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Make sure you know the typical English conversational formulas: greetings, farewells, apologies, gratitudes, warnings, wishes, instructions, polite responses, questions, remarks.
1. Check yourself by crossing out from that does not belong to the group.
1. Good morning.
Good afternoon.
Good evening.
Hello.
How do you do. What a lovely day. 3. Thank you. Thanks a lot. Help yourself. Many thanks.
5. You are welcome. Not at all. Don't mention it. What a shame. It's my pleasure.
7. I'm fine, thank you. I'm quite well. She's very nice. Not very well, I'm afraid. Not too bad, thank you.
9. Where do you come from? What's your native town? Where are you from? Where are you going?
2. Good-bye. Bye-bye. See you later. Haven't seen you for ages. So long.
4. Sorry. Excuse me. It's a pity. Pardon.
I beg your pardon. 6. How are you?
How are you getting on? How do you do? How are things with you? How's life?
8. What do you do? What's your job? What's your occupation? What are you doing? What's your profession?
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10. Have a nice time. Enjoy yourself. Have a good journey. Good luck! Have some more tea.
11. I'd love to. 12. Look out!
That would be very nice. Mind the step!
No, nothing special. Take care!
I'm afraid, I can't. Stop talking!
No, thank you. Steady on!
2. Match the stimulus utterances from the left column with the responses from
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Try to spot the errors in the following mini-situations. Note that there are mistakes of different kinds, i.e. spelling, grammatical, lexical (word choice) and communicative. All in all there are 22 cases of incorrect usage here.
1. Be quite! You are two noisy.
2. Who's books are those? — They are theres.
3. Thank you so much. — Please.
4. Have some tea. — I had already had some.
5. How are you? — Not too badly.
6. May I go in? — Yes, certainly.
7. Mr. Brown, this is my friend Ann. — Have a nice time, Ann.
8. Pass me the bread, please. — Hear you are.
9. How do you do? — Very well, thanks.
10. Good-buy. And thanks for everything.
11. How are you? — Quite good, thank you.
12. Nice to see you. — The same to you.
13. I'm soriy I'm late. — That's very well.
14. Can I go now? — You are welcome.
15. I'm afraid I must be going. — I am afraid not.
16. I'm awfully sorry. — That's all write.
17. How are things with you? — Not too badly, thank you.
18. And how's your daughter? — She's very nice.
19. See you late. Bye.
20. Have a nice holiday. — Yes, please.
EVALUATION OF LEARNERS' SKILLS IN THE USE OF ENGLISH
CLASSIFIED TESTS
TEST 1
I. Use the correct tense-forms of the verbs in brackets.
1. They (have) their English class in the morning today, but normally they (have) English classes in the afternoon.
2. The police (not/find) the criminal yet.
3. I'm afraid we (not/reach) the bus stop in time if we (walk) so slowly.
4. I already (write) a letter to Brian. I think he (get) it in a few days.
5. There was little time left, but they (drive) at top speed and (get) to the airport in time for the check-out.
6. Peter already (pack) his things when Kitty (come) to help him. He (pack) since morning.
7. If you (go) to the dentist's regularly, you will avoid tooth decay.
II. Use the right article.
1.... man had... blue eyes,... black hair and... long nose. He was dressed in... strange uniform.
2. When I was... child, I never ate... cheese.
3. Excuse me. Could you tell me... way to... Picadilly Circus?
4. She always takes... bath before going to... bed.
5. Her parents have... small farm in... Yorkshire.
6. Edward had to go to... hospital for some tests.
III. Choose the suitable preposition.
1. Thanks for looking (on, at, after) me when I was ill.
2. People have always been kind (with, on, to) me.
3. I'm sorry to say but the letter didn't reach (at, to, —) me.
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4. We are searching a solution (for; to, at) the problem.
5. I'll see you (at, on, in) ten days' time.
6. He suffers (with, from, of) allergy every spring.
IV. Choose the suitable pronoun.
1. My priority is to find (anywhere, nowhere, somewhere) to live first, and then I can start thinking about getting a job.
2. (Any, No, Some) people think it's unlucky to walk under a ladder.
3. I earn (fewer; less) money than a postman.
4. It's (not, no, neither) use crying over spilt milk.
5. Not having (many, much, a lot) money is not the same as being completely broke.
V. Complete the sentences using the appropriate derivatives of the words in capitals.
1. I think your... must have got lost among APPLY our records.
2. Charles Rolls was known as a keen racing.... MOTOR
3. The car stopped and an... dressed woman got out. EXPENSIVE
4. Allan is not only disturbing the whole school but
he is setting back his own academic.... ACHIEVE
5. At this cafe they offer a good... of desserts. SELECT
Choose the right variant.
L Who's Susan?
a) She's a pharmacist.
b) She is my cousin.
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c) She is a smart girl.
2. What do you do?
a) I'm listening to music.
b) I'm a hairdresser.
c) I'm James' sister.
3. What's the matter with you? 4. Can you tell me the way to the
a) I'm a student.
b) I've got a stomachache.
c) I'm shy.
market square?
a) Sure, it's over there.
b) That's all right.
c) Here you are.
VII. Choose the appropriate word.
I live in Sweden, but (every, any) summer I (like, would like) to travel to Britain to visit my family and friends. I hate flying (so, as) last summer 1 decided that for (a change, an exchange) I would travel by
(coach, foot). According to the brochure I was (given, taken) at the travel agency the (Journey\ voyage) sounded (wonderful, wonderfully), at (least, last) in theory. But in fact (it, there) was a nightmare from start to (finish, ending).
TEST 2
I. Use the correct tense-forms of the verbs in brackets.
1. It (be) a cold winter night. It (snow) hard and I (want) to get back home quickly.
2. I never (work) so hard in my life as now when I (write) my diploma- paper.
3. 1 (learn) riding a bike when I (be) five years old. I (ride) for 20 years already.
4. Where he (go) when you (meet) him in the morning? — To the library.
5. I never (wear) a tie to work and I (refuse) to start now.
6. No sooner I (reach) the door than I (realize) it (lock).
7. As I (cross) the road I (see) Alice coming out of the bookshop. She (say) she (buy) some English books in the original.
8. We found the key we (look) for lying under the sofa.
II. Choose the right article.
This record is exactly... same as... last one they made.
He missed... train. That was... reason he arrived late.
If you heat... water to 100 °C it boils.
... man she married had... red beard.
Don't smoke in... cinema. It's forbidden.
It took us a lot of time to find... cheap accommodation.
... people work to earn... money.
III. Choose the suitable preposition.
1.1 used to be afraid (with, of, by) dogs.
2. He was standing (in, at, on) a distance of five metres from me
3. He was born (in, on, at) March 5.
4. Can you play (on, —, at) the piano?
5. He often fell (in, on, with) love when he was young.
6. She examined the problem (in, by, for) detail before trying to solve it.
IV. Choose the suitable pronoun.
1. 1 have (little, few, a few) interest in politics.
2. There are (not, no, none) letters for you this morning, sir.
3. I can see you tomorrow, but (no, neither, not) on Tuesday or Wednesday.
4. They went on holiday with two friends of (them, their, theirs).
5. Wauld you like some more cheese? — Yes, but only (a few, a little, few).
V. Complete the sentences using the appropriate derivatives of the words in capitals.
1. Some people find holidays boring and.... INTEREST
2. We are very busy this week. Can you work...? TIME
3. The... of the same thing happening twice will PROBABLE be of little comfort to most people.
4. Agatha Christie was found nine days after her.... APPEAR
5. I regret to tell you that your application has been.... SUCCESS
VI. Choose the right variant.
1. She is not very tidy.
a) And I am not.
b) Nor am I.
c) So am I.
3. Good luck on Monday!
a) Yes, I will.
b) And to you.
c) Thanks a lot.
2. Have a nice weekend!
a) Thanks and the same to you.
b) Don't worry.
c) I will.
4. Jane doesn't like coffee.
a) Me too.
b) Yes, she doesn't.
c) Doesn't she?
VII. Choose the appropriate word.
Ann Jones is one of (the most, more) interesting people I have (ever, even) met. She is only (25, 25years) (but, and) she has travelled to (over, more) 20 countries of the (world, earth). Five years (ago, before) she was a (typist, typewriter) in Manchester, but she decided to (give up, refuse) her job and (see, watch) the world. Since (then, that) her life has changed (perfectly, completely).
TEST 3
I. Use the correct tense-forms of the verbs in brackets.
1. If the weather (keep) fine we (stay) here until the end of the month.
2. She said she already (buy) all the Christmas presents.
3. At the moment I (consider) whether or not to apply for that job I saw in the paper.
4.1 (turn) round and (see) a girl at the far end of the street. She (call) for help.
5. What you (think) of the chairman's report? — The facts (sound) very convincing.
6. I don't think the weather (change) for the better. But if it (do) we (go) on an outing.
7. No one knew that David (do) research on this problem for nearly two years.
8. Five years (pass) before she saw her brother again.
9. The young painter had no idea at all that he (award) a prize.
Choose the right article.
1.... robbers had left by... time the police arrived.
2. What were you doing when you heard... news?
3. When you are typing... letter remember to type... date at... top and to sign your name at... bottom.
4. It's... best salad I've ever eaten. Can you give me... recipe?
5. When... door-bell rang, he just stood near for... moment before opening it.
6. Anyone can make... mistake.
III. Choose the suitable preposition.
1. Why are you (in, on, by) such a hurry?
2. It hurt the eyes to look (on, at, in) the sun.
3. I've bought this cake (on, to, for) your birthday.
4. I always finish work early (in, on, at) Fridays.
5. She's very particular (about, of, with) her food and there are some things she'll never eat.
6. Francis hurried to work (in, with, for) fear of being late.
IV. Choose the suitable pronoun.
1. She wore a coat to protect (her, herself, oneself) from cold.
2. I have two packs of cards. One is on the table, (another, other, the other) is in the drawer.
3. (Nobody, Any, Someone) can do it but you.
4. I think rock music is just (a tot, many, much) of noise.
5. I couldn't believe my eyes when I realized that (my, mine, myself) was the winning ticket.
V. Complete the sentences using the appropriate derivatives of the words in capitals.
1. This article deals with the problem of... in some POOR African countries.
2. Contrary to what she expected everybody
supported the.... PROPOSE
3. There has been a great... in his English recently. IMPROVE
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4. His illness made him... of concentration. CAPABLE 5...., nobody was injured in the accident. FORTUNE
VI. Choose the right variant.
1. I'm awfully sorry.
a) Don't mention it.
b) That's O.K.
c) It serves you right.
2. How are you?
a) Don't worry.
b) And how are you?
c) I'm fine, thank you.
3. Could you pass me the paper? 4. Will you open the drawer for me?
a) Yes, I could. a) What do you want?
b) Yes, I will. b) Do it yourself.
c) Here you are. c) Sure, no problem.
VII. Choose the appropriate word.
This summer is (so, such) hot. London is already (full.fdled') of tourists and (there, it) is (heavy, hard) to find room to walk (along, across) the pavement in some areas, (especially, specially) in Piccadilly. It's (almost, rather) impossible to work in this (hot, heat). Most of the time we (drink, eat) iced cokes in the office and (fun, fan) ourselves with pieces of (typed, typing) paper.
TEST 4
I. Use the correct tense-forms of the verbs in brackets.
1. I (bring) you a gift. You (like) it?
2. Why you (smell) the meat? It can't be bad. I (buy) it this morning.
3. It was Jane's birthday last Sunday. Knowing her taste I (make) up my mind to buy her a large box of chocolates.
4. The weather (get) better and better. I (feel) spring in the air.
5. Her plane (leave) at 6.40 tomorrow. I (promise) to take her to the airport.
6. Everybody realized of course that I (be) a foreigner.
7. It turned out that the windows (smash) with a hammer taken from the tool-shed.
8. Since her stay in England her English (improve) a lot.
II. Use the right article.
1. I'm always forgetting... people's names.
2.... only thing that matters is to find... way home.
3. Even her most dedicated fans couldn't call her new play... great work of theatre.
4. North Wales seems... good place for... holiday.
5. Don't be angry with me. I'll fix... roof when I've got... time.
6. There's nothing like... cheese for me for... breakfast.
III. Choose the suitable preposition or postposition.
1. I arrived (to, at, —) home feeling very tired.
2. We have a few computers (in, on, at) our disposal.
3. She's careless (about, for, with) money and frequently gets (for, at, into) debts.
4. 1 didn't feel very well when I woke (down, on, up).
5. You'll find the sport results (in, by, on) the back page of the newspaper.
6. I wasn't surprised that they objected (at, to, of) his proposal.
IV. Circle the suitable pronoun.
1. Yesterday we had supper with the neighbours of (our, us, ours).
2. She left the house without saying (something, anything, nothing) to (somebody, nobody, anybody).
3. (None, no, not) of the people I met there were English.
4. I'm sure it wasn't Susan (which, who, she) broke the vase.
5. Not (every, all, many) the stories about this film are true.
V. Complete the sentences using the appropriate derivatives of the words in capitals.
1. Can you recommend me a good tablet against...? AIRSICK
2. The only... of the flat is that it's a bit too small. ADVANTAG E
3. The first edition of the book can sometimes
be very.... VALUE
4. He couldn't... his fear of flying. COME
5. Although it was..., he couldn't help laughing. POLITE
VI. Choose the right variant.
1. My father was in hospital for six weeks.
a) For what?
b) How much?
c) For how long?
2. I'd like to help you.
a) You mustn't.
b) You would, wouldn't you?
c) You needn't, thank you.
3. What is he doing there?
a) It's none of your business.
b) I really don't know.
c) I never know.
4. My room is much larger than yours.
a) Is it?
b) Isn't it?
c) Is it not?
VII. Choose the appropriate word.
I decided to become a car mechanic. It seemed (such, so) exciting, like an (adventure, advantage). So I (made, did) a course in car mechanics. I (enjoyed, joined) learning about a car bit by bit until
I (realized, understood) every part of it, and how every part (fitted, suited) in with the rest. I also enjoyed taking an engine (atpart, apart) and then (putting, placing) it together again! And when I succeeded (there, it) (seemed, looked) like a miracle to me!
TEST 5
I. Use the correct tense-forms of the verbs in brackets.
1. When Mrs. Allen (peel) potatoes she (cut) her finger.
2. How long you (drive) a car? — Since I (arrive) here.
3. I'm sorry to say but they (lose) the game.
4. Luckily, when we (get) there the painting (not/sell) yet.
5. She (use) to play the piano beautifully although she (not/play) so well now. She (say) she (not/practise) as much as when she (study) at a music school.
6. You ever (meet) the man who (live) next door?
7. I'm worried about Susie. She (complain) of a sore throat for a couple of days.
II. Use the right article.
1.... plane didn't fly because of... storm.
2. Why are you wearing... tie today, Mike?
3.... tractor can pull... plough faster than... donkey can.
4. Bill doesn't like... record Jack has bought.
5. Jack drinks... water with every meal.
6.... large quantity of petrol escaped from the tank.
III. Choose the suitable preposition.
1. There's a dirty mark (on, at, in) the wall.
2. I have to be (at, on, in) home (on, in, by) 5.
3. We got stuck in a traffic jam (in, at, on) the way to the airport.
4. I picked (up, on, of) this brochure when I was (at, in, over) Sydney last.
5. Tom is ill. He wasn't (in, on, at) work today.
6. I'd like to go out for dinner (for, with, in) a change.
IV. Choose the suitable pronoun.
1. Luke once forged a note from his mother excusing (him, himself, oneself) on the grounds of a stomach upset.
2. Some people like the sea, (other, others, no) prefer the mountains.
3. Only (few, a few, the few) people are perfectly bilingual.
4. I invited them both but (none, no one, neither) agreed to come.
5. I'm keeping my eyes open for (one, other, another) job, as I don't like the one I've got.
V. Complete the sentences using the appropriate derivatives of the words in capitals.
1. Animals could be... in supporting mental health. USE
2. The new hairstyle changed Linda beyond.... RECOGNIZE
3. The trip was quite... in spite of the weather. ENJOY
4. Can you think of a... to the problem? SOLVE
5. The doctor was... that the side effects of the CONFIDE drug will disappear after a few days.
VI. Choose the right variant.
1. Please remind me to post the letters.
a) Not at all.
b) Here you are.
c) I will.
2. How often do you have to travel on business?
a) Not many times.
b) Twice a month, normally.
c) For a long time.
3. Have you got a light?
a) Don't worry.
b) Don't bother.
c) Here you are.
4. She is still in hospital.
a) Isn't she?
b) Is she?
c) When?
VII. Choose the appropriate word.
Jane Fonda is an actress (which, who) is (good, well) known for her (roles, rolls) in films. Her first (cinema, film) was "Tall Story" in 1960 and for several years her (image, character) was as a Hollywood "sex symbol". At the (year, age) of 32 she changed her beliefs and values and started to take (place, part) in (politics, policy). She (told, spoke) against the Vietnam war and became (very, enough) unpopular in Hollywood at that time.
TEST 6
I. Use the correct tense-forms of the verbs in brackets.
1. He has an important project to finish by next week, so he (work) hard at the moment.
2. In my opinion economics (be) a very boring subject.
3. Tony (give) another six months to finish his research
4. He (be) interested in physics since childhood.
5. What you (do) since you (leave) Oxford?
6. She (use) to bring me little presents when I (be) a child.
7. Write to me when you (get) back. I (look) forward to your letter.
II. Use the right article.
We'll have to wait until... photos are ready.
... police are looking into... matter now.
I've told him... lot of times that I don't know who's broken... window but he doesn't believe me.
She looked at me with... strange smile.
I'm afraid Mr. Brown is on... holiday till... end of... month.
Charles, who was... oldest, led... boys to... place where the boat was tied up under... shelter of some bushes.
III. Choose the suitable preposition or postposition.
It's always too hot (at, in, on) Ann's house.
Medicines should be kept (from, out of, in) reach of children.
He usually goes (on, at, to) work (by, on, in) car.
I'll be moving (to, for, at) a new address (in, on, at) the end of September.
I was surprised (over, by, with) Dan's decision to give (in, up, out) his work and move to Sidney.
Suddenly a fight broke (up, out, in) between two boys (out, at, in) the classroom.
IV. Choose the suitable pronoun.
The suitcase is too heavy for (me, myself, oneself) to carry.
Do (each, many, somebody) of your friends speak English?
George is (much, little, more) richer than most people.
There isn't (much, many, none) international news in the local paper.
The painting reminds me of (other, the other, another) one in the National Gallery.
The headmaster wished them (everybody, all, many) good luck.
V. Complete the sentences using the appropriate derivatives of the words in capitals.
We are very grateful for the... you gave us. ASSIST
The room was decorated with... posters COLOUR and photographs.
In the summer, many beaches are so
overcrowded that you can... find a place to sit. HARD
The animals in the zoo are... on the keepers for DEPEND food.
There has been a... in pollution in the city this REDUCE month.
VI. Choose the best response.
1. Have you had dinner yet? 2. What's your brother like?
a) Never mind. a) He's fine, thank you.
b) Don't bother. b) His name is Paul.
c) Not yet. c) He's very kind and gentle.
3. I don't like cornflakes with milk. 4. Would you like a cup of tea?
a) And I don't. a) I wouldn't.
b) Me too. b) I could do with one.
c) Nor do I. c) I don't like tea.
VII. Choose the appropriate word.
Last weekend I gut (off, out) all my last year's summer (clothes, cloths) and decided that they looked (terribly, terrible) old and out of (fashion, time). (So, as) on Saturday I (went, came) shopping. (Mere, Most) people in London (wear, dress) veiy (smart, smartly) and (it, there) is important in my (study, job) to (look, see) ^ood.
TEST 7
I. Lhe the correcL lense-form*. of the verbs in bratKets
1 Kate often (ring up) her mother m Lonaon when she (siudv) at Manchester University.
2. The house looks so much bigger now tha'. we (paint) the walls in brighter colours.
3. When I (get) home I (make) a cup of coffee and (turn) on the TV.
4 It is half past ten now John is outside and (check) his car. He says he (be) ready in an hour or so.
5. If we (not/hurry), all the tickets (sell) by the time we (get) there.
6. Hardly the train (leave) the station, when there (fee) an explosion.
7. The police (issue) already a warrant for Adamson's arrest.
II. Choose thu right article.
1. When I was 20,1 went to. United States Tiavelling by... plane was too expensive, so I decided to travel by.. coach.
2. I've just b< iught.. new car Arid where *s... car you bougnt last year?
3 It was such wonderful performance that we applauded for fifteen minutes.
4. They ire discussing... matter at... moment.
On... second thoughts I decided to accept their propos?l
III. Choose the suitable preposition
1. It was very daric and tne children were shaking (in,jromt with) fear.
2. He likes to do things (by. in, on) his own.
3. He finally decided to give (in. up, out) smoking.
4 They had to put (in, up, off) the wedding because of his father's illness.
5. Have you heard (from, of, about) Alison's party?
6. I'm angry with him for letting me (out, through, down) like that.
IV. Choose the suitable pronoun.
1. He was in (no, not, none) need for help.
2. (All, Every, Each) work was done in one day.
3. I think this video film is (less, least) interesting than the one you brought last Saturday.
4. Would you like (any, some, not) more juice?
5. I was tired and so were (the others, everyone, all).
V. Complete the sentences using the appropriate derivatives of the words in capitals.
1. There is a... for a receptionist in the company at VACANT the moment.
2. Do they have any evidence to support this...? ACCUSE
3. I'm sorry about my.... I had no... of hurting you. BEHAVE,
INTEND
4. Don't expect him to turn up on time.
He's very... PUNCTUAL
5. The headmaster gave me... to be absent from PERMIT school for two days.
VI. Choose the best response.
1. He hasn't spoken to Ann.
a) And I haven't.
b) Me too.
c) Nor have I.
3. Shall I do it for you?
a) No, you will not.
b) No, you must not.
c) No, you needn't, thank you.
2. I'm not at all sorry.
a) Are you?
b) Don't you?
c) Aren't you?
4. I've got some news.
You are welcome.
I'm all ears.
Help yourself.
VII. Choose the appropriate word.
A lot of (Japan, Japanese) parents "arrange" (marriages, weddings) for their children. This is because they (feel, fill) that marriage (affects,
effects) not only the young (pair, couple) but the (whole, all) family. They believe that (there, it) is important that the young (men, people) have the (same, alike) interests and that they (go, come) from the same social (background, platform). A lot of (arranging, arranged) marriages are (success, successful) and (help, aid) the tradition of the Japanese family to continue.
TEST 8
I. Use the correct tense-forms of the verbs in brackets.
1. Where (be) the manager? — I just (see) him. He (talk) on the telephone.
2. You ever (face) with such problems?
3. They (go) to get married. The wedding (be) next Saturday.
4. I (write) this letter to you while the children (play) on the beach.
5. That isn't my watch. It (belong) to my cousin.
6. Since the eruption (begin), all the villages on the slopes of the volcano (evacuate).
7. He was sorry that he (offend) us. He said he (not/intend) to be rude.
II. Use the right article.
1. Last year he worked for... big company in... Brussels.... company employs over 4000 people.
2.... capital of... USA is not... biggest city of... country.
3. What do you think of... Harrisons? — I don't like... husband much but... wife is... very nice woman.
4. Drinking... hot milk before you go to... bed is supposed to help you sleep.
5. We had... lovely time in Spain. — So you enjoyed... holiday, didn't
you?
III. Choose the suitable preposition.
1. After we had travelled (for, by, at) miles, there was still no sign (in, of, about) the town which was marked (in, on, at) the map.
2. We must study the contract (with, for, in) detail before signing it.
3. It's such a small room that I can hardly move (in, on, at) it.
4. They washed their clothes (by, at, in) hand.
5. The other person who sits (on, at, by) our table is Mrs. Hunt.
1 haven't found (up, out, off) anything (for, in, about) her.
IV. Choose the suitable pronoun.
1. I don't have (something, anything, nothing) to do this afternoon.
2. (Few, Little, All) progress has been made so far.
3. The Aliens don't have (many, much, plenty) money.
4. Nearly (each, every, all) house in the village was damaged during the recent storm.
5. One boy played the guitar while two (other, others, another) sang.
V. Complete the sentences using the appropriate derivatives of the words in capitals.
1. When you make your..., make sure you're COMPLAIN polite about it.
2. It was... of you to ask about his girlfriend. You TACT know she's left him.
3. His arrogant attitude made him... with the POPULAR other people in the office.
4. I won't tolerate your... any more. RUDE
5. It takes a lot of determination to... in a SUCCESS competitive business.
VI. Choose the best response.
1. Are you free tonight?
a) I'm all right.
b) Why do you ask?
c) Never mind.
3. Sorry to keep you waiting.
a) No at all.
b) You are welcome.
c) That's all right.
2. Did you like the film?
a) I always did.
b) I never did.
c) It was so boring.
4. I have a bad headache.
a) Take a pill, then.
b) Don't worry.
c) Do your best.
VII. Choose the appropriate word.
Work plays a very important role in (Japan, Japanese). Because work is (so, such) important, a child — (especially, specially) a boy, — must
work very (heavy, hard) indeed. He begins to (study, teach) (serious, seriously) as (soon, long) as he starts (going, coming) to school, because if he doesn't (take, pass) all his exams, he won't go to a good university and won't be (able, capable) to get a good (work, job) (too, either).
TEST 9
I. Use the correct tense-forms of the verbs in brackets.
1. If you (not/stay) in bed for a couple of days at least, you never (feel) better.
2. Kate (stand) in front of the mirror when somebody (knock) at the door.
3. By the time she (be) 50, she (live) in this country' for most of her life.
4. I am afraid I have to inform you that your application for funding (turn) down.
5. His horse (be) lame so he (have) to finish the journey on foot.
6. You (cut) your finger. Look, it (bleed). Put a plaster on it.
7. When he (finish) packing the furniture the whole room (be) in a mess.
II. Choose the right article.
1. Betty was... typist in... office. Sally was... saleswoman in... store where they were having tea.
2. Everybody says it was... excellent trip.
3. You must contact... manager and tell him about... letter.
4. This plant is... biggest in the corporation.
5. Someone stole... lot of... money from this bank... last year.
6... air is so close today.
III. Choose the suitable preposition.
1. George finished his studies (in, at, on) midnight.
2. How dare you? Take your hands (of, off, out of) me at once!
3. When I got (for, into, to) the car this morning I found that the radio had been stolen.
4. Please, could you explain this rule (—,for, to) me?
5. She doesn't live (in, on, at) the city centre. She lives (in, on, at) the outskirts.
6. How did David react (on, to, at) the bad news?
IV. Chose the suitable pronoun.
1. His theory Ls very complicated: very (a few, few, little) people understand it.
2. Only two of us are here. (The others, Other, Others) guests have already left.
3. How many of the university teachers do you know personally? — (Neither, None, No).
4. I'm writing to a friend of (my, mine, me).
V. Complete the sentences using the appropriate derivatives of the words in capitals.
1. It was only after a great deal of persistence that I got a... answer.
2. His sudden disappearance is rather....
3. Can you make out the... on this letter?
4. It was with a certain amount of... that he left.
5. Sandra is not... for this job, she's too reserved.
VI. Choose the best response.
1. Can I borrow your dictionary?
I'm afraid so.
I'm afraid not.
I'm very much afraid.
2. Where shall we meet?
We may or we may not.
You will see me.
Any place you like.
3. Are you doing anything this evening?
It's nothing at all.
It's great fun.
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I'm not sure yet.
VII. Choose the appropriate word.
A Typical Day in Australia In summer the sun comes (up, down) quite early and it is already warm by 7.00 a.m. Most (peoples, people) live (near, nearly) a beach or a big swimming (pool, pull), so very often all the family (go, come) for an early morning swim. The young mothers (which, who) don't (work, walk) spend a lot of the day at the (beach, bench). (It, There) is a healthy (way, road) for young (children, parents) to (grow, rise) up and nearly (every, each) child can swim (good, well). It (makes, does) them a lot of good.
TEST 10
I. Use the correct tense-forms of the verbs in brackets.
1. She (lie) in bed all morning yesterday. She (say), she (have) a splitting headache.
2. The waiter (take) my plate away before I (finish) eating.
3. In recent years, the company (put) a lot of money into developing advanced technology.
4. I (be) so tired last night that I (fall) asleep as soon as I (touch) the pillow.
5. I hear Tom (find) a new job at last. He (search) for a job for quite a time.
6. There (be) many significant changes in Britain in the postwar period.
7. He reported to the minister that an agreement with the unions (reach).
II. Use the right article.
1. They were able to finish... race, weren't they?
2. Newspapers are normally delivered twice... day.
3.... burglars did little damage to... house apart from breaking... windows.
4. I'm glad you liked... steak. I'll give you... recipe.
5. It was sharp of you to notice... mistake. I don't think anyone else did.
6. Do you know... name of... restaurant's owner?
III. Choose the suitable preposition.
1. According (for, to, by) the Bible, Jesus Christ was born (on, at, in) a stable. 1
2. There's no sign (at, in, of) snow coming this Christmas.
3. The tree was hung (by, in, with) presents for all the family.
4. Look (out, at, on)} That tree is going to fall (at, on, to) you.
5. We drove swiftly (on, across, along) the narrow winding road that led (in, to, at) the hills.
6. I can always rely (of at, on) my parents in times of trouble.
IV. Choose the suitable pronoun.
1. She never does very (much, many, a lot). Sometimes she watches TV or looks through (some, few, any) magazines.
2. There's (some, any, no) point in aiguing. I've made up my mind.
3. Mr. Rowling always imposes his choice on (another, others, other) people. He never lets them decide for (them, themselves, theirs).
4. There has been (many, a lot, much) of rain recently.
5. (A few of. Few, Little) people study Latin nowadays.
V. Complete the sentences using the appropriate derivatives of the words in
capitals.
1. It's... of Ruth to refuse to admit that she's CHARACTER wrong; she's very stubborn.
2. An experienced test pilot earns a... amount CONSIDER of money.
3. The police became... of two men looking SUSPICION into all the cars.
4. The report criticized the low... standards at SAFE the centre.
| VI. Choose the best response. 1. Why not go to a disco? a) That's why. b) That's a good idea. c) That's the trouble. |
5. I hate wearing these formal clothes. I'm going to put on something....
COMFORT
2. I want to ask you something.
a) Do it again.
b) Don't bbther.
c) Go ahead.
3. Who's that man over there? 4. Come and have lunch with us
a) He's an architect.
b) He's very clever.
c) He's my brother-in-law.
VII. Choose the appropriate word.
I'm Anna Gonzales from Brazil. (It, There) is eight years (since, from) I started to learn English. My (bigger, biggest) problem is pronunciation. (I'd love, Ilove) listening to English pop music (which, what) is a (great, large) (way, road) of learning new (vocabulary, dictionary). My dad's a businessman and he (uses, used to) English all the (time, period). He (speaks, talks) it (fluent, fluently). He wants me (to speak, speak) it (good, well) enough so that I can (enjoy, join) his (company, campaign).
TEST 11
I. Use the correct tense-forms of the verbs in brackets.
1. We (not/make) a decision where to spend the holiday yet.
2. I'm sure Mike didn't realize that he (offend) you.
3. Shakespeare (be) born in 1564 and (die) in 1616. He (live) in Stratford for most of his life but he (live) in London when Queen Elizabeth (die) in 1603.
4. When they (argue), I was afraid that the argument (end) in a fight.
5. Is that 703485? — No, I'm afraid you (dial) the wrong number.
6. She (come) in and (say) that the kettle (boil).
7. After I (post) the letter I (remember) that I (forget) to put on a stamp.
8. The culture of these islands (change) a lot since the advent of tourism.
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