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1. My teacher ... me to improve my pronunciation.
a) insisted b)persisted c)made d)encouraged
2. Nowadays nearly everyone follows fashion to some ... .
a)manner b)extend c)way d)extent
3. As cities became more ... populated, Americans moved to the suburbs.
a)vast b)tightly c)deeply d)densely
4. A highly developed nation ... upon educated professionals and a
skilled workforce.
a)demands b)depends c)deprives d)deserves
5. A new problem has ... .
a)raised b)arisen c)risen d)arosed
6. I ______ get up early at the weekend.
A) have to B) don’t have to C) doesn’t have to D) has to
7. You _______ come to the interview in shorts. A) has to B) don’t have C) should D) shouldn’t
8. Our city succeeded ... collecting a large sum of money for charity.
a) on c) with
b) in d) at
9. ___UK stands for ___ United Kingdom of ___ Great Britain and ____ Northern Ireland.
The/the/the/the B) The/-/-/the C) The/the/-/the D) The/the/-/-
10. A: What ____ your niece ____?
B: A nurse.
A) do/do B) does/this C) does/do D) is/do
11. Sorry, but I can't hear ... of you properly.
a) neither c) nobody
b) either d) none
12. Finally we ... stop: we were tired and it was dark.
a) can c) must
b) may d) had to
13. By the time we get to the cinema the film ... .
a) will begin c) will have begun
b)begins d)began
14. Find the collocations A) make a choice, have a fever, catch a cold, take care B) take care, legal, proper, science C) noble, make a choice, must, important D) have a fever, specialty, eager, recover
15. Complete the proverb: Never put off till tomorrow ____________________.
A) what you do always B) whatever you want to do
C) when you do today D) what you can do today
16. The plane ... take off after the fog had lifted.
a) must c) can
b) was able to d) may
17. She was ... to the University and granted a scholarship.
a.received b.admitted c.adopted d.entered
18. ”Don’t go there, Mary, I beg you,” Tom said. Tom begged Mary ____________.
A) to go there B) not to go there C) not go there D) go there
19. Choose the odd word
A) river B) ocean C) lake D) nature
20. If I had enough money I _________ around the world.
A) would travel B) travelled C) will travel D) can travel
Read the following text and mark the sentences True (T), False (F) or Don’t know (DK).
Britain for all seasons.
The real Britain is a land of unspoiled beauty, where the mood and rhythm of the countryside changes from one region to another, and from season to season.
Summer is the season of long, long days, when a variety of pastimes and pursuits can be enjoyed. The beach is a favorite place to relax and the more active will find an exciting range of water sports in Britain, from gentle sailing to the action-packed sport of jet-skiing. The warm summer months are an ideal time to enjoy the delights of eating outside, a stroll of peaceful rural surroundings or a leisurely round of golf. Make the most of the fresh air by cycling along pretty country lanes or by taking a boat trip on one of Britain’s many rivers, canals and lakes. Or for the more daring, how about taking balloon trip and enjoying the view of the countryside from the air. There are so many attractions to choose from in the summer months-from pageant and tradition to a host of arts festivals.
In autumn the British landscape assumes a breathtaking beauty and it is a perfect time of the year for outdoor activities such as walking, golfing and cycling. The game shooting season is also in full swing and many hotels can arrange for you to participate.
As the days become cooler you may prefer to make the most of the varied entertainment provided by Britain’s towns and cities. Enjoy a visit to the cinema, theatre or perhaps a classical concert.
In rural communities, autumn is the time to gather in the crops. Take a peek inside some of Britain’s churches and cathedrals, which will be decorated with flowers and fruit for the harvest festival. Fireworks and bonfires will illuminate the sky during the evening of November 5th . This is to commemorate the unsuccessful attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament by Guy Fawkes in 1605.
Winter heralds the season of Christmas festivities. Towns and cities countrywide are brightly decorated for the occasion. Shopping is always a delight at this time of the year, when the shops are full of fascinating Christmas goods and window displays of large department stores will delight all ages. You will also find many indoor shopping complexes around the country, which make looking for gifts a real pleasure whatever the temperature outside. After Christmas is the season of annual sales when both travel and shopping bargains are to be found.
Britain has a vast array of museums and galleries countryside, and winter is an excellent time to see them when the flock of summer visitors has dispersed. Many stately homes also remain open throughout the year.
Springtime sees the countryside bloom and radiate with life. Daffodils, bluebells and primroses can be seen on hillsides and in the fields everywhere. The brightest warmer days see the return of many birds who migrated during the winter and the woodlands and meadows come alive with their songs. It is one of the loveliest times of the year to visit Britain and appreciate the outstanding countryside.
Riding is an exhilarating pastime to enjoy in the spring months and keen fishermen will find some of the world’s game fishing rivers in Britain.
Summer is a very enjoyable time in Britain.
For the most daring tourists Britain offers parachuting.
Christmas shopping is a great delight.
During the hot days the woodlands and meadows come alive with birds’ songs.
Fall is a perfect time to spend the time with activities such as golfing, cycling and walking.
Spring is the best time to appreciate the outstanding British cities.
Hunting is very popular in the spring/
The time to gather harvest in Britain is autumn.
You will also find many indoor shopping complexes around the country during Guy Fawkes night.
The beach is a favorite place to relax and the more active will find an exciting range of water sports in Britain during the whole year.
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