английский. Конкурс Кращий навчальнометодичний посібник 2014
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Part II |
| back for with on through |
She couldn’t put her finger …………… the problem.
The chocolate satisfied her craving …………… something sweet.
The moment I set foot …………… the ship, I felt at home.
We waded …………… the deep water carefully.
Alex looks …………… on his childhood with fond memories.
We opted …………… the new Thai restaurant.
Helen is obsessed …………… keeping fit.
They threaded their way …………… the crowded marketplace.
The police confronted the suspect …………… proof.
We’re about to embark …………… a new project.
She longs …………… a holiday in the country.
It made a great impression …………… me.
F Circle the correct answer.
He has been offered a very exclusive / prestigious position in the company.
Many of the clients / residents of the neighbourhood commute to work.
Doctors hope to eliminate / conceal the disease entirely.
We may not manage to get tickets for the game, but it’s worthwhile / worth a try.
He was sentenced / confined to 10 years in jail.
The passengers came out of their cabins and went up on deck / board.
The wedding arrangement / ceremony was over in less than half an hour.
The two large software companies recently amalgamated / compiled.
Sue is up at the crack / light of dawn everyday.
Danny insisted that I return the book at once / least.
I must pass the exam because my whole future is at stake / hand.
Let’s just use the old computer day after day / for the time being till the new one arrives.
The dress looked awful because Ann is as slender / skinny as a rake.
I don’t know why Jenny took such a hostile / brutal attitude to my remarks.
The Internet is a very elaborate / delicate communications system.
It’s an ambitious plan but it might be versatile / feasible.
He provided us with all the apparent / appropriate equipment.
See if you can pinpoint / spot anyone we know in the audience.
The dentist worked with careful, precise / discreet movements.
Runners had to pass several checkpoints / destinations along the route.
An understanding and supportive family is a great asset / virtue.
Mary is a very competent / compassionate secretary.
Our plans for the party are slowly taking shape / hold.
Keep trying and you will certainly overcome / under go the problem.
Next week they will announce the venue / dwelling of the final match.
Warnings of storms did not deter / divert the climbers.
The baby bears no resemblance to / is a far cry from either of his parents.
They gazed at the spectacle / display of the snowcapped mountains.
The main road took us past several small, unspoilt / remote villages.
I went for an interview, and was offered the job on the spot / at first.
Friends invited us for a meal so we felt we had to reciprocate / reassemble.
The staff gets a 15% perk / discount on what they buy in the shop.
The animals wandered freely on a huge expanse / landscape of open country.
My assistant at the laboratory is inherent / indispensable.
When Gary came late to school, his teacher asked for an assessment / explanation.
The London Eye, which was built for the millennium, is going to be dismantled / disqualified.
This college is known for the diversity / regularity of courses it offers.
The hotel had a golf course so David fulfilled / indulged his love of the game.
Police enquiries revealed / identified that the suspect had been in prison.
Unfortunately, the two leaders had challenging / conflicting ideas.
Wearing a helmet minimizes / demolishes the risk of head injury for cyclists.
The house was hard to find because it was off the known / beaten track.
Unfortunately, I have very thin / slim knowledge of computers.
Good music at a party always livens things up / keeps you on your toes.
Many people find volunteer work very rewarding / favourable.
By law, citizens have the right / are bound to protest.
Debris / Rubble from the explosion was scattered for miles around.
The holidaymakers got / took a dip in the sea.
Walking was difficult on the rough terrain / territory
The house was warmer after they put insulation / construction in the roof.
Test 2
A Answer the questions by completing the expressions.
What do you call it when ...
you take a brief look at something?
a fleeting ………………
someone works very hard for very low wages?
slave ………………
someone succeeds very quickly?
a runaway ………………
a company is operating and doing business?
a going ………………
two cars directly hit each other?
a head-on ………………
a reporter describes an event as it is happening?
a running ………………
an earthquake or tornado causes great damage?
a natural ………………
a law states how fast you may drive?
a speed ………………
an event causes great excitement?
an overnight ………………
someone holds an opinion on an issue?
a point ………………
B Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in capitals.
The guests showed their ………………… by applauding loudly. APPRECIATE
Joe always treats people with respect and ………………… . DECENT
Without the slightest ………………... , Andy accepted my invitation. HESITATE
Fortunately, Ann was in a ………………… mood. COOPERATE
Dan lives in a ………………… apartment in north London. SPACE
The whole place had changed ………………… since we last saw it. RADICAL
Children have natural ………………… about everything. CURIOUS
Try and ………………… this room with modern furniture. VISUAL
There are ……… rumours about plans to build an airport near the village. DISTURB
He stood ………………… hoping the dog wouldn’t bite him. MOTION
C Complete the sentences with the prepositions below. Prepositions may be used more than once.
| with in on into down under |
………………… retrospect, it was a mistake to sell the car.
Leaving home is fraught ………………… difficulties.
Dad flopped ………………… in front of the TV, exhausted.
The strange voice sent shivers ………………… my spine.
Bill has put his flat ………………… the market.
Are you familiar ………………… this computer system?
Dave is like his father ………………… that respect.
The film crew is ………………… location in Africa.
He has a good brain coupled ………………… great ambition.
Sue wouldn’t be caught dead ………………… a bikini.
I love watching street performers ………………… action.
I’m ………………… a lot of pressure at work.
………………… regard to your request, I’ll think about it.
A desire to win translates ………………… a lot of training.
Farmers have to work ………………… all weathers.
D Complete the sentences with the phrasal verbs below. Make any necessary changes.
| go along with | slip up | take off |
| catch up on | put up with | put off |
| come across | turn out | dawn on |
| miss out on | | |
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There’s never time to ………………… all the news I’ve missed.
Sandra will always………………… our plans.
How can you………………… his rudeness every day?
How many people ………………… in the rain to support the team yesterday?
The venture………………… more quickly than we had expected.
I ………………… my old diaries when I was packing up to move house.
Peter ………………… when he forgot to invite the boss to the birthday celebration.
We were ………………… by the high costs of renovating.
It slowly ………………… me that I was lucky to have survived the accident.
I arrived at the party so late that I had ………………… all the fun.
E Which of the following words have positive (P) or negative (N) associations?
| 1. | revolting…… | 7. | scarce…… |
| 2. | enchanting…… | 8. | harmful…… |
| 3. | hospitality…… | 9. | glittering…… |
| 4. | heroic…… | 10. | glamour…… |
| 5. | desperate…… | 11. | hazard…… |
| 6. | untimely…… | 12. | cosy…… |