Тест по английскому языку (чтение, понимание содержания)

101. Complete the dialogue.
- Are you going to watch TV tonight?
- I`m sorry, I can`t. ... .
- What are you going to do?
- ...

1. I have not the time/Yes, you may.
2. I have no time/I have some typing to do.
3. Can`t you stay/No, he can`t.
4. I`m afraid not/Why not.
5. Yes, certainly/Of course, you can.

102. Complete the dialogue.
- ...
- Normally, about nine o`clock.
- Do you stay in town all day?
- ...

1. Sometimes you go there, don`t you?/No, I`m just walking.
2. When do you go to bed?/Yes, I do.
3. What time do you get up?/Why so early?
4. Do you like dancing?/Not very often.
5. When do you get to the office?/Sometimes I do, sometimes I don`t.

103. Complete the dialogue.
Bob: I say, Helen, are you going out tomorrow night?
Helen: ...
Bob: I suggest our going to the theatre.
Helen: ...
Bob: «Lady Windermere`s Fan» by Oscar Wild. It`s the first night.

1. Oh, yes./ Very nice
2. Oh, no. / What film is on?
3. No, not really. Why? / I`d love to. What are we doing to see?
4. I`d love to / What`s on?
5. No, I am very busy / I`m sorry. I`m to look after my little sister.

104. Complete the dialogue.
- How are you, Mr. Brown?
- ... .
- What`s the matter?
- ... .

1. Very well, thank you. / I`ve hurt my leg.
2. Not very well I`m afraid. / I think I`ve got a cold.
3. Pretty well, thanks. / I`m afraid of dogs.
4. Not bad. / I feel fine.
5. Fine, thank you. / I`ve caught a cold.

105. Complete the passage.
When I met Alice at the entrance to the theatre, she looked excited and her eyes sparkled. ... . They were not expensive but we could see the stage rather well.

1. There were a lot of people there.
2. She greeted me gaily.
3. I had booked two tickets.
4. Our seats were in the pit stalls.
5. Suddenly I saw two of my group mates.

106. Choose the sentence expressing the main idea of the text.
I was waiting on the platform for the Bristol train when a lady asked me if I knew the time of the next train to Oxford. I often have to go to Oxford myself, so I knew. A few minutes later a man wanted to know whether the train for Bristol had already left. I knew that it hadn`t, so of course I told him. The man inquired why the train from Birmingham was late. I didn`t know but I told him it might be because of the line repairs. I couldn`t understand why all these people were asking me questions. Then I noticed that I was standing next to a big sign that said: «Information».

1. I was leaving for Bristol.
2. People asked me the time.
3. The train was usually late because of the line repairs.
4. I saw a big sign that said: «Information».
5. People took me for the clerk of the information Bureau.

107. Read the passage and choose the appropriate title.
The Browns were there to meet their daughter Judy, who was coming home from school for the holidays. It was a warm summer day and the station was crowded with people on their way to the seaside. Trains were whistling, taxis hooting, porters rushing about shouting at one another, and altogether there was so much noise that Mr. Brown, who saw the bear first, had to tell his wife several times before she understood.

1. The Browns.
2. At the Station.
3. The Daughter.
4. The Bear.
5. At the Airport.

108. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
Persian cats probably originated in Asia Minor; they were introduced to Europe in the 1700s, where they were called French cats or Angolas. They became popular in Britain during Queen Victoria`s reign. She and other members of the royal family kept blue Persians. They have been exhibited in cat shows as a recognized breed for more than a hundred years, and people always admire them. The first cat show in Britain, in 1871, included black, and white Persians. The Persians has changed significantly since then. Early Persians had much longer bodies, larger ears, smaller eyes, and longer faces than today`s short-faced, round-eyed Persians.
What is the main topic of the text?

1. Cat shows in Britain.
2. Queen Victoria`s love for cats.
3. Origin and evolution of Persians.
4. Persians` breeding.
5. Persians` appearance.

109. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
Persian cats probably originated in Asia Minor; they were introduced to Europe in the 1700s, where they were called French cats or Angolas. They became popular in Britain during Queen Victoria`s reign; she and other members of the royal family kept blue Persians. They have been exhibited in cat shows as a recognized breed for more than a hundred years, and people always admire them. The first cat show in Britain, in 1871, included black, and white Persians. The Persians has changed significantly since then; early Persians had much longer bodies, larger ears, smaller eyes, and longer faces than today`s short-faced, round-eyed Persians.
By which of the following could the word «breed» best be replaced?

1. species
2. celebrity
3. animal
4. Persian
5. family

110. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
Persian cats probably originated in Asia Minor; they were introduced to Europe in the 1700s, where they were called French cats or Angolas. They became popular in Britain during Queen Victoria`s reign; she and other members of the royal family kept blue Persians. They have been exhibited in cat shows as a recognized breed for more than a hundred years, and people always admire them. The first cat show in Britain, in 1871, included black, and white Persians. The Persians has changed significantly since then; early Persians had much longer bodies, larger ears, smaller eyes, and longer faces than today`s short-faced, round-eyed Persians.
What is the opposite meaning of the word «significantly»?

1. greatly
2. slightly
3. considerably
4. happily
5. sadly

111. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
Persian cats probably originated in Asia Minor; they were introduced to Europe in the 1700s, where they were called French cats or Angolas. They became popular in Britain during Queen Victoria`s reign; she and other members of the royal family kept blue Persians. They have been exhibited in cat shows as a recognized breed for more than a hundred years, and people always admire them. The first cat show in Britain, in 1871, included black, and white Persians. The Persians has changed significantly since then; early Persians had much longer bodies, larger ears, smaller eyes, and longer faces than today`s short-faced, round-eyed Persians.
Which of the following is not true?

1. The members of the royal family had blue Persians.
2. Persians originated in Britain.
3. Today`s Persians differ from their ancestors.
4. Almost 130 years have passed from the first cat shows in Britain till the beginning of the third millennium.
5. Persians are of different colours nowadays.

112. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
Persian cats probably originated in Asia Minor; they were introduced to Europe in the 1700s, where they were called French cats or Angolas. They became popular in Britain during Queen Victoria`s reign; she and other members of the royal family kept blue Persians. They have been exhibited in cat shows as a recognized breed for more than a hundred years, and people always admire them. The first cat show in Britain, in 1871, included black, and white Persians. The Persians has changed significantly since then; early Persians had much longer bodies, larger ears, smaller eyes, and longer faces than today`s short-faced, round-eyed Persians.
Which of the following is mentioned in the text?

1. Persian are aristocratic with long plush coats and heavy bones.
2. Persians were brought to Europe from Iran.
3. White Persians are the most popular in Britain.
4. Today Persians are in great demand.
5. The exhibition of Persians in Britain began in 1871.

113. Complete the passage.
The seas are in danger. They are being filled with poison: industrial and nuclear waste, chemical fertilizers, pesticides and sewage. The Mediterranean is already nearly dead, the North sea is following. ... .

1. Every hour, 2 or 3 kinds of animals, plants or insects die out for ever.
2. If more people give more money, something of our great forests will be saved.
3. If nothing is done about it, one day soon nothing will be able to live in the seas.
4. Last year, we went to the Mediterranean.
5. Seventy tears ago three were 100,000 tigers in the world.

114. Complete the dialogue.
A: Have you got change for 5 pounds?
B: ...

1. Sorry, I don`t understand.
2. Of course, it`s in the oven.
3. I`m afraid I haven`t any.
4. That`s very kind of you.
5. Sorry, I am using it.

115. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
Vitamins are complex compounds that the body requires to function normally. The word vitamin was coined in the 20th century, but the therapeutic value of certain foods in combating disease was recognized as early as 3000 years ago by the ancient Egyptians. They knew that night blindness could be treated by eating liver, a source of vitamin A. The food we eat must contain all vitamins as the lack of these or those can cause different diseases. You should keep it in mind!
What is the main idea of this passage?

1. The body can`t function normally without all vitamins.
2. The word vitamin was coined by the ancient Egyptians.
3. Blindness can be cured by all vitamins.
4. Good vitamins can be bought everywhere.
5. Vitamin deficiencies first developed in the 20-th century.

116. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
Vitamins are complex compounds that the body requires to function normally. The word vitamin was coined in the 20th century, but the therapeutic value of certain foods in combating disease was recognized as early as 3000 years ago by the ancient Egyptians. They knew that night blindness could be treated by eating liver, a source of vitamin A. The food we eat must contain all vitamins as the lack of these or those can cause different diseases. You should keep it in mind!
Which of the following is true?

1. Vitamins are simple compounds.
2. Certain diseases can be caused by vitamin deficiencies.
3. The body doesn`t need all vitamins.
4. Liver contains a great amount of vitamin C.
5. The value of certain foods was discovered in this century.

117. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
Vitamins are complex compounds that the body requires to function normally. The word vitamin was coined in the 20th century, but the therapeutic value of certain foods in combating disease was recognized as early as 3000 years ago by the ancient Egyptians. They knew that night blindness could be treated by eating liver, a source of vitamin A. The food we eat must contain all vitamins as the lack of these or those can cause different diseases. You should keep it in mind!
Which of the following can best replace the word «lack»?

1. definition
2. shortage
3. demand
4. support
5. claim

118. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
Vitamins are complex compounds that the body requires to function normally. The word vitamin was coined in the 20th century, but the therapeutic value of certain foods in combating disease was recognized as early as 3000 years ago by the ancient Egyptians. They knew that night blindness could be treated by eating liver, a source of vitamin A. The food we eat must contain all vitamins as the lack of these or those can cause different diseases. You should keep it in mind!
What is the opposite meaning of the word «ancient»?

1. great
2. old
3. modern
4. clever
5. historical

119. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
Vitamins are complex compounds that the body requires to function normally. The word vitamin was coined in the 20th century, but the therapeutic value of certain foods in combating disease was recognized as early as 3000 years ago by the ancient Egyptians. They knew that night blindness could be treated by eating liver, a source of vitamin A. The food we eat must contain all vitamins as the lack of these or those can cause different diseases. You should keep it in mind!
By which of the following could the word «treat»best be replaced?

1. pollute
2. cure
3. contaminate
4. help
5. discover

120. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
Vitamins are complex compounds that the body requires to function normally. The word vitamin was coined in the 20th century, but the therapeutic value of certain foods in combating disease was recognized as early as 3000 years ago by the ancient Egyptians. They knew that night blindness could be treated by eating liver, a source of vitamin A. The food we eat must contain all vitamins as the lack of these or those can cause different diseases. You should keep it in mind!
Which of the following can treat the night blindness according to the passage?

1. injections
2. eating onion
3. vitamin B
4. vitamin A
5. good mood

121. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
Vitamins are complex compounds that the body requires to function normally. The word vitamin was coined in the 20th century, but the therapeutic value of certain foods in combating disease was recognized as early as 3000 years ago by the ancient Egyptians. They knew that night blindness could be treated by eating liver, a source of vitamin A. The food we eat must contain all vitamins as the lack of these or those can cause different diseases. You should keep it in mind!
Which of the following is the closest in the meaning to the word «require»?

1. send
2. need
3. give
4. request
5. sell

122. Read the passage and choose the appropriate title.
Dinosaurs lived on the earth for 135 million years. They appeared 200 million years ago, and they disappeared 65 million years ago. They were the largest animals ever to live on earth, and they ruled the earth for a very long period of time. Dinosaurs lived in North America, in Africa, and in Europe. During that time, the land in North America was under a large, shallow sea.
Why did dinosaurs die out? Nobody knows for sure. Probably a change in the climate made serious problems for them. About 70 million years ago, the Rocky Mountains formed in North America. The plant life and the weather changed. Perhaps the dinosaurs couldn`t change fast enough. People who like dinosaurs can see fossils in Dinosaurs National Park. This park is in Utah and Colorado. Fossils are bones which have become stones. Fossils have taught us a lot about these great animals of the past.

1. 135 million years ago.
2. Dinosaurs.
3. The Birth Place.
4. Earth Rulers.
5. Dinosaurs Lovers.

123. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
Dinosaurs lived on the earth for 135 million years. They appeared 200 million years ago, and they disappeared 65 million years ago. They were the largest animals ever to live on earth, and they ruled the earth for a very long period of time. Dinosaurs lived in North America, in Africa, and in Europe. During that time, the land in North America was under a large, shallow sea.
Why did dinosaurs die out? Nobody knows for sure. Probably a change in the climate made serious problems for them. About 70 million years ago, the Rocky Mountains formed in North America. The plant life and the weather changed. Perhaps the dinosaurs couldn`t change fast enough. People who like dinosaurs can see fossils in Dinosaurs National Park. This park is in Utah and Colorado. Fossils are bones which have become stones. Fossils have taught us a lot about these great animals of the past.
Which sentence is not true to the text?

1. Dinosaurs were the largest animals to live on earth.
2. They disappeared 65 million years ago.
3. Dinosaurs lived in North America, in Asia and in Europe.
4. Nobody knows why dinosaurs died out.
5. The plant life and the weather changed 70 million years ago.

124. Complete the sentence.
Dinosaurs lived on the earth for 135 million years. They appeared 200 million years ago, and they disappeared 65 million years ago. They were the largest animals ever to live on earth, and they ruled the earth for a very long period of time. Dinosaurs lived in North America, in Africa, and in Europe. During that time, the land in North America was under a large, shallow sea.
Why did dinosaurs die out? Nobody knows for sure. Probably a change in the climate made serious problems for them. About 70 million years ago, the Rocky Mountains formed in North America. The plant life and the weather changed. Perhaps the dinosaurs couldn`t change fast enough. People who like dinosaurs can see fossils in Dinosaurs National Park. This park is in Utah and Colorado. Fossils are bones which have become stones. Fossils have taught us a lot about these great animals of the past.
What are fossils?
They are ... .

1. plant life
2. national Parks in Utah
3. plant eaters
4. large shallow seas
5. stones which were once bones

125. Choose the proper question to the sentence or text.
Dinosaurs lived on the earth for 135 million years. They appeared 200 million years ago, and they disappeared 65 million years ago. They were the largest animals ever to live on earth, and they ruled the earth for a very long period of time. Dinosaurs lived in North America, in Africa, and in Europe. During that time, the land in North America was under a large, shallow sea.
Why did dinosaurs die out? Nobody knows for sure. Probably a change in the climate made serious problems for them. About 70 million years ago, the Rocky Mountains formed in North America. The plant life and the weather changed. Perhaps the dinosaurs couldn`t change fast enough. People who like dinosaurs can see fossils in Dinosaurs National Park. This park is in Utah and Colorado. Fossils are bones which have become stones. Fossils have taught us a lot about these great animals of the past.

1. Why do you like to read books about stones?
2. Where is North America?
3. The Earth had many animals many years ago, didn`t it?
4. What have fossils in Dinosaurs National park taught us a lot about?
5. Water helps us not to forget Dinosaurs, doesn`t it?

126. Complete the sentence.
Dinosaurs lived on the earth for 135 million years. They appeared 200 million years ago, and they disappeared 65 million years ago. They were the largest animals ever to live on earth, and they ruled the earth for a very long period of time. Dinosaurs lived in North America, in Africa, and in Europe. During that time, the land in North America was under a large, shallow sea.
Why did dinosaurs die out? Nobody knows for sure. Probably a change in the climate made serious problems for them. About 70 million years ago, the Rocky Mountains formed in North America. The plant life and the weather changed. Perhaps the dinosaurs couldn`t change fast enough. People who like dinosaurs can see fossils in Dinosaurs National Park. This park is in Utah and Colorado. Fossils are bones which have become stones. Fossils have taught us a lot about these great animals of the past.
They were the largest animals ... to live on earth.

1. ever
2. never
3. before
4. already
5. yet

127. Complete the sentence.
Dinosaurs lived on the earth for 135 million years. They appeared 200 million years ago, and they disappeared 65 million years ago. They were the largest animals ever to live on earth, and they ruled the earth for a very long period of time. Dinosaurs lived in North America, in Africa, and in Europe. During that time, the land in North America was under a large, shallow sea.
Why did dinosaurs die out? Nobody knows for sure. Probably a change in the climate made serious problems for them. About 70 million years ago, the Rocky Mountains formed in North America. The plant life and the weather changed. Perhaps the dinosaurs couldn`t change fast enough. People who like dinosaurs can see fossils in Dinosaurs National Park. This park is in Utah and Colorado. Fossils are bones which have become stones. Fossils have taught us a lot about these great animals of the past.
Probably the ... climate made serious problems for them.

1. decision
2. appointment
3. forecast
4. changing
5. control

128. Read the passage and complete the sentence.
Dinosaurs lived on the earth for 135 million years. They appeared 200 million years ago, and they disappeared 65 million years ago. They were the largest animals ever to live on earth, and they ruled the earth for a very long period of time. Dinosaurs lived in North America, in Africa, and in Europe. During that time, the land in North America was under a large, shallow sea.
Why did dinosaurs die out? Nobody knows for sure. Probably a change in the climate made serious problems for them. About 70 million years ago, the Rocky Mountains formed in North America. The plant life and the weather changed. Perhaps the dinosaurs couldn`t change fast enough. People who like dinosaurs can see fossils in Dinosaurs National Park. This park is in Utah and Colorado. Fossils are bones which have become stones. Fossils have taught us a lot about these great animals of the past.
People who like dinosaurs can see fossils ... .

1. in the nearest park
2. in Dinosaurs National Park
3. at a drugstore
4. at the disco
5. in the water

129. Read the passage and complete the sentence.
Dinosaurs lived on the earth for 135 million years. They appeared 200 million years ago, and they disappeared 65 million years ago. They were the largest animals ever to live on earth, and they ruled the earth for a very long period of time. Dinosaurs lived in North America, in Africa, and in Europe. During that time, the land in North America was under a large, shallow sea.
Why did dinosaurs die out? Nobody knows for sure. Probably a change in the climate made serious problems for them. About 70 million years ago, the Rocky Mountains formed in North America. The plant life and the weather changed. Perhaps the dinosaurs couldn`t change fast enough. People who like dinosaurs can see fossils in Dinosaurs National Park. This park is in Utah and Colorado. Fossils are bones which have become stones. Fossils have taught us a lot about these great animals of the past.
Dinosaurs died out probably because of ... .

1. lack of food
2. their size
3. their nature
4. people`s love
5. the changing climate

130. Read the passage and choose the appropriate title.
The origin of men`s coats buttoning left over right and a woman`s right over left, goes back to the days when swords were commonly worn. A gentleman offered his left arm to a lady thus leaving his right arm free to defend her in case of attack. She put her right arm through his left arm, and each placed the free arm in to the openings of their coats for warmth. This, also, is the explanation of why a bridegroom leaves the church after his wedding with his bride on his left arm - again to defend her from attack by possible jealous rivals.

1. The way of buttoning.
2. Coat buttons.
3. Bridegrooms.
4. A Gentleman and His Lady.
5. Why we button the way we do.

131. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
The origin of men`s coats buttoning left over right and a woman`s right over left, goes back to the days when swords were commonly worn. A gentleman offered his left arm to a lady thus leaving his right arm free to defend her in case of attack. She put her right arm through his left arm, and each placed the free arm in to the openings of their coats for warmth. This, also, is the explanation of why a bridegroom leaves the church after his wedding with his bride on his left arm - again to defend her from attack by possible jealous rivals.
Which sentence is not true to the text?

1. Long, long ago to wear swords was a common thing.
2. A lady was offered the left arm by the gentleman she was walking with.
3. A bridegroom has his bride on his right arm when leaving the church after his wedding.
4. Nowadays men`s coats are buttoned left over right.
5. A gentleman left his right arm free to defend his lady in case of attack.

132. Read the passage and complete the sentence.
The origin of men`s coats buttoning left over right and a woman`s right over left, goes back to the days when swords were commonly worn. A gentleman offered his left arm to a lady thus leaving his right arm free to defend her in case of attack. She put her right arm through his left arm, and each placed the free arm in to the openings of their coats for warmth. This, also, is the explanation of why a bridegroom leaves the church after his wedding with his bride on his left arm - again to defend her from attack by possible jealous rivals.
In the text word «button» means ... .

1. a pretty chain or ring you wear on your arm
2. a small bead for necklace
3. a small knob on the radio
4. a round fastening on clothes
5. the outer garment with sleeves

133. Complete the sentence.
We use both words and gestures to express our feelings, but the problem is that words and gestures can be interpreted in different ways. A smile means the same thing in any language. So does laughter or crying. Animals show the same feeling too. For example, dogs, tigers and humans show their teeth when they are angry. Fear is another emotion shown in the same way all over the world. In Chinese and in English a phrase like «he went pale» suggests that the man is greatly afraid. However a phrase «he opened his eyes wide» suggests anger in Chinese whereas in English surprise. In Chinese surprise is described in a phrase like «they stretched out their tongues», which in its turn is very insulting in English. Disgust, contempt and suffering are the most different emotions for people everywhere either to recognise or to express.
In English the phrase «he opened his eyes wide» means ... .

1. unhappiness
2. surprise
3. anger
4. fear
5. disgust

134. Read the passage and complete the sentence.
We use both words and gestures to express our feelings, but the problem is that words and gestures can be interpreted in different ways. A smile means the same thing in any language. So does laughter or crying. Animals show the same feeling too. For example, dogs, tigers and humans show their teeth when they are angry. Fear is another emotion shown in the same way all over the world. In Chinese and in English a phrase like «he went pale» suggests that the man is greatly afraid. However a phrase «he opened his eyes wide» suggests anger in Chinese whereas in English surprise. In Chinese surprise is described in a phrase like «they stretched out their tongues», which in its turn is very insulting in English. Disgust, contempt and suffering are the most different emotions for people everywhere either to recognise or to express.
In Chinese the phrase «they stretched out their tongues» means ... .

1. anger
2. fear
3. surprise
4. contempt
5. happiness

135. Read the passage and complete the sentence.
We use both words and gestures to express our feelings, but the problem is that words and gestures can be interpreted in different ways. A smile means the same thing in any language. So does laughter or crying. Animals show the same feeling too. For example, dogs, tigers and humans show their teeth when they are angry. Fear is another emotion shown in the same way all over the world. In Chinese and in English a phrase like «he went pale» suggests that the man is greatly afraid. However a phrase «he opened his eyes wide» suggests anger in Chinese whereas in English surprise. In Chinese surprise is described in a phrase like «they stretched out their tongues», which in its turn is very insulting in English. Disgust, contempt and suffering are the most different emotions for people everywhere either to recognise or to express.
According to the passage when animals are angry, they ... .

1. attack people
2. show their teeth
3. attack each other
4. beg people to feed them
5. run uncontrollably

136. Read the passage and complete the sentence.
We use both words and gestures to express our feelings, but the problem is that words and gestures can be interpreted in different ways. A smile means the same thing in any language. So does laughter or crying. Animals show the same feeling too. For example, dogs, tigers and humans show their teeth when they are angry. Fear is another emotion shown in the same way all over the world. In Chinese and in English a phrase like «he went pale» suggests that the man is greatly afraid. However a phrase «he opened his eyes wide» suggests anger in Chinese whereas in English surprise. In Chinese surprise is described in a phrase like «they stretched out their tongues», which in its turn is very insulting in English. Disgust, contempt and suffering are the most different emotions for people everywhere either to recognise or to express.
The word "contempt" most nearly means ... .

1. gratitude
2. scorn
3. kindness
4. decency
5. joy

137. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
We use both words and gestures to express our feelings, but the problem is that words and gestures can be interpreted in different ways. A smile means the same thing in any language. So does laughter or crying. Animals show the same feeling too. For example, dogs, tigers and humans show their teeth when they are angry. Fear is another emotion shown in the same way all over the world. In Chinese and in English a phrase like «he went pale» suggests that the man is greatly afraid. However a phrase «he opened his eyes wide» suggests anger in Chinese whereas in English surprise. In Chinese surprise is described in a phrase like «they stretched out their tongues», which in its turn is very insulting in English. Disgust, contempt and suffering are the most different emotions for people everywhere either to recognise or to express.
Which is the opposite meaning of the word «pale» according to the text.

1. dark
2. white
3. red
4. colourful
5. angry

138. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
The Mayas is a lost civilization which had a highly developed system of government and agriculture. They were also wonderful engineers capable of moving huge blocks of stone for long distances, cutting them into precise shapes and sizes, building temples and pyramids. Although the Mayas knew about the wheel, they never used it. What is more surprising is that they suddenly abandoned many of their cities and built new ones in the jungle. Some time around AD 900 Mayan civilization collapsed. By the year 1200, their capital turned into a desert. There were different hypotheses for their sudden disappearance. All we really know is that when the first Europeans appeared on their coast in 1517, this mysterious culture was only a memory.
By which of the following can the word «hypothesis» best be replaced?

1. event
2. theory
3. discussion
4. myth
5. reason

139. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
The Mayas is a lost civilization which had a highly developed system of government and agriculture. They were also wonderful engineers capable of moving huge blocks of stone for long distances, cutting them into precise shapes and sizes, building temples and pyramids. Although the Mayas knew about the wheel, they never used it. What is more surprising is that they suddenly abandoned many of their cities and built new ones in the jungle. Some time around AD 900 Mayan civilization collapsed. By the year 1200, their capital turned into a desert. There were different hypotheses for their sudden disappearance. All we really know is that when the first Europeans appeared on their coast in 1517, this mysterious culture was only a memory.
According to the passage why did the Mayas suddenly abandon their cities?

1. They saw invaders approaching.
2. They were frightened by wild animals.
3. It`s still a mystery for mankind.
4. They preferred to live in the jungle rather than in cities.
5. They decided to sail to Europe.

140. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
The Mayas is a lost civilization which had a highly developed system of government and agriculture. They were also wonderful engineers capable of moving huge blocks of stone for long distances, cutting them into precise shapes and sizes, building temples and pyramids. Although the Mayas knew about the wheel, they never used it. What is more surprising is that they suddenly abandoned many of their cities and built new ones in the jungle. Some time around AD 900 Mayan civilization collapsed. By the year 1200, their capital turned into a desert. There were different hypotheses for their sudden disappearance. All we really know is that when the first Europeans appeared on their coast in 1517, this mysterious culture was only a memory.
Which of the following is mentioned in the passage?

1. The Mayas had contracts with visitors from space.
2. The Mayas came from another planet.
3. The Mayas developed an accurate system of measuring time.
4. The Mayas never developed a proper resistance to diseases.
5. The Mayas were able to construct beautiful buildings.

141. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
The Mayas is a lost civilization which had a highly developed system of government and agriculture. They were also wonderful engineers capable of moving huge blocks of stone for long distances, cutting them into precise shapes and sizes, building temples and pyramids. Although the Mayas knew about the wheel, they never used it. What is more surprising is that they suddenly abandoned many of their cities and built new ones in the jungle. Some time around AD 900 Mayan civilization collapsed. By the year 1200, their capital turned into a desert. There were different hypotheses for their sudden disappearance. All we really know is that when the first Europeans appeared on their coast in 1517, this mysterious culture was only a memory.
Which of the following is not true?

1. The Mayas were the first to use the wheel.
2. This civilization disappeared in the 10th century.
3. Their capital was turned into a desert.
4. The first oversea settlers learned about the Mayas 3 centuries late.
5. There were probably serious reasons for the Mayas to flee.

142. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
The Mayas is a lost civilization which had a highly developed system of government and agriculture. They were also wonderful engineers capable of moving huge blocks of stone for long distances, cutting them into precise shapes and sizes, building temples and pyramids. Although the Mayas knew about the wheel, they never used it. What is more surprising is that they suddenly abandoned many of their cities and built new ones in the jungle. Some time around AD 900 Mayan civilization collapsed. By the year 1200, their capital turned into a desert. There were different hypotheses for their sudden disappearance. All we really know is that when the first Europeans appeared on their coast in 1517, this mysterious culture was only a memory.
How did the Mayas manage to build gigantic constructions?

1. The Europeans helped them.
2. They had highly developed imagination.
3. They had a powerful protector.
4. They possessed advanced knowledge in engineering.
5. They were under the patronage of their gods.

143. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
The Mayas is a lost civilization which had a highly developed system of government and agriculture. They were also wonderful engineers capable of moving huge blocks of stone for long distances, cutting them into precise shapes and sizes, building temples and pyramids. Although the Mayas knew about the wheel, they never used it. What is more surprising is that they suddenly abandoned many of their cities and built new ones in the jungle. Some time around AD 900 Mayan civilization collapsed. By the year 1200, their capital turned into a desert. There were different hypotheses for their sudden disappearance. All we really know is that when the first Europeans appeared on their coast in 1517, this mysterious culture was only a memory.
What is the most astonishing thing about the Mayas?

1. They had never heard about the wheel.
2. They were bad farmers but excellent builders.
3. They captured other cities.
4. They rebuilt their cities after an earthquake.
5. They suddenly abandoned their cities.

144. Complete the dialogue.
A: Excuse me, Barbara! I`m sorry to trouble you, but I`m afraid I have a problem.
B: ..., Ann?
A: The thing is, I need to go to the doctor`s and my car won`t start. I wonder if I could borrow yours.
B: ... .
A: Thank you very much.

1. What`s the matter/Of course, you can
2. Shall we leave/All right
3. Do you know/No, it`s impossible
4. Would you like it/Sure
5. What happened/I need it myself

145. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
Who is the text about?
The British monarchy is hereditary: it passes from the monarch to the eldest son. If the monarch has no living son, the throne passes to the eldest daughter. The wife of king becomes a queen, but the husband of a queen doesn`t take the title of king. The monarch – the King or Queen – is Head of State in Britain. As head of the government, the Queen invites the leader of the winning party in a General Election to form a government and pass laws in her name; she opens Parliament, and she dissolves Parliament before the next election. However, she cannot be a member of any political party, nor can she vote in an election. The monarch must sign all Acts of Parliament. The monarch is the Supreme Governor of the Church and Commander-in-Chief of the Army. In fact she has great power in theory, but not in practice.

1. The King.
2. The Queen.
3. The Prince.
4. The monarch
5. The Prime Minister

146. Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.
Which sentence is not true?
In Britain compulsory education begins at 5, and children attend primary school until they are 11. Normally the primary school is divided into Infants (5-7) and Juniors (7-11). During this time each class of children is taught by one teacher a whole year and this teacher takes them for all subjects. At the age of 11 most children go to a comprehensive school, where they stay until they are 16. Nobody is allowed to leave school until they are 16. Some parents, who do not want their children to go a comprehensive, pay to send their children to independent schools. Independent schools for pupils aged 11 to 19 are known as «public» schools – but they are private and receive no state funding.

1. In Britain children go to school at 5.
2. They may not leave school until they are 16.
3. In primary schools one teacher takes each class of children for all subjects.
4. Parents pay to send their children to a comprehensive school.
5. A comprehensive school and a «public» school are different kinds of secondary schools.

147. Choose the sentence which best gives the meaning of the given one.
She would eat nothing but chocolate.

1. She eats chocolate but doesn`t like it.
2. She ate chocolate and didn`t like it.
3. She ate only chocolate.
4. She ate everything but chocolate.
5. She didn`t eat anything, not even the chocolate.

148. Choose the sentence which best gives the meaning of the given one.
Mother is afraid she has lost her keys.

1. Mother always loses her keys.
2. Mother thinks that her keys have been lost.
3. Mother is worried in case she loses her keys.
4. Mother lost her keys and she`s afraid to tell anyone.
5. When mother is afraid she always loses her keys.

149. Choose the best answer.
Brian has never visited France, has he?

1. Yes, he hasn`t. But he hopes.
2. Yes, he has. But he hopes to.
3. No, he has. But he doesn`t hope to.
4. No, he hasn`t. But he hopes to.
5. Yes, he hasn`t. And doesn’t hope.

150. Choose the best answer.
Could you lend me your book for some days?

1. Certainly. I need it myself.
2. I`m afraid not. I need it myself.
3. Why, you could lend it to me too.
4. I`d love to. I took it from Jane.
5. You are welcome. It`s a library book.