Test 67
Use the proper form:
1. Some women don't cut their ... and wear ... long all their lives.
a) hair c) them
b) hairs d) it
2. Didn't you see that the boots you were buying ... a pair?
a) isn't c) wasn't
b) aren't d) weren't
3. He can't leave the country until the police ... his passport.
a) return c) will return
b) returns d) would return
4. The most important news ... broadcast on this channel.
a) is c) were
b) are d) shall be
5. There ... hardly any furniture in his room. He ... even got a desk to write on.
a) are c) is
b) hasn't d) haven't
6. The rich collection of Hermitage (attract) over three million people every year.
7. When I last saw her, she (hurry) along the road to the station.
8. You (see) Philip lately? I (ring) his flat several times last week but got no answer.
9. I'd like to play tennis tomorrow if the weather (be) fine.
10. They (drive) in the car for many hours before they (come) to the crossroads.
11. Every year a lot of international and national exhibitions (hold) in different countries of the world.
12. The letter (write) in a foreign language so I asked the teacher to translate it.
13.1 didn't have to wait long as when I came the last student (examine).
14. The television (repair) already. It's working well again.
15. Somebody is walking behind us. I think that we (follow).
16. My friend said that he (be going) to learn to drive.
17. She told me that she (give up) her job soon.
18.1 thought that your brother already (graduate) from university.
19. He said that he (want) to go on holiday to Italy but he couldn't afford it.
20. She asks me if I (hear) from Helen lately.
21. I looked for my passport but I ... find it anywhere.
22. Though money ... buy your happiness, at least it helps you to leave in comfort.
23. Must I read the whole book by tomorrow? — No, you ... . One chapter is enough.
24. It ... be cold tonight. Put on your coat.
25. I ... stay here till Monday but I couldn't do it (can/can't, must (not), needn't, may (not), be (to))
26. He is (good) chess player in our country.
27. This is (difficult) problem which I've ever faced with.
28. The first edition of the dictionary was (good) than the new one.
29. It is not so (hot) today as it was yesterday.
30. The older she gets (wise) she is.
31. After leaving school it is very difficult for young people to find (a, the, -) job.
32.1 was very busy so I couldn't watch the news on ... television but I heard it on ... radio, (the, a, -)
33. When ... Titanic was crossing ... Atlantic she struck ... iceberg, (a/an, the, -)
34. (A, the, -) hotel we stayed at was situated not far from the sea.
35. Soon he saw ... light in ... distance and understood that he was on ... right track, (the, a, —)
36. Have you been to (some, any) interesting exhibitions lately?
37. Somebody was making such a noise in the next room that I could hear (something, anything, nothing) on my TV-set.
38. Is this (your, yours) book? - Yes, it's (my, mine).
39. His composition is much (interesting) than (her, hers).
40. He shook hands and had a few minutes' talk with (each, everybody) of us.
41. Steve is (at, on, in) holiday. He has gone (in, to, for) Spain.
42. Who is going to look (at, after, for) your sister's children when she is at work?
43. Don't ask me to decide. I'm not very good (at, in, for) making decisions.
44. According (at, to, in) the weather forecast there (be) snow tomorrow.
45. I'm looking forward (at, on, to) seeing you again.
Choose and use
46. Thank for the present, Bill.
a) Never mind. b) It's a pleasure. c) You are welcome.
47. Pass me the salt, please.
a) Oh, don't bother. b) Here they are. c) Certainly. Here you are.
48. I don't like hot milk.
a) So do I. b) Neither do I. c) Neither I do.
49. Pleased to meet you.
a) So am I. b) See you later.
c) What do you mean?
50. All (over, in) the world people are trying to (learn, teach) English. In China 40 years (ago, later) everybody used to carry a copy of "The Thoughts of Chairman Mao". Nowadays it's (an, the) English course. In 1993 more (than, then) 100 (million, millions) people watched a course on Chinese TV (made, done) by the BBC (to teach, to study) the language at elementary level.
People are (motivated, motivating) to learn because (English, the English) has become the (main, only) language of communication in pharmacy, business and tourism. It's (also, else) the official language of air traffic control and airports. Two (third, thirds) of all scientists write (in, at, on) English.
Progress Test 68 (62-67)
Use the proper form:
1. Sorry, but I will be very busy when you (come) to see me at this time tomorrow.
2. Mary usually (phone) me on Saturdays but she (not, do) it last Saturday.
3.1 need a new job. I (do) the same job for too long. 4. I (not, be) at the theatre for ages, so I (plan) to go there on Saturday.
5. George looked very nice. He (wear) a very nice suit when I (see) him.
6.1 must hurry. My friend will be annoyed if I (not, be) on time.
7. Who (invent) the electric bulb? - Let's ask the teacher about it, ... ?
8. These beautiful flowers (present) to her by her friends.
9. When we lived in London we often (go) sightseeing.
10. Before I came, they (sign) the contract with the English company.
11. He was in prison at the time when the crime (commit).
12. This house (build) next year. They promised that it (build) by the end of the year.
13. A cinema is a place where films (show).
14. Mary told me that she (cannot) stand jazz music.
15. He said that he (not, like) to go to the parties.
16. We were students. Ann wanted to know where I (live) before finishing school and where I (work) after college.
17. They told me that the train already (start).
18. I'm surprised that nobody told me that this road (be) dangerous.
( can, could, be able to, must , may)
19. Jack was an excellent tennis player, he ... beat anybody.
20. ... I have a glass of water, please?
21. Tom ... drive but he hasn't got a car.
22. My grandfather was a very clever man. He ... speak five languages.
23. When you come to Minsk again, you ... come and see us.
24. Jim gave me a letter to post. I ... remember to post it.
25. "You ... finish this work later", the teacher said to the pupils.
26. ... I have one of these cakes?
27. Which is (high) mountain in the world?
28. In my opinion The Swan Lake is (good) ballet I ever (see).
29. The (much) you read, the (little) you forget.
30. I think you could do it (good) than me, but you (not, do) anything at all.
31. This is (easy) problem which I have ever sold.
32. Don't hurry to the cloak-room (at, in, by) the end of the performance.
33. Don't cross the street, stop (at, by, in) the traffic lights.
34. Do exercises (on, in, at) page 10, ... ?
35. Have you ever been (to, at, in) London? - I'm going (at, to, in) London in a week.
36. (On, in, at) my working days I don't go (to, in, at) the theatre, I like to stay (at, in, -) home (in, on, at) the evening.
37. We like (our, ours) new flat very much, it's much (good) than our old one.
38. Have you got (many, much, little) friends here? - Alex is (good) friend of (my, mine).
39. I don't see (anybody, nobody) at the bus stop. - The last bus already (leave).
40. Have you read (anything, something) by Shakespeare?
41. Will you have (some, any) tea? - No, thanks.
42. Jane's sister has ... family of her own. She has ... husband and two children, ... son and ... daughter. ... children are ...twins.
43. My brother is 16. He goes to ... school. He is in ... 10th form. - He is ... hard-working, clever boy.
44. She lives in ... big house in ... Oxford Street not far from ... store where she works.
a/an the -
Respond to the following:
45. Excuse my being late.
a) See you later. c) Never mind.
b) You were delayed by the traffic, d) Glad to hear it.
46. How's life?
a) How are things with you? c) Nothing to look at.
b) Not at all. d) Fine. Thanks.
47. Where do you come from?
a) I came from Moscow. c) Half an hour ago.
b) At two o'clock. d) I come from Minsk.
48. Thank you for your help.
a) Never mind. c) Glad to hear it.
b) It was a pleasure for me. d) Thank you for coming.
49. I'm taking my exam in two days.
a) Take care. c) Good luck!
b) So long! d) Let's hope for the best.
Circle the appropriate word:
50. An old scientist whom everybody in England knows very (well, good) is travelling (on, by) train. The ticket-collector (is making, makes) his round. When he comes to the scientist and asks him for the ticket, (the, an, -) old man begins to look (at, for, though) it in his pockets, in his bag and suitcase, but (cannot, may not, must not) find it anywhere.
"(There, It) doesn't matter", says the ticket collector, who knows the scientist very (well, good)." There, is no hurry. I (may, can, should) come again (at, on, in) the next station". "Oh! But I (can, must, could) find it", says the old man (helplessly, helpless). "I want to know where I (go, am going)".
51. Read the text and do the exercises given below.
Native Americans
The story of the Native Americans - or American Indians -is one that is unique, tragic and inspiring. It is unique because the Indians were the original inhabitants of the American continent and experienced every phase of its European settlement. It is tragic because the conflict between the Indians and whites paralleled the experience of peoples throughout the world who have come in contact with expanding, industrialized societies. It is an inspiring story because the Native Americans, although lost much of their land in the 19th century, have survived, have asserted their political and economic rights, and have succeeded in retaining their identity and culture despite the onslaught of modern civilization.
Today Native Americans are full citizens of the United States. They are proud of their own cultural heritage, which they are trying to protect and maintain.
Marks of that heritage can be found all over the United States. Many of the names on United States maps Massachusetts, Ohio, Michigan, Kansas - are Indian words. Indians taught the Europeans how to cultivate crops such as corn, tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco.
About half of the Indians in the United States live in large cities and rural areas throughout the country. The
remainder live in about 300 federal reservations (land set for their use).
Today, there are about 1,4 million Native Americans, which is believed to be more than there were when the first European explorers arrived in the New World.
a) Mark the statements which are True.
1. The story of the native Americans is one of saddest in the history of mankind. D
2. The Indians have never been the original inhabitants of the American continent. □
3. The native Americans have managed to retain their identity and culture. □
4. It's almost impossible to find any marks of the Indians' heritage in the USA nowadays. □
5. Today all Indians live in federal reservations. □
b) Write down your answers to the following questions.
1. The story of American Indians is unique, tragic and inspiring, isn't it?
2. Why is the story of American Indians tragic?
3. Can you explain why their story is inspiring?
4. Where can the marks of Indian heritage be found?
5. Where do American Indians live nowadays?
6. How many Native Americans are there in the USA today?
c) Ask five questions on the text.
52. Make up your sentences using the following words and word combinations on the topic Minsk.
1. be situated 6. commemorate the victory
2. destroy 7. Francisk Scaryna Avenue
3. during the occupation 8. cultural life
4. liberate 9. places of interest
5. rebuild