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C2.2. TESZT Tanár neve:

1. csoport Pont: 40/
Minősítés:
Megfelelt (24–40) / Nem felelt meg (0-23)

1. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage with ONE suitable word.

Owning a Pet
Owning a pet can drastically reduce the chances of having a heart attack. The theory that
pets had a calming effect (1) __________ their owners had (2) __________ based on pulse
rate readings taken (3) __________ and after stroking animals. But recent research (4)
__________ out on blood samples taken from 5,700 people (5) __________ now shown that
dog and cat owners have lower levels of cholesterol and free fatty acids than non-pet
owners, as (6) __________ as lower blood pressure. Vets now suggest that doctors with
patients who are at (7) __________ of heart attacks should (8) __________ a pet. But it
must be a pet the patient can lavish affection on, because the health benefits centre on the
amount of love that passes (9) __________ pet and owner.
Scientists in Australia (10) __________ risk indicators in people (11) __________ a clinic
offering free coronary risk evaluation. They (12) __________ asked if they kept a pet. Male
pet owners of all ages and women pet owners (13) __________ 40 and 59 had significantly
lower levels of triglycerides.
(14) __________ on the research, Dr Bruce Fodge said it appeared that humans (15)
__________ from the unquestioning ‘superabundant’ love that animals (16) __________
their owners. ‘It’s a different class of love, and human (17) __________ thrive on it. (18)
__________ to Dr Fodge, the beneficial (19) __________ of pet ownership dates back to
man’s primitive past, when in domesticating animals he had to understand (20) __________
to survive.
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2. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the sentence printed before it.

1. I didn’t see the trainers mistreat the animals.

I didn’t see the animals……………………………………………………………..………..
2. The panther took the girl thinking she was a dog.
The panther mistook ……………………………………………………………….…………
3. She was interested in nothing but money matters.
Making money…………………………………………………………………..………….....
4. The court made him re-pay the debt week by week.
He was……………………………………………………………………………..…………..
5. Mrs Black is not involved in the management of this company.
Mrs Black has nothing…………………………………………………………………….……
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3.Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence.

1.Because she had been crying, her make-up was …....

a) marked b) wet c) sticky d) smudged
2 These animals escaped from a zoo and …... in the wild.
a) propagated b) produced c) proliferated d) expanded
3 When the fire broke out, all the fire engines in the …... were called in to help.
a) whereabouts b) locale c) environs d) vicinity
4 The two pressure groups have…... attitudes on agricultural policy.
a) antagonistic b) competitive c) conflicting d) clashing
5 Children are often given …..toy animals as playthings.
a) pet b) familiar c) cuddy d) cherished
6 This report on the beef industry is not free from political…... .
a) slant b) policy c) bias d) angle
7 Rick has always been very …... towards his pets.
a) fond b) sentimental c) sympathetic d) affectionate
8 The problem has …... about the best way to treat the virus found in seals.
a) roused b) arisen c) risen d) aroused
9 Sally paid all the money …... her account.
a) to b) for c) into d) by
10 The debts were so bad that the company went …… .
a) bust b) liquid c) crash d) down
11 You need a(n) …… five years’ experience before you think of applying to be manager.
a) good b) solid c) excellent d) first-rate
12 Pim and his brother don’t have much …... common.
a) by b) on c) together d) in
13 As a special ….., Tina was taken to the zoo on her birthday.
a) prize b) treat c) reward d) gift
14 All applicants will be thoroughly …... for security risks.
a) examined b) tested c) vetted d) searched
15 After his marriage broke …... John lived alone.
a) up b) away c) apart d) off

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