21.01 HS2 unit1 p9

General TEST 1(2)

Choose the correct variant:

1. Which instrument makes   [a, b, c, d]music in the world?

a) a beautiful

b) more beautiful

c) the most beautiful

d) the more beautiful

2. This magazine is cheap, but that one is   [a, b, c, d].

a) cheaper

b) cheapest

c) cheap

d) the cheaper

3. Skateboarding is a dangerous hobby. Bungee jumping is   [a, b, c, d]than skateboarding.

a) dangerous

b) more dangerous

c) most dangerous

d) the most dangerous

4. The sun was warm,   [a, b, c, d]the wind was a bit cool.

a) yet

b) even if

c) unless

d) since

5. Margaret wore her rain boots;   [a, b, c, d], her feet stayed dry during the storm.

a) however

b) therefore

c) on the other hand

d) unless

6. You have to be on time;   [a, b, c, d], you’ll miss the train.

a) nonetheless

b) however

c) otherwise

d) meanwhile

7. Did you know   [a, b, c, d]man who was talking to Ken?

a) a

b) an

c) the

d) -

8. Do you have   [a, b, c, d]driver's license?

a) a

b) an

c) the

d) -

9. She didn't get   [a, b, c, d]invitation.

a) a

b) an

c) the

d) –

10. Mr. Jackson is a VERY busy man. He has   [a, b, c, d]little time for such distractions.

a) a

b) an

c) the

d) –

11. Laura is really creative. She has   [a, b, c, d]few ideas which could really change this company.

a) a

b) an

c) the

d) -

12. I bought ... lightest backpacking tent the company makes. It's made of ... much stronger material than my last tent.   [a, b, c, d]

a) - / a

b) the / -

c) the / a

d) a / -

13. Farmers are usually … the fields from early … the morning … late … night … summer.   [a, b, c, d]

a) on / on / until / to / at

b) in / at / to / at / in

c) at / in / to / on / during

d) in / in / till / at / in

14. Whether or not you join me, I will be … our neighbour’s barbecue party … this afternoon.   [a, b, c, d]

a) in / on

b) at / -

c) to / in

d) on / at

15. He stepped … the gas and drove … after the accident.   [a, b, c, d]

a) along / with

b) at / along

c) with / off

d) on / away

16. A serious problem   [a, b, c, d]after project had been started.

a) came up

b) checked over

c) found out

d) faced with

17. Our teacher insisted … cutting Jane’s birthday cake up fairly … all the pupils.   [a, b, c, d]

a) into / between

b) about / for

c) on / among

d) for / in

18. By the end of tomorrow Dortmund   [a, b, c, d]Chelsea Champions League Cup.

a) is eliminating

b) will have been eliminating

c) has been eliminated

d) will have eliminated

19. These days, people who … manual work, often receive far more money than clerks who … in offices.   [a, b, c, d]

a) are doing / are working

b) do / work

c) were doing / were working

d) have done / have worked

20. She   [a, b, c, d]me at the meetings only on Sundays as a child.

a) was seeing

b) has seen

c) saw

d) had seen

21. … and … me about your trip to Denver.   [a, b, c, d]

a) Sitting down / tell

b) To sit down / told

c) Sit down / tell

d) Having sat down / told

22. Mother … Jason that he … to clean the garage after school.   [a, b, c, d]

a) reminded / will promise

b) has reminded / promises

c) will remind / promises

d) reminded / had promised

23. The theatre company … a grant of £6.000 and it … a further £2.000 from elsewhere now.   [a, b, c, d]

a) will be given / seeks

b) has been given / is seeking

c) is given / has been seeking

d) was given / has sought

24. The thieves   [a, b, c, d]and left in a hurry.

a) in disturbed

b) were disturbed

c) have disturbed

d) were disturbing

25. Unfortunately, the same kind of food   [a, b, c, d]all their lives by the people of Caucasus.

a) has eaten

b) should have been eaten

c) must be eaten

d) should be eaten

26. Can you tell us what we   [a, b, c, d]to do?

a) are supposing

b) supposed

c) are supposed

d) had been supposed

27. Every living creature   [a, b, c, d]with some way to protect itself, by nature.

a) provides

b) has been provided

c) would provide

d) will be provided

28. I’m sorry I’m late. - You   [a, b, c, d]us beforehand.

a) might have been

b) could have warned

c) need to be warned

d) must have been warned

29. We   [a, b, c, d]flying to Spain now if we had bought tickets in time.

a) should have been

b) could have been

c) need to be

d) must have been

30. My aunt   [a, b, c, d]here tomorrow.

a) won’t be coming

b) won’t have come

c) needn’t have come

d) can’t have been coming

31. You   [a, b, c, d]not open the door because it's the wrong key.

a) could

b) need

c) may

d) must

32.   [a, b, c, d]I find some useful information in this reference book?

a) must

b) need

c) have to

d) can

33.   [a, b, c, d]are you crying?

a) Why

b) Where

c) Who

d) Which

34.   [a, b, c, d]one do you like?

a) When

b) What

c) Who

d) Which

35.   [a, b, c, d]do you feel today?

a) Where

b) How

c) Which

d) When

36. Match the sentence: Len's buying his wife a present...   [a, b, c, d]

a) It’s her birthday soon.

b) Because we’re going to a wedding soon.

c) Because he’s hungry.

d) Because he doesn’t earn much at the moment.

37. Match the sentence: Peter's looking for a better job   [a, b, c, d].

a) Because he must go to the restaurant.

b) Because he needs his hair cut.

c) Because he doesn’t earn much at the moment.

d) Because he likes bacon and egg for breakfast.

38. Match the sentence: She is watering the flowers   [a, b, c, d].

a) Because it is her birthday soon.

b) Because she needs to switch on the lights.

c) Because she is going to call her friend.

d) Because they are dry.

39. Identify the correct sentence:   [a, b, c, d]

a) Much efforts bring their reward.

b) Many villagers cannot write his name.

c) People often spend their leisure in cinemas.

d) He is a coward men.

40. Identify the correct sentence:   [a, b, c, d]

a) He takes no care over his work.

b) I asked to him why he was angry.

c) John said can he go home.

d) Leave the horse’s reigns.

41. He is so arrogant and vain that he looks down on everyone. Consequently, everyone   [a, b, c, d]him.

a) is angry

b) ignores

c) is interested

d) surprises

42. Turkey and Iraq should   [a, b, c, d]their friendly relations in spite of some disputes with the USA.

a) start

b) intend

c) investigate

d) maintain

43. The baby   [a, b, c, d]his mother’s green eyes and his father’s strength.

a) looked after

b) seemed

c) took after

d) looked like

44. Why do you   [a, b, c, d]on his smoking all the time even though you know that he is not a smoker?

a) persist

b) convince

c) insist

d) tempt

45. In the course of an academic year, students   [a, b, c, d]with one another; consequently, they gain knowledge and ideas about many things and events.

a) interact

b) get in touch

c) teach

d) influence

Match the parts of the word combinations:

Read the sentences and state the function of the modal "can“ choosing the proper variant:

1) Jenny can buy a lot of tasty things in that supermarket.                                  [ability, possibility due to circumstances, reproach, permission, doubt]

2) Alice can buy a lot of tasty things in that supermarket because it is not far from her house.                                  [ability, possibility due to circumstances, reproach, permission, doubt]

3) Could you buy some nice flowers in that shop for me?                                  [ability, possibility due to circumstances, request, permission, surprise]

4) Can I buy that tasty cake for me?                       [reproach, request, asking for permission, prohibition, surprise]

5) You can‘t touch these paintings! They are old and valuable!             [reproach, request, doubt, prohibition, disability]

6) They couldn‘t have bought a house in that noisy district!                                  [ability, possibility due to circumstances, prohibition, reproach, strong doubt]

7) Can he still be buying the flat in this bedroom area?                                  [surprise, possibility due to circumstances, strong doubt, request, ability]

8) Your friend could have bought a sandwich for you.             [request, possibility, prohibition, reproach, surprise]

9) I could (was able to) buy this car in 1996.                                  [ability, permission, possibility due to circumstances, desire, reproach]

10) After turning on the wrong road for several times we were able to find your village.                                  [prohibition, ability, possibility due to circumstances, doubt, reproach]

Translate the words in brackets:

1) She (могла б попередити)                   us about (великий транспортний рух)               in this (районі міста)          .

2) (Чи не могли б ви)           show me the way to the (підземний перехід)                      ?

3) They (не можуть)        get to work in time because of the(дорожні пробки)              .

4) He (міг)       move to the (передмісті)         but he stayed in a cosy (спальний район)                .

5) If you want to improve the ecological situation in this (промисловий район)                 , you (можете)     plant some (кущі та дерева)                  here.

6) She (не зможе)                     arrive tomorrow because there's no airport in her town .

7) (Чи не могли б ви)           find this street on the map?

8) We (не могли)           see anything because there were no (ліхтарів)              on the outskirts.

Translate the missing parts of the sentences minding the modal verb or the tense forms:

1) Your mother (не може бути, щоб покарала (to punish))                     you this way!

2) If you (не допоможеш)             me with that article, I (зроблю)         it by myself.

3) We (домовились)            to share this work before I (написав)       the first part.

4) She (плавала)      very well when she was young, now she (не може робити)           it anymore.

5) We (мали зустрітися)             at the railway station, but he (не зміг прийти)                     .

6) Where is Luke? – He (може бути)        in his room but I`m not sure.

7) Susan (не може бути, що купила)                   that ugly polka dot dress!

8) Ted and Barbara (не може бути, що все ще працюють)                  so late!

9) If you (є)     a good friend you (підтримаєш)               your friend and be sympathetic.

10) I think their children (могли б допомагати)                   their parents with the housework when they lived there.

Match the following English words and expressions with their Ukrainian equivalents:

Fill in the gaps in the following text with the suitable words from the box:

Living In the CITY and in the COUNTRY

Living in the city has both advantages and               . On the plus side it is often easier to        work, and there is usually a choice of public           , so you don't need to own a car. Also there are a lot of interesting things to do and        to see. For example, you can eat in a good            , visit museums and go to the theatre or to concerts. When you want to relax you can go to a      and just sit on a bench and read a book. The city life is full of bustle and variety and you don't need to           .

However, for every plus there is a       . For one thing, unless your job is well-paid, you won't be able to afford many of the things because living in the city is often more           than in the country. It is particularly difficult to find a good and cheap accommodation. Besides, public transport is often dirty and         , especially in the rush hour. But in spite of all the crowds, many people feel             in big cities.

For the last two hundred years, there has been a tendency for people to      from rural to urban areas, mainly in search of work. After one or two factories have been       in or near the town, an            area begins to grow. Soon a residential      where the factory workers can live appears nearby. The          of these workers need schools, hospitals and shops, so more people come to live in the area to provide these services, and so the city grows. In every major city there is a business district where the big           have their main offices. They are usually in the city        , in huge office blocks. The people who work there often go to work from the             or "bedroom" districts every day. Some suburbs are very pleasant with a lot of nice houses and big gardens. Others look more like slums.

But what is the future of big cities? Will they get bigger and bigger? Perhaps not. Even now some major cities have become smaller in the last ten years and it is quite possible there will be a tendency for people to move from big cities back to the          .

Match the words and word combinations with their Ukrainian equivalents:

Listen to the dialogues. Fill in the gaps.

Dialogue I

- Hello, Jack!

- Oh, hello, Liz! I              you for ages! How are you?

- I’m ok, thanks. And you?

- I’m fine. Did you      to another      ?

- No, I didn’t. But I moved to another          . Actually, it is a new               almost in the         .

- Really? Do you like it?

- Of course, I do! The air is            there. All the           are new. The streets are alight with              even late in the evening. There are a lot of             and              not far from our house. The            is           and there are no            there.

- Are there any                     in the streets?

- Yes, there are some. But not many.

- Is the                         ? Is it easy for you to         around the city?

- Yes, it takes me 3 minutes to get to the          on foot and 20 minutes to get to the office        .

- Do you often get in              ?

- Not really, but even when I do, I don’t regret that I moved. I can’t stand              and               of a big city.

- Are there any                   in your district?

- Yes, there is one, but it is a bit far from my house. I can get there         and it takes me 15 minutes. Would you like to visit me some day?

- Well, That’s             . I’ll call you           !

- Ok! Goodbye!

- Bye-bye!

Dialogue II

- Excuse me,              me?

- Yes, certainly.

- Do you live in this      ?

- Yes, I do.

- Tell me, please, how to get to the nearest                      ? The traffic is       here and I’m afraid                     .

- Go straight on to that                and then turn right.

- Ok, thanks a lot. And where can I find any              here?

- Well, you need to go to the        . It is at                             in our town. A lot of people come from           to sell their products, because they have                    and                  .

- That’s great! And what about rest? Do you have any       ?

- Yes. There is a nice           park in this              not far from here. You can enjoy its                     . There is a pond in the centre of the park. The water is pure there and a lot of ducks swim in it. If you go        , there is             there.

- Thank you! Goodbye!

- Not at all. Have fun!

Read the following texts and do the activities that follow:

City and Country Life

Chris Duncan is a 35-year-old doctor who lives in London but spends most weekends in summer at the cottage in the village of Ireton Wood.

He says: "For me the life in the country is wonderful – all this fresh air and the singing of the birds! If I could afford it, I'd give up my practice in London and come to live here all the year round. I'm tired of the city with its pollution and the traffic and the people rushing about from place to place without the time to think and look around. Every time I wake up in this cottage, and look out and see the flowers and the grass and that magnificent line of trees on the hill over there, I feel it's good to be alive. Whereas in London it's depressing. Standing in queues, waiting for buses and then being stuck in the underground like sardines. There are so many people that you can't breathe. And everyone is in such a rush!

What I like most about the country is that everyone knows everyone else, and they are friendly. In the city if you live in a block of flats, like me, you can be there for years and never even get to know your neighbors. There are some in my block I've never seen. There is a lot more crime and violence in the city than in the country. Of course, life in London is exciting but people don't go out every night there, because they can't afford it".

Define if the statement is true or false:

1) Chris is an unemployed elderly man living in the village every summer.       [True, False]

2) He is excited about the atmosphere in the country.       [True, False]

3) He can't afford to live here all the year round.       [True, False]

4) He isn't fed up with the city's pollution and traffic and people rushing about from place to place.       [True, False]

5) Chris thinks that country life makes you feel how good it is to be alive.       [True, False]

6) You can never get to know your neighbors if you live in a block of flats.       [True, False]

7) Life in London is exciting because there's no crime and violence in the streets.       [True, False]

8) In his opinion, the life in the country is depressing because people don't go out every night there.       [True, False]

Alan Sumner, aged 22, is the son of Ireton Wood farmer. He has a different view on the city and country life.

"For my Dad and me, the country isn't a matter of looking out of the window at the trees. It's a bit different if you have to get up at five in the morning, with snow on the ground, to milk the cows. And all the time you have to watch the weather! And your neighbours! Some of them are not worth knowing at all. Take the Cartwrights, for instance. Old Jack Cartwright won't even tell you the time without expecting you to pay him something, and as for his wife, well, she sits there with her nose pressed to the window all day spying on everyone...

You will tell me that there are gossips in the city, too. Maybe, but not like Mrs. Cartwright. If you say "Hello" to a girl in this village, it will get around to everyone in about two hours thanks to her, and the next thing you know someone will come up and ask you when you are going to get married! That's the trouble with the country. Always the same faces, and you can't get away from them. I'd like to live in the city and meet some interesting people. All right, I admit we've got less crime. It's a quiet life. But there is nothing to do here. In London you've got discos and cinemas and theatres. Here if you feel like going out on Saturday night, you've either got to play darts or billiards in the club or else take a girl to see some old film in the nearest town. And to do that you've got to have a car, because the last bus back leaves at 10.20. And what about the schools? You've got good schools in the city, too. I don't mind telling you, if I had a better education I wouldn't be stuck on the farm. I'm quite sure you'd soon get fed up with Ireton Wood if you had to live here all the year round."

Define if the statement is true or false:

1) As a farmer's son, Alan has chosen to live in a city.       [True, False]

2) In his opinion, the country isn't a matter of looking out of the window at nature.       [True, False]

3) Alan isn't pleased with the fact that country life depends on the weather very much.       [True, False]

4) He considers his neighbour to be a cheapskate.       [True, False]

5) Alan says that gossips are rare in the country as no one spies on anyone.       [True, False]

6) He thinks that the trouble with the country is that there are the same faces everywhere, and you can't get away from them.       [True, False]

7) Alan is attracted by the education possibilities the capital offers.       [True, False]

8) He isn't fed up with the country life living there all the year round.       [True, False]

Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verb in brackets:

1) That armchair critic said he (not/to have)                any dessert as he was full.

2) That cheapskate said that he (to see)          his parents recently.

3) When I called, Susie said she (to give)            the dog a bath so she asked me to phone back in half an hour.

4) My down-to-earth brother said he (to try)                 to find a flat for ages before he finally found one he liked.

5) Debbie says she (to decide)             to quit her job but I don’t believe her.

6) That teacher’s pet said that Shakespeare (to be)          probably the greatest writer in the English language ever.

7) Richard said he and Patricia (to be going)            to invite her parents for the weekend, but I don’t know if they went or not.

8) Charlotte said last week that she really (to enjoy)             her trip to Bulgaria.

9) Pete told Francis he (to bring up)                     by his grandparents but in fact he hadn’t at all.

10) On Monday my boss who is a smart cookie said I (can take)            Wednesday off, but he (to change)             his mind today.

11) The receptionist who seemed to be a wet blanket said that if I wanted to have breakfast, I (to have to)               pay extra.

12) My friend Lucy who is a worrywart says that she (to let)          us know as soon as she gets the tickets.