Choose the appropriate prepositions. We stopped Kokand, then drove Fergana

Variant-1

1. 
   Choose the appropriate prepositions.
   

We stopped ... Kokand, then drove ... Fergana.

1. 
   in / from
   
2. 
   from / on
   
3. 
   for / near
   

d) in/to
2. Choose the best answer.
He was ... working with the new Prime Minister.

1. 
   looking up to
   
2. 
   looking out for
   
3. 
   looking into
   

d) looking forward to
3. Choose the best answer.
... a hot day it is pleasant to sink ... the river.

1. 
   At/from
   
2. 
   In/out of
   
3. 
   For/within
   
4. 
   On/into
   

4. Choose the correct answer.
There is a big supermarket ... our University.

1. 
   between
   
2. 
   through
   
3. 
   in front of
   
4. 
   With
   

5. Choose the best answer.
There is a nursery school ... my house and Sanobar’s house. Sanobar’s house is ... the nursery school.

1. 
   between/opposite
   
2. 
   between/inside
   
3. 
   between/next to
   
4. 
   next to/between
   

6. Choose the right form of the preposition.
Reading many books ... history helps schoolchildren to get knowledge about the past... different countries.

1. 
   in/in
   
2. 
   at/of
   
3. 
   by/on
   
4. 
   on/of
   

7. Choose the right form of the preposition.
”My mother will come ... a few minutes” said a girl ... 15, looking ... the window.

1. 
   in/of/through
   
2. 
   after/by/from
   
3. 
   by/in/from
   
4. 
   in/of/to
   

8. Choose the synonym.
The rights of disabled and elderly people are protected by the Uzbek government.

1. 
   defended
   
2. 
   relied
   
3. 
   depended
   
4. 
   performed
   

9. Choose the correct answer to replace the underlined words.
We suddenly understood that it was too late to catch the train.

1. 
   to understood
   
2. 
   discover
   
3. 
   realized
   
4. 
   Know
   

10. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.

There was a little time left before the lesson, so we went to the market to get . . . apples. But they were very expensive, as there was . . . rain that year.

1. 
   few / little
   
2. 
   a few / little
   
3. 
   few / a little
   
4. 
   a few / a little
   

11. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
- Did you and your friends have a nice holiday?
- Yes, but it didn’t start very well. Daniel forgot to bring his passport.
- You remembered . . . , I hope.
a) your
b) yours
c) it
d) its
12. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
There are three towers in the fortress, one with a big clock, . . . are decorated with glazed tiles: but none of them remained intact.

1. 
   others
   
2. 
   the other
   
3. 
   the others
   
4. 
   another
   

13. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Our country has made . . . progress in improving the quality of medical care available to the average citizen.

1. 
   few
   
2. 
   a lot
   
3. 
   much
   
4. 
   many
   

14. Choose the appropriate antonym.
English and Latin languages are written at the top of the arches.

1. 
   in the door
   
2. 
   at the bottom
   
3. 
   on the floor
   
4. 
   on the wall
   

15. Choose the best answer.
... realized the letter was important. So it must have been thrown out.

1. 
   No one
   
2. 
   Someone
   
3. 
   Anyone
   
4. 
   Everybody
   

16. Choose the suitable pronouns instead of the underlined nouns.
The children were having tea. Kate was late for. . . as usual, Mary and Steve were having . . .

1. 
   yours/mine
   
2. 
   theirs/ their
   
3. 
   his/theirs
   
4. 
   hers/theirs
   

17. Choose the appropriate pronouns.
”What did you have for breakfast?” ”. . . I don’t usually have . . . for breakfast.”
a) Nothing/anything
b) None/any
c) Anyone/anybody
d) Any/none
18. Choose the appropriate forms of the adjectives.
The African elephant has . . . ”ears” . . . the Indian elephants but the Indian elephant’s leg’s are . . . .

1. 
   small / taller / faster
   
2. 
   higher / than / larger
   
3. 
   large / than / bigger
   
4. 
   bigger / than / longer
   

19. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
There were too many people at the station. I . . . fell off the edge of the platform.

1. 
   near
   
2. 
   nearly
   
3. 
   nearer
   
4. 
   the nearest
   

20. Choose the appropriate forms of the verbs.
It ... evening. My wife ... a book and I ... a letter.

1. 
   is/wrote/read
   
2. 
   were/read/wrote
   
3. 
   will be/should read/would write
   
4. 
   was/was reading/was writing
   

21. I ... I ... to be late but there was no way of warning her. By the time I arrived, it ... for two hours.
a) knew/am going/has been raining
b) know/am going/has rained
c) have known/was going/had rained
d) knew/was going/had been raining
22. Fill in the blanks.
The phone . . . constantly since Ahmed announced his candidacy for president this
morning.

1. 
   has been ringing
   
2. 
   rang
   
3. 
   had rung
   
4. 
   had been ringing
   

23. Choose the appropriate form of the verbs.
When she came in from the rainstorm, she looked as if she . . . a shower with her clothes on.

1. 
   has taken
   
2. 
   is taken
   
3. 
   had taken
   
4. 
   has been taking
   

24. Choose the best answer.
She . . .out of my sight for some time, so. I . . .a chance of seeing her yet.

1. 
   had been/had
   
2. 
   had been/had not
   
3. 
   has been/had not
   
4. 
   has been/haven’t had
   

25. Choose the right form of the verbs.
Last night I . . . home at half past twelve. I . . . a bath and then I . . . to bed.

1. 
   have arrived/have/go
   
2. 
   had arrived/had/went
   
3. 
   arrived/had/went
   
4. 
   was arriving/having/go
   

Variant-2

1. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.

All the window frames in this house have . . . . Otherwise, they will rot over the winter.

1. 
   to be repainted
   
2. 
   repainted
   
3. 
   be repainted
   
4. 
   been repainting
   

2. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Jim can fail his examination. He . . . hard instead of playing computer games.

1. 
   has work
   
2. 
   had to work
   
3. 
   will work
   
4. 
   should work
   

3. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
In the morning the American lady travelling with us came out of the washroom, . . . very healthy in spite of not . . . at all, and went to the restaurant.

1. 
   looked / slept
   
2. 
   looking / sleeping
   
3. 
   looking / having slept
   
4. 
   having looked / having slept
   

4. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
The doctor gave Mr. Franklin laudanum as he wanted to make him . . . in medicine. The doctor expected Mr. Franklin . . . well that night.

1. 
   believe / to sleep
   
2. 
   to believe / sleeping
   
3. 
   believing / having slept
   
4. 
   believed / slept
   

5. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
John is very slow. He . . . the grass all morning, and he still . . . .

1. 
   was cutting / didn’t finish
   
2. 
   has been cutting / hasn’t finished
   
3. 
   have cut / hasn’t finished
   
4. 
   had been cutting / didn’t finish
   

6. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
− Are you watching TV tonight ?
−Yes, I . . . the interview with the Queen. I’m looking forward to it.

1. 
   will watch
   
2. 
   watch
   
3. 
   am going to watch
   
4. 
   have watched
   

7. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
This year I am going on a safari in Africa. Ever since I was a child, I . . . to go to what the books called the “Dark Continent”.

1. 
   had wanted
   
2. 
   want
   
3. 
   wanted
   
4. 
   have wanted
   

8. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
A steamship was sailing across the Atlantic Ocean. The passengers . . . on deck when suddenly they heard a loud bang.

1. 
   were relaxing
   
2. 
   relaxed
   
3. 
   had been relaxed
   
4. 
   have relaxed
   

9. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
We never got the chance to interview him. While we . . . the incident, he resigned. What bad luck!

1. 
   investigated
   
2. 
   were investigating
   
3. 
   had investigated
   
4. 
   have investigated
   

10. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Before Edith became Michael’s personal assistant she . . . in the company for two years.

1. 
   worked
   
2. 
   has worked
   
3. 
   had worked
   
4. 
   was worked
   

11. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
I went back to the restaurant to look for my umbrella, but found that someone . . . it.

1. 
   took
   
2. 
   has taken
   
3. 
   had taken
   
4. 
   taking
   

12. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
I expect you will have been in Calcutta for a week or so by the time you . . . this letter. I hope you will get used to the place.

1. 
   will get
   
2. 
   has got
   
3. 
   get
   
4. 
   got
   

13. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
I can’t come tonight. I . . . my in-laws.

1. 
   visit
   
2. 
   visited
   
3. 
   am visiting
   
4. 
   will visit
   

14. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Look! It is beginning to rain. Unfortunately, I . . . my umbrella with me.

1. 
   am not having
   
2. 
   don’t have
   
3. 
   didn’t have
   
4. 
   hadn’t had
   

15. We didn’t go out last night. We … to the cinema but we decided to stay at home.
a) could have gone
b) must have gone
c) should go
d) would go
16. This form is … in ink.
a) has been filled
b) to be filled
c) to fill
d) to have been filled
17. The bus always stops at every bus-stop. I wish it ... at every bus-stop.
a) didn’t stop
b) would stop
c) hadn’t stopped
d) won’t stop
18. If you … these pills yesterday you … well now.
a) had taken / would be
b) took / would be
c) had taken / had been
d) took / will be
19. It is time we ... goodbye to each other. The train is due to leave in a minute.
a) said
b) say
c) will say
d) had said
20. She is married … an American, but lives in England.
a) with
b) to
c) for
d) on
21. I am a bit short … money. Can you lend me some?
a) in
b) of
c) with
d) off
22. You mentioned … in a car accident last month.
a) to have been
b) to be
c) having been
d) to have
23. He advised … a Renault.
a) buy
b) buying
c) to buying
d) to buy
24. You can stop looking for his watch. He … just … it.
a) has / been found
b) has / found
c) had / found
d) will / have found
25. I bought another concert ticket in case you … to come with me.
a) wanted
b) will want
c) have wanted
d) would want

Variant-3

1. We’ll close all the windows in case it … while we are out.

a) rains
b) rained
c) will rain
d) rain
2. I am afraid I … come to the party next week.
a) could not
b) cannot
c) must not
d) might not
3. When we went to the forest, we … smell burning.
a) could
b) can
c) must
d) might
4. If you … harder last year you … English well now.
a) worked / had known
b) work / will know
c) had worked / would know
d) will work / know
5. If you … harder you … more money and now you … to buy a car.
a) have worked / would earn / could
b) had worked / would have earned / would be able
c) had worked / would earn / will be able
d) worked / would earn / might
6. Choose the correct answer.
Young people are fond of fashion which was . . . a mixture of classical trousers, denim and long T-shirt.

1. 
   originating
   
2. 
   originally
   
3. 
   originators
   
4. 
   originate
   

7. Choose the correct answer.
Previous year Nargiza . . . speaking English everyday.

1. 
   practice
   
2. 
   practices
   
3. 
   is practicing
   
4. 
   practiced
   

8. Choose the correct answer.
Diyora . . . on the phone for an hour! Who is she talking to?

1. 
   is
   
2. 
   has been
   
3. 
   was
   
4. 
   had been
   

9. Choose the correct answer.
Walking to Mike’s office, I stopped . . . the way several times.

1. 
   asking
   
2. 
   ask
   
3. 
   asked
   
4. 
   to ask
   

10. Choose the correct answer.
You . . . wear your seatbelt during the whole of the flight.

1. 
   can’t
   
2. 
   don’t have to
   
3. 
   mustn’t
   
4. 
   need
   

11. Choose the correct answer.
Ann is thankful . . . Peter . . . his advice.

1. 
   of/for
   
2. 
   to/about
   
3. 
   to/on
   
4. 
   to/for
   

12. Choose the correct answer.
Do you see that car? . . . is it?

1. 
   Which
   
2. 
   Whose
   
3. 
   What
   
4. 
   Who
   

13. Choose the correct answer.
- Who . . . this book from?
- Mike, and I need to give it back tomorrow.
a) did you borrow
b) borrowed you
c) borrows you
d) you borrowed
14.Choose the correct answer.
Bob would pass the exam . . . sick.

1. 
   if he weren’t
   
2. 
   if he hadn’t been
   
3. 
   provided he was
   
4. 
   had he been
   

15. Choose the correct answer.
We wished Sally . . . so late yesterday.

1. 
   had not come
   
2. 
   did not come
   
3. 
   came
   
4. 
   had came
   

16. The doctors tried everything they could ............the patient's blood pressure.
a) produce
b) reduce
c) clarify
d) hasten
17. ............... , he went to collect his payment.
a) Having finished his work successfully
b) Although he had completed his work successfully
c) Despite the fact that the work was successfully completed
d) As long as the work is completed with success
18. The file _____ data on school attendance, and data on certificates, degrees or diplomas the students______.
a) presents / have been granted
b) is presented / are granted
c) has presented / have granted
d) had presented / were granted
19. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Tommy wants to be . . . engineer when he grows up. He wants to follow his father’s footsteps.

1. 
   a
   
2. 
   −
   
3. 
   the
   
4. 
   an
   

20. Choose the appropriate preposition.
Mrs.Smith was very good . . . sewing and knitting and she was always well-dressed.

1. 
   by
   
2. 
   on
   
3. 
   for
   
4. 
   at
   

21. Choose the appropriate form of the adverb.
Can Jalil speak English . . . than Russian?

1. 
   most fluently
   
2. 
   -
   
3. 
   the most fluently
   
4. 
   more fluently
   

22. Choose the appropriate forms of the adjectives.
Oxford street is one of . . . and . . . popular shopping centers in London.

1. 
   the biggest/most
   
2. 
   the bigger/more
   
3. 
   biggest/the most
   
4. 
   bigger/more
   

23. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Harry stood up, and backed away . . . , returning to his cauldron which was filled with a thick, black liquid.

1. 
   slow
   
2. 
   Slower
   
3. 
   slowest
   
4. 
   slowly
   

24. Choose the appropriate forms of the verbs.
Some years ago the old houses . . . and new fashionable hotels . . . instead.

1. 
   are destroyed/was built
   
2. 
   were destroyed/were built
   
3. 
   will be destroyed/are built
   
4. 
   destroyed will be/built
   

25. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Today, nylon . . . in many things: carpets, ropes, seat belts, furniture, computers and even spare parts for the human body.

1. 
   finds
   
2. 
   has found
   
3. 
   is found
   
4. 
   was found
   

Variant-4

1. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.

When I was younger I was hopeless at sports. I . . . not throw or kick a ball properly.

1. 
   should
   
2. 
   could
   
3. 
   need
   
4. 
   may
   

2. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Before you buy a house you . . . consider all the costs.

1. 
   need
   
2. 
   can
   
3. 
   dare
   
4. 
   must
   

3. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Around this time of year, eagles . . . sometimes be seen high in the mountains.

1. 
   must
   
2. 
   can
   
3. 
   should
   
4. 
   need
   

4. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
In my opinion, little children . . . spend so much time in front of the television.

1. 
   needn’t
   
2. 
   shouldn’t
   
3. 
   oughtn’t
   
4. 
   shan’t
   

5. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
It’s quite cold today. You had better . . . your warm jacket.

1. 
   to wear
   
2. 
   worn
   
3. 
   wear
   
4. 
   wore
   

6. Choose the appropriate non-finite form of the verb.
I would like ... him this morning.

1. 
   to see
   
2. 
   to be seen
   
3. 
   have seen
   
4. 
   see
   

7. Choose the appropriate non-finite form of the verb.
Paul sat in the sofa . . . a magazine.

1. 
   read
   
2. 
   reads
   
3. 
   reading
   
4. 
   had read
   

8. Choose the appropriate non-finite form of the verb.
My aunt is very good at . . . poetry.

1. 
   to write
   
2. 
   to be written
   
3. 
   having written
   
4. 
   writing
   

9. Choose the best answer.
Jim takes after his father. They are both fond of nature and enjoy ... about in parks and woods.

1. 
   walking
   
2. 
   walk
   
3. 
   to walk
   
4. 
   were walking
   

10. Choose the appropriate form of the verb.
One can get knowledge about the past of different countries by ... many books on history.

1. 
   read
   
2. 
   reads
   
3. 
   has read
   
4. 
   reading
   

11. Choose the appropriate form of the verb.
Lora wanted . . . her family.

1. 
   to see
   
2. 
   seeing
   
3. 
   to be seen
   
4. 
   having seen
   

12. Choose the appropriate non-finite forms of the verbs.
I’d like ... a law school and ... a lawyer.

1. 
   entering/to become
   
2. 
   to enter/ become
   
3. 
   entering/becoming
   
4. 
   entered/become
   

13. Choose the appropriate forms of the verbs. ... for his tickets in all his pockets Ikrom discovered that he ... it.
a) Looking/had lost
b) Look/has lost
c) To look/lost
d) Looking/losing
14. Choose the best answer.
We decided ... after work.

1. 
   going shopping
   
2. 
   to go shop
   
3. 
   going to shop
   
4. 
   to go to shop
   

15. Choose the appropriate form of the verb.
She was used to ... in the country.

1. 
   live
   
2. 
   living
   
3. 
   lived
   
4. 
   been lived
   

16. Choose the best answer.
You are old enough ... it better.

1. 
   know
   
2. 
   knowing
   
3. 
   knew
   
4. 
   to know
   

17. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Rachel: How are we getting home?
Vicky: I don’t mind . . . . I feel like some fresh air.

1. 
   to walk
   
2. 
   walking
   
3. 
   walk
   
4. 
   walked
   

18. Complete the sentence.
Mother told me . . . to the club.

1. 
   don‘t go
   
2. 
   not to go
   
3. 
   if I don‘t go
   
4. 
   didn‘t go
   

19. Complete the sentence.
I got up very early yesterday, ...?

1. 
   do I
   
2. 
   haven’t I
   
3. 
   isn’t he
   
4. 
   didn’t I
   

20. Choose the appropriate word.
. . . is used for taking photographs.

1. 
   A brief-case
   
2. 
   Scissors
   
3. 
   A cassette
   
4. 
   A camera
   

21. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
She decided to take the first train . . . stopped in Strasbourg.

1. 
   where
   
2. 
   which
   
3. 
   whose
   
4. 
   when
   

22. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
There were several large holes in the road, three of . . . had to be repaired urgently.

1. 
   that
   
2. 
   when
   
3. 
   which
   
4. 
   where
   

23. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
It was a day . . . everything seemed to go wrong.

1. 
   that
   
2. 
   which
   
3. 
   when
   
4. 
   where
   

24. Choose the word which does not belong.
a) raincoat
b) ticket
c) suit
d) tie
25. Choose the word which does not belong.
a) pane
b) window sill
c) window
d) pain

Variant-5

1 . Choose the appropriate word.

- How did you ... your stay in Uzbekistan?
- Oh, very much.
a) prefer
b) join
c) observe
d) enjoy
2. Choose the word with the most general meaning.
a) dollars
b) money
c) franks
d) sums
3. Choose the word with the most general meaning.
a) cabin
b) palace
c) house
d) building
4. Choose the appropriate word.
The ... told the driver not to go so fast.

1. 
   worker
   
2. 
   typist
   
3. 
   manager
   

d) policeman
5. Complete the sentence.
The . . . has been signed by the President.

1. 
   opening
   

b) order
c) exam
d) failure
6. Choose the best continuation.
To avoid means . . . .
a) to escape, to keep out of the way of something
b) to knock a small piece off something
c) to name numbers in their proper orders
d) to fasten, join or tie together
7. Choose the appropriate word.
Fred had . . . because he was driving too fast and not watching the road.

1. 
   an excitement
   
2. 
   a case
   
3. 
   an idea
   

d) an accident
8. Choose the right form of the adjective.
An old friend is . . . than two new ones.

1. 
   good
   
2. 
   the best
   
3. 
   not better
   

d) better
9. Complete the sentence.
He hasn’t tasted . . . coffee for a long time.

1. 
   such well
   
2. 
   so good
   

c) such good
d) such a good
10. Complete the sentence.
Sunset is ... .

1. 
   the time when the sun comes up; the actual rising of the sun
   
2. 
   the light from the sun
   

c)the round bright ball in the sky during the day
d) the time when the sun goes down, the actual setting of the sun
11. Choose the best answer.
You need a special ... to go into this part of the building.

1. 
   allow
   

b) permission
c) allowance
d) agreement
12. Choose the best answer.
He can’t speak to you now. He’s very ... .

1. 
   cold
   
2. 
   free
   

c) busy
d) rich
13. Choose the appropriate word.
You must ... get off the train when it is moving.
a) never
b) usually
c) yet
d) just
14. Choose the best answer.
We didn’t enjoy our holiday. It was ... .

1. 
   so relaxed
   
2. 
   interesting
   
3. 
   amazing
   

d) boring
15. Choose the best answer.
What do we use while listening?

1. 
   eye
   
2. 
   finger
   

c) ear
d) hand
16. Complete the sentence. Choose the appropriate form of the adjectives.
The Sahara is the . . . desert in the world.
a) largest
b) smallest
c) longest
d) highest
17. Choose the best answer.
The U.S.A is a highly developed . . . country.
a) industrial
b) agricultural
c) up-to-date
d) textile
18. Choose the right answer.
Miss Don is a telephone operator. She went on duty at ten in the evening and went off duty at five in the morning. How long was she on duty?
a) seven hours
b) twelve hours
c) twenty hours
d) a couple hours
19. Choose the best answer.
It’s Ann’s birthday soon and you don’t know what to give her. Ask your friend for . . . . What shall I give Ann for her birthday?
a) advice
b) money
c) a share
d) a cash
20. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Anna pronounces every word so . . . that everyone can hear what she’s saying.

1. 
   lovely
   
2. 
   quickly
   
3. 
   friendly
   

d) clearly
21. Choose the appropriate pronouns.
She told . . . to help . . . .
a) me/her
b) you/they
c) he/me
d) your/me
22. Choose the appropriate preposition.
What did you think . . . the play?
a) of
b) from
c) on
d) at
23. Choose the appropriate verb.
He knew he . . . see a lot of interesting things during his trip to India.

1. 
   will
   

b) would
c) shall
d) can
24. Complete the sentence.
As far as I know, English universities . . . greatly from each other

1. 
   proclaim
   
2. 
   organize
   
3. 
   hear
   

d) differ
25. Choose the correct form of the verbs.
If people . . . more carefully there . . . fewer accidents.

1. 
   drive/would be
   

b) drove/would be
c) drove/will be
d) drives/will be

Variant-6

1. Choose the appropriate word.

You’ve made . . . mistakes in your dictation.
a) too many
b) so much
c) very little
d) a lot
2. Choose the appropriate words.
In football game only a . . . can touch the ball with his hands.
a) goalkeeper
b) players
c) captain
d) trainer
3. Choose the appropriate word or phrase.
We were moving ... towards the hill.

1. 
   slow
   

b) slowly
c) nice
d) nicely
4. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
“The thing that can prevent us from growing good crops is bad weather”, said the
. . . to the journalist.

1. 
   worker
   

b) farmer
c) meteorologist
d) taxi driver
5. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
In Britain Olim felt homesick and was . . . all his friends and family.

1. 
   losing
   
2. 
   lacking
   
3. 
   matching
   

d) missing
6. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
The doctor . . . me to spend a few days in bed.

1. 
   suggested
   

b) advised
c) made
d) proposed
7. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
The young woman wanted her aunt to feel . . . in the armchair.

1. 
   suitable
   

b) comfortable
c) convenient
d) fit
8. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Simon was walking from work the other day when he noticed something . . . on the pavement on the other side of the road.

1. 
   to shine
   

b) shining
c) is shining
d) shone
9. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Many of the UK traditional dishes have connections . . . ancient customs and traditions.

1. 
   in
   
2. 
   at
   

c) with
d) for
10. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Traditional Uzbek teapots and cups are beautifully decorated . . . designs of cotton plants or other national designs.

1. 
   by
   

b) with
c) in
d) on
11. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
What do you spend most money ... ? Your flat rent or entertainment?

1. 
   for
   
2. 
   at
   

c) on
d) with
12. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
We’re quite a large group. There may not be enough room . . . the restaurant for all of us to sit together.
a) in
b) at
c) on
d) by
13. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Sarah’s mobile phone was stolen while she was away . . . a business trip.

1. 
   for
   
2. 
   at
   

c) on
d) in
14. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Sorry we are late. We got lost . . . the way here.

1. 
   by
   
2. 
   in
   
3. 
   at
   

d) on
15. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
I haven’t seen the painting you mentioned though I have been . . . that gallery twice.

1. 
   in
   
2. 
   into
   

c) to
d) at
16. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Though she was not much willing to travel by air, she met her future husband . . . board a plane.

1. 
   in
   
2. 
   at
   
3. 
   with
   
4. 
   on
   

17. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
A valley is an area of low land . . . two mountains.

1. 
   between
   
2. 
   among
   
3. 
   through
   
4. 
   across
   

18. Mike: Where are you .......today?
a) go
b) gone
c) going
d) goes
19. I want to buy .......laptop computer next week.
a) a
b) an
c) the
d) -
20. Did you hear ________ Julie said?
a) what
b) that
c) that what
d) which
21. Spanish people usually speak ________ than English people.
a) quicklier
b) more quicklier
c) more quickly
d) more quicker
22. That old lady can’t stop me ________ the tennis match on my radio.
a) to listen
b) listening
c) listen to
d) listening to
23. I haven’t got a chair ________.
a) to sit
b) for to sit on
c) to sit on
d) for sitting
24. ________ are very intelligent.
a) Both of them
b) Both them
c) Both they
d) The both
25. In a shop ________ customers.
a) it is important pleasing
b) it is important to please
c) there is important pleasing
d) there is important to please

Variant-7

1. ________ in my class likes the teacher.

a) All persons
b) All pupils
c) Everyone
d) All people
2. We expected about 20 girls but there were ________ people there.
a) another
b) others
c) some
d) more
3. What time does the bus ________ Bradford?
a) go away to
b) go away for
c) leave to
d) leave for
4. “Our daughter ________”, they said.
a) was born since three years
b) is born for three years ago
c) was born three years ago
d) has been born since three years ago
5. When ________ English?
a) has he begun to study
b) has he begun study
c) did he begin to study
d) did he begin study
6. Molly doesn’t eat fish.
a) So doesn’t John.
b) Neither does John.
c) John doesn’t too.
d) John doesn’t that either
7. The airport is five miles ________.
a) away from here
b) from here away
c) far from here
d) far away from here
8. Please ask ________ and see me.
a) to Bill come
b) Bill to come
c) to Bill come
d) Bill come
9. She always buys ________ my birthday.
a) anything nice to
b) anything nice for
c) something awful to
d) something awful for
10. Aren’t they friends ________ ?
a) of yours
b) of you
c) to yours
d) to you
11. Make expressions about internship by matching each verb with a phrase: BE ASSESSED
a) … by your institution through reports, appraisals, evolutions
b) … work experience into a university degree.
c) … your academic study to the workplace.
d) … to take a diploma
12. Make expressions about internship by matching each verb with a phrase: OFFER
a) to ask someone if they would like to have something or if they would like you to do something
b) … permanent employment to a student after graduation.
c) … your career prospects by doing and internship.
d) … closely by someone from the workplace and a university staff member.
13. Match the word with its definition below: APPRAISAL
a)the act of examining someone or something in order to judge their qualities, success, or needs
b) - an opinion about how successful someone is.
c) – a date by which you have to do something.
d) – an ability to understand something clearly.
14. Match the words with its definition below: COMMITMENT
a) -a promise or firm decision to do something:
b) – enthusiasm, determination and loyalty.
c) – a set of rules for behaving correctly.
d) – a description of the features of something.
15. Match the words with its definition below: DEADLINE
a) – a date by which you have to do something.
b) – a person who had a job before someone else
c) – a final result of a process, meeting.
d) -a final decision
16. Match the word with its definition below: ETIQUETTE
a) - a set of rules for behaving correctly.
b) - the amount of work that a person has to do.
c) – to tell someone you might cause them harm.
d) to tell the truth
17. Match the word with definition below: OUTCOME
a) – the final result of a process, meeting
b) - a set of rules for behaving correctly.
c) - the amount of work that a person has to do.
d) He comes out
18. Match the word with definition below: OVERVIEW
a)– a description of the main features of something.
b) - the amount of work that a person has to do.
c) – to tell someone you might cause them harm.
d) – the final result of a process, meeting
19. Match the word with its definition below: THREATEN
a) – to tell someone you might cause them harm.
b) – an ability to understand something clearly.
c) – a date by which you have to do something.
d) – the final result of a process, meeting
20. Match the word with its definition below; WORKLOAD
a) - the amount of work that a person has to do.
b) – a description of the main features of something.
c) – the final result of a process, meeting, etc
d) – a date by which you have to do something.
21. Choose the correct preposition in expression: be in charge ______ a department or project
a) of
b) to
c) from
d) with
22. Choose the correct preposition in expression: be involved __________ doing something
a) in
b) on
c) for
d) with
23. Choose the correct preposition in expression: be responsible _______ an area of work.
a) for
b) to
c) with
d) in
24. Choose the correct preposition in expression: deal ____________ an area of work.
a) with
b) on
c) for
d) to
25. Choose the correct preposition in expression: have somebody working _______ you.
a) under
b) of
c) on
d) in

Variant-8

1. Choose the correct preposition in expression: look ______ an area of work.

a) after
b) through
c) with
d) to
2. Choose the correct preposition in expression: report directly _________ somebody.
a) to
b) for
c) under
d) back
3. Choose the correct preposition in expression: run business ____________ a day today basis.
a) on
b) from
c) with
d) in
4. Choose the correct preposition in expression: take care ________ an area of work.
a) of
b) with
c) for
5. Complete the sentence with expression that it has same meaning: Maria is in charge of the marketing side of business.
a) is responsible for
b) is involved in
c) deals with
d) look for
6. Complete the sentence with expression that it has same meaning: She deals with the marketing side of the business.
a) to take action in order to achieve something or in order to solve a problem
b) takes care of
c) reports directly to
d) runs the business on a day – today business
7. Put the verbs in correct order: While ___________ (work) in my father`s business I ____________ (start) to understand the importance of marketing – I _____________ (never/think) about it before.
a) was working / started / had never thought
b) worked / was starting / had never thought
c) has worked / started / was never thinking
d) works / are starting / never thinks
8. Put the verbs in correct order: I __________ (already / be) in the job for two months when I first ____________ (speak) to the big boss, the CEO: I nearly hit his car as I ________ (park) mine!
a) had already been / spoke / was parking
b) was already / was speaking / parked
c) already was / spoke / parked
d) already is / spoke / park
9. Complete the expression for giving advice by filling in the missing letter:
A _ _ _ _ _ _ _, I think there is a better way to do this.

1. 
   Actually
   
2. 
   Absolute
   
3. 
   Accuracy
   
4. 
   Already
   

10. Complete the expression for giving advice by filling in the missing letter:
It _ _ _ _ to me that there has been a misunderstanding

1. 
   Seems
   
2. 
   Sends
   
3. 
   Sound
   
4. 
   Says
   

11. Complete the expression for giving advice by filling in the missing letter:
You _ _ _ _ want to ask Sue for her opinion.

1. 
   Might
   
2. 
   Major
   
3. 
   Match
   
4. 
   Mind
   

12. Complete the expression for giving advice by filling in the missing letter:
You _ _ _ _ maybe try a different approach.

1. 
   Could
   
2. 
   Career
   
3. 
   Chaos
   
4. 
   Correspond
   

13. Complete the expression for giving advice by filling in the missing letter:
_ _ _ you think that making personal calls at work creates an unprofessional atmosphere?

1. 
   Don`t
   
2. 
   Does
   
3. 
   Did
   
4. 
   Will do
   

14. Complete the expression for giving advice by filling in the missing letter:
_ _ _ _ _ _ you agree that it is important to meet all our deadlines.

1. 
   Wouldn`t
   
2. 
   Would
   
3. 
   Would like
   
4. 
   Will like
   

15. Match the word related to report writing with its definition: OBSERVATION
a) a comment about something you have seen, heard or felt ____________
b) examining something in order to understand it ___________
c) considering something in order to discover how good or bad it is ___________
d) bachground
16. Match the word related to report writing with its definition: ANALYSES
a) examining something in order to understand it ___________
b) considering something in order to discover how good or bad it is ___________
c) a comment about something you have seen, heard or felt ____________
17. Match the word related to report writing with its definition: SUGGESTION
a) an idea or plan that you offer for someone to consider ______________
b) a comment about something you have seen, heard or felt ____________
c) examining something in order to understand it ___________
18. Match the word related to report writing with its definition: EVALUTION
a) considering something in order to discover how good or bad it is ___________
b) an idea or plan that you offer for someone to consider ______________
c) a comment about something you have seen, heard or felt ____________
19. Match an adjective with a noun to make collocation about working conditions: CLEAN
a) environment
b) customer
c) staff turnover
20. Match an adjective with a noun to make collocation about working conditions: SATISFIED.
a) customer
b) Meals
c) environment
21. Match an adjective with a noun to make collocation about working conditions: HIGH
a) staff turnover
b) meals
c) environment
22. Match an adjective with a noun to make collocation about working conditions: SUBSIDIZED
a) meals
b) customer
c) environment
23. Match an adjective with a noun to make collocation about working conditions: HEAVE.
a) workload
b) staff
c) rate
24. Match an adjective with a noun to make collocation about working conditions: HOURLY.
a) Rate
b) Staff
c) workload
25. Match an adjective with a noun to make collocation about working conditions: COMPETENT.
a) staff
b) rate
c) workload

Variant-9

1. Match an adjective with a noun to make collocation about working conditions: DEAD-END.

a) job
b) workload
c) staff
2. The collocation below are useful in customer support. Delete the one verb that does not collocate with the noun “a problem”.
a) push in
b) deal with
c) look into
d) sort out
3. The collocation below are useful in customer support. Delete the one verb that does not collocate with the noun “the symptoms”.
a) replace
b) describe
c) identify
d) treat
4. The collocation below are useful in customer support. Delete the one verb that does not collocate with the noun “the fault”.
a) offer
b) diagnose
c) locate
d) repair
5. The collocation below are useful in customer support. Delete the one verb that does not collocate with the noun “the product”.
a) escalate
b) exchange
c) launch
d) replace
6. The collocation below are useful in customer support. Delete the one verb that does not collocate with the noun “a full refund”.
a) call
b) ask for
c) give back
d) offer
7. Complete the sentence using the prepositions: We tried to contact you, but we couldn`t get _________________.
a) through
b) down
c) on
8. Complete the sentence using the prepositions: The machine broke _________ after only a few days.
a) down
b) into
c) on
9. Complete the sentence using the prepositions: Replace and screw ___________ the side panel.
a) in
b) into
c) on
10. Complete the sentence using the prepositions: When I switch it _________ nothing happens.
a) on
b) in
c) up
11. Complete the sentence using the prepositions: I am going to put you ___________ to my supervisor.
a) through
b) down
c) up
12. Complete the sentence using the prepositions: I will just take __________ your details.
a) down
b) through
c) on
13. Complete the sentence using the prepositions: Push the new module __________ slot.
a) into
b) on
c) up
14. Complete the sentence using the prepositions: Complete the sentence using the prepositions: Please hold ________ a moment while I find your records on our database.
a) on
b) in
c) up
15. Complete the sentence using the prepositions: The line is bad. Please hang _______ and I will call you back.
a) up
b) on
c) in
16. Complete the sentence using the prepositions: The line is bad. Could you speak _________ please?
a) up
b) on
c) in
17. Read the definitions and find the word: computer screen
a) monitor
b) processor
c) tool
18. Read the definitions and find the word: a row of icons on a computer screen
a) toolbar
b) plug
c) screw
19. Read the definitions and find the word: something you hope your computer doesn`t do
a) crash
b) cartridge
c) tool
20. Read the definitions and find the word: make a computer more powerful
a) upgrade
b) attach
c) cartridge
21. Read the definitions and find the word: something that goes in a printer
a) cartridge
b) customer
c) guarantee
22. Read the definitions and find the word: connect to the electricity supply
a) plug in
b) supplier
c) customer
23. Read the definitions and find the word: send a document with an email
a) attach
b) send
c) receive
24. Read the definitions and find the word: someone who a business sells to
a) customer
b) supplier
c) trader
25. Read the definitions and find the word: someone who a business buys from
a) supplier
b) customer
c) trader

Variant-10

1. Choose the appropriate antonym.
English and Latin languages are written at the top of the arches.
a) in the door
b) at the bottom
c) on the floor
d) on the wall
2. Choose the best answer.
... realized the letter was important. So it must have been thrown out.
a) No one
b) Someone
c) Anyone
d) Everybody
3. Choose the suitable pronouns instead of the underlined nouns.
The children were having tea. Kate was late for. . . as usual, Mary and Steve were having . . .
a) yours/mine
b) theirs/ their
c) his/theirs
d) hers/theirs
4. Choose the appropriate pronouns.
”What did you have for breakfast?” ”. . . I don’t usually have . . . for breakfast.”
a) Nothing/anything
b) None/any
c) Anyone/anybody
d) Any/none
5. Choose the appropriate forms of the adjectives.
The African elephant has . . . ”ears” . . . the Indian elephants but the Indian elephant’s leg’s are . . . .
a) small / taller / faster
b) higher / than / larger
c) large / than / bigger
d) bigger / than / longer
6. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
There were too many people at the station. I . . . fell off the edge of the platform.
a) near
b) nearly
c) nearer
d) the nearest
7. Choose the appropriate forms of the verbs.
It ... evening. My wife ... a book and I ... a letter.
a) is/wrote/read
b) were/read/wrote
c) will be/should read/would write
d) was/was reading/was writing
8. I ... I ... to be late but there was no way of warning her. By the time I arrived, it ... for two hours.
a) knew/am going/has been raining
b) know/am going/has rained
c) have known/was going/had rained
d) knew/was going/had been raining
9. Fill in the blanks.
The phone . . . constantly since Ahmed announced his candidacy for president this
morning.
a) has been ringing
b) rang
c) had rung
d) had been ringing
10. Choose the appropriate form of the verbs.
When she came in from the rainstorm, she looked as if she . . . a shower with her clothes on.
a) has taken
b) is taken
c) had taken
d) has been taking
11. Choose the best answer.
She . . .out of my sight for some time, so. I . . .a chance of seeing her yet.
a) had been/had
b) had been/had not
c) has been/had not
d) has been/haven’t had
12. Choose the right form of the verbs.
Last night I . . . home at half past twelve. I . . . a bath and then I . . . to bed.
a) have arrived/have/go
b) had arrived/had/went
c) arrived/had/went
d) was arriving/having/go
13. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
We stopped ... Kokand, then drove ... Fergana.
a) in / from
b) from / on
c) for / near
d) in/to
14. Choose the best answer.
He was ... working with the new Prime Minister.
a) looking up to
b) looking out for
c) looking into
d) looking forward to
15. Choose the best answer.
... a hot day it is pleasant to sink ... the river.
a) At/from
b) In/out of
c) For/within
d) On/into
16. Choose the correct answer.
There is a big supermarket ... our University.
a) between
b) through
c) in front of
d) with
17. Choose the best answer.
There is a nursery school ... my house and Sanobar’s house. Sanobar’s house is ... the nursery school.
a) between/opposite
b) between/inside
c) between/next to
d) next to/between
18. Choose the right form of the preposition.
Reading many books ... history helps schoolchildren to get knowledge about the past... different countries.
a) in/in
b) at/of
c) by/on
d) on/of
19. Choose the right form of the preposition.
”My mother will come ... a few minutes” said a girl ... 15, looking ... the window.
a) in/of/through
b) after/by/from
c) by/in/from
d) in/of/to
20. Choose the synonym.
The rights of disabled and elderly people are protected by the Uzbek government.
a) defended
b) relied
c) depended
d) performed
21. Choose the correct answer to replace the underlined words.
We suddenly understood that it was too late to catch the train.
a) to understood
b) discover
c) realized
d) know
22. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
There was a little time left before the lesson, so we went to the market to get . . . apples. But they were very expensive, as there was . . . rain that year.
a) few / little
b) a few / little
c) few / a little
d) a few / a little
23. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
- Did you and your friends have a nice holiday?
- Yes, but it didn’t start very well. Daniel forgot to bring his passport.
- You remembered . . . , I hope.
a) your
b) yours
c) it
d) its
24. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
There are three towers in the fortress, one with a big clock, . . . are decorated with glazed tiles: but none of them remained intact.
a) others
b) the other
c) the others
d) another
25. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Our country has made . . . progress in improving the quality of medical care available to the average citizen.
a) few
b) a lot
c) much
d) many

Variant-11

1. We didn’t go out last night. We … to the cinema but we decided to stay at home.

a) could have gone
b) must have gone
c) should go
d) would go
2. This form is … in ink.
a) has been filled
b) to be filled
c) to fill
d) to have been filled
3. The bus always stops at every bus-stop. I wish it ... at every bus-stop.
a) didn’t stop
b) would stop
c) hadn’t stopped
d) won’t stop
4. If you … these pills yesterday you … well now.
a) had taken / would be
b) took / would be
c) had taken / had been
d) took / will be
5. It is time we ... goodbye to each other. The train is due to leave in a minute.
a) said
b) say
c) will say
d) had said
6. She is married … an American, but lives in England.
a) with
b) to
c) for
d) on
7. I am a bit short … money. Can you lend me some?
a) in
b) of
c) with
d) off
8. You mentioned … in a car accident last month.
a) to have been
b) to be
c) having been
d) to have
9. He advised … a Renault.
a) buy
b) buying
c) to buying
d) to buy
10. You can stop looking for his watch. He … just … it.
a) has / been found
b) has / found
c) had / found
d) will / have found
11. I bought another concert ticket in case you … to come with me.
a) wanted
b) will want
c) have wanted
d) would want
12. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
All the window frames in this house have . . . . Otherwise, they will rot over the winter.
a) to be repainted
b) repainted
c) be repainted
d) been repainting
13. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Jim can fail his examination. He . . . hard instead of playing computer games.
a) has work
b) had to work
c) will work
d) should work
14. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
In the morning the American lady travelling with us came out of the washroom, . . . very healthy in spite of not . . . at all, and went to the restaurant.
a) looked / slept
b) looking / sleeping
c) looking / having slept
d) having looked / having slept
15. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
The doctor gave Mr. Franklin laudanum as he wanted to make him . . . in medicine. The doctor expected Mr. Franklin . . . well that night.
a) believe / to sleep
b) to believe / sleeping
c) believing / having slept
d) believed / slept
16. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
John is very slow. He . . . the grass all morning, and he still . . . .
a) was cutting / didn’t finish
b) has been cutting / hasn’t finished
c) have cut / hasn’t finished
d) had been cutting / didn’t finish
17. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
− Are you watching TV tonight ?
−Yes, I . . . the interview with the Queen. I’m looking forward to it.
a) will watch
b) watch
c) am going to watch
d) have watched
18. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
This year I am going on a safari in Africa. Ever since I was a child, I . . . to go to what the books called the “Dark Continent”.
a) had wanted
b) want
c) wanted
d) have wanted
19. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
A steamship was sailing across the Atlantic Ocean. The passengers . . . on deck when suddenly they heard a loud bang.
a) were relaxing
b) relaxed
c) had been relaxed
d) have relaxed
20. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
We never got the chance to interview him. While we . . . the incident, he resigned. What bad luck!
a) investigated
b) were investigating
c) had investigated
d) have investigated
21. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Before Edith became Michael’s personal assistant she . . . in the company for two years.
a) worked
b) has worked
c) had worked
d) was worked
22. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
I went back to the restaurant to look for my umbrella, but found that someone . . . it.
a) took
b) has taken
c) had taken
d) taking
23. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
I expect you will have been in Calcutta for a week or so by the time you . . . this letter. I hope you will get used to the place.
a) will get
b) has got
c) get
d) got
24. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
I can’t come tonight. I . . . my in-laws.
a) visit
b) visited
c) am visiting
d) will visit
25. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Look! It is beginning to rain. Unfortunately, I . . . my umbrella with me.
a) am not having
b) don’t have
c) didn’t have
d) hadn’t had

Variant-12

1. Choose the correct answer.
Diyora . . . on the phone for an hour! Who is she talking to?
a) is
b) has been
c) was
d) had been
2. Choose the correct answer.
Walking to Mike’s office, I stopped . . . the way several times.
a) asking
b) ask
c) asked
d) to ask
3. Choose the correct answer.
You . . . wear your seatbelt during the whole of the flight.
a) can’t
b) don’t have to
c) mustn’t
d) need
4. Choose the correct answer.
Ann is thankful . . . Peter . . . his advice.
a) of/for
b) to/about
c) to/on
d) to/for
5. Choose the correct answer.
Do you see that car? . . . is it?
a) Which
b) Whose
c) What
d) Who
6. Choose the correct answer.
- Who . . . this book from?
- Mike, and I need to give it back tomorrow.
a) did you borrow
b) borrowed you
c) borrows you
d) you borrowed
7.Choose the correct answer.
Bob would pass the exam . . . sick.
a) if he weren’t
b) if he hadn’t been
c) provided he was
d) had he been
8. Choose the correct answer.
We wished Sally . . . so late yesterday.
a) had not come
b) did not come
c) came
d) had came
9. The doctors tried everything they could ............the patient's blood pressure.
a) produce
b) reduce
c) clarify
d) hasten
10. ............... , he went to collect his payment.
a) Having finished his work successfully
b) Although he had completed his work successfully
c) Despite the fact that the work was successfully completed
d) As long as the work is completed with success
11. The file _____ data on school attendance, and data on certificates, degrees or diplomas the students______.
a) presents / have been granted
b) is presented / are granted
c) has presented / have granted
d) had presented / were granted
12. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Tommy wants to be . . . engineer when he grows up. He wants to follow his father’s footsteps.
a) a
b) −
c) the
d) an
13. Choose the appropriate preposition.
Mrs. Smith was very good . . . sewing and knitting and she was always well-dressed.
a) by
b) on
c) for
d) at
14. Choose the appropriate form of the adverb.
Can Jalil speak English . . . than Russian?
a) most fluently
b) -
c) the most fluently
d) more fluently
15. Choose the appropriate forms of the adjectives.
Oxford street is one of . . . and . . . popular shopping centers in London.
a) the biggest/most
b) the bigger/more
c) biggest/the most
d) bigger/more
16. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Harry stood up, and backed away . . . , returning to his cauldron which was filled with a thick, black liquid.
a) slow
b) Slower
c) slowest
d) slowly
17. Choose the appropriate forms of the verbs.
Some years ago the old houses . . . and new fashionable hotels . . . instead.
a) are destroyed/was built
b) were destroyed/were built
c) will be destroyed/are built
d) destroyed will be/built
18. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Today, nylon . . . in many things: carpets, ropes, seat belts, furniture, computers and even spare parts for the human body.
a) finds
b) has found
c) is found
d) was found
19. We’ll close all the windows in case it … while we are out.
a) rains
b) rained
c) will rain
d) rain
20. I am afraid I … come to the party next week.
a) could not
b) cannot
c) must not
d) might not
21. When we went to the forest, we … smell burning.
a) could
b) can
c) must
d) might
22. If you … harder last year you … English well now.
a) worked / had known
b) work / will know
c) had worked / would know
d) will work / know
23. If you … harder you … more money and now you … to buy a car.
a) have worked / would earn / could
b) had worked / would have earned / would be able
c) had worked / would earn / will be able
d) worked / would earn / might
24. Choose the correct answer.
Young people are fond of fashion which was . . . a mixture of classical trousers, denim and long T-shirt.
a) originating
b) originally
c) originators
d) originate
25. Choose the correct answer.
Previous year Nargiza . . . speaking English everyday.
a) practice
b) practices
c) is practicing
d) practiced

Variant-13

1. Choose the appropriate form of the verb.

One can get knowledge about the past of different countries by ... many books on history.
a) read
b) reads
c) has read
d) reading
2. Choose the appropriate form of the verb.
Lora wanted . . . her family.
a) to see
b) seeing
c) to be seen
d) having seen
3. Choose the appropriate non-finite forms of the verbs.
I’d like ... a law school and ... a lawyer.
a) entering/to become
b) to enter/ become
c) entering/becoming
d) entered/become
4. Choose the appropriate forms of the verbs. ... for his tickets in all his pockets Ikrom discovered that he ... it.
a) Looking/had lost
b) Look/has lost
c) To look/lost
d) Looking/losing
5. Choose the best answer.
We decided ... after work.
a) going shopping
b) to go shop
c) going to shop
d) to go to shop
6. Choose the appropriate form of the verb.
She was used to ... in the country.
a) live
b) living
c) lived
d) been lived
7. Choose the best answer.
You are old enough ... it better.
a) know
b) knowing
c) knew
d) to know
8. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Rachel: How are we getting home?
Vicky: I don’t mind . . . . I feel like some fresh air.
a) to walk
b) walking
c) walk
d) walked
9. Complete the sentence.
Mother told me . . . to the club.
a) don‘t go
b) not to go
c) if I don‘t go
d) didn‘t go
10. Complete the sentence.
I got up very early yesterday, ...?
a) do I
b) haven’t I
c) isn’t he
d) didn’t I
11. Choose the appropriate word.
. . . is used for taking photographs.
a) A brief-case
b) Scissors
c) A cassette
d) A camera
12. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
She decided to take the first train . . . stopped in Strasbourg.
a) where
b) which
c) whose
d) when
13. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
There were several large holes in the road, three of . . . had to be repaired urgently.
a) that
b) when
c) which
d) where
14. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
It was a day . . . everything seemed to go wrong.
a) that
b) which
c) when
d) where
15. Choose the word which does not belong.
a) raincoat
b) ticket
c) suit
d) tie
16. Choose the word which does not belong.
a) pane
b) window sill
c) window
d) pain
17. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
When I was younger I was hopeless at sports. I . . . not throw or kick a ball properly.
a) should
b) could
c) need
d) may
18. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Before you buy a house you . . . consider all the costs.
a) need
b) can
c) dare
d) must
19. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Around this time of year, eagles . . . sometimes be seen high in the mountains.
a) must
b) can
c) should
d) need
20. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
In my opinion, little children . . . spend so much time in front of the television.
a) needn’t
b) shouldn’t
c) oughtn’t
d) shan’t
21. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
It’s quite cold today. You had better . . . your warm jacket.
a) to wear
b) worn
c) wear
d) wore
22. Choose the appropriate non-finite form of the verb.
I would like ... him this morning.
a) to see
b) to be seen
c) have seen
d) see
23. Choose the appropriate non-finite form of the verb.
Paul sat in the sofa . . . a magazine.
a) read
b) reads
c) reading
d) had read
24. Choose the appropriate non-finite form of the verb.
My aunt is very good at . . . poetry.
a) to write
b) to be written
c) having written
d) writing
25. Choose the best answer.
Jim takes after his father. They are both fond of nature and enjoy ... about in parks and woods.
a) walking
b) walk
c) to walk
d) were walking
Variant-14

1. Choose the best answer.

You need a special ... to go into this part of the building.
a) allow
b) permission
c) allowance
d) agreement
2. Choose the best answer.
He can’t speak to you now. He’s very ... .
a) cold
b) free
c) busy
d) rich
3. Choose the appropriate word.
You must ... get off the train when it is moving.
a) never
b) usually
c) yet
d) just
4. Choose the best answer.
We didn’t enjoy our holiday. It was ... .
a) so relaxed
b) interesting
c) amazing
d) boring
5. Choose the best answer.
What do we use while listening?
a) eye
b) finger
c) ear
d) hand
6. Complete the sentence. Choose the appropriate form of the adjectives.
The Sahara is the . . . desert in the world.
a) largest
b) smallest
c) longest
d) highest
7. Choose the best answer.
The U.S.A is a highly developed . . . country.
a) industrial
b) agricultural
c) up-to-date
d) textile
8. Choose the right answer.
Miss Don is a telephone operator. She went on duty at ten in the evening and went off duty at five in the morning. How long was she on duty?
a) seven hours
b) twelve hours
c) twenty hours
d) a couple hours
9. Choose the best answer.
It’s Ann’s birthday soon and you don’t know what to give her. Ask your friend for . . . . What shall I give Ann for her birthday?
a) advice
b) money
c) a share
d) a cash
10. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Anna pronounces every word so . . . that everyone can hear what she’s saying.
a) lovely
b) quickly
c) friendly
d) clearly
11. Choose the appropriate pronouns.
She told . . . to help . . . .
a) me/her
b) you/they
c) he/me
d) your/me
12. Choose the appropriate preposition.
What did you think . . . the play?
a) of
b) from
c) on
d) at
13. Choose the appropriate verb.
He knew he . . . see a lot of interesting things during his trip to India.
a) will
b) would
c) shall
d) can
14. Complete the sentence.
As far as I know, English universities . . . greatly from each other
a) proclaim
b) organize
c) hear
d) differ
15. Choose the correct form of the verbs.
If people . . . more carefully there . . . fewer accidents.
a) drive/would be
b) drove/would be
c) drove/will be
d) drives/will be
16 . Choose the appropriate word.
- How did you ... your stay in Uzbekistan?
- Oh, very much.
a) prefer
b) join
c) observe
d) enjoy
17. Choose the word with the most general meaning.
a) dollars
b) money
c) franks
d) sums
18. Choose the word with the most general meaning.
a) cabin
b) palace
c) house
d) building
19. Choose the appropriate word.
The ... told the driver not to go so fast.
a) worker
b) typist
c) manager
d) policeman
20. Complete the sentence.
The . . . has been signed by the President.
a) opening
b) order
c) exam
d) failure
21. Choose the best continuation.
To avoid means . . . .
a) to escape, to keep out of the way of something
b) to knock a small piece off something
c) to name numbers in their proper orders
d) to fasten, join or tie together
22. Choose the appropriate word.
Fred had . . . because he was driving too fast and not watching the road.
a) an excitement
b) a case
c) an idea
d) an accident
23. Choose the right form of the adjective.
An old friend is . . . than two new ones.
a) good
b) the best
c) not better
d) better
24. Complete the sentence.
He hasn’t tasted . . . coffee for a long time.
a) such well
b) so good
c) such good
d) such a good
25. Complete the sentence.
Sunset is ... .
a) the time when the sun comes up; the actual rising of the sun
b) the light from the sun
c)the round bright ball in the sky during the day
d) the time when the sun goes down, the actual setting of the sun
Variant-15

1. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.

Traditional Uzbek teapots and cups are beautifully decorated . . . designs of cotton plants or other national designs.
a) by
b) with
c) in
d) on
2. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
What do you spend most money ... ? Your flat rent or entertainment?
a) for
b) at
c) on
d) with
3. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
We’re quite a large group. There may not be enough room . . . the restaurant for all of us to sit together.
a) in
b) at
c) on
d) by
4. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Sarah’s mobile phone was stolen while she was away . . . a business trip.
a) for
b) at
c) on
d) in
5. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Sorry we are late. We got lost . . . the way here.
a) by
b) in
c) at
d) on
6. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
I haven’t seen the painting you mentioned though I have been . . . that gallery twice.
a) in
b) into
c) to
d) at
7. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Though she was not much willing to travel by air, she met her future husband . . . board a plane.
a) in
b) at
c) with
d) on
8. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
A valley is an area of low land . . . two mountains.
a) between
b) among
c) through
d) across
9. Mike: Where are you .......today?
a) go
b) gone
c) going
d) goes
10. I want to buy .......laptop computer next week.
a) a
b) an
c) the
d) -
11. Did you hear ________ Julie said?
a) what
b) that
c) that what
d) which
12. Spanish people usually speak ________ than English people.
a) quicklier
b) more quicklier
c) more quickly
d) more quicker
13. That old lady can’t stop me ________ the tennis match on my radio.
a) to listen
b) listening
c) listen to
d) listening to
14. I haven’t got a chair ________.
a) to sit
b) for to sit on
c) to sit on
d) for sitting
15. ________ are very intelligent.
a) Both of them
b) Both them
c) Both they
d) The both
16. In a shop ________ customers.
a) it is important pleasing
b) it is important to please
c) there is important pleasing
d) there is important to please
17. Choose the appropriate word.
You’ve made . . . mistakes in your dictation.
a) too many
b) so much
c) very little
d) a lot
18. Choose the appropriate words.
In football game only a . . . can touch the ball with his hands.
a) goalkeeper
b) players
c) captain
d) trainer
19. Choose the appropriate word or phrase.
We were moving ... towards the hill.
a) slow
b) slowly
c) nice
d) nicely
20. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
“The thing that can prevent us from growing good crops is bad weather”, said the
. . . to the journalist.
a) worker
b) farmer
c) meteorologist
d) taxi driver
21. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
In Britain Olim felt homesick and was . . . all his friends and family.
a) losing
b) lacking
c) matching
d) missing
22. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
The doctor . . . me to spend a few days in bed.
a) suggested
b) advised
c) made
d) proposed
23. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
The young woman wanted her aunt to feel . . . in the armchair.
a) suitable
b) comfortable
c) convenient
d) fit
24. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Simon was walking from work the other day when he noticed something . . . on the pavement on the other side of the road.
a) to shine
b) shining
c) is shining
d) shone
25. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Many of the UK traditional dishes have connections . . . ancient customs and traditions.
a) in
b) at
c) with
d) for

Variant-16

1. Make expressions about internship by matching each verb with a phrase: BE ASSESSED

a) … by your institution through reports, appraisals, evolutions
b) … work experience into a university degree.
c) … your academic study to the workplace.
d) … to take a diploma
2. Make expressions about internship by matching each verb with a phrase: OFFER
a) to ask someone if they would like to have something or if they would like you to do something
b) … permanent employment to a student after graduation.
c) … your career prospects by doing and internship.
d) … closely by someone from the workplace and a university staff member.
3. Match the word with its definition below: APPRAISAL
a)the act of examining someone or something in order to judge their qualities, success, or needs
b) - an opinion about how successful someone is.
c) – a date by which you have to do something.
d) – an ability to understand something clearly.
4. Match the words with its definition below: COMMITMENT
a) -a promise or firm decision to do something:
b) – enthusiasm, determination and loyalty.
c) – a set of rules for behaving correctly.
d) – a description of the features of something.
5. Match the words with its definition below: DEADLINE
a) – a date by which you have to do something.
b) – a person who had a job before someone else
c) – a final result of a process, meeting.
d) -a final decision
6. Match the word with its definition below: ETIQUETTE
a) - a set of rules for behaving correctly.
b) - the amount of work that a person has to do.
c) – to tell someone you might cause them harm.
d) to tell the truth
7. Match the word with definition below: OUTCOME
a) – the final result of a process, meeting
b) - a set of rules for behaving correctly.
c) - the amount of work that a person has to do.
d) He comes out
8. Match the word with definition below: OVERVIEW
a)– a description of the main features of something.
b) - the amount of work that a person has to do.
c) – to tell someone you might cause them harm.
d) – the final result of a process, meeting
9. Match the word with its definition below: THREATEN
a) – to tell someone you might cause them harm.
b) – an ability to understand something clearly.
c) – a date by which you have to do something.
d) – the final result of a process, meeting
10. Match the word with its definition below; WORKLOAD
a) - the amount of work that a person has to do.
b) – a description of the main features of something.
c) – the final result of a process, meeting, etc
d) – a date by which you have to do something.
11. Choose the correct preposition in expression: be in charge ______ a department or project
a) of
b) to
c) from
d) with
12. Choose the correct preposition in expression: be involved __________ doing something
a) in
b) on
c) for
d) with
13. Choose the correct preposition in expression: be responsible _______ an area of work.
a) for
b) to
c) with
d) in
14. Choose the correct preposition in expression: deal ____________ an area of work.
a) with
b) on
c) for
d) to
15. Choose the correct preposition in expression: have somebody working _______ you.
a) under
b) of
c) on
d) in
16. ________ in my class likes the teacher.
a) All persons
b) All pupils
c) Everyone
d) All people
17. We expected about 20 girls but there were ________ people there.
a) another
b) others
c) some
d) more
18. What time does the bus ________ Bradford?
a) go away to
b) go away for
c) leave to
d) leave for
19. “Our daughter ________”, they said.
a) was born since three years
b) is born for three years ago
c) was born three years ago
d) has been born since three years ago
20. When ________ English?
a) has he begun to study
b) has he begun study
c) did he begin to study
d) did he begin study
21. Molly doesn’t eat fish.
a) So doesn’t John.
b) Neither does John.
c) John doesn’t too.
d) John doesn’t that either
22. The airport is five miles ________.
a) away from here
b) from here away
c) far from here
d) far away from here
23. Please ask ________ and see me.
a) to Bill come
b) Bill to come
c) to Bill come
d) Bill come
24. She always buys ________ my birthday.
a) anything nice to
b) anything nice for
c) something awful to
d) something awful for
25. Aren’t they friends ________ ?
a) of yours
b) of you
c) to yours
d) to you

Variant-17

1. Complete the expression for giving advice by filling in the missing letter:

It _ _ _ _ to me that there has been a misunderstanding
a) Seems
b) Sends
c) Sound
d) Says
2. Complete the expression for giving advice by filling in the missing letter:
You _ _ _ _ want to ask Sue for her opinion.
a) Might
b) Major
c) Match
d) Mind
3. Complete the expression for giving advice by filling in the missing letter:
You _ _ _ _ maybe try a different approach.
a) Could
b) Career
c) Chaos
d) Correspond
4. Complete the expression for giving advice by filling in the missing letter:
_ _ _ you think that making personal calls at work creates an unprofessional atmosphere?
a) Don`t
b) Does
c) Did
d) Will do
5. Complete the expression for giving advice by filling in the missing letter:
_ _ _ _ _ _ you agree that it is important to meet all our deadlines.
a) Wouldn`t
b) Would
c) Would like
d) Will like
6. Match the word related to report writing with its definition: OBSERVATION
a) a comment about something you have seen, heard or felt ____________
b) examining something in order to understand it ___________
c) considering something in order to discover how good or bad it is ___________
d) background
7. Match the word related to report writing with its definition: ANALYSES
a) examining something in order to understand it ___________
b) considering something in order to discover how good or bad it is ___________
c) a comment about something you have seen, heard or felt ____________
8. Match the word related to report writing with its definition: SUGGESTION
a) an idea or plan that you offer for someone to consider ______________
b) a comment about something you have seen, heard or felt ____________
c) examining something in order to understand it ___________
9. Match the word related to report writing with its definition: EVALUTION
a) considering something in order to discover how good or bad it is ___________
b) an idea or plan that you offer for someone to consider ______________
c) a comment about something you have seen, heard or felt ____________
10. Match an adjective with a noun to make collocation about working conditions: CLEAN
a) environment
b) customer
c) staff turnover
11. Match an adjective with a noun to make collocation about working conditions: SATISFIED.
a) customer
b) Meals
c) environment
12. Match an adjective with a noun to make collocation about working conditions: HIGH
a) staff turnover
b) meals
c) environment
13. Match an adjective with a noun to make collocation about working conditions: SUBSIDIZED
a) meals
b) customer
c) environment
14. Match an adjective with a noun to make collocation about working conditions: HEAVE.
a) workload
b) staff
c) rate
15. Match an adjective with a noun to make collocation about working conditions: HOURLY.
a) Rate
b) Staff
c) workload
16. Match an adjective with a noun to make collocation about working conditions: COMPETENT.
a) staff
b) rate
c) workload
17. Choose the correct preposition in expression: look ______ an area of work.
a) after
b) through
c) with
d) to
18. Choose the correct preposition in expression: report directly _________ somebody.
a) to
b) for
c) under
d) back
19. Choose the correct preposition in expression: run business ____________ a day today basis.
a) on
b) from
c) with
d) in
20. Choose the correct preposition in expression: take care ________ an area of work.
a) of
b) with
c) for
21. Complete the sentence with expression that it has same meaning: Maria is in charge of the marketing side of business.
a) is responsible for
b) is involved in
c) deals with
d) look for
22. Complete the sentence with expression that it has same meaning: She deals with the marketing side of the business.
a) to take action in order to achieve something or in order to solve a problem
b) takes care of
c) reports directly to
d) runs the business on a day – today business
23. Put the verbs in correct order: While ___________ (work) in my father`s business I ____________ (start) to understand the importance of marketing – I _____________ (never/think) about it before.
a) was working / started / had never thought
b) worked / was starting / had never thought
c) has worked / started / was never thinking
d) works / are starting / never thinks
24. Put the verbs in correct order: I __________ (already / be) in the job for two months when I first ____________ (speak) to the big boss, the CEO: I nearly hit his car as I ________ (park) mine!
a) had already been / spoke / was parking
b) was already / was speaking / parked
c) already was / spoke / parked
d) already is / spoke / park
25. Complete the expression for giving advice by filling in the missing letter:
A _ _ _ _ _ _ _, I think there is a better way to do this.
a) Actually
b) Absolute
c) Accuracy
d) Already

Variant-18

1. Complete the sentence using the prepositions: I am going to put you ___________ to my supervisor.

a) through
b) down
c) up
2. Complete the sentence using the prepositions: I will just take __________ your details.
a) down
b) through
c) on
3. Complete the sentence using the prepositions: Push the new module __________ slot.
a) into
b) on
c) up
4. Complete the sentence using the prepositions: Complete the sentence using the prepositions: Please hold ________ a moment while I find your records on our database.
a) on
b) in
c) up
5. Complete the sentence using the prepositions: The line is bad. Please hang _______ and I will call you back.
a) up
b) on
c) in
6. Complete the sentence using the prepositions: The line is bad. Could you speak _________ please?
a) up
b) on
c) in
7. Read the definitions and find the word: computer screen
a) monitor
b) processor
c) tool
8. Read the definitions and find the word: a row of icons on a computer screen
a) toolbar
b) plug
c) screw
9. Read the definitions and find the word: something you hope your computer doesn`t do
a) crash
b) cartridge
c) tool
10. Read the definitions and find the word: make a computer more powerful
a) upgrade
b) attach
c) cartridge
11. Read the definitions and find the word: something that goes in a printer
a) cartridge
b) customer
c) guarantee
12. Read the definitions and find the word: connect to the electricity supply
a) plug in
b) supplier
c) customer
13. Read the definitions and find the word: send a document with an email
a) attach
b) send
c) receive
14. Read the definitions and find the word: someone who a business sells to
a) customer
b) supplier
c) trader
15. Read the definitions and find the word: someone who a business buys from
a) supplier
b) customer
c) trader
16. Match an adjective with a noun to make collocation about working conditions: DEAD-END.
a) job
b) workload
c) staff
17. The collocation below are useful in customer support. Delete the one verb that does not collocate with the noun “a problem”.
a) push in
b) deal with
c) look into
d) sort out
18. The collocation below are useful in customer support. Delete the one verb that does not collocate with the noun “the symptoms”.
a) replace
b) describe
c) identify
d) treat
19. The collocation below are useful in customer support. Delete the one verb that does not collocate with the noun “the fault”.
a) offer
b) diagnose
c) locate
d) repair
20. The collocation below are useful in customer support. Delete the one verb that does not collocate with the noun “the product”.
a) escalate
b) exchange
c) launch
d) replace
21. The collocation below are useful in customer support. Delete the one verb that does not collocate with the noun “a full refund”.
a) call
b) ask for
c) give back
d) offer
22. Complete the sentence using the prepositions: We tried to contact you, but we couldn`t get _________________.
a) through
b) down
c) on
23. Complete the sentence using the prepositions: The machine broke _________ after only a few days.
a) down
b) into
c) on
24. Complete the sentence using the prepositions: Replace and screw ___________ the side panel.
a) in
b) into
c) on
25. Complete the sentence using the prepositions: When I switch it _________ nothing happens.
a) on
b) in
c) up

Variant 19

1.A Lemon tree ... from Tashkent to Baikonur Cosmodrom many years ago.

A) had been brought B) will be brought C) was brought D) were brought

2.The thief made a rush at the door but it . . .

A) locks B) is locked C) was locked D) am locking

3.The trees ... in the garden last Sunday.

A) are planted B) were planted C) had been planted D) was planted

4.Last year supermarkets ... in Toshkent.

A) is built B) has been built C) was built D) were built

5.Two manned spaceships . . . into space from the first space station in 1969.

A) launch B) was launched C) launches D) were launched

6.This apartment house ... in our street last year.

A) are built B) was built C) were built D) was building

7.-Why . . . he . . . to college? -He failed at the entrance examination.

A) is not/admit B) wasn’t/admitted C) will/admit D) won’t/be admitted

8.Cars ... on the left side of the road in London.

A) drive B) drove C) are driven D) were driven

9.The first factory producing Coca-Cola ... in Dallas, Texas, in 1895. Billions of bottles and cans have been produced since 1895.

A) opens B) was opened C) was opening D) had been opened

10.The family sat to have dinner. The best seat ... by beautiful Linda.

A) is occupied B) will be occupied C) was occupied D) was occupying

11.Our work must ... as soon as possible.

A) to finish B) be finishing C) be finished D) have finished

12.The dress ... this week. We haven’t got any left.

A) has been bought B) was being bought C) to be bought D) had been bought

13.We ... a new film before he ... .

A) were shown/comes B) showed/had come
C) would have been shown/will come D) had been shown/came

14.She felt ill after ... the food.

A) eat B) to eat C) ate D) eating

15.It was six o’clock when the card of monsieur Hercule Poirot ... up to Mirelle.

A) will be brought B) brought C) brings D) was brought
16.When news of an amazing discovery in Africa ... in the 1870 s, rumours ... everywhere.
A) was reported/were heard B) reported/heard
C) were reported/was heard D) is reported/is heard

17.I told him that he ... leave whenever he wanted to.

A) could B) can C) must D) had to

18.You aren’t serious, are you? You ... be joking!

A) are to B) can C) have to D) must

19.If you want to become a professional pianist, you ... practise every day.

A) need B) must C) had to D) might

20.You ... look at the label in your jumper if you want to know how to wash it.

A) might B) has to C) should D) need

21.- Excuse me, madam, ... I have a look at that blue dress? - Yes, certainly. You ... try it on if you like.

A) may / must B) can / may C) must / must D) may / have to

22.He . . . at home as he was ill.

A) must stay B) has to stay C) can stay D) had to stay

23.As it was raining I . . . to put on my raincoat

A) must B) could C) have D) had

24.J.Oh.Tommy, my father has bought a new car. T. . . . ?

A) did he? B) hasn’t he? C) haven’t you? D) has he?

25.Take it from . . . and give it to . . . .

A) he/I B) him/me C) you/you D) his/my
Variant 20

1.I have brought ... food for you.

A) any B) anyone C) some D) someone

2.I have a dog. . . . is very nice.

A) you B) they C) it D) its

3.I live in Uzbekistan. . . . country is very rich.

A) Our B) Theirs C) Whose D) Its

4.Has . . . read the text?

A) any B) anybody C) someone D) some

5.It was ... he didn’t want to remember.

A) anything B) nobody C) anybody D) something

6.In the town there were ... new hospitals.

A) anybody B) some C) any D) something

7.This is . . .book. Where is . . . ?

A) yours / mine B) your / my C) your / mine D) mine / yours

8.Hearing the news the policeman got up and left the room at once.

A) it/they/it B) they/they/it C) it /he/it D) they/them/it

9.- Where is the hen? - ... is sitting on ... nest.

A) she/hers B) his/his C) she/it D) it/its

10.Where is your niece? ...is somewhere here. Don’t you hear... singing ?

A) He/his B) It/its C) He/their D) She/her

11.Aziza doesn’t like her friend’s dog. ... thinks... is better.

A) He/his B) It/its C) She/it D) She/hers

12.-You ... called your roommate.

A) could have B) may have C) would have D) must have

13.- The coat is too expensive. I’m afraid I can’t afford it. - Let’s go to another shop. They ... have cheaper ones there.

A) may B) shouldn’t C) can’t D) have to

14.This work ... to be done at once.

A) must B) can C) is D) should

15.- Where is Ann? - She ... be walking in the garden.

A) can B) ought to C) has to D) must

16.It’s only 8 o’clock. You ... come so early. We did the work yesterday.

A) need B) needn’t C) needn’t have D) could

17.I went to the doctor’s yesterday and I ... for half an hour.

A) had to wait B) must wait C) should wait D) can wait

18.You ... have sent us a note at least! We waited for you the whole day.

A) might B) can C) may D) are to

19.Whatever the reason ... be, the fact remains.

A) may B) can C) could D) might

20.I ... tidy my room. Mother is angry.

A) have to B) can C) may D) needn’t

21.It ... be true. It ... be a lie.

A) might/can B) can’t/must C) mustn’t/may D) may/is to

22.If you’re ever in London, you ... give me a ring. We ... go out somewhere.

A) could/must B) had/may C) must/could D) are to/shall be able

23.We ... a new film before he ... .

A) were shown/comes B) showed/had come
C) would have been shown/will come D) had been shown/came

24.She felt ill after ... the food.

A) eat B) to eat C) ate D) eating

25.It was six o’clock when the card of monsieur Hercule Poirot ... up to Mirelle.

A) will be brought B) brought C) brings D) was brought
Variant 21

1.Our pupils . . . to operate modern computers.

A) are teaching B) be taught C) was taught D) are taught

2.The first view of the city of New York from the sea is the sight that . . . .

A) can never forget B) can’t never be forgotten C) can’t ever forgotten D) can never be forgotten

3.The Guinness Book of Records . . . in the 50 s.

A) were first published B) has first been published C) was first published D) published first

4.Though Christmas is celebrated on December 25, the actual date of Christ’s birth . . . .

A) not known B) is known C) is known yet D) is not known

5.She said they . . . go to the cinema if they liked.

A) must B) may C) can D) could

6.A man . . . for crossing the street in the wrong place.

A) was fined B) be fined C) is found D) was founded

7.A lot of things . . . about by the children.

A) is scattered B) being scattered C) scatters D) have been scattered

8.It costs about 30 dollars to have a tooth . . .

A) filling B) to fill C) filled D) fill

9.I have brought ... food for you.

A) any B) anyone C) some D) someone

10.I have a dog. . . . is very nice.

A) you B) they C) it D) its

11.Some new equipment . . . by the company.

A) has ordered B) was ordered C) had been ordered D) has been ordered

12.The dog had run away and the children . . .find it though they were looking for it the whole day.

A) can B) can’t C) could D) could not

13.Their house is in Chorsu and yours is in Chilanzar. They ... live very close to you.

A) can B) can’t C) must not D) must

14.A little girl comes up to her mother and asks if she . . . go to the park with her friend.

A) couldn’t B) can’t C) had to D) may

15.Mark Twain ... easily ... across the Mississippi River, when he was a child.

A) must/swim B) had to/swam C) may not/swim D) could/swim

16.I looked through this book for about 2 hours, but . . .find anything interesting.

A) can’t B) couldn’t C) may not D) could

17.Never put off till tomorrow what you... do today.

A) have to B) must C) might D) can

18.Daddy, ... we go to the cinema ? - No, you ... . The film is for grown ups only.

A) may / can not B) can / needn’t C) need / can’t D) is to / may not

19.I’m sorry you ... smoke here.

A) had to B) can’t C) could D) must

20.It was very difficult to hear: I ... understand what she was saying.

A) can’t B) may not C) was able to D) couldn’t

21.Olim ... go to the cinema tomorrow. He has done well.

A) may B) was able to C) have to D) had to

22.Last year I . . . skate well, but after some practice I . . . now.

A) couldn’t/can B) may/can’t C) mustn’t/can D) should/shouldn’t

23.If you . . . fix a radio, you . . . repair a TV too.

A) can/will be able to B) must/may C) couldn’t/can D) need/has to

24.According to a recent survey, the main meal of the day for . . . British people is the evening meal.

A) most B) any C) much D) more

25.West Indians are one of the many minority ethnic groups who help to make life in the UK so . . . and colorful.

A) richer B) richest C) rich D) richly
Variant 22

1.Can . . .help me with this work today?

A) anybody B) everything C) nobody D) something

2.Many people say they never have . . . time.

A) any B) some C) no D) anything

3.There was . . . snakelike in the boy’s black eyes.

A) none B) someone C) some D) something

4.I envy him and . . .well-behaved children.

A) my B) hers C) you D) his

5.A blind man was groping for the door-handle.

A) he/it B) she/it C) it/them D) they/me

6.- On what days do you have English lessons?- We have . . . on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

A) them B) it C) her D) him

7.The poetess was not in the hall.

A) She/it B) He/it C) It/it D) They/it

8.You must find somebody . . . can help you.

A) whose B) whom C) who D) what

9.Can you give me . . . to eat? I’m very hungry.

A) something B) nothing C) what D) someone

10.The Museum ... London is the largest museum ... the world.

A) by/on B) in/for C) of/in D) for/in

11.In 1970 the Beatles split ... and each member pursued another musical career.

A) down B) up C) with D) out

12.The Beatles were often approached ... requests to reunite.

A) in B) on C) with D) to

13.She signed her name ... the dotted line ... the bottom of the page.

A) at/on B) in/on C) on/at D) with/on

14.There is no fear ... his being late.

A) around B) for C) to D) since

15.It was ... one and two o’clock ... a cold morning.

A) about/in B) between/of C) between/on D) from/at

16.Zemfira and Aziza entered ... the room holding each other’s ... hands.

A) in/by B) -/with C) -/- D) into/at

17.I can’t put up ... his bad behavour any longer.

A) about B) for C) against D) with

18.I am a bad influence ... you.

A) - B) with C) for D) on

19.Come on, Dave! Why are you always so . . . ? We are going to miss the train.

A) slow B) slowly C) slower D) slowest

20.The plov prepared for Navruz holiday was . . . and the team of builders enjoyed it very much.

A) wonder B) wonders C) wonderfully D) wonderful

21.English people don’t usually have porridge for breakfast. Porridge is rather more a Scottish . . .an English food.

A) that B) than C) then D) this

22.My flat is large. What about ...?

A) mine B) her C) their D) yours

23.I used to do ... lessons with ... friends.

A) his / me B) my / my C) our / ours D) hers / her

24.The man standing near the window is ... teacher.

A) him B) hers C) yours D) our

25.Take it from . . . and give it to . . . .

A) he/I B) him/me C) you/you D) his/my

Variant 23

1.There was . . . snakelike in the boy’s black eyes.

A) none B) someone C) some D) something

2.I envy him and . . .well-behaved children.

A) my B) hers C) you D) his

3.A blind man was groping for the door-handle.

A) he/it B) she/it C) it/them D) they/me

4.- On what days do you have English lessons?- We have . . . on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

A) them B) it C) her D) him

5.The poetess was not in the hall.

A) She/it B) He/it C) It/it D) They/it

6.You must find somebody . . . can help you.

A) whose B) whom C) who D) what

7.Can you give me . . . to eat? I’m very hungry.

A) something B) nothing C) what D) someone

8.Mr.Watson said that the mystery was over.

A) he/it B) he/she C) she/she D) they/it

9.Rose put the map in front of . . .

A) him B) they C) he D) my

10.- . . .does your daughter do? - . . . is an English teacher.

A) that/she B) what/she C) she/who D) who/her

11.If one person is careless with a library book, then it . . .be read by others.

A) can B) could C) may D) can’t

12.A: . . . I phone you tonight? B: Yes, you . . . .

A) may/may B) must/might C) could/can’t D) shouldn’t/shouldn’t

13.I . . .not translate this text yesterday. . . .you help me to translate it tonight?

A) could/can B) can/can C) may/may D) had to/could

14.” . . . I have a cup of tea, miss?” she asked. But the waitress went on doing her hair. ”Oh,” she sang, ” We’re not open yet”

A) have to B) must C) may D) should

15.Guests of the hotel ... warn the clerk in advance when they leave.

A) can B) may C) must D) was to
16.I don’t think you will need any help, but if you . . . it, just let me know.
A) need B) can C) will need D) needing

17.He spoke so quickly that I . . .hardly understand him.

A) can B) may C) must D) could

18.”Shall I write a letter to him?” ”No, you . . . , it’s not necessary.”

A) can’t B) needn’t C) mightn’t D) must

19.We like ... republic.

A) they B) our C) ours D) us

20.I have brought ... food for you.

A) any B) anyone C) some D) someone

21.I have a dog. . . . is very nice.

A) you B) they C) it D) its

22.I live in Uzbekistan. . . . country is very rich.

A) Our B) Theirs C) Whose D) Its

23.Has . . . read the text?

A) any B) anybody C) someone D) some

24.It was ... he didn’t want to remember.

A) anything B) nobody C) anybody D) something

25.In the town there were ... new hospitals.

A) anybody B) some C) any D) something
Variant 24

1.Where is my . . . bicycle? It’s gone!

A) was stoled B) has been stolen C) is stolen D) has stolen

2.A tree was laying across the road. It . . . in the storm.

A) was blown B) is blown C) had blown D) had been blown

3.Alexandria is a seaport in northern Egypt. The city . . . in 332 BC by Alexander the Great, who planned it as one of the finest ports of the ancient world.

A) has been founded B) was founded C) was found D) had been found

4.At 5 o’clock on Sunday morning Jim . . . up by a strange noise.

A) woke B) had woken C) was woken D) had been woken

5.One of most popular materials, nylon, . . . in the early 1930s by an American chemist, Julian Hill.

A) invented B) was invented C) had been invented D) had invented

6.Today, nylon . . . in many things: carpets, ropes, seat belts, furniture, computers and even spare parts for the human body.

A) finds B) has found C) is found D) was found

7.I learned Japanese when I was in Tokyo. I . . . by an old Japanese man.

A) am taught B) was taught C) taught D) am teaching

8.I’m sorry this office is so dirty but it can’t . . . until tomorrow morning at the earliest.

A) clean B) be cleaned C) be cleaning D) cleaning

9.At the present time, the oldest house in town . . . by the Historical Society. The house is sure to be a popular tourist attraction.

A) is being restored B) is restoring C) is restored D) had been restored

10.During the exam yesterday the teacher . . . by two graduate students.

A) assisted B) was assisted C) had assisted D) had been assisted

11.We ... preserve the fauna and flora of the earth for the next generation.

A) might B) has to C) must D) need

12.Helen ... marry him if she wanted to.

A) can B) am to C) must D) could

13.... I turn the television off ?

A) need B) am to C) has to D) may

14.Excuse me, ... you tell me the time?

A) may B) must C) might D) can

15.We ... protect our environment from pollution.

A) need B) had to C) are to D) must

16.Nothing can stop us now, ...?

A) don’t it B) doesn’t it C) can’t it D) can it

17.. . .you show me those black shoes?

A) may B) must C) can D) have to

18.Hello, ... I speak to Peter, please?

A) might B) must C) can D) has to

19.He ... agree to your suggestion.

A) may not B) need C) are able to D) are to

20.You ... do this work yourself, if you try.

A) can B) had to C) must D) was able to

21.You ... watch TV now as father is sleeping. You shouldn’t disturb him.

A) mustn’t B) are not able to C) may D) have to

22.I used to do ... lessons with ... friends.

A) his / me B) my / my C) our / ours D) hers / her

23.The man standing near the window is ... teacher.

A) him B) hers C) yours D) our

24.Take it from . . . and give it to . . . .

A) he/I B) him/me C) you/you D) his/my

25.. . . are pencils . . . are pens.

A) this/that B) that/these C) these/those D) that/this
Variant 25

1.Wales is situated in the West of Great Britain. . . . territory is 20 thousand square kilometres.

A) Him B) It C) Theirs D) Its

2.We got home late. We were very tired and . . .went to bed at once.

A) anybody B) nobody C) somebody D) everybody

3.Can . . .help me with this work today?

A) anybody B) everything C) nobody D) something

4.Many people say they never have . . . time.

A) any B) some C) no D) anything

5.There was . . . snakelike in the boy’s black eyes.

A) none B) someone C) some D) something

6.I envy him and . . .well-behaved children.

A) my B) hers C) you D) his

7.A blind man was groping for the door-handle.

A) he/it B) she/it C) it/them D) they/me

8.- On what days do you have English lessons?- We have . . . on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

A) them B) it C) her D) him

9.The poetess was not in the hall.

A) She/it B) He/it C) It/it D) They/it

10.This street is named . . .General Rakhimov, who gave his life during the Great Patriotic War.

A) at B) around C) of D) after

11.This song is extremely popular . . . our classmates.

A) around B) with C) for D) in

12.Azim has fallen ill and now he is . . . hospital.

A) in B) for C) on D) from

13.You must take these tablets . . .your cough, to be . . . the safe side.

A) for/in B) for/on C) against/on D) against/in

14.How silly . . .me, I must really apologize . . .you.

A) to/for B) for/to C) of/to D) to/to

15.The Museum ... London is the largest museum ... the world.

A) by/on B) in/for C) of/in D) for/in
16.In 1970 the Beatles split ... and each member pursued another musical career.
A) down B) up C) with D) out

17.The Beatles were often approached ... requests to reunite.

A) in B) on C) with D) to

18.She signed her name ... the dotted line ... the bottom of the page.

A) at/on B) in/on C) on/at D) with/on

19.There is no fear ... his being late.

A) around B) for C) to D) since

20.It was ... one and two o’clock ... a cold morning.

A) about/in B) between/of C) between/on D) from/at

21.Zemfira and Aziza entered ... the room holding each other’s ... hands.

A) in/by B) -/with C) -/- D) into/at

22.I can’t put up ... his bad behavour any longer.

A) about B) for C) against D) with

23.A little girl comes up to her mother and asks if she . . . go to the park with her friend.

A) couldn’t B) can’t C) had to D) may

24.Mark Twain ... easily ... across the Mississippi River, when he was a child.

A) must/swim B) had to/swam C) may not/swim D) could/swim

25.I looked through this book for about 2 hours, but . . .find anything interesting.

A) can’t B) couldn’t C) may not D) could

Variant 26

1.A man . . . for crossing the street in the wrong place.

A) was fined B) be fined C) is found D) was founded

2.A lot of things . . . about by the children.

A) is scattered B) being scattered C) scatters D) have been scattered

3.It costs about 30 dollars to have a tooth . . .

A) filling B) to fill C) filled D) fill

4.Choose the best answer in Passive Voice.

Harry will meet you at the airport.
A) You will have been met by Harry at the airport. B) You will be met by Harry at the airport.
C) You would be met by Harry at the airport. D) Harry would be met at the airport.

5.Shiela might come to see you tomorrow.

A) You might be visited by Shiela tomorrow. B) You will might be visited by Shiela tomorrow.
C) You would be visited by Shiela tomorrow. D) Shiela is going to visit you tomorrow.

6.Some new equipment . . . by the company.

A) has ordered B) was ordered C) had been ordered D) has been ordered

7.These contracts . . . by the manager today.

A) should be signed B) had been signed C) will be signed D) is signed

8.The windows . . . yesterday.

A) are cleaned B) cleaned C) be cleaned D) should have been cleaned

9.A.: Did anyone invite Ann to party? B.: I don’t know. She . . . . I am not sure.

A) has been invited B) was invited C) might have been invited D) had been invited

10.Where is my . . . bicycle? It’s gone!

A) was stoled B) has been stolen C) is stolen D) has stolen

11.A tree was laying across the road. It . . . in the storm.

A) was blown B) is blown C) had blown D) had been blown

12.Hello, ... I speak to Peter, please?

A) might B) must C) can D) has to

13.He ... agree to your suggestion.

A) may not B) need C) are able to D) are to

14.You ... do this work yourself, if you try.

A) can B) had to C) must D) was able to

15.You ... watch TV now as father is sleeping. You shouldn’t disturb him.

A) mustn’t B) are not able to C) may D) have to

16.You ... work hard at your English if you want to know it well.

A) must B) mustn’t C) can’t D) has to

17.Mother, look, I . . . skate well.

A) can B) may C) must D) have to

18.We . . . read a lot in the original if we want to learn a foreign language.

A) had to B) can C) must D) may

19.Nodira has been working all day. She ... be very tired.

A) must B) can’t C) might not D) have to

20.Helen ... come to school today. She isn’t very well.

A) can’t B) mustn’t C) had to D) should

21.The dog had run away and the children . . .find it though they were looking for it the whole day.

A) can B) can’t C) could D) could not

22.Their house is in Chorsu and yours is in Chilanzar. They ... live very close to you.

A) can B) can’t C) must not D) must

23.The travellers set out . . . sunrise.

A) on B) at C) in D) for

24.I left the parcel . . . the post office.

A) to B) at C) for D) by

25.”Macbeth” is . . . tonight at the theatre.

A) from B) in C) at D) on
Variant 27

1.At present pollution is a big problem . . . some parts . . . the world.

A) on/of B) in/of C) of/to D) with/for

2.My friend plans to join . . . the Air Force . . . June.

A) -/in B) -/on C) to/in- D) with/for

3.-Is Mr.Black at home? No, he’ll be at home . . . four o’clock.

A) in B) on C) upon D) at

4.You must take these tablets . . .your cough, to be . . . the safe side.

A) for/in B) for/on C) against/on D) against/in

5.How silly . . .me, I must really apologize . . .you.

A) to/for B) for/to C) of/to D) to/to

6.The Museum ... London is the largest museum ... the world.

A) by/on B) in/for C) of/in D) for/in

7.In 1970 the Beatles split ... and each member pursued another musical career.

A) down B) up C) with D) out

8.The Beatles were often approached ... requests to reunite.

A) in B) on C) with D) to

9.The BBC channels offer a mixture of drama,light entertainment, films, sport, children’s,religious and . . . programmes, news and current affairs, and documentaries.

A) educate B) educational C) educated D) educator

10.There are many books about cricket and many on beer, but this is . . . book to bring the two subjects together.

A) better B) good C) best D) the best

11.The Kiwi is New Zealand’s national symbol. It’s an . . . bird that cannot fly.

A) unusual B) unusually C) usual D) usually

12.According to a recent survey, the main meal of the day for . . . British people is the evening meal.

A) most B) any C) much D) more

13.West Indians are one of the many minority ethnic groups who help to make life in the UK so . . . and colorful.

A) richer B) richest C) rich D) richly

14.Many scientists now view the modern threat of global warming as the . . . threat mankind has ever faced.

A) great B) greater C) greatest D) greatly

15.On Girls Day, which is celebrated in Japan in March, the entire family gathers for a . . . dinner honoring the girls in the family.

A) tradition B) traditions C) traditional D) traditionally

16.I can’t manage without . . . help.

A) you B) my C) your D) him

17.Is there . . . in the room? Please, open the door!

A) somewhere B) something C) anything D) anybody

18.Wales is situated in the West of Great Britain. . . . territory is 20 thousand square kilometres.

A) Him B) It C) Theirs D) Its
19.We got home late. We were very tired and . . .went to bed at once.
A) anybody B) nobody C) somebody D) everybody

20.Can . . .help me with this work today?

A) anybody B) everything C) nobody D) something
21.Many people say they never have . . . time.
A) any B) some C) no D) anything

22.There was . . . snakelike in the boy’s black eyes.

A) none B) someone C) some D) something

23.The travellers set out . . . sunrise.

A) on B) at C) in D) for

24.I envy him and . . .well-behaved children.

A) my B) hers C) you D) his

25.He ... agree to your suggestion.

A) may not B) need C) are able to D) are to
Variant 28

1.I learned Japanese when I was in Tokyo. I . . . by an old Japanese man.

A) am taught B) was taught C) taught D) am teaching

2.I’m sorry this office is so dirty but it can’t . . . until tomorrow morning at the earliest.

A) clean B) be cleaned C) be cleaning D) cleaning

3.At the present time, the oldest house in town . . . by the Historical Society. The house is sure to be a popular tourist attraction.

A) is being restored B) is restoring C) is restored D) had been restored

4.During the exam yesterday the teacher . . . by two graduate students.

A) assisted B) was assisted C) had assisted D) had been assisted

5.The crocodiles at the zoo have no need to move because they don’t have to hunt for their food. They . . . regularly by the zookeepers.

A) feed B) fed C) were fed D) are fed

6.Until all suitable candidates have been interviewed no decision . . . about any future appointment.

A) is made B) will be made C) made D) have made

7.The newspaper reports that a new security system . . . in all our offices in the next few weeks.

A) is installed B) will be installed C) will install D) is being installed

8.We met at the appointed time. While our coffee . . . I told him our sad story which impressed him greatly.

A) was making B) made C) was being made D) has been made

9.The driver as well as the passenger . . . hurt in the accident.

A) were B) was C) have been D) has

10.A great number of schools in England . . . by local education authorities.

A) have run B) are running C) are run D) being run

11.An eminent American poet, Cart Sandburg is also well . . . for his multivolume biography of Lincoln.

A) know B) known C) knowing D) knew

12.The Ford Theater where Lincoln . . . must have been restored.

A) was shot B) has been shot C) is shooting D) was shooting

13.That magnificent eight-century-old temple . . . by the Chinese.

A) was constructing B) was constructed
C) been constructed D) been constructing

14.Nodira has been working all day. She ... be very tired.

A) must B) can’t C) might not D) have to

15.Helen ... come to school today. She isn’t very well.

A) can’t B) mustn’t C) had to D) should

16.The dog had run away and the children . . .find it though they were looking for it the whole day.

A) can B) can’t C) could D) could not

17.Their house is in Chorsu and yours is in Chilanzar. They ... live very close to you.

A) can B) can’t C) must not D) must

18.A little girl comes up to her mother and asks if she . . . go to the park with her friend.

A) couldn’t B) can’t C) had to D) may

19.Mark Twain ... easily ... across the Mississippi River, when he was a child.

A) must/swim B) had to/swam C) may not/swim D) could/swim

20.I looked through this book for about 2 hours, but . . .find anything interesting.

A) can’t B) couldn’t C) may not D) could

21.Never put off till tomorrow what you... do today.

A) have to B) must C) might D) can

22.Daddy, ... we go to the cinema ? - No, you ... . The film is for grown ups only.

A) may / can not B) can / needn’t C) need / can’t D) is to / may not

23.I’m sorry you ... smoke here.

A) had to B) can’t C) could D) must

24.It was very difficult to hear: I ... understand what she was saying.

A) can’t B) may not C) was able to D) couldn’t

25.How silly . . .me, I must really apologize . . .you.

A) to/for B) for/to C) of/to D) to/to
Variant 29

1.If you want to become a professional pianist, you ... practise every day.

A) need B) must C) had to D) might

2.You ... look at the label in your jumper if you want to know how to wash it.

A) might B) has to C) should D) need

3.- Excuse me, madam, ... I have a look at that blue dress? - Yes, certainly. You ... try it on if you like.

4.A) may / must B) can / may C) must / must D) may / have to

5.He . . . at home as he was ill.

A) must stay B) has to stay C) can stay D) had to stay

6.As it was raining I . . . to put on my raincoat

A) must B) could C) have D) had

7.J.Oh.Tommy, my father has bought a new car. T. . . . ?

A) did he? B) hasn’t he? C) haven’t you? D) has he?

8.Dad thinks they . . . improve the street lighting.

A) had B) are C) should D) have

9.Trees . . . produce oxygen, but rocks . . . .

A) can/can’t B) can’t/can C) can/should D) may/might

10.Tomorrow is a holiday. Mary . . . go to class.

A) doesn’t have to B) don’t have to C) isn’t to D) didn’t have to

11.Nancy is yawning. She . . . be sleepy.

A) must B) can C) had better D) could

12.I wonder who is ringing. It is Don. He said he . . . come after 7 o’clock and it is only 6.30 now.

A) may B) can’t C) won’t D) would

13.If you are going . . . the Post Office, would you post this letter?

A) from B) on C) till D) to

14.He insisted . . . reading the letters.

A) in B) at C) by D) on

15.They came . . .Tuesday and met the director.

A) to B) by C) at D) on

16.The travellers set out . . . sunrise.

A) on B) at C) in D) for

17.I left the parcel . . . the post office.

A) to B) at C) for D) by

18.”Macbeth” is . . . tonight at the theatre.

A) from B) in C) at D) on

19.Hearing that she had been admitted to the University, she jumped . . . joy.

A) at B) for C) of D) on

20.Will you retell the text . . . the first person?

A) on B) from C) with D) in

21.. . .my opinion Nodir has an advantage . . .his friends.

A) to/above B) in/over C) of/over D) in/above

22.My friend emigrated . . .Spain . . . the war finished.

A) to/at B) with/during C) to/before D) on/in

23.Andrew returned the shoes and took a pair. . . boots . . . .

A) of/for B) for/- C) to/after D) of/instead

24.At present pollution is a big problem . . . some parts . . . the world.

A) on/of B) in/of C) of/to D) with/for

25.My friend plans to join . . . the Air Force . . . June.

A) -/in B) -/on C) to/in- D) with/for

Variant 30

1.The newspaper reports that a new security system . . . in all our offices in the next few weeks.

A) is installed B) will be installed C) will install D) is being installed

2.We met at the appointed time. While our coffee . . . I told him our sad story which impressed him greatly.

A) was making B) made C) was being made D) has been made

3.The driver as well as the passenger . . . hurt in the accident.

A) were B) was C) have been D) has

4.A great number of schools in England . . . by local education authorities.

A) have run B) are running C) are run D) being run

5.An eminent American poet, Cart Sandburg is also well . . . for his multivolume biography of Lincoln.

A) know B) known C) knowing D) knew

6.The Ford Theater where Lincoln . . . must have been restored.

A) was shot B) has been shot C) is shooting D) was shooting

7.That magnificent eight-century-old temple . . . by the Chinese.

A) was constructing B) was constructed
C) been constructed D) been constructing

8.The delegation was to arrive on Saturday, but the time of the arrival . . . changed.

A) are B) have C) will D) was

9.You’ll get the goods very soon. They will . . . to you by air.

A) be delivered B) being delivered C) deliver D) delivering

10.Ann is free today, so we ... go to the Party.

A) are to B) can’t C) ought D) can

11.The lecturer mentioned the name of the town several times, but unfortunately I ... remember it.

A) can B) could C) may D) could not

12.It’s a shame, you devote so little time to the child. You ... give him more attention. She’s got ill.

A) might B) may C) must D) have to

13.I am quite free this evening so I ... take care of the baby instead of you.

A) can B) have to C) must D) need to

14.One ... cheat at the exam. It’s a rule in all exams.

A) cannot B) must not C) has to D) might not

15.A real writer knows what he ... write about.

A) must B) need to C) could D) had to

16.I helped my mother to tidy up the room whenever I ... .

A) could B) can C) needs to D) has to

17.Jane asked if she ... switch off the radio.

A) may B) might C) can D) must

18.Everybody ... love their country. They ... be ready to defend their country.

A) must/might B) must/must C) may/can D) have to/has to

19.They came . . .Tuesday and met the director.

A) to B) by C) at D) on

20.The travellers set out . . . sunrise.

A) on B) at C) in D) for

21.I left the parcel . . . the post office.

A) to B) at C) for D) by

22.”Macbeth” is . . . tonight at the theatre.

A) from B) in C) at D) on

23.Hearing that she had been admitted to the University, she jumped . . . joy.

A) at B) for C) of D) on

24.Will you retell the text . . . the first person?

A) on B) from C) with D) in

25.. . .my opinion Nodir has an advantage . . .his friends.

A) to/above B) in/over C) of/over D) in/above