английский. Конкурс Кращий навчальнометодичний посібник 2014
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F Match a verb in A with words in B to form an expression.
G Circle the correct answer. Schools must teach children to have faith / devotion in their own abilities. Both clever and ambitious, Bill Gates was destined / selected for success. Peter received a generous legacy / heritage from his late uncle. They have opened a museum of compulsive / contemporary art. Anna was disqualified / withdrawn from the competition because she is over 18 years of age. His wonderful lecture promoted / inspired the audience. The government is developing a time-honoured / long-term plan to restore the old part of the city. Protesters want to refute / ban fox hunting in England. She behaved like a commonplace / typical five-year-old. There has been an upheaval / upsurge in the number of tourists visiting the city. Surfing always gives me a real adrenalin rush / blood transfusion. He drove very fast, hoping to dodge / overtake the car in front. Let’s look at a map and choose the fastest route / destination. The chef exhibited / demonstrated how to prepare a curry. John is liable / inclined to be a bit lazy at times. Taking sensible precautions before climbing underestimates / minimizes risks. For the trip, he took only the essential ingredients / the bare essentials. The old man was unstable / unsteady on his feet. Helen exercises and jogs regularly to take / get in shape. The chef chopped / sliced all the vegetables into small pieces. Sticking to a contract / budget means keeping expenses to a minimum. The waters at a spa are beneficial / favourable to health. Performing laser surgery is a delicate procedure / process. Bananas are insufficient / scarce at this time of year. I don’t remember the precise / explicit time that Dan left. The overall / wholesale impression was that everyone enjoyed the party. People say that the deserted / neglected house is haunted. A bigger flat was now in the first place / within our grasp. His narrow escape from drowning gave him a new prospect / perspective on life. A good manager keeps on top of / gets the best out of the staff. Test 3 A Circle the odd one out. Which of the following ... is not a feeling? anxiety / survival / enthusiasm / curiosity / nostalgia does not describe a place? dreary / remote / disorientated / picturesque / cosmopolitan does not work for a living7 civil servant / probation officer / estate agent / teammate / family practitioner are not people? colleagues / yuppies / tenants / dwellings / mates is nof associated with money? wage / budget / county / price / rent rise does not relate to water? lagoon / high tide / reservoir / annual rainfall / terrain B Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in capitals. The girl was ……………… to see a dark shadow outside her door. HORRIFY Today there is an increasing ……………… on computers at work. RELY The icy pavement was quite ……………… and I almost fell down. SLIP It was a foregone …………… that Harry would get the promotion. CONCLUDE He gets angry and shouts at the slightest ……………… IRRITATE Oranges are ……………… now so they don't cost much. PLENTY It is sometimes hard for ……………… to learn a new language. IMMIGRATE When you are ……………… , you should drink as much as possible. FEVER C Match a verb in A with words in B to form an expression.
D Circle the correct answer. The restaurant didn’t have steak so they settled to / for / with chicken. Did you sign out / up / in for the art course? All my training paid up / off / out because I won a gold medal. Dad managed to rig out / on / up a basketball hoop in the yard. The baby wriggled from / out / over of my arms and crawled across the floor. I always use a padlock to lock in / on / up the bicycle shed. Bill’s jacket got soaked and took days to dry out / up / down. John refused to give in / through / out and went on to win the race. E Which of the following words have positive (P) or negative (N) associations? exhaustion …… 5. deserted …… 9. perk …… worthwhile …… 6. restful …… 10. hazard …… innovative …… 7. chilling …… 11. gloomy …… proficient …… 8. hostile …… 12. asset …… F Write T (True) or F (False) next to the following sentences. If you are sitting on a nest egg, you have savings in the bank. …… If your friend has a lot of shortcomings, her visits don’t last long. …… If you shoot baskets, you are playing basketball. …… If you are in need of moral support, you should contact a building contractor. …… If the teacher keeps you on your toes, you’ve had dancing lessons for years. …… If you win a lucrative contract, you have made a good business deal. …… If you are an outdoors type, you enjoy being in the open air. …… If you met the deadline, your article wasn’t printed in the paper. …… If the building is the architect’s crowning glory, it's his best piece of work. …… If something never occurred to you, you had a lucky escape from danger. …… If John’s invitation gave you food for thought, you had a delicious meal together. …… If you are on a winning streak, you’ve been very successful so far. …… G Complete the sentences with the prepositions below. Prepositions may be used more than once.
The meaning of the joke was lost …………… me. Making her own clothes was born …………… necessity. Let’s put the matter …………… hold for a while. She took to ballet like a duck …………… water. As time went …………… , I got used to living in the city. They are making a film …………… location in India. Please contact us with regard …………… changes in the contract. Jim didn’t get a high score in the test, but …………… least he passed. Susie is very kind and gentle …………… nature. We’ll get a new TV soon, but …………… the meantime, we have the old one. I wish I knew how to help her, but nothing springs …………… mind. Ben is thinking about the move …………… terms of his career. Mary is shy and doesn’t feel …………… ease with strangers. The young man set off …………… search of adventure. H Circle the correct answer. Volunteers work in charity shops because they want to do well / their bit. Everyone fervently / virtually hoped the rescuers could save the child. Daisy contradicts / discards everything that 1 say. The Browns were overwhelmed / overtaken by the kindness of the neighbours. The festival celebrates the cultural diversity / scope of the local population. The residents / occupants in the neighbourhood protested against the building of a new wall. Shelley follows the latest fashions and wears very trendy / arty clothes. Dan is a loving father who will do anything at the expense / for the sake of his children. People lined the streets for miles to watch the colourful procession / procedure. The city council apologized for any inconvenience / injustice to drivers caused by the road repairs. The top of the mountain was visible / apparent through the clouds. From the open window, the wind stacked / scattered my papers all over the desk. I Complete the sentences with expressions from the list below.
Gary’s career progressed …………… and he soon became a professor. You may not win the contest but it’s certainly …………… . The local park is …………… from property developers. The gold earrings cost …………… as the silver ones. With suitable clothing, you can go walking…………… . Emma’s maths is improving but she still has …………… . This party is dull so let’s try and …………… . Dean is a hard worker, and …………… there’s Harry, who is very lazy. Jessica is great at planning parties because she’s always …………… . It’s an oral exam, so they give you the results …………… . J Answer the questions using the noun form. What do you call it when ... you contribute to a worthy cause? You make a …………… . you exhibit pictures you have painted? You have an …………… . you impress people with your ability for inventing things ? Your …………… is impressive. you see that a cousin closely resembles you? You see a close …………… . you sympathize with a friend? You express your …………… . you are determined about something? You show …………… . people are very hospitable to you? You enjoy their …………… . you counsel people with problems? You provide …………… . you have to be flexible at work? You need to show …………… . you feel that you belong? You have a sense of …………… . |