1think so/1 hope so etc. / So do I / Neither do I 111
A ) He is B) So am I 13. (98-5-43) Choose the appropriate 24. (01-7-45) Choose the appropriate
C ) A student D ) Yes, I am E ) Yes, I do answer. response to the statement.
Could yon pass me the salt, please? We made him eat something.
2. (96-6-92) Choose the appropriate A ) So did we.
A ) Certainly, here you are B) No, thank you
answer. B) Neither did we
C ) Yes, please D ) Neither can I
- Who has lost my favourite book? C ) Neither does my brother
E ) Yes, I have
D ) We didn’t too
A ) Ann did B) Nick is C ) They do 14. (98-6-62) Choose the appropriate E) Not w.e did
D ) We did E ) Michael has answer. Have you read today’s newspaper?
A ) No, J haven’t yet. B) No, I didn’t. 25. (01-8-9) Choose the appropriate
answers to the question. C ) Yes, I had. D ) No, I shan’t.
E ) No, I’m not. She took pictures and ... .
I shan’t go to the country with you. A ) so did I В) I do too С ) I did also
A ) Neither would he B) So shall I 15. (98-12-17) Choose the appropriate D ) sol did E) I did
C ) So did I D ) Neither shall I modal verb.
E ) Neither does she - I live near my work.
Shukhurullo has English 3 times a week,
4. (96-13-43) Choose the appropriate - S o you ... go to the office by crowded buses.
and ... .
answer. A ) have to B) are able to
A ) so had I B) so does Umid
Kate: “He won’t leam English, and you? C ) don’t have to D ) would have to
С ) I too have D) I do so
T o m :... E) can’t E ) either has Umid
A ) So do I. B) So shall I. C ) Neither shall I. 16. (98-12-40) Choose the appropriate 27. (v5-146-36) Choose the right answer.
D) So did I. E) Neither did I. answer. I have already bought new text-books, and
5. (96-13-149) Choose the appropriate Betsy ajways goes to the country for weekends. you?
response. I don’t like rainy weather. A ) Neither does her friend. A ) so did I В) I am too
A ) Neither I. B) So don't I. B) We don’t either. C ) So has she D) neither do I
C ) Me too. D ) I don’t like too. C ) So do we. E) So have I
E ) Neither do I. D ) So they do.
E ) He doesn’t either.
6. (96-15-37) Choose the appropriate form of verbs.
answer. 17. (99-5-49) Complete the dialogue. If you ... to the theatre with us yesterday, you
My little brother is very clever. - 1don’t like footbalL ... an amusing performance.
A ) so was mine B) so is mine A ) went / watched
C ) my is too D) mine is either A ) So does Ann B) have gone / would have watched
E) Neither is mine B) Ann does neither C ) will go / would watch
C ) Ann doesn’t too D) went / would watched
7. (96-15-91) Choose the appropriate E ) had gone /would have watched
D ) Neither doesn’t Ann
answer to the question.
E) Neither does Ann 29. (v5-158-36) Choose the appropriate
- I don't like people who tell lies, and you?
- . . . I just hate them. 18. (99-5-55) Complete the dialogue. answer.
A ) I too В) I also C ) So do I - He has no money. If you aren’t going to Irkutsk.......
D) Neither do I E ) I am also A ) neither I am B) so do I-
A ) I don’t either B) Either have I C ) I’m not too D ) neither am I
8. (96-15-146) Choose the appropriate E ) I am not also
С ) I haven't neither D) Neither do I
E ) I do too 30. (v5-160-23) Choose the appropriate
Malik: He saw nobody in the room, and you?
19. (99-7-26) Complete the dialogue. answer.
Kamil: ...
It’s 5 o’clock. You’ll have some tea with us,
A ) Neither did I. B) So did I. - He was hardly upset when- he heard the
won’t you?
C ) Neither do I. D) So, do I. news.
A ) so will I B) neither will I
E ) I either.
C ) please, do it D ) please, will you
A ) I wasn't either B) So was I
9. (97-3-38) Choose the appropriate E ) thank you, with pleasure
C ) His friend was too D ) Neither I was
answer.
E ) Neither was I 31. (v6-154-18) Choose the answer
- I can never find my books. which correctly completes the dialogue.
- 1can’t go to the cinema tonight, I haven’t
A ) Neither can I B) Her too Janet had a nice meal yesterday,.....
got any money.
C ) Neither does she D) I can’t to A ) her sister had too' B) so did her sister
A ) Neither had I B) So had I
E ) We can either С ) I had too D ) so have I
C ) So I haven’t D ) Neither have I
E) I did so
10. (97-8-38) Choose the appropriate 32. (v6-158-19) Choose the answer
answer. 21. (00-3-38) Complete the sentence.
which correctly completes the dialogue.
My friend can’t go to the theatre tonight. She doesn’t allow her letters to be read,
- We didn’t go to Houston for the week-end.
A ) Neither can I. B) So can I. and ... .
A ) So did we. B) Neither did we.
A ) I do too B) neither I do
С ) I don't either. D ) Neither do.l. C ) We don’t either. D ) We do too.
С ) I don’t neither D) neither do I
E ) So can he. 33. (v6-160-19) Choose the answer
E ) so do I
11. (97-9-97) Choose the appropriate reply. which correctly completes the dialogue.
22. (01-2-40) Complete the dialogue.
I haven’t heard him sing. - 1don’t understand this rule.
- 1have never seen such a wonderful
A ) Neither had we. landscape.
B) Neither has my friend. A) So am I. B) Neither am I.
A ) So have I. B) So do they
C ) I haven't either. C) So do I. D ) Neither do I.
C ) Neither do they. D ) Neither I have.
D) So do I. E ) Neither have I. 34. (v8-103-25) Choose the answer
E ) So have he. which correctly completes the sentence.
23. (01-6-49) .Choose the appropriate
12. (98-4-46) Choose the appropriate Andrew: I haven’t got many friends. Jessica:
answer.
answer. . . . . And I would really like a good friend.
- 1haven’t seen Ann since we left school,
- 1don't like reptiles. A ) Neither have I В ) I didn’t either
and you?
A ) - Neither am I. B) - So do I. C ) Neither did I D ) So have I
A ) So have I. В) I too. '
C ) - Neither do I. D) - 1don’t like them too. С ) I also D) Neither have I. 35. (v8-129-25) Choose the answer
E) - Me too. E ) Neither do I. which correctly completes the sentence.
112 60. Relative clauses with who/that / which
Vicky: I’m hungry. I haven't eaten anything A ) Neither I do. В) I don’t either. 59. (v14-111-23) Choose the answer
all day. Daniel:. . . . I didn't have time for С ) I don’t too D ) So do I. which correctly completes the sentence.
breakfast. - I like to sit near the window on the plane.
A ) I didn't either В) I too - ... .I like to see the clouds.
C ) So am I D ) Neither have I A ) Neither do I . B) And I
I was trying to persuade my parents to take
36. (v9-128-5) Choose the right answer. C ) So I do D) So do I
me to the South this summer. - ...
They haven’t got a computer and ... . A ) So my friend was. B) So was my friend. 60. (v14-116-4) Choose the answer which
A ) I have В) I do either C ) So my friend did. D ) So did my friend. correctly completes the sentence.
С ) I haven’t got D) neither have I I am a bit late,... ? I am sorry, then.
49. (v12c-135-11) Choose the answer A ) aren't I B) do I
37. (v9-129-12) Choose the right answer. which correctly completes the sentence.
She has to get up early.... he. C ) am I D) don’t I
Tom has gone to the match. And ... .
A ) Has so B) So does A ) so has Nick B) Nick did too 61. (v17-107-5) Choose the correct answer.
C ) So has D) So is I have never been to Las Vegas and ...
C ) Nick has either D) so does Nick
38. (v10-101-16) Choose the answer A ) so have my friends
50. (v12c-148-25) Choose the answer B) so my friends have
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) neither have my friends
- It’s five o’clock. You’ll have tea with us,
- 1like to sit near the window on the plane. D) neither do my friends
won't you?
- I like to see the clouds.
A ) Neither will you. В) I do too. 62. (v17-108-6) Choose the correct answer.
C ) So will you. D) I’d love to. A ) Neither do I B) And I
I am staying for another three days and ...
C ) So I do D ) So do I
39. (v10-108-10) Choose the answer A ) so are my friends
which correctly completes the sentence. 51 .(v l2 c -1 49-4) Choose the answer B) so my friends are
There aren't as many days in February as in which correctly completes the sentence. C ) either my friends are
January, are there? I'll have the text translated by the evening. D ) neither are my friends
A ) No, there aren’t. I B) No, there are. A ) I will so. B) So will I. 63. (v17-115-4) Choose the correct answer.
C ) Yes, there are. D) Yes, there were. C ) So have I D ) Neither will we. Helen can sing beautifully and ...
40. (v10-112-15) Choose the appropriate 52. (v12c-159-18) Choose the answer A ) her mother can
answer to the question. which correctly completes the sentence. B) so can her mother
- Don’t you know I'm a hockey fan? - 1am tired. C ) neither can her mother
- ... I shout for “Dinamo”. - . . . . But these reports must be typed before D ) either can her mother
A ) So am J B) He is too we leave. 64. (v17-115-17) Choose the correct,
C ) Not, did I D) Either do I A ) So am I B) So I am answer.
41. (v10-117-14) Choose the answer С ) I do too D) So do I - Celine is staying for another two days.
I don’t think she is right. What about you? which correctly completes the sentence. A ) So I am B) So do I
A ) So do I . B) Neither do I Most rocks contain several minerals, but C ) So I do D ) So am I
C ) Neither don’t I D) So don’t I limestone contains only one and ... . 65. (v17-125-19) Choose the correct
42. (v10-118-6) Choose the answer which A ) marble is so B) so marble does answer.
correctly completes the sentence. C ) so is marble D ) so does marble I did not like that movie and ...
Have you read today’s newspaper? A ) so did my friends
A ) No, I haven’t yet B) Yes, I had B) so my friends did
C ) No, I’m not D) No, 1didn’t C ) neither my friends did
- 1am tired.
D) neither did my friends
43. (v.10-123-3) Choose the answer - ... . But these reports must be typed before
which correctly completes the sentence. we leave. 66. (v17-126-5) Choose the correct
I don’t think she is right. What about you? A ) I do too B) So am I answer.
A ) Neither do I B) So do I C ) So I am D ) So do I I do not eat meat and ...
C ) Neither don’t I D ) So don’t I A ) neither does my husband
55. (v14-102-22) Choose the answer B) so does my husband
44. (v11-110-21) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. C ) so my husband does
which correctly completes the sentence. I'll do my best to pass my test. D) neither my husband does
She never liked to wear clothes in bright A ) So do I. B) Neither will I.
colours. C ) So did I. D) So will I. 67. (v19/20-118-12) Choose the correct
A ) Her mother didn’t neither. answer.
56. (v14-105-19) Choose the answer He is a very narrow-minded person.......
B) So did her mother.
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) so weren’t her children
C ) Her mother didn’t too.
When my brother tells me funny stories B) so do his father
D) Neither did her mother.
I can't help laughing. C ) so is his wife
45. (v12z-102-13) Choose the answer D) does not he
which correctly completes the sentence. A) Neither I can. B ) So can I.
I wasn’t invited to Helen’s birthday party. - C) Neither can I. D) So I can’t.
A ) So was Jane. B) Neither was Jane.
60. Relative clauses with who/
57. (v14-109-18) Choose the answer that I w hich
C ) So Jane was. D) Neither Jane was.
46. (v12z-103-13) Choose the answer - When my brother tells me funny stories 1. <96-13-15) Choose the appropriate
which correctly completes the sentence. I can't help laughing. pronoun.
- Would you and your wife like to play bridge “... else is here?” she asked.
tonight? A) Neither can I. B) So can I. A ) my B)whom C ) which D )w hy
- I don’t know now to play bridge and ... . C) Neither I can. D ) So I can’t. E) who
A ) my wife neither
58. (v14-110-16) Choose the answer 2. (01-1-36) Complete the sentence.
B) neither does my wife
which correctly completes the sentence. The teacher could not understand ....
C ) neither is my wife - 1am tired. A ) who prompts the pupils the correct answer
D) my wife either - ... . But these reports must be typed before B) why did this boy always play truant
47. (v12z-126-23) Choose the answer we leave. C ) what makes her pupils to laugh at her class
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) So am I B) So do I D) why one of her pupils was always late
- 1don’t like strong coffee. С ) I do too D) So I am E) who is going to answer
61., Clauses with and without who / that / which 113
3. (01-8-45) Complete the sentence. 16. (v9-103-8) Choose the right answer. 31. (v17-115-19) Choose the correct
Their mother wanted to know .... I was talking to a man ... is going to the answer.
A ) what is yours conference on Biotec. The book she's most famous is «Dance of
B) what could he do A ) who B) whose C ) whom D) which the Dinosaurs»
C ) if that was Peter A ) for which B) in that
D) where had it come from C ) to whom D) that
When hunting, tigers often lie quietly in wait
E) if could he come at water-holes and attack other animals ... 32. (v17-116-20) Choose the correct
4. (03-2-25) Choose the best answer. they come down to drink. answer.
Miss Casement stopped ... she was doing A) how B) when C ) what D) although Phil will have to do overtime tonight, ... is
and stared at Rainsborough. 18. (v9-123-3) Choose the right answer. very tiresome.
A ) that B) which C ) as D) after Jean was the first person ... advice I asked for. A) what B)that C ) which D) so
E) what A ) whose B) which C)w hom D)that 33. (v17-116-22) Choose the correct
5. (03-2-26) Choose the best answer. 19. (v9-123-14) Choose the right answer. answer. '
It’s odd ... it hurts at these times not to be A good student must know ... to study Your supervisor will explain you ... you need
part of your proper family. to know to complete your research paper.
effectively.
A ) that B) when C ) why D) how A ) what B) that C ) which D) how
A ) which B) that C ) how D) than
E ) what
20. (v9-124-11) Choose the right answer. 34. (v17-127-16) Choose the right
6. (03-2-41) Choose the best answer. answer.
We don’t know how birds find their way home
The manager will ring you up ... he comes. The man ... gave me the sharpener is
but we know ... they will surely return again
A ) when B) why C ) how D) since yawning.
with the warmth and sunshine of spring.
E ) while A) which B) whose C ) who D ) whom
A )e ve r B) because of
7. (03-6-33) Choose the best answer. C ) that D) what 35. (v18-356) She keeps tapping her
I’m not speaking about the man ... is sitting, fingers ... gets on my nerves.
I’m speaking about the standing A) that B) which
Studies have shown that secondhand smoke
A ) which / one B) - / one C ) what D) that which
harms children, ... lawmakers want to protect
C ) who / the other D ) who / one
the most.
E) who / - 61. Clauses with and w ithout
A ) whom B) Which C ) who D) what
8. (03-6-38) Choose the best answer. w ho I that / w hich
... did you come ... yesterday?
Amnesia is a condition in ... people can
A ) Who / about B) Who / by 1. (99-3-17) Choose the appropriate
forget even their own names.
C ) Whom / about D ) Who / above pronouns to complete the sentence.
A ) that B) where C ) which D) what
E ) Who/with ... is your daughter? ... is an English teacher.
23. (v13-112-14) Choose the answer A) that / she B) what / she
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) she / who D) who / her
•This is the first test... he is taking in written
Brian teaches English to students, most of ... E) which / that
English.
are hoping to study in England or America. 2. (V8-118-3) Choose the answer which
A ) what B) who C ) in which D) that
A ) what B) who C ) which D) whom correctly completes the sentence.
E) whose
24. (v13-114-16) Choose the answer Look a t ... dark clouds. It will probably rain
which correctly completes the sentence. soon.
The knife was so blunt that...
No sooner had Don planted a tree ..., it died. A) what B) which C ) those D) that
A ) it cut easily B) it wouldn't cut
C ) it wouldn’t walk D) walking was useful A ) what B) that C ) than D ) when 3. (V9-102-12) Choose the right answer.
E) cutting was useful 25. (v13-130-10) Choose the answer It’s incredible I can’t believe ... you told me
11. (v4-104-4) Choose the best answer. which correctly completes the sentence. yesterday.
Isn’t she the woman ... plays the violin in the A) that B) which C)w hat D) who
The man ... is sitting next to me is an English
teacher. orchestra? 4. (v10-108-12) Choose the answer
A ) who B) this C ) whom D) whose A) whom B) whose C ) which D) who which correctly completes the sentence:
E ) what 26. (v14-104-20) Choose the answer Nicolas never offers to pay, ... always
12. (v4-121-27) Choose the best answer. which correctly completes the sentence. annoys me.
There are many stories about people ... can’t A) which B) where C ) whom D) when
The road was so slippery that. . . .
A ) it was easy to drive learn how to be rich. 5. (v10-119-10) Choose the answer which
B) cars could go easily A ) who B) when C ) whom D) whose correctly completes the sentence.
C ) it was easy to walk 27. (v14-111-8) Choose the answer which 1980 was the year when I first went back to
D) you couldn’t fall down correctly completes the sentence. the small village ... I was bom.
E) it was impossible to walk There are many stories about people ... can’t A ) when B) where C)that D) which
13. (v6-151-21) Choose the answer learn how to be rich. 6. (v10-123-16) Choose the answer
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) who B) when C ) whose D) whom which correctly completes the sentence.
Before we departed Adam asked me ... 28. (v15-107-5) Choose the correct They’ll introduce you to a lot of people, most
I would like to go and see his place one day. answer. o f ... you’ll forget immediately.
A ) that B) if C ) about D) what Lyle Lovett,... I last saw over ten years ago, A ) whose B) that C ) which D) whom
is on tour again. 7. (v12z-101-17) Choose the answer
A) whom B) that C ) to whom D) whose which correctly completes the sentence.
Her behaviour made me wonder... she 29. (v17-109-18) Choose the correct She has gone back to live in the town ... she
would say next. answer. was bom and brought up.
A ) what B) then C ) which D) that ... he said made me feel great. A) that B) which C ) when D) where
A) That B) What C ) Which D )W ho 8. (v12z-102-7) Choose the answer which
correctly completes the sentence. 30. (v17-110-6) Choose the right answer. correctly completes the sentence.
Mr. North teaches a class for students ... Xenia was offered apple or pear, neither of I’m sure I’m not the only person ... is
native language is not English. ... she wanted to try. dissatisfied with the new computers.
A ) whose B) which A ) what B) that A ) which B) who’s
C ) what D) that C ) whom D) which C ) that D) whom
114 62. Clauses with whose / whom / where
9. (v12c-128-8) Choose the answer 22. (v17-128-13) Choose the correct 8. (v8-107-17) Choose the answer which
which correctly completes the sentence. answer. correctly completes the sentence.
She has gone back to live in the town ... she The dog ... is barking belongs to Mrs. The day care centre was established to take
was bom and brought up. Lawrence. care of children ... parents work during the
A ) where B) that C ) which D) when A ) that B)w ho C)w hom D)what day.
A ) what B) whose
10. (v12c-151-3) Choose the answer 23. (v18-357) My father... is in Canada
C ) who D ) which
which correctly completes the sentence. this week.
On a cold grey morning of last week I duly A ) who travels a lot 9. (V9-108-5) Choose the right answer.
turned up at Euston to see off an old friend B ) who had traveled a lot It was the kind of accident for ... nobody was
... was starting for America. C ) who traveled a lot really to blame.
A ) where B) whose C )w h o D)whom D ) who has traveled a lot A ) that B) which '
C ) whom D) what
11. (v14-108-10) Choose the answer 24. (v18-358) Where are the flowers ... I
which correctly completes the sentence. sent you? 10. (v9-118-2) Choose the right answer.
One of employee?,... was a postman and A ) where B) whese No one knows who she is. She is the only
also helped at the post office, went to his boss C) - D ) that member of the gang ... identity remained a
laughing heartily and showed him the letter. secret.
A ) who B) whose C ) whom D) when A ) whose B) what
... all right.
C ) that D) which
12. (v14-115-17) Choose the answer A ) That has B) There’s
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) This is D ) That’s 11. (v9-127-16) Choose the right answer.
As he tore the ropes ... bound the pack, he Several maps of the place ... you are going
glanced at us anxiously. can be handy.
answer.
A ) that B) who C ) where D) when A ) who B)what C ) where D )w hy
I ve spoken to a boy ... took the highest
13. (v15-119-15) Choose the answer result in SA T exam. 12. (v10-104-8) Choose the answer
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) whom B) who which correctly completes the sentence.
When he came to my studio, he asked ... my C ) whose D ) whoever There were several large holes in the road,
paintings were for sale. three of ... had to be repaired urgently.
A ) that B) what C ) whether D) who 62. Clauses with w hose / w hom / A ) which B) that
C ) when D) where
14. (v16-118-13) Choose the answer w here
Why not install lights ... have a timer? 1. (96-9-15) Choose the appropriate which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) that B) who C ) which D ) what pronoun. We don’t know how birds find their way home
You shouldn't live with a man .... doesn’t but we know ... they will surely return again
15. (v16-120-17) Choose the answer love you. with the warmth and sunshine of spring.
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) that B) which A ) ever B) what
Don left his job. He said ... he had had a C ) who D ) what E ) whom C ) that D ) because of
serious disagreement with his boss.
A ) that B) as C ) what D) so 2. (97-5-15) Choose the appropriate 14. (v10-127-3) Choose the answer
pronoun. which correctly completes the sentence.
16. (v16-122-12) Choose the suitable I live in Uzbekistan ... country is very rich. My friend says that the site ... they are going
linking word. A ) Our B) Theirs C ) Whose to build a new factory is over there.
The population of London,... was once the D ) Its E ) Which A ) which B ) that
largest city in the world, is now falling. C ) whom D) where
A ) who B)where 3. (99-3-19) Choose the appropriate
C ) what D) which pronouns to complete the sentence. 15. (v10-129-8) Choose the answer
There is the man ... saw in the park the other which correctly completes the sentence.
17. (v16-122-13) Choose the answer days. Joanna went out, at about 8.30, but she
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) whom / we B) which / our didn’t say ... she would be back.
Jill is the kind of person ... one cannot share C ) what / ours D ) what / we A ) why B) how C ) where D) when
his secrets with. E) whose / we 16. (v11-124-21) Choose the answer
A ) that B) him C ) whose D) whom
4. (01-4-4) Choose the appropriate which correctly completes the sentence.
18. (v16-127-6) Choose the answer pronouns. The Black Sea is one of the most wonderful
which .correctly completes the sentence. Here are two books would you like? places ... attracts holiday - markers all over
Jean Fragonard was a French artist... A ) Which / one B) What / one the world.
portraits of children. C ) Whom / one D) Why / - A ) who B) when
A ) whose painted B) who painted E) When / one C ) where D) which
C ) who has painted D ) whose paintings
5. (02-1-47) Choose the best answer. 17. (v11-146-8) Choose the best answer.
19. (v17-115-10) Choose the correct Look over there. Isn’t that the woman ... son The sun can damage the skin m ost... it is
answer. you played tennis with the other day? directly overhead.
Coming home early after a party is not in the A ) whose B )w ho C ) which A ) what B) when
habit of young people, ... is no surprise at all. D) of which E ) whom C ) where D) how
A ) that B) so that
6. (02-1-50) Choose the best answer. 18. (v12c-131-26) Choose the answer
C ) which D) what
She was upset because her watch,... she which correctly completes the sentence.
20. (v17-118-13) Choose the correct had been given as a 21st birthday present, A lot of men ... played on the same teams
answer. was lost in the fire. as Nate “Tiny" Archibald will tell you that he
The flower-pot had been, put on the top of the A ) whose B) which never said much.
cupboard ... it wouldn't get broken. C ) whoever D ) what A ) who B) whose
A ) because B) so that E) who C ) where D) whom
C ) in order D) so as
7. (v4-106-11) Choose the appropriate 19. (v12c-141-9) Choose the answer
21. (v17-128-11) Choose the correct word. which correctly completes the sentence.
answer. - Do you know ... this word means? He glanced at us anxiously as he tore the
It is a gift for ... I will be eternally grateful. - Yes, it means “continue”. ropes ... bound the pack.
A ) that B) what A ) that B)what C )w h o D )w h y A ) where B) that
C ) which D ) whom E) when C ) when D ) who
63. Clauses extra information clauses 115
20. (v12c-146-17) Choose the answer A ) whose B ) when 46. (v19/20-118-4) Choose the correct
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) whom D) who answer.
The lad confessed: “I was the one ... stole Can that be Mr. Black ... we used to work
the fire”. with?
answer.
A ) whom B) whose C ) when D) whe A ) which B) whom
Robert, ... son won a Nobel prize, was
C ) what D) which one
21. (v12c-152-6) Choose the answer praised in the meeting.
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) whose B) whom 47. (v19/20-127-5) Choose the correct
The coat has two pockets, one of ... contains C ) which D ) that answer.
a wallet. This is the hospital... I was bom.
A ) what B) that A ) where B) which
C ) which D) whom C ) how D) who
It was just after 9:00 ... he got back.
22. (v12c-157-3) Choose the answer A ) which B) why
C ) where D) when 63. Clauses extra information
It’s one of the most impressive buildings ... 35. (v17-117-10) Choose the correct
clauses
I’ve ever seen. answer. 1. (96-6-70) Choose the appropriate
A ) whose ' B) that She is the g irl... parents I know well.
pronoun.
C ) where D ) what A ) whose B) who You are the man ... women consider a good
23. (v12c-157-20) Choose the answer C ) that D) whom
looking man.
which correctly completes the sentence. 36. (v17-117-15) Choose the correct A ) which B).who C)w hat D)that
This is the second time she has been here,... ? answer. E) where
A ) has she B) isn’t it Romeo saw a g irl... beauty took his breath
2. (98-3-46) Choose the appropriate word.
C ) isn’t this D ) hasn't she away. - Do you know ... Cindy gave a present to
24. (v12c-159-5) Choose the answer A ) which B) whom
her boss?
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) who D ) whose
- Yes, it was his birthday yesterday.
Hunger and poverty are worldwide problems 37. (v17-129-17) Choose the correct A ) who B)w hy
to ... solutions must be found. answer. C ) that D) how much E) what
A ) whom B) who C ) that D ) which This is the place ... treasure was found. 3. (01-5-10) Choose the appropriate
25. (v13-108-18) Choose the answer A ) that B) which pronoun.
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) where D ) what The boy ... lives next door is my friend.
The man ... was fishing next to us was 38. (v17-129-20) Choose the correct A ) which B) whose
talking to himself. answer. C ) whom D) who E ) someone
A ) who B) whose In that year she met Elvis, ... she was 4. (02-3-58) Choose the best answer.
C ) what D) whom married the next year. , The children were not injured in the crash.
26. (v13-117-3) Choose the answer which A ) who B) whose A ) all of them frightened
correctly completes the sentence.- C ) whom D ) that B) seriously hurt in the crash
He went to the airport to meet some relatives 39. (v17-130-5) Choose the correct C ) both of them were frightened
... he had never seen before. answer. D) all of whom were frightened
A ) whom B) which He,works for the organization ... chief E ) all of whom were hurt
C ) what D) whose executive has been arrested for bribery. 5. (03-2-16) Choose the appropriate
27. (v14-104-3) Choose the answer A ) whose B) which word.
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) that D ) who A foreign diplomat saw Lincoln shining his
The shirt has two pockets, one of ... contains 40. (v18-360) They’re going to stay with own shoes. “Weil, Mr. President, do you
a wallet. their cousins ... live on a boat. shine your own shoes?” - “Yes", replied
A ) which B) what A) - B) where Lincoln.”... do you shine?”
C ) whom D ) that C ) who D) that A ) whose B) why C ) when D) how
28. (v14-116-7) You’re the first person I’ve E ) how long
41. (v18-361) Ann Lee has just come
m e t... political views are more left-wing than 6. (v4-120-4) Choose the appropriate
to live in our street.
mine! pronouns.
A ) that I was at school with
A ) whom B) who’s The writer ... book we are discussing now
B) I was at school with
C ) for whom D ) whose has travelled a lot.
C ) with who I was at school
29. (v15-107-18) Choose the answer D ) with whom I was at school A ) who B) whose C ) that D) which
which correctly completes the sentence. E ) what
42. (v18-362) They’re going to stay with
Is that the bookshop ... they’ve also got a 7. (v4-127-4) Choose the appropriate
their cousins ... live on a boat.
cafe? pronoun.
A )- B)that C)w here D )w ho
A ) whose B) which You must find somebody ... can help you.
C)w hom D) where 43. (v18-363) Choose the correct answer.
A ) who B) which
30. (v15-109-15) Choose the correct The man ... bumped into me was an old
C ) whose D) what E) whom
answer. friend of mine.
A ) which B) what 8. (v6-142-15) Choose the answer which
Whose ... ?
C ) whom D) who correctly completes the sentence.
A ) the car was B ) car is this
The young man who ... you yesterday was
C ) the car is D) does the car belong to 44. (v19/20-109-9) Choose the correct
very handsome.
31. (V15-112-19) Choose the correct answer.
A ) visits B) is visited
answer. Mammals are animals ... babies are bom
C ) visited D) was visited
That’s the actor ... autograph I got last year! fully-formed rather than as eggs.
A ) which B) whose C ) those D ) who 9. (v6-157-25) Choose the answer which
A ) who B) whose
C ) who’s D)whom correctly completes the sentence.
I don’t w ant... there alone.
- 32.. (v15-132-14) Choose the answer answer
A ) that you go B ) you to go
which correctly completes the sentence. Angelina likes the giris with ... she studies at
C ) you must go D) you are going
One of employees,... was a postman and university
also helped at the post office, went to his boss A ) whom B) who 10. (v10-103-21) Choose the answer
laughing heartily and showed him the letter. C ) whose D) which which correctly completes the sentence.
116 64. Clauses with V-ing and V-ed (gerund, participle)
Although the job was difficult at first, he soon 23. (v16-108-16) Choose the correct On ... the classroom the teacher asked the
became familiar with ... he had to do. answer. pupil on duty, “Who is absent”?
A ) whose B) what Will you stay here until... off? A ) entering B) entered
C ) they D) where A ) shall the plane take C ) to enter D) be entering
11. (v11-101-21) Choose the answer B) the plane takes E) being entered
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) the plane will take 6. (97-4-15) Choose the appropriate non-
I couldn’t turn the music down, because I D) the plane have taken finite form of the verb.
didn’t know where .... 24. (v16-112-11) Choose the answer The girls ... in the garden are my sisters.
A) was the volume control which correctly completes the sentence. A ) played B) to play
B) the volume control was] Many careers require a college diploma, ... C ) playing D) on playing
C ) the volume control is in some jobs previous experience is the main E) are playing
D) is the volume control requirement. 7. (97-4-41) Choose the appropriate non-
A ) however B) accordingly finite term of the verb.
C ) therefore D) nonetheless She saw the g irl... in the yard.
I didn’t want to bother anybody when I came 25. (v16-115-9) Choose the right answer. A ) playing B) on playing
home late, but no sooner had I put the key in We have fitted a burglar alarm to the house C ) played D) to play
the keyhole ... I heard my mother’s steps. ... somebody tries to break in. E ) was playing
A) than B) there C ) then D ) when A ) besides B) in case 8. (97-10-31) Choose the appropriate
C ) though D ) unless non-finite form of the verb.
which correctly completes the sentence. 26. (v16-118-19) Choose the right answer. The man ... the newspaper is my brother.
Jimmy is still doing his homework. He will I was very glad when I heard that my close A ) read B) reads
come out to play when he ... his homework. friend ... . C ) has read D) reading
A ) did B) has done A ) was down and out E ) will read
C ) will have done D) will do B) was given the cold shoulder during the party 9. (98-6-74) Choose the appropriate non-
C ) had been caught red-handed finite form of the verb.
D) had given a hand to my younger brother We often hear h e r... at concerts.
with his rent A ) sings B) singing C ) sang
When they visited my studio, they asked ...
my paintings were for sale. 27. (v17-118-24) Choose the correct D) to sing E) have sung
A ) whether B) that C ) which D) how answer. 10. (98-7-13) Choose the appropriate
Hardly had the woman sat down ... she was non-finite form of the verb.
sent for again. We knew nothing of his ... a studfent.
A ) that B) after C)then D)when A ) being B) be C ) been
Nobody knows w hat... , but they parted.
A) went wrong with her marriage 28. (v17-128-2) Choose the answer D) to be E) to have been
B) did go wrong with her marriage which correctly completes the sentence. 11. (98-8-37) Choose the appropriate
C ) with her marriage went wrong And that’s the main reason ... he's leaving non-finite form of the verb.
D ) her marriage went wrong with this place. Where did you find this ... pen?
A ) when B) what C) - D) why A ) break B) breaks
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) breaking D) broke
That's the old lady ... brother won the Nobel 64. Clauses with V -in g and V-ed E) broken
Prize. (gerund, participle) 12. (98-8-39) Choose the appropriate '
A) whose B) whom C ) who D) that non-finite form of the verb.
1. (96-12-32) Choose the appropriate ... English is the best way o f ... it.
non finite form of the verb. A ) Speak / ham
I study English again, because ... a foreign B) Speaking / learning
This is the factory ... my father used to work.
language is very important. C ) To speak / to ham
A ) where B) what C ) that D) which
A)speak B)spoken D ) Spoke / learning
18. (v13-161-23) Choose the answer C ) having spoken D) speaking E ) Speak I teaming
which correctly completes the sentence. E) spoke
This is the factory, ... my father used to work. 13. (98-9-31) Choose the appropriate
2. (96-15-84) Choose the appropriate non-finite form of the verb.
A ) where B) which C ) what D) that
non-finite form of the verb. She dreams of her son’s ... a director of the
19. (v15-116-7) Choose the correct answer. The man ... a cigarette is Tom’s cousin. company.
Let’s go ... nice for a drink. A ) smoked B) to smoke A ) becoming B) is becoming
A ) where B) there C ) smoking D ) have smoked C ) become D ) became
C ) somewhere D) any E) had smoked E ) was becoming
20. (v15-131 -2) Choose the answer 3. (97-2-35) Choose the appropriate non- 14. (98-12-21) Choose the appropriate
which correctly completes the sentence. finite form of the verb. non-finite forms of the verbs.
When he came to my studio, he asked ... my The horse ... the race ... the winner of the As well as ... I like ... .
paintings were for sale. same event two years ago. A ) running / walking B) run / walk
A) that B) what A ) led I was B) leading / is C ) run / walked D) running / walked
C ) who D) whether C ) leading / was D) to lead / was E) run / to walk
21. (v16-106-10) Choose the best answer. E) leads / being
An American or Canadian shakes your hand 4. (97-3-31) Choose the appropriate non- non-finite forms of the verbs.
firmly ... looking straight in your eyes. finite form of the verbs. Frank is in hospital. He feels bad. He has
A ) while B) during The street was full of people ... and ... home. to give up ... and ... beer. But he can’t. He
C ) when D) for A ) laughed / gone says to his wife, “Would you mind ... some
22. (v16-107-15) Choose the correct B) laughing / going
cigarettes next time?”
answer C ) having laughed / go A ) smoking / to drink / bringing
... you finish your homework, I’ll take you to D) to laugh / to go B) to. smoke / drinking / bringing
the fountain in the center of the city E) to be laughed / going
C ) smoking / drink / bringing
A) As B) Though 5. (97-3-32) Choose the appropriate non- D) smoking / drinking / bringing
C ) Provided D) Unless finite form of the verb. E) to smoke / to drink / to bring I
64. Clauses with V-ing and V-ed (gerur I, participle)______________________________ _____________________________________ 117
16. (00-1-28) Choose the appropriate 27. (04-1-283) Choose the right form of 39. (v9-112-18) Choose the right answer.
non-finite form of verb. the verb. Will you supply us with all the papers ...
But this boy was only the next.... He was very glad to receive an invitation before we start discussing the contract?
A) comes B) coming C ) to come letter ... by the Oxford University. A ) requires B) requiring
D) come E) came A)send B) to send C ) required D) to .require
C ) sent D) was sent E) sending
17. (01-4-73) Choose the appropriate 40. (v10-101 -12) Choose the best
reported speech. “The water is boiling. I’ll 28. (04-1-285) Choose the right form of answer.
make the tea”, - she said. She said that the the verb. Even in its earliest days, the United States
water... make the tea. The boy ... to the principal does well at school. was a very large country, ... over 1600
A ) is boiling and she’ll A) talk B) talking kilometers of coastline.
B) has boiled and she’ll C ) to talk D) talked E ) is talking A ) stretches B) stretched
C ) had been boiling and She would 29. (04-1-288) Choose the right form of C ) stretch D) stretching
D) was boiling and she will the verb. 41. (v12z-103-6) Choose the answer
E) was boiling and she would Boys and girts recited the poems ... to their which correctly completes the sentence.
teachers at the First Bell. Square dancing is a traditional folk dance in
A ) to devote B) devoting
non-finite form of the verb. the United States. We all had a lot of fun ...
C ) devoted D) is devoted E) devote
The teacher allowed the leaflets ... among to square dance at the party.
the pupils. 30. (04-1-294) Choose the right form of A) learnt B) learning
A ) distributed B) distributing the verb. C ) to learn D) leam
C ) to distribute D) to be distributed My children are fond of games ... with a ball.
A ) playing B) play C ) played 42. (v12z-103-9) Choose the answer
E ) haying distributed
D) to play E ) are played which correctly completes the sentence.
19. (01-7-43) Choose the appropriate Sherlock Holmes was one of the world’s
non-finite forms of the verbs. 31. (04-1-300) Choose the right form of famous ... whose intelligence we always
Besides ... after his sick mother he had to the verb. admire.
earn money ... his own family. We usually eat sumalak ... specially in Navrnz. A ) detector B) detect
A ) to look / to support A)cook B)cooked
C ) detecting D) detectives
B) having looked I supporting C ) cooking D) to cook
E) is cooked 43. (v12c-122-10) Choose the answer
C ) looking / to support
D) look / supporting 32. (04-1-302) Choose the right form of
Almost every professor and student at the
E ) looking / having supported the verb.
We enjoyed the performance ... by children. university ... of the choice of Dr. Brown as
20. (01-11-34) Choose the appropriate the new president.
A) to stage B) stage
non-finite form of the verb. A ) be approved B) approving
C ) staged D) was staged
A fish ... of water cannot live. C ) approves D) to approve
E) staging
A ) takeout B) taken out C ) takes
D) taking out E) to take 33. (v4-105-24) Choose the appropriate 44. (v12c-139-4) Choose the answer
non-finite form of the verb. which correctly completes the sentence.
21. (02-2-40) Choose the best answer. George was very unhappy at the ... of so
Our goal is ... new ideas on art and culture.
- Did you help with the bridge project last much money when his firm went bankrupt.
A) to have exchanged B) exchange
year? C ) to be exchanged D) to exchange A ) loses B) lost C ) lose D ) loss
- Yes, I was in charge of the work ....
E)exchanged 45. (v12c-143-23) Choose the answer
A) being done B) did
C ) doing D) that did 34. (v4-120-24) Choose the appropriate ' which correctly completes the sentence.
E) had done non-finite form of the verb. At the junction of the road traffic lights ... a
Alisher Navoi's books are worth ... few years ago.
22. (02-3-43) Choose the best answer. A ) leading B) will read A) are installed B) installed
He took a shower before ... dressed. C ) to read D) has read C ) were installed D) installing
A ) got B) gets C ) to get E ) read
D) he has gotten E) getting 46. (v12c-157-18) Choose the answer
35. (v4-129-24) Choose the appropriate which correctly completes the sentence.
23. (02-9-38) Choose the best answer. non-finite forms of the verbs. A: I’ve got a headache. Shall I take an
I’m very busy today. There is a lot of work ... Having read the article we began . ..it. aspirin? B: Well, you can try ... an aspirin, if
for me to do. A ) discusses B) discussed you like.
A) waits B) wait C ) to wait C ) discuss D) was discussing A ) taken B) to be taken
D) waiting E) waited
E) discussing C ) taking D) took
36. (v4-130-24) Choose the right form of 47. (v13-131-12) Choose the answer
- ... the letter I started for the post-office ...
the verb. which correctly completes the sentence.
at the corner of the street.
The young woman ... the horse takes part in It was in the park that Ted had his money ...
A ) Writing / situated
many contests. Be careful going there!
B) Having written / situated
A) is riding B) rode C ) to ride A ) to steal B) steal
C ) Written / situating
D) riding E) ride C ) stealing D ) stolen
D) Had written / situated
E ) Writing / having situated 37. (v4-130-35) Choose the appropriate 48. (v13-145-19) Choose the answer
25. (04-1-279) Choose the right form of forms of the verbs. which correctly completes the sentence.
the verb. After a long consideration our behaviour and It was our teacher at school who encouraged
The pictures ... up on the walls of the hall they allowed us to play. us ... doctors.
make it beautiful. A ) would be justified B) are justified A) become B) to become
A ) hang B) to hang C ) had been justified D) was justified C ) becoming D) became
C ) were hung D) hung E) are hung E) will be justified 49. (v15-116-2) Choose the correct
26. (04-1-280) Choose the right form of 38. (v5-160-21) Choose the appropriate answer.
the verb. non-finite form of the verb. I couldn’t understand ...
The hockey match ... last Sunday was very At the same time she was very much A ) whom she was addressing
fascinating. pleased .... talked about and.looked at. B) to who she was addressing
A ) hold B) held 6 ) was held A ) envy B) envied C ) was envy C ) who she was addressing to
D) to hold E) holding D) envies E) to be envied D) whose she was addressing to
118 65. Verb + V-ing
50. (v15-117-4) Choose the correct answer. 2. (97-5-1) Choose the appropriate 13. (v5-154-21) Choose the appropriate
Go ... your homework carefully before you preposition. non-finite form of the verb.
hand it ... . I asked him ... help. His son had to leave school and start... at
A ) into / on B) through / away A ) in B) about C ) for D ) by E ) with an office as a clerk.
C ) up / out D) over / in 3. (97-9-35) Choose №e non-finite forms A ) working B) has worked C ) to work
51. (v17-102-4) Choose the correct of the verbs. D ) worked E ) work
answer. ... for better future many Negroes leave their 14. (v8-108-20) Choose the answer
Tina sat by her ... baby’s bedside all night. native countries ... to Europe. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) overslept B) sleeping A ) hope / move B) hoping / moves I’m accustomed to ... a big breakfast. I think
C ) sleep D) asleep C ) hoped / moving D ) hoping / moving it is the most fmportant meal of the day.
52. (v18-364) Joe and Rose left the cinema E) hope / moving A ) having B) had had
because the film was ... . 4. (00-8-21) Choose the proper non-finite C ) had D) have
A ) bored B) boredom forms of the verbs. 15. (v8-112-22) Choose the answer which
C ) bore less D ) boring Please forgive me for ..., would you mind ... correctly completes the sentence.
53. (v19/20-107-2) Choose the correct that last sentence I'd like ... it down. Suddenly she burst out crying with the words
answer. A ) interrupt / repeat / put “I can't go on ... my best years making soups
B) interrupting / repeating / to put and porridges for him’’.
The ... movie drew large crowds o f ...
C ) interrupting / to repeat / putting A ) to waste B) wasted
children every Saturday.
D ) interrupting / repeat / putting C ) wasting D ) waste
A ) exciting / exciting B) excited / excited
E ) interrupting / repeating / putting 16. (v8-124-23) Choose the answer
C ) exciting / excited D ) excited / exciting
5. (00-9-8) Choose the appropriate forms which correctly completes the sentence.
54. (v19/20-114-1) Choose the
of the verbs. I don’t mind ... for you. Go ahead and finish
appropriate form of the verb.
- Oh, look! There’s a taxi. your work.
... children didn’t notice that the time had left.
- Thank you for ... . Most drivers avoid ... A ) to wait B ) waiting
A ) Played in the garden
people who have so many suitcases. C ) have waited D ) waited
B) Playing in the garden
A ) to stop / picking up 17. (v9-114-7) Choose the right answer.
C ) Are playing in the garden
B) stop / picking up Respect yourself by ... the manners of a
D) Were playing in the garden
C ) stopping / picked up gentleman or lady, and then you will receive
55. (v19/20-120-16) Choose the correct D ) stopped / to pick up the respect of others.
answer. E ) stopping / picking up A ) demonstrate B) demonstrated
... a computer will solve all your problems.
6. (00-10-42) Choose the appropriate C ) demonstrating O ) demonstrates
A ) Buy B) By buying
form of the verb. 18. (v9-123-1) Choose the right answer.
C ) To buying D ) Buying
My daughters insist on ... to the discovery I can’t help being surprised at this meanness.
56. (v19/20-121-5) Choose the Saturday even though the prices are very high. He again decided against... his old aunt.
appropriate verb A ) being gone B) to go He says he can’t afford to spend so much
After clown has entered the room children C ) go D) gone E ) going money on medicine.
burst o f ...
7. (01-3-56) Choose the appropriate form A ) helps B) helping
A ) laughing B) speaking
of the verb. C ) helped D ) to help
C ) shouting D ) whistling
Have you heard him ... the piano? 19. (v10-109-8) Choose the answer
57. (v19/20-121-14) Choose the right A ) to play B) played which correctly completes the sentence.
answer -C ) plays D ) to have played E ) play Some birds hear so well that they can hear a
... he was wrong, he escaped
8. (01-4-51) Choose the appropriate word worm ... under the ground.
A ) Understood B) Understand
combination. A ) moves B) moving
C ) Understanding D ) Being understood
I always make ... why they use this or that C ) to move D ) moved
58. (v19/20-122-2) Choose the correct expression. 20. (v10-114-2) Choose the answer which
answer A ) she explain B) her to explain correctly completes the sentence.
Leslie is anxious about... the examination' C ) them explain D ) their explaining Bill is getting better. He is expected ...
A ) to take B) taking E ) them to explain hospital in three week's time.
C ) take D ) taken
9. (01-7-42) Choose the appropriate non- A ) leave B ) to leave
59. (v19/20-123-3) Choose the finite form of the verb. C ) leaving D ) to be left
appropriate adjective and adverb. I think o f ... to America to study.
The visitors were ... because the show was 21. (v10-118-15) Choose the answer
A ) to go B) go which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) having gone O ) going E ) being gone - May I borrow some money? My check was
A ) amazed / amazable
B) amazing / amazed 10. (05-1-458) Choose the appropriate supposed ... yesterday, but I still haven't
C ) amazable / amazed form of the verb. received it.
D ) amazed / amazing They congratulated her on ... well in a ballet - Sure. I’d be happy to lend you some.
performance. A ) arriving B) to arrive
60. (v19/20-125-13) Choose the correct A)dances B)danced C ) arrival D ) to be arrive
answer. C ) had danced D ) is dancing
Our History teacher was ... when nobody did 22. (v10-126-3) Choose the answer
E ) having danced which correctly completes the sentence.
the homework.
A ) annoying B) annoyed 11. (v4-126-24) Choose the non-finite When I was downtown yesterday, I saw the
C)annoyal D ) annoy form of the verb. police... a thief.
Sarah enjoys... . A ) chasing B ) is chasing
A ) sang B) surig C ) chased D ) chases
65. Verb + V -in g C ) singing D ) to sing E ) sing 23. (v11-136-21) Choose the answer
1. (97-1-30) Choose the non-finite form 12. (v5-129-21) Choose the appropriate which correctly completes the sentence.
of the verb. answer. ^ I bet you have forgotten ... the book again,
The man ... in the garden is listening to music. I felt him ... his hand on my shoulder. haven’t you? I was hoping to get it back
A ) work B) is working A ) not to put B) to put ^ -today.
C ) working D ) to work C ) have put D ) puts A ) brought B ) bring
E ) worked E ) put D ) ter bring
66. Verb + to V 119
24. (v12z-118-26) Choose the answer 36. (V15-117-14) Choose the answer A ) have delayed B) delay
which correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence. C ) to delay D ) delaying
“You are a man” said the father angrily, as he She can imagine ... a weekend in the 51. (v18-371) My office ... as soon as
heard his son ... to sob. mountains, climbing the steep hills. possible. It’s in an awful state. .
A ) beginning B) begun A ) to spending B) spent A ) renovated B) renovate
C ) to begin D) having begun C ) spending D ) to spend C ) renovates D) needs renovating
25. (v12c-118-2) Choose the answer 37. (v15-120-14) Choose the best answer. 52. (v18-372) Choose the correct answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. We don’t mind ... the matter again. She was determined ... out her idea, and it
He's a terrific soccer player! Did you see him A ) considering B) considered was quite understandable.
... that goal? It was very impressive. C ) consider D) to consider A ) to carry B) carrying
A ) makes B) to make 38. (v15-126-1) Choose the answer C ) carry D ) carried
C ) made D) make which correctly completes the sentence.
26. (v12c-120-3) Choose the answer Economists predict that house prices will go
Nina enjoys ... to popular music.
which correctly completes the sentence. on ... at least for a year.
A ) having listened B) to listen
Lanny noticed that he ... watched by three A ) to rise B) rose C ) rise D ) rising
C ) listening D) being listened
men from the coffee stall on the other side of 39. (v16-127-2) Choose the correct
the road. 54. (V19/20-107-7) Choose the correct
answer.
A ) are B) was answer.
My dad says he always regrets ... more.
C ) had D) is I hate ... so much money on gasoline.
A ) not travelled B) not travel
A ) spending B) having spending
27. (v12c-149-10) Choose the answer C ) not travelling D ) of not to travel
C ) to spending D) spent
I wouldn’t recommend the book, I don’t think 55. (v19/20-125-8) Choose the right
answer.
it's worth ... . answer
He decided to begin a healthy lifestyleand
A ) reading B) to have read I felt him ... the lies
stopped ...
C ) to read D) being read A ) To tell B) tell
A ) smoke B) to smoke
C ) told D ) telling
28. (v13-119-21) Choose the answer C ) to smoking D ) smoking
which correctly completes the sentence. 56. (v19/20-127-8) Choose the right
The beekeeper has observed ... at the answer
answer.
approach of a thunderstorm. Bill avoided ... his boss
... our meal, we went out.
A ) enraging the bees A ) To meet B) Meeting
A ) Finished B) To finishing
B) bees enraging that C ) Will meet D) Having met
C ) Having finished D) Finish
C ) become enraged the bees 57. (v19/20-127-17) Choose the
D) that bees become enraged 4 42. (v17-119-17) Choose the correct
appropriate form of verb.
answer.
29. (v13-138-11) Choose the answer She has denied ... the gloves. Although all
My sons Harry and William really enjoy....
which correctly completes the sentence. the guests proved that.
A ) dance B) to dance
At the party I really enjoyed ... your friends. A ) stole B) to steal
C ) dancing D) to dancing
A ) meeting B) to meet C ) stealing D) stolen
C ) met D ) meet 43. (v17-120-4) Choose the correct
58. (v19/20-128-14) Choose the right
answer
He has trouble ...
which correctly completes the sentence. The man was seen ... the money out of the
A ) to remember his password
Although she asked him to stop, he went on lady’s pocket
B) remembering his password
... his pen on the table. A) to steal B) steal
A ) tapped B) being tapped C ) remember his password
C ) stealing D) to be stealing
D) to remembering his password
C ) to tap D) tapping
31. (v13-152-23) Choose the answer 44. (v17-130-2) Choose the correct 66. Verb + to V
They can’t stand ... his old car. You are again late. You always keep me ... 1. (96-8-86) Choose the appropriate non-
A ) driving B) to be driven so long! finite form of the verb.
C ) driven D) to drive ' A ) wait B) to wait C ) to waiting ' D) waiting Many builders and engineers from other
45. (v18-365) My room ... as soon as republics began ... to build new houses in
possible. It’s in an awful state. Tashkent in 1966.
A ) renovated B) renovates A ) helping B) would help
I expect I ... all night. I've got loads of work.
C ) will renovate D) needs renovating C ) helped D ) shall help
And I’m looking forward to it.
E ) having helped
A ) worked B) have worked 46. (v18-366) I look forward ... you soon.
C ) shall be working D) will have worked A ) is seeing B) seeing 2. (98-3-74) Choose the appropriate non-
33. (v14-109-8) Choose the answer C ) to seeing D ) to see finite form of the verb.
which correctly completes the sentence. We stopped at the motorway services ...
47. (v18-367) If you have trouble going to something to eat.
She doesn’t enjoy ... at by other people. sleep, try ... a glass of milk before bedtime.
A ) laughing ‘ B) to be laughed A ) to get B) to have got
A ) drinking B) drinks C ) was getting D) get E) got
C ) being laughed D ) to laugh C ) to drink D) drink
34. (v15-110-12) Choose the answer 3. (98-5-39) Choose the appropriate non-
48. (v18-368) I’m terribly tired. Well, I finite form of the verb.
which correctly completes the sentence. suggest... to bed.
He is a good story teller, I can’t help ... to We expect him ... tomorrow.
A ) you go B) you to go A ) arrived B) to arrive
him whenever I can.
C ) you going D) you went C ) to have arrived D) to be arrived
A ) listening B) listen
C ) be listened D ) to listen 49. (v18-369) Here is your book back. E ) having arrived
Thanks, but I don’t remember ... it to you. 4. (98-9-30) Choose the appropriate non-
A ) to lend B) lending finite form of the verb.
C ) my lend D ) me to lend She has nobody ... to.
I won’t waste time ... to his letter.
A ) replying B) to have replied 50. (v18-370) I suppose tomorrow’s bus A ) talked B) to talk C ) talk D ) talks
C ) to reply D) reply strike means ... the start of class. E ) is talking
120 66- Verb + to V
5. (98-12-26) Choose the appropriate 16. (v4-106-24) Choose the proper non- 28. (V9-117-21) Choose the right answer.
non-finite form of the verb. finite form of the verb. While I was away Mike offered ... care of my
It’s never too late .... Guly Ikromova was looking forward to ... garden.
A ) being learned B) not to leam the title role in the new play. A ) taking B) take C ) took D) to take
C ) learned D) learning A ) to be played B) being played 29. (v9-118-21) Choose the right answer.
E) to learn C ) play D) played Having heard the terrible weather forecast,
6. (99-2-37) Choose the appropriate non- E) playing we decided not... to the seaside.
finite form of the verb. 17. (v4-121-24) Choose the appropriate A ) travelling B) to travel
Nothing will make him ... back to her. form of the verb. C ) travelled D) travel
A) to come B)come My uncle decided ... to London for her 30. (v9-122-15) Choose the right answer.
C ) came D) coming holidays. Little children like wild animals and often
E) would come A ) goes B) to have gone ask ... to the zoo.
7. (99-5-32) Choose the appropriate form C ) to go D ) going E) go A ) take B ) taking
of the verb. 18. (v4-127-24) Choose the appropriate C ) to take D) to be taken
The men ... after the explosion. non-finite form of the verb. 31. (V9-123-1Q) Choose the right answer.
A ) are said to be arrested In summer it is very pleasant... on the In the United Kingdom newspapers appear
B) said to be arrested beach. .... either serious or popular.
C ) are said to being arrested A ) lay B) to have lain A ) been B) to be
D) are said to have been arrested C ) lie D) lain C ) have been D) being
E) are said to arrest E) to lie
8. (99-8-38) Choose the proper non-finite 19. (v5-137-21) Choose the appropriate You couldn’t rely on Many. She had forgotten
form of the verb. grammar form. ... Michael up. So he rang her up the next day.
Miss Benson was looking forward to ... the I don’t want ... there alone. A ) to ring B) ringing
title role in the new play. A) you go B) you are going C ) rang D) ring
A ) play B) playing C ) that you go D) you to go
C ) to be played D) played E) being played 33. (v10-119-16) Choose the answer
E ) you going
9. (00-2-27) Choose the appropriate non- 20. (v5-152-31) Choose the right answer. While I was away Mike offered ... care of my
finite form of the verb. I’m really sorry I couldn’t meet Andrea garden.
His duty was ... me about it immediately.
yesterday. I would love ... her yesterday. A ) took B) to take
A) informed B) is informing
A ) to be seen B) saw C ) take D) taking
C ) to inform D) informs
C ) to see D) seeing
E) have informed 34. (v10-122-6) Choose the answer
E ) to have seen
10. (00-8-22) Choose the proper non-
21. (v6-138-15) Choose the answer Simon doesn’t make her ... away the table.
finite forms of the verbs.
which correctly completes the sentence. He does it himself.
Mr. Greenfingers likes ... things himself. Mr.
He returned to his country and didn’t w a nt... A ) clear B) have cleared
Sazybones prefers ... rather than ... himself.
it again. C ) to clear D) cleared
A ) doing'/pay / to work
A ) has left B) leave
B) do / to pay / working 35. (v10-124-18) Choose the answer
C ) to leave D) leaves
C ) to have done / to pay / work which correctly completes the sentence.
D) to do / paying / work 22. (v6-160-27) Choose the answer My mother always said I should cat lots of
E) doing / to pay / work which correctly completes the sentence. green vegetables ... my body strong.
11. (00-9-36) Choose the appropriate I’d like ... . A ) made B) to be made
A ) we joining to you B) you to join us C ) to make D) having made
non-finite form of verb.
John had the opportunity ... to the president. C ) you joining us D) you join us 36. (v10-125-5) Choose the answer
A ) speaking B) speaks 23. (v8-129-24) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) spoken D) to speak which correctly completes the sentence. The number of books which we have to ...
E) is speaking I have books and papers all over my desk. I for the exams is considerable.
12. (00-10-44) Choose the appropriate need ... some time to straighten up my desk. A ) be read B) being read
A ) be taken B) took C ) read D) reading
form of the verb.
C ) take D) to take 37. (v11-109-21) Choose the answer
A group of mountaineers are preparing ... the
mountain. 24. (V9-101-17) Choose the right answer. which correctly completes the sentence.
A) climbed B) climb Very soon the old man stopped ... a little rest. Little children like wild animals and often ask
C ) climbing D) to climb E) climbs A ) having B) have ... to the zoo.
13. (01-8-25) Choose the appropriate C ) to have D) had A ) to take B) to have been taken
25. (v9-108-6) Choose the right answer. C ) to be taken D) to have taken
form of the verb.
The only sound ... was the ticking of the Paul was good at languages. He advised 38. (v11-113-21) Choose the answer
grandfather’s clock downstairs. Bob ... French lessons. which correctly completes the sentence.
A) to hear B) to be hearing A ) takes B) to take ' At first I wasn’t used to ... glasses.
C ) to be heard D) to have been heard C ) taking D) take Everything seemed so strange.
E) hearing 26. (v9-109-12) Choose the right answer. A ) having worn B) worn
All people like to receive letters but they C ) wear D) wearing
non-finite form of the verb. shouldn’t forget... them as soon as possible. 39. (v12z-122-12) Choose the answer
We expect the degree ... tomorrow. A ) answer B) answering which correctly completes the sentence.
A) to be signed B) signing C ) answered D ) to answer The taxi driver refused ... a check. He
C ) having signed D) to sign 27. (v9-111-15) Choose the right answer. wanted a passenger to pay cash.
E) being signed A ) took B) lake C ) taking D) to take
Laura: You've got a terrible memory.
15. (02-11-33) Choose the best answer. Yesterday you forgot... the door. Vicky: I’m 40. (v12c-107-22) Choose the answer
She will have her book ... next month. sure I didn’t forget. I can clearly remember which correctly completes the sentence.
A) being published B) publishing looking for my keys. They were in my pocket. Mary reminded me n o t... late for the
C ) published D) publish A ) lock B) locked meeting. I had to huiTy.
E) to publish C ) to lock D ) locking A) being B) to be C ) to being D ) been
67. Verb (+ object) + to V 121
41. (v12c-143-18) Choose the answer 53. (v18-375) Now remember, you ... the 9. (02-6-27) Choose the best answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. test until you hear the signal. She blamed m e .......
Mike is very reliable. He didn’t need ... about A ) are not writing B) are not to write A ) for helping her clean up the mess
his promise. C ) have not written D) haven’t write B) from leaving her
A ) been reminded B) to remind 54. (v19/20-101-4) Choose the correct C ) for a famous pop star
C ) reminded D) to be reminded answer. D) for the bad results
I mustn’t forget... my mother tomorrow. E) of stealing the money
which correctly completes'the sentence. A ) having phoned B) phone 10. (02-7-19) Choose the best answer.
The only sound ... was the ticking of the C ) to phone D) phoning Richard’s parents, who are both doctors, really
grandfather's clock downstairs. 55. (v19/20-114-15) Choose the right want... a doctor too, but he isn’t so sure.
A ) to hear B) to be heard answer A ) that he becomes B) that he became
C ) to have been heard D) to be hearing My cousin needs ... husband for her C ) him to become D) him become
43. (v13-136-1) Choose the answer A ) finding B) find E) that he will become
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) to find D) in finding 11. (02-10-52) Choose the best answer.
I would like ... that program yesterday. 56. (v19/20-118-17) Choose the right The mother allowed her son ... biscuits to the
A ) to have seen B) seeing answer nursery.
C ) see D) to see We needed ... the names of heroes at school A ) to take B) taken C ) taking
44. (v13-142-10) Choose the answer A ) remember B) remembering D) to be taken E) take
which correctly completes the sentence.- C ) to remember D ) remembered 12. (03-6-29) Choose the best answer.
Might they be persuaded ... their minds? You can have your shirt... and ... in the hotel.
A ) to change B) changed 67. Verb (+ object) + to V A ) wash / press
C ) change D) changing B) washed / pressing
45. (v15-104-15) Choose the answer 1. (99-2-27) Choose the appropriate form C ) washed / pressed
which correctly completes the sentence. of the verb. D) being washed / press
Experts say that there were a number of He made her son ... his room. E) washes / presses
reasons for the fall of Roman Empire. A ) to tidy up B) will tidy up
C ) would tidy up D) tidy up 13. (03-12-44) Choose the best answer.
There ... a number of reasons for the fall of
E) tidied Your hair is too long. It’s time you ... a haircut.
the Roman Empire. A ) had B) should have
A ) were said there were 2. (99-2-35) Choose the appropriate non- C ) have D) your having
B) are said being finite form of the verb. E) should
C ) are said to have been He introduced me to an acquaintance ... that
D ) was said being I did not know her. 14. (v5-121-21) Choose the right form of
A ) to believe B) believing the verb.
C ) to have believed D) of believing I’d like ... over night. '
E) not to believe A) you staying with us
Rebecca didn't deserve ... punished quite so
B) you have stayed with us
severely, if you ask me. 3. (01-1-84) Choose the appropriate non-
C ) that you stayed with us
A ) being B) to be finite form of the verb.
D) you to stay with us
C ) to being D) be They let him ... there.
E) you stay with us
47. (v l 5-121-7) Choose the correct answer. A ) to be gone B) to go C ) going
The international criminal Jimmy Rosendale D) go E) has gone 15. (v5-155-21) Choose the best answer.
is reported ... in Ireland. I am very thirsty. I have never expected ....
4. (01-4-71) Choose the appropriate non-
A ) to be living B) is living A) me be so thirsty
finite form of the verb.
C ) being lived D) to be lived B) me being so thirsty
The jerk of the car made me ... the book.
C ) me to be so thirsty
48. (v17-115-21) Choose the correct A ) to drop B) drop
C ) dropping D ) to have dropped D) him to be hungry
answer. E) you to be tbirsty
Nodir’s friends made him ... for two hours. E) having dropped
A ) waiting B) wait 5. (01-6-40) Choose the appropriate non- 16. (v6-144-15) Choose the answer
C ) to wait D) waited finite forms of the verbs. which correctly completes the sentence.
I would like you ... me to the young man ... I slowed down. I wanted the car behind me
49. (v17-118-1) Choose the correct ... to overtake.
answer. over there.
A) introduce / stands A) to be able B) is able
Harris tried ... the tin with a pocket knife and
B) to introduce / standing C ) be able D ) was able
broke the knife and cut himself badly.
A ) opening B) open C ) introducing / stood 17. (v6-146-21) Choose the answer
C ) to open D) opened D) introduced / stands which correctly completes the sentence.
E) introduce / standing . Her mother made ... off the cassette player.
6. (01-7-44) Choose the appropriate non- A ) her switch B) her to switch
answer.
finite form of the verb. C ) she switch D) she switching
I am advised ... my research project earlier.
A ) start B) starting - Oh, I see you look younger today. 18. (v9-115-6) Choose the right answer.
C ) to start D) to starting - Thank you, I’ve just had my hair.... Mrs. Fowels warned her children no t... with
A) to cut B) to have cut , matches.
C ) cutting D) cut A ) play B) played
answer.
E) having been cut C ) playing D) to play
If you do not understand the topic, do not
hesitate... 7. (02-1-59) Choose the best answer. 19. (v9-119-10) Choose the right answer.
A) asking a question The doctor... me to spend a few days in bed. Justine reminded his younger sister... her
B) to ask a question A ) replied B) advised C ) talked books back to the library.
C ) ask a question D) said E) offered A ) took B) take
D) to asking a question C ) taking D) to take
52. (v18-374) At last she managed ... the The publishers expect... the books. 20. (v10-104-15) Choose the appropriate
door by kicking it hard. A ) people’s buying B) people to buy non-finite form of the verb.
A) to open B) opening C ) people buy D) peoples' buy Jane said to her mother: “Nothing will make
C ) will open D) open E) people bought me ... my mind.”
122 67. Verb (+ object) + to V
A ) to change B) changing 33. (v12c-137-20) Choose the answer A ) stealing B) steal
C)change D)changed which correctly completes the sentence. C ) stolen D ) to steal
Mrs. Crane had her house . . . . Now it looks 46. ( v l 5-114-18) Choose the best answer.
much better. My old fashionedTV ... repairing.
A ) to paint B) paint C ) painting D ) painted A ) to be needed B ) need
Though I am only fourteen my father lets me
:.. his car to the garage. 34. (v12c-141-19) Choose the answer C ) needs D ) need to
A ) drove B) drive which correctly completes the sentence. 47. (v15-116-9) Choose the answer which
C ) driving D ) to drive Observing the sun climbing above the correctly completes the sentence.
horizon at dawn makes one ... the earth is This broken T V cannot. . . . Let’s get rid of it
indeed turning. A ) to be repaired B) be repaired
A ) realizing B) realized C ) be repairing D) repair
She will have her book ... next month.
C ) to realize D ) realize
A ) published B ) publish 48. (v 15-'116-10) Choose the answer
C ) publishing D ) being published 35. (v13-104-10) Choose the answer
23. (v10-127-8) Choose the answer She told me that she had seen her ... the
What a mess! The room needs ... before the
which correctly completes the sentence. house.
guests arrive.
The doctor made the patient... in bed. In a A ) was leaving B) left
A ) cleaning B ) cleaned
few days the patient got better. C ) to leave D ) leave
C ) dean D ) to dean
A ) staying B) stayed 49. (v l 5-118-1) Choose the correct answer.
C ) to stay D ) stay 36. (v13-119-1) Choose the answer which
He ... his trade from his father.
24. (v10-128-12) Choose the answer A ) is presumed to have leamt
I’ll get the porter... up you luggage.
which correctly completes the sentence. B) is presumed have leamt
A ) bring B) bringing
Every driver is required by law ... a valid C ) is presumed have been leamt
C ) brought D ) to bring
driver’s license. D ) is presumed having leamt
A ) having B) to have 37. (v13-130-23) Choose the answer
C ) has D ) have which correctly completes the sentence.
I told them ... any more.
I'd advise you ... more exercise.
25. (v10-130-6) Choose the answer A ) take B) to be taken A ) not to worry about that
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) taking . ’ D) to take B) not to worry about this
Richard’s parents, who ate both doctors, really C ) don't worry about this •
want... a doctor too, but he isn’t so sure. 38. (v1'3-131-5) Choose the answer D ) to worry about that
A ) that he becomes B) him become which correctly completes the sentence.
The extent of Christina's knowledge on 51. (v15-119-6) Choose the best answer.
C ) him to become D ) that he became Yesterday I watched the walls ... .
various complex subjects ... us.
26. (v11-146-7) Choose the appropriate A ) surprising B) surprise A ) being painted B) paint
non-finite form of the verb. C ) to surprise D ) surprises C ) painted D ) painting
- Oh, I see you look younger today. 52. (v l 5-124-21) Choose the answer
- Thank you, I’ve just had my hair . . . . 39. (v13-132-17) Choose the answer
A ) to cut B) cut It’s about time Mr. Stevenson apologized to
C ) cutting O) to have cut Mark encouraged me ... away my old
running shoes with holes in the toes and buy me ... me a lier in front of everybody.
27. (v12z-101-16) Choose the answer a new pair. A ) to call B ) for having called
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) throwing B) to throw C ) from calling 'D ) to have called
All the window frames in this house have ... C ) thrown D ) throw . 53. (v15-129-9) Choose the answer
Otherwise, they will rot over the winter.
A ) to be repainted B) repainted
which correctly completes the sentence. They noticed Henry ... to the stranger.
C ) be repainted O) been repainting
Nothing will make him ... tjack to her. A ) speaking B ) spoke
28. (v12z-101-18) Choose the answer A ) came B) coming C ) to speak D)spoken
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) to come D ) come 54. (v15-130-12) Choose the answer
We always have the car ... by the children
41. <v13-144-13) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
who live next door.
which correctly completes the sentence. Shakhnoza encouraged me ... away my old
A ) to clean B) cleaned
The first sandwich is said ... by Lord running shoes with holes and got me to buy
C ) cleaning D ) clean
Sandwich, a Scottish aristocrat. a new pair.
29. (v12z-116-3) Choose the answer A ) to make B) to have been made A ) thrown B) throw
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) made D) to have made C ) threw D) to throw
You will only make her Please don’t shout
42. (v15-103-18) Choose the best 55. (v16-130-4) Choose the best answer.
at '■er
A ' crying B) cry C ) to cry D) cried answer. Last week he was seen ... home late at night.
Don’t you think it’s time you ... about your future. A ) leave B) left
.:0. , /12z-126-2) Choose the answer A ) think B) thought C ) to leaving D ) to leave
wnich correctly completes the sentence. C ) will think D) are thinking
H e didn’t like my new hairstyle. He said it 56. (v17-105-4) Chose the right answer.
made me ... ten years older. 43. (v15-110-14) Choose the answer She had great motivation ... the exam.
A ) looking B) to look which correctly completes the sentence. A ) in passing B) of passing
C ) look D) looked Let's not waste time ... about this. C ) to pass D) for passing
A ) to have argued B ) having argued 57. (v17-118-15) Choose the correct
C ) argue D) arguing answer.
I’ll be very glad if you get Nick ... the room I 44. (v15-112-2) Choose the answer which It’s better for parents to let their children ...
can never have him do that. correctly completes the sentence. The hill their own choice in life.
A) cleaned B) to have cleaned was too steep for you ... . A ) to make B) make
C ) cleaning D) to dean A ) climb 8) climbed C ) have made D) made
C ) dimbing D ) to climb 58. (v17-122-23) Choose the right answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. 45. (v15-114-4) Choose the answer which In the event o f it’s important to receive
The boy was made ... medicine. correctly completes the sentence. ceii'ficate^
A ) take B) to take It was in the park that Bob had his money ... A ) divorcing B) get divorced
C ) taken D ) taking . Be careful going there! C ) divorce D) having divorced
68. Verb + V-ing or to V 123
68. Verb + V -in g o r to V A ) bum B) bums 25. (v14-113-13) Choose the answer
C ) burning D ) burnt which correctly completes the sentence.
1. (96-9-77) Choose the appropriate form 13. (v7-119-17) Aunt Polly madeTom ... Baxodir will never forget... his first helicopter
of the verb. the fence, but, she didn’t expect him ... it so ride. The experience was thrilling.
He felt that he ... it wrong. soon. A ) to take : B)take
A ) has made B) made A ) to whitewash / finish C ) taking D) takes'
C ) will make D) was made B) whitewash / finish 26. (v15-102-22) Choose the answer
E) had made C ) to whitewash / to finish which correctly completes the sentence.
2. (96-13-10) Choose the appropriate D) whitewash / to finish In a few days the patient got better as the
synonym. 14. (v8-101-21) Choose the answer doctor made the patient... jn bed.
I would like to speak to you . which correctly completes the sentence. A ) stay B) stayed
A ) right now B) just once He’s a terrific soccer player! C ) to stay D ) staying
C ) once D) later E) in 2 days Did you see him ... that goal? It was very 27. (v15-106-10) Choose the best answer.
3. (01-9-7) Choose the appropriate forms impressive. You are one of the best football players
of the verbs. A ) to make B) makes C ) made D ) make today, Cliff. Who taught you ... ?
Remember ... a.newspaper when you ... 15. (v8-109-16) Choose the answer A ) play B) playing
shopping which correctly completes the sentence. C ) to play D) played
A ) to buy / are doing B) buy / will do I'm getting too fat. I want to lose ..., so from 28. (v15-107-9) Choose the best answer.
C ) buying / to do D ) to buy I do Monday I’m going on a diet. I like to hear Ann ... in French.
E) buying / were doing A ) weight B) weighing A ) speaking B) speaks
4. (02-6-45) Choose the best answer. C ) weigh D ) weighty C)spoken D ) to speak
I couldn’t resist... him why he was trying to 16. (v12c-110-10) Choose the answer 29. (v15-107-12) Choose the answer
avoid ... me. which correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) to ask / meet B) asking / meet He studied sculpture because he enjoyed ... I was really nervous about the interview, and
C ) ask / meeting D) asking / meeting with clay. although I tried n o t. . . , I was awake most of
E) asking / to meet A ) to work B) working the night.
5. (02-11-87) Choose the best answer. ' C ) to have worked D ) to be working A ) worrying B) to worry
The doctor advised her ... heavy objects. 17. (v12c-116-19) Choose the answer C ) worried D) worry
A ) don’t lift B) not to lift which correctly completes the sentence. 30. (v15-111-10) Choose the best answer.
C ) didn’t lift D) to not lift Sometimes I rest in the shade of a thick Mr. Bloke watched the children ... in the street.
E ) doesn’t lift wood; at other times I stop ... the minerals of A ) to play B) played
6. (03-4-32) Choose the best answer. an old quarry. C ) play D) were playing
When I entered the room, the children A ) examine B) examined 31. (V15-115-1) Choose the best answer.
stopped .... C ) to examine D) to have examined
Don’t hide, I have already noticed you ... the
A ) talking B) talk C ) talks 18. (v12c-132-6) Choose the answer room.
D) to have talked E ) talked which correctly completes the sentence. A ) entered B) to enter
7. (03-5-29) Choose the best answer. I’ll never forget... that race. What a thrill! C ) enter D) entering
The gardener stopped ... the flowers and A ) winning B) to win
began ... the trees. C ) win D ) being win correctly completes the sentence.
A ) watering / cutting B) water / cutting 19. (v12c-140-2) Choose the answer We studied sculpture because we enjoyed ...
C ) water / cut D) watered / cutting which correctly completes the sentence. with clay.
E) watering / to have cut An old man walking along the road A ) to be working B) to work
8. (03-6-22) Choose the best answer. stopped ... to us. C ) to have worked D) working
They all sat down in a circle about me, ... A ) to talking B) talk 33. (v15-117-13) Choose the best answer.
better my motion. С ) talked D) to talk James made everybody believe that... .
A ) observe B) to be observed 20. (v12c-142-23) Choose the answer A ) he had travelled all over the world
C ) observing D ) to observe which correctly completes the sentence. B ) he travels all over the world
E) observed I will never forget... the factory chimney C ) he has travelled all over the world
9. (03-8-33) Choose the best answer. collapse in a cloud of smoke. D ) he was travelled all over the world
She is a good story teller, I can't help ... to A ) to see B) seeing C ) saw D) seen 34. (v15-125-5) Choose the answer
her whenever I can. 21. (v13-111-4) Choose the answer which which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) to listen B) be listened C ) listen correctly completes the sentence. If they don’t want to, don’t make the children
D) listening E) listened I’ll never forget... by my first teacher. ... with us.
10. (v4-101-13) Complete the sentence. A ) being taught B) teach A ) came B) to come
You leam that your friend is in the hospital. C ) teaching D) to teach C ) coming D ) come
You try ... 22. (v13-115-15) Choose the answer 35. (v15-127-2) Choose the right answer.
A ) to take a nap which correctly completes the sentence. England is one of the world’s leading fishing
B) taking some aspirin for his headache Sam was seen ... the building at half past live. nations. Its fleets bring home fish of every
C ) to visit him as soon as possible A ) leaves B) left kind, ... from sole to herring.
D) not to miss your classes C ) leave D) to leave A ) ranging B) ranges
E) to take him to the station C ) range D) ranged
11. (v4-117-24) Choose the appropriate which correctly completes the sentence. 36. (v15-128-19) Choose the answer
non-finite form of the verb. The letters are here. I didn’t remember... them. which correctly completes the sentence.
The tourists stopped at the motorway A ) post B) to posting It seems that the new system of sending
services ... something to eat. C ) pasting D ) to post out reminders has worked, because this
A ) was getting B) got C ) to get year 90% of members remembered ... their
D) get E) to have got membership in time.
12. (V6-133-15) Choose the answer A ) to renew B) renew
When she needs to remember ...
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) renewed D ) renewing
something important, .she ties a knot in her
A fire must have a supply of oxygen, handkerchief. 37. (v16-110-8) Choose the best answer.
otherwise it will stop ... A ) did B) doing C ) does D ) to do I must remember ... a gift for her child.
124 69. Preposition (in / for / about etc.) + V-ing
A) sending B) to send I was very surprised ... that Nancy failed the 10. (v6-159-16) Choose the answer
C ) sent D) being sent exam. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) hearing B ) to hearing He has hurt his leg, so he ... very well.
38. (v17-115-8) Choose the right answer. A) can’t walk B) mustn't jump
C ) at hearing D) to hear
We are thinking about... this university. C ) needn’t run D) shouldn't swifn
A ) enter B) to enter 51. (v19/20-126-10) Choose the correct
C ) entering D) entrance answer 11. (v8-118-22) Choose the answer which
Aida regrets ... that to Thomas Thomas does correctly completes the sentence. ,
39. (v17-116-7) Choose the answer which Everyone in the neighbourhood participated in
not want even to see her now
correct completes the sentence. ... for the lost child. The child was soon found.
A ) to say B) say
They warned me ... out with John. A) have searched B) is searching
C ) saying D) to saying
A ) not to go B) do not go C ) searched D) searching
C ) not going D) not go
69. Preposition 12. (v8-124-16) Choose the answer
40. (v17-117-20) Choose the right answerwhich correctly completes the sentence.
(in / for I about etc.) + V -in g
They enjoy ... ethnic songs. Bill assisted doctors and soldiers saving the
A ) sing B) to sing 1. (99-3-37) Choose the appropriate non people during the earthquake. Afterwards he
C ) singing D) having sing finite form of the verb. was awarded a medal in ... of his services.
41. (v17-125-24) Choose the correct I remember the day when you took me aboard A ) recognition B) recognized
answer. of your ship to help you in ... the shark. C ) recognize D) recognizable
I’ll look forward to ... in deep water soon. A ) hunt B) to hunt C ) hunting 13. (v9-113-13) Choose the right answer.
A ) be swum B) swimming D) hunted E) having hunted The artist did a rough drawing before ... the
C ) swim D) swam 2. (00-10-45) Choose the appropriate painting.
42. (v17-126-16) Choose the correct form of the verb. A ) to do B) did C ) done D) doing
answer. Tony is not capable of ... the problem. 14. (v9-120-10) Choose the right answer.
I’m really looking forward to ... my new course. A ) solving B) to be solved James had an advantage of ... some
A ) to start B) start C ) solved D) to solve experience in the job.
C ) started D) starting E) solve A ) having B) had
43. (v17-130-10) Choose the best answer. 3. (01-1-66) Choose the appropriate fonri C ) has D) have
I’m looking forward ... you again soon. of the verb. 15. (v10-107-2) Choose the answer
A) seeing B) to seeing We worked without..., day and night. which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) see D) to see A ) to have ceased B) ceasing I’m so sorry about my mistake. I acted in
C ) to be ceased D)ceased such a way without... , in fact I did it from
E) having ceased force of habit.
answer.
The Prime Minister is at the microphone now. 4. (01-1-68) Choose the appropriate form A ) thought B) thinks
He is about... speaking. of the verb. C ) think D) thinking
A) start B) starting The girls were fond of ... .
C ) to start D) will start A ) to dance B) dance
C ) dancing D ) to have danced
45. (v19/20-115-7) Choose the correct Jeff applied to a medical school many
E) to be dancing
answer. months ago. Now he is so concerned
Because of their achievement, explorers 5. (01-6-39) Choose the appropriate non- about... into a medical school that he’s
around the world became even more finite forms of the verbs. having a difficult time concentrating on the
interested in ... the first... the South Pole. - I say, Mr. Smith, is it possible ... our courses he’s taking this term.
A ) being / have reached specialists to your country so that they could A) to go B) go C ) going D) went
B) being / to reach get some ... at your plants.
C ) be / reach - No problem to arrange it.
A ) send / training B) send / train form of the verb.
D) to be / reaching People often have great difficulty ... my
C ) to send / training D) sending / to train
46. (v19/20-121-2) Choose the correct E) to send / to train writing.
answer A ) reading B) being read
Julia wears very expensive dresses She 6. (01-8-43) Choose the appropriate form C ) to read D) to have read
seems ... plenty of money of the verb.
She was thankful fo r... beforehand. 18. (v10-125-20) Choose the answer
A ) having B) have which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) to have . D) to having A) warn
B) being warned Aren’t you afraid of ... if you don’t stop
47. (v19/20-121 -18) Choose the right C ) having been warned coming to work late all the time?
answer D) had been warned A) sacked B) sacking
The company postponed ... new model of a E) was warned C ) sack D) being sacked
car due to technical problems 19. (v11-149-8) Choose the answer which
A) to announce correctly completes the sentence.
He looked at me without... anything.
B)announce He has improved his pronunciation by ...
A ) saying • B) say ' C ) to say D) says
C ) have announced hard at phonetics.
E) said
D) announcing A ) worked B) work
8. (04-1 -225) Choose the right form of
48. (v19/20-122-3) Choose the right C ) working D) to work
the verb.
answer 20. (v12z-105-2) Choose the answer
The original version of Koran ... at the
We hope ... new strategy which correctly completes the sentence.
Religious Administration of the Muslims of
A ) Develop B) To develop The noise of ... glass made me wake up.
Central Asia.
C). Developing D) Have developed A ) breaks B) broke
A ) is keeping . B) were kept
49. (v19/20-123-16) Choose the correct C ) is kept D) are kept C ) break D ( breaking
answer. E)keeps 21. (v12c-115-19) Choose the answer
You will need ... a full load next semester. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) taking B) to take I want to learn about... for a job. I don’t blame you for not... to go outside in
C ) take D ) to taking A ) to apply B) applied this awful weather.
50. (v19/20-124-15) Choose the correct C ) apply D ) I apply A ) want B) wanting
answer. E) applying C ) to want D) wanted
71. Be /ge t used to 125
22. (v12c-155-8) Choose the answer A ) gone B) had gone A ) being learned French / being done music
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) went D) have gone E) go B) to leam French / to do music
If the Troyans hadn’t taken the wooden horse 3. (03-8-19) Choose the best answer. C ) learning French / doing music
into Troy, the Greeks ... the city. We would rather... the questions of the . D) learn French / do music
A ) had not captured police that day. 15. (v19/20-127-2) Choose the correct
B) wouldn't have captured A ) to answer B) not to answer answer.
C ) didn’t capture C ) not answer D) not had answered I’d rather... to Jane’s hen party than ... to
D) would not capture E) not have answered the cinema.
23. (v12c-159-7) Choose the answer 4. (v4-112-22) Choose the appropriate A ) to go / to go B) going / going
which correctly completes the sentence. form of the verbs. C ) go / going D) go / go
It is very hard to earn money. Mind, don’t I would rather ... to the park than ... at home.
waist it for ... things you don’t need. A ) going / stays B) go/stay 71. Be I get used to
A ) to buy B) buy C ) to go / stay D) went / stays
C ) being bought D) buying E) go / stayed 1. (98-12-9) Choose the appropriate form
24. (v13-102-6) Choose the answer of the verb.
Today acupuncture ... effectively in our
which correctly completes the sentence. If you don’t mind I’d rather ... there by car'
His parents have always dreamed of ... in country.
A ) to go B) go C ) went D) going
their own country cottage. A ) were used B) are used
6. (v10-115-18) Choose the answer which C ) is used D) has been used
A ) living B) live C ) lived D) to live
correctly completes the sentence. E) had used
25. (v13-130-11) Choose the answer I forgot to buy milk, so I ... make another trip
which correctly completes the sentence. to the shops yesterday. 2. (01-8-27) Choose the appropriate form
He hadn’t seen his friend Jeremy for weeks, A ) rather B) had to of the verb.
then he ran ... him in the post office. C ) can D) must She was used to ... in the country.
A ) for B) into C ) from D) at A ) live B)living C ) lived
7. (v12z-106-26) Choose the answer D) been lived E) lives
which correctly completes the sentence. If you want to get well, you’d better ... your 3. (02-7-74) Choose the best answer.
She went off ... the two men together. medicine regularly. Spanish people are used to ... out late at
A ) have leaving B) left A ) take B) have taken night.
C ) leaving D) leave C ) took D) to take A) staying B) stay
C ) have stayed D) being stayed
E) having stayed
Dilfuza is out of job now. She isn’t interested If you don’t understand something, you had 4. (v6-141-16) Choose the correct
in ... for a new job for herself. better... your teacher to help you. answer to replace the underlined word.
A ) looked B) having looked A ) ask B) to ask - Do you play tennis?
C ) being looked D) looking C ) asking D) asked - Oh, I ... it long ago when I ... a child.
A ) used to play / was
28. (v16-114-18) Choose the answer 9. (v12c-151-16) Choose the answer
B) would play / had been
C ) used playing / were
We decided ... moving to London. We’d better... to the country in such rainy
D) am playing / was
A) against B) contrary weather.
C ) to D) not A) don’t go B) to not go 5. (V9-128-16) Choose the right answer.
29. (v17-119-16) Choose the right answer. C ) not to go D) not go When Jack was young, he ... to ride a bike to
I’ve been dreaming ... rest. work and he liked it.
A ) about B) for C ) of D) in A ) was used B) use
answer.
C ) got used D)used
30. (v17-123-4) Choose the correct Keanu would rather... a cup of coffee in his
answer. room than sit in a noisy cafe. 6. (v12z-129-23) Choose the answer
Our family members are looking forward A ) have B) to have which correctly completes the sentence.
to ... you again. C ) prefer D) prefer to have Some years ago I ... my newspaper every
A ) seeing B) see C ) seen D) saw 11. (v17-124-22) Choose the correct day.
answer. A ) got used to reading
31. (v17-123-17) Choose the correct B) was used to reading
answer. I’d rather... than ... that stupid show.
A ) sleeping / watching C ) used to read
For the rest of her life, Viola lived in fear of ...
B) sleep / watching D) used to reading
tracked down.
A ) having B) been C ) being D) be C ) sleeping / watch 7. (v12c-152-11) Choose the answer
D) sleep / watch which correctly completes the sentence.
32. (v18-376) There’s no point...
12. (v18-377) It’s time you ... home, but I’d Spanish people are used to ... out late at
discussing her decision - it won’t be
rather you ... here. night.
excepted.
A ) go / stay B) went / stayed A ) stay B) staying
A ) in B) with C) - D) on
C ) go / stayed D) went / stay C ) have stayed D) being stayed
70. Prefer and w ould rather 13. (v19/20-118-1) Choose the correct 8. (v13-117-15) Choose the answer which
answer correctly completes the sentence.
1. (01-12-9) Complete the sentence. I’d rather ... across Europe than ... a The early pioneers in the US ... mainly on
She knew her husband would be angry with luxurious automobile hunting and fishing for their food.
her for buying another fur coat. He ... spend A ) travelling / buying A ) were using to rely B) used to relying
the money on a car. B) to travel / to buy C ) were used to rely D) used to rely
A ) had rather B) would better C ) travelling / buy 9. (v14-104-4) Choose the answer which
C ) would rather D) better had D) travel / buy correctly completes the sentence.
E) had best The shop in the middle of our village is a
14. (v19/20-125-4) Choose the
2. (03-8-18) Choose the best answer. appropriate form of the verbs supermarket now, but i t ... a cinema.
We would rather... to the theatre yesterday The queen preferred ... to ... while being a A ) was used being B) used to being
than today. child C ) used to be D) was used to be
126 75. Adjective + t o V
10. (v15-129-18) Choose the answer 8. (v17-126-24) Choose the right answer. 12. (v18-380) It’s no use ... this
which correctly completes the sentence. Damir likes all fruits ... apples. smartphone. It’s too old.
I’ve lived in Milan for years. A ) accept B) expect A ) to repair B) repaired
So I’m used ... a lot of pasta. C ) except D) respect C ) repair D ) repairing
A ) to eating B) egt 13. (v18-381) Choose the best answer.
C ) to eat D) eating 73. Expressions + V -in g This is assumed that the job has no ... . This
11. (V15-133-1) Choose the answer which will be effectiveless.
1. (96-8-30) Choose non-finite form of A ) prospector B) prospectively
the ve rb .' C ) prospective D) prospects
Malokhat will soon get used ... contact lenses.
Choose the Gerund.
A ) wear B) wearing
A ) interesting B) everything 74. To .., f o r ... and so that
C ) to wear D) to wearing
C ) morning D) evening E ) reading
12. (v17-125-15) Choose the correct 1. (v15-107-2) Choose the best answer.
answer. I am going to look ... your scientific work.
form of the verb.
I ... waking up early. A ) after B) at C ) on D) into
Mike should have stayed in Brighton instead
A ) got used to- B) used to
o f ... to London. 2. (v15-126-20) Choose the answer which
C ) am use to D) get used
A ) moving B) to move correctly completes the sentence.
13. (v18-378) My grandmother ... living C ) moved D ) to be moving My mother always said Г should eat lots of
alone so she finds the house very quiet. E ) move green vegetables ... my body strong.
A ) didn’t use to B) used to 3. (03-6-4) Choose the best answer. A ) to make B) having made
C ) isn’t us'ed to D) using to You had better ... skating for another two C ) made D) to be made
14. (v19/20-125-17) Choose the weeks or so. You ... it very helpful. 3. (v17-115-15) Choose the correct answer.
appropriate form of the verb. A ) to practise / will find Dildora got sick and tired of washing up ...
First years of staying in Canada were quiet B) practise / would find she’d been doing the dishes since morning.
hard for Lisa. Then, she got used to ... in C ) practise / will find A ) for B) despite C ) due to D) so
other circumstances. D ) practise / finds
A ) live B) living 4. (v17-127-17) Choose the correct
E ) practised / have found
C ) have lived D) having lived answer.
4. (v5-104-20) Choose the best answer. I am working hard ... I can earn enough
You had better ... swimming for another money for my travel to Turkey.
72. Verb + (N oun) + preposition + three months or so. You ... it very useful. A ) so that B) as long as
V -in g A ) trained / would find B) train / found C ) as soon as D) until
C ) train / will find D) be trained / find
1. (99-4-41) Choose the appropriate non- E) to train / fill find 75. Adjective + to V
finite form of the verb.
“Be a man” said the Bellman in wrath, as he 1. (v5-153-9) Choose the appropriate
heard the Butcher... to sob. non-finite form of the verb.
When I was downtown yesterday, I saw the
A ) begun B) to begin She was kind enough ... us the only umbrella
police ... a thief.
C ) beginning D) having begun A ) chasing B) is chasing she had.
E ) begins C ) chases D) chased A ) given B) to be given C ) to give
2. (v12z-101-1) Choose the answer which D) was giving E) gave
correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence. 2. (v9-106-7) Choose the right answer.
Liz encouraged me ... away my old running You all were so friendly to me at yesterday’s When you come to another city you are likely
shoes with holes and got me to buy a new pair. party. Thank you ... me as your guest. ... in a hotel.
A ) threw B) throw A ) for having B) to have A ) to stay B) staying
C ) to throw D) thrown C ) on having D ) had C ) stay D) stayed
3. (v12c-151-14) Choose the answer 7. (v15-122-18) Choose the correct 3. (v9-110-6) Choose the right answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. answer. Hello, Jack! Did you have any difficulty ... us?
I couldn’t ring them up ... their number. ... at the hotel, they checked in and went up A ) to find B) found
A ) not knowing B) don’t know' to their rooms. C ) find D) finding
C ) not having known D) didn’t know A ) In arriving B)Arrive 4. (v9-127-6) Choose the right answer.
4. (v14-102-5) Choose the answer which C ) After arrived D ) On arriving I’m keen on books. I can have real fun ... a
correctly completes the sentence. 8. (v17-115-23) Choose the right answer. thick novel
I just watched them ... volleyball instead of Two days after the launch Houston reported A ) reading B) to read
joining them because I was tired. C ) read D) being read
the satellite ...
A ) were playing B) played 5. (v10-112-12) Choose the answer which
A ) to be missing B) be missed
C ) playing D) to playing correctly cornpletes the sentence.
C ) are missed D) is missed
5. (v16-116-9) Choose the answer which The films of Steven Spielberg are known
correctly completes the sentence. ... their special technical effects and nice
answer.
Ben was in the habit of ... careful notes of characters.
It is no use ... this thesis. A ) from B) in C ) for D) after
every lecture.
A ) making B) makes A ) to be rewriting B) rewriting
C ) having rewritten D) rewrite 6. (v17-127-4) Choose the correct answer.
C ) make D) made Be careful... the babies.
6. (v16-116-15) Choose the answer which 10. (v17-126-14) Choose the correct A ) not waking B ) not wake
correctly completes the sentence. answer. C ) to not wake D) not to wake
Don’t waste time looking ... a cheap car when Jane is not going to cinema with us. She is
you arrive. They usually aren’t good ones. busy... her research project. 76. Although / though / even
A ) at B) by C ) for D) on A ) to do B) do
C ) doing D) to doing though / In spite of I despite
answer. 11. (v18-379) My watch is broken but it’s 1. (98-5-3) Choose the appropriate
Jennifer said that she was fed up with ... his not worth ... . preposition and conjunction.
laundry. A ) repairing B) to repair ... I could finish my first sentence, she
A ) making B) do C ) doing D) make C ) to repair it D) to be repaired interrupted ... a protest.
75. Adjective + t o V 127
A ) After / — B ) Besides / by 13. (v12z-104-22) Choose the answer 25. (v l 3-113-7) Choose the answer which
C ) Till / over D) Before / with which correctly completes the sentence. correctly completes the sentence.
E) As / in I insisted on holding the children's hands ... He never found his key ... he looked in every
2. (01-9-9) Choose the right beginning to the path looked steep and dangerous. pocket and every drawer.
the sentence. A ) however B) as A ) despite B) as
... my father came to visit us, he bought a C ) despite D ) although Q) because D) though
small present for my sister and me. 14. (v12z-105-9) Choose the answer 26. (v13-113-16) Choose the answer
A ) Whenever B ) As soon as which correctly'completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) Even though D ) As well as She didn’t know his name ... she saw him She explained the task very carefully to the
E ) Wherever every day at work. students ... they knew exactly what they had
3. (01-9-10) Choose the right beginning A ) because B) in spite of to do. .
to the sentence. 1 C ) since D ) although A ) so that B) as
... the first American literature was not really 15. (v12z-125-6) Choose the answer C ) despite D ) because
literature, it was rather an interesting mixture . correctly completes the sentence. 27. (v13-113-23) Choose the answer
of travel accounts and religious writings. The exam had been a difficult o n e ,... which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) As far as B) Though C ) As if I didn’t expect to get a good mark. I still prefer to travel by plane ... the increase
D) Whatever E) However A ) although B) but C ) however D ) so in air fores.
4. (02-1-22) Choose the best answer. 16. (v12z-128-14) Choose the answer A ) although B) because of
He kept his job ... the manager had which correctly completes the sentence. C ) despite D ) in spite
threatened to dismiss him. i American black bears appear in a variety of 28. (v13-122-20) Choose the answer
A ) although B) even colors ... their name. which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) unless D ) despite E ) in spite A ) despite B) in case Many roads and railroads in the U S A were
5. (02-11-68) Choose the best answer. C ) unless D) though built in the 1880s ... industrial cities needed
In the air your body is more sensitive to the 17. (v12c-101-26) Choose the answer a network to link them with sources of supply.
effects of alcohol, coffee and tea and fatty which correctly completes the sentence. A ) because of B) despite
foods.... it is best to avoid these the day I didn’t start to have grey hair until I was 50, C ) because D ) in spite of
before you leave ... during the flight.
... my brother went completely grey by the 29. (v13-123-2) Choose the answer
A ) However / because
time he was 25 which correctly completes the sentence.
B) Since / and
A ) whereas B) despite She'll cook something delicious ... someone
C ) So / as well as
C ) because D ) in spite of calls on her this evening.
D) That’s why / in spite of
E ) As / by the way 18. (v12c-114-26) Choose the answer A ) in case B) because of
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) in order D ) so as
She didn't know his name ... she saw him 30. (v l 3-129-3) Choose the answer
Jill went to work ...
every day at work. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) because she was unqualified
A ) because B) although He’s never played squash before,... he often
B) despite her desire to help
C ) since D ) in spite of play badminton
C ) though she had a chance
D) in spite of being ill 19. (v12c-122-4) Choose the answer A ) although B) and
E) due to her knowledge which correctly completes the sentence. C ) still D ) despite
7. (v7-135-22) I never mind the weather.... Many parents disapprove of computer 31. (v13-130-2) Choose the answer
it was raining yesterday, we went to have a gam es.... they allow their children to play which correctly completes the sentence.
big picnic in the park. them because this keeps them quiet. “Did you play football yesterday?’’ “Yes we
A ) As B) Because A ) As a result B ) Also did ... the rain.”
C ) However D ) Though G ) Despite D ) Yet A ) however B ) despite
8. (v9-101-13) Choose the right answer. 20. (v12c-134-9) Choose the answer C ) although D ) in spite
I intend to go to Greece this summer ... it which correctly completes the sentence. 32. (v13-132-3) Choose the answer
can be very expensive. She put on a hat, gloves and scarf,... the which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) because of B) so as weather was quite warm. I’m not happy with your w ork.... I’m going
C ) although D ) because A)because B) even though to give you one last chance.
9. (v9-118-10) Choose the right answer. C ) despite D ) as A ) Despite B) Nevertheless
He seemed to have all kinds of fruit trees ... 21. (v12c-154-24) Choose the answer C ) In spite of D ) That
cherry trees in his garden. which correctly completes the sentence. 33. (v13-135-7) Choose the answer
A ) except " B) though It is impossible to swim in the Dead Sea ... which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) in spite of D) despite the large amount of salt in it. I advise you to buy a Volkswagen ... .
10. (v9-122-8) Choose the right answer. A )a s B)because Volkswagen cars are cheap, they last a long
The skiers would rather travel by train C ) though D) because of time.
through the mountains ... go by bus. 22. (v12c-157-17) Choose the answer A )a s B)because
A ) although B) than which correctly completes the sentence. C ) even though D) despite
C ) that D) how I sometimes stayed with my sister, ... I had 34. (v13-137-5) Choose the answer
11. (v10-112-21) Choose the answer < an apartment in the city. which correctly completes the sentence.
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) in spite of B) even though I still prefer to travel by plane ... the increase
When hunting, tigers often lie quietly in wait C ) since D) because in air fares.
at water-holes and attack other animals ... 23. (v12c-159-23) Choose the answer A ) despite B) because of
they come down to drink. which correctly completes the sentence. C ) although D) in spite
A ) although B) when The shirt is still dirty ... I’ve washed it twice. 35. (v14-101-18) Choose the answer
C)w hat D )how A ) in spite of B) nevertheless which correctly completes the sentence.
12. (v l 0-117-9) Choose the answer which C ) despite D ) though ... you need them, take a spare pair of
correctly completes the sentence. 24. (v13-109-20) Choose the answer running shoes.
Farmers may grow more vegetables in the which correctly completes the sentence. A ) despite B) unless
future, ... now good land is limited. Ostriches can’t fly ... they bsve w C ) in case D ) though
A ) and B) despite A ) as B) ev.-t.
C)because D) but C ) in spite of D) becu. * h '< * ' ■ i(«M ■ ! « • ! № ?
128 77. Unless/As long as / provided/ providing/ in case
... it was a dark, cloudy day, he put on his A ) although B) even though 8. (v12c-132-10) Choose the answer
sunglasses. C ) even D) so even which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) although B) so that Take a spare pair of running shoes ... you
C ) in spite of D) as need them.
answer.
A ) in case B) though
37. (V14-107-15) Choose the best word ... we spent all afternoon on signing greeting
C ) despite D) unless
to complete the sentence. cards, we didn’t manage it.
In ancient times, most people wandered about A ) Although B) However 9. (v12c-135-15) Choose the answer
large territories...., in modem times, people C ) Despite D) In spite of which correctly completes the sentence.
typically settle in one place they call home. The exam had been a difficult o n e ,...
A ) In addition B) Therefore I didn’t expect to get a good mark.
answer.
C ) However D) Moreover A ) but B) however
It is raining, ... he still wants to go out.
C ) although D) so
38. (v14-114-13) Choose the answer A ) although B) unless ,
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) and yet D ) since 10. (v12c-141-5) Choose the answer
... industrial cities needed a network to link which correctly completes the sentence.
them with sources of supply, Many roads and I don’t feel really awake ... I’ve had a cup of
They went o u t... it was raining.
railroads in the USA were built in the 1880s. coffee.
A) although B) despite
A ) in spite of B) despite A ) in case B) if
C ) in spite of D) however
C ) because of D)because C ) until D) after
39. (v14-115-9) Choose the answer which 11. (v13-106-21) Choose the answer
answer. which correctly completes the sentence.
I have to study mathematics ... I do not enjoy
... I don’t see you today, let me say good-bye She always carry a bar of chocolate ... she
it.
to you now. gets hungry.
A) despite B) although
A ) unless ' B ) despite A ) in case B) unless
C ) for D) because
C ) whether D) in case C ) in order D ) if
40. (v15-102-18) Choose the best answer. 12. (v13-110-15) Choose the answer
answer which correctly completes the sentence.
... a heavy show, we couldn’t get there in time.
Gigi felt very bad b u t... this she continued
A) Because B) Although You will have,to pay higher insurance ... you
working on the project
C ) Owing to D) Instead of buy a sports car.
A ) despite of B) in spite of A ) if B) although
41. (v15-105-16) Choose the answer C ) although D) though C ) yet D) because
Don’t drink cold w ater... you have boiled 77. U nless / A s long as / provided 13. (v13-112-20) Choose the answer
it first. which Correctly completes the sentence.
I providing / in case Let’s go to Mirabella’s tonight... you haven’t
A ) if B) despite C ) in case D ) unless
been there before.
42. (v15-127-13) Choose the answer 1. (02-1-43) Choose the best answer.
A ) unless B) when C ) until D) if
which correctly completes the sentence. We started early ... to miss the worst of the
Everybody has come to the lesson ... Sobir. traffic. 14. (v13-117-11) Choose the answer
He is ill. A ) in order B) so-that which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) besides B) between C ) in so far D ) so long as Let me say good-buy to you now ... I don’t
C ) during D) except E) in case see you today.
43. (v16-127-4) Choose the correct A ) unless B) despite
answer. C ) whether D ) in case
You mustn’t get off the train ... it is moving.
Despite ... manager, she felt totally 15. (v13-123-10) Choose the answer .
A ) when B) though
powerless. C ) since D) how E ) if which correctly completes the sentence.
A) to be B) being Most part of this highway will remain
C ) of having been D) she was 3. (v7-147-20) The doctor didn’t put her on
closed ... this afternoon because of the
a diet and allowed her to eat everything ...
44. (v17-102-2) Choose the right answer. repair work.
eggs. A ) unless B) in case
... the weather was great, we decided to go
A ) expect- B) accept
to the swimming pool. C ) below D ) until
C ) beside D) except
A) before B) although 16. (v13-125-8) Choose the answer
C ) since D) wherever 4. (v7-162-24) I asked Bill for his e-mail
address ... I needed to contact him,
45. (v17-103-16) Choose the correct You will see nothing ... you use a
A) as long as B) in case
answer. microscope. It is the most interesting insect.
C ) if D) unless
... she was not invited to the wedding A ) in case B) if
ceremony, Zara went there and 5. (v9-108-18) Choose the right answer. C ) providing D) unless
congratulated the couple. You think Vicky had better take a coat. It
A) Despite B) In spite of might get cold. You say to Vicky, “You’d
C ) Unless D) Although better take a coat... it gets cold.”
A ) unless B) if She won’t make him change his mind ... she
46. (v17-113-7) Choose the correct C ) in case D ) when likes what he wants to do or not.
answer. A ) despite B) because
6. (v10-104-19) Choose the answer C ) when D) whether
... the coat was expensive, she bought it.
A ) Despite B) In spite of 18. (V13-129-19) Choose the answer
You think the train might be full tomorrow. “I’d
C ) Although D) However which correctly completes the sentence.
better reserve a seat today ... the train is full
47. (v17-116-10) Choose the best answer. tomorrow”. She went at the bank ... to get some money.
Work hard on your English, ... you won’t A ) if B) when A ) even though B) unless
pass the exam. C ) in case D) unless C ) in order D) in case
A) whilst B) nevertheless 7. (v12z-116-19) Choose the answer, 19. (v13-130-10) Choose the answer
C ) elsewhere D) otherwise which correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence.
48. (v17-118-9) Choose the right answer. American black bears appear in a variety of He put on his sunglasses ... it was a dark,
Much of the power of the trade unions has colors ... their name. cloudy day.
been lost. ..., their political influence should A ) in case B) unless A ) as B) so that
not be underestimated. C ) despite D) though C ) although * D) in spite of
78. A s/Lik e and a s /a s if/a s though 129
20. (v13-131-19) Choose the answer 32. (v17-102-19) Choose the correct answer. 3. (03-2-50) Choose the best answer.
which correctly completes the sentence., We will remember those happy moments ... You answer... you did not know this rule.
... The dolphin lives in the sea, it is not a fish we live. A ) as B) as if
it’s a mammal. A ) as long as B) until C ) because D) so that E) though
A ) Because B) Despite C ) till D) as soon as 4. (03-2-54) Choose the best answer.
C ) Although D) Since 33. (v17-103-8) Choose the correct ... it was only nine, there were few people in
21. (v13-133-1) Choose the answer answer. the streets.
which correctly completes the sentence. You cannot enter the building ... you work' A ) How B)What
I told the doctor that I had hurt my leg ... here. C ) While D) When E ) Though
I was playing football yesterday. A ) as long as B) provided 5. (03-2-55) Choose the best answer.
A ) as soon as B) till C ) as soon as D ) unless I’ll do i t ... you told me.
C ) during D) while 34. (v17-104-11) Choose the correct A ) as B) so C ) if D) when E) why
22. (v13-136-11) Choose the answer answer. 6. (03-8-36) Choose the best answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. Audrey’ll do well in the job ... she stays on I hurried ... I wouldn't miss my train.
He’ll arrive with plenty of local currency ... the right side of her manager. A ) as if B) as though
the airport bank is closed. A ) as long as B) as soon as C ) at that D) so that E) that's why
A ) in case of B) so that C ) as well as D ) as far as
C ) in case D) because of 7. (v5-130-24) Choose the best answer.
35. (v17-105-20) Choose the correct You must do i t ... I told you.
23. (v14-104-16) Choose the answer answer. A ) if B) why C ) as D) when E) so
which correctly completes the sentence. It will be fine ... you do it the way we
Most people have trouble remembering their instructed you. 8. (v5-133-31) Choose the best answer.
dreams ... they write them down as soon as A ) as long as B) so as The examiner spoke very slowly and
they wake up. C ) as could D) as like carefully as if he ... to a child.
A ) unless B) whether C ) if D ) despite A ) has spoken B) speaks
36. (v17-116-12) Choose the correct C ) was speaking D ) were speaking
24. (v14-116-15) Choose the answer ahswer. E ) has spoken
which correctly completes the sentence. ... she works hard, she will certainly succeed.
... you act carefully, you may find yourself in A ) So far from B) as long as 9. (v7-179-12) Generally speaking, people
trouble. C ) since when D ) because of should have ... education as they need.
A ) As long as B) Provided A ) more B) most
37. (v17-116-18) Choose the correct C ) as many D) as much
C ) If D) Unless
answer.
25. (v15-106-11) Choose the best answer. You can take this seat... no one has 10. (v9-121-26) Read the text. Then
I’ll put my umbrella in my bag ... it rains later. reserved it. choose the correct answer for the gaps
A ) provided that B) in case A ) unless B) as long as 26-28 in the text. Every boy and girl who
C ) as long as D) unless C ) providing D ) as soon as knew Abraham Lincoln loved him'(2 6 )...
a friend. All the children around his home
26. (v15-107-10) Choose the answer 38. (v17-129-11) Choose the correct in Springfield and around the White House
which correctly completes the sentence. answer. - in Washington (2 7 )... that “Mr. Lincoln”
... someone tries to attack them, people ... Justin comes soon, we will be late for the understood them and truly liked them. Men
carry guns in some countries. first performance. and women who knew him admired him and
A ) in case B) whether A ) If B) Whether (2 8 )... him “honest Abe". People throughout
C ) unless D) though C ) Unless D) Otherwise the world said he was one of the greatest
27. (v15-108-16) Choose the correct 39. (v19/20-103-18) Choose the correct men of all time.
answer. answer. A ) to B) for C ) so D) as
Unless they ... ticket prices, I’m not going to Do not do anything ... you hear from him first. 11. (V9-121-27)
fly anymore. I'm not so rich. A ) therefore B) unless A ) to feel B) feel
A) don’t lower B) will lower C ) since D) so C ) feeling D ) felt
C ) will not lowered D) lower
40. (v19/20-106-5) Choose the correct 12. (V9-121-28)
28. ( v l 5-111-8) Choose the best answer. A ) told B) said
answer. You will never make friends ... you go out C ) called D) talked
... triumphal victory over Turkey and the and meet people.
capital of Sultan Bayazid, Amir Temur A ) in case B) unless 13. (v11-111-21) Choose the answer
received congratulations from the Spanish C ) if D) when which correctly completes the sentence.
King. When students learn to type, they practice
A) After B) Though 41. (v19/20-130-11) Choose the correct the sentence “The quick brown fox jumps
C ) Unless D) So that answer. over the lazy dog” ... it contains all the letters
Unless you ..., you a say in the future of of the alphabet.
29. (v15-116-22) Choose the best answer. our country. A ) so B) though
James Bond was not allowed to a c t... our A ) vote / had C)because D)because of
instructions. B) don't vote / woidt have
A ) apart from to B) by retail 14. (v13-109-4) Choose the answer
C ) don’t vote I have
C ) in accordance with D) in case of D) vote / won’t have which correctly completes the sentence.
They wanted to buy a new car ... they
bought a bike.
answer. 78. A s / Like and as I as if I as A ) as B )so
I won’t tell you my secret unless you ... not to though C ) but D) though
tell anyone.
A ) will promise B) promise 1. (03-2-33) Choose the best answer. 15. (v13-119-13) Choose the answer
C ) won’t promise D) don’t promise He stretched himself on his bed ... a dog which correctly completes the sentence.
31. (v15-128-13) Choose the answer stretches himself. A drugstore in the USA is a shop where one can
which correctly completes the sentence. A) while B)when C ) since D )a s E) like get not only medicines ... drinks and snacks.
Sobir went on taking banknotes out of the 2. (03-2-49) Choose the best answer. A ) too B) along with
safe ... it was empty. He walked quickly ... he was in a great hurry. C ) but also D) as well
A ) as soon as B) while A ) when B) for C ) if 16. (v13-119-23) Choose the answer
C ) before D ) until D) because E) since which correctly completes the sentence.
130 80. By/until
I had to stay in Paris an extra day ... heavy 2. (03-2-31) Choose the best answer. 13. (v13-128-1) Choose the answer
fog at the airport. ... they were talking, Joseph returned from which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) so as B) because of the basin. I didn’t answer the phone, because it rang ...
C ) because . D) as A ) While B) When C ) Since I was having supper.
D) As E ) Only A ) while B) during
C ) as soon as D) unless
which correctly completes the sentence. 3. (03-5-25) Choose the best answer.
We left the cinema very early ... we had a While we ... to the airport, the plane for the 14. (v14-101-2) In Britain, most shops
headache and the film was boring. flight. dose at 6 p. m .... in other countries they are
A ) so that B ) as C ) that D ) so as A ) came / is being prepared often open in the evening too.
18. (v13-131-16) Choose the answer B) are coming / had been prepared A ) besides B) whereas
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) were coming / is being prepared C ) despite D) moreover '
I had to stay in Paris an extra day ... heavy D) were coming / was being prepared 15. (v14-106-23) Choose the answer
fog at the airport. E ) should come / should have been prepared which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) so as . B) because of 4. (03-6-16) Choose the best answer. A chameleon is a tree lizard that can change
C ) because D) as Isaac Newton was often so deep in his own colours ... to conceal itself in the vegetation.
19. (V14-106-8)..., I can’t go to the thoughts that he would forget to eat his A ) so B)such
conference as I’ve got to go to Sydney on dinner ... reminded to do so. C ) in order D) that
business. A ) unless B) if C ) when D ) as if 16. (v15-113-6) Choose the correct
A ) Similarly B) Unfortunately E ) while answer.
C ) Interestingly D ) Frankly 5. (v5-117-12) There are five answers I’ve known her since we ... at school
20. (v14-111-11)..., I can’t go to the O nly one is correct. Choose the correct together.
conference as I’ve got to go to Sydney on answer. A ) had been B) were
business. I’ll come back ... half an hour. C ) are D ) was
A ) Unfortunately B) Interestingly A ) after B ) while C ) in D ) before ■ 17. (v15-115-15) Choose the correct
C ) Frankly D ) Similarly E )a t answer.
21. (v14-112-18).... I think it’s useful to 6. (v5-122-11) There are five answers. He’s been here ... 10 o’dock.
write an outline of your essay before you O nly one is co rrect Choosethe correct A ) for B) until C ) at D ) since
start to write the first draft. answer. 18. (v15-116-6) Choose the best answer.
A ) Similarly B) Interestingly The principal opened the door... came into I was living in San Francisco ... the big
C ) Personally D) Definitely the classroom. earthquake.
22. (v14-115-19) Choose the answer A ) when B ) after C ) or D ) and A ) while B) as long as
which correctly completes the sentence. E ) although C ) for D ) during
I was lucky to g e t... the road without being 7. (v8-130-10) Choose the answer which 19. (v18-383)... the holidays, we played
knocked over, though there was so much correctly completes the sentence. frisbee and did a lot of swimming.
traffic. Amerigo Vespucci explored the northern A ) from B) in C ) at D ) during.
A ) below B ) over shore of South America ... 1499 and
C ) across D ) through 20. (v l 9/20-120-9) Choose the correct
1500. The American continent was named
answer.
23. (v15-105-17) Choose the answer in his honour.
Monica told us that Jeremy had gone away
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) between B) after
... Sunday.
... the sender had written the wrong address C ) from D ) for
A ) unless B) during
on the envelope, it was difficult to deliver the 8. (v10-124-5) Choose the answer which C ) until D ) while
letter. correctly completes the sentence.
A ) besides B ) because 21. (v19/20-123-11) Choose the correct
- How long has Victor been unemployed?
C ) because of D ) so as answer.-
- He’s been looking for a job ... three
It happened ... they were asleep. '
24. (v15-108-13) Choose the best answer. months.
A ) while B ) during
We wrapped the instruments in oilcloth ... A ) during B)fbr
C ) despite D ) in spite of
they should be damaged by sea water. C ) since D ) though
A ) as though B) as long as 9. (v12z-102-18) Choose the answer
C ) lest D ) unless
80. B y / until
which correctly completesthe sentence.
25. (v15-127-16) Choose the best He continued taking banknotes out of the 1. (02-2-15) Choose the best answer.
answer. safe ... it was empty. Wait here until I ... you.
Angelique walks ... she studied modeling. A ) while B) until A ) called B) will call
A ) as though B) even though C ) before D ) as soon as C ) am calling D ) call
C ) although D ) far though E ) have called
26. (v18-382) Choose the correct answer. which correctly completes the sentence. 2. (03-12-8) Choose the best answer.
... it is getting late, I suggest we break off now. We planned to cross the river below the Fred has gone away. He will be away ...
A ) As B) As soon as waterfall,... it was not safe to do so. Monday.
C)W h e n D ) As though A ) since B) so A ) until B) by C ) since D ) during
C ) however D ) because E) for
79. Fo r / during and while 11. (v13-124-7) Choose the answer which 3. (v5 -152-35) Choose the best answer.
correctly completes the sentence. - 1say Mr. Smith, is it possible to send our
It was 10th anniversary of my uncle’s deatfi. specialists to your country ... they could get
Life was hard in English villages in the
nineteenth century. Most of the men worked My unde died ... the war. some training at your plants?
on farms and had to be up ... sunrise A ) during B) when O) while D ) till A ) unless B ) now that C ) though
because they often began work ... about 7 12. (v13-126-5) Choose the answer D ) so that E ) until
o’clock, milking, ploughing, or harvesting. which correctly completes the sentence. 4. (v12z-104-17) Choose the answer
They generally worked from 7 o’clock until 12 We made a lot of friends ... we were in which correctly completes the sentence.
o’clock without stopping. Beijing. There was a large spider in the bathroom so
A ) since / from B) by / at C ) by / from A ) while B ) until she wouldn’t go in ... her father got rid of it.
D ) until / by E ) by / since C ) during D ) as soon as A ) until B ) after C ) if D ) while
81. A t / o n / i n / on time and in time / at the end and in the end (time) 131
5. (v13-128-17) Choose the answer 2. (96-8-3) Choose the appropriate A ) in / near B) in / in
which correctly completes the sentence. prepositions. C ) by / out of D) on / under
We made a lot of friends ... we were in Beijing. We have worked ... the plan ... the new E) in / in
A ) as soon as B) during district... six months.
C ) while D) until A ) over / off / about B) at / of / for
He always leaves ... work at 5:30 and goes
C ) of / in / in D) about / of / to
6. (v13-135-11) Choose the answer which ... home.
E) of / at / for
correctly completes the sentence. A ) - /- B) - / to C ) from / to
You should give the iron time to heat up ... 3. (97-12-3) Choose the appropriate D ) from / - E ) at / to
you iron your clothes. preposition.
My father died three years ago ... a sudden 15. (02-7-4) Choose the best answer.
A ) before B) until
heart attack. Trains and buses in this country never leave
C ) in order D) after
A ) from B) on C ) at D) by Ё ) in ... time.
7. (v15-117-17) Choose the answer which A ) for B) at C ) on D) after E) by
correctly completes the sentence. 4. (98-1-3) Choose the appropriate
preposition. 16. (03-9-31) Choose the best answer.
I washed my hands*... the smell of the garlic
Last year my son was shorter than I and now If I don’t get w e ll... Friday, our appointment
had gone.
he is taller. He’s growing up ... my eyes. will tiave to be p u t...
A ) before B) after C ) when D) until
A ) in B) at C ) behind A ) at / on B) in / out C ) on / of
8. (v17-101-2) Choose the correct D) by / off E ) before / on
D) before E ) for
answer.
5. (98-6-12) Choose the appropriate 17. (03-9-36) Choose the best answer.
I will have this project finished ...
preposition. We often go o u t... weekends.
A ) by Monday B) until Monday
One must return a library book ... time. A ) on B) for C ) at D ) by E) during
C ) Monday before D) Monday beginning
A ) in B) at C ) to D) for E) from 18. (03-9-63) Choose the best answer.
6. (98-6-19) Choose the appropriate They got married ... 12 March.
answer.
preposition. A ) on B) in C ) at D) by E ) from
Please wait for James until he ... back.
A ) coming B) will come The travellers set o u t... sunrise. 19. (04-1-2) Choose the right answer.
C ) came D) comes A ) at B) on C ) in D) by E) to Abror’s mother is pleased ... her son’s
7. (98-8-1) Choose the appropriate progress. He is good ... history.
prepositions. A ) with / for B) at / with C ) with / at
answer.
It’s time ... you to fill the p o t... cold Water D ) to / at E ) with / with
We will not come to town until the rain ... over.
A ) will be B) would be and put i t ... the fire. 20. (04-1-21) Choose the right answer.
C ) would have been D) is A ) to / of / - B) for / with / in The Heads of both countries signed an
C ) - / i n / o n ' D ) for / -/ o n agreement... mutual assistance. Both sides
11. (v18-384) Dick will remain here ... ten
E ) for / with / on were satisfied ... the results.
thirty.
A ) by B) for C ) until D) since 8. (98-9-55) Choose the appropriate A ) on / with B) of / with C), with / in
preposition. D ) with / on E ) of / in
12. (v18-385) He was here ... late in the
They persuaded him to go though he didn’t 21. (04-1-23) Choose the right answer.
evening.
want to ... first. There is always rise ... prices and people are
A ) for B) since C ) until D)from
A ) for B) of C ) at D) to E ) with cross ... it.
13. (V18-386) I was asleep ... the phone A ) in / about B ) in / with C ) with / in
woke me up. D) in / at E ) at / in
words.
A ) after B) then C ) during D ) until
... my stay .. Samarkand I visited a lot of 22. (v4-121-1) Choose the appropriate
14. (v18-387) We’ d better get home ... it museums. preposition.
gets dark. A ) during / by B) during / to Where do you usually have meals ... the day?
A ) before B) until C)w hen D)from C ) during / in D) from / in A ) before - B) above
15. (v18-388) We waited ... 8 o’clock and E) at / by C ) during D) without E ) after
then went home. 10. (00-4-26) Choose the appropriate 23. (V5-116-12) Choose the appropriate
A ) before B) until word. prepositions.
C ) during D) at You’ll never guess who I ran ... the other day. They are going to leave ... Rome ... the 12th
16. (v19/20-104-1) Choose the correct It was Karim! I hadn’t seen him for ages. ... September.
answer. A ) along B) through C ) into A ) for / on / of B) on / in / at
Stay in your flat... somebody sends for you. D ) over E) across C ) to / of / in D) to / in / of
A ) until B) since 11. (00-7-2) Choose the appropriate E ) for / in / of
C ) as long D) as far as prepositions. 24. (V5-132-1) Choose the right form of
17. (v19/20-121-1) Choose the correct It has been well-known ... three centuries, ... the preposition. ■
answer. 1584...fact. He will meet his friend ... the station if he
I won’t be able to borrow any more money ... A ) for / since / in B) about / from / at comes ... time.
I pay off some of my previous debts. C ) within / from / by D ) within / from / to A ) by / in B) to / by C ) in / by
A ) until B) but E ) of /with /at D ) before / for E ) at / in
C ) despite. D) although 12. (01-2-5) Choose the appropriate 25. (v5-143-1) Choose the best answer.
prepositions. The American delegation arrived in
81. A t / on / in / on time and in Gulnara, why aren’t you listening to Davlet? Uzbekistan ... the first of May and left for
time / at the end and in the end Stand up and go ... reading! Repeat the Washington ... a week.
word “know” ... me. A ) in / after B) at / in
(time) A ) on / before B) on / alter C ) in / in D) on / in
C ) in / after D ) upon / with E ) on / from
E ) to/after
prepositions. 26. (V5-150-1) Choose the best answer.
... time ... time they would stop and one ... 13. (01-9-50) Choose the appropriate I work well ... the morning. I don’t like
them would, it seemed, explain something. prepositions. working ... night.
A ) From / till / of B) From / of / till There was a big flood near our house in spring. A ) before / after B) in / at
C ) From / to / of D ) On / to / - The water came upland a lot of the houses... C ) on / in D) at / in
E) In / till / among the low land were soon ... the water. E ) at / at
132 81. A t / o n / i n / o n time and in time/at the end and in the end (time)
27. (v5-153-1) Choose the best answer. 40. (v9-t30-2) Choose the right answer. You told the teacher I had cheated! I’ll get
He always leaves home ... work at 5.30 a.m. - Oh, what a beautiful thing! ' you ... for that! Just wait!
and returns ... 5.30 p.m. - Yes, this bracelet belongs ... my mother. It A ) back B) through
A ) for / at B) - / by C) for / in has been handed down in our family for two C)dow n D)away
D) for / - E) - / at hundred years. 54. (v17-130-14) Choose the appropriate
28. (v5-154-35) Choose the appropriate A ) up B)with C )to D )on preposition.
preposition. 41. (v12z-101-6) Choose the answer - When did Elvis Presley die? - ... 16th
They were walking in deep silence as they which correctly completes the sentence. August, 1977
were very tired. ... they reached the station. She washed her hands ... the smell of the A) - B) in C ) at D ) on
A ) To the end B) Off the end garlic had gone. 55. (v17-130-24) Choose the correct
C ) At the end D) In the end A) after B) until C ) before D)when answer.
E) By the end
42. (v12z-103-21) Choose the answer The woman told us that the next train would
29. (v6-137-8) Choose the answer which which correctly completes the sentence. come...
correctly completes the sentence. I like to listen to birds' singing ... dawn. So A ) at two thirty B) at two thirty o’clock
My sister has been studying English ... years. I often get up very early and go to the park C ) in two thirty D) in two thirty o’clock
A ) for B) in C ) to D) on near our house. 56. (v18-389) it was (1 )... Saint Isaac day,
30. (v6-146-8) Choose the answer which A ) on B) at C ) for D) in according (2 )... the orthodox calendar, that
correctly completes the sentence. 43. (v12z-104-20) Choose the answer Peter I was bom.
I work w e ll... the morning. I don’t like which correctly completes the sentence. A ) 1 - on, 2 - to
working ... night. She washed her hands ... the smell of the B )1 -O f , 2 -O f
A ) in / on B) on / at C ) at / on D) in / at garlic had gone. C ) 1 - On, 2 - In
31. (v6-151-22) Choose the answer A ) until B) before C ) after D) when D) 1 - From, 2 - In
which correctly completes the sentence. 44. (v12c-131-9) Choose the answer 57. (v18-390) Can’t wait to see you again
If any feelings weaken with time they have which correctly completes the sentence. ... a few weeks.
never been strong .... Wait here, and I’ll be back ... a few minutes. A ) through В) - C ) in D) during
A ) at least B) at all A ) in B) at C ) for D) on 58. (v18-391) Choose the correct answer.
C ) at most D) at last
45. (v12c-135-22) Choose the answer Let’s m eet... six ... Tuesday, September 14.
32. (v6-152-8) Choose the answer which which correctly completes the sentence. A ) on / in B) for / of
correctly completes the sentence. I nearly dropped the eggs, but managed to C ) at / in D) at / on
The space ... the two houses was occupied catch them ... time.
by a parking lot: 59. (v19/20-105-9) Choose the correct
A ) with B) for C ) on . D) in answer
A ) among B) between
C ) in D) on 46. (v12c-149-22) Choose the answer Students s a t... their desks and listened ...
which correctly completes the sentence. the lecturer with great interest
33. (v6-153-8) Choose the answer which I usually leave my car in the garage ... the A ) on/to B )o n / -
correctly completes the sentence. winter months and use public transport C ) at / to D) beside / -
Nobody was waiting ... him at 2 o’clock instead.
yesterday. 60. (v19/20-111-1) Choose the correct
A ) out B) to C ) during D ) after answer.
A ) on B) at C ) for D) in
47. (v12c-154-1) Choose the answer They will be in the office ... four o'clock.
34. (v6-154-8) Choose the answer which which correctly completes the sentence. A ) in B) at C ) on D) up
correctly completes the sentence. She washed her hands ... the smell of the
The first Olympic Games ... our time were 61. (v19/20-113-6) Choose the correct
garlic had gone. answer.
held in the land where they had been born - A ) after B) until C ) before D ) when
... Greece. She nearly forgot about their meeting, but
A ) in / at B) of / in C ) of / on D) on / in 48. (v12c-158-18) Choose the answer fortunately she remembered i t ... time.
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) by B) with C ) in D) for
I like to listen to birds’ singing ... dawn. So 62. (v19/20-117-15) Choose the correct
I often get up very early and go to the park answer.
A growing number of northern Europeans
near our house. We had our party ... 7:00 PM ... 10:00 PM.
have a second home ... Greece.
A ) in B) on C ) at D ) for A ) for / at B) since / before
A ) on B )to C ) at D)in
49. (v13-125-7) Choose the answer C ) between / until D) from / until
I’ve proved that he was guilty but he ... answer.
I’m going to the States for a holiday and I’ll
doesn’t'admit it. The woman was ... the ages of 25 and 30.
stay there ... the end of September.
A ) yet B) ever C ) still D) never A ) by , B) at C ) among D) between
A ) for B) until C ) by D) in
50. (v13-131-11) Choose the answer 64. (v19/20-119-5) Choose the correct
We woke up ju s t... time to see the sunrise She promised to pay the money back ... a
Philip went to Jordan hoping to find a
this morning. year.
teaching post, for he had been out of job ...
A ) in B) to C ) on D) for A ) by B) within C ) for D) among
a long time.
A ) in B) during 51. (v13-131-16) Choose the answer 65. (v19/20-124-1) Choose the correct
C ) since D) for which correctly completes the sentence. answer.
She is very punctual, her lectures always - When will you have your holiday, .. . winter
begin ... time.
I’m very busy this week. I have to finish this o r... summer?
A ) by B) in C ) at D) on
report... Thursday. - I’ll have it late ... August.
A ) from B) by C ) at D) in 52. (v13-139-4) Choose the answer A ) in / - / on B) in / in / in
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) for / for / by D) on / in / in
A group of scientists worked on the problem I know the streets of Paris very well. I lived in
for a long time. Their years of research have Paris ... several years. answer.
culminated ... a vaccine to prevent the A ) for B) while C ) from D) during Leonardo da Vinci lived and worked ... the
disease. 53. (v15-107-3) Choose the correct Middle Ages.
A ) with B) into C ) in D) by answer. A ) in B) on C ) for D) at
82. In / a t / o n / by (position) 133
82. In / at / on / by (position) 12. (98-6-11) Choose the appropriate A ) over B) across
preposition. C ) along D) beside
I. (96-6-1) Choose the appropriate Alisher Navol lived ... the age of sixty. E) behind
prepositions. A ) in B) to C ) by D) of E) from 24. (01-11-26) Choose the appropriate
A lot of people passed ... a small picture 13. (98-8-3) Choose the appropriate prepositions.
painted ... the young artist without stopping prepositions. We pushed the boat... the water and left it
to look ... it. Charles lived ... the suburb ... the capital... ...the sand.
A ) to / on / at B ) b y / at England. A ) into / of B) of / on
C ) on / by / to D) through I in I after A ) in /in /in B) on /of /in C ) into / on D) out of / on
! E) t ill/ o n / -' C ) on / in / of D) in / of / of E) on / into
! 2. (96-6-5S) Choose the appropriate E) in / in / of 25. (01-12-15) Choose the appropriate
prepositions. 14. (98-11-1) Choose the appropriate preposition.
Pete was tired, he lay down ... the sofa ... prepositions. “Look! The house is ... fire.”
his fur coat and fell asleep. Christmas is the celebration ... the birth ... A ) in B) on C ) with D) at E) by
A ) in / to B) on / under Christ. 26. (02-6-24) Choose the best answer.
C ) at / by D) near / by E) near / at
A) in/of B)o f /of C ) of / - It's ... the top shelf ... the kitchen cupboard.
3. (96-13-170) Choose the appropriate D) hi’/ - E ) - / of A) on / at B) in / in
prepositions. C ) on / in D) at / at E) in/ on
Go ... the kitchen and get a bottle ..: milk ...
prepositions. 27. (02-7-55) Choose the best answer.
the refrigerator.
I can see all the details: the lazy cat spread - Hi, I’m glad I ran ... you.
A ) at / of / from B) to / of / out of
o u t... the fireplace, my aunt... one chimney - Why? What’s up?
C ) in / - / from D) to / of / of
corner. - Would you like to go ... a hike this weekend?
E ) into / of / in
A ) with / without B) in front of / in A ) at / for B) for / on
4. (97-2-61) Choose the appropriate C ) in / on D) within / beyond C ) into/on D) into /to E )o n / in
prepositions. E ) above / over 28. (02-7-57) Choose the best answer.
A farmer w ent... Chicago to see the sights
16. (99-6-9) Choose the appropriate The plane wasn’t delayed. It took off ... time.
... the city.
prepositions. A ) for B) on C ) at D) by E ) after
A ) in / to B) to / in C ) to / of
I can't say it to you ... confidence without his 29. (02-10-2) Choose the best answer.
D) - / - E) - / of
consent... it. She was a Phantom ... delight, when first
5. (97-7-2) Choose the appropriate A ) with / on B) in / to she gleamed ... my sight.
prepositions. C ) on / to D)' in / with E) in / on A ) from / at B) behind / of
What is there ... the ground floor ... your
17. (00-5-6) Choose the appropriate C ) near / with D) of / upon E) on / on
school?
prepositions. 30. (03-9-47) Choose the best answer.
A ) in / in B) on / at C ) on / of
- I’d like to see the new film. They say it’s You don’t have to go ... the party ... us, if you
D) in / at E) near / in
very interesting. don’t want to.
6. (97-8-3) Choose the appropriate - Let’s go and see it. It’s Chaika now. A ) to / with ' B) at / without
prepositions. A ) at / in B) on / in C ) to / in D) for / with E) to / at
• We arrived ... London ... 6 p.m. ... a foggy C ) in / at D) on / on
November day. E ) at / at 31. (03-9-59) Choose the best answer.
A ) in / at / on B) to / at / in The bus stops ... the end of the street.
18. (00-6-16) Choose the appropriate A ) at B) in C ) for D) by E) to
C ) at / in / in D) on / of / -
prepositions.
E ) - / in / on 32. (03-9-60) Choose the best answer.
Cattle are important animals ... the world,
7. (97-11-1) Choose the appropriate and people use them ... a variety ... cases. Take the tools ... the table.
preposition. A ) of / with / of B) in / for / in A ) on B) towards
Khiva lies thirty-two kilometres ... Urgench. C ) of / in / of D) about / from / of C ) off D) of E) away
A ) at B) far C ) by D) from E) in E ) around / in / with 33. (03-9-65) Choose the best answer.
S. (97-11-3) Choose the appropriate 19. (01-1-52) Choose the appropriate Tom is sitting ... the armchair.
prepositions. prepositions. A ) on B) at C ) in D) under E) over
Britain was one ... the founder members ... Fixing the glasses ... her nose she looked ... 34. (04-1-17) Choose the right answer.
the UN. the green island ... a ruthless stare. Anvar is surprised ... you. It is unusual...
A ) - / of B) of / - C ) of / in D) of / of A ) in / on / by B) at / at / for you to go to the theatre.
E) - / - C ) on / at / with D) by / about / with A ) at / for B) for / at C ) with / to
E ) on / from / in D )in /to E )a t/ to
prepositions. 20. (01-1-77) Choose the appropriate 35. (v4-111-16) Choose the appropriate
Children get presents ... Christmas and their preposition. prepositions.
birthdays. The house stood ... the river. I arrived ... Tashkent... train.
A ) in / at B) at / in C ) at / on D) in / of A ) along B) through C ) by A ) to I on B) in / by C ) to / by
E ) after / before. D) in E) among D) into / by E) at / in
10. (98-5-2) Choose the appropriate 21. (01-3-6) Choose the appropriate 36. (v4-115-16) Choose the right answer.
prepositions. prepositions. Olim’s mother is pleased ... her son’s
Photographs lined the edges ... the mirror Formed ... 1959, the Beatles were composed progress. He is good ... math.
hanging ju s t... the desk. ... 4 musicians born in Liverpool, England. A ) with / at B)with / with
A ) in / behind B) at / over A ) in / of B) on / of C ) in / from C ) with / for D) to / at
C ) from / at D) in / by E) of / above D) in / with E) in / on E) at / with
I I . (98-5-4) Choose the appropriate 22. (01-8-6) Choose the appropriate 37. (v4-121-31) Choose the appropriate
prepositions. preposition. preposition.
Born ... Samarkand she was brought... Ann lost weight... hiking.
“Why do people make reservations ... flights
Tashkent... the age of three. A ) with B) by C ) from D) of E) on
... advance?”
A ) in / over / for B) at / into / from 23. (01-11-25) Choose the appropriate A ) - / in B)for / by
C ) in / to / at D) near / by / at preposition. C ) for / in D) in / for
E) under / through / for The plane flew low ... the field. E) for / on «
134 82. I n / a t / o n / by (position)
38. (V4-129-16) Choose the right answer. 51. (v9-125-12) Choose the right answer. There were no vacant chairs to sir on, so we
Nodira's mother was displeased ... her son, People who wish to impress others often sat in the armchair ... the comer.
as he was cruel... his sister. do so ... the selection of their clothes A ) in B) by C ) at D) to
A ) with / to B) to / with - sometimes choosing more expensive 64. (V13-115-30)
C ) with / with D) at / with versions.
A ) to follow B) follow
E ) with / for A ) of B) by C ) from D) at C ) is following D) followed
39. (v5-129-12) Choose the best answer. 52. (v10-110-12) Choose the answer 65. (v13-115-31)
When are you planning to leave ... Australia? which correctly completes the sentence. A ) wear B) sell
A ) in B) with The dollar is the monetary unit... the United C ) wash D) play
C ) for D) through States. Canada and many other countries.
E) to A ) of B) by C ) on D) at 66. (v13-117-7) Choose the answer which
40. (v5-138-1) Choose the appropriate 53. (v l 1-150-17) Choose the best answer. She likes to spend a month ... the seaside
prepositions. She was reluctant to help us at first, b u t... every summer.
The first Olympic Games ... our time were the end she agreed to do what she could. A ) in B) at C ) on D) by
held in the land where they had been bom ... A ) in B) on C ) at D ) for
Greece. 67. (v13-119-20) Choose the answer
54. (v12z-114-10) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) of / on B) on / in which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) in / at D) of / in She could see her friends ... the restaurant
There was so much traffic, I was lucky to get window as she passed it.
E ) at / on ... the road without being knocked over. A ) to B) through C ) on D ) for
41. (v6-102-8) Choose the answer which A ) through B) across
correctly completes the sentence. C ) below D) over 68. (v13-130-21) Choose the answer
He will meet his friend ... the station if he Which correctly completes the sentence.
55. (v12z-115-11) Choose the answer It has been decided to build a ring road ...
comes ... time. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) in / by B) at / in the village.
A dolphin differs ... a porpoise in that it has a A ) around B) by C ) at D) through
C ) by / in D) at / by longer nose.
42. (v6-133-8) Choose the answer which A ) at B) by C ) upon D ) from 69. (v13-132-8) Choose the answer
56. (v12z-122-11) Choose the answer Our new office building will be located
He loves to look at the stars ... the sky ... which correctly completes the sentence. downtown ... the comer of Euclid Avenue
his head Last night's storm damaged the power lines,
A ) at / above B) in / over and East Ninth Street.
consequently, the town was ... electricity for A ) to B) of C ) on D) in
C ) in / above D) on / over several hours.
A ) among B) without 70. (v14-113-23) Choose the answer
C ) against D) with which correctly completes the sentence-
It is recommended not to be ... the building
The child saw her face ... the p ool... water. 57. (v12c-109-9) Choose the answer during the earthquake.
A ) at / on B) to / on C ) on / of D) in / of which correctly completes the sentence. A ) in B) on C ) for D ) into
44. (v6-156-8) Choose the answer which She doesn’t like walking ... the town centre
71. (V15-106-12) Choose the best
correctly completes the sentence. at night because it is full of crowds of
answer.
Sam was sitting ... two women. teenagers who are looking for trouble.
My friend is ... the way ... Moscow.
A ) among B) in the middle A ) among B) through
A>in/in B )o n /in
C ) between D) at C ) between D ) above
C ) on / to D) on / at
answer.
They traveled ... the bank of the Sir-Darya - Monica, dear, what are we having ... dinner
Our family goes ... big celebrations at
river. tonight?
Christmas.
A ) at B) in C ) after D ) along - I’m afraid, there will be no dinner at all.
A ) down B) forward
A ) for B) from C ) on D ) of
46. (v7-129-6) Darjo moved to the other C ) towards D) in for
end of the porch and sa t.... a step wiping 59. (v12c-129-17) Choose the answer 73. (v15-116-13) Choose the correct
the barrel of his rifle ... a rag he had pulled which correctly completes the sentence. answer.
from his pocket. The river is the main transportation route in the
I don’t think people should be allowed to
A ) at / without B) by / in region, with many ancient cities ... its banks.
perform experiments ... animals.
C ) on I with D ) down I by A ) across B) to C ) along D ) over A ) over B) for C ) on D ) to
47. (v8-126-9) Choose the answer which 60. (v12c-150-14) Choose the answer 74. (v15-133-2) Choose the best answer.
correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence. Animals do not possess the power... speech.
We opened the gate and there was a big Dolphins are our oldest friends. You can see A ) over B )o f C )a t D )in
herd of cows ... front of us. dolphins swimming ... Warm seas all over the
A ) on B) in C ) at D) by world. 75. (v17-101-7) Choose the correct
A ) with B) in C ) on D ) from answer.
48. (v8-128-10) Choose the answer «Could you please tell me where the police
which correctly completes the sentence. 61. (v12c-155-7) Choose the answer station is?» «It is ... the hospital.»
A number of prehistoric paintings still which correctly completes the sentence. A ) opposed to B) opposite to
survived ... the walls of caves in Spain and The noise was so loud, that I put my hands C ) opposite of D) opposite with
southern France. ... my ears.
A ) of B) at C ) in D) on A ) over B) into C ) for D ) above
answer.
49. (v9-105-10) Choose the right answer. 62. (v12c-157-23) Choose the answer There are three books ... the windowsill.
Ladies and gentlemen, as we have very little which correctly completes the sentence. Take them ... you.
time, let's concentrate ... our business. The weather turned unexpectedly stormy last A ) on / with B) on / on
A ) to B) in C ) at D) on night. Strongwind was bending the young C ) on / by D) on / through
50. (v9-110-11) Choose the right answer. trees ... to the ground.
Let us visit Stratford ... 23 April, that’s the A ) over B) up C ) down D) under
answer. .
day when Shakespeare was bom. 63. (v13-114-22) Choose the answer They travelled eighty hours ... three hours.
A ) at B) in C ) under D ) on which correctly completes the sentence. A ) for B) since C ) at D ) in
84. I n / o n / a t (other uses) 135
78. (v18-392) Waiter, there’s a fly ... my A ) A t/of B) During / about 24. (v17-106-2) Choose the right answer.
soup. C ) In / down D) After / from They are not advancing ... this project,
A ) in B) on C ) at D ) into E ) In / from unfortunately. We are going to stop it.
A ) from B )a t C ) in D )on
79. (v19/20-107-15) Choose the correct 11. (03-10-4) Choose the best answer.
answer. - I don’t remember where I’ve left the key ... 25. (v17-107-16) Choose the right answer.
Moira, lives ... Toronto. my door. They are not advancing ... this project,
A ) up B) on C ) at D) in -Y o u should have left i t ... the porter: unfortunately. We are going to stop it.
A ) in / at B) on / with A ) from B) at C ) in D ) on
80. (v19/20-110-9) Choose the correct C ) to / with D) on / at E) from / at
answer. 26. (v17-108-3) Choose the right answer.
The cargo ship is bound ... Canada. 12. (04-1 -8) Choose the right answer. There is no any possible solution1... this
A ) for B) in C ) at D ) to She seemed to be friendly ... you. It is silly problem. 4
... you to be impolite. A ) for B) to C ) on D) of
81. (v19/20-119-13) Choose the correct A ) to / to B) to / for
C ) to / of D ) of / to E ) of / of
Fred’s dog is ... the doghouse. answer.
A ) for B) among C ) in D) between 13. (v4-119-36) Choose the appropriate Welcome ... Turkey! Your flight... this
prepositions. wonderful country lasted for five hours.
A: Have you heard ... Helen recently? A ) from / by B) to / to
83. To / at / in / into (direction) B: Yes, 1 received 3 letters from her last week. C ) in / from D ) to / on
1. (98-9-54) Choose the appropriate A ) from B )o n C)off D)for E )-
26*. (v19/20-109-17) Choose the correct
preposition. 14. (v5-105-12) Choose the best answer. answer.
We tried to convince him to go ... once. Basil was sitting next... Mary ... the party. The president arrived ... the airport... ten
A ) in B) at C )fo r D )to E )o f A ) on / at B ) at / on minutes’ time before the flight. He quickly
C ) with / in D ) to / at E ) at / in got on the plane and some minutes later the
preposition. 15. (v5-133-12) Choose the best answer. plane took ... .
She lives ... 73 Hazel Avenue. Arriving ... Tashkent, Peter g o t... the plane A ) to / in / to B) at / by / off
A ) on B ) in C ) at D ) by E) for quickly and w ent... the airport building. C ) in / after / off D ) at / in / off
A ) to/out of/at B) from/at/to
3. (01-1-54) Choose the appropriate 29. (v l 9/20-121-12) Choose the
C ) at / from / onto D ) off / down / in
prepositions. appropriate preposition
E ) in / off / into
Before going ... vacation, Joe had quite a We couldn’t find the key ... that door
few different tasks to take care ... . 16. (v6-149-8) Choose the answer which A ) to B) of C ) on D) at
A ) to / for B) on / of correctly completes the sentence.
30. (v19/20-128-4) Choose the right
C ) in / about D ) with / of He taught Uzbek literature ... a small
answer
E) on / at college ... Kokand.
The reaction ... boss ... new business plan
A ) at / at B) of / in
4. (02-4-34) Choose the best answer. was unexpectedly positive
C ) in / in D ) at / on
I may not be an expert... art, but I A)from /to B )o f/to
understand something ... painting. 17. (v6-158-8) Choose the answer which C ) from / about D ) of / of
A ) in / in B) on / in correctly completes the dialogue.
C ) at / about D ) on / with - Have you been ... the Tretyakov Gallery?
84. In / on / at (other uses)
E ) with / in - Yes, I was there ... last year.
A ) to / - B) at / - C ) at / in D ) in / to 1. (96-1-53) Choose the appropriate
... the eve of May Day flags are put up 18. (v7-189-8) There were a lot of people prepositions.
buildings. ... the platform. They were all trying to g e t... ... summer holidays many boys and girls like
A ) On / of B) In / in the'train which was already full. to go ... the country ... their teachers.
C ) On / - D ) On / on A ) by / under B) at / off A ) At / by / to B) Into I at I with
E ) On / of C ) on / into D ) in / onto C ) - / to / to D ) During I to I with
19. (v8-128-9) Choose the answer which E ) During / to / by
A large stand was devoted ... space correctly completes the sentence. 2. (96-13-3) Choose the appropriate
achievements... the USA. The thieves broke the window and climbed preposition.
A ) to / of B ) of / to ... it into the house. You are wanted ... the phone.
C ) to / on D ) on / in E ) in / to A ) along B) through A ) on B) by C ) to D ) with E ) in
C ) across • D ) over
7. (02-10-3) Choose the best answer. 3. (96-15-109) Choose the appropriate
Children like to listen ... stories ... their 20. (v9-1t1-1) Choose the right answer. preposition.
elders when they were children. She shouted to me that I was wanted ... the You must work hard ... your English.
A ) though / at B ) to / about phone. A ) on B ) at C ) for D ) from
C ) for / with D ) to / from A ) on B )b y C )fo r D )in E ) by
E ) in / inside 21. (v10-127-10) Choose the answer 4. (97-1-3) Choose the appropriate
8. (02-10-8) Choose the best answer. which correctly completes the sentence. prepositions.
Come ... an hour, I shall have finished It is reported that three people were taken ... ... general everything was all right. They
reading the book ... that time. hospital after the accident. thought they were walking ... the direction ...
A ) at/at B )in / b y A ) to B)for C )- D )in the village when they lost the way.
C ) for / for D ) on / in 22. (v12z-101-10) Choose the answer A ) For / - / to Ё ) In / to / of
E ) for / with which correctly completes the sentence. C ) In / in / of D ) By / to / to
9. (02-10-10) Choose the best answer. The Volga, the longest river in Europe, E ) In / in I to
... the soupd of the door bell everybody rises in the Valdai plateau and flows ... the 5. (97-1-59) Choose the appropriate
turned their heads ... the door. Caspian Sea. prepositions.
A ) On / towards B) To / around A ) onto B) into C ) on D) in Two women saw a girl and began laughing
C ) At / towards D ) In / out of 23. (v15-115-4) Choose the best answer. ... her. One of them said: “She still believes
E) For / from Then, the prince walked ... and ... until he her husband ... spite ... everything”.
10. (03-9-39) Choose the best answer. reached an extraordinary forest. A ) to / in / - B ) at / at / with
... winter you can see hanging ... the roofs of A ) along / down B) on / on C ) with / for / of D ) at / in / of
the houses. C ) from / towards D ) on / at E ) to / in / -
136 84. I n / o n / a t (other uses)
6. (97-2-60) Choose the appropriate 19. (99-4-4) Choose the appropriate 29. (00-10-10) Choose the appropriate
preposition. words. prepositions.
They will be fighting ... political reforms. I have read some articles ... this subject... Andrew returned the shoes and took a
A ) in B) on C ) at D) by E) for the books you gave me. pair ... boots ... .
7. (97-3-1) Choose the appropriate A ) about / for B) except / during A ) of / for B) for / -
preposition. C ) beyond / between D) down / by C ) to / after D) of / instead
There is something very attractive ... him. E ) on / besides E) about / of
A ) in B) about C ) with D ) by 20. (99-4-7) Chopse the appropriate 30. (01-3-9) Choose the appropriate
E) at words. prepositions.
8. (97-3-2) Choose the appropriate He is waiting ... us ... . ... the end of the 3rd century, the Roman
preposition. A ) to / round B) over / above army began to withdraw ... Britain to defend
Great Britain consists ... three parts. C ) out of / from D) for / outside other parts of the Roman Empire.
A ) of B) with C ) from D) in E) by E) until / since A ) in / on B) in / from
C ) on / from D) at / into
9. (97-6-1) Choose the appropriate 21. (99-5-1) Choose the appropriate E) at / from
preposition. - preposition.
At night when there are no clouds ... the sky - The line is engaged I can’t get through to 31. (01-6-6) Choose the appropriate
you can see many stars. him. prepositions.
A ) on B) in C ) atD) to E) above - Try to call him ... this number. I’m sure Mike and Ann will get married soon,
A ) by B) on C ) in D ) to E) - he fell... love ... her ... first sight.
10. (97-10-1) Choose the appropriate' A ) down / to / in B) with / to / at
preposition. 22. (99-6-6) Choose the appropriate C ) in / for / on D ) at / with / with
When we draw we make pictures ... a pen, a prepositions. E ) in / with / at
pencil or chalk. ... my opinion Nodir has an advantage ... his
A ) by B) with C ) of D) at E) in friends.
preposition.
11. (98-1-1) Choose the appropriate A ) to / above B) in / over
The thieves have been arrested and charged
preposition. C ) of / over D) in/ above
... robbery.
This land is rich ... minerals. E ) in / on
A ) in B) for C ) with D) on E ) from
A ) with B) of C ) for D) by E ) in 23. (00-4-4) Choose the appropriate
12. (98-1-2) Choose the appropriate preposition.
preposition.
preposition. This song is extremely popular ... our
He is an expert... English modem literature.
George owns an old camera and always classmates. A ) on B) at C ) in D) for E) with
Practices ... it. A ) among B) with
C ) for D) in E ) at 34. (02-3-62) Choose the best answer.
A ) for B )b y
Their friendship ended ... the quarrel they
C ) with D ) through E ) at 24. (00-4-5) Choose the appropriate had last month.
13. (98-2-3) Choose the appropriate preposition. A ) with B) under C ) at D) by E) on
prepositions. Azim has fallen ill and now he is ... hospital.
A ) in B) for C ) on D) from E) at 35. (02-3-68) Choose the best answer.
- What platform does the train ... New York
... the absence of better tools, we used the
leave ...? 25. (00-5-5) Choose the appropriate broken ones.
- Platform 8 and you’d better hurry. It’s be prepositions. A ) In B) Over C ) By D )A t E) For
leaving ... a minute. - I’ve heard you are leaving ... New York.
A ) to / from / in B ) to / - / on ' 36. (02-3-71) Choose the best answer.
- Yes, a friend ... mine invited me there and
C ) for / on / in D) on / in / - This boy is unable to distinguish a verb ... a
I’m leaving ... the 11th ... February.
E ) - / for / at noun.
A ) - / o f / -/ o f B )fro m / -/ o n / o f
A ) by B) with C ) against
14. (98-4-1) Choose the appropriate C ) for / of / on / of D) - / of / on / of
D) from E) to
preposition. E) for / of / on / -
... next year her letters kept coming. 37. (02-3-77) Choose the best answer.
A ) for B) by C ) over D) - We mistook him ... the gardener.
prepositions.
E) about A ) on B) with C ) of D) for E) as
Football has been played ... one form or
15. (98-4-2) Choose the appropriate another... hundred'... years. 38. (02-5-4) Choose the best answer.
prepositions. A ) for / at / from B) in / for / at Don’t blame me ... the accident. I wasn’t
... each letter she reported ... “her boys”. C ) in / for / of D) of I to I in there ... that moment.
A ) About / for B) From / along E) by / during / of • A ) on / at B) for / in C ) in / at
C ) With/- D) Within/by D) for/at E )o n / in
E) In / on 39. (02-6-23) Choose the best answer.
prepositions.
16. (98-6-36) Choose the appropriate It was said that Piccadilly was named I must have dropped i t ... the floor when I
word. ... Robert Baker, who lived near where was ... the dentist's.
Macbeth is ... tonight. Piccadilly is now ,... the end of the sixteenth A ) on / in B) on / at C ) to / on
A ) on B ) in C ) at D ) from E ) for century. Here he manufactured shirt frills D) in / on E) at / in
17. (98-9-2) Choose the appropriate of “pikadills” which earned his house 40. (02-10-4) Choose the best answer.
prepositions. the nickname of “Piccadilly Hall”, and ... He studied law ... Cambridge and ... 1825
... com ing ... the airport w e had o u r luggage time “Piccadilly” we use to describe the he took his Master degree.
registered. surrounding area. A ) on / in B) at / on
A ) In / on B) To / after A ) with I a il during B) after / for / by C ) by / about D) in / at
C ) On / to D) From / to C ) after / towards / in D) by / in / after E) at / in
E ) To / to E ) by / by / on 41. (02-10-11) Choose the best answer.
18. (98-9-60) Choose the appropriate 28. (00-9-2) Choose the appropriate ... a hot day it is pleasant to sink ... the river.
prepositions. prepositions. A ) At / from B) In / out of
... the war dogs were active helpers ... the Uzbek women are always ... the side ... C ) For / within D) On / into
soldiers., people fighting ... peace and ... a better life. E) On / inside
A ) At / for B) In / with A ) to / of / to / to B) on I of I for / for 42. (02-10-12) Choose the best answer.
C ) Before / on D) On / of C ) to / to / to / with D) in / of / to / - ... train compartments windows are ... the
E ) During / of E ) on / - / for / to door.
84. I n / o n / a t (other uses) 137
A ) At / beside B) At / behind A ) To / to / on B) In / - / by 71. (V12C-115-15) Choose the answer
C ) Inside / at D) In / opposite C ) On / with / of D) In / for / of which correctly completes the sentence.
E) In front of / at the back of E ) At / to / to It’s very frosty this morning. The temperature
must have dropped ... zero.
43. (02-11-19) Choose the best answer. 57. (V5-144-12) Choose the appropriate
A)under B)above
The bones in the body not only give the body prepositions.
According ... the tradition, the Olympic C ) beneath D) below
shape ... protect the heart, lungs, brain.
A ) but also tS) and C ) but parade started ... the Greek delegation. 72. (v12c-148-23) Choose the answer
D) as well as E) also A ) up / to B) on / for C ) with / on which correctly completes the sentence.
D) to / with E) for / of What presents did you receive ... your
58. (v5-147-1) Choose the best answer. birthday?
He is sitting ... the table and speaking ... the A ) to B) in C ) for D) at
phone. He loves to stare at the stars ... the sky ...
A ) at / on B) near / at C ) on / by his head. 73. (v12c-150-6) Choose the answer
D) by / - E) beside / with A ) in / above B) on / over C ) at / above which correctly completes the sentence.
D) in / over E ) at / in A: Have you heard ... Helen recently? B:
45. (03-9-37) Choose the best answer. Yes, I received 3 letters from her last week.
Soccer is one ... the most popular sports ... 59. (v5-158-1) Choose the appropriate
prepositions. A )-- B)from C)Off D)for
the world.
A ) of / in B) by / through C ) for / around Mike liked all his studies ... the exception of 74. (v12c-153-14) Choose the answer
D) of / of E) in / at Latin. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) to B) under C ) of D ) with E ) for Ann felt tired, so she stopped the c a r... the
60. (v5-159-1) Choose the best answer. side of the road and got out.
After many years he arrived back ... England.
The first person who stepped the Moon on A ) with B) by C ) in D) to
A ) to B) at C ) for D) in E) of
July 20,1969 was Neil Armstrong. 75. (v12c-158-23) Choose the answer
47. (03-9-68) Choose the best answer. A ) down / into B) down / to which correctly completes the sentence.
He g o t... the car and drove off. C ) down / on D) on / into Alice, isn’t interested ... looking for a new job.
A ) into B) in C ) on D) to E) out of E) to / down A ) in B) with C ) at D) on
48. (v4-106-16) Choose the right answer. 61. (v6-140-8) Choose the answer which 76. (v13-101-4) Choose the answer
He was shocked ... news. He was upset... it. correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) at / with B) at / on C ) at / about Scientists watch planets ... big telescopes. He loves the countryside because he was
D) with / at E) about / at A ) on B) at brought up ... a farm.
49. (v4-112-31) Choose the appropriate C ) through D) behind A ) at B) behind C ) on D) in
preposition. 62. (v6-145-8) Choose the answer which 77. (v13-109-16) Choose the answer
- I can’t agree ... your price. It is too high. correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) to B) by C ) at D) of E) in What presents did you receive ... your - I feel like going to the cinema tonight.
50. (v4-120-36) Choose the appropriate birthday? - Good idea! What’s ... at the moment?
prepositions. A ) in B) at C ) to' D ) for A ) about ’ B) up C ) on D) in
... receiving a telegram ... his mother he 63. (v7 -10 9 -1)... Thank you for your letter. 78. (v13-122-12) Choose the answer
w ent. Tashkent... once. It was great to h ear... you. • which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) of / from / to / at B) at / from / in / at A ) of B) with C ) for D) from - Why isn’t my computer working?
C ) at / to / to / - D) on / from / to / at
64. (v7-134-21) The house was ... fire, but - Because the screen’s ... That’s why.
E) on / from / in / at
the blaze was soon brought... control. A ) away B) out C ) on D) off
51. (v4-126-1) Choose the appropriate A ) on / to B) for / under 79. (v13-126-18) Choose the answer
preposition. C ) in / with ’ D) on / under which correctly completes the sentence.
Everybody has come to the lesson ... Sobir.
65. (v9-120-20) Choose the right answer. I went into the centre of Tashkent... bus.
He is ill. I had an idea of going ... a boat trip on the A ) in B) by C ) on D) from
A ) after B) before C ) except river, but my friends were indifferent.
D) between E) during 80. (v13-131 -8) Choose the answer
A ) in B) at C ) on D) by which correctly completes the sentence.
52. (v5-118-12) Choose the best answer. 66. (v10-118-10) Choose the answer Mary is leaving her dirty socks on the floor ...
They had made ... their minds to go to the which correctly completes the sentence. A) to B) on C ) at D) for
country ... the week-end. At about 5 o’clock the executive director
A ) on/in B )to /o n C ) up/for 81. (v13-134-4) Choose the answer
arrived ... his office.
D) by / at E) in / to which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) in B )to C )o n D )at
I apologize for telling a lie, but I was trying,
53. (v5-122-12) There are five answers. 67. (v11-149-16) Choose the best answer. to protect you ... the truth. Sometimes the
Only one is correct. Choosethe correct We usually have lunch in a little cafe ... the truth hurts.
answer. school, about five munute’s walk away. A ) for B )on C)from D )to
They traveled ... the bank of the Sir-Darya. A ) between B) next
A ) under B) above C ) in 82. (v15-102-5) Choose the best answer.
C ) opposite D) in front
D) along E) at Your careless attitude ... the matter may get
68. (v12z-108-4) Choose the answer you into trouble.
54. (v5-125-12) Choose the best answer. which correctly completes the sentence. A ) with B) on C ) to D) at
Some people marry ... love and some ... The boy who got good marks was suspected
money. cheating. 83. (v15-103-5) Choose the correct
A ) with / for B) for / to C ) for / for A ) for B) by C ) of D) about answer.
D )to /to E) to/for 69. (v12z-113-15) Choose the answer The weather forecast said that it might rain
which correctly completes the sentence. this afternoon. If it does, we’ll have to p u t...
I asked him if he would stay ... supper. “It’s time to hand ... your works”, said the the tennis.
A ) for B) before С) о teacher. A ) off B) down
D) after E) to A ) for B) to C ) on D) in C ) on D) in
56. (v5-134-1) There are five answers 70. (v12z-126-1) Choose the answer 84. (v15-104-7) Choose the answer
after each sentence. Only one is correct. which correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence.
Choose the correct answer. It took his wife almost a year to recover ... She enjoys her present job. She is devoted
... my opinion this flat is too small ... your her car accident. ... her profession.
family though I am fond ... it. A ) with B) in C ) on D) from A ) on B) with C ) at D) to
138 85. Noun + preposition (reason for, cause of etc.) /preposition + noun
85. (v15-104-14) Choose the correct 100. (v19/20-120-14) Choose the right 9. (97-10-3) Choose the appropriate
answer. answer prepositions.
The distance from the Earth to the Sun is, ... Scientists performed some research ... There is a place ... 6 stamps ... each page
average, about 149 million kilometers. biodiversity ... Nick’s starlnp book.
A ) from B) in C ) by D) on A) from B) of C ) at D) into A ) for / on / of B) to / in / in
86. (v15-104-18) Choose the best 101. (v19/20-124-11) Choose the correct C ) for / at / of D) at / on / for
answer. E) for / in / of
answer.
She gazed ... the sight in wonder. The teacher wrote a grammar rule ... 10. (97-12-16) Choose the appropriate
A ) to B) at C ) with D) in students ... the board. preposition.
A ) for / on B) before / between I congratulated all my classmates ... passing
87. (v15-109-20) Choose the best answer. C ) for / in D) on / at the exam.
He shouted ... me from the other sight... the
A ) for B) with C ) on D) in E) within
street to call me.
A ) to / of B) at / of C ) at / in D) to / in
85. Noun + preposition (reason 11. (99-7-13) Choose the appropriate
for, cause of etc.) I preposition + prepositions.
noun This news is ... great importance ... me.
answer.
A )to / to B )at/for C )o f/ o r D )o f/a t
It's amazing that creatures survive ... the E) - / on
bottom of the ocean. prepositions.
A) in B) to C ) by D) at 12. (99-8-7) Choose the appropriate
She was surprised to see him, because she prepositions.
89. (v15-122-11) Choose the correct had been ... the impression that Nick was
Six shillings ... a week does not keep body
answer. still travelling ... business.
and soul together very unitedly.
You didn’t believe what he had said, did you? A ) under / on B) under / at
A ) in B) at C ) with D) is E) for
He made the whole thing .... C )o n / to D )a t/o n
A ) about B) down C ) up D ) out E ) under / to 13. (99-9-4) Choose the appropriate
prepositions.
90. (v15-128-11) Choose the best answer. 2. (96-1-2) Choose the appropriate
prepositions. I remember my brother going ... a short sea
I had a little cat last year. Unfortunately, it trip once ... the benefit of his health.
was run ... by a car. My father, who works ... a big office,
sometimes brings me stamps ... different A ) for / for B) on / of C ) - / for
A ) with B) out of C ) over D) away D) to / of E) in / in
parts ... the world.
91. (v17-103-2) Choose the correct A ) at / in / in B) in / at / in 14. (99-10-4) Choose the appropriate
answer. C ) on / to / of D) in / on / of prepositions.
I am looking forward to your reply and thanks E) in / from / of You can’t answer ... my question again.
... advance. Why haven't you learned the words ... heart?
A ) in B) by C ) at D) on A ) to / on B) - / by
prepositions.
92. (v17-103-4) Choose the best answer. He was very fond ... swimming and toqk an C ) on / by D ) on / with E ) - / to
I’m bored. There is nothing interesting ... TV. active part... the sports life ... the school. 15. (00-6-17) Choose the appropriate
Let’s go ... A ) to / at / of B) of / at / in prepositions.
A ) in / out B) at / away C )o f/ in / jn D) of/in/of Scientists are interested ... the theory ...
C ) in / away D ) on / out E ) for / in / of black holes because it may explain, the
93. (v17-109-3) Choose the right answer. 4. (96-13-156) Choose the appropriate origin ... the universe.
The city is not secure as it is situated ... the variant. A ) with / of / in B) about I to I for
sea-level. She reads a lot. ... she is very clever. C ) - / at /with D ) in/of/of
A ) under B) below A ) So as B) That’s why E ) by / for / around
C ) beneath D ) out on C ) What for D ) That is
E) In order that
94. (v17-110-19) Choose the right answer. prepositions.
5. (96-15-1) Choose the appropriate Mike is an experienced worker ... fixing cars,
The car crash could have been avoided if the
prepositions. he has repaired hundreds of them ... no
car hadn’t been moving ... high speed.
They dined ... a small restaurant which had complaints... his customers.
A ) in B) on C ) at D) with
been “decorated" ... rather bad pictures ... A ) in / from / by B) at / for / from
95. (v17-126-1) Choose the correct young artists. C ) to / with. / about D ) at / with / from
answer. A ) at/with/on B) near/by/of E ) under / at / for
The shop assistant asked Dilnoza to pay ... C ) in / with / by D) to / - / with
cash. E) at / towards / from 17. (00-7-65) Choose the appropriate
A ) for B) by C ) in D ) with prepositions.
6. (97-1-58) Choose the appropriate The Museum ... London is the largest
96. (v18-393) He has always been bad ... prepositions. museum ... the world.
languages. They p u t... illuminations ... front of all A ) by / on B) in / for
A ) at B) about C ) to D) with buildings. C ) of / in D) for / in E ) in / at
A ) down / over B) up / on
97. (v19/20-109-5) Choose the correct C ) down / near D ) up / at 18. (00-9-22) Choose the appropriate
E) - / in
I remember Jane. She was the one ... pink It was quite impossible to cross the river ...
shoes. 7. (97-5-2) Choose the appropriate
that time ... the year.
A ) on B) with C ) by D) at preposition.
A ) of / by B) at / by C ) at / of D) in / at
He’s got a very good head ... his shoulders.
98. (v19/20-111-8) Choose the correct E ) to I of
A )ove r B)beyond
answer. C ) on D ) since 19. (01-7-10) Choose the appropriate
Is Tim interested ... working for General E) for preposition.
Motors? War and misery go hand ... hand.
8. (9i 'hoose the appropriate
A ) in B )o f C )fo r D )at A ) by B )a t C)with D)from E ) in
prepos.
99. (v19/20-118-7) Choose the correct Who is thb a,rl ...'the blue dress, sitting ... 20. (01-9-49) Choose the appropriate
answer. the head of the table? prepositions.
The novel which we talked ... is being made A ) with / in B) on / upon The variations ... temperature ... the
into a movie. C ) in / at D) without / in United States have had a marked effect the
A ) of B) about C ) to D ) on E ) in / of country’s economy and living standards.
85. Noun + preposition (reason for, cam3 of etc.) / preposition + noun ______ __________ ' 139
A ) of / for / with B) at / in / to 35. (v4-112-12) Choose the best answer. 48. (v9-119-16) Choose the right answer.
C ) in / within / on D) on / of / upon 1 She showed me some ... her family. I can’t give you my reasons ... going there.
E) to / with / - A) photographs of B) maps for It’s a secret.
C ) maps of D ) photographs for A ) on B) for C ) with D) of
E ) photographs from 49. (v9-130-12) Choose the right answer.
prepositions.
The red Indians got food ... hunting ... the 36. (v4-119-1) Choose the appropriate Bill assured us that the ... against him was
forests. prepositions. untrue.
A ) in / in B) through / at This is the best present... a girl or a boy who A ) accusingly B) accuse
C ) by / in D ) from / across likes ... drawing and painting. C ) accusation D ) accusatory
E) from / from A ) for / of B) for / - C ) to / of 50. (v10-105-18) Choose the appropriate
22. (02-1-11) Choose the best answer. D ) for / at E ) for / to preposition.
He has had a bad day - in addition ... being 37. (v4-119-19) Choose the appropriate He's got a very good head ... his shoulders.
late for school he forgot his homework. antonym to the underlined word. A ) over B) on C ) in D) at
A ) by B) with C ) to D) for E ) that That evening everything, herself, was black 51. (v10-123-11) Choose the answer
23. (02-1-51) Choose the best answer. and brown. which correctly completes the sentence.
I can’t stand her, and I find that even ... her A ) for B) before C ) out of At lunch time a typical Japanese family will
voice gets on my nerves. D) except E) beside consume ... least twice as many vegetables
A ) the sound of B) the sounds 38. (v5-119-1) There are five answers as Europeans; in comparison with Europeans
C ) a sound of D ) a sound from after each sentence. Onlyone is correct. the Japanese eat far less meat and fewer
E) her sound of Choose the correct answer. potatoes.
His cousin is a surgeon ... profession. A ) for B) on C ) at D ) in
One of the main disadvantages ... the A ) for B) at C ) among D) of E ) by 52. (v10-126-10) Choose the answer
old machine was that it used up so much which correctly completes the sentence.
39. (v 5-142-12) Choose the appropriate
electricity. He agreed to listen to me and I began
prepositions.
A ) of B) to C ) for D ) from E ) at my story ... telling what happened on the
The embankments ... the Neva are faced ...
evening of the 26th July.
25. (02-2-55) Choose the best answer. granite.
A ) in B) from
Larry needs a new case ... his camera. A ) from / with B) of / with
C ) about D )b y
A ) for B) to C ) of D) with E) after C ) in / by D) of / by E) in / in
53. (v11-128-21) Choose the answer .
26. (02-3-64) Choose the best answer. 40. (v5-145-12) Choose the appropriate
Now that he is old, he is very a p t... forget. answer.
I can’t give you my reasons ... going there.
A ) to B )o n C)from D )in E) by Romeo fell in love ... Juliet at first sight.
It’s a secret.
A ) on B )in C )fo r D)with E) about
27. (02-9-6) Choose the best answer. A ) of B) for C ) on D ) with
Grace was the daughter ... the ifghthouse 41. (v5-154-12) Choose the appropriate
keeper and she had lived ... sea as long as prepositions. which correctly completes the sentence.
she could remember. My uncle’s relative had never been ... Magazines like “Times’ , “News week”, “U.S.
A ) of / inB) of / by C ) from / at Samarkand before and looked ... everything News” and “World Report” provide the reader
D) by / at E) of / along ... great admiration. ... a pictorial report of the week's events.
28. (02-11-92) Choose the best answer. A ) at /in /to B) to/at/with A ) withB) on C ) for D) by
It was nice ... you to come. Let me see you .... C ) at / on / on D) in / at / to
E) to / at / in 55. (v12z-127-9) Choose the answer
A ) with / by B) of / out C ) to / from which correctly completes the sentence.
D) for / in E) about / at 42. (v5-156-12) Choose the appropriate Disney World, Florida, is the biggest
29. (03-3-5) Choose the best answer. prepositions. amusement resort in the world. It is twice the
It was sad to see an independent woman like If you can suggest the way ... I’ll be thankful size ... Manhattan.
my mother... a dependent image ... herself. ... you. A ) at B) or C ) to D) by
A ) of / with B) with / for C ) in / on A ) on / to B) to / out C ) to / for
D) out / to E) out / for 56. (v12c-103-5) Choose the answer
D ) with / of E) into / towards which correctly completes the sentence.
30. (03-9-70) Choose the best answer. 43. (v5-157-12) Choose the appropriate Jane won’t be able to come. She is coming
Money isn’t the solution ... every problem. prepositions. down ... fever.
A ) of B) for C ) towards D) with E ) to Wagner used legends ... the German Middle A ) offB )o n C ) through D)with
Ages ... his most famous operas.
31. (04-1-1) Choose’the right answer. 57. (v12c-105-11) Choose the answer
A ) in/in B) of/for C ) from/to
It is usual ... him to he late ... the meeting. which correctly completes the sentence.
D) up / after E ) out of / with
A ) for / to B) to / for C ) to / to There are so many tourists here. I sometimes
D) for / for E ) of / for 44. (v6-143-8) Choose the answer which wish they would leave us ... peace.
correctly completes the sentence. A ) in B )to C )fo r D )on
32. (04-1 -14) Choose the right answer. Excuse me, Mr. Black, but there’s an
During the war the need ... food grew fast in 58. (v12c-106-23) Choose the answer
important message ... you ... your wife.
the country, and it was generous ... common which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) for / from B) from / of
people to1send it. His cousinis a surgeon ... profession.
C ) for / of D ) from / of
A ) of / of B) for / of C ) of / for A ) of B ) by
D) on / of . E) of / to 45. (v6-144-5) Choose the answer which C ) among D) for
33. (04-1-24) Choose the right answer. 59. (v12c-111-3) Choose the answer,
Halima prefers plums ... pears. which correctly completes the sentence.
My sister bought me a pair... shoes.
A ) in B^ to C ) on D) of My mother introduced me ... classical music
And 1 am happy ... it.
A ) of / about B) of / with C ) of / at 46. (V7-116-1) I’m available ... an interview when I was quite young
D) about / of E) with / of at, your convenience. A ) about B) for C ) in D) to
A ) during B) from C ) for D ) at 60. (v12c-124-5) Choose the answer
> j ^ ^ j ^ ^ M - 3 0 ) C h g g j^ ljg jig h tja n s w e r.
^ra o t^W p o lo g iz e d ... the dreadful behaviour 47. (v7-169-8) A mountain river rushed ... which correctly completes the sentence.
... the teenagers. the bottom of the valley, and the whistling of He has had a bad day - in addition ... being
AVAfe/ Qfewi, B) for/of C ) of/for a train was heard ... the distance. late for school he forgot his homework.
О Щ /to E) -/of A ) in / from B) on / by C ) at / in D ) to / at A ) with B) to C ) for D) by
140 85. Noun + preposition (reason for, cause of etc.) / preposition + noun
61. (v12c-127-20) Choose the answer 74. (v13-125-19) Choose the answer 89. (v16-118-6) Choose the answer which
which correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence. correctly completes the sentence.
Hearing that she had been admitted to the He took the wrong suitcase from the airport Nodira works hard ...she wants to know
University, she jumped ... joy. ... mistake. English very well.
A ) at B) on C ) for D) of A ) for B) from C ) with D) by A ) and B) so C ) because D) if
62. (v12c-152-2) Choose the answer 75. (v13-126-18) Choose the answer 90. (v16-121 -15) Choose the answer
Galileo built the first telescope ... It’s important to develop a good relationship About ten of us were taken ill ... a party we
astronomical purposes. ... your colleagues at work. were at in York. I felt ill... a couple of days,
A) from B) into A ) between B) with C ) from D) to but was fine after that.
C ) for D) against A ) during ... during B ) during ... for
63. (v12c-155-17) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. C ) for ... during D) for ... for
which correctly completes the sentence. I met Catty ... chance when I was shopping 91. (v16-126-17) Choose the best answer.
For many sports fans in England, the in town. My father gave me a bicycle on my birthday,
summer months are linked with the game ... A ) in B) with C ) for D) by it was ... my expectation.
cricket. A ) beside B ) besides
A ) for B) of C ) at D) by C ) below D) beyond
64. (v12c-158-20) Choose the answer I gave a speech ... behalf of the class. 92. (v17-104-20) Choose the correct
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) to B) in C ) for D) on answer.
Christopher Columbus gave the name Great friendship existed ... the two families.
“Amazon” ... the green short winged parrots A ) within B ) among
that he brought to Europe. C ) between D) across
Leaving all the lights on is a waste ...
A ) with B) to C ) for D) at
electricity. 93. (v l 7-104-21) Choose the correct
65. (v12c-160-4) Choose the answer A ) from B)for C ) of D) by answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. The car was parked directly ... the cafe.
Many of the UK traditional dishes have A ) before B) ahead of
connections ... ancient customs and C ) in front of D) preceding
I tried to persuade him. B u t... the end I gave
traditions.
up. It was useless. 94. (v17-111-9) Choose the correct answer.
A ) for B) with C ) at D) in
A ) at B) after C ) in D) on Rita’s house is ... the beauty salon. Do you
66. (v13-111-4) Choose the answer which think you can find it?
correctly completes the sentence. A ) near to B) next to
answer.
I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to reply ... C ) along D) against
How do you g e t... your husband’s family?
your letter.
A ) around B) on with 95. (v17-112-3) Choose the correct
A) - B) to C ) for D) on
C ) ahead D) along answer. *
67. (v13-112-16) Choose the answer You may order the jewelry now. But payment
which correctly completes the sentence. should be made ...
I am not convinced ... how it is important... me.
Let’s look at my college photo. Can you A ) by advance B) to advance
A)on/fbr B)to/of C)on/in D)of/to
recognize me ... it? C ) for advance D) in advance
A ) in B) at C ) to D) on 82. (v15-127-7) Choose the best answer.
... my brother’s classmate Farhod’s help we 96. (v17-113-2) Choose the correct answer.
68. (v13-113-1) Choose the answer which Sorry, I am late. I had ... the doctor.
finished marking up tersts early.
correctly completes.the sentence. A ) an appointment with
A ) Thanks B) Thanks to
Could you leave him your number... work in B) appointments to
C ) Thank you D ) Thanks with
case we needed to contact you? C ) an appointment to
A ) inB) with C ) at D) to 83. (v16-101 -17) Choose the answer D) appointment with
which correctly completes the sentence
The chef is due to ... next summer.
A ) retire B) being retired
I called her Mary instead of Martha ... «Excuse me, could you tell me where the
C ) retiring D) having been retired
mistake. nearest drug store is?» «It is ... your left»
A ) at B) by C ) with D) for 84. (v16-103-17) Choose the best answer. A ) by B) in C ) at D) on
There are no trains today. The railway
workers are ... strike.
A ) at B) on C ) in D) by
They walked up the stairs as the lift was ... They,are ... asleep.
order. 85. (v16-109-6) Choose the best answer. A ) yet B)just C)else D) still
A ) within B) out of The writer’s amazing biography made quite
C ) from D) before an impression ... the students. 99. (v18-394) There’s no point...
A ) with B) to C ) for D) on discussing this problem - it won’t be solved.
71. (v13-118-7) Choose the answer which A ) in B)with C )fo r D )on
correctly completes the sentence. 86. (v16-112-6) Choose the answer which
Tom hates walking and he even drives down correctly completes the sentence. 100. (v18-395) ‘Could you lend me some ,
the road ... a newspaper in the morning. He died of a heart attack ... a very early age. money?’ ‘W h a t...?’
A ) have bought B) to buy He was only ... his early forties. A ) from B) for C ) this D) to
C ) buys D) for buying A ) in / on B)on / by 101. (v18-396) Can you finish the job ...
C ) on / at D) at / in Monday?
which correct!^completes the sentence. 87. (v16-112-13) Choose the correct answer. A ) till B) until C ) by D) for
On New Year’s eve, the food stores are I like a rural area and fresh air. So lam 102. (v18-397) There’s a supermarket...
usually crowded last-minute shoppers. considering working ...a farm > our house.
A ) at B) with '' C ) on D ) for A ) on B) in C ) at D) - A ) in front of B) is opposite
73. (v13-123-7) Choose the answer 88. (v16-118-1) Choose the answer which C ) opposite D) facing
which correctly completes the sentence. correctly completes the sentence. 103. (v18-398) I wrote to the manager ... to
Let’s look at my college photo. Can you Jaxon wrote to him in order ... him to come. getting my money refunded.
recognize me ... it? A ) to ask B) to have asked A ) in the hope B) on the question
A ) in B) to C ) on D) at C ) to have been asked D) to be asked C ) with the aim D) with the view
86. Adjective + preposition / preposition + adjective 141
104. (v18-399) Choose the answer which I know'that he is a noisy boy, b u t... the same 15. (02-2-54) Choose the best answer.
correctly completes the sentence. time I can’t be angry ... him. People are angry ... the state council.
T h e Ford Foundation w as established A ) - / to B) at / with A ) with ' B) in C ) on D )of E) by
in 1936 to adva nce hum an w ell С ) - / with D) in / about E) by / for 16. (02-3-75) Choose the best answer.
being ... contributing funds for education. 3. (98-4-3) Choose the appropriate He is very slow ... arithmetic.
A ) to B) by C ) off D) at prepositions. A ) in B) at C ) with D) on E) of
105. (v18-400) Choose the answer which She lived in an apartment building converted 17. (04-1-7) Choose the appropriate
correctly completes the sentence. a few years earlier ... a home ... the aged. prepositions.
T h e ne w A rts C entre seem s to have A ) by / by B) into / for I am delighted ... the way the exhibits
been ... quiet som e time. C ) from /to D) to / with looked. It’s very nice ... you to take me out to
A) in B) below C ) on D) under E) along / since the exhibition.
106. (v18-401) Choose the answer which 4. (98-9-56) Choose the appropriate A ) about / of B) with / of C ) with / for
correctly completes the sentence. preposition. D) of / about E) of / with
D o you have an y know ledge ... h o w our We are ready ... talks now.
education system w orks? A ) in B) with C ) about D) of E) for
We should respect... our grandparents. You
A) on B) for C ) in D) of 5. (98-10-4) Choose ftie appropriate shouldn’t be rude ... them.
107. (v18-402) Choose the answer which preposition. A ) for / for B) for / to C ) to / to
correctly completes the sentence. I don’t think she is afraid ... dogs. D) to / for E) - / with
A) - B) of C ) on D) in E) with
T h e plan of the route w a s not familiar ... him 19. (04-1-18) Choose the right answer.
and he left a little uncertain w hich w a y to go. 6. (99-6-7) Choose the appropriate Your brother is displeased ... you. I am
A ) by B ) to C ) on D ) in prepositions. ashamed ... your behaviour.
A man must be responsible ... his family ... A ) with / to B) of / with C ) with / of
supporting it. D) of / for E) in / for
A) for / for B) to / to C ) to / for
Sobir advises Jo h n to give up sm oking, at 20. (04-1-19) Choose the right answer.
D) to / in E) for / in
le a s t... a time. It was generous ... him to buy French books
A ) at B ) by C ) for D ) in 7. (99-8-4) Choose the appropriate formed, though he didn’t know that they were
prepositions. necessary ... me.
There was an old man ... a tree, who was A) of / to B) to / of C ) of / for
correctly completes the sentence. horribly bored ... a Bee.
I’d rather pay ... credit card. I h aven’t got any D) for / of E) of / in
A ) within / of B) on / with
cash. 21. (04-1-28) Choose the right answer.
C ) in / by D)around / for
A) with В) - C ) by D) in E) under / at It was good ... him to send us the invitation
110. (v18-405) Choose the answer which ... the farewell party.
correctly completes the sentence. A ) to/of B )o f/to C ) for/to
preposition.
T h e y heard the cars from A m ste rda m com ing D) of / for E) for / of
We are ready ... the lesson.
close behind them while skating along ... full A ) of B) in C ) at D) for E) on 22. (04-1-29) Choose the right answer.
speed. It was impossible ... her to leave ... the
A ) in B ) with C ) at D ) on
Netherlands.
prepositions.
111. (v18-406) Choose the answer Which A ) for / to B) to / to C ) for / for
It’s nice ... you to present me ... such
correctly completes the sentence. D) to / for E) of / for
beautiful flowers.
W e cam e a little bit early ... purpose to see if A ) from / - B) of / with 23. (v4-124-16) Choose the right answer.
I could help you. C ) from / with D) of / on It was careless, ... you to lose the key. It was
A) of B) on C ) with D) in E ) of / - nice ... your neighbour to help you to open
112. (v18-407) Choose the answer which the door.
correctly completes the sentence. A ) of / for B) to / for
prepositions.
O u r teacher gave a speech ... behalf of the How silly ... me, I must really apologize ... C ) of / of D) of / to E) for /of
class. you. 24. (v4-129-1) Choose the appropriate
A) in B) to C ) on D) for A ) to / for B) for / to prepositions.
113. (v19/20-111-14) Choose the correct C ) of / to D) to / to E) with / for The pupils are getting ready ... the exams ...
answer. 11. (01-2-51) Choose the appropriate school.
After a da y on the slopes, skiers w arm their prepositions. A ) of / for B) of / on
f e e t ... the fire. He is rather egoistic: he only thinks ... C ) for / to D) for / at E) of / by
A ) in front B) next C ) by D) with himself and what is best... himself. 25. (v4-130-11) Choose the best answer.
114. (v19/20-122-10) Choose the right A ) for / for B) with / to The Italian city of Florence is ... its art
answer C ) about / for D) by / for treasures.
S h e is a ne w com er ... Library science, so
E) about / in A ) similar to B) tired of
s h e ’s a bit excited 12. (01-8-5) Choose the appropriate C ) impressed by D) keen on
A) to B)o f C ) in D)for preposition. E) famous for
If you come early, you will just get nervous • 26. (v5-147-12) Choose the appropriate
86. Adjective + preposition I ... waiting. prepositions.
A ) with B) of C ) by D) from E) in Where is Jane? I’m tired ... waiting ... her
preposition + adjective
13. (01 -10-9) Choose the appropriate here.
1. (96-8-58) Choose the appropriate prepositions. A ) in / - B) on / overC ) of / for
prepositions. Our daughter has entered ... the university. D) with / for E) - / of
It w as difficult... him to earn m on ey ... the We are proud ... her. 27. (v5-151-9) Choose the best answer.
country, so he w e n t ... town. A ) into / of B) - / for As Alice was going through the book
A) at / in / after B) through / under / to C ) - / by D) - / of E) into / - department she was surprised ... an old
C ) for / in / to D) on / at / before 14. (01-12-16) Choose the appropriate friend.
E) for / to / in preposition. A ) at meeting B) for meeting
2. (97-1-2) Choose the appropriate Karina is excellent... telling jokes. C ) to meet D) meet
prepositions. A ) with B) in C ) at D) for E) by E ) meeting
142 87. Verb + preposition
28. (v5-155-1) Choose the best answer. 41. (v12z-125-2) Choose the answer I’m afraid I’m a little short... money this
Previous experience ... working ... an office which correctly completes the sentence. month, so I can't lend you.
environment is essential... this job. Two people were arrested last week. They A ) from B) with C ) of D) for
A ) of / at / for B) of / at / - / of are accused ... robbery and attempted 55. (v17-105-11) Choose the correct
C ) from I in i for D ) of / for / in murder. answer.
E ) of / in / for A ) of B) for C ) with D) on That is the country ... worst crime record.
29. (v6-134-8) Choose the answer which 42. (v12c-119-22) Choose the answer A ) for the B) on the
correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence. C ) in the D ) with the
Our country is rich ... cotton. - Mike, have you ever heard ... Herman 56. (v17-105-12) Choose the appropriate
A ) for B) in C ) on D ) at Hesse? preposition.
30. (v6-152-17) Choose the answer - Of course! He’s a famous German writer. Parents are responsible ... their children
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) over B) at, C ) on D) of under the age of 18.
I don’t usually carry my passport with me. 43. (v12c-136-2) Choose the answer A ) for B) on C ) to D) up
I am afraid ... it. which correctly completes the sentence, 57. (v18-408) I was terrified ... her.
A ) to loose . B) being lost i’rn available ... an interview at your A ) to B) with C ) of D) for
C ) have lost D) be loosing convenience. 58. (v18-409) My problems are very similar
31. (v9-121-19) Choose the right answer. A ) from B ) during C ) at D) for ... yours.
Everyone knows that smoking can do a lot of 44. (v12c-148-11) Choose the answer A ) for B) to C ) with D ) on
harm ... your health. which correctly completes the sentence. 59. (v18-410) Choose the answer which
A ) to 4 B) on C ) in D) for The man was completely bald ... the top of correctly completes the sentence.
32. (v9-124-3) Choose the right answer. his head. On holidays, the food stores are usually
London is famous ... its black taxis and red A ) by B) in C ) to © ) oh crowded ... last-minute shoppers.
buses. 45. (v12c-157-21) Choose the answer A ) for B )a t C)with D )on
A ) with B) of C ) for D ) by which correctly completes the sentence. 60. (v18-411) Choose the answer which
33. (v9-129-26) Read the text. Make sure that this work is completed ... correctly completes the sentence.
Then choose the correct answer for the Monday at the latest. I’m afraid I’m a little short... money this
gaps 26-28 in the text. A ) by B) from C ) in D ) at month, so I can’t lend you.
There is a cake named in honour (2 6 )... the 46. (v13-111-23) Choose the answer A ) from B) for C ) of D ) with
great Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova which which correctly completes the Sentence. 61. (v19/20-121-8) Choose the
originated in Australia. It is now a very (27) His sons want some new toys. They are appropriate preposition
... dessert riot only in Australia and New bored ... their old ones. That was really nice ... them to invite us to
Zealand but in many countries. A ) with B) on C ) to D) for the anniversary
It is affectionately (2 8 )... the pav, which is A ) from B) with C ) of D) in
the shortened form of Pavlova. 47. (v13-120-21) Choose the answer
A ) of B) by C )fo r D) to which correctly completes the sentence.
When we woke up, every where was 87. Verb + preposition
34. (v9-129-27) covered ... snow.
A ) huge B) popular 1. (97-12-17) Choose the appropriate
A ) by B) with C ) on D) for
C ) true D) exciting preposition.
48. (v13-126-4) Choose the answer It was nice ... you to come to see me.
35. (V9-129-28) which correctly completes the sentence. A ) about B) of C ) - D) about E) on
A ) to call B) calling He didn’t feel very confident... the beginning
C ) call D ) called 2. (98-3-52) Choose the appropriate
of his career, but he has changed a lot since prepositions.
36. (v10-113-16) Choose the answer then. Our train arrived ... New York ... 6.30. Paul
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) for B) in C ) to D) at met us ... the station.
Kate’s father isn't very keen ... classical A ) at / in / on B) in / at / at
music. He prefers jazz instead. C ) in / on / on D) - / at / on
A ) for B )in C )o n D )a t E) in / - / on
In old age, intellectual functioning is closely
37. (v10-114-12) Choose the answer related ... physical health. 3. (00-7-5) Choose the appropriate
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) from B) on C ) to D) with prepositions.
I don’t usually carry my passport with me. The men were excited ... the thought... the
50. (v15-124-15) Choose the best
I am afraid ... it. fish they would catch.
answer.
A ) being lost B) be losing A ) at / of B) about / for C ) with / above
You are not aware ... all the problems.
C ) have lost D) to lose D) over / within E) for / for
A ) at ,B) on C ) of D) to
38. (v10-114-19) Choose the answer 4. (01-6-4) Choose the appropriate
My name is Alexander, Alec ... short. - Help yourself ... the cake!
A ) at B) among C ) on D ) for The distance from the Earth to the Sun is, ...
- Oh, thanks. I’ve had enough ... it.
average, about 149 million kilometers.
39. (v10-117-6) Choose the answer which A ) with / on B) to / of C ) to / -
A ) by B) on C ) from D) in
correctly completes the sentence. D) on / with E) - / of
In Washington no building may be more than 52. (v15-132-17) Choose the answer
40 metres tall... the city's many monuments which correctly completes the sentence.
preposition.
from view. He’s even worse than his sister ...
He was accused ... having sold information
A ) so not to hide B) for not hiding mathematics. to rival firms.
C ) in order not to hide D) so as to hide not A ) at B) in C ) for D)with A ) with B) on C ) by D ) of E) at
40. (v12z-104-26) Choose the answer 53. (v16-127-1) Choose the answer 6. (02-2-44) Choose the best answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence. - I don't think the Burtons will ever invite
Because aluminun^ is lighter and cheaper Do you know who is responsible ... the travel Robert again.
... copper, it is often used for high-tension arrangements? - No. he succeeded ... everybody angry with
power transmissions. A ) for B) about C ) in D) of
his remarks.
A ) then B) from 54. (v16-130-1) Choose the answer A ) in making B) making C ) to make
C )a s D)than which correctly completes the sentence. D) made E) by making
87. Verb + preposition 143
The Captain stopped, and for sometimes Sara, what do you mean ... dressing that I’ve never met her but I’ve spoken to her ...
they looked ... each other ... silence. child ... that light outfit? A ) of the phone B) on the TV
A) at /on B )a t/ in A ) by / in B) in / of C ) to / on C ) on the phone D) by T V
C ) to / in 'D) in I to E ) at / at D) in / in E) by / of E ) by the phone
The Director hinted ... the possibility of a The doorbell rang and my sister entered ... The train was late but no one knew the ...
holiday next week. waiting ... someone to let her in. the delay.
A ) of B )to C ) at D) over E) up A ) without / - B) without / from A ) reason for B) damage to
C ) of / on D ) with I down C ) a demand for D ) attitude to
9. (02-3-73) Choose the best answer. E) without / for E) reaction to
The plane took ... at six о clock.
A) down B) under C ) on D) off E ) in 24. (03-9-38) Choose the best answer. 39. (v5-111-12) Choose the best answer.
What a pity it doesn’t depend ... me. We came ... Paris in autumn and it wasn’t
10. (02-3-74) Choose the best answer. A ) from B) on C ) with D ) by raining, and as soon as we g o t... the train,
That criminal was convicted ... a crime when E) for we w ent... a walk.
he was seventeen. A ) to / out / for B) at / off / on
A ) of B) on C ) for D ) with E ) by 25. (03-9-40) Choose the best answer.
My friend advised me to stay ... this hotel. C ) to / off / for D) to / on / for
11. (02-3-85) Choose the best answer. A ) in B) with C ) at D) on E ) by E) in / on / on
He was completely ... by the thiefs disguise. 40. (v5-124-1) Choose the best answer.
A ) taken in B) taken down 26. (03-9-45) Thank you ... taking me ... .
When I go to bed I ... my pajamas.
C ) taken away D) taken through A ) for / out B) with / away
C ) for / inside D ) of / out of A ) put down B ) put on
E) taken up C ) put off D) put up
E ) by / away
12. (02-4-35) Choose the best answer. E ) put with
Khamid could hardly keep his voice ... 27. (03-9-48) Choose the best answer.
The temperature here seldom drops ... 41. (v5-124-12) There are five answers
control and he was shaking ... a rage. Only one is correct. Choose the most
A ) under / with B) in / in freezing point.
A ) above B )u p C)dow n D) below suitable word.
C ) with / in D) on / with Our country is rich ... cotton.
E ) under
E ) at / in A ) on B) at C ) forD ) with E) in
13. (02-4-36) Choose the best answer. 42. (v5-132-12) Complete the sentence
Why are you shouting ... me? What have I
Jane used to keep her room heaped ... with the appropriate preposition.
done wrong?
all sorts of things and my remarks meant Henry is excited ... leaving for India.
A ) to B )a t C )fo r D) on E) by
nothing ... her. A ) at В )- C ) about D)from
A) with / for B) on / to C ) with / to 29. (03-9-57) Choose the best answer. E ) in
D) in / for E) at / for They decided to p u t... the theatre visit for a
while. 43. (v5-138-12) Choose the best answer.
14. (02-4-57) Choose the best answer. The Director reproached him ... not working
A ) on B) away C ) of D) off E ) up
If you cheat you’ll never g e t... with it. carefully.
A ) away B) up C ) on D) off) in 30. (03-10-3) Choose the best answer. A ) of B) about C ) at D) with E) on
It’s difficult for students to translate ... ear, it's
much easier for them to translate ... sight.
I wanted to go but I've gone ... the idea. A ) on / at B) in / on C ) by / at You must never ... the train when it is moving.
A ) off B) away C ) on D) of E ) up D ) with / on E ) by / on A ) get B) get through C ) get up
16. (02-6-20) Choose the best answer. D ) get round E ) get off
Don’t lean ... that wall. The paint is still wet. New York is known ... many different names. 45. (v5-146-12) Choose the best answer.
A ) to B) at C ) across One of them is the Big Apple. One of the main advantages... the new machine
D) against E ) out A ) with B) for C ) in D) at E ) by is that it doesn’t use ... so much electricity.
17. (02-6-22) Choose the best answer. A ) of / out B) from / up C ) of / of
32. (04-1-3) Choose the right answer. D) of /down E )o f/ u p
He likes to show ... his knowledge of I am disappointed ... him. He refused the job,
languages. . which was interesting ... him. 46. (v5-149-12) Choose the best answer
A ) with B) about C ) of D) up E) off A ) with/of B) of/with One of the main disadvantages of the
18. (02-7-5) Choose the best answer. C ) about / of D) of / about old machine was that it used ... so much
When you finish ... the file, please, can you E ) with / for electricity.
make sure that you put it back ... its place. A ) to B) with C ) out D) - E ) up
33. (04-1-4) Choose the right answer,
A ) with/in B ) - / a t C ) with/on , Shinn’s mother was displeased ... her son, 47. (v5-151-1) Choose the best answer.
D ) over / by E ) about / to as he was cruel... his sister. The working people of some countries
19. (02-7-6) Choose the best answer. A ) with / with B) with / for struggle ... low payments.
My flatmate isn’t going ... much at the C ) with / to D ) at / with A ) about B) out C ) for
moment. She is studying ... some important E ) to / with D ) against E ) dawn
exams. 34. (v4-110-16) Choose the right answer. 48. (v5-152-1) There are live answers
A ) - / to B) away / at C ) in / about I was terrified ... the teenagers. They after each sentence. O nly one is correct
D ) out / for E ) off / in seemed unfriendly... me. Choose the correct answer.
20. (02-8-6) Choose the best answer. A ) to / of B) of / from You can’t answer ... my question again. Why
You don’t have to worry ... their testing C ) of / for D ) from / to haven’t you learned the words ... heart?
facilities. E ) of/ to A ) to / on B) in / on C ) - /to
A ) in В )- C ) about D )o f E )o n 35. (v4-114-16) Choose the right answer. D ) - / by E ) on / by
21. (02-6-9) Choose the best answer. The boy wasn’t ashamed ... his behaviour. 49. (v5-154-1) There are five answers
He was rude ... people inthe tram. after each sentence. O nly one is correct.
Please forgive me ... the fact that I did
A ) of/to B ) of /for Choose the correct answer.
not write earlier to thank you ... the most
C )o f/ o f D ) for/to E )to / o f Don’t turn ... the radio, Father is working and
enjoyable evening ... home.
A }at/for/fbr B)fbr/at/for 36. (v4-121-16) Choose the best answer. we are playing ... chess.
C ) for/for/at D ) -/ t o / ~ Linda is married ... an American. A )-/ o n B )in / o n C)off/to
E ) to / for / at A ) on B) from C ) to D ) at E ) with D) - / of E ) o n / -
144 87. Verb + preposition
50. (v5-160-12) Complete the sentence 62. (v13-129-21) Choose the answer 76. (v17-122-9) Choose the correct answer.
with the appropriate preposition. which correctly completes the sentence. Do you see that man over there? Does he
She is always complaining ... having a I was so worried ... the test that I couldn't remind you ... anyone you know?
headache. sleep. A ) to B) about C )fo r D )o f
A ) on В) - C ) in D) to E) about A ) for B) from C ) with D ) about
51. (v6-141 -17) Choose the correct 63. (v13-134-14) Choose the answer answer.
answer to replace the underlined words. which correctly completes the sentence. Dildora has no money of her own. So she’s
‘Таке care of the children', the woman asked Horror films are popular... there is a lot of totally dependent... her parents.
her husband. criticism of them. A ) on B) at C ) to D) of
A ) look after B) look in A ) despite B) though C ) as if D) so
C ) look for D) look at 64. (v14-112-3) Choose the answer which answer.
52. (v9-103-21) Choose the right answer. correctly completes the sentence. Dildora loves complaining. She complains ...
I don’t believe that anyone can die ... broken Do you know who is responsible ... the travel everything.
heart. arrangements? A ) of B )to C )fo r D) about
A ) from B) with C ) of D) after A ) for B) of C ) in D) about
79. (V18-412) Where are you staying? I’m
65. (v15-111 -17) Choose the best answer. living ... Mr. Ali and his wife.
The films of Steven Spielberg are known He is acquainted ... many ... celebrities. A ) by B) at C ) with D) among
A ) to/- B )’to/of C ) with /to D ) with/of
... their special technical effects and nice 80. (v18-413) Anna’s ... be promoted
characters. 66. (v15-133-8) Choose the right word because she works hard.
A ) for B) from C ) after D) in and complete the sentence. A ) allowed to B) bound to
I can not believe that the burglars ... the C ) able to D) manage to
54. (v9-127-26) Read the text.
house in the broad daylight.
Then choose the correct answer for the 81. (v18-414) We were all very ... what he
A ) broke off B ) broke up
gaps 26-28 in the text. C ) broke down D ) broke in said.
J.K. Rowling was bom in England in 1965 A ) interested on B) interested in
and grew up (2 6 )... the outskirts of Bristol 67. (v16-102-13) Choose the right answer. C ) interesting D) interested
and spent much of her childhood (2 7 )... The views of Yosemite National Park were
immortalized ... the work of photographer, 82. (v18-415) Choose the answer which
and acting stories. For a time she (2 8 )... as
Ansel Adams. correctly completes the sentence.
a teacher, but always planned to become a
A ) by B) with C ) through D) for Alex takes after his father. They are
writer.
both fond ... nature and enjoy walking
A ) on B) of C ) from D) in 68. (v16-112-19) Choose the answer about... parks and woods.
55. (V9-127-27) which correctly completes the sentence. A ) of / in B) in / of
They heard the cars from Amsterdam coming
A ) makes up B) made up C ) of / of D) in /in
close behind them while skating along ... full
C ) is making up D) making up 83. (v18-416) Choose the answer which
speed.
56. (v9-127-28) A ) with B) on C ) in D) at correctly completes the sentence.
A ) studied B) worked Mr. Phuong will substitute ... the history
C ) wrote D) learned teacher who is out of town.
A ) for B) with
57. (v10-122-20) Choose the answer My brother is good ... singing and dancing.
C ) from D ) at
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) about B) at C ) on D) up
I must say, I don’t really fancy ... my whole 84. (v18-417) Choose the answer which
70. (v16-126-18) Two multiplied ... three
holiday with your cousins. correctly completes the sentence.
is six.
A ) spent B) spending Because they are suffering ... a shortage of
A ) to B) for C ) at" D) by
C ) spend D) is spending oxygen, some people believe that they yawn.
71. (v16-129-17) Choose the answer A ) at B) in C ) to D) from
which correctly completes the sentence. Because some of the guests were staring ... 85. (v18-418) Choose the answer which
Germany has been home to many ... the her casual clothes, she felt uncomfortable at correctly completes the sentence.
world’s greatest composers and musicians, the party. It is proved that butterflies feed
including Ludwig van Beethoven. A ) to B) on C ) at D) in mainly ... nectar from flowers and do not
A ) for B) on cause any harm to plants.
72. (v17-101-11) Choose the correct A ) on B) in C ) for D) to
C ) from D) of
answer.
59. (v12c-157-13) Choose the answer Customers should always check the sell... 86. (v18-419) Choose the answer which
which correctly completes the sentence. date of things they buy in the shop. correctly completes the sentence.
When we have done a good job we can be A ) in B) through C ) by D ) off She enjoys her present job. She is
proud ... ourselves. devoted ... her profession.
73. (v17-106-12) Choose the correct A ) at B) to C ) on D) with
A ) with B) for answer.
C ) of D) to My brother does not like history classes, 87. (v18-420) Choose the answer which
60. (v13-115-27) Read the text. because he has to leam so many dates ... correctly completes the sentence.
T h e n choose the correct answer for the heart. Because some of the guests were
gaps 27-28 in the text. A ) by B) in C ) on D ) with staring ... her casual clothes, she felt
The Star Tree hotel chain is in financial uncomfortable at the party.
trouble and some of their smaller hotels A ) on B) at C ) to D) in
answer.
are going to have to be sold. Rising costs He must... the annual board meeting next 88. (v18-421) Choose the answer which
are being blamed (27>... recent losses and week. correctly completes the sentence.
many smaller hotels (2 8 )... to have been A ) attend to B) attend in The tourists complained ... not getting any
losing money for many years. No buyer has C ) attending D) attend sleep.
yet been found for the properties. A ) about B) for C ) in D) on
A) about B) for
which correctly completes the sentence. 89. (v18-422) Choose the answer which
C ) to D) with
Strong wind was bending the young trees correctly completes the sentence.
61. (v13-115-28) ...to the ground. The weather turned I took ... my jacket and hung it in the
A ) been reported B) are reporting unexpectedly stormy last night. wardrobe.
C ) are reported D) have reported A ) down B) under C ) up D) over A ) after B) on C ) up D ) off
88. Subjunctive mo od / unreal wishes (I wish...) 145
90. (v18-423) Choose the answer which 4. (02-10-71) Choose the best answer. 15. (03-7-43) Choose the best answer.
cbrrectly completes the sentence. I wish ... yesterday. I wish they ... the m a p at hom e. T h e y
Strong wind was bending the young A ) you are here w o uld n’t h ave lost the way.
trees ... to the ground. The weather turned B) the weather is fine now A ) couldn’t leave B ) h adn’t left
unexpectedly stormy last night. C ) I am at home C ) didn’t leave D ) h ave n ’t left
A ) up B) over C ) under D) down D) I had been at home E) c a n ’t leave
E) my father is President 16. (03-7-44) Choose the best answer.
correctly completes the sentence. 5. (03-6-49) Choose the best answer. I wish she ... an actress. S h e has a talent
My daughters want some new dolls. They He wishes he ... a prince. for this.
are bored ... their old ones. A ) is B) be C ) are A ) becom e B ) will becom e
A ) on B) with C ) to D) for D) to be E) were C ) becam e D ) becom es
92. (v18-425) Choose the answer which 6. (03-6-57) Choose the best answer. E) can becom e
correctly completes the sentence. I wish you ... up smoking last year. You ... 17. (04-1-393) Choose the best answer.
Be sure to ask questions when, your doctor better now. H e is very rude. I wish him ... mote polite.
can provide you ... information concerning A ) have given / feel B) gave / will feel A ) had been B ) h a d n ’t been
your health! C ) had given / would feel D) would give / felt C ) have been D ) w e re n ’t
A ) to B) with C ) at D) on E) given / feel E) w ere
93. (v18-426) Choose the answer which 7. (03-6-62) Choose the best answer. 18. (04-1-395) Choose the best answer.
correctly completes the sentence. I wish he ... that strong language in his
I w ish I ... to the hockey m atch tomorrow.
We wish you’d turn the T V .... it’s too loud! speech. He ... a diplomatic incident.
T h e m atch will be very interesting.
A ) on B) down C ) up D) of A ) hasn’t used / have avoided
A ) could go B ) coud n’t go
94. (v18-427) Choose the correct answer. B) doesn’t use / avoids
C ) could have gone D ) can go
C ) didn’t use / will avoid
Our guests walked up the stairs as the E) cooldn’t have gone
elevator was ... order. D) wouldn’t use I will have avoided
E ) hadn’t used / would have avoided 19. (04-1-396) Choose the appropriate
A ) before B) out of C ) within D) from
8. (03-7-2) Choose the best answer. answer.
95. (v18-428) Choose the correct answer. I wish you ... in Australia next month.
She could see him ... people in the crowd. We wish that you ....
A ) can pass your exam today. A ) had been B ) have been ■
A ) among B) at C) w as D) w ould he
C ) for D) between B) could pass your exam now
C ) could pass your exam yesterday E) w ere
96. (v18-429) Choose the correct answer. D ) are too old to pass your exam 20. (04-1-400) Choose the best answer.
I’m so glad you told Sue exactly what E) have passed your exam at day I wish she ... next Tuesd ay.
you thought of her, because if you...., I
9. (03-7-3) Choose the best answer. A ) has returned B ) have returned
certainly...!
I wish I ... him off to the airport last night. C ) w ould return D ) had returned
A ) hadn’t / will B) hadn’t / did
A ) would see B) were seen E) will return
C ) weren’t / would D ) hadn’t / would have
C ) will see D) could have seen 21. (04-1-401) Choose the best answer.
97. (v19/20-108-4) Choose the correct E ) saw I w ish w e ... the hom ew ork together this
answer.
Paul is a good swimmer. He can swim ... the 10. (03-7-18) Choose the best answer. evening.
I wish we ... . We ... the place long ago. A ) has done B ) will do C ) had done
river.
A ) before B) across C ) past D) over A ) hadn’t returned / would have reached D ) w ould do E) do
B) didn’t return / have reached 22. (04-1-402) Choose the best answer.
98. (v19/20-108-10) Choose the correct C ) wouldn’t return / reached
answer. I wish he ... for the invention next week.
D) won’t return / could have reached
I want to talk ... the group ... their exam. A ) will be paid B ) has been paid
E) don’t return / would reach
A ) to / about B) on / about C ) w ere paid D ) had been paid
C ) to / of D) - / about 11. (03-7-20) Choose the best answer E ) w ould be paid
taking.
23. (04-1-403) Choose the best
I wish we ... a new car. I t ... another loan.
88. Subjunctive m ood I unreal answer.
A ) bought / will mean
w ishes (I w ish...) B) wouldn’t buy / meant
I wish I ... free next w eekend. W e could g o to
the cinem a.
C ) can’t buy / can mean
1. (01-6-36) Choose the appropriate D) will buy / could mean A ) hadn't been B ) will be
forms of the verbs. E) didn’t buy / would mean C ) w ould be D ) have been
- I wish I ... your gift for languages. E) had been
- I ... it a gift. Where there’s a will, there’s a 12. (03-7-23) Choose the best answer.
I wish you ... meat in the freezer. If you 24. (04-1-408) Choose the best answer.
way, you know.
i t ... soon. I wish I ... to him tonight.
A ) have / shan’t call
A ) keep / do / will spoil A ) will speak B ) didn't speak
B) would have / won’t call
B) will keep / didn't I would spoil C ) had spoken D ) w ould speak
C ) shall have / don’t call
C ) can keep / does / spoils E) have spoken
D) had / shouldn't call
E ) should have / hadn’t called D) kept / don’t / will spoil 25. (04-1-410) Choose the best answer.
E) could keep / will do / wouldn't spoil I w ish you ... the article I am going to
13. (03-7-41) Choose the best answer. recom m end. You w ould know how to answ er
answer.
I wish we ... our raincoats. It’s raining cats such questions,
- Why didn’t you go to the concert last Friday?
and dogs. A ) read B ) w ould read
- I was busy. I wish that I could ....
A ) took B) will take C ) had read D ) will read E ) are reading
A)go B)gone
C ) have gone D) went E) be going C ) can take D) take 26. (04-1-413) Choose the best answer.
E ) had taken S earch ers w ished the hikers ... last night.
14. (03-7-42) Choose the best answer. A ) will be found B ) had been found
I wish i t ... summer now. We ... to the
I wish she ... lies. She must be honest. C ) w ould be found D ) w ere found
mountains and swim in the rivers
E) w ould find
A) is / shall go B) has been / should go A ) didn’t tell B) won’t tell
C ) was / will go D) were / should go C ) doesn't tell D) couldn’t tell 27. (04-1-416) Choose the best answer.
E ) will be / will E) can’t tell I wish they ... in tomorrow. T h e y will be busy.
146 88. Subjunctive mood/unreal wishes (I wish...)
A) drop B) dropped 39. (v13-126-3) Choose the answer 51. (v16-121-2) Choose the right answer.
C ) had dropped D) has dropped which correctly completes the sentence. If you ... more carefully yesterday, perhaps
E) would drop The play was a great success. I wish you ... you ... the instructions.
28. (04-1-418) Choose the best answer. it together with us. A ) were listening / understood
I wish he ... with us last summer. We could A ) will see B) were seen B) listened / would understand
have gone to the mountains and swum in the C ) had seen D ) saw C ) had listened / would have understood
lake. 40. (v13-127-2) Choose the answer D) listen / would understand
A) hadn’t been B) had been which correctly completes the sentence. 52. (v16-121 -9) Choose the answer
C ) would be D) were I wish I ... there to see Dan’s face when they which correctly completes the sentence.
E) wouldn’t he told him the news. If my dad ... shopping earlier, he ... at home
29. (v5-135-31) There are five answers A ) had been B) were by now.
Only one is correct. Choose the correct C ) would havo been D) have been A ) had gone / would have been
form of the verb. 41. (v13-132-11) Choose the answer B) had gone / would be
I wish I ... an umbrella now. which correctly completes the sentence. C ) went / would have been
A ) will have B) am having I wish I ... on holiday with you, but I am busy D) went / will be
C ) have D) shall have tomorrow. 53. (v16-130-10) Choose the best answer.
E) had A ) would have gone B) went If you ... drinking, you ... probably ... better.
30. (v5-146-31) Choose the right form of ' C ) could go D) will go A ) stopped / would / feel
the verb. 42. (v13-135-14) Choose the answer B) stop / would / feel
I wish I ... so much money. And now I have which correctly completes the sentence. C ) had stopped / will / feel
to borrow it from my parents. I know that something is annoying you. I wish D) would stop / - / felt
A) wouldn’t have spent B) do not spend you ... what it is. Maybe I can help you.
C ) didn’t spend D) hadn’t spent A ) told B) will tell C ) tell D) to tell
answer.
E) haven’t spent
43. (v14-111-21) Choose the answer Elton ... all of his money. Now he does not
31. (v10-109-21) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. have money for attending language courses.
which correctly completes the sentence. We wish you’d turn the T V ..., it’s too loud! A ) must not spend
I can’t remember the address. I wish I ... it A ) on B) of B) should not spend
down. C ) up D) down C ) should not have spent
A) will write B) wrote D) need not spend
C ) have written D) had written
I wish I ... you. But you didn’t tell me. 55. (v17-107-4) Choose the correct
32. (v10-115-15) Choose the answer A ) had helped B) would have helped answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) hadn’t helped D) couldn't have helped If the boxer ... more courageous, he would
I would have gone to the dancing contest. win the match.
I wish you ... me about it. A ) has been B) was C ) is D) were
I wish I ... take part in this concert tour after
A) would tell B) have told
we’ve passed the exams. 56. (v17-111-10) Choose the correct
C ) told D) had told
A ) had been able to B)can answer.
33. (v10-118-21) Choose the answer C ) could D ) would be able What would you do, If somebody ... you $
46. (v15-116-3) Choose the best answer. 1 million?
We haven’t seen each other for a long time. I
I didn’t know you were ill. I wish you ... me A ) gives B) gave
wish I ... see you a bit more often.
about it. C ) give D ) would have given
A ) can B) could
A ) would tell B) tell 57. (v17-119-15) Choose the correct
C ) are able to D) will be able to
C ) told D) had told
34. (v10-121 -7) Choose the answer answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. 47. (v15-119-1) Choose the best answer. If I ... you, I ... this summer coat. It was
Now Mary knows everything. I wish you ... Do you wish you ... maths instead of English fascinating.
your mouth shut yesterday. last year? This year you have very little time A ) has been / wouldn’t have bought
A ) have kept B) kept for the language. B) were / would have bought
C ) had kept D) keep A ) had studied B) couldn’t have studied C ) am / will buy
C ) hadn’t studied D) would have studied D) had been / wouldn't, have bought
which correctly completes the sentence! 48. (v16-107-11) Choose the best answer. 58. (v17-120-3) Choose the correct
I wish the police ... me when I was driving It’s a great pity you didn’t come to London answer.
my car too fast. with us last summer, as you ... it before, i t... I wish she ... so sad.
A) had seen B)hadn’t seen a wonderful holiday for you. A ) had not looked B) looks
C ) saw D) didn’t see . A ) didn't see / would be C ) was looking D ) did not look
B) have never seen / will surely be
36. (v10-128-14) Choose the answer C ) hadn’t seen / would have been 59. (v18-430) I wish I ... more time.
which correctly completes the sentence. D) didn’t see / had been A ) had B) have
Roger is not enjoying his job. He wishes 49. (v16-111-9) Choose the answer which C ) would have D) will have
he ... a different job. correctly completes the sentence. 60. (v18-431) Sometimes they both wish
A ) have B) can have If he ... all right, he ... with us yesterday. they ... married so young.
C ) had D) will have A ) was / was A ) didn’t get B) haven’t got
37. (v13-108-23) Choose the answer B) were not / would be - C ) don’t get D ) hadn’t got
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) had been / would have been 61. (v18-432) Don’t you wish we ... ten
I know that something is annoying you. I wish D) were / would be years ago?
you ... what it is. Maybe I can help you. 50.‘(v16-116-7) Choose the answer which A ) met B) had met
A ) will tell B) tell . correctly completes the sentence. C ) have met D) meet
C ) told ' D) to tell If he ... a ticket, he ... at the wedding party 62. (v19/20-102-17) Choose the correct
38. (v13-123-10) Choose the answer yesterday. answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) bought / would have been I ... have stayed overnight with Don and
I wish I ... to Ann’s party last night. B) had bought / would be Mary, but I thought I should get home as
A ) had gone B) didn't go C ) had bought / would have been soon as possible.
C ) went D) would go D) buys / willbe A ) should B) must C ) could D ) have to
89. Conditional sentences 147
63. (v19/20-103-8) Choose the correct 4. (96-8-26) Choose the appropriate verbs. A ) hasn’t had B) haven’t had
answer. I ... he ... it interesting. C ) hadn’t been D) will have
It rains a lot here. I wish i t ... rain so often. A ) hoped / find B) hoped / finds E ) shall have
A ) wasn’t B) haven’t C ) hopes / would find D) hoped / would find 15. (96-12-89) Choose a phrase to
; C ) hadn’t D ) didn’t E ) ‘II hope / find complete the sentence.
64. (v19/20-104-11) Choose the correct 5. (96-8-36) Choose the appropriate form If I were you ....
answer. of verbs. A ) I shall wait В) I wait
> I wish you ... the phone yourself. You made We ... have our supper when our mother ... С ) I should wait D) I waited
the problem worse actually. from work. E ) I’m waiting
A) haven’t repaired B) didn’t repair A ) shall / comes B) - / comes 16-. (96-13-21) Choose the appropriate
C ) hadn’t repaired D) won't repair С ) - / will come D ) shan’t / come form of the verb.
E ) shall / come I couldn’t imagine w hat... to her.
answer. 6. (96-8-74) Choose the appropriate form A ) had happened B) has been happened
I wish I ... all money on that expensive coat. I of the verbs. C ) will happen D) will be happening
don’t have any money to buy some food. now. He ... me if I ... a taxi yesterday. E)happens
A) spent B) would spend A ) will ask / takes 17. (96-13-23) Choose the appropriate
C ) won't spend D) hadn’t spent B) ask / take form of the verbs.
C ) is asking / shall take If you ... after two hares you ... none.
66. (v19/20-113-7) Choose the correct D ) asked / had taken
answer. A ) run / catch B) run / will catch
E)will ask / take C ) will run / will catch D ) will run / catch
I feel sick. I wish I ... so much cake.
A ) didn’t eat B) hadn’t eaten 7. (96-8-90) Choose the appropriate form E ) ran i catch
C ) ate D ) haven't eaten of the verb. 18. (96-13-40) Choose the appropriate
This man ... your T V today if you ... him.
67. (v19/20-116-18) Choose the correct form of the verbs.
A ) would repair / asked
answer. If all the seas ... one sea, what a great sea
B) repairs / will ask
She wishes that the book ... interesting. i t ... .
C ) will repair / will ask
A ) had to be B) has been A ) were / would be B) is / will be
D ) would have repaired / had asked
C ) were D) been C ) would be / were D ) will be / will be
E) would be repaired / were asked
E) were / will be
68. (v19/20-117-11) Choose the 8. (96-8-102) Choose the beginning of
appropriate verb. 19. (96-13-135) Choose the appropriate
the sentence.
We wish you ... the tickets beforehand. verbs.
... your mother wouldn't be angry with you.
A ) had booked B) booked I ... you the book after I ... it.
A ) If you didn’t get bad marks
C ) book D) have booked A ) give / read
B) If you got bad marks
B) shall give / had read
69. (v19/20-125-15) Choose the correct C ) If you haven’t got bad marks
C ) shall give / have read
answer. D ) If you get bad marks
D) have given / shall read
It was silly of me not to buy that dress, I wish E) If you don’t get bad marks
E ) am giving / read [red]
I ... it. 9. (96-9-79) Choose the appropriate form
A ) should buy B) could buy 20. (96-13-148) Choose the appropriate
of the verb.
C ) had bought D) buy form of the verbs.
If you ... in a hurry, leave that to me.
If you ... to me yesterday, we ... this article
70. (v19/20-128-12) Choose the correct A ) will be B) were C ) are
together.
answer. D) was E) are being
A ) came / shall translate
Mary always has to get up at 5 a. m. to go to 10. (96-9-83) Choose the appropriate B) would come / should translate
work. Mary wishes she ... to get up at 5 a. m. form of the verb. C ) had come / should have translated
A ) doesn’t have B) didn’t have I didn't know anyone in the city where I ... to D) come / having translated
C ) hadn’t had D) won’t have get a job. E) were coming / should be translating
A ) try B ) was trying 21. (96-15-36) Choose the appropriate
89. Conditional sentences C ) would try D ) have tried E ) shall try
form of the verbs.
11. (96-9-90) Choose the appropriate If I ... my entrance exams I ... the happiest
form of the verb. man in the world.
of the verbs.
If you ... your swimming suit you would be A ) shall pass /.would be
If my friend ... to our town next year I ... him
able to go for a swim now. B) passed / am
! the sights of the city.
A ) don’t leave B) weren’t leaving C ) passed / would have been
A ) shall come / show
C ) will not leave D) haven’t left D ) will pass / be
B) comes / shall show
E ) hadn’t left E) pass / shall be
C ) has come / is shoving
D) is coming / will show 12. (96-9-96) Choose the appropriate 22. (96-15-143) Choose the appropriate
E ) come / shows form of the verb. form of the verb.
If we ... English four times week we’ll leam If the weather ... fine we to ... the park.
2. (96-6-47) Choose the beginning of the
it quicker. A ) is /shall go B) was/go
sentence.
A ) are having B) had C ) are / go D ) was / shall go
... he would have signed his name in the
C ) have D) will have E ) would / should go
comer.
E) shall have 23. (96-15-183) Choose the appropriate
A ) If he would have painted the picture
B) If he paints the picture 13. (96-12-29) Choose the appropriate form of verbs.
C ) If he painted the picture form of the verb. When he ... in London, i t ... heavily
D) If he shall paint the picture If you had worked more, you ... to translate A ) arrive / rains B) arrives / rained
E) If he had painted the picture this article yesterday. C ) arrived / was raining D) will arrive / rains
A ) are able B) was able E) arrived / is raining
C ) were .able D ) would have been able 24. (96-15-196) Choose the appropriate
verbs.
E) has been able form of the verbs.
I hoped if I ... by the 10 o’clock train I ...
change for a bus. 14. (96*12-75) Choose the appropriate As soon as the guests ... we ... our party.
A ) went / shan’t B) should go / hadn’t form of tKe verb. A ) will come / began B) comes / begin
C ) go / shan’t D) went / shouldn’t I’m taking my sister out as she ... any sun for C ) will Come / begin D) come / shall begin
E ) go / shouldn’t a long time. E ) come / begin
148 89. Conditional sentences
25. (97-1-35) Choose the appropriate We ... to see you next Sunday, if I ... well. 44. (98-1-24) Choose the appropriate
form of the verb. A ) shall come / shall get verb forms from. If I ... the power I ...
She ... if she ... that she was ill. B) come / get people smoking at school and public places.
A ) won't go out / knows C ) comes / will get A ) bad / stop B) could have / would stop
B) didn't go out / Knew D ) shall come / get C ) had / stopped D ) had / would stop
C ) hasn’t gone out / has known E ) will come / will get E) have / would stop
D) wouldn’t have gone out / had known
35. (97-7-24) Choose the appropriate 45. (98-1-25) Choose the beginning of
E) doesn’t go out / knows
form of the verbs. the sentence.
26. (97-2-23) Choose the appropriate Tomorrow when you ... the sun. ... while he was having breakfast.
form of the verb. A ) woke up / shines A ) He climbed the fence
If you are free watch the film they ... on TV. B) have woken up / was shining B) His pen stopped writing
A) shows B) showed C ) are showing C ) wake up / will be shining C ) He felt off the ladder
D) had showed E) have showed D) will wake up / will shine D) He bit his tongue
27. (97-2-27) Choose the appropriate E) woke up / shined E) He painted the ceiling
form of the verb. 36. (97-8-36) Choose the appropriate 46. (98-2-22) Choose the appropriate
On our way home we ... the problem if we form of the verb. forms of the verbs.
could ... the fine celebration of our mother’s If i t ... this winter, we ... skiing. When they ... about it there ... much trouble.
birthday. A ) snow / go A ) finds out / be B) found out / were
A) discussed / organised B) snows / shall go C ) is finding out / is D) find out / will be
B) were discussing / organise C ) snowed / went E) found out / had been
C ) had discussed / organise D) snowed / had gone
D) have discussed / were organising 47. (98-2-35) Choose the right variant of
E ) had snowed / had gone
E ) discuss / organises the indirect speech. Did you steep well? I
37. (97-9-40) Choose the appropriate asked him. I asked him if... well.
28. (97-2-42) Choose the appropriate form of the verbs. A ) he sleeps B) he slept
form of the verbs. I ... happy if I ... the university. C ) he had slept D) you slept
Tomorrow if the weather... fine we ... out of A ) shall be / shall enter B) am / shall enter E) you did sleep
the town for hours. C ) am / enter D) shall be / enter
A ) is / shall get B) will be / shall get 48. (98-2-36) Choose the appropriate
E) was / enter
C ) be / will get D) were / get forms of the verb.
38. (97-9-41) Choose the appropriate I ... them some money if they ... me for
E) was / get
form of the verbs. A)send / ask B) sent / asked
29. (97-3-24) Choose the appropriate If we ... a letter at 8 o’clock yesterday, we ... C ) will send / will ask D) would send / ask
form of the verbs. on the same day. E) shall send / ask
If you ... tickets we ... Bukhara. A ) got / started
A ) will buy / shall visit B) had got / had started
verb forms. If Helen ... anywhere in the
B) bought / visit C ) would get / had started
world she ... in India.
C ) buys / visited D) had got / should have started A ) lived / live
D) were buying / should visit E) should have got / had started B) live / would live
E) buy / shall visit
39. (97-9-95) Choose the appropriate C ) could live / would live
30. (97-3-80) Choose the appropriate form of the verb. D) didn’t live / would live
form of the verb. I ... next week if I can ... a train ticket. E) lives / would live
I was in the supermarket. As soon as I ... for A ) go / get B) shall go / got 50. (98-3-69) Choose the appropriate
the goods somebody ... me. C ) went / got D ) shall go / get forms of the verbs.
A) paid / would push E) was going / get I ... you as soon as we ... the contract.
B) had paid / pushed A ) shall call / sign B) call / sign
C ) have paid / pushed C ) called / sign 0 ) would call / sign
form of the verbs.
D) pay / will push E) is calling / are signing
As soon as he ... to see me, we ... chess.
E ) have paid / is pushing
A ) will come / shall play 51. (98-4-32) Choose the appropriate
31. (97-4-3) Choose the appropriate form B) comes I shall play 1 forms of the verbs.
of the verbs. C ) will come / play As the goods ... by the customs officers, the
I t ... when we ... home. D ) comes I play lathers allowed us to take them away.
A ) rained / came E ) came / play A ) was examined
B) rained / was coming B) will be examined
C) was raining / came C ) have been examined
form of the verbs.
D) will rain / came D ) are examined
Mike ... certainly if he ... not busy.
E) rained / shall come E) were examined
A ) comes / is
32. (97-4-19) Choose the appropriate B) will come / will be 52. (98-5-28) Choose the appropriate
form of the verbs. C ) will come / is forms of the verbs.
If I ... time I ... you. D) comes / will be After long consideration we ... to the
A ) have / help E) come / will be conclusion our behaviour....
B) shall have / shall help A ) came I had been justified
42. (97-11-36) Choose the appropriate B) came / will be justified
C ) shall have / help
form of the verbs. C ) will come / would be justified
D) have I shall help
We ... for a walk if the weather ... fine. D) are coming / will justify
E) has / help
A ) shall go / will be B) go / is E ) has come / are being justified
33. (97-5-21) Choose the appropriate C ) shall go / is D) go / will be
forms of the verbs. E) goes / will be 53. (98-5-32) Choose the appropriate
When we ... in Hiva we ... sightseeing. forms of the verbs.
43. (97-12-45) Choose the appropriate If you ... the Prime^Minfeter what ... you ...?
A ) are / went IB) were / went
form of the verbs. A ) are / would / haver топе
C ) shall be / go D) are / go
If I ... shopping I some ... food tomorrow. B) were / would / do
E) had been / go
A) went I shall buy B) go / buy C ) will be I will / do
34. (97-6-41) Choose the right form of C ) am going / would buy D) go / shall buy D) have been / are / dofttg
the verbs. E) had gone / would buy E) will have b68h 1would / be doing
54. (98-5-35) Choose the appropriate C ) had worded / would earn / will be able A ) will be B) am
modal verbs. D) has worded / would have earned / could C ) would be D) would have been
If you ... fix a radio, you ... repair a T V too. E) worked / would earn / might E) was
A ) can / will be able to B) must / may 65. (99-2-28) Choose the appropriate 74. (99-5-46) Choose the appropriate
C ) couldn’t / can D) need / has to form of the verb. form of the verb.
E) may / needn’t to He might... the accident if he ... more careful. I would have sent you a postcard while I was
55. (98-6-58) Choose the appropriate A) avoid / was on holiday if I ... your address.
modal verb. B) have avoided / had been A ) had B) was having C ) had had
If one person is careless with a library book, C ) avoid / had been D) will have E) would have
then i t... be read by others. D) had avoided / were 75. (99-5-48) Choose the appropriate
A ) can’t B) couldn’t C ) may E ) avoids / is form of the verb.
D) can E) mightn’t 66. (99-3-31) Choose the appropriate Many people would be out of work if that
56. (98-6-60) Choose the appropriate forms of the verbs. factory ... down.
form of the verb. If you ... harder last year you ... English A) had been closed B) were closed
I ... if you come too late tomorrow. well now. C ) was closing D) is closed
A ) shall be sleeping B) will sleep A ) worked / had known E) will be closed
C ) sleep D) am sleeping B) work / will know 76: (99-6-56) Choose the appropriate
E) was sleeping C ) had worked / would know form of the verb.
57. (98-8-20) Choose the appropriate D) will work / know If you ... Ann tomorrow, can you tell her to
forms of the verbs. E) would work / would have known phone me?
- W h a t ... you ... at 6 p.m. yesterday? 67. (99-3-41) Choose the appropriate A) saw B) see C ) will see
- I ... my homework. After I ... it I played form of the verb. D) had seen E) shall see
chess with my friend. If you ... so rude td her she ... to us earlier. 77. (99-6-57) Choose the appropriate
A ) did I do I did / have done A ) were not / had come form of the verb.
B) was / doing / was doing / had done B) hadn’t been / would have come If you ... these pills yesterday you ... well now.
C ) were / doing / was doing / had done C ) are / would have come A ) had taken / would be
D) were / doing / did / have done D) are / will come B) took / would be
E) had / done / had done / did E) are not being / would come C ) had taken / had been
58. (98-8-21) Choose the appropriate 68. (99-4-31) Choose the appropriate D) took / will be
forms of the verbs. forms of the verbs. E ) would take / would be
As soon as he ... to Samarkand he ... us a They ... us that they ... from their families for 78. (99-7-42) Choose the appropriate
letter. more than a year. form of the verb.
A ) get / send B) gets / sends A ) tell / were not hearing If anyone comes in he ... looking through his
C ) gets / will send D) got / should send B) would be told / hear papers.
E) got / has sent C ) had told / don’t hear A ) is found B) was found
59. (98-8-23) Choose the appropriate D) told / had not heard C ) would be found D) will be found
forms of the verbs. E) told / will be hearing E) should be found
If you ... to be a friend, never borrow, never.... 69. (99-4-35) Choose the appropriate 79. (99-7-47) Choose the appropriate
A ) want / lend B) wanted / lent forms of the verbs. forms of the verbs.
C ) wants / lends D) will want / lend If he ... English well, he .,. the article without He ... the picture if i t ... him.
E) want / lent difficulty yesterday. A ) will buy / impressed
60. (98-8-24) Choose the appropriate A ) knew / would have translated B) would buy / impresses
forms of the verbs. B) know / had been translated C ) will buy / impresses
When v/e ... the station the train ... already .... C ) has known / will have translate D) will buy / will impress
A ) reach / has / left D) would know / will translate E ) has bought /impress
B) reached / had / left E ) would have known / would have translated
C ) reach / was / leaving 70. (99-5-22) Choose the appropriate forms of the verbs.
D) shall reach /— / left forms of the verbs. If she ... a new dress, I ... her then.
E) were reaching / were / leaving I wonder whether he ... if nothing unexpected A ) hadn’t been wearing / might have
61. (98-8-31) Choose the appropriate ... him. recognized
forms of the verbs. A ) comes / detains B) didn’t wear / might recognize
If I ... you I ... French next year. B) will come / detain C ) wasn’t wearing / might recognize
A ) am / learn B) was / shall leam C ) comes / will detain D) wouldn’t wear / would recognize
C ) am / should learn D) were / should leam D) will come / wiil detain : E) hadn’t been wearing / might recognize
E) were / learned E) will come / detains
62. (98-9-38) Choose the appropriate 71. (99-5-26) Choose the appropriate forms of the verbs.
form of the verb. form of the modal verb. If the help ... in time, the experiment...
What would you do if a millionaire ... you a I don’t think you will need any help but if you tomorrow afternoon.
lot of money? ... it, just let me know. A ) had offered / would be completed
A ) gave B) give A ) need B) needed C ) will need B) was offered / will be completed
C ) will give D) giving E) gives D) needing E ) needs C ) had been offered / would be completed
63. (98-9-39) Choose the appropriate 72. (99-5-43) Choose the appropriate D) is offered / would be completed
form of the verb. form of the verb. E ) are offered / will be completed
If i t ... not so late I should go with you. They are expecting us. They will be 82. (99-7-50) Choose the appropriate
A) was B) were C ) is D) be E) are disappointed if we ... . forms of the verbs.
A ) won’t come B) didn’t come If he ... generous, he ... the poor during
C ) haven’t come D) don’t come World War II.
forms of the verbs.
E ) came A ) were / would have helped
If you ... harder you ... more money and now
you ... to buy a car. 73. (99-5-45) Choose the appropriate B) is / would have helped
A ) have worked / would earn / could form of the verb. C ) was / would help
B) had worked / would have earned / would If I had gone to the party last night, I ... D) was / will help
be able tired now. E) were / would help
forms of the verbs. forms of the verbs. forms of the verbs.
I ... I ... her back. The car ... after the battery . .. . It’s rather cool now. If i t ... a little warmer we
A ) thought / would get B) thought / shall get A ) will run / is replaced ... to the country.
C ) think / had got D ) thinks / am getting B) ran / would replace A ) is I should go B) will be / would go
E) doesn’t think / get C ) was running / replaced C ) were / could go D) had been / should go
D) runs / replaces E ) will be / shall go
E) is running / had replaced
forms of the verbs. 102. (01-2-73) Choose the appropriate
If you ... the dictionary yesterday I .. . to 93. (00-6-34) Choose the appropriate forms of the verbs.
translate the article today. forms of the verbs. I ... the letter for an hour when he ... .
A ) had given / would be able They say, if the trade ... illegal, hunters without A ) have written / came
B) give / am able licences ... greater suffering to animals. B) wrote / came
C ) gave / will be able A ) is made I will be caused C ) am writing / comes
D) will give / am able B) were made / would cause D) had been writing / came
E ) have given / was able C ) was made / is caused E ) had written / will come
D) will be made / caused
E) made / will cause
forms of the verbs. forms of the verbs.
I ... so upset, if I ... you. 94. (00-7-25) Choose the appropriate I ... when I ... him.
A ) am / am B) wouldn’t be / were forms of the verbs. A ) knows / shall see
C ) was / were D) won’t be / are As soon as I ... through with my homework I 8 ) don’t know / shall see
E ) shall be / would be ...you know. C ) am knowing / see
A ) shall be I shall let B) am / let D ) knew / see
86. (99-9-30) Choose the appropriate C ) am / shall let D ) were / let
forms of the verbs. E) had known / saw
E) had been / would let
Our fate is in her hands now. If she ... tickets 104. (01-3-28) Choose the appropriate
we ... away. 95. (00-7-39) Choose the appropriate form of the verb.
A ) has bought / would fly B) buys / shall fly forms of the verbs. I would have seen the film if I ... it was an
C ) buy / fly D) bought / fly I ... leave before I ... a definite answer. English film.
E) bought / would have flown A ) shall not / have got A ) would have known B) knew
B) do not leave / shall get C ) had known D) have known
87. (99-10-24) Choose the appropriate C ) didn’t / shall have got
forms of the verbs. E ) would know
D ) shall not / got
I don’t know when she ... but when she ... I’ll E ) - / shall be getting 105. (01-3-30) Choose the appropriate
give her your book. form of the verb.
A ) will come / will come 96. (00-7-42) Choose the appropriate
If Alisher hadn't gone skating, he ... his leg.
forms of the verbs.
B) will come / come A ) hadn’t broken B ) didn’t break
I think if she ... to the country, she ... there
C ) come / will come C ) won't break D) wouldn’t have broken
till early September.
D) will come / comes E ) wouldn’t break
A ) will go / would stay B) went / would stay
E) comes / will come 106. (01-3-82) Choose the appropriate
C ) shall go / will stay D ) would go / stays
88. (99-10-28) Choose the appropriate E) were going / were staying forms of the verbs.
forms of the verbs. I think I ... pass my exams if I , ... hard.
- ... I ... after the luggage o r ... you? A ) can / shall study
forms of the verbs.
- If you ... to the luggage and pay the driver B) are able to / study
If the man ... on at once he ... dead.
I’ll go in and see about rooms. C ) shall be able to / study
A ) were operated / won ‘t have been
A ) shall / look / will / see D) shall be able to / had studied
B) has been operated / wouldn’t have been
B) shall / look I will / will see E ) am able to / shall study
C ) had been operated / will be
C ) will / look / shall / saw 107. (01-3-84) Choose the appropriate
D) had been operated / wouldn’t have been
D ) should /-look / would / would see forms of the verbs.
E ) were being operated / is
E) would / looked / will / saw If I ... you, I ... it.
89. (99-10-31) Choose the appropriate A ) were / wouldn’t do B) am / do
forms of the verbs.
forms of the verbs. C ) was / shall do D) to be / to do
Professor: You can’t sleep in my class.
If he ... Tashkent he ... us. E) am / wouldn’t have done it
Student: If you ... so loud I ... .
A ) was / will visit B) were / would visit A ) don't talk / as able 108. (01-3-86) Choose the appropriate
C ) will be / will visit D) is / would visit B) didn't talk / could form of the verb.
E) are / will visit C ) will:not talk / will be able If mother ..., wake me up.
90. (99-10-33) Choose the appropriate D ) hadn’t talk / would A ) called B) will call
forms of the verbs. E) won’t talk / was able C ) calls D) had called
- He failed his exam and he has to take it E ) is being called
again in summer. forms of the verbs. 109. (01-4-20) Choose the appropriate
- If he ... so many lessons he ... it. But he - Usually it takes us 15 minutes to get to the forms of the verbs.
didn’t follow the teacher’s advice. centre by taxi. Olim is ill, he ... cold, if he !.. on a warm coat.
A ) didn’t miss / would pass -A n d how long does it take if you ... to the A ) would not have caught / had put
B) hadn’t missed / would have passed centre? B) wouldn’t catch / had put
C ) doesn’t miss / won’t pass - If we ... to the centre it takes us an hour. C ) wouldn’t have caught / puts
D) has missed / will pass A) will walk / walk B) walk I will walk D ) will catch I had put
E ) will miss / doesn’t pass C ) shall walk / walk D) walk / walk E ) would catch / don’t put
91. (00-2-44) Choose the appropriate E ) walk / shall walk
forms of the verbs. 100. (00-10-18) Choose the appropriate forms of the verbs.
I can't say anything about the performance. form of the verb. My wallet was stolen. If I ... more careful, it....
If I ... to the theatre, I could ... the show If we ... the milk within the next few days, it A ) was / wouldn’t happen
myself. may turn sour. Bêre-fwotiM tm ftippen
A ) have been / have seen B) had / saw A ) aren’t drinking B) don’t drink C ) am / won’t happen
C ) had been / have seen D) was / saw C ) didn’t drink D ) won’t drink D ) had been I wouldn’t have happened
•E) had / had seen E) shan't drink E)Jjad been / would have happened
111. (01-5-20) Choose the appropriate A ) catch the sight of 129. (01-12-40) Choose the appropriate
forms of the verbs. B) begin to see form of the verb.
We ... scarcely ... the contract when the C ) succeed in seeing If I hadn’t been so busy yesterday. I ... to the
goods ... here. D) see for a short time station to see you off.
A ) - / signed / were arriving E ) put off A ) went B) would go
B) were / signing / had artrived C ) had gone D) would have gone
C ) would / have signed / had arrived E) will go
form of the verb.
D) are / signed / were arrived If you think he ... a liar why do you consult 130. (01-12-44) Choose the appropriate
E) had / signed / arrived him? forms of the verbs.
112. (01-5-25) Choose the appropriate A ) be B) to be C ) being D) is E) was If he ... to bed so late yesterday, he ... so
forms of the verbs. drowsy now.
Don’t worry. If I ... them I ,.. the situation. A ) didn't go / wasn’t
forms of the verbs. B) doesn’t go / wouldn’t be
A) shall see / shall explain It’s expensive to heat the house at the
B) saw / would explain C ) didn’t go / wouldn’t be
moment and that’s partly because the D) hadn't gone / wouldn’t have been
C ) see / shall explain ceilings are so high, If the ceilings ... lower, it
D) had seen / would have explained E) hadn’t gone / wouldn't be
... much cheaper to heat.
E) am seen / shall be explained 131. (02-1-42) Choose the best answer.
A ) was / will be B) are / is
113. (01-6-34) Choose the appropriate C ) will be / will be D) were / would be I ... put my money there if I didn’t think it was
forms of the verbs. E) were / was safe.
- If I ... the University I ... the happiest girl in A ) wouldn’t B) hadn’t C ) didn’t
122. (01-9-16) Choose the appropriate D) will E) would
the world.
forms of the verbs. 132. (02-1-61) Choose the best answer.
- I’m sure your dreams ... true if you work
There is the second time I ... to this island. If If the radio isn’t working properly, you should
hard.
1... enough time, there ... lots of things to do ... to the shop. You’ve just bought it.
A) shall enter / shall be / will come
here and the travelling could have its exciting A ) take it out B) receive it
B) entered / will be / come true
moments. C ) bring it up D) take it back
C ) enter / shall he / will come
A ) am / have / were E) put it back
D) will enter / should be / came
B) was / had / will be
E) entered / should be / came 133. (02-2-20) Choose the best answer.
C ) will be / am having / are ,
114. (01-6-35) Choose the appropriate D) shall be / had / would be If I were you, I ... to a doctor.
forms of the verbs. E) have been / had / would be A ) should go B) went
The Browns ... for the USA as soon as C ) shall go D) go
123. (01-9-27) Choose the appropriate E) am going
they ... back from Samarkand. Let Nelly see
forms of the verbs.
them off. Karl wants his wife ... her job and ... at home 134. (02-4-10) Choose the best answer.
A ) leave / come with the children. Kamol had never eaten paella until he ... .
B) will leave / come A ) quit / stayed B) quit / to stay A ) did his military service
C ) left / will come C ) to quit / stays D) to quit / stay B) went to university
D) will leave / will come E ) quitted / to stay C ) fell in love
E) would leave / had left D) went to Spain
115. (01 -7-27) Choose the appropriate E) visited the museum
forms of the verbs.
forms of the verbs. 1... him another book if he ... the first in time. 135. (02-4-27) Choose the best answer.
We ... at eight o’clock if i t... by that time. A ) will give / return If you ... earlier yon would have caught the
A ) started / was raining B) shall give / returned train.
B) shall start / is being rained C ) shall give / returns A ) left B) had left
C ) would start / stops raining D) return / will give C ) will leave D) would leave
D) won’t start / shan’t stop raining E) shall give / will return E) leave
E) shall start / has stopped raining 136. (02-4-28) Choose the best answer.
125. (01-11 -17) Choose the appropriate
116. (01-7-29) Choose the appropriate forms of the verbs. If you ... the article I recommended, you’d
form of the verb. The patient... better if he ... the medicine, known how to answer such questions.
When I ... the book I ... it to the library. It was the doctor has prescribed. A ) read B) would read
last Monday. A ) is / took B) would be / takes C ) had read D) wiH read
A ) have read / shall take C ) will be / takes D) was / had taken E) are reading
B) had read / shall take E) is / will take 137. (02-5-24) Choose the best answer.
C ) reads / took If I ... a painter, I ... my mother’s portrait.
D) had read / took A ) am / would draw
forms of the verbs.
E ) read / take B) were / will draw
I am tired, but if you ... me strong coffee,
117. (01-7-36) Choose the appropriate 1... working. C ) was / will draw
forms of the verbs. A ) shall make / shall go on D) were / would draw
If you ... here, I ... you what they ... to me. B) are making / go on E) shall be / shall draw
A) are / would tell / say C ) made / go on 138. (02-5-25) Choose the best answer.
B) were / would tell / had said D ) make / shall go on If he ... so cruel, he ... the child so badly.
C ) had been / shall tell / said E) shall make / go on The poor thing was so helpless.
D) will be / told / said A ) hadn’t been / would have treated
E ) be / will tell / have said B) were / wouldn’t treat
form of the verb.
118. (01 -8-10) Choose the appropriate I asked him if he ... for supper. C ) was / would treat
answer. A ) would stay B) stays D) weren't / wouldn't have treated
She will feel a lot better when she ... smoking. C ) has stayed D ) will stay E ) wasn’t / wouldn’t treat
A ) will stop B) stops C ) stopped E ) is staying 139. (02-5-43) Choose the best answer.
D) was stopping E) will be stopped 128. (01-11-46) Choose the appropriate Last night he ... up crying as if somebody ...
119. (01-8-20) Choose the appropriate modal verb. him.
phrase. Jane asked if she ... switch off the radio. A ) has woken / hit B) had woken / has hit
If I ever ... those boys in my orchard, A ) may B) might C ) can C ) woke / had hit D ) wakes / hits
I’ll teach them a good lesson. D) must E ) has to E) wakes / would hit
140. (02-5-44) Choose the best answer. C ) shouldn’t have told / could have helped A ) took / will have
I ... him if he ... this film before. D) mustn't have told / could help B) had taken / would've had
A) shall ask / will have seen E ) may tell / must C ) took / would have
B) had asked / saw 150. (02-10-74) Choose the best answer. D) takes / will have
C) asked / had seen I f ..., you could do it much better. E) took / had
D) ask / saw A ) you take part B) you try hard 161. (03-6-45) Choose the best answer.
E) have asked / saw C ) you wished D) everything is OK I ... more English books if I ... read them in
141. (02-7-18) Choose the best answer. E) the sea is calm the original.
And when you ... that, there ... something 151. (02-10-76) Choose the best answer. A ) shall have / could
else I want you to do as well. If ..., the fire fighters would have B) had / can
A ) finish / would be extinguished the fire. C ) should have had / can
B) had finished / will be A ) the plane arrives on time D) would have / could
C ) will finish / will be B) it happened tomorrow E) could have had / shall be able to
D) have finished / is C ) you were not so bad 162. (03-6-46) Choose the best answer.
E) finished / are D) there is much water in the pond If i t... necessary for my work, I lapanese.
142. (02-7-40) Choose the best answer. E) anybody had informed them A ) will be / shall learn
If I ... as young as you are, I ... a walking 152. (02-10-77) Choose the best answer. B) be / had learned
holiday. If ..., I wouldn’t be so worried. C ) were / would leam
A ) am / will have A ) it is not too late D) hadn’t been / shan’t learn
B) was / will have B) I were you E ) is / learns
C ) should be / had C ) he comes late 163. (03-6-56) Choose the best answer.
D) were / would have had D).mother brings sweets If the person who broke the window ... it, the
E) were / should have E) he is angry with you whole class . .. .
143. (02-8-40) Choose the best answer. 153. (02-11-44) Choose the best answer. A ) don’t repair / be punished
If you ... us the samples in time, we could If you want to become a professional pianist, B) won't repair / is punished
have started tests a week ago. you ... practise every day. C ) wouldn’t repair / would be punished
A) sent B) have sent A ) need B) must C ) had to D) didn’t repair / are punished
C ) send D) had sent D) might . E) can E) doesn’t repair / will be punished
E) would send 164. (03-6-58) Choose the best answer.
144. (02-8-42) Choose the best answer. ... careful things wouldn’t have gone so If the police ... set up road locks, terrorists ....
If she ... where we were going to, she ... to wrong. A ) hadn’t / would have escaped
come to. A ) If you are B) If you hadbeen B) - / have escaped
A ) knew / would want C ) Have you been D) If you havebeen C ) wouldn’t / will have escaped
B) knows / will want E) If you were D) didn’t / escaped
C ) had known / would want E) don't / would escape
D) would know / wanted If she ... late, she ... the train. 165. (03-6-60) Choose the best answer.
E) will know / will want A ) won’t sleep / will not miss If he ... well, the team ... the game.
145. (02-9-34) Choose the best answer. B) didn’t sleep / wouldn’t have missed A ) has played / haven’t lost
... I come earlier I ... him. He had left C ) hadn't slept / wouldn’t have missed B) would play / would lose
5 minutes before I came. D) slept / won’t miss C ) played / lost
D) did play / won’t lose
A ) Did / would meet B) Had / would meet E) doesn’t sleep / wouldn’t miss
E) had played / wouldn’t have lost
C ) Have / shall meet D) Do / will meet 156. (03-1-27) Choose the best answer.
E) Had / should have met If you ... breakfast in the morning, you ... 166. (03-6-64) Choose the best answer.
so hungry now. Look at this mess! If you ... everything you
don’t need, you ... such a mess now.
If Ann ... cleverer she ... a lie at the court A ) had / would be
A ) had thrown / wouldn’t have
then. No one is allowed to give a false B) hadn’t / wouldn’t be
B) would throw / didn’t have
testimony there. C ) had had / would be
C ) throw / couldn’t have
A ) is / will tell B) was / would tell D) had had / wouldn’t be ’
D) could throw / won’t have
C ) will be / won’t tellD) were / would tell E) hadn’t had / wouldn’t be
E ) have thrown / can’t have
E) were / wouldn't have told 157. (03-2-40) Choose the best answer.
147. (02-9-37) Choose the best answer. We have not had any news from him ... he
If they ... him, they ... to him.
It's no use ... to pass the entrance exams if left Moscow.
A ) know / will talk
you ... hard this year. A ) why B) how
B) knew / talked
A) to try / didn’t work C ) until D) since
C ) know / talk
B) try / don’t work E) while
D) had known / would have talked
C ) trying / haven’t worked 158. (03-4-9) Choose the best answer. E) have known / will have talked
D) try / have worked I ... no news from him since he ... home.
E) trying / won’t work 168. (03-7-14) Choose the best answer.
A ) have had / left B) has had / left
If business ... so bad, the shop ... down.
148. (02-9-43) Choose the best answer. C ) had / left D) have / leave
A ) hasn’t been / haven’t closed
Oliver feared that he ... at the station at all. E) have had / leaves
B) weren’t / won’t close
He wondered where he ... then. 159. (03-5-32) Choose the best answer. C ) hadn’t been / wouldn’t have closed
A) might not meet / go - What was the end of the play? D) isn’t/ closed
B) might have met / goes - If you ... it out, you ... its end. E ) couldn't be / can’t be closed
C ) could meet / went A ) will sit / will know
169.'(03-7-15) Choose the best answer.
D) couldn’t have met / went B) would sit / would have known
If we ... so much money last time, we ... out
E) might not be met / would go C ) sat / would know
of money now.
149. (02-9-46) Choose the best answer. D) had sat / would have known
A ) haven’t spent / can’t run
Oh, Mary, you ... a lie to your mother. E) sat / will know
B) don’t spend / wouldn’t run
She ... you. 160. (03-5-33) Choose the best answer. C ) Can’t spend / won’t run
A) shouldn’t tell / could have helped If the reforms ... place ten years ago, I ... my D ) wouldn’t spend / don’t run
B) should tell / might have helped own business. E) hadn’t spent / wouldn’t run
89. Conditional sentences_____________ _____________________________ 153
170. (03-7-25) Choose the best answer. A ) If he didn’t oversleep, he wouldn’t miss his A ) is having B) have had
If we ... the alarm for 6 o’clock, we ... late for flight to Chicago C ) will have had D) was having
the train. B) If he hadn’t overslept, he would miss his E ) has had
A ) set / would be B) haven't set / will be flight to Chicago 191. (04-1-348) Choose the right answer.
C ) don't set / are D) didn’t set / were C ) Hadn’t he overslept, he wouldn’t have If Akbar goes next month, ... able to fulfil the
E) had set / wouldn’t have been missed his flight to Chicago task?
D) If he hadn’t overslept, he won't have A) he will be B) will he be C ) he is
missed his flight to Chicago D) would he be E) has he been
If you ... up all your vegetables, you ... an
E) If he overslept, he would miss his flight to
ice-cream. 192. (04-1-349) Choose the best answer.
A ) ate / have B) will eat / will have Chicago
If he gets good results, ... this season?
C ) eat / can have D) would eat / have 181. (03-10-20) Choose the best answer. A ) did he play B) he plays •
E) had eaten / can have I haven’t danced for years. If I ... dancing C ) will he play D) he will play
again, people .... E) has he played
A ) start / would wonder
If he ... more careful, he ... that brick on his 193. (04-1-350) Choose the right answer.
B) had started / would have wondered
boot. ... late for your office if I wake you up at
C ) started / would wonder
A ) had been / wouldn’t have dropped eight?
B) were / can’t have dropped D) started / will wonder
E) will start / will wonder A ) You will he B) You should be
C ) is / will drop
C ) Will you be D) You have been
D) would be / dropped 182. (03-10-21) Choose the best answer.
E) You are
E) will be / couldn’t drop Everything depended now on whether she
had told the truth. If she ... lying, we ... be 194. (04-1-356) Choose the right answer.
lost. ... on Friday, if the secretary manages to
If you ... to lose weight, you ... to cut
A ) had been / would B) was / will arrange tickets?
everything sweet.
C ) were / would D) isn’t / will A) We shall leave B) We left
A ) is going / have
E) is / will C ) Did we leave D) Shall we leave
B) were going / can have
183. (03-11-23) Choose the best answer. E ) Have you left
C ) was going / would have
D) are going / will have' He ... his friend at the station if he ... in time. 195. (04-1-357) Choose the right forms
E) isn’t going / have A ) will meet / comes B) will meet / come of the verbs.
174. (03-7-29) Choose the best answer. C ) has met / comes D) meet / come -If she comes, ... him my book?
If the government... its best to reduce the E) will meet / came A) you will give B) will you give
cost of houses, people ... to buy a home of 184. (03-11-39) Choose the best answer. C ) did you give D) you gave
their own. If you ... me now, you ... a true friend. E) have you given
A ) doesn’t do-/ afforded A ) will help / will be 196. (04-1-359) Choose the best answer.
B) didn’t do / couldn’t afford B) helped / will be Rano ... to the USA if she ... a visa. But she
C ) won’t do / afford C ) had helped / would be ‘ is lucky and she is in the USA.
D) wouldn’t do / can’t afford D) help/are A ) go / got
E) couldn't do / didn’t afford E) would help / were B) would have gone / had got
175. (03-7-30) Choose the best answer. 185. (03-11-40) Choose the best answer. C ) would go / got
I ... shopping if I ... money. Unfortunately, If Jim ..., you ... wake him. D) would go / hadn’t got
I don’t have enough. A) will sleep / will have to E) wouldn’t have gone / hadn’t got
A ) should go / have B) go / had B) slept / must 197. (04-1-360) Choose the best answer.
C ) will go / will have D) went / have C ) is sleeping / should I can’t lend him my bike. If I ... the bike
E ) would go / had D) sleeps / has to myself, 1 ... him use it.
176. (03-7-31) Choose the best answer. E ) has slept / ought to A ) needed / would let
If you often ... to the stadium, you ... 186. (03-11-46) Choose the best answer. B) hadn’t needed / would have let
interesting matches. Why don’t you go? If you ... to get well, you’d better... your C ) didn’t need / would let
A ) go / see medicine regularly. D ) had needed / would I have let
B) wouldn’t / would see A) want / take E) didn't need / wouldn’t let
C ) went / would see B) wanted / took 198. (04-1-361) Choose the best answer.
D) will go / will see C ) want / to take He can’t buy a new house. If he ... hard now
E) shall go / saw D) had wanted / have taken he ... enough money to buy it. But he is lazy.
177. (03-7-35) Choose the best answer. E) Will want / taking A ) didn’t work / would earn •
If I ... every day, I ... healthy. 187. (03-12-41) Choose the best answer. B) had worked / would have earned
A) wouldn't swim / shan’t feel If you ... me earlier, I could have helped you. C ) worked / would earn
B) don’t swim / didn’t feel A) had told B) would have told D) didn’t work / wouldn’t earn
C ) won’t swim / don’t feel C ) have told D) told E) hadn’t worked / wouldn't have earned
D) didn’t swim / wouldn’t feel E) are telling
E) shan’t swim / wouldn’t feel 188. (03-12-42) Choose the best answer. If you ... hard before the exam, you . . . it
178. (03-7-38) Choose the best answer. If only ... enough money, he would have successfully. It will be next Monday.
If i t... so cold, we ... the child for a walk. bought that house. A ) worked / passed
A ) wasn’t / took B) wouldn’t be / would take A ) he had had B) had he had B) hadn’t worked / wouldn’t have passed
C ) isn’t / take D) weren’t / would take C ) he didn’t have D) he has had C ) had worked / would have passed
E) won’t be / will take E) he had D) worked / would pass
179. (03-9-2) Choose the best answer. 189. (04-1-129) Choose the best answer. E) would work / had passed
I was sure he ... me some money if I ... for. If yon want to order... of these flowers, ask 200. (04-1-366) Choose the best answer.
A ) would lend / asked B) lent / would ask ... to send them to your house. If he ... well now, he ... at home. He has a
C ) lent / asked D) will lend / ask A) some / they B) any / him flue.
E) had lent / asked C ) any / they D) some / their A) had been / would have stayed
180. (03-10-19) W hich of the following E) any / their B) were / would stay
sentences is close to the meaning of the 190. (04-1-180) Choose the best answer. C ) hadn’t been / would have stayed
given pne? He overslept and missed his As he ... breakfast, his mother washed the D ) were / wouldn’t stay
flight to Chicago. plates. E) had been / wouldn’t have stayed
201. (04-1-367) Choose the best answer. 210. (v4-105-23) Choose the appropriate 1... you the book which I ... to bring.
If my father ... me enough money now, I ... modal verb. A ) bring / promise
a car, as I have none. You ... work if you don’t want to. You may do B) has brought / had promised
A ) had given / wouldn't have bought it tomorrow. C ) have brought / promised
B) gave / would buy A ) need B) have to D) brought / promises
C ) had given / would have bought C ) needn’t D) didn’t have to E ) brought / has promised
D) hadn't given / would have bought E ) can’t 221. (v4-130-31) Choose the appropriate
E) didn’t give / would buy 211. (v4-105-29) Choose the logically forms of the verbs.
202. (04-1-374) Choose the best answer. correct sentence. 1... them a telegram as soon as I ... in
I’m so sorry. I have no time. I ... a new watch A ) If I hear the child crying, I’ll waterthe New-York.
for you if I ... to the store. flowers. A ) send / had arrived
A ) would buy / went B) If I earn money, I shall buy some cassettes. B) sent/ arrived
B) wouldn’t have bought / had gone C ) If anybody leaves for London, we’ll paint C ) will send / will arrive
C ) would have bought / had gone the •house. D ) shall send / arrive
D ) had bought / would have gone D ) If it snows, all the trees will become E ) shall send / shall arrive
E ) wouldn’t buy / hadn’t gone green. 222. (v5-108-25) Choose the best answer.
203. (04-1-375) Choose the best answer. E ) If he is hungry, he will travel to India. If birds fly lower than usual....
Luckily there was no car crash in the street. 212. (v4-115-28) Choose the appropriate A ) it becomes colder
... the accident... if the people had been form of the verb. B) we shall catch larks
careful? When I ... English, I shall read books in C ) the weather changes
A ) Would / happen English. D ) the children will be glad
B) Would / have happened A ) learning B) have leamt E ) it will'rain
C ) Won’t / have happened C ) shall leam D) has not leamt 223. (v5-120-18) Choose the best answer.
D ) Will / have happened E ) leam If I could change my plan, I would but I ...
E ) Didn't / happen
213. (v4-116-34) Choose the appropriate A ) can B) do
204. (04-1-379) Choose the right answer. form of the verb. C ) couldn’t D ) can’t E ) didn’t
My friend is admitted to the courses and is He understood that he ... a mistake.
happy. He ... if he ... admitted to the courses. 224. (v5-136-18) Choose the right form
A ) will make B) had made of the tense. They ... Ann if she ...to the
A ) would regret / was C ) has made D ) was makes
B) wouldn't have regretted / hadn't been theatre the day before.
E ) made A ) is asking / will go B) asks / will go
C ) would have regretted / hadn’t been
D ) wouldn’t have regretted / had been 214. (v4-117-22) Choose the appropriate C ) will ask / goes D ) will / ask
E ) would regret / weren't forms of the verbs. E ) asked / had gone
As soon as he ... to see me, we ... tennis. 225. (v5-136-25) Choose the best answer.
A ) will come / play At the interview they asked Alan ...
Could you give us your dictionary?
B) came / play A ) if he could drive B) if can he drive
We ... able to translate the text now if you ...
C ) will come / shall play C ) could he drive D ) if he can drive
it to us.
D ) comes / play E ) did he can drive?
A ) would be / didn't give
E ) comes / shall play
B) would have been / had given 226. (v5-141-31) Choose the appropriate
C ) wouldn't have been / hadn’t given 215. (v4-118-34) Choose the appropriate form of the verb.
D ) would be / gave form of the verbs. He might have understood you if you ...
E ) wouldn’t have been / had given ... you tell him about it when you ... him? slowly.
206. (04-1-385) Choose the best answer. A ) will / see B) do / will see A ) would speak B) was speaking
If he left for Great Britain now, he ... from the C)'did/see D ) would/seen C ) have spoken D ) spoke
University this year. E ) does / saw E ) had spoken
A ) would graduate 216. (v4-119-23) Choose the best answer. 227. (v5-147-34) Choose the best answer.
B) wouldn’t have graduated If I knew them better I ... invite them to She ... her year’s leave if her mother weren’t
C ) would have graduated dinner seriously ill.
D) had graduated A ) may B) would C ) might A ) wouldn’t have taken B) had to take
E ) wouldn’t graduate D ) need E ) can C ) had taken D) might have taken
207. (04-1-387) Choose the best answer. 217. (v4-119-28) Choose the appropriate E ) would take
I wish you put on your warm coat. You ... from of the verb. 228. (v5-148-31) Choose the best answer.
cold now, if you ... it on. Would you like me to wait till she ... back? Tim and Jane are working in Sheffield. Tim
A ) would not have caught / had put A ) had come B ) came C ) comes and Jane ... in Sheffield by coming February.
B) wouldn't catch / put D ) have come E ) will come
C ) wouldn’t have caught / put A ) were working when I came
□ } would have caught / hadn’t put 218. (v4-120-27) Choose the correct form B) will have worked for two years
E ) would catch / didn't put of the verbs. C ) will be working for three months
If people ... more carefully there ... fewer D) is working all day
208. (04-1-388) Choose the right forms accidents. E ) are working since their childhood
of the verbs. A ) drove / will be B) driving / will be
Luckily she isn’t cross. If she ... furious, 229. (v5-150-34) Choose the best answer.
C ) drive / would be D ) drives / will be He ... study well if he ... much more time on
s h e ... you.
E ) drove / would be his subject.
A ) had been / hadn’t beaten
B) had been / would have beaten 219. (v4-127-33) Choose the appropriate A ) could / spent B) could / would spend
C ) were / would beat forms of the verbs. C ) could /spend D ) can /spend
D ) weren't / wouldn't beat When the game ... we ... home. E ) can / spent
E ) hadn’t been / would have beaten A ) is over / shall go 230. (v5-151-31) Choose the appropriate
B) will be over / shall gol form of the verb.
C ) are over / go I shouldn't have believed it if I ... it with my
form of the verb.
D) will be over / go own eyes.
We ... ready when you ... home.
A ) shall be / will come B) will be / came E ) is over / went A ) haven’t sr< nB) war. '•
C ) are / will come D) shall be / come 220. (v4-129-31) Choose the appropriate C ) don't see , . • •
E ) are / come forms of the verbs. E ) didn’t see
231. (v5-151-33) Choose the right form A ) had taken B) would take A) rises / are travelling
of Subjunctive Mood. C ) wouldn’t have taken D) had to take B) has risen / travelled
It's impossible that this lake ... deep. 243. (v6-155-21) Choose the answer C) rose / have travelled
A ) should be B) were C ) is which correctly completes the sentence. D) raised / travel
D) would be E ) was The examiner spoke very slowly and 253. (v9-108-2) Choose the right answer.
232. (v5-155-34) Choose the best answer. carefully as if he ... to a child. It’s a pity you don’t like sightseeing. If you felt
If I were you I ... smoking. A ) was speaking B) had spoken like seeing the sights, we ... take a bus tour.
A ) will give up B) won’t give up C ) has spoken D) speaks A ) may B) will C ) can D ) could
C ) would give up D) give up 244. (v6-156-25) Choose the answer 254. (v9-111-18) Choose the right answer.
E) gave up which correctly completes the sentence. You wouldn't have made such a had mistake
233. (v5-158-31) Choose the appropriate If she ... a seat belt she wouldn’t have got if you ... the rule.
form of the verb. injured. A ) had learned, B) learned
If I had known that you were in hospital A ) has been wearing C ) would leam D) will leam
I ... you. B) had been wearing
A ) should have visited B) had visited C ) wore
Rachel: would you like some cake, Jessica?
C ) shall visit - D) visited D) were wearing
Jessica: No, thanks. If I ... cake, I’d get fat.
E) should visit 245. (v6-157-15) Choose the answer A ) have eaten B) eat
234. (v5-158-34) Choose the right form which correctly completes the sentence. C ) would eat D) ate
of Subjunctive Mood. You ... have to go to the party with us if you
If the stove were in order my wife ... over a don’t want to.
I’ll leave Nick a message on his answer
fire in the yard. A ) mustn’t B) oughtn’t
phone.
A ) was not cooking B) cooked C ) don’t D) can’t
And ... he doesn’t get the message, I'll put a
C ) didn’t cook D) wouldn’t cook 246. (v6-157-20) Choose the answer note on the door, just to make sure.
E) was cooking which correctly completes the sentence. A ) in case B) unless
235. (v6-106-20) Choose the answer . If I were free I ... the work at once. C ) as D) when
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) will do B) would do
“ Does your friend often come here, boys?" C ) would have doneD) had done
You have to ring the bank if you ... your
said Fred. Fred asked the boys ... 247. (v6-157-28) Choose the answer credit card.
A ) if their friend often came there. which correctly completes the sentence. A ) lose B) will lose
B) whether their friend would come there. If you ... to the theatre with us yesterday, you C ) would lose D ) had lost
C ) it their friend would come here. ... an amusing performance.
D) whether their friend often came here. A ) went / would seen
- Shall we go for a walk, if i t ...?
236. (v6-123-28) Choose the answer B) had gone / would have seen
- Yes, but in that case we’ll take our umbrellas.
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) went7 seen
A ) rain B) rained
If he were free he ... the work at once. D) have gone / would have seen
C ) wiil rain D ) rains
A ) will do B) can do 248. (v6-158-28) Choose the answer
C ) could do D) could have done which correctly completes the sentence.
Romeo wouldn’t have committed suicide if he
237. (v6-125-16) Choose the answer The accident happened because the driver
... that Juliet was dead.
which correctly completes the sentence. suddenly stopped his car. If the driver :.. .
A ) thought
I am going to buy a new skirt, but I don’t A ) hadn't suddenly stopped his car, the
B) didn't think
know where ... it. accident wouldn’t have happened
C ) hadn’t thought
A ) to buy B) will buy B) had suddenly stopped his car, the
D) wouldn’t have thought
accident would have happened
C ) be buying D) am buying
C ) doesn’t suddenly stop his car, the 260. (v9-123-2) Choose the right answer.
238. (v6-148-15) Choose the answer accident wouldn’t happen Yesterday I saw Dan arid he suggested that
which correctly completes the sentence. D) will not stop all of a sudden, the accident we ... more often.
When she came in from the rainstorm, she might not happen A ) should meet B) meets
looked as if she ... a shower with her C ) meeting D) to meet
clothes on.
which correctly completes the sentence. 261. (v9-130-1) Choose the right answer.
A ) was taking B) has taken
She threw the letter out without reading it. You could have come first and won the race
C ) had taken D ) has been taking
However, if she ... its importance she ... it. if you ... faster.
239. (v6-151-20) Choose the answer A ) realized / would read A ) were running B) ran
which Correctly completes the sentence. B) had realized / would read C ) had run D) would have run
We ... start our meal until Jack .... C ) realized / would have read 262. (v10-101 -19) Choose the answer
A ) don’t / came B) aren’t / coming D) had realized / would have read which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) won’t / comes D) won’t / will come We could have given you a lift if we ... you
240. (v6-153-23) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. were coming this way.
which correctly completes the sentence. It all happened on a foggy night. If i t ... foggy, A ) had known B) have known
If everyone were more careful, mistakes i t... happened. C ) would know D) knew
could be A ) didn’t happen / would have been 263. (v10-103-3) Choose the answer
A ) avoided B) introduced B) hadn’t been / wouldn't have which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) invented D) added C ) hadn't been / would have If Masha knew French better, she ... part in
241. (v6-154-7) Choose the answer D) weren’t / wouldn’t have the the French Olympiad.
which correctly completes the sentence. 251. (v6-160-28) Choose the answer A ) will take B) would take
If I could change my plan, I would but which correctly completes the sentence. C ) was taking D ) had taken
unfortunately I ... . If he Were free he ... the work at once. 264. (v10-103-9) Choose the answer
A ) can B) can’t A ) will do B) can do which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) did D) didn’t C ) could do D ) could have done Looking back into my past life I often wonder
242. (v6-154-20) Choose the answer 252. (v8-106-22) Choose the answer how my life ... different if on that particular
which correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence. day I had walked in the other direction.
She ... her year’s leave if her mother weren’t As you know the sun ... in the east. It's A ) would be B) will have been
seriously ill. behind us so we ... west. C ) will be D) would have been
265. (v10-104-20) Choose the answer If I had known that you were in hospital 288. (v12z-119-19) Choose the answer
which correctly completes the sentence. I ... you. which correctly completes the sentence.
What nasty weather! It is raining heavily. If A ) had visited B) would visit As soon as'he ... , tell him that I want to see
the weather... nice today, we would go to C ) shall visit D ) would have visited him.
the zoo. 277. (v10-129-7) Choose the answer A ) arrived B) arrives
A ) will be B) is C ) would be D) were which correctly completes the sentence. C ) will arrive . D) is arriving
266. (v10-107-1) Choose the answer Mr. Day: Can’t you stop playing that trumpet? 289. (v12z-125-1) Choose the answer
which correctly completes the sentence. You’re making an awful noise. Adam: Well, if correctly completes the sentence.
If you train your dogs well, they ... cause ... , I won’t pass my exam. Many things in the world would be different if
trouble as they are loyal and intelligent. A ) don’t practice B) won’t practice energy ... inexpensive and unlimited.
A) will B) would C ) wouldn’t D) won’t C ) didn’t practice D) haven't practiced A ) will be B) is.
278. (v10-130-15) Choose the answer C ) would be D) were
which correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence. 290. (v12c-130-26) Choose the answer
I wouldn’t have believed it, if I ... it with my The doctor will be here unless she ... to an which correctly completes the sentence.
own eyes. emergency. Kelly’s running in the next race. If she ... as
A ) don’t see B) hadn’t seen A ) was called B) has called much as she claims, she will win easily.
C ) didn’t see D) haven’t seen C ) is called D) will call A ) had improved B) improving
279. (v11-107-21) Choose the answer C ) has improved D) improved
which correctly completes the sentence. whi.ch correctly completes the sentence. 291. (v12c-134-11) Choose the answer
- Ever since I broke my foot, I haven’t been The dog will wait'for his master near the door which correctly completes the sentence.
able to get down to'the basement to wash until his master... from work. What was the end of the play? - If you ... it
my clothes. A ) will get back B) doesn’t get back out, you would have known its end.
- Why didn’t you say anything? I would have C ) gets back D) won’t get back A ) would sit B) sat
come over and would have washed them for 280. (v11-138-19) Choose the answer C ) will sit D) had sat
you if you ... me. which correctly completes the sentence.’’ 292. (v12c-140-1) Choose the answer
A ) were telling B) told We will miss the plane, if we ... stuck in a which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) had been told D) had told traffic jam. I wouldn’t feel so cold in winter if our heating
A ) had got B) got ... properly.
C ) get D) will get A ) would work B) worked .
If Oliver Twist hadn't asked for more food, he 281. (v11-147-1) Choose the answer C ) is working D) would be working
... punished. which correctly completes the sentence. 293. (v12c-141-15) Choose the answer
A ) wouldn’t be punished If Lucy had lived on the coast, she would which correctly completes the sentence.
B) didn’t punish have ... to swim.
You should take a jacket you can wear if
C ) will have been punished A ) had learned B) would have learned i t ... cold.
D) wouldn’t have been punished C ) learned D) would learn
A ) getting B) to get
270. (v10-118-18) Choose the answer 282. (V11-149-3) Choose the answer C ) will get D) gets
It’s a pity you don’t like sightseeing. If you felt You will have to ring the bank if you ... your
like seeing the sights, we ... take a bus tour. credit card.
Sea water is salty. If the oceans consisted
A ) may B) will C ) can D) could A ) have lost B) would lose
of fresh water, there ... plenty of water to
C ) will have lost D ) will lose
271. (v10-123-19) Choose the answer irrigate all deserts in the world.
which correctly completes the sentence. 283. (v11-150-12) Choose the answer A ) is B) would be
We asked Don to dinner but he said he ... . which correctly completes the sentence. C ) was D) will be
A ) wouldn’t come B) would come If I had been busy yesterday, I ... to the
station to see them off. 295. (v12c-149-26) Choose the answer
C ) hadn’t come D) should come which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) wouldn't go B) wouldn’t have gone
272. (v10-123-20) Choose the answer C ) hadn’t gone D) didn’t gone We won’t be able to finish the project if either
which correctly completes the sentence. of them ... a leave now.
They would be angry if we ... to their party 284. (v12z-104-15) Choose the answer A ) to take B) taking
next week. which correctly completes the sentence. C ) takes D) take
A ) would not goB) didn’t go I wouldn’t feel so cold in winter if our heating
... properly. 296. (v12c-150-22) Choose the answer
C ) do not go D) will not go which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) is working B) would be working
273. (v10-124-9) Choose the answer C ) worked D) would work As soon as he . .. , tell him that I want to
which correctly completes the sentence. see him.
285. (v12z-107-26) Choose the answer A ) will arrive B) arrives
We are having an exame tomorrow. If we ...
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) is arriving D) arrived
to study, we would go out tonight.
The river flooded because i t ... raining
A ) didn’t have B) don’t have 297. (v12c-152-21) Choose the answer
heavily for weeks.
C ) hadn’t have D) hadn’t which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) would be B) is
274. (v10-124-21) Choose the answer C ) was D) had been I’d be delighted if he ... to stay with us next
which correctly completes the sentence. year.
I don’t feel well. I ... home from work A ) came B) comes
tomorrow. C ) has come D) will come
If either of my brothers ... the race, I will be
A ) am staying ' B) stay 298. (v12c-154-3) Choose the answer
happy.
C ) stayed D) will have stayed which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) win B) will win
275. (v10-126-1) Choose the answer C ) wins D) won' If orange blossoms are exposed to very cold
which correctly completes the sentence. temperature, they ... and die.
If she didn’t drink too much coffee, she ... A ) could wittier B) wither
calm. C ) would have withered D) would wither
We knew that Maria would get upset if we. . .
A ) would felt B) will feel her paintings, so we had to be very tactful 299. (v12c-155-3) Choose the answer
C ) felt D) would feel about them. which correctly completes the sentence.
276. (v10-126-19) Choose the answer A ) criticized B) had criticized I’m going to do a lot of things while I ... on
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) would criticize D) criticize holiday.
A ) will be B) was 311. (v13-156-23) Choose the answer A ) have stayed / had asked
C ) am D) have been which correctly completes the sentence. B) not have stayed / had asked.
Some people would only be convinced that C ) would / have stayed / had asked
the world’s climate is changing if i t ... in the D ) would stay I asked
I do not know for sure but the rumor is that Sahara Desert. 322. (v14-114-20) Choose the best answer.
A ) will snow B) snowed I don’t know the answer.
Agatha will marry Robin as soon as she ...
from college. C ) had snowed D) snows If I ... the answer, I ... you.
A ) will graduate B) graduates 312. (v13-172-23) Choose the answer A ) know / will tell
C ) would graduateD) graduate which correctly completes the sentence. B) had known / would have told
If I were you I ... a contract with this firm. C ) knew / would tell
A) will not sign D) would know / told
We will have to pay for an extra night if we B) will not have signed 323. (v14-114-21) Choose the best answer.
the hotel room by 12.00. C ) would not have sign If she had gone to the party yesterday,
A) didn’t leave B) don’t leave D) would not sign she ... us.
C ) haven't left D ) hadn't left 313. (v14-101-5) Choose the best A ) would have seen B) had seen
answer. C ) would see D) saw
which correctly completes the sentence. Everyone ... very frightened if someone ... a 324. (v14-116-12) Choose the best answer.
I'd drive to Spain rather than fly. If I ... a gun at him. Everyone ... very frightened if someone ... a
more reliable car. A ) were / would point gun at him.
A ) had had B) didn’t B) will be / pointed A ) will be / pointed
C ) had D) would have C ) will be / will pointed B) will be / will pointed
D) would be / pointed C ) were / would point
which correctly completes the sentence. 314. (v14-101-12) Choose the answer D) would be / pointed
Some people would only be convinced that which correctly completes the sentence. 325. (v14-116-17) Choose the best answer.
the world’s climate is changing if i t ... in the Can we have a word with you before we ... ? If we ... the house earlier, we ... it more
Sahara Desert. A ) go B) shall go expensive.
A) will show B) snows C ) had gone D) went A ) painted / would sell
C ) snowed D) had snowed 315. (v14-102-23) Choose the best answer. B) hadn’t painted / will have sold
304. (v13-123-21) Choose the answer If she ... to the party yesterday, she ... tired C ) had painted / would have sold
which correctly completes the sentence. now. D) painted / would have sold
“Did she leave her last job?" A ) had gone / would feel 326. (v14-117-14) Choose the best
Could you tell me ... her last job. B) went / would feel answer.
A ) had she left B) did she leave C ) had gone / would have felt I ... up with that sportsman yesterday, if he
C ) if she left D) whether she had left D) would have gone / felt ... so fast.
305. (v13-130-9) Choose the answer 316. (v14-105-13) Choose the best answer. A ) would not have caught / were not
which correctly completes the sentence. I ... up with that sportsman yesterday, B) would have catch / were
If I were you I ... a contract with this firm. if he ... so fast. C ) would have caught / were not
A ) will dot sign A ) would have catch / were D) would catch / were not
B) will not have signed B) would not have caught I were not 327. (v15-101-11) Choose the correct
C ) would not have sign C ) would catch / were not answer.
D) would not sign D) would have caught / were not You ... if you'd looked where you were going.
306. (v13-131-14) Choose the answer 317. (v14-107-1) Choose the best answer. A ) wouldn’t crash
which correctly completes the sentence. In the future, we ... able to fly to other B) would have crashed
If anyone should call,... message, planets, if we ... . C ) wouldn’t have crashed
please. A ) would be / wanted D) crashed
A) took B) takes B) are / will want 328. (v15-101 -20) Choose the correct
C ) take D) will take C ) will be / want answer.
D) will / wanted W henever... a thunder-storm, the cat hides
which correctly completes the sentence. 318. (v14-108-22) Choose the answer under the bed.
The director will review his work after he ... which correctly completes the sentence. A ) there’ll be B) there’s
from vacation next month. If she ... just a little older, I would start giving C ) there will be D) there was
A) return B) will return my driving lessons. 329. (v15-104-1) Choose the correct
C ) returned D) returns A ) has been B) were answer.
C ) is D) had been - Did you have a message for Dan?
which correctly completes the sentence. 319. (v14-109-1) Choose the best answer. -T e ll him I’ll call him on Friday if you ... him.
I’d drive to Spain rather than fly, If I ... a I am sure, you ... the entrance exams if A ) will see B) see C ) saw D) had seen
more reliable car. you ... well. 330. (v15-106-13) Choose the correct
A ) would have B) didn’t have A ) would pass / didn’t study answer.
C ) had D) had had B) would pass / study I’m glad we took the map. We ... if we hadn’t.
C ) will pass / study A) would had got lost
D) will not pass / study B) would have got to lose
If anyone should call, ... a message, 320. (v14-110-23) Choose the best answer. C ) would have lost
please. Everyone ... very frightened if someone . .. a D) would have got lost
A ) will take B) take gun at him. 331. (v15-106-19) Choose the correct
C ) takes D) took ■ A ) will be // will pointed answer.
. 310. (V13-143-8) Choose the answer B) will be // pointed Do you remember that neighbour of ours?
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) were // would point She ... on the balcony and watch people.
As soon as I walked into the room, she ... D) would be // pointed A ) would normally sit B) normally sit would
me the letter. 321. (v14-112-8) Choose the best answer. C ) normally would sit D) would sit normally
A)handed B)hand I'd ... instead of you if you ... about it, but 332. (v15-113-3) Choose the correct
C) had handed D) was handing you didn’t answer.
Only when ... vehicles may cross the train 344. (v15-125-21) Choose the best 356. (v16-125-14) Choose the best
tracks. answer. George, help me to do the room, if answer.
A ) is the green light on you ... nothing at the being time. He could ... you if you had asked him about it.
B) on is the green light A ) aren’t doing B) will do A ) have helped B) would have helped
C ) the green light is on C ) are doing D) do C ) would help D) had helped
D ) did the green light be on 345. (v15-128-8) Choose the best answer. 357. (V16-126-20) Choose the correct
333. (v15-113-4) Choose the correct If I had known about your problem, I ... it. answer.
answer. A ) wouldn’t let you do - Did you have an argument with Francis?
When I found Mary, I could see that she .... B) didn’t let you dd - If you had been there, you ... the same.
A ) has been crying B) had to cried C ) wouldn’t have let you to do A ) did B) had done
C ) cry D ) had been crying D) wouldn't have let you do C ) will do D ) would have done
334. (v15-115-18) Choose the correct 346. (v15-129-15) Choose the answer 358. (v17-108-1) Choose the right answer.
answer. which correctly completes the sentence. The film ... if they ... on time.
When I got home, I found that water ... down ... you change your job if you were in my A ) wjll show / come
the kitchen walls. position? B) win be show / came
A ) run B) ran A ) Would B) Can C ) Will D) Did C ) will be shown / will come
C ) was running D) was being run 347. (v15-130-6) Choose the correct D) will be shown / come
335. (v15-116-21) Choose the best answer. 359. (v17-108-21) Choose the best answer.
answer. I didn't know the answer If I ... the I got that job I applied for, so I was delighted. If I had had a map I ... in this big city.
answer, I... you. I really didn’t think I . .. . A ) didn’t get lost
A ) would know 7told A ) got B) would B) wouldn’t got lost
B) know / will tell C ) wouldn’t D) had C ) wouldn’t have got lost
C ) had known / would have told 348. (v15-130-11) Choose the answer D ) had got lost
D ) knew / would tell which correctly completes the sentence. 360. (v17-109-12) Choose the right answer.
If the Roman Empire ... a lot of time fighting ... he ... a bad report, the company ... a
336. (v15-118-4) Choose the correct tense.
among themselves, they would have lasted contract.
He ... the poem by heart when he ... it twice.
longer. A ) had prepared / would lose
A ) knew / would hear
A ) hadn't spent B) wouldn't have spent B) had prepared / would have lost
B) has known / hears
C ) wouldn’t spend D ) had spent C ) had prepared / will be lost
C ) knows / will hear
349. (v15-133-8) Choose the right word D ) had prepared / would lost
D) will know / has heard
and complete the sentence. 361. (v17-109-13) Choose the right answer.
I can not believe that the burglars ... the If he ... yawning aloud, I ... him
answer.
house in the broad daylight. A ) didn't stop / would tell
- It was hard work getting back from the
A ) broke off B) broke up B) doesn't stop / told
hospital with my leg in plaster.
C ) broke down D ) broke in C ) doesn't stop / shall
-Y o u should ... me. I’d have picked you up.
350. (v16-104-11) Choose the best D ) won’t stop / shall
A ) call B) have called
C ) have been calling D ) be calling answer. 362. (v17-110-12) Choose the right answer.
I ... to the country as soon as I ... my exams. If he ... on time, he ... a late mark.
338. (v15-119-17) Choose the correct A ) had come / wouldn’t have had
A ) had gone / passed
answer. B) should go / passed B) had come / would have had
If you see Nina on Friday,... her to give me C ) shall go / have passed C ) had come / would have
a ring. D) go / pass D) had come / had had
A ) tell to B) you tell
C ) you would have told D) tell 351. (v16-105-18) Choose the right 363. (v17-110-17) Choose the right answer.
answer. If you ... the class, you ... what we are
339. (v15-122-2) Choose the best If the weather had been better, we ... in the discussing now.
answer. mountains by now. A ) hadn't missed / would know
What would you ... if you ... in my place? A ) would b e ' B) would have been B) didn’t miss / would know
A ) do / are B) do / were C ) had been D ) will be C ) had missed / would know
C ) did / were D ) done / were D ) missed / would have known
340. (v15-122-6) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. 364. (v17-112-7) Choose the right answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. If she had a long enough holiday she ..: Unless you ..., we ... go home.
I do not know for sure but the rumor is that Paris to watch all the interesting places. A ) leam driving / shan’t
Agatha will marry Robin as soon as she ... A ) would have visited B ) would visit B) leam to drive / shan’t
from college. C ) will visit D) visited C ) don't leam driving / shan’t
A ) graduates B) would graduate D) don’t leam to drive / shan’t
353. (v16-11ОИО) Choose the correct
C ) will graduate D ) graduate
answer. 365. (v17-120-7) Find the appropriate
341. (v15-123-17) Choose the correct What noisy pupils you've got! If my students beginning of the sentence.
answer. ... as bad as yours, I ... crazy. ... yesterday, I should have asked her about it.
When he ... this morning the sun was A ) were / would go A ) Should I have seen
shining, the birds were singing. B) are / will go B) If I were to see Rosa
A ) gets up B) was being got up C ) are / would go C ) Had I seen Rosa
C ) was getting D ) got up D) had been / would have gone D ) If I should see Rosa
342. (v15-124-8) Choose the correct 354. (v16-123-15) Choose the answer 366. (v17-121-23) Choose the best answer.
answer. which correctly completes the sentence. If I change my job, I’ll have to get ... up earlier.
If I ... a better dancer, I would dance solo in Can we have a word with you before we ... ? A ) used to got B ) used to getting
the Bolshoi Theatre. A ) shall go B) went C ) used to get D) used getting
A ) could B) were C ) can be D) am C ) go D) had gone 367. (v17-129-3) Choose the right
343. (v15-125-2) Choose the best answer. 355. (v16-125-9) Choose the best answer. answer.
W h a t ... if you happened to be with them? I t ... sunny tomorrow, but now i t . .. . If they ... pick up the phone, they ... out
A ) will you do B) you would have done A ) will be / is raining B) will be / was raining A ) don’t / are B) won’t / are
C ) would you do D ) would you have done C ) will be / rains D) is / will rain C ) aren’t / are D) won’t / were
368. (v17-130-17) Choose the right'answer. 382. (v19/20-103-1) Choose the correct A) hadn't taken / w ould n’t have
If children ... hard, they ... good results. answer. B) h adn’t taken / w ould have had
A ) study / get If they ... rich, they would travel around the C) took / w ould have had
B) would study / would get world. D) h a d taken / w o uld n’t have
C ) don’t study / get A ) are B) were C ) isn’t D) had been 393. (v19/20-106-17) Choose the correct
D ) had studied / will get 383. (V19/20-103-2) Choose the correct answer.
369. (v17-130-19) Choose the right .answer. If I ... to feed the birds, they ... v e ry noisy.
answer. If you ... so stubborn, we wouldn’t have so A ) have to forget / becam e
We ... be grateful if they ... send us the many arguments! B ) had forgot / becam e
contest programme. A ) weren’t B) will be C ) was D) are C ) had forgotten / will becom e
A ) are / would B) could / would D ) forget / becom e
C ) would / would D ) would / will answer. 394. (v19/20-108-12) Choose the correct
370. (v18-433) If you cannot bite, ... show If the film ... an Oscar, it ... famous answer.
your teeth. immediately then.. W ould you still love m e if I ... a beard?
A ) always B) never A ) win I will become A ) gre w B ) w o n ’t grow
C ) ever D ) only B) would win / would have become C ) grow D ) w ould grow
371. (v18-434) If only I ... school when I C ) had won / would become 395. (v19/20-109-1) Choose the correct
was fifteen, I ... a lot more money. D) had won / would have become answer.
A ) left / wont earn 385. (v19/20-104-5) Choose the correct If you ... in m y position, w hat w ould you do?
B) don’t leave / won’t earn answer. A ) be B ) w ere
C ) left / ‘d earn If you ... early next week; the secretary ... C ) had been D ) is
D) hadn’t left / ‘d earn give you your exam results. 396. (v19/20-110-13) Choose the correct
372. (v18-435) If I ... a lot of money, I’d A ) will telephone / may have answer.
retire. B) telephone / will be able to W h e n I asked T o n y if he . . . the keys, he
A ) win B) has won C ) telephone / might have answ ered that he ... no idea w he re they
C ) had won D ) won D ) telephoned / was able to could be.
386. (v19/20-104-12) ChooSe the correct A ) had been seen / had
373. (v18-436) If you were ever in difficult
answer. B ) had seen / hadn't
situation, I would give you all the help
If he ... a promise, he always ... it. C ) w ould have seen / had had
you . . . .
A ) made / keeps D ) had seen / had
A ) will need B) would need
C ) need D ) needed B) will make / will keep 397. (v19/20-111-3) Choose the correct
C ) makes / keeps answer.
374. (v18-437) My mother will be upset... . D ) would make / kept W h a t w ould Nora do if she ... by a snake?
A ) if I don’t get back tomorrow
387. (v19/20-104-14) Choose the correct A ) bit B ) w e re bitten
B) when I don’t get back tomorrow
answer. C ) w a s bite D ) had been bitten
C ) unless I get back tomorrow
D ) if I don’t back getting tomorrow If the weather ... unpleasant, we can't keep 398. (v19/20-112-5) Choose the correct
to this plan. answer.
375. (v18-438) Why didn’t you tell me? A ) was turning B) turned If S a s h a ... hom e now, he w ould m eet his
You ... angry if I had. C ) turns D ) will turn ow n brother.
A ) were B) were to be
388. (v19/20-104-16) Choose the correct A ) goe s B ) had gone
C ) had been D) would had been
answer. C ) will g o D ) w ent
376. (v18-439) If the class ... full, we’ll find If you ring the bell, somebody ... it. 399. (v l 9/20-112-12) Choose the right
another one. A ) answered B) will answer answer
A ) is B ) will be C ) - D ) was C ) would answer D ) had answered If m y husband ... G P S , w e ... lost A n d now
377. (v18-440) If you phone me, I ... you 389. (v19/20-105-1) Choose the correct w e are in the middle of nowhere!
up at the park. answer. A ) had installed / w ould h ave been
A ) pick B) am picking You’ll get a cold if you ... your wet clothes. B ) installed / w ould n’t be
C ) will picking D ) will pick A ) hadn’t changed B) will change C ) had installed / w ould n’t be
C ) would change D ) do not change D ) installed / wouldn't h ave been
378. (v18-441) If she ... at the New Year
party, she wouldn’t have met Peter. 390. (v19/20-105-8) Choose the correct 400. (v19/20-112-14) Choose the correct
A ) hadn't gone B) haven’t gone answer. answer.
C ) hasn’t gone D ) didn’t go The twins don't see their friends often If the Professor spoke clearly, w e ... him
because they’re very busy. better.
379. ( v l 8-442) Choose the answer which
If the twins ... so busy, they ... their friends A ) understood B ) will understand
more often. C ) understand D ) w ould understand
If she ... just a little older, I would start giving
my driving lessons. A ) had been / would have seen 401. (v19/20-114-9) Choose the correct
A ) is B) had been B) aren’t / don’t see answer.
C ) were D ) has been C ) weren’t / would see T h e bird ... if you had caught it.
D ) were / wouldn’t see A ) had died B )d ie
391. (v19/20-106-7) Choose the correct C ) w ould have died D ) will die
answer.
This room ... much nicer if you ... the walls answer. 402. (v19/20-117-2) Choose the correct
white. When everything becomes routine, it’s time answer.
A ) will look / will paint to ask: If I ... w ant to go to the party, I w ould n’t go.
B ) will look / paint «W h a t... if we ... it in a different way?» A ) w a s n ’t B ) h aven’t
C ) would look / paint A ) would happen / try C ) h a d n ’t D ) didn’t
D ) would have looked / have painted B) would have happened / tried 403. (v19/20-117-4) Choose the correct
C ) will happen / try answer. .
answer. D) happens / would try W h e re w ould you g o if you ... a lot of
If you give me the letter, I ... it for you. 392. (v19/20-106-9) Choose the correct m on ey?
A ) will post B) posted answer. A ) had have B ) have
C ) had posted D ) would post If Sam ... an aspirin, he ... a headache now. C ) had had D ) had
160 90. Sentence completion (adjectives + nouns)
404. (v19/20-118-3) Choose the correct 416. (v19/20-124-3) Choose the right D ) The Irish Sea
answer. answer E) The Gulf Stream '
If you w ent away, I ... all m y friends and have If you ... you ... hurt 3. (96-13-104) Choose the right answer
a party. A ) will fall / will get B) fall / get to the question.
A ) w ould have invited B ) w ould invite C ) fall / would get D) fall / will get What mountains divide Britain into 2 parts
C ) had invited D ) will invite and are called the backbone of Britain?
405. (v19/20-120-1) Choose the correct answer. A ) the Northern Highlands
answer. If I ... the test, I ... an « А » in the class. B) the South Highlands
D in n e r ... fine if the m eat w ere n’t cold. Instead, I got а « С » . I really should have C ) the Pennines
A ) w o n ’t be B ) w as studied more. D) the Cumberland
C ) w ould be D ) will be A ) passed / would get E) the Appalachian mountains
406. (v19/20-120-2) Choose the correct B) pass / get • 4. (96-13-206) Choose the proper word
answer. C ) passed / would have got for the given sentence.
If I ... you, I w ould apologize to Ja n e right D) had passed / would have got Washington is a beautiful ... city without
away. • 418. (v19/20-126-4) Choose the correct much industry, the US Congress has its seat
A ) had been B ) have been answer. in the Capitol, and the White House is the
C ) w ere D ) w ould be I think that if I ... in your position, I ... to her residence of the President.
407. (v19/20-120-4) Choose the correct and tell her exactly how you feel. A ) business centre of B) important
answer. A) were / would talk C ) famous D) big port
If Kate had not m issed the train, she ... here B) was /-talked E ) administrative
by now. C ) had been / had talked 5. (98-1-36) Which expression can you
A ) w ould be B ) w ould have been D) have been / would have talked begin with “make somebody"?
C ) w ere D ) had been 419. (v19/20-126-17) Choose the correct A ) manners B) angry
408. (v19/20-120-15) Choose the correct answer. C ) years D) perhaps E) landing
answer. If I ... a new car, I would buy one. 6. (00-4-20) Complete the sentence.
If I ... m y lesson, I w ould be happy. A ) would want ' B) had wanted Mike tried to cheat in the exam b u t... .
A ) knew B ) know C ) wanted D) want A ) the teacher helped him
C ) w ould know D ) had known 420. (v19/20-127-16) Choose the correct B) he kicked my dog
409. (v19/20-121 -9) Choose the correct answer. C ) he was caught
answer. If the man ... to the hospital at once, he ... D) passed it well
If the child ... the street at the red light, the the operation. E) he was very intelligent
car w ould not have hit him. A ) had been transported / could have 7. (00-5-50) Complete the sentence.
A ) did not cross B ) had not crossed ■ survived Oliver told them he ... before he came there.
C ) has not crossed D ) w ould not cross B) had transported / could survived A ) brought up by his aunt
410. (v19/20-121-16) Choose the correct C ) had been transporting / could have B) was brought up his aunt
answer. surviving C ) had been brought up by his aunt
If only had you been at hom e, ... of this D) transported / survived D ) has been brought up by his aunt
w ould have happened. 421. (v19/20-128-10) Choose the correct E) is brought up by his aunt
A ) none B ) all answer. 8. (00-7-50) Complete the sentence.
C ) each D ) som e If I ... a lot of money, I ... working. I thought perhaps...
411. (v19/20-122-9) Choose the correct A ) would win / stopped A ) we go to the cinema.
answer. B) will win, / might stop B) mother will allow us to go to the cinema.
If you d o n ’t w ant to go here, you m ay use C ) won / might stop C ) we might go to the cinema.
another e x it . . . . D) have won / may stop D) children like to go to the cinema.
A ) at the back B ) before 422. (v19/20-129-17) Choose the correct E) a new cinema is being built.
C ) over D ) opposite answer 9. (00-9-51) Choose the necessary words.
412. (v19/20-122-11) Choose the correct Barack looked at me as if I ... from the moon My son wants to subscribe ... our town
answer. ' A ) just landed B) would just landed library ... soon ....possible.
If you had married Peter, you ... a very C ) have just landed D) had just landed A ) at / so / as B) to / so / as
h appy life. 423. (v19/20-130-17) Choose the correct C ) to / as / as D) at / not so / as
A ) will have B ) m ay have answer. E) to / as / so
C ) w ould have had D )-w o n ’th a v e If she ... to the library, she’ll study more. 10. (01-1-15) Complete the sentence.
413. (v19/20-122-13) Choose the correct A ) go B) didn’t go To provide means ....
answer. C ) won’t go D) goes A ) to make smaller or less
If the child ... the street at the red light, the B) to stop working or playing ‘
car w ould not have hit him. 90. Sentence com pletion C ) to give what they need
A ) did not cross B ) had not crossed (adjectives + nouns) D) to put in a certain place
C ) has not crossed D ) w ould not cross E) to say you won’t do something
414. (v19/20-122-14) Choose the correct 1. (96-13-96) Complete the following 11. (01-1-69) Complete the sentence.
answer. sentence. Some birds cannot fly. For instance,
If you ... harder, you w on't pass the exam . The centre of London is called .... penguins cannot fly, ....
A ) d o n ’t w ork B ) works A) The East End B) The West End A ) neither cannot ostriches
C ) h a d n ’t w orked D ) worked C ) The City D) The Trafalgar Square B) neither ostriches can
E) The Bank Street C ) either cannot ostriches
415. (v19/20-123-4) Choose the
2. (96-13-98) Complete the following D) ostriches can neither
appropriate dependent clause.
sentence. E) neither can ostriches
... I w ould study photography. I am at design
faculty. ... which washes the western coast of 12. (01-1-81) Choose the appropriate
A ) If I have m oney England, makes the climate mild. tense form of the verb.
B ) If I have a cam era A ) The North Sea Each of us ... the aspiration to work better.
C ) If there w ere a special faculty B) The English Channel A ) has Behave C ) has been
D ) If w e w ere together C ) The Pacific Ocean D) have had E) has had
90. Sentence completion (adjectives + nouns) 161
13. (01-3-75) Complete the sentence. A ) shape B) design C ) figure A ) fits B) suits
The word “bride” means ... . D) plan E)form C ) matches D) renders
A ) a man on his wedding day E ) bears well
B) a priest in the church Excuse me, Mr. Blake, but there’s ... 37. (02-6-30) Choose the best answer.
C ) a woman on her wedding day message for you from your wife. That’s n o t..., it’s my turn next.
D) a woman church-goer A ) a hasty B) a vital A ) true B) good
E) a man-church goer C ) an important D ) a valuable C ) objective D) fair
14. ,(01-3-76) Complete the sentence. E ) a difficult E) unfair
The meaning of the word “sword" is ... 25. (02-2-26) Choose the best answer. 38. (02-6-33) Choose the best answer.
A ) a pistol used for fighting Our house needs a few ... before we can try The dress was lovely but too big, so I had to
B) a gun used for fighting to sell it; we must repair it. ... a bit.
C ) a knife used for cutting meat A ) processors B) developments A ) transform B) alter
D) a long knife used for fighting C ) movements D) conditions C ) adjust D ) vary E ) change
E) powder from wood that has been sawn E ) improvements
15. (01-3-80) .Complete the sentence. 26. (02-2-28) Choose the best answer. “Don’t go out after dark. Tom”, said Ann. Ann
Sunset i s ... . The trees ... us from the sudden rainstorm. Tom not to go out after dark.
A ) the time when the sun comes up; the A ) surrounded B) sheltered A ) said B) threatened
actual rising of the sun C ) contained D) permitted C ) warned D) promised
B) the light from the sun E) carried E) permitted
C ) the round bright ball in the sky during 27. (02-2-58) Choose the best answer. 40. (02-8-10) Choose the best answer.
the day I looked up Jeremy’s number in the Christmas celebrations ... in English
D) the time when the sun goes down, the telephone ... . speaking countries but the ... is very slight.
actual setting of the sun A ) reference-book B) guide A ) distinguish / difference
E) a worshipper of the sun C ) list D) catalogue B) are the same / difference
16. (01-9-38) Complete the sentence. E ) directory C ) differ / variance
I’ll better write down your telephone 28. (02-3-57) Choose the best answer. D) differ I difference
number,... The Wilsons had three children....... E ) vary / quality
A ) I’ve lost my pad book. A ) all of whom became musicians 41. (02-8-14) Choose the best answer.
B) There is something wrong with my phone. B) and both of them are musicians The doctor seems such a polite woman. We
C ) I can't do without it. C ) all who became musicians don’t believe she could have said anything ....
D) It’s worth doing. D) two musicians and one is a salesman A ) possible B) urgent
E) I’ve got a terrible memory. E ) all of them was a salesman C ) important D) impossible
17. (01-9-39) Complete the sentence. 29. (02-3-86) Choose the best answer. E) impolite
The bird’s cage wasn’t dosed properly and ... When I invited him to dinner he accepted with ....
A ) it was kept in the garden. A ) confidence B) obligation New York City is near a large harbour at the
B) it managed to get out. C ) consent D) pleasure
... of the Hudson River.
C ) it was caught in the air. E) gratification
A ) spring B) shore
D) it became wet. 30. (02-4-4) Choose the best answer. C ) source D) gulf
E) it needed help. Chicken, duck, and quail are in the ... section. E) mouth
18. (01-12-8) Complete the sentence. A ) meat B) poultry C ) dairy
43. (02-11-5) Choose the best word.
It’s wrong for a pupil... . D) delicatessen E) grocery
Words are more effective than ... .
A ) his homework to do 31. (02-4-6) Choose the best answer. A ) tanks B) cannons
B) for doing his homework Shampoo and staff like that is in ... section. C ) rifles D) armaments
C ) not to do his homework A ) toiletable B) dairy E) weapons
D) be doing his homework C ) confectionery D) perfumery
E ) him to be done his homework 44. (02-11-24) Choose the best answer.
E ) stationery
What can breathing dirty air affect? •
19. (01-12-10) Complete the sentence. 32. (02-4-11) Choose the best answer. A ) mood B) behaviour
If you see ... call the police, please. Renaissance paintings were always very C ) nutrition D) temper
A ) anybody to force the door You could see all the stitches on the clothes. E ) health
B) the door forcing anyone A ) still life B ) detailed
C ) anybody forcing the door 45. (02-11-27) Choose the best answer.
C ) colourful D) traditional
D) anybody's door by forcing The first Rolls Royce was ... in 1905, the ...
E) abstract
E) the door forced anyone of the combined talents of Frederick Royce,
33. (02-4-51) Choose the best answer. Charles Rolls and Claude Johnson.
20. (02-1-41) Choose the best answer. The most famous of the European ... was a A ) made/signs
The colour of the handle doesn’t ... so long young Venetian trader, Marco Polo. B) manufactured / consequences
as it is the right size. A ) scientists B) rulers # C ) assembled / efforts
A ) match B) worry C ) travellers D) slaves D) lined / base
C ) affect D) concern E) matter E ) artists E) produced / result
21. (02-t-46) Choose the best answer. 34. (02-4-56) Choose the best answer. 46. (02-11-50) Choose the best answer.
Some people marry fo r... and some for “The test wasn’t fair", - the students said. For many people these days a ... is no longer
money. The students ... . a luxury but a necessity. What started out in
A ) to love B) a love A ) astonished B) regretted the 1980 s as an expensive ... has become
C ) love D) the love E ) like C ) complained D) apologised into a pocket-sized communication aid which
£ ) warned is used by all kinds of people on the move
When my father died. I had no ... but to 35. (02-4-59) Choose the best answer. A ) car / wheel B) bicycle / thing
leave school and get a job. Keep yo u r... on! Don’t panic! C ) mobile phone / toy D) radio / means
A ) possibility B) hope A ) hand B) nose. C ) hair E ) television / aid
C ) chance D) choice E) reason D)'foot E)neck 47. (02-11-73) Choose the best answer.
23. (02-1-72) Choose the best answer. 36. (02-5-49) Choose the best answer. Many people think the English do not like to
Liberace has a swimming-pool in his garden To tell the truth I think his language ... the speak other languages. In fact, English is a
in the ... of a piano. story. ... of words from many different languages.
162 90. Sentence completion (adjectives + nouns)
Because of this, the vocabulary of the English 59. (04-1-458) Choose the best word to A ) missed B ) felt C ) lost
language is very large. It is much larger than complete the sentence. D) dropped E ) fell
almost every other language in the world. You might use a pair o f ... to cut the paper. 69. (v5-101-11) Choose the best answer.
A ) vocabulary B) mixture A ) pincers B) gloves Do you mind if I stop by the post office? I have
C ) combination D) collection C ) scissors D) spectacles to mail these letters and I don’t have any ....
E) language E ) sunglasses A ) food B) computer C ) stamps
48. (02-11-89) Choose the best answer. 60. (04-1-462) Choose the best answer. D) cover book E) money
Sue doesn’t want to tell the police about her Can you use a pair o f .., instead of trousers? 70. (v5-110-25) Choose the one word or
brother's crime because he is her own ... . A ) jeans B) gloves C ) pyjamas phrase that best Complete the sentence.
A ) queer bird B ) clear head D) tights E ) shorts Adams was dismissed from his position ...
C ) flesh and bloodD ) cat’s pan A ) for keeping improper financial records
E) neck or nothing B ) because he kept properly his financial
She won in the competition: she is a ...
49. (02-12-36) Choose the best answer. A ) friend B) champion C ) failure records
The average ... of the buildings in my D) fool E ) problem C ) because his financial records were
neighbourhood is nine floors. improperly
A ) height B) number 62. (04-1-552) Choose the best answer. D) for keep financial records were improper
C ) length D) width In Uzbekistan people speak their native E ) because finance wire he kept poor records
E) depth languages as there live many nationalities in
it. They keep their* own national traditions and 71. (v5-114-11) Choose the best answer.
50. (02-12-37) Choose the best answer. culture. There are many national centres and This ... is very expensive. Yes, but it smells
Falling down the stairs was . . . . each centre has its own programme on Uzbek exceptionally good.
A ) an incident B) a case TV. Everyone should respect... of others. . A ) sugar B ) necklace C ) nail
C ) a happening D ) an accident A ) education D ) penknife E ) perfume
E) an attempt B) freedom of speech 72. (v5-115-11) Choose the best answer.
51. (03-2-2) Choose the best answer. C ) rights and freedom What do we usually use to make notes?
Where is the conversation taking place? D ) social security A ) soap B ) paper C ) a coat
“Have you anything to declare?” “I'm sorry, I E ) elderily and disabled D ) glue E ) day
don’t know what I am allowed”. “What have 73. (v5-118-11) Choose the right answer.
you got in those suit-cases?” “Nothing special The woman wanted to catch.. and ran
There are many cultural and historical
but my personal things there ... Do you want monuments in Uzbekistan. They have been across the street.
me to open them?” “No, it isn’t necessary”. A ) a raft B) a jet C ) a hen
being restored by the government and
A ) Customs Office B) Border D ) a bus E ) a train
people. We do our best to preserve historical,
C ) Post Office D) Supermarket
cultural heritage. It is the duty of the state to 74. (v5-119-11) Choose the right answer.
E) Publishing House
protect... of Uzbekistan. An electrical... could have caused the fire.
52. (03-2-7) Choose the best answer. A ) cultural monuments A ) wire B) switch C ) coziness
What can you never eat for breakfast? B) restoration of heritage D) socket E ) fault
A ) Lunch B) Bread C ) destruction of the monuments
C ) Jam D ) Pepper 75. (v5-124-35) Choose the best answer.
D) observation of the country
E ) Onion This boy is unable to ... a verb from a noun.
E ) preserving the dust
A ) contort 6 ) diverge ,
53. (03-4-43) Choose the best answer. 64. (v4-105-21) Complete the sentence. C ) separate D) contradict
He goes to school. . . . Last year’s exhibition was ... this year's. E ) distinguish
A ) regularly B) regular A ) not as impressive so 76. (v5-130-11) Choose the right answer.
C ) seriously D ) perfectly B) so not impressive as It is going to rain. Can I borrow your ...?
E ) coldly C ) as not impressive as A ) carpet B ) gloves C ) umbrella
54. (03-4-44) Choose the best answer. D) as impressive so D ) sparrow E ) glasses
My opinion of this book is ... from yours. E ) not as impressive as
A ) different B) happy 65. (v4-107-12) Choose the best answer. answer. Neither he nor I ... easily frightened
C ) comfortably D ) differently Raufs hOst-dad sent him a video film on the but the beast was so terrifying that we
E ) angry 9th of July as ... as he turned 18. Although couldn’t help but start screaming.
55. (03-5-56) Complete the sentence. the parcel arrived two days later, he said it A ) am B ) will be
The lazy boy was lucky to ... the exam. was the best present he had ever received. C ) are D) are being E ) is
A ) follow up B) scrape up with A ) a birthday present
B) a surprise show 78. (v5-133-11) Choose the best answer.
C ) be taken up with D ) scrape through
The young couple were given many presents
E ) ferret out C ) a house-warming gift
at their... last week.
56. (03-6-7) Choose the best answer. D) a memorial
A ) arrangement B) picnic
Going around to see places of interest is ... . E) a farewell gift
C ) birthday D ) wedding party
A ) sightseeing B) travelling 66. <v4-108-28) Complete the following E) ceremony
C ) a hike ' D ) voyage sentence.
E ) camping out 79. (vS-137-35) Choose the best answer.
They wanted to send a letter to Tom and
On our way back we came across a ... of
57. (03-10-11) Choose the one word or hurried to the ... .
sheep.
phrase that keeps the meaning of the A ) barber's B) office C ) shop
A ) puck B) lots C ) herd D) group
underlined one. D) post office E) grocery
E) flock
Poor Charlie! He’s always tootino his own 67. (v4-117-12) Complete the sentence.
hom about how good he is at tennis. One of my pupils entered . . . .
The membership in the United Nations and
A ) cursing B) suspecting A ) buying some food
other international organizations has given
C ) ashamed D ) boasting B) his parents and his sisters
Uzbekistan an opportunity for ... .
E ) contradicting C ) out of the room
A ) consolidation of state sovereignty
58. (03-10-17) Choose the best answer. D ) better than the rest of the pens
Bfgood market reiatHita
Rustam promises everything b u t... nothing. E ) the University
C ) development of a modem industry
A ) executes B) fulfils 68. (v4-119-29) Choose the correct word. D) non-interference in the domestic affairs of
C ) carries out D) performs When he was hit on the head, he ... other states
E ) avoids consciousness. E) multilateral foreign relations
/
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81. (v5-140-24) Choose the best answer. 90. (v6-158-2) Choose the correct A ) friendless B) friendliness
To make a fire you need dry ... and .... answer to replace the underlined word. C ) friendship D ) unfriendly
A ) wood and matches The ... that ’Arsenal’ lost to ‘Barcelona’ 103. (v9-124-18) Choose the right answer.
B) will and matches upset me so much that I didn't want to talk to We all know that it’s an English ... to
C ) paper and wood anyone. celebrate the Queen's birthday.
D) petrol and paper A ) renew B) newly C ) new D) news A ) custom B) customer
E) wood and petrol 91. (v9-102-11) Choose the right answer. C ) customs D) customary
82. (v5-144-11) Choose the right answer. I have never come across this . . . . It is not 104. (v9-127-1) Choose the right answer.
Don knows a lot about films. He must go widely used in the conversational language, Dear guests, it gives me great... to introduce
t o ... a lot. is it? our next speaker.
A ) the parlour B) a disco A ) to express B) hadn’t given A ) pleasant B) pleasing
C ) the cinema D) the baker's C ) express D) expression C ) pleased D ) pleasure
E) the barber’s 92. (v9-104-18) Choose the right answer. 105. (v9-127-7) Choose the right answer.
83. (V5-147-21) Choose the right answer. He’s extremely competent and will do the job lie’s extremely competent and will do the job
They want their ... to become a surgeon. properly. I have every ... in his ability. properly. I have every ... in his ability.
They don’t even think that she can be A ) confidential B) confide A ) confident B) confidence
against it. C ) confidence D) confident C ) confidential D) confide
A ) sixteen-year-old girl 93. (v9-105-9) Choose the right answer.
B) girl of sixteenth 106. (v9-127-18) Choose the right answer.
The English teacher got us ... the whole list Apart from being a business and ... centre,
C ) sixteen years old girl of irregular verbs. It took agesf
D) a sixteen-year-aged girl London is known as the United Kingdom’s
A ) memorize B) to memorize political heart.
E) sixteen-years girl C ) memorizing D ) memorized A ) touristy B) tournament
84. (v5-147-25) Choose the right answer. 94. (v9-105-21) Choose the right answer. C ) tour D) tourist
The main historic achievement of the people London is the capital city and main ... centre 107. (v9-128-11) Choose the right
of Uzbekistan is ... of the United Kingdom. answer.
A ) state independence and sovereignty A ) industrious B) industry I have never come across this ... . It is not
B) realization of human and patriotic principles C ) industrialize D ) industrial widely used in the conversational language,
C ) preservation of open borders
95. (v9-106-20) Choose the right answer. is it?
D ) active cooperation with other states
The child looked at the picture and broke A ) to express B) hadn’t given
E) friendly and fraternal relations with other
into ... It was very funny. C ) express D) expression
sovereign republics
A ) to laugh B) laughed 108. (v9-128-14) Choose the right
85. (v5-150-25) Choose the one word or C ) laughter D ) laughs. answer.
phrase that best Complete the sentence.
96. (v9-107-11) Choose the right answer. The Oscar award was in ... of her great
The defendant refused to answer the
The experienced teacher encouraged her acting ability.
prosecutor’s questions ...
younger colleague ... the rule to the pupils A ) recognition B) recognizable
A ) because he was afraid that his answers
again. C ) recognize D) recognizing
would incriminate him
B) having feared to be incriminate by questions A ) to explain B) explaining 109. (v9-130-6) Choose the right answer.
C ) because he was afraid it would incriminate C ) explained D ) explain A cane-cutting instrument consists of a large
him 97. (v9-115-14) Choose the right answer. steel blade, which has 50 cm of ... and about
D) fearing that he will be incriminated by it - Where did you get this ... from? 13 cm of width, equipped with asmall look
E) for fear that they will incriminate him - It has been handed down in my family from on the back and set into a wooden handle.
incriminate him mother to daughter. A ) length B) long
A ) to ring B) ring C ) lengthen D ) longer
86. (V5-151-29) Find the correct word to
replace the underlined words. C ) rings D ) ringing 110. (v10-119r6) Choose the best answer.
During the war, a lot of people were in need 98. (v9-116-18) Choose the right answer. NASA's Space Shuttle is a spectacular ... of
of food. I can say without any ... that she is the best technology and innovation.
A ) meeting B) falling C ) fainting student I’ve ever had. A ) achievable B) achieve
D) starving E ) hunting A ) hesitate B) hesitation C ) achievement D ) achievements
87. (v5-155-11) Complete the sentence. C ) hesitatingly D ) hesitated 111. (V11-125-24) Read the text.
My father was furious because I ... . 99. (v9-118-19) Choose the right Then choose the correct answer for the
A ) hadn't been in touch for a long time answer. gaps 24-25 in the text.
B) had been an awful day It’s no exaggeration to say that the world has Perhaps surprisingly volcanic activity does
C ) had passed my driving test become a global village, as modem methods bring ( 2 4 ).... Weathered volcanic ash
D ) hadn’t crashed his car of ... have made the world much smaller. makes an excellent fertilizer. Rocks made
E) hadn’t got stuck in a traffic jam A ) communication B) communicable from lava (2 5 )... for building roads.
C ) communicated D) communicate A ) researchers B) disasters
88. (v5-157-11) Complete the sentence.
C ) benefits D ) disadvantages
I couldn’t answer the questions because I 100. (v9-120-15) Choose the right answer.
A ) slept badly “Please, hand in your ... at the end of the 112. (v11-125-25)
B) hadn't revised for the exam examination", - the teacher said. A ) are used B) using
C ) hadn't been in touch for a long time A ) to test B ) tester C ) tested D) tests C ) is used D ) uses
D) hadn’t done the washing-up 101. (v9-121-4) Choose the right answer. 113. (v11-149-14) Mirzo Ulugbek made
E ) had eaten all day On Saturday we had a long discussion about Samarkand famous as one of the leading
89. (v5-158-25) Choose the one word or where go for our summer holidays. It cities of the Islam ....
phrase that best Complete the sentence. became father’s ... to choose the route. A ) civic B) civil
Having finished lunch .... A ) responsive B) responsibility C ) civilized D ) civilization
A ) they discussed the case C ) responsible D ) responsibly 114. (v12z-116-8) Choose the answer
B) the case will be discussed by them 102. (v9-124-9) Choose the right answer. which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) the detectives began to discuss the case Though plastic is essential for modem Neither John nor his friends to the beach
D ) a bunch of detectives discussed the case civilization, it is a very new material. Today - today
E ) the case was discussed again by the we think of plastic as environmentally A ) were going B) go
detectives because it does not decay. C ) are going D ) is going
164 91. Give the right definition. Give the right synonym / antonym / homonyms / definitions
115. (v16-101 -15) Choose the answer 91. Give the right definition. 13. (96-6-103) Choose the appropriate
which correctly completes the sentence. word.
G ive the right synonym
I bought a new watch in France. It is very ... I try to ... my English everyday.
A ) stylish I antonym / hom onym s / A ) read B ) speak
B) wondering definitions C ) answer D) improve E ) clean
C ) unveiled 14. (96-6-104) Choose the appropriate
D) logged in 1. (96-1-8) Choose the synonym to the
word.
underlined word.
116. (v16-101-20) Choose the answer ... repeats itself.
I wonder how many similar days I should be
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) Children B ) Language C ) Everybody
forced to spend there.
Peter was suspended from work. There had D) Stories E) History
A ) be heard B) be sent C ) be made
been ... of bullying in the company. 15. (96-6-105) Choose the appropriate
D) be continued E ) be rich
A ) allegations word.
B) ceasefire 2. (96-1-10) Choose the antonym to the
... a very important officer in the navy.
C ) ringleader underlined word.
A ) man-of war B ) ship C ) seamen
D) opportunity . February is the shortest month in the year.
D) soldier E) admiral
A ) largest B) farrest
117. (v16-105-3) Choose the right 16. (96-8-7) Choose the appropriate
C ) longest D) highest E ) biggest
answer. synonym.
This year I’m going to live in the dorm, as I 3. (96-1-11) Choose the antonym to the
This film is on at the "Friendship” cinema.
don’t have enough money to pay ... for this underlined word.
A ) is shown B ) performs
flat anymore. You speak so fast that it is nearly impossible
C ) runs D) goes E) does
A ) hire B) tax to follow what you say.
C ) rent D) fare A ) weak B) low C ) slow 17. (96-8-10) Choose the appropriate
D) quick E) quite antonym to the underlined word.
118. (v l 6-111-15) Choose the answer Her character is very mild
which correctly completes the sentence, 4. (96-1-40) Choose the appropriate word.
A ) hard B ) angry C ) difficult
Beethoven’s life and career were coloured Thank you for your ... while I was in your
D) rude E) bad
by an unusual tragedy that gave him no ... country.
but to change and adjust. Some scholars A ) nationality B) hospitality 18. (96-8-11) Choose the appropriate
believe that his deafness gave him freedom C ) generosity D) personality antonym to the underlined word.
to experiment with new forms in music. E) hurting He began to earn money very early.
A ) choice B) chosen A ) to change B ) to touch
5. (96-1-41) Choose the appropriate word.
C ) choosing D ) choose C ) to spend D) to sweep
His right leg was . . . . He can’t move it.
E) to tear
119. ( v l6-113-14) Choose the answer A ) paralysed B) blind C ) deaf
which correctly completes the sentence. D) mute E ) hurting 19. (96-8-12) Choose the appropriate
Then they will permit... into the secure area antonym to the underlined word.
6. (96-6-7) Choose the synonym.
of the airport. The foreigners were very amused when they
At the age of 17 he left school and went to
A ) your entrance saw this palace.
work at the factory.
B) your enter A ) guests B ) farmers C ) natives
A ) graduated B) vent out C ) entered D ) neighbours E) reporters
C ) your entering D) stopped E) finished
D) your enterment 20. (96-8-13) Choose the appropriate
7. (96-6-9) Choose the synonym. antonym to the underlined word.
120. (v16-117-20) Choose the answer Mr. Brown was very happy as he had
which correctly completes the sentence. The day before yesterday I rav sick friend.
returned home. A ) came in B ) visited C ) left
The county’s economy relies heavily on the A ) had come back B) had seen
tourist.... D) called on E ) invited
C ) had received D) had asked
A ) company B) firm E ) had gone 21. (96-8-42) Choose the appropriate
C ) industry D) factory word.
8. (96-6-11) Choose the antonym. “Come closer,” he ..., “you’re much too far
121. (v17-106-8) Choose the correct The weather was nice and children didn't
answer. away”.
want to stay inside. A ) giggled B ) looked for
It is difficult to quantify the ... that household A ) at home B) in the country C ) out
waste has on the environment. C ) wondered D) shouted
D) outside E) garden E) whispered
A ) implication B) impact
C ) affect D) effort 9. (96-6-12) Choose the antonym. 22. (96-8-63) Choose the appropriate
It was not easy for him to find a job in such a synonym.
122. (v17-110-20) Choose the right answer. large city.
Are these reports ... ? I need only ... He is a person who understands his
A ) difficult B) pleasant C ) necessary obligations and attends to them.
information.
D) heavy E ) dark A ) restrictions B ) annoyances
A ) up to date / up-to-date
B) up-to-date / up to date 10. (96-6-63). Choose the synonym to the C ) observations D) hardship
C ) up-to-date / up-to-date underlined word. E ) duties
D) up to date / up to date What excuse have you this time? 23. (96-8-64) Choose the appropriate
123. (v17-119-6) Choose the correct A ) matter B) problem synonym.
answer. C ) factor D) reason The professor’s introductory remarks
There are 2 people standing over there. They E ) explanation concerned the development of culture in
are from ... . They are - . 11. (96-6-64) Choose the antonym to the that area.
A ) Spanish / Spain word. Iona A ) preliminary B) final
B) Spain / Spaniards A ) short B) long storied C ) next D) supplementary
C ) Spanish / Spanish > C ) complicated D) huge E) useful '
D) Spaniards / Spain E ) enormous 24. (96-8-65) Choose the appropriate
124. (v17-121-1) Choose the correct 12. (96-6-65) Choose the antonym to1the antonym.
answer. underlined word. Go out of the room, please, it’s very stuffy
The window of the car is very dirty, you can The British seem to like their weather as it is here.
... see anything through it. island weather. A ) come out B) leave
A ) heavily B) poorly A ) isolated B) light С ) mild . C ) leave for D ) stay in
C ) easily D) scarcely D) difficult E) continental E) useful
I
91. Give the right definition. Give the right synonym/antonym /homonyms / definitions 165
25. (96-8-67) Choose the appropriate I enioved the trip very much. A ) take B)return C ) revise
antonym. A ) was happy B) interested in D )copy E) hold
They often stay at the college after classes. C ) liked D) was surprised 48. (96-13-63) Choose the synonym to
A ) always B) seldom C ) usually E ) was glad the underlined word.
D) ever E) early 37. (96-12-9) Choose the synonym to the My parents went to Moscow in May and they
26. (96-9-9) Choose the appropriate underlined word. will come back in June.
synonym. W h a t happened to you? A ) started B) set out C ) visited
The festival started in Tashkent. A ) was result of B) came D) left for E) left
A ) began B) go on C ) vent on C ) was the matter with D) made 49. (96-13-64) Choose the synonym to
D) was held E) opened E ) was glad the underlined word.
27. (96-9-10) Choose the appropriate 38. (96-12-12) Choose the antonym to You’ve made 2 bad mistakes in your test.
antonym. the underlined word. A ) wrong things B) blunders
It was midnight and Cinderella ran away from Uzbek traditions are very ancient and our C ) an error D) misprints
the palace. people are proud of them. E) slips of the tongue
A ) early in the morning B) late night A ) present B) old C ) modern 50. (96-13-67) Choose the antonym to
C ) midday ‘ D) early night D) real E) young the underlined word.
E) night 39. (96-12-31) Find the synonym of the She likes getting letters but dislikes writing
28. (96-9-11) Choose the appropriate modal verb “must” . them.
antonym. A ) I might be wrong. A ) receiving B) taking
The prince reins after her and saw the pretty B) We may go there. C ) sending D) reading
shoe which the girl had Ibst. C ) He needs a dictionary. E ) finding
A ) had found B) had left D) You can say anything.
C ) had forgotten D) had forgiven E ) He was to go to the south.
synonym to the underlined word.
E) didn’t find 40. (96-12-64) Choose the antonym to The girl was so attractive that I constantly
29. (96-9-12) Choose the appropriate the underlined word. looked at her.
antonym. T h e re ’s a de ep lake between these two A ) simple B) plain C ) ugly
I think your fat cat is ill. villages. D) pretty E) quick
A ) thin B) stout C ) big D) thick A ) shallow B) charming
E) small C ) good-looking D) handsome
variant.
E) unpleasant
30. (96-9-43) Choose the appropriate word. I wanted to go ... but my visa is not ready.
The teacher explained the rule and gave 41. (96-12-65) Choose the antonym to A ) to the country B) abroad
many examples. But when Tom began to do the underlined word. C ) to the baker's D) to the dentist
the sums, his answers were wrong, because There are many ancient cities in Uzbekistan. E ) to my neighbour’s
the rule w a s .... A ) big B) old
A ) easy B) long C ) short C ) fashionable D) modem
va ria n t.... is a man who cuts hair, shaves
D ) difficult E) good E) beautiful
beards.
31. (96-9-63) Choose the appropriate 42. (96-12-98) Choose the appropriate A ) Hairdresser B) Dressmaker
synonym. word. C ) Barber D) Designer
“Who’s that man, you spoke to just now?” “I Many people at the rock concert were E) Tailor
don’t know, he is completely to me" standing in the ... because there were no
A ) foreign B) strange C ) unknown seats left.
D) new E) for A ) ship B) bridge C ) aisles
Uzbekistan helps developing countries to
32. (96-9-67) Choose the sentence that is D) floor E) board
train their skilled personnel.
opposite in meaning to the given one. 43. (96-12-99) Choose the appropriate A ) inform B) prepare C ) learn
Has Helen ever tasted English pudding? word. D) give E ) study
A ) Has Helen ever tried English pudding? We had very good and enjoyed the
B) Has Helen ever eaten English pudding? performance. synonym to the underlined word.
C ) Has Helen ever enjoyed English pudding? A ) friend - B) spirit C ) convenience The children know that the sun rises in the
D) Has Helen ever had English pudding? D) seats E) artists
east.
E) Has Helen never tasted English pudding?
44. (96-12-100) Choose the appropriate A ) wakes up B) reaches
33. (96-9-104) Choose the appropriate word. C ) appears D) sets
synonym to the underlined word. There is a lot of sm all... in the river but we E ) watches
The traffic rules must be observed by can’t catch anything. 56. (96-13-176) Choose the appropriate
everybody. A ) animals B) butterflies C ) fish
word to the sentence.
A ) seen B) heard C ) followed D) fruit E) rabbits He ... over the radio, “Train 24 will arrive at
D) taken E) learnt 45. (96-13-9) Choose the appropriate 7.05”.
34. (96-9-105) Choose the appropriate synonym. A ) learned B) heard
synonym to the underlined word. T h a t w a s n ’t p ro n o u n ce d correctly. C ) was clear D) listened
The tickets to the theatre will be booked in A ) wrongly B) exactly C ) badly E) sound out
advance. , D) good E) well 57. (96-13-177) Choose the proper
A ) later B) soon C ) the next day 46. (96-13-12) Choose the appropriate antonym for the underlined word.
D) earlier E) beforehand antonym. He says they will go to the tog of the hill next
35. (96-12-7) Choose the synonym to the His best-known paintings give a light to week.
underlined word. today’s Uzbekistan. A )ne a r B) above
One of the novels by Jack London was A ) well-known B) famous C ) bottom D) under
“Martin Eden”, in which the writer described C)unknown D) bad E) downstairs
his life. E) worst 58. (96-13-214) Choose the appropriate
A ) printed B) depicted C ) pointed out 47. (96-13-62) Choose the synonym s to word.
D) noticed E) touched upon ■ the underlined word. When Fenimore Cooper returned to the
36. (96-12-8) Choose the synonym to the We took the book last week and now we United States, he began writing his famous
underlined word. must give it back.' novels, he described in these novels ...
166 91. Give the right definition. Give the right synonym/antonym/homonyms/definitions
A ) the war B) bourgeois society A ) planes B) trains A ) look B) work
C ) slavery D) hunters C ) railroads D ) highways C ) find D) go
E ) Indians E) boats E) carry
59. (96-15-7) Choose the appropriate 70. (96-15-117) Choose the appropriate 81. (96-15-216) Choose the synonym to
synonym to the underlined word. antonym. the underlined word.
The great Russian poet Pushkin was a My sister is very serious. She was awftillv sorry for her.
remarkable man. A ) energetic B) polite C ) kind A ) respectfully B) politely
A ) careless B) clever C ) hard D) intelligent E ) light-minded C ) terribly D ) cordially
0 ) kind E) extraordinary 71. (96-15-118) Choose the appropriate E) correctly
60. (96-15-8) Choose the appropriate antonym. 82. (97-1-9) Choose the synonym to the
synonym to the underlined word. Tom is very lazv. He doesn’t like to do anything. underlined word.
popular A ) modest B) modem C ) clever When I met my friend she was very anxious
A ) widespread B) interesting D) energetic E ) nervous about something.
C ) public D ) weak 72. (96-15-119) Choose the appropriate A ) took care of B) was troubled
E) famous antonym. C ) got angry D ) looked for
61. (96-15-11) Choose the appropriate Her English is poor. E) was glad
antonym. A ) excellently B) satisfactory
Modem factories have sprung up around the C ) bad D) good
antonym to the underlined word.
old cities. E) not good
host
A ) small B) new C ) out of date
73.s(96-15-149) Choose the appropriate A ) native B) nephew C ) guest
D ) fresh E ) bad
words, sentences, answer. D) neighbour E) visitor
62. (96-15-46) Choose the appropriate Piccadilly Circus is ...
word. 84. (97-1-11) Choose the appropriate
A ) famous for its clowns and trained animals
... is a place where aircraft can land and antonym to the underlined word.
B) an architectural monument of an ancient
take off. dull
time
A ) Field B) Air force C ) Alley C ) a fashionable hotel A ) difficult B) easy
D ) Airfield E)Yard D) a square in the centre of London C ) pleasure D ) funny
E) a state gallery E ) good
word. 74. (96-15-150) Choose the appropriate antonym to the underlined word.
... means two weeks words, sentences, answer. Tom's father was a cruel man.
A ) Weekly B) Dozen At Christmas time the people of England .... A ) honest B ) kind C ) funny
C ) Fortnight D) Score A ) go out into streets to celebrate it D ) serious E ) light
E ) Decade B) have a festive dinner and give each other
64. (96-15-48) Choose the appropriate money 86. (97-1-40) Choose the appropriate
w o rd .... is when all the letters used in a C ) play snowballs words.
language, arranged in a special order. D) forgive offence? and debts - I want to go to Samarkand as quickly as
A ) Spelling B) Almanac E) go to work * (1.... What would you advise me?
C ) Alphabet D) Alphabet - By plane of course. It’s only an hour (2 )....
E ) Dictionary 75. (96-15-151) Choose the appropriate to Samarkand.
words, sentences, answer. - The (3 ).... is so overcast that it may cancel
65. (96-15-60) Choose the synonym to Every part of the UK has an emblem of its
the underlined word. the flights, I’m afraid
own. Thistle is the emblem of ... . - Who told you that. There’s no storm,
If your friend is seriously ill you should goto A ) England B) Wales
see him. nothing to (4 )... the flight.
C ) Scotland D ) Northern Ireland - I wonder what the (5).... is?
A ) ask about B) leave C ) see E ) Ireland
D) visit E ) approach - It’s the same as a (6 ).... in a soft car.
76. (96-15-152) Choose the appropriate A ) usual B) possible
66. (96-15-62) Choose the synonym to words, sentences, answer. C ) the same D) fastest
the underlined word. The name Briton had once been a name o f.... E ) haste 2.
Our group meeting was to take place on A ) a ship B) a tribe of people
Saturday morning and everybody was sure 87. (97-1-45) Choose the appropriate
C ) an animal D ) a river words.
to come. E) place
A ) to have held B) to be held “Out of sight-out o f ...
C ) to take part D ) to hold 77. (96-15-169) Choose the synonym to A ) flight B) fight C ) guide D) might
E ) to happen the underlined word. E ) mind
Don’t paint in a hurrv. 88. (97-1-64) Choose the synonym to the
67. (96-15-63) Choose the antonym to
A ) exactly B) irritably C ) hastily
the underlined word. underlined word.
D) specially E) really Ulugbek’s idea was to check the mistakes of
In the 18th century England seized many
colonies in the, old and new world. 78. (96-15-171) Choose Hie appropriate his son.
A ) captured B) freed antonym to the underlined word. A ) to rise B) to develop C ) to verify
C ) occupied D) lost It seemed to her that he was very decent. D) to close E ) to renew
E ) gained A ) dishonest B) be tired of 89. (97-1-65) Choose the appropriate
C ) fat D) handsome antonym to the underlined word.
E) unhealthy ianorarrt
synonym s to the underlined word.
The achievements of science and technology 79. (96-15-200) Choose the appropriate A ) idle B ) useful
of recent years have influenced the careers word. C ) unlucky D ) cruelty
of many people. “Hush, somebody can hear us", she ... . E ) intellectual
A ) marketing B) trading A ) stammered B) shouted 90. (97-1-67) Choose the appropriate
C ) professions D ) hands C ) sighed D ) giggled antonym to the underlined word.
E ) works E) whispered Mr. Brown decided to protect that young
69. (96-15-115) Choose the appropriate 80. (96-15-201) Choose the appropriate man.
synonym s to the underlined word. word. A ) to help B) to accuse
Ships and are often equipped with radio The children were told to ... out of the C ) to care D ) to shout
telephones. kitchen while their mother was cooking. E ) to criticise
91. Give the right definition. Give the right synonym / antonym / homonyms / definitions .______________________ 167
91. (97-2-8) Chbose the appropriate 104. (97-3-57) Choose the synonym . 116. (97-6-9) Choose the synonym to the
synonym. Choose the appropriate prepositions. underlined word.
The housewife tasted the soup and said it Father was very angry ... his son: “You'll be Boxing was his profession, people came and
was ready. punished according ... the seriousness ... paid money to see the fight.
A)cooked B) tried C ) tried on your crime”. A ) subject B) wish
D) took E) gave A ) to / - / of B) for I to / to C ) trade D) life
C ) to / to / to D) with / to / of E) interest
E ) with I - I of 117. (97-7-7) Choose the appropriate
synonym.
His holiday by the sea was like a dream. 105. (97-3-63) Choose the synonym. synonym to the word.
A ) rest B) restedC ) walk There was something cruel in his voice. reply
D) stay E ) life A ) strange B) severe C ) funny A ) question B) answer C ) problem
D ) fresh E) worry D) prize E ) promise
antonym. 106. (97-3-64) Choose the appropriate 118. (97-7-9) Choose the appropriate
Breakfast is the first meal of the day. antonym to the underlined word. synonym to the underlined word.
A ) important B) main rude I noticed my mother’s disturbing look.
C ) last but one D ) last A ) plain B) beautiful C ) polite A ) expecting B) charming
E ) next D) idle E ) poor C ) alarming D) interesting
107. (97-3-66) Choose the appropriate E ) criticising
antonym. antonym. 119. (97-7-10) Choose the appropriate
If you know one foreign language it will be . The hall was full with spectators. antonym to the underlined word.
easier for you to leam the second one. A ) easy B) empty coward
A ) local B) modem C ) popular C ) Vacant D) ready A ) strong B) brave C ) clever D ) calm
D) old E) native E)lute E ) healthy
synonym. word. antonym to the underlined word.
Alisher Navol is a famous writer. “So ...-s o d o n e .” The boy was punished and he couldn’t go to
A ) well-known B) unknown A ) thought B) done C ) had play with his friends.
C ) good D ) interesting D) saw E) said A ) encouraged B) beaten
E ) loved 109. (97-5-7) Choose the appropriate C ) defended D) invited
synonym to the underlined word. E) overcome
96. (97-2-67) Choose the pair of synonyms
A ) common - plain B) ugly - beautiful I am not going to write any more... 121. (97-8-7) Choose the synonym to the
C ) good - bad D ) dark - light A ) then B) at the moment underlined word.
E ) quiet - noisy C ) after that D ) early Our classes usually are over at 7 in the
E) before evening.
A ) go B) continue C ) finish
antonym. 110. (97-5-8) Choose the appropriate
D ) begin E ) succeed
She is the worst student in our group. synonym to the underlined word.
A ) good B) bad C ) badly ' ... ago the square yard was very clean. 122. (97-8-8) Choose the synonym to the
D) the best E ) nice A } many years B) two weeks underlined word.
98. (97-2-70) Choose the pair of C ) two centuries D ) a fortnight He was a tall boy of fifteen.
E) two months A ) low B) high
antonyms.
C ) not short D) nice E ) long
A ) less - more B ) little - few 111. (97-5-11) Choose the appropriate
C ) much - many D ) gay - merry antonym to the underlined word. 123. (97-8-10) Choose the antonym to
E ) light - bright She was quite alone among them. underlined word.
99. (97-2-71) Choose the appropriate A ) single B) only There are many other bjg cities in Great
C ) adapted D) distant Britain with more than a million inhabitants.
antonym.
The climate of Great Britain is mild. E ) separate A ) large B) short C ) small
A ) difficult B) strong D ) great E) low
C ) severe D ) bad antonym to the underlined word. 124. (97-8-52) Choose the appropriate
E)good I wish you prosperity. word.
100. (97-3-8) Choose the appropriate A)success B) good luck The ... reminded the secretary to let
synonym. C ) happiness D) poverty everybody know that the company meeting
It was the voice of a bom orator. E ) riches had been put off.
A ) addressee B) speaker A ) teacher B) collective farmer
C ) talker D ) order C ) driver D ) typeset
word.
E ) chatter box E ) manager
A food made from milk is ....
101. (97-3-11) Choose the appropriate A ) ham - B)cheese C ) stew 125. (97-9-7) Choose the appropriate
antonym. D) pepper E) roll synonym.
What is it then, my son? My friend was sdrry as his father was dead.
114. (97-6-7) Choose the synonym to the
A ) girl B) boy C ) daughter A ) killed B) died C ) came D) was ill
underlined word.
D )dear E) friend E ) was alive
They had a big house and at the back of it
102. (97-3-12) Choose the appropriate there was a small lake. 126. (97-9-8) Choose the synonym.
antonym. He is a Protestant, remember. A ) behind B) in front of The game they liked best was writing short
A ) keep in mind B) remind C ) between D) over stories of their own.
C ) recall D) forget E)near A ) found B ) did
E ) believe C ) enjoyed D) wanted E ) wished
115. (97-6-8) Choose the synonym to the
103. (97-3-46) Complete the sentence. underlined word. 127. (97-9-11) Choose the antonym.
A sea voyage for pleasure is ... . Every spring the school leavers have their Such trees grow only in the countries the
A ) by sea B) ship examinations. climate of which is. hot and damp.
C ) seashore D ) cruise A ) fail B) carry C ) bring A ) cold B) cool C ) dry
E) sea steamer D) organise E)take D) sunny E ) windy
128. (97-9-66) Choose the synonym to 140. (97-12-12) Choose the synonym to A ) moving to B) leaving for
the underlined word. the underlined word. C ) staying at D) getting to
I don’t want to know what they are talking At last things began to improve. E ) taking from
about. A ) injure B) get better 152. (98-2-9) Choose the synonym to the
A ) taking B) speaking C ) become worse D) collect underlined word.
C ) coming D) leaving E)change He went on sleeping while we took him into
E) saying 141. (97-12-13) Choose the appropriate our boat.
129. (97-9-68) Choose the synonym to antonym tO'the underlined word. A ) continued B) spoke
the underlined word. All of the foreign members are outstanding C ) stopped D ) went
She said that she was going to live in London. scientists. E ) finished
A ) intended B) came A ) prominent B) exceptional 153. (98-2-12) Choose the antonym to
C ) planned D) went C ) ordinary D) proud E) educated the underlined word.
E) left 142. (97-12-14) Choose the appropriate Though the watch was very expensive, he
130. (97-9-69) Choose the antonym to antonym. decided to buy it for her.
the underlined word. Can you tell me how to get to the Public A ) dear B) calm
He lives a long wav from his school. Library? C ) cheap D) quiet
A ) far B) near C ) late A ) national B) wide E) rich
D) behind E) in front of C ) common D) mutual 154. (98-3-7) Choose the appropriate
E ) private word.
synonym. 143. (97-12-28) Choose the antonym to Why are you so sad? What’s the ...?
She thought that he was brave. the underlined word. A ) thing B) affair
A ) coward B) courageous Before death he decided to leave his money C ) matter D) event
C ) strong D) quiet to a hospital. E) case
E) powerful ' A ) earlier B) after C ) above 155. (98-3-8) Choose the appropriate
D) below E) over word.
144. (97-12-57) Choose the appropriate - Did you know you were talking to the
antonym.
word. president of the company?
My mother was a kind person.
Over the last decade the ... of our republic - Not at first but I ... it during the
A ) cruel B) good-natured C ) nice
has changed a bit. conversation.
D) bad E) merry
A ) temperature B) climate A ) thought B) saw
133. (97-10-46) Choose the appropriate C ) territory D ) geography C ) found D ) understood
word logically out. E) language E) imagined
A ) field B) meadow
145. (97-12-58) Choose the appropriate 156. (98-3-56) Choose the synonym to
C ) forest D) wood
word. the underlined word.
E) wardrobe
How long does it take you to ... home? They beoan to work together twenty years
134. (97-11-7) Choose the appropriate A ) cry B) get C ) relax ago.
synonym! D) rest E ) celebrate. A ) finished B) stayed
She became angry and began to shout at C ) continued D) started
them. 146. (97-12-64) Choose the appropriate
E)ga ve up
A ) finished B) stopped word for.
The first letter of a word or a name 157. (98-3-57) Choose the synonym to
C ) started D) set
means ... . the underlined word.
E) was over
A ) signature B) alphabet C ) voice Karim told me that they were planning to see
135. (97-11-8) Choose a pair of D) initial E ) injury the gallery in a few days.
synonyms. A ) staying B) playing
A ) useless - useful B) quiet - peaceful 147. (97-12-65) Choose the appropriate C ) going D) starting
C ) strong - weak D) healthy - ill word for. Someone you do not know. E) coming
E) cloudy - cloudless A ) inhabitant B) man
C ) woman D) native 158. (98-3-58) Choose the antonym to
136. (97-11-9) Choose the appropriate the underlined word.
E ) stranger
synonym. I’ll be in tomorrow morning.
Everybody protested to be examined again. 148. (98-1-8) Choose the appropriate word. A ) stay B) be out
A ) were for B) were against Henry was very ... .H e dropped his glasses C ) be over D) come
C ) were after D) were before in the street, but they didn’t break. E ) give
E) were like A ) clever B) famous
C ) known D) wise 159. (98-3-60) Choose the antonym to
137. (97-11-11) Choose a pair of the underlined word.
E ) lucky
antonyms. The Thames is a short river but it is wide and
A ) to call - to name B) never - ever 149. (98-1-10) Choose the appropriate deep.
C ) good - kind D) hot - warm antonym to the underlined word. A ) small ’ B) shallow
E) shout - cry I must change my jeans. They are really dirty. C ) long D) great
A ) clear B) short E ) big
138. (97-12-10) Choose the synonym to
C ) bright D) clean
the underlined word. 160. (98-4-11) Choose the synonym to
E ) yellow
He wanted to get in through the window and the underlined word.
he knew the window had not been fixed. 150. (98-1-11) Choose the appropriate Airline business is increasing nowadays.
A ) locked B) shut antonym to the underlined word. A ) enlarging B) consuming
C ) opened D) fastened John’s parents want him to study law and C ) ratifying D) consenting
E) broken become President one day. They have high E) investing
hopes on him.
139. (97-12-11) Choose the synonym to 161. (98-4-13) Choose the synonym to
A ) tall B) respectful C ) wise
the underlined word. the underlined word.
D) unpleasant E ) small
She saw at once that something terrible had The man was staring at him, and the boy
happened. 151. (98-2-8) Choose the synonym to the began to tremble.
A ) solved B) decided underlined word. A ) find B) move
C ) understood D) heard We shall be reaching the station in 15 minutes C ) shiver D) share
E ) taken place time. E)escape
91. Give the right definition. Give the right synonym / antonym / homonyms / definitions 169
162. (98-4-14) Choose the antonym to A ) creamery B) meals A ) closure B) beginning
the underlined word. C ) animal D) first course C ) failure D) discussion
She was accepted as secretary for an E) desserts E ) permission
American Company.- 173. (98-6-40) Choose the appropriate 184.(98-7-58) Choose the appropriate
A ) accused B) accomplished word. word.
C ) acquired D) announced It is known that people of old times used ... ... belong to the cat family.
E) rejected ' as musical instrument. A ) Tigers B) Fish
163. (98-4-49) Complete the sentence. A ) hom B) guitar C ) Elephants D ) Monkeys
How long does it take you to ... ten from 20? C ) piano D) water E ) Dogs
A ) multiply B) equalise C ) divide E)sheep 185. (98-7-71) Choose the appropriate
D) subtract E) add . 174. (98-6-47) Choose the appropriate word.
antonym. Tea came from ... .
word for. Someone who makes or looks
All the students including Hamid will take part A ) the Far East B) the Middle West
after machines.
in coming football match. C ) the East End D) the West End
A ) economist B) worker
A ) from B) besides E) colonies of'Spain
C ) teacher D) engineer
C ) except D) within 186. (98-7-75) Answer the question.
E) member
E) with - What is her profession?
165. (98-4-61) Choose the sentence
175. (98-6-65) Choose the appropriate - She sells fish. She is a ....
closer in the meaning to the given one.
WOFd. A ) fishmonger B) shop-keeper
He insisted on seeing the documents.
He had no ... to live in. C ) Miss Fisher D) selfish girl
A ) I’ve just had a letter from my sister.
A ) farm B) clothes E) businessman
B) He wanted to look through all the papers.
C ) kennel D) garage 187. (98-7-76) Choose the appropriate
C ) After seeing the stamps Jack said that
E) shelter antonym.
they were wonderful.
D) His friend has translated two English 176. (98-6-68) Choose the appropriate He went on smoking though I asked him
books into Uzbek. antonym to the underlined one. A ) stopped B) started
E) I’ll give you these journals alter I have It happened long after the nioht that I fell C ) liked D) kept on
looked through them. down into a pit. E ) continued
A ) dark B) evening 188. (98-8-7) Choose the appropriate
C ) day D ) dawn synonym to the underlined word.
closer in the meaning to the given one.
E) moonlight Soon I found out that she had left for Italy.
I haven’t seen Tom since we left school.
A ) They began to work together twenty years 177. (98-6-77) Choose the appropriate A ) saw B) learned
ago. antonym to the underlined word. C ) heard D) knew
B) During the interval everybody talked about Percy Dixon’s face turned red with anger. E ) recognised
the new actress. A ) mad B) black 189. (98-8-10) Choose the appropriate
C ) Tom had to go to bed late last night. C ) ashamed D ) tortured antonym to the underlined word.
D) It has been years since I last saw Tom. E) pale They always go to school together.
E) They have never been to any foreign 178. (98-6-85) Choose the appropriate A ) with each other B) separately
countries. word. C ) altogether D) in common
167. (98-5-13) Choose the synonym to Two storied buses are called E) themselves
the underlined word. A ) liners B) the underground 190. (98-8-11) Choose the appropriate
The whole excursion took approximately ten C ) street-cars D) double-deckers antonym to the underlined word.
hours. E)coaches The airport is a long wav from the centre of
A ) exactly B) about 179. (98-6-86) Choose the appropriate the city.
C ) precisely D) apparently word. A ) far from B) not far from
E) respectively There is no ... in London now. C ) in the distance D) remote
168. (98-5-14) Choose the antonym to A ) accidence B) traffic E) distant
the underlined word. C ) tram D) taxi 191. (98-9-7) Choose the appropriate
His parents were divorced before his birth. E) double-decker synonym to the underlined word.
A ) engaged B) married 180. (98-7-18) Choose the appropriate I want a set of books for someone who is
C ) accused D) accustomed word. keen on art
E ) used First catch your ... then cook it. A ) severe B) quick
169. (98-5-48) Complete the sentence. A ) hare B) hair C ) heir C ) fond of D) sharp
Hello Dolly! It’s so nice to have you back D) car E) bear E) afraid of
where you ... to. 181. (98-7-24) Choose the appropriate 192. (98-9-8) Choose the appropriate
A ) overcome B) belong synonym. synonym to the underlined word.
C ) extend D) calculate A smoothfaced man of forty faced me. It was a lucky chance that he could do it.
E) decide A ) graceful B) shaven A ) business B) opportunity
170. (98-6-24) Choose the appropriate C ) beautiful D) famous C ) matter. D ) manager
synonym to the underlined word. E) handsome E) pension
Somebody tapped on the door at night. 182. (98-7-25) Choose the appropriate 193. (98-9-9) Choose the appropriate
A ) knocked at B) closed antonym. synonym to the underlined Word. -
C ) looked through D) came up The number of champions in Uzbekistan is I offered him a cup of coffee, which he
E) took care of increasing from day to day. refused politely.
171. (98-6-33) Choose the appropriate A ) improving B) decreasing A ) rejected B) took
synonym to the underlined word. C ) raising D) brightening C ) gave D) finished
Puppies lived in a doa-house. E ) widening E) obtained
A ) kennel B) bam C ) cave 183. (98-7-56) Choose the appropriate 194. (98-9-75) Choose the appropriate
D) box E) garage antonym. synonym to the underlined word.
172. (98-6-39) Choose the synonym . A great many people participated in the When I opened the box at home I found that
What dairy products do you like to eat? opening of the conference. the shoes were not mine.
A ) talked B) sent A ) become B) mean 217. (99-3-47) Complete the sentence.
C ) recognised D) discovered C ) owe D) find One of the m ost... international financial
E) called E ) thank institutions in the world is the World Bank.
A ) difficult B) expensive
C ) invincible D ) conventional
synonym to the underlined word. word. Still waters run ... .
E) prominent
If the shops were not so crowded, the clerks A ) quick B) important
would not be so tired. C ) careful D ) deep
In ... of adopting the Constitution of our
A ) cold B) full C ) old E) strong
republic, December 8 is proclaimed a
D) fresh E) fast 207. (98-12-58) Choose the appropriate
national holiday.
word.
196. (98-9-77) Choose the appropriate A ) coordination B) celebration
If you run after two hares, you will catch ... .
synonym to the underlined word. C ) congratulation D>demonstration
A ) neither B) something
Did you manage to stop the fiaht between E) commemoration
C ) nothing D ) none
those two boys? 219. (99-3-51) Choose the best answer to
E ) everyone
A ) show B) stage C ) picture the question.
D) talk E ) struggle 208. (99-1-29) Choose the synonym to
Who is the head of a country?
the underlined word..
197. (98-10-9) Choose the appropriate A ) rumour B) power
The first colonists from England made new
synonym to the underlined word. C ) pilot D) ruler
homes and began to widen industrial towns.
Our classmates often take part indifferent E ) messenger
A ) establish B) waste
sport competitions. ■
C ) broaden D ) burden E) steal 220. (99-4-14) Choose the appropriate
A ) events B) races synonym to the underlined word.
C ) meetings D) news 209. (99-1-32) Choose the appropriate
Her interest in people and other animals was
E) things antonym to the underlined word.
warm, personal, friendly.
Tom duo out his money and ran away.
198. (98-10-12) Choose the appropriate A ) cordial B) antagonistic
A ) burned B) broke
antonym to the underlined word. C ) harmful D ) cool
C ) forgot D) carried E ) buried
He thinks his son has a good future. E ) hostile
A ) nice B) fine C ) kind D) bad 210. (99-2-7) Choose the appropriate
E) wrong synonym.
I am a bio fish in a small company.
199. (98-10-13) Choose the appropriate The daily performance was killingly dull.
A ) to be important in a big company
antonym to the underlined word. A ) unforgettable B) dutiful
B) to be respected everywhere
He worked much and got a good mark at his C ) dynamic D ) boring
C ) to be important in a small company
exam. E ) bright
D) to be estimated everywhere
A ) a lot B) many C ) few
E) not to be important in a small company 222. (99-4-16) Choose the appropriate
D ) little E ) a few
We are in a hurry. Push the car to
word. synonym.
one side.
There are many beautiful parks, theatres, The woman adds water to unite the'flour and
A ) bring B) move C ) pull
museums, cinemas and shops in the ... sugar.
D ) park E ) break
End of London. A ) connect B) make C ) join .
D) complex E ) combine 223. (99-4-18) Choose the appropriate
A ) East B ) West
C ) North D) South 212. (99-2-10) Choose the appropriate
Is service included?
E) South-west antonym.
A ) involved B) embraced
201'. (98-10-56) Choose the appropriate The train leaves on time.
C ) urged D) excluded
answer. A ) is late B) is slow
E ) improved
What do we call a person who always wins at C ) is fast D) express train
the competitions? E) is before time 224. (99-4-48) Complete the sentence.
A ) a sportsman B) a football player No other country in the world is more
C ) a skater D) a champion dependent on foreign ... that Great Britain.
antonym.
E ) a trainer A ) opinion B ) ideas
Why did they turn him out?
C ) accent D ) commerce
202. (98-11-7) Choose the appropriate A ) dismiss B) employ
E) knowledge
synonym to the underlined word. C ) refuse D ) free
Uzbekistan is larger than Great Britain E ) examine 225. (99-4-54) Choose the best answer to
A ) wider B) older the question.
C ) better D) bigger E) richer Who designs and plans buildings?
I have no idea where the relatives on my A ) painter B ) designer
father’s side live, let alone visiting them. C ) architect D) construction worker
word.
A ) not a single B) leave alone E ) referee
Great Britain is washed by ... in the West.
A ) the Arctic Ocean C ) only one of D) not speaking of 226. (99-4-57) Choose the proper answer
B) the Pacific Ocean E) lonely one to the question.
C ) the Baltic Sea 215. (99-3-12) Choose the appropriate What does to commence mean?
D) the Atlantic Ocean synonym to the underlined word. A ) to wind B) to get free C ) to say
E ) the Indian Ocean Doctor Manson cured a lot of miners that's D) to give E ) to begin
204. (98-12-54) Choose the appropriate why he won great popularity and respect with 227. (99-5-11) Choose the appropriate
word. them. synonym .
We warned them not to go skating on such A ) treated B) recovered C ) gave Over 4, 000 years ago, the King of Egypt
... ice. D) took E) rescued sent Harkhuf into Africa to look for rare
A ) cold B) long' C ) thin 216. Choose the proper woods and treasure.
D) pretty E) sharp antony. i underlined word. A ) excursion B) provision
It’s much uo.dter there than here very C ) slave D ) fortune
beautiful, but no tourists. E) health
word.
Abraham Lincoln, one of the American A ) more peaceful B) noisier 228. (99-5-72) The word “archetypal”
presidents, said, “All that I am or hope to be, C ) more essential D) more uncertain could best be. Replaced by which of the
I ... to my mother” E) easier following?
91. Give the right definition. Give the right synonym / antonym / homonyms / definitions
A ) model B) uncommon A ) death B ) treason 249. (99-8-47) Choose the best word to
C ) archaeological D ) modem C ) exploration D) recovery complete the sentence.
E ) shrewd E) victory Their ... singing and good humour win folk
groups friends everywhere.
A ) talk B) harmony C ) word .
synonym. antonym.
D) chamber E ) chance
Mount Cook, the crown of the New Zealand It is said that a large army of young Canadians
Southern Alps, rises to 3756 metres above lonas for knowledge, but it is not easy to obtain 250. (99-9-10) Choose the appropriate
the surrounding land. it with the heavy cost of education. antonym to the underlined word.
A ) summit B) foot A ) dislikes B) desires I heard him speaking but was too tired to
C ) beauty D) rock E ) earth C ) craves D) looks for listen to him and concentrate.
E ) achieves A ) solveB) relax C ) release
D ) rebuild E) resign
synonym . 240. (99-7-58) Choose the appropriate
Australian aborigines are dark skinned antonym. My friend stopped his car and 251. (99-9-11) Choose the appropriate
people whose descendants came to the asked me to hop in. antonym to the underlined word.
continent from Asia about 25, 000 years ago. A ) jump in B) get out Everything, including herself, was black and
A ) predecessors B ) relatives C ) give in D ) take from brown.
C ) off springs D ) colonists E ) keep out A ) comprising B) embracing
E ) supporters C ) entering D) excluding
231. (99-6-44) Choose the appropriate E) stimulating
synonym. I’m leaving for Samarkand tomorrow and I’ll 252. (99-9-14) Choose the appropriate
In Sydney William Westwood was turned be back in a week’s time synonym to the underlined word.
over to a cruel settler as an unpaid labourer. A ) going to B) coming from When the police arrived the thieves took to
A ) a paid B) a free C ) living in D ) reaching flight leaving all the stolen things behind.
C ) an illegal D) an unnoticed E) approaching A ) ran away B) take away
E) a permanent C ) did away D) got up
232. (99-6-45) Choose the appropriate E) climbed on
synonym . I hope we get home before sunset. 253. (99-9-15) Choose the appropriate
John Bull, the nickname for the English A ) sunshine B) sunrise antonym to the underlined word.
nation, was invented by a Scotsman, John C ) sunshade D) sunburst The famous dramatist Bernard Shaw started
Arbuthnot. E ) sunbeam his pen work as a novelist.
A ) made up B) given up A ) writer B) author
C ) borrowed D) shared 243. (99-8-18) Choose the appropriate
C ) playwright D ) narrator
E ) removed synonym to the underlined word.
E ) story teller
There was an old man in a barge, whose
233. (99-6-46) Choose the appropriate nose was exceedingly large. 254. (99-9-16) Choose the appropriate
antonym. A ) tiny B) huge C ) vast antonym to the underlined word.
In 1712 the British people were becoming D ) wide E) small - Mother what is a fatherland: is it the land
tired of the long war with France which had belonging to my father?
lasted since 1702. 244. (99-8-19) Choose the appropriate
- Oh, no honey, it is the land of your birth.
A ) pleased B ) sick synonym to the underlined word.
A ) powerful state B) government
C ) lively D) afraid Shakespeare is sometimes called the Bard
C ) native country D) settlement
E ) tolerant of Avon.
E) father’s land
A ) poet B) writer
234. (99-6-47) Choose the appropriate 255. (99-9-41) Complete the sentence.
C ) poem D) banner
antonym. John Bull was described as a man There are many national... youth
E)song
of the gentleman farmer type, good natured, organisations in Britain.
but easily offended. 245. (99-8-20) Choose the appropriate A ) voluntary B) wise
A ) hurt B) insulted synonym to the underlined word. C ) voting D) anxious
C ) sick D) understood Don’t try to butter me. This trick of yours E ) volcanic
E) pleased won’t work with me.
A ) spread B) flatter 256. (99-10-13) Choose the sentence
235. (99-7-51) Choose the appropriate opposite in meaning to the given one.
C ) press D ) ban
synonym . If you misunderstand the rule you won’t be
Arbuthnot’s work is hardly ever read today, but E ) frighten
able to do the exercise.
J. Bull, whom he created, is very much alive. 246. (99-8-21) Choose the appropriate A ) If you read the rule you’ll be able to do the
A ) barely B) always synonym to the underlined word.
exercise.
C ) constantly D ) happily It's high time for the child to go to bye byes. B ) If you don’t know the rule you won’t be
E) cheerfully A ) to say good bye able to understand the exercise.
236. (99-7-52) Choose the appropriate B) to play with toys C ) Unless you understand the rule properly
synonym. C ) to go to sleep you won’t be able to do the exercise.
The Greeks and other ancient Mediterranean D) to part with his parents D) If you understand the rule properly you’ll
people thought that the earth was flat. E ) to see his friends off be able to do the exercise.
A ) unlimited B) oval 247. (99-8-22) Choose the appropriate E ) If you don’t realize the rule you’ll be able
C ) plane D ) bumpy E ) round synonym to the underlined word. to do exercise.
237. (99-7-54) Choose the appropriate Please, you are so nervous, do try to contain 257. (99-10-14) Choose the sentence
synonym. your anger. opposite in meaning to the given one.
The Endeavour anchored in a wide bay to A ) hold back B) consume I disliked them because they always ignored me.
take water and food. C ) contact D) consult A ) Г didn’t like them because they never paid
A ) sailed - B) started E) come back any attention to me.
C ) was seen D) was on fire 248. (99-8-46) Choose the best word to B) I was fond of them as they were always
E) attached complete the sentence. very friendly to me.
238. (99-7-55) Choose the appropriate Education in Britain ... the country’s social C ) I disliked them because they were ignorant.
synonym . system. D) I liked them because they often visited
After Columbus’s first voyage in 1492, the A ) contain B) looks C ) hears our city.
news of his discovery spread across Europe. D) mirrors E ) accuses E ) I hated them because of their ignorance.
/ ■
258. (99-10-16) Choose the appropriate A ) rest-home B) inn 281. (00-5-19) Choose the appropriate
antonym to the underlined word. C ) hostel D) hospital antonym to the underlined word.
During his long voyage Darwin studied different E) college Alice met him at a party and they made
plants and animals in all parts of the world. 270. (00-3-27) Choose the word which friends.
A ) various B) all kinds of corresponds to the following description. A ) saw B) noticed
C ) strange D) identical To walk with no particular direction or purpose. C ) observed D) left
E) other A ) skip B) run C ) go D) stroll E) came up to
259. (99-10-18) Choose the appropriate E) scream 282. (00-5-20) Choose the appropriate
antonym to the underlined word. 271. (00-4-15) Choose the appropriate antonym to the underlined words.
At first he hesitated but we insisted on his answer. By which of the following the word When the plane landed, all the passengers
telling the truth. “research” could best be replaced? sighed with relief.
A ) was in two minds B) was sure A ) delusion B) investigation A ) came in B) put down ,
C ) was surprised D) was glad C ) deadlock D) illusion C ) put on D) took off
E ) was offended E) competition E)arrived at
antonym to the underlined word. answer. What is the opposite meaning of the antonym to the underlined word.
We ail wanted to help our mother. word “significant”? By the way I’ve forgotten your address.
A ) to amuse B) to assist A ) unimportant B) vital A ) remembered B) known
C ) to support D) to keep C ) interesting D ) simple C ) given D) reminded
E) to enjoy E) urgent E) learned
antonym. word. word.
An apple a day keeps the doctor awav. One of the thrills of the vacation is to go for a They were ... that she had won. It was a
A ) across B) by hand ... on a horse. great chance.
C ) in touch D) not far A ) trip B) tour C ) ride D) drive A ) delighted B) excited
E) besides E) excursion C ) afraid D) tired
262. (00-1-5) Choose the appropriate E) exhausted
synonym. word to complete the sentence. 285. (00-7-18) Choose the antonym to
I hate being disturbed when I’m at work. Diana woke up screaming because she had the underlined word.
A ) bothered B) licked just had a terrible .... Her vulgar behaviour played against her.
C ) stared D) wanted A ) horror B) shock A ) on B )a t
E) disliked C ) nightmare D) lunch C ) for D) before
263. (00-1-9) Choose the appropriate E) illusion E)beyond
synonym. 275. (00-4-28) Choose the appropriate 286. (00-7-20) Choose the antonym to
Give me a hand with my heavy suitcase. word to complete the sentence. the underlined word.
A ) shake B) help We don’t want to tell you what will happen at I like to see the films of “Paramount
C ) hold D) cany the end of the film. You have to use your .... Pictures”.
E) drag A ) programme B) illusion A ) inferior B) apparent
264. (00-1-31) Choose the appropriate C ) imagination D) belief C ) dear D) excellent
antonym. E) experience E) beautiful
About that time, you must know, people went 276. (00-4-30) W ho will you call in the 287. (00-7-21) Choose the antonym to
to war. • following situation? Your taps are leaking. the underlined word.
A ) peace B) struggle A ) gardener B) surveyor Life always breaks one’s illusion.
C ) fight D) quarrel C ) plumber D) babysitter A ) fantasy B) imagination
E) silence E) electrician C ) dream D) contempt
265. (00-1-33) Choose the appropriate E) reality
277. (00-4-31) W ho will you call in the
antonym. following situation? You don’t know Italian, 288. (00-7-51) Choose the appropriate
The cold weather might freeze the water Jn but you have to translate an article from Italian. synonym.
the pipes. A ) interpreter B) locksmith I was astonished at his words.
A ) smell B) flow C ) fly C ) architect D) engineer A ) paralysed B) surprised
D) melt E) spill E) decorator t C ) frightened D) troubled
266. (00-1-34) Choose the appropriate E) interested
antonym. synonym to the underlined word. 289. (00-7-57) Choose the appropriate
Cook was really in danger. We have been celebrating this holiday for antonym.
A ) Under B) on C ) out of 8 years. There is a soft carpet on the floor.
D) above E) before A ) arranging B) beginning A ) rigid B) long C ) hard
267. (00-2-6) Choose the appropriate C ) proclaiming D ) marking D) large E) beautiful
antonym to the underlined word. E) voting for 290. (00-7-58) Choose the appropriate
Mr. Brown is a hardTWorkina man. 279. (00-5-16) Choose the appropriate synonym.
A ) brave B) kind C ) lazy synonym to the underlined word. The old man laughed awkwardly.
D) honest E) polite He asked why I hadn't accepted his invitation. A ) clumsily B) distinctly
268. (00-2-7) Choose the appropriate A ) said B) told C ) luckily D) artistically
synonym to the underlined word. C ) wondered O ) wanted E) reflectively
Walter Scott is a well-known English writer. E) replied 291. (00-8-6) Choose the appropriate
A ) great B) little 280. (00-5-18) Choose the appropriate synonym to the underlined word.
C ) good D) famous antonym to the underlined word. Robert read all the books he could and
E ) unknown Buckingham Palace is the residence of the developed a remarkable command of literary
269. (00-3-24) Choose the word which English kings and queens. English.
corresponds to the following description. A ) place B) museum A ) order B) offer
A house where you can get food to eat and C ) slum D) house C ) knowledge D) usage
wine to drink, and a bed to s\eepAg^J^ E) park E) request
91. Give the right definition. Give the right synonym / antonym / homonyms / definitions 173
292. (00-8-7) Choose the appropriate A ) success B) progress A ) erected B) constructed
antonym to the underlined word. C ) discoveries D) decisions C ) destroyed D) risen
- Why is your car painted blue on one side E) failures E) made
and red on the other? 303. (01-1-4) Choose the appropriate 314. (01-2-38) Choose the appropriate
- Oh, it’s a fine idea! You should just hear the word.
antonym.
witnesses contradicting one another. He was ... admission to the college for not
They had to be ruthless to win the battle.
A ) disputing B) disagreeing wearing a tie.
A ) cruel B) urgent
C ) conflicting D) denying A ) granted B) allowed
C ) happy D) stupid E) merciful
E) confirming C ) given D) refused
304. (01-1-5) Choose the appropriate E) let
antonym.
synonyms. 315. (01 -2-57) Choose the proper
The World Bank lends money to assist in the In some of his works Huxley showed thei
hypocrisy of “high society”. synonym to the underlined word.
development of many countries. He nodded his assent.
A ) gives / to send B) takes / to want A ) sincerity B) dissimulation
C ) truth D) life E) basis A)consent B) need
C ) borrows / to help D) gives / to help C ) wish D) absence
E) stays / to cut- 305. (01-1-6) Choose the appropriate E) help
294. (00-9-29) Choose the appropriate antonym. Everybody talked about Bertha’s
synonym to the underlined one. goodness, and the prince of the country
Jim substituted the gold-plated iron all owed her to walk in his park once a week.
She let him come into the room.
sculptures for the solid gold ones that night. A ) Jet B) invited
A ) allowed B) hated
A) received B) took C ) gave C ) sent' D) prohibited E) took
C ) wanted D) waited
D) changed E) brought 306. (01-1-42) Choose the appropriate E) knew
295. (00-9-42) Choose the appropriate word. 317. (01-2-61) Choose the proper
synonym of the underlined word. A ... of snow. antonym to the underlined word.
Some articles in this book are devoted to A ) nest B) stack I believe it's unfair of you to speak so about
young people who are choosing a profession. C ) flock D) duster E) fall your sister.
A ) given B) dedicated A ) dear B) cruel
C ) needed D) excluded C ) reasonable D) unfaithful
word.
E) sent E) unfounded
A ... of stamps.
296. (00-9-46) Choose the appropriate A ) grove B) bunch 318. (01-2-62) Choose the proper
synonym to the underlined word. C ) galaxy D) collection synonym to the underlined word.
Can you compose dialogues? E) sheaf The colours of Uzbekistan in spring are
A ) read B) paint C ) translate unforgettable.
D) make up E) learn A ) unkind B) memorable
words for the blanks.
297. (00-9-48) Choose the appropriate The art exhibition was very interesting. I C ) menacing D) threatening
synonym. loved it, but 1 had to leave after three hours. E) forgettable
In my opinion, Mr. Brown has submitted the My feet were ... me! I ... going round art 319. (01-3-24) Choose the appropriate
best project to the competition. galleries v e ry ... . word.
A) taken away B) fulfilled A ) weary / hope / exciting It's very cold in the mountains in winter. Don’t
C ) written D) chosen B) aching / suppose / surprisingly forget to ... warm clothing along.
E) presented C ) running / think / worrying A ) carry B) fetch
298. (00-9-49) Choose the appropriate D) anxious / see / amusing C ) give D) bring
synonym to the underlined word. E) killing / find / tiring E) put
Kory Niyazov is a true scientist and a happy 320. (01-4-22) Choose the synonym.
309. (01-1-70) Choose the most general
man. What happened to the main character in the
word.
A ) famous B) falseC ) talentless long run?
A ) necklace B) ring C ) jewellery
D) real E) unusual A ) at first B) then
D) earring E) bracelet
299. (00-10-25) Choose the appropriate C ) in a day D) at the end
310. (01-1-71) Choose the most general E) after all
word.
... is used for taking photographs. word.
A ) coal B) oil 321. (01-4-30) Choose the antonym to
A) A brief-case B) Scissors the underlined word.
C ) A cassette D) A horn C ) gasoline D) fuel
Mayas suddenly abandoned many of their
E) A camera E) kerosene
cities and built new ones in the jungle.
300. (00-10-38) Choose the appropriate 311. (01-1-88) Choose the closest one in A ) desert B) forgive
word. meaning to the given sentence. C ) return to D) dismiss
Fred had ... because he was driving too fast I saw the pear. E) leave
and not watching the road. A ) I saw the paste.
A ) an excitement . B) a case B) I saw the animal.'
C ) an idea D) a horse C ) I saw the vegetables.
While having breakfast people start reading
E) an accident D) I saw the book.
the Sunday papers, which they either fetch
E) I saw the fruit. themselves from, the local paper shop or
antonym. 312. (01-2-7) Choose the appropriate have delivered by the paper boy.
When something more than simple, hard synonym. A ) buy B) borrow
work is needed the police fail. The noise in the yard annoyed me and I C ) lend D) bring E) snatch
A ) interesting B) difficult couldn’t concentrate on my work. 323. (01-4-61) Choose the appropriate
C ) easy D) common A ) interested B) drew my attention antonym to the underlined word.
E) dangerous C ) am used D) bored Many people tried to take advantage of the
302. (01-1-3) Choose the appropriate E) bothered Amazon jungle’s wet climate and permanent
antonym. 313. (01-2-8) Choose the antonym to the growing season.
The Arabs took the new numbers and made underlined word. A ) constant B) durabte
improvements that quickly led to advances in Many new houses and shops have been built C ) temporary D) common
technology. in our street this year. E) usual
antonym to the underlined word. antonym to the underlined word. antonym to the underlined word.
Northern Europeans are willing to pay As the buys couldn't book the tickets in Suddenly he disappeared in the water.
a lot of money and put u p with a lot of advance they stood at the entrance asking A ) went up B) came
inconveniences from the sun because they people if they had any spare tickets., C ) reached D) swam E) appeared
have so little of it. A ) door B) hall C ) lobby
A ) protest against B) talk about D) exit E ) rear
synonym.
C ) suffer from D) keep from 335. (01-8-38) Choose the antonym. They believe they are’ masters of their own
E) take out Please accept our sincere apologies. destiny.
325. (01-4-76) Choose the appropriate A ) unsincere B) insincere A ) desire B) fate
word to complete the sentence. C ) dissincere D) nonsincere C ) hope D) thought E ) life
Planning to take advantage of the ... of E)nonsense
paper, Daniel K. Ludwig bought a 3000000 336. (01-9-11) Choose the appropriate synonym .
acre piece of land and started building a words. Many big cities and university towns have
factory to produce paper.
He was very ... and was prepared to do built art centres, and now hold annual art
A ) flood B) sheets C ) shortage anything ... . festivals.
D)abundance - E) excess A ) cruel / to wish A ) next year B) a year ago
326. (01-5-34) Choose the appropriate B) merry / to advance C ) this year D) every year
words to complete the sentence. C ) ambitious / to succeed E ) a year by year
-A r e those pens expensive? D) sad / to move
- Yes, their prices can run ... 50 soums. E) ordinary / to strive 347. (01-10-34) Choose the appropriate
A ) so high to B) as high to antonym.
337. (01-9-30) Choose the answer that is English and Latin languages are written in
C ) as high D) as highly closest in meaning to the given sentence.
E ) as high as the top of the arches.
It is necessary to have a doctor’s prescription A ) in the door B) at the bottom
327. (01-5-42) Choose the appropriate in order to buy most medicine in the United C ) on the floor D) on the wail
antonym. States. E ) in the depth
Death is so horrible. A ) In the United States, medicine must be
A ) leaf B) stay bought with prescriptions instead of money 348. (01-10-36) Choose the appropriate
C ) decease D) life E) release B) In most of the states, doctors give word. Library is a ... where you can check
prescriptions for medicine out a book.
328. (01-5-43) Choose the appropriate A ) thing B) school
antonym. C ) Most medicine cannot be bought without a
prescription in the United States C ) place D ) field E)shop
In the oast he was a cook, a teacher, even a
minister. D) In the United States, most doctors give 349. (01-11-29) Choose the appropriate
A ) in future B) these days prescriptions for medicine synonym.
C ) the other days D) at the present time E ) In the United States, most doctors buy Rutherford always exceeded the fixed hours
E) long time ago medicine with prescriptions. of work.
338. (01-9-48) Choose the appropriate A ) worked overtime 'K
329. (01-5-44) Choose the appropriate B) worked better
synonym. answer.
What does “tip-top” mean? C ) missed the fixed hours of work
Though he was grateful he didn’t turn his
A ) excellent B) ready C ) industrious D) mixed all the work
head towards his brother.
D) pretty E) thirsty E) gathered the work hours
A ) scared B) forgetful
C ) needless D) thankful 339. (01-9-51) Choose the appropriate 350. (01-11-30) Choose the appropriate
E) rude synonym to the underlined word. antonym.
I am exhausted after a long trip. India is one of the most populated countries
A ) very slender B) very sleepy ofAsia.
synonym.
C ) very thirsty D ) very tired A ) least B) best C ) fewest
He couldn’t stand upright.
E) very angry D) largest E) greatest
A ) true ' B) inexpressibly
C ) horizontally D) vertically 340. (01-9-52) Choose the appropriate 351. (01-11-33) Choose the best answer.
E) any longer synonym to the underlined word. What do you respect most of all in people?
During the reign of Elizabeth I the wearing of A ) honesty B ) cowardness
hats was made compulsory. C ) ignorance D) hypocrisy
They were handed their marriage certificates A ) obligatory B) responsible E ) laziness
and we all congratulated them. C ) preferable D) accessible 352. (01-12-51) Choose the appropriate
A ) offered B) passed E ) impossible synonym.
C ) given D ) taken 341. (01-10-14) Choose the appropriate In the thirteenth century Muslim Lands, like
E) proposed antonym to the underlined word. Russia, became a target for the - dreaded
332. (01-6-9) Choose the appropriate Is it safe to cross the river in that place? Mongols.
synonym to the underlined word. A ) possible B) advisable A ) reward B) prize C ) task
Simon couldn’t recognize Judy in the dark. C ) dangerous D) important D) aim E) pride
But approached when she him he was glad E) necessary
to see her. 342. (01-10-15) Choose the appropriate, antonym. With the spread of Islam
A ) proceeded B) came up antonym to the underlined word. mathematicians and scientists gained access
C ) came into D ) came up to The entrance exams will be held here. to the works of earlier thinkers in many lands.
E) proceeded to A ) new B) former A ) reached B) obtained
333. (01-6-10) Choose the appropriate C ) final D-) music E ) latest C ) graded D ) arranged
antonym to the underlined word. 343. (01-10-17) Choose the appropriate E ) lost
If you want to save your rhoney, you should antonym to the underlined word. 354. (01-12-53) Choose the appropriate
take it to the Saving-Bank. The children were playing at the comer of synonym .
A ) to economise B) waste the park. Muslim astronomers tested and corrected the
C ) accumulate D ) send A ) sunniest B) nearest observations made by ancient astronomers,
E) increase C ) darkest D) quietest E ) distant particularly the Greek scientist Ptolemy.
A ) achievements B) drawbacks A ) happened B) went wrong 378. (02-4-48) Choose the word which
C ) watchings D ) components C ) out-of-order D ) violated refers to the underlined word.
E) progress E ) broke Amnesty International consist of over 900
groups of individuals who work for release of
355. (01-12-54) Choose the appropriate 367. (02-3-7) Choose the synonym to the
political prisoners jailed for their beliefs.
synonym. underlined word. A ) amnesty B) groups
The first European nation to sponsor He astonished his friends by his sudden
C ) prisoners D) beliefs
voyages of exploration was the small departure. E) individuals
seafaring country of Portugal. , A ) parted B) pleased • C )m e t
A ) runaway B) maritime D ) greeted E) surprised 379. (02-4-55) Choose the best answer.
C ) seasonable D) secure “Well done, Karma. You have won the first
368. (02-3-8) Choose the synonym to the prize.”Akinal... Karim.
E) secretive underlined word. A ) betrayed B) congratulated
356. (01-12-55) Choose the appropriate I was amazed at the breadth of their interest. C ) accused D) reproached
antonym. A ) was shocked B) was happy E) reprimanded
Many English settlers came to America to C ) was glad . D ) was eager
escape religious conflicts in the home country. E) felt like 380. (02-5-5) Choose the appropriate
A ) disagreements B) concords synonym to the underlined word.
369. (02-3-9) Choose the synonym to the They would like to go there bv plane as it’s
C ) hostilities D) quarrels
Underlined word. the quickest way of travelling.
E ) believes The cook was afraid that they would fire him. A ) by rails B) by sea
357. (02-1-18) Choose the best answer. A ) discharge B ) employ C ) by air D) by train
When I learned to ski, I practised on a slope C ) pay D ) present E ) by ship
that was not too ... . E) encourage
A) tall B) rising C ) steep D ) high E ) slow 381- (02-5-6) Choose the appropriate
370. (02-3-10) Choose the synonym to synonym to the underlined word.
358. (02-1 -29) Choose the best answer. the underlined word. He had no intention to ppst the letter
If you have any ... concerning this report. All my life you’ve treated me as a child. immediately.
Please phone the Office. A ) looked upon B) helped A ) at the moment B) soon
A ) wishes B) requests C ) assisted D ) punished C ) later D ) fast
C ) investigations D) queries E ) greeted E) at once
-E) savings
371. (02-3-11) Choose the synonym to 382. (02-5-9) Choose the appropriate
359. (02-1-31) Choose the best answer. the underlined word. antonym to the underlined word.
She lives near me and I often speak to her She controlled herself and said in a steady If you want to buy modem goods, you should
on my ... to work. voice “We are no friends any longer”. better go to the supermarket in the centre of
A ) path B) travel C ) street A ) weak B) loud C ) sound the city.
D ) road E) way D) low E) lovely A ) to take B) to sell
360. (02-1-34) Choose the best answer. C ) to produce D ) to realise
372. (02-3-13) Choose the antonym to
The hotel has been built on the ... of a lake. E ) to acquire
the underlined word.
A ) edge B) border I have grave doubts about his honesty, 383. (02-5-50). Choose the sentence in
C ) boundary D) front sincerity. the Active Voice to the given one in the
E ) behind A ) remember B) find Passive Voice.
361. (02-1-35) Choose the best answer. C ) understand D) am quite sure The blood spurted from the cut vein and ...
The hall was very ... with over fifty people E ) recall the shirt.
stuck into it. A ) painted B) dyed
373. (02-3-14) Choose the antonym to C ) coloured D ) watered
A ) empty B) crowded the underlined word.
C ) painted D) decorated E ) soaked
He talked to me of Chopin and played the
E ) designed familiar melodies with much brilliance. 384. (02-5-52) Choose the sentence in
A ) well known B) strange the Active Voice to the given one in the
The house is in good ... though it needs to C ) brilliant D ) wonderful Passive Voice.
E ) fine But now and then I saw him ... a drink.
be repainted.
A ) suggesting B) proposing
A ) state B) condition 374. (02-3-15) Choose the antonym to C ) offering D) proposing
C ) position D ) standing the -underlined word. E) inviting
E) mood He retired and settled in the country.
A ) moved B) lived C ) built 385. (02-6-31) Choose the best answer.
If you put sugar in hot coffee, it w ill... .
synonym to the underlined word. D) went E ) left
A ) reduce B) swell
Adrian Brouwer has been described as a 375. (02-3-82) Choose the appropriate C ) expand D) melt
man of reckless habits. synonym. E ) dissolve
A ) careless B) wise Bella became aware of her mistake instantly.
C ) reasonable D ) healthy 386. (02-6-54) Choose the best answer.
A ) frequently B) immediately
E) angry - Where can I have this ironed?
C ) entirely D) obviously
364. (02-1-74) Choose the best answer. E ) mainly
A ) At the bank B) At the shop
Heavy snow ... the train for several hours. 376. (02-3-83) Choose the appropriate C ) At the post office D ) At school
A ) delayed B) hindered synonym . E ) At the laundry
C ) cancelled D ) postponed Mr. Johnson said that the mayor was very 387. (02-6-62) Choose the sentence
E ) sent arrogant. opposite in the meaning to the given one.
365. (02-2-27) Choose the best answer. A ) egoistical B ) official Despite the noise the children were making,
Her father ... her with everything she wanted. C ) typical O) attractive she kept on reading.
A ) proposed B) possessed E ) kind A ) Even though the children made a lot of
C ) processed D) provided 377. (02-3-91) Choose the best answer. noise, it didn’t stop her reading.
E ) distributed A lot depends on your ... the domposition B) The children were noisy but this didn't
366. (02-2-57) Choose the best answer. without mistakes. prevent her from reading.
In the Summer of 1959, something ... with A ) pointing B) seeing C ) She was so upset by the noise of the
the power plant that provides New-York with C ) doing D ) hearing children that she couldn’t go on reading any
electricity. E ) writing longer.
176____________________________ 91. Give the right definition. Give the light synonym / antonym / homonyms / definitions
O) She wasn t upset by the noise of the 397. (02-9-17) Choose the appropriate 408. (03-3-15) Choose the best synonym
children and continued rending. antonym to the underlined words. for the underlined word.
E) She didn’t seem to hear the noise and Charles was to meet Mary at the entrance of He slipped u p of speaking of it first.
went on reading. the theatre but she didn’t come. A ) made, a mistake B) made clear
A ) comer B ) door ' C ) exit C ) appeared D ) made neat ,
synonym to the underlined word. D ) wall E ) crossing E ) was careful
When we bought our new house, we thought 398. (02-9-18) Choose the appropriate 409. (03-3-18) Choose the best antonym
that everyone would welcome us to the antonym to the underlined words. for the underlined word.
neighbourhood. But people seem to give us She couldn't approve of his conduct. He was Noguchi lives and works in New York. But
the cold shoulder. so rude and vulgar. he makes freouent trips to Japan to renew
A ) turn their noses at us A ) support B) like contact with the earth.
B) give us a hand C ) praise D ) disapprove A ) quick B) useful C ) useless
C ) give us unnecessary difficulty E) dislike D) rare E) absolute
D) be very generous 399. (02-9-59) Choose the appropriate
E) treat us delicately 410. (03-3-19) Choose the best antonym
antonym to the word “educated’’. for the underlined word.
389. (02-7-8) Choose the appropriate A ) intellectual B) smart He was candid with me.
synonym to the underlined word. C ) ignorant D) dull A ) reserved B) close-fisted
She runs a small shop. E ) foolish
C ) cross D) mad
A ) functions B ) races 400. (02-9-60) Choose the appropriate E ) dull
C ) manages D) completes antonym to the underlined word.
E) hurries 411. (03-5-6) Choose the synonym to the
He took an active part in the fight of the
underlined word.
390. (02-7-20) Choose the best answer. Central Asian people for their freedom.
Most of the workers were coarse and poorly
It ... as if all the bare trees ... with ice. A ) liberation B) fight
educated.
A ) seems / is covered C ) independence D ) oppression
A ) polite B) fine
B) seemed / had been covered E ) invention
C ) smooth D) crude
C ) seemed / were covered 401. (02-11-57) What do the underlined E) graceful
D) had seemed / covered words mean?
E ) seems / will be covered Bus drivers have been refusing to work for 412. (03-5-8) Choose the synonym to the
two days. underlined word.
A ) producing B) striking I have no doubt that the man’s exploits as a
C ) celebrating D) working guide and explorer of the West will some day
There was a serious problem with the be a legend.
roof. The rain was coming in and making E ) carrying out
A ) feats B) innovations
everything wet. It needed repairing. 402. (03-1-6) Choose the appropriate C ) discoveries D ) axes
A ) dealing B) seeing to synonym to the underlined word. E ) awards
C ) managing D) doing I hate people telling lies.
E) preparing A ) convincing B) persuading 413. (03-5-9) Choose the appropriate
C ) boring D) cheating antonym to the underlined word.
E) challenging Most cattle headed for slaughter were
shipped from the West to the East.
The policeman has just stopped a careless 403. (03-1-7) Choose the appropriate
A ) driven i B) unloaded
driver who went through the red light. synonym to the underlined word.
C ) transferred D) taken E) left
A ) attentive B) absent-minded - How many delegates took part in the
C ) forgetful D ) nasty conference? 414. (03-6-3) Choose the appropriate
E ) incautious A ) took place B) took hold antonym.
C ) participated O) were held My friend promised to-come at five, but he
393. (02-8-55) Choose the best definition,
E ) spoke hasn't turned u p yet.
to the underlined word.
A ) appeared B) failed
Ancient economies had no paper money or 404. (03-1-10) Choose the appropriate
antonym to the underlined word. C ) leam D) put up
coins. Some used barter.
William Shakespeare married a woman eight E ) disappeared
A ) An amount of money put in a bank.
B) Something that happens but is not years older than himself. 415. (03-8-43) Choose the best synonym
expected to happen. A ) was engaged B) divorced to the underlined word.
C ) Trading one. thing for another without C ) got married D) fell in love with He always asks me to his letters for him.
using money. E) disliked A ) write B) read C ) send
D) A plan for spending money borrowed. 405. (03-1-43) Choose the synonym to D ) spend E) seal
E) Things that are necessary to find. the underlined word. 416. (03-8-45) Choose the best antonym
394. (02-9-12) Choose the appropriate All citizens of the republic men and women to the underlined word. If I go on holiday
synonym to the underlined words. of all nationalities eniov equal rights in all today, then I have work in a fortnight.
A friend in need is a friend indeed. spheres of life. A ) come to B) return to
A ) certainly B) well C ) really A ) like B) dislike C ) have C ) start to D) finish E) leave
D ) commonly E ) usually D) join E) are fond of
417. (03-8-48) Choose the best antonym
395. (02-9-14) Choose the appropriate 406. (03-2-11) Choose the best answer. to the underlined word.
synonym to the underlined words. ... is a hot dcy place without water or trees. I was told they’d .
We both sat in silence for some little time A ) Desert B ) Oasis A ) engaged B) separated
after listening to this extraordinary story. C ) Valley D ) Beach C ) wedded D) divorced
A) dull B) ordinary E) Plain E) been merry
C ) usual D ) unusual 407. (03-3-14) Choose the best synonym 418. (03-9-13) Choose the word which
E) popular for the underlined word. would best keep the meaning of the
396. (02-9-15) Choose the appropriate Some teenagers spend much money on underlined one. His behaviour often
pair of synonyms. foolish pleasures. seemed even to his friends.
A) pretty - ugly B) high -long A ) pay out B) leave on A ) odd B) foreign
C ) short - stout D) even - bumpy C ) talk in,to D ) shut off C ) cold D ) unknown
E) dumb - mute E ) touch up E ) unfamiliar
91. Give the right definition. Give the right synonym / antonym / homonyms / definitions____________ 177
419. (03-9-14) Choose the word Which A ) childhood B) teenager 442. (v4-109-29) Choose the appropriate
would best keep the meaning of the C ) life D ) brotherhood word.
underlined one. E ) mothertiood The shop manager didn’t know how much
The American Red Cross dealt with the the sweater was because the ... tag was
wounded during the Civil War. missing.
words for the blanks.
A ) dying B) diseased A ) expense B) worth
He needs a pair of ... if the sun is shining.
C ) sick D ) injured C)cost D) price E ) value
A ) spectacles B) sunglasses
E ) poverty-stricken C ) shorts D ) tights 443. (v4-109-36) Complete the
420. (03-9-15) Choose the word which E ) jeans sentences. The opposite of “dark skin" is ...
would best keep the meaning of the A ) brown skin B) pink skin
underlined one. C ) black skin D ) yellow skin
When I go to bed I put on my ...
As We came home it was nearly midnight and A ) tights B) gloves E) fair skin
we went to bed at once. C ) shoes D ) pyjamas 444. (v4-110-19) Choose the antonym to
A ) already B) just E ) glasses the underlined word.
C ) around D) almost E ) just past Milk is delivered about six a.m. so we have
432. (04-1-466) Choose the best answer.'
421. (03-10-12) Choose the appropriate The bag looks awfully heavy. Let me ... it for fresh milk for breakfast.
antonym. you. A ) Spent B) invited C ) sent
Betty was a smart girl. A ) carry B) put C ) grow D)gone E)sounded
A ) attractive B) alluring D) use E ) cut 445. (v4-111-36) Choose the synonym to
C ) exciting D) plain E ) clever 433. (04-1-477) Choose the best answer. the underlined word.
422. (03-10-14) Choose the appropriate In the last rain there was a lot o f ... to the roof. A monument was to his memory.
antonym. A ) demand B) damage A ) started B ) read
This study is too tiny. C ) reply D ) sympathy C ) put up D ) fast E ) rose
A ) roomy B) small E) contribution 446. (v4-115-27) Complete the
C ) cramped D ) dirty E ) long •434. (05-1-81) Choose the appropriate appropriate synonym .
423. (03-10-53) Choose the synonym to synonym As far as I know, English universities greatly
the underlined word. To the underlined word I can recall the sweet from each other
As he left the carriage, the old lady leaned odour of wild flowers. A ) hear B) differ C ) proclaim
out of the window and cackled at him. A ) orders B) ado ur D) study E) organize
A ) smiled B) sneezed C ) fits D) harmony 447. (v4-115-29) Choose the appropriate
C ) frowned D ) snapped E ) smell word for Someone who makes or looks after
E ) giggled 435. (05-1-129) Choose the appropriate machines.
424. (03-11-57) Choose the synonym to antonym to the underlined word. A ) teacher B) member
the underlined word. I feel comfortable, when I see you. C ) economist ’ D) engineer
Jane cannot afford to buy a new car. A ) relaxed B) suitable E) worker
She is broke after vacation. , C ) uneasy D) similar 448. (v4-115-36) Choose the appropriate
A ) is tired B) broke her leg E ) useless word.
C ) has no money D) changed her mind 436. (05-1-417) Choose the appropriate One should never ... a secret to a person
E ) is ill word. who gossips.
A ... is a man who cuts hair and shaves beards A)keep B)speak
425. (03-11-59) Choose the synonym to
A ) Hairdresser B) Dressmaker 0 ) chat D) talk E) tell
the underlined word.
Mary tooks up to her elder sister, and that’s C ) Barber D) Designer 449. (V4-117-18) Which of the following is
how it should be. E) Tailor closest in meaning to the word «value»?
A ) likes B) respects 437. (05-1-418) Choose the best answer. A ) arrogance B) vanity
C ) resembles D ) takes after I am going to ... to him by telephone. C ) importance D ) insignificance
E ) waits A ) wash B) talk E ) disregard
426. (03-11-61) Choose the synonym to C ) tell D) answer 450. (v4-117-19) Choose the appropriate
the underlined word. E)dean antonym.
The 20 dollar bill that we couldn’t find two 438. (v4-103-28) Answ er the questions. His parents were very ... and the boy had to
days ago has turned u p in the washing What’s the American English word for “lift"? sing at church services.
machine. A ) elevator B) stairs A ) reluctant B) competent
A ) found B)happened C ) steps D ) ladder C ) devoted D ) atheistic
C ) disappeared D) searched E) escalator E) faithful
E) appeared 439. (V4-107-11) Choose the best 451. (v4-117-32) Choose the appropriate
427. (04-1-85) Choose the antonym to continuation. A carpenter is ... . synonym.
the underlined word. A ) a man who has children in his family. Jane avoided the punishment.
During the Independence Day national.flags B ) someone who looks after the money in a A ) wanted B) observed
are hung u p in the streets. bank, a shop or an office. C ) faced D ) awarded
A ) cared for B) stuck into C ) a person who makes things out of wood. E)escaped
C ) taken off D ) brought up D) a companion who likes to spend money. 452. (v4-118-18) Choose the synonym to
E) pushed away E) a person who has been shipwrecked. the underlined word.
428. (04-1-90) Choose the appropriate 440. (v4-108-27) Choose the appropriate The whole family a rowing cotton in the farm.
antonym. We should compare the behaviour word for Someone who carries a message. A ) fulfils B ) digs
of these two .tourists. A ) peace maker B) stranger C ) toils D) creates
A ) contrast B) destroy C ) worker D ) foreigner E ) makes s
C ) share D) tell E) messenger 453. (v4-120-12) Choose the appropriate
E) speak 441. (v4-109-11) Choose the appropriate word.
429. (04-1-104) Choose the appropriate word for a very large pool of water with land In 1991 the Republic of Uzbekistan became.
antonym. all around A ) fantastic B) industrial
Adolescence is a difficult but interesting age, A ) bath B) lake C ) agricultural D) independent
when one finish school and go to university. C ) garden D) nut ' E ) object E) beautiful
454. (v4-120-18) Choose the appvopriate C ) He didn’t like to get up early every morning. The sheep ootawav from the wolf just in time.
synonym. D) He had to get up early every morning. A ) vanished B) met
Everybody tries to improve his living conditions. E ) He had to get up early yesterday morning. C ) covered D) escaped
A ) honour B ) enjoy 465. (v4-124-31) Choose the appropriate E) disappeared
C ) worsen D) join E) better antonym. 477. (v5-106-29) Choose the synonym.
455. (v4-120-19) Choose the appropriate Travelling by sea is pleasant only if the sea predisposed.
antonym. . is calm. A ) undecided B) propose
Many people believed that Mariborocigh, the A ) quiet B) slow C ) against D ) tending beforehand
English commander, was simply prolonging C ) hospitable D) quick E ) unwilling to speak
the war for his own profit and olorv. E) rough 478. (v5-107-11) Choose the appropriate
A ) shame B) destiny word When we want to buy something, we
C ) shortage D) benefit go to the
E)duty A ) stadium B) department store
The performance was cancelled because of
456. (V4-120-28) Choose the appropriate the strike. C ) library D) office
word. The United Nations is the ... of all A ) owing to B) now that E ) plant
member states. C ) as D) as much as 479. (vS-110-35) There are five answers
A ) capital B) base E ) as long as after each sentence. Only one is correct.
C ) rest home D) meeting place Choose the most suitable word to each
E) attractive place sentence.
word.
457. (v4-'122-10) Choose the appropriate We had very good ... and enjoyed the movie. If everyone is more careful, mistakes can be ...
word to complete the sentence. A ) convenience B) artists A ) invented B) added C ) avoided
A refrigerator is used for ... C ) friend D ) seats D) reduced E)caused
A ) cutting bread B) keeping salt E) spirit 480. (V5-111-14) Choose the best
C ) boiling water D ) cooking meals synonym to the underline word.
E ) cooling food He has had a bad day. In addition to being
word.
458. (v4-122-18) Choose the appropriate Don’t beat the dog, otherwise it will bite you. late for school he left his homework at home.
synonym . A ) threat B)take C)tell D)give A ) besides B) in spite of
You shouldn’t blame them for being late. E ) strike C ) but D) neither
A ) bring B) educate E) except
469. (V4-127-32) Which of the following
C ) believe D) dispute 481. (v5-111-24) Choose the appropriate
is an antonym of the word «u rb a n»?
E) condemn word or phrase.
A ) urgent B) famous
459. (v4-123-3) Choose the appropriate C ) rural D ) central Mary was so tired, that she threw herself on
antonym. E) municipal the сапарё and ... motionless some time.
Money which is spent on education and A ) remain B) drove
health now is an investment for the future. 470. (v4-128-3) Choose the appropriate C ) put D ) is lying
A ) delight B) world antonym to the underlined word.
E ) lay
C ) tuition D ) past E ) present You’ve got wet throat.
A ) hot B) cold C ) warm D) sweet 482. (v5-111-35) Choose the best answer
460. (v4-123-18) Choose the appropriate E ) dry (adjective).
synonym . What is the ... news of today?
During the meeting there was a conflict 471. (V4-128-11) Choose the best A ) latest B) lately
between the two sides: they couldn’t come continuation. An ear is ... С ) fresh D) late E) last
into one conclusion, i A ) a open space in a park.
B) the joint in the middle of one’s arm. 483. (v5-113-29) Choose the appropriate
A ) cancellation B ) satisfaction word instead of the underlined.
C ) agreement D ) disagreement C ) where two walls or roads meet.
D ) the part of the body you hear with., Having come from an affluent society, Dick
E ) appointment found it difficult to adjust to a small country
E) a sound that comes back to you.
461. (v4-123-32) Choose the appropriate town.
synonym to the underlined word. 472. (v4-128-18) Which of the following is A ) overpopulated B) large
You are so Irritated please try to contain your closest in meaning to the word «value»? C ) affable D ) overcrowded
anger. A ) arrogance B) vanity E ) wealthy
A ) happy B ) pleased C ) importance D ) insignificance
E ) disregard 484. (V5-117-14) Choose the appropriate
C ) astonished D ) amused .
word instead of the underlined.
E)annoyed 473. (v4-130-32) Choose the appropriate This artist didn't achieve success because he
462. (v4-124-3) Choose the appropriate synonym. was an imitator not a creator.
antonym. Those plants ... water. A ) an originator B) a distorter
My friend Nodir isn’t ... enough to dance with A)send B)choose C)have C ) a defender D ) a burglar
Guli. D) require E ) spend E) a copier
A ) happy B ) short C)good D)long 474. (v5-101-14) Choose the appropriate ' 485. (v5-118-29) Choose the appropriate
E ) nice synonym . synonym .
463. (V4-124-18) Choose the appropriate - Is your father in? The television station was inundated with
synonym . - No, h e . calls protesting the distasteful program.
In the fell the leaves become yellow and A ) comes B) leaves C ) is away A ) probated B) attacked
brown. D) stays E ) goes C ) harassed D ) flooded
A ) winter B ) holiday E ) modulated
C ) spring D) autumn She ... in the competition - she is a champion. 486. (v5-119-14) Choose the best synonym.
E ) summer A ) lost B) was injured He couldn't call himself a friend of the minister
464. (v4-124-19) Choose the sentence C ) wins D) left but he was at least acquainted with him.
which is opposite in meaning to the given E ) has won A ) aware B) friend
one. 476. (v5-104-14) There are five answers C ) familiar D ) introduced
He didn’t have to get up early every morning. after each sentence. O nly one is correct. E ) known
A ) He was made to get up early that morning. Choose the correct answer toreplace the - 487. (v5-128-14) Choose the synonym .
B ) He didn't have to go to bed early. underlined word. He retired and settled the city.
A ) went B) was away “Please keep silence and let me ... my 509. (V5-157-15) Choose the appropriate
C ) moved D ) left letter”, Ann said. antonym. Liz has borrowed a small sum of
E ) resided A ) reveal , B ) sing money from Nancy.
C ) continue D ) repeat A ) lent B) added
488. (V5-137-14) Choose the synonym. C ) supported D) brought E) gave
E ) say
She put up with being treated like an invalid.
A ) answered B) accepted 499. (v5-152-3) Choose the antonym to 510. (v5-157-24) Choose the appropriate
C ) consented D) refused the underlined word. word of phrase.
The luggage is too heavy for this gentle ... helps people speaking different languages
E ) denied
woman. to understand each other.
489. (v5-139-11) Choose the appropriate A ) easy B) big A ) shop-assistant B) interpreter
word. C ) light D ) thick C ) guide D) book-keeper
Spanish is the official language, but it is not E ) difficult E) scientist
the ... language. Catal, Euskera, Galego and
500. (v5-152-14) Choose the appropriate 511. (v5-158-14) Choose the word or
Valencia are spoken in different places.
synonym to the underlined words. phrase closer to the underlined one.
A ) lovely B) unique
His great aim is to enter the university. We were informed that it was the custom
C ) beautiful D ) only E) average
A ) object B) end of the local merchants to close up early on
490. (v5-139-35) There are five answers C ) way D) subject Sunday nights.
O nly one is correct. Choose the most, E ) purpose A ) bankers B) authority
suitable word. 501. (v5 -1 52-24) Choose the best C ) store owners D) buyers
Can he ... about the price of the coat for them? answer. E) cashiers
A ) find, B) ask Ouch! Ow! I have cut my finger. It’s .. 512. (v5-158-15) Choose the antonym to
C ) expiain D) enquire A ) twisting B) bleeding the underlined word.
E ) compare C ) running D) shaking The dress was beautiful very but I couldn’t
491. (v5-140-14) Choose the appropriate E ) breaking buy it as it was too expensive.
word instead of the underlined. 502. (v5-153-29) Choose the appropriate A ) nice / empty B) ancient / bad
Exchanges of language and culture were a word instead of the underlined. C ) ugly / cheap D) modem / old
direct result of commerce. Mark can't talk well because he has a E) silk / slow
A ) trade B) borrowing speech impediment. 513. (v5-160-3) Choose the appropriate
C ) imposition D) schooling A ) imposition B) position antonym to the underlined word.
E ) stagnation C ) skeptic D ) aspect The balloon flew up high into the blue sky.
492. (V5-142-14) Choose the best E ) defect A ) down B) of C ) at D) to E ) off
synonym. 503. (v5-154-14) Choose the best 514. (V5-160-14) Choose the appropriate
The director cancelled the meeting for synonym. synonym.
several hours. Please accept her sincere apologies. The dog saw his reflection in the pool of water.
A ) received B) postponed A ) kind B) arrogant C ) hostile A ) imagination B) copy C ) image
C ) hindered D) held D ) frank E ) harmful D ) leash E) bone
E ) sent 504. (V5-155-14) Choose the synonym to 515. (v5-160-15) Choose the appropriate
493. (v5-143-29) Choose the best the underlined word. antonym.
synonym. He’s clever a and nice boy. I don’t think he’ll This man blamed a young fellow for stealing
Everybody was astonished at his success. do it. his bike.
A ) surprised B) admired A ) hostile B) weak A ) justified B) succeeded C ) thanked
C ) managed D ) emphasised C ) easy-going D ) respected D) praised E) liked
E) delighted E ) wise
505. (V5-155-15) Choose the best which means the same as the sentence
494. (V5-144-14) Choose the best
antonym. below.
synonym.
The market centre was as crowded as usual The lecture was attended by a large audience.
She can’t stand idle people.
on Saturday. A ) A lot of people like to attend lectures.
A ) agree B) accuse
A ) swamped with people B) A large hall was mainly used for lectures.
C ) beats D) consent
B) stuffy C ) Lots of people-came to listen to the lecture.
E) put up with
C ) full of people D) Many people thought it was a very good
495. (v5-145-29) Choose the appropriate D) empty lecture.
word instead of the underlined. E ) hot
During the war, many foreign lands 517. (v6-139-9) Choose the answer which,
506. (v 5 -1 55-25) Choose the closer
were confiscated by the government. correctly completes the sentence.
sentence. He picked out the ... he wanted to read.
A ) bartered B) presented What is Mary going to do tomorrow?
C ) owned D) sold A ) idea B) books
A ) Where is Mary to go tomorrow?
E ) sequestrated C ) energy D ) pictures
B) When is Mary going to do it?
496. (v5-146-15) Choose the antonym to C ) Is Mary leaving tomorrow? 518. (v6-143-9) Choose the answer
the underlined word. D ) Who is going to come to Mary tomorrow? which correctly completes the sentence.
When a group of women got on the bus E ) What are Mary’s plans for tomorrow? Hundreds of ... had to be hired to lay the
every seat there was occupied. pipeline.
A ) full B) sold C ) empty D) taken A ) photographers B) musicians
synonym to the underlined word The
E ) vacant C ) workers D) teachers
biography is a very popular form of prose.
497. (v5-148-18) Choose the best answer. A ) historical work B) writing 519. (V6-144-9) Choose the answer
Jim was on his hands and knees on the floor. C ) science fiction D) fable which correctly completes the sentence.
He ... his cigarette lighter. E) poetry Nigora always leaves us without... goodbye,
A ) was begging B) looking at A ) talking B) saying
508. (V5-157-14) Choose the appropriate
C ) was riding D) was looking for C ) speaking ( D) telling
to word.
E ) was licking His girl-friend is angry when she doesn’t gel 520. (V6-149-9) Choose the answer
498. (v5-151-11) There are five answers letters from him. which correctly completes the sentence.
after each sentence. O nly one is correct A ) take B ) give C ) bring Do you mind if I stop to buy some ...? I have
Choose the most suitable word. D ) receive E) buy to post these letters.
A ) money B) paint Charles Dickens couldn’t ... school when he 544. (v7-161-7) Choose the answer
C ) computers D) stamps was a boy of 12. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) attract B) attend John has just phoned. He ... me you were
C ) advise D) admire having problems with your car.
which completes the dialogue.
533. (v6-159-9) Choose the correct A ) said B) told
- What does your brother do?
answer to replace the underlined word. C ) talked to D) spoke to
- He is ... . He often translates speeches at
international conferences. When they were old enough they began 545. (v7-161-20) Choose the answer
A ) an interpreter B) an accountant learning to play the piano. which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) a businessman D) a chairman A ) continued B) gave up 'The thing that can prevent us from growing
C ) remained D ) started good crops is bad weather”, said the ... to
522. (v6 -1 50-22) Choose the answer
534. (v6-160-22) Choose the answer the journalist.
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) meteorologist B) taxi driver
What is the ... news from home about Alex?
He introduced himself, but it was not C ) worker D) farmer
A ) lately B) last
C ) latest D) fresh necessary. Everybody ... him. 546. (v7-163-20) Choose the answer
A ) knew B) forgot which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) liked D) ignored Patience is a kind of card ....
535. (v7-130-20) Choose the answer My grandmother was fond of it.
My uncle went to the ... to buy some
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) act B) game C ) play D) match
medicines.
A) jeweller’s B) greengrocer’s In the morning, when I was ... mother came 547. (v7-165-20) Choose the answer
C ) hairdresser’s D) chemist’s into my room and told me to put on two which correctly completes the sentence.
sweaters, but I feel very hot if I ... too many Our environment is being ... but we still have
524. (v6-152-22) Choose the answer warm things. time to do something about it.
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) dressing / wear B) carrying / put on A ) destroyed B) resulted
Polly has made up h e r... to become an C ) wearing / carry D) putting on / dress C ) defeated D) suffered
interpreter.
A ) decision B) mind 536. (v7-139-21) Choose the answer 548. (v7-170-20) Choose the answer
C ) head D) brain which correctly completes the sentence. which correctly completes the sentence.
We hadn’t seen him for ages, but still when At last I could afford to buy a computer
525. (v6-152-29) Choose the answer we met him at the theatre, we ... him at once. because the ... offered the staff a bonus at
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) searched for B) recognized the end of the year.'
Alex always ... on his opinion. C ) learned D) found out A ) economy B) society
A ) exchanges B) insists
537. (V7-141-21) Choose the answer C ) company D) employee
C ) responds D)asks
526. (V6-153-9) Choose the correct I’m sorry, I’m late. I forgot to ... the alarm which correctly completes the sentence.
answer to replace the underlined words. clock last night. Anna pronounces every word so ... that
The weather was very cold, it was snowing A ) get B) make C ) set D) put everyone can hear what she’s saying.
heavily and so we decided to stay at home.
538. (v7-143-20) Choose the answer A ) friendly B) clearly
A ) freezing B) warm
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) lovely D) quickly
C ) sunny D) fresh
The doctor ... me to spend a few days in bed. 550. (v7-174-20) Choose the answer
527. (v6-153-22) Choose the correct A ) made B) proposed which correctly completes the sentence.
answer to replace the underlined word. C ) suggested D) advised In many schools children have classes ... to
The sheep got away from the wolf.
539. (v7-152-20) Choose the answer their interests.
A ) escaped B) disappeared
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) because B) according
C ) lost D) left
“I.don't like making coffee for my boss, but I C ) due D) owing
528. (v6-154-29) Choose the answer don’t mind typing his letters”, - said the ... to
which correctly completes the sentence. her friend.
He is an intelligent boy, but he often ... A ) housewife B) accountant
It was not difficult to settle the problem.
common sense. C ) secretary D ) waitress
A ) to make B) to solve
A ) wishes B) asks 540. (v7-153-22) Choose the answer C ) to finish D) to complete
C ) lacks D) fails which correctly completes the sentence.
529. (v6-155-22) Choose the answer - What are you going to ... at our fancy ball?
which correctly completes the sentence. - I think, I’l l ... like a clown.
As soon as the famous actor appeared on
At the beginning qf the war, the ruler sent her A ) put / wear B) carry / put on
the stage we began to clap him.
m ost... commander to fight her enemies in C ) dress / сагту D) wear Г dress
A ) to applaude B) to whistle
Kandu. 541. (v7-155-21) Choose the answer C ) to show D) to throw
A ) punished B) appointed which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) impolite D) successful 553. (v7-178-20) Choose the answer
There is no more soap at home. Will you buy
530. (v6-156-6) Choose the answer a ... on your way home?
Nothing has happened. It is only the wind ...
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) slice B) bunch C ) bar D) loaf
the house, rattling the windows.
The window is very dirty. You can ... see 542. (v7-157-21) Choose the answer A ) touching B) moving
anything through it. which correctly completes the sentence: C ) trembling D) shaking
A ) heavily B) badly - Which ... did you vote for in the last
C ) poorly D) hardly 554. (v7-179-24) Choose the answer
election? which correctly completes the sentence.
531. (v6-157-9) Choose the answer A ) applicant B) president Apart from gold, many other... metals are
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) company D) party mined in South Africa.
We decided to keep our plan a ... and not tell 543. (v7-159-22) Choose the answer A ) silver B) rich
anyone anything. which correctly completes the sentence. C ) real D) precious
A) promise B) lie “You mustn’t take your key out of the hotel”, 555. (v7-180-10) Choose the answer
C ) thought D) secret said the ... to the guest. which correctly completes the sentence.
532. (v6-157-23) Choose the answer A ) dressmaker B) chairman When I chanced to be in Paris he would
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) cashier D) receptionist always ask me to parties.
91..Give the right definition. Give the right synonym / antonym / homonyms / definitions
A ) increased B) happened A ) go out B) get on 579. (v8-126-12) Choose the answer
C ) pretended D ) seemed C ) set off D) give up which correctly completes the sentence.
Diana is going to the studio to ... one of her
old songs
A ) celebrate B) record
The plan was hard to fulfil. When he first told me, i t ... like a great idea,
C ) write D) transcribe
A ) to check in B) to dear but I’m not so sure now.
C ) to observe D) to carry out A ) sounded B) heard 580. (v8-126-13) Choose the answer
C ) smelt D ) tasted which correctly completes the sentence.
What did you ... at the interview? Did you
She! was something we couldn’t see, and! look impressive?
A ) wear B) clothe C ) put D) dress
there were tears in her eyes. I don't fancy going on a long sea-... . Imagine
A ) watching B) observing meeting the same people day after day. 581. (v8-128-11) Choose the answer
C ) looking D) seeing A ) trip B) visit Which correctly completes the sentence.
558. (v7-185-10) Choose the answer C ) voyage D) walk What time will the meeting be held
which correctly completes the sentence. 570. (v8-123-12) Choose the answer tomorrow? Could anybody ... the exact time?
It is getting colder. I’ll put off mv visit to which correctly completes the sentence. A ) recognize B) get to know
Scotland till the weather is warmer. Do you think he’s ... to buy the stamps I C } revise D) find out
A ) postpone B) achieve asked him for? 582. (v8-128-12) Choose the answer
C ) hurry D) receive A ) remembered B) admired which correctly completes the sentence.
559. (v7-186-10) Choose the answer C ) suggested D) reminded If you decide to cook it, remember, this ... is
which correctly completes the sentence. 571. (v8-123-13) Choose the answer best served with boiled rice and a crisp green
Could you ... me some money until tomorrow? which correctly completes the sentence. salad.
A ) present B) lend We were just having a friendly ... about football. A ) course B) dish
C ) borrow D) let A) cry B) chat C ) plate D) saucer
560. (v7-186-20) Choose the answer C ) whisper D) saying 583. (v8-129-12) Choose the answer
which correctly completes the sentence. 572. (v8-124-11) Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Meat is often ... up with vegetables. which correctly completes the sentence. I don’t need any help in the kitchen, but do
A ) served B) prepared Despite his lack of experience, he ... his job you think you could ... the table?
C ) put D) given very well. A ) sit B) go C ) lie D) lay
,561. (v7-188-24) Choose the answer A ) produced B) carried 584. (v8-129-13) Choose the answer
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) made D) did which correctly completes the sentence.
The British Museum is officially .. the 573. (v8-124-12) Choose the answer In Britain and elsewhere you ... hands when
National Library and Museum of History. which correctly completes the sentence. you are introduced, to someone for the first
Art and Ethnography I’d love to try and make that cake. Have yon time.
A ) prescribed B) praised got a ... for it? A ) seize B) shake C ) throw D) show
C ) told D) called A ) ingredient B) recipe 585. (v8-130-11) C h o o se the answer
562. (v7-189-20) Choose the answeF C ) bill D) prescription which correctly completes the sentence.
which correctly completes the sentence. 574. (v8-125-6) Choose the answer When she showed me the letter, I ... her to
The place was so nice that we decided to ... which correctly completes the sentence. throw it away.
there all the time, though few leaves ... on The police complained that many drivers A ) advised B) informed
the trees. were going too ... in spite of the terrible C ) understood D) questioned
A ) leave / remain B) stay / remained
weather conditions. 586. (v8-130-12) Choose the answer
C ) live / stay D) remain / left
A ) slow B) speedy which correctly completes the sentence.
563. (v8-103-12) Choose the answer C ) fast D) quick It’s true that some birds will find their way
which cprrectiy completes the sentence. home even though they begin their ... in
I’ve lived near the airport for so long that I’ve unfamiliar territory.
g o t... to the noise of the planes. A ) voyage B) excursion
An instrument which is used to take wrinkles
A ) used B) interested C)hike D)trip
out of clothes is ... .
C ) frightened D) known
A ) an iron B) a cooke 587. (v8-130-13) Choose the answer
564. (v8-104-12) Choose the answer C ) a vacuum cleaner D) a which correctly completes the sentence.
which correctly completes the sentence. dishwasher You can use the credit card to ... cash from
You can ... to Paris but the roads are always
576. (v8-125-12) Choose the answer your account at any time.
crowded. Why don’t you take the train
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) earn B) spend
instead?
As I wasn’t coming back by train I asked for C ) get D) pay
A ) visit B) fly C ) sail D) drive
a ... ticket. 588. (v9-116-22) Read the text.
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) single B) extra Then choose the correct answer for the
This letter may ... you the news that you are C ) simple D) free gaps 22-23 in the text.
expecting 577. (v8-125-13) Choose the answer The lotus flower lives half of its life under the
A ) bring B) lay C ) change D) take which correctly completes the sentence. water. Each day at sunrise, the lotus flower
Before you go to sleep I'll ... you just one will rise up from the water and (2 2 )... its
more story. da^ in the sun. Then each night, as the sun
A ) say/ B) tell begins (2 3 )... the flower will sink back below
I really enjoyed my visit to Paris. Did you ...
C ) talk ■D) speak the surface of the water until the next day.
the postcard I sent you from there?
A ) hold B) send C ) grow D) spend
A ) buy B) get C ) make D) reach 578. (v8-126-11) Choose the answer
which correctly completes the sentence. 589. (v9-116-23)
Peter had always been looked upon as the A ) set B) be set
best student. Nobody ... him to get a bad C ) to set D) to be set
- You’re smoking again? I thought you
stopped last month. mark at the exam. 590. (v9-129-22) Read the text.
- I did. I don’t know why I started again. I’m A ) expected B) offered Then choose the correct answer for the
going to ... tomorrow, and this time I mean it. C ) waited for D) looked forward gaps 22-23 in the text.
There was a great deal of snow on the 603. (v14-114-27) Read the text 610. (v15-103-30) W hat does the word
mountains, and Mr. Brown knew it would be Then choose the correct answer for the vigilant in bold mean?
(2 2 )... work climbing to the camp, but Lady gaps 27-28 in the text. A ) dangerous B) attentive
Gray was strong, and used to it. Lady Gray was People criticize single-sex education C ) noisy D ) safe
Mr. Brown’s horse, and (2 3)... him everywhere. institutions. But that boys and girls are (27) 611. (v15-106-2) Choose the best answer.
A ) hard B) firm C ) strict D) solid ... separately doesn’t mean that they don’t The annual... in London is 610 mm.
591. (V9-129-23) mix and, generally, live together, besides the A ) storm B) snowball
A ) carried B) carry school gates. I perceive single-sex education C ) rainfall D) hailstorm
C ) carrying D) to carry as means of helping ... (2) appreciate the
time we spend with the opposite sex. Choose 612. (v15-108-23) Read the text.
592. (v12z-101-27) Read the text. the correct answer. Then choose the correct answer for each
Then choose the correct answer for the question below (23-26).
A ) learned B) taken
gaps 27-28 in the text. Hotels range in size from large buildings with
C ) taught D ) given
Chocolate comes from cocoa beans, which more than 3000 rooms to small inns that as
are the seeds of the cocoa tree. The cocoa 604. (v14-114-28) Choose the correct answer. few as 8 to 10 rooms. Small hotels do not
tree was originally .(27)... by the Mayas and A ) them B) her C ) me D) us offer the range of services provided by large
Aztecs over 3,000 years ago. It (2 8 )... to 605. (v14-117-28) establishments. However, rooms and meals
Europe by Cortez, who had been introduced A ) to drink B) being drunk at most small inns generally cost less than
to the drink in Mexico. C ) having drunk D) drinking those at large hotels.
A) cut B) grown Hotels in North America employ about one
606. (v15-102-11) Choose the suitable staff member for every two rooms. The
C ) brought D) planted
statement instead of the underlined one. hotel staff works around the clock to make
593. (v12z-101-28) This is where I part company with the the guests comfortable. The housekeeping
A) had been bringin B) has been brought professor as I have my own point of view. staff cleans each room daily. Bellhops carry
C ) was brought D) is brought A ) stop spending time together luggage and packages to the guests’ rooms.
594. (v12z-107-31) B) stop the conversation The engineering department keeps the
A) to stand B) stood C ) disagree about a particular subject hotel’s electridty, plumbing, heat, and air
C ) stand D) standing D) have no objection conditioning in good working order. The hotel
595. (v12z-116-26) Choose the answer 607. (v15-103-27) Read the text. security department works to prevent fire,
which correctly completes the sentence. Then choose the correct answer for each theft, and other disturbances.
Tony always drives to o Yesterday he was question below (27-30). Some hotel restaurants provide room
fined for speeding. The North American Robin is usually called service, by which guests can have food and
A ) fast B) slowly C ) faster D) quick the “robin’ .The robin is a bird. The male beverages brought to their rooms. In certain
robin has a bright red breast. The robin has hotels, guests also can have garments
596. (v12z-122-27) Read the text. laundered by the hotel's valet service.
a cheerful song. They live throughout North
Then choose the correct answer for the The author states th a t...
America, Canada, Alaska, and in the 48 lower
gaps 27-28 in the text. A ) in smaller hotels the series of services is
states. In the winter, robins go south, and
Thomas Edison the inventor of the electric limited.
some of them go to central Mexico. Some
light (2 7 )... , said that his best ideas came to B) small inns do not provide with qualitative
robins go to the Pacific coast. They eat during
him in dreams. So (2 8 )... the great physicist service.
the day. Sometimes they eat about 40%
Albert Einstein. C ) usually the price of service and food in
invertebrates like beetles and grubs. Robins
A ) fire B) candle small establishments is no cheaper.
eat about 60% fruits and berries. Mother
C ) balloon D ) bulb D) hotels with more than 3,000 rooms offer *
and father robins find food for baby robins.
597. (v12z-122-28) Baby robins eat worms and other soft-bodied inexpensive rooms and meals.
A ) does B) said animals too. Squirrels, snakes, crows prey 613. (v15-108-24) The phrase “around
C ) has D) did on robin eggs and baby robins. Hawks, cats the clock” in the passage means ...
598. (v12c-129-11) Choose the answer prey on adult robins. To stay safe, robins A ) 18 hours a day B) 12 hours a day
which correctly completes the sentence. stay vigilant. They pay dose attention to C ) 6 hours a day O) 24 hours a day
Mattehew Webb was the first person ... their surroundings. When they gather in
614. (v15-108-25) According to the
across the English Channel. groups, they watch other robins for signs of
working system of North American hotels,
A ) to swim B) to run danger. They give loud warning calls when
who is in charge of the'guests’ stolen
C ) to walk D) to fly a dangerous predator approaches. Although
possessions?
robins are territorial, they band together for
599. (v13-116-22) Choose the answer A ) the security staff
protection from predators. The robin is a sign
which correctly completes the sentence. B) the beverage staff
of a spring. Some people think that seeing
“I am the fastest of all.” Simon ... of being the C ) the engineering staff
the first robin of springtime brings good luck. D) the housekeeping staff
fastest of all.
According to the passage, which of the
A ) insisted B) boasted 615. (v15-108-26) According to the
following statements is / are true?
C ) promised D) admitted passage, what is the job of the valet
I) Some robins go to South America during
600. (v13-128-7) Choose the answer the winter. service?
which correctly completes the sentence. II) The female robin has a bright red feather. A ) Their job is to dean the guests' dothes.
English people are described as all of the III) Cats hunt mature robins. B) Their job is to feed the guests’ pets.
following except... A ) III only В) II only C ) Their job is to park the guests’ cars.
A ) helpful B) cheerful С ) I only D ) I and II only D ) Their job is to dean the guests’ shoes.
C ) friendly D) boastful 616. (v15-109-4) Choose the correct
601. (v13-136-12) Choose the answer passage, which sentence Is true? answer.
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) Adult robins do not care for their young. Keep ... from me. I’ve got a cold.
The sky is clear and the temperature is B) Robins utter a week sound when they A ) distance B) away
dropping fast; it must be going to ... tonight. notice danger. C ) comer D) a reserve
A) glow B) dark C ) Birds and animals prey on robins. 617. (v l 5-109-16) Choose the best answer.
C ) freeze D) warm D) Robins hunt squirrels. Why are you walking from one place to
602. (v14-111-18) You know what they ... 609. (v15-103-29) What does the word another in ... ? You should be busy with
“Variety is the spice of life!” grub in the text mean? useful things.
A ) report B) speak A ) fish B) caterpillar A ) fact B ) vain
C ) tell D) say C ) animal D) bird C ) full D ) speed
91. Give the right definition. Give the right synonym / antonym / homonyms / definitions___________•____________________ 183
618. (v15-111-22) Choose the right word C ) searching for gold in the Canadian winter A ) octogenarian B) septuagenarian
and complete the sentence. is the quickest way to get rich. C ) mature D ) decrepit
Women on the ... are usually more tolerant D) very few of the prospectors actually 631. (v16-117-13) Choose the answer
to other races. achieved what they’d aimed for. which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) uncommon 625. (v16-107-33) Read the text. A word or phrase that refers to elderly people
B) reality Then choose the correct answer for each but in positive meaning is ... .
C ) whole question below (33-36). A ) decrepit
D)fact In prehistoric times, the physical changes B) mature
619. (v15-119-7) Choose the correct in response to stress were an essential C ) not long for this world
answer. adaptation for meeting natural threats. Even D) sfenile
We are ... everyone who has rendered in the modem world, the stress response can 632. (v16-117-18) Choose the answer
assistance to the victims of the earthquake. be an asset for raising levels of performance which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) bitterly disappointed by during critical events such as sports A person who is between 80 and 89 years
B) sincerely grateful to activities, important meetings, or in situations old is ... .
C ) completely annoyed with of actual danger or crisis. If stress becomes A ) octogenarian B) septuagenarian
D ) extremely sorry for persistent and low-level, however, all the C ) mature D) decrepit
parts of the body's stress apparatus become
620. (v16-106-17) Choose the right answer 633. (v16-124-21) Read the text.
which paraphrases highlighted phrase. chronically over-or under-activated. This may
product physical or psychological damage Then choose the correct answer for each
This building is very old and important for question below (21-24).
over time. Acute stress can also be harmful
history. Della and Jjm are a young, married couple.
in certain situations.
This is a ... building. They live in a small, cheap flat in New York City
A ) historic B) historical Studies suggest that the inability to deal
with stress is associated with the onset of in the early 1900s. They are very much in love.
C ) historian D) history It is Christmas Eve. Della wants to buy a
depression or anxiety. In one study, two-
621. (V16-106-21) Read the text. thirds of subjects who experienced a stressful Christmas present for Jim, but she has only
Then choose the correct answer for each situation had nearly six times the risk of got $1,87. She does not think this is enough to
question below (21-24). developing depression within that month. buy him the kind of present he deserves. So
The prospectors who braved the Canadian Some evidence suggests that repeated she decides to sell the thing she is most proud
winters to find gold in the Yukon and Klondike release of stress hormones disrupts normal of - her beautiful, long brown hair - in order
Rivers experienced the most difficult levels of serotonin, the nerve chemical that is to raise the money she needs. Della is paid
conditions to be imagined. Every man who critical for feelings of well-being. Certainly, on $20 for the hair. This is enough for her to buy a
entered the area had to carry a year’s supply a more obvious level, stress diminishes the special chain for Jim's most prized possesion
of food and mining equipment over the steep quality of life by reducing feelings of pleasure - a watch that was given to him by his father.
and frozen mountain passes. In order to do and accomplishment, and relationships are Della goes home to wait for Jim to come
this, each man had to carry 25 kilos of stores often threatened. back from work. She washes her hair and
about 10 kilometers, leave it there, and return The w ord “persistent” in the passage worries that Jim won’t like it now that it’s so
for another load. Therefore to remove all means. short. She sits at the kitchen table with Jim's
of his stores less than 80 kilometers, each A ) changeable B) weak Christmas present in her hand and waits for
man had to walk nearly .1500 kilometers. It C ) constant D ) short him to come home.
is estimated that of the 100,000 men who But when Jim arrived she finds that he too has
set out for the Klondike, fewer than 40,000 626. (v16-107-34) Which of the following decided to make a sacrifice in order to buy her
actually arrived. Only 4000 ever found gold is not given in the text? a special present (a comb for her hair).
and very few of these became rich. A ) Stress was originally an important way of The word “deserve” in the passage in
The word “prospector” in the text refers keeping humans safe. closest in meaning t o : . . . .
t o ... B) Increased stress damages the system of A ) appreciate B) be worthy of
A ) a gold mine B) a chance serotonin production. C ) be fond of D ) would rather
C ) a territory D) a person C ) if stress continues for a long time, all of
the body’s organs are affected by everything. 634. (v16-124-22) According to the
622. (v16-106-22) According to the D ) Studying psychological effects of stress passage, what shows most, the young
passage ... involved people with a history of depression. couple’s real affection for each other?
A ) about 40% of the men who tried to find A ) The act of sacrifice by the young people
gold in the Klondike became rich. 627. (v16-107-35) With what subject on Christmas Eve.
B) each of the 40,000 men had to walk about is the second part of the text is mainly B) Jim and Della’s humble flat and ordinary
1500 kilometers just to carry 25 kilos of stores- concerned? lifestyle
C ) more than 60,000 of the people trying to A ) the psychological effects of stress C ) The sum of money they spend on special
reach the Klondike failed on the way. B) the reduction of positive feelings because presents.
D) nearly everyone who reached the of stress D) Della's worry about Jim’s attitude to her hair.
Klondike was able to find some gold. C ) the impact of stress on hormone production
D) the development of depression 635. (v16-124-23) It is clear from the
623. (v16-106-23) The conditions around passage that Jim sacrificed his ... to buy
the Yukon and Klondike Rivers were so 628. (v16-107-36) What is the main idea Della a special gift-
difficult because ... of the text? A ) chain B) work C ) hair D ) watch
A ) the gold mines were all on the steep and A ) Stress may lead to physical and
psychological problems. 636. (v16-124-24) It can be implied from
frozen mountain passes. the text that it is ...
B) each prospector needed 25 kilos of stores B) Stress elevates the quality of life.
C ) Depression comes from incapacity to A ) a summary of a short love story.
to get him through the winter. B) a plot of an adventurous film.
C ) of a number of reasons including difficult struggle with stress.
D ) Stress causes different physical changes. C ) a passage from a science fiction book.
terrain and harsh weather conditions.
D ) an extract from a newspaper.
D ) they were nearly 1500 kilometers away 629. (v16-108-6) Choose the best answer.
from the nearest store. I was wondering ... me some money. 637. (v16-130-8) Scenery, buildings, furniture
A ) if you lend B) that you lent on the stage or in a studio are called ....
624. (v16-106-24) From the passage we
C ) that you can lend D) if you could lend A ) costumes B) sets
can conclude th a t...
C ) cast D) direction
A ) it is less difficult to find gold in Canada 630. (v16-117-3) Choose the answer
than in some other places, which correctly completes the sentence. 638. (v16-130-20) Find the best synonym
fe) there is still plenty of gold waiting to be A person who is between 70 and 79 years for the word “although”.
found in the Yukon and Klondike Rivers. old is ... . A ) when B) why C ) whilst D) however
184 91. Give the right definition. Give the right synonym/antonym / homonyms / definitions
639. (V17-101-25) Read the text image on the paper with appropriate contrast 649. (v17-102-35) According to the
Then choose the correct answer for each and gradation. Photographic paper may also passage all of the following statements are
question below (25-2&). be exposed to light using digital printers such True, Except...
Before the arrival of humans in the 13*1 as the LightJet, with a camera (to produce A ) After about half a century the rare plant
century or earlier, New Zealand's only a photographic negative), by scanning a was found again.
endemic mammals were three species of modulated light source over the paper, or B) The Snowdonia hawkweed can be found
bat, and the ecological niches that in other by placing objects upon it (to produce a only in Snowdonia National Park.
parts of the world were filled by creatures as photogram). C ) Sheep like to eat the Snowdonia
diverse as horses, wolves and mice were The word latent means hawkweed.
taken up by birds (and, to a lesser extent,* A ) vivid B ) concealed D) The Snowdonia hawkweed is the most
reptiles, insects and gastropods). Kiwi are shy C ) transmitted D ) transferred beautiful plant in the world.
and usually nocturnal. Their mostly nocturnal 644. (v17-102-26) Identify main topic 650. (V17-102-36) Which word best
habits may be a result of habitat intrusion A ) photographic paper B) printing devices describes how people felt when Snowdonia
by predators, including humans. In areas of C ) latent images D) initial light hawkweed was found again?
New Zealand where introduced predators
645. (v17-102-27) The word «interpose» A ) curious B) thrilled
have been removed, such as sanctuaries,
does not mean C ) disappointed D) concerned
kiwi are often seen in daylight. They prefer
subtropical and temperate podocarp and A ) place B) intervene 651. (V17-103-25) Read the text.
beech forests, but they are being forced to C ) exercise D) explain Then choose the correct answer for each
adapt to different habitat, such as sub-alpine 646. (v17-102-28) Why is the initial light question below (25-28).
scrub, tussock grassland, and the mountains. exposure controlled? Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport in which
Kiwi have a highly developed Sense of smell, A ) to produce a gray scale image on the individuals or groups of five or more
unusual in a bird, arid are the only birds with paper manipulate one or two pieces of apparatus:
nostrils at the end of their long beaks. Kiwi eat B) to produce a gray scale image with rope, hoop, ball, dubs, ribbon and freehand
small invertebrates, seeds, grubs, and many appropriate contrast and gradation (no apparatus). Rhythmic gymnastics
varieties of worms. They also may eat fruit C ) to produce a gray scale image with is a sport that combines elements of
small crayfish, eels and amphibians. Because appropriate contrast ballet, gymnastics, dance, and apparatus
their nostrils are located at the end of their D) to produce a gray scale image with manipulation. The winner is the participant
long beaks, kiwi can locate insects and worms appropriate gradation who earns the most points, determined
underground using their keen sense of smell, by a panel of judges, for leaps, balances,
647. (v17-102-33) Read the text.
without actually seeing or feeling them. pirouettes (pivots), apparatus handling, and
Then choose the correct answer for each
The word «nocturnal» mainly means execution. The choreography must cover the
question below, according to the text
A) active during day B) active during night (33-36). entire floor and contain a balance of jumps,
C ) herbivorous D) Omnivorous One of the rarest flowering plants in the leaps, pivots, balances (a certain number is
world, the Snowdonia hawkweed, grows wild required depending on the gymnast’s level)
640. (v17-101-26) Which physiological fact
only in Snowdonia National Park in northern and flexibility movements. Each movement
makes kiwis special? •
Wales. The region is rocky and mountainous, involves a high degree of athletic skill. Physical
A ) Nostrils
and the air is cool and damp. The Snowdonia abilities needed by a rhythmic gymnast include
B) Beak
hawkweed prefers this habitat. In fact, it strength, power, flexibility, agility, dexterity,
C ) Nostrils at the end of the beak
grows wild nowhere else in the world. endurance and hand-eye coordination.
D) Nostrils at the base of the beak
Snowdonia hawkweed is about 28 cm tall. Its The word «apparatus» in the text cannot be
641. (v17-101 -27) Identify main idea bright yellow blossoms have thin petals with replaced with ...
A ) Kiwis B) Nostrils A ) equipment .B) structure
ragged edges. The Snowdonia hawkweed
C ) New Zealand D) Podocarp C ) instrument D) tool
may not be the most beautiful plant in the
642. (v17-101 -28) Identify true statement world, but it is a favorite snack of sheep. 652. (v17-103-26) Identify main idea
A ) Kiwi birds do not rely much on their sense In 1953, the Snowdonia hawkweed A ) Rhythmic gymnastics’ apparatus
of smell disappeared. People feared that the plant B) Identifying winner
B) Kiwis are daily birds was gone forever. They believed that sheep C ) Choreography in rhythmic gymnastics
C ) Kiwis live only in their natural habitat grazing on the land had eaten the last few D) Overview of rhythmic gymnastics
D) Kiwis can locate food without their eyes plants. So, the people who ran the park
653. (v17-103-27) Identify true statement
643. (v17-102-25) Read the text. removed the sheep from the area, hoping
•A) Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport in which
Then choose the correct answer for each that the hawkweed might return. Forty-nine
individuals or groups of five manipulate one
question below (25-28). years later, a group of plant scientists found
or two pieces of apparatus
the yellow flowers blooming in one spot in .
Photographic paper .is a paper coated with B) Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport that
the park. The hawkweed had returned!
a light-sensitive chemical formula, used combines elements of ballet, gymnastics and
Scientists collected seeds from the plant in
for making photographic prints. When dance.
case it disappeared again. But since then, the
photographic paper is exposed to light it C ) The winner is the participant who earns the
rare plant has continued to bloom in the park.
captures a latent image that is then developed most points, determined by a panel of'judges
One can infer from the passage that...
to form a visible image; with most papers the D ) Each movement involves a trivial degree
A ) The climate of Snowdonia National Park is
image density from exposure can be sufficient of athletic skill.
cold and snowy.
to not require further development, aside from
B) Warm winds often blow in Snowdonia 654. (v17-103-28) Which physical skill is
fixing and clearing, though latent exposure is
National Park. not mentioned in the text?
also usually present. Th e light-sensitive layer
of the paper is called the emulsion. The most C ) CooJ and damp air is harmful for the A ) strength B) flexibility
common chemistry was based on silver salts Snowdonia hawkweed. C ) dexterity D) perspicacity
(the focus of this page) but other alternatives D) The Snowdonia hawkweed was found
655. (v17-1 04-25) Read the text.
have also been used. again in 2002.
The print image is traditionally produced by 648. (v17-102-34) Which group of people question below (2 5 -2 8 ).
interposing a photographic negative between would probably care most if Snowdonia Kwinana is originally a local indigenous
the light source and the paper, either by hawkweed disappeared? Australian word meaning either «young
direct contact with a large negative (forming A ) Farmers who graze their sheep in the woman» or «pretty maiden». The ship SS
a contact print) or by projecting the shadow mountains. Kwinana was wrecked on Cockbum Sound in
of the negative onto the paper (producing B) Scientists who study rare birds and insects. 1922, and blown on to the beach. The nearby
an enlargement). The initial light exposure is C ) Scientists who study plants. area acquired the name Kwinana Beach when
carefully controlled to produce a gray scale D) Visitors who enjoy hiking in the mountains. the local postmistress, Clara Wells, immediately
92. Reading comprehension. Periphrasis. Right variant of translation 185
started labeling the mail sacks «Kwinana The sedum insulates the roof, cutting down 2. (96-1-39) Choose the sentence closer
Wreck», to distinguish the settlement there from heating bills by as much as 5% and saving in the content
Rockingham, to the south Kwinana Beach was on replacement costs. It lasts twice as long She leaves home for school at 7.30.
officially adopted as a township in 1937.The ' as a standard roof because it doesn’t shrink A ) She returns home from school at 7.30.
original village at Kwinana Beach was rezoned or expand when the temperature varies. It B) She comes back from school at 7.30.
‘industrial’, and scheduled for resumption is also expected to become a habitat for C ) She leaves home for work at 7.30.
and compulsory purchase as early as 1953- butterflies and birds. 36 skylights, which let D) She goes out at 7.3 0 and goes to school.
apparently unbeknown to the residents. in natural light, are embedded in the roof. On E) She goes out for a walk at 7.30.
The word «indigenous» mostly means. sunny days the factory will operate With up
A ) expatriate B) adventitious to half of its lights switched off. The company
periphrases to the sentence.
C ) migrant D) local also intends to clear the soil around the
They will be very tired when they get there.
factory to remove the chemical by-products
656. (v17-104-26) Identify true statement: A ) They may be very tired when they get
of years of steel manufacturing. The car
A ) Kwinana is originally a local indigenous there.
company will plant native plants that will
Australian island B) They would be sick and tired when they
break down chemicals.
B) The ship SS Kwinana was blown on reach the destination.
The author called the roof of the factory
Cockbum Sound C ) They will be happy when they reach there.
«living» ...
C ) Clara Wells never started labeling the mail D ) They will be exhausted when they reach
A ) since it attracts large numbers of
sacks «Kwinana Wreck» there.
butterflies and birds.
D) The original village at Kwinana Beach was E ) They won't be tired and they'll get there.
B) since the mat-like material from which it is
once rezoned ‘industrial’ made is comprised of by-products. 4. (97-12-59) Choose the statement
657. (v17-104-27) Identify main idea of the C ) because it hardly provides insulation from which best expresses the meaning of the
text. the weather. sentence.
A ) Aboriginal people D) because the material from which it is The transition to free market resulted in the
B) Geographical position made actually includes living plants. abundance of various small business.
C ) Origin of place’s name A ) Small business is the outcome of free
666. (v18-445) It is clear from the passage
D) Information about advintures market.
that the new-style roof ...
B) The results of free marketing influenced
658. (v17-104-28) What is the author’s A ) is the company's way of apologizing for
on small business.
main purpose? the harm cars cause to the environment.
C ) Various free market small business
A ) To inform B) To warn B) will enable the company to cut down on
transactions are abundant in covert illegal
C ) To argue D) To disagree its profit.
dealings.
C ) is one of the less unusual features of the
659. (v17-107-14) Give the antonym to the D) The abundance of small business leads to
new style factory.
word «consequence» the doubtful results of various transactions.
D) will make it possible for the company to
A ) result B) cause E ) Free market transactions of small
reduce its heating bills.
C ) upshot D) outcome business resulted in prices going up.
667. (v18-446) We understand from the
660. (v17-124-3) Give the antonym to the 5. (99-2-8) Choose the appropriate
passage that the company aims to ...
word «gravity» periphrasis.
A ) get rid of the chemical by-products that
A ) seriousness B) importance You have a fantastic reputation .
have accumulated around the factory and a
C ) profundity D) triviality A ) You Work hard
gardenthere.
B) increase its car sales which, over recent B) You work well
661. (v17-125-3) Give the antonym to the
C ) People respect you
word «detest» years, have been rapidly declining, by
D ) People don’t know you
A ) loathe B) hate attracting notice through its «living roof».
C ) stay in the limelight whatever the cost E ) People don’t notice you
C ) despise D) admire
may be. 6. (00-1-29) Choose the appropriate
662. (v17-125-20) Give the antonym to the
D) make a garden around the factory and get periphrases of the sentence.
word «love»
rid of the chemical by-products accumulated He led Mr. Pickwick to a large-room where
A ) affection B) fondness
there. Mr. Perker was sitting.
C ) hatred D) adoration
668. (v18-447) According to the passage, A ) Mr. Pickwick was led to a large room
663. ^v17-126-17) Choose the right where Mr. Perker was sitting.
the factory ...
antonym to the word «patience» B) Mr. Perker was sitting and he was led by
A ) is in the news now on account of its ultra
A ) Perseverance B) Persistence Mr. Pickwick.
modern record-breaking models.
C ) impatience D) endurance C ) To a large room was led Mr. Pickwick by
B) has a remarkable roof that will never need
664. (v18-443) Choose the correct replacing. Mr. Perker where he was sitting.
answer. C ) is famous now because of its extremely D) Mr. Perker led him to a large room where
Barbara Streisand sang extremely .... modern architectural features. Mr. Pickwick was sitting.
A ) good B) Well D) produces high-quality cars that have E) He was led by Mr. Pickwick to a large
C ) fine D) bad repeatedly broken automobile speed records. room where Mr. Perker Was sitting.
665. (v18-444) Read the text. Then 7. (00-3-31) Choose the sentence which
choose the correct answer for each 92. Reading com prehension. best gives the meaning of the given one.
question below (444—447). Periphrasis. R ight variant of Unfortunately, I'm working so I can’t come.
New technologies are developing. A ) If I wasn’t working I could have come.
translation B) If I weren’t working I could come.
The Michigan factory of a leading car
manufacturing company already has its C ) If I would be working I couldn’t come.
1. (96-1-37) Choose the sentence closer
place in industrial history. It is famous D) I could come if I hadn't worked.
in the content. I don’t remember your
primarily because of record-breaking models E ) I would have come if I weren’t working.
address, let me put it down.
produced there 1927-1931. Now the refitted A ) I mentioned him your address to put it 8. (00-3-32) Choose the sentence which
factory is back in the limelight as one of down. best gives the meaning of the given one.
the world’s most architecturally advanced B) I believe you remember my address. I didn't take pills yesterday therefore I am ill
buildings. The height of new technology will C ) I promised him to find out your address, today.
be its 42,000 square meter roof. Dubbed a let me put it down. A ) If I had taken- pills yesterday I would be
«living» roof by the company, it consists of a D) I remember your address, I can give him. well today.
ground-hugging plant called sedum which is E) I forgot your address allow me to write it B) I would be well today if I took pills
growing in a 7,6 cm-thick mat - like material. down. yesterday.
186 92. Reading comprehension. Periphrasis. Right variant of translation
C ) If I would take pills yesterday, I would be . B) Ten minutes had passed when I realised The news was a great shock to me; it came
well today.. that Mrs. Brown was a bore. absolutely out of the blue.
D) If I would have taken pills yesterday, I C ) Mrs. Brown had been sailing for A ) was quite unexpected
would have been well today. 10 minutes when I understood that she was B) was interesting
E ) If I take pills today, I will be well tomorrow. shrewd. C ) was marvellous
D ) During the voyage Mrs. Brown looked D) was boring
9. (01-1-24) Choose the sentence which
pretty well and happy. E) was terrible
has the same meaning. The dean has just
signed the papers. , E) After the ship had sailed ten minutes 22. (03-8;37) Find the equivalent. I’m
A ) The papers have just been signing. passed and I noticed that Mrs. Brown was likely to be late home this evening..
B) The papers were signed. exclusively dull. A ) I never came home early
C ) The papers are being signed. 16. (02-4-45) Choose the statement that B) I like this evening at home
D ) The papers have just signed. has the same meaning as the given one. C ) perhaps I.shall come home late tonight
E ) The papers have just been signed. Although Bob seemed to be telling bis friend D) I’m late though I like it at home this evening
10. (01-1-26) Choose the sentence which the truth. Jack had a strange feeling that he E ) I’m sure to be at home this evening
has the same meaning. was being deceived. 23. (03-10-39) Choose the sentence which
You must explain this rule to the children. A ) Bob told Jack the truth and the latter is close to the meaning of the given one.
A ) This rule must explain to the children: believed him. We came home full of beans after visiting the
B) This rule must have explained to the B) Though Bob seemed to be frank with Jack, supermarket.
children. the latter realised that he was telling a lie A ) Having visited the supermarket we had
C ) The children must be explaining this rule. C ) In spite of Jack’s honesty Bob guessed enough beans.
D ) The children must explain this rule. that his friend was frank with him. B) Visiting supermarkets made us happy.
E ) This rule must be explained to the D ) Both friends were always honest and. C ) After visiting the supermarket we were in
children. never deceived each other. high spirits.
\
11. (01-1-27) Choose the sentence which E ) Though Bob regretted that he had been D ) We were glad to return home after the
has the same meaning. deceived by his best friend, he forgave him. supermarket.
Bob’s classmates always lauah at him. E) We bought beans in supermarket and
17. (02-6-56) Choose the best summary returned home
A ) She is always laughed by her classmates of the text.
B) Bob always laughed at his classmates Arthur left school when he was 17 and went 24. (03-10-40) Choose the sentence which
C ) Bob always laughs at his classmates to work in a bank. At first it was all rather is close to the meaning of the given one.
D) Bob is always laughed at by his The engine turned over a few times and gave
strange and difficult, but soon he began to
classmates up the ghost.
like his job. He worked hard and learned fast.
E ) Bob has been laughed at by his A ) The engine overturned several time sand
After six months, he was sent to Manchester
classmates gave the ghost a lift.
to attend a special course ...
12. (01-5-37) Choose the sentence which B) The motor was too bad to give up the ghost.
A ) Arthur had a difficult time in Manchester.
is the closest in its meaning to the given C ) After turning over several times, the
B) Arthur finds working in a bank rather boring.
one. engine resumed working.
C ) Arthur is doing well at his first job in a bank.
Mother is afraid she has lost her keys. O ) Having turned over several times, the
D) Arthur puts most of the fnoney he has into
A ) Mother always loses her keys. engine throttled down.
the bank.
B) Mother thinks that her keys have been lost. E) The motor needed repairing after it had
E) Arthur earns a lot of money at the bank.
C ) Mother is worried in case she loses her keys. turned over a few times.
D) Mother lost her keys and she’s afraid to 18. (02-11-37) Paraphrase the underlined
tell anyone. part of the sentence. is close to the meaning of the given one.
E) When mother is afraid she always loses He managed to escape although his lea was “Sorry about your failure, Akmai". But you got
her keys. broken. it coming to you. You didn't crack a book until
A ) having had a broken leg the night before the exam.
B)/having the leg breaking A ) I wish you had passed your exam. You got
expressing the main idea of the text.
C ) having a breaking leg your deserts as you hadn’t found a book.
A dying man was asked to forgive his
D) having a broken leg B) I wish you hadn’t passed your exam. You
neighbour. The man said, “Let it be, if I die,
E) having the leg broken had prepared for it beforehand and could
I’ll forgive him, but if I don’t, I’ll show him
what’s what”. 19. (02-11-56) Choose the sentence pass it. '
A ) The man forgave his neighbour. which is closer in meaning to the given C ) I wish you passed your exam. It was so
B) His neighbour was forgiven. below. Ann managed to become a lawyer. unexpected to you on the eve of the exam.
C ) The man couldn’t forgive his neighbour A ) Ann is fond of law. D) I wish you had passed your exam. If you
unless he died. B) Ann’s dream is to become a lawyer. had prepared for it beforehand, you could
D ) The man showed his neighbour what was C ) Ann is interested in law. have passed it. So you got your deserts.
what D) Ann succeeded in becoming^ lawyer. E) I wish you passed your exam. You
E ) The man didn’t want to die. E ) Ann would like to become a lawyer expected it happen. You didn’t open the book
until the night before the exam.
14. (02-3-53) Choose the best periphrasis 20. (02-11-86) Choose the sentence which
of the given sentence. It's all settled: he’ll do is closer in meaning to the sentence. 26. (03-11-52) Choose the sentence that
it for us. This sentence means: The careless looks of other passengers is closest in meaning. They predict that the
A ) He has just agreed to do it. made her blush ... dry spell will end soon.
B) It is necessary for him to do it. A ) She felt that passengers enjoyed looking A ) Thunderstorm is expected at the end of
C ) It is his habit to do so. at her. the summer.
D) He’ll settle it. B) She went red under passengers' blank B) Drought will last for a while.
E) He is very kind. looks. C ) Hail is in the forecast.
C ) She became pale as passengers were D ) The heat wave is almost over.
15. (02-4-43) Choose the statement that
staring at her in a'strange way. E ) It looks like rain.
has the same meaning as the given one.
Before the ship had been sailing for D) She was uneasy feeling passengers 27. (03-11-54) Choose the sente'ice that
10 minutes I realised that Miss Brown a curious eyes on her. is closest in meaning. Could you help me
remarkably uninteresting person. E) She was indifferent to the passengers of take these boxes downstairs?
the train. A ) Take these boxes downstairs.
A ) That Miss’ Brown was a bore I realised
before the boat had been under wa> ' the best B) The boxes downstairs are too heavy.
10 minutes. rlined words. C ) Would you mind helping me with these boxes?
92. Reading comprehension. Periphrasis. Right variant of translation 187
D) Fetch these boxes, will you? C ) People clapped loudly at the end of the in the season before predators arrived. Other
E ) Can you bring all these boxes? performance. amphibians and reptiles return to the recurrent
28. (03-11-55) Choose the sentence that D) There were many interesting lectures last pond year after year to reproduce, as their
is closest in meaning. I wish they told us month. ancestors have done for years.
when the assignment is due. E) A lot of noise was at the lecture. Various forms of algae grow well in the murky
A ) They told us when the assignment is due 35. (v6-141-21) Choose the answer which water, if there is sufficient sunlight. They
but I forgot. means the same as the first sentence. in turn produce and transmit oxygen to the
B) I wish they told us where to pay the dues. Mrs. Smith said to her son: “You are too salamander embryos and other young that
C ) They haven't told us when to turn in the young and won’t understand this. joke’’. Mrs. are not yet able to survive outside of water.
paper. Smith told her son that he ... . Diving beetles feast on eggs and larvae
D) I wanted to tell them when to turn the A ) is too young and doesn’t understand her deposited in the pond by the salamanders
assignment in. joke. and other amphibians that have called it
E ) They wanted me to turn in the B) had been too young and didn’t understand home. Tadpoles are bom in the late spring
assignment. that joke. and feed on the algae. The pond also invites
C ) is too young and won’t understand this joke. wood frogs staking their territory and courting
29. (03-11-56) Choose the sentence that
D) was too young and wouldn’t understand potential mates, calling as loud as quacking
is closest in meaning. When the driver was
that joke. ducks. By the end of the short season, the
backing out of the garage, he ran over the
pond dries to spongy mud and then dries
trash can. 36. (v10-111-10) Complete the sentence
further, becoming covered with leaves and
A ) The garbage can be stored in the garage. by reporting the speaker’s words.
B) The driver was parking in the garage. debris, until the following spring when the
“Road will be closed for 2 months.
process repeats itself.
C ) The driver crashed into the garage. ' Commuters should seek alternate routes.’’
D ) The driver was moving into the garage. The word “vernal” in the in the second
The newspaper said ...
E ) The garbage can was near the garage. sentence refers to:
A ) that road has closed for 2 months and
A ) springtime B) pool
30. (v5-106-25) Choose the sentence commuters should seek alternate routes.
C ) deep D) transitory
closer in the meaning to the given one. B) that road will not be closed for 2 months and
Eveline is a wonderful friend, so cheerful and that commuters should seek alternate routes. 41. (v16-110-33) The word yields in the
sincere. C ) that road is closed for 2 months and second sentence refers to:
A ) Eveline has a cheerful and sincere friend commuters should seek alternate routes. A ) produces B) contributes to
B) Eveline is very selfish and dishonest D) that road would be closed for 2 months C ) kills D) harms
C ) Eveline is greedy and envious and that commuters should seek alternate
42. (V17-104-33) Read the text.
D) Eveline is a very good and true Mend routes.
E) Eveline found one true friend 37. (v15-122-5) Choose the suitable question below, according to the text
31. (v5-112-25) Choose the appropriate expression. (33-36).
periphrasis for the sentence. A: Could I stay the night at Ann’s? Stonehenge is an ancient monument situated
After we’d seen the film, we felt so disturbed B : ... , so long as you are home before lunch about ten miles north of Salisbury in England. It
we just couldn’t go to bed. tomorrow. was built about 4500 years ago, but by whom
A ) The film made us think about things. A ) Take it easy B) Help yourself and for what purpose remains a mystery. The
B) Disturbing films make people nervous. C ) If you must D) I don't see why not builders must have known of geometry. They
C ) The film was so interesting we couldn’t 38. (v16-103-13) Choose the right answer. may have been influenced by the Mycenaeans,
sleep. What does the word concise mean? - whose architecture was similar. Some of the
D ) The film was so exciting we couldn’t sleep - Did you like Jeffs presentation on Tuesday? stones must have been brought from West
at once after it. - Sure. It was very concise Wales, over 135 miles away. These stones
E ) The film was so exciting, so we were A ) easy to understand weigh more than fifty tons. They may have
talking about it until morning. B) Well written and professionally presented been brought on'rafts and rollers. Experts say
C ) With details, dates, requirements that it must have taken 1500 men more than
32. (v5-124-25) Choose the answer, that
D) With positive statements, suggesting five years to transport them. Stonehenge was
is closer in the meaning to the original.
It is known that an English family prefers positive actions probably built in three stages. First, settlers
a small house with a garden to a flat in a from continental Europe built a temple for sun
39. (v16-108-1) Paraphrase the following
modem building. worship. Later the «Beaker» people added the
sentence.
A ) They say that an English family prefers living stone circles. Finally, people of the Wessex
They decided to take an interval of three
in a cosy house to a fashionable apartment. Culture transformed Stonehenge into an
hours.
B) An English family is known as a very observatory. They could calculate the exact time
A ) They decided to take interval of three-
conservative one. of Midsummer and Midwinter and of equinoxes.
hours.
C ) English family likes to live in a flat. We understand from the passage that
B) They decided to take a three-hours
D) An English family doesn’t like to live in a Stonehenge ...
interval.
small house. A ) was built 4500 B.C. by some mysterious
C ) They decided to take a three hour interval.
E) It’s more preferable to live in a village for creatures
D) They decided to take interval of three
every English family. B) was constructed by the builders having
hours
some idea of geometry
33. (v5-150-36) Choose the appropriate 40. (v16-110-32) Read the text. C ) was built of the stones of 135 tones
periphrasis for the sentence. You looked Then choose the correct answer for each D) spread about ten miles north of Salisbury
very busy when I saw you last night. question below (32-33). in England
A ) You seemed to be very busy, when I met Even a muddy pond contributes to the
you last night. 43. (v17-104-34) According to the passage,
ecosystem that affects the environment.
B) When I saw him last night he looked worried A vernal or springtime pool is only a few there are serious doubts about...
C ) I was looking for you last night. feet deep and lasts only from March until A ) is Stonehenge still used to calculate the
D) When I saw you last night you looked midsummer but yields a considerable number changes of the seasons
quite happy. of diverse life forms. Like all of nature, there B) what kind of stones were used in the
E) You looked very bad when I saw you. are predators and victims* and a particular construction of Stonehenge.
living being may be one or the other, C ) who Stonehenge was built by and what for.
depending on its age and characteristics. One D ) where Stonehenge was built.
periphrasis for the sentences. The lecture
was attended by a large audience. may find masses of spotted salamander eggs 44. (v17-104-35) The author states tha t....
A ) lots of people came to listen to the lecture. floating just under the surface of the pond, left A ) Mycenaeans deeply influenced the
B) Many people thought it was a very good show. behind by adults who entered the pond early architecture of Stonehenge
188 93. Dialogue completion
B) it must have taken one and a half A ) Dieting and jogging can damage your 50. (v18-451) What is the most common
thousand men to transport stones health. point of injuries?
C ) these stones weigh more than one B) Both jogging and dieting can improve your A ) upper body B) lower body
thousand fifty tons health. C ) wrist D ) sprain
D) they may have been brought on rafts and C ) People should riot jog or diet. 51. (v18-452) Who of the riders are obliged
trailers D ) Jogging and dieting are less injurious'. to wear wrist guards?
45. (v17-104-36) We understand from the 49. (v18-450) Read the text. Then chooseA ) professional B) seasoned
passage that... . the correct answer for each question C ) novice D ) proficient
A) Stonehenge wasn’t probably built in three below (450-454). 52. (v18*453) Who of the riders get less
stages Like some other winter sports, snowboarding severe head injuries?
B) the «Beaker» people built the temple for comes with a certain level of risk. A ) professional B) seasoned
the Sun worship The injury rate for snowboarding is about four C ) novice D ) proficient
C ) the settlers from Europe could calculate to six per thousand persons per day, which
is around double the injury rate for alpine 53. (v18-454) Identify false statement.
the exact time
skiing. Injuries are more likely amongst A ) Skiers suffer the risk of head injury two to
D) Stonehenge was probably built in more
beginners, especially those who do not six times greater than snowboarders
than one stage
take lessons with professional instructors. A B) Head injuries can occur as the result of
46. (v17-119-21) Paraphrase the given quarter of all injuries occur to first-time riders collision
sentence. and half of all injuries occur to those with C ) when failing to carry out a heel-side turn
Jack and Jill are certain to come to less than a year of experience. Experienced D ) eye injury can be a result of exposure
California. riders are less likely to suffer injury, but the to strong ultra-violet light in sriow-covered
A ) It is beyond doubt Jack and Jill certainly injuries that do occur tend to be more severe. areas
came to California. Two thirds of injuries occur to the upper
B) We are certain for Jack and Jill’s would body and one third to the lower body. This 93. Dialogue com pletion
come to California. contrasts with aipine skiing where two thirds
C ) It is certain that Jack and Jill will come to of injuries are to the lower body. The most 1. (96-1-32) Choose the appropriate
California. common types of injuries are sprains, which phrase to complete the dialogue.
D) It was certain that Jack and Jill would account for around 40% of injuries. The most Bob: I’m tired. Jim: What did you say?
come to California. ' common point of injury is the wrists - 40% B o b :...?
47. (v18-448) Read the text. Then choose of all snowboard injuries are to the wrists A ) I sgid I was busy B ) I’m happy
the correct answer to question (448-449). and 24% of all snowboard injuries are wrist C ) I’m free D) I’m tired
Not since Americans crossed the continent fractures. There are around 100,000 wrist E ) yes, of course
in covered wagons have they exercised fractures worldwide among snowboarders 2. (96-1-34) Choose the appropriate
and dieted as strenuously as they are each year. For this reason the use of wrist phrase to complete the dialogue.
doing today. Consequently, they do not only guards, either separate or built into gloves, Mary: Did you pass your exam? A n n :... .
look younger and slimmer, but feel better. is very strongly recommended. They are Mary: Was it difficult? Ann: ....
Because of increased physical fitness, often compulsory in beginner’s classes and A ) No, I haven’t / 1don’t know
life expectancy in the nation has risen to ' their use reduces the likelihood of wrist injury B) Yes, I did / 1don’t think it was
seventy-three years, with fewer people by half. In addition it is important for snow C ) Of course, It was / I’m sorry
suffering from heart disease, the nation’s boarders to leam how to fall without stopping D) It's a pity / Nice to see you
number one kilter. Jogging, the easiest the fall with their hand by trying to “push” the E ) How do you do / The same to you
and cheapest way of improving the body, slope away, as landing a wrist which is bent
at a 90 degree angle increase the chance 3. (96-1-35) Choose the appropriate
keeps over 30 million people of all ages
of it breaking. Rather, landing with the arms phrase to complete the dialogue.
on the run. For the price of a good pair
stretched out (like a wing) and slapping the A: Would you like a cup of tea?
of running shoes, anyone anywhere can
slope with the entire arm is an effective way B: ... .
join the race. Dieting, too, has become a
to break a fall. This is the method used by A: Would you like it with milk and sugar?
national pastime. Promoters of fat diets
practitioners of judo and other martial arts to B: ... .
that eliminate eating one thing or another,
such as fats or carbohydrates, promise as break a fall when they are thrown against the A ) No, thank you / With lemon
floor by a training partner. B) With pleasure / Not at all
much as 20-pound weight losses within two
The risk of head injury is two to six times C ) It's a pity / 1have a nice weekend
weeks. Books describing such miraculous
greater for snowboarders than for skiers and D) Yes, please / Little sugar, no milk
diets consistently head up the best-seller lists
injuries follow the pattern of being rarer, but E) I’m sorry / Good bye then
because every corpulent person wants to
more severe, with experienced riders. Head 4. (96-6-37) Choose the appropriate
lose weight quickly and easily. Nevertheless,
injuries can occur both as a consequence . answer.
both jogging and dieting, carried to extremes,
of a collision and when failing to carry out A: What places of interest did you visit when
can be hazardous. Many confused joggers
a heel-side turn. The latter can result in you were in England? B: ...
overdo and ultimately suffer from ankle
the rider landing on his or her back and A ) I visited England.
and foot damage. Fat dieting, fortunately,
slamming the back of his or her head onto B) She visited London.
becomes only a temporary means for
the ground, resulting in an occipital head C ) I visited museums, theatres, libraries
shedding a few pounds while the body is
injury. For this reason, helmets are widely when I was in England.
deprived of the balanced nutrition it requires,
recommended. Protective eyewear is also D) I vent skating.
so most dieters cannot persevere on fad.
recommended as eye injury can be caused E) He visited New-York.
Choose the alternative sentence that is
by impact and snow blindness can be a
closest in meaning to the given sentence. 5. (96-6-100) Choose the appropriate
result of exposure to strong ultra-violet light
Life expectancy in the nation has risen to response.
in snow-covered areas. The wearing of ultra-
seventy-three years. - Coffee, sir?
vjolet-absorbing goggles is recommended
A ) Americans can expect to live about '
even on hazy or cloudy days as ultra-violet
73 years. light can penetrate clouds. A) Don’t mention it. B) Yes, please.
B) Americans now live to be 73 years old. C) That’s OK. D) Oh, I am sony.
What percentage of upper-body injuries
C ) Hopefully, with exercise and impiroved happens to riders? E) You are welcome.
diet, Americans may live to be 73 years old.
A ) More than 40% 6. (96-6-101) Choose the appropriate
D) The nation is 73 years old. B) More than 50% response.
48. (v18-449) Both jogging and dieting can C ) Less than 40% - Could you pass me a scone, please?
be hazardous. D) Less than 50%
93. Dialogue completion 189
A ) Sure, here you are. 14. (96-15-206) Choose the appropriate -A n n is ill.
B) I’m fine, thank you. phrase for completing the dialogue.
C ) It’s very tasty. - Your sons are very interested in ship A ) Yes, Ann is a good singer.
D) This way, please. building. B) Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.
E ) You are welcome, please. - Really? C ) Her mother’s a very pleasant woman.
D ) She studies in the second form.
- Not yet, but they have many books about E) Her friend’s no feelings.
answer.
A: Which of English writers do you read? ships. 22. (97-4-52) Complete the dialogue.
B :... A ) How old are they? - I was told an interesting story yesterday.
A ) I am reading Mark Twain. B) Did they like this subject?
B) I read Jack London. C ) Have you ever been to the sea? A ) Neither was he. B) Were they?
C ) I’ve read Dreiser. D) Is their father a sailor? C ) Didn’t you? D) So were we
D) I had read Dickens. E) Have they got books about I ship building? E) Either did I
E ) He reads Dickens. 15. (97-1-55) Choose the appropriate 23. (97-7-39) Choose the appropriate
8. (96-12-94) Choose the appropriate answer to the question. answer to the question.
answer. - Is this seat vacant? - Where did you see the New Year in?
T: Please, don’t tell anyone.
B. ... . T: Do you promise? B: ... . - I thought I was lucky. - Really?
A ) Don’t worry. I won’t / Yes, I do A ) Sorry, I was busy A ) Fishing in the river next week.
B) Yes, I was. / 1can’t B) It’s taken B) I prefer to go there by train.
C ) I can’t / Thank you C ) Certainly, you can C ) As usual in the open air.
D) We are late / I’m afraid D) Of course, you may take it D) It’s hard to say.
E) Good-bye / Have a nice weekend E) You were right E) My friend and I will get to our place.
9. (96-13-45) Choose the appropriate 16. (97-1-56) Choose the appropriate 24. (97-7-42) Complete the dialogue.
answer. answer to the question. - I haven't read “David Copperfield” by
Tom: “I say, Mike when will you go back A: What is the best way to get to Broadway? Charles Dickens.
home today? Mike: ... . Tom: I see, you want B: By underground, I think. A: Is it the A ) Neither has my brother. B) Neither can I.
to know who will be the winner. shortest way? B: ... C) So, did I. D) Either does he.
A) after lessons A) you can go as slowly as you like E) Haven't they?
B) when the lessons are over B) take the double - decked buses
C ) the fastest one 25. (97-8-40) Choose the appropriate
C ) I think I’ll stay at school till \he phrase to Complete the dialogue.
competitions are over D) the shortest way is travelling by train
D) I’ll stay at school E) I advise you to travel there by car
- Yes, I went to the National Film Theatre
E) I shall go after 2 lessons 17. (97-2-43) Choose the appropriate last week and saw a Japanese film.
answer. - What will you do on Sunday? -Y e s , I liked it but of course I didn’t
- Here is your pen. Thank you. understand a word.
A ) There are many plans. A ) Did you go anywhere last week? / How
A) I’m sorry B) Oh, That's OK B) We have no time for doing it. did you like it?
С) I beg your pardon D) You are welcome C ) We went to the circus. B) What did you do last week? / Have you
E) No, thanks D) They’ll swim. already seen any of them?
E) There will be Sunday soon. C ) Have you seen any good films lately? /
sentence to the dialogue. 18. (97-2-44) Choose the appropriate Did you like it?
A: Excuse me, sir. B: Yes? A: ... C: This way answer. D) What time is it? / Surely.
please. A: Thank you. B: Not at all. - What are the things you enjoy doing in E) Where were you yesterday? / Very good.
A ) What can I do for you? summer? 26. (97-8-45) Choose the appropriate
B) What is it? continuation to the sentence. Come and
C ) I’m sorry to hear that. A ) I enjoy skating or skiing in cold weather have supper with us if you are free tonight.
D) Where do you live? B) if I’m near a river it’s boating or swimming A ) What was the weather like yesterday?
E) Where is the smoking room? C ) I prefer singing to dancing B) I’m going to have my friend to supper this-
D) there weren't many things to choose evening.
E) we could do interesting things last C ) I remember the time when I went to school.
phrase for completing the dialogue.
summer D) She read the book which I advised her to
- We are going on an excursion tomorrow.
19. (97-2-45) Choose the appropriate take.
Would you like to join us?
answer. E) There will be a lot of people at the lecture
- ... . Shall I take any food with me?
- What do you think of “The Three Friends”? today.
- . . . . We’ll be away for 2 days.
A ) No, I wouldn’t / Oh, no 27. (97-9-42) Choose the right answer.
A ) They are friends
B) No, I don’t / Yes, please Who did you invite to your birthday party?
B) It's an amusing game
C ) Yes /You needn't A) All my friends will come.
C ) It’s sad news.
D) I’d love to / Certainly B) All my friends will dance and sing.
D) They’ll come soon
E) Certainly / No, you won’t C ) Something is there.
E) It’s a very interesting play
13. (96-15-98) Choose Jhe appropriate D) Somebody is coming.
20. (97-2-47) Complete the dialogue. E ) You are welcome.
phrase for completing the dialogue.
- I see you are talking again. What do the
- Hello, Ann! I haven’t seen you for ages. 28. (97-12-55) Choose the appropriate
women always talk about?
Where have you been? answer.
- I’ve been to Moscow. I was there for a - Your English is perfect. How long have you
A ) They usually discuss their family problems
month and came back last week. I’m glad I’m been studying it?
B) They are talking about their problems
at home again. ...
C ) A woman always had something to tell
A ) I liked Moscow very much. A ) AH my life, since I remember myself.
D) She always talks much
B) East or West, home is best. B) Sure, English takes much time.
E) Some of the women prefer listening to men
C ) I met our friends there. C ) Quite so, I also admire her English.
D) My family stayed in Moscow. 21. (97-3-40) Choose the appropriate D) No wonder, she lived in England for 5 years.
E) Have you been to Moscow? answer. E ) English is spoken by half of the world.
190 93. Dialogue completion
29. (98-5-45) Complete the dialogue. printed paper notes. But there are still parts 44. (01-6-48) Choose the appropriate
- Look over there! What can it be? It’s scared of the world today where coins and notes answer.
me out of my wits. aren’t used. They will buy nothing, and a Could you lend me your book for some days?
traveller might starve, that is die of hunger, A ) Certainly. I need it myself.
A ) Oh, that’s OK. Calm down. It’s only a if he had none of the special local money to B) I'm afraid not. I need it myself.
scarecrow exchange for food. Nowadays we think of C ) Why, you could lend it to me too.
B) I don't know, the weather is likely to money as ... . D ) I’d love to. I took it from Jane.
change tomorrow A ) made either of metal or paper E ) You are welcome. It’s a library book.
C ) We’ll find out who plays there if welcome B) pieces of metal 45. (01-6-52) Complete the dialogue.
up to the hill C ) printed note-paper
- Hello, Dolly, how are you?
D) Call the speaking clock D) durable
- ..., thank you, and you?
E ) Let’s make a transferred charge call now E) pieces of silver
- ... indeed. I’ve got a cold. I feel more dead
30. (98-6-46) Choose the appropriate 37. (99-4-46) Choose the appropriate than alive.
forms of “to be”. answer. A ) Not bad / Fine B) Fine / Not bad
A :... you O K now? B: Why do you ask? - Shall we have a snack lunch in a pub for a C ) So-so / Excellent D) Fine / Very bad
A: I heard you ... ill. change? E) Very bad / Fine
A ) are / is B) were / were 46. (01-8-24) Complete the dialogue.
A ) That’s a good idea, I haven’t been to any
C ) is / are D ) was / were - Do you mind if we stop by the post office?
pub yet.
E) are / were I have to mail these letters and I don’t have
B) The nearest pub is round the comer.
31. (98-8-46) Complete the dialogue. any stamps.
C ) We have no pubs in our country.
- I’ve never been to England. D) Will you look through the menu?
- ... . But I hope I shall visit it some day. A ) We have to find a mail-box to mail the letter
E) And what about dessert?
- ... . Now that our country has become B ) Give my stamps to her as she wants to
38. (99-4-47) Choose the best answer. stick them
independent we’ve got more chances of
- When are you leaving? C ) Here it is. It is very delicious
visiting foreign countries.
A ) I live not far from here. D) Oh, I have some, we don’t need to go all
A ) I was there / So shall I B) May I see you off?
B) I wasn’t there / Neither shall I the way to the post-office
C ) I’m not flying . E ) Oh, you can take them in the theatre
C ) Neither have I / So do I D) I'm flying on Saturday.
D) Really? / Yes, I shall E ) I’m leaving home. 47. (02-7-45) Choose the best answer, i
E ) So have I / Neither do I - Come on! It’s .time to go!
39. (99-10-6) Complete the dialogue. - Wait a minute, ... What's your hurry
32. (98-9-35) Complete the dialogue. - Have you got any books by O. Wilde?
- Have you got any hobbies? anyway?
- Yes, we have .. . . A ) Just hold your horses!
- Yes, I have. I like English. A ) Please B) Take it B) That didn’t take long.
C ) Here is it D ) Here they are C ) Where are you going?
A) So have I B) So has he E ) Here are they
C) Neither have I D ) So do I D) I don't want to go.
40. (99-10-10) Complete the dialogue. E ) You wouldn’t do a thing like that.
E) Neither do you
- How do you like the weather in England?
33. (98-10-50) Complete the dialogue. - Well, it’s rather ..., isn’t it?
- I say, Ann, let’s go and see Kate. She is ill. - Good morning.
A ) dry B) changeable
- Good morning. How are you today?
C ) hot D) subtropical
- When will you be free? - Just fine, thanks. How are you?
E ) tropical
-W o n d e rfu l....
41. (99-10-46) Complete the dialogue. A ) So-so.
A ) I can. I’m free now / Tomorrow
- 1don’t like horror films, and you? B) Things couldn’t be better.
B) I can’t. I’m busy now / In 2 hours
- . . . . I can’t sleep aftef^seeing such films. C ) What’s the matter?
C ) O K / I’m busy
I like fantastic films. D ) How did you guess?
D) All right / Certainly - . . . . I’ve got some at home. E ) We’ll see who is the best.
E) Certainly / Next year A ) Yes, do / 1don't like them
34. (98-12-51) Complete the dialogue. B) No, don’t / 1like it
- Do you like David?
- John is going to buy an expensive car. C ) Neither do I / So do I
-...? D ) So dp I / Neither do I
E) Neither do I / So I do A ) No, I can’t get through to him
- He told me that himself.
B) He is the black sheep of the family
A ) How do you know 42. (00-1-38) Choose the appropriate
B) Where did you take it C ) Yes, he likes music
answer. D ) No, I don’t get on with him
C ) Are you in need of food What do you want to be?
D) Why are you speaking E ) I take after him
A ) My dream is to become a sailor.
E) Do you live in the South B) You know my father is an economist. 50. (02-12-40) Choose the best answer.
35. (99-1-26) Complete the dialogue. C ) Our classmates want to become - How long have you had your car?
- | had to help my mother about the house. interpreters.
D ) I'll see if the money goes towards buying A ) It’s a very good one
A) Neither had I B) Either hadn’t we goods. B) For about a year now
C) So had I D) So did I E) He wants to become a singer. C ) Six years ago
E) So do I D ) I think it was last spring
E ) They are not mine
36. (99-4-3) Choose the best answer to - How are you, Mr. Brown?
complete the text. 51. (03-1-31) Choose the best answer.
Aristotle, the great philosopher, summed - What’s the matter? - I’ve been working very hard this month.
up the four chief qualities of money about - ... I haven’t. I’m not a hard-working person.
2000 years ago. It must be lasting and easy A ) Very well, thank you. / I’ve hurt my leg. - ... but I have to take my exams next week.
to recognize, to divide and to carry about. B) Not very well I’m afraid. / 1think I’ve got - Let’s hope for the best.
In other words it must be durable, distinct, a cold.
divisible and portable, when we think of C ) Pretty well, thanks. / i’m afraid of dogs. A ) Really? / So am I / So have I
money today we picture it either as round' D) Not bad. / 1feel fine. B) Impossible / Neither am I / 1too
flat pieces of metal which we call coins, or as E ) Fine, thank you. / I’ve caught a cold. C ) Have you! / Neither am I / So do I
93. Dialogue completion 191
D ) Probably / Me to / Neither have I 60. (v5-119-6) Choose the right answer. 69. (v5-160-18) Choose the best answer.
E ) Yes, you have / 1am either / 1have too Why don’t you read the paper? I ... it already. A: ... George ... on what to do when he
52. (03-2-14) Choose the best answer. A ) read B) was reading leaves school? B: Oh, yes. Everything He
C ) has read D ) am reading is going to have a holiday for a few weeks
- Where is the newspaper?
E ) have read and then he is going to start a computer
A ) You are sitting on it. 61. (v5-133-10) Choose the best answer. programming course.
B) How would I know How long did it take you to do the A ) did / decide / was planned
C ) Here they are homework? ... What about you? B) was decided / was planning
D) Jbst round the comer A ) It didn’t take me. B ) It don’t take. C ) has / decide / is planning
E) I have to buy them C ) An absolute fortune. D) Ages. D) have / decide / will be planned
E) It took me. E) has decided / is planned
- What do we get from sheep? 62. (v5-152-23) Choose the appropriate 70. (v6-151-19) Choose the answer
answer. which correctly completes the dialogue.
-A n d what do we make from wool? Steve: You are very good at playing - How long did it take you to do the homework?
- I don’t know. . basketball. Dave: Not so good, but I like it. - ... What about you?
- And what is your coat made of? Steve: ... Dave: For ten years. A ) An absolute fortune. B) Ages.
A ) Where do you play? C ) It didn't take me D ) It don’t take.
A ) Milk / From wool B) Do you always play here? 71. (v6-152-24) Choose the answer
B) Wool / It was made from father's old coat. C ) Have you been playing for a long time? which correctly completes the dialogue.
C ) Beef / It’s made of wool D) Had you been playing before? - Where do you think she ...?
D) Skin / It was made from mother's hat E) Whom do you play with? - I think she ... to London.
E) Pelts / It’s made of silkworm. 63. (v5-152-33) Choose the appropriate A ) will go / has been
54. (03-11-48) Choose the best answer. answer. B) has gone / has gone
- Had Fred told me he needed ..., I would - I can’t find my wallet. C ) has gone / is going
have fixed his T V set for him. - ... it at home? D), will go / was gone
- You know, he doesn't like to ask for help. A ) May be you leave B ) You are to leave 72. (v6-155-18) Choose the answer ■
A ) a screwdriver B) a hand C ) You must leave D ) You might left which correctly completes the dialogue.
C ) a hammer D) advice E ) You are to leave Steve: You are very good at playing
E) a nail 64. (v5-154-23) Complete the dialogue. basketball. Dave: Not that good, but I like the
55. (v4-105-26) Choose the appropriate - 1think, you have already been to Australia, game. Steve:... Dave: For ten years.
answer. haven’t you? A ) Where do you usually play?
A: Would you like a cup of tea ? B: ... A: A ) No, I have B) Of course, I haven’t B) When dp you play basketball?
Would you like it with milk and sugar ? B : ... C ) No, I haven’t D) Yes, I have C ) Have you been playing for ten years?
A ) It's a pity / 1have a nice weekend E) Yes, I haven’t D) Have you been playing for a Jong time?
B) I’m sorry / Good-bye then 65. (v5-156-23) Choose the appropriate 73. (v6-159-10) Choose the answer
C ) No, thank you / With lemon phrase to Complete the dialogue. Which correctly completes the dialogue.
D) Yes, please / Little sugar, no milk Babur: Hi, Alec. I’ve heard some people - Did you take part in the last race?
E ) With pleasure / Not at all moved to the house next to you. Alec: Yes, - That's a pity.
56. (v4-113-10) Complete the dialogue. that’s right. Babur ... Alec: No, I haven’t yet. A ) Yes, please. B) No, I was ill.
- It’s raining and I have to stay at home. A ) Have you already seen any of them? C ) Yes, I did. D ) No, thank you
A ) So does Linda B) Linda does either B) What are they doing? 74. (v6-160-24) Choose the answer
C ) Linda have too D) Linda has so C ) Did you speak to any of them? which correctly completes the dialogue.
E ) Linda does so D) Will you see them? - Although the weather was beautiful, we
E ) Do you speak to any of them? didn't go to the beach.
66. (v5-157-23) Choose the appropriate - That’s funny, ... .
answer.
A Joke' phrase to Complete the dialogue. A ) neither we did B) so didn’t we
- What can you say about the chemists-of Tom: I’m sorry,... Jane: Must you go so C ) neither did we D ) so did we
the 17th century? soon? ... Tom: No, thank you. 75. (v7-187-19) - Good luck with your
A ) I had to go / Will you stay for dinner? exam!
A ) They are all dead, sir. B) I’m leaving tomorrow / Have a nice time. A ) Thanks a lot. B) You are welcome.
B) I don’t like chemistry. C ) I can go / Can’t you stay for dinner? C ) Yes, I will. D ) To you.
C ) The system Of education in England is D) I’m coming on Sunday / Bye then.
very complicated. E) I must go / Won't you stay for dinner?
D) My brother is a poor reader of chemistry 67. (v5-158-10) Choose the best answer. - Could you help me?
books. -H e llo . ... - Sure. Tell me w h a t... me to do.
E).Lomonosov is a great Russian scientist. - Single or return? A ) do you want В) I do want
58. (v4-123-10) Choose the appropriate A ) I’d like to book a room for a week. C ) want D ) you want
answer. B) Where’s the hotel? 77. (v17-112-18) Complete the dialogue.
- It’s a nice day today, isn’t it? C ) I’d like a ticket to Paris.
A ) Oh yes, it is D ) Where’s the lift? - No, I'd rather not.
B) Where are you going? E) I’m not single but I don’t return either. A ) Why didn’t you take a bus into town?
C ) It’s not your business 68. (v5-158-23) Choose the appropriate B) I’d prefer it if you didn’t smoke in front of
D) Of course, it does. answer. children.
E) I don’t like her these days Frank: Excuse me, is Nick at home? Mark: C ) Why did you do it?
59. (v5-103-10) Choose the best answer. ... Frank: When will he be back, do you D) I think you'd better ask him to lend you
- I like the jumper. ... . think? M ark:... Frank: That’s fine. I’ll call him some money.
- Yes, the changing rooms are over there. tonight. Mark: O.K. Good bye! 78. (v17-121-22) Choose the most
A ) Can I try it oil? A ) No, he isn’t / In about an hour suitable response.
B) Can I try on it? B) I don’t know / In two days - What would you like to drink?
C ) Will there be any changes? C ) Yes, I think so / he has just returned
D) Will you change it? D) No, he is out / In a fortnight A) Nothing, Thank you. B) Pizza is OK.
E) I'd like to change in. E ) Yes, he is / next Sunday C) I’m not hungry. D ) I’m sorry.
192 94. Text completion (last sentence of the text)
79. (v17-126-10) Choose the most A ) if be likes to play on grass smile means the same thing jn any language.
suitable response. B) which airline he works for So does laughter or crying. Animals show the
- I can take you to the airport tomorrow. C ) if he had ever won an Oscar same feeling too. For example, dogs, tigers
D) that he took part in the concert and humans show their teeth when, they are
A ) Yes, I’m flying. E) why he is nervous before the match angry. Fear is another emotion shown in the
B) My ticket was expensive. > same way all over the world. In Chinese and in
C ) Thank you. That’s very kind of you. English a phrase like “he went pale” suggests
- Their parents are very intelligent.
D) Super jet is very fast. that the man is greatly afraid. However a
A ) - but their children are stupid.
phrase “he opened his eyes wide’ suggests
80. (v19/20-106-2) Choose the correct B) - 1saw them yesterday.
anger in Chinese, whereas in English surprise.
answer. C ) - I don’t know where they work.
In Chinese surprise is described in a phrase
A: I’m sorry. I’m late. D) - yes, you are right. They are not a tight
like “they stretched out their tongues", which
B : ... Come and sit down. family.
in its turn is very insulting in English. Disgust,
A ) Excuse me! E) - I’m going to the Zoo on Sunday.
contempt and suffering are the most different
B) What’s the matter? 4. (98-6-81) Complete the sentence. emotions for people everywhere either to
C ) Why is he late? This is the fattest turkey ... recognise or to express.
D) Don’t worry! A ) I’ve ever seen В) I bought it yesterday In English the phrase “he opened his eyes
81. (v19/20-110-15) Choose the correct C ) he sold it D ) nobody heard of it wide” means ....
answer. E) to go home without A ) unhappiness' B) surprise
- Let's leave now. I'm exhausted. 5. (98-10-45) Complete the sentence. C ) anger D ) fear
- ...! Just one more dance, please. Don’t make much noise as ... . E) disgust
A) Oh, I’m not B) Oh, let’s go A ) it is snowing 13. (01-4-25) Read the text of test 24 and
C ) Oh, me hot D) Oh, me too B) your little brother is playing complete the sentence.
82. (v19/20-111-5) Choose the correct C ) the baby is sleeping In Chinese the phrase “they stretched out
answer. D) I’m making supper their tongues” means ... .
A: ... was she bom? E) he is buying a tie A ) anger B) fear C ) surprise
B: She was bom in New Zealand: 6. (99-1-20) Choose the right ending. I D ) contempt E ) happiness
A ) Where B) What am always asked ... 14. (01-4-26) Read the text of test 24 and
C ) When D ) Why A ) why am I late B) are you late complete the sentence.
83. (v19/20-112-10) Choose the correct C ) is he absent D ) why was I present According to the passage when animals are
answer. E) if I am on duty angry, they... .
- Can I try the advanced class, then? 7. (99-2-39) Complete the sentence. A ) attack people
-O K , I.... He is the kind of man ... . B) show their teeth
A ) suppose it is B) suppose so you can A ) always helpful C ) attack each other
C ) suppose so D) supposing can B) be relied on D) beg people to feed them
84. (v19/20-112-11) Choose the correct C ) very wise E ) run uncontrollably
answer. D) who can make anybody talk 15. (01-4-27) Read the text of test 24 and
- Time to go to school, Sue. Have you got E) will always joke complete the sentence.
your keys? 8. (00-3-39) Complete the sentence. The word “contempt” most nearly means ... .
- I can’t find ... . Ann hasn’t got a car, and ... . A ) gratitude B) scorn
A ) it B) us C ) them D) their A ) I don’t either B) John hasn’t either C ) kindness D ) decency
85. (v19/20-117-1) Choose the correct C ) so haven’t I D) I do too. E) joy
answer. E ) neither does John 16. (01-9-55) Read the text and complete it.
- Who are you ... for? 9. (00-5-51) Complete the sentence. What greeting did the passengers on the ship
- My friend John. Everybody was surprised to hear that... to Mayflower receive when they landed on the
A ) meeting B) seeing the party. coast of America in 1620? Being passed the
C ) waiting D) staring A ) Jim will not come vast ocean they had no friends to welcome
86. (v19/20-126-8) Choose the B) Jim wouldn’t come them nor inns to entertain or refresh their
appropriate pronoun to complete the C ) Jim doesn't come weather beaten bodies; nor houses or much
sentence D) Jim won't be coming less towns to repair to ... .
Did you m eet... new at the party last night? E ) Jim isn’t coming A ) warm B) amazing
-N o ... C ) cordial D) sincere
10. (00-10-28) Complete the E) hostile
A ) anybody /Anybody conversation. Can you tell me about radio
B) nobody I Nobody programmes in your country? - .... 17. (02-10-83) Choose the best answer.
C ) anybody / Nobody A ) It waS interesting My friend wondered ....
D) someone / Somebody B) I'd be delighted to A ) how much money I have saved to buy a car
C ) It will suit us both B) whether would I be at home when he
94. Text com pletion (last D ) I'm grateful to you came the following day
sentence of the text) E) What’s on today C ) why I hadn’t picked up the receiver when
he rang me up
11. (01-3-78) Complete the sentence. D ) where my school is located in the city
Acartoon is .... E ) what Institute I am going to next year
Great Britain is a capitalist state; the Queen
A ) a dog which is a mixture of different types
is the head of the state, but according to the 18. (02-10-85) Choose the best answer.
B) a machine which makes something work
constitution .... After examining the patient very thoroughly,
or move .
A ) power is in the House of Lords the doctor said that....
C ) a short funny film or drawing in a newspaper
B) power is in the hands of the people A ) you should take the medicine he
D) a very large and important church
C ) power in the country belongs to the prescribed three times a day
E) a kind of box full of toys
Parliament B ) the work he was doing was very,
D) only the Communist party stands for the 12. (01-4-24) Read the text and complete dangerous for them
interests of the working people sentence. C ) the case being very serious he could be
E) the people have rights We use both words and gestures to express on sick leave the following week
our feelings, but the problem is that words and D ) you should not go out on rainy days
2. (98-1-22) Choose the right ending.
gestures can be interpreted in different ways. A E ) health is very expensive nowadays
The film director was asked ....
94. Text completion (last sentence of the text) 193
19. (v4-105-28) Choose the right 25. (v13-119-25) We leam from the who fail initially to meet these requirements
completion. passage that hard plastic lenses ... will be given appropriate remedial instruction .
The knife was so sharp that... . A ) may break if dropped. to assist them in achieving the required
A ) it hardly cut the bread B) are initially uncomfortable. skills-competency levels. Students who fail to
B) we brought water C ) are water absorbent. * achieve the minimal standards of the university
C ) he cut his finger D) do not provide clear vision. by the end of their sophomore year will not be
D) we went to the shop permitted to continue in the university.
26. (v13-119-26) We can conclude from the
E) it wouldn’t ‘t cut Students who fail to meet minimal standards
passage that a person wearing soft plastic
upon admission
20. (v4-121-13) Choose the best answer. lenses ...
A ) are required to take further tests during
It was such a nice weather that we decided A ) ought to use them for short periods.
their freshman year.
J to ... B) should avoid using aerosol sprays.
B) must take remedial courses their first year.
A ) watch T V the whole day C ) won’t have any difficulty seeing clearly
C ) will have their admission permits revoked.
B) listen to the music at home D) doesn’t need to have them checked
D ) are required to take remedial courses for
| ■ C ) spend the day in the park frequently.
two years.
D) wear our warm clothes 27. (v13-153-24) Read the text.
| E) stay at home the whole day 31. (v14-101-33) Students who do not meet
Then choose the correct answer to
minimal standards at the end of two years
| 21. (v4-130-6) Complete the sentence. question 24-26.
Sleep researchers have found that people can w ill...
- He isn't a teacher, ... he? A ) be required to take further remedial
A ) do B) was C ) is D) isn’t E) does make themselves wake up at a given time
simply by deciding to do so before they go to courses.
22. (v5-149-27) O n the basis of the given sleep. Scientists took two groups of volunteers B) have to reapply for admission.
passage. The native land and its people and, at nightfall, told one group that they would C ) be expelled from the university.
have always been in the centre of Uzbek be woken at 6 a.m. and the other that they D) have to take additional tests.
tales. Well-known is the story by Alisher would be woken at 9 a.m. The sleepers’ levels 32. (v14-104-24) Read the text.
Navoi, the Uzbek poet and philosopher, of the hormone ad renocorticotropin which is Then choose the correct answer to
and his beloved Guli. Some of the tales are known to cause spontaneous awakening, were question 24-26.
based on the widely known lyrical poems then measured. In each group, there was a rise All contact lenses are now made of plastic,
“Farkhad and Shinn”, “Takhir and Zukhra”. in the levels of the hormone one hour before but hard and soft varieties are available. The
A favorite folk character is Nasriddin Afandi, the volunteers expected to get up. The three- newer and more expensive soft lenses can
the merry and cunning wit who is present hour difference between the rise in hormones be bent and will return to their original shape.
in folk tales all over the East Tales as one in the two groups suggests that the body can Made of water-absorbing plastic, they cause
of the genres of modem literature are very be programmed to wake up on command. very little discomfort and can be worn for as
popular not only with the children but also The people studied by the researchers ... short or as long a period as you like. Lenses
with the adults. They serve as the basis for A ) were having difficulty getting up early. of hard plastic do cause discomfort during the
feature films and animated cartoons, stage B) suffered from insomnia. adjustment period and must be worn regularly
productions and ballets. Folklore tales are C ) participated in the experiment at their so that another break-in period isn’t necessary.
very popular at present because ... own will. However, vision through soft contacts isn’t
A ) they are based on modern stories D) were unable to wake up by other means. as good as through hard contacts: Another
B) they are boring disadvantage of soft lenses is their tendency
28. (v13-153-25) It seems that
C ) people don’t read them to absorb eye secretions and mists from hair
adrenocorticatropin ...
D) they are out of date spray, room deodorant and the like.
A ) is used by doctors for people who have
E) children and adults are fond of them One advantage soft contact lenses have over
difficulty getting up.
23. (v5-160-10) Complete the sentence. B) exists in higher levels in people who wake hard ones is that they ...
A. Let me introduce you to my friend. She is up very early. A ) are made of natural products.
from Italy. Do you speak Italian? B. ... C ) is produced by the body sonic time before B) aren’t as expensive.
A ) it’s a pity a person wakes up. C ) are completely flexible.
B) I’m afraid, 1 don’t D) is responsible tor causing sleeplessness D) come in two varieties.
C ) it’s a pity, I can in a number of petiple.
33. (v14-104-25) We leam from the
D) I was afraid, I can’t 29. (v13-153-26) The experiment related in passage that hard plastic lenses ...
E) I am sorry, he doesn’t the passage has indicated that... A ) do not provide clear vision.
24. (v13-119-24) Read the text. A ) our bodies are capable of being B) are initially uncomfortable.
Then choose the correct answer to conditioned to wake up at a suggested hour C ) are water absorbent.
question 24-26. B) hormones are more effective than outside D) may break if dropped.
All contact lenses are now made of plastic, stimuli for waking people.
34. (v14-104-26) We can conclude from the
but hard and soft varieties are available. The C ) the hormones that wake people up have a
passage that a person wearing soft plastic
newer and more expensive soft lenses can three hour long cycle.
D ) people who wake up at 6 a.m. have mote lenses ...
be bent and will return to their original shape.
hormones than 9 a.m. risers. A ) ought to use them for short periods.
Made of water-absorbing plastic, they cause
B) should avoid using aerosol sprays.
very little discomfort and can be worn for as 30. (v14-101-32) Read the text. C ) doesn’t need to have them checked
short or as long a period as you like. Lenses Then choose the correct answer to frequently.
of hard plastic do cause discomfort during the questions 32-33. D) won't have any difficulty seeing dearly
adjustment period and must be worn regularly Basic Skills Profidency-Undergraduate
so that another break-in period isn’t necessary. Students Each student must meet standards 35. (v14-107-34) Read the text.
However, vision through soft contacts isn't of profidency in the basic skills area of Then choose the correct answer to
as good as through hard contacts. Another reading, writing, and mathematics established questions 34-36.
disadvantage of soft lenses is their tendency by the college. In addition, the board of Most people are unaware of the fact that a
to absorb eye secretions and mists from hair trustees has mandated that students meet new ailment has developed among subway
spray, room deodorant and the like. a university-wide minimal level of skills users. Called “subway syndrome”, it causes
One advantage soft contact lenses have over profidency before entrance to the upper people to turn pale and cold and even to
hard ones is that they ... division. Consequently, students will be tested faint. Commuters misdiagnose the symptoms
A ) are completely flexible. in these areas after admission, but prior acute chest pains and nausea-and rush to
B) are made of natural products. to their freshman year, so as to determine hospital emergency rooms in the belief that
C ) aren’t as expensive. whether they meet minimal university they are about to succumb to a heart attack.
D) come in two varieties. standards and the college’s standards. Those Hearing that their heart attack is only a case
194 95. Text completion (missing part)
of nerves makes them feel better.. 40. (v17-105-27) Which sphere are roses 7. (00-9-54) Complete the sentence.
What makes people get sick on subways? not used in? Every day he liked to climb a tree and
Various and sundry things. One is that A ) Cosmetics B) Food watch ....
they rush off to work in the morning without C ) Confectionary sD) Medicine A ) a ship appears
having eaten a proper breakfast. Sudden 41. (v17-105-28) The word «numerous» B) a ship doesn't appear
dizziness attacks them. A second cause is can be replaced with C ) a ship appear
the overcrowding and ensuing feeling of A ) few B) occasional D ) a ship will appear
claustrophobia, which brings on stress and C ) rare D ) many E ) a ship appeared
anxiety. In addition, they are so afraid of 8. (00-10-30) Complete the sentence.
mechanical failure, fire, and or crime that
95. Text com pletion Anvar hurried home because he didn’t
they show signs of panic - men by having w ant... .
chest pains and women by becoming (m issing part),
A ) to miss the Him on T V
hysterical. Contributing especially to their B) to lose weight
stress are other factors: overcrowding of C ) to buy an expensive hat
sentence for the blank. The earth is our
both men and women, continual increase in D) to improve his language
home. We must take care of it About
the numbers of passengers, and people’s E ) to turn on the light
two hundred years ago man lived in greater
inability to avoid interacting with strangers.
harmony with his environment because 9. (01-3-79) Complete the sentence.
Presumably the word commuter refers to ...
industry was not much developed. Today the A rectangle is ....
A ) a vehicle B) subway
situation is different. The cities and towns A ) an.area with three straight lines
C ) a person D) dizziness
are crowded, much of our waste (отходы), B) a three-wheeled cycle
36. (v14-107-35) Why do subway riders especially waste from factories and different C ) anything which annoys or causes worry or
think they might be having a heart attack? industries are very dangerous. unhappiness
A ) They suffer from chest pains A ) This river is such a pretty place to sit D) a sleeping suit
B) They don’t eat breakfast beside on a hot summer day. E ) a shape with four sides and four right
C ) They are overcrowded B) Cuts in social programmes bring many angles
D) They are afraid difficulties.
C ) This means keeping our environment dean. 10. (01-9-20) Choose the appropriate phrase.
37. (v14-107-36) According to the passage, Do you think I’m to do i t ...?
if you don’t have a good breakfast, you might O) Space research is important for
development of technology. A ) as fast as B) at least
g e t... C ) all of a sudden D ) as soon as
E ) What measures are being taken?
A ) dizzy B) afraid E ) at once
C ) pale D ) cold 2. (98-1-43) Choose the missing part of
the text Can anyone help me? ... I left it in 11. (01-9-21) Choose the appropriate phrase.
38. (v17-105-25) Read the text. Read ... 3 books during the summer.
the school bus last week. It is made in Japan
Then choose the correct answer for each A ) at last B) right now
and its bright y.ellow. It's very special because
question below (25-28).
it’s waterproof. I can use it when I go diving. If C ) in ore or less D ) in the end
Rose hips are occasionally made into jam, E ) at last
you find it, please bring it to Room 106.
jelly, marmalade, and soup or are brewed for
A ) I’ve lost my rucksack 1.2. (01-9-22) Choose the appropriate
tea, primarily for their high vitamin С content.
B) I’ve found my compass phrase.
They are also pressed and filtered to make
C ) It’s made of Steel Does he go there ...?
rose hip syrup. Rose hips are also used to D) I’ve lost my camera
produce rose hip seed oil, which is used in A ) in a hurry B) now and then
E ) I was looking for my gloves C ) here and there D ) first of all
skin products and some makeup products.
Rose water has a very distinctive flavour and 3. (98-3-42) Complete the text. E ) on the sp o t,
is used heavily in Middle Eastern, Persian, Has anybody found my address book? I lost
and South Asian cuisine - especially in sweets it last Friday somewhere near the school
A suit that is in constant wear is ... .
such as barfi, baklava, halva, gulab jamun. gate. I’ve had it for ages and it has got all
A ) worn on festive occasions
Rose petals or flower buds are sometimes my friends' addresses. That's why it's really
B) never worn
used to flavour ordinary tea, or combined important. . . . If you find it, please, bring it to
C ) put on every day
with other herbs to make herbal teas. Room 207.
D ) seldom worn
In France, there is much use of rose syrup, A ) It’s made of glass and it’s blue
E ) put on at week-ends
most commonly made from an extract of B) I bought a new one at the weekend
rose petals. In the Indian subcontinent, C ) It has got many ideas 14. (01-12-5) Complete the text.
Rooh Afza, a concentrated squash made D ) It's very small and made of red leather Kate and little Ann are in their room. A terrible
E ) It’s my friend's. storm is blowing outside. Kate is looking
with roses, is popular, as are rose-flavoured
frozen desserts such as ice cream and kulfi. 4. (99-3-46) Complete the sentence. through the window. She can see a big tree
Rose flowers are used as food, also usually A variety of automatic probes are used for ... on the ground. She says: “...”
as flavouring or to add their scent to food. the universe. A ) What a strong wind!
Other minor uses include candied rose petals. A ) possessing B) irrigating B) How brightly the sun is shining.
Rose creams (rose-flavoured fondant C ) maintaining D ) exploring C ) It is a nice day, isn’t it?
covered in chocolate, often topped with E) exploiting D ) What a terrible rain!
a crystallised rose petal) are a traditional E ) We all like stormy weather.
English confectionery widely available from According to the Constitution Uzbekistan 15. (02-2-22) Choose the best answer.
numerous producers in the UK. is a ... democratic republic. ... during the storm.
Roses are used in different cuizines for their A ) free 8 ) sovereign A ) The fence collapsed
A ) Scent C ) indivisible D ) inviolable B ) The fence was collapsed
B) Colour E) exclusive C ) They were collapsed the fence
C ) Nutrition facts D) They collapsed the fence
6. (00-4-10) Choose grammatically
D) Exoticism E) They have been collapsing the fence
correct phrase that best completes the
39. (v17-105-26) Identify main idea of the sentence. 16. (02-11-41) Choose the best answer.
text I didn’t know where ..., but I was sure I would Despite the fact that my grandmother is
A ) Botanical facts about roses find it if I walked round a little. ninety-two years old, she ... .
B) Roses in cuisine A ) was she going . B) subway station is A ) works for a company as a breadwinner
C ) Receipts with roses C ) did the station lie D ) the station was B) has a bad ear for music
D ) Ice-cream with roses E ) is the station C ) has not got a rich life experience
95. Text completion (missing part) 195
D) is still very active and full of life C ) it was very old C ) Please, lock your room with the key
E ) has a poor memory D) It was sour like old milk before you leave.
E) It looked wonderful D) You must leave your room by four o’clock.
17. (02-11-54) Choose the best answer. E) Turn the key to the left to enter your room.
He lit a fire ... the camp. 26. (04-1-550) Fill in the blank with
A) to prevent the wolves from entering suitable answer. 34. (v6-153-27) Choose the answer
B) preventing the wolves entering Sometimes mass media do not act in which correctly completes the dialogue.
C ) prevent to enter the wolves accordance with the law of the Constitution of - Could you help me?
D) being prevented entering the wolves Uzbekistan. They forget about... of information - Sure. Tell me w hat... me to do.
E) to prevent the wolves to enter in a prescribed manner and write a lie. A ) want B) you do want
A ) torture and violence or cruel treatment C ) do you want D ) you want
18. (02-11-95) Which word is common
B) willing consent and equality 35. (v7-124-2Q) Have you been to. the
for the given sentences?
C ) socio-economic rights and interests cinema ... ?
Sometime ... are weak and we do not feel
D) responsibility for trustworthiness A ) last week B) when I came
them, but sometimes they are strong and kill
E ) trade unions and political parties C ) a few weeks ago D ) this week
thousands of people.
Scientists are looking for new ways to warn 27. (v4-110-28) Choose the suitable 36. (v7-177-10) Jump in the car. There’s
us where and when ... are going to happen. beginning. enough ... for you.
People sometimes watch animals and are ... his weakness he climbed out to the surface. A ) seat B) house C ) room D) hall
able to leave their cities before .... A ) overcoming B) that's why 37. (v7-178-19)
A ) hurricanes B) floods C ) fires C ) because of D) so that - Excuse me, is the British Museum far from
D) earthquakes E ) avalanches E) though here?
19. (03-5-55) Complete the sentence. 28. (v4-114-36) Choose the best answer. - Thank you.
According to the newspaper account of the The bus was so full that. . . . A ) You’d better take a bus.
crime, the men attempted to make A ) we went to the shop B) It would be very kind of you.
A) over their trousers B) for happiness B) he easily found a seat C ) I’m greatly impressed by the city.
C ) out that list D) out all right C ) they had to stand D) I can’t say I’ve seen everything.
E) away with the bronze statuette. D) he cut his finger 38. (v7-186-24) Our flight leaves at 8.05
E) they took seats am so we need to get up ... . Let’s have an
Don’t worry if ... . 29. (v4-117-28) Choose the suitable words. early night.
A ) we didn’t come There once lived in the city of Aden a robber A ) later than usually B ) at sunset
B) it rained heavily called Djabir. He attacked ... both on land C ) bit earlier D) at the crack of dawn
C ) they don’t come on time and at se a .: 39. (V7-190-19)
A ) nobody B) all of them
D) was late for the train - Excuse me, could I have a light?
C ) not anybody D ) everybody
E) your daughter had married - Thanks a lot.
E) somebody
21. (03-11-47) Choose the best answer. A ) Well, I’m in a bit of a hurry.
30. (v5-107-25) “Where can I change some B) Are you cold?
- One ticket to Glasgow, please.
money? Can you tell me ... ?” C ) Here you are.
- . . . o r return? A ) where to get changed some money D) Sorry, I'm using them.
- Return. Do I have to change anywhere?
B) how she can change some money
- N o , it’s a ... train. 40. (v10-119-3) Choose the answer which
C ) where I could change some money
A) One way / slow B) Single / through correctly completes the sentence.
D) where she can change some money
C ) Joint / fast D) Booked / express I have five pens in different colours. ... pencil
E) where I can change some money
E) Reserved / sleeping do you want?
31. (v5-109-27) Choose the best answer A ) Which B) That C ) How D ) When
22. (04-1-509) Choose the best answer to according to the text. Sarah Gale sells
continue the idea. beauty aids. She is a saleswoman. She goes 41. (v12z-102-33) In the mornings
The boy cut his finger with the knife. to house and knocks on the door. She tells the Sam used to ...
A) It made him smile. woman of the house about her beauty aids. A ) take a long time to put on her make.up.
B) That made him cry. Many women want to be beautiful. They are B) he around before going to work.
C ) It felt like a silk. interested in her beauty aids. Sarah sells ... C ) get ready for work very quickly
D) It sounded very good. A ) tights B) beauty aids D) choose her clothes very carefully.
E) He was a lucky boy. C ) typing aids D) vegetables 42. (v15-104-23) Read the text.
23. (04-1-513) Choose the best answer to E) washing aids Then choose the correct answer for each
continue the idea. 32. (v5-118-25) Choose the appropriate queistion below (23-26).
She found her money in her shoe. sentence to fill in the blanks. The worst hurricane in memory to hit the south
A) She looked miserable The United States of America is a federal eastern part of the North Carolina coast was
B) That made her catch flu republic consisting of fifty states - ... . The Hurricane Hazel in 1954. This storm destroyed
C ) That was terrifying President is the head of the state and the every building on three islands. Apparently,'the
D) That made her laugh government, and chooses the ministers. The disaster didn’t occupy people’s minds for long,
E) She felt herself at home Congress consists of two houses, the House as in the decades that followed, beach houses
of Representatives and the Senate. sprang up everywhere, most of which were
24. (04-1-515) Choose the best answer to A) There are two main political parties in the built by people who had never experienced
continue the idea. USA a major storm. By thetime Hurricane Fran
There is a draught in the room. B) Election day is always in November struck in 1996, so dense was the development
A ) You should close the windows C ) The Prime-Minister is the Head of the State that a storm weaker than Hazel inflicted much
B) You should have tea D) There are 100 senators in the House of greater damage. A man who had his newly
C ) We can’t go to the mountains Representatives renovated beach front home commented that
D) They shouldn’t have coffee E) Each state has its owri government he had had no idea that a storm could simply
E) You should air the room sweep his house away.
33. (v5-142-25) Choose the closer
25. (04-1-516) Choose the best answer to sentence. According to the text after Hurricane Hazel
continue the idea. Please, return your room key before you leave. hit the North Carolina coast in 1954,...
The lemonade was fresh. A ) Would you mind giving back the key of A ) Hurricane Fran followed soon after.
A) It was very tasty your room before you go out? B) new building codes made it impossible to
B) It looked like a hen B) When you enter leave the door open. build in coastal areas.
196 95. Text completion (missing part)
C ) every building in North Carolina was C ) is disturbing the balance of nature in the ' C ) was an independent state in
destroyed. area. the 18th century.
D) people seemed to forget how bad the D) is the only means for the locals to earn D) became a republic in the 16lh century.
destruction had been. their living. 53. (v15-109-32) It said in the passage
43. (v15-104-24) К can be inferred from 49. (v15-105-34) Read the text. that Hedge Schoolmasters ...
the passage that the beach houses built Then choose the correct answer for each A ) taught in order to raise money for school
after 1954 were ... question below (34-36). buildings.
A) mostly built by newcomers to the area. Rays of sunlight travel from 150 million B) provided the only legal education for
B) mostly destroyed by Hurricane Hazel. kilometers away, and when they reach the Catholics at that time.
C ) constructed by the native inhabitants of Earth, they are parallel rays. The curve of C ) had to teach secretly as what they were
the area. the Earth means that the rays are vertical at doing was illegal.
D) able to withstand more powerful storms the Equator but at quite a low angle when D) worked for one of the departments of
due to new building technology. they reach temperate latitudes. As the rays Trinity College.
lose heat passing through the atmosphere, 54. (v15-109-33) It is mentioned in the
44. (v15-104-25) It is clear from the
the more direct the journey, the greater the passage that one difficulty that Hedge
passage that-compared to Hurricane
heat which penetrates through to the surface Schoolmasters and their pupil were faced
Hazel, Hurricane Fran ...
of the Earth. The vertical rays in equatorial with was th a t...
A) inflicted greater damage because it was a
latitudes mean that it is much hotter at the A ) the masters and pupils spoke different
much stronger storm.
Equator than it is in the regions where the languages.
B) caused greater destruction even though it
sun’s rays strike at a low angle. It is these B) they didn’t have any school books.
was a weaker storm.
variations in temperature that are largely C ) the school masters weren’t properly trained.
C ) was responsible for more deaths because
responsible for the changes in weather. D) the students had to study Latin and Greek.
the area was more densely populated.
The author discusses this issue in order 55. (v15-109-34) Read the text.
D) was a weaker storm and so caused less
to explain ... . Then choose the correct answer for each
damage.
A ) the way in which the Earth goes around question below (34-36).
45. (v15-104-26) The phrase “sprang up” the Sun
Amphibious vehicles, those that can move
in the text is closest in meaning to . . . . B) why sun-rays are paralleUwhen they reach
on both land and water, have been in use
A ) demolished B) showed the Earth
for a number of years. However, while most
C ) jumped high D) came into existence C) the distance between the Earth and the Sun
of them are quite fast on land, they move
46. (v15-104-34) Read the text. D) why the weather is different in different
quite slowly when they are functioning as
Then choose the correct answer for each parts of the Earth
boats. The only truly amphibious vehicle that
question below (34-36). 50. (v15-105-35) It can be inferred from can move with equal ease on both land and
Scientists have warned that the Great Barrier the passage th a t... . water, is the Hovercraft. A Hovercraft actually
Reef, meant to be one of the most strictly A ) temperate regions are cooler than travels on an air cushion produced by a large
protected natural wonders of the world, is equatorial regions as sun-rays travel through fan which blows air downwards between
dying, and this is because of the western more atmosphere to reach them the body of the vehicle and the water or the
appetite for prawn cocktails, and a combination B) summer is when the Earth is closest to ground. This lifts up the craft. Because the
of other human activities, including tourism the Sun Hovercraft floats on the air cushion, there is
and oil mining. The Australian Conservation C ) when it is summer in the northern no contact between the craft and the surface
Foundation has said that the reef could soon hemisphere it is winter in the southern below. This allows it to travel over flat or
be listed as “endangered”. It is one of the hemisphere rough ground, or water.
world’s richest natural sites, with more than D) sun-rays lose heat in passing through space According to the passage amphibious
400 species of coral and 1500 fish species. vehicles ...
Every living thing in the 140000-square-mile A ) are not capable of travelling efficiently on
passage the angle at which the sun’s
park is extremely sensitive to disturbance. The water
rays strike the surface of the Earth is
scientists’ report reveals that large-scale prawn B) can also function as airplanes in certain
determined b y . . . .
fishing - both illegal and licensed - has in a situations
A ) the density of the Earth’s atmosphere
few years reduced seabed animals by more C ) are able to travel on water as well as on
B) the parallel nature of the sun-rays
than half. For every tonne of prawns caught up land
C ) the curvature of the Earth
to 10 tonnes of marine life is being sacrificed. D) are the result of the very latest technology
D) the variations in temperature on the Earth
It is clear from the passage that the Great
Barrier R ee f... 52. (v15-109-31) Read the text. 56. (v15-109-35) The author explains ...
A ) is not being as carefully protected as it Then choose the correct answer for each A ) why the Hovercraft is more efficient on
ought to be. question below (31-33). water than on land
B) houses many species that are listed Trinity College, or Dublin University, in the B) the best method by which the inefficient
endangered. Republic of Ireland, dates from the sixteenth amphibious vehicles can be improved
C ) has more regulations than any other century. However, during the seventeenth C ) that the Hovercraft can travel over various
natural wonder in the world. and eighteenth centuries, many Irish students surfaces because it does not touch them
D) is not open to tourists unless they have a went abroad, to Italy, Spain and France, to be D) the system which enables all amphibious
special permit. educated, as Catholics, forming the majority of vehicles to function as boats
the population were forbidden to have schools.
47. (v15-104-35) According to the 57. (v15-109-36) We can understand
Durintj that time in Ireland, many teachers
passage the Australian Conservation from the passage that, of all amphibious
operated outside the law. Known as Hedge
Foundation ... vehicles, only the Hovercraft...
Schoolmasters, they taught their pupils by the
A ) has classified various species in the area A ) >has a large fan which keeps the engine cool
hedgerows in summer and in hillside huts in
as endangered. B) offers the passengers seats supported
winter due to a lack of buildings of their own.
B) only allows one tonne of prawns to be with cushions
They managed to teach Latin and Greek well.
caught annually. C ) operates with equal efficiency on both
Without texts, masters and pupils had to rely
C ) has declared the reef to be an land and sea
on memory. Not until the nineteenth century
endangered site. D) requires smooth ground or a calm sea.
did these banned ‘hedge’ schools disappear,
D) is concerned about the future of the Reef. 58. (V15-114-27) Read the text.
when a system of public education was finally
48. (v15-104-36) The author of the approved by the British Government. Then choose the correct answer for each
passage believes that prawn fishing ... According to the passage Ireland ... question below (27-30).
A ) should be restricted to ten tonnes per year. A ) didn’t have any schools until the 19"1centuiy. Although the number of deaths caused in traffic
B) only benefits the rich West. B) was a predominantly Catholic state. accidents in the EU is going down, experts are
95. Text completion (missing part) 197
still trying to find ways of reducing the number of In the town of Lampang in northern Thailand, A) is nearly fifty percent larger than the Mall
throughout the EU to around 25000 fatalities per there is an unusual group of musicians. of America
year by 2010. On the other hand, as the amount They play many different kinds of music- B) is the world’s largest entertainment and
of traffic is increasing, it is impossible to argue everything from traditional Thai songs to shopping center
that the situation is not really as bad as it looks. music by Beethoven. They are elephants. C ) is the largest commercial building in,the •
However one interprets the statistics, it remains These musical elephants started at the Thai world
true that as time goes on, it is becoming harder Elephant Conservation Center (T E C C ) in D) is largely open and with some covered
\ and harder to reduce the figures, especially since Lampang. It protects animals and encourages areas
acddent-reduction schemes cost a lot of money. elephants to paint. Richard Lair works with - 66. (v16-103-35) The Mall of America —
Many countries have tried and failed to reduce the T E C C . He knows a lot about elephants. A ) is about half the size of the Del Amo
the number of accidents and in the EU as a He says some of the animals paintings are Fashion Center
whole, only Sweden is pursuing the goal of zero very good. But, in fact, elephants hear better B) used to be an entertainment center rather
accidents. Accident reduction is more difficult than they see. And so he had an idea: if than a shopping center
for newer EU members, who are currently elephants are intelligent and they have good C ) allows shoppers to combine shopping with
feeing very rapid growth in traffic and are having hearing, maybe they can play music. To test entertainment
difficulty in building new roads and in introducing his idea, Lair and his friends started the Thai D) is smaller than Knott’s Berry Camp Snoopy
safety measures at a fast enough rate. To Elephant Orchestra. During a performance,
67. (v16-103-36) Visitors to the West
complicate matters, most new members have the elephants play a variety of instruments,
Edmonton Mail can ... .
very litde experience in dealing with the demands including the drums and the xylophone. The
A ) ride on fifty different types of animals
of heavy traffic. Experts suggest that any safety animals also use their voices and trunks to
B) ride on by far the best water slide in the
programme must also set about changing the make sounds. Elephants are very creative.
world
way drivers behave. Despite what people often Humans encourage the animals to play, but
C ) complete the last phase of their journey
say it seems to be the younger generation that the elephants make their own songs; they
there by submarine
causes most accidents. In line with this research, don’t just copy their trainers or other people.
D) find accommodation for the night
many countries are introducing tougher driving According the passage, the elephants at
tests, and are concentrating on the main causes the T E C C ... 68. (v16-122-25) Read the text.
of accidents: speed, reckless overtaking, alcohol A) aren’t able to paint Then choose the correct answer for each
and over-confidence. B) make their own instruments question (25-27).
C ) copy humans to play music FIELDS O F P S YC H O LO G Y
The author states that in the EU ...
D) hear better than see Psychology comprises a number of different
A) though the amount of traffic is rising, it is
kinds of enterprises, so different that they
getting easier to solve the accidents. 63. (v15-117-35) W hy did Richard Lair may seem to have nothing in common.
B) in spite of the decreasing fatalities in start the Thai Elephant Orchestra? One psychologist is engaged in vocational
traffic accidents, experts are still worried A ) He needed to make money for the T E C C guidance and spends his day talking to high
about the situation. B) He wanted to be famous in Thailand school students, studying their academic
■ C ) according to the statistics, the situation is C ) He heard the elephants playing music records and their test scares and, from
not as bad as it seems for the time being. D) He believed elephants could play music these, showing the student how to clarify
D) the number of victims is increasing his own ideas about his future training and
64. (v15-117-36) Choose the best little
gradually because of traffic accidents at occupation. Another spends his day studying
for this passage.
present time. delayed reactions in goldfish or the navigation
A ) Teaching Elephants to paint
59. (v15-114-28) All of the following B) T E C C Trainers system of bats. Other psychologists are
statements are TR U E EXCEPT: C ) Elephants in Danger assisting in the diagnosis of neurotic patients,
A ) The number of deaths was equal to a D) An Unusual Orchestra doing research on the childhood experiences
quarter of a hundred thousand yearly until that contribute to neurosis, or taking part
65. (v16-103-34) Read the text.
2010 . in combined research on the effects of
B) A great deal of countries haven’t been tranquilizers. But all such disparate activities
question (34-36).
successful in declining the number of have this in common: the methods used all
M AGN IFICEN T MALLS
accidents. derive from the same fundamental training in
According to the Guinness Book of World
C ) It is becoming difficult to lessen traffic the procedures and conceptions of academic
Records, the West Edmonton Mall, Canada,
jams, particularly because of expensive psychology, and the worker is either putting
which encloses 5.2 million square feet on a
accident-reduction schemes. those conceptiqns to practical use, or trying
46-hectare site, is by far the Largest in the
D) Sweden is not among the E U countries, to improve on them-or both.
world. The Mall of America, which opened
which have failed in the issue of decreasing Although vastly different in their
in the early 1990s, the largest such center
traffic accidents. practices.......
in the United States, is twice the size of its
A ) vocational guidance psychologists have
60. (v15-114-29) According to the predecessor, the Del Amo Fashion Center in
the same aim as those researching neuroses
passage, what makes the situation worse Torrance, California. Designed as a regional B) the results obtained from human and
for the recently joined countries of the EU? entertainment center, this mall, which is animal research show many similarities in
A ) The traffic is increasing in a very high rate designed around a theme park, Knott’s psychological terms
in most new EU members. Berry Camp Snoopy, is still a million square C ) psychologists in all fields are essentially
B) They aren’t able to satisfy the feet smaller than the West Edmonton Mall. trained in the same way
requirements of heavy traffic because of lack The West Edmonton Mall has more than D) neurotic patients and those adbicted to
of experience. 800 stores, including 11 department stores, tranquilizers all had unstable childhoods
C ) New roads and safety measures are and more. Than 100 restaurants and snack
bars. Its other attractions include an 18-hole 69. (v16-122-26) It is stated that some
difficult to settle rapidly in these countries.
miniature golf course; an indoor water park psychologists . . . .
. D ) There is no proper safety programmes set
with beaches and a wave-making machine A ) deal with humans while others focus on
to change the drivers’ attitude to the traffic.
for surfing; a dolphin water show; one of the animals
61. (v15-114-30) Contrary to usual world’s longest waterslides; submarines for B) work with doctors doing medical research
people’s viewpoint, it is supposed that underwater rides; a regulation-sized hockey into drugs
[ most traffic accidents are caused by ... rink; a night club area. Fashioned after C ) are employed at high schools to study the
A ) young generation B) speed and alcohol Bourbon Street in New Orleans; cinemas; student’s performances
C ) heavy traffic D) invalid driving tests Canada Fantasyland, an amusement park D) use the results gained from animals to
j 62. (v15-117-34) Read the text. with nearly 50 rides; a zoo; art exhibits; and a analyze human behavioral patterns
Then choose the correct answer to 360-room hotel. 70. (v16-122-27) The psychologist
question 34-36. The West Edmonton M a ll... . working in the field of vocational guidance.
198 96. Gap M ing (right form of the verb)
A ) has usually also trained as a teacher 9. (00-7-33) Choose the appropriate form A ) did B) made C ) rose
B) has nothing in common with other of the verb. D ) raised E ) held
psychologists By this time tomorrow the secretary ... all the 20. (03-10-33) Choose the best answer.
C ) is responsible for students’ future success company’s Board members. The plan to join the British Isles to the
or failure A ) would have called - B ) has been called European continent by boring a tunnel under
D) assists students in their career choice C ) shall call D ) will have called the sea was originally ... in the late 19th.
71. (v17-119-24) Choose the best answer. E) will call The bill authorising the work was ... in 1883.
Otto ... worry about his health. 10. (00-7-34) Choose the appropriate About half a century the plan was ... The
A) asked to me not to B) asked me not to form of the verb. tunnel was to be the longest over ... and on
C ) asked not D) asked to not As my car ... now, I have to take a taxi. engineering wonder. Finally, in the 1980s, the
72. (v17-121-8) Choose the correct . A ) is repairing B) is being repaired propose was ... and tunnelling began.
answer. C ) has been repaired D ) repairs A ) made / accepted / resumed / rejected /
We had been waiting for Jim for an hour and E ) had been repairing proposed
we didn't know ... or go home. 11. (00-7-61) Choose the appropriate B) accepted / resumed / rejected / proposed
A ) to wait B) if that he should wait form of the verb. / made
C ) if waited D ) whether to wait ... in a countryside, the villa had a wonderful C ) resumed / rejected / made / proposed /
view. accepted
D ) proposed / rejected / resumed / made /
96. G ap filling A ) Situated B) To be situating
accepted
(right form of the verb) C ) To situate D) To have situated
E ) Situating E ) rejected / made / proposed / resumed /
accepted
1. (97-1-22) Choose the appropriate form 12. (01-3-33) Choose the appropriate
of the verb. 21. (03-10-59) Choose the best answer.
form of the verb.
A policeman ... me crossing the street He seems ... the last person ... to Ernie.
... enormous changes in our town since-
yesterday. A ) be / talking B) to have been / to talk
I was a child.
A ) sees B) saw C ) has seen C ) - / to talk D) to be / having talked
A ) There are B) There is
D) will see E) had seen E) being / talk
C ) There have been D ) There were
2. (97-8-25) Choose the appropriate form E) There will be 22. (03-11-10) Choose the best answer.
of the verb. Dear Anita, Thank you for your entertaining
He ... for you at 7 in the evening next letter which arrived yesterday. I am beginning
How long ... he ... in Tashkent?
Sunday to feel much better now although my leg still
A ) has / living B) have / been living
A ) was waiting B) were waiting ... if I ... too far. Last weekend I ... some
C ) has / been living D ) does / live
C ) will be waiting D ) have waited friends who ... their summer holidays just up
E ) had / been lived
E) had been waited the road from here.
14. (01-7-24) Choose the appropriate A ) hurts / walk / visited / are spending
3. (97-11-32) Choose the appropriate form of the verb. B) hurt / walk / shall visit / spend
form of the verb. Don’t come to me at six. I ... an essay. C ) hurt / shall walk / visit / were spending
Captain was the last... the ship. A ) shall be writing D ) hurts / is walking / visits / have been spent
A ) leaving B) is leaving
B) was writing E) hurts / shall walk / had visited / will spend
C ) on leaving D ) to leave
C ) am being written
E) left 23. (03-12-35) Choose the best answer.
D) shall have written
He’s very good player. He ... consistently
4. (98-9-21) Choose the appropriate form E ) am writing
well recently.
of the verb.
15. (01-8-50) Choose the right word. A ) is playing B) has been playing
A ye a r... a long time to be without a job.
I can't make a phone call. C ) was playing D) had played
A ) are B) is C ) be D ) am
I ... any change. E ) is played
E) were
A ) hadn’t B) haven’t got
5. (98-12-11) Choose the appropriate C ) didn’t have D) has no They have a fine selection of scarves, but I
form of the verb. E)h ad no
A woman’s work ... never done. couldn’t find anything to ...
A ) are B) is C ) will D) would 16. (02-1-56) Choose the best answer. A ) put off in hot weather
E ) were • There was an accident on the motorway, and B) match my hat and gloves
we were ... for over an hour. C ) put into my bag
6. (99-1-18) Choose the appropriate form A ) held down B) held up D) take my size
of the verb. C ) put back D ) put on E) wash every day
“Who ... this picture?” the teacher asks. E) put down
A ) is drawn B) drawn 25. (04-1-540) Choose the best answer.
C ) have drawn D ) draws 17. (02-3-31) Choose the best answer. How far back do traditional Christmas foods
E) has drawn As it was rather noisy in the room when I and dishes go? Of all the Christmas foods the
went in, I could not make out w hat... . British still eat, Christmas cake has perhaps
7. (99-3-11) Choose the synonym which A ) were discussing had the most chequered past, reaching its
suits the best. B) discussed present form ortty at the end of the 19 th
He studied the document for a long time, C ) would be discussed century. In 1843, when Scrooge met the Ghost
then uttered. of Christmas Present amid all the Christmas
D) was being discussed
A ) read carefully B) taught delicacies on offer were “immense Twelfth
E) was discussed
C ) looked at D) examined carefully cakes”. These have exzisted at the centre of
E) looked through 18. (02-5-28) Choose the best answer.
both Christmas and pagan festivals for more
All the letters ... yesterday will be sent
8. (99-6-52) Choose the appropriate form than 1.000 years. A bean and a pea were
tomorrow. Don’t forget... stamps on them.
of the verb. baked within the cake as emblems of fertility
A ) wrote / stick
A.: Was there any trouble at the yesterday's and harvest, health and prosperity. Whoever
B) written / to stick
demonstration? found the bean became a king forthe day, while
C ) writing / sticking
B.: Yes, about twenty people ... . the pea was for his queen. Both were given
D) having written / to stick
A ) had been arrested crowns and ali social rules were thrown aside
E) written / stuck
B) arrested inhibitions quickly lost in high jinks, games and
C ) were being arrested 19. (02-8-22) Choose the best answer. quantities of drink. This extract is about...
D) were arrested The testing facilities ... a big impression on A ) the history of traditional Christmas cake
E ) are arrested them. B) traditional Christmas foods and dishes
96. Gap filling (right form of the verb) 199
C ) fertility, harvest, health arid prosperity A ) got B) gets 48. (V8-124-27) Read the text. Then
D) the king and the queen of Britain C ) getting D) to get choose the correct answer for the gaps
E) Christian and pagan festivals 36. (v 6 -1 59-32)
27-28 in the text. Neil Alden Armstrong
became the first person to touch the Moon's
26. (v5-103-11) There are five answers A ) next B)once
surface. He (2 7 )... the famous phrase,
O nly one is correct. Choose the correct C ) that D) then
“That’s one small (2 8 )... for man; one giant
form of the verb.
37. (v7-112-29) Read the text. leap for mankind”.
My sister usually ... watching concerts over TV. Then choose the correct answer for the
A ) will enjoy B) was enjoying A ) will say B) was said
gaps 2 9 -3 0 in the text. C ) says D ) said
C ) enjoy D ) has enjoyed
Neil Alden Armstrong was bom on August
E) enjoys
5 ,1 9 3 0 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Upon (64) ...
49. (V8-124-28)
27. (v5-112-18) There are five answers A ) problem B) planet
military service, he became a test pilot. While
O nly one is correct. Choose the correct C ) step D ) story
serving as a test pilot, he became a (6 5 )...
form of the verb. of the astronaut group. 50. (v8-1 30-20) Choose the answer
I have n e v e r L o n d o n before. A ) leaves ' B) leaving which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) visits B) been C ) visit C ) to leave D) leave - Is the plane going to be late?
D ) visiting E ) visited - No. I t ... to be on time.
38. (V7-112-30)
28. (v5-118-31) There are five answers A ) will expect
A ) scientist ' B) spy
Only one is correct. Choose the correct B ) is expected
C ) member D) person
form of the verb. C ) had been expected
My son ... the piano since this noon. 39. (v7-144-29) Read the text. D) expects
A ) plays B) will play Then choose the correct answer for the
C ) has been playing D) played gaps 2 9 -3 0 in the text.
Then choose the correct answer for the
E) play When we were growing up we had pets all
gaps 22-23 in the text.
around us. We seemed ( 2 9 ) ... a new kind of
29. (v5-120-31) There are five answers Yesterday two masked men tried to rob a
pet every year. That meant learning how to
Only one iis correct. Choose the correct bank in Toronto, Canada. Their plan (2 2 )...
(3 0 ) ... for another young animal.
form of the verb. When a bank officer realized that they were
A ) to get B) gets C ) get D ) getting
They ... at this factory since 1990. armed with toy (2 3 ).... ‘I’ve just bought a
A ) have been working B) has worked 40. (v7-144-30) similar one for my son’, he explained.
C ) work D) had worked A ) worry B) save C ) care D) keep A ) failed B) to fail C ) failing D) fail
E) worked 41. (v 7 -1 85-29) Read the text. Then 52. (v9-103-23)
30. (v5-127-18) Choose the best answer. choose the correct answer for the gaps A ) fireballs B) tanks
I think the weather ... to be nice later. 2 9 -3 0 in the text. Men really do have bigger C ) dolls D ) shotguns
A ) is B) was going C ) will be brains than women. However, the female
D) is going E ) shall brain ( 2 9 ) ... more neurons, which may
mean that it is more (3 0 ) .... Pregnancy and
31. (v5-147-6) There are five answers gaps 2 6 -2 8 in the text
O nly one is correct. Choose the correct motherhood seem to make it even better.
"Money!” cried Fettes. “Money from you! The
form of the verb. A ) is containing B) has contained
money that I had from you is still lying where
Did you ... this matter with your parents C ) contain D ) contains
I (2 6 )... it in the rain.” A horrible, ugly look
yesterday? 42. (v 7 -1 85-30) appeared (2 7 )... Dr. Macfariane's face. “My
A ) discuss B) have discussed A ) efficient B) personal dear fellow”, he said. “I did not (2 8 )... to
C ) discussed D) discusses C ) interesting D ) ambitious offend you. I will leave you my address.”
E ) discussing A ) thrown B) throw
43. (V8-111-29) Read the text. Then
32. (v5-150-6) Choose the appropriate choose the correct answer for the gaps C ) threw D ) throwing
form of the verb. 2 9 -3 0 in the text The largest rainforest 54. (v9-104-27)
Charles ... just like his father. in the world, the Amazon ( 2 9 ) ... across 9 A ) of B) in C ) on D) at
A ) was looking B) look C ) looks countries and is, home to an Incredible range
55. (v9 -1 04-28)
D) have looked E ) is looking of wildlife, (3 0 ) ... colourful parrots and pink
A ) mind B) mean
33. (v5^154-33) How do you think the fire freshwater dolphins.
C ) prefer D ) prove
began? Someone ... a cigarette. A ) were spread B) spreading
A ) should drop B) couldn’t have dropped C ) spreads D) are spread 56. (v9-110-22) Read the text.
C ) must drop D ) must have dropped Then choose the correct answer for the
44. (V8-111-30)
E) might drop gaps 2 2 -2 3 in the text
A ) including B) indicating
In 1825, Darwin went to the University of
34. (v6-151-15) Choose the answer C ) combining D) joining
Edinburgh (2 2 )... medicine, but he found the
which correctly completes the sentence. 45. (V8-121-22) Choose the answer subject boring; and spent more time finding
Yesterday I wanted to ... a watch because which correctly completes the sentence. out about natural history. In the end, he (23)
my old one ... stolen. The park looked awful after the show ... medicine and went to the University of
A ) have bought / has been because the people ... litter everywhere. Cambridge to study this new field.
B) buy / is being A ) have left B) had been leaving A ) study B) studied
C ) buy / was C ) had left D ) left C ) to study D ) studying
D) buying / is
46. (V8-121-27) Read the text. 57. (v9-110-23)
35. (v6-159-31) Read the text. Then circle
Then choose the correct answer for the A ) got on B) got into
the correct answer (А, В, С o r D) for each
gaps 2 7 -2 8 in the text. David never liked C ) gave up D) gave out
gap 31-32.
cars and never wanted to have one. 58. (v9-113-26) Read the text.
The Flu and You It begins with a runny nose,
It was not that he (2 7 )... worried about his Then choose the correct answer for the
a cough or a sore throat. It usually ends with
health or the (2 8 )... He opposed cars on gaps 2 6 -2 8 in the text.
a headache, fever, tiredness and aches from
principle: owning one would make him its When a man invited a cat to live in his home,
head to toe. It’s the flu. Each year, up to 20%
slave he believed. it was in exchange for a service. He expected
of the U.S. population (6 0 )... sick from this
A ) is B) was C ) am D) are this animal (2 6 )... all mice and rats in the
virus. That’s 60 million people. Most feel
miserable for a week or two and (6 1 )... get 47. (V8-121-28) house. In the Ю"1century, Welsh laws set
better. The flu can be deadly, however, for A ) politics B) medicine the value of cats based on their age and their
babies and elderly people. C ) industry D) environment hunting abilities. Cats were worth one penny
200 96. Gap filling (right form of the verb)
(2 7 )... birth until they opened their eyes, Foundation in 1974. Every visitor to Leeds A ) went B) go
2 pence until they (2 8 )... their first mouse Castle (2 5 )... the Foundation to continue C ) am going D).have gone
and 4 pence once they became adults. its valuable work preserving the castle 82. (v 1 0-114-4) Choose the answer which
A ) has killed B) kill and grounds for the enjoyment of future correctly completes the sentence.
C ) killed D ) to kill generations. The Internal Revenue Service makes all
59. (v9-113-27) A) restore B) restoring Americans ... their tax forms by April
A ) to B) while C ) with D) from C ) restores D ) restored 15 every year.
60. (v9-113-28) 71. (v9-125-25) A ) filling B) filled C ) to fill D) All
A ) placed B) felt C ) began D) caught A ) helps B) shows 83. (v 1 0-117-11) Choose the answer
C ) gives D) gets which correctly completes the sentence.
Then choose the correct answer for the 72. (v9-127-24) Read the text. - Did you enjoy the play last night?
gaps 24-25 in the text. Then choose the correct answer for the - No, even though I ... good reviews of it
Columbus is the capital of Ohio, in the USA. gaps 24-25 in the text. before I bought the tickets.
Its population is about 660,000 people. It With its mixture of old and new, Prague is a A ) had read B) read
(2 4 )... on the rivers Scioto and Oletangy. very beautiful city. Many visitors (2 4 )... to C ) was reading D) have read
Its industries (2 5 )... the manufacture of the city over and over. It is often (2 5 )... the 84. (v10-118-20) Choose the answer which
automobiles, planes and electrical goods. 'crossroads of Europe’. correctly completes the sentence I have no
A) is situating B) is situated A ) return B ) are returning idea where I ... my wallet.
C ) situated D ) situates C ) has returhed D) returns A ) have left B) left
62. (V9-117-25) 73. (v9-127-25) C ) had left D ) leave
A ) destroy B) include A ) called B) mentioned 85. (v12z-109-27) Read the text.
C ) divide D) imitate C ) said D ) referred Then choose the correct answer for the
63. (v9-118-26) Read the text. 74. (v9-128-22) Read the text. gaps 2 7 -2 8 in the text.
Then choose the correct answer for the Then choose the correct answer for the The fur trade is an issue which arouses
gaps 26-28 in the text. gaps 22-23 in the text. strong feelings. On the one hand, fur farmers
A popular matryoshka doll, also ( 2 6 ) ... a The Victoria School has a central location and sellers are fighting ( 2 7 ) ... to continue
babushka doll, is a set of dolls of decreasing near the Opera House. Our qualified and producing fur goods, and, on the other hand,
sizes ( 2 7 ) ... the Russian female first name experienced teachers (2 2 )... top quality tuition people concerned about ( 2 8 ) ... rights are
“Matryona”. with a flexible (2 3 )... . The school has an trying to get the trade stopped.
A ) calls B) calling C ) called D)call ultra-modem multi-media centre with 20 PCs. A ) to be allowed B) to allow
A ) to provide B) provide C ) allow D) be allowed
64. (v9-118-27)
C ) provides D) providing 86. (v12z-109-28)
A ) followed B) continued
C ) placed D) tried 75. (v9-128-23) A ) animal B) traders’
A ) wardrobe B) land rover C ) farmers’ D) human
65. (v9-118-28)
C ) timetable D ) bookcase 87. (v12z-110-27) Read the text.
A ) from B) over C ) for D ) at
76.4v9-130-22) Read the text. Then choose the correct answer for the
Then choose the correct answer for the gaps 2 7 -2 8 in the text.
gaps 22-23 in the text. Some people think that Robin Hood is a
“Why are you (2 2 )... at me in that way?" I fictional character; others think he really
The first fanners were Stone Age people
asked, forcing a smile. He answered in a low ( 2 7 ) ... and they ( 2 8 ) ... about which part of
who lived in Africa, Asia and Europe around
voice: “I (2 3 ).:. I had seen you before.” England he was from.
11,000 B.C. They started to ( 2 4 ) ... the wild
A ) looking B) looks A ) lived B) had lived
animals that provided them with food and
C ) looked D) look C ) was living D ) lives
( 2 5 ) . . . , instead of hunting them.
A ) herding B) herds 77. (V9-130-23) 88. (v12z-110-28)
C ) to herd D) herd A ) seemed B) drew A) suggest B) discuss
C ) thought D ) imagined C ) argue D) offer
67. (v9-119-25)
A ) dancing B) clothing 78. (v9-130-24) Read the text. 89. (v12z-113-19) Choose the answer
C ) sleeping D) housing Then choose the correct answer for the which correctly completes the sentence.
gaps 24-25 in the text. He got on to the plane with only a plastic bag
In the summer of 1580 Montaigne (2 4 )... his passport and a book
his first journey outside France, setting off A ) contains B) contained
on horseback to Rome via Germany, Austria C ) containing D ) contain
A national park, with its prehistoric carvings,
and Switzerland. He traveled in the company
was recently opened in Lombardy, Italy. 90. (v12z-115-27) Read the text. Then
of four young noblemen, (2 5 )... his brother
The park was designed ( 2 2 ) ... the works choose the correct answer for the gaps
and a dozen servants.
of art, which were carved in rocks by the 2 7 -2 8 in the text. Experts from the British
A ) decided B) walked
inhabitants of prehistoric Valcamonica at the Museum ( 2 7 ) ... the discovery ot a Spanish
C ) made D) kept
end of the Iron Age. Thousands of figures ship which (2 8 ) in a storm off the Scottish
of human beings, warriors and animals in 79. (v9-130-25) coast over 400 years ago
scenes of ( 2 3 ) ... and rural life decorate A ) include B) includes A ) are announcing B) had announced
entire rock faces. C ) including D) included C ) announce D ) have announced
A ) to preserve B) preserve 80. (v10-102-11) Choose the answer 91. (v12z-115-28)
C ) preserving D) preserved which correctly completes the sentence. A ) sank B) returned
69. (v9-123-23) I’m sorry this office is so dirty but it can’t ... C ) appeared D) lost
A) signing B) cleaning until tomorrow morning at the earliest.
C ) reading D) hunting A ) cleaning B) clean
70. (v9-125-24) Read the text. C ) be cleaned O) be cleaning
- Have you been working here long?
Then choose the correct answer for the 81. (v10-110-20) Choose the answer which - Yes, by next June I ... here for ten years.
gaps 24-25 in the text. correctly completes the sentence A ) will have worked
Lady Baillie, the last private owner of Leeds - Do you do any exercise at all? B) have worked
Castle, lovingly ( 2 4 ) ... the castle to its - Yes. Actually, I ... swimming three times a C ) will work
former glory and founded the Leeds Castle week. D) had worked
96. Gap filling (right form of the verb) 201
93. (v12z-118-28) A ) look like B) to look like C ) created more questions about the way
A ) mild B) calm , C ) looking like D ) looks like mountains were formed.
C ) peaceful D) severe 104. (v13-106-30) D) enabled us to have better ideas about
A ) visualize B) visually how mountains are shaped.
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) vision D ) visual 112. (v13-117-25) The movements of
The mountain was too steep for them ... . 105. (v13-106-31) tectonic plates, the climate and erosion are
A ) climb B) climbed A ) among B) besides factors ...
C ) to climb D) climbing C ) of D ) between A ) that collectively form the interior of the
Earth.
95. (v12c-112-24) Choose the answer 106. (v13-110-27) Read the text. B) that are effective in the shaping and
which correctly completes the sentence. Then choose the correct answer for the
creation of mountains.
Laura damaged her car by ... the door too gaps 27-28 in the text. C ) that .help mountains reach great heights.
hard. Andrew Murphy former (2 7 )... director of
D) responsible for all the interactions that
A )bang B)bangs Delco Electronics, has pleaded “Not Guilty
occur on the Earth’s exterior.
C ) banging D ) to bang to charges that he stole £ 5 million from the
company. He claims not to know where the 113. (v13-117-26) We can understand
96. (v 12c -131-17) Choose the answer from the passage that the destructive forces
money went. He has suggested (2 8 )... an
which correctly completes the sentence. of erosion and the constructive power of
accountant took the money. Investigators
- Did you post the letters? consider it unlikely that anyone else in the tectonics ...
- No, they ... by the time I came in. company could have committed the crime. A ) take an equal amount of time to build a
A) were posting B) had been posted A ) to manage B) manage mountain.
C ) were posted D) had posted C ) managed D ) managing B) are not sufficient to build mountain ranges,
97. (v12c-156-25) Choose the answer 107. (v13-110-28) C ) both play an equal role in the formation of
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) where B) who mountains.
The equator is the ... line between the C ) that D ) what D) can create mountain ranges with different
Northern and Southern hemispheres. climates.
108. (v13-113-29) Read the text.
A ) dividing B) to divide 114. (v1 3-119-11) Choose the answer
C ) divide D) divides . which correctly completes the sentence.
98. (v13-102-29) Read the text. As a young man, Pasteur studied at the Ecole We’re going to finish our English courses
Then choose the correct answer for the Normale in Paris. Then at the age of just 32, before we ... to our country next year.
gaps 29-31 in the text. he became a professor at the University of A) are going to return B) shall return
For decades anthropologists (2 9 )... strange Lille. In 1856, Pasteur (2 9 )... a visit from a C ) returned D) return
and unusual peoples all over the world. One man called Bigo who (3 0 )... a factory that 115. (v13-119-21) Choose the answer
of the strangest peoples (3 0 )... all is a group made alcohol from sugar beet. He had a which correctly completes the sentence.
called the Asu, a prominent tribe living in question for Pasteur: “Why did the alcohol Just a minute! Do you hear someone ... for
North America. The territory of the Asu (31) turn to acid? When this happened, they help? Shall we call the police?
... roughly between couldn’t use it and threw it away”. Bigo asked A ) calling B) to call
that of the Tarahuта га of Mexico and that of Pasteur to find out the reason (3 1 )... this. C ) will call D ) called
the Ojibwa of Canada. A ) had been received B) had received
A ) have been studying C ) received D) was received 116. (v 1 3-120-29) Read the text.
B) has been studying 109. (v13-113-30)
C ) had studied gaps 29-3 1 in the text.
A ) own B) owned
D) studied Scientists have discovered the bones of what
C ) oven D) owed
may be the largest meat-eating dinosaur ever
99. (v13-102-30) 110. (v13-113-31) to walk the earth. The discovery ( 2 9 ) ... by a
A ) of ■ B) without C ) at D ) over A ) with B) for C ) about D ) from team of researches from Argentina and North
100. (v13-102-31) 111. (v13-117-24) Read the text. America in Patagonia, a desert (3 0 )... the
A ) located B ) surrounded Then choose the correct answer to eastern slopes of the Andes in South America.
C ) established D) sheltered question 24-26. It is even more (3 1 )... that the bones of a
Mountains have always evoked awe and number of dinosaurs were found together.
101. (v13-104-27) Read the text.
inspired artists and adventurers throughout A ) has made B) were made
human existence. More recent research C ) made D) was made
has led to important new insights into how 117. (v1 3-120-30)
The first fish appeared on the earth about '
mountains, the most magnificent of the A ) off B) into C ) in D) on
500 million years ago. Up to now, more than
Earth's formations, came to be the way they
20,000 kinds offish (2 7 )... and described by are. Mountains are created and shaped, it 118. (v13-120-31)
scientists. New (2 8 )... are discovered every now appears, not only by the movements A ) astonish B) astoundingly
year, so the total increases continually. of the vast tectonic plates that make up the C ) astounding D) astonishment
A ) have been named B) has been named Earth’s exterior but also by factors such 119. (v1 3-132-10) Choose the answer
C ) named D ) have named as climate and erosion. In particular, the which correctly completes the sentence.
interactions between tectonic, climatic and There’s По point in ... this brand on TV, it
102. (v13-104-28)
erosional processes exert strong control would cost too much.
A) spices B) species
over the shape and maximum height of A ) advertised B) advertising
C ) spicy D) special
the mountains as well as the amount of C ) advertise D) to advertise
103. (v13-106-29) Read the text. time necessary to build - or destroy - a
Then choose the correct answer for the mountain range. Paradoxically, the shaping 120. (v13-133-19) Choose the answer
gaps 29-31 in the text. of mountains seems to depend as much on which correctly completes the sentence.
All jumping spiders have large eyes that (29) the destructive forces of erosion as on the The ground was ... last year.
... binocular lenses, and they function pretty constructive power of tectonics. A ) dig B) dug
much the same way Most jumping spiders As it is stated in the passage, recent C ) digging D) dogged,
locate their prey (3 0 )... and then jump and research has ... 121. (V13-148-27) Read the text. ;
capture from one centimeter to over ten A ) confirmed what we already knew about Then choose the correct answer for the
centimeters away. Only a few species of mountain formations. gaps 2 7 -2 8 in the text. L
jumping spiders invade the webs of other B) demonstrated that tectonic plates move DNA is the chemical in the cells of plants and
spiders, and the Portia spider is (3 1 )... them. usually in one direction animals which carries ( 2 7 ) ... characteristics,
202 96. G a p filling (right form of the verb)
or genetic information. DIMA testing can be 131. (v14-110-28) 144. (v1 8-4 5 6)... her work, she went
used to identity each person as a unique A ) susceptible B) willing home.
individual on the basis of “genetic (2 8 )...". C ) successful D ) reluctant A ) Finishing B) To have finished
The results of DNA testing are now being C ) To finish D) Having finished
accepted as evidence in cases where in may
answer. 145. (v18-457) He continued ... the direct
have been convicted that the wrong person
The pupils assumed no one ... them, questioning throughout the meeting. He is
have been shown of a crime.
A ) inheritance B) to inherit A ) could see B) sees such a politician.
C ) inherited D ) inherit C ) was seeing D ) can see A ) to avoid B) avoided
133. (v l 6-102-7) Choose the right form C ) avoids D ) avoid
122. (v13-148-28)
A ) fingemailing B ) fingermarking of the verb. 146. (v18-458) I urge you ... Our offer is
C ) fingerstalling D ) fingerprinting James wanted to know if we ... her a souvenir. the best you’re going to get in this housing
A ) have B ) has market.
123. (v14-102-16) Choose the answer C ) had D ) had had
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) reconsider B) to reconsider
- Your motorcar needs to be serviced. 134. (v16-104-18) Choose the best answer. C ) reconsiders D ) reconsidering \
- Yes, I have already noticed it. I ... it to the Nigora has been working all day. She 147. (v18 -4 5 9 )... from college is a big
repair shop. appears... . deal. It’s an even bigger deal when you
A ) am going to take B) will take A ) to be tired B) tired graduate with straight As. Great job, Chris!
C ) was taking D) had taken C ) tiring D ) to tire A ) Graduating B ) Graduates
124. (v14-105-9) Choose the answer 135. (V16-105-10) Choose the best answer. C ) Graduated D ) Graduate
which correctly completes the sentence. It is necessary for the walls ... as soon as 148. (v18-460) These people are forced ...
Julius Caesar would not let anyone ... a possible. a lot of hardships. Let’s raise some money
wheeled vehicle on the streets during the day A ) having been whitewashed for them.
because of the traffic in ancient Rome. B) be whitewashed A ) enduring B) endures
A ) usage B) to use C ) use D) using C ) to be whitewashed C ) to endure D ) endured
125. (v14-105-29) Read the text. Then D ) being whitewashed
149. (v18-461) She avoided ... to her
choose the correct answer for the gaps 136. (v16-105-15) Choose tfye best answer. mother about her pregnancy because she
2 9-31 in the text. Desert Regions Mrs. Brown’s death came as no surprise, as knew her mother wouldn’t be happy about it.
Deserts are Earth’s driest places, with she was said ... ill for a long time.
hardly any (2 9 ).... That might sound like a A ) talk B) talks
A ) she was B ) to have been C ) talking D ) to talk
nice climate, but it is very difficult (3 0 )... in C ) to be D ) she had been
regions where water is scarce. A quarter of ' 150. (v18 -4 6 2 )... organic, sustainable
our world is made up of deserts, the biggest 137. (v16-107-4) Choose the correct efforts is really important in today’s world.
one being the Sahara Desert in (3 1 )... answer
A ) Supporting B) Supported
northern Africa. During the day, deserts can Anyone ... the examination paper before the C ) Supports D ) Support
be scorchingly hot. At night, they can get bell rings will be out.
incredibly cdld. A) is starting B ) starting 151. (v18-463) Her eyes were red and puffy
A ) rainfall B) sandstorm C ) will start D ) starts because she ... .
C ) snowflake D ) waterfall А ) сгу B) crew
C ) had been crying D) have crying
126. (v14-105-30) which correctly completes the sentence
A ) live B) to live You ... in the Art gallery. 152. (v18-464) When she arrived, her
C ) living D ) having lived A ) are not smoking parents ... already ... for her for an hour.
B) are not to smoke A ) had ... been waiting
127. (V14-105-31)
C ) are not smoke B) have ... been waiting
A) a B) the C) - D) an
D ) are not to be smoke C ) - / waiting
128. (v14-108-27) Read the text. Then D) have / waited
choose the correct answer for the gaps 139. (v16-117-11) Choose the answer
27-28 in the text. Experts from the British which correctly completes the sentence. 153. (V18-465) My husband ... a hotel.
Museum (2 7 )... the discovery of a Spanish Come to Samarkand, it’s worth .... Such a surprise!
ship which (2 8 )... in a storm off the Scottish A ) to see B) seeing A ) had booked
coast over 400 years ago. C ) to be seen D ) of seeing B) has booked
A ) had announced B) have announced C ) booked
140. (vl7-128-3) Choose the correct
C ) are announcing . D) announce D) had been booking
answer.
129. (v14-108-28) The sink in the kitchen tends to ... 154. (v18-466) They ... hard and then
A ) lost B) appeared A ) flow B) overflow passed the exams.
C ) returned D) sank , C ) flow over D) overflowing A ) studied
130. (v14-110-27) Read the text. B) studying
Then choose the correct answer for the answer. C ) had been studying
gaps 27-28 in the text. As soon as they are ..., they will set sail for D) have studied
Before 1900, very few people died of heart Italy. 155. (v18-467) They ... all day so when I
disease. Since then, heart disease ... (27) the A ) floating B) floated met them they were very tired.
number one killer in the United States The C ) afloat D ) afloated , A ) have studied
age of technology has made life easier and B) had been studying
made people more ... (28) to heart disease. C ) had been studying -
answer.
Before the Industrial Revolution, most people D) studied
I ...my room the day before.
made their living through some sort of manual
Labor Walking was the major means of. A ) sweeped B) swept 156. (v18-468) The baby’s face was so
transportation. Laundry was scrubbed and C ) havr ■''nt D) sweep dirty. He ... chocolate.
wrung by hand. Stairs were climbed, carpets 143. ( ) When I came to the railway A ) had been eating B) is eating
were beat, and butter was churned. station, Jb .......... C ) has eaten D ) ate
A ) will become A ) arrived 157. (v18-469) The pavement was covered
B) became B) had already been arrived with puddles because i t ... .
C ) has become C ) has already arrived A ) raining B) rained
D) becomes D) had already arrived C ) had been raining D) was raining
97. Gap fjliing (mixed: nouns, verb, preposition, and conjunctions)_____________ 203
158. (v18 -4 70 )... for a long time before 172. (v19/20-105-16) Choose the correct 184. (v19/20-112-13) Choose the right
you saw the doctor? answer. answer
A ) have you cough - Is it serious, doctor? Let’s go ... at the pool tomorrow
B) did you cough - ... You’ll need an operation. A ) Swim B) Swimming
C ) had you been coughing A ) I’m afraid so В ) I don’t think C ) To swim D ) will swim
D ) do you cough C ) You aren’t lazy D) Never mind 185. (v19/20-112-18) Choose the correct
159. (v18-471) How long ... the laptop .173. (v19/20-105-17) Choose the correct answer.
before it started working? answer. What a splendid summer we ... so far this
A ) did you repaired She turned this place inside o u t... for her year!
B) had you been repairing keys. A ) are having B) have
C ) have you been repairing A ) looking B) to have looked C ) had D) have had
D) repaired C ) to looking D) being looked 186. (v19/20-114-16) Choose the correct
160. (v18-472) Why were you so red? 174. (v19/20-105-18) Choose the correct answer.
Because I ... before we met. answer. Neither the education library nor the
A ) had been jogging B) have jogged Mark and Mary ... to have returned from psychology library ... the books that the
C ) jogged D ) had been jogged London. professor recommended.
A ) have said B) say A ) has B) have had
161. (v18-473) She knew that because
C ) said D ) are said C ) have D ) are having
someone ... her before.
A ) had told B) had been telling 175. (v19/20-107-5) Choose the correct 187. (v19/20-116-2) Choose the correct
C ) has told D) told answer. answer.
162. (v18-474) In ten years I w ill... all my Every member of the group tries ... each He wasted valuable time ... on the phone.
loans I hope. other in order to achieve success. A ) talking ’ B) talk
A ) pay B) be pay A ) to support B) supported C ) talked D) to talk
C ) have payed off D ) have paid off C ) to be support D) to supporting 188. (v19/20-116-3) Choose the correct
163. (v18-475) Mr. Smith ... from London 176. (v19/20-108-7) Choose the correct answer.
today and he’ll be arriving at 8 p.m. answer. It is the responsibility of every applicant... all
A ) comes B) is coming He made me ... the story from the very the course prerequisites.
C ) had come D ) has come beginning. A ) to meet B) meet
A ) to tell B) tell C ) to meeting D) met
164. (v18-476) John ... to Wales this
C ) telling D ) told 189. (v l 9/20-117-8) Choose the correct
morning. He’ll arrive in time for lunch.
A ) ‘s driving B ) drove 177. (v19/20-108-14) Choose the correct answer.
C ) has driven D) driving answer. Where did you get that money from? I don’t
1... the hockey match for 2 hours. remember... it to you.
165. (v18-477) Olga only started this job on
A ) have been watching A ) to give B) to have given
Monday so she ... here for long.
B) has watched C ) giving D ) to be giving
A ) hasn’t been working
C ) was watching 190. (v19/20-117-12) Choose the correct
B) don’t work
D) watch answer.
C ) didn’t work
D) worked 178. (v19/20-109-7) Choose the correct Were you ... when Susan called you last
answer. night?
166. (v18-478)... you ... my passport? I
Don’t you just love ... a couple of days off A ) slept B) asleep
left it on the table.
work? C ) been sleeping D ) sleep
A ) Have / been moving B) Have / moved
A ) to taking B) having taking 191. (v19/20-118-15) Choose the correct
C ) Are / moving • D ) Has / move
C ) take D) taking answer.
179. (v19/20-109-10) Choose the correct It is no use ... a marketing officer all
Either my wife or my children ... about my answer. your problems. You should approach our
plan to buy a yacht. This is something that is hard ... and .... manager.
A) know B) haS known A ) describing / expressing A ) to tell, B) tell
C ) knows D ) Won’t know B) described / expressed C ) telling D) to telling
C ) to describe / express
168. (v19/20-104-3) Choose the correct D) to be described / expressing 97. Gap filling (m ixed: nouns,
answer.
He ... the guitar most mornings. 180. (v19/20-109-16) Choose the correct verb, preposition, and
A ) practises B) practised answer. conjunctions)
C ) practising D ) does practises The cats ... when Mary entered the room.
A ) had fed B) were being fed 1. (98-6-64) Choose the right variant of
169. (v19/20-104-10) Choose the correct C ) have been fed D ) fed the answer.
answer
181. (v19/20-110-10) Choose the correct ... a famous English writer, critic and
Paul's friends keep asking him ... smoking
answer. dramatist was bom in Dublin, Ireland.
A ) giving up B) to give up
C ) give up D) to giving up 1... about last night’s football match. A ) George Bernard Shaw
A ) think B) was thinking B) diaries Dickens
170. (v19/20-104-13) Choose the correct C ) thought D) am thinking C ) Archibald Joseph Cronin
answer. D )Joh n Reed
It was Senator Blather’s go a l... the voters 182. (v19/20-111-4) Choose the correct
E ) Langston Hughes
behind his candidacy. answer.
A ) uniting B) unite He had already leamt English before he ... 2. (01-8-48) Choose the right word.
C ) to unite D ) united for England. I’ll give you my opinion of the book ... I finish
A ) left B) was leaving reading it.
171. (v19/20-105-12) Choose the correct A ) since B) when C ) so D) as E) until
C ) has left D) had been leaving
answer.
John ... well recently. 183. (v19/20-112-9) Choose the correct 3. (01-8-49) Choose the right w ord.
A ) hasn’t been feeling answer. I asked two people the way to the station but
B) feels Don't forget... the children after school. ... of them knew. ^
C ) have felt A ) meeting B) to meet A ) none B) either
D ) hadn’t been feeling C ) to be meeting ■ D) to have met C)both f D ) neither E )a n y
204 97. Gap Ming (mixed: nouns, verb, preposition, and conjunctions)
4. (02-1-9) Choose the best answer. A ) between / of / at B) with / from / within A ) When B) So C )Th a t
A professor recently came ... an unknown C ) at / for / from D) among / in / beyond D) How E) While
poem by Shakespeare while he was looking E) by / with / within 28. (03-2-51) Choose the best answer.
through an old book. He went to the lecture early ... he got a good
A ) up B) across seat.
Charles came forth ... that school... social
C ) off D) round . A ) as B) as if
habits and with some talent... lovely
E) with C ) because D) so that
conversation.
5. (02-1-57) Choose the best answer. A ) from / at / at B) near / from / from E) though
I'll see you outside the cinema. Make sure C ) from / with / forD) on/upon/in 29. (03-2-52) Choose the best answer.
you’re ... . I don’t want to miss the beginning E) about / with / to ... it was late, we decided not to go there.
of the film. A ) As B) As if
A ) by time B) on time 18. (02-10-7) Choose the best answer.
I’m not interested in books ... literature ... all. C ) Because D) So
C ) before time D) at times E) That
E) to time A ) in / in B) on / near
C ) on / at D) by / with 30. (03-3-7) Choose the best answer.
6. (02-1-58) Choose the best answer. E) about / for Eleanor was looking out of the window ...
I really need your help, so don’t let me ... Sara. She ought to have been here ... now.
please. 19. (02-11-10) Choose the best answer.
A ) for / with B) with / on
A ) down B) in Mrs Reed is really ... the day that she can
C ) by I by D ) for I by
C ) off D) through retire and take up a new
E) next to / of
E) up A ) looking / thing
B) waiting / letter 31. (03-3-9) Choose the best answer. •
7. (02-1-70) Choose the best answer. As I was waiting to meet him ... the first time,
C ) hoping / business
If you take that camera back to England with I could hear the voice of a hysterical woman
D) looking forward to / hobby
you, you’ll have to pay Customs ... . coming ... the thin walls.
E) counting on / affair
A ) expenses B) tax A ) for / of B) for / through
C ) duty D) prices 20. (02-11-48) Choose the best answer. C ) of / through D) at / by
E) fines ... his homework, he was allowed to watch T V E) after / to
8. (02-2-8) Choose the best answer. A ) By the time he finished
B) Though he finished 32. (03-3-25) Choose the best answer.
... must be a mistake in what you have written. ... of large mammals once dominated the
• Is.... anything interesting on T V today? C ) Only when did he finish
North American prairies: the American bison
A) There / it B) There / there D) As soon as he finishes
and the pronghorn antelope.
C ) It/there D) It /.it E) While he was finishing .
A ) There are two species
E) One / it 21. (02-11-66) Choose the best answer. B) With two species
9. (02-3-4) Choose the best answer. Along distance journey often ... travellers C ) Two species are
He showed me ... a small room with a feeling stiff, because they ... in one position D) Two species
desk ... it. for several hours. E ) Two species have been
A ) to / in B) to / at A ) makes / have been sitting 33. (03-4-55) Choose the best answer.
C ) in / with D) with / in B) made / have set Are there ... illustrations in that book? Yes,
E )a t/ o n C ) is making / are sitting there a re ...........
D) make / had been sitting A ) any / some B) any / any
E) will make / had set C ) some / some D ) some / any
... to read about the customs of other countries.
A ) It is as interesting 22. (02-11-90) Choose the best answer. E) anything / something
B) That was extremely interesting Could you go to the store and buy ... milk? . 34. (03-5-1) Choose the best answer.
C ) Is it very interesting We don’t have ... more. And so ... if their manners weren’t perfect.
D) That- many students like A ) any / anything B) something / some A ) who B) which
E) It was an interesting C ) anything / any D) any / some C ) what D) somewhat
11. (02-3-65) Choose the best answer. E) some / any E) that
He wrote his answer... ink. 23. (02-12-41) Choose the best answer. 35. (03-5-3) Choose the best answer.
A ) in B) with C ) on ' D) of- E) by Look what you have done. He and ... workers liked her no matter who
12. (02-3-66) Choose the best answer. I wouldn’t like to ... when Mum gets home. ... was.
He couldn’t call himself a friend of the Minister A ) be at a loss B) pull your leg A ) another / himB) the other / she
but he was at least acquainted ... him. C ) make a fortune D) do you a favour C ) other / herD) the others / she
A ) with B) from C ) on D) in E) to E ) be in your shoes E) - / she
He glories ... his past success. If you need ..., you should know that I’m ... you ... they ... your brother?
A ) aboutB) in C ) of D ) on E) for always ready to do ... for you. A ) Do / think / had kidnappecl
A ) something / anything B) Do / think / had been kidnapped
14. (02-4-9) Choose the best answer. C ) Do / think / would have kidnapped
B) anything / something
... until I went to university. D) Do / think / have kidnapped
A) I’d never learned Spanish C ) everything / something
D) anything / everything E) Are / thinking / are kidnapped
B) I’d never gone shopping
•С ) I wasn’t sure of it E) something / everything 37. (03-6-35) Choose the best answer.
D) My dreams will come true ... is ready to answer?
E) I was feeling sick A)W hom else B) Who still.
... you saw tonight was an ending.
C ) Whom still D) Who else
15. (02-4-22) Choose the best answer. A) That B) Which C )A s D) It E)W hat
E) Whose
It ought... long ago: at least before their 26. (03-2-32) Choose the best answer.
leaving the town. 38. (03-7-1) Choose the best answer.
... I turned to look at her, she seemed
... that they had done it yesterday.
A ) to do B) to be doing transfigured.
C ) doing D) having done A ) We think B) She supposes
A ) While B) When C ) Since
E) to have been done C ) Mother guesses D) My sister wishes
D) As E) Only
E) We hope
I travelled ... unknown men, ... lands ... the ... we received your telegram, we instructed He exchanged his dollars ... Russian money
sea. our office to prepare the goods for shipment. and started ... Moscow.
97. Gap filling (mixed: nouns, verb, preposition, and conjunctions) 205
A ) on / to B) for / for C ) to / to A ) plastic B) skin 62. (v6-154-22) C h o o se the answ er
D) to/for E) for/to C ) metal D) leather w h ich correctly com pletes the sentence.
E ) wood It was ... but we somehow ... the difficulties.
40. (03-8-38) Choose the best answer A ) problematic / became
... I went to bed early. 50. (v5-127-11) Choose the right word.
B) heavy / began
A ) Before feeling tired B) On feeling tired He ... beautifully: some of his work is being
shown at a New York Gallery. C ) easy / came
C ) By feeling tired D) Feeling tired •
D) hard / overcame
E) Feel tired A ) paints B) danced
C ) paint D) dances 63. (v6-154-31) Read the text. Then circle
41. (03-9-27) Choose the best answer. the correct answer (А, В, С or D) for each
E) painter
Mother: What a ... boy you are! If you were gap 3 1-32.
good, my hair wouldn't turn grey so early. 51. (V5-136-1) Choose the best answer.
need a change. I think I’ll go ... a few days. Back to School in New Orleans On November
Son: Then why is granny’s head so grey? 28, Benjamin Franklin Elementary became the
You never did what you were told to, did A ) for/on B) for/at
C ) on / for D) to / for first public school in New Orleans to reopen
you? ..., doesn’t it?
E) away / for since Hurricane Katrina. About 120 kids
A) good / Barking dogs never bite showed up for class last Monday. The number
B) smart / An apple a day keeps the doctor 52. (v5-136-11) Choose the best answer. of students grew to 2 9 3 (31)... Thursday.
away Ann lost... by hiking. George Lee, 9, lives in New Orleans. He
C ) quick / No pains, no gains A) weight B) width ( 3 2 ) ... two buses each morning to get to the
D) clever / First think, then speak C ) height D ) length school. “I'm glad to be back.” he says.
E) naughty / History repeats itself E) key A ) by B) as C ) at D) in
64. (v6 -1 54-32)
In spite of the cold weather, he w e nt... Library is a place where one can check ... a
A ) is taking B) takes
without a coat. book.
C ) taken D) took
A ) in B) out A ) off B) in C ) at D) out E) from
C ) into D) of 65. (v7-180-29) Read the text Then
E) through choose the correct answer for the gaps
He took a shower... getting dressed.
29-30 in the text. I used to drink like a fish
43. (04-1 -487) Choose the best answer. A ) while B) during
and smoke like a ( 2 9 ) .... I gave up smoking
... your son wasn’t admitted to Uzbek C ) before D) soon after
20 years ago and I would urge young people
National University. E) other
never to ( 3 0 ) .... It’s such a stupid habit.
A ) I am very sorry B) I’m very glad 55. (v5-148-36) Acid rain is caused by ... . A) cigarette B) bird
C ) It’s kind of him D) It is very nice A ) acidic lake water C ) saint D) chimney
E) It is pleasant B) emissions of industrial enterprises
C ) natural gas 66. (V7-180-30)
D) industrial rubbish A ) give it up B) give it back
The dress was so beautiful that....
E) the ozone layer depletion C ) take it up D) take it away
A) I couldn’t afford it
B) I bought it immediately 56. (v5-153-24) Choose the best answer. 67. (v8-105-29) Read the text.
C ) we couldn’t buy it A boxer gave his opponent so hard a blow Then choose the correct answer for the
D) my mother couldn’t afford it that he was ... for ten minutes. gaps 29-30 in the text.
E) I wouldn’t buy it A ) bad temper B) unconscious Beautiful, dark-haired Lily was abandoned
C ) conscious D) in good mood in a Birmingham slum as a tiny child. At
E) hesitated eighteen she ( 2 9 ) ... for a post as nanny with
The growing interest of people to preserve
the family of Captain Fairford, a soldier in
medicinal plants is quite understandable, 57. (v5-159-9) People today have much
Ambala. Lily was drawn into the emotional
as these plants are very useful for health. more opportunity . . . .
life of the Fairford ( 3 0 ) ... and loved her
They should grow far from chemical factories A ) of travel B) travels
charge, two year old Cosmo.
as they cause trouble for plants. But some C ) to traveling D) to travel
local authorities violate the law, and destroy A ) to apply B) apply
E) to be traveled
C ) applies D) applied
the plants. According to the Constitution of
58. (v5-160-1) Choose the right word.
Uzbekistan everyone must protect... 68. (v8-105-30)
Sam was sitting ... two women.
A ) chemical drugs A ) family B) garden
A) between B) at
B) chemical medicine C ) crowd D) pet
C ) among D) in the middle
C ) environment 69. (v8-109-13) Choose the answer
E) by
D) unlawful actions which correctly completes the sentence.
E) the useless medicine 59. (v6-113-31) Read the text. Then circle
the correct answer (А, В, С or D) for each “Don’t be upset about losing the dog. Jane
46. (v4-104-28) Choose the best answer. gap 31-32. said to her aunt. If you place an ... in the
Are you ... me ... being late? A university lecturer asked a student to help newspaper. I’m sure you'll get the dog back
A ) furious with ... from him paint his house. The student's friend soon”.
B) angry with ... for told him: "You don’t (3 1 )... to paint If you A ) opinion
C ) angry with ... of don’t want to do it. He is your lecturer (32) B) announcement
D) annoyed with ... of ... university. Outside he has little authority.” C ) affair
E) annoyed with at But the student replied: “Despite the fact D) idea
47. (v4-116-4) Choose the best answer. that I don’t feel like it, I will paint it. He is my 70. (v8-115-27) Read the text. Then
... here to see you. lecturer and you can’t ignore that outside choose the correct answer for the gaps
A ) anything is B) something is university either.” 27-28 in the text. Under the window of a
C ) anybody are D) somebody are A ) must ■ B) come pretty little cottage there (2 7 )... an old apple-
E) someone is C ) have D) should tree. In the spring it had thousands of (2 8 )...
48. (v4-121-4) Choose the best answer. 60. (v6-113-32) pink blossoms on it, and in the autumn it had
Are you going ... tomorrow? A ) at B) of C) up D) on a lot of bright red apples.
A ) anything B) nowhere A) grew B) to grow
61. (v6-148-23) Choose the answer .
C ) everywhere D) anywhere C ) growing D ) grown
E) some time The T V program was ... , so I turned it off. 71. (v8-115-28)
49. (v5-108-11) Choose the right word. A ) bored B) boring A) serious B) famous
Carpenters make things from ... C ) excited D) exciting C ) lively D) lovely
206 97. Gap filling (mixed: nouns, verb, preposition, and conjunctions)
72. (V8-121-29) Read the text. 83. (v9-111 -22) Read the text. 94. (v9-125-27)
Then choose the correct answer for the Then choose the correct answer for the A ) be B) are
gaps 29-30 in the text. gaps 22-23 in the text. C ) been D) being
Chairs go back to the time of the Pharaohs’. It was in the ninth of November, as he often
95. (V9-125-28)
Few people today (2 9 )... of the fact that for remembered (2 2 )... .H e was walking home
A ) individualistic B) independent
much of its history the chair was reserved for at about eleven o’clock from Lord Henry’s,
G ) manmade D ) single
kings, lords and bishops. (3 0 )... people sat where he had been (2 3 )... , as the night was
on backless chests, benches, or stools. cold and foggy. 96. (v12z-101-19) Choose the answer
A ) were aware B) been aware A ) seldom B) soon which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) are aware D) aware C ) afterwards D) against His pale appearance made a bad ... on
84. (V9-111-23) everybody.
73. (V8-121-30)
A ) dined B ) dining A ) impression B) impressive-
A ) Ordinary B) Comfortable
C ) dine D ) dinner C ) to impress D) impressed
C ) Little D) Usual
85. (v9-112-26) Read the text. 97. (v12z-102-29) Read the text.
74. (v8-122-29) Read the text. Then Then choose the correct answer for the
choose the correct answer for the gaps Then choose the correct answer for the
gaps 26-28 in the text. gaps 29-31 in the text.
29-30 in the text. Th e Mona Lisa has left The first commercial television broadcast
the Louvre art gallery four times. Once it was In many European countries, the
process (2 6 )... buying a mobile phone is was made on April 20, 1939 (2 9 )... Radio
(2 9 )... by a painter who wanted to return it to corporation of America. Since 1939, it (3 0 )...
straightforward: you choose the phone and
Italy. The other three times it was on loan to one of the most important facts,of modem life.
the provider you want, you arc then (2 7 )...
(3 0 )... countries -the United States, Japan Television is very much a part of the modem
a number. Italy is one (2 8 )... , where you
and Russia. world. Its (3 1 )... are felt all over the world.
will need your national ID card and your tax
A ) stole B) stolen A ) with B) by C ) to D) for
code.
C ) steal D ) stealing
A ) from B) of C ) about D) by 98. (v12z-102-30)
75. (v8-122-30) 86. (v9-112-27) A ) has become B) is becoming
A ) ancient B) another A ) gave B) give C ) became D) had become
C ) many D) other C ) given D ) giving 99. (v12z-102-31)
76. (v8-128-27) Read the text. 87. (v9-112-28) A ) invention B) pictures
Then choose the correct answer for the A ) exception B) contradiction C ) effects D) influence
gaps 27-28 in the text. C ) solution D) prediction
Boston is the capital of Massachusetts. It is 100. (v122-106-29) Read the text. Then
also the largest city and the cultural (2 7 )... of 88. (v9-117-22) Read the text. Then choose the correct answer for the gaps
choose the correct answer for the gaps 29-31 in the text.
New England. Many museums concert halls,
22-23 in the text. Australian T V soap operas Hunting with birds is a very old sport. In
and theatres (2 8 )... cultural entertainment.
are (2 2 )... around the world. One of the some countries the golden eagle is used (29)
These range from the Museum of Fine Arts
most popular is Home and Away, (2 3 )... in ... hunting. After training, the eagle (3 0 )...
to the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Sydney by the Seven Network. to a field. The eagle sits on the arm of the
A ) area B) centre C ) town D ) place
A ) happy B) famous hunter. The hunter’s arm is covered with a
77. (v8-128-28) C ) educative D) interesting long, special (3 1 )... to protect it from the
A ) provided B) provides 89. (V9-117-23) sharp claws of the bird.
C ) provide D ) providing A ) to produce B) is producing A ) for B) by C ) in D) at
78. (v8-129-29) Read the text. C ) are produced D ) produced 101. (v12z-1Q6-30)
Then choose the correct answer for the • 90. (v9-124-26) Read the text. A ) is taken B) has taken
gaps 29-30 in the text. Then choose the correct answer for the C ) takes D) is being taken
In Britain, children write their letters to Father gaps 26-28 in the text. 102. (v12z-106-31)
Christmas and (2 9 )... throw them into the The shortest world leader on record was A ) scarf B) clothes
fireplace so they will float up the chimney Benito Juarez, five times president of Mexico C ) suit D) glove
and fly to the North Pole. If the letters (3 0 )... (2 6 )... 1867 and 1872, at 137 centimeters.
fire first, they have to rewrite them. Engelbert Dollfuss, Austrian chancellor from 103. (v12z-111-29) Read the text.
A ) then B) suddenly 1932-34, (2 7 )... about 150 centimeters Then choose the correct answer for the
C ) soon D) already in his socks. David Ben-Gurion, first prime gaps 29-31 in the text.
minister of Israel, was 153 cm, as was Deng There are two kinds of whales. One kind has a big
79. (v8-129-30)
Xiaoping, the (2 8 )... of China throughout the mouth with teeth. It can eat other large animals
A ) will catch B) would catch
1980s. (29)... the sea. This kind (30)... a killer whale.
C ) catch D) catching
A ) between B) before The other kind of whale is much larger, but it
80. (v9-106-26) Read the text. C ) alter D ) about has no teeth and has a very small (31)... .They
Then choose the correct answer for the cannot swallow anything larger than an apple.
91. (v9-124-27)
gaps 26-28 in the text. A ) on B) by C ) off D) of
A ) stand B) stood
“I didn’t kill her, I tell you” said Banwell. 104. (v122-111-30)
C ) standing D ) stands
“I can prove it”. “How can you prove it; A ) is called B) is calling
George?” (2 6 )... McClellan. “Nobody killed 92. (v9-124-28)
C ) called D) calls
Elizabeth Riverford,” said Banwell. “What?” A ) conductor B) character
said the mayor. “She’s still alive? (2 7 )... is C ) leader D) leader 105. (v12z-111-31)
she?” “There’s no Elizabeth Riverford,” said A ) body B) tail
Banwell. “And (2 8 )... was,” added little more C ) eye D ) throat
Banwell nodded. gaps 26-28 in the text 106. (v122-119-29) Read the text.
A ) asking B ) asks C ) asked D) ask How can anyone prefer cats to dogs? Dogs Then choose the correct answer for the
81. (v9-106-27) are trustworthy, active and above all, they gaps 29-31 in the text.
A ) What for B) What love ( 2 6 ) ... obey their master. Are you sure Sequoias, or redwood trees, grow (2 9 )... the
you really love dogs? Or, maybe you simply western United States, Sequoias are some of
C ) Where to D)'Where
like ( 2 7 ) ... their master? Unlike dogs, cats the oldest (3 0 )... things on earth. They are
82. (v9-106-28)L - arc ( 2 8 ) . . . creatures. To get their love you also among the biggest. They often (3 1 )...
A ) never B) however have to deserve it. more than 30 meters high
C)nobody D ) not A ) if B) but C ) when D ) and A ) in B) by C ) from D) at
97. Gap Ulling (mixed: nouns, verb, preposition, and conjunctions) 207
107. (v12z-119-30) 121. (v12c-126-12) Choose the answer A ) mixer B) mixed
A ) lived B) to live which correctly completes the sentence. C ) mixture D) to mix
C ) living D ) live When Bill and Jane retire, they are planning 133. (v12c-158-13) Choose the answer
to spend all their ... on a Mediterranean which correctly completes the sentence.
108. (v12z-119-31)
A ) have B) take holiday. The Louver, the national art museum of
A ) safety B ) savings France until 1682 was a ... of the kings of
C ) grow D ) show
C ) save D) safe France.
122. (v12c-130-24) Choose the answer A ) residential B) resident
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) residence D ) reside
Many countries suffer from the ... of fresh
water. No single alphabet has ever ... represented 134. (v13-101 -29) Read the text.
A ) shortly B) shorten the sounds of Earth's natural languages. Then choose the correct answer for the
C ) short D ) shortage A ) perfect B) perfecting gaps 29-31 in the text.
C ) perfection D ) perfectly German chess master and author Emanuel
110. (v12z-128-29) Read the text.
Then choose the correct answer for the 123. (v12c-140-18) Choose the answer Lasker was known for his (2 9 )... to adapt
gaps 29-31 in the text. which correctly completes the sentence. his playing style to take advantage of his
In 1949 Clarence Birdseye found a better (29) This list of names appears . . . . so no more opponents' psychological state. A world
... to freeze food quickly. It was technology names need to be added. champion Of chess (3 0 )... 1894 to 1921,
(3 0 )... people to live and eat better. It A ) completely B ) complete Lasker’s books on chess (31) ...significantly
was now possible to have fresh fruit and C ) completely D ) completion to the development strategy in the game.
vegetables (3 1 )... any season of the year. 124. (v12c-142-20) Choose the answer A ) access B) ability
A ) way B) road C ) style D ) path which correctly completes the sentence. C ) apology D) accent
111. (v12z-128-30) When the child saw a snake on the garden 135. (v13-101 -30)
A ) help B) will help path, he staved ... afraid,even to take a A ) after B) since
C ) helping D) helped' breath. C ) from D) before
A ) motionly B) motionless 136. (v13-101-31)
112. (v12z-128-31)
C ) motions D ) motioned A ) contributing B) contribute
A ) from B ) at
C ) in D) on 125. (v12c-145-6) Choose the answer C ) contribution D) contributed
which correctly completes the sentence. 137. (v13-102-32) Read the text. Then
113. (v12c-103-29) Read the text
The giant panda closely resembles the bear, choose the correct answer to questions
but accounting certain anatomical features it
gaps 29-31 in the text. 32-33. European butterflies could face
is ... in the raccoon family.
A pelican is a bird with a very large bill, or dramatic extinction if global temperatures
A ) placed B) placing
beak. He uses his beak to pick (2 9 )... a lot continue to rise, a new study says. If the
C ) place D ) places
of fish. He can’t eat all the fish at one time. colorful insects try to migrate north to
He must hold them in his beak until his (30) 126. (v12c-151 -9) Choose the answer cooler climates, habitat destruction, such
... is ready. It is his habit.(31)... . this way. which correctly completes the sentence. as deforestation, and large bodies of water
A ) out B) up C ) by D ) with Most actors don't like being recognized might stop them.
114. (v12c-103-30) everywhere. They find ... extremely boring, “The problem for the butterflies is that the
A ) stomach B) appetite but unavoidable part of their life. steps they have to take could be rather big
C ) wing D ) body A ) fame B) famously ones”, explained Josef Settele, the study’s
C ) famed D ) famous lead author and an ecologist at the Helmholtz
115. (v12c-103-31) Centre for Environmental Research in
A ) ate B) eating 127. (v12c-153-29) Read the text. Then
choose the correct answer for the gaps Germany.
C ) to eat D ) eat
29-31 in the text. In the 1920s flyers were “They might have to travel for 30 to 40
116. (v12c-105-29) Read the text. trying to set new records. Many prizes were kilometers in one generation, and that
Then choose the correct answer for the offered (2 9 )... flying. A prize of S 25,000 was distance becomes big", he added.
gaps 29-31 in the text. offered for someone (3 0 )... across the If small numbers of a butterfly species do
Early men did not have clocks. They told time Atlantic Ocean alone. But small planes could survive a northern migration, they still may
(2 9 )... the sun and shadows of the trees. At not hold (3 1 )... gasoline for the long trip. not thrive. The insects may not be able to
first, they used sticks (3 0 )... in the ground A ) before B) for C ) from D ) to reproduce in sufficient numbers or their new
instead of trees. They made (3 1 )... on the habitat could degrade.
ground, and the shadows from the sticks told 128. (v12c-153-30)
According to the study the global wanning
the time of the day. A ) flew B) has flown
m ay...
A ) in B) on C ) from D) by C ) flying D ) to fly
A ) lead to insects migrating from the north.
117. (v12c-105-30) 129. (v12c-153-31) B) force butterflies migrate to Germany from
A ) found B) indicated A ) many B) some C ) enough D ) any cooler places.
C ) taken D) placed 130. (v12c-156-4) Choose the answer C ) lead to butterflies having to migrate longer
which correctly completes the sentence. distance.
118. (v12c-105-31)
The ease of solving a jigsaw puzzle depends D ) create large forests in the north.
A ) marks B) places
C ) clocks D ) figures on the number of pieces, their ... and 138. (v13-102-33) One of the two dangers
shadings, and the design of the picture. that butterflies may face after migration is ...
A ) shapely B) shaped A ) the need to take bigger steps.
C ) shapes D ) shapeless B) the presence of too much water.
Luise showed great... with me when I was ill
and irritable. 131. (v12c-156-23) Choose the answer C ) an inability to reproduce.
A ) patient B) impatiently which correctly completes the sentence. D) an increase in temperatures.
C ) patience D) patiently We could tell from the ... on his face that he 139. (v13-103-29) Read the text.
was very angry. Then choose the correct answer for the
A ) expressible B) express gaps 29-31 in the text. <
C ) expressive D ) expression Many English words that existed in the
It was possible that he would come to
London one day. So I gave him my address. I 132. (v12c-158-6) Choose the answer Middle Ages died out for several centuries
gave him my address in case ... . which correctly completes the sentence. (29) . . 7revived by Sir Walter Scott. To add
A ) he was coming B) he comes I like a museum with a ... of objects - some local to his historical (3 0 )... he used a
C ) he would come D ) he came pictures, sculptures, furniture and other things. lot of archaic words.
208 97. Gap filling (mixed: nouns, verb, preposition, and conjunctions)
Everyone read Sir Walter Scott. Because he are certain objects or actions that bring good A ) tradition B) traditional
(3 1 )... so many readers, many of the words or bad luck. (2 8 )... superstitions are old C ) traditionalism D) traditionally
that he revived stuck in the language. and people usually have no idea where they
A)under B)beyond came from.
C ) until D) because A ) believer B) beliefs
The hurricane hit the south coast yesterday,
140. (v13-103-30) C ) believe 1 D ) believes
and many people lost their homes in the ...
A ) novels B) travels 152. (v13-112-28) areas.
C ) films D ) pictures A ) Much B)Most A ) affected B) affection
C ) The most D ) None C ) affecting D) affect
141. (v13-103-31)
A ) have had B) had 153. (v13-113-27) Read the text. 165. (v13-134-5) Choose the answer
O) has had D) have Then choose the correct answer for the which correctly completes the sentence.
gaps 27-28 in the text. People often think that there is a connection
142. (v13-106-27) Read the text.
The term “organic” can only be used to between hair color and eye color but in fact
describe food grown in situations (2 7 )... there is no ... between them.
no artificial chemicals have been used. A ) relationship B) relativity
Earth is largely made up of oceans. Animals
Anyone using fertilizer (2 8 )... chemicals to C ) relative D) relatively
and some plants flourish in this (2 7 )... world.
make tomatoes grow bigger, for example, is
Most sea life (2 8 )... in shallow water and certainly not growing them organically. 166. (v13-139-21) Choose the answer
around coral reefs. A) how B) that C ) which D ) where which correctly completes the sentence.
A ) fresh B) salty C)w arm 0 ) clear Eric’s courageous rescue of the drowning
154. (V13-113-28)
143. (v13-106-28) child was a ... deed.
A ) contains B) contain
A ) finds B) will find A ) creditable B) credence
C ) to contain D) containing
C ) has found D ) is found C ) crediting D ) credibly
144. (v13-108-16) Choose the answer 167. (v13-143-29) Read the text.
which correctly completes the sentence. I like this ... jacket very much. Then choose the correct answer for the
The football game was very ... because both gaps 29-31 in the text.
A ) big woolen red B) red big woolen
teams played well. C ) big red woolen D) woolen big red Captain Cook, a British (2 9 )..., was the first
A ) excitement B) exciting European to reach Australia's east coast.
156. (v13-121-17) Choose the answer While his ship was lying off Australia, his
C ) excite D) excited
which correctly completes the sentence. sailors brought a strange animal (3 0 )... board.
145. (V13-110-29) Read the text. She was lucky enough to get tickets for the Cook wanted to know the name of this unusual
Then choose the correct answer for the first... of the hit musical “Cats”. creature, so he sent his men ashore to ask
gaps 29-31 in the text. A ) performed B)-to perform the native inhabitants. When the natives were
A forest is a thickly wooded area. Forests C ) performance D ) perform asked in impromptu sign language to name
have a wide (2 9 )... of plants and animals
157. (v13-122-29) Read the text. the animal, they said, “Kangaroo”. Years later,
living among the trees. Forests that like
Then choose the correct answer for the the truth (3 1 )... “Kangaroo" means “What did
cooler climates (3 0 )... largely in the northern
gaps 29-31 in the text. you say?” But today the animal is still called a
hemisphere, far north of the equator. Forest
The ancient Inca city is on the plateau kangaroo in English.
floors are shady places and it can be hard
on a high (2 9 )... It is quite a good state A ) navigator B) navigate
(3 1 )... plants to grow.
of preservation because the Spanish C ) navigation D ) navigable
A ) variable B) vary
conquistadores never (3 0 )... it in the 16th
C ) variety D) various 168. (v13-143-30)
century! It was deserted, and stayed hidden
A ) behind B) over
146. (v13-110-30) in the jungle (3 1 )... centuries. In 1911, an
C ) in D ) on
A ) found B) find American archeologist found it by chance.
C ) were found D) are found A ) river B) mountain 169. (V13-143-31)
C ) continent D) field A ) was discovered B) were discovered
147. (v13-110-31)
158. (v13-122-30) C ) had discovered D ) discovered
A ) for B) by C ) from D) of
A ) found B) finding 170. (v13-145-12) Choose the answer ~
148. (v13-111-29) Read the text.
C ) finds D) find which correctly completes the sentence.
gaps 29-31 in the text. 159. (v13-122-31) Having calculated the ... of time for the first
The hot lamp loses energy to the surrounding A ) since B) during voyages to the Moon, Kepler wrote that
air - this is carried (2 9 )... by a convection C ) in D ) for passengers would have to be drugged.
current. The light and infra-red radiation are A ) length B) long
160. (v13-123-20) Choose the answer C ) longer D) longest
absorbed by the walls and other (3 0 )..., which correctly completes the sentence.
causing them to warm up. All the energy Now when he’s back to his home town it 171. (v13-154-23) Choose the answer
from the lamp (3 1 )... into the room, causing feels ... to be working in his old school. which correctly completes the sentence.
a very small temperature rise. Almost all the A ) strange B) strangely The sky grew ... as the storm approached.
energy that we take from sources such as C ) strangeness D ) stranger A ) darkness B) darken
electricity, gas, coal and petrol ends up as C ) darkly D) dark
heat in our surroundings.
which correctly completes the sentence.. 172. (v14-105-27) Read the text.
A ) in B) away C ) with D) about
I live in an attractive ... part of Madrid. Then choose the correct answer for the
149. (v13-111-30) A ) residence B) resident gaps 27-28 in the text.
A ) surface B) surface C ) residential D) reside Thomas Edison, the inventor of the electric
C ) surfaces’ D ) surfaces light (2 7 )... , said -that his best ideas
150. (V13-111-31) which correctly completes the sentence. came to him in dreams. So (2 8 )... the great
A ) spread out B) to spread, out ' The class g o t... when the professor entered. physicist Albert Einstein.
C ) spreads out D ) are spread out A ) quietly B ) quietness A) fire B) candle C ) baloon D)bulb
151. (v1 ЗИ12-27) Read the text. C ) quieting D ) quiet 173. (V14-105-28)
Then choose the correct answer for the 163. (v13-132-1) Choose the answer A ) has B) does C ) did D) said
gaps 27-28 in the text. which correctly completes the sentence. 174. (v14-107-27) Read the text. Then
Superstitions are (2 7 )... that some things This newspaper has a long ... of attacking choose the correct answer for the gaps
can’t be explained by reason and that there corruption and mismanagement. 27-28 in the text.
97. Gap filling (mixed: nouns, verb, prep isition, and conjunctions)________________ ____________________________________ 209
Mary Queen of Scots, had the strongest 181. (v14-114-€) Choose the answer 188. (v 1 5-117-3) Choose the best answer.
claim to the throne of England after which correctly completes the sentence. That’s enough!!! Don’t discuss my order.
the children of Henry VIII through her Most people found it difficult to make a ... as It is ... .
grandmother Margaret Tudor. This claim a musician and gained further skills. A ) out of date B) out of question
made Mary a threat to Elizabeth I of A ) living B) a live C ) live D) life C ) out of doors D) out of order
England, who ... (27) had her executed. 182. (v14-117-7) Choose the answer 189. (v 1 5-131-9) Choose the best answer.
However, Mary’s son, James VI of Scotland, which correctly completes the sentence. I love the sight of ... on rose petals after a
succeeded Elizabeth to the English throne as I live in a beautiful... part of Madrid. shower.
James I. Mary’s reported beauty and charm A ) resident B) reside A ) rainbow B) raindrops
and her undoubted courage ... (28) her a C ) residential D) residence C ) rainstorm D) rainfall
particularly romantic figure in history. She is
183. (v15-111-11) Choose the best answer. 190. (v1 6-101-3) Choose the answer
the subject of Schiller’s great drama Maria
Did you know that the pattern of every single which correctly completes the sentence*
Stuart, of an opera by Donizetti.
tiny... is different? Any changes made to the schedule will be
A ) finally B) frankly
A ) snowflake B) snowstorm logged ... a computer.
C ) similarly D) interestingly
C ) snowcap D) snowball A) on B) in C ) at D) by
175. (V14-107-28)
184. (v1 5-111-23) Read the text. 191. (v16-104-2) Choose the best
A ) made B) have made
Then choose the correct answer for each answer.
C ) was made D) will be made Teachers prohibit students to talk during
176. (v14-108-15) Choose the answer The 16,h century, was an age of great marine the lesson ... they should have difficulty in
which correctly completes the sentence. and terrestrial exploration. On September comprehending everything clearly.
Garcia Lopez de Cardenas ... discovered the 2 0 ,1 5 1 9 , Ferdinand Magellan led the first A ) though B) lest
Grand Canyon while he was looking for the expedition to sail around the world. He set C ) despite D) yet
legendary Lost City of Gold. sail from Spain with five ships. More than a 192. ( v l 6-106-5) Choose the correct'
A ) accidental B) accidentally year later, one of these ships explored the answer
C ) accidence D) accident topography of South America in search of a According to Ann’s ... the concert starts at 6
177. (v14-112-16) Choose the answer water route across the continent. This ship o’clock.
which correctly completes the sentence. sank, but the remaining four ships searched A ) information B) knowledge
I live in a beautiful... part of Madrid. along the southern, peninsula of South C ) advice D) opinion
A ) resident B) residence America. Finally, they found the passage 193. (v16-107-7) Choose the correct
C ) reside D) residential they sought near 50 degrees S latitude. answer
Magellan named this passage the Strait of Children will remain the same. The parents
178. (v14-113-34) Read the text.
All Saints, but today it is known as the Strait protested ... the separation.
of Magellan. After some time, Magellan A ) about B)over
questions 34-36.
became involved in an insular conflict in the C ) against D) of
Most people are unaware of the fact that a
Philippines and was killed in a tribal battle.
new ailment has developed among subway 194. (v l6 -1 08-20) Choose the best
Only one ship and 17 sailors under the
users. Called “subway syndrome”, it causes answer.
command of the Basque navigator Elcano
people to turn pale and cold and even to We usually visit our grandparents in the
survived to complete the westward journey to
faint. Commuters misdiagnose the symptoms country once ... .
Spain and thus prove once and for all that the
- acute chest pains and nausea-and rush to A ) the other night B) at night
world is round, with no precipice at the edge.
hospital emergency rooms in the belief that C ) a fortnight D ) tonight
The 16th century was arfage of g re a t...
they are about to succumb to a heart attack.
exploration. 195. (v 1 6-112-4) Choose the answer
Hearing that their heart attack is only a case
A ) mental and physical which correctly completes the sentence.
of nerves makes them feel better.
B) cosmic and mundane The interviewer asked ... the question.
What makes people get sick on subways?
C ) land and sea A ) 12 times his answering
Various and sundry things. One is that
D) secular and celestial B) that he answer 12 times
they rush off to work in the morning without
C ) him 12 times to answer
having eaten a proper breakfast. Sudden 185. (v15-111-24) W hy Magellan arranged
D) for him answering 12 times
dizziness attacks them. A second cause to explore natural physical features of the
is the overcrowding and ensuing feeling area of South America? ■ 196. (V16-116-1) Choose the answer
of claustrophobia, which brings on stress A ) He wanted to find the place the Strait of which correctly completes the sentence.
. and anxiety. In addition, they are so afraid All Saints:, - I say Mr. Smith, is it possible to send our
of mechanical failure, fire, and / or crime B) He was ordered to look for the passage specialists to your country ... they could get
that they show signs of panic - men by 50 degrees S latitude. some trailing at your plants?
having chest pains and women by becoming C ) He had a desire to discover the Strait of A ) unless B) so that
hysterical. Contributing especially to their Magellan. C ) though D) until
stress are other factors: overcrowding of D) He wished to investigate waterway in this 197. (V16-121-5) Choose the right
both men and women, continual increase in area. answer.
the numbers of passengers, and people's 186. (V15-111-25) Where is located the She ... drive ... car now. She is very
inability to avoid interacting with strangers. place which was searched for by Magellan? alarmed.
Presumably the word commuter refers to ... A ) In the westward of Spain A ) has to / at B) mustn’t / with
A ) a vehicle B) dizziness B) In South America C ) mustn’t / a D) can’t / at
C ) a person D) subway C ) In Basque 198. (v1 6-130-2) Choose the right
179. (v14-113-35) Why do subway riders D) In the Philippines answer.
think they might be having a heart attack? 187. (v15-111 -26) What was the inference ... the great variety of forms of worship, only
A ) They don’t eat breakfast of the expedition after an arduous travel? a minority of people regularly go to church in
B) They are overcrowded A ) They determined the physical location of Britain today.
C ) They suffer from chest pains South America. A ) Unless B) In spite of
D) They are afraid B) They discovered the Strait of Magellan. C ) As long as D) Because of
180. (v14-113-36) According to the C ) They confirmed that there is no brink of 199. (v17-102-17) Choose the correct
passage, if you don’t have a good breakfast, the Earth. answer.
you might g e t... D) They found a southward peninsula in You should read the instruction ... before
A ) dizzy B) cold C ) pale D ) afraid South America. using this microwave.
210 98. Gap fiHing (choose the right part.of speech to fill the gap)
A ) broadcast B ) manual 214. (v18-485) I’m afraid it’s time we ... . 231. (v18-502) Read the text. Then
C ) brochure D ) bulletin A ) leave B ) must leave choose the correct answer to question
200. (v17-103-22) Choose the correct C ) are leaving D ) left (502-503).
answer. Disney World was constructed a decade
215. (v18-486) They ... our salaries by 5%.
The woman felt... with hunger. ago on 27,400 acres of partially swamp
A ) rose B ) made up
A ) faint B) fainted land in central Florida. Eight thousands of
C ) raised D ) lifted
C ) feinting D) faintly these acres constitute a wildlife sanctuary
216. (v18-487) I was exhausted because I not accessible to the 130 million people from
201. (v17-104-3) Choose the correct ... since 6 o’clock that day. around the world who have been to Disney
answer. A ) worked B) have worked World since its opening. The park opens
You can speak louder. Our baby is wide... C ) had been working D ) working at 9 A.M. and shuts down at various hours,
A ) awoke B) woken depending upon the time of year - six, nine,
C ) waking D) awake 217. (V18-488) There is always a lot of ...
to be done in the garden. or midnight. On a busy day as many as
202. (v17-105-3) Choose the correct A ) position B) work 90,000 visitors may be in the park, but there
answer. are so many activities available that there
C ) post D) job
I asked her to marry me, but she ... is plenty of room for everybody. The Magic
A ) refused B) denied 218. (V18-489) Honey is made from the Kingdom is the main section, but there are
C ) rejected D ) accepted nectar which is gathered from ... flowers by hotels, restaurants, a lagoon, and a huge lake
bees. with four and a half miles of beaches where
203. (v17-106-19) Choose the correct A ) various B) diverse visitors swim or paddle around in rented boats.
answer. C ) different D ) another A reasonable estimate of the cost per person
Freddy is claiming ... for the injuries caused. .
219. (v18-490) There were moments when daily is about $60, exduding transportation
A ) damage B) damages
he looked on evil simply as a mode through costs to Orlando.
C ) a damage D) damaged
which he could realize his ... of the beautiful. Disney World's ... acres of swam land are
204. (v17-107-8) Choose the correct easy to reach for all visitors.
A ) idea B) notion
answer. A ) 29.400 B) 27.400
C ) conception D ) thought
- The photograph shows both ... of the C) 19.400 D ) 22.400
nebula to be stellar. 220. (V18-491) No pains, no ... .
232. (v18-503) What is the length of the
A ) nudears B) nudei A ) gains B) acquisitions
beaches of the Magic Kingdom?
C ) nucleus D ) nucleuses C ) earnings - D ) receipt
A ) 4,5 miles B) 45 miles
205. (v17-108-7) Choose the correct 221. (v18-492) I don’t like it here - ifs ... C ) 04,5 miles D) 0,45 miles
answer. boring.
... big city Moscow is! A ) seems B) kind of
answer.
A ) Mow B) What C)because D) so
... that I have lost his address.
C ) What a D) How a 222. (v18-493)... of these books is the A ) Is the trouble
206. (v17-109-2) Choose the correct best? B) The trouble is
answer. A ) What B) Which C ) What is the trouble
W e were fortunate enough to visit Mtskheta. C ) Whom D ) Who D) The trouble was
It has ... 234. (v19/20-109-4) Choose the correct
223. (v18-494)... you can afford a new
A ) beautiful scenery that is much answer.
car? I thought you didn’t have any money.
B) many beautiful landscapes ..., it would still not excuse their actions.
A ) How come B) Actually
C ) much beautiful sceneries A ) Were it all true
C ) So D ) I mean
D ) many beautiful scenery B) It were all true
224. (v18-495) Jane didn't make ... the first
207. (v17-127-8) Choose the correct C ) Had it all true
time she met her boyfriend’s parents
answer. • D) It was all true
A ) a good impression
Nancy will believe anything. She is so ... 235. (v19/20-111-7) Choose the correct
B) her best
A ) garrulous B) gullible answer.
C ) them a favour
C ) credible D) belivable
D) the best one In many countries ... join a party, you need
208. (v17-127-22) Choose the correct the support of your local party branch.
answer. 225. (v18-496) Tell me at once ... Mary
A ) due to B) in order to
When will their new advertising ... begin? arrives.
C ) owing to D) so that
A ) forecast B) broadcast A ) that B) if C ) when D) in case
C ) edition D) campaign 226. (v18-497) I can’t remember when we 98. G ap filling (choose the right
left home. I think it was ... nine and half-past.
209. (v18-480) I always admire his ... to part of speech to fill the gap)
stay calm in difficult situations. A ) between B) during
A ) competence B) ability C) - D ) until 1. (97-10-9) Choose the appropriate
C ) talent D ) skill 227. (v18-498) I always have breakfast... I synonym.
leave for work. Small children sometimes fear the dark.
210. (v18-481) A bad beginning ... a bad
ending. A ) from B) before A ) are afraid of B) are terrible
A ) does B) makes C ) through D ) when C ) are angry D) are in love
E) are fond
C> creates D ) produces 228. (v18 -4 9 9 )... the children left, the
house got very quiet. 2. (99-2-20) Choose the appropriate form
211. (v18-482) Britain's m ost... leisure
A ) When B) After of the adjective.
activities are home-based or sodal.
C ) During D) Through The ... you start, the ... you’ll finish.
A ) common B) cultural
A ) soon / more quickly
C ) useful O) average 229. (v18-500) He was in Moscow ... mid B) sooner / more quickly
212. (v18-483) Nowadays a lot of young 1990 to mid 1994. C ) sooner / quickly
people want to become famous . . . . A) - B) during D) soon / quickly
A ) businessman B) businessmen C) between D ) from E) more sooner / more quickly
C ) businessmans D) businessmens 230. (v18-501) Choose the best answer. 3. (99-2-41) Choose the word which must
213. (v18-484) There’s a lot of rubbish in The annual... in London is 610 mm. be changed.
the garden I need to g e t... of. A ) hailstorm B) rainfall It is difficult to get used to sleep in a tent after
A ) lost B) rid C ) cleared D ) taken C ) storm D ) snowball having a soft comfortable bed to lie on.
98. Gap filling (choose the right part of speech to fill the gap) 211
A ) difficult B ) to sleep 14. (V8-118-6) Choose the answer which Enid Blyton offered her young readers ...
C ) after having D ) soft correctly completes the sentence. worlds, which were very different from real
E ) to lie You are very . . . . I’m sure the boss thinks life.
very highly of you A ) imagine B) image
4. (01-1-58) Choose the appropriate word
A ) responsible B) responsibly C ) imaginary D ) imagination
for the blank.
Father looked at his son in ... . C ) responsibility D ) response 26. (v9-124-5) Choose the right answer.
A ) astonishing B) astonished 15. (v8-119-16) Choose the answer which You should take long walks in the park. It
C ) astonish D) astonishes correctly completes the sentence. won’t do you any ... to spend more time
E ) astonishment Just now the shops are full of goods. outdoors.
5. (02-1-10) Choose the best answer. There are advertisements everywhere A ) harms B) harmless
The children were ... by the television offering magnificent bargains, and people C ) harm D ) harmful
programme. are queuing up in advance, just so that they 27. (v10-102-16) Choose the answer
A ) fascination B) fascinating can be first into the shop when the ... starts. which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) fascinate D) fascinated I’d rather stay at home and enjoy what She looked good in jeans and a black
E) fascinations I have got. sweater and her hair was ... washed after
6. (03-5-5) Choose the synonym to the A ) sale B) salesmen her gym class.
underlined word. C)sell D)sold A ) fresh B) freshly
She answered quietly, deeply touched by the 16. (V9-107-7) Choose the right answer. C ) fresher D) freshen
boy’s sentiments. Jane had financial problems at the end of the 28. (v10-102-18) Choose the answer
A ) feelings B) sensors year. Finally she had to hand the ... over to which correctly completes the sentence.
C ) sensuality D ) sentences the new owners. She went through a long period of ... when
E) series A ) farmed B) to farm she lost her job.
7. (v5-140-11) Choose the right word. C ) farm D ) farmer A ) depressing B) depressive
Her daughter is ... enough to be a model. 17. (v9-108-11) Choose the right answer. C ) depression D ) depressed
A ) beautifully B) beautifullest I don’t understand why Maria just got up 29. (v10-103-4) Choose the answer
C ) beauty D) beautify and walked out. Did she offer any ... for her which correctly completes the sentence.
E) beautiful strange behaviour? The plov prepared for Navruz holiday was
8. (v7-142-29) Read the text. A ) explain ... and the team of builders enjoyed it very
Then choose the correct answer for the B) explanatory much.
gaps 29-30 in the text. C ) explainedD) explanation A ) wonders B) wonderful
Panama is a country in Central America. It 18. (v9-109-2) Choose the right answer. C ) wonder D ) wonderfully
is(29)... between the Caribbean and the I can say without any ... that she is the best 30. (v10-109-3) Choose the answer
Pacific Ocean. The capital Panama City student I’ve ever had. . which correctly completes the sentence.
was ( 3 0 ) ... on its present site in 1673. Its A ) hesitate B) hesitation Ice at the North and South Poles is melting.
population is about 500,000. C ) hesitatingly D) hesitated Air temperatures are changing. These
A ) situated B) situation changes show that the world is getting
C ) situate D) situating warmer due to a ... called global warming.
We could hear loud ... coming from the flat
9. (v7-142-30) A ) processed B) process
downstairs.
A ) defended B) decided C ) processes D) processing
A ) laughing B) laughable
C ) founded D) followed C ) laughter D) laugh 31. (v10-112-2) Choose the answer which
10. (v7-189-25) Ann Bancroft and Liv correctly completes the sentence.
Wo all know that it’s an English ... to
Arnesen are trying to be the first women to Many species of animals have now
cross the Arctic Ocean. The ... will ski, swim celebrate the Queen’s birthday.
disappeared from the ... of the earth.
A ) custom B) customer
and sail across the Arctic Ocean. A ) faced B) face
C ) customs D ) customary
A ) explorers B) exploration C ) to face D) faces
C ) explorer D ) explore 32. (v10-115-8) Choose the answer which
11. (v8-101-16) Choose the answer which I wear jeans to school. They are ... , and
London is the capital city and main ... centre
correctly completes the sentence. they always look good.
Carrie reached Dearborn Street. Here was of the United Kingdom.
A ) comfort B) comfortably
A ) industrious B) industrialize
the Great Fair Store with its ... of shoppers. C ) comforting D ) comfortable
C ) industrial D) industry
She thought she would drop in and have a
look at the jackets. 33. (v10-116-16) Choose the answer
A ) crowds which correctly completes the sentence.
gaps 24-25 in the text. One of the common
B) crowdingly Ann Bancroft and Liv Arnesen are trying to
problems children face is dog bites. To avoid
C ) crowded be the first women to cross the Arctic Ocean.
being ( 2 4 )..., children should not tease
D) crowding The ... will ski, swim and sail across the
dogs. When attacked by an (2 5 )... animal,
Arctic Ocean.
12. (v8-112-16) Choose the answer which they should stand still and then back away A ) exploration B) explorers
correctly completes the sentence. slowly until the dog is out of sight. C ) explore D) explorer
In the history of American ... no subject has A ) biting B) bite C ) to bite D) bitten
been more popular than the Civil War. No 34. (v l 0-118-16) Choose the answer
23. (v9-120-25) w hiclT correctly completes the sentence.
work about the Civil war has attained the
A ) impossible B) another Last night Joe was arrested on suspicion of
place of “Gone with the Wind” by M. Mitchell.
C ) instant D) aggressive robbery. The police had no ... that he had
A ) entertainment B) entertained
C ) entertain D) entertaining 24. (v9-123-17) Choose the right answer. committed the crime and soon he was set
Nowadays most British children (over 80 per free.
cent) go to comprehensive schools which A ) proved B) provable
take pupils of a ll... without any exams. C ) proof D ) prove
It is 40 degrees in the shade. The ... is
A ) able B) ability 35. (v10-120-8) Choose the answer
unbearable and it is just the beginning of the
C ) able to D) abilities which correctly completes the sentence.
summer.
A ) heating B) heated 25. (v9-123-19) Choose the correct We apologise for the late . . . . It’s all because
C ) hot D ) heat answer. of the traffic jams.
212___________________________ 98. Gap filling (choose the right part of speech to fill the gap)
A) arriving B) arrive 46. (v12z-130-11) Choose the answer 57. (v15-130-13) Choose the best answer.
C ) arrival D) arrived which correctly completes the sentence. This is assumed that the job has no ... .
36. (v10-122-13) Choose the answer The cobra is a snake which can grow from This will be effectiveness.
which correctly completes the sentence. 1 meter to over 4 meters. Its poison is ... A ) prospector B) prospective
enough to kill humans. C ) prospects D) prospectively
Dear guests, it gives me great... to introduce
our next speaker. A) powered B) powerfully
A ) pleasing B) pleased C ) powerful D) power
C ) pleasant D) pleasure 47. (y12c-113-6) Choose the answer - Hi! What are you up to?
which correctly completes the sentence. - Oh I’m just looking for some ... at this ...
Uzbekistan is rich in mineral resources that .However, there seems to be few things of ...
include ... gas, petroleum, coal, gold, silver, . It is really a shame.
Our company have spent a lot of money on
uranium, copper, lead, zinc, molybdenum, A) antiques / sales / interests
the ... and they expect it to increase sales
and tungsten. B) antiques / sales / interest
considerably.
A ) naturally B) naturalist C ) antiques / sale / interest
A ) advertise B) advertised
C ) natural D) nature D) antique / sale / interest
C ) advertisement D) to advertise
48. (v12c.-128-16) Choose the answer 59. (v16-122-14) Choose the answer
He has a very wide ... of modern English . You should be there at least two hours before
It’s no exaggeration to say that the world has
literature. ... of an international flight.
become a global village, as modem methods
A ) known B) knew A ) the department. B) the deparive
o f ... have made the world much smaller.
C ) know D) knowledge C ) the departure D) the depart
A ) communicated B) communicate
C ) communication D) communicable 49. (v12c-137-21) Choose the answer 60. (v17-"f 02-6) Choose the correct
39. (v10-129-4) Choose the answer I asked him to call me as soon as he could. Chemistry classes were fascinating: we
Alex smiled ... and nodded. could even carry out independent...
Jane had financial problems at the end of the A ) sweeten B) sweet A ) research B) research’s
year. Finally she had to hand the :.. over to C ) sweetly D) sweeter C ) researches’ D) researchers
the new owners.
A ) farmed B) to farm 50- (v12c-138-2) Choose the answer 61. (v17-104-18) Choose the correct
C ) farm D) farmer which correctly completes the sentence. answer.
People usually can get a ... amount of the The roses in the vase smelled ... .
calcium their bodies need from the food they A ) sweetly B) sweeten
consume. C ) sweet D ) more sweet
In 1955, a team of American ... made the
A ) suffice B) sufficiently
first artificial diamonds. They used a special 62. (v17-109-5) Choose the correct
C ) sufficiency D) sufficient
press to squeeze carbon under great heat answer.
and pressure. 51. (v12c-154-16) Choose the answer With four children in such a small flat, they
A ) scientists B) science which correctly completes the sentence. have a serious ... problem.
C ) scientist D) scientific The girl my brother lover has dark shoulder - A ) spacious ( B) space
... hair. She is a real beauty. C ) space’s D) specious
A ) length B) lengthen
which correctly completes the sentence. 63. (v18-504) They say that a lot of
C ) longer D ) long
A board of directors of the company adopted teenagers find smoking ... these days.
a ... calling for Mr. Smith to resign. 52. (v13-128-21) Choose the answer A ) please B) unpleased
A ) resolvable B) resolute which correctly completes the sentence. C ) displeasing D) pleasure
C ) resolution D) resolve Christopher Columbus greatly promoted the
64. (v18 -5 0 5 )... is a good teacher.
... of American lands.
42. (v11-137-10) Choose the answer A ) Adversity B) Adverse
A ) exploratory B) exploration
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) Advertisement D) Advertisability
C ) explorer D ) explore
I have never come across this ... It is not 65. (v18-506) I have an American friend
widely used in the conversational language, 53. (v13-129-27) Read the text. Then
who speaks Russian ....
is it? choose the correct answer for the gaps
A ) beautiful . B) beauty
A) to express B) expression 27-28 in the text. Most whales are huge
C ) beautifully D) unbeautiful
C ) express D) expressive (2 7 )... The largest whales are called blue
whales. They can grow to 30 meter in length 66. (v18-507) The ... passed a new law.
and can weigh 135,000 kilogram. Blue A ) Govern B) Governer
whales are (2 8 )... larger than elephant and C ) Governor D) Govemman
Everything was quiet. She half-closed her
eyes against the midday ... , then she moved larger than any of the now extinct dinosaur. 67. (v18-508) The house was very quiet,
slowly, across the grass towards the house. The heart of an adult blue whale is about the but I was able to hear faint... in the other
A ) sunny B) sunset size of a compact car. room.
C)suns D) sun A ) creative B) creatures A ) whisper B) to whisper
C ) creators D) create C ) whispering D ) whispered
which correctly completes the sentence. 54. (v13-129-28) 68. (v19/20-105-5) Choose the correct
Apart from being a business and ... centre, A ) much B) very answer.
London is known as the United Kingdom’s C ) no D) some This chronicle gives a ... presentation of
political heart. 55. (v13-131-21) Choose the answer events.
A ) tour . B) tournament which correctly completes the sentence. A ) historical
C ) touristy D) tourist I found it difficult to make a ... as a musician B) history
and gained further skills. C ) historian
which correctly completes the sentence. A ) alive B) life D) more historian
After the Columbia shuttle disaster in 2003, C ) living D) live 69. (v19/20-106-10) Choose the correct
NASA ... recommended a maimed repair 56. (v14-110-11) Choose the answer which answer.
mission to the Hubble Space Telescope correctly, completes the sentence. It was ... to see such a long queue at the
should be cancelled. I live in a beautiful... part of Madrid. post office.
A) specialty B) specialists A ) residence B) residential A ) surprise B) surprised
C ) special D) specialized C ) reside D) resident C ) surprising D) to surprise
99. Main idea. Summarizing 213
70. (v19/20-115-14) Choose the correct part and ancient monuments. In the new , right with his work and hjs talent. He will have
answer. part there are many new houses, theatres, a happier life only if be is freed from the threat
Life in slums is very .... museums, exhibitions. of war. In the world without arms everything
A ) annoy A ) Tashkent is ancient. will be better. People will build beautiful cities
B) annoying B) Tashkent is a newly built city. and different machines. If the world is freed
C ) annoyally C ) Tashkent is an ancient and modem city. from the threat of war, science will develop
D)annoyed D) Tashkent is not the capital of Uzbekistan. rapidly. We must fight against war.
E) We live in Tashkent. A)'W e live in the atomic age, the age of
71. (v19/20-119-17) Choose the correct space travels.
answer. 4. (96-6-108) Choose the sentence B) Our planet is populated by almost three
Can I make a ...? Why don’t we hire a car? expressing the main idea of the text. billion people.
A ) suggestions B) suggested Halloween is an autumn holiday; that C ) Peace and human civilisation on earth
C ) suggestive D) suggestion American children celebrate every year. It depends on Man.
72. (v19/20-119-18) Choose the correct means “holy evening” and it comes every D) There is a room for every person, for
answer. October 31 the evening before All Saints every state.
She couldn't give the court any ... for his Day. However it is not really a church holiday E ) We have the right to a better life.
strange behaviour. for children
A ) explained A ) Halloween comes every October 31.
expressing the main idea of the given text.
B) explanatory B) We celebrate the holiday every year. “King Lear”,is the story of a man who was
C ) explanation C ) Halloween means “holy evening”. very proud, and egoistic. He believed the
D) explain D) Halloween means All Saints Day. lies that his eldest daughters told him, but
E) Halloween is an American children’s holiday. he didn’t believe his youngest daughter, who
5. (96-8-51) Choose the sentences told him the unpleasant truth. And only when
answer.
expressing the main idea of the text. he is old and alone and has lost everything
This firm produced a lot in recent years. This
The United Nations is the meeting place. he realises he has been wrong. Together
firm has been very in recent years.
Representatives of all member states have a with him we learn the lesson always to seek
A ) productive B) production
voice and an equal vote. The United Nations for the truth in life, not to listen to lies, even
C ) produced D) producing
plays an active role in reducing tension in the they may be pleasant to our ears.
world. There are 6 main organs of the United A ) King Lear is a very hohest man.
99. Main idea. B) King Lear believed his youngest daughter.
Nations.
Sum m arizing A ) The United Nations is the centre of C ) King Lear refused to believe his eldest
education. daughters.
1. (96-1-48) Choose the sentence D) King Lear has been right.
B) The members of the General Assembly
expressing the main idea of the text. E ) One must look for the truth and not listen
talk to each other officially in 6 languages.
Alisher Navol began writing his works at to lies.
C ) The United Nations is the meeting place.
the beginning of Shah Sultan’s reign. Soon 10. (96-13-107) Choose the sentence
D) The United Nations is an organisation of
he became very famous. He was active for expressing the main idea of the text.
sovereign nations representing almost aH of
many years in social life. The state was torn The health of our planet, its very life is in
by endless wars after Temur’s death. He was humanity.
E) All nations have equal rights. your hands. Who will come to its aid if not
the first to write poems in Uzbek. you, men and women everywhere?
A ) Alisher Navol got a very good education 6. (96-8-52) Choose the sentences This realisation is bringing together many anti
for those days. expressing the main idea of the text. war movements. Workers Parties, mass trade
B) He wrote only true poems. The Covent Garden Theatre is famous for union and youth organisations, uniting millions of
C ) Alisher Navol was a great poet, statesman opera and ballet performances, with the best working people, take an active part in the world
and the founder of Uzbek literature. singers and dancers. The National Theatre wide movement for peace and against the threat
D) He was a famous Uzbek poet. shows the drama. Aldwich Theatre put on of nuclear war. The role of the world progressive
E) Alisher Navoi’s works have entered the both classical and new plays. movements in the struggle for peace and
treasury of world literature. A ) There are many theatres in London. disarmament is growing and the number of
2. (96-1-49) Choose the sentence B) A lot of people in London are theatre goers. progressive organisations is increasing.
expressing the main idea of the text. C ) London is a political centre. A ) Mass trade union and youth organisations
Ulugbek Muhammad Taragal reigned when D) London is also famous with its theatres in take an active part in the world - wide
he was 15. He was fond of poetry, history, the world. movement for peace.
but he paid much attention to astronomy. He E) The National Theatre is the best drama B) Peace on the planet is in my hands.
invited many great scientists of his time to theatre. C ) We must preserve peace in our country.
D) The role of the world progressive
Samarqand and with the help of them he built 7. (96-9-51) Choose the appropriate
movement in the struggle for peace and
the observatory. He collected a library. The sentence expressing the main idea of
disarmament is growing.
library contained 15000 books of different the text. Father brought a tortoise home E) We try to solve many problems by
sciences. During his reign (1409-1449). for his children. But the family did not like it peaceful ways.
Samarqand flourished handicraft, literature, and they decided to take it back to the place
art made progress and science developed. where dad had found it. They did so. But the 11. (96-13-163) Choose the sentence
A ) Ulugbek is a founder of Uzbek literature. next morning they all were surprised to see expressing the main idea of the text.
B) Uiugbek liked handicraft. the tortoise at the door of their house. It had “French Classes” is the title of Rasputin's book.
C ) Ulugbek was a progressive statesman, The book is about a village boy, who came to
come back.
scientist and astronomer. town to continue his studying at a secondary
A ) Father brought a chicken.
D) The science and literature didn’t make school. He was very poor and had no money
B) Children liked it very much.
progress at Ulugbek’s time. to buy some food for himself and he was often
C ) Tortoise had found the children’s house.
E) Ulugbek was one of the greatest man in hungry. His French teacher was very kind and
D) They had found it in the forest.
the XX century. helped him to overcome his hard times.
E) They didn’t take it back to its place.
A ) Rasputin’s book is very interesting.
3. (96-6-50) Choose the sentence 8. (96-12-52) Choose the sentence, B) The more you are hungry the better you
expressing the main idea of the text expressing the main idea of the text. study.
below. The man of the 20thcentury is great. He has C ) Reading is power.
Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan. It used the atom, reached the Moon, made the D) There are more kind people around than
consists of an old town and the new one. electronic machine. So he has the right to bad ones.
There are many old, small houses in the old have a better life, because he has won this E ) Rasputin wrote plenty of books.
214 99. Main idea. Summarizing
12. (96-13-216) Choose the sentence, A ) There are many exhibitions in London.. this did not always happen at the same
expressing the main idea of the text. B) A Jot of visitors are invited to the exhibitions. time, at the same hour, but that it happened
Indians in many states are practically unable to C ) Every exhibition is the place where, the regularly. They called this the “tide". People
take part in political activity of the Federal state. latest achievements of the country are shown. did not understand the cause of the tides.
The government does not defend their rights, D ) Exhibitions pave the way for the But they noticed some connection between
and very often even help those who wish to take consolidation of peace among nations. the Moon and the tides. Today we know the
lands from the Indians. Protests are growing E ) Everybody can buy something at the tug of the gravity between the Earth and
among the Indians. Hie organisations they have exhibitions. the Moon, and a little, the Sun’s influence
established are fighting for full equality in all
17. (97-1-48) Choose the sentence accounts for this Natural phenomenon.
spheres of public and economic life.
expressing the main idea of the text. A ) People living near the Atlantic Ocean
A ) Indians were the first Americans.
Amir Temur was a great man of his time. coast were very attentive.
B) Indians love their traditions and their
national culture. He was a very clever politician. He made his B) Sea coasts are full of mysteries.
C ) They are the poorest part of American state powerful and famous all over the world. C ) Tides are the daily forward and backward
population and enjoy the fewest rights. He devoted his life to establish a great, movements of the sea at regular time.
D) Indians have the fewest rights in political powerful country. D) The tug of gravity between the Earth and
and economic life and they are fighting. A ) Amir Temur is famous all over the world. the Moon causes the tides.
E) The genocide continues up to this day, B) Amir Temur was a defender of Uzbek E) The Sun’s influence on the Ocean is
though in a different way. people. greater than that of the Moon.
C ) Amir Temur was a great statesman.
13. (96-15-50) Choose me sentence, 22. (97-6-55) Choose the sentence giving
D ) Amir Temur was a legendary hero of
expressing the main idea of the text. the main idea of the text.
Uzbek people.
One kind of doctors is a surgeon. He works The tiger is like a large cat. There are many
E ) A. Temur’s state was very powerful.
in a hospital. The surgeon operates on sick other animals like large cats, but the tiger is
реор1э; he repairs their bodies. After the 18. (97-1-49) Choose the sentence the largest and the strongest of all of them.
operation, he orders medicine. The surgeon expressing the main idea of the text. Tigers live in Africa, India and in some parts
watches his patient until they are well. Uzbek people like to meet guests. You of China. The best food for them is meat, so
A ) The surgeon on holiday. can see a lot of guests on all holidays and they kill other animals. If a tiger is hungry it
B) The operation. weddings of every Uzbek family. All foreign can even attack a man and eat him up.
C ) After the operation. guests like to visit Uzbek families. A ) Tigers are like cats.
D) The mender of human bodies. A ) Uzbek people are famous with their B) Tigers are big and dangerous.
E ) Surgeon’s day. weddings. C ) Tigers are strong.
14. (96-15-51) Choose the sentence, B) Uzbek people have large families. D) Tigers live in some countries.
expressing the main idea of the text. C ) Uzbeks are proud of their country. E ) Tigers like to eat.
Dinosaurs lived on the earth for 135 million D) Uzbeks are famous for their hospitality.
years. They appeared 200 mln. years ago, and E ) Uzbeks are peace-loving people. 23. (97-6-56) Choose the sentence
they disappeared 65 million years ago. They expressing the main idea of the text.
were the largest animals ever to live on earth, At present when science and technical
and they ruled the earth for a very long period knowledge are progressing so fast, all kinds
Before modem farming methods, farmers
of time. The early dinosaurs walked on four of specialists: teachers, doctors, engineers
lost many crops in dry weather. Sometimes
feet and they ate meat. The later dinosaurs and people of many other professions need
dry periods lasted for many years. In those
were larger and walked on four feet. Some of foreign languages in their work. If a specialist
days a long dry period turned the land to
the later dinosaurs ate plants only. doesn’t know foreign languages, if he has
dust. Farmers didn’t understand how to
A ) The largest animal on earth. to wait for translation he can hardly hope to
plant and so they made the situation worse.
B) The rulers of the Universe be a success in his field. Besides, what he
They never gave the land a rest. They never
C ) Meat eaters. reads in translation may be months or even
planted trees to break the strength of the
D) Plant eaters. years behind the time.
wind. Now farmers plant a different crop
E) The early dinosaurs. A ) The progress of science is great.
every year. Some years they give part of
15. (96-15-103) Choose the sentence their land a rest. The land stays healthy and B) People of some professions dream to
expressing the main idea of the text. rich. Modem crops are much larger know foreign languages.
This morning I set myself times for work, A ) Farmers didn’t take care of the lands. C ) Specialists can read any literature in
for going out with my gun, for sleep, and B) Dry weather is the land spoiler. translation.
for pleasure. Every morning I went out with C )T o plant trees on dry land is advisable. D) To speak foreign languages is useful for
my gun for'2 or 3 hours if it did not rain. D) Dry land farming is both a science and teachers.
Then I worked until about 11 o’clock, then an art. E ) Foreign languages are necessary for any
ate something. From 12 to 2 I lay down to E ) Modem crops’ re much larger. profession now.
sleep, for then it was very hot. In the evening
20. (97-4-63) Choose the appropriate 24. (97-7-50) Choose the sentence
I worked again. The working part of this day
and next were taken up with making my table, sentence expressing the main idea of the expressing the main idea of the text.
for I was still a very bad workman. Time and text. Jerome K. Jerome didn’t write about social or
necessity made me a better one afterwards. Tashkent is one of the beautiful cities. There political problems in his books.
A) I worked hard all day long - if it did not rain. are many parks, squares in Tashkent: You He wanted to amuse readers and make fun
B) I shot some animals with my gun. can see a lot of flowers and trees not only in of hypocrisy and ignorance. He wrote short
C ) It was hot on the island and I lay down to the parks, squares and gardens but along stories about life in the theatre and other
sleep from 12 to 1. the all streets of the city. books.
D) I set myself times and spent my day A ) Tashkent is a centre of culture. A ) Jerome K. Jerome was a famous novelist.
according to it. B) Tashkent is a capital city. B) He wrote about everyday life and
E) I was still a very bad workman. C ) Tashkent is a garden city. problems of different people.
D ) Tashkent is the most beautiful city in C ) His books give us information about the
16. (96-15-210) Choose the sentences
Uzbekistan. adventures.
E) Tashkent is a modem city. D) Jerome K. Jerome was a humorist.
Every year a lot of international exhibitions
are held in London. The latest achievements 21. (97-5-51) Choose the sentence E ) He was a journalist and short story writer.
of industry, science and agriculture of many expressing the main idea of the text. 25. (97-7-51) Choose the sentence
countries are exhibited there. A number of Long ago, people living near the Atlantic expressing the main idea of the text.
countries take part in them. Exhibitions are Ocean that the level of the ocean rose and Samarkand is one of the most beautiful
usually crowded by visitors. fell twice every day. They also noticed that towns in our republic. It is famous for its . 1
world-known places of interest. There are D ) On his way the American congressman than usual. He was in a hurry to get to work
many historical monuments there. Many of had to stop at a small hotel for the night. and too fast. When he noticed the policeman
them were built by Amir Temur. E) The congressman wanted a good service it was too late.
A ) Samarkand is a modem industrial and for himself and his horse. A ) Don’t hurry at the wheel!
cultural town. B) The driver must exceed the speed limit.
B) Samarkand is a beautiful town. C ) He was invited to the party the day before.
which gives the main idea of the text.
C ) Samarkand is a centre of historical places D) The driver left the house later, than usual.
This is a very important topic in England.
in Uzbekistan. E ) It was too late when he saw the
Perhaps, a long time ago, when you wanted
D) Samarkand is a centre of cultural festivals. policeman.
to describe someone as unusually dull, you
E) Samarkand was a capital during Amir used to say: “He is the kind of person who 33. (98-4-58) Choose the best sentence
Temur’s reign. always discusses the weather with you." expressing the main idea of the text.
26. (97-9-54) Choose the sentence Forget it. In England this is an extremely It happened many years ago. But I remember
expressing the main idea of the text. interesting topic and you must be good at that night as if it were yesterday. My gill
English people are great lovers of sports and discussing it. friend and I were walking along narrow and
{ games. They like to play games, they like to A ) You must never contradict anybody when quiet streets of our not-many-citizen town.
I watch games, they like to talk about them. discussing the weather. We were young, carefree and loved each
Many modem kinds of sports came from B) It rains mq[e and more often, it's getting other; the entire world seemed perfect and
England football, tennis; boxing' badminton. colder and colder. wonderful. We looked at the starlit sky over
England was the first to hold sport swimming C ) The Englishman always like to speak our heads. At that time I liked astronomy,
competitions. Skates were bom either in about the weather. read and knew a lot about stars, space, etc. I
.Britain or in Holland. But dances on ice are D) I don't think the weather will get any started telling my girl interesting stories about
from Britain. better. stars, their names’ origin. She listened to me
A ) English people go in for sports. E ) It doesn’t often rain here at this time of both with her mind, heart and month opened
B) Tie first sport competition was held in year, it’s usually dry and sunny. wide. That night she made up her mind and
[ Britain. 30. (97-12-67) Choose the sentence consented to be my wife. She has made me
i C ) England is the country of ice dances. which gives the main idea of the text. a good wife since, I should confess.
| D) English people are fond of games. Stratford-upon-Avon is an old town. It’s A ) Nothing is better than a starlit night.
E) England is the home of many kinds of sports. streets, it’s lovely half-timbered houses, B) The past is always the basis of the future.
I 27. (97-9-55) Choose the sentence black and white with thatched roofs, breathe C ) The more you know the more you lose.
expressing the main idea of the text. the spirit of the past. Stratford-upon-Avon D) Knowledge is power.
is known to thousands of people not for its E ) Knowledge is a match maker.
One of the most historical of all sea voyages
| between Europe and America was made beauty, but for the fact that it is believed that 34. (98-5-56) Choose the sentence best
in 1620. A group of families who could William Shakespeare the greatest dramatic expressing the meaning of the text.
I not stay any more in England because of genius was bom and died here. My family is riot large, but still I have to do a
their religion left the Port of Plymouth on A ) Stratford-upon-Avon lies at the very heart lot of washing. I have an automatic washing
I September 6,1620 to cross the Atlantic and of England. machine, I always use “Tide” detergent. But I
i make a long voyage. They landed at the B) There are some scenes of beauty there. have recently watched “Ariel” detergent being
coast of America on December 21, 1620. C ) I always dreamed of going to the city. advertised on T V and decided to buy one.
' The men got off the ship to see what the new D ) Shakespeare’s plays are very popular My clothes washed in the new powder are
land was like. The emigrants who landed at with the English people. much cleaner, whiter and softer. Next time
the American coast became the founders of E) Stratford-upon-Avon is Shakespeare's I’m going to buy “Ariel” only.
the United States. birth and death place. A ) It’s useful to have a T V and watch it from
A ) English people left their country because 31. (98-2-49) Choose the sentence which time to time
of their views. gives the main idea of the text. B) All powders are alike
B) America is a home of many nations. A famous American doctor came to England C ) The commercial is the pusher of sale
C ) The voyage to America was short. to study the latest methods. When he looked D) A good wife is a good washer
D) Englishmen were the first to stay in , at the charts he found out that the system of E ) The less your things become dirty the less
America for a year. abbreviation was familiar to him. They were washing you have
E) Englishmen came to America for some time. the same as doctors used in the USA. He 35. (98-5-59) Choose the sentence which
28. (97-9-106) Choose the sentence understood them all except for some charts gives the main idea of the text.
which gives the main idea of the text. marked GOK. A well known American millionaire was
Here is a story about an American He decided to consult a British colleague travelling on business in England. He came
congressman, who was travelling from about it. “How am I supposed to understand to town where he had been several times
New York to Washington on horseback. this GOK?" he asked. “Oh” the British doctor before, always staying in the same hotel
On his way he had to stop at a small hotel answered. “That’s what we use when we and in the same room. Handing hi a key, the
for the night. The owner of the hotel don’t know the diagnoses. It means “God receptionist said he could never understand
asked him if he was a Republican oil a Only Knows”. why such rich and famous man always
Democrat. “Why do you want to know it? “the A ) A famous American doctor once visited booked the smallest and the cheapest
congressman asked.” “You see,” the owner England. room they had. “I’m used to it the millionaire
of the hotel explained, “ I want, to do my B) He understood all the charts of the answered. It's it nice quiet room and I don’t
best for all my visitors. And I’ve heard that a colleagues except one. need a larger one.
Republican likes good accommodation for C ) He was interested in a new abbreviation “Well”, said the receptionist. “I must say your
himself, and a Democrat is more interested made by his British colleagues. son isn’t like you at all. He often stays with us
in a warm place and good food for his horse.” D) He knew all the charts made by his British too, and always books the most expensive
“Then said,” the congressman. “I am a colleagues. room we have”. “I haven’t the slightest doubt
Republican, and my horse is a Democrat.” E) He consulted an American colleague he does,” said the millionaire. “Don’t forget
A ) The owner of the hotel always does his about the unknown abbreviation. that there’s a great difference between two of
best for all his visitors. 32. (98-2-50) Choose the sentence which us. His father is a rich man, and mine is not”.
B) An American congressman was gives the ma in idea of the text. A ) Once a well-known American millionaire
travelling from New York to Washington on The policeman has stopped a dangerous came on business to England
horseback. driver, who exceeded the speed limit; B) Йе always stayed in the same hotel and in
C ) The owner of the hotel wanted to know driver has to pay a fine. He was at a party the same room
if the congressman was a Republican or a yesterday, so it was difficult for him to up in C ) Father and son differ in tastes and
Democrat. time this morning and he left the house later manners.
D) The receptionist couldn’t understand why 39. (99-10-57) Choose the sentence that allowed him to control three street
such a rich and famous main always booked expressing the main idea of the text. intersections from one tower. He picked
the smallest and cheapest room The oldest part of London is the City. There ~ the colours red, yellow and green because
E) The millionaire’s son always books the is the Bank of England there. Besides there railroads used them.
most expensive room in the hotel is the Royal Exchange and the Mansion A ) The origin of the railroads lights
House the lord Mayor’s residence, there. B) W.L. Potts’s promotion in his work
About half a million people work in the C ) The first street traffic lights
City in the daytime, but at night it is almost D ) Policeman’s life in Detroit
The most embarrassing experience I’ve ever
desected. E) The choice of colours for railroad lights
had happened 2 years ago. My wife and I went
A ) The City is a place for entertainment,
to town to do some shopping. The streets were 44. (01-2-43) Choose the sentence
B) The City is a financial and business centre
busy and we were holding hands. Suddenly expressing the main idea of the passage.
of London.
my wife saw a dress in a shop window and I was waiting on the platform'for the Bristol
C ) The City is the cultural centre of London.
stopped. I started looking at some radios in the D ) The City is in the Suburb of London. train when a lady asked me if I knew
next window. After a minute or two I reached E ) th e City is the capital of England. the time of the next train to Oxford. I often
for my wife's hand. There was a loud scream have to go to Oxford myself, so I knew. A
and a woman slapped my face. I hadn't . 40. (00-5-60) Choose the sentence few minutes later a man wanted to know
taken my wife’s hand; I'd taken the hand of a expressing the main idea of the text. whether the train for Bristol had already
complete stranger! A little girl saw her mother kiss and pet left. I knew that it hadn’t, so of course I told
A ) A man went shopping with his wife. another child. She sulked for some time and him. The man inquired why the train from
B) A man started looking-at some radios. then said: “Mummy, please, let that child go.
Birmingham was late. I didn’t know but I told
C ) A man fad an interesting experience I don’t want you to kiss and hug him.” “Oh,
him it might be because of the line repairs.
2 years ago. don’t you?” replied the mother. “Does it make
I couldn't understand why all these people
you feel jealous?” “No, mummy, but it makes
D) The streets were busy in the town 2 years were asking me questions. Then I noticed that
me feel uncomfortable".
ago. I was standing next to a big sign that said:
A ) Mother kissed and hugged another child.
E) How a man took a woman for his wife. “Information”.
B) The girl asked her mother not to do so.
37. (98-9-53) Choose the sentence which A ) I was leaving for Bristol.
C ) The girl felt jealous and asked her mother
gives the main idea of the text. to leave the child alone. B) People asked me the time.
Ethel Lillian Voynich was bom in the family D) Mother liked another child more than her C ) People took me for the clerk of the
of a professor. She married a Polish writer. daughter. Information Bureau.
Both she and her husband had many friends Ё ) The girl liked the child, kissed and pet him. D) I saw a big sign that said: “Information”.
among the foreign political emigrants in E) The train was usually late because of the
41. (00-5-61) Choose the sentence line repairs.
London. Lillian Voynich became popular after expressing the main idea of the text.
she had published her novel “The Gadfly". On a fine day in June two students are 45. (01-6-59) Choose the sentence
This novel is of the thirties of the 9 century sitting in a city park. They have come to read expressing the main idea of the text.
when Italy was occupied by Australia с for their examinations and to have some During the performance a man in the pit was
fought for her independence. Knowing lot rest. At the moment they are just gazing at much annoyed by a young couple next to
about a secret society the “Young Italy" and the scenery about them. “What a beautiful him who kept on whispering. ‘Excuse me,
its organiser Mazzini, Voynich modelled her - place to study in,” says one of them. “Come, sir”, he said, “but I can’t hear a word that
leading character, Arthur after him. come”, says the other, “it’s rather a place to is being said.” “I like that?” exclaimed the
A ) Good knowledge of life helped Voynich to forget” that there is any necessity to study”. talkative young man”. It is no business of
create a famous truthful novel about Italian A ) The students are having a rest admiring yours, sir, what I am Telling my wife.”
fighters for independence. the beauty in the park. A ) The man didn’t like the play.
B) Lillian Voynich became popular after she B) Tie students are reading for exam sand B) The young man was very talkative.
had published her novel “The Gadfly". they are not admiring the beauty of the park. C ) The young man got angry.
C ) Ethel Lillian Voynich, a famous C ) Two students are spending a fine day D) The performance was not interesting.
English writer, was bom in the family of a in the park sitting and watching beautiful E ) The young man didn’t understand what
mathematician. scenery in the park. the man meant.
D) A secret society the “Young Italy" fought D ) Two students came to the park to get 46. (03-3-28) Choose the best answer.
for the independence in Italy. ready for exams. They are talking and their
Yuichiro Miura, a professional speed skier,
E) Lillian had many friends among the opinions differ. decided to ski down the world’s highest
political emigrants. E ) Two students are very tired getting ready
mountain. In 1970, his expedition made the
38. (99-4-62) Choose the sentence for the examination sitting in the park.
difficult trip up Mt. Everest. Eight men died
summarising the text. 42. (00-6-53) Choose the sentence along the way. The dangers of the climb
The emigrants who landed from the “May expressing the main idea of the text. up were known, but none had ever had the
flower” on the American coast became the The.classroom is uncomfortable. It is experience of skiing from a 2700 foot peak
founders of the U.S. A. In March, just at very warm, and there are no windows for down a 6000 foot drop that ends with a giant
the end of the winter an Indian came to the ventilation. In addition, the class meets at 8 crevice. Miura got down in two minutes,
village of the emigrants. He and the settlers a.m. This hour is too early for most college going so fast that he needed a parachute to
became companions. The Indians brought students. Most important of all, students slow down. But he was nearly killed. After
the Indian com, thought the white people to seldom attend this class because of the the parachute opened, he lost control, fell
catch turkeys in the forest, to grow Indian teacher. He is an unpleasant humourless and was saved by crashing into a rock.
com, and to do a lot of other useful things. man, and his lectures are boring. Robin Davidson is a person who enjoys a
But soon the colonists wanted more land and A ) The poor attendance in Professor’s class challenge. In 1977 she set out to cross the
they began to take it from the Indians. The is high. Australian desert alone.
former friends became mortal enemies. B) There are several reasons that the There were difficult times. She lost her
A ) The emigrants from the May Bower are classroom is uncomfortable. camels, almost ran out of water and was
the founders of the U S A C ) Students do not attend Professor’s class. bothered by wild animals and rude tourists.
B) Warm weather helped the emigrants to D) The class meets at a convenient hour. But, she finished the 1700 mile trip apd
survive on the American continent E) The poor attendance in Professor’s class became famous. The text is about...
C ) Indians were the first to teach the has several reasons. A ) people who love adventure
emigrants to grow Indian corn 43. (01-1-17) Read the text and choose B) the experienced skier
D) Other ships came with more colonists the sentence that gives the main idea of it. C ) the necessityof parachute
E) Land is the main reason for fights In 1920, a Detroit policeman named William D) dangeroua<tt?|Trts .
between the colonists and Indians L. Potts worked out an electric light system E) the ргоЗДфце of'fifb
47. (03-3-38) Choose the best answer. Tomorrow’s car will be an open air car with no for three hours. Half the house will be gone.
The early Native Americans hunted buffalo, doors and windows. It won’t need a pollution Chief Brown is afraid that the fire in the
but they did not hunt for sport. The Indians control system because it won’t use gas. restaurant may go on until ten o'clock. Before
used every buffalo they killed. They cooked In fact, drivers will push this new car with it's out, the restaurant will have been blazing
and ate the meat. They made clothing, tepees, their feet. Very few people will be killed in for five hours. Every few minutes, part of the
containers and even boats from buffalo hides. accidents, because the tpp speed will be five building falls in. Fire fighters will have been
They made tools from buffalo bones. Native miles per hour. However, pessimists warn fighting the fire in the restaurant for three
Americans did not waste any part of a buffalo us not to ask for pretty colours, because hours. They will have been pumping water
killed. This passage tells us that... the car will come in grey only. Optimists out of Green Mountain Lake to put out the
A ) early American Indians used every part of are sure that the future will be happy. They fire. They'll have been holding their hoses
each buffalo they killed. think that car companies will soon solve all on the fire the whole time. However, the fire
B) early American Indians were skilful hunters. our problems by producing the super-car. will have been burning too long. By the time
C ) buffalo meat tastes good. Tomorrow’s car will be bigger, faster, and the fire is under control, nothing will remain
D) everything was made from buffalo bides. more comfortable than before. The Super- of the restaurant. The fire fighters will have
E) hunting buffalo has few reasons. car will have four rooms, colour TV, running been working with all their strength, but it will
water, heat, air conditioning and swimming have been too little and too late.
48. (03-4-61) Read the text and choose pool. Large families will travel on long tries in The text is about...
the best answer. Women’s voices are complete comfort. If gas is in short supply, the A ) a restaurant caught on fire.
getting higher and louder. Scientists in South Super-car will run on water. Finally, optimists B) fire fighters and a fire.
Africa discovered this when they tested a promise that the car of the future will come in C ) the local fire lighters.
wide variety of women who were between any colour, as long as the colour is grey. D) the fire fighter’s chief gets angry.
the ages of twenty five and sixty years old. This text is about.... E) the fire fighter’s vacin efforts.
Though scientists say that they are not A ) the opinions of a pessimist and an
exactly sure of the reason for this change in optimist about cars of the future 56. (03-8-63) Read the text of test 62 and
women’s voices, they have several theories. B) the car of the future that will do everything. choose the best answer. The firemen used
One theory is that women do not smoke as C ) the end of our Planet that influences on water of ... to put out the fire.
much as the men used to do so they do not the earth in the future A ) the Salt Lake City
damage their voices. Another theory is that D) tie main colours of the car that affect on B) white Mountain Lake
women in cities need to speak louder and the mood of the people C ) Rocky Mountain Lake
higher because cities are getting noisier with E ) pollution control systems that will tell D) Green Mountain Lake
more cars and aeroplanes. Another possible about the gas of future cars E ) the whole area
theory is that these days, more and more 52. (03-7-10) Read the text of test 9 and 57. (03-8-64) Read the text of test 62 and
women are becoming lawyers and doctors, choose the sentence which is not true to the sentence which is not true to the text.
so they need to use their voices more for the text. A ) The fire fighters came to the restaurant in
their job. A ) Today’s cars use too much petrol 2 hours
Though women’s voices have changed, B) Pessimists expect bad things to happen B) Everybody noticed the house next door
scientists say that there’s no difference in C ) Pessimists think the car of the future will burning
men’s voices. This text is about... be of grey colour only C ) Fire Chief Green says they’ll have put out
A ) women and their voices. D) Optimists think tomorrow’s cars will have the fire in the house in another hour
B) women who do not smoke. neither doors nor windows D ) The restaurant burnt down
C ) women in cities. E) Optimists suggest the car of the future E) The fire brigade did their best but, a alas
D) lawyers and doctors. should be of any colour but grey they ailed to “harness” the fire
E) the use of the voices.
53. (03-7-11) Read the text of test 9 and 58. (03-8-65) Read the text of test 62 and
49. (03-4-62) Read the text of test 61 and choose the best answer. According to the find the substitution for the sentence.
choose the best answer. text there are two types of people ... ‘The fire fighters will have been working with
Men’s voices have ... A ) pessimists and engineers. all their strength”.
A ) changed. B) stayed. B) optimists and Futurists. A ) They all will have been working against
C ) become lower. D ) not changed. C ) people of goo d will and those of bad will. their strength
E) become higher. D) pessimists and optimists. B) They’ll have been fighting for their
50. (03-5-57) Choose the closest in E) old car owners and new car owners. strength
meaning sentence to the given one. 54. (03-7-12). Read the text of test 9 and C ) They’ll have been doing their best
If Lucile had not spent so much time before choose the best answer. D) The fire brigade will have been working
the mirror, we would have shown up at the As optimists say, car companies will soon with their sleeves down
party in time. solve all our problems by .... E) They'll have been working with their
A ) The mirror was broken, besides it didn’t A ) giving us a lot of money. shirts on
reflect. B) presenting us with cars. 59. (03-9-16) Read the text and choose
B) Lucile showed me the mirror she had C ) reducing car prices. the sentence expressing the main idea of
bought at the party. D) terminating pessimists. the text
C ) As we broke the mirror, we couldn’t show E ) producing the Super car. One morning, at a little before seven o'clock,
up there in time. 55. (03-8-62) Read the text and choose I was awakened by the maid. I was told
D) Lucile being busy with looking at the the best answer. that two men were waiting for me in the
mirror very long, we arrived at the party late. This morning at five o’clock, the Green consulting room. I dressed hurriedly and
E) I told Lucile I would take her to the party in Mountain Restaurant caught on fire. Nobody hastened downstairs. As I descended, my -
time if she didn’t look at the minor. noticed the fire until six o'clock, when the old acquaintance came out of the room
51. (03-7-9) Read the text and choose house next door started to bum. Fire fighters and closed the door tightly behind him. He .
the sentence Which gives the main idea of came from all the area. They began to fight had brought a new patient and was leaving
the text. the fire at seven o’clock. Now it’s eight for his office now. I entered my consulting-
A pessimist is a person who always expects o’clock, and the fire is still going strong. room and found a gentleman seated by the
bad things to happen. Pessimists think that The fire fighters are working hard, but they table. Round one of his hands he had a
today’s cars are in trouble because they haven’t brought the blaze under control yet. handkerchief wrapped, which was mottled
use too much gas. They say the car of the Every few minutes they call for more help. all over with bloodstains. He was young, not
future will be much, much smaller. The car Fire Chief Brown says that another hour more than 25, with a strong masculine face,
of tomorrow will have no heater and no air they’ll have put out the fire in the house. At but he was exceedingly pale and gave me
conditioning, it’ll have no radio and no lights. that time, the house will have been burning the impression of a man who was suffering
from some strong agitation which took all his C ) The tickets are too cheap. the nearest future a joint venture on growing
strength of mind to control. “Doctor, would D) There is too much money to buy it. cotton using Australian technology is planned
you kindly attend to my thumb, or rather to E) There is enough money to buy tickets. to be established on the base of 10 local
the place, where my thumb used to be?" he farms. The total cost estimate of the project
66. (04-1-497) Choose the best sentence
said. When he unwound the handkerchief is 17 million dollars. Uzbekistan occupies the
to continue the idea. People always speak
and held out his hand I saw four protruding second place on export of cotton fibre in the
too quickly for me to understand.
fingers and a horrid red surface where the A ) They are too young to go to school. world. This text is about...
thumb should have been. It had been tom A ) increasing cotton-growers salaries
B) He isn't very well now.
right out from the roots. “Good heavens!” I C ) He always tells us interesting stories. B) measures to increase the quality and yield
cried out, “this is a terrible injury. It must have of raw-cotton
D ) My English isn't very good.
bled considerably." E) He walks too quickly for me to follow. C ) joint efforts of Uzbekistan and Australian
A ) The maid awakened tie doctor to see a corporation
67. (04-1-499) Choose the best sentence D) correct selection of high yield sorts of
man in the house.
to continue the idea. cotton by Uzbek scientists
B) He found a gentleman in the consulting-
We missed most of the party. E) growing of native sorts in Fergana Region
room.
A ) We warned them not to go.
C ) The man asked him for help, as he was 74. (05-1-528) Choose the sentence
B) We didn’t have very good seats.
drowning. expressing the main idea of the text
C ) We arrived much later.
D) The man was very excited and suffered During the second World War Uzbek
D ) We couldn’t afford to go.
from the wound on his shoulder. people gave a warm welcome to families
E) We wore our best dresses.
E) The doctor’s acquaintance brought him a evacuated from the occupied regions
new patient with a terrible injury. 68. (04-1-502) Choose the best sentence of the Ukraine, Byelorussia, Moldavia
to continue the idea. He sat in the furthest and western and central parts of Russia. 1
60. (03-9-17) Read the text of test 16 and
comer. Uzbekistan became their second home {
answer the question.
A ) He wanted to buy some food. and the Uzbeks their close and true friends.
Why is the patient exceedingly pale?
B) He didn’t want anybody to see him. The hospitality of our people got a new
A ) He was afraid of the doctor and refused C ) They didn’t want everybody to speak.
his help. meaning in that period of time. Mutual
D ) She wrote her essay in English. assistance has developed into a tradition
B) He was too excited to pull himself E) He wanted people to read them.
together. which is handed down from generation to
69. (04-1-503) Choose the best sentence generation.
C ) He had a terrible injury and had lost much
to continue the idea. A ) Uzbek people’s labour.
blood.
You have to change your shoes. B) Uzbek people’s love.
D) He was escorted there by the doctor’s
A ) They are wet through. C ) Uzbek people’s hospitality and generosity.
acquaintance.
B) They are brand new. D) The friendship of the Ukraine and
E) His thumb was cured and he was happy.
C ) They are quite good. Uzbekistan.
61. (03-9-18) Read the text of test 16 and D ) They are just your size. E) Uzbek’s education
try to guess what had happened to the E ) They are becoming you. 75. (v4-105-31) Choose the sentence
patient.
70. (04-1-506) Choose the best sentence expressing the main idea of the text.
A ) He had fallen down.
to continue the idea. One summer two men stayed at a hotel in
B) He had been run over.
The boy has to wear this shirt for school. the same room. In the morning one of them
C ) He had been robbed.
A ) It is for festive days. could not find his watch and said that his
D) He had had a very serious accident, a
B) It is one of his best shirts. neighbour had taken it. After some time
murderous attack.
C ) It in a school uniform shirt. he found his watch and apologized to his
E ) He had been poisoned at the party. neighbour. His neighbour said, “I thought you
D) He likes to wear the shirt.
62. (03-9-19) Read the text of test 16 and E ) It is his favourite shirt. were a gentleman and you thought that I was
choose the appropriate synonym to the a thief, and we both were mistaken.”
71. (04-1-507) Choose the best sentence
word “to attend”. A ) When he found his watch he didn’t
to continue the idea.
A ) to look at B) to look for apologize to his neighbour.
I have to get up at six.
C ) to look through D) to look upon . B) Both of the men had different opinions
A ) It takes me a long time to get to school.
E) to look after about each other.
B) I don’t live far from my school.
C ) A man lost his clock in the hotel.
63. (03-9-20) Read the text of test 16 and C ) My mothers office is quite near.
D) Both of the mefi were good friends and
choose the sentence which is not true to D) It takes us five minutes to get there
knew each other very well.
the text. E) It doesn ‘t take me long to get there.
E) His neighbour had taken his watch in the I
A ) The doctor hurried into the consulting-
72. (04-1-514) Choose the best answer to summer
room.
continue the idea.
B ) The handkerchief was mottled all over 76. (v4-118-31) Choose the right -i
A big dog rushed at the boy.
with bloodstains. sentence expressing the main idea of the
A ) He ran after it B) The girl was afraid
C ) The patient closed the door tightly and left. text.
C ) That made him run D) He made it run
D) The man had a terrible injury. One day a thief entered a man’s house at
E) That made it run
E) The doctor saw a horrid red surface where night. He didn’t know that the owner wasn’t
the thumb should have been. 73. (04-1-543) Choose the best answer. asleep. The thief began trying to open
In Uzbekistan the government pays great the writing - table. At this time he heard
64. (04-1-494) Choose the best sentence attention to the harvest of raw cotton. somebody laugh. The thief asked: “Why are ,
to continue the idea. According to experts, it was facilitated by you laughing?” The owner said: “It’s useless
There are too many students in our class. increasing financial incentives for cotton- to look for money in the table at night, where
A ) There is an armchair in the room. growers, skilful organization of agricultural the owner can never find in the daytime.”
B ) You shouldn't miss your classes. measures, correct selection of fast ripening A ) The thief entered the house and took the
C) There are some pictures in the room. and high-yield sorts fitting to climatic features money from the writing table.
D) The room looks comfortable. of the region. There were also experiments B) The owner gave the money to the robber
E) It is hot and stuffy in the room. on the growing of foreign sorts. One of and both were happy. i
65. (04-1-495) Choose the best sentence them is the British corporation A. Mercdit C ) The thief entered the house to rob but
to continue the idea. Jones and Co. Ltd which is conducting an found nothing.
We can’t afford to go abroad this , f v-vr»t on inn of Australian sorts D) The owner was sleeping and the thief
A) We have enough money to do it. > bbed his money.
B ) The air fares are too much expensive. ! v - » - ..........- , , .................. E ) The thief entered the house and robbed it.
77. (v4-125-29) Choose the sentence with 81. (v8-107-35) Read the text. — Living expenses very depending an
the same meaning as the following one. Then choose the correct answer for location and your lifestyle.
His boss threatened to discharge him unless questions 35-36. — Many colleges expect you and your family
he came to work on time. Football World Cup to land the full cost of your education.
A ) His boss decided to hire him to work if he The World Cup is a team competition, but What is the text about?
came late. it’s often remembered for particular players. A ) Several suggestions on how to find the
B) His boss threatened to discharge him in The first time that the world saw 17-year-old best place to live in the USA.
case he came to work on time. Brazilian legend Pele was at the World Cup B) Some recommendations related to
C ) His boss wanted him to leave his job if in 1958. Still the youngest footballer to ever financing your studies in the USA.
he didn’t come to work when he was play and score in a World Cup, Pele helped C ) Undergraduate education in some parts
supposed to. Brazil win the first of their five games. In of the USA.
D) His boss didn't want him to work if he 1974, football giants Johan Cruyff (Holland) D) Problems related to studying in American
came when he was supposed to. and Franz Beckenbauer (Germany) met universities.
E) His boss threatened to leave him if he in the final, and Beckenbauer’s team vyon.
86. (v8-128-34) According to the text, what
came to work early. In 1986, Diego Maradona won the World
are the cheapest places to study in the USA?
Cup for Argentina; he also scored what was
78. (v5-141-27) Choose the best answer A ) Community colleges
possibly the competition’s best goal ever in
on the given text. B) High schools
quarter-final match against England. More
Some animals are protected by their color. C ) Private universities
recently, 1998 was the year that Zinedine
Deer is the colors of the bark and lives in the D ) State universities
Zidane’s two goals in the final helped
woodland environment. Snakes and lizards
France beat Brazil 3-Q, and eight goals from 87. (v8-129-33) Read the text. Then choose
are the colors of the desert. Their predators
Ronaldo in 2002 helped Brazil win their fifth the correct answer for questions 33-34.
have a hard time seeing them. Some animals
World Cup. Who will be the star of the next In 1660 a new era began. The monarchy was
smell bad for protection. Some animals
World Cup? restored when Charles II ascended to the
run fast. Some animals have special skins.
What is the main idea of the text? throne.
Porcupines have sharp needles to keep
A ) Brazil has the strongest football team in As he had no legitimate children, he was
other animals away. Turtles have hard shells.
the world. . . succeeded by his brother James II. James
A ) Animals can run faster than their
B) Fans often remember particular teams was a Catholic and therefore very unpopular.
predators.
because of individual players. So in 1688 Parliament invited the Protestant
B) The environment can help protect an
C ) Football fans prefer football giants to play Dutch noble William of Orange, who was
animal.
against each other. married to James’ daughter Mary, to come
C ) Animals do not want to be prey.
D) Ronaldo scored the most goals in the over from Holland and depose the king.
D) To protect means to keep from being hurt.
history of the World Cup. William defeated James and became William
E) The predators have a hard time seeing
82. (v8-107-36) Which country did III of England. For the first time in history
them.
Maradona help win the World Cup? Parliament was more powerful than the
79. (v7-123-35) Read the text. monarch.
A ) Argentina B) Brazil
Then choose the correct answer for What is the text about?
C ) France D) Germany
questions 35-36. A ) English monarchy in the late 17thcentury
Improving memory. Memory experts believe 83. (v8-126-33) Read the text.
B) Life in Britain and Holland in the IT®' century
that people can increase their ability to Then choose the correct answer for
C ) Fighting between Catholics and
remember. One of the most important means questions 33-34.
Protestants
of improving memory is the use of mental Britons are spending more time reading
D) Fighting between Charles II and James III
aids called mnemonic devices. Mnemonic books than 30 years ago, according to the
latest data available. The average time 88. (v8-129-34) Who was the second king
devices include rhymes, clues, mental
women spend reading a book jumped from to reign after the restoration of monarchy?
pictures, and other methods.
two minutes a day in 1975 to eight minutes A ) William II B) William III
One of the simplest ways is to put the
in 2000. Men’s reading time rose from three C ) Charles II D ) James II
information into a rhyme. Many people
remember the number of days in each month to five minutes a day. The numbers of people 89. (v9-111-31) Read the text Then choose
by using a verse that begins, “Thirty days reading books in Britain also rose over the the correct answer to questions 31-32.
has September same period from a low of only 13 per cent to The history of the English language really
Another method provides clues by means a slightly improved 17 per cent. started with the arrival of three Germanic
of an acronym, a word formed from the first What is the text about? tribes who invaded Britain during the 5th
letters of other words. A ) Difference in men's and women’s attitude century AD. These tribes, the Angles, the
F o r exam ple, the acronym hom es could help to reading Saxons and the Jutes, crossed the North Sea
a person rem em b er the nam es of the G reat B) Success of British publishing industry in from what today is Denmark and northern
Lakes - Huron, Ontario, M ichigan, Erie, recent years Germany. At that time the inhabitants of
Superior.
C ) Growing popularity of reading in the UK Britain spoke a Celtic language. But most of
A good way to ensure remembering a piece D) Low interest in books in Great Britain the Celtic speakers were pushed west and
of information is to study it long after you 84. (v8-126-34) According to the text, who north by the invaders mainly into what is no
think you know it perfectly. This process is in the UK read least of all? Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The Angles
called overlearning. The more thoroughly A ) Men in 2000 B) Men in 1975 came from England and their language was
you leam something, the more lasting the C ) Women in 2000 D) Women in 1975 called English from which the words England
memory will be. According to the text a 85. (v8-128-33) Read the text Then choose and English are derived.
mnemonic device is the correct answer for questions 33-34. What is the text about?
A ) the first letters of some place names. - Start your financial planning at the same A ) Places where Angles, Saxons and Jutes
B) a method of learning foreign languages. time you begin choosing colleges. You will came from
C ) the best way to remember rhymes. need to do this at least in the 12 months B) The early history of the English language
D) a tool which helps you to remember things. before you wish to study in the USA. C ) Invasion of Britain by Germanic tribes in
80. (v7-123-36) If you want to be sure that - Tuition costs vary from college to college. the 5"1century AD
you really remember some information, you Private universities charge more than state D) Reasons why Celtic tribes moved to the
A ) must decide which facts are worth universities. Community colleges charge the west and north of Britain
remembering. least. You must research actual costs very 90. (v9-111-32) What language did people
B) should spend more time learning it. carefully. in Britain speak before 5th century AD?
C ) should ask someone to check your memory. - Cost is not an indication of the quality of an A ) German B) Englisc
D) must turn to memory experts for advice. education C ) Celtic D ) English
91. (v9-112-29) Read the text. take it! In 202 BC Hannibal was called back 100. (v9-127-34) When is Indian New
Then choose the correct answer to to Africa to defend Carthage against invading Year?
questions 29-30. Roman forces, and there he was finally A ) On January 1 B) In March or April
A rocket is a type of engine that can produce defeated. C ) In September D) In February
about 3,000 times more power than an What is the text about?
101. (v9-128-31) Read the text.
automobile engine of the same size. Rockets A ) The war between Spain and France.
have been used in war for hundreds of B) Hannibal and his fights.
questions 31-32.
years. In the 1200 s, Chinese soldiers fired C ) Invasions carried out by Roman armies.
The QE2. The Queen Elizabeth 2 usually
them against attacking armies. Scientists D) The history of Carthage.
called the QE2, he most famous passenger
use rockets for research and exploration of . 96. (v9-125-32) By which of the following ship in the world, has retired. It was an
space. Rockets cany scientific instruments armies was Hannibal defeated? enormous floating hotel which could carry
into space to explore the air surrounding the A ) Carthaginian 2,000 passengers, and it had a staff of
earth, the moon and the planets. B) French 950 running the ship and looking after
According to the text C ) Spanish passengers. The ship had three restaurants,
A ) rockets are made in many siês D) Roman eight bars, a ladies’ hairdresser’s and men’s
B) people used rockets against enemies barber’s shop. In addition there were four
C ) a rocket can carry armies into the sky swimming pools, two cinemas, a casino,
D) a car engine is as powerful as a rocket two libraries, a hospital, a bank and a
questions 33-34.
92. (v9-112-30) To examine the moon and Las Vegas is the hotel capital of the world. gymnasium. There were also some shops
the planets It has fourteen of the biggest hotels in the but there were no cars, buses or trucks
A ) scientific equipment in rockets must be world and more than 125,000 hotel rooms. in autumn 2008 the QE2 was sold to a
used Many of the 37 million tourists who come developer in the United Arab Emirates.
B) it is necessary to use 3,000 different here every year come to see the hotels. The text is about: ,
engines The Rio hotel, for example, has an Ipanema A ) a small city with good traffic
C ) the Chinese used rockets in the beach, waterfalls, four swimming pools and B) the facilities on board a passenger ship
13th century sixteen restaurants. At the Venetian Hotel, C ) a hotel with swimming pools, libraries and
D) is more difficult than to explore the you can take a gondola, and you can climb bars
atmosphere the Eiffel Tower or visit the Arc de Triomphe D) the staff trained to run the ship
at the Paris hotel. Many tourists never go 102. (v9-128-32) How many places for
93. (V9-124-33) Read the text.
outside their hotel, which have everything people who enjoy watching movies were
you could possibly want: bars, restaurants, there on the QE2?
questions 33-34.
sport centers and swimming pools, cinemas, A ) Three B) Two
When I tell people I’m vegetarian, often
theatres - even theme parks. C ) 950 D) Eight
the first question out of their mouths is, “Ok,
What is the main idea of the text?
so where do you get you protein?” 103. (v9-129-31) Read the text.
A ) There are many hotels named “Las
As soon as I hear this question, I know that Then choose the correct answer to
Vegas” throughout the world.
I’m dealing with someone who doesn’t know questions 31-32.
B) The large number and variety of hotels in
very much about plants. The idea that plant On 18 April 1810, four months after he and
Las Vegas attract tourists.
foods are devoid of protein is nothing but a Pottinger had sailed from Bombay, Christie
C ) Tourists are allowed to go outside their
myth. rode through the principal gateway Herat.
hotels to cat in Las Vegas.
Plant foods are generally rich in protein. For He was to remain there for a month, taking
D) Las Vegas has the biggest hotel in the
example, lettuce gets 34% of its calories careful notes of all what he saw or heard.
world which has 125,000 rooms.
from protein, and broccoli gets 45% of its The city of Herat is situated in a valley
calories from protein. Cauliflower is 40%. 98. (v9-125-34) Where can tourists take a
surrounded by lofty mountains. The valley,
Celery is 21%. Beans range from 23% to gondola?
running from east to west, was thirty miles
54% depending on the variety. Grains are A ) In an Ipanema beach.
long and fifteen wide. The city itself covered
8% to 31%. Nuts and seeds are 8% to B) In the Venetian Hotel.
an area of four square miles and was
21%. Fruits are the lowest at around 5 -8 % C ) In the Pans Hotel.
surrounded by a massive wall. At its northern
on average, if you wanted to suffer from D) In the Rio Hotel.
end was a citadel built of baked brick with a
protein deficiency, you’d either have to 99. (v9-127-33) Read the text. tower at each corner.
starve yourself, or you'd have to eat a really Then choose the correct answer to What is the text about?
unbalanced diet like nothing but low-protein questions 33-34. A ) Pottinger’s journey to Bombay.
junk foods and certain fruits. In the Western World, the New Year B) Traditions and customs of Afghan people.
What is the main idea of the text? usually begins on 1st January. But there are C ) Heart in the nineteenth century:
A ) Many plant foods are quite rich in protein. excepticlly. The Muslim NewYear begins in D) Christie’s adventures in Afghanistan.
B) Well-balanced diets must include fruits. March or April. So does the Italian New Year.
104. (v9-129-32) How big was Herat?
C ) Most people know nothing about plants. The Jewish New Year begins in September.
A ) Four square miles
D) Vegetarians can survive without protein. Then there is the Chinese New Year. This
B) Thirty miles long
94. (v9-124-34) Which of the following gets begins in January or February. The Chinese
C ) Four miles long
the biggest amount of calories from protein? have a lunar calendar, so the beginning
D) Fifteen miles wide
and the end of every mpnth depends on the
A ) Nuts and seeds.
moon. There are 12 months in their year, 105. (v9-130-33) Read the text.
B) A certain kind of beans.
and every year has a different sign and Then choose the correct answer to
C ) Broccoli and certain fruits.
personality. The Chinese calendar is very old: questions 33-34.
D) Junk food.
the western year 2008 is the Chinese year In some countries in Latin America,
95. (v9-125-31) Read the text. 4705, and so 2009 is the Chinese year 4706. particularly in Argentina and Brazil, it is a
Then choose the correct answer to What is the main idea of the text? tradition to pull people's ear-lobe once for
questions 31-32. A ) Muslim New Year is never celebrated in each year of your life. In Ireland; there is a
Hannibal, a Carthaginian general, was one of winter time. tradition called Birthday Bumps. On your
the greatest military commanders in history. B) Chinese New Year is the most popular birthday, friends lift you upside down and
In 218-217/BC Hannibal traveled from Spain celebration throughout the world. bump you on the floor for good luck. The
through France and across the Alps to attack C ) New Year is the biggest festival of the number of bumps is your age plus one for
Italy. He inflicted crushing defeats on Roman year. extra good luck. You should avoid going to
armies as he marched towards the city, but D) There are different dates to celebrate New Canada on your birthday, where they grease
he lacked the reinforcements necessary to Year in different countries. you nose with butter! Canadians believe that
a g reasy nose m eans you are too slippery for 110. (v13-101-33) How long did Sputnik 1 A) an explanation of how various paints are
bad luck to catch you. In India, birthday girls stay in space? manufactured.
give chocolates to all the students in their A ) 4 days B) a brief list of some types of paint and a
class. B) 96,2 minutes description of their features.
W h at is the main idea of the text? C ) 58 minutes C ) an explanation of why the best artists
A ) People in Latin A m erica ne ve r celebrate D) 57 days prefer to use oil paint.
their birthdays. 111. (v13-113-24) Read the text. D) a history of painting as a type of
B ) People in different countries have very Then choose the correct answer to expressive art form.
similar traditions. question 24-26. 115. (v13-170-25) As is stated in the
C ) Not all birthday traditions are pleasant for The term ‘castle’ is most commonly applied passage, one feature of oil paint is that...
the birthday person. to the fortresses belonging to European A ) artists must use it on specially prepared
D ) It is not a good idea to g o to C a n a d a on kings or important nobles during the Middle surfaces, not on paper.
y our birthday. Ages. The first of this type were built by the B) images produced with it can be changed if
106. (v9-130-34) W h e re is the birthday ^ Normans in France, during the eleventh the paint hasn’t dried yet
person lifted and bum ped on the floor? century They were constructed of wood C ) true artists prefer using it to the less
A ) Canada B ) Argentina and consisted simply of a tower built on artistic water colors.
C ) Ireland D ) Brazil a mound and stood in a courtyard, which D) it takes a long time to dry, during which
was surrounded by a fence and a ditch. By time it can be damaged.
107. (v11-132-29) Read the text. the twelfth century, the wooden.tower had
Then choose the correct answer 116. (v13-170-26) It can be inferred from
given way to a stone one, containing living
questions 29-30. the passage that gouache paints ...
accommodation for the whole household,
T h e re are around 1,500 species of cacti. A ) take longer to dry than water colors do.
centered on the Great hall, and surrounded
T h e best known are prickly pears, w hich B) produce longer lasting paintings than
by a strong wall. As new methods of attack
have a sw eet ju icy fruit and often large, water colors.
developed, the outer fortifications became
colorful flowers. T h e biggest cactus is the C ) are not considered to be true water colors.
more elaborate in order to withstand them.
saguaro, w hich can g row to 12 meters and D) are much more expensive than water colors.
We can conclude from the passage that...
live for m ore than 200 years. W oodpeckers A ) the first castle built by the Normans 117. (v15-106-31) Read the text.
and desert owls often live in holes of the remained inhabited for a century Then choose the correct answer for each
saguaro. C lo se relatives of the saguaro B) castles were used for defense, not as question below (31-33).
include the org an-pipe cactus, w hich looks residences. An orchestra is a fairly large ensemble
like a church organ. Barrel cacti can reach C ) a castle was a certain type of early of musical instrumentalists. The orchestra,
a height of 3.6 m eters and over 1 m eter in defensive structure. and the history of orchestral music, is
diameter. T h e y store w ater in their trunks. D) every noble in the Middle Ages had his considered to have started with the operas
T h e small h edgeho g and pincushion cacti own castle. of Claude Monteverdi. Its familiar composition
are frequently grow n as decorative plants in divided into four basic groups of instruments
112. (v13-113-25) The author makes it
gardens and hom es. - strings, woodwind, brass and percussion
clear that in the 12th century, ...
W h a t is the text about? - dates from the second half of the 18th
A) the towers were built of stone.
A ) A nim als living in holes century and is especially connected with
B) castles were strong enough to repel any
B ) Different types of cacti the work of Joseph Haydn. The orchestra
attack.
C ) Decorative trees grew dramatically in size during the 19th
C ) a castle was still a residence only for the
D ) H o w to grow cacti century, from an ensemble of 35 players to a
army.
108. (v11-132-30) A part of w hich cactus D) a castle consisted only of a tower. company of well over 100. During the same
can be eaten? period, the composition of orchestral music
113. (v13-113-26) We learn that castles
A ) Prickly pears and the particular use made of individual
became stronger and more instruments or groups of them increasingly
B ) Barrel
A ) in reaction to the development of new became the hallmark of a composer’s
C ) O rg a n -p ip e
military strategies.
D ) S ag ua ro individual style.
B) as more and more buildings were added
It’s said in the passage th a t...
109. (v13-101-32) Read the text. for the increasing population.
A ) the larger the orchestra, the better the
Then choose the correct answer to C ) as new and better construction methods
music it will produce.
questions 32-33. were developed.
B) opera is an art form that is highly superior
Laun ch ed on O cto b er 4, 1957, Sputnik D) as they began to accommodate larger
to orchestral music.
1 w as the first craft in orbit around the populations.
C ) the size of orchestras has grown to
earth. N am ed from the R ussian phrase for 114. (v13-170-24) Read the text. include too many instruments.
“traveling com panion of the w orld” (Sputnik Then choose the correct answer to D ) Monteverdi’s operas are regarded as the
Zem li), it w as a small satellite m easuring question 24-26. first examples of orchestral music.
only 58 sm across. It circled the earth once Painting is the application of some colored
96,2 minutes and transmitted information 118. (v15-106-32) It’s clear from the
pigment to a surface and has developed into
about the earth’s atm osphere. After 57 days passage that individual instruments in
an expressive art form. The most common
in space, it re-entered the atm osphere and orchestras ...
types of paints used today are oil paints and
.was destroyed. Th is historic launch began an A ) can be mainly classified into four different
water colors. Most oil painting is done on a
era of intensive space program m ers by both types.
prepared canvas or wooden board. Oil paints
the S oviet Union and the United States. In B) were much larger in the 19thcentury than
take several days to dry, which allows the
the next three de cades, hundreds of probes, artist to work and rework on the canvas or in the 18th.
satellites, and other m issions w ere to follow other surface in the meantime. Water color C ) were primarily designed by the composer
Sputnik o n the quest to explore both the painting requires a totally different technique. Haydn.
w onders and the practical potential of space. As the name implies, water is the fluid mixed D) are all made of either wood or some type
W h at is the main idea of the text? with the pigments, while paper is the only of metal.
A ) United States tried hard to launch their surface suitable for the paints. Because the 119. (v15-106-33) It may be concluded
ow n satellite. water dries quickly into the paper, the work from the information given in the passage
B ) T h e main role of satellites is to send itself has to be done quickly, and it is difficult t h a t...
information from space. to correct mistakes. Gouache paints are also A ) there was little variation in the style of
C ) Sputnik 1 's crash on re-entry delayed water - soluble, but stronger in color and music produced in the 19th century.
other explorations. tone than true water colors. B) it is difficult to determine the composer of
D ) T h e success of Sputnik 1 exploration The main focus of the passage is ... a piece of music without being told.
222 99. Main Idea. Summarizing
C ) composers in the 19*' century were known because of the speed at which they can C ) to earn more money by working more
for their characteristic styles. be loaded and unloaded when they arrive overtime hours.
D ) large groups of composers worked at a port specially Equipped to handle the D ) to be able to work longer hours and
together on most 19"1century projects. containers. These containers look like giant impress his or her boss.
120. (v15-107-23) Read the text. building blocks and are made to a standard
130. (v15-112-26) The word “grant” in
Then choose the correct answer for each size.
the text is closest in meaning to ...
question below (23-26). The author of the passage states that the
A ) reject B) conform
The earliest inns were established about main advantage of coiltainer ships is that
they a re ... C ) reduce D) give
3000 B.C. Most of them were private homes
whose owners provided rooms for travelers. A ) loaded and unloaded extremely fast 131. (v15-117-31) Read the text.
Many early innkeepers did not keep the room B) bigger than other ships Then choose the correct answer for each
clean, and they provided only crude meals C ) able to compete with fast ocean liners question below (31-33).
for their guests. Several travelers usually had D) as comfortable as fast ocean liners In the Pacific Ocean, over 4000 kilometers
to share the same room and sometimes even 125. (v15-107-32) According to the from the coast of Chile, the closest mainland,
the same bed. The quality of inns, especially passage container s h ip s ... is a tiny island named Easter Island that
of those in England, improved during the A ) have recently begun sailing the oceans amazed the first seafarers to land there in
A.D. 1700’s, when more people began to B) can travel so fast because they are loaded the 18th century. What surprised them were
travel for pleasure. with Standard size containers the hundreds of colossal statues scattered
The first building in the United States C ) are the fastest ships in the world all over the island. They were the remains
constructed specifically as a hotel was the D )are described as “monsters' because they of massive sculptures that had been cut
City Hotel, which was opened in New York are ugly from the volcanic mountains. No one has
City in 1794. During the 1800’s, American ever been able to explain why these statues
126. (v15-107-33) It is said in the
innkeepers became the leaders in hotel were built. They are between ten and twenty
passage th a t...
development. At that time, only the wealthy meters high and weigh up to fifty tonnes.
A ) because containers are of a standard
could afford to stay at European hotels. In Even now, scientists are unable to explain
size, they can be used as building blocks
the United States, however, many hotels how such huge monuments were constructed
B) container vessels have been around for
offered comfortable, inexpensive lodgings. and moved about on such a remote island.
as long as passenger liners
Early hotels had many beds, no lock on According to the passage the most
C ) container vessels can only be loaded and
room doors, and no lobbies. Guests usually extraordinary thing about Easter Island
unloaded at specially equipped ports
entered a hotel through a bar. In 1829, The is ...
D ) passenger liners still have a number of
Tremont House in Boston became the first A ) the many huge stone images found on the
important advantages over container
hotel provide private rooms with locks. The island.
Tremont House also was the first hotel to 127. (v15-112-23) Read the text
B) the 4000 year old mountains that were
have a lobby and to offer indoor plumbing. Then choose the correct answer for each
question below (23-26). discovered in the 18th century.
What was the most important reason for
In order to overcome the limits of the nine-to- C ) the existence of volcanic mountains-there.
enhancement of early inns?
five schedule and to grant workers increased D ) its location nearly 4000 kilometers from
A ) The increased number of travelers for bliss.
independence, thousands of companies Chile.
B) The lack of delicious meals for guests.
C ) The complaints by guests about existing have been experimenting with flexible work 132. (v15-117-32) The passage informs
conditions. hour schedules, or flexitime, with flexitime us th a t...
D) The competitions among innkeepers. workers set their own schedules as long A ) there are between ten and twenty statues
as the hours are compatible with company on the island.
121. (v15-107-24) The word “lodging” in
needs and are sufficient to complete B) the reason for the construction of the
the passage means ...
assignments. Thus one worker may work statues is not understood.
A ) attic B) pantry
from seven to three while another works from C ) there were no people on the island until
C ) hut D ) residence
ten to six. One variation of flexitime is the the 18th century.
122. (v15-107-25) Which of the following four-day work week, in which workers put in D ) seamen in the 18th century often made up
is not mentioned in the passage? four ten-hour days rather than five eight-hour unlikely stories.
A ) The Tremont House supplied the guests days. When possible, employees are allowed
with water in their rooms. to choose their days off, with many choosing 133. (v15-117-33) It is stated in the
B) There existed the first reception area in three-day weekends. passage th a t...
The Tremont House. The passage tells us that worker on A ) Easter Island is a long way from the
C ) In The Tremont House the guests had an flexitime ... nearest continent.
opportunity to fasten a door with a key. A ) always work four days a week instead of B) the civilization of Easter Island was
D) The Tremont House had comfortable and five. destroyed by a volcanic eruption.
inexpensive private rooms. B) are free to work whenever they want. C ) the statues are situated in the most
123. (v15-107-26) Which of the following C ) must still complete their work. remote part of the island.
is the^ best title for the passage? D) usually enjoy working the traditional nine- D) the first seafarers to land on the island
A ) The first hotel to-five schedule were very skilful.
B) The development of hotels 128. (v15-112-24) It is stated in the 134. (v16-102-33) Read the text.
C ) Many early innkeepers passage that one advantage of flexitime Then choose the correct answer for each
D) Rooms for travelers is ... question below (33-36). -
124. (v15-107-31) Read the text: Then A ) to allow a more flexible dress code. A recent investigation .by scientists at
choose the correct answer for each B) to compel workers into working ten-hour the U.S. Geological Survey shows that
question below (31-33). days. strange animal behavior might help predict
In recent years, whole new generations C ) to give workers more free time. earthquakes. Investigators found such
of cargo vessels have begun sailing the D) to make workers complete their occurrences within a ten-kilometer radius of
oceans of the world at speeds that in the assignments on time. the epicenter of a fairly recent quake.
past were confined to fast passenger 129. (v15-112-25) We can conclude Scientists believe that animals can perceive
liners. They are known as container ships, that one reason a worker might choose environmental changes several hours or
monsters with powerful engines developing flexitime i s ... even days before the rhishap. Animals were
up to 90000 horse powers. These ships A ) to avoid the rush-hour traffic by commuting noted as being restless for several weeks
are primarily important due to the fact that at different hours from the majority. before a Tashkent earthquake in 1966. An
the container method of transporting goods B) to get a longer weekend in return for hour before the disaster, domestic animals
has revolutionised maritime cargo carrying ' longer working days. refused to go indoors, and dogs howled and
barked furiously. In 1960, an earthquake parties, lifted newspaper censorship, and 142. (v16-104-28) Choose the best title.
struck Agadir in Morocco. Survivors recall successfully stood for president in what was A ) is deforestation harmful for our planet?
that stay animals, including dogs, were acclaimed as the cleanest dirty election in B) is eating meat killing our planet?
seen streaming out of town before the the country’s history. C ) Can fertilizers save the Earth?
earthquake. In a safari zoo near San According to the passage Paraguay — D ) Cattle farming
Francisco, llamas would not cat the evening A ) is still affected by the traditions of the 143. (v16-104-29) Identify true statement.
before a 1979 quake, and they ran around colonial period A ) Greenhouse gas is being caused only
wildly all night. Unusual animal behaviour B) was ruled by decent, fair-minded leaders by pollution from factories and from using
preceding earthquakes has been noted for only for a short period containers of things like paint or perfume,
centuries. British Admiral Robert Fitzroy C ) had its worst times during the rule of the
which is kept under high pressure.
reported huge flocks of screaming seabirds dictator Andre Rodriguez
B) According to a recent report, the
over Conception, Chile, in 1835. An hour D) has suffered a series of unworthy dictators
production of meals is also adding to the
and a half later, dogs were seen fleeing, and during its history
problem.
ten minutes later the town was destroyed. 139. (v16-104-22) It is Surprising that C ) Deforestation releases greenhouse gases
Similar stories of chickens running around in General Andres R o driguez___ from the wood and the soil.
apparent states of panic, horses trembling, A ) introduced democracy even though he D) Less than one quarter of all gases is
and dogs barking incessantly were recorded came to power in coup made by farming livestock around the world.
throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth B) was a hero of the independence
centuries by survivors of earthquake 144. (v16-104-30) Give the right answer
movement, which ended in 1811
destruction in India, Yugoslavia, Peru, to the question.
C ) became a dictator exactly like his
Mexico and the United States. Which cause of air pollution is not being
predecessors
What is the main idea of the text? D) was overthrown by a dictator in 1989 discussed in the text?
A ) Scientists can make animals perceive A ) Cattle farming B) Meat consumption
140. (v16-104-23) It is implied in the . C ) Deforestation D ) Air conditioning
earthquakes.
passage th a t. . . .
B) People can he protected from 145. ( v l 6-105-28) Read the text.
A ) there has never been a completely free
earthquakes. Then choose the correct answer for each
and fair election in Paraguay
C ) People should prepare their pets for question below (28-32).
B) Paraguay's first ever elections took place
earthquakes. Hypothermia.is defined as a body.core
under Andres Rodriguez
D) People can be warned about earthquakes temperature.below 35,0°C (95,0°F).
C ) the most recent election in Paraguay was
by animals' behaviour. Symptoms depend on the temperature. In
completely free and fair
135. (v16-102-34) What does the word D) all of the countries of Latin America have mild hypothermia, there is_shivering_and_ .
“incessantly” in the text mean? had a sad history mental confusion. In moderate hypothermia
A ) permanent shivering stops and confusion increases.
141. (v16-104-27) Read the text. In severe hypothermia there may be_
B) endlessly Then choose the correct answer for each
C ) steadily paradoxical undressing, in which a person
question below (27-30). removes his or her clothing, as well as an
D ) temporarily Greenhouse gas is a type of gas that stops increased risk of the.heart stopping.
136. (v16-102-35) All of the statements heat escaping from the atmosphere and Hypothermia has two main types of
are FA LS E EXCEPT: causes a greenhouse effect - it warms our
causes. It classically occurs from extreme
A ) Dogs and horses are special animals that planet - and that leads to climate change. exposure to co ld jt may also occur from any
can predict natural disasters. Greenhouse gas is being caused by pollution
condition that decreases heat production or
B) All creatures can predict approaching from factories and from using containers of
increases heat loss._Commonly this includes,
earthquake. things like paint or perfume, which is kept
alcohol intoxication.but may also include,
C ) The U.S. Geological Survey has under high pressure so that it can be sprayed
low blood sugar,.anorexia, and advanced
successfully predicted an earthquake in - which we call aerosols. But according
age, among others.jSody temperaturejs
Tashkent. to a recent report, the production of meat
usually maintained near a constant level
D ) Some animals have the intuitive sense is also adding to the problem. Research
of 36,5-37,5°C (97,7-99,5°F) through,
before the disasters. froin Cambridge and Aberdeen universities
thermoregulation. Efforts to increase body
estimates greenhouse gases from food
137. (v16-102-36) After reading the text temperature involve shivering, increased
production will go up 8 0 % if meat and dairy
you can come to conclusion that by voluntary activity, and putting on warmer
consumption continues to rise at its current
observing animals, scientists will be able clothing ..Hypothermia may be diagnosed
rate. The surge in meat eating will drive more
t o .... based on either a person’s symptoms in the
deforestation as farmers seek increasing
A ) alert about danger presence of risk factors or by measuring a
amounts of land. Cutting forests releases
B) assess the damage person's core temperature.
greenhouse gases from the wood and the soil,
C ) care about animals W hich statement best summarizes the
and fertilizers create greenhouse gases too.
D) decrease environmental destruction paragraph?
Under current trends, agriculture alone will
138. (v16-104-21) Read the text. A ) There are several special features which
cause the world to bust its targets for reducing
Then choose the correct answer for each help to diagnose hypothermia.
the risk of dangerous climate change.
B) Hypothermia is a condition which every
question below (21-23). And another problem is that more of the
fields used for growing crops that we eat, like person has met at least once in his / her life.
Of the countries of Latin America, none
has had a more melancholy history than wheat, are being used to grow food to feed C ) Hypothermia is a change in the body’s
the anirhals that we later eat. Research also core temperature which can be diagnosed,
Paraguay. For nearly 180 years, from 1811,
when the country became independent from found beef cattle need 28 times more land has symptoms and can be treated.
than pork, poultry or dairy farming. Cattle D) There are particular body movements that
Spain, it had a very succession of dictators,
are the biggest source of greenhouse gases, help to overcome hypothermia.
some bad, some very bad. One allowed no
newspapers or schools. Another claimed accounting for more than three-quarters of 146. (v16-105-29) What is the main idea
half of the country for himself. When the all gases made by farming livestock around of the text?
last one was overthrown in 1989, it was the world. A ) Familiarization with the notion.
assumed that Andres Rodriguez, the general What is the main idea of the text? B) Explaining how to treat the disease.
who organized the coup against his old A ) The influence of meat consumption on C ) Explaining causes and results of body
master, would be a dictator too. To many amount of greenhouse gases. core temperature decrease.
people's astonishment, starting a democratic B) The problem of deforestation. D) Giving general information about
movement, he freed political prisoners, C ) Tucking into meat. hypothermia, its symptoms, causes and
ended the ban on opposition political , D) Carnivores. reaction of body on it.
147. (v16-105-30) Choose the best title of sports in Greece influenced one another now emerging could hardly be more different
to the text. considerably. Sports became such a from that held by many scientists even as
A ) Hypothermia and us. prominent part of their culture that the recently as the 1980s.
B) Factors affecting hypothermia. Greeks created the Olympic Games, which The main idea of the passage is that...
C ) Mild hypothermia. in ancient times were held every four years A ) the ancients misunderstood why there
D) Hypothermia. in a small village in the Peloponnesus called was flooding and great fires.
Olympia. B) accounts of, for instance, fire raining down
148. (v16-105-31) Identify true statement. from the skies, are so detailed that they must
Sports have been increasingly organized
A ) There is only one way of diagnosing be true.
and regulated from the time of the andent
hypothermia. C ) andent stories about great disasters
Olympics up to the present century. 1
B) Unexpected reactions may happen in case occurring on Earth could be graphic accounts
Industrialization has brought increased
of slight body core temperature decrease. of cosmic impacts.
leisure time, letting people attend and
C ) Unexpected reactions may happen in case D) the great catastrophic events of the past
follow spectator sports and participate in
of sharp body core temperature decrease. are unlikely to be repeated in the future.
athletic activities. These trends continued
D) Thermoregulation always guarantees
with the advent of mass media and global 159. (v16-115-22) It’s clear from the
stable core temperature.
communication. Professionalism became passage that, over the past 30 years or
149. (v16-105-32) Which cause of body prevalent, further adding to the increase in so, scientists have begun to realize ...
hypothermia is not listed in the text? sport's popularity, as sports fans followed A ) that there have been instances of truly
A ) Extreme weight loss the exploits of professional athletes - all massive destruction during the course of
B) Senility while enjoying the exercise and competition Earth history.
C ) Alcohol poisoning associated with amateur participation in B) that the disasters described by the
D) Diabetes sports. Since the turn of the 21 st century, ancients are not of scientific importance.
150. (v16-109-25) Choose the answer there has been increasing debate about C ) that andent accounts of disasters can
which correctly completes the sentence. whether transgender sportspersons should all be related-to cosmic events that actually
If you get sick with malaria or yellow fever, be able to participate in sport events that happened.
your chances to survive are... conform with their post-transition gender D ) that ancient accounts of disasters can all
A) terrible B) mediocre identity. be related to legends.
C ) good D ) excellent The passage is mainly about ‘ 160. (v16-115-23) According to the
A ) History of sports passage, in the writings of various
151. (v16-109-26) How does the writer
B) Olympic Games ancient and early civilizations, there are
feel about his subject?
C ) Industrialization accounts o f ... .
A ) despondent B) exasperated
D) Professional athletes A ) catastrophes that occurred 4,5 million
C ) equivocal D) despondent
156. (v16-111-26) According to the years ago
152. (v16-109-27) The text is mainly B) many purely imaginary disasters
passage the military culture and th e .
about C ) floods that destroyed whole civilizations
development of sports...
A ) tigers and sharks D) floods that destroyed whole bridges
A ) had strong impact on-each other
B) dangers that can be carried by small
B) didn't considerably affect each other 161. (v16-115-24) We understand from
insects C ) had a very weak connection the passage that accounts of fires raining
C ) yellow fever and malaria down from the skies have only recently ...
D) organized and regulated Olympic Games
D) better ways of killing mosquitoes A ) come to the attention of the general
157. (v16-111-27) It is mentioned in the
153. (v16-109-30) Find antonym to the public.'
passage that
word “superfluous”. B) been compared to the stories of the great
A ) Sports were well-known in China in
A ) Surplus floods.
andent times
B) Undue C ) attracted any attention of serious scientific
B) Monuments to the Pharaohs are the
C ) Supervacaneous society.
earliest signs of sports
D) essential D) been regarded as the imaginings of
C ) Sports have never been increasingly
superstitious people.
154. (v16-109-31) Which statement organized up until now
contradicts to the theory of omission? D) Sport cannot be a profession 162. (v16-119-25) Read the text.
A ) Writer should be distant from heroes. Then choose the correct answer for each
158. (v l 6-115-21) Read the text. question (25-27).
B) Simplicity in writing leads to its attraction.
Then choose the correct answer for each A LLERG IC R EA CTIO N S T O C O SM E TIC S
C ) The gist shouldn't be on the surface.
question below (21-24). In a recent survey, it was found that
D) There should be as many details in the
Immemorial records such as old Babylonian 25 percent of the women interviewed.
writing as possible.
manuscripts, Dark Age chronicles Reported drying and burning of the skin
155. (v16-111-25) Read the text. and New Age prophecies, all speak after using certain soaps, ten percent had
Then choose the correct answer for each of catastrophes striking the Earth with eye and nasal irritations after using certain
question below (25-27). destroying consequences; and all regard perfumes, and eight percent had cracked
Artifacts and structures suggest sport in these disasters as instances of heavenly lips after using certain lipsticks. The most
China as early as 2000 BC. Gymnastics punishment. Many describe global disasters common symptoms of allergic dermatitis
appears to have been popular in China's - floods that engulf continents, wiping out are extremely dry skin, scaling, and redness
ancient past. Monuments to the Pharaohs entire civilizations. Others describe fires with swelling and itching. The products most
indicate that a number of sports, including that rain down from the skies. Until recently likely to cause this condition are lipstick, nail
swimming and fishing, were well-developed few scientists took these tales of catastrophe polish, soap, hair preparations, deodorants,
and regulated several thousands of years seriously, regarding them as hangovers and perfumes. Various drugs are being
ago in ancient Egypt. Other Egyptian sports from a superstitious age. 6ut today these developed for the relief of allergy sufferers.
included javelin throwing, high jump, and ancient accounts are regarded as potentially, However, your best help is to convert to
wrestling. Ancient Persian sports such as the valuable evidence for events that have a cosmetic product to which you have no
traditional Iranian martial art of Zourkhaneh played a key role in the history of our harmful reaction. Remember that the product
had a dose connection to warfare skills. planet, from its very formation 4,5 million is not at fault or in any way injurious; it is
Among other sports that originate in ancient years ago. These events are every bit as your particular sensitivity to it that creates the
Persia are polo and jousting. catastrophic as the legends claimed: cosmic problem. A line of hypo-allergenic cosmetics
A wide range of sports were already impacts that have dealt severe blows to that are relatively free from substances that
established by the time of Andent Greece life many times in the past - and will do so have been found to create allergic reactions
and the military culture and the development again. The dramatic view of Earth history is on the market.
The writer advises those with allergic Mr. Rochester and Jane fell in love with each 174. (v17-106-30) The passage compares
reactions to ... other. When Jane learned that Mr. Rochester a baby cockroach to a dime to show.
A ) stop using soap had a wife, she did not marry him. Then she A ) The speed of baby cockroaches
B ) take anti-aHergenic drugs got a job of a teacher in a village school. B ) the thinness of baby cockroaches
C ) change their brand of cosmetics Mr. Rochester loses his sight during the fire C ) The color of baby cockroaches
D) avoid ail cosmetics in the house set on by his wife. Then his wife D) the thickness of baby cockroaches
meets tragic death.
163. (v16-119-26) It’s likely that the aim 175. (v17-106-31) Which the following
Hearing that Mr. Rochester was disabled,
of the survey was ... . statements is T R U E according to the
Jane Eyre hurries to him to find peace and
A ) to'test how well a particular brand of soap passage?
happiness.
was selling A ) Cockroaches have longer lives than people.
What is the story about?
B) to aid the drug manufacturers in their B) cockroaches can move faster than people
A ) The love between Mr. Rochester and Jane
development of remedies C ) Cockroaches have existed longer as a
Eyre.
C ) to get evidence to support a legal claim B) The tragic death of Mr. Rochester’s wife. species than people.
for damages against a cosmetics company C ) Rude attitude of Mrs. Reed towards Jane D) cockroaches can live without food and
D) to get an idea of how women react Eyre. water
physically to cosmetics -- D) The life of an orphan girl. 176. (v17-106-32) Choose the best title for
164. (v16-119-27) Certain products cause 170. (v17-106-26) What kind of childhood the passage.
allergies because ___ did Jane Eyre experience? A ) An amazing life!
A ) they are very low quality A ) She became an orphan in her early B) Tough animals!
B) the women are taking drugs which react childhood. C ) Cockroach Fun facts
adversely to the cosmetics B) Mr. Rochester made her work in his D) Cockroaches can live without food!
C ) the women overuse them by as much as house. , 177. (v17-106-33) Read the text.
25 percent C ) She was made to work as a governess by Then choose the correct answer for each
D) certain people are sensitive to their Mrs. Reed question below (33-36).
ingredients D ) Her childhood passed happily in Lowood. The oldest living things on Earth are trees.
*165. (v16-124-25) Read the text. 171. (v17-106-27) What is the reason for Some of California’s sequoias have for four
Then choose the correct answer for each Jane Eyre’s leaving for Lowood? thousand years looked down on the changes
question (25-28). A ) being an only child in the family in the landscape and the comings and goings
Teenagers are not the only ones to be B) telling the truth about bad character of her of humans. They sprouted from tiny seeds
tempted by fast food. Apparently, pigeons aunt about the time the Egyptian pyramids were
also find the salty, fatty meals very attractive. C ) having a great intention to work as a being built. Today these giant patriarchs
Reports suggest that city pigeons are eating governess seem as remote and inaccessible as the
leftovers found in trash cans or outside fast- D ) Jane Eyre’s deep love for Mr. Rochester rocks and mountain cliffs on which they grow,
food restaurants, and as a result they are 172. (v17-106-28) All of the given like cathedral columns holding up the sky.
becoming overweight. Soon they will not be statements about the passage are TR U E, It is hard to imagine them playing any part
able to sit on power lines without the risk of E X C E P T ... in the lives of mere humans or being in any
breaking the lines and causing shortages. A ) Jane Eyre refused to get married to Mr. way affected by the creatures that pass at
Find the sentence that best represents Rochester being aware of his family. their feet.
the main idea. B) Mr. Rochester became blind after the Lesser trees, however, have played an
A ) Teenagers suffer from junk food more than flame made by his ex-wife. intimate role in the lives of people since they
animals. C ) Jane Eyre agreed to Mr. Rochester’s first appeared on Earth. Trees fed the fires
B) Pigeons are unable to fly because they proposal about marriage at once. that warmed humans: they provided shelter,
are leftovers-eaters. D) Jane Eyre wanted to give a hand to Mr. food and medicine and even clothing. They
C ) Animals suffer from fast food as well as Rochester having heard of his misfortune. also shaped people’s spiritual horizons. Trees
the teenagers. expressed the grandeur and mystery of life,
D) Some birds can love fast food as well the 173. (v17-106-29) Read the text.
Then Choose the correct answer for each as they moved through the cycle of seasons,
teenagers do. from life to death and back to life again.
166. (v16-124-26) The word “Power When you thing of interesting creatures, Trees were the largest living things around
lines” can be best replaced by — you probably don’t picture the common humans and they knew that some trees had
A ) power stations B) wires cockroach. However, although this insect been standing on the same spot in their
C ) strings D) ropes isn’t very pretty, it is pretty amazing. parent’s and grandparents’ time, and would
167. (v16-124-27) The word “leftovers” Cockroaches are good at getting around. continue to stand long after they were gone.
refers to ... . They can squeeze into very tight spaces, No wonder these trees became symbols of
A ) trash cans B) fast-food restaurants which comes in handy when they want to go strength, fruitfulness, and everlasting life.
C ) pigeons D) fast food through cracks in walls. A baby cockroach What is the main idea of ihe passage?
can flatten itself as thin as a dime. Traveling A ) Trees grow to great heights
168. (v16-124-28) Choose the best title at three miles an hour, a cockroach can B) Trees have been important to people
for the passage. easily scurry out of the way of looming feet throughout history
A ) Teenagers and pigeons. or bug swatters. Cockroach are also tough. C ) Trees make humans seem superior
B) Pigeons in the street. They can survive a month without food and D) Trees that grow in California are very old
C ) Leftovers lovers. a week without water. They can even survive
D) Fat pigeons. 178. (v17-106-34) Which of the following is
for weeks without a head. Next time you
N O T mentioned in the passage as a way in
169. (v17-106-25) Read the text. see a cockroach, show some respect for
this common household pest. After all, the which people have used trees?
species has been around far longer than A ) For furniture B) For fuel
people - more than 280 million years, by C ) For housing D) For nourishment
(25-28).
Jane Eyre, the daughter of a poor man, some estimates. Now that’s an old bug! 179. (v17-106-35) In the passage, the
loses both of her parents shortly after birth. What main idea is supported by the fact that phrase «giant patriarchs» could best be
Her aunt, Mrs. Reed, was a rude woman. a cockroach can survive without its head? . replaced by which of the following?
One day, Jane tells to her aunt’s face all she A ) Cockroaches are fast-moving. A ) tiny seeds
thinks of her. After that, her aunt sent Jane B) Cockroaches are tough. B) important leaders.
to Lowood and she started to work as a C ) Cockroaches are common pests. C ) towering trees
governess at Mr. Rochester’s house. D) Cockroaches are smart. D ) Egyptian pyramids
180. (v17-106-36) The author implies that, In 1964 in Zakopane, Poland, the large C ) the author went to Odense just after he
compared with sequoias, other trees have hill event was introduced at the FIS Nordic had been to Ribe.
A ) been in existence longer World Ski Championships. In the same D) a local baker met the author with
B) adapted more readily to their environments year, the normal hill event was included on unexpected hospitality.
C ) been affected more by animals the Olympic programme at the 1964 Winter 191. (v17-108-35) One can infer from the
D ) had a closer relationship with people Olympics. The team event was added later, passage that...
181. (V17-107-25) Read the text. at the 1988 Winter Olympics. In 1990, A ) the author didn’t like the hospitality of local
Then choose the correct answer for each qualifiers for the main event were introduced people.
question below (25-28). to limit the number of competitors. B) a cycle track was the only way to Ribe.
The shark tooth stalactite is broad and Identify main idea C ) the author liked to travel on foot.
tapering in appearance. It may begin as A ) Chronology of ski jumping sport D) the author was satisfied with the visit to
a small driblet of lava from a semi-solid B) Rules and equipment for ski jumping Denmark.
ceiling, but then grows by accreting layers as C ) Describing major ski jumping hills
D) First ski jumping champions 192. (v17-108-36) What does the word
successive flows of lava rise and fall in the «hospitality» in the passage mean?
lava tube, coating and recoating the stalactite 186. (v17-108-26) When did ski jumping A ) Kindness in welcoming strangers.
with more material. They can vary from a become an Olympic sport? B) A stay as a guest.
few millimeters to over a meter in length. As A ) In the second quarter of the 20*1century C ) Deliberate infliction of pain or suffering.
lava flows through a tube, material will be B) In the third quarter of the 20" century D ) An act expressing opposition to strangers.
splashed up on the ceiling and ooze back C ) In the first quarter of the 20“' century
down, hardening into a stalactite. This type of 193. (v17-109-25) Read the text.
D ) In the fourth quarter of the 20thcentury
formation results in a very irregularly shaped Then choose the correct answer for each
187. ( v l 7-108-27) What is the writer’s question below (25-28).
stalactite, looking somewhat like stretched
purpose? Art therapy (also known as arts therapy) is
taffy. Often they may be of a different color
A ) To suggest a creative method of expression used as a
than the original lava that formed the cave.
B) To inform therapeutic technique. Art therapy originated
Identify main idea
C ) To convince in the fields of art and psychotherapy and
A ) Stalactites may be of various shapes and
D ) To argue may vary in definition. ■
origins
B) All stalactites in the world are identical 188. (v17-108-28) Choose the best title Art therapy may focus on the creative art-
C ) People should not touch stalactites A ) History of ski jump making process itself, as therapy, or on the
D) Stalactites are irregularly shaped B ) History of the Olympics analysis of expression gained through an
C ) Team sports exchange of patient and therapist interaction.
182. (v17-107-26) How are the stalactites The psychoanalytic approach was one of
formed? D) Winter Olympic sports
the earliest forms of art psychotherapy.
A ) They grow all at once 189. (V17-108-33) Read the te^ct. This approach employs the transference
B) They grow layer by layer Then choose the correct answer for each process between the therapist and the client
C ) They first are liquid and them grow in the question below, according to the text who makes art. The therapist interprets
ground (33-36). the client’s symbolic self-expression
D) They don’t grow. Th e y are formed by I had never been to Denmark before, and as communicated in the art and elicits
tubes. when I set out to catch the ferry in early May, interpretations from the client. Analysis
183. (v17-107-27) Identify false statement I doubted that by the end of the trip I’d have of transference is no longer always a
A ) Stalactites may be of various sizes made such lasting friendships. component.
B) The main material for stalactites is of I wanted to use my time well, so I had Current art therapy includes a vast number of
volcanic origin planned a route which would include other approaches such as: person-centered,
C ) Stalactites have definite shape several small islands and various parts cognitive, behavior, Gestalt, narrative,
D) Stalactites' cplour may differfrom the of the countryside. I arrived at Esbjerg, a Adlerian, family (systems) and more. The
colour of material which it is formed from convenient port for a cyclist’s arrival, where tenets of art therapy involve humanism,
tourist information can be obtained and creativity, recorfdling emotional conflicts,
184. (V17-107-28) Give the title money changed. A cycle track leads out of fostering self-awareness, and personal
A ) History of stalactites town and down to Ribe, where I spent my growth.
B) Types of stalactites first night. Identity main idea.
C ) Tourism in stalactite caves In my experience, a person travelling A ) General facts about art therapy
D) Colours of stalactites alone sometimes meets with unexpected B) Peculiarities of different art therapy styles
185. (v17-108-25) Read the text. hospitality, and this trip was no exception. In C ) Earliest forms of art therapy
Then choose the correct answer for each Ribe, I got into conversation with a cheerful D ) Approaches to art therapy
question below (25-28). man who was a local baker. He insisted that
194. (v17-109-26) Which approach to art
The first larger ski jumping competition was I should join his family for lunch, and, while
therapy is not mentioned in the text?
held on Husebyrennet hill in Oslo, Norway, in we were eating, he contacted his daughter A ) Cognitive B) Bipolar
1875. The event was moved to Holmenkollen in Odense. Within minutes, he had arranged
C ) Narrative D ) family
in 1892 due to the poor infrastructure and the for me to visit her and her family. Then I was
weather conditions, and is today still one of sent on my way with a fresh loaf of bread 195. (v17-109-27) Identify false statement.
the main ski jumping events in the season. to keep me going, and the feeling that this A ) Art therapy originated in the fields of art
In the late 19№century, Sondre Nortieim would turn out to be a wonderful holiday. and psychotherapy
and Nordic skiier Karl Hovetsen emigrated According to the passage,... B) Art therapy may focus on two different
to the United States and started developing 1 A ) the author made no acquaintance in issues
the sport in the country. In 1924, ski jumping Denmark. C ) Analysis of transference is no longer
was featured at the 1924 Winter Olympics B) the first day in Denmark was very always a component.
in Chamonix, France. The sport has been shocking for the author. D) Current art therapy includes one approach
featured at every Olympics since then. C ) the author went to Denmark by train. 196. (v17-109-28) Choose the title.
In 1935, the origins of the ski flying began m D ) it was the first visit of the author to A ) Art therapy B) Art
Planica, Slovenia, where Josef Bradl became Denmark. C ) Art and life D ) Art in different countries
the first competitor in the history to jump 190. (v17-108-34) All of the following 197. ( v l 8-509) Read the text' Then
over 100 meters. At the same venue, the first statements are TR U E , E X C E P T ... choose the correct answer to question
official jump over. 200 meters was achieved A ) the author stayed in Ribe for a few days. (509-511).
in 1994, when Toni Nieminen landed at 8 ) the author didn’t know the baker before The business of tennis clothes has grown
203 meters. his visit. astoundingly in the past few years. Over
100. Main topic
250 million dollars is spent annually on the night. Unusual animal behaviour preceding , also be restarted in the event of a serious
trappings of tennis. Apparently everyone earthquakes has been noted for centuries. accident or dangerous conditions, with the
wants to look like a pro, even though 20% British Admiral Robert Fitzroy reported original start voided. The race may be started
of the clientele has never even played the huge flocks of screaming seabirds over from behind the Safety Car if officials feel a
game. Manufacturers pay the stars lucrative Conception, Chile, in 1835. An hour and racing start would be excessively dangerous,
fees for wearing their brands of clothes and a half later, dogs were seen fleeing, and such as extremely heavy rainfall. As of the
wielding their racquets on center court. Chris ten minutes later the town was destroyed. '2017 season there will always be a standing
Evert-Lloyd, for example, is rumored to Similar stories of chickens running around in restart. If due to heavy rainfall a start behind
have signed a five-year contract for 5 million apparent states of panic, horses trembling, the safety car is necessary, then after the
dollars with Ellesse, a producer of fancy, and dogs barking constantly were recorded track has dried sufficiently, drivers will form
expensive tennis wear. John McEnroe gets throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth up for a standing start. There is no formation
a reported 600 ,0 00 dollars for playing with a centuries by survivors of earthquake lap when races start behind the Safety Car.
Dunlop racquet, 330 ,0 00 dollars for sporting destruction in India, Yugoslavia, Peru, Identify main idea.
Tacchini clothes, and 100,000 dollars for Mexico and the United States.What is the A ) Formula 1 Race
tying his Nike tennis shoes. Obviously, in a main idea of the text? B) Race Directing
bad year, these stars make more as fashion A ) People should prepare their pets for C ) Formula 1 Points System
models than as athletes. Not only tennis earthquakes. D) Formula 1 Safety
players get free clothing, but also all the B) Scientists can make animals perceive 205. (v18-517) Identify true statement.
people involved in the game - the referees, earthquakes. A ) All laps are counted as part of competition
lines people, ball boys and girls - are living C ) People can be warned about earthquakes B) The condition of the track and the car
advertisements for tennis wear producers. by animals’ behaviour. must be checked before the race
Where, traditionally, conservative white D) People can be protected from C ) A warm-up lap reduces productivity of the
clothing was required for the entire tennis earthquakes. tires of the car
coterie, changing times have seen a new D) The order of cars depends on their
201. (v18-513) What does the word
vogue in tennis outfits. Flamboyant colors, qualification results
«constantly» in the text mean?
designers’ nameplates, geometric figures,
and bold lines distinguish the new tennis togs A ) temporarily B) angrily 206. (v18-518) The word “void” means ....
from their predecessors. C ) devotedly D) continually A ) Invalidate B) Uphold
It can be inferred from the passage that.... 202. (v18-514) All of the statements are C ) Vindicate D) authenticate
A) bright colors entice people to buy tennis FALSE EXCEPT: 207. (v18-519) When can formation lap be
wear A ) All creatures can predict approaching removed?
B) tennis clothing appeals to the wealthy earthquake. A ) Because of extremely heavy rainfall
C ) the price of tennis racquets has remained B) Some animals have the intuitive sense B) abandoned if a driver stalls on the grid
stable before the disasters. C ) restarted in the event of a serious
D) tennis stars get huge sums for C ) Dogs and horses are special animals that accident or dangerous conditions
endorsements can predict natural disasters. D) when races start behind the Safety Car
198. (v18-510) The author’s intention is D) The U.S. Geological Survey has
208. (v18-520) Identify informal synonym to
to ... . successfully predicted an earthquake in
the word “excessively”.
A ) describe the means of advertising Tashkent.
A ) inordinately B) immoderately
expensive tennis clothes 203. (v18-515) After reading the text you C ) too-too D) exceptionally
B) describe the new tennis clothing can come to conclusion that by observing
C ) defend tennis wear manufacturers from animals, scientists will be able to ... . 100. Main topic
complaints about their high prices A ) alert about danger
D) explain why the cost of tennis clothes has B) assess the damage 1. (01-3-37) Read the text and choose
risen C ) decrease environmental destruction the one best answer to the question.
199. (v18-511) Agood title for this passage D) care about animals Persian cats probably originated in Asia
would be .... 204. (v18-516) Read the text. Then Minor; they were introduced to Europe in
A ) Big Business in Tennis Wear choose the correct answer for each the 1700s, where they were called French
B) Tennis Stars’ Flamboyant Clothes question below (519-520). cats or Angoras. They became popular in
C ) The High Cost of Playing Tennis The Formula 1 race begins with a warm Britain during Queen Victoria’s reign; she
D) The Stars at Play up lap, after which the cars assemble on and other members of the royal family kept
the starting grid in the order they qualified. blue Persians. They have been exhibited in
200. (v18-512) Read the text. Then
This lap is often referred to as the formation cat shows as a recognised breed for more
choose the correct answer for each
lap, as the cars lap in formation with no than a hundred years, and people always
overtaking (although a driver who makes a admire them. The first cat show in Britain,
A' recent investigation by scientists at
mistake may regain lost ground provided in 1871, included black and white Persians.
the U.S. Geological Survey shows that
he has not fallen to the back of the field). The Persian has changed significantly
strange animal behaviour might help predict
earthquakes. Investigators found such The warm-up lap allows drivers to check the since then; early Persians had much longer
occurrences within a ten-kilometer radius of condition of the track and their car, gives bodies, larger ears, smaller eyes, and longer
the epicenter of a fairly recent quake. the tires a chance to warm up to increase faces than today’s short-faced, round-eyed
Scientists believe that animals can perceive traction, and also gives the pit crews time Persians. Oh, how beautiful all of them are!
environmental changes several hours or to clear themselves and their equipment What is the main topic of the text?
even days before the mishap. Animals were from the grid. Once all the cars have formed A ) Cat shows in Britain.
noted as being restless for several weeks on the grid, a light system above the track B) Queen Victoria’s love for cats.
before a Tashkent earthquake in 1966. An 'indicates the start of the race: five red lights C ) Origin and evolution of Persians.
hour before the disaster, domestic animals are illuminated at intervals of one second; D) Persians’ breeding.
refused to go indoors, and dogs howled and they are all then extinguished simultaneously E ) Persians’ appearance.
barked furiously. In 1960, an earthquake after an unspecified time (typically less than 2. (01-3-40) Read the text of test 37
struck Agadir in Morocco. Survivors recall 3 seconds) to signal the start of the race. The and choose the one best answer to the
that stay animals, including dogs, were seen start procedure may be abandoned if a driver question. Which of the following is not true?
streaming out of town before the earthquake. stalls on the grid, signaled by raising his arm. A ) The members of the royal family had blue
In a safari zoo near San Francisco, llamas If this happens, the procedure restarts: a Persians.
would not eat the evening before a 1979 new formation lap begins with the offending B) Persians originated in Britain.
quake, and they ran around wildly all car removed from the grid. The race may C ) Today’s Persians differ from their ancestors.
228 100. Main topic
D) Almost 130 years have passed from the C ) The Bronte sisters’ private and public Lancashire, from northwest England, has
first cat shows in Britain till the beginning of lives. a light, salty flavor. During the Industrial
the third millennium. D ) The Bronte sisters’ contribution to English Revolution (around 1760-1830), Lancashire
E) Persians are different colours nowadays. literature. cheese became the staple food of the mill
3. (01-3-41) Read the text of test 37 7. (v7-190-34) How many novels did Emily workers. Caerphilly, a crumbly cheese, was
and choose the one best answer to Bronte write? first produced in the Welsh town of that
the question. Which of the following is A ) three B) four name in about 1831. The cheese is soaked
mentioned in the text? C ) one D ) two overnight in salt water to seal in the moisture.
A ) Persians are aristocratic with long plush It was popular with the local coalminers
8. (v15-119-34) Read the text. who lost a lot of salt during their work
coats and heavy bones.
Then choose the correct answer for each underground. Blue Stilton, made only in the
B) Persians were brought to Europe from Iran.
question below (34-36). counties of Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire
C ) White Persians are the most popular in
In 1857, when scholars in the new reading and Derbyshire is prized as the ‘king’ of
Britain.
room of the British Museum looked up British cheeses.
D) Today Persians are in great demand.
from their books, they could gaze upon the A ccording to the passage, what kind
E) The exhibition of Persians in Britain began
inspiring vastness of the blue and copper of the U K cheeses is well-liked and
in 1871.
dome above them. By the time it closed, produced in many places?
4. (v7-186-33) Read the text. 140 years later, they were cursing the many A ) Blue Stilton B) Wensleydale
Then choose hours they had to look at the dome while C ) Caerphilly D) Cheddar
the correct answer for questions 33-34. they waited for their books to arrive. A book
Sloarie Rangers love the past. You cannot would seldom arrive within two hours of 12. (v15-130-24) All of the following
have background without lashings of The being ordered, and sometimes readers statements are true about Wensleydale
Past. All the good things have been going for would have to wait up to two days. This cheese EXCEPT:
ages. In The Past it was clear who were life’s was because, in addition to the museum, A ) The Yorkshire valleys are starting point of
officers. It means old houses, old furniture, the books were stored all over London, and this cheese.
old clothes, old wine, old families, old money some as far away as a depot in Yorkshire. B) Military people told about its preparation
- everything lovely and faded and patinated According to the passage, it is evident centuries ago.
and always-been-there. that ... C ) The taste of this cheese is gentle and
The Rangers’ favourite bit of the past is the A ) readers protested against the closure of energizing.
English eighteenth century - then everything the reading room D) The milk of the ewe is used to prepare
was right. The nineteenth century is when B) the staff of the reading room of the British this cheese.
the Bad Things came in: industry, towns, Museum were helpful and efficient 13. (v15-130-25) Th e word ‘staple’ in the
new money and the wrong kind of legs on C ) the reading room of the British Museum passage is closest in meaning to ... .
furniture. They put everything they like into closed in 1997 A ) basic B) favorite
the eighteenth century, even if it was really D) after 140 years, the once beautiful dome C ) affordable D) satisfying
in the seventeenth or nineteenth. And they had become ugly
ruthlessly remake fine 1680 cottages and 14. (v15-130-26) Which of the following
1880 flats into 1780 manor-houses. 9. (v15-119-35) It can be inferred from is the best title for the text?
What is the text about? the text that readers in the reading room A ) Taste of traditional cheeses
A ) Industrial towns of the 19th century. of the British Museum ... B) Local cheeses of the UK
B) Sloane Rangers and the Bad Things. A ) were actually there to admire the C ) The best cheeses of the world
C ) Sloane Rangers' admiration of the 18th architecture of the building D) Background of British cheeses
century. B) often complained about the inefficiency of
15. (v16-101 -32) Read the text.
D) Cottages, flats and furniture of the past. the staff there
C ) often had to wait a long time for their
5. (v7-186-34) According to Sloane question beloW (32-36).
books to arrive
Rangers, when did everything begin to go The word “chamomile” derives from two
D) requested the authorities to keep the
wrong? Greek words which mean “earth apple”.
books on the premises
A ) in the 18th century B) in the 19”1century It has been widely known for its medical
C ) in 1680 D) in 1880 10. (v15-119-36) The author states that effects. This means that it can help you when
the books read in the reading room ol the you are sick.
6. (v7-190-33) Read the text. British Museum ... Chamomile tea can be made from dried
Then choose A ) included the best examples of the national chamomile flowers. There are two main
the correct answer for questions 33-34. literature , types of chamomile that are used to
The Bronte sisters
B) were published over a period of 140 years produce the tea, German chamomile and
Of the three Bronte sisters, Charlotte, who C ) were not always stored there Roman chamomile. Chamomile tea is also
was to live longest, had the most successful
D) attracted scholars from all over London a digestive relaxant. Studies have shown
career. Her first novel, T h e Professor’,
and as far away as Yorkshire that chamomile extracts have in vitro growth
which she wrote in 1846, could not find a
11. (v15-130-23) Read the text. inhibitory effects on cancer cells in skin,
publisher and was published only two years
Then choose the correct answer for each breast with minimal effects on normal cells.
after her death. ‘Jane Eyre’, however, was
question below (23-26). Some people believe that it can help you
an immediate success. The fame of Emily
Traditional cheeses are produced in many if you have a fever, sore throat, arthritis,
Bronte rests upon the only novel she ever
regions of the UK and are named after the inflammation and insomnia.
wrote,'‘Wutherihg Heights’. During her
area in which they were first developed. What is the main purpose of the writer?
lifetime Emily’s novel was hardly noticed; all
Cheddar, a hard cheese with a strong, nutty A ) to convince
attention went to her sister’s ‘Jane Eyre’. But
taste, is the most popular and is now made B) to inform
since then ‘Wuthering Heights’ has come
all over the world. ‘A true’ Cheddar must C ) to scare
to be seen as one of the greatest English
come from the counties of Somerset, Dorset D) to argue
novels. Anne Bronte, finally, wrote two novels
during her short life. They are interesting, but or Devon in southwest England or specially 16. (v16-101-33) We understand from the
lack both the passion and the realism of her from the Somerset village from which it passage that...
sisters’ novels. takes its name. Wensleydale comes from A ) Chamomile tea can be made from dried
What is the text about? ' the Yorkshire Dales (valleys) in northern German chamomile flowers.
A ) Charlotte Bronte’s novels being better England. Originally made from sheep's B) Chamomile tea is a digestive relaxant.
than her sisters'. milk, it is based on a recipe introduced by C ) Chamomile can be used for treatment of
B) Emily Bronte's great novel which was the Cistercian monks in the 11* century only one medical problem.
unnoticed at first. and has a mild refreshing flavor. Traditional D ) Chamomile extracts have in vitro growth.
100. Main topic 229
17. (v16-101-34) According to the A ) several chips into human body to cure The inventor of this kind of passing is the
passage, chamomile doesn’t treat... different diseases. Norwegian head coach Egil «Drillo» Olsen,
A) HIVs B) sore throat B) several chips into muscles to control the who was the side’s coach between 1990-98,
C ) arthritis D) insomnia voltage. retiring after the World Cup 1998. «Drillo»
C ) a few chips in order to test new medicine has now returned to the job to take Norway
18. (v16-101-35) The text is mainly about
D) a chip into human brain to prevent disease. to the European Championship 2012.
A ) types of illnesses
24. (v16-112-25) Read the text. The genius with the Flo pass is the fact that
B) remedy from blues
Then choose the correct answer for each the two players with best heading and aerial
C ) chamomile medical use
question below (25-28). abilities in a back four is usually playing as
D) side effects of chamomile usage
The.Texas City disasterwas an industrial the centre backs / half backs. Jostein Flo
19. (v16-101 -36) Choose the best accident that occurred April 16, 1947, in was a massive threat in the air but the fact
definition for the underlined word in the the.Port of Texas City, It was the deadliest that he played on the right winger, meant that
passage. industrial accident in_U.S._history, and he only had to face the left back, who was
A ) adsorption process one of the largest non-nuclear explosions. usually weaker than the central defenders,
B) distribution, process Originating with a mid-morning fire on in an air clash. This increased the possibility
C ) test-tube experiments board the.French-registered vessel, of winning the ball, and the side were able to
D) metabolism Grandcamp_(docked in the port), her cargo build up the attack from here.
20. (v16-103-21) Read the text. of approximately 2,300 tons_(approximately Another advantage with this kind of play is
Then choose the correct answer for each 2,100_metric tons) of_ammonium nitrate, that a technically limited football nation as
question below (21-24). detonated,_with the initial blast and Norway, with only about 5 million people
Scientists have developed a new bionic subsequent chain-reaction of further fires and tots of snow in winter time limiting the
computer chip that can coincide with human and explosions in other ships and nearby.oil- possibilities to practice, can play on their
cells to combat disease. The tiny device, storage facilities kitling at least 581 people, strengths rather than their weaknesses. This
smaller and thinner than a stand of hair, including all but one member of the Texas moves the ball very quickly, and is also able
combines a healthy human cell with an City fire department. to surprise your opponent out of balance in a
electronic circuit chip. Doctors can control What is the text mainly about? counterattack.
the activity of the cell by controlling the chip A ) the history of non-nuclear explosions This kind of simple and effective way of play
B) the Texas city sent the traditionally weak football nation
with a computer.
C ) One of the greatest catastrophes in the Norway to the runner-up spot at the FIFA
It has long been established that cell
history of non-nuclear explosions ranking in 1997, only second to FIFA World
membranes become permeable when
D) the loss of cargo on board the French- Cup winner Brazil.
exposed to electrical impulses. Researchers
registered vessel Identify main topic
gave conducted genetic research for years
with a trial-and-error process of bombarding 25. (v16-112-26) According to the A ) football B) Flo Pass
cells with electricity in an attempt to passage C ) Jostein Flo D) Brazilian football
introduce foreign substances such as new A) only one member of the Texas City fire 29. (v17-105-30) What is The Flo Pass?
drug treatments or genetic material. They department could survive A ) Strategy B) Football player
were unable to apply a particular level of B) only one member of the Texas City could C ) Counterattack D) Game
voltage for a particular purpose. With the survive
30. (v17-105-31) Which is correct
new invention, the computer sends electrical • C ) Grandcamp was a German vessel
D) oil-storage facilities detonated with the sequence of 4 -5 -1 formation?
impulses to the chip, which triggers the cell
chain reaction of ammonium nitrate blast A ) Full back, cross-fiels, winger
in order to correct disease tissues. It permits B) Full back, winger, midfielder
physicians to open a cell's pores with control 26. (v16-112-27) Choose the correct C ) Full back, midfielder, striker
Researchers hope that eventually they will statement D) Full back, winger, head
be able to develop more advanced chips A ) Texas City was the deadliest industrial
whereby they can choose a particular voltage accident in_U.S._history 31. (v17-105-32) Choose the title
to activate particular tissues, whether they B) marine ton is bigger than metric ton A ) An interesting strategy
are muscle, bone, brain, or others. They C ) there were detonations on neighboring B) Life of famous people
believe that they will be able to implant ships after the explosion C ) Footbal in Norway
multiple chips into a person to deal with one D) 581 people were killed in the accident D) Professional football player
problem or more than one problem. 27. (v16-112-28) It can be understood 32. (v17-109-29) Read the text.
What is the main idea of the passage? from the passage that Then choose the correct answer for each
A ) A new computer chip. A ) chain-reaction could be avoided question below, according to the text
B) Electric charges make miracle. B) fire on board the ship was sudden and (29-32).
C ) Auspicious conditions in medical quick The sad situation of,the homeless remains
technologies. C ) the Texas City disaster was one of the a problem. It is difficult to estimate how
D) The development of innovative outstanding catastrophes many people are homeless because the
technologies. D) Texas City was the deadliest industrial number depends on how the homeless are
21. (v16-103-22) What does the word accident in U.S. history defined. There are street people - those
“combat” in the text mean? 28. (v17-105-29) Read the text. who sleep in bus stations, parks, and other
A ) prevent Then choose the correct answer for each areas. Many of these people are youthful
B) avoid question below (29-32). runaways. There are the so-called sheltered
C)escape The Flo Pass is a tactic used in association homeless - those who sleep in government
D) overcome football, perfected by the Norwegian national supported or privately funded shelters.
team in the early / mid-1990s. Many of these individuals used to live with
22. (v16-103-23) All of the following their families or friends. While street people
In a 4 -5 -1 formation, the full back hits a very
statements are FA LS E EXCEPT: are almost always single, most sheltered
long cross-field pass to the winger on the
A ) Cells could be controlled by electric homeless include numerous families with
opposite side, who would head the ball to
impulses. either one of the central midfielders or to the ' children. Conservatives argue that many
B) Only the cells of brain, bone and muscle striker. homeless are alcoholics, drug users, or
can be controlled by impulses. In the original move, employed by the mentally ill. In contrast, many liberals argue
C ) Electric charges make cells to cooperate. Norwegian national team, the move would that homelessness is caused by a reduction
D) Electric shot can do harm to a person. be started by Stig Inge Bjornebye, and end in welfare benefits and by excessively priced
23. (v16-103-24) A s it is stated in the with Jostein Flo. It is from the latter the move housing. They want more shelters to be built
passage, doctors will be able to p u t . . . . derives its name. for the homeless.
230 100. Main topic
We can understand from the passage that A) It appears yellow A ) Avant-garde opera
the number of homeless people .... B) It always remains the same B) The Wigman system
A ) is hard to clear Up C) It has a short history C ) Realistic drama
B) is increasing in many countries D) It is too cold D) Minimalist art
C ) varies each year 38. (v17-110-35) Why are very hot stars 43. (v17-111-28) In which artistic field did
D) has been decreasing for the past decade referred to as «ghosts»? Childs first study
33. (v17-109-30) According to the passage, A ) They are short-lived A ) Painting B) Dance
liberals B) They are mysterious C ) Drama D) Film
A ) believe that growth of prosperity can solve C ) They are frightening 44. (v17-112-33) Read the text.
the problem of the homeless D) They are nearly invisible Then choose the correct answer for each
B) consider the problem of homelessness to 39. (v17-110*36) According to the passage question below (33-36).
be a medical one as the Sun continues to age, it is likely to Anthropologists have pieced together the
C ) want more shelters to be built for become what color? little they know about the history of left -
homeless animals A ) Yellow B) Violet handedness and right - handedness from
D) want the government to ban sleeping on C ) Red D) White indirect evidence. Though early men and
park benches women did not leave written records, they
40. (v 1 7-111 -2 5) Read the text.
34. (v17-109-31) The author of the passage did leave tools, bones, and pictures. Stone
is deeply convinced that... . Age hand axes and hatchets were made
A) all homeless can be divided at least into from stones that were carefully chipped away
Lucinda Childs's spare and orderly dances
two groups to form sharp cutting edges. In some the
have both mystified and mesmerized
B) sheltered homeless are all married pattern of chipping shows that these tools
audiences for more than a decade. Like other
C ) all sheltered homeless have children and weapons were made by right handed
so-called «postmodern» choreographers.
D) most homeless are teenagers people designed to fit comfortably into a
Childs sees dance as pure form Her dances
right hand. Other Stone Age implements
35. (v17-109-32) According to the passage are mathematical explorations of geometric
were made by or for left-handers Prehistoric
conservatives and liberals differ because shapes, and her dancers are expressionless,
pictures painted on the walls of caves
of ... . genderless instruments who etch intricate
provide further clues to the handedness
A ) their life-style patterns on the floor in precisely timed
of ancient people. A right - hander finds it
B) their attitude to excessively priced repetitive sequences of relatively simple steps.
easier to draw faces of people and animals
housing The development of Childs’s career, from .
facing toward the left whereas a left - hander
C ) their requirements to homeless its beginning in the now legendary Judson
finds it easier to draw faces facing toward the
D) their views on the homeless Dance Theater paralleled the development
right. Both kinds of faces have been found in
of minimalist art, although the choreographer
36. (V17-110-33) Read the text. ancient painting. On the whole the evidence
Then choose the correct answer for each herself has taken issue with those critics who
seems to indicate that prehistoric people
question below (33-36). describe her work as minimalist. In her view,
were either ambidextrous or about equally
each of her dances is simply «an intense
When we accept the evidence of our unaided likely to be left - or right - handed.
experience of intense looking and listening»,
eyes and describe the Sun as a yellow star, But, in the Bronze Age the picture changed.
in addition to performing with her troupe, the
we have summed up the most important The tools and weapons found from
Lucinda Childs Dance Company. Childs has
single fact about it-at this moment in time. that period are mostly made for right -
It appears probable however, that sunlight appeared in the avant-garde opera Einstein
handed use. The predominance of right
on the Beach, in two of Broadway plays, and
will be the color we know for only a negligibly - handedness among humans today had
in the films Jeonne d’lman by Marie Jimenez
small part of the Sun's history. Stars, like apparently already been established.
and 21:12 Piano Bor.
individuals, age and change. As we look What is the main topic of the passage?
As a little girl, Childs had dreamed of
out into space, We see around us stars A ) The purpose of ancient implements
becoming an actress, fehe appeared
at all stages of evolution. There are faint B) The significance of prehistoric cave paintings
regularly in student productions throughout
blood-red dwarfs so cool that their surface C ) The development of right - handedness
her school years, and when she was about
temperature is a mere 4 ,0 0 0 degrees and left - handedness
eleven she began to take drama lessons it
Fahrenheit, there are searing ghosts blazing D) The similarities between the Stone Age
was at the suggestion of her acting coach /
at 100,000 degrees Fahrenheit and almost and Bronze Age
that the youngster, who was, by her own
too hot to be seen, for the great part of their 45. (v17-112-34) Which of the following
admission «clumsy, shapeless, and on the
radiation is in the invisible ultraviolet range. helped lead to conclusions about whether
heavy side.» Enrolled in a dancing class
Obviously, the «daylight» produced by any Store Age people preferred one hand to the
Among her early teachers were Hanya
star depends on its temperature; today other?
Holm the dancer and choreographer who
(and for ages to come) our Sun is at about A ) Petrified forms of vegetation
introduced the Wigman system of modem
10,000 degrees Fahrenheit, and this means
dance instruction to the United States, and B) Patterns of stone chipping
that most of the Sun’s light is concentrated C ) Fossilized waste material
Helen Tamiris, the Broadway choreographer.
in the yellow band of the spectrum, falling D ) Fossilized footprints
Pleased with her pupil’s progress. Ms.
slowly in intensity toward both the longer and
Tamiris eventually asked the girl to perform 46. (v17-112-35) According to the passage,
shorter light waves.
onstage. After that exhilarating experience, a person who is right - handed is more likely
That yellow «hump» will shift as the Sun
Lucinda Childs wasn’t sure [she] even to draw people and animals that are facing
evolves, and the light of day will change
wanted to be an actress anymore. A ) upward B) downward
accordingly. It is natural to assume that
What is the passage mainly about? C ) toward the right D) toward the left
as the Sun grows older, and uses up its
A ) Minimalist art
hydrogen fuel-which it is now doing at the 47. (v17-112-36) The author implies
B) Mathematical forms
spanking rate of half a billion tons a second-it that which of the following developments
C ) A choreographer
will become steadily colder and redder. occurred around the time of the Bronze Age
D ) Broadway plays
What is the passage mainly about? A ) The establishment of written records
A ) Faint dwarf stars 41. (v17-111-26)The word «its» in bold B) A change in the styles of cave painting
B) The evolutionary cycle of the Sun refers to C ) An increase in human skill in the handling
C ) The Sun’s fuel problem A ) career B) development of tools
D) The dangers of invisible radiation C ) steps D) the Judson Dance Theater D) The prevalence of right handedness
37. (v17-110-34) What does the author say 42. (V17-111-27) The work of Lucinda 48. (V17-113-25) Read the text.
is especially important about the Sun at the Childs has been compared to which of the Then choose the correct answer for each
present time? following? question below (25-28).
100., Main topic 231
The agricultural revolution in the nineteenth genuine human feelings, as'they often do in 57. (v17-114-34) The word «feat» is closest
century involved two things: the invention poetry, they can be very important. Poems in meaning to which of the following?
of labor-saving machinery and. the provide, in fact, a language for feeling, and A ) Experiment
development of scientific agriculture. Labor one of poetry’s most insistent merits involves B) Idea
- saying machinery, naturally appeared, first its attempt to express the inexpressible. One C ) Activity
where labor was scarce. «In Europe», said, of the joys of experiencing poetry occurs D) Accomplishment
Thomas Jefferson, the object is to make the when we read a poem and want to Say, «yes, 58. (v17-114-35) The word «which» refers to -
most of: their land, labor being abundant; that is just what it is like; I know exactly what A ) their ability
here it, is to make the most of our labor, land that tine means but I have never been able to B) reading vocabulary
being abundant. It was in America, therefore, express it so well». Poetry can be the voice C ) idiomatic expression
that the great advances in nineteenth - of our feelings even when our minds are D) learning process
century agricultural machinery first came. speechless with grief or joy.
At the opening of the century, with the 59. (v17-114-36) According to the passage,
One can understand from the passage that
exception of a crude plow farmers could have what is impressive about the way children
poetry ... .
carried practically all of the existing agricultural leam vocabulary.
A ) is an equivalent for life itself
implement on their backs; by 1860, most of the A ) They leam words before they leam
B) never exists among amateurs
machinery in use today had been designed grammar
C ) is generally considered to be nothing
in an early form. The most important of the B) They leam even very long words.
D ) can express the things we feel and
early inventions was the iron plow. As early C ) They leam words very quickly.
experiences we have
as 1790 Charies Newbotd of New Jersey had D ) They leam the most words in high school.
been working on the of a cast-iron plow 53. (v17-114-30) The author of the passage 60. (V17-115-25) Read the text.
and spent his entire fortune in introducing his states that people ... . Then choose the correct answer for each
invention. The farmers, however, would have A ) usually are fond of poetry despite its
none of it, claiming that the iron poisoned the content or feelings it arises In many ways college students of the last
soil and made the weeds grow. Nevertheless, B) differ on their attitude towards poetry two decades of the nineteenth century were
many people devoted their attention to the C ) consider that poetry can replace love inextricably involved in the processes of
plow, until in 1869 James Oliver of South Bend, D) usually think poetry is words and good for change. The North American institutions
Indiana, turned out the first chilled-steel plow. nothing they attended were undergoing profound
What is the main topic of the passage? 54. (v17-114-31) One can understand from transformation. It was not just that more
A ) The need for agricultural advances to help the passage that... . students were being admitted. These were
feed a growing population A ) poems are primarily about how people different students-some were women, in
B) The development of safer machines think rather than how people feel Ontario, Canada, Queen’s University was the
demanded by the labor movement B) few people think that poetry is neutral first to admit women into degree programs,
C ) Machinery that contributed to the C ) poetry can be the expression of one’s and the University of Toronto followed suit
agricultural revolution hopes and intentions eight years later in 1884. Moreover, as
D) New Jersey as a leader in the agricultural D ) poetry tries to express what people feel colleges ceased to cater more narrowly to
revolution but find it hard to describe candidates for the religious ministry and the
49. (v17-113-26) The expression «make professions and came to be seen as a logical
55. (v17-114-32) Which of the following is
the most of» in the text is closest in meaning continuation of secondary school, younger
closer in meaning to the word «grief»?
to which of the following? students began to predominate. Many of those
A ) fun B) sorrow who now enrolled were experiencing transition
A ) Get the best yield from C ) happiness D ) delight
B) Raise the price of not only from a small town or rural area to an
C ) Exaggerate the worth of 56. (v17-114-33) Read the text. urban environment, but also from adolescence
D) Earn a living on Then choose the correct answer for each to young adulthood. Universities had to adjust
question below (33-36). to the needs of students who were less mature
50. (v17-113-27) Which of the following can
Having no language, infants cannot be told and less settled in their interests.
be inferred from what Thomas Jefferson said? As the student body changed, so did the
what they need to leam. Yet by the age
A ) Europe was changing more quickly than
of three they will have mastered the basic curriculum. Scientific, professional, and
America
structure of their native language and will graduate training became much more
B) Europe had greater need of form
be well on their way to communicative sophisticated, but the traditional arts program
machinery than America did
competence. Acquiring their language is a was altered as well. Rigid courses of study
C ) America was finally running out of good
most impressive intellectual feat. Students full of Greek and Latin prerequisites were
farmland
of how children leam language generally being replaced at many schools by elective
D) There was a shortage of workers on
agree that the most remarkable aspect of systems that featured new subjects, such
American farms
this feat is the rapid acquisition of grammar. a - English literature, political science,
51. <v17-113-28) What point is the author Nevertheless, the ability of children to economics, sociology and psychology. Old
. making by stating that farmers could carry conform to grammatical rules is only slightly subjects, like biology and philosophy, were
nearly all their tools On their backs? more wonderful than their ability to leam rocked by new ideas so that they too seemed
A ) Farmers had few tools before the words. It has been reckoned that the average very different.
agricultural revolution high school graduate in the United States What does the passage mainly discuss?
B) Americans were traditionally self - reliant has a reading vocabulary of 80000 words, A ) The founding and growth of Queen’s
C ) Life on the form was extremely difficult which includes idiomatic expressions and University
D ) New tools were designed to be portable proper names of people and places. This B) A transition in university education
52. (v l 7-114-29) Read the text Then vocabulary must have been learned over a C ) Major differences between rural and
choose the correct answer for each question period of 16 years. From the figures, it can urban colleges
below, according to the text (29-32). be calculated that the average child leams at D) The beginning of public education in
People seldom feel neutral about poetry. a rate of about 13 new words per day. Clearly Ontario
Those who love it sometimes give the a learning process of great complexity goes 61. (V17-115-26) When were women first
impression that it is an adequate substitute on at a rapid rate in children. allowed to enroll in degree programs at
for food, shelter, and love. But it isn’t. Those What is the main subject of the passage. Queen's University?
who dislike poetry on principle sometimes A ) Language acquisition in children A ) In 1876
claim, on the other hand, that poetry is only B) Teaching languages to children B) In 1884
words and good for nothing. That’s riot true C ) How to memorize words C ) In 1892
either. When words represent and recreate D) Communicating with infants D ) In 1900
232 100. Main topic
62. (V17-115-27) Which of the following «Now Mrs. Cardona’s hair looks too curly»,. 73. (v18-522) What should we do to calm
courses is most likely to have been offered Ms. Rourke remarked. «Jamila, please get down?
as part of a traditional college degree the styling products.» When Jamila returned, A ) Meet our close ones as often as possible.
program in the early 1800’s she noticed that the boys were giggling and B) Give up drinking and smoking.
A ) Political science B) Engineering poking each other. Their parents’ smiles were C ) Do what makes you relaxed.
C.) Nursing D) Religion sunk under the hot lights. D) Not to pay attention to things that make us
, 63. (v17-115-28) It can be inferred from «O h, now the boys are standing at the wrong stressed.
the passage that after the 1880’s students angle», Ms. Rourke announced.
74. (v18-523) What do Americans do to
gained more freedom to Mr. Cardona’s face turned red. His wife
relax?
A ) return to their hometowns looked like she was about to cry. Jamila
A ) Work harder trying to forget about things
quickly stepped up to the camera and
B) choose their own courses that make them feel terrible.
snapped the picture. «All done!» she said.
C ) monitor their own progress B) Go to a psychologist.
Everyone looked relieved, except for Ms.
D) question their professors C ) Tell about their problems to their friends.
Rourke.
64. (v17-121 -29) Read the text. D) Take courses of relaxing.
What is the main problem in the story?
Then choose the correct answer for each A ) The boys are too restless. 75. (v18-524) The word «collapse» in line
question below, according to the text B) The assistant is not helpful enough. 7 is closest meaning to . . . .
(29-32). C ) The Cardonas want a family photo. A ) fail
Tourism competes with the local population D) The photographer is too fussy. B) crash
for space, for example, space for the C ) death
69. (v17-122-34) One can infer from the
construction of hotels and other types D) shrink
passage that...
of tourism facility. And space in terms of
A ) Jamila and the Cardonas wanted the 76. (v18-525) Read the text. Then choose
the services, for example, space oh the
photo to be taken soon. the correct answer for each question
buses, in the shops, at the post office,
B) The Cardonas dislike family pictures. below (525-528).
and on the golf course. Land use for
C ) The Cardonas and Jamila like to write Throughout history, the search for salt has
tourism may often compete with alternative
summer newsletters. played an important role in society. Where
economic opportunities. In many cases,
D) Jamila and the Cardonas wanted the there was no salt near, it was brought from
however, tourism may provide the most
photo to be perfect. great distances. Records show that in areas
environmentally attractive option. In many
Latin countries tourism is called the industry 70. (v17-122-35) Which was not an effect of scarcity, salt was traded ounce for ounce
without chimneys, emphasizing its clean, and of Ms. Rourke’s behavior? for gold. Rome’s major highway was called
environmentally positive aspects. Tourism A ) The Cardonas became nervous. the Via Salaria, that is, the Salt Road. Along
facilities may also compete for land best B) Jamila stepped in to take the photo., that road, Roman soldiers transported
left undeveloped as open space for public C ) Mrs. Cardona looked like she is going to salt crystals from the salt flats at Ostia up
enjoyment. cry. the Tiber River. In return, they received
The passage mainly discusses ... . D) Mr. Cardona was having a good time. a salarium or salary, which was literally
A ) economic opportunities money paid to soldiers to buy salt. The old
71. (v17-122-36) Choose the best title for
B) land use in tourism saying «worth their salt,» wjfrich means to
the passage.
C ) alternative economic opportunities be valuable, derives from the custom of
A ) Funny day in the studio
D) tourism in Latin countries payment during the Empire. The caravan
B) The Cardonas’ hobby
trade of the Sahara was also primarily an
65. (v17-121 -30) Tourism is regarded as an C ) Ms. Rourke is getting bored
exchange of goods for salt. Among ancient
industry without chimneys because .... D) Getting the Perfect Shot
peoples there, to eat salt with another person
A ) it prevents factory building 72. (v18-521) Read the text. Then choose was an act of friendship. Slaves were often
B) it doesn’t spoil the environment the correct answer for each question purchased with salt. Salt was so important in
C ) it costs a lot of money below (521-524). the Middle Ages that governments retained
D) a lot of people benefit from it How to balance our emotions and gain salt trade as a monopoly, or levied taxes on
66. (v17-121-31) One can infer from the strength? It is not as easy as it seems. So, its purchase. By then, people's social rank
passage that tourism .... what's the answer? We cannot go and live was demonstrated by where they sat at the
A ) makes it necessary to have golf courses on a desert island to avoid our problems. table, above or below the salt.
B) is developed in every country But every person has them. There are lots What does the passage mainly discuss?
C ) has some drawbacks of things we can do of course. We can take A ) Salt composition.
D) hinders transportation more exercise. We can eat less, smoke B) The value of salt.
less, we can have a well orgahized rest. But C ) Ancient trade.
67. (v17-121-32) The word «space» in the
perhaps the most important thing we can D) The old saying «worth their salt».
passage is closest in meaning to ....
do is to leam to relax. Not every person is
A ) present B) interest 77. (v18-526) The word «scarcity» in the
able to do this. Stress grows very slowly.
C ) universe D) room text could best be replaced by . . . .
It is made up of all the little and big things
68. (v17-122-33) Read the text. that make us tense, day after day, year A ) progress B) demand
Then choose the correct answer for each after year. And one day we just explode and C ) deprivation D) influence
question below, according to the text collapse. So it’s very imortant to calm down. 78. (v18-527) What was the rate of
(33-36). Every time we relax, every time we have a exchange for salt and gold in areas where
The Cardona family was growing restless. cup of tea and a chat with an old friend we salt was a scarce commodity?
Mr. and Mrs. Cardona had wanted a simple take away some of the tension that causes A ) one to sixteen
photo taken for their family’s summer stress. Americans worry about relaxing. They B) one to two
newsletter. Ms. Rourke, the photographer, take classes to learn how to relax. And their C ) one to ten
was looking through her camera but wasn’t attitude to this is very serious. D) one to one
taking any pictures. What is the main idea of the text?
-«There isn’t enough light on Mr. Cardona's A ) It is necessary to relax when we are 79. (v18-528) What does the Latin word
moustache», she said to Jamila, her stressed. «salarium » mean?
assistant. Jamila sighed, moved the lamp B) People shouldn't stay at home for a while A ) salary B) salt
an inch to the left, and glanced at the family. and should communicate more. C ) soldier D ) The Salt Road
The couple's two sons were starting to worry. C ) What happens when a person has a lot of 80. (v18-529) Read the text. Then choose
Jamila knew that they woOld soon start to problems. the correct answer for each question
complain. It was time to take the picture. D ) How Americans cope with stress. below (529-532).
100. Main topic 233
World population totaled about 500 million Gestures such as waving and handshaking 90. (v18-539) W hy don’t Americans help
in 1650. It doubled in the period from 1650- also communicate certain cultural mfessages. their friends on exams?
1850. Today the population is more than • As a result, means of communication A ) It wouldn’t be fair if someone who didn’t
five billion. Estimates based on research intended to be used for long distances and work hard passed the exam by means of
by the United Nations indicate that it will extended periods are based upon speech. friend.
more than double in the twenty-five years Radio, television, and the telephone are only B) They don’t make friends in order not to
between 1975 and the year 2000, reaching a few. help friends.
seven billion by the turn of the century. No Which of the following would be the best C ) Because they work hard.
one knows the limits of population that the title for the passage? D) Because they think that the future of their
earth can support. Thomas Malthus, an A ) speech friends are their own business.
English economist, developed a theory that B) communication
91. (v18-540) What is the main thing for
became widely accepted in the nineteenth C ) gestures
Americans in competition?
century. He suggested that because world D) signs and signals
A ) To become one of the best.
population tended to increase more rapidly 85. (v18-534) What does the auther say B) To participate. The winning doesn’t matter
than the food supply, a continual strain ab6ut speech? much,
was exerted upon available resources. A ) It is necessary for communication to occur. C ) To be a winner.
Malthus cited wars, famines, epidemics, and B) It is the most advanced form of D) To get into the best places to study.
other disasters as the usual limitations of communication.
population growth. With recent advances in C ) It is dependent upon the advances made 92. (v18-541) Read the text. Then choose
science and technology, including improved by inventors. the correct answer for each question
agricultural methods and great strides in D) It is the only true form of communication. below (541-544).
medicine, some of the limiting factors in Flies are insects. They have a mobile
86. (v18-535) The phrase «im pinge on»
population growth have been lessened, with head, with a pair of large of compund eyes,
is closest in meaning to . . . .
obvious results. International organizations and mouthparts designed for piercing and
A ) prohibit B) improve
have put forward several recommendations sucking (mosquitoes, black flies and robber
C ) intrude D ) vary
to alleviate the problem of overpopulation, flies), or for lapping and sucking in the other
including an increase in food production, 87. (v18-536) Applauding was cited as an groups. Their wing arrangement gives them
general economic development in target example o f . . . . great manoeuvrability in flight.
areas, and a decrease in birth rates. A ) signal B) sign Flies can be annoyances especially in some
The title below that best expresses the C ) gesture D ) symbol parts of the world where they can occur in
ideas in this passage is. 88. (v18-537) Read the text. Then choose large numbers.
A ) Thomas Malthus' Theory. the correct answer for each question What do flies do in winter? They do not sit in
B) Factors of population growth. below (537-538). comers or sleep all winter as some animals
C ) The United Nations’ Estimate. To prepare children for the future, do. Most of them die when the cold winter
D) A Brief History of Population. American parents raise their children to be comes. Different kinds of flies can walk on
' 81. (v18-530) B y 1850, approximately independent, responsible and competitive. vertical walls and ceilings because their feet
what was the world population? From infancy children in America leam to are sticky. They can do it better in warm
A ) one billion B) 500 million separate from their parents and act brave weather. In autumn flies are not so strong as
C ) five billion D) 100 million even when they are afraid. American children in summer and cannot fly very quickly.
soon leam that they should behave like The wings of the fly are made of many little
82. (v18-531) World population doubled
«big boys» and «big girls» not «babies». fragments. If you look at a fly when it opens
in the years between. Americans also grow up learning that those its wings in the sun you will see that they are
A ) 1975-2000 B) 500-1650 who are «the best» will get better jobs, of different colors. Flies can see very well.
C ) 1650-1850 D ) 1975-1850 make more money, have bigger houses When you look at the eye of a fly through
83. (v18-532) According to this passage, and will be able to buy more and better a microscope you will see a lot of small
by the year 2000 the earth's population consumer goods. American children leam windows. Each of these little windows is an
should exceed the present figure by how to be competitive with others because only eye. There are about four thousand of thern
much? a few will become the best. In sports and in in each big eye.
A ) two billion school, Americans want to win, to get the Choose the best title for the text.
B) 5 billion highest grades and the best test scores, to A ) About flies B) Flies’ eyes
C ) 500 million take home the big trophy and get into the C ) Flies’ feet D) Flies’ wings
D) 7 billion best schools. Both boys and girls want to
be on the winning team or to be the fastest 93. (v18-542) According to the text in
84. (v18-533) Read the text. Then choose winter flies . . . .
runner. If a child is not talented in a sport, he
the correct answer for each question A ) can’t see very well
or she will probably stop playing it, as it is no
below (533-536). B) sleep in comers
fun if he or she can't win. When you ask an
Although speech is the most advanced form
American student if he or she would rather C ) are less active
of communication, there are many ways
get the best grade in the class or help his or D) usually die
of communicating without using speech.
her friend to get a better grade. He or she will 94. ( v l 8-543) According to the text the
Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may
tell you that they want to get the best grade. flie s. . . .
be found in every known culture. The basic
If his or her friend wants a better grade, he / A ) can be seen only through microscope
function of a signal is to impinge upon the
she will say, let him or her work harder. B) have thousands of children .
environment in such a way that it attracts
Choose the best title to the text. C ) can walk everywhere
attention, as, for example, the dots and
A ) Competition D) can’t keep flying very fast for a long time
dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer
B) American youth
to speech, the potential for communication is 95. (v18-544) «Steaky» m e a n s___
C ) How to grow up
very great. Less adaptable to the codification A ) ductile B) tacky
D) How to become the best
of words, signs also contain meaning in and C ) decrepit D ) clingy
of themselves. A stop sign or a barber pole 89. (v18-538) What is the main topic of
conveys meaning quickly and conveniently. the text? 96. (v18-545) Read the text. Then choose
Symbols are more «difficult to describe than. A ) American children become independent the correct answer for each question
either signals or signs because of their very early. below (545-547).
intricate relationship with the receiver's B) Instruction how to become a winner. According to Aristotle, memory is the ability
cultural perceptions. In some cultures, C ) American way of bringing up children. to hold a perceived experience in your mind
applauding in a theater provides performers D) Why a person shouldn't help his friend on and to have the ability to distinguish between
with an auditory symbol of approval. exam. the internal “appearance” and an occurrence
234 100, Main topic
in the past. In other words, a memory is a What is this text mainly about? Business strategy means finding gaps in the
mental picture (phantasm)in which Aristotle A ) Fifty-six men who signed the Declaration market, things that nobody else is doing It
defines in De Anima, as an appearance which of Independence. will be humans that are creating the copy
is imprinted on the part of the body that forms B) Creation of a new Constitution. behind our marketing campaigns, and it will
a memory. Aristotle believed an “imprint" C ) People who lived in England and be humans that are developing our business
becomes impressed on a semi-fluid bodily Colonies. strategy
organ that undergoes several changes in D ) Creation of the Declaration of So, whatever you decide to do, let every day
order to make a memory. A memory occurs Independence. bring you a new challenge If it does, then you
when a stimuli is too complex that the nervous will stay ahead of the machines
100. (v19/20-102-24) Which answer best
system (semi-fluid bodily organ) cannot (Taken from TED TA LK , Anthony Goldbloom
describes the Colonists?
receive all the impressions at once. These «Th e jobs we’ll lose to machines and the
A ) They were sad because they did not have
changes are the same as those involved in ones we won’t»)
all the conveniences of the British.
the operations of sensation, common sense, A ) The main idea is to be aware of the
B) They were angry because they could not
and thinking. The mental picture imprinted machines invasion and how to struggle with it
build cabins arid cities fast enough.
on the bodily organ is the final product of the B) The main idea is to give up the jobs we
C ) They had their minds made up to give are doing now
entire process of sense perception. It does not
their lives to make things better in the C ) The main idea is to combine work
matter if the experience was seen or heard,
Colonies. between humans and machines
every experience ends up as a mental image
in memory. D) They were happy with the way things D ) The main idea is to improve yourself and
were. nor become a machine
Identify main topic
A ) Aristotle 101. (v19/20-102-25) W hat did the 104. ( v l 9/20-103-20) How many essays
B) Psychology Colonists want to change? can the teacher read in his / her 20 years
C ) Memory A ) They wanted to change their lives. career?
D) Recollection B) They didn’t want to change anything. A ) 1000 B ) 10000 C)5 00 0 D )500
97. (v18-546) Identify true statement C ) They wanted to change the partner to
trade. 105. (v19/20-103-21) How many jobs
A ) Memory is a physical picture of parts of places are going to be replaced by
body D ) They wanted to change the language they
machines?
B ) According to Aristotle “imprint" was spoke.
A ) all B ) half
unchangeable 102. (v19/20-102-26) All of the C ) majority D ) third
C ) The mental picture imprinted on the bodily statements below are False, Except ...
organ is the primary product of the entire 106. (v19/20-103-22) What is the problem
A ) The Colonists wanted to make their own
process of sense perception with machines? Why they can’t solve some
laws.
D) Memory is the ability to hold a perceived problems?
B) The Colonists wanted to move hack to
experience in your mind and to have the A ) They can’t work with old data
England.
ability to distinguish between the internal B) They are too workable
C ) The Colonists agreed with British laws.
‘appearance’ and an occurrence in the past C ) There is no problem with machines
D ) The Colonists wanted to use laws from
D) They cant predict the solution
98. (v18-547) Give the main idea France.
A ) Only seen experience can be memorized, 107. (v19/20-106-19) Read and answer
103. (v19/20-103-19) Read and answer the following four questions about the
according to Aristotle the following four questions about the
B) Aristotle had his own vision on memory text (19-22).
text (19-22). A lot of people ask me, how did I make
C ) Aristotle believed memory to be De Anima In 2013, researchers at Oxford University did
D ) A memory occurs when the nervous these? A lot of times it’s because the person
a study on the future of work They concluded who asked the question wants to make an
system can receive all the impressions at that almost one in every two jobs have a
once app also
high risk of being automated by machines Wed, this is how I approached it, this is what
99. (v19/20-102-23) Read and answer the Machine learning started making its way I did First of all. I’ve been programming in
following four questions about the text into industry in the early 90's It started multiple other programming languages to get
(23-26). with relatively simple tasks It started with the basics down, such as Python, C , Java,
On July 4,1776, the Declaration of things like assessing credit risk from loan etc And then Apple released the iPhone, and
Independence of the United States of applications, sorting the mail by reading with it, the iPhone software development kit,
America was signed. Fifty-six men put their handwritten characters from zip codes Over and the software development kit is a suite
names on the document. This act showed the past few years, we have made dramatic of tools for creating and programming an
that the Colonies would not follow the rules breakthroughs Machine learning is now iPhone app After playing with the software
of the English any more. This act changed capable of for, far more complex tasks development kit a little bit, I made a couple
the course of history. Now, given the right data, machines are of apps, I made some test apps One of them
These men did not agree with the rules of going to outperform humans at tasks like this happened to be «Earth Fortune», and I was
England, th e y wrote clearly that the English A teacher might read 10,000 essays over a ready to put «Earth Fortune» on the App
did not pay attention to the things they 40-year career A machine can read millions Store, and so I persuaded my parents to pay
needed, their feelings and wishes. of essays or see millions of eyes within the 99 dollar fee to be able to put my apps
As a result, they wrote this declaration to minutes on the App Store They agreed, and now I
say that they were going to be free from Where machines have made very little have apps on the App Store I’ve gotten a
England. They felt it was important to have progress is in tackling novel situations The lot Of interest and encouragement from my
full power to make contracts with whomever fundamental limitations of machine learning family, friends, teachers and even people at
they wanted. They wanted power to trade is that it needs to leam from large volumes the Apple Store, and that’s been a huge help
with whomever they chose, whenever they of past data We have the ability to connect to me
wanted to trade. seemingly disparate threads to solve I’ve gotten a lot of inspiration from Steve
Lastly, they wanted full power to decide their problems we’ve never seen before Jobs, and I’ve started an app dub at
future. So what does this mean for the future of school, and a teacher at my school is kindly
These men wanted to make the choices that work' ' 4ire state of any single job lies sponsoring my app dub So we’re getting
were best for themselves and the people in th e . io a single question: To what feedback from teachers at the school to see
who lived in the Colonies. On July 4,1776, extent is u.dt job reducible to frequent, higtv- what kind of apps the/d like
all 56 men signed the declaration. They volume tasks, and to what extent does it I’d like to finish up by saying what I’d like to
promised to give their lives for each other, involve tackling novel situations? do in the future First of all, I’d like to create
respect each other and share what they had Now, as mentioned, machines are not more apps, more games I’m working with a
with each other. making progress on novel situations third parly company to make an app
101. Title of the text. 235
(Taken from TED TA LK S, TH O M A S SUAR EZ 114. (v19/20-108-22) This passage was the world of sports in order to create a new
« А 12-year-old app developer») probably written t o ... radio programme. I’m not disc jockey, aiul
A ) The main idea is to persuade other A ) show the importance of tools and I’m not a sport commentator. I’m both, and
children to create an app weapons to the Colonial families. that makes the programme good at least in
B) The main idea is to leam how to create B) inform the reader about iron axes. my own opinion: We try to keep a balance of
apps individually C ) teach the reader how to use a sickle and music and sports in the programmes.
C ) The main idea is that every child should hunt the animals. A ) Station. B) Radio commentator.
pay 99 dollars D) entertain the reader with funny information C ) Very favourable. D) Music.
D) The main idea is to create a similar about modem tools. E) Sport.
version of kit for Android 6; (96-15-211) Choose the appropriate
108. (v19/20-106-20) What is the fee in 101. Title of the text title to the text.
order your app to be added to the App Many years ago it was a castle. It was built
Store? 1. (96-6-51) Choose the title. to defend the city. The oldest part of it is the
A ) 99 dollars When I went to school we had lessons on square building. The walls were built later.
B) 99 dollars plus tax physical training. There were several teams For many years it was a state prison. Many
C ) it is free ■ and I joined the football team. Our team famous and infamous people were kept
D) it covers the cost of your app took part in different sports competitions and there. At present many people visit it as a
Republic championships. museum.
109. (v19/20-106-21) Find the synonym During these competitions our team won gold
for the word «developer» A ) Stirling Castle
and silver medals. B) the Clock Tower
A ) organizer B) inventor A ) I am healthy.
C ) worker D) assistant C ) The Tower of London
B) I am at school.
D) Westminster Abbey
110. (v19/20-106-22) W ho gives money C ) I am a football player. E ) Buckingham Palace
for the meetings which are held in D) Going in for sports.
school? E) Our football team. 7. (97-2-56) Choose the title to the text.
A ) parents If you have a dog you know how clever
2. (96-8-105) Choose the title.
B) teachers .. they are. You can teach your dog to pick up
A man who had travelled in Bengal was
C ) app store developers newspapers or books and give them to you
asked if he liked tiger hunting.
D) Steve Jobs followers or to carry your basket when you go to the
“Well!” said the man “I certainly enjoyed
shop, or to help you with your bag when you
111. (v19/20-108-19) Read and answer hunting tigers, but I must confess I hated
come home from school. Dogs can be “eyes”
the following four questions about the being hunted by a tiger."
for blind people. They help such persons both
text (19-22). A ) The hunter in Bengal.
at home and in the street. There was a dog,
Life in Colonial times could be very difficult B) The man and the author.
Bruto by name, that saved forty men during
for many families. The right weapons or C ) The man is afraid of tigers
the winter storm in the mountains. During the
tools for a job made it a little easier. A sickle D) Tiger hunting.
Great Patriotic War dogs fought together with
is a tool with a sharp blade. It has a short, E ) The man is a traveller.
our soldiers. With the help of the dogs
wooden handle. It was used to cut grass or 3. (96-9-54) Choose the appropriate title geologists find iron. So, living with the men
grain. Sickles were very helpful when clearing to the given story. dogs do many useful things for them.
tall grasses for a new home or garden. An ax, Once upon a time a king named Midas lived
or axe, is another useful tool. Colonial axes A ) Dogs.
with his daughter. He was very fond of gold, B) “Eyes” for the blind men.
had long wooden handles. The top of each and loved it better than anything else in
axe was made out of hard silver. It could be C ) Dogs and their masters.
the world, except his daughter. He was not D) Unusual helpers.
used for chopping wood. If you wanted to happy though he was the richest man in the
build a cabin, you needed an axe. Pistols E) A useful thing.
world. He wanted every-thing he touched
and rifles were just as important as the other 8. (97-4-61) Choose the right title to the
became gold. He was very glad when God
tools. They were used to protect the families text.
gave him that power, because every-thing
from wild animals and bandits. Rifles were Christmas is celebrated on the 25th of
he touched turned into gold. But when his
also used for hunting. They had long, wooden December. Children and grown-ups like to
daughter turned into gold; that made him
barrels. They were very heavy. Tools and spend Christmas together. Everybody tries
unhappy. And he didn't want any gold at all.
weapons were important for getting food, to come home for Christmas. All families
A ) Gold is everything.
staying safe, and making life easier. Life decorate a Christmas tree. Sometimes they
B) Gold is not the most important thing in the
depended on good tools. decorate their houses and trees outside.
world.
What is this text mainly about? A ) Christmas Eve.
C ) Richness is the happiness.
A ) Tools and weapons we use for getting B) Traditional Christmas tree.
D ) The power of gold.
food, staying safe and making life easier. C ) Christmas is a family holiday.
E) Midas and gold.
B) Agriculture and hunting in Colonial times. D) Christmas Eve services.
C ) Tools and weapons necessary for life 4. (96-12-106) Choose the title to the E) Christmas is a national holiday.
during the Colonial period. text.
9. (97-5-52) Choose the title to the text.
D) People who lived in Colonial times. Mahmud was going to school. In his bag he
A dog who was running away with a large
112. (v19/20-108-20) It is pointed out in had a big apple which his grandmother gave
piece of meat which he had stolen came to a
the passage th a t. . . . him that morning. When Mahmud sat down
stream over which was a little bridge. As he
A ) sickle was used for cutting grasses and at his desk he took out the apple. He was
was crossing the bridge, he looked down and
wheat just going to eat the apple when the teacher
saw another dog with another large piece
B) rihe was used for chopping wood walked in.
of meat in his mouth. Not knowing that what
C ) axe was used to protect the families from A ) At the lesson B) A big apple
he saw was only the reflection of himself in
wild animals C ) A grandmother D) A schoolboy
the clear water, he greedily dropped his own
D) pistol had long barrels and was used for E ) A teacher
meat and made a snatch at the other. But,
getting food 5. (96-13-218) Choose the title to the instead of getting anything, only lost the meat
113. (v19/20-108-21) It is obvious in the given text. Last year the radio station he had stolen.
passage th a t. . . . where I work gave me my own show. It is A ) The dog and his shadow.
A ) life depended only on good axes and sickles an excellent opportunity for me to use my B) A running dog.
B) pistols were very heavy talents in music and sports to make up a C ) A large piece of meat.
C ) we live in wooden cabins programme to interest many people. I try D) The reflection.
D) axes were used for building houses to combine music with the latest news from E) An event on the bridge.
236 101. Title of the text
10. (97-7-53) Choose the right title to the A ) Nature minded people Miss Marple enjoyed her stay in London.
She did a lot Of things that she had not had
texV
“Dear Natasha! Let me introduce myself. My
B) Tankers and Ships
C ) Oil Pollution the time to do in her other brief visits to the
name is John. I live in London. I go to school. D) Thick Fog capital. She visited no picture galleries and
All my friends live in London, but I want to E) Holiday Beach no museums. Window shopping did not
have a friend in Moscow. Will you be my pen- interest her, but she had a splendid time
friend? I’ll write you letters. Write me about looking at knitting patterns and knitting wool.
A hungry lion slipped out of the forest into
yourself.” A ) A Window Shopping
a barnyard one evening. When he saw a
A ) My pen-friend’s letter. B) A Usual Day Off
plump donkey, his mouth began to water.
B) A letter from an unknown friend. C ) A Visit to the Museum
But just as he was ready to jump on the
C ) A friend in London. D) Miss Marple's Favourite Hobby
donkey, a cock crowed. He was frightened,
D) Natasha's letter. E) A Visit to the Picture Gallery
and so turned away into.the forest again.
E) A letter from London. 19. (99-3-57) Choose the appropriate title
“Hey, look at that cowardly lion”, the donkey
11. (97-9-56) Choose the title to the text. brayed to the cock. “I’m going to chase him”. to the text.
George Washington did not like people And the donkey ran after the lion. “Wait!” the Of all animals the dog is the most
who were always late. One morning cock shouted, “you don’t know that...” But it companionable and the one best suited
his secretary came late and saw that was too late. The lion had turned and killed to share the life and home of its master or
Washington was already in his office. the donkey. “Ah, my poor, stupid friend” the mistress as one of the family. This is not
The secretary said that his watch was cock said as he watched the lion eating the surprising for the dog was probably the
wrong that morning. Washington answered, donkey. “The lion wasn’t afraid of you, but of first animal to be domesticated by man.
“Yes, you must get another watch and if my crowing.” Throughout countless centuries man and dog
that doesn’t help you, I shall get another A ) Donkey B) A Hungry Lion have walked together and shared the same
secretary." C ) The Stupid Donkey D) A Cock food, fire; they hunted side by side, and dog
A ) Lazy secretary. E) A Barnyard guarded its master’s life and property.
B) Wrong watch. A ) Man’s Best Companion
15. (98-6-70) Choose the appropriate B) The Master’s Life
C ) President’s Advice.
title.Long ago some European people who C ) Wild Dog
D) Another watch.
reached Australia came across the pack at D) A Family’s Pet
E ) First Visitor.
animals. One of them was very funny. It had a E) The First Animal
12. (98-4-59) Choose the suitable title to small head, long.fat tail. On its stomach it had
the text. a pouch with cub in. The European asked a 20. (99-4-60) Choose the appropriate title
As Mr. Douglas was the only guest the native. “What animal is it?” “Kangaroo” replied to the text.
landlady invited him to have breakfast with the native. The European said: “Oh! It has a Visitors to the Welsh village of Beddgelert
her and her daughter. The daughter was will be shown a monument to Gelert, the
fine л а т е .” Since that the animal was called
already sitting in the dining room. The mother legendary wolfhound of the Prince of Wales.
Kangaroo. Years passed and the European
went to the kitchen to prepare break fast. Returning to his castle the prince was met
learned that the English for “Kangaroo” was “I
The table was laid for four. Peter wondered by his favourite hound with lips and fangs
don’t understand either.”
if there was another guest. The girl her eyes that ran blood. In terror the prince searched
A ) A Kangaroo
full of terror asked Pete never to talk about inside for his little son. Finding only blood
B) The Europeans
the empty place, as it was the place of her everywhere, he plunged his sword to the hut
C ) The native who knows nothing
father who went fishing three years ago and in Gelert. Alas, only then did he discover his
D) The origin of the name
never returned. Since that time her mother little boy alive and safe, a huge wolf at his
E ) The animal with its cub
had kept the place for her father. She also side, killed by the faithful Gelert.
16. (98-8-56) Choose the appropriate title A ) Killer dog
pointed to the picture of her father on the
to the joke. B) Faithful Dog
wall. Peter said nothing but looked worried.
A schoolboy decided to write a letter to his C ) Prince’s Child
At that moment the landlady returned and
friend. He sat down at his writing table and D) Castle Event
poured four cups of tea, one of them being
wrote: “Dear Dick!” He thought a little and E) Monument
placed in the empty place. Peter looked
wrote: “I am writing to you because I have
more worried and stared at the empty chair. 21. (99-7-61) Choose the title to the
nothing to do”. Then he thought for a long
Suddenly the door opened and the man, following joke.
time and at last wrote: “I’m afraid I must stop
whose photo Peter had just seen entered the Hotel manager: “You won’t have to pay for
writing because I have nothing to say. Yours,
room. Peter looked terrified he jumped up your breakfast, because you haven't eaten
Tom Brown”.
and ran out of the room. it”. Guest: “Splendid! And do you know that I -
A ) Cruel joke. A ) An Official Letter
didn’t sleep last night?”
B) A Quiet Place. B) A Schoolboys Pen-friend
A ) A Cunning Manager
C ) The chair for Bride. C ) Nothing to Do
B) A Night At The Hotel
D) The Best Remedy. D) Nothing to Say
C ) To Take The Bull By The Horns
E) Delicious Breakfast. E) A Short Letter
D) Too Good To Be True
13. (98-5-57) Choose the suitable title to 17. (98-8-57) Choose the appropriate title E) A Kind Guest
the text. to the joke.
22. (00-1-26) Read the passage and
Oil pollution is one of the main ecological One day the schoolmaster said to the boys:
choose the appropriate title.
problems today. There are a lot of tankers “There are four seasons in the year: in spring
An Englishman arrived at a hotel in France.
crossing the oceans and seas every clay. there are many flowers, in summer it is very
Above the hotel door he saw words, “All
Besides tankers there are other kinds of hot, in autumn there are many kinds of fruits,
the languages are spoken in here". He
ships. Sometimes thick fog on the water in winter it is very cold. Now, James, what is
addressed the administrator in German,
accounts for a collision between a tanker the best time for apples?”
Spanish, English and etc. No answer was
and other vessels. If the tanker is damaged “It is when the farmer is not at home and
given. He spoke to clerks in Italian, French
the oil may leak out of a tiny hole of the there is no dog in the garden!”
and German. Nobody answered. He became
damaged tanker. A ) A Lesson in Nature
nervous and shouted: “Who on earth speaks
The oil slack moves slowly towards the B) Seasons of the Year
those languages?”
coast-line polluting everything on its way. C ) The Teacher’s Question
A ) An Englishman Gets a Reply.
Such things happen not very seldom. D) The Best'Time for Apples B) A Clever Waiter.
Hundreds of nature minded people come to Ё) Fruits in Autumn
C ) Polyglot Boys at the University.
rescue the water surface, fish, coastline and 18. (99-1-40) Choose the appropriate title D) The Hotel Door Open to All.
birds from the spilt oil. to the story. E ) Spoken Language in the Hotel.
101. Title of the text 237
23. (00-2-37) Choose the appropriate America, in Africa, and in Europe. During that 34. (01-3-71) Read the text of test 64 and
title. One day a man was crossing a river in time, the land in North America was under a complete the sentence.
a small boat. He asked the boatman, if he large, shallow sea. Dinosaurs died out probably because o f __
knew anything about geography. “Oh, no” Why did dinosaurs die out? Nobody knows A ) lack of food B) their size
said the boatman, “I don’t kno^ anything for sure. Probably a change in the weather C ) the changing weather D) people’s love
about it”. “I’m sorry for you”, said the man made serious problems for them. About E) their nature
“a quarter of your life is lost”. A few minutes 70 million years ago, the Rocky Mountains
later the man asked the boatman again. “Do formed in North America. The plant life and
The captain of the ship cal|s out, “Who is
you know anything about mathematics?” the weather changed. Perhaps the dinosaurs
below?” A ship’s boy answers, “It’s me, it’s
“Oh, nothing”, said the boatman. “I’m sorry couldn’t change fast enough.
Billy, sir.” “What are you doing there, Billy?”’
for you, a third quarter of your life is lost”', People who like dinosaurs can see fossils in
“I am doing ....nothing, sir.” “Is Tom there?”
said the man. At that minute the boat ran on Dinosaurs National Park. This park is in Utah
“Yes, sir, here I am.” “What on earth are you
a stone. and Colorado. Fossils are bones which have
doing there?” “I am helping Billy, sir.”
The boatman jumped up and said, “Can you become stones. Fossils have taught us a lot
A ) The captain B) A Voyage
swim?" “Oh, no”, said the philosopher, “I about these great animals of the past.
C ) Billy D ) Two busy boys
can’t swim”. “I’m very sorry for you”, said the A ) 135 million years ago.
E)Tom
boatman. “Your whole life is lost. The boat is B) Dinosaurs.
going down”. C ) The Birth Place. 36. (04-2-1) Choose the.right answer.
A ) Running on a Boat D) Earth Rulers. Children from various families and of different
B) A Dentist in the Boat E) Dinosaurs Lovers. nationalities study at our school. Their parents
C ) A Silly Boatman 28. (01-3-65) Read the text of test 64 and have different jobs and their incomes are quite
D) Two Men in the Boat choose the answer to the question. different. Some of them are businessmen,
E) An Interesting Walk Which sentence is not true to the text? some are teachers, doctors or engineers
24. (00-5-57) Choose the appropriate title A ) Dinosaurs were the largest animals to live and others are cleaners or guards. But all
to the joke. on earth. children have the same lessons and the same
Father: You know that mother is very angry B) They disappeared 65 million years ago. teachers. So all children enjoy ... regardless of
when you get bad marks at school. Son: C ) Dinosaurs lived in North America, in Asia their origin and the civic status of their parents.
Well, it’s not me who is to blame, for it’s the and in Europe. A ) skilled medical car
teacher who puts bad marks. D) Nobody knows why dinosaurs died out. B) social security
A ) Father and Son B) Not Guilty E) The plant life and the weather changed 70 C ) violation of the law
C ) Bad Marks D) The Boy’s Teacher miliion years ago. D) labour and protection
Ё) Mother E ) the right to education
25. (00-7-66) Choose the right title to the complete the sentence. 37. (v4-122-29) Choose the title for the
text. What are fossils? joke.
A young author has just managed to publish They are ... . After the honey-moon the first morning the
his first short story. He is so full of his A ) plant life husband got up early. He went down to the
success that he can’t help boasting of it to B) National parks in Utah kitchen and brought his wife her breakfast in
everybody around. For more than half an C ) stones which were once bones bed. She was very glad. When breakfast was
hour he has been talking about it to the head D) large shallow seas over, her husband said: “Have you noticed
of the publishing-house. At last he thinks it fit E) plant eaters what I have done?” “Of course, my dear,
to apologise. “Sir”, he says to the old man. “I every detail of it,” was the answer.
hope I haven’t been intruding upon your time “Good. That's how I want you to serve me my
choose the proper question to the text.
and attention?” breakfast every morning”.
A ) Why do you like to read books about
“Not at all, not at all, I assure you”, replies A) Supper
stones?
the old man absent-mindedly, “I’ve been B) A New Life Begins
B) Where is North America?
thinking of something else”. C ) A Happy Honey-Moon
C ) What have fossils in Dinosaurs National
A) Tie Head of the Company. D) A Love Story
park taught us a lot about?
B) A Young Author's Novel. E) A Good Wife
D) The Earth had many animals many years
C ) An Experienced Doctor. 38. (v15-105-27) Read the text.
ago, hadn’t it?
D) A Successful Old Man. E) Wafer helps us not to forget Dinosaurs, Then choose the correct answer for each
E) An Absent-minded Old Man. question below (27-30).
doesn’t it?
26. (01-2-44) Choose the appropriate title Bees, classified into over 10000 species,
to the text. and found in every part of the world. The
choose the right word to complete the
The Browns were there to meet their honeybee is the only bee that produces
sentence. They were the largest animals ...
daughter Judy, who was coming home honey and wax. Humans use the wax
to live on earth.
from school for the holidays. It was a warm in making candles, lipsticks, and other
A ) before B) never
summer day and the station was crowded products.
C ) ever D) already
with people on their way to the seaside. While gathering the nectar and pollen, bees
E) yet
Train were whistling, taxis hooting, porters are simultaneously helping to fertilize the
rushing about shouting at one another, and • 32. (01 -3-69) Read the text of test 64 and flowers on which they land.
altogether there” was so much noise that Mr. complete the sentence. Bees live in a structured environment and
Brown, who saw the bear first, had to tell his Probably the ... weather made serious social structure within a hive, which is a nest
wife several times before she understood. problems for them. with storage space for the honey. The worker
A) The Browns. B) At the Station. A ) decision B) appointment bee Carries nectar to the hive in a special
C ) The Daughter. D) The Bear. C ) forecast D) changing stomach called a honey stomach. Other
E) At the Airport. E ) control workers make beeswax and shape it into a
27. (01-3-64) Choose the proper title to 33. (01 -3-70) Read the text of test 64 and honey comb, which is a waterproof mass of
the text. complete the sentence. six-sided compartments, or cells. The queen
Dinosaurs lived on the earth for 135 million People who like dinosaurs can see fossils ... lays eggs in completed cells.
years. They appeared 200 million years ago, A ) in the nearest park All workers, like the queen, are female, but
and they disappeared 65 million years ago. B) at a drugstore the workers are smaller than the queen. The
They were the largest animals ever to live C ) in Dinosaurs National park male honeybees are called drones; they do
on earth, and they ruled the earth for a very D) at the disco not work and cannot sting. The queen must
long period of time. Dinosaurs lived in North E) in the water be fertilized in order to lay worker eggs.
When honey is less available and the drone A ) issues of the bar code. also have aggressive interactions. Still, it’s
is of no further use, the workers block the B) running technology and innovation of bar fair to say that, in adulthood, hedgehogs
drones from eating the honey. codes. meet primarily to mate, producing litters of
Which of the following is the best title for C ) that the UBC is used only to keep the four or five hoglets as often as twice yearly.
this passage? computer data. What can be |he best title for the text?
A ) The Varieties of Bees D) why the bar code is much less expensive. A ) Scientific hedgehogs
B) The Peculiarities of the Honeybees B) Evolution of hedgehogs
46. (v15-113-27) Read the text.
C ) The drones’ functions C ) Meet the hedgehog
Then choose the correct answer for each .
D) How the honey is made D) Solitary hedgehogs
39. (v15-105-28) The word The Greenland shark, whose scientific name 51. (v16-101-30) Find the word in the text
“simultaneously” in the passage is means “small-headed-sleeper”, has avoided that can be defined as the complete set of
closest in meaning to: study until recently and is unique among genetic material of a living thing.
A ) masterly sharks of the world. As one might imagine, A ) Hedgehog B) Saliva
B) synchronous the water of Arctic Bay is extremely frigid, but C ) Solitary D) Genome
C ) knowingly the Greenland shark is perfectly suited for it. 52. (v16-101-31) Choose the correct
D) obstinately The shark itself may appear horrible, having statement.
40. (v15-105-29) All of the following are large nostrils, gray and blotched skin, a A ) The studies of human genome are
not characteristic of the drone excep t... mouth full of sharp teeth, and milky eyes with influenced by the studies of hedgehogs’
A) helps to take care of eggs. something that appears like a tassel hanging evolution.
B) defends a hive from enemies. from each of them. B) The studies of human genome influence
C ) produces honey and wax. Its jaw and teeth look quite similar to those of on the studies of hedgehogs’ evolution.
D) serves as a partner to the queen. other sharks, with entire layers of teeth being C ) There is no correlation between the
41. (v15-105-30) How can we understand discarded together and replaced with a new studies of human genome and hedgehogs’
from the passage that the bees are useful set. The lethargic shark feeds on seals, fish, evolution. .
in nature? and carrion, with a power to suck in huge D) Evolutionary relationships as well as the j
A ) They build storage spaces for insects in pieces of meat. It is known to grow to at least secrets of human genome can be studied
wildlife. 20 or more feet and to live for at least 16 with the help of different mammals, such as,
B) They form amazing products from wax. years although there is not much data on the for example, hedgehogs.
C ) They help to clear nature from hazardous subject.
insects. Give the title to the text.
There are more than one thousand five
D) They have dominant role in pollinating. A ) Studies of the shark’s life
hundred million children living on our planet.
B) The latest information of Greenland
42. (v15-107-27) Read the text. On a special day each of them has the right
sharks
Then choose the correct answer for each to be happy. On this special holiday a lot
C ) The suitable habitat of Greenland sharks
question below (27-30). of children get presents from companies.
D) Unordinary shark’s behaviour
The ubiquitous bar code (UBC), developed Children can go to the children’s theatres or
more than twenty years ago, is not a stagnant 47. (v15-113-28) The word them in the cinemas free or charge on this day.
product. On the contrary, the technology text refers t o ... A ) All the best for children
has been improved so that it can be used A ) nostrils B) eye B) The Defense of Children
more efficiently. Much less expensive than a C ) teeth D) sharks C ) International Children’s Day
computer chip, the bar code can hold more 48. (v15-113-29) How long the Greenland D) Care fpr children
information than it has in the past by adding shark is known to grow? 54. (v16-120-32) Read the text.
a second dimension to the structure. The A ) less than 20 feet Then choose the correct answer for each
bar code consists of two different widths, B) it is not observed enough question (32-34).
although sometimes four widths are used, C ) much more than 20 feet Read all the information very carefully.
printed in black on a white background. D) about 16 feet Complete the form online and submit it.
Bar codes are used for entering data into a Make all necessary payments before you
computer system. The bars represent the 49. (v15-113-30) It is inferred in the text,
take the test. Make sure you have a valid
binary digits 0 and 1, just like basic computer that due to the extremely cold w ater,...
ID card.
language, and sequences of these digits A ) it was impossible to observe the shark
What is the best title for this paragraph?
can indicate the numbers from 0 to 9, which completely.
A ) enquiry B) registration
can then be read by an optical laser scanner B) the movement of the shark is possible
C ) confirmation D ) test day
and processed by a digital computer. Arabic only in the daytime.
numbers appear below the code. C ) the shark discard the set of teeth. 55. (v16-120-33) The word “payment”
D) the shark does not exist lorig. can be best substituted by the w o r d ___
What is the best title to the passage?
A ) test fee B) test tax
A ) The description of UBC. 50. (v l 6-101-29) Read the text.
C ) test registration D) test application
B) The UBC has horizontal lines. Then choose the correct answer for each
C ) The UBC is only used for computer question below (29-31). 56. (v16-120-34) Find false statement.
system. Recent scientific studies about hedgehogs A) The application form is completed online.
D) The development of the UBC. have helped to explain mysteries as varied B) You have to pay for the test.
as why hedgehogs apply saliva to their entire C ) Test fees must be paid in advance.
43. (v15-107-28) What does the word
bodies, how they have survived on the planet D) You need no document or an ID card for
“dimension” in the text mean?
for 30 million years, why they chew toxic your test.
A ) space B) degree
C ) measurement D) size toad skins and what secrets they may hold 57. (v17-101 -29) Read the text.
about evolution. As one of the most primitive Then choose the correct answer for each
44. (v15-107-29) The author implies that mammals on the planet, the hedgehog question below (29-32).
the bar code ... has been helping geneticists understand Bach was best known during his lifetime as
A ) the society doesn’t feel necessity in it. evolutionary relationships among mammals an organist, organ consultant, and composer
B) has not been remained unchanged for and even uncover secrets of the human of organ works in both the traditional German
years. genome. free genres-such as preludes, fantasias,
C ) become well-known not long ago Hedgehogs spend much time alone. But it and toccatas-and stricter forms, such as
D) will stay invariant would be a mistake to consider them solitary. chorale preludes and fugues. At a young
45. (v15-107-30) The purpose of the text They may occasionally scrap over food items age, he established a reputation for his great
is to describe ... and rival males attracted to a female may creativity and ability to integrate foreign
101. Title of the text 239
styles into his organ works. A decidedly North It became common again as the power of 67. (V17-117-35) When did Sir Walter
German influence was exerted by Georg the shogunate weakened. In western regions Raleigh’s initial expedition set out for North
B6hm, with whom Bach came into contact in of Japan, where the government’s influence America?
Luneburg, and Dieterich Buxtehude, whom was weaker and fugu was easier to get, A ) 1577 B ) 1579 C ) 1582 D ) 1584
the young organist visited in Lubeck in 1704 various cooking methods were developed 68. (v17-117-36) Which of the following can
on an extended leave of absence from to safely eat them. During the Meiji Era be inferred from the passage about members
his job in Amstadt. Around this time, Bach (1867-1912), fugu was again banned in many of the first Roanoke settlement?
copied the works of numerous French and. areas. Fugu is the only food the Emperor of A ) They explored the entire coastal region
Italian composers to gain insights into their Japan is forbidden to eat, for his safety. B) Some did not survive
compositional languages, and later arranged Choose the title. C ) They named the area «Virginia»
violin concertos by Vivaldi and others for organ A ) Types of fugu B ) History of fugu D ) Most were not experienced sailors
and harpsichord. During his most productive C ) Toxicity of fugu D ) Japanese cuizine
period (1708-14) he composed about a dozen 69. (v17-118-25) Read the text
62. (v17-110-30) What is the writer's Then choose the correct answer for each
pairs of preludes and fugues, five toccatas purpose?
and fugues, and the Little Organ Book, an question below (25-28).
A ) To warn B) To argue Grandma Moses is among the most
unfinished collection of forty-six short chorale C ) To agree D ) To inform celebrated twentieth - century painters of
preludes that demonstrates compositional
63. (v17-110-31) Identify true statement: the United States, yet she had barely started
techniques in the setting of chorale tunes. After
A ) There are no restrictions to Japanese painting before she was in her late seventies.
leaving Weimar, Bach wrote less for organ,
although some of his best-known works (the Emperor’s food. As she once said of herself: I would never sit
six trio sonatas, the German Organ Mass in B) There have been several fetal cases with back in a rocking chair, waiting for someone
Clavier-Obung III from 1739, and the Great fugu fish. to help me. No one could have had a more
Eighteen chorales, revised late in his Me) C ) Fugu fish was never abandoned. productive old age.
were composed after his leaving Weimar. D) The Tokugawa shogunate never She was bom Anna Mary Robertson on a
Bach was extensively engaged later in his weakened. farm in New York State, one of five boys
life ip consulting on organ projects, testing and five girls, («w e came in bunches, like
64. (v17-110-32) Where in Japan was fugu
newly built organs, and dedicating organs in radishes.») At twelve she left home and was
fish more popular?
afternoon recitals. The Canonic Variations on in domestic service until at twenty-seven,
A ) West B ) East
«Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her» and she married Thomas Moses, the hired hand
C ) North D ) South
the Schiibler Chorales are organ works Bach of one of her employers. They fanned most
65. (v17-117-33) Read the text of their lives, first in Virginia and then in New
published in the last years of his life.
Then choose the correct answer for each York State, at Eagle Bridge. She had ten
Choose the title.
question below (33-36). children, of whom five survived: her husband
A ) Organ works
The first English attempts to colonize North died, in 1927.
B) Musical style
America were controlled by individuals Grandma Moses painted a little as a child
C ) Counterpoint
rather than companies. Sir Humphrey Gilbert and made embroidery pictures as a hobby,
D) Structure
was the first Englishman to send colonists but only switched to oils in old age because
58. (v17-101-30) Find the word which is to the New World. His initial expedition, her hands had become too stiff to sew
not synonymous to the word «decidedly» in which sailed in 1578. with a patent granted and she wanted to keep busy and pass
line 5. by Queen Elizabeth was defeated by the the time. Her pictures were first sold at the
A ) Undoubtedly B) Undeniably Spanish. A second attempt ended in disaster local drugstore and at a fair, and were soon
C ) Unresolved D ) decisively in 1583, when Gilbert and his ship were lost spotted by a dealer who bought everything
59. (v17-101-31) Identify false statement. in a storm. In the following year, Gilbert’s she painted, three of the pictures were
A ) Bach gained fame as an organist being half brother. Sir Water Raleigh, having exhibited in the Museum of Modem Art, and '
young obtained a renewal of the patent sponsored in 1940 she had her first exhibition in New
B) Works of Italian, French and German an expedition that explored the coast of York. Between the 1930s and her death
composers influenced on Bach’s musical the region that he named «Virginia.» Under she produced some 2,000 pictures: detailed
perception Raleigh’s direction efforts were then made to and lively portrayals of the rural life she had
establish a colony on Roanoke island in 1585 known for So long, with a marvelous sense
C ) Bach produced his six most famous
in 61587. The survivors of the first settlement of color and form. «I think real hard till think
masterpieces not in his most productive
on Roanoke returned to England in 1586, but of something real pretty, and then I paint it»,
period
the second group of colonists disappeared she said.
D ) Bach was dealing with musical
without leaving a trace. The failure of the Which of the following would be the best title
instruments maintenance
Gilbert and Raleigh ventures made it dear for the passage?
60. (v17-101-32) Complete the sentence that the tasks they had undertaken were too A ) Grandma Moses: A Biographical Sketch
according to the text. big for any one colonizer. Within a short time B) The Children of Grandma Moses
Bach copied the works of numerous French the trading company had supplanted the C ) Grandma Moses: Her Best Exhibition
, and Italian composers to . . . . individual promoter of colonization. D) Grandma Moses and Other Older Artists
A ) gather information about different Which of the following would be the most
languages 70. (v17-118-26) According to the passage,
appropriate title for the passage?
B) arrange violin concertos by Vivaldi Grandma Moses began to paint because she
A ) The Regulation of Trading Companies
C ) extend leave of absence from his job in B ) British - Spanish Rivalry in the New World wanted to
Amstadt A ) decorate her horrie
C ) Early Attempts at Colonizing North
D ) acquire perception of qpmposers musical America B) keep active
configurational discourse D ) Royal Patents Issued in the 16" Century C ) improve her salary
D ) gain an international reputation
61. (v17-110-29) Read the text 66. (v17-117-34) The passage states which
Then choose the correct answer for each 71. (v17-118-27) From Grandma Moses’
of the following about the first English people
description of herself in the first paragraph, it
question below (29-32). to be involved in establishing colonies in
can be inferred that she was
The inhabitants of Japan have eaten fugu North America?
A ) independent B ) pretty
for centuries. Fugu bones have been found. A ) They were requested to do so by Queen
C ) wealthy . D ) timid
in several shell middens, called kaizuka, Elizabeth
from the Jomon period that date back more B) They were members of large trading 72. (v17-118-28) Grandma Moses spent
than 2300 years. The Tokugawa shogunate companies most of her life '
(1603-1868) prohibited the consumption C ) They were immediately successful A ) nursing B) painting
of fugu in Edo and its area of influence. D) They were acting on their own C ) embroidering D ) farming
73. (v17-119-25) Read the text. usually by the «attorney or bagman» of the C ) to explain emotions and ideas
Then choose the correct answer for each creator in order to conceal the true owner of D) to establish language barriers
question below (25-28). the often-illegitimate and empty company.
85. (v18-548) Read the text. Then choose
Koalas were hunted by indigenous Choose the title
the correct answer for each question
Australians and depicted in myths and A ) Real estate B) Business
below (548-551).
cave art for millennia. The first recorded C ) Sole puipose D ) Dummy companies
Although most universities in the United Suits
encounter between a European and a koala
78. (v17-120-26) What is the aim of are on a semester system, which offers classes
was in 1798, and an image of the animal
opening dummy companies? in the fall and spring, some schools observe
was published in 1810 by naturalist George
A ) To create real logo, website and a quarter system comprised of fall, winter,
Perry. Botanist Robert Brown wrote the
employing actual staff spring and summer quarters. The academic
first detailed scientific description of the
B) To conceal the true owner year, September to June, is divided into three
koala in 1814, although his work remained
C ) To protect individuals quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in
unpublished for 180 years. Popular artist
D) To function independently September, January, and March, the summer
John Gould illustrated and described
79. (v17-120-27) Identify false statement quarter. June to August, is composed of shorter
the koala, introducing the species to the -
A ) Dummy companies serve as covers sessions of varying length. There are several
general British public. Further details about
B) Dummy companies do not function in full advantages and disadvantages to the quarter
the animal’s biology were revealed in the
C ) Dummy companies are created for system. On the plus side, students who wish
19*1century by several English scientists.
covering other companies to complete their degrees in less than the
Because of its distinctive appearance, the
D) Dummy companies are never created in customary four years may take advantage of
koala is recognized worldwide as a symbol of
international location the opportunity to study year round by enrolling
Australia. Koalas are listed as Vulnerable by
in all four quarters. In addition, although
the International Union for Conservation of 80. (v17-120-28) The word «conceal» is most students begin their programs in the fall
Nature. The Australian government similarly closest in meaning to quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any
lists specific populations in Queensland A ) Tuck away B) show of the other quarters, Finally, since the physical
and New South Wales as Vulnerable. The C ) expose D ) reveal facilities are kept in operation year round, the
animal was hunted heavily in the early 20*
81. (v17-127-33) Read the text. resources are used efficiently to serve the
century for its fur, and large-scale culling
Then choose the correct answer for each greatest number of students. But there are
in Queensland resulted in a public outcry
question below (33-36). several disadvantages as well. Many faculty
that initiated a movement to protect the
Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, complain that the eleven-week term is simply
species. Sanctuaries were established,
they have made use of various forms of not long enough for them to cover the material
and translocation efforts moved to new
communication. Generally, the expression of required by most college courses. Students
regions koalas whose habitat had become
thoughts and feelings has been in the form also find it difficult to complete the assignments
fragmented or reduced. The biggest threat to
of oral speech. When there is a language in such a short period of time. In order to
their existence is habitat destruction caused
barrier communication is accomplished combine the advantages of the quarter system
by agriculture and urbanisation.
through sign language in which motions with those of the semester system, some
Choose the title.
stand for the letters, words and ideas. colleges and universities have instituted a -'
A) Conservation Issues
Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had three-term trimester system. In fourteen weeks,
B) Cultural Significance
to resort to this form of expression. Many faculty and students have more time to cover
C ) Social spacing
of these symbols of whole words are very material and finish course requirements, but
D) Description
picturesque and exact and can be used the additional term provides more options for
74. (v17-119-26) Identify false statement internationally; spelling, however cannot. admission during the year and accelerates the
A ) For many years koalas were hunted by Body language transmits ideas or thoughts degree programs for those students who wish
native Australian tribes. by certain actions, either internationally. A to graduate early.
B) The earliest scientific records were not nod signifies approval, white shaking the Which of the following would be the best
widely recognized for a long time. head indicates a negative reaction. Other title for this passage?
C ) There was a single contribution to koalas’ forms of non linguistic language can be A ) The semester system.
scientific description. found in Braille, signal flags, Morse code, B) Universities in the United States.
D) Koalas are associated with a particular and smoke signals. Road maps and picture C ) The Academic year.
continent. signs also guide, warn, and instruct people. D ) The quarter system.
75. (v17-119-27) The word «sanctuary» is While verbalization is the most common form 86. (v18-549) Th e word «th em » in the
closest in meaning to ... . of language, other systems and techniques passage refers to . . . .
A ) holy place B) shelter also express human thoughts and feelings. A ) courses B) weeks
C ) temple D) shrine What is the best title for the text? C ) faculty D) material
A ) The Significance of Symbolized Language
76. (v17-119-28) What is the main idea of B) Forms of putting the feelings into words 87. (v18-550) The word «institute» is
the text? C ) The Identical ways of Communicating closest in meaning to . . . .
A ) General overview of koalas D) Colourful devices of Communication A ) consider B) establish
B) Etymology of the word «koala» C ) recommend D) attempt
C ) Genetics and variation 82. (v17-127-34) What does the word
«accomplished» refer to? 88. (V18-551) Where would this passage
D) description most probably be found?
A ) expressed B) linked
77. (v17-120-25) Read the text. C ) related D ) united A ) In a college catalog for a university in the
Then choose the correct answer for each U.S.
question below (25-28). 83. (v17-127-35) All of the following B) In a dictionary published in the U.S.
A dummy corporation or dummy company is statements are FALSE EXCEPT: C.) In an American newspaper.
an entity created to serve as a front or cover A ) We have multiple ways of communication. D) In a general guide to colleges and
for one or more companies. It can have the B) The deaf and the mute use Braille universities in the U.S.
appearance of being real (logo, website, language.
and sometimes employing actual staff), but C ) Verbal communication is the most suitable
lacks the capacity to function independently. for all people.
below (552-557).
The dummy corporation’s sole purpose is to D) The blind use body language.
Taman Setia Indah is a popular township
protect «an individual or another corporation 84. (v17-127-36) Why do people need to area in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. It
from liability in either contract or import». ' communicate? is built by Setia Homes, a member of SP
Typically, the dummy companies are A ) to be accurate In expressing feelings Setia Bertiad and is populated by over 3000
established in an international location, B) to be literate residents. The township includes Indah Villa,
102. Identifying true /false statement 241
a posh gated and guarded community on a Dalzel-Job and Bill “Biffy" Dunderdale 2. 3. (v7-184-31) Read the text.
small hill, known for strict security measures. The name James Bond came from that of Then choose the correct answer for
Setia Indah has also won numerous design the American ornithologist James Bond, questions 3 1 -3 2 .
and land-scaping awards in Malaysia. Setia a Caribbean bird expert and author of the Body temperature is the measurement
Indah has a large garden for residents’ definitive field guide Birds of the West Indies. of the heat in an animal’s body. The body
recreational uses - jogging track, football Fleming, a keen birdwatcher himself, had a of an animal generates heat by burning
field and a basketball court. In addition, each copy of Bond’s guide and he later explained to food. But the animal also loses heat to its
of the housing zones Includes open area the ornithologist’s wife that “It struck me that environment.
and playground for kids to play in, making this brief, unromantic, Anglo-Saxon and yet Birds and mammals are warm-blooded
this townstiip a great place to live, play and very masculine name was just what I needed, animals. Their body temperature almost
raise kids in. In 2007, a police station is and so a second James Bond was bom”. always stays constant. The temperature
established in this township and this has Choose the title. of their environment does not affect it. The
greatly reduced the crime rate (car theft and A ) Creation and Inspiration body of a warm-blooded animal balances
burglary) in this area. In addition, Setia Indah B) Ian Fleming’s Novels the amount of heat it exchanges with the
also provides security personnel round- C ) Young Bond environment with the amount it produces by
the-clock doing rounds in this township. D) Films about James Bond burning food. Nearly all other animals are
i A food centre and market was built at the cold- blooded animals. Their body cannot
93. (v18-556) What is the author’s purpose balance this heat exchange so accurately.
center of the main commercial area. There
for writing? As a result, their body temperature changes
are various type of common Malay cuisine
A) To inform B) To persuade with
served. Among others are Nasi Lemak,
Nasi Ambang, Nasi Ajau, Nasi Campur and C ) To warn D) To announce the temperature of their environment.
various types of noodle. There are also a 94. (v18-557) Identify true statement. According to the text which of the following
lot of restaurants serving Chinese cuisine at A ) Ian Fleming created the fictional character is true?
the central area. Setia Indah is also located of James Bond as the secondary figure for A) Body temperature of human beings
in the vicinity of many of the best shopping his works. depends on the temperature of the air.
centres / hypermarkets in Johor Bahru, B) Fleming based his fictional creation on a B) Cold-blooded animas produce the same
namely Carrefour, SMart, Giant Hypermarket, number of individuals he came across during amount of heat as they lose.
y£ON Tebrau City Shopping Centre, The his lifetime. C ) Mammals’ body temperature changes with
Store and Tesco. Other facilities in its vicinity C ) Ian Fleming brother’s name was James. the temperature of the environment.
[ includes: Sultan Ismail Hospital, Austin Hills D) Prototype never worked as an agent. D) Warm-blooded animals almost always
1 Golf Resort and Sunway College. have the same body temperature.
| Choose the title. 102. Identifying true I false 4. (v7 -1 84-32) The phrase ‘generates heat
( A ) Recreational area by burning food’ in line 3 means
B) Living in a small town
statement
A ) provides a lot of energy.
C ) The township B) uses up food to produce heat.
D) The Indian garden
is not true according to the text. C ) feels warm thanks to fire.
90. (v18-553) Find word which does not The Great Fire of London started in the very D) uses fire to destroy food.
mean “vicinity”. early hours of September 2, 1666. In four 5. (V8-125-35) Read the text.
A ) Contiguity days it destroyed more than three-quarter of Then choose the correct answer for
B) Vicinage the old city. During these four days it burnt questions 35-36.
C ) Precincts down four day hundred streets, eighty-nine As a scientist Leonardo Da Vinci towered
D) breadth churches arid over thirteen thousand people above ali his contemporaries. His scientific
91. (v18-554) Identify wrong statement. became homeless, but only ten lost their theories, like his artistic innovations, were
A ) Taman Setia Indah is situated in lives. based on careful observation and precise
Southeast Asia A ) The fire destroyed the old city. documentation. He understood, better
B) Setia Indah has won terrain awards B) Many people died in the fire. thao anyone of his century or the next, the
C ) There are at least three recreational C ) The great fire began early in the morning. importance of precise scientific observation.
activities available in the town garden D) The Great Fire lasted four days. Unfortunately, just as he frequently failed
D) A special citizen-organized service E ) Many people stayed homeless. to bring to conclusion artistic projects, he
reduced crime rate in the area 2. (v6-160-36) Read the text. Then circle never completed his planned treatises on a
92. (v18-555) Read the text. Then choose the correct answer (А, В, С or D). variety of scientific subjects. His theories are
the correct answer for veach question King Alfred King Alfred was not only an able contained in numerous notebooks, most of
below (555-557). warrior but also a dedicated scholar and a which were written in mirror script. Because
Ian Fleming created the fictional character wise ruler. He is’ known as ‘Alfred the Great’ they were not easily understandable,
of James Bond as the central figure - the only monarch in English history to be Leonardo’s findings were not disseminated
for his works. Bond is an intelligence given this title. He is also popularly known for in his own lifetime; had they been published,
officer in the Secret Intelligence Service, the story of the burning of the cakes. While they Would have revolutionized the science
commonly known as MI6. Bond is known Alfred was wandering around his country of the 16thcentury.
by his code number, 007 (pronounced organizing resistance to the Viking invaders, Which of the following statements is true
“double-oh-seven”), and was a Royal Naval he travelled in disguise. On one occasion, about Leonardo?
Reserve Commander. he stopped at a woman's house. The woman A ) Most of his findings were well accepted by
Fleming based his fictional creation on asked him to watch some cakes that were his colleagues.
a number of individuals he came across cooking to see that they did not burn, while B) Nbne had any difficulty in understanding
during his time in the Naval Intelligence she went off to get food. Alfred became lost his theories.
Division during World War II, admitting in thought and the cakes burned. When the C ) He managed to finish all his scientific
that Bond “was a compound of all the woman returned, she shouted angrily at projects.
secret agents and commando types I Alfred and sent him away. Alfred never told D) He was very methodical in his scientific
met during the war”. Among those types her that he was her king. studies.
were his brother, Peter, who had been According to the text, which of the following 6. (v8-125-36) Leonardo’s findings were not
involved in behind-the-lines operations is true?' I known during his lifetime because ...
in Norway and Greece during the war. Aside A ) King Alfred liked baking cakes. A ) his notebooks were lost.
from Fleming’s brother, a number of others B) The woman burnt the king’s cakes. B) he used secret characters.
also provided some aspects of Bond’s make C ) The woman did not recognize her king. C ) they were too impractical.
up, including Conrad O'Brien-French, Patrick D) King Alfred was a Viking invader. D) he didn't write them down.
242 102. Identifying true /false statement
7. (v9-117-29) Read the text 11. (v12z-101-34) Read the text showed that the red color of the planet is
Then choose the connect answer to Then choose the correct answer to due to the reddish, rocky Martian soil. No
questions 29-30. questions 34-36. biological life was found, though it had been
Fast-moving wildfires destroyed hundreds M O TH E R ’S DAY A special day for the speculated by many scientists. The Viking
of homes and buildings in four oounties in celebration of mothers can be traced to the also monitored many weather changes
Southern California in recent days. So far, more times of ancient Greece when tribute was including violent dust storms. Some water
than 20,000 residents have been evacuated. paid to Rhea, the mother of many of the vapor, polar ice and permafrost (frost
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has Greek gods. Early Christians also paid tribute below the surface) were found, indicating
declared a state of emergency. Fire agencies to Mary, the mother of God, during Lent This that at one time there were significant
from counties dispatched 575 fire engines, 16 tribute evolved into ‘Mothering Sunday" in quantities of water on this distant planet
helicopters and 3,700 firefighters to control England. ‘ Mothering Sunday” is a celebration Evidence collected by the spacecraft shows
the flames. “We have almost total devastation of all mothers, and is observed on the fourth some present volcanic action, though the
here', said Los Angeles fire captain Steve Sunday of Lent. In 1872 the idea of Mother’s volcanoes are believed to be dormant if not
Ruda. ‘ I can’t even read the street names Day was suggested in America by Julia Ward extinct.
because the street signs are melting”. As a Howe. In 1910, West Virginia became the first Which of the following is not true?
precaution, officials in Orange County canceled state to adopt a formal holiday to recognize A ) Mars has two moons
classes at dozens of schools and called for the mothers. A year later, nearly every state B) It takes longer for Mars to circle the Sun
evacuation of all areas located near fire zones. officially marked the day of celebration. In than it takes Earth
The cause of the fires, which started burning 1914, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed C ) Martian soil is rocky
last Thursday, is under investigation. At least Mother’s Day as a national holiday, to D ) Mars is larger than Earth
20 people have been injured. be held on the second Sunday of May.
Which of the following statements is true 15. ( v l 3-102-35) Man-made canals were
Today, Mother’s Day is celebrated in many
about the text? supposedly discovered by ...
countries throughout the world, although the
A ) The Governor of California is not worried A ) Schiaparelli B ) Martian
celebrations do not fall on the same day in
about the fire. C ) Phobos D ) Viking
every country. Mother’s Day is celebrated in
B) The police are investigating why the fire various ways, depending on the country, the 16. (v13-102-36) Mars has been
started. family, and the mother. Many families honor nicknamed a s ...
C ) People were against the idea of leaving mothers by dining out, giving flowers, sending A ) Deimos B ) Viking I
their homes. cards, giving gilts, and visits. C ) Martian D ) The Red Planet
0 ) Nobody was injured because of the fires. Additionally, Mother's Day is reported to 17. (v13-150-34) Read the text.
8. (v9-117-30) What happened in Orange be one of the busiest days of the year for , Then choose the correct answer to
County? telephone calls. question 34-36.
A ) One man died in the fire. Which of the following statements is N O T Of the six outer planers Mars, commonly
B) Streets have been closed. true about the text? called the Red Planet, is the closest to Earth.
C ) The fire started there. A ) Formal holiday to honor mothers was first Mars, 4,200 miles in diameter and 55% of
D ) Schools have been closed. adopted in West Virginia. the size of Earth, is 34,600,000 miles from
B) England celebrates Mothering Sunday Earth, and 141,000,000 miles from the Sun.
9. (v9-124-35) Read the text
C ) Mothers play a special part in our lives. It takes this planet, along with its two moons.
Th e n choose the correct answer to
D ) Mother’s Day is celebrated on the same Phobos and Deamos, 1,88 years to circle the
questions 35-36.
day all over the world.
Achilles fought at the Trojan War. He had Sun, compared to 365 days for the Earth.
magnificent armour to protect him, but he was 12. (v12z-101-35) Who was the mother of For many wars Mars had been thought of
nevertheless kitted when an arrow pierced his the many gods in ancient Greece? as the planet with the man-made canals,
heel - the only vulnerable part of his body. A ) Rhea supposedly discovered by an Italian
Achffles’ mother, Thetis, knew the war would B) Virginia astronomer, Schiaparelli, in 1877. With the
endanger Achilles’ life, so when he was a baby C ) Julia United States spacecraft Viking I’s landing
she dipped him into the River Styx to protect D ) Mary on Mars in 1976, the man-made canal theory
him from injury. But she held him by the heel, 13. (v12z-101-36) The word HOLIDAY in was proven to be only a myth.
which did not get covered by the magical the text means ... . Viking I, after landing on the soil of Mars,
water that would make her son invincible. After A ) a day of rest when people celebrate a performed many sdentifie experiments
Achilles' death, two other fearsome Trojan special event and took numerous pictures. The pictures
War heroes, Odysseus and Ajax, fought over B) a period after wedding showed that the red colour of the planet is
Achilles’ armour. Odysseus was victorious and C ) a time when somebody is ill due to the reddish, rocky Martian soil. No
killed Ajax. Years after, returning home after D ) a period of rest from work or school biological life was found, though it had been
the war had ended. Odysseus had occasion to speculated by many scientists. The Viking
14. (v13-102-34) Read the text
visit the land of the dead but, not surprisingly, also monitored many weather changes
Ajax refused to talk to him. Then choose the correct answer to
including violent dust storms. Some water
question 34-36. Of the six outer planets,
Which of following is true according to the vapour, polar ice and permafrost (frost
Mars, commonly called the Red Planet,
text? below the surface) were found, indicating
is the closest to Earth. Mars, 4,200 miles
A ) Achilles was killed by Trojan War heroes 1 that at one time there were significant
in diameter and 55% of the size of Earth,
Odysseus and Ajax quantities of water on this distant planet.
is 34,600,000 miles from Earth, and
B ) The water of the River Styx provided Evidence collected by the spacecraft shows
141,000,000 miles from the Sun. It takes this
protection from injuries some present volcanic action, though the
planet, along with its two moons, Phobos
C ) in the land of death Odysseus and Ajax volcanoes are believed to be dormant if not
and Deamos, 1,88 years to circle the Sun,
fought for Achilles’ armour extinct
compared to 365 days for the Earth.
D ) Achilles' heel was protected from injuries Which of the following is not true?
For many years. Mars had been thought of
because of his mother's efforts. A ) Martian soil is rocky
as the planet with the man-made canals,
10. (v9-124-36) Ajax didn’t want to talk to B) It takes longer tur Mars to circle the San
supposedly discovered by an Italian
him because... than ir takes Earth
astronomer, Schiaparelli, in 1877. With the
A ) Odysseus killed Achilles in the Trojan War United States spacecraft Viking I’s landing C ) Mars is larger than Earth
B) both of them wanted to have Achilles' on Mars in 1976, the man-made canal theory D ) Mars has two moons
armour was proven to be only a myth. 18. (v13-150-35) Mari-made canals were
C ) both of them were Trojan W ar heroes Viking I, after landing on this soil of Mars, supposedly discovered by ... .
D ) Odysseus killed Ajax fighting over Achilles' performed many scientific experiments A ) Martian B) Viking I
armour. and took numerous pictures. The pictures C ) Schiaparelli D ) Phobos
102. Identifying true /false statement 243
19. (v13-150-36) Mars has been processing, storage and dissemination of vocal, C ) Visitors are obliged to do risky activities in
nicknamed as ... pictorial, textual and numerical information Fiordland.
A ) The Red Planet B) Martian by a microelectronics-based combination of D) The flora and fauna of Fiordland are
C ) Viking I D) Deimos computing and telecommunications. Thanks unique in the world.
20. (v16-108-33) Read the text. to the continuous development of computers, 28. (v16-120-22) It is clear from the
Then choose the correct answer for each the original computing systems became passage that Fiordland National Park i s .. ..
minicomputers and later personal computers A ) a place to work B) an arid region
The digital revolution in music has enabled took the lead. Nowadays, mobile phones are C ) natural museum D) hunting area
people to download, store and listen to removing the personal computer and computing
is evolving faster to become disembodied more 29. (v16-120-23) What does the word
songs on a tiny, portable device called “fiord” in the passage refer to?
an MP3 player. The process is quick and like a cloud, becoming accessible more easily
whenever needed. Information technology A ) the part of the land adjoining or near the
afterwards you can have access to a library
in this sense has transformed people and sea
of thousands of songs that can fit into your
companies and has allowed digital technology B) a piece of land surrounded by water
palm. But experts say that continuously
to influence society and economy alike. C ) a long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea
listening to loud music on these small music
W hich of the following is mentioned in between high cliffs
players can permanently damage hair cells
the text? D) a steep rock face, especially at the edge
in the inner ear, resulting in hearing loss.
A ) The computational methods were created of the sea
For instance, old-fashioned headphones
have been replaced with smaller ones that to do solely a few tasks. 30. (v16-120-24) It can be understood
fit neatly into the ear, instead of over them, B) The initial “computers” were individuals of from the passage th a t...
which intensifies the sound. In addition humanity. A ) Fiordland was a mythological city devised
to that, digital music does not distort and C ) Computing system has been evolved by Maori people.
keeps its crystal clear sound, even on loud marginally. B) the first Europeans visited Fiordland
settings, which encourages children to crank D) Information technology is included to do aiming to get more greenstones.
up the volume. Combine that with the fact hardly anything. C ) for Europeans Fiordland was an unknown
that many children will spend hours listening 25. (v16-109-34) W hich of the statements place for centuries.
to their iPods, and you have the recipe for is not mentioned in the text? D) it is allowed to investigate Fiordland only
hearing loss. Put into further perspective, A ) The development of information by special boats and helicopters.
most MP3 players can reach levels of 120 technology is the result of advances in 31. (v17-105-33) Read the text.
decibels, which is louder than a chainsaw or computing system. Then choose the correct answer for each
lawnmower. When you consider 85 decibels B) Information technology is changing
is the maximum safe decibel level set by principally because of the needs. (33-36).
hearing experts over the course of a working C ) Information technology has experienced a
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, a former
day, and that children will listen to music minor evolvement in computing system.
president of Mexico, met with an inventor
at higher decibel levels than that for long D) Portable computers are considered to be
Thomas Adams in New York in the late
periods of time, hearing will invariably'suffer. up-to-date.
1860s. Santa Anna told him about a new way
Which of the following statements is not
26. (v16-109-35) The word “evolving” in of making rubber products.
true about an MP3 player?
the text means . . . . Rubber is a natural product, but it’s
A ) A small device for listening to songs with
A ) developing B) neglecting expensive. Santa Anna thought it would
exceptionally huge volume.
C ) introducing D) delaying be possible to blend the rubber with chicle,
B) A piece of equipment owing to which you
27. (v16-120-21) Read the text. the milky juice of a tropical tree. That would
can harm the ability of hearing.
Then choose the correct answer for each make rubber products much cheaper to
C ) A little handy gadget where loads of music
question below (21-24). produce. Adams wanted to try. Later, Santa
pieces can be downloaded.
Fiordland National Park on New Zealand’s Anna arranged for one ton of chicle to be
D) A tiny digital music player that can
South Island is like an outdoor museum: shipped to Adams from Mexico.
enduringly damage your hair.
the area is home to hundreds of native Adams experimented for about a year, but
21. (v16-108-34) The author mentions unsuccessfully. Then he remembered Santa
plants, flowers, and animals that cannot be
... as an example of bad effects of MP3 Anna’s stories of people chewing chicle in
found anywhere else in the world. The most
players. Mexico. So Adams made chewing gum,
amazing thing in Fiordland, though, Is the
A ) up-to-date headphones packaged it, and sold it in local stores. The
magical sight of the fiords themselves-narrow
B) a library of thousands of songs soft and springy gum was much tastier than
C ) risk-free decibel levels strips of water, some over 200 meters deep,
that cut between the high mountains facing other American gum, which was made from
D) chainsaws and lawnmowers wax or tree sap.
the coast.
22. (v16-108-35) The word “intensify” in For centuries, New Zealand's native Maori Although Adams’s original idea was a
the passage means . . . . were the only people who knew about failure, chewing gum was a success. In
A ) make louder B) make weaker Fiordland. They took trips there to hunt 1871, he invented a machine to manufacture
C ) make softer D) make clearer animals and to collect greenstone. Fiordland gum so he wouldn’t have to make it by hand.
23. (v16-108-36) The passage discusses has since become an important part of local Adams enjoyed success for the rest of his
all of the following, EX CEPT: Maori legends. The first Europeans arrived in life, and people have enjoyed all kinds of
A ) drawbacks of iPods 1778, when ships led by James Cook came
tasty gum for years.
B) usage of MP3s by kids to explore the coast of New Zealand. The Which of the following statements is TR U E
C ) advantages of MP3 players majority of today's travelers come to enjoy according to the passage?
D) consequences of hearing loss A ) Adams didn't succeed in his initial
over 4 8 0 kilometers (3 0 0 miles) of walking
paths. Tourists who enjoy riskier activities experiments.
24. (v16-109-33) Read the text. B) Adams met Santa Anna in Mexico.
Then choose the correct answer for each can explore the fiords by kayak or helicopter.
However they are viewed, the reflections on C ) Santa Anna was the first woman president
in Mexico.
If you want a brief history of information the surface of New Zealand's famous fiords
D) Americans like to chew wax gum.
technology, here is one. Humans were the first are always a magical sight.
“computers”. Then machines were invented All statements about Fiordland National 32. (v17-105-34) What happened as a
to carry out the computational tasks. Now Park are FA LS E, EXCEPT: result of the failed experiments with rubber?
these machines have given way to new form A ) James Cook was the first to discover New A ) Santa Anna gave up his idea to make
of information technology. Information has Zealand. chewing gum.
become accessible from anywhere. Information B) The view of Fiordland can be visible from B) Santa Anna told Adams about chewing
technology deals with the acquisition, space. chicle.
244 102. Identifying true /false statement
C ) Adams received one ton of chicle from 39. (V17-111-29) Read the text and Nicholas. At an early age, Nicholas started
Mexico. , Choose the correct answer for each preaching. But he also believed that he
D) Adams made chewing gum from chide. question below (29-32). should be humble and charitable. He [earned
33. (v17-105-35) The word «original» in the The armadillo is probably one of the most that helping people gave him even more
passage is opposite in meaning to ... unusual-looking animals. It looks a lot satisfaction than preaching.
A) first like the dinosaurs that used to walk the One day, Nicholas encountered Marcus.
B) successful Earth. Armadillos can live in many places Marcus told Nicholas about his agreement
C ) initial throughout the United States and other parts with the blacksmith. «I worked hard for him»,
D) last of the world, but they are most prominent in Marcus said, «but a problem arose. Even
the state of Texas. though I worked for him, he didn’t pay me.»
34. (v17-105-36) According to the passage, The armadillo has a very tough shell with Nicholas wanted to help Marcus-. That night,
which event happened last? bands of very strong tissue. These bands are he went back to Marcus's house. He brought
A ) Adams invented a machine to make gum. able to slide over each other, which allows a bag of gold: It exceeded the amount that
B) Adams learned about chicle from Santa the armadillo to roll up like a ball. This is how Marcus needed. Nicholas climbed up a
Anna. the armadillo is able to protect itself. ladder and dropped the bag of gold down the
C ) Adams experimented with chicle. Most animals are unable to break through chimney. Marcus thanked his benefactor.
D) Adams received a shipment of chicle. this tough skin. The armadillo has to live Soon, people found out about Nicholas’s gift.
. 35. (v17-110-25) Read the text. in places where the dirt is easy to dig; He became well knowp and loved.
Then choose the correct answer for each otherwise, it cannot dig itself a home. They Which of the following is true about the job
question below (25-28). have very strong claws that help them dig. Marcus did?
Hip-hop started in New York city in the The armadillo’s main diet is insects. They A ) He made pennies
1970s. Today many countries have their own eat ants, termites, beetles, grubs, worms, B) He was compensated unfairly
local hip-hop scenes. Artists from different and other small insects. These animals are C ) He preached to people
backgrounds rap about everything from cars also known for their strange behavior. If D) He barely sustained his family
and designer clothes to social issues. Europe an armadillo is frightened, it will jump into 44. (v17-122-26) Why didn't Nicolas tell
is home to 8-12 million Roma - a group of the air. Sometimes it will even jump three people that he gave money away:
people often called «gypsies». Many Roma feet high! It also makes a squealing sound. A ) He prospered
are poor. In some places, they also face Armadillos are interesting animals! B) He didn’t want to be modest
discrimination. According to the passage all of the following C ) He wanted to be humble
Now some Roma teenagers are using statements are true, except. D) He wasn’t popular in the province
hip-hop to teach tolerance. In the Czech A ) Armadillos live only in the USA
45. (v17-122-27) What was dropped down
Republic, Roma teens meet for a hip-hop B) Armadillos can squeal
the chimney?
class called «Rap for Peace Hip-Hop.» C ) Armadillos jump in the air when scared
A ) a penny B) ladder
Their instructor is Shameema Williams. She D) Armadillos feed on insects
C ) gold D) benefactor
is a member of the all-female rap group 40. (v17-111-30) The author wrote this
Godessa, from South Africa. 46. (v17-122-28) Why did Marcus want
passage to ...
In the lessons, the teens learn to write rap more money?
A ) give information about American
music and use it to teach others about Roma A ) To buy more iron
armadillos.
culture. These teens, Shameema believes, B) To feed his family
B) inform the reader of how armadillos are
can use the music to change their lives and C ) To give it away
mistreated.
other people’s attitudes. «Use your creative D) To become a blacksmith
C ) share general information about
energy and see what the possibilities are», armadillos. 47. (v17-123-33) Read the text.
she says. D) raise awareness of the shrinking armadillo Then choose the correct answer for each
All sentences about the Roma teenagers are population. question below (33-36).
True, Except: If by «suburb» is meant an urban
41. (v17-111-31) According to the passage ...
A) Most of them are from South Africa. A ) in Texas armadillos live in special homes margin that grows more rapidly than its
B) In some places, they are disliked because B) insects are considered to be main food for already developed interior, the process
they are Roma. of suburbanization began during the
armadillos
C ) They gather to take a hip-hop class. C ) armadillos use their strong claws to emergence of the industrial city in the second
D) They are using music to teach people protect themselves quarter of the nineteenth century. Before that
about their culture. D ) armadillos can dig their holes everywhere period the city was a small highly compact
36. (v17-110-26) According to the passage,... cluster in which people moved about on
42. (v17-111-32) Choose the best title for
A) Only female gypsies deal with hip-hop. foot and goods were conveyed by horse
the passage.
B) Shameema Williams challenged all and cart. But the early factories built in
A ) The armadillo state
Roma’s against discrimination. the 1830’s and 1840’s were located along
B) The basics of armadillo
C ) The city Rome is the country of Roma’s. waterways and near railheads at the edges
C ) An American armadillo
D) Roma teenagers use hip-hop to teach of cities, and housing was needed for the
D) Armadillos all over the world
patience. thousands of people drawn by the prospect
43. (v17-122-25) Read the text. of employment. In time, the factories were
37. (v17-110-27) According to the idea of
Then choose the correct answer for each surrounded by proliferating mill towns of
Shameema Williams, hip-hop ... question below (25-28). apartments and row houses that abutted
A ) plays significant role to publicize Roma’s A long time ago, a man named Marcus the older, main cities. As a defense against
culture. occupied a house with his family. He was this encroachment and to enlarge their tax •
B) to show capacity of gypsies for other not modest. He always told everybody he bases, the cities appropriated their industrial
nationalities.
was the strongest man in the province. He neighbors. In 1854, for example, the city of
C) alters others' treatment and has positive worked hard, but he could barely sustain Philadelphia annexed most of Philadelphia
effects. his family. He wanted to save money and County. Similar munidpal maneuvers took
D) get rid of poverty and make gypsies more prosper. Still, he could never earn a penny place in Chicago and in New York Indeed,
intelligent. more than he needed. most great cities of the United States
38. (v17-110-28) According to the passage, One day, Marcus made an agreement with a achieved such status only by incorporating
who are Romas? blacksmith. The blacksmith had a lot of work to the communities along their borders.
A ) ethnic group called «gypsy» do. But he couldn’t do it all by himself. Marcus With the acceleration of industrial
B) local people of Czech Republic wanted to help him forge iron. The blacksmith growth came acute urban crowding and
C ) black Americans from South Africa agreed to compensate him with a lot of money. accompanying social stress conditions that
D) a nationality who lives in Rome In the same town, there was a man named began to approach disastrous proportions
102. Identifying true/false statement 245
when, in 1888, the first commercially 52. (v17-124-26) What is the author’s main A ) Professional cricket games
successful electric traction line was purpose? B) Leisure for the world nations
developed. Within a few years the horse A ) To inform B) To convince C ) Adoption of British Empire
- drawn trolleys were retired and electric C ) To warn D) To argue D) The game of English origin
streetcar networks crisscrossed and 53. (v17-124-27) Identify main idea 58. (v17-124-36) The word «enthusiasm»
connected every major urban area, fostering A ) Coins, their history and usage in the passage can be replaced with ....
a wave of suburbanization that transformed A ) tolerance B)passion
B) Issuing coins
the compact industrial city into a dispersed C ) humour D) offence
C ) Shapes of coins
metropolis. This first phase of mass - scale
D) Collections of coins 59. (v17-125-25) Read the text.
suburbanization was reinforced by the
simultaneous emergence of the urban Middle 54. (v17-124-28) Identify true statement Then choose the correct answer for each
class whose desires for homeownership In A) Coins are always metal or alloy question below (25-28).
neighborhoods far from the aging inner city B) They are always disc shaped The Niagara Falls have long been a source
were satisfied by the developers of single C ) Usually the highest value coin in of inspiration for explorers, travelers,
family housing tracts. circulation (i.e. excluding bullion coins) is - artists, authors, filmmakers, residents and
Which of the following is the best title for the worth less than the lowest-value note. visitors, few of whom realize the falls were
passage? D) The issuing authority may decide to nearly to be solely devoted to industrial and
A ) The growth of Philadelphia withdraw coins from circulation commercial use. In the 1870s, sightseers had
B) The Origin of the Suburb 55. (v17-124-33) Read the text. limited access to the Niagara Falls and often
C ) The Development of City Transportation Then choose the correct answer for each had to pay for a glimpse, and industrialization
D) The Rise of the Urban Middle Class question below (33-36). threatened to carve up Goat Island to further
48. (v17-123-34) The author mentions that The British are great lovers of competitive expand commercial development. Other
areas bordering the cities have grown during sports and when they are neither playing not industrial encroachments and lack of public
periods of watching games they like to talk about them, access led to a conservation movement
A ) industrialization B) inflation or when they cannot do that to think about in the U.S. known as Free Niagara, led by
C ) revitalization D ) unionization them. The game particularly associated such notables as Hudson River School artist
with England is cricket. Many other games, Frederic Edwin Church, landscape designer
49. (v17-123-35) Which of the following
which are English in origin, have been Frederick Law Olmsted, and architect Henry
was N O T mentioned in the passage as a
adopted with enthusiasm all Over the world Hobson Richardson. Church approached
factor in nineteenth-century suburbanization?
but cricket has been seriously adopted only Lord Dufferin, governor-general of Canada,
A ) Cheaper housing
in the former British Empire, particularly in with a proposal for international discussions
B) Urban crowding
Australia, New Zealand, India, Pakistan, Sri on the establishment of a public park.
C ) The advent of an urban middle class
D) The invention of the electric streetcar Lanka, The Indies and South Africa. Identify false statement
Cricket is played by men and boys, women A) The Niagara Falls have long been a
50. (v17-123-36) It can be inferred from the source of inspiration
and girls. There are two teams of eleven
passage that after 1890 most people traveled B) Sightseers had limited access to the
each. One team must bat, and the other
around cities by Niagara Falls
team must field. When the first team
A ) automobile C ) There was a movement for closing the
finishes batting, the second team must
B) cart Niagara for tourists
begin. The batsman must all the time guard
C ) horse-draw trolley D) There were some notable people in the
his «wicket», three pieces of wood that
D) electric streetcar movement
are pushed into the ground. The game
51. (v17-124-25) Read the text. is very slow. Organized amateur cricket 60. (v17-125-26) What is the author’s main
Then choose the correct answer for each is played between club teams, mainly on purpose?
question below (25-28). Saturday afternoons from May to the end of A ) To inform B) To convince
A coin is a small, flat, round piece of metal September. Nearly every village except in C ) To warn D) To argue
or plastic used primarily as a medium the far North has its cricket club. A first-class 61. (v17-125-27) The word «notable» is
of exchange or legal tender. They are match between English counties lasts for up closest in meaning to
standardized in weight, and produced in large to three days, with six hours play on each A ) Insignificant
quantities at a mint in order to facilitate trade. day. When England plays with one of the B) Unremarkable
They are most often issued by a government. cricketing countries such as Australia or New C ) Famous
Coins are usually metal or alloy, or Zealand it is called a test match and it lasts D) Obscure
sometimes made Of synthetic materials. for five days.
They are usually disc shaped. Coins made of According to the text, which of the following 62. (y17-125-28) Identify main idea
valuable metal are stored in large quantities is true? A) the Niagara Falls are in danger
as bullion coins. Other coins are used as A) The British people neither play nor watch B) Preservation of the Niagara Falls
money in everyday transactions, circulating competitive sports. C ) Movement for the Niagara Falls
alongside banknotes. Usually the highest B) Cricket is a swift kind of game which is D) Famous people
value coin in circulation (i.e. excluding bullion played by two teams of 11 each. 63. (v17-126-25) Read the text.
coins) is worth less than the lowest-value C ) From May to the end of September non- Then choose the correct ansiwer for each
note. In the last hundred years, the face professional cricket is played. question below (25-28).
value of circulation coins has occasionally D) Cricket as well as all other English games Incheon International Airport (sometimes
been lower than the value of the metal they has been adopted all over the world. referred to as Seoul-lncheon International
contain, for example due to inflation. If the
56. (v17-124-34) According to the text, Airport) is the largest airport in South Korea,
difference becomes significant, the issuing
which of the following is false? the primary airport serving the Seoul Capital
authority may decide to withdraw these
A) Almost all villages, even the far North Area, and one of the largest and busiest
coins from circulation, possibly issuing new
ones hold their cricket clubs. airports in the world. Since 2005, it has been
equivalents with a different composition, or
B) Wicket is the set of three sticks that must rated the best airport worldwide by Airports
the public may decide to melt the coins down
be with the ball. Council International every year. It is also
or hoard them.
C ) A first-class match between English rated as the world's cleanest airport and the
Identify false statement
regions continues for three days. world’s best international transit airport by
A ) Coins are issued only by governments
D) People of either gender may be engaged Skytrax.
B) Coins may be of various shapes and sizes
in cricket game The airport has a golf course, spa, private
C ) Coins may be used for various purposes
D) Coins are sometimes withdrawn from 57. (v17-124-35) What is the best title for sleeping rooms, an ice skating rink, a casino,
circulation the passage? indoor gardens, and a Museum of Korean
246_____________________________ . 103. Choose the right question to the text / sentence !
Culture. Airport authorities claim that average The eagle design did not strike well, and was 5. (96-12-91) Choose the appropriate j
departure and arrival takes 19 minutes replaced in 1859 by Longacre’s Indian Head question. j
and 12 minutes respectively, as compared cent. Mary: Hurry up! It’s already ten o’clock and ;
to worldwide average of 60 minutes and .Identify false statement. your train leaves at 10:20. Ann: ... Mary: No, j
45 minutes respectively, ranking it among of A ) The Flying Eagle cent replaced larger cent not yet. I’m going to book one. j
the fastest airports in the world for customs B) Foreign coin had been used before the A ) Have you packed your things?
processing. Its duty-free shopping mall has Flying Eagle cent B) Have you got your ticket?
been rated the world’s best for three years in C ) There was more than one reason for C ) When does your train leave?
a row in 2013 by Business Traveller. Incheon reducing large cent in circulation D) Where are you leaving?
International Airport also claims that it has D ) Longacre's Indian Head cent replaced the E ) Is it interesting?
only a 0.0001% baggage mishandling rate. Eagle long after it'd been issued 6. (96-12-103) Choose the appropriate
Identify true statement 68. (v18-559) What is the main idea of the question to the sentence.
A ) Incheon International Airport is the best in text? There was a small demonstration in Hyde
one nomination A ) Longacre’s Indian Head cent Park on Sunday.
B) Incheon International Airport is the busiest B) The Flying Eagle cent A ) What was there in Hyde Park on Sunday?
airport in the world C ) The large cent B) Was there a demonstration in Hyde Park?
C ) Incheon International Airport is the only O) Spanish colonial silver coin C ) Were there many demonstrators in Hyde
airport in South Korea Park?
0 ) Incheon International Airport is ranked as 69. (v18-560) The word “predecessor” in
D) Who takes part in the demonstration on
one of the fastest airports of the world. the text cannot be replaced by ... .
Sunday?
A ) forerunner B) precursor
64. (v17-126-26) Identify false statement E) Who took part in demonstration in Hyde
C ) successor D ) antecedent
A ) Incheon International Airport has many Park on Sunday?
facilities for the passengers 103. Choose the right question to 7. (96-12-107) Choose the appropriate
B) Incheon International Airport is rated as question to the sentence.
the cleanest airport of the world the text / sentence
Korolyov began to work in the aircraft
C ) Incheon Intemational'Airport has the industry.
1. (96-6-54) Choose the proper question.
shortest arrival and departure time A ) When was Korolyov born?
A : ... B: I’ll try.
D) Incheon International Airport duty-free B) When did he finish to work in the aircraft
A ) Will you tell me the way to the theatre?
shopping mall has been rated the world's industry?
B) When will you tell me the way to the
best for two years in a row C ) What did Korolyov begin to do?
theatre?
65. (v17-126-27) Which of these facts is D) How old was he when he worked in the
C ) How will you try to tell me the way to the
not mentioned in the text? theatre? aircraft industry?
A ) Incheon International Airport is the largest D ) I’ll tell you the way to the theatre, shall I? E) Korolyov began to work in the aircraft
airport in Korea industry, didn’t he?
E) This is the way to the theatre, isn’t it?
B) Incheon International Airport is the best . 8. (96-13-166) Choose the appropriate
2. (96-8-55) Choose the right question
transit airport in the world question.
to the text. The British Museum Library
C ) There is a museum in the Airport I have a lot of relatives and get plenty of
is famous all over the world. The library
D) Incheon International Airport is and presents for my birthday from each of them.
contains millions of books. People come to
artificially created piece of land But this year I’ve got less presents than I did
this famous library to get information they
the previous year.
66. (v17-126-28) Identify main topic. need, There are scientists, economists,
A) When is your birthday?
A ) General overview artists among its readers.
B) How many relatives have you?
B) Statistics A ) Is it a modem library?
C ) You got few presents this year, didn’t you?
C ) Terminals B) How old is the library?
D) When did you receive more presents this
D) Airlines and destinations C ) When did the library begin to work?
year or the previous one?
D ) Why do people come to this library?
67. (v18-558) Read the text. Then choose E ) Why did you get less presents for your
E ) Who worked at this library?
the correct answer for each question last birthday than usually?
below (558-560). 3. (96-9-53) Choose the appropriate
The Flying Eagle cent is a one-cent piece question.
question.
that was struck by the Mint of the United The Lacons were known for their bravery and
Once I visited my friend. He is very clever
States as a pattern coin In 1856, and short speeches.
and full of humour. But that day I couldn’t
released for circulation on May 25, 1857. A ) Why were the bacons known for their
recognise him, He was sad and gloomy. I
The coin was designed by Mint Chief bravery and short speeches?
was so sorry for him that I asked ...
Engraver James B. Longacre, with the B) Who were known for their bravery?
A ) Is your mother in?
eagle in flight based on the work of C ) What were the Lacons known?
B) What’s wrong? Are you OK?
Longacre’s predecessor, Christian Gobrecht. D) What were the Lacons?
C ) Why aren’t you telling me funny stories?
By the early 1850s, the large cent in E ) They were known for their bravery, weren’t
they? D) Why are you so clever?
circulation (about the size of a half dollar)
E) You are looking full of humour, aren’t you?
was becoming both unpopular in commerce 4. (96-12-50) Choose the proper question
and expensive to coin. After experimenting to the text 10. (96-13-204) Choose the proper,
with various sizes and compositions, the One day two small boys discussed the sun and question to the given answer.
Mint decided on an alloy of 88% copper and the moon. Which was more useful to man? At “Yes, I think so!”
12% nickel for a new, smaller cent. After the last one of them said, “Oh, I know. The moon A ) Why is your mother looking so happy?
Mint produced patterns with an 1856 date is more useful than the sun because it shines B) Is the dress your‘s or your sister’s
and gave them to legislators and officials, at night when it is needed: but the sun shines C ) When is he coming?
Congress formally authorized the new piece in the daytime, when nobody wants it, because D) When do you leave me?
in February 1857. It was issued in exchange there is enough light without if. E) Is your friend going to the party?
for the worn Spanish colonial silver coin that A ) Why is it dark at night? 11. (96-13-212) Choose the question to
had circulated in the U.S. until then, as well B) What was more useful to man? the text.
as for its larger predecessor. So many cents C ) What were men talking about? My father is an excellent bowler. He has
were issued that they choked commercial D ) Why does the sun shine brightly? been bowling since he was ten years old.
channels, especially as they were not legal E ) Why did the boy think that the moon was A ) Did they like to bowl?
tender and no one had to take them. more useful than the sun? B) How long has his father been bowling?
103. Choose the right question to the text/sentence 247
C ) Do you know the story of “The Tree C ) Whose name is connected with the first 22. (97-7-55) Choose the appropriate
Musketeers" by Alexander Dumas? , subway? question to the sentence.
D ) Did they often get together with friends to D) What was the famous engineer’s invention? R. Peary was 52 when his dream to reach
play? E ) Where did G. Stephenson build his railway? the North Pole came true.
E ) How did they call themselves? 18. (97-3-54) Choose the appropriate A ) How old is Peary?
B) What did R. Peary do?
12. (96-15-57) Choose the right question question.
Shuhrat is a football fan and likes to go C ) When did his dream realise?
to the text D) What was his dream?
Today everyone wants peace, but not to football matches. There was a very
interesting football match between the teams E ) When did she reach the North Pole?
everyone yet realises that peace cannot be
assured by armed forces or by imposing of Uzbekistan and Russia last Saturday. But 23. (97-7-56) Choose the appropriate
one's own way of life on others. Shuhrat couldn’t go to the match, he had to question to the text.
A ) Can armed forces assure peace? stay at home as his mother had gone on a It is not difficult for Pete to get to the stadium.
B) Many people impose their own way of life business trip and he had to look after his little He walks down the street as far as the
sister, Yet Shuhrat knew everything about comer, then he takes bus number 3 and
on others, don't they?
that match for he watched it on TV. It’s great goes to the cinema. When he gets off he
C ) What must we do if we want peace?
that the mankind has invented TV. crosses the street. The stadium is not far
D) Does he fight for peace?
A ) Why couldn’t Shuhrat go to the library? from the bus stop. It takes him 25 minutes to
E) Everyone has his own way of life, hasn’t he?
B ) Why didn’t Shuhrat have to stay after the get to the stadium by bus.
13. (96-15-58) Choose the right question lessons? A ) Where does Pete usually go in his free
to the te x t The river is very wide and C ) How could Shuhrat know everything about time?
from the Hermitage you can look across at the match? B ) How long does it take him to get to the
the Peter and Paul fortress or in the other D ) Where had his grandmother gone on a stadium?
direction you can see the University and . business trip? C ) Is it difficult for Pete to get to the stadium?
other old buildings. E ) What did his father do when he went to D ) How long and how does he get to the
A ) What can you see at the fortress? the seaside? place?
B) You can see universities and fortresses, 19. (97-3-55) Choose the appropriate E ) Where is the stadium situated?
can’t you? question. 24. (97-8-37) Choose the appropriate
C ) What is the sight from the Hermitage? A lot of people from abroad arrive in our
D) The Peter and Paul fortress is in the other question.
republic annually. Some of them are tourists, He will be 17 next month.
direction, isn’t it? some are businessmen. But whoever they A ) Will he be 17 next month?
E ) What University can you see? are, none of them misses a chance of visiting B) How ok) are you?
14. (96-15-213) Choose the right the world-known city of Samarkand. The C ) How old is be?
question to the text. narrow streets of the old part of the city still
D ) Will he be 18 next month?
Lincoln was President during the Civil war. remind us of its glorious past.
E ) He will be 17 in a month, won’t he?
In this critical period Lincoln led the fight A ) What do people read about Uzbekistan?
B ) W hy does everybody who come to our 25. (97-8-49) Choose the appropriate
to keep the nation together and to free the
republic fail to go to Samarkand? question to the sentences. It took him ten
slaves.
C ) Which city of the republic do all people days to read this book.
A ) When was Lincoln bom?
arriving in Uzbekistan visit? A ) Who will read this book for ten days?
B) What hind of man was he?
D ) People always miss the train going to B) Did it take him 10 days to read it?
C ) In what place of the United Kingdom has
Samarkand, don’t they? C ) How long does it take you to read the book?
the memorial been built?
E ) Are there many old houses in D ) How long did it take him to read this book?
D ) What did Lincoln lead during the Civil War?
Samarkand? E ) It took him ten days to read this book,
E ) When did the North win?
20. (97-4-35) Choose the appropriate didn’t it?
15. (96-15-214) Choose the right
question. 26. (97-10-53) Chodse the appropriate
question to the te xt
Cinderella is sitting alone by the fire-place question.
Richard and his girl was late for the
in her old dress. She is unhappy. Her All right. The dog wants to go out.
performance. When they got to the theatre
stepmother and, her sisters have gone to a A ) Can I help you?
the play had already begun. big party at the king’s palace. Everything in B ) May I take Rex for a walk?
A ) When did they come to the theatre? the palace is bright. The guests are dancing C ) Do you like to walk with the dogs?
B) How did they get to the theatre? and listening to the beautiful music. They are D) Who took the dog out?
C ) Who was late? happy. Cinderella wants to be at the party E ) The dog wants to go out, doesn’t it?
D ) Who plays the leading part?
too, but she is not allowed. 27. (97-10-54) Choose the appropriate
E ) Where did they go after the performance? A ) W hy is Cinderella unhappy?
question. The old grey donkey is quite
16. (97-1-52) Choose the appropriate B ) What is Cinderella going to do? unhappy. It is his birthday. But nobody has
question to the sentence. C ) Where have her relatives gone? come to wish him ‘ Many happy returns of the
Ulugbek did his research in astronomy. D ) Is Cinderella happy? day." There are no presents, no cake and no
A ) Was Ulugbek a famous astronomer? E ) What is king doing? candles. He is looking at himself in the water.
B ) Who did research in mathematics and 21. (97-4-66) Choose the appropriate A ) W hy is the donkey unhappy?
astronomy? question to the sentence. B ) What is he doing?
C ) Did Ulugbek develop science? In the 17th century the streets of London C ) Whose birthday is it?
D ) What branch did Ulugbek do his research were so narrow that it was often possible D) The donkey is happy, isn’t he?
in? for a person at a window on one side of the E ) Has he a birthday party?
E ) What did Ulugbek do in his life? street to shake hands with a neighbour on
28. (98-1-28) W hich of the following
17. (97-1-53) Choose the appropriate the other side.
sentences am get the answer
question to the texL George Stephenson A ) Was it possible for a person to shake
“Neither do mine”.
was an outstanding English engineer hands in the street?
A ) I never watch T V in the mornings
and inventor. He is a man whose name is B) What kind of streets were there in the 17th
B) My birthday is in August
connected with the first railway in Great century?
C ) I don 4 like Chinese food
Britain. He built a new engine for a steam C ) Were the neighbours friends in the 17th
D ) My sister lives in London
locomotive and replaced wooden rails by century?
E ) My parents never write to me
metal ones. D ) What can Londoners see in their streets?
A ) Was G. Stephenson a famous scientist? Ё ) Who lived in the narrow streets in the 17th 29. (98-1-37) Choose the right answer.
B) Where did outstanding inventor live? century? What don’t they understand?
248 103. Choose the right question to the text / sentence
A ) I have nothing to wear. A ) When does hot weather usually set in? A ) Do you leam English or do you know it?
B) Yes, they do. B) Do you like spring rain? B) What is important for successful work in
C ) Yesterday’s homework. C ) Is it raining this morning? learning English?
D) No, but I can’t understand it. D ) Is it raining or snowing? C ) How often do you read English newspapers?
E ) I’m from Turkey. E) Does he like hot days? D) Is a successful reader a good learner?
30. (98-2-37) Choose the appropriate 38. (98-10-53) Choose the appropriate ., E ) What must one do to succeed in life?
answer. question. 45. (99-10-51) Choose the appropriate
It will take us 2 hours to get home. / The teacher asked us to close the books and question to the sentence.
A ) How long will it take you to get home? listen to her. The basketball players were having dinner
B) How long will it take them to get home? A ) Who asked us to close the books? when we came to the playground.
C ) Will it take you 2 hours to gel how? B) Why did the teacher ask us to close the A ) What did the basketball players eat?
D) It will take you 2 hours to get home, books and listen to her? B) Where did the basketball players come?
won’t it? C ) What did the teacher ask us to do? C ) Why did we come to the playground?
E) Will it take him two or more hours get D) When did the teacher ask us to close the D) When were the basketball player shaving
home? books and listen to her? dinner?
31. (98-2-53) Choose the appropriate. E) Did the teacher ask us to listen to her? E) Where were the basketball player shaving
question. dinner?
I’ll be able to play a game of chess with my question. 46. (00-2-34) Choose the.appropriate
friend next Sunday. We had our dinner in the school canteen. question to the sentence.
A ) What will you be able to do next Sunday? A ) Who had dinner in the school canteen? Tom was the cleverest boy among his
B) Who will be able to play a game of chess? B) Do you have your dinner in the school friends.
C ) Will you be able to play a game of canteen? A ) Tom was the bravest boy, wasn’t he?
D) I’ll be able to play chess next Sunday, C ) We had our dinner in the school canteen, B) Who is the cleverest boy?
shan’t I? didn't we? C ) What kind of boy was Tom?
E) Why will you be able to play a game of D) Where do you have your dinner? D) Where did Tom live?
chess next Sunday? E) Where did you have your dinner? E) Is Tom the bravest boy among his friends?
question. question. My grandfather bought an English question.
It took them fifteen minutes to discuss the book for me. It usually takes her 15 minutes to get to the '
question yesterday. A ) Who bought an English book for him? office by underground.
A ) How long does it take him to discuss the B) Did your grandfather buy an English book A ) How long does it usually take you to get to
question? for you? the office? i
B) Who discussed the question for fifteen C ) Your grandfather bought an English book B) Who got to the office in 15 minutes? <
minutes yesterday? for you, didn’t he? C ) How long does it take her to get to the ]
C ) It took them fifteen minutes to discuss the D) Why did your grandfather buy an English office by underground?
question, didn’t it? book for you? D ) It usually took her 15 minutes to get to the
d ) How long did it take them to discuss the E ) Who did. your grandfather buy an English office by underground, didn’t it
question yesterday? book for? E ) Where do you get in 15 minutes?
E) What did they discuss for fifteen minutes? 48. (00-4-32) Which question is the best
41. '(98-11-54) Choose the appropriate
33. (98-7-19) Choose the appropriate question to tfie text. Today is the 8th of to the following answer?
question. It happened long ago. March. We shan’t go to school. We are No, this is the second time I have been to
A ) When did it happen? celebrating our Mother's Day. We shall do Uzbekistan.
B) It happened long ago, didn’t it? our best to make out Mother happy. A ) Is this the first or the third time you’ve
C ) Did it happen long ago? A ) When did you celebrate it? been here?
D) How did it happen? B) Why won’t you go to school today? B) How many times have you been here? .
E) What was the matter with it? C ) Do you celebrate Father s Day too? C ) Is this the first time you’ve been in England?
34. (98-7-21) Choose the incorrect D) What will you give to your mother? D) Is this the second time you’ve been
question. E ) Will you help her about the house? here?
A ) When has he come? E ) This is the second time you’ve been here,
42. (98-11-57) Choose the appropriate isn’t it?
B) What does it look like?
question to the text.
C ) Does it smell bad? 49. (00-8-40) Choose the appropriate
Joe works at night. He gets up in the
D) Where did you say he was? question to the sentence.
afternoon every day. He has a cup of coffee.
E ) Who with did you cook it? It is possible for pupils in their final year at
A ) Where does Joe work?
35. <98-7-66) Choose the appropriate B) Why does Joe get up so late? school to take vocational subjects, such
question to the sentence. as shorthand and typing and pre-nursing
C ) Why doesn’t he have supper?
Robert was the slowest boy on earth. courses.
D) When does he watch TV?
A ) What kind of boy was Robert? A ) Who can take vocational subjects at
E) Why does Joe read the newspaper?
B) Where was Robert? school?
43. (99-1-23) Choose the right question B) What can pupils do in their final year at
C ) Where did he live?
to the sentence. school?
D) Was Robert a boy or a girl?
Maria Curie was the leading woman of her C ) What is shorthand?
E) Robert was a clever boy, wasn’t he?
time and the first person who received the D) When is it possible for pupils to take
36. (98-7-72) Choose the appropriate Nobel Prize twice. vocational subjects?
question to the sentence. A ) Who received the Nobel Prize once? E) Is it possible for students in their final year
The British Museum opened in 1753. B) What did he receive? at college to take vocational subjects?
A ) When did the British Museum open? C ) How many times did he receive the Nobel
B) Why did it open? 50. (01-1-45) Choose the appropriate
Prize?
C ) It opened in 1753, didn’t it?' question to the sentence.
D) Was he the leading scientist of his time?
D) Did it open in 1753? Passengers must not forget their belongings
E ) What kind of woman was M. Curie?
in the bus.
E ) Where did the British Museum open?
44. (99-4-2) Choose the proper question A ) Why did you go by this bus?
37. (98-9-50) Choose the appropriate to the sentence. B) You like to read in tie bus, don’t you?
question. An important condition for successful work of C ) Forget-me-notes are real liv e ry beautiful,
No, but it will rain this evening. a learner of English is everyday reading aren’t they?
104. Choose the suitable proverb / moral / idiom to the text 249
D) Where should you go if you leave C ) Where is the old man going? 66. (v15-119-12) Choose the correct
something in the bus? D) For what is the old man going? answer.
E) What mustn’t passengers do in the bus? E) Where and why was the old man going After lunch he phoned his mother.
once? A ) Who phoned he after lunch?
51. (01 -2-31} Choose the appropriate
59. (v4-127-15) Choose the appropriate ': B) How often does he phone his mother?
question to the sentence.
C ) Who did he ring?
It took the Hiltons quite a lot of time to decide question to the sentence.
In the IX century the well-known astronomer D ) Who rang him?
what to do for the coming weekend.
A ) What did the Hiltons decide to do for the Kassir Farghanl lived in the territory of
weekend? Uzbekiston, in the city of Farghana. 104. Choose the suitable proverb
B) Why did it take the Hiltons so long to A ) They lived in Uzbekiston, didn’t they? / moral / idiom to the text
decide it? B) What is the Uzbek artist famous for?
C ) How long did it take the Hiltons to decide C ) What kind of man was a famous astronaut? 1. (96-13-109) Choose the suitable
what to do for the coming weekend? D) Where and when did Kassir Farghanl live? proverb.
D) When did they decide what to do for the. E) Did he live in the Far East? My friend Ann is a very clever girl. She is
weekend? quick in everything she does. She is not lazy.
E) What will the Hiltons do for the coming She always does everything in time. She
question.
weekend? doesn’t like lazy people who always try to put
A: ... ? B: “King Lear”, I think.
off their work ard enjoy themselves.
52. (01-3-25) Which of the following A ) Who is your office manager?
A ) Speech is silver but silence is gold.
questions requires the given answer? The B) What’s in your bag?
B) A bad wound is cured - not a bad name.
Alimovs arrived at 5.00. C ) Who are you going to call on ?
D) What’s on tonight? C ) What is done can’t be undone.
A ) Where do the Alimovs arrive?
E) Whom did you meet? D) Never put off till tomorrow what you can
B) Did they arrive at 5?
do today.
C ) When did he arrive? 61. (v5-151-28) Choose the appropriate E) As is the workman so is the work.
D) When did you arrive? question.
E) When did the Alimovs arrive? Today is the 8th pf March. We shan’t go to 2. (96-15-160) Choose the proverb to
53. (01-3-26) Which of the following school. We are celebrating our Mother’s Day. finish up the text.
questions requires the given answer? The We shall do our best to make our Mom happy. Mother gave Ann some money. The girl
visitors stayed at the hotel for a week. A ) Do you celebrate Father’s Day too? wanted to go to the cinema very much; at
A ) Where did they stay for 2 weeks?' B) Will you help her about the house? the same time she wanted to buy a book, but
B) How long did they stay at the hotel? C ) When did you celebrate it? there was not enough money for both, “I’ll
C ) Did they stay at the hotel? D) What will you give to your mother? buy the book and go to the cinema next time
D) Did he stay for a week or two? E) Why won’t you go to school today? when I have money” she thought to herself.
E) How long did you stay at the hotel? A ) A man can die but once.
62. (v5-152-28) Choose the appropriate B) A cat in gloves catches no mice.
54. (01-5-47) Choose the suitable question questions to the sentences. C ) You cannot eat your cake and have it.
to the sentence. At last he remembered the Frogs and, some fish go back to the place D ) He laughs best who laughs last.
fact that lent the day importance. they were bom. E) So many men, so many minds.
A ) Why was the day important? A ) Frogs and fish don’t go back to the place
B) On what day was it? they were bom, do they? 3. (98-7-86) Choose the ending to the
C ) Who did he lend it? B) Where do frogs and some fish go back? proverb. A stitch in time ....
D) What fact did he remember? C ) Where were frogs and some fish bom? A ) saves nine
E) When did she remember the fact? D) When did frogs and some fish go back to B) before they hatch
the place they were bom? C ) makes a good ending
55. (01-5-48) Choose the suitable D) before they are easy
E) How do frogs and some fish go back to
question to the sentence. She slammed E ) makes perfect
the door and left the room very angrily. the place they are bom?
A ) Why does your door not open? 63. (v5-153-28) Choose the appropriate 4. (99-3-58) Choose the best proverb for
B) Who was she angry with? question. the text.
C ) Why was she angry? Nodir sent his mother a wonderful present. It was raining very hard. A lot of people were
D) What did she do? A ) did Nodir find his present yesterday? standing at the bus-stop and were sorry they
E) Why did he make her get angry? B) Why did Nodir come to Tashkent had not taken their umbrellas with them.
C ) Did Nodir call her yesterday? But one man among them was cheerful and
D) What did Nodir say to his mother? pleased. He always repeated ‘the harder it
question to the sentence.
E) How did Nodir congratulate his mother on rains the better I like it”. Asked why he was
She is like her mother.
her birthday? happy with rain he answered he was an
A ) Why is she like her mother?
umbrella seller.
B) Whom is she Ijke? 64. (v5-157-28) Choose questions to the
A ) Like to like.
C ) Who does she like? statements.
B) The list blow is half the battle.
D) What is she like? The children waited for the performance to
C ) Actions speak louder than words.
E) Who does she look like? begin
D) An idle brain it the devil’s workshop.
57. (01-6-51) Choose the appropriate A ) Who could go to the performance?
E ) One man’s meat is another man’s poison.
question to the sentence. B) Who was waiting for the concert?
He is a young man who is regular in his life C ) What will the children do in the circus? 5. (99-6-25) Choose the appropriate
and work. D) What did the children do there? forms of the verbs.
A ) What is he? E) Where did they go in the morning? Which of the given proverbs will be a suitable
B) Where does he work? answer to the question? What would you say
C ) What kind of ma iris he? to a grumbling groupmate who is finding fault
questions to the sentences.
D) Why is he regular in his life and work? with everything around?
Microorganisms are animals and plants that
E) Is he regular in his life? A ) Better late than never.
are so small we can not even see them. They
B) East or West, home is best.
58. (01-9-4) Choose the appropriate can’t live in a cold environment.
C ) To get out of bed on the wrong side.
question to the sentence. A) Microorganisms ate the animals, aren’t they?
D) Promise little, but do much.
One day the old man was going to the shop B) Where can they live?
E) Make hay while the sun shines.
to buy food. C ) We can see microorganisms, can’t we?
A ) Who was going to the shop? D) What are microorganisms? 6. (99-6-37) Complete the conversation
B) Was the old man going to the shop? E) What is microorganisms? with a proverb.
250 104. Choose the suitable proverb / moral / idiom to the text
A.: What kind of person is our director. B.: A ) end or mend introduced. If not the illegal hunters quickly
Can't make out. Neither kind nor strict.... B) cut her own grass move back in. Supposing there were no
A ) Neither fish nor flesh C ) hope against hope tigers left in the world: how would we all feel?
B) Too good to be true D ) make ends meet According to some environmentalists, that
C ) To turn over a new leaf E ) buy a white horse day may be coming sooner rather than later.
D) Woken pigs fly According to the passage, no one can
13. (03-1-45) Choose the best proverb.
E ) Well begun is ha If done deny th a t___
Bob is a clever boy. He reads a lot and
A ) International campaigns didn’t attempt to
7. (00-2-25) Choose the suitable moral to knows much. He is a good sportsman
protect'tigers
the text. too. His hobby is tennis. Bob is active in
B) Nobody is going to guarantee to redevelop
A fisherman had been fishing for a long time everything. He never idles and does his best
locations for tigers
but without luck. At last he tugged at his net to get as much knowledge as he can while C ) If we don’t keep tigers safe from loss,
and saw a small fish caught in it. “Pleaselet he is young. He follows the proverb: finally they will die out
me go", begged the fish, ‘ I will grow bigger A ) Haste makes waste. D). Local people are providing tigers with all
in a few days and then you can catch me B) Grasp all lose all. necessities
again”. C ) Lost time is never found again.
The fisherman said, “Now that I have caught D) Don’t trouble troubles till trouble troubles you 18. (v15-112-28) A ccordingto the text,
you, I won't let you go. If I leave you, I may E ) Birds of feather flock together. all of the following statements are TR U E
never see you again”. EX CEPT:
14. (03-10-47) Read the text and choose A ) But for international campaigns’ hard
A ) Don't count your chickens before they are the proverb suitable for it work, tigers would have been Wiped out.
hatched. “Where are you for?” a train conductor asked B) Only the improvement of the areas that
B) Safety is the first importance. an old lady. “You are very impartment,” are in bad condition for tigers’ living can sort
C ) Lost time cannot be recalled. snapped the old lady. “What business it is out this issue.
D) Never find fault with others. of yours where I am going? But if you must C ) As long as local people are concerned
E) A bird in the hand is worth two in the know, I’m bound for Boston.’ The conductor with protection, there is a possibility of
bush. obligingly picked up her three.bags, found people’s and tigers’ living at the same time.
8. (00-2-26) Choose the suitable moral to her sit in the Boston train and put the bags D) In order to carry out tiger saving projects,
the text. on the rack. As he left the carriage, the old it is essential to have enough investment.
Once a wolf saw a goat on a top of a hill lady leaned out of the window and cackled
19. (v l 5-112-29) W hat supposition is
and said, “Come down here, miss Goat! The at him. “I guess I fooled you, you impertinent
offered by the author?
grass here is greener and longer'. “Thank young man. I’m really going to Buffalo.’’
A ) Environmentalists’ prediction
you”, answered the goat, “the grass down A ) Actions speak louder than words.
B) The improvement of habitats
there may be much better. But, if I come B) All is well that ends well. C ) Complete extinction of tigers
down, you will get a good meaf So, I prefer C ) Ask no questions and you will be told D) Tigers’ coexisting with mankind
to stay here where you can’t reach. At least I no lies.
am quite safe”. D ) One good turn deserves another. 20. (v15-112-30) Which of the following
A ) Dirty tricks seldom work. E ) Better short of рёпсе than short of sense. is the best title for the passage?
B) Tastes differ. A ) The lifestyle of tigers
15. (03-10-51) Read the text of test 47 B) Illegal fauna hunters
C ) Idleness is a curse. and choose the best answer.
D) Never find fault with others. C ) Environmental issues
Choose the definition that fits the word “a D ) Conservation of tiger skins
E ) Pride bath a fall. rack” as it is used in the text
9. (00-3-29) Complete the’sentence. A ) a framework for holding different things 21. (v15-116-34) Read the text.
He never panics in a crisis. He’s as ... Then choose the correct answer for each
B ) a device for lifting an automobile for repair
A ) cool as an ice C ) a triangular form for arranging billiard balls question below (34-36).
This summer Britons are predicted to spend £6
B) good as a man D) an instrument of torture
billion on package holidays. According to a new
C ) cool as a cucumber E) any great mental or physical torment
survey, the happiest holiday-makers are those
D) cool as a knife
16. (v4-103-36) Complete the who book with small, specialist companies.
E) keen as mustard
conversation with a proverb. The survey suggests that choosing the right
10. (00-3-34) Choose the best suitable
Steve: It’s risky to take an exam without tour company may be more important than
proverb to the situation below.
reading the whole book. Jeremy: But it’s my choosing the right resort or hotel. So, how can
The old man is no longer able to work in
last chance.... ; you make sure you end up with the sort of
his garden; still he doesn’t sell it to his
A ) Once bitten, twice shy holiday you had in mind? If your budget is tight,
neighbours, who offer him large sums of
B) Better late than never work out exactly what you can afford. Then,
noney; and the fruit-trees, once so beautiful,
C ) New brooms sweep clean find a travel agent who has time to listen to
save run wild.
D ) Sink or swim your requirements. This can be hard though, as
A) A hard nut to crack.
E ) No news is good news many large high street chains set sales targets
’■<} A dog in the manger.
17. (v15-112-27) Read the text for their staff, and may even limit the amount of
0 ) A curst cow has short horns.
Then choose the correct answer for each time employees spend per customer.
D) A bird may be known by its song.
question below (27—30). According to the recent survey mentioned
E) All covet, all lose.
Everyone agrees that unless the world’s tiger in the passage...
11. (02-7-50) Choose the sentence A) luxurious holiday resorts are rarely preferred.
population is protected, tigers will eventually
contradicting the text of test 49. become extinct. If it were not for the efforts B) small travel agencies usually satisfy their
A ) The tramp was sleeping on a park bench. customers better.
made by international campaigns over
3 ) The tramp didn’t mind being woken up. past decades, the extinction would already C ) British people spend £6 billion on package
C) All people who woke him up were very holidays annually.
have become a fact. Tigers can coexist
polite. with human beings, provided local people D ) most British people book their holidays
D) The tramp was woken up three times. are involved in conservation. However, through small travel agencies.
E ) The policeman woke him at half past 22. (v15-116-35) Following the advice
even if tiger habitats are redeveloped there
two a.m. is no guarantee of success. Government given in the passage, if you want to have
12. (02-11-31) Choose the best proverb agencies riiust be involved, and there must a low-budget holiday,...
to complete the sentence. be adequate finance: otherwise conservation A ) make sure that you choose an excellent
Louis Armstrong was forced start to work at the projects are neglected. An organized resort.
age of eleven in order to help his mother ... programme with safeguards must be [ B) you should plan your finances carefully.
105. Give the right answer to the question 251
C ) a package holiday would be the best option. 7. (96-13-103) Choose the sentence that A ) the Thames B) the Mississippi
D) decide exactly what you want before doesn’t suit the given one. C ) the Colorado D) the Columbia
approaching a labor agency. Much care must be taken of library books, for E) the Potomac
23. (v15-116-36) According to the they are read by very many persons. 15. (97-6-43) Choose the proper answer
passage you may h^ve difficulty in A) I often go to the library for books. to the question.
finding a travel agent who w ill... B) Never turn down the comers of pages. What are your plans for Sunday?
A ) listen to you at length. C ) You shouldn’t write in a book. A ) I worked on Sunday.
B) offer you a cheap holiday. D) It’s better to wrap books not to make them B) Your plans are different.
C ) offer decent holidays at lower prices. dirty. C ) We’ll rest in a moment.
D) offer a wide variety of package holidays. E ) The first person who printed books in D) Our family is going out of town.
English was William Caxton. E) I was reading a book on Sunday.
24. (v18-561) Peter spends all his time
complaining. I wish he’d ju s t... . 8. (96-13-209) Choose the proper reply 16. (97-6-47) Choose the proper
A ) find a life B) get a life to the dialogue.J: By the way, I have two answer.
C ) getting a life D) change the life books of yours. I should like to return them. A. What do you usually do at your school
H: Have you finished reading them? J: .... yard? В A. What kind of them do you
25. (v18-562) We worked all ... the night
H: Would you care to have another book to prefer? В.............
and left at 9 AM.
read? J: Yes, please. A ) We buy vegetables / Potatoes and carrot
A ) through B) after
A ) All right, I’ll read it again, well, I must be B) We sell vegetables /Apples and cherries
C ) of D) between
off now. C ) We grow fruit / Wheat and cotton
B) Yes, and enjoyed them very much, D) We plant trees / Milk and pudding ■
105. Give the right answer to the especially the one about Liberia. E) We plant flowers / Roses and tulips
question C ) Of course, I thought it was time I paid a
visit. 17. (98-1 -34) W hich of these things can
1. (96-8-40) Choose the appropriate D) I haven’t free time. I’ll bring it next time. you send?
answers to the'question. Who fell ill? E ) Yes, I come to see you. A ) your future B) the house
A ) I go B) My mother is C ) the moon D) your regards
C ) My son does D) Ann did 9. (96-15-107) “I’ll buy the book and go E) the mountain
E) Alice will to the cinema next time” she thought,
A ) What did the girl decide t do? 18. (98-3-34) Which of these things can
2. (96-8-93) Choose the proper answer. B) What did the girl want to do? you send?
A: He passed his exam with excellent marks, C ) Did the girl want to go to the cinema or A ) your business
didn't he? B: ... ' buy a book? B) the school
A ) Yes, he has. В) I think, he will D) What did the girl think? C ) your dreams
C ) Yes, he did. D) No, he hadn’t. E) Will she buy the book and then go to the D) vacations
E) Of course, he does. cinema? E) your love
3. (96-9-40) Choose the appropriate 10. (96-15-154) Choose the appropriate 19. (98-7-74) Answ er the question.
answer. Tom: How long have you been living answer to the question. Where does he work? He makes tigers obey
in London? Bob: ... Tom: No wonder, London Why does the lord Chancellor sit on a sack him, the elephant dance, the dogs sing, the
is one of the beautiful cities of the world. lions jump through a burning circle. He works
of wool?
A) I stay 2 months. at th e '....
A ) He likes to sit on it.
B) For eight months and I like it very much. A) circus B) department store
B) He can’t sit on hard seats.
C ) I don’t know. C ) theatre D) Zoo
C ) Because the wool is the symbol of British
D) I was 2 months ago. E ) railway station
wealth.
E) One day.
D) It was fashionable to sit on a wool sack in 20. (98-8-51) Choose the best answer.
4. (96-12-39) Choose the proper answer. old times. Which novel didn’t the great American writer
How long has she been with you? E) There isn’t any place left for him to sit. Theodore Dreiser write?
A ) About 2 weeks. B) Yes, she has. A ) An American Tragedy
C ) In Tashkent. D) Maybe tomorrow. B) The Genius
E ) Of course! C ) The Titan
What is the traditional topic with the
5. (96-12-46) Choose the sentence, Englishmen who are not well acquainted with D ) Sister Carrie
contradicting the others. each other? E) David Copperfield
A ) Sport is an excellent instrument of A ) health B) friends C ) weather 21. (98-10-57) Choose the appropriate
friendship and understanding among nations. D) food E) economy answer to the given question.
B) Thousands of sport fans come to the
12. (96-15-199) Choose the appropriate “Why did the passenger put hisi>ag in the
“Pakhtakor” stadium to watch football
answer to the question. way?” Conductor: May I put your bag out of
matches.
Who usually answers these letters in your the way, sir? People coming in are falling over
C ) I liked physic lessons very much.
office? it. Passenger: No, no! Let it be where it is. If
D ) When I was a boy I watched football
A ) My friend can. B) That man will. nobody falls over it, I’ll forget that it’s there.
matches.
С ) I do, of course. D) Mary is. A ) As he got on the bus
E ) During these competitions our team very
E) Those engineers did. B) As he had many thing
often won gold and silver medals.
C ) As there was no room for his bag
6. (96-12-47) Choose the sentence, 13. (97-3-37) Choose the appropriate
D) Because he was afraid to forget it
contradicting the others. answer.
E) Because he was afraid of conductor
A ) Alisher Navol is a great poet, statesman - You may be transferred to the Public
Relations Department. In this case you'll 22. (98-12-60) Choose the right answer.
and the founder of the Uzbek literature.
work under Mr. Homes, won’t you? What runs a round a field without moving?
B) He was very active in the social life of the
A ) Thanks a lot A ) lake B) sky
state.
B) I hope, I shall. C ) fence D) river
C ) He believed in future of all the colonial
C ) Oh, yes, the weather is fine. E ) mountain
countries.
D) He knew all the poetic forms, but he liked D) I’ve been to the Department store. 23. (98-12-63) Choose the right. At whom
only true poets. E) Mr. Homes isn’t in. do all people stare with open mouth?
E ) His works have entered the treasury of 14. (97-4-20) Choose the appropriate A ) hunter B) dentist
world literature and have been translated into answer to the question. C ) discoverer D) musician
many languages. What river is Washington D C situated On? E) policeman
252 105. Give the right answer to the question
24. (99-2-48) Choose answer to the What do the flags say? D ) No, I haven’t. I think it looks terrible.
question. A ) A national flag is an expression of human E) No. I didn’t but we can look at it.
What can be recycled? hopes and ideals. 39. (02-9-54) Read the text and choose
A ) paper B) Each country has its flag. the best answer. What made it possible for
B) glass C ) It says that the country is independent. Amir Temur to establish a centralised state?
C ) aluminium cans D) Those countries can be divided into many Amir Temur was born on April 9, 1336 in the
D) glass, paper, aluminium cans parts. village of Hojailgor near Shahrisyabs. His
Ё) used objects, 60% of rubbish E) Dependent countries have also flags. father was a rich man whose name was Amir
25. (99-3-52) Choose the best answer to 32. (00-6-54) Choose the statement that Taragay. His mother Teguna was a noble
the question. is a possible cause of the situation. Flight woman. Amir Temur was well educated in his
What is a stamp? from Los Angeles to Chicago was postponed family. He was strong and handsome. At his
A ) Writing paper and envelopes. for two hours. early age he was interested in State Affairs
B) A thick slice of meat or fish. A ) The plane seats 20 0 people. and military activities. He spent much time on
C ) The cloud like gas: that water turns into B) Los Angeles has a very large airport, military training and getting an education. His
when it boils. C ) The pilot of the plane became ill. knowledge in geography, medicine, history
D) A little piece of coloured paper you D) One passenger lost his ticket. and astronomy often astonished scientis's.
stick on a letter or a parcel, which pays for E) The distance was too great. In his youth he took part in the wars between
sending it by post. various landowners and in one of the battles
33. (00-9-52) Choose the impolite answer.
E) A small, flat piece of something, like stone, his hand and leg were wounded. His hand
- Botir, where is the magazine?
soap and some kinds of medicine. recovered but his leg remained lame. Still he
took an active part in the fight of the Central
26. (99-4-56) Choose the best answer to A ) It is on the table, can't you see?
Asian people for their freedom. He put an
the question. B) I am sorry, I don't remember.
end to the battles between Khans and Beks
What does to attach mean? C ) Sorry, but I don't know.
and established a powerful centralised state.
A ) to escape, to keep out of the way of D) I think it is on the shelf.
He became a famous statesman and great
something E) Excuse me, but I haven’t seen it.
leader, of the Uzbek people. He was well-
B) to knock a small piece off something like 34. (01-6-47) Choose the appropriate known all over the world as Great Tamerlan.
a vase, etc. answer. A ) his being from a rich family
C ) to name numbers in their proper orders Brian has never visited France, has he? B) his getting a good education
D) to fasten, join or tie together A ) Yes, he hasn’t. But he hopes. C ) his taking part in the fight of the Uzbek
E) to hand something over freely to someone B) Yes, he has. But he hopes to. people
else C ) No, he has. But he doesn’t hope to. D) his ending the battles between Khans and
27. (99-4-58) Choose the proper answer D) No, he hasn’t. But he hopes to. Beks
to the question. E) Yes. he hasn’t. And doesn’t hope. E) his being well-known all over the world
What does to mix mean? 35. (01-9-37) Choose the best suited 40. (02-9-55) Read the text of test 54 and
A ) to put different things together answer to the question. Choose the appropriate proverb.
B) to make fun of someone - Tom, where did you crack your head? Amir Temur was the leader of the Asian
C ) to happen to somebody - In the bath. people in their fight for independence against
D) to make someone suffer or pay fordoing - How did you do that? the Mongolian oppression as he thought...
something wrong A ) When at Rome do as the Romans do.
E) to buy something A ) I hit my arm against the wall. B) Every cook praises his own broth.
28. (99-9-40) Choose the best answer to B) I felt somebody trying the door. C ) Out of sight out of mind.
the question. C ) It was dark; I fell and broke my hand. D) All is well that ends well.
Where is the conversation taking place? D) I dropped the soap on the floor but E) Better die standing than live kneeling.
- Could you drive faster, please? couldn’t get it
- Yes, mom. But don’t have the wrong idea, E) I stepped on the soap, slipped and fell.
choose the main idea.
the faster I drive the less you pay. 36. (02-2-34) Choose the best answer. The text is about...
A ) At a bus stop What he says is clear and is obviously well- A ) Amir Temur’s childhood.
B) In a cafe prepared, and this, among other things, has B) Amir Temur and his activities.
C ) In a taxi earned him the high regard of his colleagues. C ) The Central Asian people.
D) In a plane How do his colleagues feel about him? D) Amir Temur’s establishing a powerful
E) In the metro A ) They are jealous of him state.
29. (99-10-53) Choose the appropriate B) They don’t understand him E) The wars between Khans and Beks.
answer to the question. C ) They ignore him
This test is not very difficult, is it? D) They respect him
choose the best answer.
A ) No, it is. B) Yes, it was. E) His colleagues feel ashamed
All of the following are true to the text except.
C ) It is not. D) No, it is not 37. (02-2-38) Choose the best answer. A ) Amir Temur’s parents were rich people.
E) Tie text is. Whether the horse had been bitten by a B) Amir Temur lived in the XIII century.
30. (00-1 -20) Choose the appropriate snake, or eaten bad food, or been attacked C ) He took a great interest in State affairs.
variant to complete the dialogue. by a sudden disorder, it was hard to say, but D) His knowledge In history astonished
- Boxing is a healthful sport. at all events, his sickness was ill-timed and scientists.
- Why do you think so? unfortunate. What caused the horse’s illness? E) He was a famous statesman and great
- My father says so? A ) it is uncertain B) a disease leader.
- Is your father also a boxer? C ) an injury D) poison
- No, ... people come to him with teeth E) bad food
The increase in pollution from cars and
problems. 38. (02-6-53) Choose the best answer. lorries is causing global warning. What
A ) He is a surgeon. - Have you had your photo taken with your should be done?
B) He is a dentist. new hairstyle? A ) Production of cars and lorries should be
C ) He is a nurse. stopped.
D) He is a psychologist.
A ) No, I didn’t bring it today. B) Drivers must be concerned about the
E) He is an officer. pollution problem.
B) No, I think they are ready to be thrown
31. (00-1-27) Choose the appropriate away. C ) The governments should be concerned
answer to the question. C ) No, I haven’t but I’ve got taller. about peoples' health.
105. Give the right answer to the question________________________________________________ 253
D) New engines should be invented to 51. (03-5-39) Choose the best answer. 59. (v4-106-10) Choose the proper
prevent the pollution. Where is the conversation taking place? answer.
E) People should move from cities to the - What’s the trouble this time? Have a look - How long does it take you to get to school?
countryside. at the watch. It sometimes stops completely, A ) I get to school by bus.
although I wind it up regularly at the same B) I left for school at 8 a.m. .
time. C ) Oh, yes, I live quite close.
What languages are dead? D) I don’t take any meal to school.
A ) at the cobbler’s B) at the plant
A) French and Greek
C ) at the watchmaker’s D) in the bathroom E) Twenty minutes.
B) Latin and Celtic
E) in the train 60. (v4-110-13) Read the text and decide
C ) German and French
D) Greek and Latin 52. (03-5-41) Choose the best answer. what they do? Mrs. Naggie doesn’t work
E ) Celtic and German Where is the conversation taking place? and her friend works in a beauty shop.
- This bus goes to Trafalgar Square, A ) They have just retired.
45. (02-11-83) Choose the best answer. B) They are a clerk and a secretary.
What had happened to Sill while she was doesn’t it?
-Y e s , s ir... fares, please. C ) They are a housewife and a hair dresser.
waiting for a bus? D) They are a cleaner and a businessman.
A ) Someone was stealing her bag. - One to Trafalgar Square.
A ) In the bus B) In the train E ) They are pensioners.
B) Her bag had been stolen.
C ) Someone had stolen her bag. C ) In the trolley bus D) In the tram 61. (v4-123-28) Choose the right answer.
D) Her bag was being stolen. E) On the ship What is the name of the bell in the clock
E) Her bag was stolen. 53. (03-5-44) Choose the best answer. tower of the Houses of Parliament?
Where is the conversation taking place? A ) the City B) Trafalgar Square
46. (02-11-99) Choose the right answer C ) Hyde Park D) Big Ben
to the question. Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten your
seat belts and refrain from smoking. E) Old Faith FuH
What did the thief do when the police got to
the bank? A ) in the train B) aboard a ship 62. (v4-125-13) Andrea is sneezing and
A ) He has opened the. safe. C ) in the cab D) in the plane coughing.
B) He switched on the light. E) at table What is the matter with her?
A ) She has dialled the wrong number.
C ) He had escaped. 54. (03-5-47) Choose the best answer.
B) She was swimming in the pool.
D) He left his gun. Where is the conversation taking place?
E) He was closing the door. C ) She caught a cold.
- Shall we take the nine sixteen train? It
D) She ate too much yesterday.
47. (02-11-100) Choose the best answer. leaves in a quarter of an hour?
E) She has been working a lot.
Two men are trying to cut down a very large - But the notice “Departures” says it’s a slow
train. 63. (v5-109-24) There are five answers
tree. Their electric saw is broken. Their axes
A ) at the dairy’s after each sentence.
are not very sharp. What did one of the men-
B) at the baker’s Only one is correct. Choose the most
say?
C ) at the street notice board suitable word to each sentence.
A) The job was easy and the saw is broken.
D) at the railway station My friend earns a lot of ... as a full time
B) The job would be easy if that saw weren’t
E) at the neighbour’s teacher.
broken.
A ) money B) prizes C ) revenue
C ) The job will be easy if the saw is broken. 55. (03-5-49) Choose the best answer. D) price E) tax
D) The job is easy if that, saw isn’t broken. Where is the conversation taking place?
E) The job can be easy if that saw wasn’t - Let’s see the menu. And here is the wine 64. (v5-125-14) There are five answers
broken. card, too. How about some hard drinks? after each sentence.
A ) at the restaurant B) in the snack bar Only one is correct. Choose the correct
48. (03-2-5) Choose the best answer to replace the underlined word.
answer. C ) in the canteen D) in the inn
E) in the dining room John was punished for being impolite.
A professor met his friend in the street one
A ) polite B) accurate
day. “I heard you had died,” he exclaimed. 56. (03-5-50) Choose the best answer. C ) rudeness D) rude
The friend smiled at these words. “But you Where is the conversation taking place? E ) helpful
see I am alive,” he said. “That’s impossible," - I want to send the book to Bukhara. How
said the professor. “The man who told me is 65. (v5-146-11) There are five answers
much will it cost?
much more reliable than you are”. after each sentence.
- Regular mail or air mail?
This text is ... Only one is correct*Choose the most
A ) in the stationary shop
A ) a story B) an essay suitable word.
B) in the library
C ) a joke D) an article Which is the ... to the village?
C ) at the post office
E) a letter A ) road B) house C ) street
D) in the Customs office
D) journey E) center
49. (03-5-34) Choose the best answer. E ) in the bookshop
Where is the conversation taking place? 66. (v5-149-11) There are five answers.
- Good morning! Is Mr. Smith in? O nly one is correct. Choosethe correct
Bobur: “I wonder why the light keeps going
- Yes, he is. But Mr. Smith is engaged at the answer.
off?” Anvar: “There is a shot in it as usual”.
moment, would you mind waiting? Nodira works hard ... she wants to know
What does Anvar mean?
A ) at the barber’s B) at the box-office English very well.
A ) The light is too bright.
C ) at the office D) at school A ) and B) at last
B) It is dark in the room.
E) in the shop C ) because D) so
C ) There isn’t enough light in the room.
D) There is a fault in electrical wiring. E ) if
E) The electrical system is being repaired. 67. (v5-150-11) There are five answers.
Where is the conversation taking place?
- So, we have finished with yesterday’s 58. (04-1-551) Choose the suitable Only one is correct. Choosethe correct
answer. answer.
topic. Now, what shall we have for today?
In Uzbekistan all the documents at all The principal opened the d oor... came into
We might take the topic time”.
offices and state bodies are written in the classroom.
- Yes, I feel I need brushing, up my English
Uzbek. Meetings and sessions are held in A ) when B) after C ) or
in that line.
Uzbek too. But sometimes meetings are D) and E) although
A ) at the Geography lesson
B) at the Math lesson conducted in other language. They must 68. (v6-152-19) Choose the answer
C ) at the Principal’s office be conducted in ... which correctly completes the dialogue.
D) at the English lesson A ) Russian B) Arabic C ) Uzbek - It’s 5 o’clock. You’re staying for tea, aren’t
E) in the corridor D) English E) French you?
A ) No, it isn’t. B) I’d love to. C ) improved its football facilities. DC, opened its doors to the public. According
C ) Please, don’t. D) So am I. D) funds to build a new football field. to its mission statement, this museum is
69. (v6-157-19) Choose the answer 73. (v7-133-36) How did the two rival dedicated to the preservation, study and
which correctly completes the dialogue. schools deal with their problems? exhibition of the life, language, literature,
- Do you speak Italian? A ) They reconstructed their football stadiums. history and arts of the Native Peoples of the
A ) I was’ afraid, I can’t. B) They found new sources of funding. ■Western Hemisphere: The NMAI’s unique
C ) They decided to share their facilities. architectural design and comprehensive
B) I’m sorry, he doesn’t.
D) They rented out their auditoriums. collection attract a wide range of visitors
C ) I’m afraid, I don’t.
curious about Native American history and
D) It’s a pity, I can. 74. (v7-149-33) Read the text. culture.
70. (v7-116-35) Read the text. Then choose the correct answer for The museum’s three exhibition galleries
Then choose the correct answer for questions 33-34. contain thousands of objects, collected
questions 35-36. Midvale police are investigating a robbery at over a 54-year period. About 70 percent of
Collins GEM Dictionary Malone’s Jewelry Store. It happened Friday the collection is from North America, and
Latin - English night. The robbers stole ten thousand dollars about 30 percent is from Central and South
English - Latin worth of jewelry and watches. They got into America’
This dictionary is a new publication in a the store by breaking the front window. The What is the main aim of opening NMAI?
series which has until now been limited to the store has a burglar alarm, but someone cut A ) To demonstrate a Wide range of unique
modem languages. Its purpose is somewhat the wires in a back room before the robbery. architectural designs of Washington’s
different from that of the others, the same as So the alarm didn’t ring. The only people who museums.
the uses of Latin differ from those of French, go into that room are employees of the store. B) To demonstrate the difference in the way
German, Italian and Spanish. There are two Mrs. Savage, who cleans the store at night, of lives of North and South American Indians.
main reasons for learning Latin. One is to was working and heard the window break. C ) To support and research the life and
read the best in the literature of the Romans. She saw a man and a woman driving away culture of the Indians of North and South
The other is to understand the Latin basis of from the store in an old black car. She said America.
many modem languages as the extensive she didn’t call the police. She thought the D ) To sell unique objects collected over a
Latin element still survives in the terminology people were just the owner and his wife. long period in North America.
of historians, lawyers and scientists. Thieves were noticed by
A ) Mrs. Savage. 79. (v7-178-34) What part of NMAI
Latin is a language with a relatively small collection is from Central and South America?
vocabulary. Many words have to carry a B) the Malones.
C ) a Midvale police officer. A ) a naif B) 54 percent
wide range of meanings. Where the range C ) 70 percent D ) one thjrd
of meanings is unusually complicated, these D ) the Jewelry Store guard.
have been arranged in groups and numbered 75. (v7-149-34) What is the text about? 80. (v7-180-33) Read the text.
1,2, 3, etc. A ) Mrs. Malone. Then choose the correct answer for
According to the text what is the second B) CleaYiing. questions 33-34.
main reason for learning Latin? C ) Diamonds. The Da Vinci Code is one of the most
A ) To understand words of Latin origin. D) A theft. unexpected success stories of recent years.
B) To be able to become a lawyers. The book w as written by Dan Brown, who
76. (v7-165-35) Read the text used to write song lyrics. He only became a
C ) To write historical novels. Then choose the correct answer for
D) To translate Roman literature. full-time writer in 1996. His first thriller, Digital
questions 35-36. Fortress, was published in 1998. It was
71. (v7-116-36) Why do many Latin words “Your Red Majesty shouldn’t purr so loud,"Alice followed by Angels and Demons (2000) and
have a lot of meanings? Because said, rubbing her eyes, and addressing thekitten Deception Point (2001).
A ) different scientists use them in a different respectfully. “You woke me out of oh! Such a The Da Vinci Code is a thriller. The action
way. nice dream! And you’ve been along withme, starts in Paris in the Louvre where the story's
B) the number of words in Latin is not large. Kitty - all through the Looking-glass world. Did hero, Robert Langdon, discovers clues hidden
C ) this is the purpose of a new dictionary. you know it, dear?’ It is a very inconvenient, in the paintings of Leonardo Da Vinci. It’s a
D) the Latin language is not used any more. habit of kittens (Alicehad once made the thriller in which the characters use their brains
remark) that, ’whatever yousay to them, they rather than guns to decipher clues and riddles.
72. (v7-133-35) Read the text. always pun-. “If they wouldonly purr for “yes’ and
Then choose the correct answer for Brown has managed to combine historical
mew for ‘no’, or any ruleof that sort,” she had facts and places with his story so convincingly
questions 35-36. said, “so that one couldkeep up a conversation!
Madison High School has just completed that many people believe it is true.
But how can you talkwith a person if they What kind of story is The Da Vinci Code? It is
a new auditorium with air conditioning and always say the samething?” On this occasion
state-of-the-art lighting and sound. Because A ) an adventure story about the success of
the kitten only purred: and itwas impossible to many people.
of the cost of building this auditorium, the guess whether it meant “yes" or “no". 1
school had no money to maintain or upgrade B) an exciting story foil of mysteries which
What was Alice doing before she spoke to heroes try to solve.
the football field. The facility is so bad that the kitten?
officials have stopped Madison’s home C ) a historical book about some paintings in
A ) washing her face the Louvre.
games for fear players will get injured. B) looking in the mirror
Madison’s rival, Central High School, has D) a book about people who use guns to
C ) reading discover some secrets.
a beautiful new football stadium, but its D) sleeping
auditorium has been closed for fear that 81. (v7-180-34) When did Dan Brown stop
the ceiling will fall. The School Board has 77. (v7-165-36) Why did Alice find it difficult writing the words for songs and start writing
given money for renovating the auditorium. to have a dialogue with kittens? novels?
So, for this year, Central’s music and drama A ) They have some bad habits. A ) in 1998 B) in 2000
departments will be without a facility to house B) They always make the same sound. C ) in 2001 D) in 1996
their performances. Parents, administrators, C ) They wake you up from a dream.
82. (v7-181 -35) Read the text.
and students at Central have proposed that D) They keep silent all the time.
Then choose the correct answer for
Madison use Central’s football stadium for 78. (v7-178-33) Read the text question^ 35-36.
Madison’s six home games. In exchange, Then choose the correct answer for Has autumn already started? Another tricky
Central will use Madison’s auditorium for its questions 33-34. question. There’s no accepted definition for •
fall and spring school plays and concerts. On September 21, 2004, the Smithsonian the beginning of the season of mists and
Madison High School has Institution’s newest museum, the National mellow fruitfulness. Astrologers maintain that
A ) had to stop using its football field. Museum of the American Indians (NMAE), it starts on the autumn equinox - one
B) a number of injured football players. located on the National Mall in Washington, of two times in the year when the sun
crosses the equator and day and night are Samba is a type of music and dance from A ) Sees you every day
of equal length. Some people relate the Brazil. Samba music has strong rhythms, B) Enjoys your picture
first signs of autumn to cooler weather and in which people sing and play percussion C ) Loves you
changing leaf colour. Others look not for instruments. It is a group dance, where D) Likes pictures
gathering swallows but for the fattening of people often dance in a circle. 92. (V8-115-31) Read the text
nuts and berries. Some naturalists believe According to the text which forms of music Then choose the correct answer for
the season begins with the departure of are suitable for dancing? questions 31-32.
the first migratory birds. According to the A ) Raga and blues Everybody loves a secret and nobody loves
Woodland Trust, autumn begins five to seven B) Calypso and samba a secret more than magicians. As we sit
days later than 20 years ago. C ) Raga and calypso and watch the magician pulling a rabbit out
Who thinks that autumn begins when days D ) Blues and samba of a hat, there is Only one question: how
last as long as nights? did he do that? Skilled magicians will take
87. (v8-105-32) In which types of music is
A ) Scientists B) Astronomers advantage of the fact we want to know how
there singing?
C ) Naturalists D ) Astrologers the tricks are done and will even pretend to
A ) Samba and blues
83. (v7-181-36) According to some B) Calypso and raga make a mistake. Just when we think that we
naturalists, what shows that autumn has C ) Raga and samba understand the trick, he does it another way
started? D ) Blues and calypso and we know that we must be wrong.
A ) Birds begin to leave the country. But now the secret is really out of the bag
B) People start picking nuts and berries. and magicians around the world are furious.
C ) Leaves turn yellow and red. In a series of programmes for Fox TV, the
D) The air becomes cooler. questions 35-36.
Masked Magician (whose real name is
Pluto: The Ice Planet
84. (v7-190-31) Read the text Then choose Lenny Montano) has shown viewers how to
Pluto has more In common with Triton, do some tricks. There are no real surprises.
the correct answer for questions 31-32. Neptune’s largest moon, than it does with
An Apple a Day Hidden assistants, fake boxes, locks and
any of the other eight planets in our solar other special equipment are the usual,
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, as system. Pluto is actually smaller than Triton.
the saying goes. And not just any doctor. An simple explanations. What do most people
Pluto has one satellite. Charon, which is half want to know about magicians?
apple a day may help keep the neurologist the size of Pluto. Because Pluto and Charon
away -along with the diseases like A ) The way their tricks are done
are comparable in size, many scientists B) The place they keep their secret
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. consider them to be a double planet. Studies
Food scientist Chang Y. Lee found that an equipment in
conducted using a spectroscope have C ) Their real names
antioxidant, called quercetin, in apples can detected methane frost on Pluto and water
protect brain cells from damage. “Quercetin D ) The advantages of their profession
frost on Charon. Like Triton, Neptune’s
has much higher antioxidant activity satellite, Pluto has an atmosphere of 93. (v8-115-32) What does the expression
compared to Vitamin C," says Lee.His work nitrogen and methane. During the time in “is really out of the bag" mean?
has shown that quercetin may help brain its orbit when Pluto is farthest from the Sun, A ) People are very tricky.
cells and hurt, cancer cells. B) Nobody knows how to do that.
its atmosphere condenses and falls to the
Apples are a main source of quercetin. It is C ) Everybody knows the truth.
surface as frost.
also found in onions, tea, blueberries and D) The secret is still kept.
What do Pluto and Triton have in common?
cranberries. Choose a fresh apple over
A ) There temperature is the same. 94. (v8-119-35) Read the text.
applesauce or apple juice for a snack, Lee
B) They are tx>th close to the Sun. Then choose the correct answer for
suggests, because quercetin is found mostly questions 35-36.
C ) They are both half the size of Neptune.
in the skin of the fruit. “Processed food may According to Professor Alison Wolf of London
D) They have the same kind of atmosphere.-
lose active components," he adds. University’s Institute of Education: “Girls
According to recent research, apples 89. (v8-105-36) What is Charon?
generally achieve better than boys at school
A ) and other antioxidants damage the brain. A ) A piece of eqiiipment used to detect
and have a tendency to be better at foreign
B) and Vitamin С have equal protective signals.
languages and English than boys." In girls’
ability. B) A spacecraft which explores the
schools particularly, there is a culture of
C ) may weaken the health of the aged. atmosphere.
encouraging the arts above the science.
D) can help people fight neurological C ) A satellite of Pluto.
She explains that this is because many
diseases. D) A satellite of Neptune.
mixed and boys’ schools have better maths
85. (v7-190-32) Chang Y. Lee recommends 90. (V8-111-31) Read the text. and science teachers, as there are usually
people to Then choose the correct answer for more men teaching these subjects who are
A ) drink plenty of apple juice. questions 31-32. educated in the relevant disciplines to a
B) take quercetin pills. When Diane straightened, she said, the high level. “The problem is self-propagating.
C ) eat apples with the skin on. master painted me once, you know. Painted More men graduate with science degrees
D) have tea with berries me pouring milk. Everyone said it was his and teach maths and science. Often in girls’
best painting. schools there are more female teachers who
“I’d like to see it," I respondedr’ ls it still here?" have not studied maths or science to a high
“Oh, no. Mr. Richards bought it." level and the teaching is not quite as good as
questions 31-32.
►thought for a moment. "So one of London’s a result."
Raga is form of music from India. Ragas are
wealthiest men takes pleasure in looking at Professor Alison Wolf states that...
often played on a sitar. They often express
you each day." A ) boys tend to favour arts.
feelings about the seasons, times of the day,
Diane smiled, her face growing even wider. B) girls aren’t able to study maths.
emotions and places.
The right words changed her mood in a' C ) girls usually show better results in
Calypso is a form of music and dance from
Trinidad, West Indies. Calypso is often moment. It was simply up to me to find the humanitarian subjects.
words. D ) both girls and boys are good at maths and
played at carnival time, when people dance
in the streets. Bands often play calypso What made Diane smile? languages.
rhythms on drums made from oil containers. A ) Her portrait hung in the house of a rich 95. (v8-119-36) According to the text, boys
Blues music was invented by black man.
perform much better in maths than girts
Americans in the late 1800s. Blues musicians B) Mr. Richards pained Diane once. because ...
often sang about love, hard work and poverty C ) She was on her master’s paining. A ) their teachers are strict.
and played the guitar or piano. Today black D ) Her master painted her pouring milk.
B) they have qualified maths teachers.
and white musicians all over the world play 91. (v8-111-32) What does the phrase C ) teachers encourage them.
blues music. 'takes pleasure in looking at you" mean? D ) they have natural abilities.
96. (v8-123-31) Read the text. piece of grey metal. Obviously it had been a A ) The rough distance between market and
Then choose the correct answer for contemporary design back in the nineteenth home.
questions 31-32. century when it was built, but most Parisians B) The borders of countries and their
While Sardinia is a part of Italy, it is very had hated it. So when I first went to Paris railroads.
definitely apart from it - geographically, I did not rush to visit it. Then one day the C ) The exact distance between two or more
culturally, and linguistically. It is surprising, friend I was with insisted that we went to cities.
therefore, that Sardinians often refer to see it. We got out of the Metro and turned a D) The height of mountains in a particular
Italy as il Continente. They regard the comer and there it was. It was huge! Then region.
mainlanders as belonging to a differetit there was the beauty of the iron work. It was 105. (v8-128-36) For what purpose can a
nation. "What there is in Sardinia there is not so delicate. Look up and finally yon see the complex map be used?
in Italy. Nor is there in Sardinia what there is top. It has no functions but perhaps that’s A ) To find the closest schools in a district.
in Italy. ’ Those were the words of a visiting part of the attraction. I love it.
B) To find one’s home in a neighbourhood.
priest, in the 18"1century, and they still What did many Parisians think about the
C ) To get an approximate distance between
hold true today. However, greatly improved Eiffel Tower at first?
two markets.
transport links in recent years have made A) Everybody wanted to see it. D) To know what part of a region is covered
them feel less isolated from Italy and the rest B) They found its design very original.
by forests.
of Europe than they once did. C ) They thought it was very beautiful.
How do people of Sardinia feel about other D) They did not like it very much. 106. (v9-105-29) Read the text.
Italians? Then choose the correct answer to
101. (v8-124-36) What made the writer
A ) They think Italians are not very similar to questions 29-30.
change her opinion about the Eiffel Tower?
them. Which pillow suits your style? A pillow should
A ) It was very high and the iron work was
B) They believe that they belong to the same support your head and neck comfortably, so
beautiful.
nation. you can get a good night's sleep. Though
B) It was just a decoration, having no functions.
C ) They regard Italians as their close friends. we all turn and toss throughout the night,
C ) She was with a friend of hers who liked it.
D) They hate the people from that country. most people have a favourite sleep position
D) The tower was not far from the Metro.
- and that’s the one they’re in when they fall
97. (v8-123-32) According to the text, who 102. (v8-128-31) Read the text. asleep. This preferred position determines
are the “mainlanders”? Then choose the correct answer for which pillow firmness will give the best
A) Sardinians questions 31-32. support. Side sleepers - your pillow should
B) Italians In 1948, Dr. Percy LeBaron Spencer was support your head and neck so that your
C ) People living in the le®1century working on a radar-based research project spine maintains a straight line. A firm pillow
D) People living on islands when he felt something sticky in his pocket. would be best for you. Back sleepers - you
98. (v8-124-31) Read the text. It turned to be a melted peanut bar, Spenser need a pillow that will provide support under
Then choose the correct answer for guessed that it had been affected by high your head, neck and shoulders. A pillow with
questions 31-32. radio emission from the radar. Intrigued, he medium firmness would probably be your
The Perfect Excuse sent the boy out to buy a packet of popcorn. best choice.
A Taiwanese bank robber has just won an When he placed it close to the radar, the Stomach sleepers - your pillow should be
award for the most absurd robbery. 45-year- popcorn exploded. By the end of this year relatively flat so your head and neck aren’t
old Mr. Sun Cruk turned up at a bank and the first prototype microwave oven was turned unnaturally to either side. A soft pillow
demanded money usinâ toy gun to threaten installed in a Boston restaurant. would likely be the best one.
the bank staff. Then, instead of running When did the idea of microwave technology A pillow which is neither too soft nor too firm
away, he just sat and waited to be arrested. come to Dr. Spencer? is good for those who?
When the police arrived at the bank, they A ) When he was working in the laboratory. A ) don’t have a favourite way of sleeping.
found Cruk sitting in a chair holding 230,000 B) When he saw a boy eating popcorn. B) fall asleep lying on their back.
New Taiwan dollars (about 6,800 euros). C ) When he was cooking in the restaurant. C ) know that this kind is most comfortable.
Cruk later told journalists: “I didn't mean to D ) When he was buying peanut bars and D ) can't fall asleep and toss a lot.
rob the bank. I wanted the police to arrest popcorn.
107. (v9-105-30) What does the word ‘flat’
me and send me to prison because there 103. (v8-128-32) What does the word in the test mean?
were some guys who wanted me to pay back “affected” mean? A ) Apartment B) Unexciting
some money they’d lent me." But the police A ) Involved B) Concerned C ) Thin D) Not interesting
doubted the story. Police officer Lee said: “If C ) Influenced D ) Interested
we hadn’t arrived so soon, he would have 108. (V9-106-29) Read the text.
grabbed the money and run away". 104. (v8-128-35) Read the text. Then choose the correct answer to
What happened after Mr. Cruk got the money Then choose the correct answer for questions 29-30.
from the bank staff? questions 35-36. Indira Nehru was bom on Nov. 19. 1917, in
A ) The police called journalists for the press The way that people use a map depends Allahabad, India. While she was growing
conference. on the type of map they have and what up, her family was active in the nonviolent
B) The police found the guys who demanded sort of information they want from it. In the resistance movement led be Mahatma
money from him. case of simple maps, only one or two types Gandhi against Great Britain's colonial
C ) He dropped his gun and can away. of information may be available and few rule of India. At the age of 12 she joined
D) He waited for the police in the bank. or no map skills are required to use it. For the movement by convincing thousands of
example, a sketch of a neighbourhood may Indian children to do od jobs to aid the adults
99. (v8-124-32) According to the text, what only show what relationship a particular who were working independence. Indira’s
did the police think about Mr. Cruk’s story? house has to the street comer or whether it education was irregular. She attended school
A ) They trusted his words. is farther from there to the market or to the in India and Switzerland for short periods.
B) They disbelieved him.. school. Even those who cannot read the More often she studied at home. In 1934
C ) That his gun was real. local language can use such maps. Complex she studied art and dancing at the university
D) That his excuse was perfect. maps, however, can indicate actual distance, at Santiniketan. Later she attended Oxford
100. (v8-124-35) Read the text. the exact location of land features, elevation, University in England. In March 1942 Indira
Then choose the correct answer for vegetation, political divisions, and many Nehru married Feroze Gandhi, a friend from
questions 35-36. other aspects of the world. To interpret such her student days in England. A few months
The Eiffel Tower is probably the most famous a complex map, some basic map skills are later they were arrested after she spoke at a
and distinctive building in Paris, but of before required. public meeting defiance of a British law. She
I saw it for the first time, when I was about According to'the text, What can one usually was imprisoned for 13 months.
2 3 .1had thought of it as an unimpressive find in a simple map? What did Indira do when she was 12?
A ) She started to attend school in India. A ) Their feathers are not multicolored Samarkand, Damascus, Alexandria and
B) She was arrested for speaking a public B) Their meat is not tasteful Rome. Chinese silk and spices were traded
meeting. C ) They eat a special kind of dirt in for wool, gold and silver. The route was
C ) She persuaded young children to help D) They б о те to the river in thousands over 6,000 km long, and was crossed by
adults. 114. (v9-122-31) Read the text. camels, traveling in caravans. The Silk Road
D) She met with Mahatma Gandhi. Then choose the correct answer to carried not only goods, but ideas between
questions 31-32. East and West. China received Buddhism
statements is true about Indira's education? Canada has a total area of 9,976,140 square from India and Christianity from Europe. The
kilometers. It is the second-largest country Silk Road ended with the rise of Islam and
A ) Her study at school was interrupted by
the war in the world (after Russia), but it has a the collapse of Imperial Rome, but was re
B) She finished high school in Switzerland. population of only 33,098,932. Canada is a established by Kublal Khan under the Yuan
C ) She didn't have a normal and stable biljngual country, with English and French Dynasty, allowing Marko Polo to reach his
education. as the official languages. This means that court in the 13№century
D) Her parents couldn’t afford her school all Canadian children leam English and According to the text, which of the following
education. French at schools, and all government helped to open the Silk Road?
documents are in both languages. Around A ) Good relationships between China and
110. (v9-108-29) Read the text. Imperial Rome
Then choose the correct answer to 25 per cent of Canadians speak French as
their first language, and the majority lives in B) Chinese military expansion and
questions 29-30. improvement of roads.
A lawyer's dog, running about unleashed, the province of Quebec. Only 18 per cent
of Canadians are completely bilingual in C ) Chinese people wanted to leam Western
gets into the local butcher shop and steals ideas.
some meat off the counter. The butcher goes English and French.
What is the text about? D) The need for the development of good
to the lawyer’s office and asks, “If a dog trade relations in Asia
steals a piece of meat from my store, A ) Many people in Canada came from
do I have a right to ask payment for the meat Russia. 119. (v9-123-36)f In addition to the
from the dog's owner?” “Absolutely,” the B) Despite its large area, Canada has a movement of goods the Silk Road prompted
lawyer responded. The butcher immediately small bilingual population. the exchange of ... .
said, “Good! You owe me $ 7.9 9 a few days C ) Canada is the biggest country in the A ) workforce B) religions
later, the butcher, looking through his mail, world. C ) politics D) culture
finds a letter from the lawyer. The contents D) How the two official languages in Canada
120. (v9-126-29) Read the text.
read “Consultation: $ 25.00.” work together.
How did the lawyer fool the butcher? 115. (v9-122-32) How many people can questions 29-30.
A ) He made the butcher pay for the legal speak both French and English equally well The boys had been gone for three days
advice he gave him. in Canada? before the pohce were informed, and then
B) He refused to write a check for the stolen' A ) 33% B ) 25% Mr. Dreyfus was apologetic. “It’s probably
meat. C )1 8 % D) 50% the population unreasonable to be concerned,” he admitted.
C ) He said that the butcher had no right to 116. (v9-123-29) Read the text. ”We didn’t even expect them until last night,
demand any payment. Then choose the correct answer to and all sorts of things can happen to slow
D) He sent his dog to the butcher’s shop to questions 29-30. you down when you’re hiking. It’s just that
steal meat. Charlemagne was an emperor and the first. ever since that storm on Saturday my wife
111. (v9-108-30) What does the word ruler of the Holy Roman Empire. Because has been worried, and then last night when
‘absolutely’ in the text mean? of his great interest in education, French Larry didn’t turn up, and with still no word
A ) Perfectly B) Completely college students refer to him as a saint and this morning ...” “That rain on Saturday
C ) Surely D) Ideally a hero. Although he was never able to read messed up a lot of camping expeditions” The
and write himself Charlemagne, whose name sergeant at the desk picked up a pencil and
112. (v9-115-29) Read the text.
means “Charles the Great”, founded the began to make notes. “When did you say
University of Paris. His reign was mocked they left, Mr. Dreyfus? Friday evening?” “In
questions 29-30.
by significant advances in science, literature the afternoon, right after school?
There are a few places in the world where
and philosophy. St. Charlemagne’s Day is Why didn’t Mr. Dreyfus inform the police
you can see many colorful parrots in the
still celebrated by college students in Prance, earlier that the boys hadn't returned?
wild. The most famous is at the Manu River
who hold champagne breakfasts at which A ) His wife expected the boys back on
in southern Peru. Early each morning a
professors and top students recite poems ‘Saturday
thousand or more parrots come to a bank of
and give speeches. B) He was away on a camping expedition
the river. Most of them are red and green, but
The founder of the University of Paris ... himself.
there are other kinds with yellow and blue or
A ) marked his students’ work. C ) His wife knew it was unreasonable to
scarlet feathers mixed in. Bird watchers come
B) was one of its professors worry.
from ail over the world to see the parrots.
C ) could neither write nor read D) He thought that something had slowed
The idea of all those parrots coming together
D) was a famous philosopher them down.
leads to a question: what bring them? Just
watching gives a surprising answer. 117. (v9-123-30) What does the word “top” 121. (v9-126-30) What does the word ‘turn
They are eating dirt from the river bank but in the text mean? up’ in the text mean?
not just any dirt. They carefully pick out a *A) the peak A). Appear after having been lost.
special layer that runs along the bank. We B) the best B) Happen suddenly and unexpectedly.
eat carefully prepared foods and for us the C ) a cover for something C ) Make something.sound louder.
ides of eating dirt seems distasteful. But for D) a piece of clothing D) Find something by looking for it.
wild animals it is common enough. There is 118. (v9-123-35) Read the text. 122. (v9-128-33) Read the text.
even a special word for it: geophagy. Then choose the correct answer to Then choose the correct answer to
Why do people come to a spot near the questions 35-36. questions 33-34.
Manu River? Silk Road. During the Han dynasty in China, Imagine a world where all your clothes had
A ) To go swimming the conquests and alliances made in central to be sewn by hand! That's how things were
B) To walk along the river bank Asia by Emperor Wudi, combined with the until the 1800s, when a number of inventors
C ) To watch birds extensive development of roads, enabled began building mechanical sewing machines.
D) To explore southern Peru a trade route to be opened at extending Until that time, sewing was a difficult, time-
113. (v9-115-30) What is the most across the Gobi Desert, through the Pamirs consuming job. Plans for sewing machines
surprising thing about the parrots? and Karakorum mountain ranges, to reach were patented by many inventors, for
example, Thomas Saint in England in 1790 them into a separate cage. Now two other A ) Pressed B ) Defeated
and Barthelemy Thinomonnier in France, apes Suwami is raising have also made a C ) Destroyed D ) Knocked
who produced the first practical sewing new friend a leopard cub. 132. (v11-140-29) Read the text.
machine in 1830. A number of American How did Sri Suwami know the tiger cubs and
Then choose the correct answer
inventors furthered the design during the orangutans were true friends? questions 29-30. The town of Peculiar is
1800s, but perhaps the best known is a A ) She observed a lot of animals living in
located about 30 miles south of Kansas
farmer from Massachusetts Elias Howe, who cages.
City and is quite ordinary. So why is it called
built a machine in 1844. Despite his patents, B ) Demis began to lick the apes and they Peculiar? This is an explanation. In about
Howe’s design was produced by a number of hugged him.
1858, the area became big enough to need a
other manufacturers, including Isaac Singer C ) Friendship is common If little animals
post office. The man seeking the town’s first
(who formed the Singer Sewing Machines, have no mothers.
postmaster position asked the United States
which is still in operation). Both Howe and D ) Because Nia and Irma had also been Post Office Department that the town should
Singer became multi-millionaires, and the friendly to other animals.
be named ‘Excelsior’. The man was told that
world g o t... more clothes! 127. (v9-130-30) What does the word the name ‘Excelsior’ was already taken. So
What is the text about? ‘raising’ in the test mean? he chose another name. That name was '
A ) American inventors who became multi A ) Moving up B) Collecting also taken. This happened four more times.
millionaires. C ) Caring for D ) Lifting Finally, frustrated, he wrote to Washington
B) The hard lengthy job of sewing. and said, ‘Listen. We’ll take any name. Just
128. (v l 0-112-29) Read the text
C ) Two European inventors of the sewing send us a name that's a little bit peculiar,
Then choose the correct answer
machine. and well be happy.’ The people in Peculiar
questions 29-30.
D ) The history of one invention learned a very important lesson. Never let
After completing a dive, swimmers climb
123. (v9-128-34) Whose design of a sewing out of the pool and head immediately to the government choose a name.
machine was used by other producers? a bank of showers that stand dose to the Why did the man write to the US Post Office
A ) Elias Howe's diving boards. Then, in full view of the Department several times?
B ) Isaac Singer’s crowd and T V cameras, they take a shower. A ) Kansas City needed a post office.
C ) Thomas Saint’s Divers keep their suits on, of course, usually B) He wanted a name for his town.
D ) Barthelemy Thinomonnier's appearing only to rinse off their hair and C ) This was one of his job responsibilities.
arms. Oftentimes, the divers will receive their D) Washington needed information about
124. (v9-129-33) Read the text the area.
Then choose the correct answer to scores while still showering off What’s the
purpose of this? Divers shower in between 133. (v11-140-30) The man was frustrated
questions 33-34.
each dive to keep their muscles warm after because...
W H Y D O W E SLEEF*? Amazingly, that’s a
getting out of the pool. The temperature A ) the job was given to another man.
question with no definite answer.
of the pool water and the air ж е usually B) all names which he liked had been taken.
We all know that we fell asleep because
different. This difference can cause muscle C ) the government took no notice of his
we are tired and that we feel better after
tightness. To combat this, divers warm up in letters.
sleeping, but why can't we do without it?
either the showers o ra hot tub. D ) the town where he lived was quite
Research has shown that animals die if
Where do divers take a shower? ordinary.
they don't have sleep, almost as quickly A ) In their hotel rooms after a dive.
as they do if they don't have food. But why 134. (v12z-102-34) Read the text
B) At their training room.
do we need it? The time we are asleep is Then choose the correct answer to
C ) In a swimming pool.
divided into different periods. D-sleep (de questions 34-36.
D ) In open shower boxes near the poof.
synchronized or dreaming) and S-sleep Mr. Scotty from San Francisco flew from
(synchronized). Atypical night’s sleep 129. (v l 0-112-30) Why do divers lake a America to his native Italy to visit his
consists of four or five periods of D-sleep that shower? relatives. Approaching New York the plane
lasts approximately 90 minutes total (little A ) To remove dirt from their bodies. made a one hour fuel stop at Kennedy
more than 20 per cent of total sleep time). B) To receive their scores. Airport Thinking that he had arrived, Mr.
The first D-sleep period occurs about 70 to C ) To keep their bodies warm. Scotty got out and spent two days in New
120 minutes after felling asleep. i D ) To cool down a bit after a dive. York believing he was in Rome. When his
According to the text no one knows why 130. (v10-114-29) Read the text nephews were not there to meet him, Mr.
people ... Then choose the correct answer Scotty thought they had been delayed in
A ) feel sleepy after eating. questions 29-30. the heavy Roman traffic mentioned in their
B ) sleep as soon as they find a place. Producing natural rubber. Rubber is a letters. He also noticed that many people
C ) cannot eat and sleep the whole day. natural substance, although it can also be spoke English with American accent. After
D ) cannot live without having sleep. made synthetically. Natural rubber is made twelve hours traveling round on a bus, the
125. (v9-129-34) Dreaming sleep continues from a white liquid latex, which is produced driver handed him to a policeman who spoke
about... by rubber trees. This liquid is collected by only English. Mr. Scotty expressed surprise
A ) 120 minutes B) 70 minutes cutting a small piece of bark from the tree. at the Roman police employing someone
C ) 90 minutes D ) 4 or 5 minutes It runs slowly into a cup, which is attached who didn’t speak his own language.
to the tree. After a few hours the latex stops How long did Mr. Scotty’s visit to New York
126. (v9-130-29) Read the text last?
flowing. All of the cups are emptied and
the latex is taken to the rubber factory. The ‘ A ) one hour B ) twelve hours
'questions 29-30. C ) three days D ) forty eight hours
latex is poured into large tanks where it is
When Demis and Manis, the tiger cubs, '
solidified by adding add. The rubber forms 135. (v12z-102-35) Why did the plane stop
were rejected by their mother, zookeepers at
thick strips, which are then flattened by at Kennedy Airport?
Taman Safari Zoo thought they might like the
passing through rollers and turned into thin A ) It happened because of the accident.
company of two other orphans: Nia and Irma
sheets. They are then packed and exported B ) It was because of non-flying weather.
the orangutans. T h e first time I put them
to countries all over the world. C ) Hi-jackers made the pilots land
together, they just played,” says zookeeper
Sri Suwami. The four shared toys, wrestled, According to the text, latex is collected from D ) It needed refueling.
and took naps together. Then one morning, A ) rubber trees in special cups.
136. (v12z-102-36) How did Mr. Scotty
Nia and Irma began hugging Demis, the B) rubber in big containers.
happen to be in New York?
tiger, and he lick-kissed them back! “That’s C ) rollers filled With add.
A ) The stewardess told him the plane arrived
when I knew they were true friends," Suwami D ) the trees at factories.
in New York.
says. As the tigers grew, their natural 131. (v l 0-114-30) What does the word B) He decided to see the sights of New York
instincts started showing, so Suwami moved flattened in the text mean? first.
C ) He decided to visit relatives both in A ) this was the end of an important part of are, people have continued to wear them for
New York and Rome. his life. more than three hundred years. Today’s shoes
D) He took the fuel stop in New York for his B) he would soon be back to his village. are relatively cheap because most models are
destination. C ) he could not stand the smallness of his designed by computer, and their components
village. are cut by laser and sewn together by
137. (v12z-103-34) Read the text.
D) life outside the village would be difficult. programmed machinery.
Then choose the correct answer to What was the earliest footwear made of?
questions 34-36. 141. (v12z-104-33) Before the writer left
A ) Skins B) Wood C ) Cloth D) Silk
People’s eating habits are formed by a the house his mother ...
variety of factors. Even within the same A ) had helped him to prepare for the journey 145. (v12z-108-35) Approximately how
family, different children can form different but asked him not to go. long have high-heeled shoes been worn? .
habits as a result of their interactions with B) had let him make his own preparations to A ) 600 years B) 100 years
parents and brothers and sisters. Parents’ leave. C ) 300 years D) 500 years
attitudes toward food have a strong influence C ) had asked him to take his brothers with him. 146. (v12z-108-36) The word H EELS in the
on the development of children’s attitudes D) had looked at him to be sure that he really text means ...
and create habits that will last a lifetime. If wanted to go. A ) the part Of a sock
food is used as a reward, the daily behaviors 142. (v12z-107-32) Read the text. B) the higher part of a shoe under the heel of
lead to a dependence on food as a source Then choose the correct answer to your foot
of comfort. If parents tell children to clean questions 32-33. C ) the back part of your foot
their plates, children may eat more than The best present I got on my 16th birthday D) a type of covering for the foot
they actually need and become overweight. was the chance to play the National Lottery. 147. (v12z-112-34) Read the text. Then
People who are overweight often see I was really jealous of my parents and my choose the correct answer to questions 34-36.
themselves as unattractive. Eating too older friends who put a bet on every week, Lake Ontario is the smallest and the most
much is a common reaction to frustration so when I became old enough, I couldn’t wait eastern of the five Great Lakes. Although
and anxiety. Some people eat too much to try it. I picked a set of numbers and from the lake is navigable for large ships all year
when they are tired, worried or scared. then on I used the same ones every time I round, it is less traveled than the other Great
Psychologists believe that the reasons for played. My school exams finished on 13th Lakes. The lake is about one hundred ninety-
obesity (being very fat) are frequently related June, so to celebrate, I put £3 on a Lottery three miles wide and covers an area of
to emotional problems and should be looked ticket. That evening, just Mum and I were at seven thousand five hundred square miles.
at in that light. home watching the numbers being drawn The shore of the lake is approximately four
Who has a major influence on the on TV. As the numbers were called, my hundred eighty miles around. Two-thirds of the
development of eating habits? heart started pounding as I matched them to lake waters lie below sea level and, because
A ) Friends my ticket. “Mum. I’ve won the Lottery!”, - I Lake Ontario is very deep, it does not freeze
B) Teachers shouted. We were so shocked we couldn’t in the winter except near the shore where the
C ) Neighbors speak! Dad came home from work and I water is shallow. A constant current carries the
D) Parents made him check the numbers too, just to water from west to east at the rate of about
138. (v12z-103-35) Children often eat more make sure we weren’t going mad. But even one-third of a mile per hour. Because of the
than they need to ... after he’d checked them, I still wouldn't allow capacity of large bodies of water to keep heat,
A ) enjoy their meals myself to believe it, until finally I nervously the lake has a moderating effect on the climate
B) develop poor eating habits dialed the number on the back of my ticket. of the areas that surround it. For example,
C ) win their parent's approval "Well, Mr. Selby, at the moment it looks as while the eastern shore of the lake never has a
D) clean their plates if you’ve got a winning ticket. Go to your really hot day, on its southern shore fruit trees
regional center and they’ll confirm it”. grow. The lake empties into the Atlantic Ocean
139. (v12z-103-36) The word HABIT in the Why did Selby start playing the Lottery? through the St. Lawrence River, while the
text means ... A ) He wanted to celebrate his birthday Niagara River and the Welland Canal connect
A ) something that you do often and almost B) He knew his family needed money it to Lake Erie in the southwest.
without thinking C ) People around him were playing. How is Lake Ontario different from the other
B) something very enjoyable D) He had carefully chosen a set of numbers. Great Lakes? It is ... .
C ) something very unpleasant A ) the deepest B) the smallest
D) something that your parents make you do 143. (v12z-107-33) Selby knew he had
C ) the longest D) not navigable
definitely won the Lottery when ...
140. (v12z-104-32) Read the text. A ) he dialed the number on the back of his 148. (v12z-112-35) Complete the sentence
Then choose the correct answer to according to the text. Lake Ontario ...
ticket.
questions 32-33. B) he went to an office in Lottery. A ) covers an area of 750 square miles
The stooping figure of my mother, waist- C ) he watched the numbers being drawn on B) has less traffic than other Great Lakes
deep in the grass and caught there like a C ) is heavily travelled
TV.
piece of sheep’s wool* was the last I saw D) empties into the Pacific Ocean
D) his father checked the winning numbers.
of my country home as I left it to discover
the world. She stood old and bent at the top 144. (v12z-108-34) Read the text. 149. (v12z-112-36) Which is not true to the
of the bank, silently watching me go, one Then choose the correct answer to text.
hand raised in farewell and blessing, not questions 34-36. A ) It’s navigable for large boats.
We are so used to wearing shoes that few of B) Most part of the lake waters fie below sea
questioning why I went. At the bend of the
road I looked back again and saw her: then us even think about them, apart from the times level.
when we put them on and take them off. How C ) The lake makes the climate around it
I turned the comer and walked out of №ё
ever, people didn’t always wear shoes. No one severe.
village. I had closed that part of my life for
knows when people first began to use them, it D) The lake freezes only near the shore.
ever. My mother had got up early and cooked
me a heavy breakfast, had stood wordlessly is reasonable to suppose that the first shoes 150. (v12z-118-32) Read the text.
while I ate it, her hand on my chair, and had that covered feet were wrappings of animal Then choose the correct answer to
then helped me pack up my few belongings. skins worn in cold climates. Sandals worn in questions 32-33.
There had been no fuss; there had been southern regions were most likely made of Town crier Town criers were once a familiar
no attempt to persuade me to stay; she just wood, with leather or doth attaching the soles sight on the streets of England and America.
gave me a jong and searching look. Then, to the upper part of the foot. Over time, shoes With their bright red cloak and loud bell and
with my bags on my back. I’d put into the became used not only for protection but also voice, they could be seen and heard by
early sunshine and climbed through the long for decoration. For example, high heels came everyone.
wet grass to the road. into fashion in the sixteen hundreds and were Until the late 19th century, very few people
The writer left his home feeling that... worn by men. However uncomfortable they could read. The town crier’s job was to stand
in markets and public spaces, shouting the 154. (v13-101-26) According to the European caves. Palmistry as it exists today
news to the residents of the town. He would passage, it is now possible, with the aid of probably had its origins in ancient India long
ring his bell to attract people's attention. technology, to forecast the weather, b u t... before recorded history and found its way
His traditional ioud cry of “oyez, oyez”, which A ) much relevant material is never into western Europe through nomadic bands
means “listen, listen”, would tell people that processed. of Gypsies, who made contact with Europe in
there was important news. Records of town B) it is still a very complex process. the 15th century.
criers date from 1066, when we know they C ) long-term forecasts are still far from Of the following, the one not mentioned in
were used tb spread the news of William the accurate. the passage as part of palmistry is ...
Conqueror’s invasion of Britain. Throughout O) changing wind speeds can affect A ) changing the events of the future.
history, they passed on news of war, politics predictions. B) exploring people's pasts.
and births and deaths of members of the C ) foretelling the future.
155. (v13-101-34) Read the text.
Royal family. In 1666, news of the Great Fire D) learning about character.
of London was spread across the capital
question 34-36. 159. (v13-102-25) It is stated in the
by town criers. As more and more ordinary
The Great Pyramid of Giza, a monument of passage that the most essential thing for a
people learned to read, the job of town crier
wisdom and prophecy, was built as a tomb palm reader to do is ...
gradually disappeared. Notices displayed A ) to inspect the fingers carefully.
for Pharaoh Cheops in .2720 B.C. Despite its
for all to see and, later, newspapers brought
antiquity, certain aspects of its construction B) to practice by’reading’ many palms.
people the news instead. London still has C ) to leam about different personality types.
make it one of the truly great wonders of
an official town crier who attracts tourists to D) to look closely at the surface of the palm.
the city. One of his proudest moments was the world. The four sides of the pyramid are
announcing the birth of Prince William to the aligned almost exactly on true north, south, 160. (v13-102-26) The passage explains
people outside Buckingham Palace. east, and west - an incredible engineering that it is most likely that palmistry as we
The town criers’job was important, because... flat. The ancient Egyptians were sun know it began
A ) they could be seen and heard worshippers and great astronomers, so A ) in caves of western Europe.
everywhere. computations for the Great Pyramid were B) in caves in Spain.
B) they shouted news to the residents of the based on astronomical observations. . C ) in various parts of Europe.
town. Explorations and detailed examinations D) in India in ancient times.
C ) they stood in the markets and offered of the base of the structure reveal many
161. (v13-103-32) Read the text.
goods. intersecting lines. Further scientific study
D) they were beautifully dressed. indicates that these represent a type of time
question 32-33.
line of events past, present, and future. Many
151. (v12z-118-33) The profession of town Jake, aged 16, has a terrific relationship with
of the events have been interpreted and
criers became out of date because ... his grandmother Rita, who is 70. They live
found to coincide with known facts of the
A)*more and more people became literate. close by, and they even take a Spanish class
past.
B) they were tired of ringing the bell. together twice a week at a local college.
Others are prophesied for future generations After class they sometimes stop at a cafe for
C ) there was no more wars to announce. and presently are under investigation.
D) Prince William was bom. a snack. On one occasion Rita tells Jake,
Was this superstructure made by ordinary “I think it’s great how fast you pick up new
152. (v13-101 -24) Read the text. beings, or one built by a race superior to any grammar. It takes me a lot longer”. Jake
Then choose the correct answer to known today? replies, “Yeah, but you don’t seem to make
question 24-26. What did the ancient Egyptians base on their as many silly mistakes on the quizzes
In the past, before technology was used calculations? as I do. How do you do that?”
to monitor the weather accurately, people A ) observation of the celestial bodies In that moment, Rita and Jake stumbled
looked at the skies, watched how animals B) advanced technology across an interesting set of differences
and plants behaved, and relied on signs and C ) advanced tools of measurement between older and younger minds. Popular
superstitions to forecast the weather. Indeed, D) knowledge of the earth’s surface psychology says that as people age their
some people still believe that, when cows
156. (v13-101-35) Why was the Great brains “slow down”. The implication, of
lie down or a cat sneezes, it is going to rain.
Pyramid constructed? course, is that elderly men and women are
Nowadays, scientists who study the weather,
A) as a solar observatory not as mentally agile as middle-aged adults
called meteorologists, use many different
B) as a religious temple or even teenagers. However, although
methods to make their forecasts. Satellites certain brain functions such as perception
C ) as a tomb for the pharaoh
monitor our weather and send information
D) as an engineering feat and reaction time do indeed.take longer,
to corhputers at special processing stations. that slowing down does not necessarily
On the ground, weather stations all over the 157. (v13-101-36) Why is the Great
undermine mental sharpness. Indeed,
world record wind speeds and directions, Pyramid of Giza considered one of the
evidence shows that older people are just
temperature, clouds and air pressure. It Seven Wonders of the World?
as mentally fit as younger people because
is clear from the passage that reasonably A) it is perfectly aligned to.the four cardinal
their brains compensate for some kinds of
accurate weather forecasting .. points of the compass and contains many
declines in creative ways that young minds
A ) does not require much technological prophesies
do not exploit.
assistance. B) it was built by a super race
Just as people’s bodies age at different
B) is just one stage in an effort to control the C ) it is very old
rates, so do their minds. As adults advance
climate. D) it was selected as the tomb of Pharaoh
in age, the perception of sights, sounds and
C ) is now available worldwide. Cheops
smells takes a bit longer, and laying down
D) is of little importance to most people in the 158. (v13-102-24) Read the text. new information into memory becomes more
world. Then choose the correct answer to difficult. The ability to retrieve memories also
153. (v13-101-25) As is pointed out in the question 24-26. quickly slides and it is sometimes harder to
passage, before the coming of technology, ... Palmistry is the practice of ‘reading hands', concentrate and maintain attention
A ) people weren’t really interested in weather of gaining knowledge about personality, past The conversation between Jake and Rita is
conditions. individual history, and likely future events by used to give an example of ...
B) several methods were used in an effort to examining the shape and size of the fingers A ) the changes that occur in our brains
forecast the weather. and, most important, the lines and bumps over time
C ) the only way to learn about the weather on the palms themselves. There is some B) the fact that it is difficult to leam a
was through the behavior of plants and evidence that palmistry may have begun in language at a young age
animals. the Stone Age. Hand outlines can be seen C ) the importance of young and old people
D) the methods used to forecast the weather in black and red pigments on the walls of the doing things together
are all now regarded as completely useless. ancient caves of Almira in Spain and in other D) the way we leam languages
105. Give the right answer to.the question 261
162. (v13-103-33) According to popular When did the first award ceremony take 172. (v13-108-34) Read the text.
psychology... place? Then choose the correct answer to
A ) older people do not cope with new A ) 1895 B ) 1961 question 34-36.
technology C ) 1968 D ) 1901 In 1807 Noah Webster began his greatest
B) seniors take longer to complete tasks but work, An American Dictionary of the English
167. (v13-106-35) Why was the Nobel prize
together accuracy Language. In preparing his manuscript, he
established?
C ) old people use both parts of their brain devoted 10 years to the study of English and
A ) to honor the inventor of dynamite.
more than young people its relationship to other languages, and 7
B) to spend the money
D) the speed of our brain decreases with age more years to the writing itself. Published in
C ) to resolve political'differences
2 volumes In 1828, An American Dictionary
163. (v13-103-34) Read the text. D) to recognize worthwhile contributions to
Then choose the correct answer to of the English Language has become
humanity
question 34-36. the recognized authority for usage in the
168. (v13-106-36) In how many fields are United States. Webster’s purpose in writing
In 1971 the Great Persian Empire celebrated
prizes bestowed? it was to demonstrate that the American
the 1500th anniversary of its founding.
A) 2 B )6 language was developing distinct meanings,
Its founder was Cyrus the Great, who
C )1 0 D) 5 pronunciations, and spelling from those
proclaimed himself the King of the Kings.
Hts son Cambyses succeeded his throne, 169. (v13-107-24) Read the text. of British English. He is responsible for
conquering Egypt and expanding the empire. Then choose the correct answer to advancing simplified forms, for example,
Darius I followed Cambyses and was question 24-26. “theater", “center", “color", “honor” instead
probably the most famous of this long line of , To see the big obstacle facing renewable of British form of “theatre”, “centre”, “colour”,
kings. Under his.rule, the empire stretched energy, look at Denmark. It has some of “honour”.
as far as India. the world’s largest wind farms. Yet because When was An American Dictionary of the
Governors were placed in charge of the consumer demand for electricity is often English Language published?
provinces. Extensive systems of roads . lowest when the winds blow hardest, A ) 1817 B ) 1824 C ) 1828 D) 1807
and waterways improved communication Denmark sometimes has to sell its extra 173. (v13-108-35) According to the author,
throughout the kingdom. He was one of a few electricity to neighboring countries at Webster’s purpose in writing An American
ancient rulers who permitted his subjects to low prices - only to buy energy back Dictionary of the English Language was ...
worship as they wished. The magnificent city when demand rises, at much higher A ) to promote spelling forms based upon
of Persepolis, founded under his direction in prices. Companies in Texas face a similar British
518 B.C. was a ceremonial center. mismatch between supply and demand; B) demonstrate the distinct development of
Who is considered the creator of the Persian they sometimes have to pay customers the English language in America
Empire? to take energy from their windmills and C ) influence the pronunciation of the English
A ) Combyses B) Pe'rsepolis solar farms. In theory, the wind and sun language
C ) Cyrus D) Darius could supply the US with all the electricity it D) respond to the need for new school books
164. (v13-103-35) Who was the requires. In practice, however, both sources
174. (v13-108-36) In how many volumes
predecessor of Cambyses? are too unreliable to supply more than 20%
was An American Dictionary of the English
A ) Cyrus B) Egypt of a region’s total energy capacity. Beyond
Language published?
C ) Persepolis D) Darius that point, balancing supply and demand
A) 1 B) 5 C )3 D) 2
becomes too very difficult. What is needed
165. (v13-103-36) Who were responsible 175. (v13-110-24) Read the text.
are cheaper and more efficient ways of
for the provinces? Then choose the correct answer to
keeping power in reserve so that it can be
A ) the King B) the governors question 24-26.
accessed when the winds are not blowing
C ) the subjects D) the Egyptians To succeed in school, children must master
and the sun is not shining.
166. (v13-106-34) Read the text. According to the passage, Denmark ... three skills - reading, writing and arithmetic -
Then choose the correct answer to A ) has been experiencing the drawbacks of but not all students readily grasp these basic
question 34-36. using wind farms for energy. skills. Among English-speaking children, an
After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born B) wants to reduce the demand for electricity estimated 2 to 15% have trouble with reading
Alfred Nobel became a very rich man. when the winds are blowing hard. or spelling, broadly classified as dyslexia.
However, he foresaw its universally C ) pays a lot of money for electricity it does From 1 to 7 % struggle to do math, a disability
destructive powers too late. Nobel preferred not use. known as dyscalculia. Statistics vary but
not to be remembered as the inventor of D) sells all of the energy it produces to other dyslexia appears to be more common among
dynamite, so in 1895, just two weeks before countries for profit. English speakers than among speakers of
his death, he created a fund to be used highly phonetic languages such as Turkish
170. (v13-107-25) What could be the best
for awarding prizes to people who had and Italian. It is believed that at least one
title for the passage?
made worthwhile contributions tq mankind. child in most elementary school classes in
A ) Why Renewable Energy Is the Best
Originally there were five awards: literature, the US suffers from dyslexia. Both dyslexia
Solution
physics, chemistry, medicine, and peace. and dyscalculia defy easy explanation.
B) The Inevitable High Cost of Producing
Economics was added in 1968, just sixty- Neither disorder is the result of faulty
seven years after the first awards ceremony. Electricity
eyesight nor hearing, both of which can also
C ) Problems Involved in the Use of
Nobel’s original legacy of nine million dollars delay language acquisition but are easily
Renewable Energy
was invested, and the interest on this sum is corrected. Instead, children with dyslexia and
D) Comparisons of the Use of Wind Power in
used for the awards which vary from $40,000 dyscalculia have working sensory organs,
to $125,000. the US and Denmark
apparently normal sensory and motor
Every year on December 10, the anniversary 171. (v13-107-26) It can be inferred from development and, sometimes, above-average
of Nobel’s death, the awards (gold medal, the passage that what power companies intelligence. After more than 15 years of
illuminated diploma, and money) are presented need to do is to ... research, investigators now believe these
to the winners. Sometimes politics plays A ) explore realistic alternatives to windmills conditions frequently involve so-called partial
an important role in the judge's decisions. and solar farms. functional deficits of the senses: In affected
Americans have won numerous science B) control climate variables such as the wind children, the eyes and ears accurately
awards, but relatively few literature prizes. for cheaper energy. register sights and sounds, letters, numbers
No awards were presented from 1940 to C ) generate more power from traditional and spoken syllables, but that information is
1942 at the beginning of World War II. Some power sources using new technology. misinterpreted as it is processed in the brain.
people have won two prizes, but this is rare; D) find better ways to store power in order to As it is clearly stated in the passage, the
others shared their prizes. make it available when needed. disorder dyslexia ...
A ) js easily observed in phonetic languages C ) dealing with half of the country’s public D ) cars were often used to carry equipment
like Turkish and Italian. spending. when they were first introduced to British
B) has not been documented for highly D) expected to provide cheaper housing for roads in the 19th century.
phonetic languages. city-dwellers 184. (v13-120-32) Read the text.
C ) could have something to do with the type 180. (v13-118-26) According to the Then choose the correct answer to
of language children are acquiring. passage, it would be difficult to introduce a questions 32-33.
D) is unheard of in the history of US property tax in China because people feel The earliest intelligence test was designed to
education. that... place children in appropriate school classes.
176. (v13-110-25) According to the A ) only the very rich would benefit from such At the beginning of the 20th century school
passage, physical disabilities ... a tax. authorities in Paris asked the psychologist
A ) can delay language acquisition in an B) it would make it more difficult for people to Alfred Binet to devise a method for picking
estimated 2 to 15% of children. buy a house. out children who were unable to leam at
B) are observed in at least one child in C ) imposing income taxes would be more a normal rate. Binet went onto develop a
elementary school classes in the US. effective. method that could measure the intelligence
C ) seem to play no role in the emergence of D) the government does not do enough for of every child-dull, bright, or normal. Binet
dyslexia and dyscalculia. them. realized that a person’s ability to solve
D ) are the main causes for children’ s problems was an indication of intelligence.
181. (v13-120-24) Read the text. He found that complex problems, especially
inability to read and calculate. Then choose the correct answer to those involving abstract thinking, were best
177. (v13-110-26) It is stated in the question 24-26. for sorting out bright and dull students.
passage that... When the first cars hit British roads in the Problem-solving ability grows rapidly during
A ) dyslexia and dyscalculia are the least late 19th century, they had an unusual safety childhood. Because of this, Binet decided to
important issues in the US. feature. Every “horseless carriage” was make an age scale of intelligence and chose
B) dyslexia and dyscalculia are the guided by a man walking in front waving specific tasks for each age level.
learning disabilities most easily solved by a red flag to warn other road users of the Why did Alfred Binet start to develop an
educationalists. vehicle’s approach. These early precautions, intelligence test?
C ) reading, writing and arithmetic are areas known as the “red flag laws”, seem laughable A ) Educational authorities requested him to
crucial to academic success. now. However, future generations may do so.
D) dyscalculia appears to be more look at current safety measures in much B) He thought that this would make him
widespread than dyslexia in elementary the same way In the US state of Nevada, famous.
school classes. the government has begun to draft a set C ) He wanted to conduct special research in
of regulations that will allow self-driving this area.
178. (v13-118-24) Read the text.
vehicles on its roads. These cars will have D) Schools wanted to administer entrance
technological advantages such as cameras exams.
question 24-26.
that determine exactly where other cars, are 185. (v13-120-33) Binet developed-different
China’s economy is so huge that it is easy
and how fast they are moving. Promoters of tests for different age groups because ...
to forget the country’s property market is
the self-driving cars believe they will save A ) he was afraid that schools may not
still in its adolescence. Two decades ago,
time and fuel, and reduce traffic jams. If approve them.
most city-dwellers had to live in basic, old
these cars become a reality, there may be a B) schools had different programs for each
accommodation, provided by their state-
dramatic decrease in human drivers on the age level.
owned employer. Since then, house building
roads. People who still want the pleasure C ) the ability to solve problems changes as
has developed greatly as has the notion of
of driving themselves will someday have to children grow.
home ownership. However, the market has
warn other road users that they are engaging D) most of the schoolchildren could answer
been experiencing sudden changes and
in such a dangerous activity People then them easily.
prices are falling in many cities. This is having
might consider reintroducing the red flags.
an impact on local governments which carry 186. (v13-122-24) Read the text.
The author of the passage thinks that...
out four-fifths of the country’s spending but Then choose .the correct answer to
A ) many cars will not be driven by humans
only receive half of the taxes in income. question 24-26.
when unmanned cars come into existence. Fertility rates in the West had been falling for
To help make up the difference, they rely
B) road users rely heavily on self-driving cars more than a century, and so following World
on buying land from farmers and selling it
due to their technological advantages. War II, demographers expected only a modest
to property developers. But as developers
C ) current technology is insufficient to meet increase.' What happened instead was “the
struggle, land sales are decreasing and local
safety needs on today’s roads. baby boom”. Since then, scientists have been
governments are receiving less money. In
D) precautions taken by the British were arguing about the causes. The best-known
other countries, local governments raise
not as effective as those of the Nevada explanation comes frpm economist RiGhard
money by taxing homes, but in China, this
government. A. Easteriin of the University of Southern
is a sensitive subject. People feel that they
already pay too much to a state that provides 182. (v13-120-25) It can be understood California. He argues that the baby boom
too little. from the passage that... resulted from the unprecedented mix of three
As clearly stated in the passage, until recently, A ) the designs of self-driving cars will be developments: an expansion of the economy,
the majority of city-dwellers in China ... more attractive than current ones. restricted immigration since the mid-1920s,
A ) lived in simple houses that they built B) the technical features of self-driving cars and a relatively small group of new job
themselves. will make them expensive at first. seekers because of low fertility in the late
B) left home to work for the state when they C ) promoters of the self-driving cars believe 1920s and 1930s. This combination created
were adolescents. these cars w ill have several benefits. unusually good job prospects for young
C ) were provided housing by the D) we need to build special roads for people after World War II, and so feeling more
government. self-driving cars. prosperous than their parents, they married
D) required permission from the state if they earlier and had more children.
183. (v13-120-26) It Is inferred in the It can be inferred from the passage that...
wanted to build a house. passage that... A ) fertility rates tend to increase after great
179. (v13-118-25) According to the A ) the Nevada government was inspired by disasters such as wars.
passage, one of the challenges for local the “red flag laws” while drafting regulations B) scientists have suggested various ways to
governments is that they are ... for self- driving cars. stop “the baby boom”.
A ) receiving little money from local B) driving a car yourself may be considered C ) population growth in the past enabled the
farmers. dangerous In the future. present economic growth.
B) experiencing problems related to income C ) a red flag was generally used to signal the D) it is not always easy to explain population
and spending. approach of a pedestrian. growth as there are various, factors to consider.
187. (v13-122-25) As it is stated in the ' have other effects on us too. The famous A ) requires the teams to employ a lot of
passage, “the baby boom” ... psychologist, Philip Zimbardo, recently spoke players.
A ) had a negative effect on the prosperity of out on the subject. In his 1971 Stanford B ) allows the players to handle the ball with
people. Prison Experiment, in which volunteers were hands.
B) was the result of unusually good job randomly assigned-the roles of prisoner or C ) is only popular among the Indians living
prospects. guard, he showed that human behaviour in Canada.
C ) occurred jus t before World War II broke out is heavily influenced by environmental and D) is played for sixty minutes in four sections.
D ) resulted from a mixture of developments social pressures. More recently, Zimbardo 196. (v13-134-25) We leam from the
that happened during the war. even suggested that exposing children to passage that today, lacrosse is played ...
188. (v13-122-26) The reason why young morally ambiguous situations in games could A ) by people riding horses and carrying sticks.
people married early and had more children be useful in helping,them develop their own B) by teams often players in four distinct
is that th e y... moral compass.' One possibility is to explore positions.
A ) learnt many people died unnecessarily in virtual worlds through computer games C ) by teams of thousands of people at the
World War II. . that could enable people to experience same time.
B) felt much better off economically than their and understand concepts that they would D ) on a field many times the size of a football
parents. otherwise find difficult to imagine. Games pitch.
C ) wanted to contribute to the welfare of the about society, populated by real people and
197. (v13-134-26) The passage tells us
world by having more children. open to all, could help test how different
that lacrosse...
D ) thought their children would find cultural backgrounds could be brought
A ) is a French game developed by crooks
well-paid jobs. together in peace.
It is stated in the passage that computer and warriors.
189. (v13-125-24) Read the text B ) in its present form dates from the mid -
games ...
Then choose the correct answer to nineteenth century.
A ) provide opportunities for people to meet
question 24-26. C ) was played enthusiastically by the Indian
unaccustomed ideas and worlds.
One of the smallest of all mammals is the tribe of Baggataway.
B) contributes little to strengthening the
shrew, a mouse like creature with a head D ) is only played in Canada, where if s the
relationships of married couples.
and body length of only 3,8 centimeters. All national game.
C ) lead to role conflicts among those who
shrews are small, with dense, velvety fur,
come from different cultural backgrounds. • 198. (v13-140-24) Read the text
long tails, and tiny eyes and ears. Shrews
D) enhance the feeling of loneliness if they Then choose the correct answer to
have been called bloodthirsty, though the
involve more than one player all the time. question 24-26.
label is not entirely accurate because they
Essentially, memory is the process of
must eat almost constantly to stay alive. 193. ( v l 3-132-25) According to the
learning information, storing it, and then
The animal is believed to have a very high passage, Zimbardo believes that...
having the ability to recall it when needed
metabolic rate and cannot live more than A ) computer games populated by real people
- whether to solve problems, tell stories, or
a few hours without food. In the absence may not present the actual state of a society.
save yourself on the witness stand. Learning
of normal prey, it will turn to cannibalism to B) having children face ambiguous situations
begins with those power connections in
survive. The shrew, or some closely related in computer games can cause psychological
your brain: neurons, firing messages to one
animal, can be found on every continent problems.
another. Your ability to process information
except Australia. Since this tiny animal has a C ) his experiment refutes the Endings of the
is determined by the junction between
reputation for having a very bad temper, the study conducted at Brigham Young University
those neurons, called “synapses”. The
adjective ‘shrewish* is sometimes used to D ) computer games may actually help young
ability of brain cells to speak to one another
describe a certain type of women. people make more conscious decisions on
is strengthened or weakened as you use
The passage tells us that the shrew ... moral issues. them. Essentially, the more you use those
A ) has a very Short life span.
194. (v13-132-26) One can infer from the synapses, the stronger they get and the
B) lives in dense forests.
passage that... more rapidly they increase. That’s why you
C ) is similar to a mouse in appearance
A ) computer games are capable of bringing may have strong neural pathways for your
D ) is in the habit of eating every two hours.
in several unexpected benefits. family history or weak ones for 1980s music
190. (v13-125-25) The passage states that B ) social pressures force people to avoid trivia. That also gives you a little insight into
shrews ... playing computer games. how you remember things. If something is
A ) are the smallest living mammals. C ) computer games are destructive to the exciting to you, then you leam it faster —
B) eat each other when they can’t find any relationships of younger people. and train those synapses to make stronger
food. D) the risks associated with playing computer connections.
C ) eat rarely but in large amounts at a time. games outweigh the benefits. According to the passage, memory is
D ) are found in huge numbers in Australia. used to ...
195. ( v l 3-134-24) Read the text
191. (v13-125-26) From what is stated in A ) find out whether problems can be solved
the passage, we can infer that a shrewish or not.
question 24-26.
woman is someone who ... B) receive, retain and remember information.
Lacrosse is the national game of Canada
A ) has tiny eyes and ears. C ) tell stories in order to make others laugh.
and was developed there around 1850, and
B ) is noticeably smaller than the average. D ) leam how to save yourself on the witness
later in the US in 1877, from the centuries
C ) easily gets annoyed. stand.
old Indian bag-gataway, played by rival
D ) is very fond of velvet and fur. tribes with teams numbering thousands. The ‘ 199. (v1 3 - 1 40-25) The term ‘synapses’
192. ( v l 3-132-24) Read the text name, French for “the crook,” is from the refers t o ...
Then choose the correct answer to stick used. The modem game is played on A ) the process of being able to speak to one
question 24-26. a field 100 by 60 metres, with*caged goals another.
While playing computer games is sometimes about two metres square. A team consists of B) the messages sent'from one part of the
seen as a solitary pursuit, a study at Brigham ten players: defence men, midfield players, body-to another.
attack players and a goalkeeper. The object C ) the connections between message-firing
Young University shows that it actually
is to score goals by carrying, throwing or neurons.
enhances social connections. Studying
batting a sponge rubber ball with the stick, D ) processes that take place outside the
the effect of multiplayer online games
on marriages, researchers found that in which has a 25-centimetre net at the end. brain.
the 76% of the cases where the couple Only the goalkeeper may touch the ball with 200. (v13-140-26) We can leam from the
played together, games actually aided the his hands, and the game is divided into four passage that...
relationship. In other words, couples that quarters of 15 minutes each. A ) the ability to process information is
gamed together stayed together. Games may According to the passage, a lacrosse game ... determined by the physical size of the brain.
B) the ability of brain cells to send messages China's economy is so huge that it is easy Its members have also created local
to one another hardly ever changes. to forget the country s property market is organizations to help young people and the
C ) the more you use synapses, the weaker still in its adolescence. Two decades ago, poor. Every year in the city of Salvador in
they become. most city-dwellers had to live in basic, old Bahia, the lively sounds of samba reggae
D ) there is a correlation between the accommodation, provided, by their state- fill the streets during Camaval - one of the
frequency of using junctions and recalling owned employer. Since then, house building world’s greatest parties.
information. has developed greatly as there has been According to the passage, samba reggae ...
201. (v13-152-24) Read the text. the notion of home ownership. However, A ) is a mix of different kinds of music
Then choose the correct answer to the market has been experiencing sudden B) is most popular in Rio de Janeiro
question 24-26. changes and prices are falling in many C ) started in Jamaica
For hundreds of thousands of years, cities. This is having an impact on local D) is faster and more energetic than Rio
human civilizations tended to barter for governments which carry out four-fifths of samba
goods, trading shells and precious stones the country's spending but only receive half 208. <v14-103-33) What is the main idea of
for food and other important commodities. of the taxes in income. To help make up the this passage?
For the first evidence of money as currency, difference, they rely on buying land from A ) The Rio Camaval is the most important
we need to go back 5,000 years to where farmers and selling it to property developers. festival in Brazil
modern-day Iraq now sits, to find the shekel. But as developers struggle, land sales are B) Samba reggae is an important type of
Though this was the first form of currency, it decreasing and local governments are music in Brazil
was not money as we know and understand receiving less money. In other countries, C ) Rio samba is very popular all over the
it today. It actually represented a certain local governments raise money by taxing world
weight of barley, a kind of plant, equivalent homes, but in China, this is a sensitive O) Samba is a type of African music
to gold or silver. Eventually, the shekel subject. People feel that they already pay too
became a coin currency in its own right. In much to a state that provides too little. 209. (v14-104-32) Read the text.
much the same way, Britain's currency is As is clearly stated in the passage, until Then choose the correct answer to
called ‘the pound’, because it was originally recently, the majority of city-dwellers questions 32-33.
equivalent to a pound of silver. The ancient in China... The condition of your heart is directly
Cheeks and Romans used gold and silver A ) required permission from the state if they related to the amount of stress you regularly
coins as currency, with the Latin denarius wanted to build a house. experience. Be aware of stress in your life
ultimately giving birth to ‘dinar1in various B) left home to work for the state when they and train yourself to counteract its disastrous
countries including Jordan and Algeria, were adolescents. effects. These are some of the deliberate
and providing the ‘d’ that served as an C ) lived in simple houses that they built steps you may take to reduce stress:
abbreviation for the British penny before themselves. Enjoy a lengthy vacation yearly.
decimalization in 1971. It also gives us the D) were provided housing by the government. Be certain that what you are doing is what
word for money in Spanish and Portuguese you really want to do.
- ‘dinero’ and ‘dinhero’. The first ever 205. (v14-101 -25) According to the Face each challenge realistically. Don’t
banknotes were issued in 7th-century passage, one of the challenges for local attempt to do more each 'day than you
China, though it took another 1,000 years governments is that they are ... possibly can do well. You need to feel
before the idea of paper money was adopted A ) expected to provide cheaper housing for satisfied with your accomplishments daily.
in Europe, by Sweden’s Stockholms Banco city-dwellers. Relax every evening and do the things
in 1661. B) experiencing problems related to income you enjoy, whether №is means strenuous
According to the passage, the earliest form and spending. exercise like tennis or curling up in a
of exchanging goods ... C ) receiving little money from local farmers. comfortable chair and reading a mystery.
A ) did not involve any form of currency. D ) dealing with half of the country’s public The purpose of this passage is to ...
B) paved the way for people to become spending. A ) encourage you to reduce your work load.
civilized. 206. (v14-101-26) According to the passage, B) help you reduce stress.
C ) was confined tu trading precious shells C ) show the effects of stress upon the heart.
it would be difficult to introduce a property tax
and stones. D) describe symptoms of stress.
in China because people feel that...
D) led to the development of commodities.
A ) imposing income taxes would be more 210. (v14-104-33) One of the causes of
202. (v13-152-25) As it is clearly stated in
effective. stress is ...
the passage, the shekel'...
B) the government does not do enough for A ) playing tennis too strenuously
A ) was equivalent to the idea of money as
them. B) a heart condition
we accept it today.
C ) it would make it more difficult for people to C ) a heart which is full of negative energy
B) was invented 5,000 years ago in what is
buy a house. D) loving your work
now Iraq.
D) only the very rich would benefit from such
C ) precedes the use of shells and stones for 211. (v14-105-24) Read the text.
a tax.
bartering. Then choose the correct answer to
D) first came to be used in place of silver 207. (v14-103-32) Read the text. question 24-26.
cuins. Then choose the correct answer to Palmistry is the practice of 'reading hands’,
questions 32-33. of gaining knowledge about personality,
203. (v13-152-26)JDne can understand
Samba is one of the Brazil’s most popular past individual history, and likely future
from the passage that...
music arid dance styles. There are many events by examining the shape and size of
A ) the Iraqi and Chinese contribution to
different types of samba, and these styles the fingers and, most important, the lines and
the currency development is relatively less
differ throughout Brazil. Today, one of the bumps on the palms themselves. There is
important.
most popular types of samba comes from some evidence that palmistry may have begun
B) the development of currency as a means
Bahia, a state in the eastern part of the in the Stone Age. Hand outlines can be seen
of exchanging goods and services owes a lot country. It's called . Today in Bahia, 80 percent in black and red pigments on the walls of the
to many nations of the world.
of the population is black. Samba from this ancient caves of Almira in Spain and in other
C ) every nation today conceptualizes
region of Brazil is heavily influenced by African European caves. Palmistry as it exists today
currency neuters differently and thus uses rhythms. Modem samba reggae is a mix of probably had its origins in ancient India long
different terms to name currency.
Rio samba, African drumbeats, and Jamaican before recorded history and found its way into
D) the amount of time needed to develop reggae. It’s a bit slower than Rio samba, and western Europe through nomadic bands of
currencies was a lot longer than anticipated. is usually performed in large groups. Gypsies, who made contact with Europe in the
204. (V14-101-24) Read the text Bahia’s friost famous drumming group 15* century.
Then choose the correct answer to is Olodum. Many people say, the group Of the following, the one not mentioned in
questions 24-26. invented the samba reggae sound. the passage as a part of palmistry is ...
105. Give the right answer to the question___________________________________ 265
A ) learning about character. plastic jars provide the environment botulin C ) he watched the numbers being drawn on
B) changing the events of the future. needs to grow. The spores are averse to T V again.
C ) exploring people’s pasts. low temperatures and will not develop in D) he went to an office in Lottery.
D) foretelling the future. frozen food. Furthermore, they do not thrive 221. (v14-112-32) Read the text.
212. (v14-105-25) It is stated in the in acidic, salty, sweet, or dry foods. How Then choose the correct answer to
passage that the most essential thing for a can consumers protect themselves against questions 32-33.
palm reader to do is ... botulism?.Any can that is swollen at the top The jumper I had been given for my birthday
A ) to look closely at the surface of the palm. may be so because of pressure from gases was too small for me, I thought it would be
B) to inspect the fingers carefully. produced by germinating spores. When sensible to dash into the large department
C ) to leam about different personality types. opened, if the food sprays out of the can, the store where it had been bought and
D) to practise by ’reading’ many palms. contents should be thrown out immediately. exchange it for a larger one.
You should not taste it, since the tiniest bit I went to the store. The girl I spoke to at
213. (v14-105-26) The passage explains
could kill you. “If in doubt, throw it out” is the the counter was extremely helpful, but
that it is most likely that palmistry as we
slogan to follow. unfortunately they had no others in my size,
know it began ...
The name of this form of food poisoning so I left with the original gift after putting it
A ) in caves in Spain.
cpmes from ... and the receipt for it back in my bag.
B) in caves of western Europe.
A ) airtight food containers As I was leaving the shop, my arms were
C ) in various parts of Europe.
B) germinating spores grabbed viciously by a stem man and a
D) in India in ancient times.
C ) a warning slogan woman. They refused to tell me who they
214. (v14-107-32) Read the text. D) poisoned sausage were or what I was accused of. I demanded
217. (v14-108-35) Botulism is a form of to know what I had done wrong, but this
questions 32-33.
The earliest intelligence test was designed to poisoning th a t... was met with silence as they marched me
place children in appropriate school classes. A ) is relatively harmless I ■ through a side entrance to the store and to a
At the beginning of the 20th century school B) needs low temperatures to grow small room upstairs. I had always assumed
authorities in Paris asked the psychologist C ) is common that a receipt would be enough to prove a
Alfred Binet to devise a method for picking D) is often fatal shopper’s innocence in such cases.
out children who were unable to leam at When I showed them mine, they looked
218. (v14-108-36) What should a
a normal rate. Binet went on to develop a at me as if I were trying to get away with a
consumer do with a can that has a raised
method that could measure the intelligence particularly cunning trick.
top?
of every child dull, bright, or normal. Binet I insisted on taking me to the shop-assistant
A ) Feed it to the cat
realized that a person's ability to solve which they did. She confirmed all I had said.
B) Put it in the garbage
problems was an indication of intelligence. They let me go, but didn’t even apologize.
C ) Open it and taste the ingredients
He found that complex problems, especially The writer dashed to the store and came
D) Take it back to the store where it was
those involving abstract thinking, were best out with ...
purchased
for sorting out bright and dull students. A ) a larger jumper.
Problem-solving ability grows rapidly during 219. (v14-110-32) Read the text. B) another present.
childhood. Because of this, Benet decided to Then choose the correct answer to C ) another jumper in the same size.
make an age scale of intelligence and chose questions 32-33. D) in same jumper.
specific tasks for each age level. The best present I got on my 16th birthday
222. (v14-112-33) When the writer asked
Why did Alfred Binet start to develop an was the chance to play the National Lottery.
what was happening the man and t woman ...
intelligence test? I was really jealous of my parents and my
A ) took her to the police station
A ) Educational authorities requested him to older friends who put a bet on every week,
B) accused her of stealing
do so. so when I became old enough, I couldn’t wait
C ) told her they were store detectives
B) He wanted to conduct special research in to try it. I picked a set of numbers and from
D) refused to answer her questions
this area.. then on I used the same ones every time
C) He thought that this would make him famous. played. 223. (v14-112-34) Read the text.
D) Schools wanted to administer entrance My school exams finished on 13th June, Then choose the correct answer to
exams. so to celebrate, I put £3 on a Lottery ticket. questions 34-36.
215. (v14-107-33) Binet developed That evening, just Mum and I were at home When it is hot and humid outside, m6st of us
different tests for different age groups watching the numbers being drawn on TV. e: air-conditioning. Although many people
because ... As the numbers were called, my heart believe that conditioning only cools the
A ) he was afraid that schools might not started pounding as I matched them to my indoor air, it also controls its nature content
approve them. ticket. “Mum. I’ve won the Lottery!”, and cleanliness. Because human comfort
B) most of the schoolchildren could answer - 1shouted. depends on humidity to a large degree, air-
them easily. We were so shocked we couldn’t speak! conditioning can remove mature from the air
Dad came home from work and I made him or add it as necessary. Air-conditioning dew
C ) schools had different programs for each
age level for school children check the numbers too, just to make sure also control air circulation by bringing in fresh
we weren’t going mad. But even after he’d air and removes polluted air. During winter, it
D) the ability to solve problems changes as
checked them. I still wouldn’t allow myself to warms the air to a comfort, temperature and
children grow.
believe it, until finally I nervously dialed the pumps clean, moist air into the quarters who
216. (v14-108-34) Read the text. people live and work. In business offices,
number on the back of my ticket.
Then choose the correct answer to air-conditioning proves the efficiency of
“Well, Mr. Selby, at the moment it looks as
questions 34—36. workers. In air-conditioned offices, ployees
if you've got a winning ticket. Go to your
Botulism is a form of poisoning produced become less tired, make fewer mistakes and
regional center and they’ll confirm it”.
by a microorganism called Clostridium have few accidents. The same can be said
Why did Selby start playing the Lottery?
botulinum. The word botulism originated about drivers who may tired and sleepy while
A ) He wanted to celebrate his birthday.
from the Latin word botulus for sausage, sitting in a warm'vehicle. That is driving an
B) People around him were playing.
in which botulism was first identified. The air-conditioned car makes one less prone
C ) He knew his family needed money.
spores created by C. botulinum are not to accident especially in the afternoon or
D) He had carefully chosen a sit of numbers.
harmful, as they grow in the soil and are evening.
consumed by us regularly when we eat 220. (v14-110-33) Selby knew he had What is the function of air conditioning?
vegetables and fruits. However, once the definitely won the Lottery when ... A ) It sometimes cleans the air.
spores are put in airtight containers, the A ) his father checked the winning numbers. B) It changes climatic condition.
spores germinate and produce botulin, a B) he dialed the number on the back of his C ) It only cools the indoor air.
deadly poison. Foods in cans and glass or ticket. D) It controls the indoor environment.
224. (v14-112-35) W hy is air-conditioning racquet, 330,000 dollars for sporting Tacchinl What punishment does the author
beneficial for office workers? clothes, and 100,000 dollars for tying his recommend for the offenders committing
A ) They make more mistakes. Nike tennis shoes. Obviously, in a bad year, negligible crimes?
B) They are sleepy and exhausted. these stars make more as fashion models A ) The periods of imprisonment need to be
C ) They enjoy fresh ail. than as athletes. Not only tennis players get changed.
D) They feel active and not so tired. free clothing, but also all the people involved B) They should be concerned with
225. (v14-112-36) The word EM P LO Y EE in the game - the referees, lines people, ball community service.
in the text m e a n s___ boys and girls — are living advertisements for C ) It would be better to introduce harsher
A ) a person who gives lectures tennis wear producers. Where, traditionally, sentences.
B) a person who works for somebody conservative white clothing was required D) Higher fines must be required which may
C ) the owner of the company for the entir# tennis coterie, changing times support the justice system.
D ) a person that employs other people have seen a new vogue in tennis outfits. 233. (v15-105-24) Th e author states that
Flamboyant colors, designers’ nameplates, because of community service ...
226. (v14-114-34) Read the text.
geometric figures, and bold lines distinguish A ) offenders would not easily understand
the new tennis togs from their predecessors their mistake.
questions 34-36.
It can be inferred from the passage that... B) young offenders would not leam to
Yeast is one of nature’s most perfect foods,
A ) bright colors entice people to buy tennis respect elderly people.
since it contains more nutrients than any
wear C ) evidently there would he profit made by
other food. В vitamins, choline, inositol,
B) tennis clothing appeals to the wealthy neat work.
protein, amino acids — yeast has them all.
C ) the price of tennis racquets has remained D ) the justice system would earn a great
Indisputably, liver and wheat germ are a
stable amount of money.
prime source of protein and В vitamins.
D ) tennis stars get huge sums for 234. (v15-105-25) What kind of
But how many people like the taste of liver
endorsements community service is not mentioned in
or wheat germ? For that matter, yeast has
a bitter taste, and not many people enjoy 230. (v14-115-25) The author’s intention the passage?
eating it. That’s all in the past now. Tasty is to ... A ) To pay the justice system money
Mix Yeast Treat, blended with your favorite A ) describe the means of advertising B) To remove the dirt from particular areas
beverage, tastes so good that children will expensive tennis clothes C ) To communicate with victims
be clamoring for more. Be creative and add B) defend tennis wear manufacturers from D ) To give a hand to older generation
Tasty Mix to your favorite meat or vegetable complaints about their high prices 235. (v15-105-26) Th e author points out
dish, casserole, bread, soup, practically C ) describe the new tennis clothing that changes to existing punishments ...
anything. Easy, convenient Tasty Mix Yeast D ) explain why the cost of tennis clothes has A ) would prevent young offenders from being
Treat is one of nature’s unique foods. risen involved in crime again.
Take advantage of it now. You can find it B ) would not make people be more
231. (V14-115-26) A good title for this
at any health food store or at your local responsible for their actions.
passage would b e ...
supermarket. C ) would greatly affect the percentage of
A ) Tennis Stars’ Flamboyant Clothes
A ccording to the passage, wheat germ, crime.
B) The High Cost of Playing Tennis
liver, and ordinary y e a s t... D ) would not surely lessen the number of
C ) Big Business in Tennis Wear
A ) blend with your favorite drink young criminals.
D ) The Stars at Play
B) taste awful
236. (v15-117-23) Read the text
C ) contain choline and inositol 232. ( v l 5-105-23) Read the text
Then choose the correct answer for each Then choose the correct answer for each
D ) appeal to most people
227. (v14-114-35) Tasty Mix Yeast For the second year in a row, American
I am one of those people who would
Treat i s ... competitive eater Joey Chestnut defeated
like to see changes made to current
A ) bitter and inedible his Japanese rival Takeru Kobayashl at the
types of punishment in the criminal justice
B) an old product on the market for years annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in
system. It would surely be better to sentence
C ) pleasant tasting mixed with other foods New York City. After ten minutes of hot dog
minor offenders to community service of
D ) a mixture of tasty yeast in powder form eating, two shorter than in previous years,
some kind, rather than giving them fines or Chestnut and Kobayashl were tied at 59
228. (v14-114-36) This passage implies
prison sentences. That way they would at frankfurters. But after the rare tiebreaker,
th a t...
least do something useful, and-the justice 24-year-old Chestnut emerged as the winner,
A ) wheat germ doesn’t have as much
system would also save money. I would claiming a $10,000 prize and a mustard- ,
nutrition as liver
also imagine that this would work better for yellow belt. Kobayashi, whose loss last year
B) yeast will give you more nutrients than
young offenders, as they wouldn’t feel 'cool' shattered a six-year winning streak, said that
any other source
or fashionably ‘bad’ while they helped an old a sore jaw and a tooth problem may have
C ) yeast tastes better than liver
person or cleaned the streets. Of course, a altered his performance. He said through a
D ) therfe are substitutes equal to yeast in
system of this kind wouldn’t work effectively translator that he had lost because he wasn’t
nutrition
without some thought being to the tasks quick enough in the rematch.
229. (v14-115-24) Read the text. which offenders were asked to perform. This year, the 22 competitors were under a
Then choose the correct answer to There would obviously be more benefit 10-minute time limit, unlike the 12 minutes
question 24-26. to be gained from work which involved used for previous contests. The reason
The business of tennis clothes has grown responsibility, and where offenders had for this, according to Nathan’s, was the
astoundingly in the past few years. Over to mix with others and communicate with discovery of a document from 1916, which-
2 5 0 million dollars is spent annually on the them. Some people also think that offenders revealed that the original competition was 10
trappings of tennis. Apparently everyone should meet and talk to their victims, and be minutes long. Thousands gathered at Coney
wants to look like a pro, even though 20% more involved with compensating and even Island to watch the annual event, which has
of the clientele has never even played the helping them. This would certainly help to become one of the more colorful traditions of
game. Manufacturers pay the stars lucrative make offenders realize the Consequence of America’s Independence Day.
fees for wearing their brands of clothes and their; ind that might well stop them W ho won the contest last year?
wielding their racquets on center court. Chris offeno n. Whether it would work for A ) Takeru Kobayashi
Evert-Lloyd, for example, is rumored to have all offence. о and for all offences is another B) First there was a tie, then Chestnut won
signed a five-year contract for 5 million dollars matter, but again I believe that this would C ) The text does not say
with Ellesse, a producer of fancy, expensive stop young offenders from becoming career D ) Joey Chestnut
tennis wear. John McEnroe gets a reported criminals. And that would be arl important 237. (v15-117-24) W hich sentence is true
600 ,0 00 dollars for playing with a Dunlop change for the better. for Kobayashi?
105. Give the right answer to the question_____________________________________________________ 267
A ) He said he had health problems after the American leaders wanted the eagle to be a published two years later, and included
contest. symbol of their country because it is a bird of The Gift of the Magi. O. Henry wrote more
B) He acted swiftly than Chestnut. strength and courage. They chose the bald than 600 short stories. He published ten
C ) He said the rematch wasn’t fair. eagle because it was found all over North collections of short stories during his lifetime,
D) He didn’t speak English. America. and three more were published after his
Presently, the bald eagle has almost death in 1910.
238. (v15-117-25) On what occasion is
disappeared from the country. In 1972 there His stories mainly deal with ordinary people
the contest held?
were only 3,000 bald eagles in the entire and their lives. Many are based in New York
A ) At an annual tiebreaker day
B) The discovery of a document in 1916 United States. The reason for the bird’s City.. A lot of his stories have a surprise or
decreasing population is pollution, especially twist at the end. They tend to be humorous
C ) Coney Island’s birthday
D) Independence Day pollution of the rivers by pesticides. and optimistic, and some offer a moral
Pesticides are chemicals used to kill insects lesson.
239. (v15-117-26) How long did the and other animals that attack and destroy What is the name of the short-story
competition last the previous year? crops. Unfortunately, rain often washes collection dearly loved by О.эНепгу?
A ) 10 minutes B) 20 minutes pesticides into rivers. Pesticides pollute the A ) The Gift of the Magi
C ) 12 minutes D) 8 minutes rivers and poison the fish. Eagles eat these B) One Thousand and One Nights
240. (v15-126-34) Read the text. fish and then the eggs eagles lay are not C ) Cabbages and Kings
Then choose the correct answer for each healthy. The eggs have very thin shells and D) The Four Million
question below (34-36). do not hatch. Because many of the eggs
In 1948 in an effort to stabilize the currency, did not hatch and produce more eagles, the 248. (v16-107-22) When was the latter of
the Chinese government announced the number of eagles quickly became smaller. the two O. Henry’s collections mentioned
issue of a new form of currency, called the Today, the American government and the in the passage published?
Gold Yuan Certificate. This measure was American people are trying to protect the A ) 1910 B ) 1906
necessary because the people had lost all bald eagle. The number of bald eagles is C ) 1902 D ) 1904
confidence in the old currency, called the slowly increasing. It now appears that the 249. (v16-107-23) According to the
Fa Bi. Inflation had escalated to the point American national bird will survive. passage, which statement is conflicting to
where one US dollar was worth 11 million W hy was the bald eagle chosen as the O. Henry’s short stories?
Fa Bi. Official announcements called for all symbol of the United States? A ) Common people’s lives are described.
Chinese to turn in their old banknotes, their A ) They began to disappear in the whole B) Stories are gathered into separate
gold and silver and their foreign currency. United States of America. collections.
Gold Yuan Certificates would be given in B) There were no other birds to be chosen as C ) They have unexpected conclusions, often
exchange, supposedly backed by gold and the national bird of the new country.
including irony.
each worth four to one American dollar.' C ) The American people won their
D) Stories are contrary to humorous and
Immediately there was a gold rush, as most independence because of that bird.
optimistic ideas.
private depositors withdrew their precious D) It is a bird of strength and courage and
metals and foreign currency from local was widespread in North America. 250. (v16-107-24) All of the following are
banks, because no one with common sense mentioned excep t...
244. (v15-127-24) What was the most
believed that there was any gold to back A ) not all of O. Henry’s literary works came
important cause of the bald eagles’
those certificates. out when he was alive.
disappearance?
According to the text, why did the A ) Insects that attack and destroy crops. B) the readers of O. Henry’s books may have
Chinese government have to issue the B) Water pollution because of pesticides. them in more than ten languages.
Gold Yuan Certificates? C ) Eggs that have very thin shells. C ) his mother passed away in his early
A ) In order to compete with the American D) Rainfalls that often happen. childhood
dollar on an equa basis. D) O. Henry never used his real name as a
B) Because the people had lost faith in the 245. (v15-127-25) The word “hatch” in writer.
old currency. the passage means ...
A ) fly B) stay 251. (V16-109-21) Read the text.
C ) Owing to financial pressure from American
C ) open D) smash Then choose the correct answer for each
bankers.
246. (v15-127-26) All of the following question below (21-23).
D) In response to people and banks hoarding
statements contradict the text EXCEPT: One of the strangest sea stories is that
foreign currency.
A) The protective actions are effecting of the sailing ship Mary Celeste. On
241. (v15-126-35) It is clear from the November 5ft 1872, she left New York
positively.
passage that Gold Yuan Certificates ... bound for Genoa with a cargo of industrial
B) The bald eagles are likely to die out soon.
A ) could be readily exchanged for American alcohol and eleven people on board.
C ) It is doubtful that pollution will be
dollars at most banks. A month later, she was seen by another
B) representer! gold actually held by the prevented.
D) Gradually the amount of the bald eagles ship, but the captain noticed that the Mary
Chinese government. Celeste was sailing strangely, and decided
C ) were intended by the government to be is falling.
to investigate. He found the ship to be
used alongside the old Fa Bi. 247. (v16-107-21) Read the text. completely deserted. The sails were.set
D) were the invention of the Chinese Then choose the correct answer for each and in good condition, there was plenty
government’s efforts to combat inflation. question below (21-24). of food and water, all the crew’s personal
242. (v15-126-36) Evidently, people William Sydney Porter was the real hame of possessions were on board, and there
rushed to take their valuables out of the the American short-story writer O. Henry. His was food and drink on the cabin table.
bank.... stories have been translated into No one has ever been able to explain
A ) so that they could buy Cold Yuan dozen of languages and even today, he what happened, though there have been
Certificates remains one of the best-loved American explanations varying from a mutiny among
B) because they wanted to buy US dollars short-story writers. O. Henry was born on the crew to aliens in a spaceship taking
C ) in order to buy more gold in the gold rush September 11*, 1862 in Greensboro, North everyone away.
D) because they believed the certificates Carolina. His mother died of tuberculosis The cause for nobody’s existing on board
were worthless when he was three, so he was raised by the Mary Celeste ...
243. (v15-127-23) Read the text. his grandmother and his aunt. As a child, A ) has never been found
Then choose the correct answer for each he loved reading. One of his favorite books B) was discovered by the captain of another
question below (23-26). was the classic short-story collection, One ship
In 1782, soon after the United States won its Thousand and One Nights. Henry’s first C ) is that aliens took the captain and crew
independence, the bald eagle was chosen collection, Cabbages and. Kings appeared in away in a spaceship
as the national bird of the new country. 1904. The second, The Four Million, Was D) was the mutiny among the crew
252. (v16-109-22) W hich of the following Chocolate has become one of the most C ) Only the U S flag may bo flown higher than
is most likely reason for the ship’s sailing popular food types and flavors in the world, the flag of the United Nations Organization.
strangely? and a vast number of foodstuffs involving D) Until 1960 there were 4 9 stars on
A ) The ship was too heavy because of the chocolate have been created, particularly, the US flag.
crew's personal possessions. dessertsjncluding.cakes,.pudding,.mousse,_
262. (v17-101-33) Read the text.
B) There was no one on board to sail the chocolate brownies, and.chocolate chip
ship. cookies. Many_candies_are filled with or
C ) Her cargo of industrial alcohol was above coated with sweetened chocolate, and_bars_
her capacity. In 1974, local farmers in the Shaanxi
of solid chocolate and.candy bars_coated
D) It was not big enough to resist the giant Province of China made an amazing
in chocolate are eaten as.snacks. Gifts of
ocean waves. discovery: a huge army of buried warriors.
chocolate molded into different shapes (e.g.,
eggs, hearts) have become traditional on The soldiers, each a life-size statue, had
253. (v16-109-23) We can understand been hidden for more than 2,200 years,
from the passage th a t... certain Western holidays, such as.Easter.
and.Valentine's Day. Chocolate is also used silently protecting their leader’s tomb.
A ) the Mary Celeste was not well equipped When uncovered, the statues were standing
for a long voyage in cold and hot beverages such as.chocolate
milkand.hot chocolate.and in some alcoholic in the exact position of a real army. Experts
B) the Mary Celeste was one of the finest have since learned much from them about
sailing vessels of her day drinks. Although cocoa originated in the
Americas, in the 2000s, Western Africa the fighting strategies of ancient China.
C ) the people on board the Mary Celeste Today, this fearless army also stands as a
disappeared inexplicably produces almost two-thirds of the world’s
cocoa, withjvory Coast_growing almost world-famous artistic wonder. Each statue
D) the crew of the Mary Celeste had been hit
half of it. was made by hand and has a unique face.
by an epidemic
Where was cocoa first found? Most likely, their bodies were once entirely
254. (v16-117-21) Read the text. A ) in Africa painted in bright colours.
Then choose the correct answer for each B) on Ivory Coast The terracotta warriors are part of the giant
question below (21-24). C ) in South and North America mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shihuang. The
Jane Brown made a once-in-a-lifetime D) in Western Africa entire structure, 57 square kilometers, is
visit to Japan last November and took lots still being unearthed. In addition to his army,
of photographs. When she got back she . 259. (v16-120-36) Identify true statement
experts believe the Emperor had a whole
decided to send away her films for printing A ) Chocolate has become the most popular
timeless town of people and animals around
one at a time. In this way she would more food
him in death.
easily be able to match her photographs to B) Presents covered with chocolate became
According to the passage, ...
the diary she had kept while she was there. extremely popular in Europe and Americas
A ) Emperor Qin buried his army to guard his
It was a good thing that she did, because the C ) Cocoa originated in the Americas in the
2000s tomb.
first film she sent to the company for printing B) Live soldiers were buried 220 0 years ago.
was lost. Miss Brown was very upset that she D) Ivory Coast is growing almost two-thirds
C ) The antique finding was disclosed owing
would never see her precious pictures of Tokio of the world’s cocoa to local people.
and Nagasaki. The company offered her a free 26Q. (v16-123-21) Read the text. D) Local fanners created the statues of
roll of film, but Miss Brown refused to accept Then choose the correct answer for each warriors.
this offer and wrote back to say that their offer questionbelow (21-24).
wasn’t enough. They then offered her £20 but Today the United States' flag has 50 stars. 263. (v17-101 -34) According to the
she refused this too and asked for £75, which That’s one for each state. It has 13 stripes to passage, all statements are TR U E, EXCEPT:
she thought was quite fair. When the firm stand for each of the original 13 colonies. It is A ) The discovered sculptures help specialists
refused to pay she said she would go to court. unofficially called the Stars and Stripes. to know how the ancient army functioned.
Before the matter went to court, however, the But the flag did not always look this way. B) The warriors are recognized as an extant
firm decided to pay Miss Brown £75. This The Second Continental Congress cultural heritage of the world.
shows what can be done if you make the effort commissioned the first U.S. flag in 1777. But C ) The soldiers were placed in a certain
to complain to a firm or manufacturer and it did not exist until 1783, after the American position.
insist on getting fair treatment. Revolution ended. Historians are not sure D) The features of all figures were alike.
Before her visit, Jane had ... who designed the Stan and Stripes. Many 264. (v17-101-35) What does the word
A ) already been to Japan several times. different flags are believed to have been «life-size» in the passage mean?
B) unforgettable moments of being in Japan. used during the American Revolution. The A ) representing actual size
C ) never been to Japan before. flag of 1777 was used until 1795. Then B) having more energy
D) been to Japan once before. Congress passed an act ordering that a C ) not supernatural
255. (v16-117-22) It was a good thing new flag have 15 stripes, alternate red and D) unusually large in size
that Miss Brown sent her films away one white, and 15 stars on a blue field. In 1818,
Congress directed that the flag have 13 265. (v17-101-36) The author informs that....
at a time because ...
stripes. It also decided that a new star be A ) The emperor built these statues in the
A ) she was able to complete her diary.
added for each new state of the Union. The honour of courageous warriors.
B) she was paid for her photos.
last star was added in 1960 for the state of B) The subterranean construction was dug
C ) she was offered a free roll of film.
Hawaii. There am customs for flying the flag partially.
D) the films were not lost completely.
add treating it with respect. For example, C ) The terracotta warriors were taken to the
256. (v16-117-23) When Miss Brown said it should not touch the floor. No other flag museum of Shihuang.
she would go to court, the company . . . . should be flown above it, except for the UN D) The emperor of ancient China buried a
A ) made the decision to pay £75 flag at UN headquarters. whole city with population fiercely.
B) said their offer wasn’t enough According to the passage which of the
C ) offered her £20 266. (v17-102-29) Read the text.
following action is a sign of disrespect to Then choose the correct answer for each
D) paid no attention the American flag? question below (29-32).
257. (v16-117-24) What is the main idea A)Washing it. Arid regions in the southwestern United States
of the text? B) Laying it on the ground. have become increasingly inviting playgrounds
A ) to give advice on how to complain C ) Folding it. for the growing number of recreation seekers
B) to teach her friends to take photos D) Flying it above other flags. who own vehicles such as motorcycles or
C ) to inform us about photographic printing 261. (v16-123-22) One can infer from the powered trail bikes and indulge in hill-climbing
D) to inform us about legal problems passage th a t... contests or in carving new trails in the desert.
258. (v16-120-35) Read the text. A ) Originally there were 50 states in the USA. But recent scientific studies show that these
Then choose the correct answer for each B) The initial star was added to the US flag in off-road vehicles can cause damage to desert
question below (35-36). 1960 for the stale of Hawaii. landscapes that has long-range effects on
the area’s water-conserving characteristics 272. (v17-103-31) All of the following 278. (v17-112-29) Read the text.
and on the entire ecology, both plant and statements are False, Except... Then choose the correct answer for each
animal. Research by scientists in the western A) All fish have the same length. question below (29-32).
Mojave Desert in California revealed that the B) Some fish can’t swim at all. An architect wanted to build a new office
compaction of the sandy arid soil resulting C ) Fish’s tastes are different. building. He selected some land that seemed
from the passage of just one motorcycle D) Sharks are the largest and fastest fish in perfect. He planned to cut down the trees to
markedly reduced the infiltration ability of the the world. make room for the building. But there was a
soil and created a stream of rain runoff water problem ... a big problem.
273. (v17-103-32) The word «kinds» in the
that eroded the hillside surface. In addition, The land was actually the habitat of several
passage is closest in meaning to the word...
the researchers discovered that the soil types of birds. Some nature lovers were very
A ) qualities B) types
compaction caused by the off-road vehicles upset with the architect. First, they held a
C ) names D) colours
often killed native plant species and resulted rally and told others about the issue. Then,
in the invasion of different plant species within 274. (v17-103-33) Read the text. they decided to take legal action because the
a few years. The native perennial species Then choose the correct answer for each architect didn’t respect the animals’ rights.
required many more years before they showed question below (33-36). To resolve the problem, they asked a judge
signs of returning. The scientists calculated Tides are the regular rise and fall in water to intervene.
that roughly a century would be required for level experienced by seas and oceans in The judge could not call any witnesses
the infiltration capacity of the Mojave soil to be response to the gravitational influences of for the nature lovers, so he first asked the
restored after being compacted by vehicles. the Moon and the Sun, and the effects of architect to tell his side of the story.
According to the passage, the damage to the Earth’s rotation. At any given place, the «W hy are you going to destroy the birds’
plants is water rises over the course of the tidal cycle habitat?» the judge asked. The architect
A ) unnoticeable B) superficial to a maximum height known as «high tide» replied, «I have the deed to the land. I want
C ) long-tasting D) irreparable before ebbing away again to a minimum «low to make a great building there. As you may
tide» level. As the water recedes, it uncovers know, all my buildings become memorable
267. (v17-102-30) According to the landmarks.»
more and more of the foreshore or intertidal
passage, what happens when the soil is Then one of the nature lovers spoke.
zone. The difference in height between the
compacted? hicjh tide and low tide is known as the tidal «W e believe that there’s no reason to destroy
A) Little water seeps through all the trees. We just want to protect the birds.»
range or tidal amplitude. Tidal bores can
B) Better roads are made Then the judge made his decision. «I proclaim
occur at the mouths of rivers, where the
C ) Water is conserved that the office building should be built», he
force of the incoming tide pushes waves of
D) Deserts are expanded said. It is not a crime to remove those trees.
seawater upstream against the current.
268. (v17-102-31) According to the Most places experience two high tides each I cannot give you a sentence for any
passage, what is happening to native plants day, occurring at intervals of about 12 hours offenses, but I feel obliged to make one
in these areas? and 25 minutes, half the period that it takes for request, I will only allow you to use half of the
A ) They are becoming more compact the Earth to make a complete revolution and land. The other half will remain free, so the
B) They are adapting return the Moon to its previous position relative birds have a place to live.
C ) They are invading other areas to an observer. The Moon’s mass is some The nature lovers could not conceal their
D) They are dying 27 million times smaller than the Sun, but it gratitude. All of the people cheered.
is 400 times closer to the Earth. Tidal force The architect said, «I have an idea. I will
269. (v17-102-32) It can be inferred that
or tide-raising force decreases rapidly with volunteer my time and efforts to design a
which of the following people would probably
distance, so the moon has more than twice new type of building. It will provide bushes
be most alarmed by the scientists’ findings?
as great an effect on tides as the Sun. A bulge on the roof where birds can live. There are
A ) Historians B) Mapmakers
is formed in the ocean at the place where the enough resources in my company’s bank
C ) Farmer D ) Ecologists
Earth is closest to the Moon, because it is account to create the best building ever
270. (v17-103-29) Read the text. also where the effect of the Moon's gravity is made.»
Then choose the correct answer for each stronger. On the opposite side of the Earth, the The architect did exactly as he promised.
question below, according to the text lunar force is at its weakest and this causes He built this new type of building, which was
(29-33). another bulge to form. These bulges rotate loved by everyone.
There are many kinds of fish. They are big, around the Earth as the moon does. The Sun’s Why did the group have a rally?
small, long, and short fish. People know effect is less powerful but, when the Sun, A ) To ask for more rights
about 25,000 different kinds of fish. There are Moon and Earth are all aligned at the full and B) To talk about the issue
probably 15,000 kinds of fish that people do new moons, the combined effect results in the C ) To list names of witnesses
not know about. They are of different colours. high «spring tides». In contrast, when the Sun D) To talk to the architect
Fish do not all eat the same things. Some is at 90° from the Moon as viewed from Earth, 279. (V17-112-30) Which of the following
fish eat flies, bugs or other insects. Some eat the combined gravitational effect on tides is about the land did the architect N O T tell the
plants like seaweed. Some eat worms. Some correspondingly reduced, causing the lower judge?
fish eat other fish. The fastest fish can swim «neap tides». A ) He wanted to make a great building.
almost 112,65 kilometers per hour. That’s What do the tides depend on? B) He had a deed fortheland.
fast! The heaviest fish weighs 15 tons. That’s A ) Sun and Moon B) Sun C ) He thought nobody lived there.
very heavy! The Idngest fish are sharks. C ) Moon D) Sea level D) His building would be a memorable
Sharks can be 15,24 meters long. That’s very
long! The smallest fish is less than 0,84 crp 275. (v17-103-34) Which word from the text landmark.
long. That’s very small! Fish can see, feel, can be used with the meaning «Relating to 280. (v17-112-31) What did the group
and taste. Some fish can smell. Some can movement towards a center of gravity». do in order to resolve the problem with the
hear sounds in the water. Fish can feel pain. A ) Tides architect? '
When it gets hurt, it feels bad. B) Gravitational A ) Ask a judge to intervene'
How many kinds of fish are known to people? C ) Gravitate B) Proclaim war on the architect
D) foreshore C ) Move the birds to a new habitat
A ) only 40,000 B) 15,000
C ) almost 25,000 D ) more than 25,000 276. (v17-103-35) Choose the title. D) Sell the land to the architect
A ) The Sun and the Moon B) Sea tides 281. (v17-112-32) What did the judge
C ) Gravity D) Currents decide to give the architect as a sentencing?
passage, there are many ....
A ) colours of fish 277. (v17-103-36) What is the writer’s A ) He gave him five years in prison
B) tiny sharks purpose? B) He had to pay the nature lovers money
C ) flies, bugs or other insects A ) To inform B) To warn C ) He could not build any more buildings
D) heavy fish C ) To agree D) To argue D) He was not given a sentence
282. (v17-113-33) Read the text. began in 1631 and it was finished in 1653. couple, both scuba divers, wanted to get
Then choose the correct answer for each It is an Islamic tomb built of white marble, married under water. Another couple wanted
question below, according to the text which was imported from all over India and to exchange vows on the train where they
(33-36). neighboring lands. This «Crown Palace» is a had met. The best weddings reflect the
Some people consider the hardy dandelion monument to love. Shah Jahan was the fifth couple’s personalities.
to be an annoying weed, despite its sunny Mughal emperor of India. When he was a According to the passage, which is not a job
yellow blossoms, because it grows quickly fourteen-year-old prince, he fell in love with a ‘for a wedding planner?
and chokes out other plants. These people fifteen-year-old Persian princess. Five years A ) Exchanging vows on a train.
work hard, therefore, to remove dandelions later, she became his third wife. This was in B) Arranging flower deliveries.
from their lawns. However, this useful plant 1612. He called her «Mumtaz Mahal», which C ) Calling catering companies.
has played an important role in American means «Jewel of the Palace». D) Solving last-minute problems.
history. And it may even have found its way They had a happy marriage. However, she
291. (v17-118-34) When does Janette start
to your dinner table. died giving birth to their fourteenth child.
planning a wedding?
Early settlers brought the dandelion from Heartbroken, her husband ordered the
A ) At least half a year before the wedding.
Europe to North America, and, as a result, building of the Taj Mahal. This tomb is a
B) After calling catering companies and
the aggressive plant spread. But the settlers tribute to her. It still stands as an enduring
florists. .
had a good reason for bringing the plant with symbol of their love.
C ) No more than six months in advance.
them. What reason was the Taj Mahal
D) The day of the wedding.
They relied on dandelions for food and constructed for?
medicine. They ate the green leaves and A ) The emperor of India devoted it to his 292. (v17-118-35) Who would probably be
roasted the roots to make a hot drink. third wife. most interested in the interview?
Because dandelion greens are a good B) Emperors of India loved beauty. A) a couple that is engaged
source of vitamins and minerals, it is likely C ) Shah Jahan wanted to impress students B) a scuba diver
that dandelions saved lives during times of architecture and design. C ) a married couple
when food was scarce. D) There was a need to create an Islamic D) a florist
Pick the leaves in the spring, before the tomb. 293. (v17-118-36) Choose the best title for
flowers form. The young leaves are tender 287. (v17-116-34) Historians, tourists and the passage.
and less bitter. You can add the smaller students of architecture and design are A ) The Last Interview
leaves to salads, but larger leaves should be amazed by it because ... B) Wedding planners in Baltimore
steamed to bring out the flavor. Put a little A ) it was Shah Jahan who built the greatest C ) Bubbly Bride arranges the wedding
salt and olive oil on the greens. You’D be tomb in India. D) Planning a Beautiful Day
surprised by how tasty this common weed B) the Emperor of India wanted to memorize 294. (v17-120-33) Read the text
can be. his name. Then choose the correct answer for each
According to the passage ... C ) it was created of precious white marble. question below, according to the text
A ) Boiled dandelions have an awful flavor. D) of its beauty and the love story. (33-36).
B) Dandelions were not American native You probably wouldn’t want to visit Deer
288. (v l 7-116-35) Which of the following
flower. Cave in Malaysia. The cave is massive-
can be the best title to the passage?
C ) Peopie today don’t eat dandelions so massive that it can hold more people
A ) The amazing beauty of India.
because it’s weed. than the largest football stadium on Earth.
B) The Taj Mahal.
D) Settlers got vitamins only from dandelions. However, millions of bats live inside. Each
C ) The Great love story.
283. (v17-113-34) According to the D ) The Taj Mahal and Seven Wonders. night as dusk falls, hundreds of thousands
passage, how did dandelions most likely of bats of different species fly out. They use
save lives? echolocation to find and swallow up insects
does the word «architecture» refer to?
A ) The flowers were a source of food for farm in the Malaysian rain forest. Each bat eats
A ) creation of beauty symbols
animals. about 10 g of insects. Altogether, the bats
B) Indian traditions
B) The roots were a good source of water. eat about sixteen tons of insects every night!
C ) the design of buildings *■
C ) Dandelions were the only healthy food After the bugs are broken down, the bats
D) religion in India
available. produce about five tons offresh guano.
D) The greens provided vitamins and minerals. 290. (v17-118-33) Read the text Then That’s the name for bat waste.
choose the correct answer for each question The guano fells to the cave floor. It is the largest
284. (v17-113-35) Dandelion leaves should
below, according to the text (33-36). pile of bat waste in'the world. This supplies
be picked early in the spring because they
A ) they require less salt and olive oil then Janette Flores is a wedding planner food to tens of millions of cockroaches, flies,
B) they have more vitamins then in Baltimore, Maryland. Bubbly Bride worms, centipedes, and millipedes. It is rich in
C ) they are easier to find growing in lawns magazine wanted to find out what it takes nutrients. That’s why Deer Cave has the biggest
D) they become bitter as they grow for a professional to plan one' of the most population of cockroaches on Earth. There are
important days of someone's life. so many roaches that the cave floor looks like a
285. (v17-113-36) Dandelions are weeds Bubbly Bride: What happens in a typical day moving river of roaches. For this reason alone,
because .... for a wedding planner? Deer Cave is not likely to become a tourist
A) they are sold in the market Janette Flores: Planning a wedding involves attraction any time soon.
B) they take over where other plants grow much more than the wedding day itself. When do bats hunt?
C ) they are a good source of vitamin^ I start at least six months in advance, calling A ) At dawn B) All the time
D) people usually grow them as food catering companies and arranging flower C ) In the daytime D) At night
286. (v17-116-33) Read the text. deliveries and dress fittings.
Then choose the correct answer for each Bubbly Bride: What do you do on the day of 295. (v17-120-34) What is the bats’ food
question below, according to the text the wedding? according to the passage?
(33-36). Janette Flores: I make sure everything goes A ) Particular flowers.
The Taj Mahal is on the list of the Seven smoothly. No matter how carefully you plan, B) Forest insects.
Wonders of the Modem World. Historians, there can often be last-minute problems or C ) Fresh waste.
tourists, and students of architecture and surprises. D) Small snakes.
design admire it for two reasons. One is for Bubbly Bride: Have you planned any 296. (v17-120-35) Why does Deer Cave
its beauty. The other is the love story that led weddings that you think are especially floor look like a moving river?
to its creation. memorable? A ) Because of great number of insects
The Taj Mahal stands on the banks of the Janette Flores: Every wedding I plan is moving there.
Yamuna River in Agra, India. Its construction memorable for a different reason. One B) Because the floor is unstable.
105. Give the right answer to the question '_________________________' 271
C ) That’s just a visual effect for tourists C ) U S President isn't elected directly by the 306. (V17-128-29) Read the text.
attraction. voters Then choose the correct answer for each
D ) Because there is a great current of water D ) Electors meet in Washington to choose question below (29-32).
washing down roaches. the President Every winter, a magical boy with a wild
spirit named Jack Frost arrives in town. He
297. (v17-120-36) One can infer from the 302. (V17-127-29) Read the text. wears a white cape, and his role is to cover
passage that... Then choose the correct answer for each everything with frost and ice. But Jack Frost
A ) Deer Cave in Malaysia attracts a lot of question below (29-32). also gets pleasure from playing tricks on
tourists. I had a difficult geography project to finish by common folks. One dark winter evening, he
B ) people don’t visit Deer Cave because it’s the end of the semester. My teacher wanted was sitting on the rail of a fence near a river,
situated too far in the forest. it to be typewritten, so I went to the school pointing at some trees. When he did so,
C ) people would be comfortable spending computer room. But when I got there, all there was a pop, and the trees were evenly
time in Deer Cave. the computers were turned off. Apparently covered in frost.
D ) Deer Cave in Malaysia isn’t really worth there was a recent problem, and technicians Then old Tom Muggins came along the path.
seeing. were fixing it. I knew of some private study He was carrying a basket of ingredients for
rooms downstairs. They were small and his wife’s cake recipe. «I’ll have some fun
298. (v17-126-33) Read the te xt dark, and the computers were very old,
Then choose the correct answer for each with him!» said Jack Frost. He pointed, and
but I had no choice. At least the computers suddenly there was a patch of ice on the
question below (33-36). were operating correctly. I typed and path. Poor Tom slipped and fell into the river.
In spite of its name, The Electoral College is highlighted the assignment's title: «Evaluate The bags of flour, fruit and sugar fell open
not a college. It is a group of people chosen the Government’s Response to Global and got wet. A couple of eggs broke, and
in each state. The writers of the Constitution Warming.» But I didn’t know what to write in a stick of butter shrank in the water. Tom
did not agree on how a president should be >my essay. Finally I decided to find a book to gathered the ingredients and climbed out of
chosen. Some did not trust ordinary people help me. I went to the library, checked the the river. The food made an absolute mess
to make a good choice. So they promised. book indexes and eventually found a useful of the path. «Alas!» he cried. «There'll be no
They agreed to have the Electoral College do book. Then I returned to the computer. When cake for me!»
it. Each state has a number of electors equal I looked at the screen, I saw something so Jack Frost laughed at poor Tom because his
to its number of U.S House member plus weird that I nearly fainted! The essay was nice suit got soaked as well. «Are you cold?»
two. The District of Colombia also has three complete! Had somebody in cyberspace he said, «Don’t worry, I’ll make you warm!»
electoral votes. The political parties hold written it? I didn't know, but I was very happy. He pointed at the mess in Tom’s basket.
primary elections. They choose candidates I printed it out and handed it in. I got an «А ». Suddenly, there was a spark. What was left
for president and vice president. When After that, I used the computer for all my of the food caught fire! Jack Frost ran off
voters pick the candidate of a particular party, assignments, I'd type the title, wait awhile, laughing.
they are actually choosing electors from that and the computer would do it. Every Poor Tom sat by the fire. He could only
party. These electors have agreed to vote for assignment was perfect; I never had to edit envision how angry his wife would be. He
their party’s candidate. anything. I stopped paying attention to my wished he had been more attentive and
In almost all states, the party that gets the teacher’s lectures and spent my extra time noticed that jack was around.
most votes in November wins all the electoral in the gymnasium. And my grades got better Suddenly, a pleasant smell came from the
votes for the state. The electors meet in and better. basket. Tom looked inside. The butter was
state capitals in December. In January the A month later, I was walking into class when melting and the eggs were starting to cook!
electors' votes are opened. This happens in my friend said, «Are you prepared for the Even the fruit began to simmer. Soon there
a special session of Congress. What if no test?» was a fat, brown pudding in the basket! Tom
candidate wins a majority of these votes? “What test?” I asked. tasted it. It was delicious! He happily took it
Then the House of Representatives chooses “The geography test!” he replied. “I hope you home for dessert. Although Jack Frost had
the president. This happened three times studied. It’s worth seventy percent of our final tried to make Tom’s life difficult, Jack had
during the 1800s. grade!” actually made Tom a wonderful pudding.
According to the passage, The Electoral I failed the test, of course. I was completely What was Tom wearing?
College ... . ignorant about the subject. After that, I made A ) A nice suit - B) A wild spirit
A ) Is the place where people go to leam how a resolution never to use the magic computer C ) A cape D) White trousers
to be politicians again. The moral of this story is that if you 307. (v17-128-30) Which of the following
B) Consists of electors from all the states cheat at you won’t leam anything. was N O T an ingredient of the wonderful
of USA How did the teacher want the project to be pudding?
C ) George Washington insisted on having it written? A ) a couple of eggs B ) fruit
as a safeguard A ) In first person C ) sugar D ) chocolate
D ) Was organized by an American president B) Handwritten
308. (v17-128-31) What shrank when it got
299. (v17-126-34) The Electoral College C ) Typewritten
soaked in the river?
meets to vote in ... D ) In black ink
A ) Tom’s suit
A ) December B) July 303. (v17-127-30) What was the project B) A stick of butter
C ) January D ) November about? C ) The basket
300. (v17-126-35) According to the A ) Global warming B ) Economics D) The flour
C ) Weird computers D ) Computer science
passage, the number of electors ... 309. (v17-128-32) What happened when
A ) is greater in quantity than the population 304. (v17-127-31) What did the student there was a pop sound?
of each particular state N O T have to do in order to use the magic A ) Tom fell into the river
B ) equals the total population of the computer? B) The food caught fire
particular state A ) Type in the essay title C ) The trees became covered in frost
C ) exceeds the number of members of the B) Edit his paper D) A patch of ice formed
House of Representatives C ) Plug it in 310. (V17-129-33) Read the text.
D) is the same as the number of senators for D) Wait awhile Then choose the correct answer for each
each state 305. (v17-127-32) Where did the student question below (33-36).
301. (v17-126-36)AII the statement are spend his free time? The second morning after Christmas I
false, except... A ) In lectures decided to visit my old friend Sherlock
A ) Voters elect the president directly B) In the gymnasium Holmes and found him sitting on the sofa
B) Electors often vote for rival party’s C ) In the library with the big, old, tom hat lying on the chair
candidate D ) In cyberspace next to him. The mysterious hat looked
like the beginning of an interesting case, Janie started to perspire as she realized the 319. (v18-564) According to the Bureau
but was only something Peterson, the impending trouble she was in. She gripped of Census, what is an urban area?
doorman, came across in an extraordinary her bag tightly. A ) An area with at least 5 0 ,00 0 people.
way. While Peterson was coming home on Ms. Johnson took the bag from Janie. B) An area with 250 0 people or more.
Christmas morning, he saw a man whose Inside she found the player. «Janie, I never C ) The eighteen largest cities.
hat had been knocked off his head. He was expected this kind of conduct from you», D) A chain of'adjacent cities.
carrying a big fat goose and when he raised she said. «You’ve always been such a good
320. (v18-565) Which of the following are
his stick to reach the hat he smashed a student.» Ms. Johnson gave Linda the
N O T consider 3 important in defining an
shop window. Peterson who saw the whole player. Linda said, «Ms. Johnson, look!» urban area?
situation wanted to defend him in case of There was a crack along one side. She
A ) Political boundaries
any accusations, but the stranger, seeing turned it to the «o n» mode, but it wouldn’t
B) Transportation networks
Peterson approaching, ran away, leaving the work. It must’ve snapped while Janie was C ) Social relationships
hat and goose. So Peterson became owner holding onto the bag so tightly. Ms. Johnson
D ) Economic systems
of the Christmas goose, and Sherlock of the called Janie’s parents. They were very upset.
old hat. «Stealing is illegal. You have no respect for 321. (v18-566) The word «integrate» is
As it is mentioned in the passage, the hat the law whatsoever», they said. «W e bought closest meaning t o . . . .
which Sherlock Holmes owned ... you a music player, but we're giving it to A ) define B) benefit
4 A) was a Christmas gift for Sherlock Holmes Linda. It will replace the one you broke.» In C ) unite D) restrict
B) was the property of the doorman named the end, Janie’s bad behavior left her with 322. (v18-567) Read the text. Then
Peterson nothing at all. choose the correct answer for each
C ) was bought by a stranger before What did Janie find enclosed in the black question below (33-36).
Christmas case? Rainforests circle the globe for twenty
D) seemed as the start of an appealing case. A ) A musical player B) A backpack degrees of latitude on both sides of the
C ) A locker D) A key equator. In that relatively narrow band of the
311. (v17-129-34) Put events in correct order.
315. (v17-130-30) The reading planet, more than half of all the species of
1) the stranger escaped from Peterson;
explains that Janie lied to her teacher plants and animals in the world make their
2) Peterson witnessed a man’s dropping
about what? home.
his hat; 3) the stranger crashed the window
A ) A backpack she found Several hundred different varieties of trees
getting his hat; 4) Peterson brought the hat
B) Taking Linda’s music player may grow in a single acre, and just one of
to Sherlock Holmes; 5) Peterson run into a
C ) The reason she snapped the player those trees may be the habitat for more than
stranger on the way home.
D ) How the player got a crack ten thousand kinds of spiders, ants, and
A) 3,4, 1,5, 2 B) 2, 3,4, 5,1
other insects. More species of amphibians,
C ) 4 , 1,3, 2, 5 ' D) 5, 2, 3, 1,4 316. (V17-130-31) What did Ms. Johnson
birds, insects, mammals, and reptiles live in
312. (v17-129-35) What did Peterson aim N O T expect from Janie?
rainforests than anywhere else on earth.
to do towards the stranger? A ) Bad conduct
Unfortunately, half of the world s rainforests
A ) he had a desire to get a goose and a hat B) Her banking information
have already been destroyed. Scientists
B) he wanted to justify the stranger in not C ) Poor schoolwork
estimate that as many as fifty million acres
being a guilty D) Her influence
are destroyed annually. By the time you finish
C ) he hoped that man would defend him from 317. (v17-130-32) Janie’s parents said she reading this passage, two hundred acres will
accusations had no respect whatsoever for what? have been destroyed! Since we aren’t able to
D) he intended to blame him for breaking a A ) her impending trouble predict the ramifications of this loss, we don’t
shop window B) the law know what we may be doing to the future of
C ) her sly behavior the human species as well.
313. (v17-129-36) It can be inferred that
D) the valid reasons What is the point of view that the author
Holmes . . . »
A ) bought a goose for Christmas 318. (v18-563) Read the text. Then expresses in this passage?
choose the correct answer for each A ) The author believes that preserving the
B) was about to look into a case.
question below (563-566). rainforest is important to the global ecology.
C ) smashed a shop window -
The fact that most Americans live in urban B) The author believes that the rainforest will
D) defended Peterson from accusations.
areas does not mean that they reside in the survive.
314. (v17-130-29) Read the text. C ) The author believes that the extinction of
center of large cities. More Americans live in
Then choose the correct answer for each species is a natural process.
the suburbs of large metropolitan areas than
question below (29-32). D) The author believes that he can predict
in the cities. The Bureau of Census regards
Janie had constant thoughts about getting the future of global ecology.
any area with more than 250 0 people as
a music player. One day, she was late to
an urban area, and does not consider 323. (v18-568) What is the current rate of
class. She hurried down the hall but halted boundaries of cities and suburbs. According destruction?
when she saw a backpack on the Floor. to the Bureau, the political boundaries are A ) one acre per minute
She looked inside and found nothing but less significant than the social and economic B) one acre per second
some books. She reached inside the bag . relationships and the transportation and C ) two hundred acres per hour
and felt a small object at the bottom. It was communication systems that integrate a D) two hundred acres per year
a music player enclosed in a black case! locale.
Janie tended to be honest, and she had no 324. (v18-569) The word «relatively» in
The Bureau recognizes eighteen the text best be replaced by.
valid reason to take the device. However, her megapolises, that is, continuous adjacent
desire for the player influenced her decision. A ) temporarily B) comparatively
metropolitan areas. One of the most obvious C ) extremely D) typically
Janie was being sly. She put the device into megapolises includes a chain of hundreds
her own backpack. When she arrived at of cities and suburbs across ten states 325. (v18-570) According to the passage,
class, she gave her teacher the bag. «I found on the East Coast from Massachusetts to more than a half of all species of plants
this», she said. Virginia, including Boston, New York, and and animals.
Ms. Johnson asked, «Does this backpack Washington, D.C. In the Eastern Corridor, A ) are spread all over the world
belong to anyone?» A girl named Linda as it is called, a population of 4 5 million B) live in several hundred different varieties
claimed the bag. Linda looked inside and inhabitants is concentrated. of trees
yelled, «M y music player is missing! Janie Where do most Americans live? C ) live in a forty-degree band of latitude
took it!» Janie answered, «I did not.» Linda A ) In small towns. D) live in rainforests
responded, «You were the only one that had B) In the center of cities. 326. (v18-571) Read the text. Then
access to it! If your version of the story is C ) In rural areas. choose the correct answer for each
true, you’ll let Ms. Johnson check your bag». D) In the suburbs surrounding large cities. question below (571-574).
105. Give the right answer to the questii ____________________________________ 273
The vast majority of people in America In a real English breakfast you have New York is the biggest city in the USA. It is
work at an office. Among office people fried eggs, bacon, sausage, tomato and sometimes called «Th e Big Apple». New York
may be those who are involved in any kind mushrooms. Then there is toast and has five major parts: Manhattan, Queens,
of business; counselors; doctors (when marmalade. There’s an interesting story the Bronx, Staten Island (Richmond) and
they see their patients out of the clinic); about the word «marmalade». It may come Brooklyn. The black quarter - Harlem - is
bookkeepers; managers, vice-presidents; from French «Marie est malade» or «Mary is in northern part of Manhattan. The city
market tellers, and many more. Each of ill». That’s because a seventeenth-century was built on a modem plan of streets and
them has their own experience and opinion queen of Scotland, Mary Queen of Scots, avenues, which are numbered. Streets run
about working at the office. However, it is liked it. She always asked for French orange east-west and avenues north-south. Only
a sad state of affairs when the thought of jam when she was ill. British people eat a few of them have their names, e.g. Wall
spending another day at work is enough to pancakes on Shrove Tuesday in February or Street and Broadway. Broadway is the centre
make any American office worker think of March. For pancakes you need flour, eggs of cultural life. There is concentrated most
throwing themselves in front of an oncoming and milk. Then you eat them with sugar and of entertainment (e.g. Metropolitan Opera
car. It’s not just the boring paper work or lemon. In some parts of Britain there are or Carnage Hall). East Village is a center
the office politics. It's a little thing, like office pancake races on Shrove Tuesday. People of many ethnic restaurants, boutiques and
etiquette that matters much. If everyone race with a pan in one hand. They have to jazz clubs. Greenwich Village is the home of
paid more attention to the phone talk topics, «toss» the pancake, throw it in the air and artists and writers. New York is famous for
the photocopier, the printer, the communal catch it again in the frying pan. Roast Beef its Manhattan skyline - a large number of
kitchen, which always smells like milk gone and Yorkshire Pudding is the traditional skyscrapers on a small area. They started
bad, work would be certainly a better place. If Sunday lunch from Yorkshire in the north of to build skyscrapers here because the price
an American uses the office phone much, he England. It is now popular all over Britain. of land on the island was very high. The first
/ she will tell you that in the workplace phone Yorkshire pudding is not sweet. It’s a simple skyscraper Was built in 1903. Today they are
calls should be direct, to the point, and kept mixture of eggs, flour and milk, but it’s built with the help of computers. In fact, the
on a professional level. There are some tips delicious. Two common vegetables with roast skyscrapers are small towns. We can find
for keeping your phone conversation polite; beef and Yorkshire pudding are Brussels here residential quarters, offices, parking
when you answer the phone, identify yourself sprouts and carrots. And of course there’s lots, restaurants, shops, fitness centers,
by stating your name;, always gravy. That’s a thick, brown sauce. swimming pools, etc. Living here is very
keep conversations focused and direct; You make gravy with the juice from the meat. expensive. There are many islands in this
reply to all voice mail or other phone Haggis is the traditional food from Scotland. area - Roosevelt Island, Coney Island and
messages in a timely manner, allow no more You make it with meat, onions, flour salt and Liberty Island with the Statue of Liberty. It’s
than one day to pass; pepper. Then you boil it in the skin from a a copy of a small statue given to the USA
always notify the person on the other end sheep’s stomach - yes, a sheep’s stomach. by France as the symbol of the friendship
that you are about to put them on speaker In Scotland, people eat haggis on Bums between these two nations. And it is a
phone;. Night. Robert Bums (Scottish people call him symbol of freedom. The only quiet place is
when you are going on vacation, indicate «Rabbie» Bums), was a Scottish poet in the Central Park where famous rock concerts
the days you will be out of the office to your eighteenth century. Every year the Scots all take place. You can go there to relax by
boss. over the world remember him and read his walking or jogging.
What’s the main thing in phone poems. What names mainly have streets and
conversation? W hy is «m armalade» called like this? avenues in New-York?
A ) Direct manner of speaking. A ) Because the Queen of Scotland Mary A ) They are numbered.
B) Politeness. asked for it when she was ill. B) Names of famous celebrities.
C ) Keeping on a professinal level. B) Because the Queen of France asked for it C ) Mainly names of famous movies and also
D) Identifying yourself. when she was ill. numbers.
327. (v18-572) W h y do Americans hate C ) Because «marmalade» translates as D) They are named after US presidents.
working at offices? «Mary is ill».
A ) It’s difficult to lead all the rules to keep D ) Because «marmalade» healed the Queen 335. (v18-580) In what part of New-York
your conversation on the professional level. Mary. do celebrities live?
B) There are not enough conditions to do 331. (v18-576) How are cooked pancakes A ) Broadway
high-quality work. on a Shrove Tuesday? B) Greenwich Village
C ) The atmosphere in a workplace is usually A ) People organize pancake races and cook C ) Metropolitan Opera
stretched. them in front of people’s eyes. D) Manhattan
D) There are always a lot of problems with B) They are only cooked at home with eggs, 336. (v18-581) W hy did Americans build
callers. oil and flour. skyscrapers?
C ) Chiefs at restaurants throw pancakes into A ) Because the air wasn’t cheap.
328. (v18-573) When you’re about to put
the air and then catch them into a pan. B) Because the view from windows is great.
a caller on speaker phone you . . . .
D) They are not sweet. C ) They wanted to test a modern technology
A ) Hold on the line and make notes about
their conversation 332. (v18-577) What is a Yorkshire construction.
B)t\lotify your boss about this action Pudding? D ) Because the land was expensive.
C ) Tell the speaker the number of the person A ) A traditional vegetable dish. 337. (v18-582) What part of New-York
who he is about to talk with B) A gravy for roast beaf. city is a center of entertainment?
D) Should tell the speaker that you’re going C ) An unsweet mixture of eggs, flour and A ) Metropolitan Opera
to do this milk. B) Greenwich Village
D) A traditional sweet cake. C ) Broadway
329. (v18-574) W hat should you do in
case you go on vacation? 333. (v18-578) What is haggis? D) Roosevelt Island
A ) Keep answering calls on vacation. A ) Baby diapers. 338. (v18-583) Read the text. Then
B) Find somebody to do your work whiie B) A dish that is mainly cooked on Bums choose the correct answer for each
you’re on vacation. night from a sheep's skin. question below (583-586).
C ) Tell about the time you will be out to your C ) A sheep’s stomach boiled in a skin of Washington D .C. city and district, is the
boss. sheep. Is cooked on Burns night. capital of the United States of America. The
D) Identify the days you will be out of office D) A dish that is mainly cooked on Bums city of Washington has the same boundaries
to the callers. Night from the skin of a sheep’s stomach. as the District of Columbia (D.C.). The
330. (v18-575) Read the text. Then 334. (v18-579) Read the text. Then District of Columbia is a federal territory,
choose the correct answer for each choose the correct answer for each which was established in 1790 as the site
question below (575-578). question below (579-582). of the new nation’s permanent capital.
The capital was named after the first U.S. 343. (v18-588) When does a baby 350. (v-№ -595) Read the te xt Then
president, George Washington. The city has become frightened of unfamiliar people? choose the correct answer for each
served since 1800 as the seat of federal A ) In middle infancy. question below (595-598).
government. B) In early infancy. Pantomimes are very popular in Britain at
The city is located at the confluence of the. C ) In late infancy. Christmas. Most big towns and cities have
Potomac and Anacostia rivers. Washington’s D ) In the toddler stage. their own pantomime. This is a humorous
climate is hot and humid in the summer and 344. (v l8-589) According to the passage, musical play usually performed in the open
cold and damp in the winter. what would a six-month-old baby like to do? air. A pantomime is usually based on a
Washington is home to many famous and traditional story which everyone knows, and
A ) Play simple games.
interesting public buildings and monuments. the show itself is very exciting, with lots of
B ) Crawl on the floor.
Many of these are associated with the federal jokes, songs and dancing. Sometimes the
C ) Imitate actions.
government. The Capital of the United audience takes part in the performance,
D ) Raise their hands to look at things.
States consists of two wings. The north wing too. The tradition began over two hundred
is occupied by the Senate, and the south 345. ( v l 8-590) According to the passage, years ago and has been a part of Christmas
wing by the House of Representatives. At what can be inferred about babies that are celebrations ever since. At first it was merely
the top of it there is a statue of a woman standing and balancing? an entertainment for children, but now adults
representing Freedom. A ) They are about 5 months.
enjoy it as much. Of course, there have
What kind of territory is the District of B) They can walk.
been a lot of changes over the years. Some
Columbia? C ) They are developing on schedule.
elements, like joking and singing, were
A ) Private B ) Commercial D) They are in the late infancy stage.
added, so it became more interesting, but
C ) Federal ^ D ) Public 346. (v18-591) Read the text Then the basic plot has remained the same. Every
339. (v1 8-584) What’s the main use of choose the correct answer for each pantomime must have three main characters;
the city? . question below (591-594). a young man, a young lady and a «dame».
A ) There are a lot of interesting and public If both parents go to work it is wise to take The first two always marry at the end, and
places for tourists. on a nanny. Some nannies live in the house the dame, the comic figure, tries to prevent
B ) Government is located there. . where they work, some come in the morning them from doing it. There are all possible
C ) it is the capital. and leave when one of the parents come kinds of pantomimes, and a lot of famous
D ) The home for Qeorge Washington. back home, flaying a nanny is not a new singers or comedians take part in them. Thus
340. (v18-585) Where is located a statue idea, most rich families have always had one, the old tradition is enriched with modem
even if mothers don’t work. Nannies can also ideas and fresh forces, which is so typical of
of woman representing freedom?
A ) In the south wing of Washington. work as cleaning ladies or housekeepers, the British.
B) The north wing of Washington. for additional money, of course. In most Pantom im es___
C ) In the District of Columbia. European countries there are agencies who A ) have the same principal characters
D) The House of Representatives. send nannies to families. These firms care B) are the same in every area
about their reputation so you practically don't C ) are a sort of entertainment for children
341. (v18-586) What air is in Washington run any risk when you leave your child alone D ) started not so long ago
D .C .? with a new person. Agencies also require -
A ) cold B) dry 351. (v18-596) Tlie principal characters___
some qualifications from the nannies which
C ) wet D ) changeable A ) are all comic figures for people to laugh at
can be obtained in special colleges or evening
B ) are always played by pop singers
342. (V18-587) Read the te xt Then classes. Is it good to leave a chid in the charge
of a nanny? Parents will say it’s wonderful as C ) are found in every pantomime
D ) are always performed by famous
question below (58 7 -5 9 0 ). they can work or go out freely without worrying
about their child. Nannies must be content, comedians
Although each baby has an individual
schedule of development, general patterns of too-they get reasonable money for doing what 352. (v 1 8-597) New id e a s ___
growth have been observed. Three periods of they like. The only disadvantage of this is that A ) make people feel sorry and sad
development have been identified, including children spend less time with their parents and B) bring life into old stories that the
early infancy, which extends from the first to get less love and affection. But on the other pantomimes are based on
the sixth month; middle infancy, from the sixth hand, when a qualified nanny brings your child C ) can prevent characters from getting
to the ninth month; and late infancy, from the up you can be sure he or she will beoome married
ninth to the fifteenth month. Whereas the more friendly and less spoilt D) are something pantomimes can’t do
newborn is concerned with his or her inner Having a nanny In the house can be bad without
world and responds primarily to hunger and because.
353. (v 1 8-598) Th e songs and dances in
pain, in early in-fancy the baby is already A ) Parents don’t see their children very often.
pantom im es___
aware of the surrounding world. During the B ) Children become more unfriendly.
A ) have always been a part of every
second month, many infants are awake more C ) Parents can’t go to Work without worrying.
pantomime from the beginning
and can raise their heads to look at things. D ) Children become more spoilt.
B) were added to please children
They also begin to smile at people. By four 347. ( v l 8-592) Agencies which send C ) have always been the funniest part of
months, the baby is searching for things but nannies require qualification because. them
not yet grasping them with its hands. It is also A ) They don’t like risking.
D ) are one of those new ideas which didn't
beginning to be wary of strangers and may B) They care about what people say. let pantomimes die
scream when a visiting relative tries to pick C ) There is a serious competition between
it up. By five months, the baby is grabbing nannies. 354: (v1 8-599) Read the text Then
objects and putting them into its mouth. D) They don’t want to pay more money. choose the correct answer for each
Some babies are trying to feed themselves question below (5 9 9 -6 0 2 ).
with their hands. In middle infancy, the baby 348. (v18-593) Parents employ nannies Most British housewives love window
concentrates on practicing a great many because. shopping. This is a pastime when you just
speech sounds. It loves to imitate actions A ) They go out very often. walk round the shops and look at all those
and examine interesting objects. At about B) They have extra money. beautiful things that are displayed in every
seven months, it begins to crawl, a skill that it C ) They want to have more free time. shop window, s me women can spend the
masters at the end of middle infancy. D) They have to work during the day. whole day looking at everything they meet
What does the passage mainly discuss? 349. (v18-594) Most n annies___ on their way. But it would be a mistake to say
A ) The developmental stages of infancy. A ) do the housework as well that men are against this kind of shopping.
B) The active toddler stage. B ) live with the family they work in You will certainly see a lot of unmarried
C ) How a baby learns to walk. C ) have good qualifications couples, husbands and wives, or just friends
D ) Bringing up. D ) only work in rich families wandering about different stores without
105. Give the right answer to the question 2,
any idea of buying something in the end. ~
U.S. and Canada and also worldwide, 365. (v18-610) Read the text. Then
Shop managers know about this feature of surpassing Titanic, which had held the choose the correct answer to questions
people’s character and try to benefit from it. records for the previous 12 years. (610-612).
They usually place the most unusual, most What genre does the film have? Carving a jack-o-lantem is a tradition or
beautiful or most attractive items in their A ) science, / fiction custom in many American families. Families
shop windows to attract as many customers B) adventure will go to area stores that sell pumpkins and
as possible. Sometimes you’ll see something C ) adventure / fiction spend hours just looking for the right one.
which has absolutely nothing to do with the D) epic / science / drama When the right pumpkin has been chosen,
things you can buy in the shop. For example, take it home and wash the outside of the
359. (v18-604) What is «N a ’v i»?
if you see a sheep dummy pretending that it pumpkin and dry it completely. An adult will
A ) Evolved people.
peacefully eats grass, do not expect to buy be needed to carefully cut open the top of
B) Bodies used by scientists for research.
a nice piece of mutton or, say, a toy sheep. the pumpkin where the stem is located. Save
C ) The colony of people who came to live in
Most probably this shop sells wool and the stem of the pumpkin. Next, you will need
Pandora.
woolen clothes. There is another point about to remove the pulp or stringy part of the
D) The head of the tribe.
shop windows. As managers make them look pumpkin and the seeds using a large spoon.
better to attract people, streets become more 360. (v18-605) W hy couldn’t James Place all of the insides of the pumpkin on
colorful and picturesque Cameron make a movie of Avatar in 1999? the sheets of newspaper to keep your area
A ) Actors who he wanted to take part in his clean. After all the seeds and pulp have been
Window shopping . . . .
A) is a nice pastime for some people movie refused to participate. removed, you may want to wash the outside
B) is not very popular in Europe B) The Titanic didn’t have a success.' of the pumpkin again to make sure you have
C ) There was not enough facilities and not a clean surface to work on. Markers can
C ) is hated by men and older people
D) is more difficult in the evening enough money. be used to draw the face you want on the
D) The technology wasn’t improved well outside of the pumpkin. You can make it as
355. (v18-600) A manager must pay enough. scary or as funny as you like. You will need
special attention to the shop windows the help of a parent or other adult to help
361. (v18-606) When did the entire world
because . .. . cut out the face you drew on the pumpkin.
A ) they are colorful and picturesque see the Avatar?
A ) December 18 in 2009 This may take a few minutes to do because
B) they attract customers pumpkins can be very thick and their skin
B) December 10 in 2009
C ) everyone likes window shopping can be slick. You must practice safety rules
C ) December 16 in 2009
D) everyone can throw a stone at the glass when using a knife or pumpkin carving knife.
D) In 1999
356. (v18-601) Things that are displayed Then, place a candle inside the pumpkin and
362. (v18-607) Read the text. Then light the candle using matches. At this time,
in shop windows . .. .
choose the correct answer for each place the top with stem back on the pumpkin.
A ) sometimes look dirty
question below (607-609). Finally, place the jack-o-lantem on your front
B) sometimes frighten nervous customers
At the age of sixty-six Harland Sanders had to porch and wait for the trick or treaters. Have
C ) sometimes have nothing to do with the
auction off everything he owned in order to pay a safe and Happy Halloween!
goods
his debts. Once the successful proprietor of Which of the following statements is true
D) sometimes pretend to be something else
a large restaurant, Sanders saw his business about the text?
357. (v18-602) One of the reasons why suffer from the construction of a new freeway A ) You can leave the pulp and seeds inside
window shopping is good is t ha t . . . . that bypassed his establishment and rerouted the pumpkin before carving.
A ) it keeps managers busy most of the time the traffic that had formerly passed. With an B) Markers can be used to make funny or
B) it helps to make streets look better income of only $105 a month in Social Security, scary faces for carving.
C ) it protects the environment he packed his car with a pressure cooker, some C ) It’s easy to find just the right pumpkin for
D) it is the best pastime for old people chickens, and sixty of the Seasoning that he this activity.
358. (v18-603) Read the text. Then had developed for frying chicken. He stopped D) This is an activity you can do without an
choose the correct answer for each at restaurants, where he cooked chicken for adult.
question below (603-606). owners to sample. If they liked it, he offered
to show them how to cook it. Then he sold 366. (v18-611) Which of the following
Avatar Avatar is a 2009 American epic should you do FIR ST in this activity?
science fiction film written and directed them the seasoning and collected a royalty of
four cents on each chicken they cooked. The A ) clean out the pulp and seeds
by James Cameron. The film is set in the . B) wash and dry the pumpkin
mid-22"" century, when humans are mining rest is history. Eight years later, there were
638 Kentucky Fried Chicken franchises, and C ) draw on the face
a precious mineral called unobtanium on D) choose the pumpRin you want
Pandora, a lush moon of a gas giant in the Colonel Sanders had sold his business again-
Alpha Centauri star system. The expansion this time for over two million dollars. 367. (v18-612) 26. The word S TO R E in the
How old was Harland Sanders when he text means
of the mining colony threatens the continued
had to sell all his stuff? A ) to keep something for future use
existence of a local tribe of Na'vi - a ,
A ) He was old enough to be called a B) a place for reading books
humanoid species indigenous to Pandora.
grandad. C ) a place where things are bought and sold
The film’s title refers to the genetically
B) He was young. D) a place for playing tiide and seek
engineered Na’vi-human hybrid bodies used
C ) He wasn’t sixty-six yet.
by a team of researchers to interact with the 368. (v18-613) Read the text. Then
D) He was older than sixty-six.
natives of Pandora. Development on Avatar choose the correct answer to question
began in 1994; due to the prominent actors 363. (v18-608) What does the word (613-614).
who took part. Filming was supposed to take «sam ple» mean? The story of silk starts in China over
place after the completion of Cameron’s A ) sale B) piece 400 0 years ago. One legend says a silk
1997 film Titanic, for a planned release in C ) example D) form worm’s cocoon fell into a woman’s teacup.
1999, when Cameron wrote an 80-page 364. (v18-609) What was Harland’s It then opened into a single, unbroken
scriptment for the film, the necessary reaction to the destruction of his thread. This was an important discovery. The
technology was not yet available to achieve business? Chinese learned they could use the cocoons
his vision of the film. Avatar premiered in A ) He retired into himself. to make cloth that was both beautiful to
London on December 10, 2009, and was B) He gave up and sold everything he owned look at and soft to touch. Making silk was
internationally released on December 16 to pay his debts. protected secret in China for many years.
and in the United States and Canada on C ) He continued to work and strive for better In other countries, silk was very rare and
December 18. The film broke several box outcome. valuable. Often it was worth more than
office records during its release and became D) He didn’t lose his heart and tried himself gold. Legend tells us that the secret finally
the highest-grossing film of all time in the in another sphere of business. got out when a princess left China to go to
India. In her hair, she secretly carried many conquered the northern part of Prance, which 378. (v18-623) According to the passage ...
silkworms. By the year 1 A.D., silk was sold is still called Normandy. In the next century, A ) about 4 0 % of the men who tried to find
as far west as Rome, and all along the Silk under William the Conqueror, they invaded . gold in the Klondike became rich.
Road, which connected China with places and subdued England. This event brought B) more than 60,00 0 of the people trying to
in the Middle East and the Mediterranean. about the end of Saxon England and saw reach the Klondike failed on the way.
Eventually, around the year 300, silk also the start of a new era of English history, with C ) nearly everyone who reached the
traveled from China to Japan. Centuries new forms of architecture and a new form Klondike was able to find some gold.
later, in 1522, the Spanish brought silkworms of social and political order called the feudal D) each of the 4 0 ,00 0 men had to walk
to Mexico. system. about 1500 kilometres just to carry 25 kilos
According to the legend, how did people first It is interesting to note that while William of.stores.
learn about silk? was conquering England, other Norman 379. (v18-624) The conditions around the
A ) A silkworm’s cocoon fell into a woman’s chiefs sailed down the coast of France and Yukon and Klondike Rivers were so difficult
teacup Spain, entered the Mediterranean Sea and because ...
B) An Indian princess told people about it conquered Sicily and some parts of southern A ) the gold mines were all on the steep and
C ) A man from Rome brought it to China Italy. Norman knights from Prance and Italy frozen mountain passes.
D) Someone found it on the Silk Road also played a leading role in the Crusades. B) each prospector needed 25 kilos of stores
According to the passage ... to get him through the winter.
369. (v18-614) This passage is mainly
A ) England was conquered by William in the C ) they were nearly 1500 kilometres away
about....
eleventh century. from the nearest store.
A) a Chinese legend
B) the Normans conquered France with the D) of a number of reasons including difficult
B) different types of silk
help of the people living in Normandy. terrain and harsh weather conditions.
C ) how silk is made
C ) before coming to France, the Normans
D) the history of silk 380. (v18-625) From the passage we can
were peaceful people.
370. (v18-615) Read the text. Then D) for centuries, there was a war between conclude that...
choose the correct answer to question the Normans and Vikings. A ) searching for gold in the Canadian winter
(615-617). is the quickest way to get rich.
374. (v18-619) In addition to changing the B) it is less difficult to find gold in Canada
About a billion years after the earth had
government of England, the Normans ... than in some other places.
formed, the first signs of life appeared.
A ) incorporated many Saxon words into their C ) very few of the prospectors actually
Three billion years elapsed before creatures
language. achieved what they’d aimed for.
became complex enough to leave fossils
B) forced the Saxons to help them invade D) there is still plenty of gold waiting to be
their descendants could recognize and leam
Sicily and Italy found in the Yukon and Klondike Rivers.
from. These were shelled creatures called
C ) altered the way the English constructed
trilobites, followed by jawless fish, the first 381. (v18-626) Read the text. Then
buildings.
vertebrates. During the Devonian period, choose the correct answer for each
D) brought an end to the English feudal
great upheavals occurred in the earth’s question below (626-629).
system.
crust, resulting in the formation of mountains The central Arctic is an ice mass formed
and in the ebb and flow of oceans. In the 375. (v18-620) We can infer from the from part of the ocean, whereas the Antarctic
aftermath, beds of mud rich in organic passage that... is continental. The Arctic is surrounded by
matter nourished vegetation, and insects, A ) the Norman chiefs had soldiers of many land masses which, in most cases, extend
scorpions, and spiders appeared. Next nationalities. southward to the tropics. The Antarctic, on
developed the amphibians, descendants B) the Crusades were lost largely because of the other hand, is the only continent entirely
of fish that had crawled out of fresh water. the Normans. set off from the rest of the world by great
Between 225 and 65 million years ago, C ) the Normans were involved in conflicts in oceans, Furthermore, at some point of man’s
reptiles developed from which many new many places. history, all of the other continents, except
forms grew until finally evolved the mammal. D) the Sicilians and Italians welcomed the Australia, were joined by land bridges,
Dinosaurs were overgrown reptiles. Current Norman conquerors. Even Australia had been easy to reach by
theory suggests that dinosaurs were warm 376. (v18-621) The word «originally» in the canoe. However, the only place Antarctica
blooded and behaved more like mammals passage is closest in meaning to ... . even approaches another continent is
than like reptiles. The end of the Mesozoic A ) in the end the long finger of the Antarctic Peninsula,
Era (middje life) saw the inexplicable demise B) eventually reaching within 600 miles of Cape Horn,
of dinosaurs and large swimming and flying C ) initially the southernmost tip of South America. In
birds. Geological changes were converting D) lastly addition to distance, ice and stormy seas
the giant land mass into separate continents. kept anyone from seeing this continent until
Why-did the dinosaur disappear? about 1820.
A) Large birds killed them According to the passage the difference
B) They were undernourished between the Arctic and Antarctic is that...
The prospectors who braved the Canadian
C ) No one knows A ) because the Arctic is much further north, it
winters to find gold in the Yukon and Klondike
D) They were reptile is much colder than the Antarctic.
Rivers experienced the most difficult
B) it is much easier to sail .through the Arctic
371. (v18-616) What does the word conditions to be imagined. Every man who
ocean than the ones around Antarctica.
«demise» in bold mean? entered the area had to carry a year’s supply
C ) the Arctic continent is more easily '
A ) appearance B) change of food and mining equipment over the steep
accessible than the one in the Antarctic
C ) evolution D) cleath and frozen mountain passes. In order to do
region.
this, each man had to carry 25 kilos of stores
372. (v18-617) What would be a good title
about 10 kilometres, leave it there, and return D) the Arctic is frozen water surrounded by
for this passage? land, while the Antarctic is land surrounded
for another load. Therefore to remove all
A ) The Formation of the Earth by water.
of his stores less than 80 kilometres, each
B) How Reptiles Became Dinosaurs
man had to walk nearly 1500 kilometres. It 382. (v18-627) We can deduce from the
C ) The Ages of Man
is estimated that of the 100,000 men who passage that...
D) The Evolution of Life
set out for the Klondike, fewer than 40,000 A ) throughout man’s history canoes have
373. (v18-618) Read the text. Then actually arrived. Only 4000 ever found gold, been the most popular means of traveling to
choose the correct answer for each and very few of these became rich. , Australia.
question below (618-621). The word «prospector» in the text refers B) Antarctica used to be connected to South
The Normans originally came from to ... . America by a land bridge.
Scandinavia and were of Viking descent. A ) a chance B) a gold mine C ) the coastline of the Antarctic Peninsula is
During the tenth century they invaded and C ) a territory D) a person about six-hundred miles long.
106. Reading coprehension 277
D) with the exception of Australia and In Brazil, nature reserves are classified 5. (02-4-64) Read the text of test 61 and
Antarctica, it used to be possible to walk as ecological or biological reserves of the choose the best answer.
between the other continents. National System of Conservation Units. Which of the following is true?
Their main objectives are preserving fauna A ) The pueblo Indians don’t dwell in villages
383. (v18-628) The text informs us about B) The village is built on the top of a cliff.
and flora and other natural attributes,
the fact that.... C ) The religious ceremonies are held in church.
excluding direct human interference. Visits
A ) Antarctica was discovered in the early D) The hole in the roof makes it possible to
are allowed only with permission, and
nineteenth century get to Kiva.
Only for educational or scientific purposes.
B) the Antarctic Peninsula is the E) The yard of the house is on its roof.
Changes to the ecosystems in both types of
southernmost point of Antarctica
reserve are allowed to restore and preserve 6. (04-1-457) Choose the right word.
C ) at its nearest point, Antarctica is visible
the natural balance, biological diversity and Are you ... working at the University?
from the southernmost point of South
natural ecological processes. Ecological A) yet B) always 1
America
stations are also allowed to change the C) already D) still
D) South Americans were the first people to
environment within strictly defined limits (e.g. E) never
set foot on Antarctica
affecting no more than 3% of the area or
384. (v1 8-629) What does the word «tip» in 7. (04-1-533) Read the text and choose
1,500 hectares (3,700 acres), whichever is
the suitable answer. Brian Thomas,
the text mean? less) for the purpose of scientific research. a finance director from Kenilworth,
A ) the top or summit A wildlife reserve in Brazil is also protected, Warwickshire, was expecting a quiet
B) the extreme end of something and hunting is not allowed, but products and birthday. He was 41. He planned breakfast
C ) a light blow by-products from research may be sold. in bed and a meal out with his friends.
D) an extra payment given for services Which is not included into main preservation Alison brought him his breakfast and several
385. (v18-630) Read the text. Then subjects? birthday cards and presents on the tray. He
choose the correct answer for each A ) Flora B) Fauna began to open them. Finally, at the bottom
question below (630-633). C ) Natural attributes D) Humans of the tray was a plain envelope. Intrigued,
For many years scientists have been trying to 390. (v18-635) Identify false statement. he opened it and read: “Congratulations:
define the nature of human intelligence. A ) Visitors are allowed only with scientific you have won The Sunday Times BMW Z8
However, they have been unable to agree purposes competition”. That note was from Alison, his
on whether there is one kind of intelligence, B) It is possible to achieve natural balance girlfriend. He thought that she was joking.
or several kinds. In the early 20th century, C ) Ecological stations are also allowed to But it wasn’t a joke. Alison had been phoned
psychologist Charles Spearman came up with change the environment the previous day and told of the result, but
the concept of « д » or «general intelligence». D) Changes to the ecosystems in both had kept the win secret. That was a lucky
He gave subjects a variety of different tests types of reserve are allowed to restore and week for Thomas, as he had also won 10
and found that the people who performed well preserve the natural balance pounds on the lottery, and been invited for
in the tests used one part of the brain, which two interviews for new jobs. Brian Thomas
he called «g » for all the tests. More recently, 391. (v18-636) Choose the title. was lucky because he ...
research has found that this idea may well be A ) Recreation A ) had breakfast in bed
true, as one part of the brain shows increased B) Reservation B) had a meal with his friends
blood flow during testing. However, some C ) Natural balance C ) won a car on his birthday
scientists believe that intelligence is a matter D) Territorial division D) his girlfriend was with him
of how much people have learned rather than E) was a finance director
some ability they are bom with. They believe 106. Reading coprehension
8. (04-1-534) Read the text and choose
that environment also matters.What was the the suitable answer.
reason for the investigation for many years 1. (98-12-47) Complete the question.
He had no practice in composing music, ...? Velma Sims is a fire fighter in Leicester.
into the nature of human intelligence? She is 39. She has a son of 3) Her husband
A ) to know about why humanity is intelligent A ) didn’t he B) had he
Joseph is a carpenter. He is forty. Velma
B) to identify if human intelligence varies C ) does he D ) has he
does two days' duty (8 am - 6 pm) and two
C ) to define the difference among several E ) doesn’t he
nights (6 pm - 8 am) a week. Her husband
kinds of intelligence 2. (02-4-61) Read the text and choose takes their son to the nursery school and
D) to find out more about «general the best answer. The Pueblo Indians are picks up from it. Velma returns home at 6.30
intelligence» those who lived in pueblos, a name derived pm. They share household jobs and Velma
from the Spanish word “village”. The pueblo often prepares meals. They put their son
386. (v18-631) How did Charles Spearman
is usually built against the face of a cliff and to bed, giving him his milk and telling him a
experiment on his concept?
as a rule consists of connected houses rising story. They take turns saying goodnight. On
A ) through blood flow
in a series of receding tefraces. The roof of the days off they go swimming, to the park,
B) through various subjects
one house is the yard or patio of the next , or to the library, in the evening the whole
C ) through assorted tests
house. The Kiva, where Pueblo Indians hold family sometimes goes to a restaurant. She
D) through one part of the brain
their secrete ceremonies, is entered by an gets two weeks holiday in summer and one
387. (v18-632) According to the passage, opening in the roof. in winter. They haven’t been away as a family
some scientists suppose that... What is the main topic of the passage? since 2000; they can’t afford it. This story is
A ) human being is born with intelligence. A ) The life of the Pueblo Indians. about...
B) environs don’t play as great role as B) The ceremonies held in the village. A ) the work of a fire fighter
capacity. C ) The origination of the word “Pueblo”. B) weekdays of a family
C ) surroundings effect on the nature of D) The structure of pueblo’s construction. C ) weekends of a fire fighter
intelligence. E ) The destination of the Kiva. D) everyday life of a family
D) people can be intelligent only by learning. 3. (02-4-62) Read the text of test 61 and E ) looking after the child
388. (v18-633) What is the main topic of choose the best answer. The Kiva is a ... 9. (04-1-535) Read the text and choose
thetext? A ) terrace B) patio the suitable answer.
A ) Human’s brain and how it works C ) ceremonial room D) Pueblo village As pupils across England are urged to
B) Charles Spearman’s concept E) cliff nominate their most inspirational teachers
C ) The nature of intelligence 4. (02-4-63) Read the text of test 61 and for the Teaching Awards 2003, a youth poll
D) Researches on testing choose the best answer. conducted by the Teaching Awards Trust
389. (v18-634) Read the text. Then The word “recede” is closest in meaning to. had found that youngsters’ ideal teachers
choose the correct answer for each A ) rise B) descend C ) climb are David Beckham or R’n'B star Nelly, who
question below (634-636). D) grow E) increase each scored nearly a quarter of the votes.
278 106. Reading comprehension
Rachel from S-club drew the boys' attention finished sightseeing, take a walk in a park. perfume analyzed to create a unique Titanic
with 18% dreaming for her at the front of You’ll be surprised how many animals you fragrance. It is the smell of that perfume
the classroom, while Tony Blair and Prince can see! Hyde Park is a good place to see which really captures Titanic for me.”
Charles scraped 4 % between them. More squirrels in the trees and people riding What is the main idea of the text?
than 1.000 children aged 9-12 from England, horses. There are also ducks and other wild A ) The scents found on the wreck of the
Wales and Northern Ireland took part in birds in the Serpentine Lake in the middle Titanic will be used to create a new perfume.
the survey. The children were asked if they of the park. Richmond Park has lots of wild B) Graham Jessup is responsible for the
would like to be a teacher themselves. Only animals, including large numbers of red deer. historic preservation of the Titanic.
31% of them answered positively. In Regent’s Park there is London Zoo, one of C ) In New York, a newly created perfume has
Reasons for not wanting to teach included the oldest zoos in the world, with lions, tigers, been called ‘Titanic’.
“it’s a stress job”, “low pay” and “misbehaving bears, hippos, monkeys, giraffes and many D) The only person who survived after-
kids”. Rebecca Smithers, a journalist, thinks other species. The Zoo works hard to protect disaster in April 1912 was Adolph Saafeld.
that it is too right. The-pupils across England wildlife in danger on our planet. London also
were told to ... has several city farms such as the Kentish
Then circle the correct answer
A ) choose the best teacher of 2003 Town City farm, where you can see sheep,
(А, В, С or D) for questions 34-35.
B) be nominated as a best pupil of the year pigs, cows and goats.
In eighth grade I was diagnosed with
C ) choose Tony Blair or Prince Charles What is the main idea of the text?
epilepsy. Up until that time I was on high
D) nominate misbehaving kids A ) Hyde Park is a place where people can
honor roll. I never really had to study; learning
E) be a teacher themselves ride horses.
just came naturally. I would hear information
B) London Zoo is the oldest zoo in the world.
16. (04-1-536) Read the text and choose in class and remember it. But when they
C ) Walking in parks is useful for one's health.
the suitable answer. put me on all these different medications for
D) One can find a lot of different animals in
In Great Britain the minimum age at which epilepsy, I didn’t grasp information like I used
London’s parks.
children are legally allowed to work is 14, to, so my grades went down. I started ninth
although some local authorities permit light 15. (v6-106-35) Nowadays, some modem grade taking three honors classes and one
work from 13. They must not work before 7 ‘lollipop ladies' also college prep class, which was well above
am or after 7 pm, during school hours or for A ) help to direct the traffic. what everybody else was doing. However,
more than two hours on a school day. Certain B) attract more tourists to the UK. because things didn’t come to me the way
types of work - in commercial kitchens, C ) advertise different companies. they used to, I wasn’t able tO hold on to all
cinemas, theatres, nightclubs and collecting D) Walk children to school. of my classes. It was really hard because
money door to door -a re regarded as 16. (v6-150-33) Read the text my classes and my grades - that was me. I
unsuitable. Most building societies operate Then circle the correct answer thought, Okay, I’m smart, and I have all the
special children’s accounts with higher rates (А, В, С or D). potential; but when |couldn’t do the work I
of interest to encourage young savers. Dining Out Surely nowhere in the world can used to do, it really brought me down. My
Children from the age of about 12 can get a match the variety and price range of Tokyo mom just kept telling me. if you try hard, you
card with which to make ATM withdrawals. - restaurants. As well as delicious, healthy, can do this. So I kept trying I kept trying, I
Like adults, children also have a tax-free value-for-money Japanese dishes, the city kept trying. And I have been able to bring my
allowance of 4, 615 pounds on savings. offers thousands of restaurants specializing grades back up. Just this past August they
This text is about... in foreign food. These represent nearly every took me off my medicine and I’m fine now.
A ) putting money in the hank with higher rate country and culture in the world. Westem- What happened to Leslie when doctors put
B) special children’s accounts with higher styte hotels offer first-class food and service her on medications for her illness?
rate of interest with a price to match. On the street, fast A ) She didn't understand why she had to study.
C ) children’s age limit for legal work and food restaurants and quick coffee shops B) She remembered a lot of information.
bank account are everywhere as are Japanese fast-food C ) She began to get lower grades.
D) making ATM withdrawals by cards places such as soba, udon, and ramen D ) She started learning much better.
E) a tax-free allowance of 4, 615 pounds on shops. Slurp those noodles to make the 19. (v6-158-35) When Leslie started ninth
savings most of them. A careful first-timer may enjoy grade
11. (v4-114-26) Choose the right reply to selecting a box lunch from the vast variety on A ) .she asked to be taken off medicine.
the dialogue. offer at department store food floors, or even B) her mother tutored her for college.
- My parents have just come back from convenience stores. C ) doctors found out what was wrong with her.
Paris. They say it’s a very beautiful city. What is the main idea of the text? D) .she took four extra classes.
- ... ?
A ) Western style restaurants are very rare
- Never. It's my dream. I hope it will come in Tokyo.
Then circle the cofrect answer
true some day. B) Tokyo offers a variety of foods from almost
(А, В, С or D).
A ) Will you go there any country in the world.
TO D A Y is an important day in Japan. Tens
B) Have you ever been there C ) Noodles are sold in any Japanese
Of thousands of senior high school students
C ) Do you go there fast-food restaurant.
will sit entrance exams for the country’s
D) Were they there last year D ) Japanese restaurants are extremely
top state universities. When the students’
E) Had he gone there popular with Western visitors.
mothers pack their lunchboxes this morning,
12. (v4-120-8) Complete the question. 17. (v6-157-33) Read the text. Then circle they must ensure that the food is not only
Nothing can stop us now ,... ? the correct answer (А , В, С or O). healthy, but that it sends out the right signals.
A ) can’t it B) does it Authentic fragrances from the ill-fated Thus small chewy sweets called Hi-Lemon
C ) don’t it D) can it Titanic are to be recreated and used in new are a firm favourite. When read in Japanese,
E) doesn’t ‘t it perfumes. A container with 80 bottles of scent the name sounds like hairerumon, which
has been recovered from the wreck of the conveniently means ‘he can get in’. Nestle,
13. (v5-148-24) Find the word that fits in
liner, which sank after striking an iceberg en the Swiss food giant, enjoys a roaring
both cases.
route to New York in April 1912. The bottles trade in Kit-Kats during exams because in
Who w ill... the garden when you are away? I
belonged to Adolph Saafeld, a salesman Japanese, the phrase kitto katsu means
... to believe that business will improve.
from Manchester who survived the'disaster. ‘you will win without fail'. Why do particular
A ) hope B) look after C ) tend
He planned to market the scents in the products become popular in Japan during
D) watch E) care
United States and return to Britain to have entrance exams?
14. (v6-105-33) Read the text. Then circle them manufactured in bulk. Graham Jessup, A ) Sweets and chocolates are easy to pack
the correct answer (A, B, C or D). recovery manager for RMS Titanic, the into test takers’ lunchboxes.
London has more parks and open spaces company responsible for the ship's historic B) Some people believe that their names can
than most other large cities. So when you’ve- preservation, said: “We are having the help them to pass exams.
106. Reading comprehension 279
C ) They are healthy and help test takers' linguistic situation. The French Ministry of way to finding possible life in the universe",
brains work much better. Finance, for instance, recently surprised the says Michel Mayor, one of the 11 European
D ) They have names that help test takers international business community by banning astronomers on the team that discovered
concentrate on exams. terms like the planet.
e-mail and Internet. In fact, seven teams of The planet has Earth-like temperatures, even
21. (v6-160-33) Read the text. Then circle
language experts have been employed to though the star it closely orbits, known as
the correct answer (А, В, С or D).
come up with French alternatives. Le Web is a red dwarf, is much smaller than our sun.
Body language or, as it is also known, non
not acceptable. La toile is. Astronomers do not yet know if there is liquid
verbal communication, is about all the things
But what about people who learn foreign water on Gliese 581c. “Liquid water is critical
that people say and do without using words.
languages just for fun? A 37-year-old to life as we know if\ says Xavier Delfosse,
Research suggests that more than 70% of
American, Gregg Cox, has taken this an astronomer on the discovery team.
communication occurs without people having
simple pleasure to extremes. He holds the What is the main idea of the text?
to say a single word.
world record for speaking the most foreign A ) Scientists are working hard to find new
Like language, the way we communicate
languages - 64 at the last count! planets.
non-verbally varies across cultures. But,
What does “come up” mean? B) A planet should contain liquid water to
unlike language, it can be very difficult to find
A ) become available B) happen sustain life.
out what the non-verbal rules are. In Europe,
C ) suggest D) get near C ) The newly found planet will attract many
for example, there is great, confusion over
25. (v7-185-32) Why is Gregg Cox fambus? scientists.
one way of greeting other people. Kissing
is just one of many different aspects of A ) He was employed by the Ministry of D) A new planet, which may contain, life has
interaction that you need to be aware of. You Finance. been found.
can get into difficult or embarrassing or even B) He uses the Internet and e-mail 64 hours 29. (v8-101-34) In comparison to the ‘red
worst situations if you are not aware. Eye a week. dwarf our Sun is ...
contact, tone of voice, how dose you can C ) He does extreme kinds of sport for fun. A ) almost the same size B) cooler
stand, any touching, how many times you D ) He knows a great number of languages. C ) much bigger D ) much smaller
kiss, a long handshake, a short handshake, 26. (v7-190-35) Read the text 30. (v8-112-33) Read the text
it can go on and on and on. So, you do need Then choose the correct answer for Then choose the correct answer for
to get these correct and you need to have questions 33-34.
questions 35-36.
good observation skills. When it comes to reading: bookkeepers are Even if you rarely season your food with salt,
What is the main idea of the text?
at the top. you are still likely consuming too much salt,
A ) Kissing is the way of greeting people in
Perhaps it's the relief from hours spent say the people at the Institute of Medicine
some cultures. scrutinizing columns of figures but accountants (IOM).
B) Spoken communications are used more
are among the keenest readers in the country, Thanks to processed foods, most of us
often than non-verbal. a survey published yesterday shows. eat double the upper limit of salt. This may
C ) Different cultures have different ways of
Bookkeepers spend more of their time buried raise the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney
handshaking.
in a work of fiction than many professions disease and stomach cancer.
D ) Knowledge of body language can help
more naturally associated with the written The IOM has issued new guidelines.
you avoid embarrassing situations
word. Currently, the percent daily value of sodium
22. (v7-183-31) Read the text. On average it’s just over five hours a week. on nutrition labels is based on an upper limit
Th e n choose the correct answer for The World Book Day survey found that of 2,400 mg a day. The new recommended
questions 31-32. members of the clergy read for an average of amount is 1,500 mg for healthy 9-to-50 year
There are so many beautiful flowers in the two hours and forty minutes a week. This put olds, and even less for others. But food
world. The tulip is thought to be probably one them at the bottom of the list for the amount labels won't reflect ttiis change yet. So look
of a few very special representatives of the of time that people from various professions for low-sodium eats, and cut back on foods.
flower kingdom. This wonderful flower is a spend reading. Secretaries came second in like dressings and canned soaps.
symbol of love, hope and beauty that brings the survey with just under five hours reading According to the text, eating a lot of salt may
out the best feelings in the human soul. time per week, followed by MPs. Journalists lead to
Although it is a symbol of the Netherlands, came fourth, taxi drivers were fifth, lawyers A ) a healthy life.
the tulip is not native to this country. It is a sixth, and teachers and chefs joint seventh. B) a good appetite.
flower of the East, a child of Central Asia. Nearly a quarter of all those questioned read C ) different diseases.
Scientists believe that the first tulip came for six hours a week. D) overweight problems.
from the slopes of the Pamirs and grew According to the article bookkeepers ...
among the foothills and valleys of the Tien 31. (v8-112-34) What is the newly
A ) read more than other professions. suggested
Shan Mountains. They were well adapted
B ) read the least of all professions. amount of sodium for healthy people?
to survive the winters and hot summers of
C ) read mostly professional literature. A ) more than 1,500 mg
Central Asia. The flowers of the Tien Shan
P ) took the fourth place in the survey. B) less than 2,400 mg
were much shorter than modem tulips,
carrying their petals usually a few inches 27. (v7-190-36) The survey shows that C ) 1,500 mg
from the ground. Nearly half of the 120 known teachers... D ) 2,400 mg
species o{ tulips grow wild in this area. A ) read for about two hours a week. 32. (v8-114-31) Read the text
According to some scientists B) read more than other professions. Then choose the correct answer for
A ) wild tulips adapt to climate changes easily. C ) read aS much as bookkeepers do. questions 31-32.
B) the birthplace of tulips is Central Asia. D ) read as much as cooks do. Julian Montague’s book The Stray Shopping
C ) the tulip came from the Netherlands. 28. (v8-101-33) Read the text. Carts of Eastern North America received its
D) hot climates are bad for the tulip. Then choose the correct answer for first award. It has been named the oddest
23. (v7-183-32) The Tien Shan tulip was questions 33-34. book title of the year. Montague said: ‘ It
different from modem tulips because it Is there life beyond planet Earth? started when I noticed stray shopping carts
A ) was smaller. B) had a different color. Astronomers revealed a new lead in the lying around. There’s an intersection where
C ) was longer. D ) had more petals. search for extraterrestrial life last Tuesday. I live and there are shopping carts
24. (v7-185-31) Read the text. For the first time, they have discovered a everywhere - in strange positions in people’s
Then choose the correct answer for planet outside of our solar system that could lawns, abandoned in bushes. People who
questions 31-32. possibly sustain life. The planet, named read the book tell me they now notice
In a recent survey, 69% of Europeans said Gliese 581c, was found by a European shopping carts where they never would have
they thought everyone should speak English. Southern Observatory telescope located in done previously.”
However, not everyone welcomes this La Silla, Chile. “It’s a significant step on the What is J. Montague’s book about?
280 106. Reading coprehension
A) Shopping carts left by people in different A ) is not tiring for the eyes. A ) Paris B) Rome
places. B) denoted the end of spring. C ) Seychelles D) Florida
B) Dangers of shopping to the natural C ) helps doctors in their work.
environment. D ) is not a favourite with sick people. Then choose the correct answer for
C ) Different colours of shopping carts in
37. (v8-118-36) In ancient Rome emeralds questions 31-32.
North America.
were ... The giant panda is one of China's beautiful
D) Lawns and bushes in Eastern North
A ) described in religious texts. natural treasures. It is one of the most
America.
B) connected with love. recognizable creatures in the whole animal
33. (v8-114-32) What does the word C ) mentioned in books on history. kingdom. This peaceful black and white
around mean? D) used to decorate carpets. bear is often shown on television and in
A) In a circle magazines, but did you know it’s a rare
B) Round the comer species? Scientists estimate that there
C ) Everywhere are only 1,600 left in the wild in their forest
questions 31-32.
D) Approximately homelands.
Sir Philip Sidney was bom in England in
34. (v8-114-33) Read the text. 1554. By his mid twenties, Sidney had Although they look strong, pandas make
Then choose the correct answer for already worked as Queen Elizabeth’s a weak sound that’s similar to goats and
questions 33-34. ambassador abroad and had written and lambs, and they offer little defence when
Every year millions of Americans and other hunted down by humans.
published the finest collection of love poems
people around the world watch the great of his age. He composed music and songs. Giant pandas once lived freely around
American football match, the Super Bowl. He had the education, the wit and the will to huge areas of southern and eastern China,
But what do they (and you) know about the make English itself the subject of some of his spending up to 14 hours each day eating
players? poetry. He died when he was thirty-one years their favourite food bamboo.
• Big American football players have very The panda ...
old on a battlefield fighting the Spanish in the
big appetites. For breakfast a whole team Netherlands. He became famous for giving A ) in not able to produce a loud sound.
of 40-45 players sometimes eats 240 eggs, B) is not found in forests.
his water bottle to another wounded soldier.
about five kilos of potatoes, more than four He said, “Your need is greater than mine”. C ) can defend itself well.
kilos of sausages, two kilos of cheese and The theme of some of Sir Phillip Sidney’s D) can be found all over the world.
nine kilos of fruit. poetry w a s ... • 43. (V8-126-32) Pandas like eating and ...
•After a match, a team often drinks more A ) love and the English language. A ) fighting with other animals.
than 45 litres of water and 22 litres of orange B) battles against the Spanish. B) at night they often go hunting.
juice or milk. C ) Queen Elizabeth. C ) they normally eat for more than half a day.
•Some players take special names. For D) music and education. D) they often eat for fourteen hours a week.
example, Joe Montana is called Jo “The Ice
Man” Montana and William Perry is called 39. (v8-122-32) Sir Phillip Sidney is 44. (v8-129-31) Read the text.
“The Fridge”. remembered by his countrymen because ... Then choose the correct answer for
To prepare for the game, American football A ) of his achievements as an ambassador. questions 31-32.
players ... B) he fought bravely and was wounded. If you are staying in London for a while, it is
A ) travel and talk to people before and after C ) of his kindness to his fellow soldier. usually best to buy a weekly or monthly pass.
the match. D) he died at a very young age. (You will need a passport size photograph.)
B) have to run forty kilometres every day in 40. (v8-122-33) Read the text. If you want to travel a lot around the London
morning. Then choose the correct answer for area at weekends or after 9.30 am during
C ) read more about sport and football before questions 33-34: the week, buy a one-day travel card from a
the match. Air travel is rising by 4 per cent a year and railway Station.
D) eat more in the morning and drink more London Heathrow’s new terminal, T5, is You can use it on the railway, underground
after the match. urgently needed. Most of the extra demand and bus system.
each year is for holidays. Never before have When there are three or four of you then
35. (v8-114-34) According to the text who
so many British people travelled abroad it is worth taking a taxi. It will still.be a bit
has a nickname?
so much. What used to be exclusively a more expensive than public transport (and
A ) The Super Bowl.
rich man’s pleasure is new available to all: the driver will expect a 1 0 -1 5 % tip) but
B) The American football fans.
weddings on a beach in the Seychelles, it can save a great deal of time and
C ) Montana and Perry.
families flying to Florida, winter breaks frustration.
' D) The Ice Man. -
in the sun. Finally, it is worth thinking of using the river
36. (v8-118-35) Read the text. Despite being an offshore outpost, London as a way of getting from A to В instead of just
Then choose the correct answer for is the biggest airport in Europe. Amsterdam, as a pleasure trip.
questions 35-36. Paris and Frankfurt are bidding to overtake What is the main idea of the text?
The peaceful green colour of emerald was it. All have plenty of spare capacity, eager A ) The cheapest way to travel in the city is
believed to have a calming, therapeutic to take over any extra business if Britain with a pass.
effect-on those who wore it This makes B) One-day travel card allows you to use aD
lets slip. The City fears the knock-on effect
sense, since scientifically speaking, green types of transport in London. ,
to their global finance industry if London
is the least exhausting colour on the eyes. C ) Different types of transport are available
no longer remains the key entry airport to
Used in the Middle Ages to foretell the in London.
Europe.
future, emerald also guarded against evil D) Taxi is the best way of travelling around
All these are good reasons why the decision
spirits. People also believed it could cure a the city.
to build T5 is inevitable.
range of illnesses. Historically emerald has
What is the main idea of the text? 45. (v8-129-32) According to the text, what
been closely associated with love, since the
A ) Britain will become the key entry point for does the word “tip” mean?
ancient Romans dedicated this precious
those involved in global finance. A ) A small amount of extra money
stone to Venus. Emerald has also meant
B) London no longer holds the record for B) An untidy place
hope new growth and endless life since it is
the “colour of spring”. being the main European airport. C ) The thin pointed end of something
Emerald is mentioned in a lot of Islamic texts C ) People in England like to travel on D ) A small piece of advice
that describe the green Garden of Paradise holidays by plane because it is cheaper.
as carpeted in emeralds. But it has its place D) T5 is important as it will help Britain keep
in the other major world religions too. its position as number 1 European airport.
questions 35-36.
According to the text the green colour of 41. (v8-122-34) Which airport dreams of We lived in an old, fashionable part of the
emerald ... becoming the biggest in Europe? city, in a big house in which the servants
outnumbered the family. There were four of educational schools. In the 1950s and 55. (v15-113-34) Read the text.
us, but the houseman, the cook, the parlour 1960s, teachers in Britain were usually very Then choose the correct answer for each
maid, the laundry maid, the chauffeur, and authoritarian. They were permitted to beat question below (34-36).
the nurse were the majority and dominated. the pupils with a cane. Consequently, they The S A T is a test of both verbal and
My poor mother, who had never had a were feared and respected, though some mathematical abilities which is used as part
servant in her life before her marriage, did people didn’t have real respect for them. of the process for evaluating applicants for
not know how to manage such a household.. Nowadays teachers are more liberal and admission to American universities. In 1995,
She was naturally kind and somewhat tearful, spend more time giving advice to individual the College Board, which administers the
and was afraid she would not come up to the pupils. SAT, re-centered the scoring scale for the
standards the servants expected. She did Educational institutions where British children test. It did so by re-establishing the original
not insist that the servants speak of my sister live and study are called ... average score of 50 0 on the 2 0 0 -8 0 0 scale.
and myself as Miss Caroline and Mr. David, A ) co-educational schools The scale had not been adjusted since
which was what my rather wanted. I suppose D) boarding schools 1941, when it reflected the norm of some
there were good servants somewhere but we B) single-sex establishments 10,000 students, frequently from public
never found any except Netty, my nurse. C ) state-controlled establishments schools and applying to the nation’s most
The author’s mother couldn’t handle the selective universities. Over the years the
51. (v9-129-36) In the middle of the
servants because ... average score had shifted below 500 as
20thcentury British teachers ...
■ A ) there was no real help to be bad from a larger number of students began taking
A ) were very strict and pupils were afraid
them. the test,-and verbal and maths scores had
of them
B) she grew up in the family which had no ceased to become comparable. Now the
B) respected their pupils more than they
servants. scores represent a more diverse
do now
C ) she thought that their servants were afraid university-bound population of about
C ) were controlled by the parents
of her. 2 million students.
D) devoted a lot of time to their work
D) there were too many people in the family The author of text informs us that
52. (v15-108-31) Read the text. the S A T ...
47. (v9-126-36) The author's father ... Then choose the correct answer for each A ) is one of the tests used to evaluate
A ) and Netty dominated the household. question below (31-33). potential university students.
B) could not find a good nurse for children to Although the Kilim-ljim forest in Oku, B) is the only criterion used for university
be kind. Cameroon, lies only about six degrees north acceptance in America.
C ) was kind and wanted his children to be kind. of the Equator, at an elevation of over 2,500 C ) has recently evolved into a multi-million-
D) insisted his children were called Miss and meters, it has a pleasant climate. After the dollar industry the USA.
Mister. stifling humidity of the country’s main city, D ) has ceased to be used by the nation’s
48. (V9-128-35) Read the text. Douala, this highland area feels decidedly most selective universities.
Then choose the correct answer to cool. Kilim-ljim is the highest and largest
56. (v15-113-35) A s it’s mentioned in the
questions 35-36. forest left in West Africa, with fifteen bird
passage...
Snakes are found in nearly all parts of the species found only in this mountain area of
A ) the SA T test has become much more
world, both in water and on land. Most Cameroon. One, a dazzlingly beautiful bird
difficult over the years.
snakes live in tropical regions, although called the turaco, is found nowhere else on
B ) formerly those who entered for the SAT
some have been found as far north as the the Earth. Although the turaco is confined
were often from public schools.
Arctic Circle. Many people think that snakes almost entirely to the 200,000 hectares of
C ) the results of the S A T are no longer
have slimy skins. However, like most reptiles, the Kilim-ljim area, it is not difficult to locate
important to students.
a snake’s skin is dry to the touch. It does not it. From dawn to dusk, its call can be heard.
D ) the average score on the SA T has
grow with the animal, and have to be shed Because of this, the local people call the
remained virtually unchanged since 1941.
regularly. Snakes shed their skins all at once, turaco the timekeeper, announcing the start
leaving a hollow skin that is an exact copy of and end of each working day in the fields. 57. (v15-113-36) The passage informs us
their body surface except that it is inside out. It is mentioned in the passage that the averages score on the S A T ...
Snakes do not have movable eyelids, which that the Kilim-ljim forest has a nice A ) was achieved by approximately 2 million
gives them a glassy, unblinking stare. Their climate ... students in 1995.
eyes never close, A ) although it is not as cool as it is in Douala. B) can be either 20 0 or 800 in any given year.
л Snakes change their skin regularly because ... B) though it is not as good as the climate in C ) rose dramatically in 1995 because of the
A ) they live in dry areas. . Douala. number of students taking it.
B) they are reptiles. C ) even though it can be really quite cold D) dropped a bit during the period from
C ) they have slimy skins. there. 1941 to 1995.
D) their skin does not grow with them. D) despite the fact that it is near the Equator. 58. (v16-103-5) Complete the text.
49. (v9-128-36) Snakes cannot close their 53. (v15-108-32) The author states that Insert the necessary sentence
eyes.because ... the tu ra c o ... . . . . And they are certainly right. Sunscreen
A ) they have unblinking stare. A ) has fifteen different varieties found only in protects your skin from ultraviolet light rays.
B) their eyelids do not move: the Kilim-ljim forest. Too much ultraviolet is bad for your skin. If
C ) they live in water in tropical regions. B) is not easy to find in the 200,000 hectares you spend a long time outside without any
D ) their skin is dry to the touch. of the forest. sunscreen on, you might get a sunburn
C ) is only found in the Kilim-ljim forest. because of the ultraviolet rays.
D) is the only bird species which is native to A ) Ultraviolet light can get rid of bacteria in
Cameroon. eggs and apple and make them' safer to eat
questions 35-36.
B) Your parents tell you to wear sunscreen
Most schools in Britain are state-controlled. 54. (v15-108-33) According to the
when you’re outside in the summer
However, some schools are private. It pan passage the turaco is known as the
C ) When we are outdoors, we are exposed
cost several thousand pounds per year to timekeeper because...
to pollens and dust, and other irritants
send a child to one of these schools. Many A ) it calls twice a day - at sunrise and at
D ) However, they can also trigger asthma
are boarding establishments. This means sunset.
attacks, which are more serious
that children live as well as study in the B) its call is heard in the fields from the start
school premises. They eat and sleep there. till the end of work day. 59. (v l 6-103-16) Complete the text.
Some of these schools are for girls only C ) it calls as it goes to sleep at dawn and Insert the necessary sentence
or boys only. These are called single-sex again at dusk, when it wakes up. You need a total of about 6 0 minutes of
schools, but in recent times most parents ' D) its loud, distinctive cry can be heard day physical activity a day. Here is the good
prefer to send children of all ages to co and night. news Five or ten minute sessions of
physical activities throughout the day are just A ) Venus’ atmosphere traps much more What type of announcement is this?
as good for you. These may include walking, heat radiation than does the Earth’s due to A ) a letter
jogging, running, and riding a bike. the lack of other gases except for carbon B ) an academic article
A ) It will give you lots of ideas for staying fit dioxide in its atmosphere C ) an advertisement
and healthy B ) there has been the theory that the high D ) an invitation card
B) He regularly takes physical education surface temperature of Venus is due to an 69. (v16-110-30) Read the te xt
classes at school atmospheric greenhouse effect Then choose the correct answer for each
C ) You should turn off that television and get C ) Venus suffers from the greenhouse question below (30-31).
moving instead effect because its atmosphere' consists of A stereotype is a fixed idea that people
D ) This does not have to be done all at one more than ninety percent carbon dioxide have about what specific sodal groups
time D ) 96 percent of the Venus’ atmosphere is or individuals are like, especially an idea
60. (v16-105-24) Read the text not carbon dioxide. that is wrong. Because stereotypes are
Then choose the correct answer for each 64. (v16-106-33) Read the text standardized and simplified ideas of
question below (24-27). Then choose the correct answer for each groups, based on some prejudices, they
Data from the Pioneer spacecraft of NASA question below (33-36). are not derived from objective feds, but
apparently prove the theory that the high Do you ever wish that your neighbors would rather subjective and often unverifiable
surface temperature of Venus is due to an turn down their music? Perhaps you are trying ideas. As Sociologist Charles E. Hurst
atmospheric greenhouse effect caused to sleep and you wish that the people next- states ‘ One reason for stereotypes is the
mainly by a blanket of carbon dioxide. door were not holding an all-night barbecue lack of personal, concrete familiarity that
Such a greenhouse effect is created when party in their garden. O r do you feel it is time individuals have with persons in other
energy in the form of sunlight easily passes you moved to an uninhabited island? Don't racial or ethnic groups. Lack of familiarity
through a planet’s atmosphere, warms its worry - you are just another victim of noise encourages the lumping together of unknown
surface, and is converted to heat radiation pollution. Of course, most people would prefer individuals'. Stereotypes may affect people
that is then held in by the atmosphere from it if cars made no noise at aH, neighbors were negatively. This indudes forming inaccurate
top to bottom. Venus has a relatively thin as quiet as trace and nobody drove about the and distorted images and opinions of
atmosphere like the Earth’s, but Venus’ streets in cars with open windows and high- people: Stereotypes may also be used
atmosphere consists of more than ninety powered sound systems. You may even wish for scapegoating or for making general
percent carbon dioxide, compared to less you could slop children from playing in the erroneous judgments about people. Some
than four percent in that of the Earth. street, or planes passing overhead. But in the stereotyping people may feel comfortable
Because of its higher percentage of carbon end, if I were you, I would just get used to it when they prevent themselves from
dioxide, Venus' atmosphere traps much Close the windows, buy some earplugs, laugh emotional identification with the stereotyped
more heat radiation than does the Earth’s. and turn up your own stereo. Just act as if group, which leads to xenophobic or
Thus, the Venus studies are believed to be the noise were simply not there! Who knows, radst behavior. Finally another serious
important to the understanding of possible perhaps it will go away! consequence of stereotypes is the feeling
adverse effects on the Earth’s agriculture According to the text, noises disturbing of inferiority that the stereotyped people
that could result from the long-term use of people involve all of the following may have and which may impair their
fossil fuels, which add carbon dioxide to the EX CEPT: performance.
atmosphere. A ) Noisy traffic outside the house. Which is not the consequence of
According to the passage B ) The voice of mice in the house. stereotype?
A ) The Venus studies are believed C ) Parlies that last the whole night A ) Deterioration of performance
to be important to the understanding of D) Aircrafts flying in the sky. B) Feeling of satisfaction
possible adverse effects on the Earth’s C ) Lack of personal familiarity with the
65. ( v l 6-106-34) It is clear from the text
tossil fuels stereotyped object
that sufferers of noise pollution ...
B) Venus’ atmosphere traps much A ) adore watching kids play out D ) Emotional identification
less heat radiation than does the Earth's B ) have silent neighbors. 70. (v16-110-31) What are stereotypes
because of its higher percentage of carbon C ) own high-powered sound systems. N O T based on?
dioxide. D ) feel like living oh a desert island. A ) Subjective opinion
C ) Venus has a relatively thick atmosphere B ) Prejudice
D) The high surface temperature of Venus 66. (v16-106-35) Th e author states
that if there is much noise around you ... C ) Unverifiable ideas
- due to an atmospheric greenhouse effect D ) Different sodal groups
aussd mainly by a blanket of carbon A ) dose the windows and try to sleep.
dioxide. B) leave for a lonely island. 71. (v l 6-111-33) Read the text
C ) just get used to existing conditions. Then choose the correct answer for each
S1. (v16-105-25) Choose the correct D ) try to join in barbecue 'parties. question below (33-36).
n - wor to the question.
67. (v16-106-36) W hich of the following Lightning is a dangerous natural disaster
, i i n does the atmosphere of Venus
is the best title for the text? that obliges people to go inside whenever
IV
A ) All-night parties and loud music they see one. Sometimes, however, this
.reentiouse effect
B) Types of noise is impossible. But there are some crudal
.j) ,di bon dioxide
C ) Bad effects of noise pollution rules to remember if there is a lightning
C ) heat radiation
D ) Neighbors and noise storm while you are outside. First of all.
O) energy in the form of sunlight
Try to avoid open spaces. Then, stay away
6? 'v16-105-26) Choose the correct 68. (v16-109-32) Read the te xt
from large trees, power lines and other tall
answer to the question. constructions. And third, avoid touching
question below (32).
Vvhy are Venus studies important for metal objects, like fences.
The “Jaguh" from the Modenas stable
;c,t:nHsls on Earth? What is the main purpose of the writer?
comes at the right time when interest in
A ) because our atmospheres are similar A ) to convince
the “Easy Rider” or “Chopper” type of
B; because scientists want to test their B) to warn
motorcyde is on the rise. Powered by a
equipment C ) to scare
175 c.c. single cylinder power plant, the
C ) because scientists wan! 1 ^rodi. ' D) to argue
“Jaguh" looks big. Anyone who has not told
agricultural problems on Earth.
about its engine capadty will think that the 72. (v16-111-34) We understand from the
D ) because scientists want >tr 's :зч!
“Jar; > has a 500 c.c. engine, at the very passage that...
radiation on Earth.
!ad •••" ' “gearbox - A ) Lightning is the most dangerous disaster.
63. (V16-105 B) People don’t need to go inside when they
see a lightning.
C ) People must avoid some crucial rules. 79. (V16-113-21) Read the text. that the sky had turned yellow and hazy
D) There are some rules that help to avoid Then choose the correct answer for each on a clear day, and the ocean, which was
lightning. question below (21-24). calm nearby, didn't look right without further
On her first day at the University of clarification of what was wrong.
Nebraska, Willa Cather was mistaken for One can infer from the passage that...
passage, when there is a lightning storm...
a professor. She was only 16, fresh from A ) the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle is
A ) people should try to go inside still unknown
a small prairie town. Yet, the students
B) it’s absolutely impossible to escape B) Not any single person could survive in the
from it. were impressed when she peeked
around a classroom door and asked, “Is Bermuda Triangle
C ) large trees, pow§r lines and other tall C ) Pilots rarely radio the messages about
constructions must be touched. this elementary Greek?” They had been
expecting someone like this, with a deep, changing ocean
D) all fences are metal. D ) a single body or a piece wreckage from
commanding voice, a solemn face topped
74. (v16-111 -36) According to the with short hair, and a straw hat. the vanishing planes or ships have been
passage, which object shouldn’t be So they nodded politely, then burst into found
avoided during the lightning storm? laughter when the stranger entered - and 84. (v16-121 -33) Choose the best title.
A ) tall trees B) power lines proved to be a young girl. Of course, they A ) The Bermuda Triangle
C ) buildings D) metal fences could not know that she would grow up to be B) World’s catalog of unexplained mysteries
75. (v16-112-29) Read the text and a major American writer. C ) Disappearance of planes in the Bermuda
answer the question below (29-32). The author implies that when Willa Triangle
The English actor, comedian, and screenwriter, Cather came to the university for the first D) Disappearance of ships in the Bermuda
Rowan Sebastian Atkinson, was bom on tim e ... Triangle
6 January 1955 in Consett, County Durham, A ) they were impressed by the inherent 85. (v16-122-32) Read the text.
England. He is best known for his work on the humour of elementary Greek. Then choose the correct answer for each
sitcoms Mr. Bean and Blackadder. Atkinson B) everybody liked her bright appearance at question below (32-33).
has been listed in The Observer hs one of once. China has opened the world’s longest glass-
the 50 funniest actors in British comedy and C ) she was taken for philosophy teacher bottomed bridge. It connects two cliffs and
amongst the top 50 comedians ever, in a 2005 erroneously. is constructed 300 metres above a canyon
poll of fellow comedians. D) her groupmates’ imagination occurred to in Hunan province. Tourists can enjoy the
Atkinson got a master’s degree in Electrical have drawn a wrong picture of this girl. sight through reinforced glass panels. The
Engineering at The Queen’s College, Oxford. total amount of 8.000 people can walk there
80. (v16-113-22) The author of the
While studying at Oxford Atkinson started a day.
passage implies that Willa C a th e r...
writing and performing his first sketches. What is the main purpose of the writer?
A ) wasn’t laughed at by other students.
He first appeared in Oxford revues at the A ) to convince B) to warn
B) was met with unfriendliness by the
Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Later, he started C ) to inform D) to argue
students.
performing in .theater clubs and on comedy 86. (v16-122-33) According to the
C ) impressed all other students with her
shows for BBC Radio 3) He reached success passage...
perfect knowledge.
in T V performances such as Not the Nine A ) China has opened the world’s first glass-
D) could speak fluent Greek when she came
O ’Clock News (1979-82), Blackadder bottomed bridge.
to university.
(1983-89) and The Thin Blue Line B) The total amount of 8 .000 people can
(1995-96), but Atkinson reached worldwide 81. (v16-113-23) We can infer from the drive there a day.
fame by writing and starring the T V sitcom passage th a t... C ) The glass-bottomed bridge is available for
Mr. Bean (1990-95). Described by Atkinson A ) Willa Cather’S first appearance at the pedestrians.
himself Mr. Bean is a character that is much university impressed the other students. D) Visitors can’t peer into the abyss through
like “a child in a grown man’s body”. B) Willa Cather’s writing ability impressed the reinforced glass panels.
The series of Mr. Bean has enabled his other students.
C ) no one at the University of Nebraska 87. (v16-123-11) Choose the sentence
character to secure a place in the popular
realized Willa Cather’s potential. contradicting to the others.
culture of several countries.
D) all the students immediately supposed her A ) The Great Wall of China was built by
Identify wrong statement.
to become great writer. different rulers at one time
A ) Atkinson got professional education in
B) The Great Wall of China was built by
acting. 82. (v16-113-24) The word “stranger” different rulers at different time
B) Atkinson is a true Englishman. in the passage is opposite in meaning to C ) The Great Wall of China was built to
C ) Atkinson was both the author and the
defend the country
actor of his earliest performances. A ) a freshman
D) The Great Wall of China is known to be
D) Mr. Bean became a popular character in B) a strange person one wail.
many countries throughout the world. C ) a very original person
D) a familiar person 88. (v16-123-16)' Find the phrase
76. (v16-112-30) Which program brought
contradicting to the others.
Atkinson the greatest success? 83. (v16-121 -32) Read the text.
A ) take down B) jot down
A ) Edinburgh Festival Fringe Then choose the correct answer for each
C ) make notes D) note back
B) BBC Radio 3 question below (32-33).
C ) Mr. Bean The Bermuda Triangle occupies a disturbing 89. (v16-125-21) Read the text.
D) Not the Nine O ’Clock News and almost unbelievable place in the world's Then choose the correct answer for each
catalog of unexplained mysteries. More than question below (21-24).
77. (v16-112-31) Which multimedia is not Technology in relatively simple in many of
a hundred planes and ships have vanished
mentioned in the text? the developing countries. Farmers work in
in this area into the air since 1945, and more
A ) television the fields with their hands or with simple
than a thousand lives have been lost, without
B) internet tools. Goods are carried to market in carts
a single body or even a piece wreckage from
C ) newspapers and magazines drawn by oxen over dirt roads. Villages are
the vanishing planes or ships having been
D) radio often lighted only by oil lamps and not by
found. Many of the planes concerned have
78. (v16-112-32) Which is not vanished while in normal radio contact with electricity. In factories, hand labor is more
R. Atkinson’s job? their base until the very moment of their common than machinery. Clerks keep
A ) screenwriter disappearance, while others have radioed records by hand in a ledger. Schools are'
B) actor the most extraordinary messages, implying equipped only with chairs, desks, and a
C ) journalist that they could not get their instruments to blackboard. Ships are unloaded at the docks
D) comedian function, that their compasses were spinning, by dozens of men and women using their
hands and not by cranes and forklifts. The 94. (v16-126-22) We can understand' A ) Thoms B) Hay
reasons for this limited state of technology from the passage that today the world’s C ) Grapefruit D) Flesh
are evident. Education is inadequate. tallest, fastest roller coaster is in . . . . 100. (v17-104-32) What shape was the
There is little research and development. A ) New York B) the USA island that the monkeys found?
Investment is very low. The question is what C ) Europe D) Chicago, Illinois
A ) A paddle B) An arc
can be done to introduce modem technology 95. (v16-126-23) The Farris Wheel was C ) A circle D ) A rope
into poorer countries. named a fter...
According to the passage,... 101. ( v l 7-107-29) Read the text.
A ) the place in which it was built.
A ) many developing countries lack advanced Then choose the correct answer for each
B) the fastest roller coaster in the world.
technology. question below (29-32).
C ) a person.
B) developing countries have changed Today, some countries are planning to
D) a famous film.
notably in the last decode. send astronauts back to Earth’s closest
C ) poor countries force women to work. 96. (v16-126-24) What does the word neighbour: the. moon. They want to create
D) there is lack of electricity and streets in “amusement” in the passage mean? space stations there between 2020 and
developed countries are lighted by oil lamps. A ) play B) nature 203Q. These Stations will prepare humans to
C ) entertainment D ) surprising visit and later live on Mars or other Earth-like
90. (v16-125-22) Which statement [s not
97. (v17-104-29) Read the text. planets.
true about many developing countries
Then choose the correct answer for each There are several advantages of colonizing
according to the passage?
question below (29-32). space: for one, sending people to the
A) Elementary took are used to agriculture.
In the middle of the ocean, there is a small Moon and Mars will allow us to learn a lot-
B) Records are kept manually.
island shaped like an arc. Here, monkeys for example, whether there is life on other
C ) Education in many cases doesn’t meet
requirements. play on the beach and in the trees. But how planets. In addition, the advances we make
D) Machines do all kinds of work. did the monkeys get there? for space travel in the fields of science,
Once, an English admiral was exploring technology, medicine, and health can also
91. (v16-125-23) The word “evident” in benefit us here on Earth.
Africa when he found hundreds of monkeys.
the passage is opposite in meaning t o ..... But not everyone thinks sending humans
The admiral's character was mean. He
A ) ordinary into space is a smart idea. Many say it’s too
thought, «I could sell these monkeys and
B) patent expensive to send people, even on a short
become very rich! I'm going to take them to
C ) unclear journey. And most space trips are not short.
England.»
D) obvious A one-way trip to Mars, for example, would
So the admiral set traps to catch the
92. (v16-125-24) It can be inferred from monkeys. He put stakes in the ground, tied take about six months. People travelling
the passage th a t... string around them and made loops in the this kind of distance face a number of
A ) developing countries can increase their string. When the monkeys ran through the health problems. Also, for many early space
production of goods and services fast forest, their feet got caught in the loops, and settlers, life would be extremely difficult. On
enough. they couldn’t escape. Then the admiral put the Moon’s surface, for example the air and
B) developed countries have a great need for the monkeys in cages on his ship and sailed sun’s rays very dangereus. People would
foreign money. away. have to stay indoors most of the time.
C ) poor countries are trapped in the vicious The cages were small and uncomfortable. What is the main purpose of the passage?
circle of poverty. There was no soft hay for the monkeys to A ) to describe what life conditions are like on
D) poor countries can develop with the help sleep on. Instead, they slept on branches the Moon.
of modern technology. with sharp thorns that cut into the monkeys’ B) to enumerate pros and cons of human
Flesh. For dinner, he gave them tiny pieces space travels.
93. (v16-126-21) Read the text.
of sour grapefruit to. eat. The monkeys grew C ) to explain the drawbacks of space travels.
hungry and weak. D) to count facilities of living on the Moon.
The first amusement parks appeared in But one day, the admiral hired a new 102. (v17-107-30) Between 202 0 and
Europe more than 400 years ago. Their steward. He was a kind man with a good 203 0, some countries plan to send
attractions included flower gardens, bowling, conscience. He was horrified to see the thin astronauts to ....
music, and a few simple rides. The first real monkeys in the cages. So one night he let A) Mars
roller coaster in the U.S. was the Switchback them out. B) other Earth-like planets
Gravity Pleasure Railway. It opened is The monkeys ran and played all over the C ) another solar system
Brooklyn's Goney Isiand in 1884. It went ship! They attacked the admiral and the D) the Moon
all of 6 miles per hour! In 1893 the George steward and ate their food. They completely
103. (v17-107-31) Why are some countries
Ferris Great Wheel was built in Chicago. wrecked the ship. One monkey ran into a
creating space stations on the Moon?
The Ferris wheel weighed over 4 million kerosene Jamp, and it fell over. The ship A ) to prepare humans to live on other
pounds. It stood 264 feet high. It had 36 cars. caught fire and began to sink! The whole planets
Each one could hold 60 people! It revolved crew was lost except for the monkeys. B) to learn more about human society
about four times an hour. In the 1920s some After the accident, the monkeys jumped on Earth
of the best roller coasters of all time were onto a raft. They floated away from the fiery C ) to decrease Earth’s population
built. A few reached speeds of 60 miles per blaze of the ship. In the morning, they saw D) to get rid of some health problems
hour. The Great Depression in the 1930s a little island in the distance. The monkeys
caused many to close. But now there are used a piece of wood as a paddle, and they 104. (v17-107-32) It can be understood
plenty of roller coasters. They are faster and went toward it. They found the island shaped from the passage that...
bigger then ever. Today the world’s tallest like an arc. They felt so happy to find a new A ) It is not costly journey to travel into space
and fastest roller coaster is the Kingda Ka. home, and they still live there today. due to it’s distance.
It towers up in Jackson, New Jersey, US. It Which adjective describes the admiral’s B) To dwell on outer space causes emerging
goes an amazing 128 miles per hour and character? some diseases.
reaches a height of 456 feet. A) Generous B) Mean C ) It is six-months travel from Mars to the
According to the passage, the first roller Moon.
C ) Sour D) Fiery
coaster in the U .S .... D) All scientists find the idea of living on the
A ) was as high as 6 miles. 98. (v17-104-30) Where did the admiral Moon brilliant. ,
plan to take the monkeys?
B) had 36 cars and coujd hold 60 people. 105. (v17-108-29) Read the text.
C ) appeared to 1893 in Brooklyn’s Coney A ) To the wrecked ship B) To England
Island. C ) To an island D) To Africa
D) was built nine years before the Great 99. (v17-104-31) What did the monkeys eat A proud young man was looking for a new
Wheel in Chicago. while they were in the cages? pastime. He heard about people hiking in
the national parks and decided to try it for circulating libraries is proof enough of that. A ) improving the hunting skills of early humans
himself. As he started his stroll, an old man But the cultured public while ready enough to B) cooking various kinds of vegetables and
walked up to him. borrow books, refuse to buy them. A library insects
«D on’t go this way», the old man said. buys a couple of copies of a book and five C ) interacting with lower organisms
«Beware. The paths are not clear. It’s easy to hundred people borrow them. Consequently D) increasing food options for early humans
become lost.» book sellers are in an upleasant situation. If 115. (V17-111-35) The author of the
But the young man disagreed with the old the book-selling trade should flourish, all the passage infers that early humans ....
man and bragged that he had a perfect libraries in the country should be closed for A ) started to make their food using spices
understanding of the park. «I studied maps a year. A confused public would be forced to B) started to found cities before making fire
of this area», he told him. «I believe I have visit the middlemen, book-seller and might C ) did ate plants until they learned how to
a thorough knowledge of these trails. I won’t discover with the year that the possess of the control fire
become lost.» books is an investment as well as a pleasure. D) gained better control of their environment
The old man listened to the young man According to the passage, what is the main when they learned to make fire
and then admonished him for his pride. «I reason of financial failures?
have walked these trails my entire life», he A ) Fifty thousands books come to existence. 116. (v17-111 -36) Choose the best
said. «If you think you will be safe, then go B) Most readers are accustomed to reading definition to the word «clearing».
ahead.» books of libraries. A ) the process of cleaning the rooms
The young man ignored the old man and C ) The frequent delay of the book trade. B) small area in a forest where there are no
started along the trail. Whenever he had to D) The careless success of the circulating trees or bushes.
choose between an easy or difficult route, libraries. C ) the process of making the idea clear
he always chose the more difficult option. D) a very clear day or night
110. (v17-109-34) The word «flourish» in
In addition, he was not conscious of which 117. (V17-112-25) Read the text.
the passage is closest in meaning to ... .
direction he was going. After a while, he Then choose the correct answer for each
A) give B) borrow
decided to return home. Because hjs course question below, according to the text
C ) prosper D ) lend
through the wilderness was so indirect, he (25-28).
had no idea where he was. He looked at 111. (v17-109-35) We understand from the
The Latin root of the word «science» is scir.
his map but could not pinpoint his location. passage that in India ...
It means «to know». There are many kinds
He walked one path after another but soon A ) one library buys five hundred books to
of knowledge. But to most people science
realized he was lost. The sun was going force people to read.
usually means knowledge that can be
down, and sudden strong winds gave a B) soon the prosperity of the book-selling will
discovered and supported. This is done
hint that it might rain. Immense clouds filled be profitable for libraries.
by observation or experiments. All scientists
the sky. Awesome sounds of thunder were C ) all the libraries in the country ought to be
use mathematics.
audible from all directions. It echoed off the out of work.
Math is thought by many to be both an art
mountains. The thought of the eventual storm D) one can have books for a while without
and a science. The branches of scientific
tormented the young man. He hurried in one outlaying money.
study have four main groups. These are
direction, but soon switched out of confusion. 112. (v17-109-36) What is the main idea of physical science, life science, earth science,
Luckily, it led him out of the park. When he the text? and social science. Each branch of science
arrived home, he knew that he had acted like A ) Financial problems of buying books has even more specific areas of study.
an idiot. He realized he was lucky to be alive. B) The reason of failures of selling books For example, one of the life sciences is
He decided to listen to people with more C ) Projections on investing books zoology (study of animals). Zoology includes
experience than himself. D) Outlaying money on selling books entomology (study of insects). That includes
What did the young man choose as his new
113. (v17-111 -33) Read the text. lepidopterology (study of butterflies and
pastime?
Then choose the correct answer for each moths)! To answer questions about our lives,
A ) Picking trails
question below, according to the text our world, and our universe, scientist must
B) Climbing mountains
(33-36). often draw from more than one discipline.
C ) Talking with old men
When early humans hunted and gathered Biochemists, for example, deal with the
D) Hiking in parks
food, they were not in control of their chemistry that happens inside living things.
106. (v17-108-30) Why did the old man environment. They could only interact with Paleontologists study the fossil remains of
admonish the young man? their surroundings as lower organisms ancient plants and animals. Astrophysicists
A) The young man was awesome did. When humans learned to make fire, study matter and energy in outer space.
B) The young man bragged that he was however, they became capable of altering Which of the following is a branch of life
perfect science?
their environment. To provide themselves
C ) The young man’s route was too indirect A ) zoology B) biochemistry
with fuel they stripped bark from trees,
D) The young man chose difficult trails C ) physics D) geology
causing the trees to die. Clearings were
107. (v17-108-31) Why did the young man burned in forests to increase the growth of 118. (v17-112-26) One of the four main
become lost? grass and to provide a greater grazing area branch of scientific study is ... .
A ) He was not conscious of where he went for the wild animals that humans fed upon. A) neuroscience B) biology
B) He pinpointed his location on his map This development led to farming and the C ) social science D) biochemistry
C ) He did not switch to an easiertrail domestication of animals. Fire also provided
D) He listened to the old man’s advice 119. (v17-112-27) Who studies insects?
the means for cooking plants which had
A ) a mathematician B) a lepidopterologist
108. (v17-108-32) Which of the following previously been inedible. Only when the
C ) a physicist D) a chemist
gave a hint of an eventual storm? process of meeting the basic need for food
A ) The sudden strong winds reached a certain level of sophistication 120. (v17-112-28) Which is not True,
B) The sparse clouds in the sky it was possible for humans to follow other according to the passage?
C ) The weather getting colder pursuits such as the founding of cities. A ) Sciences are often interconnected.
D) Thie lightining flashing in the sky Early humans didn’t deal with .... B) Zoology studies the chemistry that
A ) discovery of fire which changed the happens inside living things.
109. (v17-109-33) Read the text.
development of mankind C ) Mathematics is used by all scientists.
Then choose the correct answer for each D) Fossil remains of animals are studied by
B) providing a greater grazing area for the
wild animals paleontologists.
(33-36).
C ) hunting for food and pleasure 121. (v17-115-29) Read the text.
In India alone over fifty thousand books
D) farming and the domestication of animals Then choose the correct answer for each
come to light every year, but two thirds of
them are financially failures. The books 114. (v17-111-34) Fire also provided question beiow, according to the text
are read of course. The prosperity of the means for ... . (29-32).
Naval architects never claim that a ship is Provincial Park there. This was done to A ) Richard Trevithick B) John Stevens
unsjnkable, but the sinking of the passenger- display many of the skeletons and protect the C ) Orlando Bloom D) William Jesse
and-car ferry Estonia in the Baltic surely remaining bones. In some parts of the park,
130. (v17-123-26) Which answer best
should have never happened. It was well scientists still search for bones. Visitors are
describes the «w agon w ays»?
designed and carefully maintained. It carried not allowed to search for bones and remove
A ) wooden rails B) steam engines
the proper number of lifeboats. It had been them.
C ) fire wagons D) iron rails
thoroughly inspected the day of its fatal The park has displays of many dinosaurs,
voyage. Yet hours later, the Estonia rolled including the Styracosaurus. Its name means 131. (v17-123-27) The word «pulled» in
over and sank in a cold, stormy night. It «spiked lizard». It was an the passage is opposite in meaning to ... .
went down so quickly that most of those on eighteen-foot-long, six-foot-high homed A ) grabbed B) pushed
board, caught in their dark, flooding cabins, species. It weighed 6 0 0 pounds. Another C ) trailed D) dragged
had no chance to save themselves. As a dinosaur the Albertosaurus was thirty feet • 132. (v17-123-28) All of the following
result only 139 survived. The rest died of long and weighed 4 ,0 0 0 pounds. It walked statements are True, Except...
hypothermia before the rescuers could pluck on two legs. A ) metal rails appeared in the second half of
them from the cold sea. The final death toll From the context of the passage, what does the 18thcentury.
amounted to 912 souls. However, there was the word «treasuFe-house» refer to? B) the idea for trains began in Germany.
an unpleasant number of questions about A ) the account where gold deposits were C ) nowadays trains run very slowly and are
why the Estonia sank and why so many saved
pulled by horses.
survivors were men in the prime of life, B) the storehouse where jewelries were kept D ) «tramways» had rails made of iron.
while most of the dead were women, children C ) the box where worthless junk was kept
D) the area where fossilized parts of 133. (v17-125-29) Read the text.
and the elderly.
dinosaurs were found Then choose the correct answer for each
«many survivors were men in the prime of
questions below, according to the text
life ...» means that.... 126. (v17-119-34) Why was a new dinosaur
(29-32).
A ) among those survived were only elderly called Albertosaurus?
When people in the U.S. moved west in
men A ) It was found near the river of Alberta.
covered wagons, things came slowly. Letters
B) among those survived were only men B) The scientist’s name who found it was
and news took a long time to get from one
C ) among those survived were many young Alberta.
side of the country to the other. People had
men C ) It was found in the city of Alberta.
to wait for months to hear news from other
D) among those survived were only ■ D) It was found not far from Alberta.
places. Sometimes the mail took as long as
prosperous men 127. (V17-119-35) one year, and other times it didn’t arrive at
122. (v17-115-30) One can understand A mixture of mud, sand, and minerals had all. The Pony Express was established in
from the passage that the catastrophe perfectly preserved ... . 1860 to help mail and news move quickly
of the passenger-and-car ferry Estonia A ) treasure houses from one place to another. Riders brought
in the Baltic .... B) conditions for removing bones mail and messages to people who were
A ) made naval architects test boats better C ) dinosaur remains willing to pay for it. The Pony Express gave
B) happened in a cold stormy night D) explorers and scientists the riders $100 dollars each month. Each
C ) helped naval architects to find out the 128. (v17-119-36) rider had to weigh less than 55 kg. They rode
merits and faults of their work Where is Dinosaur Provincial Park located? in rain or snow, day or night. They often rode
D) revealed the lack of lifeboats oathe board A ) In Mexico B) In Canada in very dangerous conditions. Mail carriers
C ) In the United States D ) In California had to ride very fast. They would change
123. (v17-115-31) It’s clear from the
129. (v17-123-25) Read the text. horsesevery 10-15 miles at a relay station.
passage, tha t....
Then choose the correct answer for each After 100 miles, a new rider would take over.
A) most of the passengers died of hypothermia
question below, according to the text The Pony Express did not last long because
B) there were 912 passengers on the Estonia
(25-28). it had many problems. The people who gave
C ) few of the passengers were asleep
D) there were only 139 passengers on board Did you know that the idea for trains started . money to get it started did not get much
in Germany? In 1550, some roads in money back. The letters cost too much to
124. (v17-115-32) It can be inferred from send. In 1862, the Pony Express ended.
Germany had wooden rails. They ran along
the passage, that... The Pony Express was ...
the road. They were called «w agon w ays».
A ) a lot of people died before rescuers could A ) a service delivering mail across the U.S.
These roads were used for wagons pulled
help them. B) a special service using ponies instead of
by horses. They were easier than travelling
B) rescuers saved only 919 people. horses.
on dirt roads.
C ) rescuers managed to save only women C ) a special service transporting furniture in
In 1776, metal rails were made. The rails
and children. the U.S.
were made of iron. They were called
D) rescuers managed to save all the people D) a place to keep ponies.
«tramways.» They were very popular. They
on board.
went all over Europe. 134. (v17-125-30) All of the following
125. (v17-119-33) Read the text. A man named William Jesse had an idea. statements are True, Except...
Then choose the correct answer for each He made wheels with cutout edges. These A ) the Pony Express riders had to be slim.
question below, according to the text wheels helped the wagons move faster on B) the Pony Express rider had to use the
(33-36). the iron rails. The wagons were still pulled by same horse all the way.
In 1884, a scientist went searching for coal horses. The steam engine came next C ) the Pony Express service didn’t last long.
and oil deposits. This was in the mostly A man named Richard Trevithick wanted to D) the Pony Express riders had to ride very
unexplored lands of western Canada. He move people and things from place to place fast to deliver the mail.
found a huge dinosaur skull along the Red without using animals. He made the first
Deer River. Scientists realized it was a new steam engine. It could carry 10 tons of iron, 135. (v17-125-31) The Pony Express riders
dinosaur. They called it the Albertosaurus. 70 men, and five wagons for 9 miles in two
had to weigh ...
Why? It was found near the city of Alberta. hours. A ) as much as they wanted
Explorers and scientists soon discovered that A man named John Stevens put all of these B) less than 50 kg
the area was a treasure-house of dinosaur ideas together. He is called the «father of the C ) more than 55 kg
remains. A mixture of mud, sand, and American railroad.» He showed how steam D ) no more than 55 kg
minerals had perfectly preserved them. More trains would work. He got the first charter 136. (v17-125-32) According to the
than 150 complete dinosaur skeletons have railroad. Each new idea has made traveling passage, why was the Pony Express
been found there thousands of individual easier and faster. started?
bones have been uncovered, too. Who was called the «father of the American A ) To save ponies in the United States.
In 1955, the government created Dinosaur railroad»? B) To teach pioneers how to ride faster.
C ) To transfer message and information A ) subway B ) a person competitions, they were banned in 394 A.D.
quickly from place to place. C ) a vehicle D ) dizziness by Emperor Theodosius. The modem
D ) To give the riders a change to practice 142. (v18-638) W hy do subway riders think Olympic Games began in Athens in 1896 as
riding across the country. they might be having a heart attack? a result of the initiative of Baron Pierre de
137. (V17-130-25) Read the text. A ) They are overcrowded Coubertin, a French educator whose desire
Then choose the correct answer for each B) They suffer from chest pains was to promote international understanding
question below (25-28). C ) They don't eat breakfast through athletics. Nine nations participated
The most famous pyramids are the Egyptian D) They are afraid jn the first Games; over 100 nations currently
pyramids - huge structures built of brick or compete.
143. (v18-639) According to the passage, if Olympic Games are held ... .
stone, some of which are among the world’s you don’t have a good breakfast, you might
largest constructions. They are shaped as A ) every decade
g e t. . . . B ) perennially
a reference to the rays of the sun. Most A ) pale B) dizzy
pyramids had a polished, highly reflective C ) biannually
C ) afraid D ) cold D) every four years
white limestone surface, to give them a
shining appearance when viewed from a 144. ( v l 8-640) Read the text Then
148. (v18-644) The first Olympic Games
distance. The capstone was usually made of choose the correct answer to question
were h e ld ....
.hard stone - granite or basalt - and could be (640-642).
A ) for political reasons
plated with gold, silver, or electrum and would Yeast is one of nature’s most perfect foods,
B ) as a religious festival
also be highly reflective. After 2700 BC, the since it contains more nutrients than any
C ) as a professional athletes' competition
ancient Egyptians began building pyramids, other food. В vitamins, choline, inositol,
D ) as an international competition
protein, amino acids — yeast has them all.
until around >700 B.C. The first pyramid 149. (v18-645) Why were the Games
Indisputably, liver and wheat germ are a
was erected during the Third Dynasty by the
prime source of protein and В vitamins. discontinued?
Pharaoh Djoser and his architect Imhotep.
But how many people like the taste of liver A ) The emperors hated athletes
This step pyramid consisted of six stacked
or wheat germ? For that matter, yeast has B) The Romans did not enjoy them
mastabas. The largest Egyptian pyramids
a bitter taste, and not many people enjoy C ) They had ceased to be sports events.
are those at the Giza pyramid complex. The
eating it. That's all in the past now. Tasty D ) Winners were getting special privileges
Egyptian sun god Ra, considered the father
Mix Yeast Treat, blended with your favorite 150. (v18-646) Read the te x t Then
of all pharaohs, was said to have created
beverage, tastes so good that children will choose the correct answer to question
himself from a pyramid-shaped mound of
be clamoring for more. Be creative and add (646-648).
earth before creating all other gods.
Tasty Mix to your favorite meat or vegetable Botulism is a form of poisoning produced by a
Which material was not used for the
dish, casserole, bread, soup, practically microorganism called Clostridium botulinum.
capstone plating?
anything. Easy, convenient Tasty Mix Yeast The word botulism originated from the Latin
A ) Granite B ) Gold
Treat is one of nature’s unique foods. word botulus for sausage, in which botulism
C ) Silver D ) Electrum
Take advantage of it now. You can find it was first identified. The spores created by
138. (v17-130-26) Who is considered to be at any health food store or at your local C . botulinum are not harmful, as they grow
the father of all pharaons? supermarket. in the soil and are consumed by us regularly
A ) Pharaoh Djoser B ) God Ra According to the passage, wheat germ, liver, when we eat vegetables and fruits. However,
C ) Third dynasty D ) All other gods and ordinary yeast
once the spores are put in airtight containers,
139. (v17-130-27) What is the writer’s A ) contain choline and inositol
the spores germinate and produce botulin,
purpose? B) taste awful
a deadly poison. Foods in cans and glass or
A ) To inform B) To argue C ) appeal to most people
plastic jars provide the environment botulin
C ) To convince D ) To warn D) blend with your favorite drink
needs to grow. The spores are averse to
140. (v17-130-28) Choose the title 145. (v18-641) Tasty Mix Yeast Treat is . .. . low temperatures and will not develop in
A ) Pharaoh B ) Egyptians A ) pleasant tasting mixed with other foods frozen food. Furthermore, they do not thrive
C ) God Ra D ) Pyramids B) bitter and inedible in acidic, salty, sweet, or dry foods. How
141. (v18-637) Read the te xt Then C ) an old product on the market for years can consumers protect themselves against
choose the correct answer to question D) a mixture of tasty yeast in powder form botulism? Any can that is swollen at the top
(637-669). 146. (v18-642) This passage implies may be so because of pressure from gases
Most people are unaware of the fact that a that... . produced by germinating spores. When
new ailment has developed among subway A ) yeast tastes better than liver opened, if the food sprays out of the can, the
users. Called «subway syndrome», it causes B) wheat germ doesn’t have as much contents should be thrown out immediately.
people to turn pale and cold and even to nutrition as liver You should not taste it, since the tiniest bit
faint. Commuters misdiagnose the symptoms C ) yeast will give you more nutrients than could kill you. «If in doubt throw it out» is the
acute chest pains and nausea-and rush to any other source slogan to follow.
hospital emergency rooms in the belief that D) there are substitutes equal to yeast in The name of this form of food poisoning
they are about to succumb to a heart attack. nutrition comes from ....
Hearing that their heart attack is only a case A ) poisoned sausage
of nerves makes them feel better. What 147. ( v l 8-643) Read the text Then B) a warning slogan
makes people get sick on subways? Various choose the correct answer to question C ) germinating spores
and sundry things. One is that they rush off (643-645). D ) airtight food containers
to work in the morning without having eaten The Olympic Games were originated in
776 B.C. in Olympia, a small town in .Greece. 151. (v18-647) Botulism is a form of
a proper breakfast. Sudden dizziness attacks
Participants in the first Olympiad were said pojsoning that. . . .
them. A second cause is the overcrowding
to have run a 200-yard race, but as the A ) is common
and ensuing feeling of claustrophobia, which
Games were held every four years, they B) is often fetal
brings on stress and anxiety. In addition,
expanded in scope. Only Greek amateurs C ) is relatively harmless
they are so attaid of mechanical failure, fire,
were allowed to participate in this festival in D ) needs low temperatures to grow
and / or crime that they show signs of panic
- men by having chest pains and women by honor of the god Zeus. The event became 152. (v18-648) What should a consumer do
becoming hysterical. Contributing especially a religious, patriotic, and athletic occasion with a can that has a raised top?
to their stress are other factors: overcrowding where winners were honored with wreaths A ) Put it in the garbage
of both men and women, continual increase and special privileges. There was a profound B) Feed it to the cat
in the numbers of passengers, and people’s change in the nature of the Games under C ) Take it back to the store where it was
inability to avoid interacting with strangers. the Roman emperors. After they became purchased
Presumably the word commuter refers to . .. . professional circuses and carnivals, not sport D) Open it and taste the ingredients
153. (v18-649) Read the text Then 157. (v18-653) Read the text. Then discover about these remarkable creatures,
choose the correct answer for each choose the correct answer for each ' the less we appear superior when we destroy
question below (649-652). question below (653-656). them.
Central heating, available in the US since In order to overcome the limits of the nine-to- It is clear from the passage that dolphins . .. .
the early 19й century, became popular only five schedule and to grant workers increased A ) don’t want to be with us as much as we
after the Civil War. Typically, coal-buming independence, thousands of companies want to be with them
furnaces fuelled the early systems. The have been experimenting with flexible work B) are proven to be less intelligent than once
furnaces were warped and cracked, causing . hour schedules, or flexitime, with flexitime thought
gases to escape, and had to be stoked workers set their own schedules as long C ) have a reputation for being friendly to
frequently. It took years and countless small as the hours are compatible with company humans
improvements, but by the mid-1920 s the needs and are sufficient to complete D) are the most powerful creatures that live '
systems had become reliable and, with assignments. Thus one worker may work in the oceans
the emergence of oil-fired furnaces, more from seven to three while another works from 162. ( v l 8-658) The fact that the Writer of
convenient. Natural gas, which became ten to six. One variation of flexitime is the the passage thinks that we can kill dolphins
widely available with the building of a four-day work week, in which workers put in more easily than they can kill us ... .
pipeline infrastructure after World War II,.had four ten-hour days racier than five eight-hour A ) means that they are better adapted to
developed into the leading fuel by 1960. Its days. When possible, employees are allowed their environment than we are
acceptance resulted in part from its versatility to choose their days off, with many choosing B) shows that dolphins have a very
- unlike oil, it can power appliances such as three-day weekends. sophisticated form of communication
clothes washers and dryers, ovens, cookers The passage tells us that workers with C ) proves that dolphins are not the most
and outdoor grills. Because it comes primarily flexitime ...
intelligent species at sea
from US and Canadian fields, natural gas is A ) are free to work whenever they want. D) does not mean that we are superior to
also less vulnerable than oil is, to war and B) must still complete their work. them
embargo. Oil remains the predominant fuel C ) usually enjoy working the traditional nine-
in a few areas, such as New England, where 163. (v18-659) One can infer from the
to-five schedule
natural gas pipelines have not yet thoroughly reading that. .. .
D) always work four days a week instead of
penetrated. A ) dolphins have some social traits that are
five.
Oil users in many regions have the similar to those of humans
advantage of being able to buy a season’s 158. (v18-654) It is stated in the passage B) communicatioVi is the most fascinating
supply in advance at favorable rates and, that one advantage of flexitime is ... aspect of the dolphins
in contrast to most gas users, can easily A ) to compel workers into working ten-hour C ) dolphins have skills that no other living
change then supplier. days. creatures have such as the ability to think
We understand from the passage that the B) to allow a more flexible dress code. D) it is not usual for dolphins to communicate
coal-binning furnaces of the early days of C ) to give workers more free time. with each other
central heating in the US ... D) to make workers complete their
A ) were soon improved and became quite assignments on time.
convenient to use. 159. (v18-655) We can conclude that one question below (660-662).
B) remained exceedingly popular even after reason a worker might choose flexitime The Bermuda Triangle occupies a disturbing
oil-fired furnaces were introduced. i s - ... . and almost unbelievable place in the world’s
C ) gave the people who used them A ) to get a longer weekend in return for catalog of unexplained mysteries. More than
prosperity and quiet life. longer working days a hundred planes and ships have vanished
D) caused many problems to the people who B ) to be able to work longer hours and in this area into the air since 1945, and more
used them. impress his or her boss than a thousand lives have been lost, without
154. (v18-650) According to the passage, C ) to earn more money by working more a single body or even a piece wreckage from
once natural gas became available, it rapidly overtime hours the vanishing planes or ships having been
became the favorite form of fu e l... D ) to avoid the rush-hour traffic by found. Many of the planes concerned have
A ) because electricity is required to work commuting at different hours from the vanished while in normal radio contact with
most household appliances. majority their base until the very moment of their
B) because many different appliances could 160. (v18-656) The word «grant» in the text disappearance, while others have radioed
be powered by it. is closest in meaning to ... . the most extraordinary messages, implying
C ) because there are plenty of suppliers to A ) conform B) reduce that they could not get their instruments to
choose from. C ) give D) reject function, that their compasses were spinning,
D) as it is obviously much safer and less that the sky had turned yellow and hazy
costly than oil. 161. (v18-657) Read the te xt Then
on a clear day, and the ocean, which was
155. (v18-651) It is stated in the passage calm nearby, didn’t look right without further
that since most of the natural gas consumed clarification of what was wrong.
Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest
in the US is either home-produced or comes One can infer from the reading that... .
creatures in the sea and stories of them
from Canada ... A ) the wreckages of some ships and planes
helping drowning sailors have been common
A ) the system of pipelines to carry it has have been found in the Bermuda Triangle
since Roman times. The more we leam
been easy to develop. B) the number of incidents involving lost
about dolphins, the more we realize that
B) the price is'pleasingly low. ships is no larger than that of any other
their society is more complex than people
C ) people worry that the supplies might run heavily traveled region of the world
previously imagined. They look after other
•out. C ) the ships, and the planes couldn’t contact
dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant
D) war or embargo does not endanger its with their base due to the lack of equipment.
mothers and protect the weakest in the
supply. D) the first mention of disappearances in the
community, as we do. Some scientists
156. (v18-652) It’s clear from the passage have suggested that dolphins have a area was made in 1945
that oil continues to be the chief fuel in language but it is much more probable that 165. (v18-661) It is pointed out in the
certain areas ... they communicate with each other without passage that. .. .
A ) although it has no advantages over needing words. Could any of these mammals A ) thousands of people lost their lives in the
natural gas. be more intelligent than man? Certainly the Bermuda Triangle in 1945
B) but it is rapidly falling into disfavor. most common argument in favor of man’s B) all of the disappearances happened
C ) as it is believed to be less dangerous than superiority over them that we can kill them during the day time
natural gas. more easily than they can kill iis is the least C ) the Bermuda Triangle mystery was solved
D) where natural gas is unavailable. satisfactory. On the contrary, the more we in 1945
D ) most of the missing planes could contact This development led to farming and the C ) it caused more financial damage than any
with their base by their own special means domestication of animals. Fire also provided other natural disaster in the world
until the very moment of disappearing the means for cooking plants which had D) the city of Kobe suffered the highest
previously been inedible. Only when the number of deaths among affected regions
166. (v18-662) The reading mainly deals
process of meeting the basic need for food 175. (v18-671) We understand from the
with ....
reached a certain level of sophistication was passage that the Kobe earthquake ... .
A ) why so many ships and planes disappear
it possible for humans to follow other pursuits A ) is internationally known as the Great
in the Bermuda Triangle
such as the founding of cities. Hanshin earthquake
B) the mysterious disappearances of ships
This passage is mainly concerned with .... B) didn’t cause any damage in the
and planes in the Bermuda Triangle
A ) the evolution of farming techniques neighborhood of Kobe
C ) the location of the Bermuda Triangle
B) the role of hunting as a source of food C ) was the first to cause widespread and
D) the frequency of the disappearances in C ) how the discovery of fire changed the
the Bermuda Triangle serious damage to modem buildings
development of mankind D) is not the deadliest earthquake in the
167. (V18-663) Read the text. Then D) basic food-gathering techniques of early history of Japan
choose the correct answer for each humans
question below (663-665). 176. (v18-672) Read the text. Then
171. (v18-667) One can infer from the choose the correct answer for each
An ultralight airplane is very different from passage that the discovery of how to make
a conventional airplane. It looks like a lawn question below (672-673).
fire ... . Obese people don’t want pity and we don’t
chair with wings, weighs no more than A ) improved the hunting skills of early
254 pounds, flies up to 60 miles an hour, want anything but a hand up so we can
humans get back to work. Some of us would like to
and carries about 5 gallons of fuel. Most B) caused early humans to interact with their
ultralights are sold as kits and take about contribute and even pay taxes again but we
surroundings as lower organisms did need some assistance. There are all kinds
40 hours to assemble. Flying an ultralight is C ) taught early humans how to live with of programs assisting young people to go
so easy that a pilot with no experience can lower organisms to school, like student loans and grants.
fly one. Accidents are rarely fatal or even D ) increased alimentary options for early This really large group of our population
serious because the ultralight lands so slowly humans could benefit from some sort of program that
and gently and carries so little fuel. Some
172. (v18-668) As we understand from the might involve education, liposuction, special
models now have parachutes attached, while
passage, early humans ... . footwear, and a part-time personal trainer
others have parachute packs which pilots
A ) didn’t eat plants before they learned how who would develop individualized solutions
can wear.
to control fire for each person. Let’s get some intelligent
According to the passage, pilots ... .
B) used fire as a tool to alter their kind of operation going. Let's develop a war
A ) don’t need a special training to fly an
surroundings on fat.
ultralight airplane
C ) gained better control of their environment According to the passage, the obese people
B) can weigh up to 250 pounds, depending
when they learned to live with lower wa n t ...,
on the model of the ultralight airplane
organisms A ) a lot of money to live without working
C ) don’t think that their ultralight airplanes B) assistance to live a normal life
D ) started to maintain their food supply by
are simple to use hunting and gathering food when they started C ) some hospitals for cosmetic surgeries to
D ) are reluctant to put their ultralights cooking with fire remove their fats
together D) to pay taxes for everything that they buy
168. (v18-664) We learn from the passage choose the correct answer for each 177. (v18-673) It's understood from the
that an ultra light airplane ... . question below (669-671). passage that an assistance program ....
A ) provides the only opportunity to fly The Great Hanshin earthquake, or the Kobe A ) may consist of education, liposuction or
affordably earthquake as it is more commonly known special footwear
B) doesn't fly very well if it weighs less than overseas, was an earthquake in Japan that B) will provide a lot of money to the fats
254 pounds measured 7.2 on the Japanese Scale. It C ) will be available next year
C ) is inexpensive but difficult to fly occurred on January 17,1995 at 5:46 am D) is use in all over the country
D) can be put together in a short time 52 seconds in the southern part of Hyogo 178. ( v l 8-674) Read the text. Then
169. (v18-665) It is pointed out in the Prefecture and lasted for approximately 20 choose the correct answer for each
reading that... . seconds. The epicenter of the earthquake question below (674-676).
A ) there is more risk involved in flying was on the northern end of Awaji Island, Parents teach their children to be fearful and
ultralight aeroplanes than in flying general near the cosmopolitan city of Kobe with a cautious of specific dangers, such as fire
aviation aircraft population of 1.5 million. A total of 6,433 or crossing the road. Anxiety can be useful,
B) ultralight airplanes can remain airborne for people, mainly in the city of Kobe, lost their because it helps protect the child from harm.
more than.an hour lives. Additionally, it caused approximately However, children can be fearful of situations
C ) the risk of injury to a passenger in an ten trillion yen in damage, it is listed in the or objects that adults don’t consider
ultralight airplane is very low Guinness Book of Records as the costliest threatening. The sources of fear may change
D) the gear an ultralight airplane carries can natural disaster. It was the worst earthquake as the child matures; for example, a fear
be more fragile than traditional equipment in Japan since the Great Kanto earthquake in of the dark or monsters under the bed may
1923, which claimed 140,000 lives. give way to fears of burglary or violence.
It is stated in the passage that the number of Tactics that don’t work include teasing the
deaths in the city of Kobe .... child for being afraid, or compelling them
question,below (666-668).
A ) was greater than that of Hurricane Katrina to confront fearful situations. Helping the
When early humans hunted and gathered
B) was not as high as in the Great Kanto child to deal with fear includes taking their
food, they were not in control of their
earthquake feelings seriously, encouraging them to talk
environment. They could only interact with
C ) exceeded that of any known earthquake about their anxieties, telling them the facts,
their surroundings as lower organisms
D) was extremely high for an earthquake of and giving them the opportunity to confront
did. When humans learned to make fire,
this magnitude their fears at their own pace and with your
however, they became capable of altering
their environment. To provide themselves 174. (v18-670) According to the passage, support.
with fuel they stripped bark from trees, the Kobe earthquake is listed in the Guinness It is stated in the article that....
causing the trees to die. Clearings were Book of Records because ... . A ) the fears of the childhood can lead to
burned in forests to increase the growth of A ) it has been the highest magnitude some other fears in the adulthood
grass and to provide a greater grazing area earthquake recorded so for B) the best way to avoid fears during
for the wild animals that humans fed upon. B) it lasted less than 20 seconds childhood is to ignore them
C ) every single child has a fear of burglary C ) like to show that they are more We can understand from the reading that the
and violence achievement oriented number of homeless people ... .
D) making fun of the child’s fears is the best D ) are somewhat considered as selfish by A ) is not so great as many people think
way to get rid Of them others B) is on the increase in many countries
179. (v18-675) It is clear from the passage C ) is counted annually
184. (v18-680) Read the te xt Then
that forcing the child to face his fears D) is difficult to know
directly... . question below (680-682). 188. (v18-684) According to the passage,
A ) works when the child isn’t eager to talk Tea had a reputation for being both safe liberals... .
about his fears and almost always beneficial. However, A ) think that the problem of homelessness
B) helps the child to leam the facts and scientists are now suggesting that tea cannot be solved
realities may not be as safe as we had previously B) want more shelters for the homeless
C ) is not a good way to follow , believed. Tea contains caffeine, and caffeine C ) are of the opinion that most homeless
D) can be useful with same trivial fears has been linked to sleeplessness and to people are mentally ill
the unpleasant jumpy feeling some people D ) want the government to ban sleeping on
180. (v18-676) It can be understood from
get when stressed. More seriously, there is park benches
the article that adults . .. .
A ) prefer to cope with difficult situations at a link between miscarriages, and pregnant 189. (v18-685) It is clearly stated in the
their own pace women are advised to reduce their intake of reading that the sheltered homeless . .. .
B) should talk to the child about his fears in tea until after their baby is bom. Due to its A ) are mostly youthful runaways
an open and honest way critical side-effects, some people who like B) sleep in parks or in bus stations
C ) may have same fears but may not be tea choose to be safer and drink a beverage C ) can have families with children
aware of them from which the caffeine has been removed, D ) are generally drug users and alcoholics
D) do not want to talk about their own fears decaffeinated tea, but many claim that it 190. (v19/20-101-19) Read and answer
unlike children simply doesn’t taste right. The reasonable the following four questions about the
thing to do is probably moderation; continue text (19-22).
to enjoy a cup of tea, but don’t have too Chess is called the game of kings. It has
many! been around for a long time. People have
As it is pointed out in the passage, tea used been playing it for over 500 years. Chess
Many women in Western society, aware
to be considered to be ... ■ is based on an even older game from
of the power of names to influence
A ) having no damaging effect on people's India. The chess we play today is from
identity, are aware that choosing how to
health Europe.
identify themselves alter marriage can be
a significant decision. They may follow B) beneficial in moderation Some people think that chess is more than
the tradition of taking their husband’s last C ) more dangerous than alcohol a game. They think that it makes the mind
name, hyphenate their own name and their D) causing jumpy feeling if drunk excessively stronger. Good chess players use their
husband’s, or keep their birth name. One 185. (v18-681) According to the passage, brains. They take their time. They think
fascinating survey reveals that a woman’s tea can be dangerous because i t .... about what will happen next. These skills are
choice is likely to reveal a great deal about A ) causes people to suffer from stress more useful in life and in chess. Chess is kind of a
herself and her relationship with her husband. than ever workout for the mind.
Women who take their husband's name place B) makes all drinkers nervous and unable to You don’t always have lots of time to think
the most importance on relationships. On sleep where playing chess. There is a type of
the other hand, women who keep their birth C ) reduces miscarriages if it is drunk too chess with short time limits. It’s called blitz
names put their personal concerns ahead much by a pregnant woman chess. In blitz chess, each player gets ten
of relationships and social expectations. D) may cause losing your baby before he / minutes to use for the whole game. Your
Female forms of address influence others’ she is bom clock runs during your turn. You hit the time
perceptions as well. Research conducted clock after your move. This stops your dock.
186. (v18-682) The writer points out that It also starts the other player’s clock. If you
in the late 1980s showed that women who
the best solution is to drink ... . run out of time, you lose. Games of blitz
choose the title Ms give the impression of
A ) decaffeinated tea chess are fast-paced.
being more achievement oriented, socially
B) instant coffee Where did the game that chess is' based
self-confident, and dynamic but less,
C ) tea in moderation on come from?
interpersonally warm than counterparts who
D ) other beverages like hot chocolate A ) Not known
prefer the more traditional forms Miss or Mrs.
According to the passage, women who take 187. (v18-683) Read the text Then B) America
their husband's name . .. . choose the correct answer for each C ) India
A ) are achievement oriented question below (683-685). D ) Europe
B) give importance to their relationship The sad situation of the homeless remains 191. (v19/20-101-20) W hich is not a
C ) are considered somewhat selfish by others a problem. It is difficult to estimate how reason that chess is a good workout for
D) are usually the dominant partner in the many people are homeless because the the mind according to the text?
marriage number depends on how the homeless are A ) Good chess players take their time.
defined. There are street people - those B) Good chess players use their brains.
182. (v18-678) We conclude from the
who sleep in bus stations, parks, and other C ) Good chess players take a lot of risks.
passage that the names and titles women
areas. Many of these people are youthful D ) Good chess players think about what will
choose after getting married . .. .
runaways. There are the so-called sheltered happen next.
A ) actually reveal a lot about themselves
homeless - those who sleep in government-
B ) concern others, especially their husbands, 192. (V19/20-101-21) H ow long have
supported or privately funded shelters.
a great deal people been playing chess?
Many of these individuals used to live with
C ) have nothing to do with how women A ) Over 5000 years
their families or friends. While street people
perceive their relationships with their B) Over 500 years
are almost always single, the sheltered
husbands C ) Over 1000 years
homeless include numerous families with
D ) have caused a great concern in Western D ) Over 100 years
children. Conservatives argue that many
societies since 1980s
homeless are alcoholics, drug users, or 193. ( v l 9/20-101-22) How is blitz chess
183. (v18-679) It is stated in the passage mentally ill. In contrast, many liberals argue different from regular chess?
that women who use the title Ms ... that homelessness is caused by a reduction A ) Players start from a random position.
A ) are generally very warm and sensitive in welfare benefits and by excessively priced B) Players only have ten minutes ib play.
B) tend to be traditional in their outlook housing.1They want more shelters to be built C ) Players are blindfolded.
regarding marriage for the homeless; • D ) Each player has two kings.
194. (v19/20-101 -27) Read and answer The planning and organization of La Rejunta with artist Vik Muniz to create the symbol of
the following four questions about the takes the whole year. Every year, different the universe, made entirely out of bacteria
text (27-30). people are given the job of majordomo, or cancer cells Ultimately, my hope is that
The Pilgrims came to the New World to find which means they’re responsible for the beauty and purpose of this microscopic
a new life. They did not know how hard it organizing the meal. There's a waiting list universe can inspire new and creative
would be. They did not know they would live for the opportunity to do this and currently approaches for the future of cancer research
in such wilderness. the next available year is 2046. This years (Taken from TED TA LK S, TAL DANINO
The land needed clearing. Rocks and trees majordomos are Virginia Meza Torres and «Programming bacteria to detect cancer
were pulled from the ground. Logs from her husband Fermin Lara Jimenez, who put (and maybe treat it»)
the trees were used to make homes and their names on the list 14 years ago. A ) 10000000
furniture. Scraps became firewood. Crops What is the article about? B ) 1000000
had to be planted and bams had to be built. A ) Traditions in Mexico. C ) uncountable number
The Pilgrims had to build the barns before B) Farming in Milpa Alta. D) not so many as the stars in galaxy
they built their own homes. Otherwise the C ) Daily life in Mexico. 203. (v19/20-104-20) Find the sentence
animals wouldn't survive the long winter. The D) Villages of Mexico. that summarizes the main idea
first homes were little more than holes dug in 199. (v19/20-103-24) La Rejunta takes A ) Computer programming can detect or
the ground. The dirt was cold and damp, and p la c e . . . . even treat the cancer
the fires filled the homes with smoke. A ) in Mexico City B) Computer program can treat cancer in the
Eventually, the Pilgrims made houses out B) every fortnight nearest future
of wood. They used axes to chop trees and C ) in several villages C ) Computers will program our diseases
strip bark off the logs. They cut notches in D)once a year D) Cancer will never be treated fully
the wood to help lock the logs together. Each
house was just one room in which the 200. (v19/20-103-25) How do people get 204. (v19/20-104-21) What does Vik Muniz
whole family cooked, ate, and slept. The to El senor de Chalma? do?
homes all had a fireplace in the room that A ) on a bike A ) this information about him is not given
was used for heat and light. There was B) on foot B) blue-collar worker
no electricity. When the Pilgrims came to C ) by bus C ) he paints
America, they faced challenges they had D) by car D) artist
never imagined. 201. ( v l 9/20-103-26) According to the 205. (v19/20-104-22) What can bacteria do
The given passage is mainly a b o u t. . . . text, which sentence is true? inside the tumour?
A ) hardships of the Pilgrims A ) Not many people want to be majordomos. A ) multiply
B) the life of the rich in America B) It takes a week to organize La Rejunta B) grow
C ) hard life of the Pilgrims in England C ) Virginia Meza Torres has been a C ) die
D) the importance of the fireplace majordomo for 14 years. D) freeze
195. (v19/20-101 -28) According to the D) People wait a long time to be 206. (v19/20-104-27) Read and answer
passage, houses of the Pilgrims were ... . majordomos. the following four questions about the
A ) made of wood 202. (v19/20-104-19) Read and answer text (27-30).
B) built by the Native Americans the following four questions about the What’s ended up happening over the past
C ) built of wood and brick text (19-22). few decades is the kind of coverage that you
D) full of guests You may not realize this, but there are more had as a head of state or as a great celebrity
196. (v19/20-101-29) It is obvious in the bacteria in your body than stars in our entire is now being applied to you every day by all
passage that the fireplace was used ... . galaxy This fascinating universe of bacteria these people who are Tweeting, blogging,
A ) for decoration inside of us is an integral part of our health, following you, watching your credit scores
B) for illumination and our technology is evolving so rapidly that and what you do to yourself And electronic
C ) for cooking food and cleaning today we can program these bacteria like we tattoos also shout
D) as a place to make candles program computers So lesson number one: Sisyphus He did
The growing colony of bacteria that you a horrible thing, condemned for all time to
197. (v19/20-101 -30) The word see here is about the width of a human roll this rock up, it would roll back down,
«wilderness» in the passage probably hair Now, what you can’t see is that our roll back up, roll back down It’s a little like
means . . . . genetic program instructs these bacteria to your reputation Once you get that electronic
A ) an uninhabited place not yet touched by each produce small molecules, and these tattoo, you're going to be rolling up and down
humans. molecules travel between the thousands of for a long time, so as you go through this
B) hard conditions in modern civilization. individual bacteria telling them when to turn stuff, just be careful what you post
C ) a place in a big city where poor people on and off Myth number two: Orpheus, wonderful guy,
live. And I decided to explore how we can charming to be around, great partier, great
D) a wild park full of animals and fish. program bacteria to detect and treat singer, loses his beloved, charms his way
198. (v19/20-103-23) Read and answer diseases in our bodies like cancer One of into the underworld, only person to charm his
the following four questions about the the surprising facts about bacteria is that way into the underworld, charms the gods
text (23-26). they can naturally grow inside of tumors This of the underworld, they release his beauty
Milpa Alta is a region of twelve villages and happens because typically tumors are areas on the condition he never look at her until
towns to the south of Mexico City. In Milpa where the immune system has no access, they're out
Alta, traditions are still very important and and so bacteria find these tumors and use Lesson number three: Atalanta Greatest
one of the most famous traditional events them as a safe haven to grow and thrive runner She would challenge anybody If you
is a community meal. It takes place every Now, since these bacteria specifically localize won, she would marry you If you lost, you
Christmas and is called La Rejunta. More to tumors, we’ve been programming them died How did Hippomenes beat her? Well, he
than a meal, it’s a feast, where about sixty to not only detect cancer but also to treat had all these wonderful little golden apples,
thousand tamales and fifteen thousand cancer by producing therapeutic molecules and she’d run ahead, and he’d roll a little
liters of hot chocolate are made and from within the tumor environment that shrink golden apple
consumed. Tamales are made from the existing tumors, and we've been doing Last lesson, from a Latin American: This is
com. The feast is offered to the people who this using quorum sensing programs like you the great poet Jorge Luis Borges When he
go on the long walk to El Senor de Chalma saw in the previous movies was threatened by the thugs of the Argentine
about 80 kilometers away. It’s an important Our ability to program bacteria and program military junta, he came back and said, «Oh,
event on the religious calendar for local life opens up new horizons in cancer come on, how else can you threaten, other
people. research, and to share this vision, I worked than with death?»
(Taken from TED TA LKS, JU AN ENRIQUEZ 214. (v19/20-105-23) Read and answer over time to the east, it covered over the city.
«Y ou r online life, permanent as a tattoo») the following four questions about the So we collaborated with Egyptian scientists
A ) Both affect our lives text (23-26). to do coring work, which you see here. When
B) Just he likes tattoos Chen Lee was a school teacher in Honan, in I say coring, it’s like ice coring, but instead of
C ) He likes using web pages China. Chen had a beautiful white cat, and layers of climate change, you’re looking for
D) There is no information about that he loved her very much. But a very sad thing layers of human occupation. And, five meters
207. (v19/20-104-28) Find the antonym for happened one day. A rich man’s car ran over down, underneath a thick layer of mud, we
the word «permanent» the cat; and that was the end of her. Chen found a dense layer of pottery. What this
A ) difficult ran out on to the road. shows is that at this possible location of
B) long-lasting «O h, you poor, dear!» he cried. «What shall Itjtawy, five meters down, we have a layer of
C) easy I do without you? You were the light of my occupation for several hundred years, dating
D) short-lasting life.» to the Middle Kingdom, dating to the exact
People stopped and cried with Chen. The period of time we think Itjtawy is. We also
208. (v19/20-104-29) How many lessons rich man stopped his car and came back. found work stone - carnelian, quartz and
did the authorise? He put his arms around Chen and said: « I’rh agate that shows that there was a jeweler’s
A) 2 B )3 C) 4 D) 1 very, very sorry about this accident. Please, workshop here. These might not look like
209. (v19/20-104-30) Which of the Gods let me give you some money.» much, but when you think about the most
the author didn’t mention in the text? «You couldn’t buy that cat for all the money common stones used in jewelry from the
A ) Atlanta B) Zeus in China!» Chen exclaimed. «She was a Middle Kingdom, these are the stones that
C ) Orpheus D) Sisyphus wonderful pupil. I taught her once a day. That were used.
cat could talk, sir!» (Taken from TED TA LKS, SARAH PARCAK
210. (v19/20-105-19) Read and answer
«Will you forgive me if I give you three «Archaeology from space»)
the following four questions about the
hundred pounds. Is it enough? Can we A ) She found the layer of human occupation.
text (19-22).
be friends now?» the man said Chen took B) She found the layer of climate change.
A onetime Illustrator, Winslow Homer painted
the money. «Thank you,» he said. «I’ll get C ) They found the butcher shop.
in a careful, clear, accurately detailed,
another cat » D) They found the bones of early people,
and convincing manner Homer worked on
The rich man went away in his car. 219. (v19/20-106-28) What is «Itjtawy» is?
Breezing Up” at intervals over a period of
What was Chen’s job? A ) tribe
three years It was the result of intense study,
A ) he bought and sold cats. B) city
and it grew out of two earlier studies of the
B) he was a rich businessman. C ) river
scene, a watercolor and a small oil painting
C ) he was a teacher. D) castle
Sun-bronzed boys in their weather beaten
D) he taught cats.
clothes were a common sight in New 220. (V19/20-106-29) What didn’t the
England in Homer’s time, as were fishermen 215.'(v19/20-105-24) What was «the end» archeologist find?
like the One in the red jacket, shown of Chen’s cat? A ) quartz B) agate
crouching as he holds the' mainsheet In A ) she began to leam C ) the skeletons D) mud
the rising wind, the boys have positioned B) Chen sold her to a rich man
C ) she died in an accident 221. (v19/20-106-30) What does the author
themselves to counter balance the tilt of
D) her lessons stopped do?
the boat as it speeds along in a choppy sea
A ) unemployed
The lad stretched full length by the mast 216. (v19/20-105-25) W hy did the people B) historian
seems oblivious to the spray of the bow stop and cry with Chen? Because ... C ) teacher
waves; the boy beside him, silhouetted A ) his cat was dead. D) archeologist
against the sky, holds onto the coaming The B) they didn’t like the rich man.
light that highlights the figures of the sailors C ) they were poor. 222. (v19/20-107-27) Read and answer
also illuminates the scales of the fish in the D) the cat was a wonderful pupil. the following four questions about the
bottom of the boat The picture gives us a text (27-30).
sense of the pleasure and independence of 217. (v19/20-105-26). How many lessons We are all bom with a number of
sailing did the cat have? instinctive physical reactions, things we do
According to the passage, Winslow Homer’ A ) one lesson every day automatically, which are called primitive
style of painting can best be described as ... B) no lessons at all reflexes. One of the most interesting is called
A ) precise C ) three hundred «grasp reflex». If you touch the palm of a
B) complicated. D ) many difficult lessons baby’s hand, the fingers will close around,
C ) abstract 218. (v19/20-106-27) Read and answer whatever object is doing the touching. The
D) amusing the following four questions about the baby’s grip is so strong that if a baby grasps
text (27-30). a rod with both hands, it can be lifted right off
211. (v19/20-105-20) According to the
What I want to share with you today is the ground.
passage, the painting Breezing Up” was the
how we’ve used satellite data to find Some psychologists think that this goes
result of...
an ancient Egyptian city, called Itjtawy, back to our evolutionary past when we had
A ) a Short burst of inspiration
missing for thousands of years. Itjtawy to be able to hang on to tree branches or to
B) periods of work over several years
was ancient Egypt’s capital for over four our mother’s fur as she moved. The reflex
C ) three years of continuous work
hundred years, at a period of time called disappears at about six months of age.
D) a lifetime of studying the sea
the Middle Kingdom, about four thousand We understand from the passage that
212. (v19/20-105-21) The boys in the years ago. The site is located in the Faiyum primitive reflexes...
painting have assumed their positions to ... of Egypt, and the site is really important, A ) are a way of lifting babies off the ground.
A ) hold onto the fishing nets because in the Middle Kingdom there was B) are concentrated in the palm of a baby’s
B) enjoy the spray of the waves this great renaissancefor ancient Egyptian . hand.
C ) prevent the boat from overturning art, architecture and religion. Egyptologists C ) sometimes disappear after six months.
D) keep the mast in the correct place have always known the site of Itjtawy was D) are things which we do automatically from
213. (v19/20-105-22) It can be interred located somewhere near the pyramids of the the time we are bom.
from the passage that the title of the painting two kings who built it, indicated within the 223. (v19/20-107-28) It is clear from the
refers to t he ... red circles here, but somewhere within this ’ passage th a t...
A ) boat’s appearance massive flood plain. This area is huge - it’s A ) only people living in primitive conditions
B) risihg wind ■ four miles by three miles in size. The Nile have reflexes.
C ) boat's angle used to flow right next to Hie city of Itjtawy, B) until six months of age babies think their
D) light's source and as it shifted and changed and moved mothers have fur.
C ) some human babies are good at hanging A ) She talks about human evolution 235. (v19/20-110-27) Read and answer
on to tree branches in current time. B) She talks about changes in apperance the following four questions about the
D) very young babies are sometimes over time text (27-30).
stronger than we might think. C ) She talks how it is important to be Having reached the highest point of our route
beautiful according to plan, we discovered something
224. (v19/20-107-29) The word rod can
D) She doesn’t give the information about that the map had not told us. It was impossible
be replaced with ...
228. (v19/20-109-24) What is swallowable to climb down into the King valley. The river
A ) metal
perfume? lay deep between mountain sides that were
B) a tree branch
A ) It is a perfume which is toxic almost vertical. We couldn’t find any animal
C ) a stick
B) It the perfume which you drink tracks, which usually show the best way
D) fur
C ) It is kind of pill, which gives the scent into across country, and the slopes were covered
225. (v19/20-107-30) Find the incorrect so thickly with bushes tliat we could not see
your body
statement. the nature of the ground. We had somehow
D) None of the answers is right
A ) Some people maintain the grasp reflex to break through to the river which would
until their old age. 229. (v19/20-109-25) The author tend to ... give us our direction.
B) The grasp reflex can be triggered off by A ) make all people happy and young Our guide cut a narrow path through the
touching the baby’s palm. B) find the anti-age treatment bushes. Progress was slow. There was no
C ) Some of our physical reactions are inborn. C ) make all people different path alongside the waterfall and no way
D) Some primitive rehexes are probably D) find the combination between biology and round it.
associated with our evolutionary past. technology in order to live longer and not Then the guide saw a fallen tree lying upside
becoming old down over the waterfall. He climbed down
answer. 230. (v19/20-109-26) Find the synonym for the trunk to show us how easy it was. Having
Saodat’s been to the opera .... the word «perspire» got to the fork of the tree, he moved hand
A ) last year A ) drink B) sweat over hand along a branch for fo.ur or five
B) many times C ) swallow D) smell feet with his legs hanging in space, then he
C ) 2 days ago dropped onto the fiat bank the other side,
231. (v19/20-110-19) Read and answer
D) yesterday and cheerfully waved us on.
Having reached the highest point on their
227. (v19/20-109-23) Read and answer text (19-22).
route, the travelers expected to be able
the following four questions about the There are wild dogs and pet dogs Pet dogs
t o ...
text (23-26). are helpers and friends to people There
A ) get down to the river without much
I started a collaboration with a friend of were no pet dogs 15,000 years ago Men and
difficulty. ■
mine, Bart Hess - he doesn’t normally women learned how to work with dogs Dogs
B) approach the river from a different
look like this - and we used ourselves as helped humans travel from Asia to North
direction.
models We transformed our apartments America 10,000 years ago by pulling sleds
C ) track animals to the river.
into our laboratories, and worked in a very in the snow People say dogs are «man’s
D) put away the maps they had been using.
spontaneous and immediate way We were best friend» They help with farming, hunting,
creating visual imagery provoking human fishing They can pull things for people They 236. (v19/20-110-28) The traveler wanted
evolution can help find things There are many colors to get to the river because ...
Whilst I was at Philips, we discussed this of dogs A dog's fur can be short or long They A) it was a pleasant day to swim.
idea of a maybe technology, something have curly hair or straight fur There are very B) it was time for them to go fishing.
that wasn’t either switched on or off, but in small dogs They are only 20 centimeters tall C ) it would lead them to the waterfall.
between A maybe that could take the form of There are very big dogs They are about 95 D) it would show them which way to go.
a gas or a liquid And I became obsessed with centimeters tall Some dogs can see well, 237. (v19/20-110-29) One reason w hy the
this idea of blurring the perimeter of the body, some do not see very well All dogs can travelers took so long to get to the river
so you couldn’t see where the skin ended hear well They can hear sounds that people was th a t...
and the near environment started I set up my cannot hear They can hear high sounds and A ) there was no proper path.
studio in the red-light district and obsessively low sounds They can hear sound very far B) they could follow the animal tracks.
wrapped myself in plumbing tubing, and away All dogs can smell very well They can C ) they all tried to go different ways.
found a way to redefine the skin and create smell 40 times better than humans!.Dogs D) it was too hot to move quickly.
this dynamic textile I was introduced to live 5 to 13 years, but some dogs live much
longer One dog lived to be 24 years old! 238. (v19/20-110-30) To get past the
Robyn, the Swedish pop star, and she was
What is True according to the passage? waterfall, the guide had to ...
also exploring how technology coexists with
raw human emotion And she talked about A ) Wild dogs are helpers and friends to A ) slide down a steep river bank.
people B) swing across the river from a high branch.
how technology with these new feathers,
this new face paint, this punk, the way that B) Hunters and fishermen use dogs’ help C ) use a fallen tree as a kind of bridge.
we identify with the world, and we made this C ) Dogs help people find work D) wave cheerfully.
music video D) All dogs can smell, hear and see very well 239. (v19/20-111-19) Read and answer
I’m fascinated with the idea of what happens 232. (v19/20-110-20) The oldest dog the following four questions about the
when you merge biology with technology, lived ... text (19-22).
and I remember reading about this idea of A ) thirteen years Have you ever wondered how the land
being able to reprogram biology, in the future, B) about a quarter of a century pioneers lived without grocery stores?
away from disease and aging I worked C ) 24 years ago Trading posts helped families survive. Forts
with a synthetic biologist, and I created a D) in comfortable conditions for many years were built along the Oregon Trail. Each fort
swallowable perfume, which is a cosmetic had a trading post. It was like a grocery
pill that you eat and the fragrance comes out 233. (v19/20-110-21) Dogs helped people store and department store put together. The.
through the skin’s surface when you perspire to ... trading post was a place for the tired
It completely blows apart the way that A ) see and hear well travelers to stop and rest. Trading posts
perfume is, and provides a whole new format B) find the way from Asia to Australia stocked things the settlers needed. It was
It’s perfume coming from the inside out It C ) move to another continent also a place to meet new people and hear
redefines the role of skin, and our bodies D) pull sleds in the snow of Siberia any news. The pioneers Gould buy rifles and .
become an atomizer 234. (v19/20-110-22) Another word for bullets at the trading post. Food, such as
(Taken from TED TA LK S, L U C Y MCRAE humans is ... 1 dried meat, beans, eggs, and coffee could
«H o w can technology transform the A ) people B) person be bought at a trading post. To travel safely,
human body?») C ) animat D) dog wagons were kept in good repair. Wagon i
parts, wood, hammers, saws, ropes, and A ) a place to set up the tent 250. (v19/20-112-22) W hich of the words
chains were sold at the trading post. Prices B) clean water cannot replace the word «decrease»?
at the trading posts were high. Pioneers were C ) electricity A ) drop
willing to pay for things they needed. Without D ) firewood B) lessen
trading posts, many travelers would never 244. (v19/20-111-24) According to the C ) decline
have made it to the end of the trail. passage, what can you find at a private D ) grow
What is this text mainly about? campground? 251. (v19/20-113-23) Read and answer
A ) General stores where people could buy A ) Chinese restaurants the following four questions about the
necessary things. B) water slides text (23-26).
B) Trading posts stocked with the things C)zoos Put your hands up. You can continue to put
scientists needed D) large supermarkets your hands up, aunties and uncles as well.
C ) Pioneers of the land and their adventures. Most of you. OK. We, the adults of the last
D ) Safe traveling in well-equipped wagons. 245. (v19/20-111-25) What will people
probably do on a camping trip? four generations, have blessed our children
240. (v19/20-111-20) A ll of the following A ) enjoy nature on T V with the destiny of a shorter life span than
statements are False, E x c e p t... B) watch TV their own parents. Your child will live a life
A ) food items in the trading posts were C ) cycle in the city center ten years younger than you because of the
inexpensive for the pioneers. D) ride a horse landscape of food that we’ve built around
B) traders made no profit on the Oregon them. Two-thirds of this room, today, in
Trail. 246. (v19/20-111-26) According to the America, are statistically overweight or
passage, when you are on a camping trip ... obese. You lot, you’re all right, but we’ll get
C ) travelers couldn't find needed equipment
A ) nature is very close to you you eventually, don’t worry.
for wagons.
B) you can hardly see stars in the sky The statistics of bad health are clear, very
D) trading posts were very important for
C ) volcanoes are next to you
survival on the Oregon Trail. clear. We spend our lives being paranoid
D) you are provided with bicycles and cars
about death, murder, homicide, you name it;
241. (v19/20-111-21) This passage was
247. (v19/20-112-19) Read and answer it’s on the front page of every paper, CNN.
probably written t o ...
the following four questions about the Look at homicide at the bottom, for God’s
A ) persuade the reader to buy from a trading
text (19-22). sake.
post.
Much of the blood on the street is shed Every single one of those in the red is a diet-
B) inform the reader about the prices of items
essentially because of uncivil behavior of related disease. Any doctor, any specialist
at the trading posts.
drivers who refuse to respect the legal and will tell you that. Fact; diet-related disease is
C ) give the reader some information about
moral rights of others. So the shocking the biggest killer in the United States, right
trading posts.
traffic accident on the road may be regarded now, here today.
D ) entertain the reader with events which
as a social problem. Safety standards for I know they were close, but not that close.
occurred at a trading post.
vehicles have been raised both at the point We need a revolution. Mexico, Australia,
242. (v19/20*111-22) According to the' of manufacture and through periodic road Germany, India, China, all have massive
passage, the travelers on the Oregon Trail worthiness inspections. In addition, speed problems of obesity and bad health. Think
were ca lle d... limits have been lowered. about smoking. It costs way less than obesity
A ) traders Due to these measures, the accident rate now. Obesity costs you Americans 10
B) businessmen has decreased. percent of your health-care bills, 150 billion
C ) hunters But the accident experts still worry because dollars a year. In 10 years, it’s set to double:
D) pioneers there has been little or no improvement in the 300 billion dollars a year. Let’s be honest,
way drivers behave. guys, you haven't got that cash.
243. (v19/20-111-23) Read and answer
the following four questions about the According to the passage, accidents that (Taken from TED TA LK S, JAM IE OLIVER
happen on the road may be regarded as a «Teach every child about food»)
text (23-26).
social problem s in c e ... A ) obesity
Camping can be lots of fun Activities you
A ) the motor vehicle is a very dangerous B) smoking
might enjoy on a camping trip include hiking,
invention. C ) death
biking, fishing, rafting, canoeing, sailing,
B) the accidents have more to do with D ) murder
horseback riding, and swimming You don't
dangerous conditions than risky drivers.
have to go far to enjoy nature Just step out 252. (v19/20-113-24) Answer the question.
C ) most of the accidents are caused by drivers
of the tent and you’re there If the weather The author predicts that future generation
who don't pay attention to the traffic rules.
is nice - and there aren’t too many bugs will have shorter life. How many years will
D) traffic accidents can cause serious
- you can even sleep out under the stars difference be?
economic damage.
Sometimes there is water right on the camp A ) half from the average nowadays
site Sometimes you may have to walk to a 248. (v19/20-112-20) According to the B) 5 years
water source Bathhouses with showers and passage, the number of accidents has C ) 10 years
toilets are usually nearby There’s often a fallen because ... D) it will stay the same
small store in case you forgot something like A ) significant advances have been made
253. (v19/20-113-25) Which of the next
firewood, matches, or a can opener Private towards safer driving.
listed countries doesn’t have problems with
campgrounds or national chains usually B) drivers have finally learned how to behave.
obesity?
have more facilities They often have spaces C ) many people now know that driving is
A ) Mexico
for trailers or motor homes They may also a skilled task requiring constant care and
concentration. B ) China
rent cabins They may have playgrounds, C ) Spain
swimming pools, game equipment, and a D) drivers are warned to take extra care on
the roads. D) Australia
fully stocked store Some even have water
slides! 249. (v19/20-112-21) H is pointed out in 254. (v19/20-113-26) How much money
The most serious campers hike far out into the passage that those w ho violate traffic does the average American spend on obesity
the wilderness using only what they can regulations ... in his / her health-care bill?
carry in their backpacks - including tents, A ) a third
A ) don’t have prior traffic violations or
sleeping bags, and food In New York State’s crashes on their records. B ) all his / her money
Lake George, you can camp on islands that C ) half
B) always blame the road conditions.
you can only get to by bogt C ) are the biggest threat to those with whom D ) 10 percent
One can infer from the passage that the they share the road. 255. (v19/20-114-19) Read and answer
people who hike into the wilderness to camp D) are the most inexperienced drivers that the following four questions about the
won't have access to ... we have on the roads. text (19-22).
At 7:45 am, I open the doors to a building A quarter of all injuries occur to first-time riders 263. (v19/20-115-19) Read and answer
dedicated to building, yet only breaks me and half of all injuries occur to those with less the following four questions about the
down I march down hallways cleaned up than a year of experience. Experienced riders text (19-22).
after me every day by regular janitors, but I are less likely to suffer injury, but the injuries No meeting was attended by more
never have the decency to honor their names that do occur tend to be more severe. Two controversy beforehand than the Mexico
Lockers left open like teenage boys’ mouths thirds of injuries occur to the upper body and Games. The major problem was the high
when teenage girls wear clothes that covers one third to the lower body. This contrasts altitude of Mexico City - over 2134 m. above
their insecurities but exposes everything else with alpine skiing where two thirds of injuries sea level - which meant that no middle or
Teachers paid less than what it costs them to are to the lower body. The most common long distance runner from a low - altitude
be here Oceans of adolescents come here to types of injuries are sprains, which account country had any real chance of beating
receive lessons but never learn to swim, part for around 40% of injuries. The most common the men of the mountains’. Australia’s
like the Red Sea when the bell rings point of injury is the wrists - 40% of all Ron Clarke, for example, went to Mexico
This is a training ground My high school is snowboard injuries are to the wrists and 24% as a multiple record-breaker but came
Chicago, diverse and segregated on purpose of all snowboard injuries are wrist fractures. close to collapse during the final stages of
Social lines.are barbed wire Labels like There are around 100,000 wrist fractures the 10.000 meters and had to be revived
«Regulars» and «Honors» resonate This is worldwide among snowboarders each year. afterwards with an oxygen mask. On the
a training ground to sort out the Regulars For this reason the use of wrist guards, either other hand, the thin air was an advantage in
from the Honors, a reoccurring cycle built to separate or built into gloves, is very strongly events like the short sprints and hurdles and
recycle the trash of this system recommended. They are often compulsory in the long and triple jumps.
Trained at a young age to capitalize, letters The problem that some of the contestants
beginner’s classes and their use reduces the
taught now that capitalism raises you but yoU faced was t h e ...
likelihood of wrist injury by half. In addition it
have to step on someone else to get there A ) depth of the sea.
is important for snow boarders to leam how
This is a training ground where one group is B) remoteness of the area.
to fall without stopping the foil with their hand
taught to lead and the other is made to follow C ) air density.
by trying to “push” the slope away, as landing
No wonder so many of my people spit bars, D) coldness of the area.
a wrist which is bent at a 90 degree angle
because the truth is hard to swallow increase the chance of it breaking. Rather, 264. (v19/20-115-20) This passage is
Homework is stressful, but when you go landing with the arms stretched out (like a a b o u t...
home every day and your home is work, wing) and slapping the slope with the entire A ) playing games.
you don’t want to pick up any assignments arm is an effective way to break a fall. This is B) a match.
Reading textbooks is stressful, but reading the method used by practitioners of judo and C ) an international event.
does not matter when you feel your story is other martial arts to break a fall when they are D) a race meeting..
already written, either dead or getting booked thrown against the floor by a training partner. 265. (v19/20-115-21) The location of the
I hear education systems are foiling, but I The risk of head injury is two to six times citi was a disadvantage in ...
believe they’re succeeding at what they’re greater for snowboarders than for skiers and A ) long jumps. B) hurdles.
built to do - to train you, to keep you on injuries follow the pattern of being rarer, but C ) sprints. D ) marathons.
track, to track down an American dream that more severe, with experienced riders. Head 266. (V19/20-115-22) The word
has failed so many of us all injuries can occur both as a consequence «advantage» in the passage is opposite in
(Taken from TED TA LK S, MALCOLM , of a collision and when failing to carry out meaning t o ___
LONDON «H ig h School Training G round») a heel-side turn. The latter can result in A ) favourable condition
A ) To change the school system the rider landing on his or her back and B) profit
B) To critisise school system slamming the back of his or her head onto C ) trouble
C ) There is no information about that the ground, resulting in an occipital head D) record
D ) To spend more time with your children injury. For this reason, helmets are widely
267. (v19/20-118-23) Read and answer
256. (v19/20-114-20) What does the phrase recommended. Protective eyewear is also
recommended as eye injury can be caused the following four questions about the
«the truth is hard to swallow» mean?
text (23-26).
A ) It is difficult to swallow the dish «truth» by impact and snow blindness can be a
For many years now, British girls have
B) The author was hungry result of exposure to strong ultra-violet light
performed much better in exams than boys.
C ) It is difficult to understand and accept the in snow-covered areas. The wearing of ultra
Most theories about the causes of this
truth violet-absorbing goggles is recommended
gap between the sexes have blamed the
D ) Better to say «lie» to people even on hazy or cloudy days as ultra-violet
education system However; new research
light can penetrate clouds.
257. (V19/20-114-21) Find the antonym to suggests that boys' poor performance has
What percentage of upper-body injuries
the word «expose» nothing to do with internal practices at
happens to riders?
A ) appear schools. Instead external factors, such as
A ) More than 40%
B) reveal different learning styles and how children
B) More than 50%
C ) present are brought up, have to be considered. For
C ) Less than 40% this reason many educationalists are now
D) hide
D ) Less than 50% studying how boys and girls leam to read.
258. (v19/20-114-22) Find the synonym to
260. (v19/20-114-24) What is the most They believe that, since reading is generally
the word «adolescents»
common point of injuries? taught either by mothers or by female primary
A ) seniors
A ) upper body school teachers, many boys see reading
B) adults ,
B) lower body as a woman's activity and this puts them
C ) immatures
C ) wrist off it. Another factor could be that boys are
D ) youngsters
D) sprain generally more competitive than girls. When
259. (v19/20-114-23) Read and answer they can't be the best, they would rather give
261. (v19/20-114-25) Who of the riders are
the following four questions about the up on education than be considered average.
obtiged to wear wrist guards?
text (23-26). Girls seem much happier to be second best.
A ) professional B) seasoned
Like some other winter sports, snowboarding According to the passage . . . .
C ) novice D ) proficient
comes with a certain level of risk. A ) Reading is considered as boys activity
The injury rate for snowboarding is about four 262. (v19/20-114-26) Who of the riders get B) School teachers consider reading as
to six per thousand persons per day, which less severe head injuries? women’s activity
is around double the injury rate for alpine A ) professional C ) Reading is not considered as serious
skiing. Injuries are more likely amongst B) seasoned women’s activity
beginners, especially those who do riot take C ) novice D) Most boys consider reading as a female
lessons with professional instructors. D) proficient activity
268. (v19/20-118-24) All of the following A ) private owners 279. (v19/20-122-23) Read and answer
statement are true except. .. . B) day-owners the following four questions about the
A ) Usually women instructors and mothers C ) night owners text (23-26).
teach their children to read D) only stuff No sooner had the ice-skater finished her
B) There are several reasons for boys’ poor 273. (v19/20-120-21) Find the antonym to routine programme than the audience began
performance at exams the word «violence» to clap and cheer. Finally they rose to their
C ) External factors have nothing to do with A ) fighting feet to show their appreciation for a brilliant
the boys’ study B) brutality performance. Is this unusual? Not really -
D) In general girts study better than boys C ) clash except for the age of the skater. Rita Pandit
269. (v19/20-118-25) One can infer from D) will is just ten years old. Experts are predicting
the passage that. .. . that she will become one of the greatest
274. (v19/20-120-22) What is true skaters the world has ever seen. Rita’s
A ) Girls are not as competitive as boys according to the text?
B) Boys and girls are very competitive parents are proud of their gifted daughter.
A ) The you-tube workers don’t ban all the They were crying when she was announced
C ) Girls are happy to be the best students videos immediately the winner of the competition. Having such
D) The education system is blamed for boys' B) You-tube workers choose the videos a talented child has both benefits and
success subjectively difficulties. «Financially it can be especially
270. (v19/20-118-26) The phrase «give up» C ) You-tube workers choose the videos tough. We are terrified of getting into debt
in the passage is the opposite in meaning objectively as we have to pay for equipment, costumes,
to ... . D ) They put all videos with the wedding travelling to competitions and private
A ) Lose staff lessons. We have spent about 5,000 pounds
B) Be superior to 275. (v19/20-122-19) Read and answer so for» said Maribel, Rita’s mother.
C ) Go on the following four questions about the According to the passage .. . .
D) Stop text (19-22). A ) The audience didn’t take into
271. (v19/20-120-19) Read and answer Opera refers to a dramatic art form, consideration Rita’ performance
the following four questions about the originating in Europe, in which the emotional B) Rita' performance was success
text (19-22). content is conveyed to the audience as C ) Rita was the oldest of all participants
So their little wedding video went on to get much through music, both vocal and D) Rita Pandit is one of the greatest skaters
over 40 million views And instead of Sony instrumental, as it is through the lyrics the world has ever seen
blocking, they allowed the upload to occur By contrast, in musical theatre an actor’s
280. (v19/20-122-24) All of the following
And they put advertising against it and linked dramatic performance is primary, and the
statements are True, Except. .. .
from it to iTunes And the song, 18 months music plays a lesser role The drama in opera
A ) Rita fulfilled her program brilliantly
old, went back to number four on the iTunes is presented using the primary elements
B) Rita's parents had to borrow money to
charts So Sony is generating revenue from of theatre such as scenery, costumes, and
prepare Rita for competitions
both of these And Jill and Kevin, the happy acting However, the words of the opera, or
C ) Rita’ relatives were pleased with her
couple, they came back from their honeymoon libretto, are sung rather than spoken The
D) The audience was crying when she was -
and found that their video had gone crazy singers are accompanied by a musical
announced the winner of the competition
ensemble ranging from a small instrumental
viral And they’ve ended up on a bunch of talk
ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra 281. (v19/20-122-25) One can infer from
shows, and they've used it as an opportunity
It is pointed out in the passage that the passage that... .
to make a difference The video’s inspired over
O pe ra... A ) The audience began to cheer Rita just
26,000 dollars in donations to end domestic
A ) is the most challenging of all the before the end of her program
violence The «J K Wedding [Entrance] Dance»
performing arts B) Rita has got a prize of 5,000
became so popular that NBC parodied it
B) is frequently performed in Europe C ) Rita was sure of her victory in the
on the season finale of «Th e Office», which
C ) is a drama sung with the accompaniment competition
just goes to show, it’s truly an ecosystem
of an orchestra D) It is costly to bring up the champion
of culture Because it’s not just amateurs
D) has been evolved by the influence of 282. (v19/20-122-26) The word gifted in the
borrowing from big studios, but sometimes big
musical theatre passage is opposite in meaning.
studios borrowing back
By empowering choice, we can create 276. (v19/20-122-20) We can understand A ) Showing interest
a culture of opportunity And all П took to from the passage that... B) Presetiled
change things around was to allow for choice A ) musical theatre relies above all in music C ) Not talented
through rights identification B) opera holds the attention of people much D) Talented
YouTube’s Content ID system addresses more than musical theatre does 283. (v19/20-123-19) Read and answer
all of these cases But the system only C ) orchestras in operas are considerably the following four questions about the
works through the participation of rights various in size text (19-22).
owners If you have content that others are D) drama in opera is considered to be more So the ECM in my skin is different than the
uploading to YouTube, you should register vital than the music ECM in my liver, and the ECM in different
in the Content ID system, and then you’ll 277. (v19/20-122-21) It’s stated in the parts of the same organactually vary, so it’s
have the choice about how your content is passage that... very difficult to be able to have a product that
used And think carefully about the policies A ) it's found that opera is less captivating will react to the local extracellular matrix,
that you attach to that content By simply than musical theatre which is exactly what we’re trying to do So
blocking all reuse, you’ll miss out on new B) music in opera is as so vital as it is in now, for example, think of the rainforest
art forms, new audiences, new distribution musical theatre On top of that, the extracellular matrix is
channels and new revenue streams (Taken C ) an opera must have a vast orchestra as responsible for all wound’healing, so if you
from TED TA LK S, M A R G AR ET G O U LD well as a large choir imagine cutting the body, you actually have
S TE W A R T «H o w YouTube thinks about D) opera doesn’t have many properties in to rebuild this very complex ECM in order
copyright») common with Musical theater to get it to form again, and a scar, in fact, is
A ) programmer actually poorly formed extracellular matrix
278. (v19/20-122-22) What is the main idea
B) youtube staff checker So when I was a freshman at NYU, what
of this text?
C ) night owner of youtube I discovered was you could actually take
A ) Full information about the background of
D) Youtube day user small pieces of plant-derived polymers
opera
272. (v19/20-120-20) Complete the gap B) About musical theatre and reassemble them onto the wound So
with the information given in the text C ) Some data about opera if you have a bleeding wound like the one
ID system works only with ... D ) The importance of opera behind me, you can actually put our material
107. Make up a story /dialogue / sentence (order of sentence) ____________________________________ 297
onto this, and just like Lego blocks, it’ll era, and here’s how they found it. And on teacher if she might come in. 4 ) Alice was
reassemble into the local tissue So now, Monday, they announced that they had fate for class. 5) She said she had to take her
this has a whole bunch of applications, but found it. sister to the nursery school.
basically the idea is, wherever you put this And the thing that's so spectacular about that A ) 4, 2, 3 , 1 , 5 B) 2, 5, 1 , 3 , 4
product, you’re able to reassemble into it to me is not just the ringing, though that is C ) 3 , 1, 5, 4, 2 D) 4, 3, 1,5, 2
immediately awesome. The thing that's totally amazing, E ) 5 , 1,2, 3, 4
So now, this type of bleed is incredibly the reason I’m on this stage, is because 4. (96-13-52) Choose the right order of
traumatic, and like I said before, would what that tells us is something deep about sentences to make up a story.
actually take five minutes or more with the early universe. It tells us that we and 1) In the morning when he woke up, the train
pressure to be able to stop Now, in the time everything we see around us are basically was in Paris. 2) He asked the conductor
that it takes me to introduce the bleed itself, one large bubble - and this is the idea of to wake him up even if he would protest.
our material is able to stop that bleed, and inflation- one large bubble surrounded by 3) Once Mark Twain was travelling in France
it’s because it actually goes on and works something else. by train. 4) Mark Twain was angry with the
with the body to heal, so it reassembles (Taken from TED TA LK S, ALLAN ADAMS conductor who didn't wake him up at his
into this piece of meat, and then the blood «T h e discovery that could rewrite station. But he said “you are not half angry as
actually recognizes that that’s happening, physics») the man whom I made get off at your station”.
and produces fibrin, producing a very fast A ) The main idea is to prove that some of the 5) He had to get off at a small station at night.
clot in less than 10 seconds physics laws are probably not real. A ) 1,2, 3,4, 5 B ) 3 , 2 , 1,4, 5
(Taken from TED TA LK S, JO E LANDOLINA B) The main idea to persuade people stop C ) 2 , 4, 5, 3, 1 D) 4, 3, 1,5, 2
«T h is gel can make you stop bleeding believing into phosics laws. E) 5, 2, 3,4, 1
instantly») C ) The main idea to identify how people live 5. (96-13-105) Choose the right order to
A ) To scary people in North Pole. make up a story.
B) To introduce the advantages of his D ) The main idea to complete the research 1) Our director’s speech was very interesting.
innovation about universe. 2) He said that our younger generation had
C ) To be hired to the vacant place 288. (v19/20-127-24) What does the author to study hard. 3) He spoke about the most
D) To become famous mean «fundamental era»? important tasks of our school. 4) Last week
A ) Ringing fades. we held a meeting at our school. 5) Our
284. (v19/20-123-20) Why bleeding brings
B) Era, which everything starts. meeting was addressed by our director and
to death?
C ) Era of the beginning of life. some of the teachers.
A ) there is no medicine to cure the cut
D) Era of first human on the Earth. A ) 5, 1, 2, 4, 3 B) 4, 5, 1,3, 2
B) because we can’t stop it C ) 4 , 5, 3, 2, 1 D) 1, 4, 2, 3, 5
C ) because of the blood pressure 289. (v19/20-127-25) According to the E) 1, 5, 2, 4, 3
D) people got into panic author what is around the Earth?
A ) fundamental era 6. (96-15-102) Choose the right order to
285. (v19/20-123-21) How much time do make up a story.
the nurses and doctors have for the first aid? B) allowing / crossing
C ) quantum mechanics 1) They have porridge, eggs, bread
A ) several minutes and butter, tea or coffee for breakfast.
B) 10 seconds D ) big bubble
2) Afternoon tea is between 4 and 3) Lunch
C ) 10 minutes 290. (v19/20-127-26) Find the synonym to comes at 1 o’clock. 4) In many English
D) plenty of time the word «afterglow». homes people eat 4 meals a day: breakfast,
286. (v19/20-123-22) How fast do the gel A ) difficult moment lunch, tea and dinner. 5) Some families have
reconstruct the threads? B) moment in the past their dinner in the evening.
A ) fast C ) sunset A ) 1,3, 4,2, 5 B) 4, 1,3, 2, 5
B) 10 seconds D ) there is no information about that. C ) 2 , 4 , 5, 1,3 D) 1,5, 4, 2 , 3
C ) there is no information about that E) 4, 1, 5, 3,2
D ) the body does it 107. Make up a story /dialogue I 7. (97-1-50) Choose the right order to
287. (v19/20-127-23) Read and answer sentence (order of sentence) make up a story.
1) They give us much information about
1. (96-6-106) Choose the appropriate history. 2) He wrote about the everyday
text (23-26).
variant to make up a story. life of the common people and problems of
We’ve mapped the afterglow with spectacular
I. Upset and tired I came back home. II. But kings and queens. 3) W. Shakespeare wrote
precision, and one of the shocks about it is
when I came to the store it was closed for 37 plays, dramas, tragedies and comedies.
that it’s almost completely uniform. Fourteen
some unknown reason. III. There was an 4) His plays help us to understand people.
billion light years that way and 14 billion light
exhibition of new fashionable goods at the 5) For example: Hamlet, King Lear.
years that way, it’s the same temperature.
Department Store. IV. My visit was a failure. A ) 3, 5, 2, 4, 1 B) 2, 4, 1 , 5 , 3
Now it’s been 14 billion years since that Big
V. I took some money and went there for I C) 4, 1, 2, 3, 5 D) 2, 5, 1, 4, 3
Bang, and so it’s got faint and cold. It’s now wanted to buy some things for myself. E) 4, 5, 1,3, 2
2,7 degrees. It’s only 2,7 degrees to about A ) V, I, II, IV, III В) I, IV, II, III, V
10 parts in a million. And those small, little, 8. (97-2-48) Complete the dialogue.
С ) II, V, III, I, IV D ) IV, II, V, III, I - Why, Ann! Are you reading without light?
in homogeneities, 20 parts in a million, those E ) III, V, II, IV, I
were formed by quantum mechanical wiggles Turn on the lamp, please.
in that early universe that were stretched 2. (96-8-50) Choose the right order of the
across the size of the entire cosmos. sentence to make up a story. A ) Oh, yes, it’s far from here.
So here’s what they found on Monday: 1) One day he met a very beautiful girl. 2) He B) Oh, no, I’m too hungry.
Imagine you take a bell, and you whack the took money from the rich and gave it to the C ) Oh, yes, it’s too light.
bell with a hammer. It rings. But if you wait, poor. 3) Robin Hood is a legendary hero. D ) Oh, yes, it’s getting dark.
4) Her father wanted to marry her to a rich E) thank you, very well.
that ringing fades and fades and fades until
you don’t notice it anymore. Now, that early bid man. 5) He lived in the 12th century. 9. (97-2-54) Make up a story:
universe was incredibly dense, like a metal, A ) 5, 4, 2, 1,3 B) 3 , 4, 2, 1,5 1) Attempts are made to reform the system.
way denser, and if you hit it, it would ring, C)1,4,2,5,1 D) 3, 5,2, 1,4 2) But the system remains to this day. 3) Modem
but the thing ringing would be the structure E) 2, 1,3,4, 5 English spelling is archaic in many cases. 4) It’s
of space-time itself, and the hammer would 3. (96-9-110) Choose the right order to a source of difficulty to everybody. 5) Some of
be quantum mechanics. What they found on make up a story. them are successful and quite scientific.
Monday was evidence of the ringing of the 1) She said she was sorry to be late for A ) 1,5, 3,4, 2 B ) 3 , 4 , 5, 1,2
space-time of the early universe, what we class. 2) The teacher said Alice should try C ) 3 , 1,5, 2 , 4 D) 3,4, 2 , 1 , 5
call gravitational waves from the fundamental not to be late any more. 3) She asked the E ) 2 , 4 , 5, 1,3
298 107. Make up a story /dialogue / sentence (order of sentence)
10. (97-4-60) Choose the right order to C ) it's because of the weather. 24. (98-3-31) Complete the dialogue.
make up a story. D) it isn’t, you are right. 1) Oh, Ann, it was very kind of you to invite
1) On New Year’s Eve people usually have a E ) pretty well, of course. us here. You’ve got a lovely house. When
lot of fun. 18. (97-10-40) Complete the dialogue. did you buy it. 2) We bought it three years
2) Today it is observed in the same way as it Mike: What are you doing, Alice? Alice: ... ago. It isn’t a bad house, but it's rather cold.
was observed many centuries ago. Mike: Why? Let me see what's the matter 1) You’re right. Now it’s not so warm inside
3) In Great Britain and the USA people with it. as it is outside. 2 ) . . . . 1) He’s doing most
celebrate many holidays. A ) I’m looking for my sister. of the work here, I think. Do sons help him.
4 ) On this day people show their love by B) I can’t dose my bag. 2) They’ve got to help him but they’re both
giving presents and sending cards to people C ) I'm going home. too lazy.
they love. D ) I’m reading a book. A ) There’s always some fpod on the table
5) New Year is one of the oldest holidays in E) I've got a bad mark. B) I always tell Mark he must change clothes
the world. on coining home
A ) 5, 4, 2, 1 ,3 B) 1, 2, 4, 5 , 3 19. (97-10-48) Choose the appropriate
C ) It sounds terrible. I must see that room
order to make up a story.
C) 3 , 5, 2, 1, 4 D).3, 1, 2, 4, 5 D) I always tell James the heating doesn’t
E ) 4, 2, 1 , 5 , 3 1) The girl had no time to look for it.
work properly
2) She hurried down the stairs and lost
11. (97-5-39) Complete the dialogue. E ) I’d like to have a look at your sons’ room
one of her prettiest shoes. 3) At midnight
- We went to Samarkand last weekend. Cinderella ran away from the palace. 25. (98-3-38) W hich action had, already
4) She hid herself behind a tree. happened before another one.
A ) How did you get there? 5) She was so unhappy. A ) The summer season was over by the time
B) Yes, last weekend was rather rainy. A ) 4 , 5, 2, 3, 1 B) 1,2, 3 , 5 , 4 they reached the island.
C ) And what about you? C ) 3 , 5,2, 1, 4 D) 3,4, 5, 1,2 B) When I returned home for the holidays I
D ) My father says he is always tired after E) 2, 5, 3 , 1 , 4 found that my parents had made all sorts of
work. changes to the house.
E ) Sure, your teachers are very good. C ) I was in a panic. My guests were to come
12. (97-5-40) Complete the dialogue. 1) “Look here!” said the farmer “when shall at 5 but nothing was ready.
- My brother is going to enter the Institute. I see the dty. 2) A farmer went to Chicago D) By the time they got there the fire brigade
to see the sights of the city: 3) The clerk was already there.
A ) So is my sister. answered, “We have breakfast from 7 to 11, E ) Everything was ready for the party. The
B) Neither am I. dinner from 12 to 13, supper from 6 to 8". room was dean, the furniture was moved to
C ) So did my brother. 4) He asked the derk about the hours for one side.
D) Nor can I. meals. 5) He engaged a room at a hotel. 26. (98-4-57) Choose the proper order to
E) Neither do we. A ) 5, 3, 1,4, 2 B) 2, 5, 4, 3,1 make up a story.
C ) 4 , 1,2, 5, 3 D) 3, 2, 5, 4,1 I. We didn’t know English and couldn’t
E ) 1 , 3 , 5, 2 , 4 respond to his question. II. We took a trolley
A: My brother thinks that English isn’t easy.
B: Why does he think so? A : . . . . 21. (98-1-39) Which action had already bus to the Central Department Store. III. For
A ) He leamt either English or French happened before another one? the first time in my life I really regretted not
B ) Because it was too difficult for them A ) At nine о ‘dock that morning we were having learned English at school properly. IV.
C ) He has no time almost ready to set off for our day in the My friend and I decided to go shopping. V. In
O ) Because he has to work very hard country the trolley-bus a foreigner addressed us in
E ) Because it is one of the easiest languages B ) Everything was ready for the party. good English.
There were some bottles of wine and some A ) I, III, II, VI, V В) II, V, VI, III, I
14. (97-7-43) Complete the dialogue. С ) V, I, III, VI, II D ) IV, III, I, II, V
food on the tables
- Oh, it’s raining heavily! E ) IV, II, V, I, III
C ) By the time we got there everyone in the
street had woken up 27. (98-6-50) Choose the appropriate
- Let’s hide somewhere.
D ) When they got there the house was on fire order of the sentences to make up a story.
A ) I think it’s 20 degrees above zero.
E ) I was in a panic. I found that the stereo 1) Mackintosh rubberised his coat and it
B) Cold weather has set in.
equipment was missing became waterproof. 2) It often rained in
C ) Oh, yes, it’s raining cats and dogs.
D ) The sky is overcast. 22. (98-1-42) Make up a story. Scotland and he got wet very often. 3) Since
E ) It looks like to rain. I. And Snickers are my favourite chocolate that time people began to call rubberised
burs. II. The only problem is they make you coats Mackintosh. 4) A lot of people liked it
15. (97-9-45) Complete the dialogue. fat. III. Sometimes it is difficult enough. and asked Charles to rubberise their coats.
A: Who is the woman crossing the street? B: IV. I like Snickers very much. V. That’s why 5) In 1823 in Scotland there lived a man
... A: She is so pretty. B: ... when I go past the sweet shop I always try. whose name was Charles Mackintosh.
A ) She is our teacher. / What about you. to stop myself hom going in. A ) 5, 2 , 1, 4, 3 B) 1,2, 3,4, 5
B) Why are you asking? / 1don’t know her. A ) IV, III, V, II, I В) IV, I, II, V, III C ) 2 , 5, 1 , 3 , 4 D ) 3 , 4 , 5, 1,2
C ) She is Mrs. Green. I He is coming to us. С ) И, V, I, III, I D ) IV, V, I, III, II E ) 1 , 4 , 3,5, 2
D) These are Ann and Mary. / You are right. E ) I, III, V, IV, II
E ) She is my friend. / You know him well. 28. (98-7-15) Choose the appropriate
23. (98-2-48) Choose the right order to order of sentences to make up a story.
16. (97-9-46) Complete the dialogue. make up a story. 1) The teacher said it was bad to hear that
A: Do you know the men standing ,over 1) In England this is an extremely interesting 2) The boy said that it was his father speaking.
there? B: Yes, of course. A: What are they? ' topic and you must be good at discussing 3) He wondered who the speaking man was.
B: ... it. 2) Perhaps, a long time ago when you 4) Jack Smith didn't want to go to school.
A ) They are famous sportsmen. wanted to describe someone as unusually 5) He phoned to his teacher and said that Jack
B) The man is a famous writer. dull, you used to say. 3) “He is the kind of Smith wouldn't go to school for some days.
C ) They are Pete and Mike. A ) 4, 5, 1 , 3 , 2 B) 1,3, 2, 5, 4
person who always discusses the weather
D) This man is John Smith. C ) 4 , 1,3, 2, 5 D ) 3 , 2 , 1,5,4
with у _rhe weather is a very important
E ) They are kind. E ) 2, 4, 5, 1,3
topic ii ,d. 5) Forget it.
17. (97-9-47) Complete the dialogue. A ) 4, 1, i., „ ,3 29. (98-7-28) Make up a story.
A: I say, Sally, are you well? B ) 4, 2, 3, 5, 1 1) Rubber trees grow only in the hottest
B: No, I am not ... C ) 4 , 5, 2, 1,3 and dampest countries. 2) These countries
A ) my mother will be well. D) 1,2, 3,4, 5 are near the equator. 3) Nowadays rubber
B) it isn’t easy. E ) 4, 3,2, 1,5 is used nearly in all branches of industry.
107. Make up a story /dialogue / sentence (order of sentence) 299
4) Nearly all the world's rubber comes from A ) I, V, IV, III, II В) I, III, IV, II, V A) 4 , 1,2, 3, 5 B) 3, 2,5, 4, 1
the forest of America and West-Africa. C ) III, I, IV, II, V D ) IV, III, II, I, V C) 3, 4, 2, 5, 1 D) 1,5, 3 , 4 , 2
5) Rubber was first used to make rubber balls. E ) I, III, II, V, IV E) 5, 1,4,2, 3
A ) 1,2, 5, 3, 4 B) 5, 3, 2, 4, 1 36. (98-10-51) Complete the dialogue. 42. (99-3-56) Make up a story.
C ) 1 , 2 , 3,4, 5 D) 4, 3, 5, 1,2 1) Each college is governed by a master.
- What’s the weather like?
E) 3, 1, 4, 5, 2 2) Each college has its name and coat of
- ... . Put on your coat.
30. (98-7-41) Complete the dialogue. - Is it snowing? arms. 3) Oxford and Cambridge Universities
A: What are you doing, Bob? B: ... .A : What - No, it’s not but . . . . consist of a number of colleges. 4) Each
are you writing to him about? B: Don't ask so A ) It’s warm / it is raining college offers teaching in a wide range of
many questions ..., you know. subjects. 5) Each college is different, but in
B) It’s fine / it rains
A ) I’m writing a letter to Helen / Curios killed many ways they are alike. .
C ) It’s cold / it's going to
the cat A ) 1,2, 3,4, 5 B) 4, 1,2, 5, 3
D ) It is nice / it rained
B) I’m going to write n letter / There is time left C ) 2 , 3, 1,5, 4 D) 3, 5, 1,4, 2
E ) It is had / it is hot
C ) I’m writing / About the letter I’ve go from E) 3, 5, 2, 1,4
my pen-pall' 37. (98-12-53) Complete the dialogue.
D) I’m going to visit my uncle / He is ill Little Liz came from a birthday party.
- Tom seldom goes on vocation.
E) I’m busy writing a letter to you / Are you Her mother asked her, “Did you thank Mrs.
going to read it? Reed for the nice time you had at the party?” A) Either do I В) I do too
“No, I didn't” answered the girl. “Why not?” С ) I don’t neither D) neither do I
31. (98-7-47) Make up a story.
1) He behaved so badly that soon everybody asked mother. Another girl in front of me E ) Neither have I
in London knew him. 2) In 1830 there lived a thanked Mrs. Reed and she said,
A ) Not at allB) Its a pity 44. (99-5-52) Complete the dialogue.
man whose name was Hooligan. 3) Do you - She has lived in Tashkent for 20 years.
know that Hooligan was an English name? C ) How nice D ) Don’t mention it
4) When somebody behaves badly people E) Excuse me
A ) I do too B ) So do I
call him hooligan. 5) Thus when somebody 38. (98-12-72) Choose the right order of С ) I have too D) So have I
behaves badly people say he is a hooligan. sentences. E ) Neither have I
A ) 4, 3,2, 1,5 B) 3, 2, 1 , 5 , 4 1) When he came back to England he
C)2,3,4,1,5 D) 1, 4, 2, 5, 3 45. (99-6-38) Complete the following
brought little forks the Italians used to eat
E ) 4 , 3, 5, 1,2 proverb. If ifs and ands ... .
meat with. 2) Thomas Coryate argued with A) can die but once
32. (98-7-48) Complete the dialogue. them and explained to them that it was B) were pots and pans
A: Are you ready to go? B: ... .A : When not good to eat meat with fingers because C ) are no biters
will you be ready? B: ... . A: I hurry up, I’m people didn’t always have clean hands. 3) In D) are all thumbs
waiting for you. 1608, an Englishman, Thomas C ory-ate E) has a silver lining
A ) Not yet / In five minutes by name, visited Italy. 4) They thought the
B) Yes, of course / 1don’t know 46. (99-6-39) Complete the following
Italians were fools because the forks were
C ) Yes, I think / Why, I’ve no time to go proverb. A bird in the hand ....
very inconvenient. 5) His friends looked at
D ) I’m afraid I can’t / Tomorrow morning A) is worth two in the bush
the forks and laughed.
E) Why? Shall we go anywhere? / 1shan’t B) makes even a cat laugh
A) 3, 1,5,4, 2 B) 2, 1, 3, 4, 5
be ready C ) has brought forth a mouse
C ) 3 , 4, 5, 1,2 D) 3, 1, 2, 5, 4
D) speaks louder than words
33. (98-7-49) Complete the dialogue. E) 1,5, 3,4, 2 E ) changes his spots
A: Are you free tonight? B: Why? ...? A: Yes,
39. (99-2-43) Complete the dialogue. 47. (99-7-27) Complete the dialogue.
I’ve got tickets for "King Lear”. B: It’s the first
- What is the use of quarrelling? Let’s forgive - Sokhib had to stay in bed for 5 days.
night, isn’t it? How did you manage to get
and forget.
seats? A: Don’t ask me questions, just say
whether you’re coming or not. B : ... How can A) I had to B) So did I C ) Aziz had too
- You aren’t right, my darling. D) So had I E ) I do too
I miss a chance like that?
A ) Are you going to invite me anywhere / Of A ) That’s just the trouble
48. (99-7-59) Complete the following
course, I am B) I don’t quarrel
proverb.
B) Shall we go anywhere / No, I’m not C ) I couldn’t forget
To know on which side ....
C ) What can I do for / Yes, I think D) you will forget
A ) you may lump it
D) Can you help me / No I am not E ) I am always forgiving, and you are always
B) must be endured
E) What for / Yes, I am forgetting. C ) one’s bread is buttered
34. (98-9-36) Complete the dialogue. 40. (99-2-50) Complete the dialogue. D) were pots and pans
Dilbar: - You cannot be merry when you have lost E ) they are hatched
- I don’t think English is easy. Botir: the one whom you have loved with your 49. (99-7-60) Complete the following
- ... . Dilbar: whole heart? proverb. When angry ....
- Because I have to work hard learning a lot - Well, not exactly merry perhaps; but you A ) do as the Romans do
by heart. may as well recognize ... B) sweep clean
A ) So do I B) It is easy A ) it is funny B) it is sad C ) you will catch neither
C ) Oh, Jet’s speak D) I want to help C ) it is very serious D) I don’t know D ) you shall mow
E) Why do you think so? E ) in our world every dog has his day and so E) count a hundred
35. (98-9-47) Choose the right order to try to be happy
make up a story. 41. (99-2-53) Choose the right order to 1) She died herself instead.
I. Ernest Hemingway, an American journalist, make up a story. 2 She wasn’t like the other village girls of as
novelist and short story writer, was bom in I. But like the other passengers, he must she was always more sad than gay.
Illinois. put his feet on it. 2) The woman asked the 3) Yet she knew their love would bring
II. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature conductor, if the dog could have a seat like nothing but torments, that was why she
in 1954. the other passengers, if she paid for her dog. wouldn’t let her own feelings out. 4) Lei loved
III. When the Civil War broke out in Spain in 3) One wet day a woman with a dog got on her with all his heart and so did she.
1936 he actively supported the Republicans. a bus. 4 )‘lt was a very big dog and its feet 5) The Snowmaiden was a beautiful girl and
IV. After the World War he served as a were very dirty. 5) The conductor looked at a good many village young men swirled other
European correspondent. the dog and then he said, “Certainly, madam, side girl and a good many village young men
V. He entered World War I as a volunteer. he could have a seat”. loved her.
300 107. Make up a story /dialogue / sentence (order of sentence)
A ) 1,2, 3, 4, 5 . 6 ) 4 , 1,3, 2, 5 57. (00-6*40) Choose the right order of C ) Can’t you stay? / No, he can’t.
C ) 2 , 5, 1,3, 4 D) 3, 4, 2, 5, 1 sentences to make up a story. D) I’m afraid not. / Why not.
E ) 5 , 2,4, 3,1 1) These happens because of disturbances E ) Yes, certainly. / Of course, you can.
far below the surface of the earth. 2) We 64. (01-2-41) Complete the dialogue.
know the most about the earth’s outer - They went to the circus last night.
- Could I see you on Monday?
skin because that is where we live. 3) For
- ... When can you come?
thousand of years people have wondered A ) So do we.
- A t 10 in the morning.
what is inside the earth. 4) It is also where B) So did my brothers
- ... . See you on Monday then. Good-bye.
events occur, such as earthquakes and C ) Neither do they.
A ) I’m sorry, I can’t / That won’t do
volcanic eruptions. 5) Only recently has it D) Neither did we.
B) Yes / No, I’m busy at 10
been possible to get some idea of what the E) We didn’t either.
C ) No, you can’t / Why?
earth might look like inside.
D) Certainly / Very good 65. (01-3-42) Complete the dialogue.
A ) 5, 4, 1,2, 3 B) 1,3, 2 , 5 , 4
E ) Of course / I’m sorry A: Would you like another drink? B: ...? A:
C)3,5,2,4,1 D) 3, 1, 5, 4, 2
52. (00-1-13) Complete the dialogue. E) 4, 1,5, 2, 3 Would you like another drink? B: ..., thanks.
A: Can you swim? B: Yes A: At times? A: But how about some more pizza? B: ...,
58. (00-6-45) Complete the dialogue. please. Some minutes later. A: Here you
This sounds strange. When? B: Yes, at times The soccer player Maradona is
when I’m .... are? B: Thanks.
internationally known. - . . . A ) What / Yes / No
A ) at times / in the water A) The boxer Mohammed All either.
B) I / can / going to swim B) What /No /Yes
B) Neither is the boxer Mohammed Ali. C ) With pleasure / No / Yes
C ) 11 can / sent to bathe C ) So also the boxer Mohammed Ali.
□ ) I could / twelve years old D) What / of course I go out
D ) So is the boxer Mohammed Ali. E ) I hear you / Yes / No
E) he will / sorry of him E ) So the boxer Mohammed AH is.
53. (00-1-37) Choose the appropriate 66. (01-3-44) Complete the dialogue.
59. (00-6-46) Complete the dialogue. A: Have you got change for 5 pounds?
order to make up a story. - Ronald Reagan Was elected to the White B: ... .
1) At a dinner party he was in Jenner's House twice. A) Sorry, I don't understand
for the first time. 2) Brent had a terrible
B) Of course, it s in the oven
argument with Jenner’s father. 3) Jenner A ) So Richard Nixon was. C ) I’m afraid I haven’t any
and Brent are terribly in love and hope to get B) So did Richard Nixon. D ) That’s very kind of you
married. 4) What is Brent and Jenner to do C ) Also Richard Nixon was. E ) Sorry, I am using it
now? 5) Brent was thrown out and told never D) Richard Nixon was either.
to come. E ) So was Richard Nixon. 67. (01-3-62) Complete the dialogue.
A ) 3, 1,4, 5, 2 B) 1, 2, 5, 3, 4 - We are planning to go abroad.
C ) 3 , 1,2, 4, 5 D) 1, 2, 4, 3, 5
-W a s your father annoyed when you told him A ) So does my mother
E) 1,5, 2,4, 5
you failed the exam? B) So do my parents
C ) So do I
1) “Why are you working so hard?” he asked, A) He was furious D ) S o am I
“come into the sunshine and listen to my B) He was very glad E) Neither am I
merry notes". C) He was excited
2) “Winter is so far away yet,” laughed the D) He was bored 68. (01-4-54) Choose the appropriate
grasshopper back. E) He was interested order of sentences to make up a story.
3) A lazy grasshopper laughed at a little ant 1) While the pilot was flying off the Australian
61. (00-8-33) Choose the right order to coast; he Saw sharks approaching the
as she was always busy gathering food. make up a story. 1) In a short time I felt
4) She said, “I am lying in a store for the swimmers. 2) He brought his helicopter
something olive moving on my left leg. down until he was just over the water. 3) A
winter”. 2) My hair, which was long and thick, was
5) But the ant went on with her work. helicopter pilot saved three, swimmers
tied down in the same manure. 3) I was lying from shark attack yesterday. 4) After a few
A ) 3,2, 4, 1,5 B) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 on my back, and my arms and legs were
C ) 5 , 1,4, 3 , 2 D) 3, 1, 5, 4, 2 minutes the sharks were frightened away.
strongly fastened on each side to the ground. 5) If the pilot hadn’t come; the sharks would
E) 2, 1, 3, 4 , 5 4) When I awoke, it was just daylight. have had the swimmers. 6) The three men
55. (00-5-54) Complete the dialogue. 5) I could only look upwards and could see were able to get back safely to the beach.
A: Do you think I must take my umbrella? B: nothing in the sky. A ) 3, 1,4, 2, 5 , 6 - B) 3, 1, 2, 4, 6 , 5 ,
... A; If it begins to rain I’ll certainly need it. A)4,5, 1,2,3 B) 3, 2, 4, 5, 1 C) 1,2, 3,6, 5, 4 D) 1,4, 3, 6, 5, 2 ‘
B : ... C) 2, 5, 3 , 1 , 4 D) 4, 3, 2, 5, 1 E) 5, 3, 6, 4, 2, 1
A ) No, I don’t / No, you won’t E) 4, 1,2, 3, 5
B) I think so / I don’t think so 62. (00-9-53) Complete the dialogue.' A. - Excuse me, Barbara! I’m sorry to trouble
C ) As you like / No doubt, you will need it - What do you do? you, but l’rri afraid I have a problem. В ...,
D ) I don’t know / No, I don’t think so - 1work as a nurse at the hospital. Do you Anne? A. The thing is, I need to go to the
E) Sure / You won’t need it. want to be a nurse, too? doctor’s and my car won’t start. I wonder if I
56. (00-5-58) Choose the right order to could borrow yours. В A. Thank you very
make up a story. - No, not easy, but helping other people is much
1) “Master has gone out.” very rewarding. A ) Do you know / No, it’s impossible
2) “She has also gone out, sir.” A ) I do not want to be a nurse. B) Shall we leave / All right
3) “The fire has gone out too.” B) I want to be a nurse. C ) What’s the matter / Of course, you can
4) “Never mind. I shall speak to your C ) It is a noble job. D) Would you like it / Sure
mistress.” D ) It is not an easy job. E ) What happened / 1need it myself
5) A man knocks at his neighbour’s door where E ) It is not difficult to choose a good job.
he is a frequent but not a welcome visitor. 63. (01-1-91) Complete the dialogue. - We had a lovely holiday.
6) “Look here! It’s rather cold today. I’d like to - Are you going to watch T V tonight?
sit by the fire for a white.” - I’m sorry, I can’t ... A ) Were you?
7) A servant girl opens the door and says - What are you going to do? B) Has you?
A ) 5, 7,4, 1.2, 6 , 3 B) 4, 1,3, 5, 7, 6, 2 C ) Did you?
C) 5, 7, 1,4, 2, 6, 3 D) 7, 1,5, 6,4, 3, 2 A ) I have not the time. / Yes, you may. D) Have you?
E) 3,4, 6, 5, 7, 1,2 B) I have no time. / 1have some typing to do. E ) Do you?
71. (01-9-2) Complete the dialogue. Customs immediately after leaving your 83. (02-11-43) Make up a story.
John: What’s for dinner, Mum? I’m so hungry. plane. 3) This form is called a landing card 1) He was an aristocrat and a fashionable
Mother: ... and should be given to you during the flight man. 2) George Gordon Byron was bom on
A ) It doesn’t matter. В) I don’t like it, to London. 4) Make sure you are in the right January 22, 1788. 3) But he loved freedom
C ) Fish soup. D) I’m thirsty. channel when you reach Passport Control. and a simply country life. 4) Byron didn’t live
E ) Д pair of shoes. 5) Follow the arrivals signs. 6) There is one a long life; 5) He was the son of John Byron.
Channel for holders of European Community A) 1, 2, 5, 3, 4 B) 2, 5, 4 , 1 , 3
72. (01 -9-56) Make up a story.
passports, and a second channel marked C) 3 , 1,4, 5, 3 D) 4, 5, 2, 1,3
1) They made gas from wood and plants
instead. 2) The cars didn’t go fast, but it was “Other passports”. E ) 5 , 3 , 1, 2, 4
better than nothing. 3) There is not enough A ) 1,2, 4, 3, 6, 5 B) 2, 1,3, 5, 4, 6
C) 4, 1,2, 6, 3 , 5 D) 2, 5, 1,4, 3, 6 84. (02-11-79) Which sentence must be
petrol on the world for everybody now. the fifth?
4) In the second World War some people E) 2, 1,3, 6, 5,4
1) L. Salt is the name commonly used for
didn’t use petro) in their cars. 5) But we 78. (01 -12-6) Choose the right order to sodium chloride which occurs naturally in
cannot cut down all our trees to make gas. make up a story. food. 2) For thousands of years we have ,
6) They put it in big bags on top of their cars. 1) In the street he was stopped by a added salt to our food in order to preserve
A) 3 , 6, 2, 1,4, 5 B ) 1 , 6 , 2, 4, 3, 5 policeman who grabbed him by the shoulder;
it. 3) Therefore, it makes sense to cut down
C) 4 , 3, 1, 5, 6, 2 D) 3,4, 1,6, 2, 5 2) “What have I done?” asked Brown;
the salt we eat. 4) Sodium helps to control
E) 4, 1, 5, 2, 6, 3 3) Brown was out walking oneday with his
the fluid balance in our bodies and ensures
73. (01-9-57) Make up a story. large family; 4) “I certainly don’t know what
that muscles and nerves work properly.
1) Buy some very fresh oranges. you've done,” answered the policemen
5) However too much of sodium may
2) Squeeze the halves in a juicer until all 5) “But I do want to know why the crowd is
contribute to high blood pressure.
the juice is out. 3) Fresh orange juice tastes, following you!”.
A ) 5, 2, 3, 4, 1 B) 3, 2, 1,4, 5 A) 1 B )3 C) 5
better than frozen orange juice. D )4 E) 2
4) Add a little sugar and drink. C) 3 , 4, 5, 1,2 D) 3, 1,2,4, 5
5) Cut the oranges in half. E ) 3 , 5,4, 1,2 85. (03-2-6) Choose the right order to
6) It can be made in the following way. 79. (01-12-7) Choose the right order to make up a story.
A ) 3, 6, 1, 5, 2 ,4 B) 1, 5, 2,4, 3, 6 make up a story. 1) “Ah, he’s not so smart,” Mike U. replied.
C) 2 , 3, 6, 1 , 5, 4 D) 5, 2,4, 6, 1,3 1) He read the letter; 2) One day a man 2) He was amazed to find him playing chess
E) 1,2, 4, 5 , 3 , 6 came home; 3) He climbed up to the window with his dog and watched the game for a
and with great difficulty entered the room; while.
74. (01 -9-58) Make up a story.
4) He saw that his door was locked; 3) “I’ve beaten him three games out of five".
1) One day the friends went to the zoo
5) On the dining room table he saw a letter 4) Alan H. went to visit his friend Mike U.
in Budapest. 2) The other Australians
for him; 6) “Dear John, I shall be home late. 5) Then he exclaimed: “That’s the smartest
laughed: “They're Australian, but they only
know Hungarian!” 3) Then the Hungarian The key will be under the door.” dog I’ve ever seen”.
Australian spoke to the Animals in A ) 2, 4, 3, 5, 1 ,6 B) 1 , 2, 3,4, 5, 6 A) 4, 2, 5, 1,3 B) 1,3, 2, 4, 5
Hungarian. 4) The Australians were happy C) 2 , 5, 6,4, 1,3 D) 2, 5, 6, 1,3, 4 C ) 2 , 3, 5, 1,4 D) 4, 5, 2, 1,3
because Kangaroos come from Australia. 5 E) 2, 3, 1,4, 5,6 E) 2, 1,3, 5,4
The Hungarian Australian took his friends 80. (01-12-45) Complete the following 86. (03-9-21) Make up a story.
from Sidney to Budapest. 6) Both the conversation. 1) “What am I expected to say?”
Kangaroos ran to him. A: ... anything this weekend? B: No, not 2) The friend kept silent all the while.
7) They called the animals, but the really. A: Well, I am going to Wales on Friday. 3) “Love is said to be blind.”
kangaroos didn’t move. Would you like to come? B: Yes, I’d love to. 4) A young man had been talking to his friend
A ) 1,4, 6, 7, 3, 2, 5 Wait a minute. Let me look at my diary. about his future bride.
B) 4, 2, 7, 3, 6, 1, 5 I’m afraid I won’t be able to come. I ... John 5) When at last the young lover asked him
C) 5, 1,4, 7, 3, 6, 2 at six. his opinion he said.
D ) 1 , 2 , 3,4, 5 , 6 , 7 A ) Do you do / am meeting A ) 3, 2, 5, 1,4
E) 1,4, 7, 2, 3, 5, 6 B) Are you doing / will meet B) 4, 5, 3, 1, 2
75. (01-10-49) Choose the proper order C ) Did you do / would meet C ) 4 , 2, 5, 1, 3
to make up a story. D) Have you done / meet D) 2, 5, 3 , 1 , 4
1) Meat comes from animals. 2) People can E) Are you doing / met E) 4, 1,3, 5,2
not live without food. 3) Where does our 81. (02-11-17) Make up a story.
food come from? 4) People eat domestic 1) So ice caps are melting causing the water
A: Did you find it frightening?
birds too. levels of the oceans to rise. 2) The area of the
A) 4, 2, 3, 1 B) 1,2, 3, 4 B: Yes, it was ....
Pacific Ocean is 25 percent larger than that
C) 2 , 1,4, 3 D) 2, 3 , 1 , 4 A) interesting B) amazing
of all the land surfaces £>f the world together.
E) 3,4, 2,1 C ) terrifying D) thrilling
3) One reason is that land is washed into the
E) exciting
76. (01 -11-19) Choose the right order to sea by rivers. 4) In fact, land is disappearing
make up a story. all the time. 5) Another reason is that the 88. (04-1-432) Complete the dialogue.
1) He tried to stand up but his leg hurt. earth’s temperatures are rising. A: Most children haven’t arrived yet.
2) Bill, I’ve hurt my leg. 3) When he stood, A ) 2, 3, 1, 4, 5 B) 4, 5, 1, 2, 3 B: Oh, ... ?
he felt a pain and he couldn’t move his leg. C ) 2 , 4, 3, 5, 1 D) 3, 1, 5, 4, 2 A) don’t they B) do they
4) Suddenly one of the men fell into the E) 4, 3, 2, 5, 1 C ) haven’t they D) had they
water. 5) Help me, said the man. E) hasn’t he
82. (02-11-18) Make up a story.
A ) 4, 1,3, 2, 5 B) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 I. In spite of their massive size, elephants 89. (04-1-438) Complete the dialogue.
C ) 5 , 1,4, 3, 2 D) 4, 1,2, 3, 5 are remarkably agile. 2) in the circus they A: He bought a new flat. B: Oh, ... ?
E) 2, 1,4, 3, 5 do many tricks. 3) Elephants are animals of A ) did I B) did he
many talents with superior brains. C ) did you D) have you
4. They are light on their feet. 5) They spin E) didn’t i
order of sentences to make up a story.
1) If you are not British or a citizen of the balls, walk on narrow planks, stand on their 90. (04-1-439) Complete the dialogue.
EC, you must fill out a special form before heads and dance. A: His brother is going to the army.
your passport is examined. 2) If you are A ) 1,2, 5,4, 3 B) 3, 1,4, 2, 5 B: Oh, ... ?
arriving at London Heathrow Airport, you C) 1, 4, 2, 3, 5 D) 2, 5, 3, 4, 1 A ) is he B) does he C ) doesn’t he
must pass through Passport Control and E) 3, 1,5,4, 2 D) isn’t she E) is it
302 107. Make up a story/dialogue / sentence (order of sentence)
91. (04-1-440) Complete the dialogue. A ) 1,3, 2, 5 , 6 ,4 B) 1,5, 2, 3,6, 4
A: The swimming pool was deep. B: O h , ... ? 0 1,6,3,2,5,4 D) 1, 3, 6, 3 , 5 , 4 - No, we went by coach.
A ) was he B) is he E ) 1 , 3 , 6,2, 5, 4 A ) Have you finished your work? / Did you do
C ) did it D ) was it it yourself?
E) isn’t it B ) Did you go to Hampton Court? I How did
1) Nigora lives in Kokand. 2) I'm going to visit
92. (04-1-441) Complete the dialogue. you go there?
my sister next week. 3) How often do you
A: We went to Humsan for the weekend. C ) Have you been to Hampton Court? / Did
see her? 4) Your sister! You have a sister?
B: Oh, ... ? you go there by car?
Where does she live? 5) Well, have a good
A ) did we B) didn't we D ) Who has taken you to Hampton Court? /
time. 6) Not often, only twice a year.
C ) did you D ) did they Certainly.
A ) 2, 3, 1, 4, 6 , 5
E ) didn’t they E ) Where have you been lately? / Who did
B) 2, 4 , 1 , 3 , 6 , 5 you go there with?
93. (04-1-444) Complete the dialogue. 0 2 , 1,4, 3, 6 , 5
A: There is a letter for you. B; Oh, ... ? D ) 2 , 4 , 6, 1,3, 5 106. (v4-102-10) Complete the dialogue.
E) 2, 4, 1,6, 3 , 5 - What do you do?
A ) is there B) is he
C ) isn’t it D ) is it 101. (04-1-530) Make up a dialogue. A) Pleased to meet you.
E) does it 1) That’s plenty! That’ll be more than enough, B) Cheers. See you.
94. (04-1-520) Make up a dialogue. thank you. Are you sure, you can spare it? C) Very well. Thank you.
1) - I’m sorry, I really must go. 2) - Yes, I 2) That’s very good of you. D) I'm waiting for a train.
have a long day tomorrow? 3) - It was lovely. 3) Oh, yes. Our little girl is away today. E) I’m an architect.
Good bye. 4) - Are you sure? 5) - I’m glad 4) Could you do me a favour, Mrs. Y., and let
107. (v4-103-10) Complete the dialogue.
you enjoyed it. 6) - Thanks for the delicious me have a drop of milk?
meal. 7) - Good bye, see you. 5) Why, yes, I've got enough and to spare.
- I went there on business, I had to go to a
A ) 1,4, 2, 6, 5, 3 , 7 Will this bottle do?
conference.
B) 1,6, 4, 5, 2, 3 , 7 A ) 4, 3, 1,5, 2 B) 4, 5, 3, 1,2
A ) Where was the conference?
C) 1, 5, 4, 2, 3.6,7 C ) 4 , 1,3, 5 , 2 D) 4, 5, 1,3, 2 B) Did you enjoy yourself?
D) 1, 3, 4, 6, 2, 5, 7 E ) 4 , 1,5, 3, 2 C ) Did you go there on business or for
E) 1, 5, 4, 6, 3, 2 , 7
102. (05-1-361) Complete the dialogue. pleasure?
95. (04-1-521) Make up a dialogue. D) Have you had your contract signed?
1) - What was the weather like. 2) - Near - Yes, I went there last week. The tulips were E) When did you go to the conference?
Almalik. In a small village. 3) - Really. wonderful. 108. (v4-103-14) Choose the best
Where do they live? 4) - Well, pretty awful.
answer.
It rained all the time.5. -W e went to see my - No, we went by coach. 1) white; 2) cotton; 3) an old; 4) shirt
grandparents. 6) - Oh, wasn't it awful. A ) Have you been to Hampton Court? / Did A ) 2, 1, 3, 4 B) 4, 3 , 1 , 2
A ) 5, 3, 1, 2, 4, 6 B) 5, 1, 3, 4, 2, 6 you go there by car? C) 1,3, 4, 2 D) 3, 1 , 2 , 4
C) 5, 3,2, 1 , 4 , 6 D) 5, 2, 3,4, 1,6 B) Where have you been lately? / Who did E ) 1, 3, 2, 4
E) 5,2, 3, 1,4, 6 you go there with?
109. (V4-104-10) Complete the dialogue.
96. (04-1-523) Make up a dialogue. C ) Have you finished your work? / Did you do
- Can you spare me a few minutes?
1) Shall I give you an aspirin. 2) No, not it yourself?
- . .. . I’m very busy at the moment. Can you
too well, I’ve got a splitting headache. D ) Who has taken you to Hampton Court? /
come a little later?
3) Turn out the light and keep quiet, can’t Certainly.
- . . . . When shall I come?
you? 4) No, just leave me alone. I want to E ) Did you go to Hampton Court? / How did A ) No / Of course / Next year
be all by myself. 5) Why? Aren’t you feeling you go there? B ) Really? / 1think so / A fortnight
well? C ) Yes, certainly / Yes / Yesterday
A ) 3 , 5, 2, 1,4 B) 3, 2, 5, 1,4 D) Certainly / Yes, I can / Just now
C ) 3 , 5, 1 , 2 , 4 D) 3,1, 2, 5, 4 E) I’m sorry / Certainly / In an hour or so
1) Upset and tired I came back home.
E) 5, 3, 1,2, 4
2) But when I came to the store it was closed 110. (v4-105-10) Complete the dialogue.
97. (04-1-524) Make up a dialogue. for some unknown reason. 3) There was an - Why, Tom! Are you reading without the
1) Oh, but it isn't all right. Look, I’ve made exhibition of new fashionable goods at the light? Tum on the lamp, please.
you drop your bag. 2) Oh, no, I was - 1was Department Store. 4) My visit was a failure.
just a little startled, that’s all. It's quite all 5) I took some money and went there for A ) Oh, yes, it’s too light
right. 3) Oh, dear! Oh! 4) Oh, that doesn’t I wanted to buy some things for myself. B) Thank you, very well
matter, there’s nothing breakable in it. A ) 5, 1, 2, 4, 3 B) 1,4, 2, 3, 5 C ) Oh, yes, it's far from here
5) I'm so sorry! I do hope I haven’t hurt you! C ) 2 , 5, 3, 1,4 D) 4, 2, 5, 3, 1 D ) Oh, yes, it’s getting dark
A ) 3, 1,2, 5, 4 B) 3, 1, 5 , 2 , 4 E) 3, 5, 2, 4, 1 E ) Oh, no, I’m too hungry
C ) 3 , 5,2, 1,4 D) 3, 5, 1, 2, 4
E) 3,2, 1 , 5 , 4 104. (05-1-524) Choose the right order to 111. (v4-107-30) Choose the right order
make up a story. to make up a story.
98. (04-1-527) Make up a dialogue. 1) “That isn’t news to me”, the other man 1) It is on the second Saturday in June.
1) Yes, I have to be at home at three thirty. answered. 2) On the queen’s official birthday, there is a
2) Well, it wag good to see you. 3) Are you 2) Two men were speaking about their dogs. parade of her guards.
sure? 4) See you. 5) It was good to see you 3) “I’ve known it for a long time actually". 3) Thousands of Londoners and visitors
too. See you next week. 6) Three o'clock? 4) “My Spot is the cleverest dog I’ve ever watch «Horse Guards» Parade.
I haven’t noticed the time. I must go. seen, because he switches on the telly and 4. The queen is the only person in Britain with
A ) 6, 3, 5, 2, 1,4 watches it", one of them said. two birthdays. 5) Her real birthday is on April
B) 6, 3, 1, 2, 5, 4 5) “My Patch told me about it” was the 21st, but she has an “official” birthday too.
C ) 6 , 1,2, 3, 5, 4 answer. A ) 2, 1, 5, 4, 3 B) 4, 1, 5, 2, 3 .
D) 6, 2, 1,3, 5, 4 A ) 1,2, 3,4, 5 B) 2, 4 , 1 , 3 , 5 C ) 3 , 5, 1 , 2 , 4 D) 4, 5, I, 2, 3
E) 6, 3, 1, 5, 2, 4 C ) 2 , 3, 4, 1,5 D ) 2 , 4 , 5, 1,3 E) 4, 1,5, 3, 2
99. (04-1-528) Make up a dialogue. E) 2, 3, 1 , 5 , 4
112. (v4-110-14) Choose the right order
1) Hi. How are you. 2) It’s a beautiful day, 105. (v4-101-10) Complete the dialogue. to make up a story.
isn’t it? 3) Fine, Thanks. 4) Well, I’m working 1 A man spent his whole Sunday in front of
in the yard. 5) Yes, we’re all outside. 6) What, - Yes, I went there last week. The tulips were the T V set watching football matches. 2 in
are you doing? wonderful. the morning his wife saw that her husband
was still asleep in his armchair. 3 A little later 119. (v4-122-13) Complete the dialogue. 3) She appeared in the film “High Noon , and
he fell asleep in his armchair. 4 The man Mr.Brown said: “Look, dear, a button has won an Academy Award - “Oscar” for her
woke up at once and asked: “Five to seven? come off my coat” Mrs. Brown:” Have you acting in “A Country Girl".
And who is winning?” 5 She went to wake got the button?” Mr.Brown:... Mrs.Brown: 4) Grace Kelly was bom on the east coast of
him up and said that it was five to seven. “Well, bring me my sewing-basket, I’ll look for the US in 1929.
A ) 1,3, 2, 5 , 4 B) 1,3, 2, 4, 5 another and sew it on for you.” 5) She then retired from her career in America
C ) 1 , 2 , 3,4, 5 D) 5, 2, 1 , 3 , 4 A ) Sorry, dear, but I’ve lost it. and devoted herself to her royal duties.
E) 1, 3, 5 , 4 , 2 B) Sorry but it was a joke. A ) 1,3, 4, 2 , 5
C ) Oh, I’D try to find it. B) 4, 3, 5, 2, 1
113. (v4-112-30) Choose the right order D) I shall help you. C ) 4 , 1,3, 2, 5
of the sentence. E ) Don’t worry I find it. D) 2, 3, 5, 1,4
1) When his alarm clock rang, he got out of
120. (v4-122-26) Complete the dialogue. E ) 4, 2, 5, 3, 1
bed and stepped on a snake. 2) His alarm
clock rang at 7:00. 3) Don had a terrible day Sam: “What about going to the cinema?" 126. (v5-132-23) Complete the dialogue.
yesterday. 4) The trouble began early in A n n : ... Sam: «You can do your work after 1) I say, the basic law of our country is it’s
the morning. 5) He was nearly frightened to the cinema." Constitution. 2) Yes, it is. And how about
death, but the snake slithered away without A ) With pleasure Britain? Has Britain a written Constitution? 1....
B) I like going to the cinema, very much 2) You are wrong. England is the only country in
biting him.
A ) 2, 5/1, 4 , 3 B) 5, 2 , 1 , 4 , 3 C ) I am afraid I can’t the world having no constitution as one act.
D ) I don’t feel like going to the cinema A ) How can a state go without it?
C)3, 2,1,5,4 D) 4, 3, 1,5, 2
E ) I have a lot of things to do B) I’ll see to it.
E ) 3 , 4 , 2, 1,5
121. (v4-122-30) Choose the right order C ) Of cause, it was
114. (v4-113-30) Make up a dialogue.
to make up a story. D) I think, they’ll write it?
1) - Excuse me, could you tell me where
1) “That isn’t news to me”, the other man E ) Oh, you could do it
Navol Street is, please?
answered. 2) Two men were speaking about 127. (v5-157-26) Choose the right order
2) - Oh, yes, Navol Street. Right. It’s not far.
their dogs. 3) “I’ve known it for a tong time to make up a story.
Go along Usmon Nosir Street and you’ll see
actually”. 4) “My Spot is the cleverest dog 1) Her mother was executed by her father
crossroads, across Navol Street is. I’ve ever seen, because he switches on the
3) - Not at all. when the little girt was 2 and half years old.
telly and watches it", one of them said. 5) “My
4) - Sorry, I didn’t quite catch. 2) When she was 3 months old she went
Patch told me about it” - was the answer.
5) - Navol Street I'm trying to find Navol Street. to live at Rat field, far from the King and
A ) 2, 3,4, 1, 5 B) 2, 3, 1 , 5 , 4
6) - Thank you very much. the Queen. 3) Queen Elizabeth I was the
C) 1,2, 3 , 4 , 5 D ) 2 , 4 , 5, 1,3
A ) 1,4, 2, 6, 5, 3 B ) 1 , 4 , 2,5, 6 , 3 daughter of Henry VIII and his second wife
E) 2, 4, 1 , 3 , 5
C ) 1 , 4 , 5, 2, 6, 3 D) 1, 2,4, 5, 6, 3 Ann Boleyn. 4) She was much loved by the
E) 1, 2, 4, 3, 5 , 6 122. (v4-125-14J Choose the right order people of England and her reign was one
to make up a story. of power and glory for her country. 5) She
115. (v4-115-10) Complete the dialogue. 1) A man spent his whole Sunday in front of followed her half-brother Edward and half-
- What bus are you waiting for? the T V set watching football matches. sister as a strong and independent queen.
2) In the morning his wife saw that her A ) 3 , 2, 1, 5, 4 B) 5, 3, 4, 1,2
- You usually go to work by car, don’t you? husband was still asleep in his armchair. C ) 3 , 5,4, 1,2 D) 5, 4, 3, 1, 2
A ) I was waiting for a doctor. / That’s right. 3) A little later he fell asleep in his armchair. E) 3,4, 5 , 1 , 2
B) What time is it? / Thanks a lot. 4) The man woke up at once and asked:
C ) I was waiting for him. / They belonged to “Five to seven? And who is winning?” 128. (v5-160-26) Choose the right order
my mother. 5) She went to wake him up and said that it according to the text.
D ) Do you mind my waiting for a bus? / Oh, was five to seven. 1) The robber suddenly attacked the
yes, my dear. A ) 1,3, 2, 5 , 4 B) 1,3, 2 , 4 , 5 policemen and run away. 2) The police in the
E ) I’m waiting for bus 9 or 14 Yes, but my C ) 1 , 2 , 3,4, 5 D) 5, 2 , 1 , 3 , 4 big city one day caught a robber, whom they
mother sometimes needs it. E ) 1, 3, 5, 4 , 2 were looking for long time.
3) A week later a telephone call came from
116. (v4-118-14) Choose the appropriate 123. (v4-127-30) Choose the right order
Waterbridge - a small town 100 miles away
order of sentences to make up a story. to make up a story.
from the city.
1) The teacher said she was sorry to hear 1.1 had to wait for the next winter. II. They
4 ) The police of the big city immediately
that. 2) The boy said that it was his father were so nice, new and shining that I wanted
sent 4 photos of the robber in the different
speaking. 3) She wondered who the man to go to skate at once. III. My mother bought
me a pair of skates. IV. But alas, the winter positions to everywhere.
speaking was. 4) Jack Smith didn't want to
5) Waterbridge’s police informed that they
go to school. 5) He phoned his teacher and was warm and there was not much snow
had caught three of the men and hoped to
said that Jack Smith wouldn’t go to school for outside to make a skating rink. V. I guessed
all my classmates would be envious when catch the fourth one.
some days.
A ) 4 , 5,2, 1,3 B) 4, 3, 5, 1,2
A ) 4, 1,3, 2, 5 B) 2, 4, 5 , 1 , 3 they saw my skates.
A ) I, V, III, IV, II В) IV, I, V, II, VI C ) 5 , 3, 2, 4, 1 D) 2, 1,4, 3, 5
C ) 4 , 5, 1,3, 2 D) 3, 2, 1,5, 4
С ) II, I, V, III, IV D ) III, II, V, IV, I E) 2,4, 1 , 3 , 5
E ) 1-, 3, 2, 5, 4
117. (v4-120-10) Complete the dialogue. E ) III, II, IV, I, V 129. (v13-105-27) Read the text
124. (v4-128-14) Choose the right order Then choose the correct answer for the
-... ?
- 1need it for my job. to make up a story. gaps 27-28 in the text
A ) Who made you buy this book? 1) A little boy showed lib father a new pen Although they were described as the (27)...
B) Why don't you leam English? knife. 2) “Are you sure it was lost?” the father designs in many years, there isn’t anything
C ) Why have you come here? asked. 3) “I saw a man looking for it.” 4) He very new about the lattest line of shoes
D) Why are these books on your table? said he had found it in the street. 5) “Of from Santorelli. As one of the most famous
E ) Why are you learning English? course, it was lost!” the boy answered. designers in Italy, Salvatore Santorelli is
A ) 1,4, 2, 3, 5 B) 1,3, 2 , 5 , 4 - expected to do more than simply repeat the
118. (v4-121-26) Complete the dialogue. previous year’s (28)... formula of “smart, but
C ) 1 , 2 , 3,4, 5 D) 1, 2, 4, 3, 5
- Why didn’t you come to the cinema with casual” sandals in a range of pastels.
E) 1,4, 2, 5 , 3
us, Ann? A ) Italian first new B) new first Italian
A ) I still believe him in spite of everything. 125. (v5-102-26) Choose the right order
C ) first new Italian D ) first Italian new
B) I had to stay at home to study. to make up a story.
C ) I couldn’t continue writing. 1) When she was 21, she went to Hollywood 130. (v13-105-28)
D ) I’ll mend it within a week. and began acting in films. 2) In 1956 she A ) successfully B ) success
E ) Thanks to you I’ve got into the theatre. married Prince Rainier of Monaco. C ) successful D ) succession
304 108. Proverb completion. Appropriate equivalent
108. Proverb com pletion. that you know the hour of every man's death. A ) Living dog is better than a dead man
Appropriate equivalent But did they also tell you the hour of your B) The rotten apple injures its neighbours.
own death? C ) The appetite comes with eating.
1. (96-1-50) Choose the, appropriate Do you know when you will die?" D) A good beginning makes a good ending.
proverb in your mother language. “What shall I answer him?" thought the E) You have made your bed and you must
Don’t count your chicken before they astrologer. “If I say that I shall live long, lie on it.
hatched. the king will kill me just to prove (лишь бы 13. (98-1-9) Choose the sentence
A ) Делить шкурку не убитого медведя. доказать) that the stars do not say the truth''. appropriate to the content of the following
B) Цыплят по осени считают. Then he remembered that the king was sentence.
C ) Худой славы вдруг не отделаешься. himself afraid of death and he used this fact. Perhaps you shouldn't take all your money
D) Слухом земля полнится. “Yes, I can determine the hour of my death, with you when you go shopping.
E) Семь раз отмерь один раз отрежь. but it is necessary to connect it with another A ) It’s necessary to have all the money about
man’s death", he said. “I do not understand you when you go out
2. (96-6-110) Choose the appropriate your answer, Martious. What do you mean?”
proverb or saying. B) Perhaps you will spend all your money the
“Know then, oh king”, said Martious, “That first tune you go shipping
One of our classmates fell ill, and was taken my death will take place exactly twenty-four
to hospital. In three months he was out and C ) A good thing is to take all the money to
hours before yours". Since that time the king spend when you go shopping
about, but lagged behind the pupils with his never discussed that question again.
studying. He asked many pupils to help him; D) I think you mustn’t take all your money
A ) Life is not all cakes and ale. with you when you go shopping
nobody came to his rescue, but me. B) As you make your bed, so you must lie on it
After that we became friends and he E) You should stop feeling sorry for your-self
C ) Two eyes see more than one. and do something about your money problem
used to say ... D) Ask no question and you will hear no lies.
A ) Facts are stubborn things. E ) Let the sleeping dog lie. 14. (98-2-51) Choose the appropriate
B) Experience is the mother of wisdom. proverb.
C ) Live and leam. 7. (96-13-44) Complete the s a y in g .... While a grasshopper was taking it easy in the
D) Everything is good in its season. makes the world go round. shade one hot summer day, an ant struggled
E ) A friend in need is a friend indeed. A ) Love B ) Hatred in the sun with a grain of rice that be was
C ) Gravity D ) Money carrying to his nest. “Hey, Mister Ant”, the
3. (96-9-55) Choose the appropriate E) Poor mouse.
proverb to the text. grasshopper sad. “Why don’t you take it easy
The Lacons lived in the Southern Greece 8. (96-13-50) Choose the appropriate like me? You can work tomorrow”. The ant
called Laconia, and were known for their proverb to the given text paused. “I'm saving up fond now for the cold
Michael was a bad boy that morning he winter ahead, and if you know what’s good
bravery. They taught their children to speak
made a lot of noise when everybody was for you, you’ll do the same", he said. Three
briefly using no more words than they were
asleep: he entered his father's room and or four months later, winter came and it was
needed. The best example of this Is their
took his pen and broke it. The boy did many very cold. While the ant was comfortable in
answer to Philip of Macedon, who wanted to
wrong things and mother punished him. his nest, the starving grasshopper shivered
occupy all Greece. In his letter to Lacons he
A ) A friend in need is a friend indeed. under a pile of dead leaves and wished that
promised to kill all their children and wives
B) All is well that ends well. he’d paid attention to the ant’s advice.
and ruin their towns. But he got a letter from
C ) As you make your bed, so you must lie on it. A ) When angry, count a hundred.
them with one word in it “if.
D) Second thoughts are best. B) No sweet without some sweat.
A ) Brevity is the soul of wit.
E ) Like mother like daughter. C ) Speech is silver but silence is gold.
B) No news is good news.
D) Haste makes waste.
C ) No smoke without fire. 9. (97-1 -51) Choose the right
E) East or West home is best.
D) Better late than never. continuation to the proverb.
E) What is done cannot be undone. “False friends are . . . . ” 15. (98-3-45) Complete the proverb.
A ) as clear as day Everything i s . .. .
4. (96-12-42) Complete the dialogue with
B) out of mind A ) shooting without aim
the appropriate sentence.
C ) better than riches B) better than saying
A: Who is that young man?
D ) worse than open enemies C ) good in its season
B: He is a first year student.
E) good to be true D) better to do well than to say well
A : ... B: More than two weeks, I think.
E) worth two tonrtorrow
A ) Where was he before? 10. (97-2-57) Choose the second part of
B) Well, he is very interesting, but where the proverb. 16. (98-5-64) Choose the appropriate
does he come from? A good name is better.... proverb.
C ) How long has he been here? A ) than richness When faced with a difficult problem, it is
D ) Is he ill? B) than never better to consult other people.
E ) Did he come from Turkey? C ) than in bad company A ) To kill two birds with one stone
D) than promise long B) Two heads are better than one
5. (96-12-44) Complete the dialogue with
E ) than a friend C ) If you want a thing well done, do it
the appropriate sentence. yourself
11. (97-4-33) Complete the proverb.
A Joke Doctor: What’s the matter with you? D ) The devil is not so black as he is painted
After the long school holidays, Mrs. Hay went
Akram: I don’t really know but I’m not feeling E ) East or West home is best
to talk to Betty’s teacher. “Betty is glad that
well. Doctor: ... Akram: I see. Doctor: And
school has started”, she said. “She is as ... “ 17. (98-8-53) Choose the appropriate
what do you do? Akram: A am a letter carrier.
A ) hungry as a wolf proverb expressing the main idea of the
A ) You should go to the dentist. B) busy as a bee
B) Oh, it is the same thing again. You must text.
C ) as happy as a lark Mr. Smith was rather lazy. He didn’t like to
spend more time in the open air and take D ) as slow as a tortoise
long walks every day. work hard and always spared himself. He
E) as clever as an owl was sure that his father would sup-port him
C ) Oh, I think you must have a rest at home.
D) Have you a terrible headache? 12. (97-7-58) Choose the appropriate all his life. But his father died and Mr. Smith
proverb. had a miserable life.
E) You are tired.
John was a very lazy pupil. During the A ) Don’t trouble troubles until trouble troubles
6. (96-12-109) Choose the appropriate school years he didn’t leam his lessons and you.
proverb. The French king Louis XI had an always played truant. When the examination B) Speech is silver but silence is gold,
Italian astrologer whose name was Martious time cam he was also to take his exams. C ) No sweet without some sweat.
Galeotti. One day the king asked him, “You But, alas, he didn’t pass them and he cried D) At the tree so the fruit.
say that the stars tell you everything, and bitterly. E) First think then speak.
108. Proverb completion. Appropriate equivalent 305
18. (98-8-54) Choose the appropriate 25. (99-10-49) Choose the appropriate 31. (02-6-58) Choose sentence with the
proverb expressing the main idea of the proverb. closest meanirlg to the given one.
text. We have got two neighbours. One of them is If he had not run, he would have missed the
I don’t think she is a good student. She a clever and polite man. He is an educated, bus.
often misses classes and doesn’t do her cultural man. The other is rather selfish and A ) He’d catch the bus if he ran for it.
homework in time. She always tries to stupid. He thinks he can buy everything as B) He could have caught the bus by running
prepare everything at the last moment. That’s he is rich enough. He is a narrow-minded for it.
why she failed her winter exam. If she had person. We don’t like him. We think “...” C ) He’d have caught the bus even if he
done everything in time she would have A) As the tree so the fruit. hadn’t run for it.
passed her exam. B) Health is above wealth. D) He was only able to catch the bus by
A ) After dinner sleep a while, after supper C ) No pains, no gains. running after it.
walk a mile. D) It's never too late to leam. E) He didn’t need to run to catch the bus.
B) East or West home is best. E ) Better short of pence than short of sense.
C ) A sound mind in a sound body. 26. (00-1-21) Choose the appropriate Last week my car’s door broke, and
D) Haste makes waste. proverb to the passage. yesterday the radio stopped working, then
E) Never put off till tomorrow what you can Anton Rubinstein was asked by a friend of the engine failed ....
do today. his: “Why do you play the piano every day? A) Look one way and row another
But you are already an exceptional pianist B) That was the last straw
and you don’t have to do it every day”. “If I C ) Put two and two together
proverb to explain the following. Some
don’t practise it one day, I’ll notice it myself, D) No great loss without some small gain
people use fine words when they talk about
if I don’t practise it two days, my pupils will E) What’s lost is lost
what they have done, but their actions may
notice it. If I don’t practise it three days, the
be quite different and not at all fine. audience will notice it”. 33. (03-9-23) Read the following
A ) Fine words dress ill deeds. A ) Practice makes perfect. situation and Choose the appropriate
B) You can’t eat your cake and have it. B) If you want a thing well done do it yourself. proverb.
C ) Fortune favours the brave. C ) What’s done can't be undone. Mr: Stark was rather rich. He had a lot of
D) All work and no play makes Jack a dull D) Action speaks louder than words. friends and relatives. He often arranged
boy. E ) Strike the iron while it is hot. parties and his guests enjoyed themselves
E) An apple a day keeps the doctor a way. playing golf and gambling. He never spared
20. (98-12-4) Choose the appropriate his money and was always ready to help his
proverb to complete the passage.
proverb to explain the following. A man friends in need. But, once, playing cards he
I've got a friend. She's a nice girl but she's a
mustn’t think that his task is too difficult lost all his fortune. Now, he was alone and
chatter-box. I ask her to give up this habit but
before he begins doing it. needed money but nobody helped him. He
she can't help it. Still I like her very much as
A ) Everything comes to him who waits. she is very kind. I follow the proverb: “...” should have remembered the proverb “...”.
B) No living man all things can. . A ) A friend in need is a friend indeed. A) Grasp all, loose all
C ) Live not to eat but eat to live. B) All that glitters is not gold. B) Like master liken man
D) Keep your mouth shut and your ears C ) Choose an author as you choose a friend. C ) Live and leam
open. D) A false friend is worse than an open enemy. D) We eat to live but don’t live to eat
E) Don’t cross the bridge before you come E ) What can’t be cured must be endured. E) Keep something for a rainy day.
to it. 28. (01-2-32) Choose the appropriate 34. (v4-128-29) Choose the sentence
21. (99-1-12) Complete the proverb. proverb. appropriate to the content of the following
Be slow to promise and ... If you want to enter a Higher Educational sentence.
A ) speak little B) life is short Establishment you should work very hard I think you should take all your money with
C ) never fell D) quick to perform and acquire profound knowledge. It is you when you go shopping.
rather difficult but you shouldn’t forget the A ) A good thing is to take all the money to
E ) half is done
proverb: “...”. spend when you go shopping.
22. (99-2-24) Choose the appropriate A ) Speech is silver but silence is gold. B) You’d better take all the money with you
proverb. B) When it thunders the thief becomes ' when you go shopping.
- I am lucky today, your turn will come later honest. C ) Its necessary to have all the money about
on. Tomorrow our positions may be reversed. C ) First think, then speak. you when you go out.
- Yes....... D) After death - the doctor. D) It would be better not to take all your
A ) Deeds not words E) No sweet without some sweat. money with you when you go shopping.
B) Every dog has his day E) Perhaps you should spend all your money
C ) Scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours the first time you go shopping.
proverb.
D) Everything is good in its season 35. (v5-147-24) Choose the right answer.
Bill is so depressed now. His only son has
E) All is well that ends well
recently been arrested. All his friends already Mr. Marlow insists that the incident should be
23. (99-2-25) Choose the appropriate know about is as ... hushed up.
proverb. Sasha had a bad tooth, and he A ) standing pools gather filth. A ) covered with something
had to go to the dentist. Sasha knew that B) bad news has wings. B) refused
some of his friends were afraid to treat teeth C ) half heart is no heart. C ) kept in secret
and the boy refused to go to the dentist. But D) he laughs best who laughs last. D) hide out
his mother made him go and said not to be E ) haste makes waste. E) spread
afraid, because ... 36. (v15-115-31) Read the text.
30. (02-6-57) Choose sentence with the
A ) lost time is never found again Then choose the correct answer for each
closest meaning to the given one.
B) to make a mountain out of a molehill question below (31-33).
I wish he would stop telling me what to do.
C ) the devil is not so black as he is painted A ) He has stopped telling me what to do, and It is ironic that the name of such a corrupt
D) never put off till tomorrow what you can and immoral politician as John Montagu,
I am glad.
do today B) Do please stop telling me what to do. the fourth Earl of Sandwich, has come
E ) barking dogs never bite C ) I hope he has stopped telling me what down to us, while the names of some of his
24. (99-8-54) Complete the proverb. to do. more honest colleagues are forgotten. He
Many men, many ... D) I do like him because he keeps telling me held several important positions in the 18th
A ) servants B) hands what to do. century, most notoriously as First Lord of the
C ) minds D) ways E) He keeps telling me what to do and I don’t Admiralty. He is thought to have stolen from
E) thoughts like it. the Admiralty budget, and to have purchased
306 109. Logically correct sentence. Grammatically correct sentence
inferior equipment for the, navy at a profit get to her grandmother that she sped past 50. (v18-686) Which of the following
to himself, causing the British Navy serious her flower spot to cut a bunch. Mary arrived English proverbs corresponds to «Своя
problems at sea. But of course what he is at the hospital to find her grandmother very рубаха ближе к телу»?
most remembered for is the invention of weak and unresponsive. She placed the A ) Every cloud has its silver lining.
the “sandwich”. A confirmed gambler, he flowers in the pitcher and sat down to hold B ) Clothes make the man.
is thought to have asked for slices of meat her grandmother’s hand. She felt a squeeze C ) Every bird likes its own nest.
to be put between two pieces of bread and on her fingers. It was the last conversation D) Charity begins at home
brought to him at the gaming table, so that they had.
eating would not cause him to waste any A s is used at the beginning of the 109. Logically correct sentence.
gambling time. story, which is the best antonym for Gram m atically correct sentence
tt is said in the passage that the “deteriorate”.
“sandwich” ... A ) accumulate B) increase 1. (96-9-97) Complete the given sentence.
A ) was John Montagu’s favorite meat dish he C ) improve D ) adjust Mary is the tallest woman ...
ate with his gambling colleagues. 41. (v15-118-28) Th e meaning of the A ) played the piano very well.
B) is a special way of gambling invented by word “monotonous” in the passage is B) we’ve been to London.
John Montagu. close t o ___ C ) has decorated the house all by herself.
C ) was invented by John Montagu as a way A ) time-consuming B ) tedious D ) I’ve ever seen.
to be able to ea while gambling. C ) nerve-wracking D ) confusing E ) hold flowers in her hand.
D) was invented in England, but is now most
42. (v15-118-29) In the final paragraph, 2. (96-13-208) Choose the sentence,
popular in the United States.
the author writes, “She felt a squeeze on contradicting others.
37. (v15-115-32) According to the her fingers, tt was the last conversation A ) A national flag is an expression of human
passage, in the 18m century, some of the they had. ” Which of the following best hopes and ideals.
British Navy’s problems resulted from ... describes what the author is trying to B) The national flag of the U S A shows us the
A ) the corruption and immorality of the communicate in these sentences? number of states.
manufacturers. A ) Mary’s grandmother was too weak to C ) In Great Britain it combines three crosses
B ) the economic depression the country was communicate with. Mary. representing England, Scotland and Ireland.
suffering in general. B ) Mary’s grandmother liked the flowers that D) U S A is federal republic consisting of fifty
C ) the dismissal of the honest admirals of the Mary brought. states.
time from the navy. C ) Mary and her grandmother held hands E ) It symbolises the Union of these countries
D ) the bad equipment John Montagu bought and had a splendid conversation. and called the Union Jack.
for the navy. D ) Mary and her grandmother communicated 3. (96-15-99) Choose the sentence
38. (v15-115-33) The author finds it ironic through touch. logically completing the given one.
that Jo h n Montagu, an immoral p e rs o n ,... 43. (v15-118-30) What other title would The next day I tried to show him the way of
A ) was awarded by the British Navy for his best fit for this passage? preparing com for bread making.
admirable work. A ) Living for Tomorrow A ) They worked much in the field the next
B ) is still remembered today, but some of his B) Wiktflower Power day.
more honest contemporaries aren't. C ) On the Road B) Bread is sold at the bakery.
C ) wasn’t able to hold such important D ) The Fall C ) He worked much and he was so happy
positions in the navy. whenever we understood each other.
44. (v16-103-18) Complete the proverb. D ) Afterwards he helped me to bake the
D ) had become one of the four important
“No man is an”. bread.
figures of the region of Sandwich.
A ) Iron B) Ice-cream E ) For a long time he would not eat salt with
39. (v l 5-117-30) A s it is given in the text, C ) Island D ) Ireland his food.
the fig tree does not only get nutrition
45. (v16-104-6) Complete the proverb. 4. (97-4-22) Choose the appropriate
from the host tree, but also ...
“Better... than ...". answer.
A ) it gives minerals to other plants.
A ) later / never B ) never / late Why didn’t you go to the circus with your
B ) it exists at the expense of other plants.
C ) late /later D ) late/never classmates?
C ) it produces nutrition to the air.
D ) it is food for animals. 46. (v l 6-105-12) Find equivalent. A ) I wanted to go there.
Sometimes it’s important to know when to B) I wanted to go there but I was ill.
40. (v15-118-27) Read the text. C ) I am very busy.
give up and run away, instead of always
Then choose the correct answer for each D ) I shall be free.
acting brave and maybe getting hurt.
question below (27-30). E ) no, I don't but I want to.
A ) “There’s no place like home".
When her grandmother’s health began to
B) ‘ Discretion is the greater part of valor”. 5. (97-10-38) Choose the appropriate
deteriorate Mary would make the drive every
C ) “The early bird catches the worm”. answer.
few days. She hated highway driving, finding
O) ‘ Never look a gift horse in the mouth”. Why didn't Bob want to come to the cinema
it ugly and monotonous. She preferred
to take meandering back roads to her 47. (v16-128-18)... always has its with us?
grandmother’s hospital. Along the highway, requirements. A ) He didn’t train for a long time.
there was a long stretch of wild flowers. A ) Love B ) He had seen the film.
B ) The love C ) He is iU.
They were thin and delicate and purple, Mary
C ) Love of theirs D ) He didn’t have one at the moment.
pulled over a bunch from the soil. She carried
D ) A love E ) He is busy.
them into her grandmother's room when she
arrived at the hospital and placed them in a 48. (v17-122-2) Complete the proverb. 6. (97-11-49) Choose the sentence which
water pitcher by her bed. For a moment her Abird in hand . .. . has the main idea of the poem.
grandmother seemed better than usual. She A ) Never bites A ) Hold fast to dream.
thanked Mary for the flowers, commented B) Always turns up B) For if dreams die.
on their beauty and asked where she had C ) Is worth two in the bush C ) Life is a broken-winged bird.
got them. Mary was overjoyed by the ability D ) Is as good as rest D ) That cannot fly.
of the flowers to wake something up inside 49. (v17-123-8) Complete the proverb. E ) Life is a field frozen with snow if dreams
her sick grandmother. Afterwards, Mary A bad penny ... . go.
began carrying flowers to her grandmother. A ) Never bites 7. (98-1-21) Choose the correct sentence
One morning in late October, Mary got a B) Always turns up according to the Grammar.
call that her grandmother had taken a turn C ) Is worth two in the bush A ) My doctor told me that my tooth needs
for the worse. Mary was in such a hurry to D ) Is as good as rest filling.
109. Logically correct sentence. Grammatically correct sentence 307
B) My doctor told me I had got an ear A ) There were a lot of people there. 22. (v4-108-36) Choose the suitable
infection and I had to take antibiotics three B) She greeted me gaily. words which are equivalents to the
times a day. C ) I had booked two tickets. underlined ones. '
C ) My doctor told me I’m all right and I can D) Our seats were in the pit stalls. The pupils of our form .
leave hospital E) Suddenly I saw two of my group mates. A ) are fond of chess
D) My doctor fold me that my grandfather B) enjoy playing chess
15. (01-3-27) W hich of the following
was ill and be may be operated on. C ) are very good chess players
questions requires the given answer?
E) My doctor told me that I was all right and I D) are interested in chess
Bakhtior has worked at the University for
can leave the hospital. E) are bad chess players
7 years.
8. (98-3-33) Choose the logically correct A ) How long have you worked at the 23. (v4-125-26) What will you say to a man
sentence. University? sitting with his legs stretched out in a bus?
A ) If there are many mistakes in your test I B) How long does he work at the University? A ) Sir, would you mind taking your legs away
shall go swimming C ) Where has he worked for eight years? from the aisle?
B) If it rains I shall climb a tree D) How long has he worked at the B) The driver is most careless.
C ) If the farmer is angry I shall switch off the University? C ) Excuse me sir, could you tell us the right
light in the bathroom E ) Has he worked at the University? way to the circus?
D) If you can’t find any money have your hair D) It’s too stuffy here.
16. (02-4-7) Choose the best answer. E) Certainly, I can.
cut short
The traffic on the highway was so heavy
E) If he isn’t hungry he won’t join us 24. (v4-126-29) Don wants a piece of
that I ...
9. (98-11-53) Choose the appropriate A ) got to work in time candy. His mother doesn’t want to give him
answer. Whom do ypu often write letters to? B) could hardly breathe right now. What do you think she says?
A ) To England B) To Moscow C ) rang the police A ) Later, dear.
C ) My friends do D ) To my pen-friend D ) became hungry B) You’re honey.
E) My pen-friend does C ) You are not going to eat any.
E) didn't get to the office at 8 o’clock
D) No, never.
10. (98-12-52) Complete the joke. - 17. (02-11-30) Choose the sentence E) You ate your minimum.
Tommy, your mother is a teacher and you which logically completes the paragraph.
cannot write a word. - ... . 25. (v5-134-11) Choose logically correct
America’s fruit and vegetable market was
A ) Your father is a dentist and your little answer.
not so rich this year. By mid November,
brother has no teeth Father sends his son to the doctor and says
fields which line the Califomia-Mexico border
B) Your father is an engineer and works at that the doctor is a very ... and ... man.
are usually full of ripe fruit and vegetables.
the plant A ) kind / impolite B) rude / severe
Unfortunately, 35% of this year’s crop been
C ) Your mother is a good housewife C ) good / cruel D) good / kind
lost or left to rat. America’s melon, lettuce,
E) good / bad
D) Your aunt can't go to die mountains citrus fruit and carrot harvests have all
with us suffered hugely.... 26. (v5-144-25) Choose the best
E) Your mother wanted to see us both A) The farmers are advised to cover their sentence.
crops as means of protection. Max is puzzled. His key won’t unlock the
11. (99-3-23) Choose the correct variant
B) Insects have caused serious damage to door. The number on the key says 210, but
of the sentence.
the crops and have made farming difficult. the room is 310. ... He’ll have to take the lift
A ) Your room is twice as large as mine
C ) California farmers have been fighting down to the second floor.
B) Your room is twice as larger as mine
sweet potato whiteflies for years. A ) He must have forgotten his key.
C ) Your room is two sizes bigger than mine
D) Farmers cannot destroy the insect easily. B) He should change his room.
D) Your room is two times largest than mine
E) The insects cannot survive in wet climates. C ) Apparently Max is on the wrong Boor.
E) Your room is larger than mine two times D) He will find the way out.
12. (00-4-8) Choose grammatically 18. (03-10-36) Choose the best answer. E) He should get a new key.
correct phrase that best completes the Rustam: How could you get to town so
27. (v16-101 -25) Read the text.
sentence. quickly? Akmai: I headed out before dawn.
By the time students graduate from high What does Akmai mean?
school ... compositions or essays. A ) He began his journey at sunset.
The World Health Organization says there’s
A ) they usually able to write B) There weren’t traffic jams on the road.
been a fourfold increase in diabetes in the
B) they are capable to write C ) It wasn’t sunrise when he started.
past four decades. Worldwide nearly one-
C ) they are usually able to write D) His car drove at a fast speed.
in-11 adults now has the disease. In one of
D) usually capable they are of writing E ) He started his journey before dusk.
the largest studies to date, it’s been found that
E) they usually are able writing 19. (04-1-482) Choose the best asnswer. poor and middle income countries had seen
13. (01-1-20) Complete the sentence The tram was so overcrowded that... the steepest rise in cases. That's prompted a
logically. A ) they had to stand B) they took seats warning that diabetes has reached levels that
Nearly three quarters of the earth is covered C ) we went to the shop D) he cut his finger could bankrupt some health systems.
with water. Water heats up more slowly than E) he easily found a seat Choose the best title for the text
land, but once it is warm it takes longer to 20. (04-1-486) Choose the best answer. A ) Diabetes increase warning
cool down. On the moon where there is no The coat was so expensive that... B) The past four decades
water, the temperature at night falls quickly A ) Halil couldn’t afford it C ) The World Health Organization
and night is much colder than day B) Halil could afford to buy D) Health systems.
A ) The same can be seen in tropics C ) father bought them for me 28. (v16-101 -26) According to the
B) That’s why we had to take warm clothes D) I bought it immediately passage diabetes ...
C ) And the travellers preferred to stay in the E) everybody bought it at once. A ) is the desease of adults.
ship B) can be found only in poor and middle
21. (V4-107-15) Choose the .appropriate
D) When the sun shines water boils income countries.
answer.
E) This also happens in inland deserts, C ) may be a serious problem to some health
How well does-your classmate speak
hundreds of miles from any sea systems.
English?
' 14. (01-2-39) Complete the situation. A ) She speaks German well. D) is the largest study to date.
When I met Alice at the entrance to the B) They speak English well. 29. (v16-101-27) Choose the answer
theatre, she looked excited and her eyes C ) She speaks it very well. which correctly completes the sentence.
sparkled. ... They were not expensive but we D) We understand English. There is a high increase in diabetes in the
could see the stage rather well. E) She doesn’t tell English stories. last...
308 110. Sentence contradicting the others
A ) 4 weeks B) 4 months 39. (v18-689) Do you know who she is? A ) Canada has an area of nearly ten million
C ) 4 years D) 4 times No, she didn’t ... her name. square kilometres.
30. (V16-101-28) Choose the answer A ) say me B) say to me B) A number of short rivers flow from the
which correctly completes the sentence. C ) tell me D) tell to me Australian Alps into the Pacific Ocean.
The word steepest is closest in meaning to 40. (v18-690) Choose the correct answer. C ) Its western and eastern coasts are
A ) precipitous B) easy I would like to know what ... for this job. washed by two oceans.
C ) vertical D) smart A ) qualifications I need to be applied D) There are many islands in the north of
B) qualifications I need being applied Canada.
31. (v17-104-24) Choose the sentence E ) The north of the country near'the Arctic is
which best matches the meaning. C ) qualifications to be applied i need
D) I need qualifications to be applied tundra.
Don’t forget to include Jeremy in the party.
A) Send Jeremy an invitation. 41. (v19/20-103-16) Choose the correct contradicting the given one.
B) Remember to call on Jeremy. answer. Tomorrow the pupils of our form will go on an
C) Forget about inviting him to the party. Nate was cooking the dinner... we arrived. excursion out of town.
D) Don’t invite Jeremy to the party. A ) as soon A ) They want to go to the Tashkent Sea.
32. (v17-119-22) Choose the correct B) when B) At 9 o’clock we’ll take a bus and start to
answer. C ) while the Sea.
I was dazzled by the snow glittering on the D) since C ) When we come we shall have a good
tree tops. 42. (v19/20-104-18) Choose the correct time.
A) I was confused answer. D) We shall see the historical places of the
B) I was full of joy ... it was really hot outside, I wore shorts. town.
C ) I was unable to see A ) Unless E ) Some of us will play volleyball, others will
D) I was astonished B) Although bathe and swim.
33. (v17-124-16) Choose the correct C ) Despite 6. (96-15-204) Choose the sentence
answer. D) Since contradicting the others.
Strike while the iron is ... . 43. ( v l 9/20-121-3) Choose the right A ) About 7 million people live in the capital.
A) soft B) wild C ) hot D) motion answer. B) Its underground is the oldest in the world.
... buying a computer, he installed all C ) The streets are crowded and noisy.
34. (v17-126-21) Choose the one item
suggested software D) There are beautiful flowers and trees all
which best matches the meaning of the
A ) After around the valley.
main sentence.
B) On E) New high buildings are being built in the
He walked to work as usual although it was
C ) Until centre.
raining heavily.
A) since it was raining heavily, he didn’t walk D) Since 7. (96-15-205) Choose the sentence
to work 44. (v19/20-128-3) Choose the correct contradicting the others.
B) in spite of the heavy rain, he walked to answer. A ) Selfridges’s is a very expensive
work as usual It's improbable for us ... in time. department store.
C ) The unusually heavy rain prevented him A ) don’t to return B) Many people have to go to super cheaper
from walking B) not return shops.
D) He usually walked to work unless it was C ) no return C ) Supermarkets have become very
raining heavily D) not to return popular.
D) Our markets are very popular all over the
110. Sentence contradicting world.
answer.
E ) Shopping centres attract people from all
I usually wear a suit to work but ... the others over the world.
A) I think I’ll apply for that job.
B) I think I’m going to be sick 1. (96-6-44) Choose the sentence 8. (97-1-43) Choose the sentence
C ) I was talking to my sister on the phone contradicting the others. contradicting the others.
D) today I’m wearing T-shirt and jeans A ) We stayed at home for the week-end. A ) He joined the library and checked a book
B) We had a lot of work. out of it.
36. (v17-130-21) Choose the one item
C ) We decided to go to the park. B) I choose a book of fairy tales.
which best matches the meaning of the
D) We washed. C ) The writer tried to amuse his readers.
main sentence.
E) We looked after our children at home. D) Every subscriber must return a book in
The play we saw last night wasn’t particularly
time.
good. 2. (96-6-45) Choose the sentence
E) There are many books by Uzbek and
A ) We went to the theater last night and contradicting the others.
foreign writers in the library.
enjoyed ourselves very much A ) People like comedy than tragedy.
B) The play we saw last night was extremely B) Yesterday a new comedy was on. 9. (97-2-50) Choose the sentence
enjoyable C ) There were many people in the hall when contradicting the others.
C ) We didn't enjoy the play we saw last “Othello” was on the stage. A ) On Friday evening I was going home by
night D) After the comedy people were coming out tram.
D) There was a good play in the theater last smiling. B) It began to grow dark.
night E ) He played the main part in this comedy. C ) There weren’t many passengers in the tram.
D) Our voyage wasn’t long but we all
37. (v18-687) She was wearing ... riding 3. (96-8-48) Choose the sentence became friends.
boots. contradicting the others. E ) It took me twenty minutes to get home.
A) black old Spanish leather A ) It’s difficult to get tickets on the day of
B) old leather black Spanish train’s departure. 10. (97-4-26) Choose the appropriate
C ) old black Spanish leather B) You must book a ticket for train sentence contradicting the others.
D) Spanish black old leather beforehand. A ) Christmas is a religious holiday as well.
B) It is celebrated as the birthday of Christ.
38. (v18-688) Which of these sentences C ) I’d like a second-class ticket for an
C ) Every family tries to have a Christmas-
are correct in spoken English? overnight train.
tree.
A ) Seen Ali? D) This slow train arrives at 7 a. m.
D) The present for children, relatives, friends
B) Gan’t come in here, sorry. E) I took my luggage and left the ship.
are placed under it.
C ) Lost my key. 4. (96-9-102) Choose the sentence E) This holiday is celebrated on the 31st of
D) Have heard of her mother. contradicting the others. December.
110. Sentence contradicting the others 309
11. (97-4-54) Choose the sentence C ) The ecological problem is not the problem D) But at last I managed to get to the
contradicting the others. of environmental pollution. road and drive down the street out of the
A ) In 1825 the new railway was opened in D) It is the problem of planned interaction of snowstorm.
Great Britain. man with nature. E) I made supper, washed the dishes in
B) G. Stephenson’s name is connected with E) A man can find everything he needs. the stream and went out for a walk in the
the first railway in Great Britain. moonlight.
18. (98-2-44) Choose the suitable
C ) M. Faraday came to the station when the sentence to continue the idea. 25. (01-1-28) Choose the sentence
train had already gone. We are very fond of swimming. contradicting the others.
D) He replaced wooden rails by metal ones.. A ) We like to play football in fine weather. A ) Americans have always wanted to
E) Railway is one of the best means of B) We did our homework and then played improve “the quality of life”, to make the
communication. tennis yesterday. environment clean.
12. (97-6-50) Choose the sentence C ) She usually likes to play chess. B) In the past twenty years, the quality of
contradicting the others. D) We usually lie on the beach and sunbathe life has come to include the idea of a quality
A ) There is a kind of art exhibition at our two or three hours a day. environment.
school. E) The place where we were bom is a big, C ) Americans want clean air and water,
B) Pictures and drawings are on the walls in protection of natural resources.
city now.
the corridor. D) As American industry becomes more and
C ) They were drawn at the camp during the 19. (98-6-48) Choose the sentence
more mechanized, fewer workers are needed
summer holidays last year. contradicting the others.
to manufacture a product.
D) At camps children go to rivers and to A ) It is shining
E) An important part of the efforts to clean
forests. B) It is raining cats and dogs
the environment is to recycle waste products.
E) The best picture called “One Summer C ) It’s pouring
Morning” was painted by my friend. D) It’s drizzling 26. (01-6-54) Choose the sentence
E) It’s raining contradicting the others.
A ) I think, it's high time to have dinner.
contradicting the others. 20. (99-10-54) Choose the sentence
B) I am hungry.
A ) It's winter, the first days of January. contradicting the others.
C ) Let’s have some soup.
B) A little girl is sitting at the window and A ) All the trees are green.
D) It’s delicious.
looking through it. B) I like spring best of all.
E) Let’s buy a piece of soap.
C ) Some children are playing a noisy game C ) You can see flowers everywhere.
on the green grass not far from their house. D) We often go to the country. 27. (02-7-46) Choose the sentence
D) A lot of birds are looking for something E) Children go to the skating-rink. contradicting the others.
to eat. A ) Sports is one of the world’s largest
21. (00-2-35) Choose the sentence industries.
E) But it’s difficult for them to find food in
contradicting the others. B) Because an athlete succeeds by
winter and the girl feels sorry for the birds.
A ) London is situated on the Thames river. achievement only sports can be a fast route
14. (97-9-49) Choose the sentence B) The official residence of the Prime to wealth.
contradicting the others. Minister is Number 10, Downing Street. C ) Even the Olympic games themselves
A ) Many children come to the Zoo every day. C ) Political meetings take place in Trafalgar have become a huge business.
B) They like to watch different animals and square. D) Countries fight to hold the Olympics not
birds. D) Eleven million people live in London. only for honour, but for money.
C ) Some of them By over the blue sea. E) The White House is the residence of the E) Appropriately, the symbol of victory in the
D) Coming to the Zoo children like to stand President. Olympic Games is now an olive wreath.
near one of the big cages most of all.
E) A little monkey lives there with its father 22. (00-2-36) Choose the sentence 28. (03-10-29) Choose the sentence
and mother. contradicting the others. contradicting the others.
A ) The USA is situated in the central A ) Perhaps the greatest navigators in history
and southern part of the North American were the Viking?.
contradicting the others.
continent. B) Without compasses or other modem
A ) Australia has several different climatic
B) The area of the USA is over nine million instruments, they explored Iceland, Greenland.
regions.
square kilometres. C ) Moreover they even crossed the Atlantic
B) The climate in the West is very dry and
C ) The longest river in the world is the Ocean to the shores of North America.
more than half of Australia gets little rain.
Mississippi. D) Using sophisticated instrumentation,
C ) There are many wild animals in that
D) The Black Sea washes Turkey and many experts have learned that lightning travels at
country.
D ) Most of them such as the kangaroo, the other countries. one-third the speed of light.
dingo or wild dog and koala are not found in E) In the North the USA borders on Canada E) To find their way, they stayed close to
any other country of the world. and in the South on Mexico. shore lines or used the position of the sun to
E) The kiwi, a bird which lives in the forest 23. (01-1-19) Choose the sentence plot the latitude.
and doesn’t fly is the national emblem of the contradicting the others. 29. (03-10-30) Choose the sentence
country. A ) Last year my friend was on a T V contradicting the others.
16. (97-11-44) Choose the sentence programme. A ) Samuel Finley Breese Morse spent
contradicting the others. B) But our T V broke down completely. 12 years perfecting his own version of Andre
A ) Rudyard Kipling, a famous English writer, C ) We tried to rent one, but there were none Ampere’s idea for an electric telegraph.
was born in Bombay. available. B) Different letters are used to code
B) His parents were English. D) So we took it to a jeweller’s. the alphabet, the numerals, and some
C ) Hindi was the first language he spoke. E) Luckily we found a neighbour who let us punctuation.
D) At 6 he was taken to England to study at watch hers. C ) The dot represents a very brief depression
a college. of telegraph key.
E) Her books are really interesting. D) The dash represents a depression three
contradicting the others.
times as long as the dot.
17. (97-11-45) Choose the sentence A ) One evening I found a wonderful place to
E ) However this inventor is best known
contradicting the others. camp high up in the mountains.
for his Morse code, a system of telegraph
A ) it is clear that man and his activity B) I parked my car down a track, a hundred
signals composed of dots and dashes.
influence the environment. metres from the road.
B) The man must study the influence of his C ) Then I pitched my tent in a small wood by 30. (03-10-31) Choose the sentence
activity on nature. a stream. contradicting the others.
310 111. Logic list. Word logically out of the group
A ) The Japanese macaque is an endangered D) They went to the school sports ground to 6. (96-15-40) Choose the word which is
monkey. play football. out of logic list.
B) It inhabits an area farther north than any E ) Pictures and drawings are on the walls in A ) Moscow B) Tashkent
other primate except for humans. the corridor. C ) London D ) Washington
C ) Ironically, some troops of macaques 37. (V5-151-25) Choose the sentence E ) New York
have been relocated in Texas to ensure their closer to the given. 7. (96-15-41) Choose the word which is
survival. No one but Nick knew the answer to the out of logic list.
D) The Japanese protest against macaques’ question. A ) stone B) glass
relocating to America. A ) Nick was the only one who couldn't C ) ink D) wood
E) The Japanese call this animal the snow answer the question. E ) iron
monkey because it can be found in the B) Could only Nick answer the question?
snowy regions of Japan. 8. (96-15-203) Choose the word logically
C ) The question could not be answered by
31. (05-1-472) Choose the sentence out of the group.
anyone.
contradicting the others. A ) carrot B) potato
D ) Only Nick could answer the question.
A ) A lot of children come to the Zoo at the C ) pigeon D ) cabbage
E ) Everyone knew how to answer the
weekend. E ) pea
question.
B) They like to watch different animals and 9. (97-1-46) Choose the word logically
birds. 38. (v5-157-36) Choose the sentence
out of the group.
C ) A little bear lives with his mother in the contradicting the others.
A ) honour B) tomb
cage. A ) Australia is rich in minerals.
C ) plump D) grave
D) At the Zoo children like to stand near one B) The commonwealth of Australia is a self-
E) memory
of the big cages most of all. governing federal state.
C ) The continent of Australia is mostly a 10. (97-2-53) Choose the word logically
E ) A little monkey lives with its parents in the
great plain with mountains in the east and out.
forest.
south-east. A ) train B) ship
32. (05-1-489) Choose the sentence D) The Kiwi is the national emblem of the C ) boat D ) captain
contradicting the others. country. E ) plane
A ) A kind of art exhibition was held at our E) Australia has several different climatic 11. (97-3-42) Choose the word logically
school. regions, from warm to subtropical and tropical. out.
B) Pictures and drawings are on the walls in
39. (v5-160-36) Choose the sentence A ) performance B) concert
the corridor.
contradicting the others. C ) flight D) film
C ) They were drawn at the camp during the
A ) Space explorations are not important for E) play
summer holidays last year.
D) They went to the school sports ground to fnankind. 12. (97-5-42) Choose the word logically
play football. B ) Russian scientists have made out of the group.
E) The best picture called “One Summer contributions to outer space study. A ) raincoat B) ticket
Morning” was painted by my friend. ■ C ) The first sputniks and the first manned C ) suit D) tie
orbital Bights have provoked many questions. E ) hat
33. (v4-101-29) Choose the sentence D ) Space research is also very important for
contradicting the others. 13. (97-7-47) Choose the word
the development of technology.
A ) She swims in the river with her friends in contradicting the others.
E ) The reasons for space exploration are
hot weather. A ) Easter B) religious
many and one of them is that the Earth’s
B) But it’s difficult for them to find food in C ) church D ) service
natural resources are limited.
winter and the girl feels sorry for the birds. E) garland
C ) There is much snow and it is cold.
111. Logic list. W ord logically out 14. (97-7-48) Choose the word
D) A lot of birds are looking for something to contradicting the others.
eat. of the group
A ) canteen B) dining-hall
E) On the hill she is watching birds on the C ) warehouse D) kitchen
show. 1. (96-6-99) Complete the logic list of
the words, arm-chair, coffee-table, settee, E ) buffet
34. (v4-102-29) Choose the sentence scatter cushion ... 15. (97-8-43) Choose the word logically
contradicting the others. A ) wall-unit B) walking stick out of the group.
A ) They can see monkeys and snakes there. C ) hall-mirror D) coat hanger A ) cousin B) niece
B) They can see sheep in the mountains. E ) umbrelfa stand C ) aunt D) nurse
C ) People take their children to the Zoo. E) uncle
D) They can study animal life there. 2. (96-8-46) Choose the word logically
E) They will see birds and animals there. out of the group of words. 16. (97-10-47) Choose the appropriate
A)duck B)pheasant word logically out.
35. (v4-106-13) Choose the sentence C ) chicken D ) goose A ) tree B) flower
contradicting the others. E ) berry C ) bush D) leave
A) A little bear lives with his mother in the cage. E) plant
B) A little monkey lives with its parents in the 3. (96-8-47) Choose the word logically
forest. out of the group of words. 17. (97-11-46) Choose the word
C ) A lot of children come to the Zoo at the A ) beer B) lemonade C ) gin contradicting the other.
weekend. D) vodka E) whiskey A ) modesty B) honesty
D) At the Zoo children like to stand near one 4. (96-13-30) Choose the word out of the C ) cruelty D) kindness
of the big cages most of all. logic list. E) leave
E) They like to watch different animals and A ) kitchen B) bedroom 18. (97-11-47) Choose the word
birds. C ) garage D ) dining-room contradicting the others
36. (v4-107-29) Choose the sentence E ) hall A ) to be glad B) to be upset
contradicting the others. 5. (96-13-152) Choose the name which is C) tobeti appy D) to be brightened
A ) They were drawn at the camp during the logically out of the group. E) to be good at
summer holidays last year. A ) Tate Gallery , 19. (98-1-30) Choose the word which is
B) The best picture called “One Summer B) British Museum out of the logic list.
Morning” was painted by my friend. C ) Westminster Abbey A ) postman B) farmer
C ) A kind of art exhibition was held at our D) The Navol Theatre C ) field D) reporter
school. E) St. Paul’s Cathedral E) surgeon
111. Logic list. Word logically out of the group 311
20. (98-2-42) Choose the word logically 34. (00-2-23) Continue the logic list. Well- 46. (v4-114-11) Choose the word which
out of die group. known, famous, popular, known ... . does not belong.
A ) speak B) say A ) hard-working B) outstanding A ) boy B) furniture
C ) punish D ) talk C ) clever D ) lazy C ) table D ) sofa
E) tell E) brave E ) bookcase
21. (98-3-30) Choose the word which is 35. (00-2-24) Continue the logic lis t Sea, 47. (v4-116-31) Choose the word which
out of the logic group. river, lake, channel. .. . does not belong.
A ) goldfish B) horse A ) city B) mountain A ) a turnip B) a crane
C ) fox D ) tree C ) hill D ) ocean . C ) a cucumber D ) a beet
E ) mouse E ) forest E) carrots
36. (00-2-32) Choose the word logically 48. (v4-121-12) Choose the word which
22. (98-3-86) Choose the word logically
out of the list does not belong.
out of the group.
A ) a cup B) a teapot A ) bush B) plant
A ) go B ) start
C ) a spoon D) a lemon C ) tree D ) leave
C ) arrive D) come
E ) a milk-jug E ) flower
E ) congratulate
37. (00-6-51) Choose the word that 49. (v4-129-12) Choose the word which
23. (98-4-55) Continue the logic list
Wood, metal, brick, glass....... doesn’t match. does not belong.
A ) ink B) clay A ) appliance B) dishwasher A ) grapes B) cabbage
C)sugar D)pepper C ) pants D) television C ) plum D) peach
E) snow E ) vacuum cleaner E ) pear
24. (98-5-53) Continue the logic list 38. (00-9-17) Choose the word which 50. (v4-129-13) Complete the sentence.
Teacher, headmaster, form mistress, principal... does not belong. There were different... about the event. He
A ) child B) pupil A ) carrot B ) cucumber didn’t know which one to believe
C ) woman D ) teenager C ) potato D) meat A ) styles B) copies
E ) man E ) tomato C ) methods D ) ideas
39. (00-9-20) Choose the word which E ) things
25. (98-6-41) Choose the word out of the
, logic list does not belong. ' 51. (v5-142-11) When we found that
A ) underground B) box-office A ) dislike B) admire someone had broken into our house, we
C ) bank D) ministry C ) detest D) hate called ... .
E ) school E ) disapprove A ) the police B) the jury
40. (01-1-72) Choose the word that C ) the fire-brigade D ) the staff
26. (98-7-33) Choose the word out of
doesn’t match. E ) the army
logic list
A ) applicant B) worker A ) hammer B) screwdriver 52. (v7-178-7) When you come to stay, ...
C ) painter D ) interpreter С ) saw D ) truck some warm clothing. It’s very cold here.
E) builder E) wrench A ) feed B) put
27. (98-8-40) Choose the word logically 41. (01-4-12) Choose the right answer. C ) bring D ) carry
out of the list What group do they belong to? 53. (v19/20-101-10) Choose the correct
A ) a room B) a flat A pike, a salmon, a trout, a shark, a herring, answer.
C ) a street D ) a house a sazan. My friend sent me a ... last week. It was very
E ) a parlour A ) fish B) animals interesting to read.
28. (98-8-42) Continue the logic list C ) insects D ) minerals A ) later
A hat, a cap, a scarf, a shirt....... E ) meat B) writings
A ) an umbrella B) a shade 42. (02-11-8) Choose the best answer. C ) ladder
C ) trousers D ) a bag Which of the following does the doctor do? D) letter
E ) a stick A ) checks blood pressure 54. (v19/20-103-5) Choose the correct
29. (98-8-43) Continue the logic list B) takes medical treatment answer.
Bread, butter, sugar, cream....... C ) complains about pains Tom crossed the road at a ... .
A ) shark B) scholar D) overcomes difficulty A ) crosser
C ) kids D ) cheese E ) calls an ambulance B) way
E ) steam 43. (05-1-389) Choose the word which C ) cross-road
does not belong. D ) crossing
30. (98-12-64) Choose the word out of
the logic group. A ) tree B) flower 55. (v19/20-104-2) Choose the correct
A ) suit B ) shoe C ) bush D ) leave answer.
C ) hat D ) pot E ) plant «I’ll tell the teacher what you have done.»
E ) shirt 44. (v4-107-28) Choose the word which He ... to tell the teacher what I had done.
31. (98-12-65) Choose the word out of does not belong. A ) said
the logic group. A ) Glasgow B) Liverpool B ) insisted
A ) cotton B) butter C ) Manchester D ) Birmingham C ) warns
C ) cheese D ) bread E ) Los-Angeies D ) threatened
E) milk 56. (v19/20-104-8) Choose the correct
45. (V4-109-18) F o u ro f the five
32. (98-12-68) Choose the word out of sentences are synonym ous; choose the answer.
the logic group. Looking back I can say that our students
one that is wrong.
A ) about B) that A ) The old lady prefers talking to listening. h av e... significant progress.
C ) under D) into B) Talking is more preferable for the old lady A ) made
E ) within than listening. B) got
C ) The old lady prefers to talk rather than C ) did
33. (99-6-15) Choose the word which
D ) taken
can’t be associated with the given listen.
profession. A chef. D ) Listening is less preferable for toe old lady 57.- ( v l 9/20-105-14) Choose the correct
A ) a spoon B) a frying-pan than talking. answer.
C ) to roast D ) an oven E ) Listening is more preferable for the old The severe freeze ... many crops and
E) to edit lady than talking. caused a rise of food prices.
312 111. Logic list. Word logically out of the group
A ) hurt 67. (v19/20-111-13) Choose the correct A ) Life in the desert.
B) pained answer B) Desert animals.
C ) injured From his conversation I ... that he worked in C ) Plants adopted to desert life.
D) damaged an international organization D) What are nocturnal animals?
58. (v19/20-106-11) Choose the correct A ) deferred 73. (v19/20-115-3) Choose the correct
answer. B) deflected answer.
John received a ... from the state to help him C)denounced In England a good ... gets you a good job.
pay the university fees. D)deduced A ) history
A) grant 68. (v19/20-112-1) Choose the correct B)year
B) wages answer. C ) work
C ) salary At the end of the concert, the audience went D ) degree
D) money ... clapping until the singer came back and 74. (v19/20-115-13) Choose the correct
59. (v19/20-106-15) Choose the correct did an encore. answer.
answer. A ) up Margo is such a beauty. She resembles her
Our geography teacher brings a ... to the B) into ... mother.
lesson and we study it. C ) away A ) evident B) unattractive
A ) cup D) on C ) beautiful D ) ugly
B) tap 69. (v19/20-112-27) Read and answer the 75. (v19/20-115-15) Choose the correct
C ) cap following four questions about the text answer.
D) map (27-30). She became conscious that everyone was
60. (v19/20-107-10) Choose the correct It might seem that very few things can ... at her.
answer. survive in the desert. Most plants and A ) staring
The Johnsons bought a ... house in animals that you see in your town probably B) looking for
Liverpool. It has more than 15 rooms. wouldn’t But there are many different types C ) arriving
A) large of plants and animals that are perfectly D) perceiving
B) cold suited to the hot, dry climate. In the desert,
C ) heavy there is very little water. The plants and
answer.
D) small animals that live in the desert have special
At the community dinner dance, he met
features for living with little water. Plants like
61. (v19/20-108-6) Choose the right ma ny ... people.
the cactus have short leaves. These leaves A ) grandly
adverb of certainty trap and store water. The cactus also has
He was ... frightened It seemed to him as his B) celebration
spikes on its leaves. This is to keep animals C ) fame
nightmare has come true
from taking its water. D) prominent
A ) a little B) really
Animals that live in the desert are often
C ) a bit D ) very 77. (v19/20-120-3) Choose the correct
nocturnal. This means they sleep during
62. (v19/20-108-8) Choose the correct the day. They come out to eat at night answer.
answer when it is cool. Other animals, like the camel, ... to play with puppies!
Without laws, people would live in a state are awake during the heat of the day. They A ) What a fun it is
of... have special eyelashes that keep the sand B) What a fun is it
A) chaos out of their eyes. They have nostrils that C ) What fun it is
B) harmony can dose to keep the sand out of their D ) How fun it is
C ) bungle noses. They can go for many days without 78. (v19/20-121-4) Choose the correct
D) amity drinking. Many animals that live in the desert answer.
63. (v19/20-110-7) Choose the correct can get all the water they need from the People call abilities they can do as ...
answer. foods they eat. A ) job B) quality
The manager was good enough to ... his Which definition is closer to the word C ) skills D) experience
workers’ mistakes. «desert» according to the passage? 79. (v19/20-121-6) Choose the correct
A ) oversee B) overtake A ) Uninhabited and desolate place in the answer.
C ) overdo D ) overlook forest. He ... an excuse and left the office in a hurry.
B) A waterless, desolate area of land with A ) created
64. (v19/20-111-9) Choose the correct little or no vegetation.
answer. B) made
C ) An island where no humans live. C ) filled
... all the things in her handbag, there was a
D ) A situation or place considered dull and D) did
photograph of a beautiful house.
uninteresting.
A) Except 80. (v19/20-122-12) Choose the correct
B) Among 70. (v19/20-112-28) Th e author of the answer.
C ) Within passage states that ... It is important that you ... exerdse in order
D) Between A ) not all animals and plants can live in the to keep fit.
desert. A ) do B) create C ) fill D) make
B) all plants and animals can live waterless if
answer! 81. (v19/20-130-3) Choose the
they are in the desert.
We had a lot of time so we decided to tour appropriate synonym.
C ) hot, dry climate is perfect for all animals
the whole United States ... just going to New He opt for healthy life style. So do his friends.
and plants.
York. A ) bring
D ) most animals and plants can adapt to
A ) by B) buy
living in the desert easily.
B) from C ) take
C ) instead of 71. (v19/20-112-29) One can understand D ) choose
D) besides from the passage that spikes on the
cactus leaves s e rv e ...
66. (v19/20-111-11) Choose the correct answer.
A ) to protect the plant.
answer. The ship was very small Columbus
B) to frighten other plants.
We know nothing at all about the company’s crossed the Atlantic in it.
C ) to keep water from evaporation. A ) then
new director ... that he’s just celebrated his
fiftieth birthday. D) to let desert creatures admire them. B) furthermore
A ) in case B)'except 72. ( v l 9/20-112-30) What can be the best C ) nevertheless
C ) since D) on (Condition title for the passage? D) moreover
112. General meaning. General word 313
112. General m eaning. General 12. (02-11-59) Choose the answer which A ) castle B) church
fits best according to the text C ) house D ) office
w ord
The Beverly Hills Hotel is on of Hollywood's 19. (v14-102-32) Read the text.
1. (97-3-44) Find the word with the most most celebrated meeting places for people Then choose the correct answer to
general meaning. in the film business. It was here that film questions 32-33.
A ) man B) woman director Orson Welles met American Not since Americans crossed the continent
C ) person D ) boy journalist John Rosenbaum for a long in covered wagons have they exercised
E) girl interview. Their six-hour meeting resulted in and dieted as strenuously as they are
one of the finest biographies written about doing today. Consequently, they do not only
2. (97-12-60) Choose the word with the Weltes Rosenbaum’s book, published in the look younger and slimmer, but feel better.
most general meaning. late 1970 s has given us the clearest insight Because of increased physical fitness,
A ) dollars B) money into a complex man. Rosenbaum’s book ... . life expectancy in the nation has risen to
C ) franks D ) soums A ) deals only with Weils’ early life seventy-three years, with fewer people
E)pounds
B) is critical of Wells' character suffering from heart disease, the nation’s
3. (97-12-61) Choose the word with the C ) concentrates on Wells’ time in Hollywood number one kilter.
most general meaning. D) describes his meetings with Wells Jogging, the easiest and cheapest way of
A ) brick E) creates a portrait of Wells improving the body, keeps over 30 million
B) stone people of all ages on the run. For the price
13. (02-11-60) Read the text of test 59
C ) construction materials of a good pair of running shoes, anyone
and choose the best answer. The words
D) wood anywhere can join the race.
“the book has given us the clearest insight
E ) clay Dieting, too, has become a national pastime.
into a complex man” mean the book ...
4. (97-12-62) Choose the word with the A ) has given the best description of Wells’ Promoters of fed diets that eliminate
most general meaning. appearance • eating one thing or another, such as fats
A ) cabin B) palace or carbohydrates; promise as much as
B) reflected the ways he made a name for
C ) house D) hut 20-pound weight losses within two weeks.
himself
E ) building Books describing such miraculous diets
C ) has told about the experience of a good
consistently head up the best-seller lists
5. (98-10-46) Choose the word with the producer
because every corpulent person wants to
most general meaning. D ) narrated the hard life of an actor
lose weight quickly and easily.
A ) men B) women E ) presented accurate and deep
Nevertheless, both jogging and dieting,
C ) girls D) boys understanding of man’s character
carried to extremes, can be hazardous.
E ) people 14. (02-12-42) What kind of reading is Many confused joggers overdo.and
6. (98-10-47) Choose the word with the this? I’m in Paris on Friday. Please cancel ultimately suffer from ankle and foot damage.
most general meaning. the 11.30 meeting with Mrs. Sellas and find Fad dieting, fortunately,' becomes only a
A ) a cow B) a horse another time. temporary means for shedding a few pounds
C ) a mule D) an animal A ) a message B) a letter while the body is deprived of the balanced
E ) a dog C ) an article D ) a story nutrition it requires, so most dieters cannot
E) an advertisement persevere on fed.
7. (98-10-48) Choose the word with the
Choose the alternative sentence that is
most general meaning. 15. (v4-105-36) Choose the sentence
closest in meaning to the given sentence.
A ) apple B) fruit best expressing the idea of the text.
Life expectancy in the nation has risen to
C ) pear D ) apricot One of the most historic of all sea voyages
seventy-three years.
E ) cherry between Europe and America was made
A ) Americans can expect to live about
in the year of 1620. A group of families
8. (00-6-47) Choose a general word. 73 years.
who could not stay any more in England
A ) piano B) instrument B) Hopefully, with exercise and improved
because of their religion left Plymouth on
C ) violin D ) drum diet, Americans may live to be 73 years old.
September 6,1620 to cross the Atlantic and
E) guitar C ) The nation is 73 years old.
make a home in the New World. After a long
9. (01-1-11) Choose the word that D) Americans now live to be 73 years old.
voyage in a ship called the Mayflower they
best keeps the meaning of the original 20. (v14-102-33) Both jogging and dieting
landed on the coast of America on December
sentence. can be hazardous.
21,1620 - at a place named Plymouth
Almost everybody in Braddle became white A ) Both jogging and dieting can improve your
Colony.
and thin and sullen because of labour from health.
A ) The “Mayflower” is the historic ship which
morning till night. B ) People should not jog or diet.
brought the first English people to North
A ) happy B) tired C ) Jogging and dieting are less injurious.
America.
C ) gloomy D) carefree D) Dieting and jogging can damage your
B) Religion accounts for colonization of the
E ) lucky health.
New World.
10. (01-1-12) Choose the word that best C ) Making a new home is not easy. 21. (v15-101-27) Read the text
keeps the meaning of the original D ) Winter is a very cold season in America. Then choose the correct answer for each
sentence. E ) The Plymouth Colony place is named question below (27-30).
“I can’t lend you this book now, I need it after the English port of Plymouth. In 1760, a man named Tiphaigne de la
myself” Roche made a bizarre prediction. In an
A ) borrow B) give imaginary story called Giphantie, mirror
Most of the goods produced in this factory to
C ) send D) take images of scenes from nature could be
foreign countries.
E) pass captured permanently on a canvas covered
A ) exports B) are exporting
11. (01-8-47) What kind of sport is it? C ) is exported D ) are exported with a sticky material. After the material
This sport is very beautiful. It gives the E ) export dried in darkness, the image would remain
sportsmen strength, rhythm and grace. The on the canvas forever. At the time, the idea
17. (v5-126-24) Choose the word. was unheard of. It was not until the following
sportsmen do some exercises or dance to
He was accused of having sold information century that the concept of photography
the music. They have skates and beautiful
to firms. was bom, starting with some experiments
costumes on.
A ) companion B) strange by Nic6phore Ni6pce. Nic^phore Nigpce,
A ) skating
C ) enemy D) rival who was a French inventor, was interested
B) ice hockey
E) evil in lithography, which is a printmaking
C ) figure skating
D) ice skating 18. (v7-162-7) The ... was built in the technique. He learned to bum images onto
E) skiing sixteenth century to defend the city. the plates and then print the images on
314 112. General meaning. General word
paper. He shared his findings with Louis C ) European countries without a national the flickering light from the oil lamp on
Jacques Mande Daguerre, who improved library the dresser. The man in the photograph
the process and announced it to the D) developing countries that hadn’t was unsmiling, but his eyes were kind.
French Academy of Sciences in 1839. The established a national library One evening when I was looking at the
Daguerreotype, the photography method photograph, as I always did before I went to
27. (v15-110-36) Th e author mentions
named after Daguerre, met with great sleep, I noticed a shadow across the man’s
that a national library in a developing
success. People called the Daguerreotype a thin face. I moved the photograph so that
country ought to . . . .
“mirror with a memory.” Some portrait artists the shadow lay perfectly around his hollow
A ) contain foreign scholarly works as well as
became Daguerreotypists, now known as cheeks. How different he looked! I noticed
the country’s written works
photographers. a shadow across the man’s thin face. How
B) try to be better than a similar library in a different he looked!
According to the passage, which of the
developed country
following statements is true? That night I could not sleep, thinking about
C ) establish guide-lines for the national the letter that I would write. First, I would tell
A ) Nic6phore Niepce experimented with
printmaking. literature him that I was eleven years old, and that if
B) Mandg Daguerre revealed the secret for D) develop a concept that has existed for a he had a little girl my age, she could write to
the Government. longer time in developed countries me in-t, stead of him. Then I would explain
C ) Louis Jacques Mand6 Daguerre invented 28. (v15-129-31) Read the text. to him the real purpose of my letter. Four
photography. Then choose the correct answer for each months later when I met him at the train
D) Photographic images were shown in de la question below (31-33). station near my home in Westfield, New
Roche’s book Giphantie. A century ago, the feats of the magician York, he was wearing a full beard. He was
Harry Houdinl thrilled audiences in so much taller than I had imagined from my
22. (v15-101-28) Th e word in bold
Europe and America. We now remember tiny photograph. «Ladies and gentlemen», he
“bizarre” means ...
him for his daring escapes from strait-jackets, said, «I have no speech to make and no time
A ) Unusual B) Humorous
chains and locked chests. His astonishing to make it in. I appear before you that I may
C ) Common D ) Popular
illusions of stage magic are all but extinct in see you and that you may see me.» Then he
23. (V15-101-29) What is the main idea of the West, but are alive and thriving picked me right up and kissed me on both
the passage? in the East. cheeks. The whiskers scratched. «D o you
A ) The achievement of the French Academy. think I look better, my little friend?» he asked
The reason is simple, Houdini’s kind of magic
B) The prediction of photography. me. My name is Grace Bedell, and the man
relied on potent chemicals, which were easy
C ) The success of Daguerreotypists as in the photograph was Abraham Lincoln.
to get in Victorian times. Today, however,
photographers. Th e word «fascinated» could best be
the people in the West are more safely
D) The invention of photography. replaced by.
conscious, and there is little hope, of finding
24. (¥15-101-30) W ho was the first A ) charmed B ) frightened
the highly toxic ingredients necessary for
person to apply photography in practice? C ) confused D ) disgusted
Houdini’s spells. But if you visit any Indian
A ) Nicephore Niepce bazaar, even in the smallest towns, you can 31. (v18-692) The man in the
B) Tiphaigne de la Roche buy anything from phosphorus to nitric acid photograph___
C ) Daguerreotypists at bargain prices. A ) was smiling B) had a beard
D) Mande Daguerre tt is clear from the passage that Harry C ) had a round face D ) looked kind
25. (v l 5-110-34) Read the text. H o u d in i___ 32. (v18-693) What did Grace Bedell do
Then choose the correct answer for each A ) was the least safety-conscious chemist of every night before she went to sleep?
question below (34-36). the Victorian era A ) Wrote letters.
The concept of a national library is a recent B) was a famous magician who lived about a B) Looked at the photograph.
one in the developing countries. In the hundred years ago C ) Read stories.
developed countries, national libraries have C ) used to buy all his chemicals in Indian D ) Dreamt.
existed since at least the sixteenth century. bazaars 33. (v18-694) The little girl could not
By the nineteenth century, most countries D ) was an Indian who performed his tricks sleep because she was . . . .
in Europe had already established national mostly in Europe and the USA A ) sad B) sick
libraries. The typical national library is 29. ( v l 5-129-32) tt is understood from C ) excited D ) lonely
meant to be the finest collection of books the passage th a t. . . .
in the country, the national book archive, A ) Houdinl cheated his audiences because
and a source of national pride. Although he did not use chemicals instead of real
below (695-698).
it is important for a national library in a magic
Everyone agrees that unless the world's tiger
developing country to collect the national B) Houdini’s kind of magic died out because
population is protected, tigers will eventually
literature, and any other literature pertaining it was boring, due to its extreme safety
become extinct. If it were not for the efforts
о that country, it is also important for Ihe C ) famous magicians such as Houdini made by international campaigns over past
library to collect a wide range Of scholarly perform in Indian bazaars decades, the extinction would already have
literature published in other countries, D) the sort of magic Houdinl performed a become a fact. Tigers can coexist with human
it с jn be implied from the passage century ago can be seen in India today beings, provided local people are involved in
th a t. . . . 30. (v15-129-33) It is implied in the conservation. However, even if tiger habitats
A ) developed countries have had national passage th a t. . . . are redeveloped there is no guarantee of
libraries for longer than developing ones A ) chemicals needed by magicians should be success. Government agencies must be
B) every country must have a national library freely available to everyone involved, and there must be adequate finance:
C ) by the nineteenth century most B) Westerners are more interested in their otherwise conservation projects are neglected.
developing countries had established safety now than in the past An organized programme with safeguards
national libraries C ) Houdinl took the secrets of his craft to must be introduced. If hot the illegal hunters
D ) national libraries only exist in developed India before he died quickly move back in. Supposing there were no
countries D ) the people in the West no longer like tigers left in the world: how would we all feel?
magical performances According to some environmentalists, that day
26. (v15-110-35) According to the may be coming sooner rather than later.
passage, in the IS"1century, there were 30. (v l 8-691) Read the text. Then chooseAccording to the passage, no one can deny
hardly a n y . . . . the correct answer for each question that. .. .
A ) libraries in the developing countries below (691-694). A ) If we don't keep tigers safe from loss,
ow“ г? id in other countries It was the first photograph that I had ever finally they will die out
. . . у the finest collection of seen, and it fascinated me. I can remember B) Nobody is going to guarantee to redevelop
;id literature holding it at every angle in order to catch locations for tigers
113. General knowledge questions 315
C ) International campaigns didn’t attempt to 5. (97-11-39) Choose the appropriate 14. (99-4-52) Choose the best answer to
protect tigers answer. When was Uzbekistan’s the question.
D) Local people are providing tigers with all independence proclaimed? - Who is a cashier?- . . . .
necessities A ) on September 1,1992 A ) A man who makes things out of wood.
35. (v18-696) According to the text, all B) on September 1,1990 B) A person who has been shipwrecked
of the following statements are T R U E, C ) on September 1,1991 C ) A man who has his children in the family
EXCEPT: D) on September 1,1989 D ) A companion who likes to spend money
A ) As long as local people are concerned E) on August 31, 1991 E ) Some one who looks after the money in a
with protection, there is a possibility of 6. (98-1-32) Choose the appropriate bank, a shop or an office
people’s and tigers' living at the same time. . answer. What is a scarf? 15. (99-8-49) Choose the best answer to
B) Only the improvement of the areas that A ) a place where you can pay for washing the question.
are in bad condition for tigers’ living can sort your clothes in a washing machine What is a palace?
out this issue. B) a person who sells fish A ) a parcel or bundle sent by post
C ) In order to carry out tiger saving projects, C ) a thing which is used to make B) anything that grows up from the earth
it is essential.to have enough investment. watches C ) yellow powder in the middle of flowers
D) But for international campaigns' hard D ) a thing is worn around one's neck in cold D ) a house where a king or queen lives
work, tigers would have been wiped out. weather E ) a thin round cake, cooked in a frying pan
36. (v18-697) What supposition is offered E) a worm which eats books
16. (99-9-44) Choose the best answer to
by the author? 7. (98-3-14) Which of the five countries the question.
A ) The improvement of habitats is described here? It's richer than Britain What is a chatter-box?
B) Complete extinction of tigers but it’s not as industrialised as Japan. A ) Someone who is always talking.
C ) Tigers’ coexisting with mankind A ) Ireland B) Pakistan B) A boy or a man walking.
D) Environmentalists' prediction C ) India D) Saudi Arabia C ) Someone who travels in space.
37. (v18-698) Which of the following is the E ) Turkey D) A young dog barking.
best title for the passage? 8. (98-3-40) Choose the appropriate E ) Someone who serves in a shop.
A ) Illegal fauna hunters answer. 17. (99-9-45) Choose the best answer to
B) Environmental issues What English holiday is described the question.
C ) The lifestyle of tigers her Newspapers,.television and radio What is a comer?
D) Conservation of tiger skins programmes join in the fun, publishing and A ) Where two walls or roads meet.
38. (v19/20-128-18) Choose the correct broadcasting amusing tales. Once the TV B) A sound that comes back to you.
answer. programme presented a serious re about C ) A hard try several times.
... a beautiful jewelry, ... expensive it must spaghetti growing on trees in Italy. D) The part of the body you hear with.
be! A ) St. Valentine’s Day E ) The joint in the middle of one’s arm.
A ) How./ what B) All Fool’s Day
C ) Easter 18. (02-11-71) Some languages are not
B) So / how spoken any more.
D) Christmas
C ) How much / what What do we call such languages?
E ) Mother’s Day
D) What / how A ) alive B) older
9. (98-8-44) Choose the appropriate C ) mixed D) modem
113. General knowledge answer. E) dead
Where do English kings and queens live?
questions 19. (02-11-97) Choose the best answer to
A ) In Westminster Abbey
B) In the Tower Bridge the question.
1. (96-13-47) Choose the appropriate What is Peter saying to the operator?
answer. C ) In Trafalgar Square
D) In Buckingham Palace A ) Can you lend me?
What is the capital of Wales? B) Is anything wrong?
A ) Belfast B) Edinburgh E ) In the East End
C ) I think I’d better hang up on.
C ) Cardiff D) Dublin 10. (98-8-45) Choose the appropriate D) I’m afraid it’s serious
E ) Glasgow answer. E) I’d rather have my money back.
2. (96-13-48) Choose the appropriate Where are many great Englishmen, such us
Newton, Darwin and others buried? 20. (04-1-426) Choose best answer.
answer. A: It’s a lovely day, isn’t it?
What is the emblem of England? A ) In the East End
B) In Buckingham Palace B: Yes, it’s absolutely ....
A ) thistle B) poppy A) miserable B) fantastic
C ) leek D) red rose C ) In the City
D) In the Tower Bridge C ) dreadful D) terrible
E) shamrock E) awful
E ) In Westminster Abbey
3. (97-10-55) Who practises law and has 21. (v4-102-31) Choose the appropriate
studied law? 11. (98-9-44) W hich of the following answer.
A ) a doctor B) a chemist Geographic names is not a continent? Abanki s: . .
C ) a teacher D) a lawyer A ) Africa B ) Australia A) a building where people save money .
E ) a milkman C ) Alaska D) North America B) a thing that you ride to the country
E ) Euro-Asia C ) a place where we play football
4. (97-10-56) Choose the main character
of the text. 12. (98-11-50) Choose the appropriate D) a place where you buy something to eat
“Don't go near the well! Don’t play round answer. How many parts does the United E) a person who is happy with his family
it" - Mother Hen used to say to her children. Kingdom consist of? 22. (v15-109-27) Read the text.
And they never came there. But once a little A ) 2 parts B) 3 parts Then choose the correct answer for each
chicken ran to the well and stopped near it. C ) 4 parts D) 5 pains question below (27-30).
“Why is the well so bad?” he thought. “I’m E ) 6 parts Mark Twain wrote The Adventures of Tom
here and everything is all right with me. Let 13. (99-2-47) Answ er the question. Sawyer between 1873 and 1875, and all his
me see what is there in the well.” He jumped Why is recycling important? own children loved it It is a book that has
up to look at the well and fell into the cold A ) Recycling saves energy, raw materials been read and enjoyed all over the world for
water. “Help, help", cried the silly chicken, but and reduces damage its combination of humor and fantasy. The
nobody heard him. B) Recycling saves raw materials novel gains much of its authenticity from the
A ) Mother Hen. B) Children. C ) Recycling reduces damage fact that it is really an exaggerated account
C ) The well. D) I. D) Recycling is important of Twain’s own youth. For example, there
E ) A little chicken. E ) Recycling saves glass, aluminium, cans was actually a cave full of bats situated three
316 114. Logically correct answers to the question. Logical completion of the Sentence
miles below the town of Hannibal, and it was 31. (v19/20-120-13) Choose the correct A ) US tax-inspectors
well known to the young Samuel Clemens. answer. B) US policemen
For this reason the story is particularly ... are great lovers of tea. C ) UK Prime Ministers
interesting as a record of small-town life in A ) English man D) US zoologists
Missouri during the middle of the nineteenth B) English E ) Other zoologists
century. And in Tom Sawyer and his friend, C ) The English man
6. (00-1-45) Read the passage of test
Huckleberry Finn, Twain has created two of D) The English
43 and choose the right word to complete
the most enduring characters in American the sentence.
literature. 114. Logically correct answers ... is the least cautious one to cross the
W hy do people all over the world enjoy to the question. Logical street safely.
reading this novel?
com pletion of the sentence A ) The hen B) The man
A) Because the author described his own
C ) The goose D) The dog and pig
childhood in it E) The cat
1. (96-6-40) Complete the following.
B) Because it is a mixture of hilarity and
Where did they spend the vacation? 7. (00-2-38) Complete the joke.
imaginations
Tom said... Mother: - You are five today. Happy birthday
C ) Because stories about small-town lives
A ) they came back. to you. Tommy.
impress everybody
B) they had spent it at the Seaside. Tommy: - Thank you, mummy.
D ) Because the novel was previously liked by
C ) they were young. Mother: - Do you like to have a cake with
the author's own children
D) they left for an hour. five candles on it for your birthday party?
23. (v15-109-28) A ccording to the E ) they have spent it at home. Tommy ...
passage, what is the fact proving that A ) I do the same thing every morning.
Samuel Clemens wrote this novel about
answer. B) I’ll go to the shop and buy another one.
himself?
A: Do you like coffee with or without sugar? C ) I'll better have five cakes and one candle.
A ) Mark Twain lived in a small town.
B : ... D) I like only candles and no cakes.
B) There was a cave full of bats near the
A ) I like coffee. E) I prefer to have a cake and 10 candles.
place where Samuel lived.
B) I like coffee with sugar. 8. (00-4-14) Read the text and choose
C ) The events in the story happened in
C ) They don’t like coffee with sugar. the appropriate answer.
1850s.
D) You like coffee with sugar. Conversation with the word “OK" can be
D ) The writer had a friend in his life who had
E) He likes coffee without sugar. heard all over the world. This word is used
habits as Huck has in the story.
3. (98-3-27) Which of your offers will your in the U S A at least seven times per day.
24. (v15-109-29) What does the word
friend choose if he can’t do an exercise? It has replaced the expression all right or
“enduring” in bold mean?
A ) Leave your dictionary here alright, which is still used, although far less
A ) immortal B) pressing
B) Would you like me to explain it to your frequently than it was hundred years ago.
C ) fascinating D) valuable
C ) Shall I tell you a funny story! The most significant research into the-history
25. (v15-109-30) Which of the following D) Let’s go sightseeing of ‘O Kay’ has been done at Columbia
is the best title for the passage? E ) Let’s switch on TV-set University. O K was first seen in print in the
A ) The best story in American Literature Boston Morning Post of March 23, 1839.
4. (99-9-47) Read the text and answer the
exaggerated When the editor, Charles Gordon Greene,
question. Which sentence is true?
B) Mark Twain is a well known story writer was interviewed, he said it stood for all
After a visit to a flower, a bee is covered with
C ) The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and his • correct, spelled all korrect.
yellow pollen. Then it “cleans” itself. First the
friend What is the main topic of the passage?
bee brushes its head and eyes with its front
D) A wonderful story about Twain's youth A ) Research made by Gordon Greene.
legs, and then it brushes its front legs and
26. (v16-1.19-10) Choose the answer its body with its middle legs. Then with stiff B) “O K” all over the world.
which correctly completes the sentence. “combs” on one back leg, it gathers the pollen C ) The origin of the word “OK”.
How do we call patterns of Chinese writing from its middle legs and from the back part D ) The BMP was the first to print the word
system? of its body. Finally, it packs the pollen in the “OK”.
A ) hieroglyphs B) signs tiny “baskets” on its back legs. We call these E) Ch. G. Greene’s mistake.
C ) characters D ) digits baskets “shopping baskets”. So, the “shopping 9. (00-6-38) Choose logically correct
27. (v16-121-16) Choose the right answer. baskets” are now full of yellow pollen, and sentence.
An electronic table where some data is the bee flies off to its hive. There in the hive A ) Before you do the experiment, turn into
presented is called . .. . honey-bee unloads the pollen; it brushes the Lincoln Road.
A ) word processing pollen out with its middle legs. It has brought B) Take the clothes out of the washer before
B) computer networking home “bee-bread” for the bees to eat. the students pass the test.
C ) spreadsheet A ) Before visiting a flower a bee cleans itself. C ) After the United States bought Alaska
D) digital board B) A bee packs the pollen in the tiny from Russia in 1867, the slaves were freed.
“baskets” on its sting. D ) Many students participated in marches
28. (V16-129-3) Fine arts include ... . C ) A bee brings home “bee bread” to build because they were opposed to the war.
A ) painting and sculpture its hive. E ) Oil was discovered after they crossed the
B) novels and drama D ) A bee brings home food for bees. bridge.
C ) ceramics and sculpture E ) A bee brushes the pollen out of the '
D) opera and theatre 10. (00-8-36) Read the text and answer
“shopping basket” with its wings.
the question. Read the text and choose
29. (v18-699) Choose the correct 5. (00-1-43) Read the passage and the sentence which is not tone to the
answer. complete the sentence according to the content of the text. What is the main topic
... did they lie in the sun? passage. of the passage?
A ) What B) Which US zoologists compiled a list of living beings A dinosaurs’ graveyard found in a remote
C ) How many D) How long according to their ability to cross the street region of northern China is being hailed as
30. (v19/20-115-2) Choose the correct safely. They claim that the goose is the first the richest source of fossils in the world.
answer. on this safety list. It’s very seldom that he Remains of primitive birds, mammals,
There is a time ... and a time ... nets. gets run over. The pig and the cat placed the insects, plants and dinosaurs have been
A ) fish I dry second and third respectively, then follow discovered, apparently frozen at a moment
B) to fish / to dry the hen and dog. Believe if or not, man is the about 135 million years ago when a sudden
C ) to fishing / to be drying last on this curious list. ... were the first to catastrophe, perhaps a volcanic eruption,
D) to be fishing / to dry observe living beings cross the street safely. wiped them out. Among the most exciting
114. Logically correct answers to the question. Logical completion of the sentence 317
fossils are more than 200 of a primitive bird A ) The King. B) The Queen. and together said: “Well 1 must be going”.
and several specimens of a chicken sized C ) The Prince. D) The monarch. Then they nodded slightly to each other and
dinosaur, one with an egg still in its body E) The Prime Minister. did indeed go. So they agreed to separate,
waiting to be laid. Chinese palaeontologists but on both sides there was regret, for each
suggest that it may be the first true bird was deeply convinced that they could have
the answer to the question.
A ) The fossils were found in the North of formed a business partnership that would
Which sentence is not true?
China. have given them fame and wealth. Mr.
In Britain compulsory education begins at
B) There was a sudden catastrophe in China. Mayne and Mr. Bridge scarcely spoke to
5, and children attend primary school until
C ) The fossils found in China are 135 million each other because ....
they are 11. Normally the primary school
years old. A) they hated each other
is divided into Infants ( 5 - 7 ) and Juniors
D) The animals were frozen as a result of the B) they didn’t think it was necessary
(7—11). During this time each class of
change of climate. C ) there was nothing to say
children is taught by one teacher a whole
E) The fossils of the first true bird were found D) each wanted the other to start
year and this teacher takes them for all
in China. E) they didn’t want to work together
subjects. At the age of 11 most children go
11. (00-9-13) Read the text and choose to a comprehensive school, where they stay 20. (02-5-33) Read the passage 32 and
the best answer to the question. until they are 16. Nobody is allowed to leave complete the sentence.
In some parts of the world, air pollution is a school until they are 16. Some parents, When Mr. Mayne and Mr. Bridge met, they
big'problem. Pollution is caused by burning who do not warit their children to go to a A ) were anxious to talk about their wealth
fuel in vehicles and buildings. The smoke comprehensive, pay to send their children to B) hoped to solve their financial problems
from burning fuel has poisonous gases and independent schools. C ) were both sure that they could have been
dust that make the air dirty. Why else is Independent schools for pupils aged 11 to successful partners in business
pollution bad? 19 are known as “public”’ schools - but they D) found they had nothing to say
The dirty air hurts people, causing more are private and receive no state funding. E) disliked each other immediately
colds, coughs and diseases of the heart and A ) In Britain children go to school at 5.
lungs. It also harms plants and animals and 21. (02-5-34) The word “regret” in the text
B) They may not leave school until they 32 means ....
makes clothing and buildings dirty.
are 16. A) confidence B) glad
Which is true to the text?
C ) In primary schools one teacher takes C ) pride D) joy
A) Air pollution is not much of a problem.
each class of children for all subjects. E) a feeling of sadness
B) Smoke carries poisonous gases.
D) Parents pay to send their children to a
C ) Air pollution helps people stay healthy. 22. (02-5-35) The word “deeply convinced"
comprehensive school.
D) Burning fuel comes from dust. in the text 32 means ....
E) A comprehensive school and a “public”
E ) Dirty buildings cause pollution. A) to assure B) completely sure
school are different kinds of secondary
12. (01-1-29) Read the text and choose schools. C ) self-assured D) to doubt
the appropriate answer. E) completely hesitate
15. (01-8-18) What is it?
American family traditions differ from those 23. (02-5-36) The word “indeed” is used for
A large bird with beautiful long blue and
in other countries of the world. American ... in the text 32.
green tail feathers that it can lift up and
children are taught independence at an A ) agreeing with B) showing interest
spread out like a fan.
early age, so it isn’t uncommon for American C ) emphasising D) difficult to believe
A ) swallow B) pigeon
teenagers to get hired at their first jobs E) real things
when they are 16 years old. This strong C)peacock D)pheasant
independence can also be seen when young E) parrot 24. (02-5-38) Choose the best antonym
people reach the age of 18. At this age they 16. (01-8-36) Read the text of test 35 and of “to separate” according to the text 32.
usually move out of the parent’s house if they complete the sentence. Messages sent A ) to gather B) mix
get accepted at a university or are offered electronically via computers are .... C ) to join D) to be apart
a job. At a later age, it is not uncommon for A) air-mails B) e-mail E) to divide
families to be separated by long distances C ) surface-mails D) internet 25. (02-5-53) Read the text and choose
although this doesn’t necessarily mean that a E) cables the best answer.
close relationship is not maintained. The phenomenon of a mirage, which is
By which of the following the phrase “get an atmospheric optical illusion in which an .
What subject is the boy good at? Peter is
hired” could best be replaced? observer sees a non-existent body of water,
good at figures.
A ) be employed B) be tired can be explained by two facts. First, light
A ) geography B) handicrafts
C ) be discharged D) be remoted rays are bent in passing between media of
C ) dancing D) mathematics
E) be pleased differing densities. Second, the boundary
E) drawing
13. (01-4-77) Read the text and answer between two such media acts as a mirror for
the question. 18. (01-12-4) Read the text and choose rays of light coming in at certain angles.
Who is the text about? the best answer to the question. Which of the following is not true?
The British monarchy is hereditary: it passes Tom and Jack were on their way to a lake in the A ) Light rays are united in one bunch
from the monarch to the eldest son. If the mountains. They had to cross a small river. The B) This phenomenon can’t be explained yet
monarch has no living son, the throne passes river had become deeper after the rain. Tom C ) The line between two media works as a
to the eldest daughter. The wife of a king went first. As the stones were wet. Tom fell into reflector
becomes a queen, but the husband of a the water. As the water was very fast, he asked D) Mirage can he seen only in deserts
queen doesn’t take the title of king. Jack for help. What do you think Jack did? E) The weather influences the appearance
The monarch - the King or Queen - is A ) He jumped into the water after Tom. of mirage
Head of State in Britain. As head of the B) He pushed Tom into the water.
C ) He reached the mountain and helped him. 26. (02-5-54) Read the text of test 53 and
government, the Queen invites the leader of
D) He jumped from the chair to help him. choose the best answer.
the winning party in a General Election to form
E ) He told Tom to pick up a stone. The word “bent” is closest in the meaning to ...
a government and pass laws in her name;
A ) curved B) straightened
she opens Parliament, and she dissolves 19. (02-5-32) Read the passage and
complete the sentence. C ) united D) splashed
Parliament before the next election. However,
There was silence. Neither Mr. Mayne nor E) conducted
she cannot be a member of any political party,
nor can she vote in an election. The monarch Mr. Bridge spoke. Mr. Mayne looked across 27. (02-7-51) Read the text and choose
must Sign all Acts of Parliament. The monarch at Mr. Bridge and waited. Both wanted the the best answer.
is the Supreme Governor of the Church and other to speak. Neither of them spoke. It Many years ago the South African
Commander-in-Chief of the Army. In fact she was as if each felt that whoever spoke first government took steps to preserve their
has great power in theory, but not in practice. would lose. Presently they rose together wild life. And today there are 49 game and
318 114. Logically correct answers to the question. Logical completion of the sentence
nature reserves in South Africa. Bird, flower A ) to gather all the pupils on the line 37. (02-9-49) Read the text of test 47 and
reserves and vast areas of land where B) to visit each pupil at home choose the best answer.
enormous herds of antelope and other wild C ) so send a message to the pupils What fact nearly destroyed Elizabeth’s
life survive and grow as they did hundreds of D) to put on a headset chances of becoming a doctor?
years ago. And here you can shoot them. E ) to find the right textbooks A ) She was a woman.
But only with a camera. You could spend B) She wrote too many letters.
several days alone in Kruger National Park C ) Sire couldn’t graduate from medical school.
choose the best answer.
and see lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, D) She couldn’t establish her hospital.
The text is about...
giraffes and other animals, just a window E ) She became a surgeon.
A ) tele-class as a modem type of school.
glass away. It’ you're strictly for birds, then
B) school comes to sick children. 38. (02-9-50) Read the text of test 47 and
the Mkuzl Game Reserve is for you. Of
C ) the system of education in the USA. choose the best answer.
course, South Africa is more than its wild life.
D) learning is a fun. This text is about Elizabeth’s difficulties in:
You’ll find just, about anything you want in
E) discussions on the telephone. A ) emigrating to New York City
South Africa. A warm, friendly country. Where
just about everybody speaks English. And 33. (02-8-60) Read the text of test 57 and B) becoming a surgeon
every body will go out of their way to make the antonym to the underlined word. C ) founding a new hospital for women
you feel at home. Now there's a special telephone system to D) establishing the first medical school for
A ) Hunting in South Africa. help children keep uo with their studies. women
B) Bird reserves. A ) catch up B) put off E ) starting her own practice as she was a
C ) Animal lovers. C ) get behind D ) find out woman
D) The defend of wild life. E ) win over 39. (02-9-51) Read the text of test 47 and
E ) South Africa speaking English. choose the best answer.
28. (02-7-52) Read-the text of test 51 and choose the definition to the word “to The word “give up” in the text is close in
decide on what kind of reading it is. recover” . meaning to
A ) A scientific article. A ) to become friends again A ) continue B) look into
B) An advertisement. B) to take a turn for the worse C ) abandon D) undertake
C ) A travel booklet. C ) to regain one's health or strength E ) take up
D) A novel. D) to think about something good 40. (02-9-52) Read the text of test 47 and
E) A story. E ) to become bigger choose the best answer.
29. (02-7-53) Read the text of test 51 and 35. (02-9-47) Read the text and answer The word “founding” in the text is close in
choose the best answer. the question. meaning to.
In National parks you can ... Why couldn’t Elizabeth Blackwell become a A ) locating B) looking for "
A ) shoot animals. surgeon? C ) establishing D) buying
B) come up to the animals. Elizabeth Blackwell was bom in England E) finding
C ) watch them through the car window. in 1821 and emigrated to New York City 41. (02-9-53) Read the text o f test 47 and
D) feed animals. when she was 10. One day she found that choose the best answer.
E) walk across vast areas of land. she wanted to become a doctor. That was All the following sentences correspond to the
30. (02-8-57) Read the text and choose nearly impossible for a woman in the middle context of the passage except...
the best answer. of the l i y century. After writing many letters A ) Elizabeth was the first woman physician
A child who gets ill, or has an accident, can she was finally accepted by a doctor in in the US.
miss weeks or months of school. Which may Philadelphia. She taught school and gave B) She was the first woman surgeon in
mean having to repeat the whole year? Now music lessons to earn money for her tuition. the US.
there is a special telephone system to help In 1849 after graduation from medical school C ) She established the first medical school
children keep up with their studies, while they she decided to continue her education in for women.
recover from their setbacks. The system is Paris. She wanted to be a surgeon, But a D) She took part in founding the first hospital
called Tele-Class. And it’s working in lots of serious eye infection forced her to give up for women and children.
places. In Oakland, California, for example, the idea. Upon returning to the US she found E ) She found it difficult to start her own
all the child needs is a telephone, a headset, it difficult to start her own practice because practice.
the right textbooks, and a specially trained she was a woman. By 1857 Elizabeth and
teacher like Mrs. Molly Steele. Mrs. Steele ' her sister, also a doctor, along with another 42. (02-11-26) Choose the best answer.
used to teach regular elementary school. But female doctor, managed to open a new Who will choose this alarm clock? A talking
now she has a class of ten children. Some hospital, the first for women and children. pocket clock is attached to a key ring. At
ill at home, some in the hospital. Every day Besides being the first female physician in the touch of a button it speaks the time with
she inserts a card into a special telephone the US and founding her own hospital, she its "human voice”. Lost your keys? Simply
and dials her students. Once they are all also, established the first medical school for call out or clap your hands and it “answers”
on the line, class begins. Not only can Mrs. women. repeatedly from anywhere in.the room,
Steele talk to the children, but they can talk A ) She wasn’t admitted to medical school. helping you to find your keys immediately.
among themselves. So they get a classroom B) She decided to continue her education in Someone who ...
atmosphere complete with discussions and Paris. A ) wants to know the time.
question-and-answer sessions. They also C ) It was difficult for her to start a practice in B) has poor eyesight.
get 20 hours a week of education they would the US. C ) has insomnia.
have missed before. Tele-class system D) A serious eye infection made her abandon D) always misplaces the keys.
permits .... her dream of becoming a surgeon. E) has poor health.
A ) to miss school when a pupil wants to E) She abandoned her dream of becominga 43. (02-11-29) Choose logically correct
B) to speak on the telephone to sick children surgeon because of the high tuition. sentence.
C ) sick children to keep up with their studies 36. (02-9-48) Read the text of test A ) How long we are likely to live depends on
D) to have a telephone, a headset and a 47 and choose the best answer. genetic programming.
good teacher How old was Elizabeth Blackwell when she B) Optimism may be the key to a short life.
E) to train teachers like Mrs. Molly Steele opened the first hospital for women and C ) The older population is getting younger
31. (02-8-58) Read the text of test 57 and children. and younger.
choose the best answer. A ) 28 B) 36 D) Many people worry about the chances of
To begin a lesson in the Tele-Class the C ) 24 D) 32 living longer.
teacher needs . .. . E) 38 E) Pessimism can be the key to a longer life.
44. (03-1-1) Read the text and choose were stopped to allow the games to take D ) He’d like to begin his talk and know if it
the best answer. place. They coincided with religious holidays often poured there.
Uzbek national knives - pichok - are now and were a part of an all out effort to please E ) He wanted to know if he would like his
one of the most popular souvenirs. A knife the gods. Those who broke the rules were holiday in the West of England.
has always been one of the most necessary seriously punished. The first Olympic 52. (03-10-43) Read the text and answer
things in a household, and in the past it was Games were ... the following question.
every man's companion. However, its social A ) to make the elite strong Scientists may have solved one of nature’s
and cultural significance is much broader. B) to honour the winners most intriguing mysteries: how turtles
First of all, the knife was a regular participant C ) to stop wars navigate thousands of mijes across the
in many traditional rituals. It enjoyed the D) to prepare for wars Atlantic Ocean when there are no landmarks
repute of an amulet by supposedly protecting E ) to honour Zeus in open sea to guide them. Every year,
against injury and evil. The first knives, hundreds of green sea turtles set off from
discovered on the territory of present-day Brazil to Ascension island, 2, 300 km
the best answer.
Uzbekistan, are known to have been made
The oldest custom of sending “Valentines" away. The island is just 5 km wide, yet the
during the early Stone Age. Throughout the
on the 14thof February has nothing whatever majority hit their target. Paoll Luschl and
Middle Ages knives remained a symbol of
to do with St. Valentine. The only connection his colleagues at the University of Pisa
honour and for this reason great importance
between the day and the Saint is that, by surmised that the turtles must be using the
was attached to their decoration. The text is
chance, the Saint was clubbed to death Earth’s magnetic field to plot their route, so
about the ...
in Rome on that day. Young people for they released 18 turtles up to 450 km from
A ) technique of manufacturing of different
generations before had followed the custom the island, and tracked them using radio
kinds of knives
of selecting a lover, and exchanged gifts transmitters. At first, all the turtles seemed
B) best craftsmen making national knives
on the 14thof February, which from time lost, and swam as if carrying out a search.
C ) demand for national knives
immemorial had been regarded as the day But eventually, most got home, approaching
D) social and cultural significance of Uzbek
on which birds began their mating. It is the island in a straight line from the north
national knives
probable that the custom, too, had something west. Zuschl has concluded that the turtles
E) traditional rituals in Uzbek wedding parties
to do with the Goddess Juno and her do indeed use the Earth's magnetic field as a
45. (03-1-42) Read the text and choose worship. guide when they set out, but that cannot help
the best answer. The main idea of the text is ... . them when they get lost.
The new constitution of the Republic of A ) the Goddess Juno and her worship Then the turtles rely instead on smells and
Uzbekistan was adopted on December 8, B) the death of St. Valentine sounds carried from the island on the wind
1992. It defines the rights and duties of C ) the custom of selecting a lover blowing off shore towards the north-west.
the people living in Uzbekistan. Article 1 of D ) a club of death What is the main idea of the text?
the Constitution says that Uzbekistan is a E) the origin of the St. Valentine Day holiday A ) The turtles route from Brazil to Europe.
sovereign democratic republic. All citizens B) Scientists’ investigation of green sea
of the republic men and women of all 48. (03-8-59) Read the text of test 58 and
turtles.
nationalities enjoy equal rights in all spheres choose the best answer.
C ) The influence of magnetic field on turtles
of life. Article 37 guarantees the right to work St. Valentine died in ...
route.
and to choose profession. All citizens have A ) Russia B) England
D) The importance of landmarks in finding
the right to rest. There is a wide network of C ) Spain D ) Italy
way home.
sanatoriums, rest homes, holiday centres E ) USA
E ) The secrete of turtles ability to navigate on
and clubs where people can have a good - 49. (03-8-60) Read the text of test 58 and the given route.
rest. Article 39 guarantees pensions for the choose the best answer.
people who are ill and unable to work. The 53. (04-1-539) Read the text and answer
On the 14*1of February.........
right to education is guaranteed by Article 41. the question.
A ) St. Valentine was bom
It gives the right to free secondary education. A.B. Nobel, a Swedish inventor, gave most
B) St. Valentine was admitted to a death club
The students of technical schools, institutes of his vast fortune in trust as a fund from
C ) St. Valentine was beheaded
and Universities receive scholarships. At which annual prises could be awarded to
D) The Saint was beaten to death with dubs
the same time the Constitution imposes the individuals and organizations who had
E ) St. Valentine got love presents
some serious duties on the citizens. Our achieved the greatest benefit to humanity
duty is to get good knowledge, to become 50. (03-8-61) Read the text of test 58 and in a particular year, in the field of chemistry,
qualified specialists and worthy citizens of choose the best answer. physiology or medicine, literature and
our republic. What is meant by “in all spheres The custom of sending “Valentines” on international peace. In 1969 a prize for
of life”? February the 14mis connected with . .. . economics was added by Central Bank of
A ) in the political life A ) St. Valentine Sweden. All candidates for the prizes are
B) in business and management B) the custom of selecting a lover selected by the Royal Swedish Academy,
C ) in economy, policy and culture C ) exchanging gifts on the 14®1February and by the norwegian Nobel Committee.
D) in the social life D) birds mating The prizes are usually presented in
E ) in industry and agriculture E ) the Goddess Athens Stockholm on December 10 with the king of
51. (03-9-25) Read the text and answer Sweden officiating a tribute to Nobel on the
the question. A Londoner who was going to anniversary of his death.
the best answer. The first Olympic Games
the West of England for a holiday, arrived by Each prize includes a gold medal, a diploma
were held in Greece in 776 B.C. They were
train at a town, and found that it was pouring. and a cash award of about one million
to honour the Greek’s God, Zeus. The
He called a porter to cany his bags to a dollars. How often are the Nobel prizes
warm climate for outdoor games, the need
taxi. On the way out of the station, partly to awarded?
for preparedness for war and their lifestyle
make a conversation and partly to get a local A ) five times a year
made the Greeks create competitive sports.
opinion about the weather prospects for his B) once a year
At first only the elite and military could take
holiday, he asked the porter: “How long has C ) twice a year
part In the Olympic Games. But later they
it been raining like this?” “I don’t know, sir, D ) once every two years
were open to all Greeks. Competitions in
I’ve only been here for fifteen years", was the E ) once a month
running, jumping, boxing and hone racing
were held in cities and the winners competed reply. Why did the Londoner ask the porter 54. (04-1-541) Read the text and choose
in the Olympic Game every 4 years. Winners about the weather? the best answer.
were honoured by placing olive wreaths on A ) He didn’t like rainy weather. One of the most facilitating things about
their heads and singing songs about their B) He wanted to make friends with him. television is the size of audience. A popuiar
strength. Originally these sport competitions C ) He wondered if the porter : r e* rainy T V s,h‘ ’ •■nir,'--г ь .<» 70 ti.in. viewers ^ /
were the games of friendship and any wars weather. can ri. * anything or art -one well-known
overnight. This is the principle behind “quiz” A ) which she had bought 62. (v5-148-4) Choose the suitable
or “game" shows, which put ordinary people B ) her father had bought pronouns instead of the underlined
on T V to play a game for prizes and money. C ) her friends had bought nouns.
A quiz show can make anyone a star, and D ) with enormous windows Karima’s grandmother went to see Rashid’s
it can give away thousands of dollars just E ) her husband bought grandmother
for fun. But all of this money may create 57. (04-1-557) Read and choose the right A ) her / her B) our / his
problems. For example, quiz shows were answer. C ) her / she D ) their / him
very popular in the US half a century ago. Dilshod aka had been working at the factory E) her / his
Charles Van Doren, an English instructor for forty years. He takes his job. He has been 63. (v5-148-29) There are five .answers
became rich and famous after winning ill and taken to hospital recently. According to Only one is correct. Choosethe answer to
money on several shows. He even had the Constitution of Uzbekistan he enjoys the replace underlined word.
a career as a television personality. But right t o ... The pupils ignored their teacher’s words.
one of the losers proved that Van Doren A ) medical care B) study A ) listened B) neglected
was cheating. It turned out that the show’s C ) pension D) rest C ) obeyed D) took no notice
producers gave the answers to the most E ) property E ) refused
popular contestants beforehand. Why?
Because if the audience didn’t like the 58. (v4-103-27) Read the text and choose 64. (v5-150-24) There are five answers
person who won the game, they made the the answer to the question. “Why didn’t after each sentence. O nly one is correct.
show stop. The result of this cheating was a the patient come to the doctor to spend Choose the most suitable word.
huge scandal. Charles Van Doren became an evening with him?” A doctor, whose The children ... themselves with their toys.
well-known by ... handwriting was very difficult to understand A ) played B) spent
A ) being a producer of qui^ show sent a message to his patient inviting him C ) occupied D ) quiet down
B) being a winner in several shows to spend an evening together. He wrote E ) worked
C ) being a quiz game on T V that there would be music, cards and so on. 65. (v5-152-11) Choose the right answer.
D ) stopping a quiz show on T V The patient didn’t come. When the doctor Miss Don is a telephone operator. She went
E) writing best sellers for people met him the following day he asked him if on duty at ten in the evening and went off
he had received his message. “Yes, thank duty at five in the morning. How long was
55. (04-1-542) Read the text and choose you”, answered the patient. “I took it to the
the best answer. she on duty?
chemist’s and bought some medicine with it. A ) twenty hours B) much hours
There are many foods that have travelled I feel much better now.”
from South America to the Old World hut C ) seven hours D) a couple hours
A ) Because he couldn't understand the E ) twelve hours
some others went in the opposite direction. doctor’s handwriting
Brazil is now the world's largest grower B) Because he didn’t like music and cards 66. (v5-153-27) W hat is it?
of coffee, and coffee is an important crop C ) Because he was very tired an underground room that is used for storing
in Colombia and other South American D ) Because he received the message a things.
countries. But it is native to Ethiopia. It week later A ) attic B) floor
was first made into a drink by Arabs during E ) Because he didn’t like the doctor C ) ceiling D ) landing
1400’s. According to Arabic legend, coffee E ) cellar
was discovered when a goatherd named 59. (v4-107-31) Read the text and answer
the questions. 67. (v5-157-29) There are five answers
Kaldl noticed that his goats were attracted to O nly one is correct. Choose the answer to
the red berries on a coffee bush. He tried one Jeans are very popular with the-youth and
are widely worn almost on all occasions, but replace underlined word.
and experienced the “wide-awake" feeling The little girls were told to be silent and not to
that one-third of the world's population not all of us know that jeans were invented
by Levi Strauss who made them out of move about restlessly.
now starts the day with. Around 1600, the A ) fidget B) chat
Spanish brought potato from Peru to Europe, denim, special material used for making boat
C ) regret D ) fret
where it soon was widply grown. sails. He dyed it blue and made trousers.
E ) make a noise
This text is about... According to the passage choose the right
A) the origin of sote food and drink sentence. 68. (v12z-101-32) Read the passage.
B) the origin of hard and soft drinks A ) He sailed and discovered jeans right out Then choose the correct answer to
C ) the potato brought from Peru to Spain of the blue. questions 32-33.
D) the origin of Brazilian coffee B) He was the first to dye denim blue and Carnegie Hall, the famous concert hall
E) an important crop in Colombia make jeans. in New York City, has again undergone
C ) He chose denim blue, made jeans and a restoration. White this is not the first,
56. (04-1-548) Read the text and choose died while he was sailing away. it is certainly the most extensive in the
the best answer. D ) He had his trousers made out of denim as building's history. As a result of this new
Leslie's parents moved to a house in the he was a salesman. restoration. Carnegie Hall once again has
Hollywood hills in 1943 because they wanted E ) He bought a sails material, made jeans the quality of sound that it had when it was
their own home. Her father, Stan, had started and them black. first built. Carnegie Hall owes its existence
his jazz band the same mouth that she’d been to Andrew Carnegie, the wealthy owner of
bom, in 1941 and over three years he had 60. (v5-125-24) Choose the right answer.
a steel company in the late 1800s. The hall
become so successful that they could afford Where do you think Don is going? Don is
was finished in 1891 and quickly gained a
to buy a place. The house was beautifully built going to meet his girl-friend. He has a red
reputation as an excellent performing arts
in an American colonial style on three levels. rose in his hands.
hall where accomplished musicians gained
Situated at the top of a mountain, it looked A ) on a date
fame. Despite its reputation, however,
directly over Los Angeles basin. There was a B) to dive
the concert hall suffered from several
beautiful rose garden by the front door and the C ) to a birthday
renovations over the years. During the
back garden was full of fruit and vegetables. D) to bathe
Great Depression, when fewer people could
The house was very elegant, rather like a E) to a funeral
afford to attend performances, the directors
New York apartment, and mainly decorated in 61. (v5-137-24) There are five answers sold part of the building to commercial
white. Her mother filled it with antique furniture after each sentence. O nly one is correct. businesses. The renovations seriously
that she bought cheaply. The living room Choose the most suitable word. damaged the acoustical quality of the hall.
featured afireplace and Georgian windows All the universities try ... the educational But now the builders restored the hall to
on three sides. The dining room was formal, magazines. its original appearance and it has never
with a mahagony French-polished table. She A ) to fill up B) to call back sounded better, and its prospects for the
loved the house. It became a friend to her and C ) to write D) to want future have never looked more promising.
enriched her life. Leslie describes the house ... E ) to subscribe to The passage is mainly about...
A ) the Great Depression year. 73. (v12z-109-33) When Sagan told the 81. (v14-101-34) Read the text.
B) changes to Carnegie Hall. director about what the dolphin had done, Then choose the correct answer to
C). the appearance of Carnegie Hall. the director. questions 34-36.
D) more and more people attending the A ) told Sagan about other words the dolphin Yeast is one of nature’s most perfect foods,
concert hall knew. since it contains more nutrients than any
B) asked him if he knew other words. other food. В vitamins, choline, inositol,
69. (v12z-101-33) Who was Andrew
C ) thought Sagan was joking. protein, amino acids - yeast has them all.
Carnegie?
D) didn’t think it was unusual. Indisputably, liver and wheat germ are a
A ) a steel mill owner
B) a musician 74. (v12z-124-32) Read the passage. prime source of protein and В vitamins.
C ) mayor of New York City Then choose the correct answer to But how many people like the taste of liver
D) an architect questions 32-33. or wheat germ? For that matter, yeast has
When I was 2 1 , 1came to live in London. I a bitter taste, and not many people enjoy
70. (v12z-103-32) Read the passage.
shared a damp basement flat with a beautiful eating it. That’s all in the past now. Tasty
Then choose the correct Answer to
ex-art student from Brighton. Her name was Mix Yeast Treat, blended with your favorite
questions' 32-33.
Sam. She had long brown hair and a slim beverage, tastes so good that children will
Many stolen paintings have a strange history
figure that I was madly jealous of. She ate be clamoring for more. Be creative and add
But one of the strangest was that of a paining
three chocolate bars for breakfast every Tasty Mix to your favorite meat or vegetable
by the famous sixteenth-century painter
morning. I used to lie in bed looking at her dish, casserole, bread, soup, practically
Bruegel, stolen from an art gallery in London
eating and getting dressed, wondering how anything. Easy, convenient Tasty Mix Yeast
in the eighties. The four thieves who had
she could possibly consume so much sugar Treat is one of nature’s unique foods.
stolen the painting, didn’t know how much
without losing her teeth, her figure or her Take advantage of it now. You can find it
it cost. The first art expert who came to see
complexion. She’d put on her makeup in at any health food store or at your local
the painting said it was priceless. Another
under a minute, throw on whatever clothes supermarket.
art expert said it was worth £ 2-3 million.
happened to be lying around the room, and According to the passage, wheat germ, liver,
Then the thieves tried to sell the painting
rush off to work looking like a model on and ordinary yeast...
back to the art gallery from which it had
the cover of a fashion magazine. Like me, A) appeal to most people
been stolen. The gallery contacted the police
she was just an art teacher in a secondary B) blend with your favorite drink
and a meeting was arranged. However, the
school. C ) contain choline and inositol
meeting didn’t take place. A short time later
The writer of the passage wished ... D) taste awful
the thieves were arrested. When they were
A ) she looked like Sam.
told that they were arrested in connection 82. (v14-101 -35) Tasty Mix Yeast Treat
B) she had Sam's job.
with a Bruegel painting, one of them said: is ...
C ) she was called Sam.
“ What’s a Bruegel? I thought it was rubbish”. A ) a mixture of tasty yeast in powder form
D) she was an art student.
Why didn’t the first expert name the B) an old product on the market for years
exact price? 75. (v12z-124-33) In the mornings Sam C ) pleasant tasting mixed with other foods
A ) He thought it was too valuable to be priced. used t o ... D) bitter and inedible
B) He wanted to have the painting for A) lie around before going to work.
himself. B) take a long time to put on her make up. 83. (v14-101-36) This passage implies
C ) He didn’t want to deal with the gang. C ) choose her clothes very carefully. that...
D) The gallery didn’t allow him to do it. D) get ready tor work very quickly. A ) wheat germ doesn’t have as much
nutrition as liver
71. (v12z-103-33) What’s a Bruegel? 76. (v14-101 -27) Read the text .Then
B) yeast tastes better than liver
A ) a portrait of Bruegel choose the correct answer for the gaps
C ) yeast will give you more nutrients than
B) the famous sixteenth-century painter 27-28 in the text.
any other source
C ) rubbish In 1938 the Swiss firm Nestle (27)... instant
D) there are substitutes equal to yeast in
D) a painting by Bruegel coffee. This is now the most popular kind
of coffee with millions of cups (28)... every nutrition
72. (v12z-109-32) Read the passage. day. However, a true coffee fanatic will avoid 84. (v14-117-29) Read the text.
Then choose the correct answer to instant at almost all costs. Then choose the correct answer for the
questions 32-33. A ) found gaps 29-31 in the text.
One day in 1963, a dolphin named Elvar B)cooked Health food addicts have at last gained
and a famous astronomer, Carl Sagan, C ) did the support of the National Academy
were playing a little game. The astronomer D) invented of Sciences in the argument about the
was visiting an institute which was looking
77. (v14-101-28) relationship ...(29) diet and cancer. The
into the way dolphin communicate with each
A ) having drunk B) drinking National Academy ... (30) a 500-page report
other. He was standing at the edge of one
C ) to drink D) being drunk called “Diet, Nutrition and Cancer” that
of the tanks where several of these highly
intelligent, friendly creatures were kept. recommends dietary strategies for ...(31)
78. (v14-101-29) Read the passage and
Elvar had just swum up alongside him and yourself from cancer.
choose the correct answer for the gaps
had turned on his back. He wanted Sagan A ) in B) with
29-31 in the text.
to scratch his stomach again, as the C ) of D) between
The Washington National Monument is
astronomer had done twice before. But a tapering shaft or obelisk (29)... white 85. (v14-117-30)
this time Elvar was too deep in the water marble, 555 feet five and one-eighth inches A ) have issued B) has been issued
for Sagan to reach him. Elvar looked up at ( 3 0 ) In 1833 the Washington National C ) has issued D) are issuing
Sagan, waiting. Then, after a minute or so, Monument Society was organized “for the
86. (v14-117-31)
the dolphin leapt up through the water into purpose of ( 31)... a great National Memorial
A ) attack B) support
the air and made a sound just like the word to Washington”. Fifteen years later the
C ) protection D) shield
“More!” The astonished astronomer went to cornerstone was laid.
the director of the institute and told him about A ) of B) to 87. (v14-117-32) Read the passage.
the incident. “Oh, yes. That’s one of the C ) off D) for Then choose the correct answer to
words he knows”, the director said, showing questions 32-33.
79. (v14-101-30) Somewhere around February it begins.
no surprise at ail.
A ) highly B) highs The drizzle is coming down outside and the
The dolphin leapt into the air because ...
C ) higher D) high kids are bored on a Saturday afternoon. It’s
A ) it was part of the game they were playing,
B) he wanted Sagan to scratch him again. 80. (v14-101-31) usually then that my husband decides it is
C ) Sagan wanted him to do so. A ) erecting B) to erect time to plan our summer holiday. Out coming
D) Sagan had turned his back. C ) erected D) erect the brochures and the discussion begins.
It’s not that we’re an argumentative family, at 125 km per hour, it could cross the Atlantic According to the passage, how many
but it seems that where we are to spend in half the time of the great luxury ocean crime and non-crime novels were written
two weeks in the summer relaxing brings liners, which it had been built to compete by Agatha Christie?
out the worst in us. Before too long, we're with. But in 1937, the Hindenburg came to an A ) 86 B ) 257 C ) 84 D) 78
all insisting on places and refusing others, unfortunate end in New Jersey just as it was
96. ( v l 5-104-28) The author states that
the volume steadily increasing. My daughter about to land. In spite of extensive safety
because of Agatha’s rare appearing in
discovers a lifelong ambition to go to India. precautions, the highly flammable hydrogen
p u b lic ...
Funny how she never mentioned it before. with which it was filled burst into flames.
A ) She could not be able to gain much
My son isn’t going anywhere unless he can Remarkably though, sixty-two of the ninety-
popularity previously.
bring his dog and my husband doesn't mind seven people on board were able to escape.
B) People thought that Agatha was a kind of
where he goes as long as it’s within five O nly one of the following statements is
proud women
miles of a golf course. true ...
C ) People were unable to understand her
The writer implies that her family ... A ) The Hindenburg had a component
speeches.
A ) always care about each other's feelings. containing hydrogen. -
D ) There was not enough information about
B) don’t usually fight over things. B) The Hindenburg exploded as it was taking
the writer for readers.
C ) find it hard to agree on anything. off from New Jersey.
D) have the same wishes about their plans. C ) None of the passengers survived the 97. (v15-104-29) According to Christie’s
disaster. words what was one of the reasons for
88. (v14-117-33) The writer thinks her
D) The Hindenburg was one of the most her becoming a writer?
daughter’s ambition to go to India ...
successful airships on all times. A ) Her great ambition to be a professional
A ) is strange for someone like her.
writer as a child.
B) is not as strong as she daims. 93. (v15-101-35) According to the
B) Her freezing up from cold while playing
C ) is a secret she should have shared. descriptions in the passage ...
the piano.
D ) will come true. A ) not only the rich could afford to travel on
airships like the Hindenburg. C ) Her being not talented enough to be a
89. (v15-101-31) Read the text pianist.
B ) life aboard the great airships was
Then choose the correct answer for each D ) Not being able to express clearly what
cramped and uncomfortable.
question below (31-33). she wanted to say.
The word alphabet is made up from the first C ) the luxury ocean liners could cross the
Atlantic twice the time that an airship could. 98. (v15-104-30) W hich of the following
two letters of the Greek alphabet - alpha and
D) the number of passengers an airship is true in the passage?
beta — and describes any group of symbols
could carry was almost half that of a luxury A ) Agatha Christie’s plays gained more
intended to represent the sounds used in
ocean liner. success than W. Shakespeare’s ones.'
speech.
94. (v15-101 -36) It is said in the passage B) The number of books written by Agatha
The letters of an alphabet can be assembled
th a t... Christie and William Shakespeare is equal.
in thousands of different combinations
A ) the great airships had a passenger C ) The books by Agatha Christie were
to form words, and are therefore much'
capacity of from twenty-five to fifty bought by more readers than those by
more flexible than other symbols, such as
passengers. W. Shakespeare.
pictograms or ideograms each of which can
B) after the Hindenburg disaster, there were D) Agatha Christie’s books were translated
only stand for one particular object or idea.
no more airship of the same type. into more languages than W. Shakespeare's
The origin of alphabets is obscure. Some
C ) there were sixty-two people on board at books.
scholars believe that the first true alphabets
developed from Egyptian Hieroglyphics; the time of the disaster. 99. (v15-110-31) Read the text.
others contend that the cuneiform scripts of D) ocean liners filled with hydrogen often Then choose the correct answer for each
the Sumerians, Babylonians and Assyrians ended up with explosions. question below (31-33).
hold the key. 95. (v15-104-27) Read the text One of the most famous panics in the
The author informs us that an alphabet Then choose the correct answer for each United States was begun by a radio
is ... question below (27-30). broadcast. In 1938, CB S radio broadcast a
A ) two Greek letters, alpha and beta Everyone who has studied or written about dramatisation of a science fiction novel by
B) a group of signs that stand for vocal sounds Agatha Christie agrees on one point. She H.G. Wells called “War of the Worlds”. It told
C ) the sounds used when we speak is very famous - the most famous woman the story of an invasion from Mars with the
D) a group of meaningless symbols writer ever. During her 85 years of life, she Martians landing in New Jersey and taking
90. (v15-101-32) We can understand authored 78 crime novels, 150 short stories, over New York fifteen minutes later. The story
from the passage that alphabets are 6 conventional novels, 4 non-fiction books, was told in a realistic fashion with the actors
well-suited for writing because ... and 19 plays. By one count, more than two playing reporters giving “live” reports from
A ) they are not as rigid as other symbolic billion copies of her books and plays had the scene. At the beginning of the broadcast,
systems been sold in 104 languages - outselling even there was an announcement that the story
B) their letters represent specific words or William Shakespeare! More than 7,5 million was fictional, but most people tuned in too
ideas people have seen her most famous play, late to hear it. As a result, there were traffic
C ) they derive.from ancient hieroglyphics The Mousetrap, since it first opened in 1952. jams all over New York and New Jersey as
D) they can have thousands of different But, despite all of this fame, Agatha Christie people tried to flee what they thought was a
letters was a complex woman, whom few people real invasion.
fully understand. The public's knowledge Th e passage tells us that ...
91. (V15-101-33) According,to the A ) a panic was caused by people believing a
of Christie is limited, because she carefully
passage academics disagree about ... fictional radio broadcast.
avoided public appearances, said little in
A ) pictograms and ideograms B) Martians landed, in New Jersey in 1938.
public, and never gave public speeches. In
B ) the disadvantages of alphabets C ) H.G. Wells was a famous non-fiction
her autobiography, Christie wrote how slow-
C ) the origin of alphabets author.
witted she was as a child, and chronically
D) the key to cuneiform scripts D) a reporter named H.G. Wells spread a
incapable of expressing her feelings. Christie
92. (v15-101-34) Read the text. once decided to turn to music, since she was fictional story to frighten people.
Then choose the correct answer for each sufficiently talented as a pianist to consider 100. (v15-110-32) According to the
question below (34-36). becoming a professional. But, alas, even passage one reason people panicked
The Hindenburg was the last in a series of with small audiences, Christie woiuld freeze was th a t...
airships designed to carry passengers and up when playing the piano. She wrote, A ) New Jersey, which was invaded by
cargo over long distances. It could carry fifty “Inarticulate I shall always be. It is probably Martians, was very close to New York.
passengers in twenty-five luxury cabins with one of the causes that have made me a B ) the television scenes were so realistic that
all the comforts of a first class hotel. Cruising writer”. almost anyone would believe them.
114. Logically correct answers to the question. Logical completion of the sentence _____________________________ 323
C ) people believed that Martians were cruel A ) The reasons for building the White House. 110. (v19/20-102-30) According to the
and frightening creatures. B) The design and construction of the White passage, two very important people who
D) the majority of them missed the House. helped create that docu m e nt... .
announcement that the story was fiction. C ) The main architect of the capital city. A ) parted as enemies forever
D) The building materials and color of the B ) passed away approximately on the same
101. (v15-110-33) We can conclude from
White House. day
the passage th a t... C ) never renewed their friendship
A ) H.G. Wells wrote stories credible enough 106. (v17-102-8) Choose the answer
D) were always political opponents
to take in everyone. which correctly completes the sentence.
B) radio stations often broadcast fictional Yen is the ... of Japan. 111. (v19/20-103-27) Read and answer
stories deliberately to cause a panic. A ) coin the following four questions about the
C ) sometimes people believe things no B) money text (27-30).
matter how improbable they are. C)exchange The first castles constructed in England were
D ) New York and New Jersey often suffer D ) currency made from earth and timber. Since these
from traffic jams. castles were constructed from wood, they
107. (v19/20-102-27) Read and answer were highly perceptive to attacks by fire.
102. (v15-116-23) Read the text. the following four questions about the Wooden castles were gradually replaced by
Then choose the correct answer for each text (27-30). stone, which greatly increased the strength
question below (23-26). The Declaration of Independence was made of these fortifications; however, being made
The White House is the home and office public on July 4, 1776. Two very important from stone did not make these castles'
of the President of the United States. It is people helped create that document. Their entirely fireproof Attackers could hurl flaming
located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in names are Thomas Jefferson and John objects into the castle through the windows
Washington, D.C. The first president to live Adams. or set fire to the wooden doors. This led
in the White House was John Adams. He It was read aloud on the steps of to moving the windows and entrances off
moved into the White House in 1800. Now Independence Hall. The document lists the of the ground floor and up to the first floor
President Barack Obama lives in the White reasons why the colonists wanted to break to make them more difficult to access.
House. An architect named James Hoban free of British Crown. As the nobility gathered wealth, England
made the plans for the White House. John Adams went on to serve as a became increasingly attractive to those who
Hoban won a design contest held by Pierre diplomat to foreign countries. He was also sought to plunder. In response to these
Charles L’Enfant. He was the main architect vice - president under George attacks, castle defenses were updated and
for the capital city of Washington, D.C. The Washington. Then he became the second improved. Arrow-slits were added. Towers
White House was built between 1792 and president of the United States. Jefferson also were built, defenders could provide flanking
1800. It was built of limestone and painted served as a diplomat to France. He was the fire from there. These towers were connected
white. During the War of 1812, the British governor of Virginia. He was also secretary to the castle by wooden bridges, so that if
Army set fire to the White House. of state under Washington and vice-president one tower fell, the rest of the castle was still
President James Madison moved out while under Adams. Then he became the third easy to defend. Multiple rings of castle walls
the house was rebuilt. In 1817, James president of the United States. were constructed, so that even if attackers
Monroe moved into the White House. At first, Adams and Jefferson became political made it past one wall, they would be caught
people called the building the “President’s opponents during their presidential years. on a killing ground between inner and outer
Palace”. However, because kings and queens After retiring from public life, they restored walls. Advances such as these greatly
live in palaces, “President’s Palace" was their friendship. Both fell ill in 1826. When increased the defense of castles.
not a good name for the house. President the 93-year-old Adams died on July 4,1826, Defense mechanisms were modernized ...
Theodore Roosevelt gave the building the his last words were: «Thomas Jefferson A ) in response to the enemy attacks.
name it has today - The White House. survives.» He didn’t know that five hours B) because of the growing number of
Who was the main person on the earlier, the 83-year-old Jefferson had passed casualties.
construction of the White House? away. It seems fitting that two of the great, C ) only when it was really necessary.
A ) John Adams heroes of American freedom died hours D) thanks to the wealth gained by the nobility.
B) James Madison apart on the fiftieth anniversary of the United
C ) Pierre Charles L’Enfant 112. (v19/20-103-28) Which best explains
States’ birth.
D) James Hoban w hy wooden castles were converted to
It s stated in the passage, that the
stone castles?
103. (v15-116-24) Which sentence is true Declaration of independence. . . .
A ) Stone castles stay cooler in the summer.
for Jam es Hoban? A ) was created by the President of the
B) Wooden castles are uncomfortable. (
A ) He was refused to be awarded by Pierre country
C ) Stone castles offer better defense.
Charles L’Enfant B) was signed on July 4,1776 by the
D ) Wooden castles take a long time to build.
B) He set fire to the White House with the Congressional representatives
order of British Army. C ) was proclaimed on July 4,1776 113. (v19/20-103-29) W hich is not
C ) He was given a permission to build the D) was written on July 4,1776 described in the text as an improvement
White House after reward. in castle defenses?
108. (v19/20-102-28) The Declaration of
D) He was the first man to move the White A ) Towers attached to the main castle by
Independence. . . .
House. wooden bridges
A ) mentioned two very important people to
B) Windows and entrances raised off of the
104. (v15-116-25) According to create the document
ground floor
the passage, which of the following B) was read inside the Independence Hall
C ) Deep ditches dug around the castle walls
statements is I are true? C ) proclaimed the US Independence from
and filled with water
I) All the Presidents of the United States the British Crown
D ) Multiple castle walls providing layers of
have lived in the White House. D) declared the Independence of British
defenses
II) The White House was painted white to Crown
cover up marks left from the fire. 114. (v19/20-103-30) Choose the best
109. (v19/20-102-29) You can infer from
III) James Madison was the President of the option to replace the word timber.
the passage that Adam s and Jefferson —
United States during the War of 1812. A ) Log
A ) were enemies during all their lives
A ) I only B) Concrete
B) served as diplomats to the same foreign
B) II only C ) Stone
countries
C ) I and II only D) Brick
C ) could never be friends because of their
D) III only political beliefs 115. (v19/20-110-23) Read and answer
105. (v15-116-26) What is the main idea D) competed with each other in presidential the following four questions about the
of the passage? race text (23-26).
324 116. Drawing conclusion. Continue the idea
Some experts believe that robots will be able D) Is she going to spend the weekend with 116. Draw ing conclusion.
to do jobs, which at the moment only human her friends?
Continue the idea
beings can do; however, there are also E) She is going to spend the weekend with
others who disagree. One London Company, her friends, isn’t she? 1. (97-5-48) Today’s newspaper was ....
UAS has already developed machines that A) sleeping in bed
4. (v4-112-15) Choose the best question
can be employed as «home-helps» for old B) on the table untouched by anybody
to the sentence.
people unable to look after themselves and C ) has been looked through
At the entrance to New York Harbour you can
who are living on their own. These machines D) sells hot dogs
see a great statue called the Statue of
can now carry out such things as cook E) going for
Liberty.
eggs and clean the floor, and the company
A ) You told me you’d seen the statue of 2. (98-3-29) Choose what advice people
says that future models will be directed by
Liberty, didn’t you? gave Alice. Alice married Mark two years
simple voice instructions and controlled by
B) Have you read anything about the ago. He gave her a very expensive diamond
a «brain», Yet it is believed that we have a
famous statues that were found during ring before their marriage. When she got
long way to, go before we can develop truly
archaeological excavations in Greece? back from her holiday she realised that she
intelligent machines.
C ) What is the first thing that people coming had lost her ring.
What does the word «to carry out» in the
to America by ship see in New York Harbour? A ) I advised her to take her husband to the
passage above mean?
D) Is it true that the statue is about ninety five theatre
A ) to use
meters high? B) I suggested that Alice should leave the
B) to employ
E) What means the Statue of Liberty? key with the door neighbour
C ) to direct
D) to do 5. (v15-115-34) Read the text. C ) I told Alice to buy another watch
Then choose the correct answer for each D) I suggested that Alice should tell her
116. (v19/20-110-24) We understand from husband the truth
the passage that although robots can do E) I advised Alice not to tell her mother
Cities are a universal symbol of civilization.
certain jo b s ,...
They have been found in every country 3. (00-7-46) Choose the appropriate
A) there are still many others which can only
that has gone beyond a simple agricultural conclusion which may be taken from the
be done by human beings.
economy, regardless of whether there was following facts.
B) they are satisfactory for all experts.
industrial or technological development. - Helen refused to keep our company.
C ) old people are still unable to look after
The history of civilization is the history of the A ) He must be very conceited.
themselves.
city. From their.origiris as places where people
D) these cannot be done by human beings. B) I’m sure they have made up their quarrel.
gathered for mutual safety or defense, cities
C ) The woman may have done her washing.
117. (v19/20-110-25) The London have gone on to become marketplaces for
D) Evidently Helen will not return in May.
company hopes to make a robot soon ... goods and ideas, seats of government, and -
E ) The weather must be very nice.
A ) that will respond to spoken orders. centers of religious devotion. By division of
B) with a simple voice. labor and by easing communication between 4. (00-7-47) Choose the appropriate
C ) that has a brain to cook eggs. people, cities created the opportunity to invent conclusion which may be taken from the
D) to clean the floor of old people. new technologies and new ways of viewing following facts.
118. (v19/20-110-26) We can infer from life. While many individual geniuses have He replaced the tyre by himself.
the passage that in developing intelligent, come from rural backgrounds, it has been in A ) He had to replace the tyre as it was quite
robots ... the cities that they have found inspiration and good.
A) we have few problems left. scope for their talents. B) He needn’t have replaced the tyre as it
B) there are many problems to overcome. The author states that cities . . . . was good
C ) scientists should agree with each other. A ) have created more geniuses than have C ) He may be replacing the tyre
D) experts have covered a long way. rural areas D) He could have replaced the tyre
B) have developed in every country that has E) He is unlikely to replace the fyre by
had a simple agricultural economy himself yesterday
115. C orrect questions to the
C ) are a worldwide phenomenon and have
statement historical significance 5. (02-6-11) Choose the antonym to the
D) have only arisen in countries that arc word “top” according to test 1.
1. (99-9-49) Choose the best question to industrially or technologically developed A ) bottom B) foot
the sentence. C ) low D) below
The captain ordered the cargo to be 6. (v15-115-35) According to the E) beneath
unloaded at once. passage, it is clear that in the beginning
citie s___ 6. (02-6-63) Read the passage and
A ) Why did the crew refuse to do it?
A ) had importance, as governments were choose the best answer.
B) Why were the sailors slow?
located there Tfiere was silence. Neither Mr. Mayne nor
C ) Whom did the captain order?
B) functioned as places of safety in times of Mr. Bridge spoke. Mr. Mayne looked across
D) What did the captain order?
danger at Mr. Bridge and waited. Both wanted the
E) What did the customers do?
C ) were centers where people gathered for other to speak. Neither spoke. It was as if
2. (00-2-33) Choose the best question. religious reasons each felt that whoever spoke first would lose.
Bill reads newspapers in the kitchen every D) were primarily marketplaces where goods Presently they rose together and together
morning. were traded said: “Well I must be going”. Then they
A ) Where do they read newspapers? nodded slightly to each other and did indeed
7. (v15-115-36) What point does the
B) How many newspapers does Bill have? go. So they agreed to separate, but an both
author make about geniuses?
C ) Who cooks in the kitchen? sides there was regret, for each was deeply
A ) They have no chance to improve
D) Where does he buy newspapers? convinced that they could have formed a
themselves in intellectually uninspiring rural
E). What does Bill do in the kitchen? business partnership that would have given
situations.
3. (02-7-43) Choose the best question B) They visit cities to get ideas and then them fame and wealth. When Mr. Mayne and
to th&sentence. She is going to spend the return to their houses in more peaceful rural Mr. Bridge separated.......
weekend witH Her friends. places. A ) each was confident that the partnership
A ) Who is going to spend the weekend with C ) They can be bom anywhere, but have would flourish
her friends? more opportunity to develop their talents in B) they both seemed relieved.
B) Who is she going to spend her weekend cities. C ) they agreed to meet soon.
with? ' D) They are almost never found in the D) both were feeling disappointed.
C ) Where-is she going to spend her country as they are of little use in such an E) they were equally pleased with
weekend? environment. themselves.
116. Drawing conclusion. Continue the idea 325
7. (02-11-7) Complete the sentence A ) was really quite a small hotel. Saltiness is one of the basic tastes
according to the text. B) had thirty three rooms in total. perceived by the tongue, making it an
Not many people .... C ) was modern but full of antiques. esteemed and ubiquitous food flavoring. It
A) were burnt down D) had rather unfriendly staff. also “retains vegetables” vivid colors when
B) became homeless 14. (v15-102-32) A s is seen from the parboiling, removes bitterness from salad
C ) lost their houses passage breakfast at the White Cloud greens, freezes ice cream, quickly cools
D) left their houses H o te l... boiling water, maintains the freshness of
' E ) lost their lives A ) was generous and delicious with fast cut flowers, removes stains on clothing,
service. alleviates pain in your neck, is an ingredient
8. (03-3-39) Choose the best answer. in soap, according to Jo. Darlene McFarlane
Bears may look friendly, but they can be very B) was delivered by room service to some
guests. in her article “Household Uses for Table Salt”
dangerous. Bears that have been frightened recommends testing an egg's freshness
C ) was served whether guests wanted it or
or attacked will fight fiercely. They have by placing it in a cup of salt water.
not.
sharp claws which they use to fight. They An egg that floats is not fresh. Ants will
D) could be selected from a wide-ranging
may also use their teeth. Bears are large, not venture onto a salt-covered surface,
menu.
strong animals. They can defend themselves according to Me Fariane, so she suggests
well. According t6 the passage bears ... 15. (v15-115-27) Read the text. sprinkling it on windowsills and in doorways
A ) can be dangerous at first sight but they Then choose the correct answer for each to repel them from your residence.
are friendly. question below (27-30). The author’s purpose is to ...
B) are frightened and they run way. For many years scientists have been trying A ) discuss the use of salt as a pesticide.
C ) look friendly and are afraid of people. to define the nature of human intelligence. B) describe the harm of salt for flora.
D) have sharp claws and weak teeth. However, they have been unable to agree C ) enumerate the myriad uses of salt.
E ) use their teeth or sharp claws and can be on whether there is one kind of intelligence,
D) explain the etymology of the word “salt”.
or several kinds. In the early 20th century, 20. (v15-131-24) What does the word
dangerous.
psychologist Charles Spearman came “venture” in bold mean?
9. (v5-149-34) Choose the right up with the concept of ‘g’ or ‘general
continuation. If I had seen her. I ... glad. A ) to risk
intelligence’. He gave subjects a variety of B) to attract
A ) is glad different tests and found that the people who C ) to approach
B) were very glad performed well in the tests used one part D) to crawl
C ) was glad of the brain, which he called ‘g’, for all the
O) should have been glad tests. More recently, research has found that 21. (v15-131-25) Which sentence is not
E) would be glad this idea may well be true, as one part of true according to the passage?
the brain shows increased blood flow during A ) Salt intensifies the ache in your body.
10. (v12z-104-29) Read the passage and
testing. However, some scientists believe B) Salt is significant nourishment for animals.
choose the correct answer for the gaps
that intelligence is a matter of how much C ) Salt allows food bright appearance.
29-31 in the text.
people have learned rather than some ability D) Salt is a helpful substance in household.
I work in a large office with about thirty other
people, most of ( 29)... I know quite well. In they are bom with. 22. (v15-131-26) According to the
fact, most of my colleagues are so interesting They believe that environment also matters. passage if you want to verify worthiness
that I (30)... of writing a book about them. What was the reason for the investigation of an egg you ...
One of the sales representatives, Keith, is for many years into the nature of human A ) can crack it immediately.
(31)... Betty from overseas department. And intelligence? B) can bring it to boil.
plenty of other things are going on. A ) to define the difference among several C ) can put on the windowsills.
A ) whom B) which kinds of intelligence D) can put it into saline water.
C ) who D) whose B) to identify if human intelligence varies 23. (v18-700) Read the text. Then choose
C ) to find out more about “general the correct answer to question (700-701).
11. (v12z-104-30) intelligence”
A ) thought B) am thinking Samba is one of the Brazil’s most popular
D) to know about why humanity is intelligent music and dance styles. There are many
C ) am thought D) think
16. (v15-115-28) How did Charles different types of samba, and these styles
12. (v12z-104-31) Spearman experiment on his concept? differ throughout Brazil. Today, one of the
A ) offering B) seeing A ) through various subjects most popular types of samba comes from
C ) sending D) marching B) through one part of the brain Bahia, a state in the eastern part of the
13. (v15-102-31) Read the text. C ) through blood flow country. It's called samba reggae. Today in
Then choose the correct answer for each D) through assorted tests Bahia, 80 percent of the population is black.
question below (31-33). Samba from this region of Brazil is heavily
Our tour group of forty people made the train influenced by African rhythms. Modem
passage, some scientists suppose th a t...
Journey from Hong Kong to Guangzhou on samba reggae is a mix of Rio samba, African
A ) surroundings effect on the nature of
Christmas Day, 1979. We were taken to the drumbeats, and Jamaican reggae. It’s a
intelligence.
thirty-three storey White Cloud Hotel. Even bit slower than Rio samba, and is usually
B) people can be intelligent only by learning.
though it was only two years old, the rooms performed in large groups. Bahia’s most
C ) environs don’t play as great role as
and furnishings already seemed frayed and famous drumming group is Olodum. Many
capacity.
old. Tips were not allowed and the hotel people say, the group invented the samba
D) human being is born with intelligence.
staff appeared rude. Breakfast was served reggae sound. Its members have also
promptly at seven forty-five. Forty fried eggs 18. (v15-115-30) What is the main topic created local organizations to help young
appeared on forty plates laid out at four of the text? people and the poor. Every year in the city
separate tables, ten to a table. Most of our A ) The nature of intelligence of Salvador in Bahia, the lively sounds of
groups were still asleep in their beds while B) Charles Spearman’s concept samba reggae fill the streets during Camaval
their eggs awaited them. Metal teapots were C ) Researches, on testing one of the world’s greatest parties.
banged on to the tables, together with eighty D) Human’s brain and how it works According to the passage, samba reggae . .. .
pieces of toast, twenty per table. At nine 19. (v15-131-23) Read the text. A ) is faster and more energetic than Rio
sharp, breakfast was over. Eggs, tea and Then choose the correct answer for each samba
toast were taken away by waitresses within question below (23-26). B) started in Jamaica
five minutes. This was our introduction to life Salt is a mineral that consists mostly of C ) is most popular in Rio de Janeiro
in Communist China. sodium chloride (NACI). It is an essential D) is a mix of different kinds of music
From the passage one can conclude that nutrient for animals, yet it is toxic to most 24. (v18-701) What is the main idea of this,
the White Cloud H o te l... plants. passage?
326 116. Drawing conclusion. Continue the idea
A ) Samba reggae is an important type of C ) have to take additional tests. 32. (v18-709) Why did Richard Lair start
music in Brazil D) be expelled from the university. the Thai Elephant Orchestra?
B) Rio samba is very popular all over the 29. (v18-706) Read the text. Then choose A ) He wanted to be famous in Thailand
world the correct answer to question (706-707). B) He believed elephants could play music
C ) Samba is a type of African music Earthquakes are the most lethal of all natural C ) He heard the elephants playing music
D) The Rio Camaval is the most important disasters. What causes them? Geologists D) He needed to make money for the T E C C
festival in Brazil
explain them in terms of a theory known 33. (v18-710) Choose the best little for this
25. (v18-702) Read the text. Then choose as plate tectonics. Continents are floating passage.
the correct answer to question (702-703). apart from each other; this is referred to A ) Elephants in Danger
Every summer many people, both men as the continental drift. About sixty miles B ) Teaching Elephants to paint
and women, try to swim across the English below the surface of the sea, there is a C ) A n Unusual Orchestra
Channel from England to France and from semi molten bed of rock over which plates, D ) T E C C Trainers
France to England. The distance at the or slabs, carry continents and sea floors 34. (v18-711) Read the text. Then choose
nearest points is only about twenty miles, but at a rate of several inches a year. As the the correct answer to question (711-712).
because of the strong currents the distance plates separate from each other, a new sea A few years ago a shortage of natural gas
may be twice as far. The first man to succeed floor is formed by the molten matter that drove prices sky high. Likewise, gasoline
in swimming across the Channel was was formerly beneath. Volcanic islands and prices rose when demands exceeded
Captain Webb, an Englishman. This was in large mountain ranges are created by this supplies. A glut in the oil market drove prices
August, 1875. He landed in France 21 hours type of movement. The plates there are back down. The law of supply and demand
45 minutes after entering the water at Dover. constantly pushing and pulling adjacent functioned according to textbook description
Since then there have been many successful plates, thereby creating constant tremors in the case of oil, but the situation is
swims and the time has been shortened. and a potential for earthquakes in the area. otherwise in the current natural gas market.
A French swimmer crossed the Channel in Geologists would like to be able to predict Natural gas consumers are finding their
11 hours and 5 minutes. earthquakes accurately. Using laser beams, Heating bills more of a burden than last year,
Swimming the Channel is not as easy as it seismographs, gravity-measuring devices, in spite of a dramatic increase in supplies.
might seem because ... and radio telescopes, they are presently There is so much natural gas available that
A ) the distance between the two countries is studying the San Andreas Fault to determine many suppliers are closing down their plants
too far. the rate of strain and the amount of ground for lack of a market, and it is rumored that
B) so few people try to swim it. slippage. some suppliers are even burning off their
C ) there are very strong currents. Continental drift is the concept that... surplus gas.
D ) it takes too much time. A) new continents are developing beneath You can infer that the law of supply and
the sea. demand means that prices ...
26. (v18-703) The time Captain Webb
B ) continents are separating. A ) stay even when supplies are abundant.
needed to swim across the channel...
C ) continents are 60 miles apart from each
A ) was thought to be unreal. B ) rise if supplies are abundant.
other.
B) has since been nearly reduced to half. C ) rise if supplies are limited.
D ) continents are drawing nearer to each
C ) still remains a record. D) fall if supplies are limited.
other.
D ) was thought to be far too long. 35. (v18-712) You can infer that gas
30. (v18-707) Geologists are using modem
27. (v18-704) Read the text. Then choose suppliers are burning their surplus gas in
technology to ...
the correct answer to question (704—705). order t o ...
A ) control ground slippage.
Basic Skills Proficiency - Undergraduate A ) create a glut in the market.
B) measure the accuracy of earthquakes.
Students Each student must meet standards B) create a shortage to sustain high prices.
C ) enhance their reputations.
of proficiency in the basic skills area of C ) get rid of an inferior product.
D) help predict earthquakes.
reading, writing, and mathematics established D ) lower the prices on their product.
by the college. In addition, the board of 31. (v18-708) Read the text. Then choose
trustees has mandated that students meet the correct answer to question (708-710).
a university-wide minimal level of skills In the town of Lampang in northern Thailahd,
below (713-715).
proficiency before entrance to the upper there is an unusual group of musicians.
Many people with high IQ scores fail to
division. Consequently, students will be tested They play many different kinds of music-
become successful due to lack of motivation,'
in these areas after admission, but prior everything from traditional Thai songs to
laziness, or short attention span. In contrast,
to their freshman year, so as to determine music by Beethoven. They are elephants.
some people with low IQ succeed with
whether they meet minimal university These musical elephants started at the
greater personal dedication, systematic
standards and the college’s standards. Those Thai Elephant Conservation Center(TECC)
effort, and motivation. One can eliminate
who fail initially to meet these requirements in Lampang. It protects animals and
the disadvantage that comes with a low IQ
will be given appropriate remedial instruction encourages elephants to paint. Richard Lair
score by choosing the right career path. For
to assist them in achieving the required works with the T E C C . He knows a lot about
example, one might have special talents
skills-competency levels. Students who fail to elephants. But, in fact, elephants hear better
for a particular sport while failing to perform
achieve the minimal standards of the university than they see. And so he had an idea; if
elephants are intelligent and they have good as well as the others academically. This
by the end of their sophomore year will not be can be justified with greater motivation and
permitted to continue in the university. hearing, maybe they can play music. To test
his idea, Lair and his friends started the Thai dedication. Individuals will have greater
Students who fail to meet minimal standards motivation in pursuing careers they are
upon admission ... Elephant Orchestra. During a performance,
skilled. They will like it more and put more
the elephants play a variety of instruments,
A ) must take remedial courses their first year. effort in it. One of the best ways parents
including the drums and the xylophone. The
B) are required to take remedial courses for can help is to help their children discover
animals also use their voices and trunks to
two years. themselves and their skills.
make sounds. Elephants are very creative.
C ) will have their admission permits revoked. Начало формы
Humans encourage the animals to play, but
D) are required to take further tests during Some very intelligent people can have
the elephants make their own songs; they
their freshman year. failures because ....
don’t just copy their trainers or other people.
28. (v18-705) Students who do not meet According the passage, the elephants at the A ) they have short life span
minimal standards at the end of two years T E C C ... B) they focus on details too much
will... A ) hear better than see. C ) of various factors
A) have to reapply for admission. B) copy humans to play music. D) they are expected to do so by the society
B) be required to take further remedial C ) make their own instruments. 37. (v18-714) People with low IQ scores
courses. D) aren’t able to paint. may very well be successful....
116. Drawing conclusion. Continue the idea 327
A ) but they lack motivation and personality powerless to control or avoid. Only when the A ) the virus which causes the disease has to
B) as they are praised by their teachers individual performs the tic, is tension and be identified
C ) since they devote themselves to their anxiety released within the individual with B) patients should only use over-the-counter
tasks and perform a great effort a tic disorder. Tics can be triggered by an medications
D) although they have great abilities and emotional state or sensation, or can happen C ) one should take the necessary
intelligence for no obvious reason. General types of medications upon catching the disease
tics include verbal tics, facial tics, and other D) there is no reason to see a doctor
38. (v18-715) We can infer from the
muscular tics. Physical and psychological
passage that.... 48. (v18-725) It is pointed out in the reading
therapy and medication can cause tics to go
A ) success is not always an indicator of that....
away, often permanently. Muscular tics look
intelligence A ) over-the-counter drugs can be taken to
something like twitches or quick grimaces,
B) Western cultures focus on ability as the ease the misery caused by a cold or the flu
and often affect the eyes and hands.
major determinant of success B) flu symptoms are not as severe as cold
Muscular tics can affect multiple muscles at
C ) an athlete can be successful in every symptoms
once. Some forms of stuttering are caused by
sports if he has high IQ scores C ) the flu can be prevented by the flu vaccine
muscular tics in the throat, tongue, or vocal
D) infants adopted by privileged families tend D ) one doesn't need to take any medicine if
cords when speaking or preparing to speak.
to have higher IQs he has a cold or the flu
According to the reading, tics ....
39. (v18-716) Read the text. Then choose A ) are nothing to be fearful of 49. (v18-726) Read the text. Then choose
the correct answer for each question B) are not voluntary movements and they the correct answer for each question
below (716-719). can't be consciously controlled below (726-728).
A onetime illustrator, Winslow Homer painted C ) can be stopped voluntarily for brief The origins of a written literature can be
in a careful, clear, accurately detailed, and periods found in most of the civilizations of the
convincing manner. Homer worked on D) do not need particular treatment ancient world; in India, China, and among
Breezing Up" at intervals over a period of 44. (v18-721) As it is pointed out in the the Jewish people whose great work of
three years. It was the result of intense study, passage .... literature is taken to present. The start of
and it grew out of two earlier studies of the A ) there is usually no need to see the health Western literature is the Old Testament of the
scene, a watercolor and a small oil painting. care provider for a tic Bible. Their greatest single contribution was
Sun-bronzed boys in their weather beaten B) a tic can involve only one muscle at a time drama, a form of literature that has continued
clothes were a common sight in New C ) people with tics often feel relief after the undiminished to the present day. Other
England in Homer’s time, as were fishermen tic is over literary forms that developed from the time of
like the one in the red jacket, shown D ) drugs used to treat tics have a low rate of the Greeks and Romans onwards have been
crouching as he holds the mainsheet. In success Poetry in its many different styles and forms;
the rising wind, the boys have positioned the essay; biography and autobiography; and
45. (v18-722) One can infer from the
themselves to counter balance the tilt of the novel.
passage that....
the boat as it speeds along in a choppy According to the passage......
A ) anxiety can be a side effect of medication
sea. The lad stretched full length by the A ) the ancient world was based upon the
to treat tics
mast seems oblivious to the spray of the written literature
B) the cause may be harder to detect in the
bow waves; the boy beside him, silhouetted B) Bible is submitted to the Jewish people as
case of a facial tic
against the sky, holds onto the coaming. The their holy book
C ) most tics are mild and hardly noticeable
light that highlights the figures of the sailors C ) Western literature is considered to be
D) psychological support may be helpful for
also illuminates the scales of the fish in the constructed upon the Greek literature
those with tics
bottom of the boat. The picture gives us a D) Greek literature is not the start of western
sense of the pleasure and independence of 46. (v18-723) Read the text. Then choose Chinese and Indian literatures
sailing. the correct answer for each question
below (723-725). 50. (v18-727) Written literature ....
According to the passage, Winslow Homer’
Scratchy throats, stuffy noses and body A ) has existed since the civilizations of the
style of painting can best be described as
aches all spell misery, but being able to ancient world
A ) precise
tell if the cause is a cold or flu may make a B) is a branch of drama
B) complicated
difference in how long the flu lasts. That’s / C ) is established primarily on poetry,
C ) abstract
because the prescription drugs available for biography, autobiography and the novel
D) amusing
the flu need to be taken soon after the illness D) is separated .into two; oral literature and
40. (v18-717) According to the passage, written literature
sets in although the symptoms can be eased
the painting Breezing Up" was the result of
with over the counter medications. As for 41. (v18-728) It can be drawn out of the
A ) a short burst of inspiration
colds, the sooner a person starts taking over- passage that....
B) periods of work over several years
the-counter remedy, the sooner relief will A ) holy book Bible is a form of drama
C ) three years of continuous work
come. Cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, B) although poetry was invented by Greeks
D) a lifetime of studying the sea
runny nose and scratchy throat typically and Romans, it was changed considerably
41. (v18-718) The boys in the painting have develop gradually, and adults and teens often by the Chinese
assumed their positions to do not get a fever. On the other hand, fever C ) the origin of drama is based upon the Old
A ) hold onto the fishing nets is one of the characteristic features of the Testament
B) enjoy the spray of the waves flu for all ages. And in general, flu symptoms D) biography and autobiography are the only
C ) prevent the boat from overturning including fever and chills, sore throat and branches of Roman and Greek literature
D) keep the mast in the correct place body aches come on suddenly and are more 42. (v19/20-101-23) Read and answer the
42. (v18-719) It can be interred from the severe than cold symptoms. following four questions about the text
passage that the title of the painting refers According to the passage, knowing the (23-26).
to the cause of scratchy throats, stuffy noses and John liked chocolates very much. But his
A ) boat’s appearance body aches ... . mother never gave him any, because she
B) rising wind A ) reduces the likelihood of catching cold thought they were bad for his teeth. But
C ) boat’s angle B ) sometimes doesn’t help patients lessen John had a very nice grandfather. The old
D) light’s source the severity of symptoms man loved his grandson, and sometimes he
C ) encourages patients to buy over-the- brought John chocolates when he came to
the correct answer for each question counter medications visit him.
D ) will shorten the duration of the flu
below (720-722). Then John’s mother let him eat them,
A tic is a repeated, impulsive action, 47. (v18-724) According to the passage, to because she wanted to make the old man
reflexive in nature, which the actor feels combat the flu effectively,.... happy.
328 117. Identify a mistake/wrong statement
One evening, a few days before John’s 47. (v19/20-102-20) According to some 117. Identify a mistake/wrong
seventh birthday, he was saying his wishes in people, happiness means ... .
his bedroom before he went to be «Please, A ) sad times.
statement
God,» he shouted, «make them give me B) nothing. 1. (99-5-57) The five underlined parts of
a big box of chocolates for my birthday on C ) good health. the sentence are marked (А), (В), (C ) and
Saturday.» D) being unable to do everything. (D). Identify the one underlined word or
His mother was in the kitchen, but she heard
48. (v19/20-102-21) It is clear in the phrase that must be changed in order for the
the small boy shouting and went into his
passage that definition of happiness . .. . sentence to be correct.
room quickly.
A ) satisfies no one. A car crashed /A into a / В wall. A 1C driver
«W hy are you shouting, John?» she asked
B) changes from person to person. of the car wasn’t / D hurt but the car was
her son, «God can hear you when you talk
C ) is being rich and doing anything one wants. quite badlv / E damaged.
quietly.»
D) is the same for all people. А) А В) В С) С
«I know,» answered the boy with a smile on
D) D E) E
his face. After his mother went out, John said 49. (v19/20-102-22) The word
to himself, «M y grandfather is in the next «individual» in the passage refers to . . . . 2. (99-5-60) The five underlined parts of
room, and he can’t.» A ) an insect B) an animal the sentence are marked (А), (В), (C), (D)
According to the passage, Jo h n ’s C ) a person D) a bird and (E). Identify the one underlined word or
m o th e r.... phrase that must be changed in order for the
50. (v19/20-104-23) Read and answer the
A ) didn’t like John's culinary tendencies sentence to be correct.
following four questions about the text
B) swore to God not to give chocolates to I didn’t / A need one more suspect at this
(23-26).
her son time Mrs. Munsing couldn’t have / В killed the
In Colonial times, people used animals for
C ) gave her son chocolates only once a other / С two women as easy / С as / E the
many things. Horses moved people from place
week others could do.
to place. Plowing the fields was done by oxen
D) gave no chocolates to his son А) А В) В С) С
because they were strong. Cows and goats
D )D E )E
43. (v19/20-101-24) How did Jo h n ’s gave milk for butter and cheese. Chickens
grandfather give him chocolates? provided eggs and meat. Bees made honey 3. (99-5-64) The five underlined parts of
A) Every time he came to his grandson. that Colonists used to sweeten food and the sentence are marked (А), (В), (C), (D)
B) He sent them from time to time by parcel. drinks. They also made beeswax that could be and (E). Identify the one underlined word or
C ) Now and then when he came to his used for candles. Many Colonists built outside phrase that must be changed in order for the
grandson. stalls to house their larger animals, such as sentence to be correct.
D) When he wanted chocolates himself. horses and cows. Others built bams with pens Uzbekistan is a /A democratic republic.
inside them. Chickens were put inside coops Executive power is hold / В b y / С a president
44. (v19/20-101-25) W hy did Jo h n ’s who is elected /
mother let him eat chocolates then? made of wire and wood, with a door at one
end. Pigsties were built for the pigs. These D for a five-vear / E term.
A ) She liked chocolates too.
were wooden pens with large flat places for A) A B )B C )C
B) She wanted to do something pleasant to
them to sleep or lie down. Beehives were D )D E )E
her father.
C ) She wanted God to help him. made out of wood or straw. These hives were 4. (99-5-65) The five underlined parts of
D) She occurred to leam that it would do her put in gardens so that the bees could collect the sentence are marked (А), (В), (C), (D)
son good. pollen from flowers and make honey. Taking and (E). Identify the one underlined word or
care of the animals was needed to take care of phrase that must be changed in order for the
45. (v19/20-101 -26) W hy was John one’s own family. sentence to be correct.
shouting one evening in his bedroom? W hy did the Colonists care for their
A ) He wanted his grandfather to hear him. Ih e / A region of present day Uzbekistan was
animals? the / В site of the ancient Persian province
B) He was full of chocolate and he couldn’t A ) so the animals would enjoy summer
eat more. of Sogdiana and was conquered / С Ёу / D
vacation in special farms Alexander the Great in fourth / E century BC.
C ) He dreamt about chocolates. B) so the animats would provide
D) He wanted his birthday come sooner. А) А В) В С) С
transportation and food for them D )D E) E
46. (v19/20-102-19) Read and answer the C ) so the animals would grow very large and
following four questions about the text strong 5. (99-5-66) The five underlined parts of
(19-22). D) so the animals would have a nice place the sentence are marked (А), (В), (C), (D)
Happiness means different things to different to live and (E). Identify the one underlined word or
people. For example, some people believe phrase that must be changed in order for the
51. (v19/20-104-24) According to the
that if they have much money or many things, sentence to be correct.
passage, a c o o p ___
they will be happy. They believe that if they Right now tide js /A low, but when thg / В
A ) provided eggs and honey
are wealthy, they will be able to do everything tide come in / C, the / D ship leaves / E the
B) was a place where pigs lived
they want, and so they will be happy. On the harbour.
C ) was a type of shelter for birds
other hand, some people believe that money A) A B )B C )C
D ) could be used for candles
is not the only happiness. These people D) D E) E
value their religion, or their intelligence, or 52. (v19/20-104-25) It is clear from the
6. (01-1-39) Choose the word or phrase
their health; these make them happy. For passage that horses ...
that should be corrected.
me, happiness is closely tied to my family. I A ) were used for getting from one place to
another. I am sure (1) nobody works (2) the hardest
am happy if my wife, my children and I live (3) than my daughter is doing (4) these
in harmony. When all members of my family B) were used in agriculture and delivering mail.
days (5).
share good and sad times, and when my wife C ) were helpful in making milk for butter and
cheese, A) 1 B) 2 C )3 D) 4 E) 5
and I communicate with each other and work
together, I am happy. Although the definition D) were used for racing. 7. (01-1-40) Choose the word or phrase
of happiness depends on each individual, my 53. (v19/20-104-26) All of the statements that should be corrected. On arriving (1) in
«wealth» of happiness is in my family. are False, E x c e p t... the airport (2) the tourists found out (3) their
The writer is happy so long as ... A ) all domestic animals lived with people flight (4) had been delayed (5).
A ) his family has good and bad times. inside the houses. A) 1 B) 2 C )3
B) there is no disagreement among family B) domestic animals were very useful for D) 4 E) 5
members. people. 8. (v5-147-11) Choose the mistake.
C ) his health is good. C ) most places for the animals were made of The six string on guitar are turned in seven.
D) he has enough money to live with his wood and silver. A ) on B) turned C ) the
family. D ) oxen gave milk for butter and cheese. D ) are E ) string
117. Identify a mistake/wrong statement 329
9. (v5-157-25) Choose the wrong 14. (v15-109-26) According to the 19. (v15-128-23) Read the text. Then
statement. principle of T V Allowance, when your choose the correct answer for each
Sarah Gale sells beauty aids. She is a viewing time is o v e r... question below (23-26).
saleswoman. She goes to house and knocks A) you must punch your code. According to the United States
on the door. She tells the woman of the B) you have to delete your allocation. Environmental Protection Agency, driving
house about her beauty aids. Many women C ) your television set switches off. a car is the single rrjost polluting thing that
want to be beautiful. They are interested in D) your parents do not let you watch TV. most of us do. This is not a new problem.
her beauty aids. Sarah sells . .. . 15. (v15-110-23) Read the text. In the 1950’s the Los Angeles smog made
A) Many women want to be beautiful. Then choose the correct answer for each head-line news. Car exhaust causes health
B) Women don’t like to buy beauty aids. question below (23-26). problems. There are many solutions to the
C ) Sarah is a saleswoman of beauty aids. Like many 13 year olds, my son is a problem.
D) Women are interested in the beauty aids. computer games hermit, emerging only to Laws were enacted as long as twenty
E) She goes to a house and sells beauty aids. be fed and watered. Recently, to reassure years ago to control pollution caused
me that he was not addicted, he volunteered by cars. Since then laws have been made,
10. (v5-160-35) Choose the mistake.
not to touch the computer for a week. I kept such as special nozzles on gas pumps that
In ancient times and throughout the Middle
a close eye on him for signs of cold turkey prevent vapor from getting into the air.
Ages, many people believed that the Earth
but apart from the fact that he recorded the We also have more tests on cars to make
ismotionless.
music of his favorite games, so that he could sure cars are maintained in a way that
A ) believed B) is
listen to them on his Walkman, there was protects our environment. In cities, laws
C ) throughout D) the Earth
not one. On the other hand, both his sister ask that more people ride on buses, and
E) many people
and I suffered as his boredom increased: employees that drive company cars should
11. (v15-109-23) Read the text. I hadn’t realized how we have created a limit the time they drive and the number of
Then choose the correct answer for each life without him. Suddenly he was under trips that they make.
question below (23-26). our feet, muttering obscenities and flicking Cars emit several pollutants that are toxic.
Parents too weak-willed, indulgent or T V channels in the middle of our favorite This causes many problems. One problem
exhausted to insist that their children turn programmes. What he seemed to have it causes is cancer. Most cars generate
off the television can take hope from a new lost was the sense that there was anything hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and carbon
gadget introduced in the United States. worthwhile to do other than indulge in the monoxide.
T V Allowance is an electronic disciplinarian challenge of computer games. Hydrocarbons cause eye irritation, coughing,
that permits each member t>f the family a Suggestions from me to go and read, swim wheezing, shortness of breath, and lung
specific amount of viewing time and turns off or play badminton got a grunt and a dark damage. Nitrogen oxide causes acid rain
the set when it runs out. look. I guess the adrenalin rush of moving up and leads to water quality problems. Carbon
The machine was invented by an amateur a level on Lemmings cannot be compared monoxide prevents oxygen from going
scientist from Florida who said that his family with a gentle read or a few lengths of the through the lungs properly. All of these
life was being destroyed by battles with his local pool. It may take another 10 years or so problems can be serious and affect the
children over the amount of time they spent before society really knows the mental and health of the people who live in the United
in front of the box. The principle is simple: physical effects of computer games on the States.
every member of the family is allotted an young. Until then, parents can only feel their All of the following statements are TR U E
individual code which must be punched way in the dark as to how much and how EXCEPT:
into the machine to turn the television on; often the games are allowed to be played. A ) Driving a car is Considered to be the least
each minute watched deducts a minute According to the text, all the following polluting thing that people do.
from that person’s viewing allocation. The statements are true exce pt... B) Special nozzles are aimed to stop smog
inventor, Randal Levenson, said that the A ) It will possibly take more than a decade from spreading into the air.
machine teaches the young self-discipline for people to realize the harm of computer C ) Two decades passed after making a
and discrimination and, moreover, instills games. proposal into the laws against car smog.
the essentials of capitalism since children B) Only eating and drinking diverted the boy D) Cancer is a kind of serious disease that
can save their viewing time, barter it with from playing computer games. can appear because of car smog.
each other or team up to maximize their C ) When her son gave up computer games,
resources. he got very bored. 20. (v15-128-24) The word “exhaust" in
According to the text, all the statements D) The mother notices that there were not the passage is closest in meaning to ...
are T R U E EXCEPT: any signs of cold turkey for a week. A ) hazard
A ) The inventor, Randal Levenson, is a B) tire
professional scientist. 16. (v15-110-24) According to the text, C ) engine
B) Each member of the family has their own “Lemmings” i s ... D) emission
individual number to type in. A ) a computer game
B) the name of a book 21. (v15-128-25) Which of the following
C ) By the device children can learn
C ) a swimming pool laws for the people in the urban areas is
fundamentals of capitalism.
D) a T V programme not mentioned in the text?
D) Mr. Levenson used to shout at his children
A ) to limit the number of drivers who work in
a lot. 17. (v15-110-25) According to the
companies
12. ( v l 5-109-24) What was Randal passage, the mother supposes t h a t ...
B) to make fewer business trips where they
Levenson’s main purpose of inventing the A ) The adrenalin rush of the activities she
have to go by car
machine? suggests is not similar to computer games.
C ) to lessen the number of hours taken to
A ) To develop his children’s knowledge of B) It is really difficult to cope with her son’s
drive company cars
capitalism. irritating behavior. D ) to use public transport more instead of
B) To prevent his family from frequent C ) Her son appreciated that his mother was
private cars
quarrels. worrying about him and forcing not to play
C ) To introduce a new gadget and rise to fame, games.41 22. (v15-128-26) Which of the following
D) To economize electricity with the help of D) Her son recorded the music of his bad effects is not mentioned in the text?
this gadget. preferred games on the personal stereo. A)cancer
B) breathing hardly
13. (v15-109-25) How does the author 18. (v15-110-26) Which of the following
C ) car sickness
describe the machine in the passage? is the best title for the text?
D) acid rain
A ) electronic disciplinarian A ) Parents and Children Relations
B) person’s viewing allocation B) A Significant Role of Computers 23. (v18-729) Read the text. Then
C ) specific amount of viewing time C ) The Problems Among Adults choose the correct answer to questions
D) team up to maximize recourses D) The Computer Games Addict (729-731).
330 117. Identify a mistake/wrong statement
. Palmistry is the practice of «reading hands», into western Europe through nomadic bands A) to examine people’s past histories
^g a in in g knowledge about personality, past of Gypsies, who made contact with Europe in B) to inspect the fingers carefully
individual history, and likely future events by the loth century. C ) to practice by ‘reading’ many palms
examining thesfiape and size of the fingers Of the following, the one not mentioned D ) to look closely at the surface of
and, most important, the lines and bumps in the passage as part of palmistry is . . . . the palm
on the palms themselves. There is some A ) foretelling the future
evidence that palmistry may have begun in 25. (v18-731) The passage explains that
B ) exploring people’s pasts
the Stone Age. Hand outlines can be seen it is most likely that palmistry as we know it
C ) changing the events Of the future
in black and red pigments on the walls of the began . .. .
D) learning about things that may happen
ancient caves of Almira in Spain and in other A ) in various parts of Europe
European caves. Palmistry as it exists today 24. (v18-730) It is stated in the passage B) in India in ancient times
probably had its origins in ancient India long that the most essential thing for a palm C ) in caves in Spain
before recorded history and found its way reader to do is ... D ) in the 15th century
M U N D A R IJA
1. Nouns plurals nouns including irregular plural n ouns............... 3

2. Countable and uncountable n o uns......................................................... ^.......................3
3. Com pound nouns.............................................................................................................................................................................................3
4. Forming the posessive.................................................................................................. 4
5. Indefinite article a/an...................... 4
6. Definite article th e ................................................................................................................................. 7
7. Article with common n ouns.................................................................................................................................................... 11
8. Articles with proper n o u n s ................. 13
9. Articles with nouns in set expressions.................................................. 14
10. Personal pronouns / Objective pronouns..............................................................................................................................................14
11. Posessive pronouns....................................................................................................................................................................................17
12. Reflexive pronouns.......................................... ,.....................................................................19
13. Demonstrative pronouns.................................................................................................. 20
14. Negative no / none / not any / nobody / nothing / something....................... 21
15. Quantifiers......................................................................... 22
16. All / all of most / most of no/none of e tc ................... 27
17. Distributives — Both / both of neither / neither of either / either o f................................................................................................. 27
18. All, every and w hole .............................. 29
19. Each, every, other and another................................................................... 29
20. Adjectives and adverbs, sentence completion ................. 31
21. Adjectives ending -ing and -ed (boring / bored e tc .).................................. 36
22. Adjectives and adverbs quick / quickly, well / fast, with exceptions well h ard ...........................................................................37
23. So and such, enough and too the same, a s ............................................................. 37
24. Comparative adjectives ..............................................!.................................................................................................................. 38
25. Superlative form (the fastest, the best, the most beautiful)......................................................................... ..'................................ 41
26. Comparison - much better / any better / the sooner... the better.......................>................................ 42
27. Comparison - as...as, not so...as, like, th a n ......................................... 42
28. Word order verb + object; place and tim e......................................................... 43
29. Still / yet / already / any more / any longer / no longer / e ve n ........................................................................................................ 43
30. Viewpoint and commenting adverbs......................................................................................................................................................44
31. Adverbs of certainty....................... 44
32. Num erals......................................................................................................................................................... 44
33. Verb. Sentence completion - suitable v e rb ........................................................................................................................................ 44
34. Modal verbs - can, could, be able to + V ..................................................................................................................................... 52
35. Could (do) and could have (d o n e ).......................................................................................... 55
36. Must / can’t / have to / needn’t ..................................................... 56
37. May and m ight................................................................................................... 61
38. Should / would / had better.................................................................. 62
39. Requests / offers / permission / invitations............................................................................................................................ 63
40. If/ w is h ...................................................... 63
41. Phrasal verbs / Verbs with preposition.................................................................................................................................................. 64
42. Tenses. Present S im p le ............................................................................ 70
43. Present Continuous............................................................................................................................................. 73
44. Present Perfect........................................................................... 74
45. Past Sim p le ...................................................................................... .■...................................................... 78
46. Past Continuous...........................................................................................................................................................................................82
47. Past Perfect.......................................................... 83
48. Future Simple / to be going to / Present Continuous as a future.................................................. 87
49. Future Continuous..:....................................................................................................................................... 89
50. Future P erfect................. 90
51. Used t o ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 91
52. Present Passive voice ................................................................................................................................................................................92
53. Past Passive.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 93
54. Future P a ssive .......................................................................................................................... 96
55. Reported speech. Statem ents ............................ 96
56. Questions and auxiliary verbs................................................................................................................................................................102
57. Orders / requests .............................................. 107
58. Question ta gs............................................................................ 107
5 9 .1think so / 1hope so etc./ S o do I / Neither do 1................................................................................................................................110
60. Relative clauses with who/that / w h ic h ................................... 112
61. Clauses with and without who / that / which ................................................................................................................................113
62. Clauses with whose / whom / w here.................................................................................................................................................... 114
63. Clauses extra information clauses............................................................................................................... 115
64. Clauses with V-ing and V -e d (gerund, participle)............................. 116
65. Verb + V -in g ................................................................................................................................................................................................118
66. Verb + to V ...................................... 119
67. Verb (+ object) + to V ...................................... 121
68. Verb + V-ing or to V ....................................................................................................................................... 123
69. Preposition (in / for / about etc.) + V-in g .................................................... 124
70. Prefer and would rather................................................ 125
71. Be / get used to........................................................................................... 125
72. Verb + (Noun) + preposition + V -in g .................................................................. 126
73. Expressions + V -in g ............................................................................................................................................................... 126
74. To ... f o r ... and so that............................................................................ 126
75. Adjective + to V ..........................................................................................................................................................................................126
76. Although / though / even though / In spite of / despite......................................... 126
77. Unless / A s long as / provided / providing / in case..................................................................................... 128
78. A s / Like and as / as if / as th o u g h ....................................................................................................................................................... 129
79. For/during and while...................................................... 130
80. By / until.......................................... 130
81. A t/ o n / in / on time and in time / at the end and in the end (time).............................................................................................. 131
82. In / at / on / by (position) ...................................... 133
83. To / at / in / into (direction)................... 135
84. In / on / at (other u s e s )............................ 135
85. Noun + preposition (reason for, cause of etc.) / preposition + n o u n .............. 138
86. Adjective + preposition / preposition + adjective............................................................................................ 141
87. Verb + preposition......................................................................... 142
88. Subjunctive mood / unreal wishes (I w ish...).............................. 145
89. Conditional sentences..................................................................................................................................... 147
90. Sentence completion (adjectives + no uns)...................... ..160
91. Give the right definition. Give the right synonym / antonym / homonyms / definitions................................ 164
92. Reading comprehension. Periphrasis. Right variant of translation............................................................................................. 185
93. Dialogue com pletion....................................................................................... 188
94. Text completion (last sentence of the te x t)........................................................................................................................................192
95. Text completion(missing p a rt).................................................. 194
96. G a p filling(right form of the verb)..................................................................................................................................... 198
97. G a p filling (mixed: nouns, verb, preposition, and conjunctions)....................../..........................................................................203
98. G a p filling (choose the right part of speech to fill the gap)................ 210
99. Main idea. S u m m arizin g .........................................................................................................................................................................213
100. Main topic ............................................................................ 227
101. Title of the text......................................................................................................... 235
102. Identifying true / false statement............................................................................ 241
103. Choose the right question to the text / sentence .......................................................................................................................... 246
104. Choose the suitable proverb / moral / idiom to the te x t....................................................................... 249
105. Give the right answer to the question...............................................................................................................................................251
106. Reading coprehension.................................................................... .....277
107. Make up a story /dialogue / sentence (order of sentence)....................................................... 297
108. Proverb completion. Appropriate equivalent ........................................................................................ 304
109. Logically correct sentence. Grammatically correct sentence................................................................................. 306
110. Sentence contradicting the others............... 308
111. Logic list. W ord logically out of the g ro u p ...................................................................... 310
112. General meaning. General w o rd ........................................................................................................................................................ 313
113. General knowledge questions............................................................................................................................................................315
114. Logically correct answers to the question. Logical completion of the sentence...................................................................316
115. Correct questions to the statement................... 324
116. Drawing conclusion. Continue the idea............................................................................................................................................ 324
117. Identify a mistake/wrong statement........................................................................................................................................... 328
Javoblar....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 331

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