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51. Choose the best answer.
The Great Wall of China was built more than 2300 years ago to protect China from invaders and it runs along what was once the northern border of the country. The wall is more than 2400km long and 8m high. It was wide enough for the top to be used as a road. Towers were built into the wall and soldiers were kept there to guard the country. In the 13th century, however, invaders from Mongolia crossed the wall and conquered most of China. Today the Great Wall of China is the only thing built by humans that can be seen from satellites in space.
The Great Wall can be seen ... .
The Great Wall of China was built more than 2300 years ago to protect China from invaders and it runs along what was once the northern border of the country. The wall is more than 2400km long and 8m high. It was wide enough for the top to be used as a road. Towers were built into the wall and soldiers were kept there to guard the country. In the 13th century, however, invaders from Mongolia crossed the wall and conquered most of China. Today the Great Wall of China is the only thing built by humans that can be seen from satellites in space.
The Great Wall can be seen ... .
- 1. for eight meters
- 2. from space
- 3. by soldiers
- 4. from towers
- 5. from Pittsburg
52. Choose the best answer.
The Great Wall of China was built more than 2300 years ago to protect China from invaders and it runs along what was once the northern border of the country. The wall is more than 2400km long and 8m high. It was wide enough for the top to be used as a road. Towers were built into the wall and soldiers were kept there to guard the country. In the 13th century, however, invaders from Mongolia crossed the wall and conquered most of China. Today the Great Wall of China is the only thing built by humans that can be seen from satellites in space.
Soldiers were kept at the wall to ... China.
The Great Wall of China was built more than 2300 years ago to protect China from invaders and it runs along what was once the northern border of the country. The wall is more than 2400km long and 8m high. It was wide enough for the top to be used as a road. Towers were built into the wall and soldiers were kept there to guard the country. In the 13th century, however, invaders from Mongolia crossed the wall and conquered most of China. Today the Great Wall of China is the only thing built by humans that can be seen from satellites in space.
Soldiers were kept at the wall to ... China.
- 1. regard
- 2. prevent
- 3. control
- 4. fight
- 5. protect
53. Choose the best answer.
The Great Wall of China was built more than 2300 years ago to protect China from invaders and it runs along what was once the northern border of the country. The wall is more than 2400km long and 8m high. It was wide enough for the top to be used as a road. Towers were built into the wall and soldiers were kept there to guard the country. In the 13th century, however, invaders from Mongolia crossed the wall and conquered most of China. Today the Great Wall of China is the only thing built by humans that can be seen from satellites in space.
The mongolian ... of China occured in the 13th century.
The Great Wall of China was built more than 2300 years ago to protect China from invaders and it runs along what was once the northern border of the country. The wall is more than 2400km long and 8m high. It was wide enough for the top to be used as a road. Towers were built into the wall and soldiers were kept there to guard the country. In the 13th century, however, invaders from Mongolia crossed the wall and conquered most of China. Today the Great Wall of China is the only thing built by humans that can be seen from satellites in space.
The mongolian ... of China occured in the 13th century.
- 1. attack
- 2. revolution
- 3. conquest
- 4. invader
- 5. defence
54. Choose the best answer.
The Great Wall of China was built more than 2300 years ago to protect China from invaders and it runs along what was once the northern border of the country. The wall is more than 2400km long and 8m high. It was wide enough for the top to be used as a road. Towers were built into the wall and soldiers were kept there to guard the country. In the 13th century, however, invaders from Mongolia crossed the wall and conquered most of China. Today the Great Wall of China is the only thing built by humans that can be seen from satellites in space.
The Great Wall worked as the ... border of China.
The Great Wall of China was built more than 2300 years ago to protect China from invaders and it runs along what was once the northern border of the country. The wall is more than 2400km long and 8m high. It was wide enough for the top to be used as a road. Towers were built into the wall and soldiers were kept there to guard the country. In the 13th century, however, invaders from Mongolia crossed the wall and conquered most of China. Today the Great Wall of China is the only thing built by humans that can be seen from satellites in space.
The Great Wall worked as the ... border of China.
- 1. modern
- 2. ancient
- 3. northern
- 4. southern
- 5. mongolian
55. Choose the best answer.
The Great Wall of China was built more than 2300 years ago to protect China from invaders and it runs along what was once the northern border of the country. The wall is more than 2400km long and 8m high. It was wide enough for the top to be used as a road. Towers were built into the wall and soldiers were kept there to guard the country. In the 13th century, however, invaders from Mongolia crossed the wall and conquered most of China. Today the Great Wall of China is the only thing built by humans that can be seen from satellites in space.
The Great Wall was built ... .
The Great Wall of China was built more than 2300 years ago to protect China from invaders and it runs along what was once the northern border of the country. The wall is more than 2400km long and 8m high. It was wide enough for the top to be used as a road. Towers were built into the wall and soldiers were kept there to guard the country. In the 13th century, however, invaders from Mongolia crossed the wall and conquered most of China. Today the Great Wall of China is the only thing built by humans that can be seen from satellites in space.
The Great Wall was built ... .
- 1. in prehistoric times
- 2. 3000 years ago
- 3. more than 2000 years ago
- 4. by the neighbours of China
- 5. in 2000
56. Choose the best answer.
The Great Wall of China was built more than 2300 years ago to protect China from invaders and it runs along what was once the northern border of the country. The wall is more than 2400km long and 8m high. It was wide enough for the top to be used as a road. Towers were built into the wall and soldiers were kept there to guard the country. In the 13th century, however, invaders from Mongolia crossed the wall and conquered most of China. Today the Great Wall of China is the only thing built by humans that can be seen from satellites in space.
People were able to use the top of the wall ... .
The Great Wall of China was built more than 2300 years ago to protect China from invaders and it runs along what was once the northern border of the country. The wall is more than 2400km long and 8m high. It was wide enough for the top to be used as a road. Towers were built into the wall and soldiers were kept there to guard the country. In the 13th century, however, invaders from Mongolia crossed the wall and conquered most of China. Today the Great Wall of China is the only thing built by humans that can be seen from satellites in space.
People were able to use the top of the wall ... .
- 1. for invasions
- 2. as a road
- 3. easily
- 4. by climbing
- 5. as a tower
57. Choose the best answer.
The Great Wall of China was built more than 2300 years ago to protect China from invaders and it runs along what was once the northern border of the country. The wall is more than 2400km long and 8m high. It was wide enough for the top to be used as a road. Towers were built into the wall and soldiers were kept there to guard the country. In the 13th century, however, invaders from Mongolia crossed the wall and conquered most of China. Today the Great Wall of China is the only thing built by humans that can be seen from satellites in space.
Choose the synonym to the word "to protect" according to the text.
The Great Wall of China was built more than 2300 years ago to protect China from invaders and it runs along what was once the northern border of the country. The wall is more than 2400km long and 8m high. It was wide enough for the top to be used as a road. Towers were built into the wall and soldiers were kept there to guard the country. In the 13th century, however, invaders from Mongolia crossed the wall and conquered most of China. Today the Great Wall of China is the only thing built by humans that can be seen from satellites in space.
Choose the synonym to the word "to protect" according to the text.
- 1. to overcome
- 2. to guard
- 3. to fight for
- 4. to speak for
- 5. to deal with
58. Choose the best answer.
The Great Wall of China was built more than 2300 years ago to protect China from invaders and it runs along what was once the northern border of the country. The wall is more than 2400km long and 8m high. It was wide enough for the top to be used as a road. Towers were built into the wall and soldiers were kept there to guard the country. In the 13th century, however, invaders from Mongolia crossed the wall and conquered most of China. Today the Great Wall of China is the only thing built by humans that can be seen from satellites in space.
Choose the antonym to the word "top" according to the text.
The Great Wall of China was built more than 2300 years ago to protect China from invaders and it runs along what was once the northern border of the country. The wall is more than 2400km long and 8m high. It was wide enough for the top to be used as a road. Towers were built into the wall and soldiers were kept there to guard the country. In the 13th century, however, invaders from Mongolia crossed the wall and conquered most of China. Today the Great Wall of China is the only thing built by humans that can be seen from satellites in space.
Choose the antonym to the word "top" according to the text.
- 1. bottom
- 2. foot
- 3. low
- 4. below
- 5. beneath
59. Choose the best answer.
The Great Wall of China was built more than 2300 years ago to protect China from invaders and it runs along what was once the northern border of the country. The wall is more than 2400km long and 8m high. It was wide enough for the top to be used as a road. Towers were built into the wall and soldiers were kept there to guard the country. In the 13th century, however, invaders from Mongolia crossed the wall and conquered most of China. Today the Great Wall of China is the only thing built by humans that can be seen from satellites in space.
Choose the antonym to the word "soldier" according to the text.
The Great Wall of China was built more than 2300 years ago to protect China from invaders and it runs along what was once the northern border of the country. The wall is more than 2400km long and 8m high. It was wide enough for the top to be used as a road. Towers were built into the wall and soldiers were kept there to guard the country. In the 13th century, however, invaders from Mongolia crossed the wall and conquered most of China. Today the Great Wall of China is the only thing built by humans that can be seen from satellites in space.
Choose the antonym to the word "soldier" according to the text.
- 1. fighter
- 2. servant
- 3. civilian
- 4. guardian
- 5. a member of army
60. Choose the best answer.
The Great Wall of China was built more than 2300 years ago to protect China from invaders and it runs along what was once the northern border of the country. The wall is more than 2400km long and 8m high. It was wide enough for the top to be used as a road. Towers were built into the wall and soldiers were kept there to guard the country. In the 13th century, however, invaders from Mongolia crossed the wall and conquered most of China. Today the Great Wall of China is the only thing built by humans that can be seen from satellites in space.
Choose the antonym to the word "to protect" according to the text.
The Great Wall of China was built more than 2300 years ago to protect China from invaders and it runs along what was once the northern border of the country. The wall is more than 2400km long and 8m high. It was wide enough for the top to be used as a road. Towers were built into the wall and soldiers were kept there to guard the country. In the 13th century, however, invaders from Mongolia crossed the wall and conquered most of China. Today the Great Wall of China is the only thing built by humans that can be seen from satellites in space.
Choose the antonym to the word "to protect" according to the text.
- 1. to hurt
- 2. to attack
- 3. to speak against
- 4. to fight for
- 5. to damage
61. Choose the best answer.
The Great Wall of China was built more than 2300 years ago to protect China from invaders and it runs along what was once the northern border of the country. The wall is more than 2400km long and 8m high. It was wide enough for the top to be used as a road. Towers were built into the wall and soldiers were kept there to guard the country. In the 13th century, however, invaders from Mongolia crossed the wall and conquered most of China. Today the Great Wall of China is the only thing built by humans that can be seen from satellites in space.
The word "humans" in the text means ... .
The Great Wall of China was built more than 2300 years ago to protect China from invaders and it runs along what was once the northern border of the country. The wall is more than 2400km long and 8m high. It was wide enough for the top to be used as a road. Towers were built into the wall and soldiers were kept there to guard the country. In the 13th century, however, invaders from Mongolia crossed the wall and conquered most of China. Today the Great Wall of China is the only thing built by humans that can be seen from satellites in space.
The word "humans" in the text means ... .
- 1. machines
- 2. soldiers
- 3. chinese
- 4. people
- 5. animals
62. Choose the best answer.
The Great Wall of China was built more than 2300 years ago to protect China from invaders and it runs along what was once the northern border of the country. The wall is more than 2400km long and 8m high. It was wide enough for the top to be used as a road. Towers were built into the wall and soldiers were kept there to guard the country. In the 13th century, however, invaders from Mongolia crossed the wall and conquered most of China. Today the Great Wall of China is the only thing built by humans that can be seen from satellites in space.
The word "conquered" according to the text means ... .
The Great Wall of China was built more than 2300 years ago to protect China from invaders and it runs along what was once the northern border of the country. The wall is more than 2400km long and 8m high. It was wide enough for the top to be used as a road. Towers were built into the wall and soldiers were kept there to guard the country. In the 13th century, however, invaders from Mongolia crossed the wall and conquered most of China. Today the Great Wall of China is the only thing built by humans that can be seen from satellites in space.
The word "conquered" according to the text means ... .
- 1. ruined
- 2. damaged
- 3. won the game
- 4. lost the game
- 5. defeated
63. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
Conversations with the word “OK” can be heard all over the world. This word is used in the USA at least seven times per day. It has replaced the expression all right or alright, which is still used, although far less frequently than it was hundred years ago. The most significant research into the history of "0 Kay" has been done at Columbia University. OK was first seen in print in the Boston Morning Post of March 23, 1839. When the editor, Charles Gordon Greene was interviewed, he said it stood for all correct, spelled all korrect.
What is the main topic of the passage?
Conversations with the word “OK” can be heard all over the world. This word is used in the USA at least seven times per day. It has replaced the expression all right or alright, which is still used, although far less frequently than it was hundred years ago. The most significant research into the history of "0 Kay" has been done at Columbia University. OK was first seen in print in the Boston Morning Post of March 23, 1839. When the editor, Charles Gordon Greene was interviewed, he said it stood for all correct, spelled all korrect.
What is the main topic of the passage?
- 1. Research made by Gordon Greene.
- 2. "OK" all over the world.
- 3. The origin of the word "OK".
- 4. The Boston Morning Post was the first to print the word "OK".
- 5. C.G.Greene`s mistake.
64. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
Conversations with the word "OK" can be heard all over the world. This word is used in the USA at least seven times per day. It has replaced the expression "all right" or "alright", which is still used, although far less frequently than it was hundred years ago. The most significant research into the history of "0 Kay" has been done at Columbia University. "OK" was first seen in print in the Boston Morning Post of March 23, 1839. When the editor, Charles Gordon Greene, was interviewed, he said it stood for "all correct", spelled "all korrect".
Which of the following is not true?
Conversations with the word "OK" can be heard all over the world. This word is used in the USA at least seven times per day. It has replaced the expression "all right" or "alright", which is still used, although far less frequently than it was hundred years ago. The most significant research into the history of "0 Kay" has been done at Columbia University. "OK" was first seen in print in the Boston Morning Post of March 23, 1839. When the editor, Charles Gordon Greene, was interviewed, he said it stood for "all correct", spelled "all korrect".
Which of the following is not true?
- 1. The word "OK" is very popular all over the world.
- 2. Expression "all right" was more frequently used hundred years ago than it is used now.
- 3. Columbia University did research into the history of "OK".
- 4. C.G.Greene interviewed the public on the word "OK".
- 5. The Boston Morning Post was the first to print "OK".
65. Complete the passage.
Pete saw the ball not far off. He ran up to it and kicked it. But the grass was wet and he couldn`t kick it properly. ..................... . Everyone in the other team was happy, but his own team was very sad.
Pete saw the ball not far off. He ran up to it and kicked it. But the grass was wet and he couldn`t kick it properly. ..................... . Everyone in the other team was happy, but his own team was very sad.
- 1. Obviously it was the first match of the season.
- 2. Yet he was very pleased with himself.
- 3. In fact, the ball was very muddy.
- 4. So the ball went straight into his own goal.
- 5. Then the referee blew his whistle.
66. Choose the best summary of the text.
Arthur left school when he was 17 and went to work at a bank. At first it was all rather strange and difficult but soon he began to like his job. He worked hard and learned fast. After six months he was sent to Manchester to attend a special course.
Arthur left school when he was 17 and went to work at a bank. At first it was all rather strange and difficult but soon he began to like his job. He worked hard and learned fast. After six months he was sent to Manchester to attend a special course.
- 1. Arthur had a difficult time in Manchester.
- 2. Arthur finds working at a bank rather boring.
- 3. Arthur is doing well at his first job at a bank.
- 4. Arthur puts most of the money he has into the bank.
- 5. Arthur earns a lot of money at the bank.
67. Choose the sentence which best gives the meaning of the given one.
I wish he would stop telling me what to do.
I wish he would stop telling me what to do.
- 1. He has stopped telling me what to do and I am glad.
- 2. Do please stop telling me what to do.
- 3. I hope he has stopped telling me what to do.
- 4. I do like him because he keeps telling me what to do.
- 5. He keeps telling me what to do and I don`t like it.
68. Choose the sentence which best gives the meaning of the given one.
If he had not run he would have missed the bus.
If he had not run he would have missed the bus.
- 1. He`d catch the bus if he ran for it.
- 2. He could have caught the bus by running for it.
- 3. He`d have caught the bus even if he hadn`t run for it.
- 4. He was only able to catch the bus by running after it.
- 5. He didn`t need to run to catch the bus.
69. Choose the sentence which best gives the meaning of the given one.
You can`t come on Monday, can you?
You can`t come on Monday, can you?
- 1. If you can come on Monday, I can too.
- 2. I know you are coming on Monday.
- 3. I suppose you`ll come on Monday.
- 4. I expect you to come on Monday.
- 5. I don`t think you can come on Monday.
70. Choose the sentence which best gives the meaning of the given one.
I can`t help feeling sorry for her.
I can`t help feeling sorry for her.
- 1. I find it impossible not to feel sorry for her.
- 2. I wish I could feel sorry for her.
- 3. It doesn`t help to feel sorry for her.
- 4. That`s a pity she feels like that.
- 5. I`m afraid I can not help her.
71. Choose the sentence opposite in the meaning to the given one.
Despite the noise the children were making, she kept on reading.
Despite the noise the children were making, she kept on reading.
- 1. Even thought the children made a lot of noise, it didn`t stop her from reading.
- 2. The children were noisy but this didn`t prevent her from reading.
- 3. She was so upset by the noise of the children that she couldn`t go on reading any longer.
- 4. She wasn`t upset by the noise of the children and continued reading.
- 5. She didn`t seem to hear the noise and went on reading.
72. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
There was silence. Neither Mr.Mayne nor Mr.Bridge spoke. Mr.Mayne looked across at Mr.Bridge and waited. Both wanted the other to speak. Neither of them spoke. It was as if each felt that whoever spoke first would lose. Presently they rose together and together said: "Well, I must be going". Then they nodded slightly to each other and did indeed go. So they agreed to separate, but on both sides there was regret, for each was deeply convinced that they could have formed a business partnership that would have given them fame and wealth.
When Mr.Mayne and Mr.Bridge separated, ........... .
There was silence. Neither Mr.Mayne nor Mr.Bridge spoke. Mr.Mayne looked across at Mr.Bridge and waited. Both wanted the other to speak. Neither of them spoke. It was as if each felt that whoever spoke first would lose. Presently they rose together and together said: "Well, I must be going". Then they nodded slightly to each other and did indeed go. So they agreed to separate, but on both sides there was regret, for each was deeply convinced that they could have formed a business partnership that would have given them fame and wealth.
When Mr.Mayne and Mr.Bridge separated, ........... .
- 1. each was confident that the partnership would flourish.
- 2. they both seemed relieved.
- 3. they agreed to meet soon.
- 4. both were feeling disappointed.
- 5. they were equally pleased with themselves.
73. Choose the sentence expressing the main idea of the text.
A little girl saw her mother kiss and pet another child. She sulked for some time and then said: "Mummy, please, let that child go. I don't want you to kiss and hug him." "Oh, don`t you?" - replied the mother. "Does it make you feel jealous?". "No, mummy, but it makes me feel uncomfortable".
A little girl saw her mother kiss and pet another child. She sulked for some time and then said: "Mummy, please, let that child go. I don't want you to kiss and hug him." "Oh, don`t you?" - replied the mother. "Does it make you feel jealous?". "No, mummy, but it makes me feel uncomfortable".
- 1. Mother kissed and hugged another child.
- 2. The girl asked her mother not to do so.
- 3. The girl felt jealous and asked her mother to leave the child alone.
- 4. Mother liked another child more than her daughter.
- 5. The girl liked the child, kissed and pet him.
74. Complete the dialogue.
John: Do you think I must take my umbrella?
Jim: ...
John: If it begins to rain I`ll certainly need it.
Jim: ... .
John: Do you think I must take my umbrella?
Jim: ...
John: If it begins to rain I`ll certainly need it.
Jim: ... .
- 1. No, I don`t/No, you won`t
- 2. I think so/I don`t think so
- 3. As you like/No doubt, you will need it
- 4. I don`t know/No, I don`t think so
- 5. Sure/You won`t need it
75. Complete the dialogue.
John: I really must be going now.
Kate:...
John: That`s very kind of you, but I mustn`t be too late.
Kate: ...
John: Thanks very much for the party.
John: I really must be going now.
Kate:...
John: That`s very kind of you, but I mustn`t be too late.
Kate: ...
John: Thanks very much for the party.
- 1. You should stay/Good-bye!
- 2. I`m so sorry/See you later.
- 3. So soon?/What a shame.
- 4. When really?/Remember me to your family.
- 5. Oh, wouldn`t you like to stay for a snack?/What a pity!
76. Read the passage and choose the appropriate title.
A wealthy man who is very fond of joking asks his family physician to give him some medicine that will cure him of sleeping with his mouth open. "Your disease is incurable", - says the doctor, quick to see a joke. "Your skin is too short; when you shut your eyes, you can`t help opening your mouth."
A wealthy man who is very fond of joking asks his family physician to give him some medicine that will cure him of sleeping with his mouth open. "Your disease is incurable", - says the doctor, quick to see a joke. "Your skin is too short; when you shut your eyes, you can`t help opening your mouth."
- 1. A Doctor.
- 2. A Wealthy Man.
- 3. A Rich Man`s Illness.
- 4. An Incurable Disease.
- 5. The Physician's Practice.
77. Read the passage and choose the appropriate title.
Father: You know that mother is very angry when you get bad marks at school.
Son: Well, it`s not me who is to blame, for it`s the teacher who gives me bad marks.
Father: You know that mother is very angry when you get bad marks at school.
Son: Well, it`s not me who is to blame, for it`s the teacher who gives me bad marks.
- 1. Father and Son
- 2. Not Guilty
- 3. Bad Marks
- 4. The Boy`s Teacher
- 5. Mother
78. Choose the sentence expressing the main idea of the text.
On a fine day in June two students are sitting in a city park. They have come to read for their examinations and to have some rest. At the moment they are just gazing at the scenery about them. "What a beautiful place to study in", - says one of them. "Come, come", says the other, "it`s rather a place to forget that there is any necessity to study".
On a fine day in June two students are sitting in a city park. They have come to read for their examinations and to have some rest. At the moment they are just gazing at the scenery about them. "What a beautiful place to study in", - says one of them. "Come, come", says the other, "it`s rather a place to forget that there is any necessity to study".
- 1. The students are having a rest admiring the beauty in the park.
- 2. The students are reading for exams and they are not admiring the beauty of the park.
- 3. Two students are spending a fine day in the park sitting and watching a beautiful scenery in the park.
- 4. Two students came to the park to get ready for exams. They are talking and their opinions differ.
- 5. Two students are very tired getting ready for the examination sitting in the park.
79. Choose the sentence expressing the main idea of the text.
Tom: Daddy, do you find it right to punish a boy for something he hasn`t done?
Father: Certainly not.
Tom: That`s what I say. And here is mummy who wants to punish me for the lesson I haven`t done.
Tom: Daddy, do you find it right to punish a boy for something he hasn`t done?
Father: Certainly not.
Tom: That`s what I say. And here is mummy who wants to punish me for the lesson I haven`t done.
- 1. Father punishes his son for not doing his lesson.
- 2. Tom doesn`t want to be punished for not having done his lesson.
- 3. Father thinks Tom`s Mum is right.
- 4. Mother doesn`t punish Tom as he always does his lessons in time.
- 5. Fathers never punish children as they don`t always do their lessons.
80. Choose the sentence expressing the main idea of the text.
The classroom is uncomfortable. It is very warm, and there are no windows for ventilation. In addition, the class meets at 8 a.m. This hour is too early for most college students. Most important of all, students seldom attend this class because of the teacher. He is an unpleasant humorless man, and his lectures are boring.
The classroom is uncomfortable. It is very warm, and there are no windows for ventilation. In addition, the class meets at 8 a.m. This hour is too early for most college students. Most important of all, students seldom attend this class because of the teacher. He is an unpleasant humorless man, and his lectures are boring.
- 1. The poor attendance in Professor`s class is high.
- 2. There are several reasons that the classroom is uncomfortable.
- 3. Students do not attend Professor`s class.
- 4. The class meets at an convenient hour.
- 5. The poor attendance in Professor`s class has several reasons.
81. Read the passage and choose the appropriate title.
A young author has just managed to publish his first short story. He is so full of his success that he can`t help boasting of it to everybody around. For more than half an hour he has been talking about it to the head of the publishing-house. At last he thinks it fit to apologize. "Sir", he says to the old man. "I hope I haven`t been intruding upon your time and attention?". "Not at all, not at all, I assure you", replies the old man absent-mindedly, "I`ve been thinking of something else".
A young author has just managed to publish his first short story. He is so full of his success that he can`t help boasting of it to everybody around. For more than half an hour he has been talking about it to the head of the publishing-house. At last he thinks it fit to apologize. "Sir", he says to the old man. "I hope I haven`t been intruding upon your time and attention?". "Not at all, not at all, I assure you", replies the old man absent-mindedly, "I`ve been thinking of something else".
- 1. The Head of the Company.
- 2. A Young Author`s Novel.
- 3. An Experienced Doctor.
- 4. A Successful Old Man.
- 5. An Absent-minded Old Man.
82. Choose the sentence expressing the main idea of the text.
In 1920, a Detroit policeman named William L.Potts worked out an electric light system that allowed him to control three street intersections from one tower. He picked the colours red, yellow and green because railroads used them.
In 1920, a Detroit policeman named William L.Potts worked out an electric light system that allowed him to control three street intersections from one tower. He picked the colours red, yellow and green because railroads used them.
- 1. The origin of the railroad lights
- 2. W.L.Potts’s promotion in his work
- 3. The first street traffic lights
- 4. Policemen’s life in Detroit
- 5. The choice of colours for railroad lights
83. Complete the sentence.
Nearly three quarters of the earth is covered with water. Water heats up more slowly than land, but once it is warm it takes longer to cool down. On the moon where there is no water, the temperature at night falls quickly and night is much colder than day. ... .
Nearly three quarters of the earth is covered with water. Water heats up more slowly than land, but once it is warm it takes longer to cool down. On the moon where there is no water, the temperature at night falls quickly and night is much colder than day. ... .
- 1. The same can be seen in tropics
- 2. That`s why we had to take warm clothes
- 3. And the travellers preferred to stay in the ship
- 4. When the sun shines water boils
- 5. This also happens in inland deserts, hundreds of miles from any sea
84. Complete the dialogue.
– I wonder what the weather is going to be like.
- ... .
– I wonder what the weather is going to be like.
- ... .
- 1. It`s snowing hard.
- 2. It was raining heavily.
- 3. It`s nasty weather.
- 4. Lovely weather for ducks.
- 5. I think it will turn wet.
85. Complete the dialogue.
– Can I talk to you for a moment, please?
- ... .
– Can I talk to you for a moment, please?
- ... .
- 1. No, I`m busy.
- 2. Sure. Here you are.
- 3. Certainly. What is it?
- 4. Can I help you?
- 5. Not at all.
86. Choose the sentence expressing the main idea of the text.
A dinosaurs` graveyard found in a remote region of northern China is being hailed as the richest source of fossils in the world. Remains of primitive birds, mammals, insects, plants and dinosaurs have been discovered, apparently frozen at a moment about 135 million years ago when a sudden catastrophe, perhaps a volcanic eruption, wiped them out. Among the most exciting fossils are more than 200 of a primitive bird and several specimens of a chicken–sized dinosaur, one with an egg still in its body waiting to be laid. Chinese paleontologists suggest that it may be the first true bird.
A dinosaurs` graveyard found in a remote region of northern China is being hailed as the richest source of fossils in the world. Remains of primitive birds, mammals, insects, plants and dinosaurs have been discovered, apparently frozen at a moment about 135 million years ago when a sudden catastrophe, perhaps a volcanic eruption, wiped them out. Among the most exciting fossils are more than 200 of a primitive bird and several specimens of a chicken–sized dinosaur, one with an egg still in its body waiting to be laid. Chinese paleontologists suggest that it may be the first true bird.
- 1. The first true bird.
- 2. The result of a sudden catastrophe.
- 3. The richest source of fossils in the world.
- 4. Frozen specimens of a chicken-sized dinosaur.
- 5. Volcanic eruption.
87. Choose the sentence which is not true according to the text.
A dinosaurs` graveyard found in a remote region of northern China is being hailed as the richest source of fossils in the world. Remains of primitive birds, mammals, insects, plants and dinosaurs have been discovered, apparently frozen at a moment about 135 million years ago when a sudden catastrophe, perhaps a volcanic eruption, wiped them out. Among the most exciting fossils are more than 200 of a primitive bird and several specimens of a chicken–sized dinosaur, one with an egg still in its body waiting to be laid. Chinese paleontologists suggest that it may be the first true bird.
A dinosaurs` graveyard found in a remote region of northern China is being hailed as the richest source of fossils in the world. Remains of primitive birds, mammals, insects, plants and dinosaurs have been discovered, apparently frozen at a moment about 135 million years ago when a sudden catastrophe, perhaps a volcanic eruption, wiped them out. Among the most exciting fossils are more than 200 of a primitive bird and several specimens of a chicken–sized dinosaur, one with an egg still in its body waiting to be laid. Chinese paleontologists suggest that it may be the first true bird.
- 1. The fossils were found in the North of China.
- 2. There was a sudden catastrophe in China.
- 3. The fossils found in China are 135 million years old.
- 4. The animals were frozen as a result of the change of climate.
- 5. The fossils of the true bird were found in China.
88. Read the passage and choose the appropriate title.
The creatures of the sea spend much time eating or trying to stay alive and not to be eaten by other sea creatures. It is not easy to stay alive and not to be eaten in such a place as the sea-bed. Almost all sea creatures are meat eaters, except the smallest animals. Now you can well understand that sea creatures have «invented» and developed many interesting ways of defending themselves from their enemies. First of all, the size of the animal plays a role in its struggle to stay alive. Some fish have developed great speed of swimming. Many of the bottom creatures have hard shells which they «shut» when danger is coming. Colour helps sea creatures in their struggle against their enemies at every level of sea life.
The creatures of the sea spend much time eating or trying to stay alive and not to be eaten by other sea creatures. It is not easy to stay alive and not to be eaten in such a place as the sea-bed. Almost all sea creatures are meat eaters, except the smallest animals. Now you can well understand that sea creatures have «invented» and developed many interesting ways of defending themselves from their enemies. First of all, the size of the animal plays a role in its struggle to stay alive. Some fish have developed great speed of swimming. Many of the bottom creatures have hard shells which they «shut» when danger is coming. Colour helps sea creatures in their struggle against their enemies at every level of sea life.
- 1. Animal Life on the Reefs
- 2. The Seas Today
- 3. The Beginning of life
- 4. To Live or Not to Live
- 5. The Sea and You
89. Choose the best question.
The creatures of the sea spend much time eating or trying to stay alive and not to be eaten by other sea creatures. It is not easy to stay alive and not to be eaten in such a place as the sea-bed. Almost all sea creatures are meat eaters, except the smallest animals. Now you can well understand that sea creatures have «invented» and developed many interesting ways of defending themselves from their enemies. First of all, the size of the animal plays a role in its struggle to stay alive. Some fish have developed great speed of swimming. Many of the bottom creatures have hard shells which they «shut» when danger is coming. Colour helps sea creatures in their struggle against their enemies at every level of sea life.
The creatures of the sea spend much time eating or trying to stay alive and not to be eaten by other sea creatures. It is not easy to stay alive and not to be eaten in such a place as the sea-bed. Almost all sea creatures are meat eaters, except the smallest animals. Now you can well understand that sea creatures have «invented» and developed many interesting ways of defending themselves from their enemies. First of all, the size of the animal plays a role in its struggle to stay alive. Some fish have developed great speed of swimming. Many of the bottom creatures have hard shells which they «shut» when danger is coming. Colour helps sea creatures in their struggle against their enemies at every level of sea life.
- 1. How do sea creatures defend themselves from their enemies?
- 2. What is more important to stay alive: the size of a fish or the speed in swimming?
- 3. How does colour help sea creatures in their struggle against their enemies?
- 4. How do some sea creatures get their food?
- 5. Is it dangerous to live in the sea?
90. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
Nature is full of colour and beauty. Plants, animals, birds and insects have many beautiful colours. Colour, however, for animals, birds and insects is not only for beauty. It means life to them because it helps them hide from their enemies. Some moths, for example, use colour to make birds fear them. The colour on the moth`s body is a sign to birds. Seeing them, birds won`t eat the moth. One kind of fish can change its colour to match the surrounding sea plants or rocks. The fish`s enemy can`t see it.
Which is true to the text?
Nature is full of colour and beauty. Plants, animals, birds and insects have many beautiful colours. Colour, however, for animals, birds and insects is not only for beauty. It means life to them because it helps them hide from their enemies. Some moths, for example, use colour to make birds fear them. The colour on the moth`s body is a sign to birds. Seeing them, birds won`t eat the moth. One kind of fish can change its colour to match the surrounding sea plants or rocks. The fish`s enemy can`t see it.
Which is true to the text?
- 1. The colour of some moths is beautiful to birds.
- 2. Nature`s colours are used only as warnings.
- 3. Some fish can change the shape of their bodies.
- 4. Nature`s colours are only for beauty.
- 5. Birds are afraid of some moths.
91. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
In some parts of the world, air pollution is a big problem. Pollution is caused by burning fuel in vehicles and buildings. The smoke from burning fuel has poisonous gases and dust that make the air dirty. Why else is pollution bad? The dirty air hurts people, causing more colds, coughs and diseases of the heart and lungs. It also harms plants and animals and makes clothing and buildings dirty.
Which is true to the text?
In some parts of the world, air pollution is a big problem. Pollution is caused by burning fuel in vehicles and buildings. The smoke from burning fuel has poisonous gases and dust that make the air dirty. Why else is pollution bad? The dirty air hurts people, causing more colds, coughs and diseases of the heart and lungs. It also harms plants and animals and makes clothing and buildings dirty.
Which is true to the text?
- 1. Air pollution is not much of a problem.
- 2. Smoke carries poisonous gases.
- 3. Air pollution helps people stay healthy.
- 4. Burning fuel comes from dust.
- 5. Dirty buildings cause pollution.
92. Choose the impolite answer.
– Danny, where is the magazine?
- ... .
– Danny, where is the magazine?
- ... .
- 1. It is on the table, can`t you see?
- 2. I am sorry, I don`t remember.
- 3. Sorry, but I don`t know.
- 4. I think it is on the shelf.
- 5. Excuse me, but I haven`t seen it.
93. Complete the dialogue.
– What do you do?
– I work as a nurse at a hospital. Do you want to be a nurse, too?
- ... .
- No, not easy, but helping other people is very rewarding.
– What do you do?
– I work as a nurse at a hospital. Do you want to be a nurse, too?
- ... .
- No, not easy, but helping other people is very rewarding.
- 1. I do not want to be a nurse.
- 2. I want to be a nurse.
- 3. It is a noble job.
- 4. It is not an easy job.
- 5. It is not difficult to choose a good job.
94. Complete the dialogue.
- Can you tell me about radio programmes in your country?
- ... .
- Can you tell me about radio programmes in your country?
- ... .
- 1. I was interested
- 2. I`d be delighted to
- 3. It will suit us both
- 4. I`m grateful to you
- 5. What`s on today
95. Complete the sentence.
The harder you work ... .
The harder you work ... .
- 1. the more you will earn
- 2. you will earn the more
- 3. that much more you earn
- 4. you will earn the most
- 5. the most you earn
96. Choose the sentence which has the same meaning.
The dean has just signed the papers.
The dean has just signed the papers.
- 1. The papers have just been signing.
- 2. The papers were signed.
- 3. The papers are being signed.
- 4. The papers have just signed.
- 5. The papers have just been signed.
97. Choose the sentence which has the same meaning.
The doctor was examining the child.
The doctor was examining the child.
- 1. The child was being examined by the doctor.
- 2. The child was examining the doctor.
- 3. The doctor was being examined.
- 4. The child had been examined by the doctor.
- 5. The child was examined by the doctor.
98. Choose the sentence which has the same meaning.
You must explain this rule to the children.
You must explain this rule to the children.
- 1. This rule must explain to the children.
- 2. This rule must have explained to the children.
- 3. The children must be explaining this rule.
- 4. The children must explain this rule.
- 5. This rule must be explained to the children.
99. Choose the sentence which has the same meaning.
Bob`s classmates always laugh at him.
Bob`s classmates always laugh at him.
- 1. She is always laughed at by her classmates
- 2. Bob always laughed at his classmates
- 3. Bob always laughs at his classmates
- 4. Bob is always laughed at by his classmates
- 5. Bob has been laughed at by his classmates
100. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
American family traditions differ from those in other countries of the world. American children are taught independence at an early age, so it isn`t uncommon for American teenagers to get hired at their first jobs when they are 16 years old. This strong independence can also be seen when young people reach the age of 18. At this age they usually move out of the parents` house if they get accepted at a university or are offered a job. At a later age, it is not uncommon for families to be separated by long distances although this doesn`t necessarily mean that a close relationship is not maintained.
By which of the following the phrase «get hired» could best be replaced?
American family traditions differ from those in other countries of the world. American children are taught independence at an early age, so it isn`t uncommon for American teenagers to get hired at their first jobs when they are 16 years old. This strong independence can also be seen when young people reach the age of 18. At this age they usually move out of the parents` house if they get accepted at a university or are offered a job. At a later age, it is not uncommon for families to be separated by long distances although this doesn`t necessarily mean that a close relationship is not maintained.
By which of the following the phrase «get hired» could best be replaced?
- 1. be employed
- 2. be tired
- 3. be discharged
- 4. be removed
- 5. be pleased