A alike В like C the same D identical
3. It was a small animal __________________ a rat.
A like В alike C the same D identical
4. That morning began just __________________ any other.
A alike В identical C like D the same
5. The twins always dress __________________.
A the same В like C alike D identical
6. It eats small animals __________________ birds and mice.
A alike В the same C identical D like
7. She was crying __________________ a baby.
A alike В the same C like D identical
8. I went to see my mother, __________________ I always do on Tuesdays.
A identical В alike C the same D like
9. This house is almost __________________ to the one where I lived as a child.
A identical В the same C like D alike
10. We both went to __________________ school.
A alike В identical C the same D like
11. Not everyone acts or thinks __________________.
A like В alike C the same D identical
12. All the plants were grown under __________________ conditions.
A like
В alike
C the same
D identical
TEST 14
Study the use of the synonyms.
Word | Definition | Translation |
convince | to make someone believe that something is true | переконувати (у - of; що - that) |
persuade | to make someone agree to do something by giving them reasons why they should | умовляти, переконувати |
influence | to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something; | справляти вплив, впливати (на -on, upon, over) |
convert | to change the form, character, or function of something | обертати, перетворювати (на, у -into) |
Choose the best variant of answer.
1. I was still under the __________________ of my parents.
A convert В convince C influence D persuasion
2. Robert’s expression had obviously __________________ her of his innocence.
A persuaded В converted C influenced D convinced
3. Their friends are having a bad __________________ on them.
A influence В convince C convert D persuasion
4. Modernization has __________________ the country from a primitive society to a near-industrial one.
A influenced В converted C convinced D persuaded
5. We had to __________________ politicians that they needed to do something.
A persuade В convert C convince D influence
6. He did everything he could to __________________ the police that he was the robber.
A persuade В influence C convert D convince
7. He failed to __________________ the jury of his innocence.
A convert В convince C persuade D influence
8. Maria had __________________ herself that he didn’t love her.
A persuaded В influenced C convinced D converted
9. What __________________ you to accept the job?
A convinced В converted C influenced D persuaded
10. You have to __________________ the temperature readings from Fahrenheit to Celsius.
A influence В convert C persuade D convince
11. Nobody could __________________ her to change her mind.
A convince В persuade C convert D influence
12. You don’t have to __________________ me you’re the right person for the job.
A persuade В influence C convert D convince
TEST 15
Study the use of the synonyms.
Word | Definition | Translation |
reduce | to make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size; lose weight, typically by dieting | зменшувати, знижувати; скорочувати; послаблювати |
weaken | to make or become weaker in power, resolve, or physical strength | ослабляти; слабшати |
shrink | to become or make smaller in size or amount; contract or cause to contract | скорочувати(ся); давати усадку; зсідатися, збігатися (про тканину); зморщувати(ся); всихати(ся) |
shorten | to make or become shorter | скорочувати(ся), вкорочувати(ся) |
Choose the best variant of answer.
1. Around mid September, the days __________________ and temperatures dip.
A shrink В reduce C shorten D weaken
2. The sun had __________________ and dried the wood.
A shrunk В reduced C shortened D weakened
3. Try to __________________ the amount of fat in your diet.
A shrink В reduce C shorten D weaken
4. She began to __________________ after running for 8 miles.
A shrink В reduce C shorten D weaken
5. Her dress was __________________.
A shrunk В reduced C shortened D weakened
6. Many people __________________ in old age.
A shrink В reduce C shorten D weaken
7. Stress can __________________ the immune system.
A shrink В reduce C shorten D weaken
8. Risks must be __________________ to the absolute minimum.
A shrunk В reduced C shortened D weakened
9. The patients whose waiting time had been __________________ were very pleased.
A shrunk В reduced C shortened D weakened
10. Many buildings had already been __________________ by last year’s storms.
A shrunk В reduced C shortened D weakened
11. Do you think this dress will __________________ if I handwash it?
A shorten В reduce C shrink D weaken
12. Their army will be drastically __________________ in size and influence.
A shrunk
В reduced
C shortened
D weakened
TEST 16
Study the use of the synonyms.
Word | Definition | Translation |
check | to examine something in order to find out whether it is how it should be | контролювати, перевіряти |
examine | to look at something carefully in order to find out about it or see what it is like | досліджувати; оглядати |
control | to have the power to make decisions and decide what will happen to something | керувати; контролювати; регулювати; перевіряти; володіти; розпоряджатися |
test | to find out how much someone knows; to examine someone’s body to check that it is in good condition, or to find out if they have a particular illness; to try using something such as a machine or a product; to examine something to find out if it is satisfactory, or if it has a particular quality | випробовувати; піддавати випробуванню; перевіряти; піддавати дії реактиву; проводити досліди. |
Choose the best variant of answer.
1. Debbie has to have her eyes __________________.
A checked В examined C tested D controlled
2. A rebel army was now __________________ the northern half of the country.
A checking В controlling C examining D testing
3. The new product was __________________ in 1998 and launched in 1999.
A checked В examined C tested D controlled
4. The official __________________ our passports.
A checked В examined C tested D controlled
5. Would you __________________ the tyres for me?
A examine В check C control D test
6. How do you __________________ a melon for ripeness?
A examine В check C control D test
7. The theory will be __________________ by computer simulation.
A checked В examined C tested D controlled
8. Most of the news media were __________________ by the central government.
A checked В examined C tested D controlled
9. I think you should be __________________ by a doctor.
A checked В examined C controlled D tested
10. You should have your sight __________________ regularly.
A checked В examined C tested D controlled
11. She opened the suitcase and __________________ the contents.
A examined В checked C tested D controlled
12. The aim of the examination is to __________________ your writing skills.
A control В examine C test D check
TEST 17
Study the use of the synonyms.
Word | Definition | Translation |
artificial | made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally; insincere or affected | удаваний; неприродний; штучний; синтетичний |
fake | not genuine; imitation or counterfeit | удаваний; фальшивий, підроблений, фіктивний |
false | not according with truth or fact; incorrect | хибний, помилковий; фальшивий; штучний; неправдивий; віроломний |
counterfeit | made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud | підроблений; фальшивий; удаваний; фальшива монета |
Choose the best variant of answer.
1. Her skin glowed in the __________________ light.
A fake В false C counterfeit D artificial
2. They bought __________________ designer clothing.
A fake В false C counterfeit D artificial
3. This is no time for_________________ modesty.
A fake В false C counterfeit D artificial
4. They understood that it was __________________ 50$.
A fake В false C counterfeit D artificial
5. She __________________ her spouse’s signature.
A faked В false C counterfeited D artificial
6. The report was dismissed as totally __________________.
A false В fake C counterfeit D artificial
7. The media gave the world a __________________ impression of life in the city.
A fake В false C counterfeit D artificial
8. He was feeding __________________ information to his customers.
A fake
В false
C counterfeit
D artificial
9. She gave an __________________ smile.
A fake
В false
C counterfeit
D artificial
10. Theallegations were __________________.
A fake
В false
C counterfeit
D artificial
TEST 18
Study the use of the synonyms.
Word | Definition | Translation |
bony | a bony part of the body is so thin that the shape of the bones can be seen; fish that is bony has a lot of bones in it, making it difficult to eat | костистий; кістлявий |
skinny | very thin, in a way that is not attractive; skinny clothes fit your body very tightly | худорлявий; шкіра й кістки |
thin | someone who is thin has very little fat on their body | худий, худорлявий; рідкий (про волосся, ліс); дрібний (про дощ); розріджений (про гази) |
lean | thin and looking physically fit and healthy; lean meat has very little fat in it | худий; пісний (про м’ясо); неврожайні роки; бідний (про рудник) |
Choose the best variant of answer.
1. She has been ill and is much too __________________.
A lean В thin C bony D skinny
2. He had __________________ fingers.
A lean В thin C bony D skinny
3. Someone who is __________________ in an attractive way is slender or slim.
A lean В thin C bony D skinny
4. The horse was __________________ and lank.
A lean В thin C bony D skinny
5. As a kid she was always really __________________.
A lean /span В thin C bony D skinny
6. He wore a pair of __________________ trousers.
A lean В thin C bony D skinny
7. He was __________________ and tanned.
A lean В thin C bony D skinny
8. Charles was __________________ and very tall.
A lean В thin C bony D skinny
9. Those were __________________ years.
A skinny
В thin
C bony
D lean
10. She is as __________________ as a lath.
A lean
В thin
C bony
D skinny
TEST 19
Study the use of the synonyms.
Word | Definition | Translation |
remove | to take (something) away or off from the position occupied | пересувати; переміщати; прати; виводити (плями); знімати; звільняти (з посади) |
delete | to remove or obliterate (written or printed matter), especially by drawing a line through it | викреслювати (в коректурі, рукопису); витирати; стирати, видаляти, знищувати |
extract | to remove or take out, especially by effort or force | видаляти, вилучати (зуб, кулю); видавлювати, вичавлювати (сік); здобувати, одержувати (інформацію); випарювати; одержувати екстракт |
take out | to extract or remove; to obtain or secure (a licence, patent, etc.) from an authority; to go out with; escort | виймати; виводити (пляму); виводити на прогулянку; вибирати, виписувати (цитати) |
Choose the best variant of answer.
1. George is __________________ Susan out next week.
A taking В removing C deleting D extracting
2. She sat down to __________________ her make-up.
A delete В remove C extract D take out
3. The fossils are __________________ from the chalk.
A took out В extracted C deleted D removed
4. He __________________ to Wales and began afresh.
A took out В extracted C deleted D removed
5. The passage was __________________ from the file.
A taken out В extracted C deleted D removed
6. Customs officials __________________ documents from the premises.
A took out В extracted C deleted D removed
7. I won’t let you go without trying to __________________ a promise from you.
A take out В extract C delete D remove
8. They __________________ data from a computer’s memory.
A took out В extracted C deleted D removed
9. He sat down and quickly __________________ his shoes and socks.
A took out
В removed
C deleted
D extracted
10. Lead was __________________ from the copper.
A took out
В extracted
C deleted
D removed
TEST 20
Study the use of the synonyms.
Word | Definition | Translation |
annoy | to make (someone) a little angry; to irritate | надокучати; набридати; дратувати; сердити |
disturb | to interfere with the normal arrangement or functioning; interrupt the sleep, relaxation, or privacy; make (someone) anxious | турбувати, непокоїти; розладжувати, порушувати; розстроювати, приводити до безладдя |
bother | to take the trouble to do something; to worry, disturb, or upset (someone) | надокучати; непокоїти(ся); хвилювати(ся), турбувати(ся) |
frustrate | to prevent from progressing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; cause (someone) to feel upset or annoyed | розладнувати, зривати (плани); зводити нанівець розчаровувати; підривати віру у свої сили |
Choose the best variant of answer.
1. Kelly was __________________ with him.
A frustrated В disturbed C annoyed D bothered
2. I am __________________ by the document I have just read.
A frustrated В disturbed C annoyed D bothered
3. It can be very __________________ to find that the size you want isn’t there.
A annoying В frustrating C disturbing D bothering
4. He wasn’t to __________________ himself with day-to-day things.
A annoy В bother C disturb D frustrate
5. The driver didn’t __________________ to ask why.
A annoy В bother C disturb D frustrate
6. He was __________________ at being woken up so early.
A frustrated В disturbed C annoyed D bothered
7. I’m not particularly __________________ about how I look.
A frustrated В disturbed C annoyed D bothered
8. The rescue attempt was __________________ by bad weather.
A frustrated В disturbed C annoyed D bothered
9. I’ll see my patient now and we are not to be __________________.
A frustrated
В disturbed
C annoyed
D bothered
10. Scientists rarely __________________ with such niceties.
A annoy
В bother
C disturb
D frustrate
TEST 21
Study the meaning of the words.
Word | Definition | Translation |
talk | to speak in order to give information, express feelings or share ideas. You talk to somebody in order to be friendly or to ask their advice. | розмовляти, бесідувати, говорити, спілкуватися |
discuss | (rather formal) to talk and share ideas on a subject or problem with other people, especially in order to decide something | обговорювати, дискутувати |
speak | to talk to somebody about something; to have a conversation with somebody. You speak to somebody about something to try to achieve a particular goal or to tell them to do something | говорити; висловлюватися, пояснюватися, говорити; (of) згадувати |
Choose the best variant of answer.
1. Have you... to your parents about the problems you’re having?
A talked В spoken C discussed
2. I’ve... to Ed about it and he’s promised not to let it happen again.
A talked В spoken C discussed
3. Pupils should be given time to... the book with their classmates.
A tell В speak C discuss
4. I’ve... to the manager about it.
A talked В discussed C spoken
5. ’Can I... to Susan?’ ’Speaking.’
A talk В speak C discuss
6. Have you... the problem with anyone?
A talked В discussed C spoken
7. We... on the phone for over an hour.
A discussed В talked C spoke
8. Jones... at the teachers’ annual convention.
A spoke В discussed C talked
9. We... about our relationship.
A discussed В talked C spoke
10. This topic will be... in Chapter 4.
A talked В discussed C spoken
11. She could... before she was two.
A speak В discuss C talk
12. They invited her to.... the problem of buying a new car.
A talk В speak C discuss
TEST 22
Study the meaning of the words.
Word | Definition | Translation |
annoy | to make somebody slightly angry; to make somebody uncomfortable or unable to relax | докучати, набридати; дратувати; турбувати, тривожити |
irritate | to make someone feel annoyed or impatient, especially by doing something many times or for a long period of time | дратувати, сердити |
bother | to annoy someone, especially by interrupting them when they are trying to do something | турбувати, хвилювати |
Choose the best variant of answer.
1. His constant joking was beginning to... her.
A irritate В annoy C bother
2. That sprained ankle is still... her.
A annoying В bothering C irritating
3. It really... me when people forget to say thank you.
A bothers В irritates C annoys
4. The way she puts on that accent really... me.
A bothers В irritates C annoys
5. Does it... you that she earns more than you?
A bother В annoy C irritate
6. It really... me when he doesn’t help around the house.
A annoys В irritates C bothers
7. I don’t want to... her with my problems at the moment.
A irritate В annoy C bother
8. It really... me when I see people dropping litter.
A bothers В annoys C irritates
9. It was very noisy, but that didn’t... me.
A irritate В bother C annoy
10. What... him most was that he had received no apology.
A bothered В annoyed C irritated
11. Would it... you if I put on some music?
A bother В annoy C irritate
12. She... him with her stupid questions.
A bothered В irritated C annoyed
TEST 23
Study the meaning of the words.
Word | Definition | Translation |
cruel | making someone suffer or feel unhappy | жорстокий, безжалісний, безсердечний |
strict | that must be obeyed exactly | точний, певний, строгий, який не допускає відхилень |
stern | serious and often disapproving; expecting somebody to obey you; hard, harsh, or severe in manner or character | суворий; жорстокий, лютий; твердий, непохитний, стійкий |
Choose the best variant of answer.
1. His death was a... blow.
A cruel В strict C stern
2. Her voice was....
A strict В stern C cruel
3. Sometimes life seems unbearably....
A stern В strict C cruel
4. There are... guidelines on how the work is to be carried out.
A stern В strict C cruel
5. The prisoner was a hard,... man.
A stern В strict C cruel
6. She’s on a very... diet.
A cruel В stern C strict
7. I can’t stand people who are... to animals.
A cruel В stem C strict
8. The police are planning... measures to combat crime.
A stricter В sterner C crueler
9. She left... instructions that she was not to be disturbed.
A stern В strict C cruel
10. They were always very... with their children.
A stern В cruel C strict
11. A smile transformed his... face.
A stern В cruel C strict
12. He said... measures would be taken against the killers.
A strict
В cruel
C stern
TEST 24
Study the meaning of the words.
Word | Definition | Translation |
turn | to move your body so that you are looking in a different direction | повертати |
twist | to turn part of your body around while the rest stays still | крутити, скручувати, викручувати |
cur! | to form or make something form into a curved shape | завивати, крутити, закручувати; завиватися; кучерявитися |
twine | to wind or twist around something else, or to make something do this | сплітати; переплітати |
Choose the best variant of answer.
1. Dan... away, hiding the fear in his eyes.
A twisted
В turned
C curled
D twined
2. Ricky... and walked away.
A twisted
В twined
C turned
D curled
3. A dark green ivy plant... around the pole.
A curled
В twisted
C turned
D twined
4. She... her head in surprise.
A turned
В curled
C twisted
D twined
5. She... round, so that she could see the dog better.
A turned
В curled
C twisted
D twined
6. The wheels of the car began to....
A curl
В turn
C twine
D twist
7. The cat... into a ball and went to sleep.
A turned
В twisted
C curled
D twined
8. I can’t get the screw to....
A twine
В turn
C curl
D twist
9. He... his head around to look at her.
A twisted
В twined
C curled
D turned
10. He... the key in the lock.
A curled
В turned
C twined
D twisted
11. She... in her chair when I called her name.
A turned
В curled
C twisted
D twined
12. She... the wheel sharply to the left.
A curled
В twined
C twisted
D turned
13. She... her arms around my neck.
A curled
В twined
C twisted
D turned
14. She... her legs up under her.
A curled
В turned
C twined
D twisted
15. She... her arms round him and kissed his cheek.
A twisted
В twined
C turned
D curled
TEST 25
Study the meaning of the words.
Word | Definition | Translation |
repair | to fix something that is damaged, broken, split, or not working properly | ремонтувати; лагодити, виправляти |
fix | to repair something that is broken or not working properly; especially to talk about repairing a machine, vehicle etc | укріплювати; закріплювати; прикріплювати; фіксувати |
mend | to repair a hole in a piece of clothing, etc | лагодити, штопати; латати; виправляти; ремонтувати |
Choose the best variant of answer.
1. He... shoes for a living.
A repaired В mended C fixed
2. He... my washing machine two days ago.
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