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Complete the sentences and read about the Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics are held every ______ (1) years. Most of the athletes are _________ (2), but some events do feature professionals. Skiing events happen on mountain ________ (3), and the sport involves a few different styles. ________ (4) skating is one of the most popular events at the Winter Games because of its unique combination of athleticism and beauty. In a ________ (5), athletes do cross-country skiing and shoot rifles at targets. The winner of each event has the pleasure and honour of hearing his or her country’s _______ (6) played out loud.
A) two Б) three В) four Г) five Д) –
2
A) skaters Б) amateurs В) qualified Г) sportsmen Д) not sportsmen
3
A) sides Б) scales В) slopes Г) slides Д) stadiums
4
A) Speed Б) Short track В) Ice Г) Psycho Д) Figure
5
A) biathlon
Б) freestyle racing
В) moguls course
Г) snowboarding race
Д) skishoot
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A) song Б) popstar В) music Г) anthem Д) prayer
7
Answer the questions
“Ellen went to school, and then Ellen did her homework.” What is a better, simpler way of phrasing this sentence?
A) She went to school, and then Ellen did her homework.
Б) She went to school, and then she did her homework.
В) Ellen went to school, and then she did her homework.
Г) Ellen went to school, and then she, Ellen, did her homework.
Д) She went to school, and then she, Ellen, did her homework.
8
Which of these is not right?
A) a bunch of bananas
Б) a box of matches
В) a steak of meat
Г) a dozen eggs
Д) a bar of chocolate
9
Which of the following will help you see distant objects more clearly?
A) spectacles
Б) a telegraph
В) a microscope
Г) a cheek
Д) binoculars
10
Where would you find a sole?
A) on a shoe
Б) on a skirt
В) on a shirt
Г) on a jacket
Д) on a hat
11
What do we call a long period of hot, dry weather when crops and animals die?
A) a blizzard
Б) a flood
В) a drought
Г) a tidal wave
Д) a tornado
12
You are looking for your schoolbag. You think it’s in the kitchen, but you are not sure.
1) It mustn’t be in the kitchen.
2) It may be in the kitchen.
3) It doesn’t have to be in the kitchen.
4) It can’t be in the kitchen.
5) It should be in the kitchen.
A) 1 Б) 2 В) 3 Г) 4 Д) 5
13
Match the sentences.
| 1) My sister let us |
a) speak five languages. |
| 2) I look forward to |
b) use her flat for the party. |
| 3) I couldn’t help |
c) noticing that she had dyed her hair. |
| 4) I can’t stand |
d) hearing from you soon. |
| 5) Mary can |
e) going to the gym and working out. |
A) 1e, 2b, 3d, 4a, 5c
Б) 1b, 2c, 3e, 4d, 5a
В) 1a, 2b, 3c, 4d, 5e
Г) 1a, 2e, 3d, 4c, 5b
Д) 1b, 2d, 3c, 4e, 5a
14
Choose the correct response
Can I give you a hand?
A) Sure, I can.
Б) Actually, I’ve nearly finished.
В) I’d like two tickets to Brighton, please.
Г) No, you can’t do that.
Д) I don’t believe you.
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I’m afraid I have a complaint.
A) I didn’t know it was a problem.
Б) Pleased to meet you.
В) What is it?
Г) Don’t worry.
Д) That’s ok.
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You can ask someone if he/she wants a cup of tea in an informal situation by asking:
A) Wanna biccy?
Б) Fancy a crumpet?
В) Shall I put the kettle on?
Г) Would madam like an Earl Grey?
Д) Drinkateamate?
17
Complete the sentences
We usually know the words to lots of songs without working hard to learn them. In fact, we can sing them easily because we know them ________ .
A) by leaps and bounds
Б) by word of mouth
В) by heart
Г) by brain
Д) by smart of brain
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If you do not like drinking tea with milk, you can say that you prefer it _______ .
A) naked Б) black В) watery Г) light Д) hard
19
If someone ask about the “breed” of your dog, they want to know the _______ .
A) age of the dog
Б) type of the dog
В) sex of the dog
Г) name of the dog
Д) nationality of the dog
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Someone with spots on their face is called ________ .
A) rosy Б) albino В) polka-dotted Г) wrinkled Д) freckled
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“Edward looks green”. This means that Edward looks _______ .
A) rich Б) sick В) friendly Г) high Д) happy
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An icicle is ______ .
A) a frozen treat that we eat
Б) a long piece of ice that hangs down
В) a round house made of ice
Г) a snowflake
Д) difficult to spell
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The curtains _________ by Marie.
A) are being made
Б) made
В) are making
Г) make
Д) were making
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Jack came home from school _______ .
A) later
Б) lately
В) late
Г) latest
Д) more late
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Molly wants to ______ up UFO hunting as a hobby.
A) pick Б) take В) get Г) make Д) do
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When Ryan was four, he ______ his own music.
A) was composing
Б) had composed
В) composes
Г) composed
Д) had been composing
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– What are ______ in the sky?
– They’re helicopters.
A) this Б) that В) these Г) those Д) there
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She was very artistic and could play the violin by ________ .
A) inspiration Б) talent В) ear Г) image Д) eye
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His heart _______ when he saw the boat leaving.
A) moved Б) went В) sank Г) lost Д) fell
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Cross out the unnecessary word.
Karen is used to eating sushi because she has been lived in Tokyo for years.
A) is Б) used В) to Г) has Д) been