1
Which of these Belarusian holidays is not celebrated in winter?
A) Kalyady
Б) New Year
В) Christmas
Г) Kupalle
Д) Maslenitsa
2
Guess a popular sport in Belarus by its description: a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.
A) triathlon
Б) cross-country skiing
В) biathlon
Г) archery
Д) rifle shooting
3
Which of these times would have the big hand and the little hand pointing in exactly OPPOSITE directions?
A) 5:20 PM
Б) 3:30 PM
В) 6:00 PM
Г) 11:11 PM
Д) 9:45 PM
4
How much change would you have from £2 if you bought two stamps at 60p each?
A) 1£ 40p
Б) 60p
В) 30p
Г) 1£ 20p
Д) 80p
5
In which country do people wear daffodils on their clothes on the 1st of March?
A) Scotland
Б) Wales
В) England
Г) Northern Ireland
Д) New Zealand
6
In which country do people try to find a little leprechaun with a pot of gold on the 17th of March?
A) Scotland
Б) Wales
В) England
Г) Northern Ireland
Д) New Zealand
7
Match the pictures with the ways of cooking:
a) scramble b) grill c) grate d) slice e) pour
A) 1с 2e 3a 4b 5d
Б) 1a 2b 3c 4e 5d
В) 1c 2d 3a 4b 5e
Г) 1b 2d 3a 4e 5c
Д) 1a 2c 3e 4b 5d
8
Prefixes often help you understand the meanings of new words. A duet is a piece of music performed by two people. Based on the meaning of the prefix, how many people do you think perform an octet?
A) 6 Б) 8 В) 5 Г) 9 Д) 7
9
Put the sentences in the correct order to read the beginning of a story about some unusual competitions:
1) A little sparrow said he could beat the eagle.
2) The birds wanted a king, too.
3) The race began.
4) The eagle was the strongest and could fly the highest.
5) The birds decided to have a competition.
6) He said that he would win the competition.
7) All the animals in the jungle had a king.
8) Everyone wanted to be king.
A) 5, 3, 4, 6, 1, 7, 2, 8
Б) 8, 5, 2, 1, 7, 4, 3, 6
В) 7, 2, 8, 5, 4, 6, 1, 3
Г) 3, 8, 2, 7, 6, 4, 1, 5
Д) 7, 8, 2, 5, 1, 4, 6, 3
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11
Fred wouldn't believe in a ghost unless he saw one himself, he is such a doubting ______.
A) James Б) John В) Jack Г) George Д) Thomas
12
Guess the riddles:
No sooner spoken than broken. What is it?
A) friendship Б) glass В) news Г) silence Д) record
13
The first letters of the words illustrated by the pictures form the surname of a famous American writer. What is his first name?
A) Charles Б) Mark В) Rudyard Г) Jack Д) Michael
14
What is it that you must keep after giving it to someone?
A) pen Б) money В) time Г) text book Д) word
15
What can run but never walks, has a mouth but never talks, has a head but never weeps, has a bed but never sleeps?
A) nose Б) river В) tree Г) wolf Д) time
16
Glass is to window as milk is to… .
A) cheese Б) cow В) drink Г) white Д) jar
17
Which of these words can be a synonym for both the words new and story?
A) film Б) book В) novel Г) magazine Д) newspaper
18
Which of these words can be an antonym for both the words heavy and dark?
A) light Б) night В) weight Г) rainy Д) twilight
19
What weather forecast is illustrated in the picture?
A) Cloud and rain in the south will clear to leave a sunny day.
Б) Mainly cloudy, thundery showers.
В) Sunny spells in the east. Rain and snow in the west.
Г) Heavy snow, breezy and very cold.
Д) Cool again with spells of sunshine and outbreaks of rain.
20
Insert the correct words in the gaps:
His second plan was _____ better than his first one.
A) few
Б) a few
В) quite a few
Г) little
Д) a little
21
Students in this country _____ wear a school uniform.
A) haven’t
Б) doesn’t have to
В) not have to
Г) don’t have to
Д) haven’t to
22
Complete the dialogue with the correct tense forms of the verbs:
– Where (22) ____to spend your spring holidays?
– I have lots of plans but I (23) ___ yet.
– Why don’t you join us on our journey to Japan? My brother (24) ___ there twice. He says the country is (25) ____ romantic and charming in this time of the year.
– When was the last time he (26) ____ there?
– Last year. My brother (27) ____ much about Japanese culture and sights. He (28) ____ our guide this time.
– Sounds like a great idea.
A) were you going
Б) are you going
В) will you
Г) you will
Д) you are going
23
– Where (22) ____to spend your spring holidays?
– I have lots of plans but I (23) ___ yet.
– Why don’t you join us on our journey to Japan? My brother (24) ___ there twice. He says the country is (25) ____ romantic and charming in this time of the year.
– When was the last time he (26) ____ there?
– Last year. My brother (27) ____ much about Japanese culture and sights. He (28) ____ our guide this time.
– Sounds like a great idea.
A) don’t decide
Б) am not deciding
В) didn’t decide
Г) wasn’t deciding
Д) haven’t decided
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– Where (22) ____to spend your spring holidays?
– I have lots of plans but I (23) ___ yet.
– Why don’t you join us on our journey to Japan? My brother (24) ___ there twice. He says the country is (25) ____ romantic and charming in this time of the year.
– When was the last time he (26) ____ there?
– Last year. My brother (27) ____ much about Japanese culture and sights. He (28) ____ our guide this time.
– Sounds like a great idea.
A) has been
Б) was
В) were
Г) have been
Д) will be
25
– Where (22) ____to spend your spring holidays?
– I have lots of plans but I (23) ___ yet.
– Why don’t you join us on our journey to Japan? My brother (24) ___ there twice. He says the country is (25) ____ romantic and charming in this time of the year.
– When was the last time he (26) ____ there?
– Last year. My brother (27) ____ much about Japanese culture and sights. He (28) ____ our guide this time.
– Sounds like a great idea.
A) unusual
Б) so
В) such
Г) such a
Д) surprising
26
– Where (22) ____to spend your spring holidays?
– I have lots of plans but I (23) ___ yet.
– Why don’t you join us on our journey to Japan? My brother (24) ___ there twice. He says the country is (25) ____ romantic and charming in this time of the year.
– When was the last time he (26) ____ there?
– Last year. My brother (27) ____ much about Japanese culture and sights. He (28) ____ our guide this time.
– Sounds like a great idea.
A) travels
Б) has travelled
В) travelled
Г) was travelling
Д) will travel
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– Where (22) ____to spend your spring holidays?
– I have lots of plans but I (23) ___ yet.
– Why don’t you join us on our journey to Japan? My brother (24) ___ there twice. He says the country is (25) ____ romantic and charming in this time of the year.
– When was the last time he (26) ____ there?
– Last year. My brother (27) ____ much about Japanese culture and sights. He (28) ____ our guide this time.
– Sounds like a great idea.
A) has known
Б) will know
В) knew
Г) know
Д) knows
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– Where (22) ____to spend your spring holidays?
– I have lots of plans but I (23) ___ yet.
– Why don’t you join us on our journey to Japan? My brother (24) ___ there twice. He says the country is (25) ____ romantic and charming in this time of the year.
– When was the last time he (26) ____ there?
– Last year. My brother (27) ____ much about Japanese culture and sights. He (28) ____ our guide this time.
– Sounds like a great idea.
A) have been
Б) has been
В) is being
Г) will be
Д) was
29
Which is not an adjective?
A) playful Б) arrival В) magical Г) spontaneous Д) capable
30
The name of a popular song performed by the Beatles is______.
A) Let it Come
Б) Let it Go
В) Let it Be
Г) Let it Fly
Д) Let it Do