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Task 1.

1. Fill in the gaps:

There was a bank robbery in central London yesterday. Just before closing time yesterday, a man (1) the Bucher Street Branch of the National Westminster Bank. He was carrying a shotgun, and wearing a stocking mask over his head. There were only a few customers in the bank at the time. He (2) on the floor, and forced the manager to put the money in a sack. (3) he was leaving, the security guard tried to ring the alarm. The robber shot him and the guard is now in St. Patrick’s Hospital. Surgeons are trying to save (4). (5) the police arrested a man in South London. He is now trying to prove his alibi.

a) entered in b) entered c) left d) was entering.

a) made them to lie b) made them lying c) made lie to them d) made them lie.

a) as b) as soon as c) after d) before.

a) him alive b) his death c) his life d) his from death.

a) last at night b) late night c) lastly night d) last night

2. Write it up.

People attend college or university for many different reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, and increased knowledge). Why do you think people attend college or university? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

3. Find the right answer.

1. Ryan got into ......... at school again this week. I don't know what to do about his bad behavior lately.

(a) dresses (b) cars (c) trouble (d) barns

2. Can you give me more ......... regarding the cell phone plan? I'm not sure if I want to buy a cell phone yet.

(a) suites (b) stairs (c) watches (d) information

3. The little girl had two ......... in her hair.

(a) braids (b) advice (c) slang (d) ice

4. There is a lot of ......... at the beach.

(a) kites (b) dogs (c) sand (d) balls

5. Only with years Pete understood the ... of his parents' love.

a) value b) price c) label d) card

6. The ... of Great Britain are washed by the Atlantic Ocean, the North and the Irish Seas.

a) mountains b) shores c)banks d) coasts

7. A new shop ... a wide choice of clothes, shoes and boots.

a) offers b) suggests c) lakes d) reads

8. The British ... lie in the North-western part of Europe.

a) place b) islands c) isles d) continent

9. The doctor ... the patient's throat and prescribed him some medicine.

a) examined b) looked c) saw d)looks

10. All people must ... themselves to avoid making serious mistakes.

a) lead c)control c) guide d) keep

Task 2.


Many stolen paintings have a strange history. But one of the strangest was (1) of a painting by the famous sixteenth century painter Bruegel, stolen from the Courtauld Institute in London in the eighties. The four thieves who had stolen the painting, didn’t know how much it cost. The first art expert who came to see the painting said it was (2) and couldn’t name the exact price. The gang telephoned another art expert who told them that the painting was worth ? 2-3 million. They then tried to sell the painting (3) to the gallery from which it had been stolen. The gallery contacted the police and meeting was arranged. The gang asked for the money to be brought in two suitcases in unmarked banknotes. (4), the meeting didn’t take place. A short time (5) the four were arrested. The police found the painting on top of a wardrobe. When the gang were told they were arrested in connection with Bruegel, one of them said, «What’s a Bruegel? I thought it was rubbish. »

a ) this b) that c) those d) the.

a) priceless b) colourless c)hopeless d) useless.

a) against b) round c) back d) around.

a) so b) while c) sure d) however.

a) latter b) late c) before d) later.

2. Write it up.

It has been said, "Not everything that is learned is contained in books." Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?


1. I want to paint two ......... in this room.

(a) walls (b) cash (c) news (d) slang

2. Children have a lot of .......... They also have a lot of questions.

(a) bruises (b) hats (c) curtains (d) curiosity

3. My husband wears a ......... to work every day.

(a) hair (b) suit (c) wealth (d) luck

4. There is a lot of ......... coming out of that building. I think there's a fire!

(a) paws (b) boxes (c) person (d) smoke

5. I like to use maple ......... on my pancakes. It's delicious.

(a) buckets (b) syrup (c) chopsticks (d) bottles

6. In his youth Abraham Lincoln was a poor man, so he ... try several job to earn his living.

a)had to

b)was to

c)should

d)might

7. Oh, dear! Where ... my glasses be? I remember I've put them right here!

a) must

b)should

c) can

d)shall

8. I am not sure, but he ... work on evenings if he wants to study abroad.

a) shall have to

b)must have to

c) may have to

d)can have to

9. Believe me, I try to do my best to reassure her, but she ... listen to me.

a) wouldn't

b)shall not

c) won't

d)needn't

10. Brian supposed that his friends ... come soon.

a)might

b)were to

c)may

d)must

Task 3.


Mr. Reilly?

«Mr. Reilly? This is Colonel Montgomery of Scotland Yard. I’m afraid I have bad news for you. Your brother-in-law has just been murdered. » «Oh, my God,» said

the voice on (1) end of the line. «I only saw Micky last night. I can’t believe this is true. Are you sure it’s him?» «The (2) is positive, Mr. Reilly. I would like to come straight over and talk to you about who would have a motive for killing him.» An hour later, Colonel Montgomery was seated in Reilly’s flat. «It’s no secret that Micky had enemies,» said Reilly. His business partner, Harold Smith, once (3) him of stealing money from their business. They had some violent arguments. Then there’s my sister’s husband, Charles Johnes, who thought Micky had (4) with his wife. Charles, I am embarrassed to say, is associated with the underworld. Another person who could have killed Micky is my wife’s brother Billy… There was no need to continue. From what Mr. Reilly said everything was obvious. He gave himself (5) when he mentioned the name of his murdered brother-in-law: he had at least three brothers-in-law.

a) another b) the other c) other d) an other.

a) identification b) confirmation c) interrogation d) location.

a) deceived b) proved c) accused d) thought.

a) love b) affair c) heavens d) peace.

a) off b) from c) back d) away.

2. Write it up.

A company has announced that it wishes to build a large factory near your community. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this new influence on your community. Do you support or oppose the factory? Explain your position.

3.Find the right answer.

1. I usually make ......... when I roast a turkey.

(a) lights (b) plates (c) cups (d) gravy

2. I need one more .......... I will be taking two of these on my trip to Mexico.

(a) suitcase (b) concrete(c) chocolate (d) soap

3. I want to climb that large .......... Do you think I can do it?

(a) sand (b) beef (c) mountain (d) heat

4. I just bought my husband a new, leather ......... for his birthday.

(a) frost (b) juice (c) luck (d) wallet

5. Some people say that ......... is the best medicine.

(a) laughter (b) boots (c) eraser (d) bottles

6. Schools recently ... responsibility to plan their programs.

A. have been givenB. were givenC. had been givenD. are giving

7. After years of neglect the palace finally ... to its former glory.

A. will restoreB. has been restoredC. was restoredD. is restored

8. At this moment all transport ... by a policeman to another exit.

A. is being directedB. is directedC. had been directedD. will direct

9. Operator? We just…

A. were disconnectedB. will be disconnectedC. have been disconnectedD. have disconnected

10. The USA ... into 50 states.

A. was dividedB. is dividedC. will be dividedD. is dividing

Task 4.


One Evening…

One evening late 1941, Colonel Montgomery of Scotland Yard, (1) himself standing before the members of the London Mystery Club, a group that enjoyed discussing mystery novels. «Recently a stranger arrived in London from South Africa,» the colonel said. «Our sources have informed us that this man is probably a Nazi agent. We believe that he is (2) of a great deal of wealth with which to finance espionage in Britain. «A few hours after he stepped (3) the boat we

arranged a car accident that sent him to hospital with a fractured arm. Our staff searched his clothes and luggage, which consisted of only a briefcase with letters from his friends in British Guiana. We considered a number of possible ploys but discovered nothing and still don’t know how he might be concealing something (4) a hundred thousand pounds.» The members turned to one another and whispered for a few moments. Then the president turned and said, «Colonel, we think you have overlooked a rather obvious possibility: the letters from South Africa had rare stamps (5) thousands of pounds each.»

1.a) founded; b) saw; c) found; d) was.

2. a) a courier; b) a career; c) a carriage; d) a carry-cot.

3. a) of; b) off; c) by; d) into.

4. a) as; b) else; c) as if; d) like.

5.a) worth; b) worse; c) with the value; d) valuable.

2. Write it up.

"When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success." Do you agree or disagree with the quotation above? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.


1. My grandfather is full of .......... He is very knowledgeable and I like him a lot.

(a) tests (b) tools (c) wisdom (d) eyes

2. I want to go on that .......... I love coming to the fair because of all the rides!

(a) air (b) roller coaster (c) fun (d) happiness

3. You have to ask your mother for ......... before you can come camping with our family. You can come if she says it's OK with her.

(a) permission (b) spots (c) tents (d) boots

4. I have to buy some .......... I want to change the color of my bedroom walls.

(a) picture (b) paint (c) lawnmower (d) cooler

5.Brian ... to put up the tent alone.

A. was leftB. were leftC. had been leftD. had been leaving

6.The alternative sources of energy…soon.A. are developingB.are developed iC.have been developed D. will be developed

7.Tea here always ...at 5 o'clock.A.is servedB.has been servedC.is being servedD.serves

8.The children often ... in lines according to their height.A. arrangeB.are being arrangedC.will be arrangedD. are arranged

9.One of the classrooms...aside to have music class. A.is setB.has been setC.are setD.will set

10.Smoking ... in this area.A. permitsB..has not been permittedC.would not be permittedD. is not permitted

Task 5.


Who Was the Thief?

Mick, the (1) investigator, was wondering who could steal computer designs. It might have been John Howard. He had recently (2) the designs for a lot of money. He could have stolen them himself in order to collect the money. So, Mick started to look around the office. First, he noticed that the glass from the broken window was outside the office. So the thief must have broken the window from inside the room. He wanted to make it look someone had broken (3). Also, the safe hadn’t been forced open, so the thief must have known the combination. A number of the

envelopes in the safe had been opened, although only the designs had been stolen. So, there couldn’t have been John Howard or Gerald Wilson because they both knew which envelope the designs were in. And that (4) only one thing: Mr. Howard’s secretary, Linda Perkins, must have stolen the designs. She had the key to the office and knew the combination, but didn’t know about the exact envelope. It took only a few minutes to get a full (5) from Linda.

1. a) privileged; b) private; c) previous; d) proposed.

2. a) assured; b) mentioned; c) adjusted; d) insured.

3. a) in; b) to; c) away; d) out of it.

4. a) proved to; b) seemed; c) associated; d) meant.

5. a) consideration; b) confession; c) contribution; d) cooperation.

2. Write it up.

Some people believe that university students should be required to attend classes. Others believe that going to classes should be optional for students. Which point of view do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to explain your answer.


1. I think we need to use some wood ......... on that chair. This is a sticky adhesive that is used to hold things together.

(a) glue (b) guns (c) legs (d) cabinet

2. I am watching my favorite program on my ..........

(a) steam (b) oil (c) television (d) cloth

3 ......... is a valuable resource and is a fossil fuel.

(a) Bottles (b) Towels (c) Coal (d) Cubicle

4. I have a flat .......... I have to buy a new one.

(a) information (b) ice (c) mold (d) tire

5. I saw a lot of ......... during the thunderstorm last night. All of the bolts seemed nearby and that was kind of scary.

(a) drops (b) lightning (c) bulbs (d) needles

6.She ... to the birthday party already. A. has been invitedB. was invitedC. will be invitedD. invited

7.The new road ... at the end of the year.A. would be openedB.is openedC. will be opened D.opened

8.The rent ... at the beginning of every month.A.is paidB.is being paidC.has been paid D.pays

9.The project already ... by a group of engineers.A. had been changedB. was changed C. has been changedD. has changed

10.Such professions as teachers and doctors always … greatly in the community.E. are respectedF. have been respectedG. were being respectedH. respect

Task 6.


The Least Well-Planned Robbery

Three thieves at Billericay in Essex gave hours of (1) in 1971 to raiding the Post Office in Mountnessing Road. Among the details which they discovered were the times at which there was (2) cash and least security guard on the premises. They also invested in masks, guns and a get-away car. At a (3) time, the Mountnessing gang sped through Billericay and screeched to a halt outside the post office. It was only (4) they jumped out of the car and ran towards the building that they discovered the one detail which they had omitted to check. The Post Office had been (5) for twelve years.

1. a) thought; b) thinks; c) ideals; d) plot.

2. a) least; b) larger; c) bigger; d) most.

3. a) pre-ordered; b) pre-arranged; c) post-arranged; d) predictable.

4. a) before; b) while; c) after; d) as soon as.

5.a) stolen; b) open; c) closed; d) robbed.

2. Write it up.

What are some important qualities of a good boss? Use specific details and examples to explain why these qualities are important.


1. We live in a rainforest region, so there is a lot of ......... on the ground every morning.

(a) tubs (b) dew (c) snacks (d) rugs

2. I have to buy some allergy ......... because there is a lot of pollen in the air at this time of year.

(a) thunder (b) snow (c) gas (d) pills

3. The police officers used tear ......... on the violent protestors.

(a) phones (b) trucks (c) gas (d) shirts

4. I want to polish my toe ......... tonight. I think I'm going to use a bright, red color on my feet.

(a) dirt (b) nails (c) lava (d) coal

5.Decisions ... at the council meeting three days ago.A. were madeB. had been madeC. have been madeD. made

6.Mary ... by all her friends.A. admiresB.is being admiredC.had been admired .D. is admired

7.Only ticket-holders ... to the concert tomorrow.A.will be admitted

B.would be admittedC.are admitted D.will admit

8.Many adventure trips ... now.A. are advertisingB.are advertisedC.were advertisedD. are being advertised

9.Passengers ... not to leave their bags unattended.A.are advisedB.have been advisedC.is being advisedD.advise

10.Tickets for afternoon performance already ... out.A. had been soldB.were soldC. have been soldD.have sold

Task 7.


The Worst Bank Robbers

In August 1975 three men were on their (1) in to rob the Royal Bank of Scotland at Rothesay, when they got stuck in the revolving doors. They had to be helped free by the staff and, after thanking everyone, sheepishly left the building. A few minutes later they returned and announced their intention of robbing the bank, but (2) staff believed them. When, at first, they demanded ? 5000, the head cashier laughed at them, convinced that it was a (3) joke. Disheartened by this, the gang leader reduced his demand first to ? 500, then to? 50 and ultimately to 50 pence. By this stage the cashier could barely control herself for (4). Then one of the men jumped over the counter and fell awkwardly on the floor. The other two made their get-away, but got trapped in the revolving doors for a second time desperately pushing the (5) way.

1.a) road; b) plans; c) way; d) plain.

2. a) no; b) none of the; c) nobody of; d) the.

3. a) practical; b) theoretical; c) humorous; d) real.

4. a) reaction; b) check; c) money; d) laughter.

5. a) right; b) left; c) straight; d) wrong.

2. Write it up.

Should governments spend more money on improving roads and highways, or should governments spend more money on improving public transportation (buses, trains, subways)? Why? Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.


1. The castle ......... built in the 15th century.

(a) was (b) is (c) has been (d) will be

2. Is he ......... arrested as we speak?

(a) be (b) been (c) being (d) will be

3. All these houses ......... neglected for decades.

(a) will be (b) are being (c) has been (d) have been

4. There's no question that they ......... delighted when they see her tomorrow.

(a) have been (b) will be (c) had been (d) will have been

5.All questions ... at the conference tomorrow.

A. will be answered

B. are answered

C. have been answered

D. will answer

6.These shelves usually … in pieces that you have to assemble yourself.

A. had been sold

B. are being sold

C. are sold

D. sell

7.Nobody lived in the house, and the whole place ...in dust.

A. was covered

B. Had been covered

C. has been covered

D. covered

8.It's too late. The changes in the program already ... through.

A. had been put

B. were put

C. have been put

D. have put

9.In half an hour the bridge … in the middle to allow ships through.

A. is raised

B. will be raised

C. have been raised

D. will raise

10.Children ... reading and writing in their first years at school.

A. are taught

B. are being taught

C. have been taught

D. teach

Task 8.


The Crimes That Were Easiest to Detect

The (1) crimes were detected almost immediately after they had been committed. In 1972 Mr.J.Egan from London stole a (2) on the river Thames and was very soon caught. There was a dock strike on and his was the only craft moving that day. Mr. J. Ealey committed a burglary in Detroit in 1968 and left his dog at the scene (3) the crime. The police soon arrived and shouted «Home, boy!». They then followed the dog back to the (4) house. And arrived only seconds after he did. In May 1976 Vernon Drinkwater and Raymond Heap of Blackburn were accused of stealing a car (5) trying to sell it to its original owner.

1.a) following; b) next; c) last; d) cruel.

2. a) canal; b) barge; c) trailer; d) truck.

3.a) past; b) before; c) off; d) of.

4. a) detectives; b) police; c) burglar’s; d) criminal.

5. a) in spite of; b) instead of; c). while; d) as soon as.

2. Write it up.

In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students. Do you think this is a good idea? Support your opinion by using specific reasons and details.


1. That building ......... left unoccupied since 1950.

(a) would be (b) would being (c) has been (d) will be

2. The children ......... taken to school by bus every day.

(a) are (b) have (c) was (d) had

3. I can assure you that this box ......... never been opened before I opened this morning.

(a) was (b) will (c) is (d) had

4. That ceremony ......... enacted on Tuesday next.

(a) has been (b) is (c) is being (d) have

5.The animals ....in bad conditions before Mr. Johnson became the director of the zoo.

A. had been kept

B. were kept

C. have been kept

D. had kept

6.Mary ... to represent our country and she is in Rome now.

A. has been picked

B. was picked

C. is being picked

D. has picked

7.Her parents are working in the Far East, and now she ... by her sister.

A. has been raised

B. is raised

C. is being raised

D. is raising

8.This signal means that your message ... by another side.

A. had been received

B. was received

C. has been received

D. has received

9.Max never ... to leave home without telling someone before.

A. has been known

B. was known

C. had been known

D. has known

10.I hope you ... if I leave earlier.

A. won't offend

B. aren't offended

C. aren't being offended

D. won't be offended

Task 9.


The (1) Successful Mugger

87-year-old Lady Tucker was walking down New York’s East 66th Street. She looked like an easy prey – small, grey-haired and expensively dressed. Ramos came up on his bicycle and grabbed her handbag. Lady Tucker hit him on the head with her umbrella, knocking him off his bicycle, and started screaming. The (2) mugger tried to get back into his bicycle and escape, but Lady Tucker (3) hitting him. A lorry driver, hearing her screams, came and joined in the fight. They (4) fighting, until a policeman arrived and took Ramos to prison. Lady Tucker (5) medical help, saying that she felt fine. But she allowed the policeman to escort her home.

1. a) less; b) least; c) worse; d) bad;

2. a) criminal; b) prolific; c) romantic; d) unfortunate;

3. a) kept; b) stayed; c) left; d) advised;

4. a) were sorry; b) started; c) went on; d) thought of;

5. a) declared; b) detested; c) insisted for; d) refused.

2. Write it up.

It has recently been announced that a large shopping center may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.


1. I'm sorry you can't come in at the moment because we ......... the house decorated right now.

(a) have had (b) will have (c) had (d) are having

2. 3000 employees _____.

(a) were layed off (b) were lain off (c) were lied off (d) were laying off (e) were laid off

3. A story _____.

(a) will being made up (b) will been made up (c) will be making up (d) will be maked up

(e) will be made up

4. An idea _____ for discussion.

(a) was putted forward (b) was put forward (c) put forward (d) was putting forward (e) were put forward

5. My bank loan _____ in five years time.

(a) will paid off (b) will be paying off (c) will be payed off (d) will be paid off (e) will be being paid off

6. The London Dungeon ____ in the oldest part of London - in an old subterranean prison (that's what the word Dungeon stands for).

(a) lie (b) is lying (c) lied (d) lies

7. The museum _____ its visitors on a journey through England's bloody history. It demonstrates the brutal killings and tortures of the past.

(a) take (b) takes (c) has taken (d) took

8. I didn't _______ to hurt your feelings. I was just trying to be honest.

(a) mean (b) means (c) meant (d) meaning

9. You shouldn't gamble because you could ......... all of your money very quickly.

(a) lost (b) lose (c) loses (d) losing

10. 4. An idea _____ for discussion.

(a) was putted forward (b) was put forward (c) put forward (d) was putting forward (e) were put forward

Task 10.


Seeing a Ghost

The Cromwell Room at Chavenage Manor was known to be visited by ghosts: no one had dared to sleep in it (1) 30 years. So when Nicholas F’arrell, a journalist, agreed to spend one night in the haunted room alone it was the deal he had made (2) – to escape would be to fail and break the deal. Nicholas was not alone in the room though, his dog Heathcliffe was with him. When soon after midnight he sat in waiting on the old bed the dog slept. Then he saw it, a headless (3). moving towards him. In a moment someone was on him, pressing the weight, breathing. Something cold and wet bent over the man. He tried to move his head (4) but could not, being paralysed. Nicholas woke up at dawn confronted by the head of Heathcliffe sitting on top of him and licking his face. He had survived. All he had (5) in the Cromwell Room was a troubled dream. But as he left the room, he made the sign of the cross, just in case.

1.1) alone; 2) since; 3) for; 4) within.

2. 1) with himself; 2) with no one; 3) with him; 4) for nothing.

3.1) monument; 2) Cromwell; 3) Chavenage; 4) figure.

4. 1) away; 2) from; 3) towards; 4) outside.

5.1) tried; 2) experimented; 3) tested; 4) experienced.

2. Write it up.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should sometimes do things that they do not enjoy doing. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.


1. Nothing _____ me.

(a) can held against (b) can be holding against (c) can be held against (d) can be hold against (e)can be hald against

2. Our allies _____ support.

(a) will be lended (b) will be lend (c) will being lent (d) will be lent (e) will been lent

3. She _____ by a bus.

(a) was been knocking down (b) was being knocked down (c) was knocked down (d) was knock down (e) was knocking down

4. She _____ with a fine.

(a) were let off (b) was let off (c) was letted off (d) were let off (e) was letting off

5. She _____.

(a) has never be heard of (b) has never been heard of (c) has never been heared of (d) has never been hearing of (e) have never been heard of

6. It ......... rain tomorrow. The weather forecast doesn't look good right now.

(a) have (b) need to (c) might (d) could have

7. Let's go fishing tomorrow. Do you think you ......... come over at 5 am so we can get on the lake early in the morning?

(a) can (b) must do (c) had (d) need

8. You moved all of the boxes out of the moving truck by yourself? You ......... be exhausted!

(a) can (b) shall (c) could (d) must

9. This isn't a difficult task, so you ......... be able to complete it by Friday.

(a) can (b) should (c) mustn't (d) couldn't

10. Teresa ......... believe her eyes. She saw a man beating his wife on the street!

(a) couldn't (b) must (c) should (d) could

Task 11.


It Was the Ghost of a Man…

It was the ghost of a man who (1) in the room at the top of the house because he had a terrible illness – he was a leper. Anyway, the people of the town made the man (2) in the little room. They kept him there and they didn’t let him see his wife or children. He had to stay there for four years. He got worse, and knocked and

knocked on the door to make somebody hear htm. (3), they let him leave the room. They told him they (4) him to go to see his family again. But when he got into the street he didn’t see his family. He saw all the town’s people with stones in their hands. They stoned the poor man (5) death. No wonder his ghost was unhappy.

1. a) locked; b) was locked; c) locks; d) had locked.

2. a) to live; b) lives; c) lived; d) live.

3. a) at last; b) last; c) in last; d) at least.

4. a) will allow ; b) allow; c) would allow; d) will be allowed.

5. a) after; b) into; c) up; d) to.

2. Write it up.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television, newspapers, magazines, and other media pay too much attention to the personal lives of famous people such as public figures and celebrities. Use specific reasons and details to explain your opinion.


1. The candle _____ by the draught.

(a) was blowed out (b) was blow out (c) was blewed out (d) was blown out (e) was being blown out

2. The criminal _____.

(a) was lock up (b) was locked up (c) was locking up (d) were locked up (e) were locked up

3. The flood water _____ by barriers.

(a) was being kept back (b) was being keep back (c) was been kept back (d) was being keept back (e) was be kept back

4. The inconvenience _____ by this money.

(a) will made up for (b) will been made up for (c) will be made up for (d) will being made up for (e) will be mad up for

5. The keys _____.

(a) must been left behind (b) must have be left behind (c) must have been leaving behind (d) must have been left behind (e)must having been left behind

6. Please meet me at the train station in ......... hour from now.

(a) a (b) an (c) the

7. I like to watch tennis on television. It is ......... very good game.


8. My brother won an award for being ......... best speller in our school.


9. Hello, my name is Bob! I haven't anything to do tonight, so if you're not busy, would you like to watch ......... movie or something with me?


10. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw ......... elephant crossing the road in front of my school yesterday.


Task 12.


Mrs. Richards As a Ghost…

After her husband (1) to work, Mrs. Richards sent her children to school and went upstairs to her bedroom. She was (2) excited to do any housework that morning, for in the evening she was going to a fancy dress party with her husband. She intended to dress up as a ghost and as she had made her costume the night before, she was impatient to (3) it on. Though the costume consisted only of a sheet, it was very effective. After putting it on, Mr. Richards went downstairs to find out (4) the costume would be comfortable to wear. Suddenly Mrs. Richards heard a knock on the front door. She thought іt (5) be the baker. She asked him to come in, and not wanting to frighten the man, hid in the storeroom. First she heard the front door open. Then there were footsteps in the hall and then… The man entered, and before Mrs. Richards could explain anything, he let out a cry and jumped back several paces.

1. a) has gone; b) gone; c) was going; d) had gone.

2. a) also; b) too; c) very; d) even.

3.a) switch; b) try; c) get; d) give.

4. a) weather; b) whether; c) that; d) what.

5.a) might; b) can; c) ought to; d) should.

2. Write it up.

Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed (damaged) by human activity. Others feel that human activity makes the Earth a better place to live. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.


1. The old cinema _____.

(a) is being pulled down (b) being pulled down (c) is being pull down (d) is being pulling down (e) is been pulled down

2. The protesters _____ by the police.

(a) are being hold back (b) are being hald back (c) are being holding back (d) are being held back (e) are holding back

3. The road _____.

(a) was been blocked off (b) was block off (c) was blocked off (d) was blocking off (e )was blocking off

4. Thirty more people _____ last week.

(a) were lie off (b) were laying off (c) were layed off (d) were lied off (e) were laid off

5. _____ to you yet?

(a) Have the books been given back (b) Have the book been give back (c) Have the book been gave back (d) Have the book being given back (e) Has the book been given back

6. Your jacket _____ over there.

(a) can be hang up (b) can be heng up (c) can be hung up (d) can be hunged up (e) can hung up

7. I can hardly hear the baby when she cries because she's so .......... I'm pretty lucky in that respect.

(a) quiet (b) quieter (c) quietest

8. "My Dad is the ......... man in the world," said five-year-old, Brady.

(a) great (b) greater (c) greatest

9. This book is ......... than the last one I read.

(a) thick (b) thicker (c) thickest

10. My homework assignment is very .......... It's too difficult.

(a) hard (b) harder (c) hardest

Task 13.


Crashland in a Field

All 129 passengers and crew survived yesterday, when a McDonnell Douglas DC-9 crash -landed in a field after both engines failed two minutes after the flight from Stockholm had begun. Nearly all those (1) the airliner, which was bound for Warsaw via Copenhagen, walked from the wreck. Seven were seriously injured, and nine slightly hurt. The aircraft hit trees before crashing and breaking into three pieces without (2) fire. The wings were torn off. Airline officials said the pilot, Captain Stefan Rasmussen, had had (3) one minute to find a place to land. Captain Rasmussen, 44, who appeared (4) a news conference wearing a medical collar, said, «There is perhaps only one flight captain in a million who gets to show what he can do in such a situation. I am satisfied with the results.» He (5), «I am grateful to my crew and the whole organization which enabled me to succeed.»

1. a) abroad; b) on the board of; c) broad; d) aboard.

2. a) catching; b) murdering; c) rising; d) driving.

3. a) while; b) only; c) additionally; d) occasionally.

4. a) while; b) into; c) at; 4) to.

5. a) supposed; b) talked; c) added; d) expressed.

2. Write it up.

It has recently been announced that a new high school may be built in your community. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details in your answer.


1.These rocks ... more than 400 million years ago.

A. were formedB. were being formedC. will be formed D. have been forming

2. In a month the top cliffs of the mountains ... by snow.

A. will have been coveredB. are being coveredC. will be coveredD. will cover

3. Women ... the vote in the early 1990s.

A. were givenB. had been givenC. are givenD. gave

4. Schools recently ... responsibility to plan their programs.

A. have been givenB. were givenC. had been givenD. are giving

5. After years of neglect the palace finally ... to its former glory.

E. has been restoredF. was restoredG. is restoredH. will restore

6. Two businesmen ... their hands after making a deal.

a) shook b) broke c) took d) washed

7. Susan ... the cat in and it ran to the kitchen.

a) invited b) opened c) let d) forbade

8. Nick was very sociable but inside he felt ... .

a) lonely b) alone c) friendly d) kind

9. Trying to climb out of the cave Tom ... in a narrow hole.

a) held b) stuck c) burst d)step

10. Jim took a pencil and began to ... something nervously an a plece of paper.

a) draw b) paint c) create d)wipe

Task 15.


A few years ago (1) was a very unclear photograph of a man on the front page of «The Guardian» newspaper. The article said that it was the first picture ever taken and that it was (2) seventy or more years older than any other photo in the world. Somebody in Japan discovered it hidden in a cave where it had been untouched for over centuries. Apparently an unknown Japanese scientist had invented special technique for making photographic negatives before anybody in Europe. A special exhibition was arranged just for one day for the public to view it in London. The reason for short viewing was because the negative was so old and (3) in the light for very long. When people went there, there was nothing to see. The article had been written (4) of April, which is April Fools’ Day, the day when people play (5) their friends.

1. a) it; b) there; c) their; d)-

2. a) at least; b) at the least; c) at last; d) last.

3. a) could be; b) could not be; c) could; d) be.

4. a1) in the first; b) since the first; c) at the first; d) on the first.

5.a) in jokes; b) jokes on; c) with jokes about; d) jokes in.

2. Write it up.

Some people spend their entire lives in one place. Others move a number of times throughout their lives, looking for a better job, house, community, or even climate. Which do you prefer: staying in one place or moving in search of another place? Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.


1. At this moment all transport ... by a policeman to another exit.

A.is being directedB.is directedC.had been directedD.will direct

2. Operator? We just…

A.were disconnected B.will be disconnected C.have been disconnected D.have disconnected

3. The USA ... into 50 states.

A.is dividedB.was dividedC.will be dividedD.is dividing

4. New offices recently ... all over the center of the city.

A. have been putB. had been putC. were putD. has been put

5.Staying for a long time in an awkward ... he felt an unbearable ache in his back.

a) position b) situation c)condition d)street

6. When the traveler faced a tiger in the forest he understood that the ... was dangerous.

a) situation b) position c) location d) house

7. The little girl stood ... her mother looking at the dog with interest.

a) close b) besides c) beside d) far

8. After the car... nobody was injured seriously.

a) accident b) incident c) luck d)chance

9. Everybody can translate that text ... Bill.

a) except b) besides c)beside d)so far

10.Any student can enrich his ... by reading and speaking a foreign language.

a) list b) dictionary c) vocabulary d) word

Task 16.


Sam Levis was a customs officer. He worked in a small border town. It wasn’t a busy town and there wasn’t much work. The road was usually very quiet and (1)many travelers. It wasn’t a very interesting job, but Sam liked an easy life. About once (2). he used to meet an old man. His name was Draper. He always arrived (3) the border in a big truck. The truck was always empty. Sam searched the truck but never (4) anything. Once he asked Draper about his job. Draper laughed and said, «I’m a smuggler.» (5) year Sam retired and went on holiday to Bermuda where one day in a luxury hotel he met Draper. He asked Draper what he had smuggled. The answer was… «Trucks!»

1.a) there wasn’t; b) were; c) there weren’t; d) was.

2. a) in a week; b) a week; c) in week; d) on a week.

3.a) at; b) to; c) on; d) towards.

4. a) founded; b) find; c) didn’t find; d) found.

5. a) latest; b) in last; c) lastly; d) last.

2. Write it up.

Is it better to enjoy your money when you earn it or is it better to save your money for some time in the future? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.


1.Brian ... to put up the tent alone.E. was leftF. were leftG. had been leftH. had been leaving

2.The alternative sources of energy…soon.A.will be developed

B.are developed iC.have been developed D.are developing

3.Tea here always ...at 5 o'clock.A. is being servedB.has been servedC. is servedD.serves

4.The children often ... in lines according to their height.A.are arranged B.are being arrangedC.will be arrangedD.arrange

5.One of the classrooms...aside to have music class. A. will setB.has been setC.are setD. is set

6. Frankly speaking, I have no ... how to tell her the news.

a)idea b) thought c) opinion d) pleasure

7. Anger ... the features of his face, he won’t be able to control himself.

a) twisted b) wound c) turned d) gave

8. Ice hockey is a winter ... game.

a) sport b) sports c) musical d) working

9. Ukrainian sportsman ... world records in many kinds of spoil.

a) broke b)beat c)took d)repaired

10. The troops of soldiers ... heroically to defend their country.

a) struck b) beat c) fought d) played

Task 17.


One warm night in 1924, the cellist Beatrice Harrison went out to play her cello in the woods behind her cottage. To her surprise, she heard a bird echoing her playing. The sound was incredibly beautiful, and she knew it could only be a

nightingale. The next night and nearly every night after that, the nightingale was the-re again. Beatrice (1) believe what was happening: she was playing duets with (2). Beatrice persuaded the BBC to set up their microphones in her garden. With technology of the time, this was (3). But the sound engineers made careful preparation, and everything was ready. For a long time it seemed as if the nightingale (4). Beatrice played for two hours with no reaction. But suddenly, to everybody’s (5), the wonderful notes began to fill the night… The record of the duet of Beatrice and the Nightingale became one of the most successful records sold in the 1930s.

1.a) couldn’t hardly; b) could easy; c) could hardly; d) tried hard to

2. a) so wild bird; b) a wild bird; c) such a wild bird; d) a bird wildly

3. a) no easy task; b) not easy task; c) easy task; d) an easy task

4. a) was going to come; b) was not going to come; c) was not going; d) went

5. a) success; b) trial; c) fame; 4) relief.

2. Write it up.

Do you agree or disagree that progress is always good? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.


1.This interesting accident...a lot of attention by press this month.A.has been givenB.was givenC.had been givenD.has given

2.EinD.stein ... the Nobel Prize for his work in physics.A. is awardedB.had been awardedC.awardedD. was awarded

3.In former times bricks...in the sun.A.were bakedB.were being bakedC.will be baked D.were baking

4. Smoking ... in this area.A. permitsB.has not been permitted

C.would not be permittedD. is not permitted

5. Nick didn't ... cigarette smoke and asked his room-mate to smoke in the corridor.

a) bear b)carry c) hold d)put

6. Where is my favorite tie? I haven’t seen it ... .

a)never b) late c) lately d) early

7. Nelly was rather reserved: she never... her secrets with others.

a) shared b) divided c)told d) added

8. Father said that it would be more ... for us to leave in the morning.

a) comfortable b)convenient c)easy d) lucky

9. The river ... were very steep that's why the passengers couldn’t get off the boat.

a) coasts b) banks c) shores d) forest

10. At first ... the task seemed to be easy.

a) sight b) view c) look d) point

Task 18.


In the compartment of a train travelling through the countryside, there were four people – a young girl, an old lady, an army officer and a young cockney. Suddenly the train went into a tunnel: for half a minute (1) was in complete darkness and in the darkness came the sound of a large kiss (2) almost immediately by a loud slap. When the train emerged and it was light again, everybody saw the officer with a bleeding nose and a swollen eye. The old lady thought that the young girl hit the officer (3) stealing a kiss. The young girl thought it was strange that the officer kissed the old lady and not her. The poor officer thought that the cockney kissed the girl and the girl hit him. And the cockney laughed silently at the trick he (4). «I’m a clever chap,» he thought (5). «I kissed the back of my hand, hit the officer in the face and nobody said the word.»

1. a) the trolley; b) the truck; c) the carriage; d) the locomotive.

2. a) preceded; b) following; c) preceding; d) followed.

3. a) because; b) in spite of; c) for; d) to.

4. a) had smiled; b) was playing; c) got; d) had played.

5.a) oneself; b) to himself; c) got; d) to him.

2. Write it up.

Learning about the past has no value for those of us living in the present. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.


1.The house ... now.I. is being paintedJ. is paintedK. has been paintedL. paints

2.She ... to the birthday party already. A. will be invitedB.was invitedC. has been invitedD..invited

3.The new road ... at the end of the year.A. openedB.is openedC.would be openedD.will be opened

4.The rent ... at the beginning of every month.A.is paidB.is being paidC.has been paid D.pays

5.The project already ... by a group of engineers.A. has changed B.was changed C.had been changedD. has been changed

6.It's not a ... deal to make a sandwich for breakfast.

a)big b)great c) nice d) small

7. That evening Sam was very upset because he lost a ... deal of money.

a) great b) big c) full d) little

8. A rare ... of eagles lives high up in the mountains.

a)row b) sort c)way d) kind

9. Ann was wearing beautiful leather gloves on her ... .

a) hands b) arms c)eyes d)feet

10. The ... was long, and finally the partners made an agreement.

a)speech b) conversation c) talk d) party

Task 19.


Happy (1) For the Kidnapped Girl

Mr. and Mrs. Peters were especially happy when they celebrated their daughter Marian’s first birthday at a restaurant at the Strand yesterday. Marian was kidnapped last July by Alice McBurg, 31, who had been (2) to take care of her as a child-minder. Mrs. Peters had left Marian with McBurg on the first day of her return to work at a bank in London. Marian was taken to McBurg’s home in Wales, (3) police found her, unharmed, three days later. Mrs. Peters said yesterday, «At the (4) times in those three days it seemed we would never see her again.» She also said she had no thought now of going back to work. She just couldn’t leave Marian with anybody else. She loved looking (5) her.

1. a) review; b) renaissance; c) returns; d) recall.

2. a) given; b) paid; c) tried; d) stolen.

3. a) where; b) as soon as; c) until; d) consequently.

4. a) first; b) worst; c) happiest; d) tragedy.

5. a) for; b) on; c) of; d) after.

2. Write it up.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? With the help of technology, students nowadays can learn more information and learn it more quickly. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.


1.In the south Ukraine ... by the Black Sea.A.is washedB.is being washedC.was washed D.washed

2.The president of the country usually ... for 4 or 5 years.A.is electedB.is being electedC.will be electedD.elects

3.The ship... in a terrible storm a few days ago.A.was caughtB.had been caughtC.has been caughtD.caught

4.Such professions as teachers and doctors always … greatly in the community.A.are respectedB.have been respectedC.were being respectedD.respect

5. Mary, you're very tired, try ... down on the sofa and have a rest.

a) lie b) lay c)drink d)stand

6. Mother never ... her voice even being irritated.

a put b) rose c)raised d) laid

7. The ship ... across the stormy sea breaking high waves.

a) sailed b) swam c)ran d) drove

8. Julia produced a good ... on Mike's parents.

a)depression b) expression c)look d) impression

9. The students had to ... the subject carefully to be good specialists in future.

a) study b) learn c) leach d) forget

10. Some pupils didn't ... the poem by heart and they got poor marks.

a) study b) learn c)teach d)remember

Task 20.


Casablanca, the Best Loved of All Motion Pictures

This is the summary of the film «Casablanca», probably the best-love! of all motion pictures. In 1941 Casablanca was the last stage for refugees hoping to escape from the Nazis via Lisbon to the United States, which had not yet (1) World War II. Rick, an American adventurer, ran (2) and claimed to be neutral. In Paris, before the Nazi occupation, he was in love with Lisa, the widow (as she thought) of a resistance leader, but she left him (as he thought) when they were going to escape. (3), she received news that her husband was alive and reappeared with him in Casablanca. Rick, who was (4) in love with Lisa, helped her and her husband to go to the United States, which required the help of the corrupt prefect of the police. In the final scene at the airport, Rick shot Major Strasse, who came to prevent Lisa and her husband from (5) the plane. They left and the prefect of the police changed sides and went to the headquarters of the Free French with Rick, who decided to take part in the war.

1. 1) taken; 2) joined to; 3) entered; 4) fought.

2. 1) a cafe; 2) the war; 3) the battle; 4) a trick.

3.1) final; 2) as a fact; 3) in final; 4) in fact.

4. 1) until; 2) still; 3) yet; 4) last.

5.1) flying; 2) catching; 3) enjoying; 4) throwing.

2. Write it up.

The expression "Never, never give up" means to keep trying and never stop working for your goals. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.


1.My story just ... for the school magazine.A.was acceptedB.will be acceptedC.has been acceptedD.has accepted

2.As a rule we ... according to the amount of work we do.A. have been paidB. are paid

C.were being paidD.pay

3.Decisions ... at the council meeting three days ago.A. had been madeB. were madeC. have been madeD. made

4.Mary ... by all her friends.A.is admiredB.is being admiredC.had been admired .D.admires

5.Only ticket-holders ... to the concert tomorrow.A. are admitted B.would be admittedC.will be admittedD.will admit

6.Many adventure trips ... now.A.are being advertised B.are advertisedC.were advertisedD.are advertising

7.Passengers ... not to leave their bags unattended.A. is being advisedB. are advised have been advisedC. adviseD. are advised

8. The ... was long, and finally the partners made an agreement.

a) conversation b) speech c) talk d) party

9.Mother ... her son tightly kissing him now and then smiling happily.

a) held b) kept c) touched d) closed

10. The … of Great Britain is multinational.

a) population b) people c) inhabitant d) country

Task 21.


The Antarctic Explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton, lost his ship in the ice in 1915, but led his men to (1) on Elephant Island. Then he decided to try to reach South Georgia, 800 miles away, in a small boat. He (2) on the uninhabited south-west coast of the island, and with two companions crossed the mountains to the whaling station of Stromness. When they set off (3) the whaling station, not more than a mile and a half distant, they were shivering with cold, yet with their hearts light and happy. Their beards were long, they were unwashed and the garments (4) they had worn for nearly a year without a change were tattered and stained. More unpleasant-looking ruffians could hardly be imagined. But the difficulties of «he journey lay behind them. The 22 men left on Elephant Island were (5) eventually rescued.

1. a) luxury; b) poverty; c) treasure; d) safety.

2. a) reached; b) landed; c) arrived; d) swam.

3. a) towards; b) back; c) in the direction; d) backwards.

4. a) what; b) whole; c) that; d) while.

5. a) partially; b) wholly; c) all; d) almost.

2. Write it up.

What is a very important skill a person should learn in order to be successful in the world today? Choose one skill and use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.


1.She just ...to advice on training the new team.A.has been askedB.was askedC.were asked D.has asked

2.Tickets for afternoon performance already ... out.A. have soldB.were soldC.had been soldD. have been sold

3.Several reforms … this year by the new government.

A. were introduced

B. have been introduced

C. had been introduced

D. have introduced

4.A lot of money ... this month to help people in need.

A. has collected

B. was collected

C. was being collected

D. has been collected

5.The program ... at a teenage audience.

A. aims

B. has been aimed

C. had been aimed

D. is aimed

6.All questions ... at the conference tomorrow.

A. are answered

B. will be answered

C. have been answered

D. will answer

7.These shelves usually … in pieces that you have to assemble yourself.

A. are being sold

B. are sold

C. had been sold

D. sell

8.Nobody lived in the house, and the whole place ...in dust.

A. covered

B. Had been covered

C. has been covered

D. was covered

9.It's too late. The changes in the program already ... through.

A. have been put

B. were put

C. had been put

D. have put

10.In half an hour the bridge … in the middle to allow ships through.

A. have been raised

B. is raised

C. will be raised

D. will raise

Task 22.


The Best Stone in the World

In 1769 George and Eleanor Coade bought a factory manufacturing (1) stone in south-east London. When soon after it George Coade died, he left his wife and daughter to carry on business. The product developed by the factory’s former owner, Richard Holt, was a kind of baked clay. The two women (2) with his recipe, and succeeded in creating a new kind of stone which was almost a hundred percent weatherproof. The advantage of Coade Stone is that (3) natural stone slowly breaks down and erodes away, Coade Stone seems to be able to survive in all weather conditions for many years. After the deaths of Eleonore Coade and her daughter the factory (4) for twenty years, but in 1840 it finally closed. (5) went the Coade Stone recipe which was lost, and has never been rediscovered.

1. a) natural; b) abnormal; c) artificial; d) supernatural.

2. a) experimented; b) made; c) discovered; d) completed.

3.a) still; b) just; c) as; d)while.

4. a) opened; b) survived; c) reduced; d) appeared.

5.a) With it; b) Alone; c) But; d) Along.

2. Write it up.

People work because they need money to live. What are some other reasons that people work? Discuss one or more of these reasons. Use specific examples and details to support your answer.


1. The main tower ... for visitors recently for reasons of safety.

A. has been closed

B. was closed

C. was being closed

D. has closed

2.This medal usually ... in recognition of outstanding courage.

A. is being awarded

B. is awarded

C. will be awarded

D. awards

3.I regularly ...I to give talks about my traveling to the different continents.

A. am invited

B. am being invited

C. have been invited

D. invite

4.Further details ... on your request.

A. will send

B. are sent

C. were being sent

D. will be sent

5.Search parties ... now to look for survivors.

A. are being sent

B. are sent

C. were being sent

D. send

6.When the door ... people began to pack into the hall.

A. has been opened

B. had been opened

C. was opened

D. was opening

7.By the time the firemen got to the place, the front part of the building ... badly.

A. had been damaged

B. was damaged

C. was being damaged

D. had damaged

8. Nelly has been ill for a month, so now somebody … help her with her classes. It is necessary for her studies.

a) can

b)may

c) must

d)need

9. ... you give me any information about Britain?

a)can

b)must

c)are you to

d)need

10. It was agreed that we ... meet at 7 o'clock near the British Museum yesterday.

a) have to

b)had to

c)should

d) were to

Task 23.


The (1) Musical Trio

This happened about thirty years ago when George Enesco, the celebrated violinist, agreed to give lessons to the son of a Romanian gentleman though he didn’t have musical talent. Three years later the boy’s father insisted that the boy gave a public concert. Although Enesco feared the consequences, he arranged a recital in Paris. However, nobody bought a ticket since the soloist was unknown. «Then you must (2) him on the piano,» said the boy’s father, «and it will be a (3).» Enesco agreed reluctantly but before the concert he became nervous and (4) someone to turn the pages. In the audience was Alfred Cortot, the brilliant pianist, who (5) and made his way to the stage. Next morning the music critic of «Le Figaro» wrote about the recital: «The man whom we adore when he plays the violin played the piano. Another whom we adore when he plays the piano turned the pages. But the one who should have turned the pages, played the violin.»

1.a) worse; b) better; c) worst; d) best.

2. a) follow; b) keep company; c) play with; d) accompany.

3. a) successful; b) sellout; c) pleasure; d) fancy.

4. a) asked for; b) asked about; c) was asked for; d) ordered.

5. a) raised; b) stood; c) trembled; d) volunteered.

2. Write it up.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication, such as letters, email, or telephone calls. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.


1.The animals ....in bad conditions before Mr. Johnson became the director of the zoo.

A. had been kept

B. were kept

C. have been kept

D. had kept

2.Mary ... to represent our country and she is in Rome now.

A. is being picked

B. was picked

C. has been picked

D. has picked

3.Her parents are working in the Far East, and now she ... by her sister.

A. is being raised

B. is raised

C. has been raised

D. is raising

4.This signal means that your message ... by another side.

A. has received

B. was received

C. had been received

D. has been received

5.Max never ... to leave home without telling someone before.

A. has been known

B. was known

C. had been known

D. has known

6.I hope you ... if I leave earlier.

A. aren't offended

B. won't be offended

C. aren't being offended

D. won't offend

7.When we came in, the suitcases ... and the clothes were piled up high on the chairs.

A. were opened

B. had been opened

C. have been opened

D. opened

8.We always discuss how the main parts ... at the future performance.

A. will play

B. are played

C. are being played

D. will be played

9."You … come to classes in time!" the teacher demanded.

a)must

b)should

c)need

d)may

10.Lucy … hardly believe Harry's explanations.

a)could

b)might

c)must

d)need

Task 24.


The (1) Successful Car

Ford produced the car of the decade in 1957 – the Edsel. Half of the models sold (2) spectacularly defective. If lucky, you could have got a car with any or all of the following (3) : doors that wouldn’t close, bonnets and boots that wouldn’t open, batteries went flat, brakes that failed and push buttons that couldn’t be pushed even with three of you trying. The Edsel, one of the biggest and most lavish cars ever built, coincided with a phase when people increasingly wanted economy cars. (4) Time magazine said, «It was a classic case of the wrong car for the wrong market at the wrong time.» Unpopular from the very beginning, the car’s popularity declined. One business writer at the time (5) the Edsel’s sales graph to an extremely dangerous ski slope. He added that, so far as he knew, there was only one case of an Edsel ever being stolen.

1. a) last; b) least; c) best; d) bad.

2. a) turned; b) drove; c) ran; d) proved.

3. a) features; b) creatures; c) models; d) codes.

4. a) After; b) Or; c) As; d) Since then.

5. a) likened; b) liked; c) disliked; d) graphed.

2. Write it up.

Some people like to do only what they already do well. Other people prefer to try new things and take risks. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.


1.That's how your letter will look like when it ... .

A. is printed out

B. has been printed out

C. will be printed out

D. prints out

2.The meeting ... and now we have some more time to prepare for it.

A. has put off

B. was put off

C. was being put off

D. has been put off

3.By the 17th century this continent ... over by European settlers.

A. had been taken

B. was taken

C. has been taken

D. had taken

4.Mother said that we ... to talk to strangers.

A. had been not allowed

B. were not allowed

C. are not allowed

D. didn't allow

5.Jamestown already ... when Pilgrims came to America.

A. had been settled

B. was settled

C. has been settled

D. had settled

6.Most of the food ... by that time, and the hunger started to grow.

A. was eaten

B. had been eaten

C. has been eaten

D. had eaten

7.The preparations finally ... and we are ready to leave now.

A. have been completed

B. were completed

C. are completed

D. have completed

8. Ann ... be afraid. I shall help her.

A. can not

B.must not

C.may not

D. need not

9. She ... be Martha's sister, I am sure. They are so alike!

A.must

B.may

C.can

D.will be

10. Sally ... be taking her English examination now. I saw her enter the examination room.

A. has to

B.may

C.can

D. must

Task 25.


The Four-Minute Mile

It is the nature of athletic records that they are broken and their place is taken by others. (1) in many sports events, there is a mark which is not significant in itself, but which becomes a legend as athletes try to break it. The most famous of these is the attempt to run the mile (2) four minutes. In 1945, the mile record was brought down to 4 minutes, 5 seconds. And there, for nine years, it stuck. Then, in 1954, a medical student Roger banister decided to try and (3) the record. He had been training for this day (4) running the mile in 4 minutes, 2 seconds the previous year. He wrote afterwards: «Those last few seconds seemed never-ending. I could see the line of the finishing tape. I jumped like a man making a desperate attempt to save himself from danger…» Bannister’s time was 3 minutes, 59.4 seconds. Although this record has been broken on many occasions since, Bannister’s (5) will never be forgotten.

1.a) And; b) Though; c) Although; d) Yet.

2. a) as short as; b) in less than; c) less as; d) for more than.

3. a) set; b) run; c) break; d) hit.

4.a) since; b) for; c) in spite; d) as soon as.

5. a) achievement; b) failure; c) advantage; d) experiment.

2. Write it up.

Some people believe that success in life comes from taking risks or chances. Others believe that success results from careful planning. In your opinion, what does success come from? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.


1.Your watch ... for free if it's still on guarantee.

A. will be repaired

B. are repaired

C. are being repaired

D. will repair

2.The engineer promises that the work on this project ... in time.

A. has been finished

B. is finished

C. will be finished

D. will finish

3.Only half of a work ... by the afternoon, and the fen-n felt disappointed.

A. had been done

B. was done

C. was being done

D. had done

4.The building works ... by bad weather for few days.

A. were held up

B. have been held up

C. were being held up

D. have held up

5.I will use this recipe of the cake if it ... quickly and easily.

A. is made

B. has been made

C. will be made

D. makes

6.The main street ... by the evening and we couldn't use our car.

A. was closing

B. was closed

C. has been closed

D. had been closed

7.An hour out of London the rows of houses skirted, to fall away and we beautiful countryside.

A. were surrounded

B. were being surrounded

C. have been surrounded

D. surrounded

8.The matter ... before the committee came to a decision.

A. had settled

B. was settled

C. is settled

D. had been settled

9.Mike's proposals ... and now the team is making a new plan.

A. have been examined

B. were examined

C. had been examined

D. have examined

10.The design of the new house is similar to those that already ... .

A. were built

B. have been built

C. are being built

D. have built

Task 26.


Four thousand years ago, an Egyptian sculptor carved a picture on the v all of two women hitting a ball back and forth from hand (1) hand. Is this the ancestor of tennis? Tennis was (2) to Norway from Greece in 500 A.D. It became so popular between the twelfth and fourteenth century that every town in France had its own (3). But this was a very different game from the one we see at Wimbledon today. At first the game was played bare-handed with a leather ball filled with dog’s hair. (4) rougher materials like sand and chalk were used but these caused injures to the players’ hands. This led to the use of protective gloves (5) got bigger and bigger as time went on until it was necessary to cut out the centers and replace them with tight ropes. Gradually those gloves evolved into rackets.

1. a) in ; b) under; c) out; d) to.

2. a) sent; b) caught; c) known; d) brought.

3. a) center; b) hall; c) courtroom; d) court.

4. a) Later; b) Late; c) Lately; d) Latter.

5. 1) it; b) which; c) this; d) what.

2. Write it up.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A person should never make an important decision alone. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.


1.New technology now ... to almost every industrial process.

A. is being applied

B. is applied

C. was being applied

D. is applying

2.If the gate ... , you will have to go around the side of the house.

A. locks

B. will be locked

C. was locked

D. is locked

3. It was a hot day and the beach ... with people.

A. was crowding

B. has been crowded

C. had been crowded

D. was crowded

4. We will get together some time before the results ... .

A. are announced

B. have been announced

C. will be announced

D. will announce

5.He caught cold and ... to stay in bed and rest.

A. was advising

B. has been advised

C. had been advised

D. was advised

6.I'm afraid you ... the wrong address.

A. have been given

B. were given

C. had been given

D. are being given

7.A decision ... until everybody agrees to it.

A. has not been made

B. is not made

C. will not be made

D. will not make

8.The parcel ... to the station an hour before the train was to arrive.

A. had been carried

B. was carried

C. has been carried

D. had carried

9. Mary ... play the violin very well at the age of ten.

A.was to

B.might

C. could

D.should

10. Let's hurry. He ... call any minute!

A. must

B.could

C.shall

D. may

Task 27.


From the History of Golf

No (1) really knows where the game of golf was first played. (2) played a game with wooden sticks an a leather ball filled with feathers, but the details a re not (3). In the fifteenth century, golf first appeared in the written history of Scotland. In 1457 the Scottish parliament was displeased with the number of people playing golf instead of training for the army and the game was banned. (4) in 1503 even the King had started playing golf again. Mary, the Queen of Scots, is thought to have been the first woman-(5). People say she played a few rounds of golf just after her husband was murdered.

1. a) body; b) some; c) thing; d) one.

2. a) Rome; b) The Romans; c) Roman; d) The Roman.

3. a) known; b) covered; c) opened; d) solved.

4. a) So; b) Hence; c) That’s why; d) However.

5.a) golf; b) game; c) golfer; d) play.

2. Write it up.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Businesses should do anything they can to make a profit. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.


1.In the last 20 years China ... into an advanced industrial country.

A. has been transformed

B. was transformed

C. had been transformed

D. was transforming

2.Much of the book's humor ... in translation, that's why were commend to read it the original.

A. was lost

B. has been lost

C. had been lost

D. has lost

3.The rules of this game … greatly since it was played for the first time.

A. are changing

B. were changed

C. are changed

D. have been changed

4.We will develop the land as soon as the permission ... by authorities.

A. is given

B. has been given

C. will be given

D. will give

5.We are sending a big amount of goods to the villages that ... by recent flooding.

A. had been isolated

B. were isolated

C. have been isolated

D. have isolated

6.He was annoyed to find that the contract ... without his knowledge.

A. had been signed

B. was signed

C. has been signed

D. had signed

7.We regret to inform, you that your application ... .

A. had been rejected

B. was rejected

C. has been rejected

D. has rejected

8.Your luggage ... by the end of the last week.

A. was being sent

B. was sent

C. had been sent

D. had sent

9. We ... wait for them any longer - we are going to be late.

A.can't

B.may not

C.needn't

D.wouldn't

10. ... I leave the office earlier today? I am not feeling good.

A. Need

B.Can

C.Must

D. May

Task 28.


From the History of Football

Football is a very old sport, but it was no laughing matter in the early days. Two villages (1) to kick a ball made from a pig’s intestine to a goal. The goals were things like trees or buildings and could be (2) five miles apart. The game, which was sometimes extremely violent, could (3) from sunrise to sunset. A more controlled form of the game began to be played in England s public schools in the early nineteenth century. Each school played a different (4) of the game and the

rules varied widely. In 1863 a Football Association was established and the members met to decide on the rules. It took five meetings before they could all (5).

1.a) laughed; b) battled; c) mattered; d) had.

2. a) like; b) as much; c) much as; d) as much as.

3. a) go on; b) make for; c) do with; d) give up.

4. a) version; b) fashion; c) copy; d) issue.

5.a) meet; b) disagree; c) argue; d) agree.

2. Write it up.

Some people are always in a hurry to go places and get things done. Other people prefer to take their time and live life at a slower pace. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.


1.Mary was wondering how to dress for the party because she never ... for such big celebrations before.

A. had been invited

B. was invited

C. has been invited

D. had invited

2.Several houses ... by the end of the year to make the way for office development.

A. had been destroyed

B. were destroyed

C. have been destroyed

D. had destroyed

3.By the end of the decade his novel ... into more than 40 languages.

A. had translated

B. was translated

C. has been translated

D. had been translated

4.The hall for the wedding ... by family friends before the main guests started to appear.

A. has been decorated

B. was decorated

C. had been decorated

D. had decorated

5.The furniture finally ... and now we can unpack our things.

A. was being delivered

B. was delivered

C. has been delivered

D. has delivered

6. You ... hurry. We have plenty of time.

A. mustn't

B. needn't

C.may not

D.can't

7. Surely, the Washington Monument ... be one of the main sights of Washington D.C.

A.must

B.may

C.might

D.need

8. You ... translate the whole article. Two passages will be enough.

A.don't have to

B.may not

C.mustn't

D.don't need

9. I ... come to school earlier. The examination begins at 9.

A. dare

B.should

C.may

D. have to

10. His face is red. He ... be very angry.

A.must

B.may

C.can

D.need

Task 29.


From the History of Windsurfing

From the deep blue waters of Waikiki Beach (1) the cold grey Atlantic of Cornwal, the surfers have a strange bond with the sea. They are part of a tradition that goes back to the people of the Pacific islands, (2) prayed to the gods for the best waves. From the beginning of the sixteenth century Hawaiian legends and songs (3) surfing as an obsession making surfers forget everything, including work and family. In 1911 America (4) surfing. The journalist and novelist Jack London wrote about surfing in his book «The Shark Hunt». Soon the craze swept through California and beyond, the surfing has never looked back. Generations of surfers now think of Hawaii (5) the Mecca for their sport.

1.a) till; b) under; c) to; d) in front.

2. a) that; b) those; c) whom; d) who.

3.a) sing; b) describe; c) listen to; d) tell.

4. a) opened; b) invented; c) discovered; d) made.

5. a) like; b) as; c) so; d) than.

2. Write it up.

Some people prefer to work for themselves or own a business. Others prefer to work for an employer. Would you rather be self-employed, work for someone else, or own a business? Use specific reasons to explain your choice.


1.I came in just when the meanings of this word ... by our teacher.

A. were being explained

B. were explained

C. had been explained

D. were explained

2.I wasn't sure if his name ever... before.

A. was being mentioned

B. was mentioned

C. had been mentioned

D. had mentioned

3.At the moment of his victory the sportsman ... by great emotions.

A. was being overcome

B. was overcome

C. has been overcome

D. was overcoming

4.The journalist warned us that from now our conversation ... .

A. was recording

B. was recorded

C. is being recorded

D. was being recorded

5.The teacher said that the corrections ... in red ink.

A. would be marked

B. will be marked

C. are marked

D. would mark

6.The accident would never have happened if the correct safety rules ... .

A. had followed

B. were followed

C. have been followed

D. had been followed

7. If you don't tell me what your problem is, I ... help you.

A.shall not be able to

B.can't

C.may not

D.needn't

8. I wonder where Paul is. He ... be at work because he never works on Sunday.

A. mustn't

B. can't

C.may not

D.needn't

9. Let's wait a little. I suppose, the rain ... stop soon.

A.may

B.can

C.must

D.need

10. I was given a holiday, so I ... on a trip to the country last month. It was exciting!

A. need go

B.might go

C.should have gone

D. was able to go

Task 30.


The Eight O’Clock News

Good evening, and here is the Eight O’Clock News. Jumbo, the Indian elephant which (1) from London zoo this afternoon, has been caught. Jumbo was chased across Regent’s Park, and was finally :-captured at (2) stall in Regent’s Park Road.

A tranquillizer gun was used, and Jumbo was loaded onto (3) and was taken back to the zoo. At the zoo, he (4) the zoo veterinary surgeon. Fortunately (5) had been done, and Jumbo will be returned to the elephant house later tonight. Viewers will be able to see the highlights of the chase after the news. And lastly, sport…

1.a) hid; b) stole; c) escaped; d) robbed.

2. a) a hot dog; b) the dog; c) the warm dog; d) the wild cat.

3.a) a tram-car; b) the zoo; c) the shop; d) a truck.

4. a) examined; b) shot; c) was questioned; d) was examined by.

5.a) some damage; b) no damage; c) damages; d) lots of damage.

2. Write it up.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Most experiences in our lives that seemed difficult at the time become valuable lessons for the future. Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.


1.The author said that the book ... first in Australia two years before.

A. had been published

B. was published

C. has been published

D. had published

2.It was obvious from a quick glance that the plan ... dramatically by the new designer.

A. has been changed

B. was changed

C. had been changed

D. had changed

3.The mayor of the city announced that two days ... to celebrations next week.

A. would be given over

B. will be given over

C. are given over

D. would give over

4.By the time we got home, the preparations for dinner ... .

A. had completed

B. were completed

C. have been completed

D. had been completed

5.By the time I got home, the fence around the house already ... with a bright blue paint.

A. had been painted

B. was painted

C. has been painted

D. had painted

6.By the time the rescue team got to the place, the sailors ... by a fishing ship.

A. had been picked up

B. were picked up

C. have been picked up

D. had picked up

7.The postman said that each item ... already.

A. was checked

B. had been checked

C. has been checked

D. had checked

8.Presenting the old mechanism, the archeologist explained that some wooden parts of it ... by damp.

A. had been eaten away

B. were eaten away

C. have been eaten away

D. had eaten away

9. He ... be waiting for us downstairs - I hear his footsteps.

A. can

B.may

C. must

D.shall

10. Mary ... have a problem - she keeps crying.

A.must

B.may

C.might

D.need

Task 31.



Good evening, and here is the Eight O’Clock News. Five thousand people marched through the streets of Chesilworth today protesting (1) plans for a new international airport near the town. Although there was such a large number of demonstrators, there (2). The demonstrators marched to the town hall, where the public enquiry into the plans (3), and handed in a petition to the chairman of the enquiry. A new airport is needed because the other airports in the area are ( 4_). Chesilworth was considered because it is near both a major motorway and a railway line. Although it was a protest march, there was almost a carnival atmosphere, and both demonstrators and police remained (5).

1.a) for; b) about; c) against; 4) due to.

2. a) was no trouble; b) were troubles; c) wasn’t trouble; d) was trouble.

3. a )had taken place; b) was on the place; c) took many places; d) was taking place.

4. a) under the crowds; b) below the crowds; c) overcrowded; d) without crowds.

5. a) without humor; b) good-humored; c) isolated; d) depressed.

2. Write it up.

If you were an employer, which kind of worker would you prefer to hire: an inexperienced worker at a lower salary or an experienced worker at a higher salary? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.


1.The speaker announced that at present every effort ... to solve the issue.

A. was being taken

B. was taken

C. is being taken

D. was taking

2.Snow ... by the weekend but it started to rain instead.

A. had expected

B. was expected

C. has been expected

D. had been expected

3.The painting ... before we could get to the auction.

A. had been sold

B. was sold

C. has been sold

D. had sold

4.It appeared that the beautiful video of the jungles ... by an amateur cameraman last summer.

A. had filmed

B. was filmed

C. has been filmed

D. had been filmed

5.It ... that they would meet in Kyiv.

A. was agreed

B. had been agreed

C. has been agreed

D. agreed

6. No, it be Max. He never comes so early.

A. is not to

B.may not

C. cannot

D.need not

7. You ... leave your suitcase here if you don't want to carry it all the time.

A.may

B.should

C.must

D.need

8. Look at the notice: "Customers ... enter the shopping area with their bags".

A. need not

B.cannot

C.don't have to

D. must not

9. "You know, I think you ... take a holiday". - "Oh, that's good advice!"

A.should

B.have to

C.need

D.shall

10. You ... pay for your tickets now. You may do it later.

A. shouldn't

B. don't need to

C.must not

D.can't

Task 32.



Good evening, and here is the Eight O’Clock News. Air-sea rescue helicopters from Royal Air Force Sopworth were called out after a yacht capsized in a storm (1) the Devon coast. In spite of high seas the helicopters (2) rescue teams to try and save the crew. Two men and a girl were taken to (3). One was lost at sea. The other was rescued and taken to hospital but was dead on arrival. The coast-guard (4) small boats to stay in the harbour, but the yacht, the «Napoleon III» from Poole, had set out for France (5) the warnings. Viewers will be able to see the members of the rescue teams after the news.

1.a) near from; b) off; c) away; d) of.

2. a) rose; b) jumped; c) ran; d) lowered.

3.a) safety; b) campaign; c) session; d) competition.

4. a) would say; b) promised; c) had asked; d) helped.

5. a) because of; b) due to; c) since; d) despite.

2. Write it up.

If you could study a subject that you have never had the opportunity to study, what would you choose? Explain your choice, using specific reasons and details.


1.The university committee decided that students ... further training and a second chance to pass exam.

A. would be given

B. will be given

C. were given

D. would give

2.The housekeeper promised that the grass in the yard ... in few weeks.

A. is cut

B. will be cut

C. would be cut

D. would cut

3.I asked if the service ... in my future bill.

A. would be included

B. will be included

C. is included

D. would include

4.The manager announced that more than 30 software firms already ... in the project.

A. had involved

B. were involved

C. have been involved

D. had been involved

5.By 12 o'clock tomorrow students... on grammar and interview will begin.

A. will have been tested

B. will be tested

C. have been tested

D. will have tested

6. Sorry, I ... change my plans. I've got a new task from the boss.

A. should

B.must

C. have to

D.may

7. "Oh, dear! I am late!" - "So you ... take a taxi".

A.ought to

B.may

C.can

D.shall

8. Isabel had a party yesterday - I ... hear the music from her window.

A. was to

B.was able to

C.might

D. could

9. ... at home now? It's really strange!

A.Can she be

B.Should she be

C.Does she have to be

D.Shall she be

10. "Soon you ... sing again", the doctor promised.

A. may

B.can

C.will be able to

D.must

Task 33.


Breaking News

At 8 p.m., October 30th, 1938, millions of Americans listened to the start of the Charlie McCarthy Show on their radios. It was a popular show and had a large (1) across the U.S. That night, however, the show had a new singer. He was (2). After he had started singing, many listeners became bored and tuned in to a (3), CBS, to see if there was anything better on there. First, they heard some Latin American dance music performed by Ramon Raquello’s orchestra. Then the announcer (4), «Ladies and gentlemen, we interrupt our programme to bring you a special bulletin from the intercontinental radio news. A number of explosions of gas had been observed on Mars. And, moreover, there are reports of a ‘jet of blue flame’ moving away from Mars towards the Earth at great speed.» The music returned. Later, the announcer added, «A huge flaming object, believed to be a meteorite, (5) a farm in New Jersey. Our reporter will give you a description of the scene soon.»

1. a) representation; b) audience; c) publication; d) number.

2. a) a nova; b) notice; c) an unknown one; d) a stranger.

3. a) rival station; b) enemy station; c) various station; d) varied station.

4. a) broke through; b) brought in; c) scratched; d) broke in.

5. a) bombed on; b) fell on; c) ascended on; d) targeted on.

2. Write it up.

Which would you choose: a high-paying job with long hours that would give you little time with family and friends or a lower-paying job with shorter hours that would give you more time with family and friends? Explain your choice, using specific reasons and details.


1.We decided to make alternative arrangements in case the hotel fully ... .

A. booked

B. is booked

C. was being booked

D. was booked

2.The radio wouldn't work if the aerial ... .

A. were broken

B. had been broken

C. was broken

D. broke

3.Many demonstrations ... in recent years in protest against the level of pollution.

A. are held

B. were held

C. have been held

D. have held

4.With the little money he ... by a stranger, he bought an apple and some cheese.

A. had been given

B. was given

C. has been given

D. had given

5.If the TV ... in time, we would have been able to know the latest news.

A. had repaired

B. were repaired

C. would have been repaired

D. had been repaired

6.We would have been able to avoid accidents if the main engine ... properly.

A. had been tested

B. were tested

C. would have been tested.

D. had tested

7.My brother called me to say that for the moment he ... by urgent matters at the office and he would come later.

A. is being held

B. was held

C. was being held

D. was holding

8.The producer promised that many movie stars ... to the coming ceremony.

A. would invite

B. will be invited

C. are invited

D. would be invited

9. According to our agreement you ... write invitation cards.

A.are to

B.have to

C.can

D.need

10. Ann ... go with us if she doesn't want to.

A. mustn't

B. needn't

C.can't

D.will not

Task 34.


The programme started on the night of Sunday, October 30, 1938 dramatically enough. At 8 p.m. (1) heard, «The Columbia Broadcasting System presents Orson Welles and his Mercury Theatre of the Air in «War of the Worlds» by H.G. Wells.» Then came the unmistakable voice of Orson Welles. He was interrupted by a news announcer reading a (2) bulletin, «Tonight’s weather…» Nothing to cause alarm at this stage. A few minutes after 8 o’clock a somber voice interrupted the radio broadcast to warn Americans, «Ladies and gentlemen, I have a grave announcement to make…» The words that followed, beamed out in a programme networked across the USA, (3) remarkable scenes of panic. (4) the announcement was that Martians had landed in North America The announcement was part of the radio play, but (5) so realistic and produced by such a genius of the theatre that most people who heard it took it for the fact.

1. a) listeners; b) audience; c) spectators; d) radio viewers.

2. a) weathering; b) startling; c) routine; d) discouraging.

3. a) followed; b) caused; c) announced; d) alarmed.

4. a) So; b) As if; c) However; d) For.

5. a) one; b) this; c) that; d) radio.

2. Write it up.

Some people say that computers have made life easier and more convenient. Other people say that computers have made life more complex and stressful. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.


1.I recognized the man whom I ... to few days before.

A. had been introduced

B. was introduced

C. has been introduced

D. had introduced

2.In two years from now the whole accident ... .

A. is forgotten

B. will be forgotten

C. will have been forgotten

D. will have forgotten

3.The lights in the main street broke down and for that period the traffic ... by a policeman.

A. was being controlled

B. was controlled

C. is being controlled

D. was controlling

4.By the time the storm seized, the boat ... away far in the open sea.

A. had carried

B. was carried

C. has been carried

D. had been carried

5.The scientist concluded that the new technology was very effective and ... in future in many ways.

A. would be applied

B. will be applied

C. is applied

D. would apply

6.The speaker couldn't finish his speech because he ... all the lime.

A. was interrupting

B. was interrupted

C. is being interrupted

D. was being interrupted

7. Jack is so stubborn! Nobody ... prove anything to him.

A.can

B.may

C.must

D.should

8. You ... get up so early, because there's no school today.

A. shan't

B.shouldn't

C.mustn't

D. don't have to

9. You ... pass a special exam to be a teacher.

A.have to

B.must

C.should

D.need

10. It ... be the right variant. There is no other explanation.

A.must

B.may

C.might

D.has to

Task 36.


Bernie, a loveable two-year old St. Bernard dog, had become excited during a walk with his owner, Michael Harriman, 58, and (1) down Mrs. Rae Whyte near her home in Hempland Avenue, York, in February. The dog seized Mrs. Whyte’s arm and forced her to the ground. She suffered a wound on her arm, which required several stitches, as well as suffering from (2). Mr. Harriman told the police that Bernie, who was on a lead, was an inquisitive dog and when Mrs. Whyte had raised her arm he had thought it was a (3) to play. The case was brought to York Magistrate Court but the dog narrowly escaped the serious prosecution, Nick Darwin, defending, said, «It was an accident. Bernie had never shown any aggression. Several neighbours have confirmed it. It isn’t (4) a St. Bernard’s nature to bite people and the breed is renowned for saving human lives.» Mr. Harriman agreed to keep the dog (5) and was ordered to pay the costs of the hearing of case in court. Mrs. Whyte was paid damages.

1. a) met; b) brought; c) bit; d) knocked.

2. a) apathy; b) shock; c) lethargy; d) excitement.

3. a) signal; b) start; c) tape; d) beginning.

4. a) in favour; b) against; c) over; d) in.

5. a) over lead; b) uncontrolled; c) under control; d) under arrest.

2. Write it up.

Is it more important to be able to work with a group of people on a team or to work independently? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.


1.As it was still raining, the game ... indoors.

A. was played

B. was being played

C. is being played

D. was playing

2. Mr. And Mrs. Carry asked us to wait as they ... in a traffic jam few blocks away.

A. were being held up

B. were held up

C. are being held up

D. were holding up

3.We would go for a walk if the sky ... in clouds.

A. covered

B. wouldn't be covered

C. isn't covered

D. weren't covered

4.For the last forty years broadcast ... in connection with the dissemination of news, music, talks by wireless.

A. is employed

B. was employed

C. has been employed

D. has employed

5. She ... have reached the university by now. She was at home less than 5 minutes ago.

A.couldn't

B.may not

C.needn't

D.mustn't

6. I don't know French well enough, so I ... make translation of this poem.

A. mustn't

B.may not

C.don't have to

D. can't

7. You nearly splashed water on me! You ... have been more careful!

A.might

B.could

C.would

D.need

8. "... we go to the beach tomorrow?" - "Yes, that's a great idea!"

A. Can

B. Shall

C.Must

D.Would

9. I ... ride a bicycle until I was eight.

A.couldn't

B.might not

C.could

D.will not

10. "I feel very tired today." - "You ... have stayed up so late last night."

A.shouldn't

B.needn't

C.were not to

D.must not

Task 36.


Polly at the Arrivals Hall

It was only yesterday evening when Polly collected her luggage, and went out into the Arrivals Hall. To her surprise a crowd of t people with cameras and notebooks (1) her, and began taking pictures of her and shouting out questions: «Did you have a good flight?», «Is this your first trip to England?», (2). They were all staring at her intently. Before (3) one of them suddenly pointed to someone behind her and shouted: «That’s her!» Polly turned (4) a well known film star who had been on the same flight with her. Oh well, it was nice to think that she (5) for someone so beautiful and so famous, even if it was only for a few moments.

1. a) rushed towards; b) were rushing towards; c) rushed behind; d) rush in.

2. a) as well; b) too; c) and so on; d) either.

3. a) Polly can reply; b) Polly could reply; c)Polly could have replied; d) there was no reply.

4. a) round and looked; b) around her and saw; c) round and saw; d) round and saw at.

5. a) am mistaken; b) am mistaking; c) made a mistake; d) had been mistaken.

2. Write it up.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Advertising can tell you a lot about a country. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.


1. To ... you the truth, I don't agree with you.

a) tell b) sayc) sing d)ask

2. After shopping Jane ... all groceries on the kitchen table.

a) gave b) lay c) took d) put

3. On the meadow the grass was as soft as a carpet and the children wanted to ... on it.

a) lay b) lie c) work d)cry

4. "Oh, you are a ... boy", said granny to David.

a)huge b) large c) big d)high

5. Next morning the policeman found strange ... under the tree.

a) footprints b) fingerprints c) signatures d)points

6. "... I help you, madam?" - "Yes, I am looking for the manager."

A.May

B.Shall

C.Must

D.Will

7. "Where is George?" - "He ... be working in the garden, though I am not sure".

A. need

B.can

C.must

D. may

8. Eliza asked whether she ... take part in the conference.

A.might

B.would be able to

C.may

D.shall

9. It was raining, so I ... take my raincoat.

A. must

B.ought to

C.could

D. had to

10. You ... stay where you are! It's an order!

Aare to

B.should

C.have to

D.may

Task 37.

In 1939 in Pigua, Ohio, identical new-born twins were adopted by two families who (1) that the other baby had died. The Springers lived in Dayton the Lewises in Lima, 80 miles away. Six years later Mrs. Lewis learnt by accident that the other twin was (2) and was also called James. James Springer grew up thinking his twin was dead, (3) James Lewis didn’t know where his twin was and hesitated for many years before looking for him through the jungle of adopting courts. In 1979 they met. In their lives apart, the two James had married and divorced Lindas and had remarried Betties; and had taken holidays on the same beach in Florida. (4) had had the police training. One is now a security guard, the other is a records clerk. When they met, their families noted similar speech patterns and mannerisms. (5) James Lewis had short hair combed back and James Springer had long hair combed forward…

1) a) talked; b) invented; c) discovered; d) were told.

2. a) dead; b) alive; c) healthy; d) live.

3. a) so; b) though; c) while; d) although.

4. a) Both; b) Some; c) Both they; d) Some of the twins

5. a) Also; b) Besides; c) Still; d) But.

2. Write it up.

Some people say that the Internet provides people with a lot of valuable information. Others think access to so much information creates problems. Which view do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.


1. I like to ... for a walk after dinner.

a) go b) come c) run d)jump

2. Pupih had to ... many tasks at the English lesson.

a) ask b) make c) do d) break

3. New York is famous for its ... sky-scrapers.

a) tall b) high c) small d) low

4. What... can you show me in this art gallery?

a)else b) more c)another d)nothing

5. That ... be the hotel Jane told us about!

a) shouldn't

b)might not

c) can't

d)needn't

6. You ... use dictionaries during your exam!

a)mustn't

b)may not

c)needn't

d)wouldn't

7. I tried several times but the door ... open.

a) won't

b)couldn't

c)wasn't to

d) wouldn't

8. What about this meat? ... I roast it or boil it?

a)Shall

b)Can

c)Could

d)Am

9. I ... an actor but I decided to be a film director.

a)could have become

b)was to become

c)may have become

d)must have become

10.If you keep to my orders, you ... recover in a week, I promise.

a) should

b) shall

c)may

d)would

Task 38.


Perhaps the most remarkable tale of a chance encounter is (1) of Roger Lausier. At the age of four, he stayed away from his mother along the beach at Salem, Massachusetts. He paddled for a while and then got caught by a powerful undercurrent, and would have drowned (2) a woman who brought him ashore and revived him. The rescuer refused all rewards. Nine years later, Roger was tracking a shoal of bluefish when he saw that a heavily-built man (3) from his powerboat and was floundering helplessly. He paddled his raft over in time to clutch the drowning man’s hand, and kept him afloat until another boat got to them, and they went safely inshore. In the hospital a woman kissed the boy, «I’m Alice Blaise and I (4) for saving my Bob.» It was only during a presentation by the Massachusetts Humane Society, that Roger learnt that he had saved the husband of the woman who had saved him on the same beach (5).

1. a) one; b) this; c) encounter; d) that.

2. a) but; b) except; c) with the help; d) looking.

3. a) felt; b) had fallen; c) was fallen; d) had felt.

4. a) can’t thank you enough; b) can thank you enough; c) can’t enough hank you; d) can’t say enough thanks.

5. a) after nine years of age; b) in nine years; c) nine years previously; d) at nine years.

2. Write it up.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Telephones and email have made communication between people less personal. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.


1. Bill ... a big sum of money for buying his ear.

a) borrowed b) bought c) sold d) lent

2. The art gallery exhibited ... of ancient objects.

a) many b) the number c) a number d) a few

3. A thick ... covered the slopes of low mountains.

a) forest b) wood c) park d) garden

4. A big crowd of people has ... in the square to celebrate the holiday.

a)gave b) collected c)gathered d)took

5. Why ... I do everything alone?!

a)should

b)must

c)can

d)need

6. I tried to explain everything but Tom ... listen to me.

a) might not

b)could not

c) would not

d)didn't have to

7. There was some unpleasant smell in the room, so I ... open the window.

a)had to

b)was to

c)should

d)can

8. Surely, we ... have taken a wrong map.

a)must

b)may

c)might

d)will

9. The bus came on time, so we ... wait long at the bus stop.

a) must not

b)were not to

c)might not

d) didn't have to

10. You are very rude with your friends. You ... be more polite!

a)ought to

b)have to

c)may

d)need

Task 39.


From the History of Cambridge University

Cambridge is famous (1) the world as one of the two oldest universities in Britain – Oxford, of course, is the other. Its streets are packed with students going about their business on bicycles. The story of the University began in 1209 when students and scholars (2) the little town of Cambridge after they had walked 60 miles from Oxford. These students had been students in Oxford where there was constant trouble between the people living in the town and the students. Then one day a student accidentally killed a man of the town. The Major arrested three (3) students who were innocent and they (4) death. In protest all the students moved (5) , some coming to Cambridge, and so the new University began.

1. a) through; b) on; c) throughout; d) out of.

2. a) arrived in; b) reached in; c) arrived to; d) was arrived at

3.a) another; b) the other; c) others; d) other.

4.a) put it; b) were put to; c) put to; d) were put at.

5.a) anywhere; b) to somewhere; c) in nowhere; d) elsewhere.

2. Write it up.

Some people think governments should spend as much money as possible exploring outer space (for example, traveling to the Moon and to other planets). Other people disagree and think governments should spend this money for our basic needs on Earth. Which of these two opinions do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.


1. After graduating from the university young specialists got well-paid... .

a)jobsb) works c) professional d)holidays

2. When you cross the ... you should look to the left then to the right.

a) square b) way c)yard d) street

3. The officer ... the soldiers to hide in the forest.

a)ordered b)asked c)said c)pleaded

4. On the first of September pupils go to school and ... flowers for their teacher.

a) wear b) carry c)gived)fly

5. "You ... be sorry for your words sometime!" John threatened.

a)shall

b)ought to

c)could

d)need

6. "Where is Max?" - "I think he is still in the club, but he ... as well be at home already".

a) is to

b)can

c)must

d) may

7. You ... discuss this affair with her. She doesn't keep secrets.

a)ought not to

b)can't

c)don't have to

d)wouldn't

8. You ... worry about the matter. Robert promised to arrange everything himself.

a) may not

b)mustn't

c) needn't

d)can't

9. How ... you speak that way!

a)dare

b)can

c)should

d)will

10. Oh, it's 10 o'clock already! I ... hurry. Ann is waiting for me at the station.

a)have to

b)should

c)am to

d)may

Task 40.


Barbara Cartland is known both in Britain and in the United States аs «The Queen of Romance». She (1) by her publisher as «the world’s most famous romantic novelist» but she is many other things (2). According to the Guinness Book of Records she is the world’s most prolific writer, still (3) a new book every two weeks, and holds the record as the world’s top-selling author, having sold some 370 million copies of her books. She wrote her first book when she was twenty-one and it sold out as soon as it reached the shops. (4) she has written over 500 books. She married in 1927, and after she divorced her first husband, she remarried in 1936. In 1976, she wrote twenty-one books and (5) the world record, and shortly after this she sang an album of love songs with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

1. a) is described; b) described; c) has described; d) is describing.

2. a) as also; b) well; c) as well; d) also.

3. a) having produced; b) producing; c) produces; d) produced.

4. a) After that; b) Since then; c) At that time; d) Then.

5.a) was broken; b) breaks; c) broke out; d) broke.

2. Write it up.

People have different ways of escaping the stress and difficulties of modern life. Some read; some exercise; others work in their gardens. What do you think are the best ways of reducing stress? Use specific details and examples in your answer. 3.Find the right answer.

1. My ... is to enter the university after school.

a) day b) reason c) pleasure d) aim

2. Pete works ... a doctor in our local hospital.

a) as b) like c) such d) so

3. At hearing the answer Mary couldn't say a ... word.

a)lonely b) single c)alone d) many

4. The friends decided to meet at one ... and have dinner at a café.

a)o'clock b) hour c)watch d)clock

5. The chairman delivered a short ... at the meeting.

a) speech b) language c) tongue d)word

6. Nobody understood the newcomer, because he spoke a foreign... .

a) talk b) speech c) tongue d d) language

7. We ... wear school uniform in our school but in some schools it is obligatory.

a) shouldn't

b) don't have to

c)can't

d)mustn't

8. I ... hear some strange noise in the garden.

a) )must

b)might

c could

d)need

9. I think you ... miss the meeting. Your presence is obligatory.

a)mustn't

b)shouldn't

c)don’t have to

d)needn't

10. "Where is our CD player?" - "I don't know. Peter ... have given it to someone".

a) will

b)must

c)was to

d) might

Task 41.


The warship «Mary Rose» was built in the years 1509-1510. In 1544 England started a war against France, and in 1545 French ships were sent (1) the Channel towards England. Some English ships went out from Portsmouth to meet them. One of those ships was the «Mary Rose». It was carrying 91 guns and 700 men – twice (2) as normal. It sank quickly to the bottom of the sea even before it was attacked by the French. About 650 men (3) . The King of England himself saw this terrible accident. The next month an attempt (4) to raise the «Mary Rose», but it failed. The ship was forgotten for hundreds of years. The ship was lifted out of the sea in October 1982. Many people saw the raising of the «Mary Rose» on television. (5) the ship was taken into Portsmouth dock 437 years after she had sunk.

1.a) to; b) across; c) on; d) in.

2. a) many; b) more; c) as much; d) as many.

3. a) were died; b) dead; c) were dead; d) died.

4. a) has made; b) make; c) was made; d) made.

5. a) Finally; b) Last; c) In the final; d) Lately.

2. Write it up.

Some people like doing work by hand. Others prefer using machines. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.


1. This spring the farmer is going to ... two trees and some bushes in his garden.

a) sellb) grow c)buy d) plant

2. John can ... easily across the local lake.

a) swim b) sail c) go d) walk

3. For dinner Mike ... only fish dishes from the menu.

a)selected b) chose c)showed d)bought

4. The car was driving at a high speed and ... the tree at the corner of the street.

a) hit b) beat c) fought d)cared

5. Mary ... a pen and started writing a letter.

a)put b) gave c) took d)fell

6. You should ... medicines far from children.

a) keep b) hold c) have d)give

7. The family lived in a big comfortable....

a) house b) home c) school d)street

8. Fortunately, I ... there myself. It was enough to make a call.

a) mustn't go

b)shouldn't have gone

c) didn't have to go

d)needn't have gone

9. You ... that. She was very upset by your attitude.

a) mustn't have said

b)needn't have said

c)didn't need to say

d) shouldn't have said

10. You ... take notes as my secretary will do that.

a)needn't

b)shouldn't

c)mustn't

d)wouldn't

Task 42.


The first traffic lights signal was invented by a railway signaling engineer. It was installed (1) the Houses of Parliament in 1868. It looked like any railway signal of the time, and was operated by gas. However, it exploded and killed a policeman and the accident (2) further development until cars became common. Modern traffic lights are an American (3). Red-green systems were installed in 1914. Three-colour signals, operated by hand from a tower in the middle of the street, were installed in New York in 1918. The first lights of this type in Britain were in London on the junction between St. James’s Street and Piccadilly, in 1925. In the past, traffic lights were (4). In New York, some lights had a statue on top. In Los Angeles the lights did not change (5) but rang bells to wake the sleeping motorists of the 1930s. These are gone and have been replaced by standard models, which are universally adopted.

1. a) inside; b) in; c) outside; d) in front.

2. a) discouraged; b) disappointed; c) displeased; d) disarmed.

3. a) discovery; b) puzzle; c) intelligence; d) invention.

4. a) tragic; b) useless; c) active; d) special.

5. a) loudly; b) silently; c) slowly; d) quickly.

2. Write it up.

In your opinion, what is the most important characteristic (for example, honesty, intelligence, a sense of humor) that a person can have to be successful in life? Use specific reasons and examples from your experience to explain your answer. When you write your answer, you are not limited to the examples listed in the question.


1. Ann didn't buy the dress because the ... was very high.

a)value b) price c ) praise d)tag

2. Mrs. Brown ... English in our school.

a) teaches b) learns c)studies d)plays

3. The pupils had to ... the text after reading it.

a) write b) solve c)play d) discuss

4. Mother... her children to go on an excursion.

a) allowed b)afforded c) tried d)saw

5. When you travel somewhere you should book a ticket at the....

a) box-office b) booking-office c) shop d) post-office

6. The teacher ... the lesson with a short dictation.

a) finished b) ended c) stopped d) tried

6. "I have been trying to call Jim all day but he doesn't answer." -"He ... be working today. He works every day".

a)must

b)may

c)could

d)shouldn't

7."He ... be working now. He doesn't work on Sunday".

a) mustn't

b)shouldn't

c)may not

d) can't

8. You ... take pictures in this museum. It is not allowed.

a) may

b)shouldn't

c)needn't

d) are not to

9. "... we visit Baker street in London?" - "Oh, that's great! Let's do it immediately after arrival".

a)Shall

b)Can

c)May

d)Must

10. She ... start work tomorrow. The manager told her so.

a) had to

B)must

c) has to

d)need

Task 43.


The first word of (1) came at 10.20 a.m. when a police department official telephoned the United Nations and informed the Secretary General ;hat a lunatic pilot in the area planned (2) his plane into the United Nations building. The UN was evacuated, fire teams moved into the UN grounds to cope with the disaster. Then the police corrected their (3) report. The target of the pilot, Richard Boudin, was not the UN, but the publishing company, housed in a building two blocks from the UN. Mr. Boudin apparently felt that his novel, «Confessions of a Counterfeiter», was not getting enough publicity, (4) he chartered the plane at a New Jersey airport and radioed that he was going to destroy the publishing house. Soon (5) the president of the publishing company agreed to talk with Mr. Boudin, if he would land at La Guardian Airport. Mr.Boudin accepted and flew off, the crisis over. Police said Mr. Boudin would be charged with endangerment and other offences.

1. a) the threat; b) the gossip; c) the rumour; d) the history.

2. a) to sit; b) to bite; c) to take off; d) to fly.

3. a) primitive; b) pilot; c) original; d) hostage.

4. a) because; b) so; c) however; d) besides.

5.a) afternoon; b) after noon; c) after such; d) towards noon.

2. Write it up.

It is generally agreed that society benefits from the work of its members. Compare the contributions of artists to society with the contributions of scientists to society. Which type of contribution do you think is valued more by your society? Give specific reasons to support your answer.


1 The car ... slowly and disappeared round the corner of the street.

a)stopped b) began c) changed d) started

2. Today the ... of Ukraine is less than 47 million.

a) popultion b) people c) nation d)men

3. There were so many people in the street that it was impossible not to … each other.

a) pull b) push c) drag d) kiss

4. Wait a minute, I haven't finished my work ....

a) yet b) already c)just d)never

5. Dick has changed very much and we could ... recognize him.

a) pleasantly b) nearly c) closely d) hardly

6. It was easy for Jack to ... a song after hearing it only once.

a) remember b) remind e) change d) forget

7. It... be our stop. I don't see the lake here.

a) won't

b)may not

c)must not

d) can't

8. He ... have gone outdoors when it was raining. Now he is ill.

a)shouldn't

b)needn't

c)couldn't

d)must not

9. We live on the 7th floor, so you ... even see distant buildings from our window.

a) must

b)are to

c) can

d)need

10. There was some reasonable thought in their advice. You ... it.

a) must have followed

b)could have followed

c)had to follow

d) ought to have followed

Task 44.


It is not surprising that people in the past were afraid of lightning. We still find it thrilling and fascinating. Scientists are trying to predict storms and protect people (1) lightning strikes. Things used to be much (2). According to research by Dr.Derek Elsom the number of fatalities has dropped by 80 per cent since mid-1850s. This isn’t because lightning is less (3), but because fewer people now work in the open. The experience of Roy Sullivan goes to show how dangerous it can be to work (4). Roy, a former ranger in Virginia, USA, held the world record for being struck by lightning. He was first hit in 1942, losing just the nail from his big toe! He was struck again in 1969, 1970 and 1973. In 1976 a strike hurt his ankle and in 1977 he suffered chest and stomach burns. After (5) all this he killed himself in 1983!

1. a) before; 2) against; 3) for; 4) after.

2. a) worse; 2) better; 3) less; 4) fewer.

3. a) typical; 2) open; 3) average; 4) common.

4. a) inside; 2) upside; 3) outside; 4) downside.

5. a) striking; 2) lightning; 3) surviving; 4) living.

2. Write it up.

Some people believe that a college or university education should be available to all students. Others believe that higher education should be available only to good students. Discuss these views. Which view do you agree with? Explain why.


1. Molly ... her children to school and then she went shopping.

a) received b) posted e) spent d) sent

2. Nobody ... such strong frosts this winter.

a) expected b) waited c) hoped d) cleaned

3. Sam always ... her watch in the morning.

a) twists b) winds c) turns d) breaks

4. It is forbidden to ... the car in this part of the city.

a) drive b) ride c) go d) speak

5. When the family moved into a new house they bought... furniture.

a) high b) convenient c) fast d) comfortable

6. We planned our meeting in details. Philip ... recite poems and our task was to choose nice music.

a) must

b)had to

c)should

d) was to

7. If you help me to pack my things, I ... catch the morning train.

a)shall be able to

b)can

c)shall have to

d)should

8. Nick ... have argued with the teacher. His answer was really poor.

a) mustn't

b)could not

c)was not to

d) shouldn't

9. George suspected that Alex ... have been informed about the matter before - he knew too many details.

a)might

b)was to

c)would

d)will

10. I am not sure, but I ... visit Canada in a month.

a) must

b)should

c) May

d)need

Task 45.


It is not surprising that people in the past were afraid of lightning and thought it was a sign of anger from their gods. We still find lightning thrilling and fascinating. It is now also an important area of research for scientists, who are trying to (1) its secrets are looking for ways to predict lightning strikes and protect people. Predicting when and where lightning is likely to strike is one of the ways

we have made it (2) of a danger. Forecasting lightning is taken more seriously in America. But even the most (3) forecasting systems can sometimes be caught out. In March 1993, Florida and other states of America were struck (4) severe lightning storms. At the peak the «Sunshine state» was hit by 5,000 strikes an hour. The cause of the storm and the reason it suddenly died out as it travelled north, is yet another mystery of the lightning (5).

1.a) cover; b) invent; c) uncover; d) recover.

2. a) less; b) more; c) least; d) a little.

3. a) undeveloped; b) usual; c) common; d) advanced.

4. a) out; b) by; c) with; d) of.

5. a) phenomenon; b) way; c) illusion; d) riddle.

2. Write it up.

Some people believe that the best way of learning about life is by listening to the advice of family and friends. Other people believe that the best way of learning about life is through personal experience. Compare the advantages of these two different ways of learning about life. Which do you think is preferable? Use specific examples to support your preference.


1. Mother tried to understand her daughter's point of ... .

a) place b) sight c)look d) view

2. To my ... you needn't go to work on Saturday.

a) mind b) opinion c) look d) thought

3. Nobody ... to Peter's helping us about the house.

a) offered b) minded c) spoke d) objected

4. Any ... explains meanings and usage of many difficult words.

a) dictionary b) vocabulary c) plan d) test

5. Ann had a real ... to enter the university and she used it.

a) possibility b) chance c) task d) accident

6. I am not sure, but he ... work on evenings if he wants to study abroad.

a)may have to

b)must have to

c)shall have to

d)can have to

7. Believe me, I try to do my best to reassure her, but she ... listen to me.

a) needn't

b)shall not

c)wouldn't

d) won't

8. Brian supposed that his friends ... come soon.

a)might

b)were to

c)may

d)must

9. John ... be sleeping in his room, I am sure. He is very tired.

a) may

b) must

c)might

d)can

10. We have done things we ... in any case.

a) couldn't have done

b)needn't have done

c)didn't have to do

d) ought not to have done

Task 46.


It is not surprising that people in the past were afraid of lightning and thought it was a sign of anger from their gods. (1) we still find lightning thrilling and fascinating. Up till the 18th century people were given (2) proof that lightning really can strike the same place twice. Between 1388 and 1762, the famous bell tower of San Marco in Venice, was severely (3) or completely destroyed nine times. In England and Wales things are not quite as bad as they were in Italy, but about a dozen people are struck by lightning every year and a quarter of (4) are killed as a result. Men are six times more likely to be struck by lightning than women. Lightning is an important area of (5) for scientists, who are looking for ways to predict storms and protect people.

1. a) In fact; b) As a fact; c) Factually; d) In practice.

2. a) different; b) another; c) dramatic; d) the same.

3. a) hurt; b) wounded; c) injured; d) damaged.

4. a) it; b) this; c) that; d) those.

5.a) research; b) search; c) opening; d) fortune telling.

2. Write it up.

Some people prefer to spend most of their time alone. Others like to be with friends most of the time. Do you prefer to spend your time alone or with friends? Use specific reasons to support your answer.


1. Students had no ... how to answer the each h other’s question.

a) thought b) idea c)head d)job

2. Many students ... their rooms not far from the University.

a) rent b) hire c) live d) let

3. I prefer green ... of apples, they have more vitamins.

a) ways b) kinds c) trees d) sorts

4. The lightning ... the tree and burnt it down.

a) struck b) hit c) fought d) touched

5. Boris didn't... the lamp because he could see everything in the room.

a) burn b) light c) put d) turn

6. I can't give you any advice because your .... isn’t easy.

a) situation b) position c) room d) place

7. ... presents Mary also got a lot of birthday cards and telegrams.

a) beside b) besides c) except d) near

8. She is very careless. She ... have broken the vase - only miracle saved it!

a)might

b)could

c)was to

d)must

9. We ... at 5 o'clock near the library, but he didn't come.

a) should have met

b) were to have met

c)might have met

d)had met

10. ... she have failed her exam? She is one of the brightest students!

a) Should

b)May

c) Can

d)Is

Task 47.


Are you forgetful? There’s a tremendous range of methods to boost your memory. Your memory is like a brilliant, but (1) computer storing a vast amount of information. In fact the memory’s capacity is theoretically unlimited. (2) only about 20 per cent of our daily experience is registered, and of that only a tiny proportion is loaded into long-term memory. Normal healthy people can improve their memories easily. First of all learn to relax if you are trying to memorize something. You may (3) important items if your mind is on something else or if you weren’t paying attention because of anxiety. Try to combine study with exercise. Keep your mind fit (4) your body by doing mental workouts. Crosswords, scrabbles, quizzes all help to keep the mind in shape. You can also train your memory in certain (5). The ancient Greeks invented memory systems called mnemonics, and they still work today. Most systems involve associating the things you want to remember with something you already have safely stored in your head. For example, if you want to remember numbers try to make associations between numbers in sequence – think of people’s ages, special dates, whether they’re odd or even.

1.a) unreliable; b) expensive; c) reasonable; d) powerful.

2. a) Besides; b) Moreover; c) Likewise; d) Nevertheless.

3.a) catch; b) pick up; c) miss; d) get.

4. a) alike; b) as well as; c) well as; d) or.

5. a) ways; b) tricks; c) methods; d) schemes.

2. Write it up.

Some people prefer to plan activities for their free time very carefully. Others choose not to make any plans at all for their free time. Compare the benefits of planning free-time activities with the benefits of not making plans. Which do you prefer - planning or not planning for your leisure time? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choice.


1. After running races he fell some ... in his leg.

a) ache b) pain c) thing d) shoe

2. When it snows in March the snow doesn't... long on the ground.

a) lie b) lay c) sleep d) stand

3. After a week's sailing across the ocean the sailors saw the ....

a) land b) ground c) Moon d) sea

4. Two friends are going to ... the plan of their future journey.

a) solve b) discuss c) speak d)ignore

5. If you enjoy sea ... I'd advise you to travel by ship.

a) voyages b) journeys c)plains d)walks

6. The kid ... a toy cat by the string and it 'started moving its head.

a) pulled b) took c) touched d) pushed

7. I ... Ann my car to visit her grandparents in the village.

a) showed b) borrowed c) lent d)took

8. In autumn many people go to the forest to ... mushrooms.

a) pick b) collect c) plant d)grow

9. "I am not well." - "You ... so much yesterday".

a)shouldn't have eaten

b)needn't have eaten

c)didn't have to eat

d)couldn't have eaten

10. I suppose Bill ... have lost his way though I doubt it greatly. He knows the town.

a) must

b)may

c) might

d)was to

Task 48. Fill in the gaps:

Life without computers has become (1). They are designed to look after so many boring but essential things that we have become dependent on them. But (2) the demands placed on computers grow, so does the number of incidents involving computer errors. It is only a matter of time before a computer-made catastrophe occurs. As early as 1889, a word entered the language that was to become all too familiar to computer scientists: a «bug», meaning a mistake. For decades bugs and «debugging» were taken to be part of every computer engineer’s (3). Of course, more often than not errors are (4) annoying, but sometimes they can come close to causing tragedies. On the Picadilly line in London’s Underground a driver who was going south along a track got confused while moving his empty train through a cross-over point. He started to head north straight at a south bound train full of people. The computerized signaling system (5) to warn him of impending disaster and it was only his quick human reactions that prevented a crash.

1. a) elementary; b) unimaginable; c) tireless; d) trivial.

2. a) however; b) no sooner; c) in the meantime; d) as.

3. a) job; b) tragedy; c) necessity; d) action.

4. a) not; b) not only; c) just; d) absolutely.

5. a) managed; b) signaled; c) failed; d) succeeded.

2. Write it up.

Some people enjoy change, and they look forward to new experiences. Others like their lives to stay the same, and they do not change their usual habits. Compare these two approaches to life. Which approach do you prefer? Explain why.


1. Bob didn't remember ... of his fried's telephone.

a)the figure b) a number c) the numeral d) the number

2. Alice was wearing fashionable shoes on her … .

a) legs b)feet c) limbs d) hands

3. Paul missed his friends a lot and felt... living in the foreign country.

a) alone b) lonely c) surprised d) interesting

4. At the ... of the party the guests were treated to a very big cake.

a) endb) finish c) term d) start

5. The old man's heart ... heavily after a quick walk.

a) struck b)fought c) beat d)pat

6. She ... a sleepless night with her sick baby.

a) spent b) posted c) sent d) got

7. "I won't ... for you", Bill answered sharply.

a)take b) expect c) wait d) leave

8. I begged David to accept some money but he ... hear of it.

a) needn't

b)couldn't

c)shouldn't

d) wouldn't

9. That was a lucky escape! You ... have been injured!

a)might

b)could

c)should

d)must

10. They ... have been working all night, I am sure. They managed to do everything in time.

a) might

b)may

c) must

d)could

Task 49.


Love is remarkably (1); in the survey of 1991 only one in five of the 1000 people interviewed said they were «not really in love». To many researchers the classic (2) of rapid pulse and legs turning to jelly are far from mysterious. Many think it can all be explained by our biochemistry. Scientists (3) the excitement of that fatal attraction is created by adrenalin. The adrenalin glands produce a hormone, whose side-effects include feelings of great happiness. People are often attracted to others who have a lot in common with them – even if they don’t always realize that they have anything in common. Facial attractiveness is a big influence on the (4) of partners, too. According to recent studies, people have long-lasting relationships with others of a similar level of attractiveness. (5) the explanation for how and why we fall in love, one thing is clear. Nature has made the whole thing as wonderful and addictive as possible.

1.a) rare; b) agreeable; c) common; d) average.

2. a) bits; b) symptoms; c) recipe; d) proof.

3.a) believe; b) uncovered; c) provide; d)invented.

4. a) alternative; b) face; c) race; d) choice.

5. a) However; b) What ever; c) Naturally; d) Whatever.

2. Write it up.

Decisions can be made quickly, or they can be made after careful thought. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The decisions that people make quickly are always wrong. Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.


1. When father opened the door, the children were sitting ... on the sofa watching a film.

a) comfortably b) conveniently c) lovely d) nearly

2. Everybody ... Jane on her birthday but her boy mend.

a) said b) greeted c) congratulated d)pleased

3. " I can guess your ... " said little Mark smiling.

a) thoughts b) ideas c) things d)nonsense

4. George ... some important papers not to be accused of the crime.

a) shone b) burnt c)lit d)shot

5. Your ... don't suit me, let's think of something different.

a) conditions b) situations c) positions d) places

6. At hearing some noise Bob ... around but saw nobody.

a) twisted b) wound c) turned d) listened

7. You ... have lost your keys again! It's simply impossible!

a)can't

b)shouldn't

c)might not

d)mustn't

8. You ... all by yourself. You wasted all your money!

a) might not have paid

b) needn't have paid

c)didn't need to pay

d)must not have paid

9. Pay no attention to what Joe said. He ... have been serious!

a)can't

b)may not

c)needn't

d)was not to

10. Please, listen to my advice! You ... be so careless about your future!

a) needn't

b) shouldn't

c)may not

d)are to be

Task 50.


It is the nature of athletic records that they are broken and their place is taken by others. (1) in many sports events, there is a mark which is not significant in itself, but which becomes a legend as athletes try to break it. The most famous of these is the attempt to run the mile (2) four minutes. In 1945, the mile record was brought down to 4 minutes, 5 seconds. And there, for nine years, it stuck. Then, in 1954, a medical student Roger banister decided to try and (3) the record. He had been training for this day (4) running the mile in 4 minutes, 2 seconds the previous year. He wrote afterwards: «Those last few seconds seemed never-ending. I could see the line of the finishing tape. I jumped like a man making a desperate attempt to save himself from danger…» Bannister’s time was 3 minutes, 59.4 seconds. Although this record has been broken on many occasions since, Bannister’s (5) will never be forgotten.

1.a) And; b) Though; c) Although; d) Yet.

2. a) as short as; b) in less than; c) less as; d) for more than.

3. a) set; b) run; c) break; d) hit.

4.a) since; b) for; c) in spite; d) as soon as.

5. a) achievement; b) failure; c) advantage; d) experiment.

2. Write it up.

Some people trust their first impressions about a person's character because they believe these judgments are generally correct. Other people do not judge a person's character quickly because they believe first impressions are often wrong. Compare these two attitudes. Which attitude do you agree with? Support your choice with specific examples.


1. Mary was offered a good job, so nobody understood the ... of her refusal.

a) target b) aim c) reason d) thing

2. Kate wanted to know the history of the ... building in the world.

a) shortest b) tallest. c) coldest d) highest

3. All adult children are ... their young parents.

a) like b) as c) so d) such

4. The sportsmen ... up the mountain and fixed the flag on the top.

a) crept b) climbed c) came d)ran.

5. Pete heard somebody’s ... in the next room, he thought it was Mary.

a) steps b) footprints c) sounds d) game

6. Business was the ... thing which was very important for the young man.

a) alone b) single c) only d) many

7. Children ... a football match eating popcorn.

a) watched b) saw c) looked d) slept

8. If Mary ... allow me, I am ready to help her with her English.

a)will

b)has to

c)ought to

d)shall

9. You ... it easily! Why didn't you try?

a) had to do

b)should have done

c) might have done

d)must have done

10. The instruction is that the medicine ... be kepi in a cool dark place.

a)is to

b)should

c)has to

d)may

Task 51.


All 129 passengers and crew survived yesterday, when a McDonnell Douglas DC-9 crash -landed in a field after both engines failed two minutes after the flight from Stockholm had begun. Nearly all those (1) the airliner, which was bound for Warsaw via Copenhagen, walked from the wreck. Seven were seriously injured, and nine slightly hurt. The aircraft hit trees before crashing and breaking into three pieces without (2) fire. The wings were torn off. Airline officials said the pilot, Captain Stefan Rasmussen, had had (3) one minute to find a place to land. Captain Rasmussen, 44, who appeared (4) a news conference wearing a medical collar, said, «There is perhaps only one flight captain in a million who gets to show what he can do in such a situation. I am satisfied with the results.» He (5), «I am grateful to my crew and the whole organization which enabled me to succeed.»

1. a) abroad; b) on the board of; c) broad; d) aboard.

2. a) catching; b) murdering; c) rising; d) driving.

3.a) while; b) only; c) additionally; d) occasionally.

4. a) while; b) into; c) at; 4) to.

5. a) supposed; b) talked; c) added; d) expressed.

2. Write it up.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People are never satisfied with what they have; they always want something more or something different. Use specific reasons to support your answer.


1. There was a lot of ......... at the Broadway show last week. People were very happy with the performance. This is a non-count noun.

(a) signs (b) drinks (c) seats (d) applause

2. I want to have some ......... this weekend. Let's go to the city! This is a non-count noun.

(a) bars (b) fun (c) dollars (d) rooms

3. I have one dog and two .......... This is a count noun.

(a) wine (b) health (c) peace (d) cats

4. Madagascar is one of the biggest... in the world.

a) islands b) isles c) places d) continents

5. John ... the button of the doorbell, and heard a pleasant melody.

a) pressed b) pushed c) pulled d) took

6.Olha was upset, she couldn't stop ..., tears were running down her cheeks.

a) shouting b) crying e) peaking d)smiling

7. The Sun ... in the east and sets in the west.

a) rises b) raises e) lifts d) stands

8. The artist... his pictures in oil.

a) sells b) draws c) writes d) paints

9. We have done things we ... in any case.

a)ought not to have done

b)needn't have done

c)didn't have to do

d)couldn't have done

10. I suppose I ... be difficult to live with.

a) ought to

b) might

c)could

d)am to

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