1
Isaac Newton, … first used math to describe gravity, was sitting in his garden when he saw an apple fall – some say it fell on his head!
A) the Б) who В) he Г) that Д) whose
2
I’m just going out for a … of fresh air.
A) drop Б) breath В) flake Г) hint Д) grain
3
We can choose our friends, but we can’t choose our …
A) family Б) couples В) strangers Г) guests Д) people
4
I’m saving all my pocket money … to buy a new PlayStation.
A) out Б) down В) up Г) away Д) on
5
The completion date for the new stadium is getting … away.
A) more and more
Б) again and again
В) further and further
Г) better and better
Д) quicker and quicker
6
___________ was very quiet before the storm.
A) Everything Б) Everywhere В) Something Г) Nowhere Д) Anything
7
I’ve got a ___________ daughter.
A) five years old
Б) aged five years
В) five years aged
Г) five- year –old
Д) five year
8
Most of the people in the club were ___________.
A) in their teens
Б) in teenage
В) in their teenagers
Г) under twenty years
Д) ten years
9
He’s ninety-five, but he doesn’t ___________.
A) seem his age
Б) look his age
В) seems so old
Г) look as it
Д) seem like it
10
Maria’s English is ___________ than Dima’s English.
A) badder
Б) worse
В) the worst
Г) the baddest
Д) bader
11
Would you like___________ tea?
A) some Б) any В) little Г) no Д) many
12
Where are my glasses? I can’t see them ___________.
A) nowhere Б) somewhere В) everywhere Г) sometimes Д) anywhere
13
For each spoken item on the left find the most natural response on the right.
| 1. I’ve got some news. |
a) Ok. Thanks all the same. |
| 2. I hope the weather will be good for our trip. |
b) Well, it can’t be helped. |
| 3. He is a very odd chap. |
c) I’m all ears. |
| 4. I’ve left our tickets at home. |
d) It takes all sorts. |
| 5. Sorry, I can’t help you. |
e) I’m keeping my fingers crossed. |
A) 1b, 2e, 3d, 4c, 5a
Б) 1c, 2d, 3b, 4a, 5e
В) 1c, 2e, 3d, 4b, 5a
Г) 1b, 2d, 3a, 4c, 5e
Д) 1e, 2d, 3b, 4c, 5a
14
Complete the sentences.
| 1. The lights cost £15! They’re ___________ for me. |
a. big enough |
| 2. These balloons are only £1,50. They’re ___________ for us. |
b. cheap enough |
| 3. Those trousers fit well. They’re ___________. |
c. too easy |
| 4. We all scored 100% in the exam. It was ___________. |
d. too hard |
| 5. It smells ___________ to eat. |
e. good enough |
| |
f. too expensive |
| |
g. too small |
A) 1b, 2f, 3g, 4d, 5e
Б) 1a, 2b, 3c, 4d, 5e
В) 1f, 2b, 3a, 4c, 5e
Г) 1f, 2b, 3a, 4d, 5e
Д) 1b, 2a, 3g, 4c, 5f
15
Answer the questions
Which is the best reply?
I’m going to start my own business.
A) Best wishes!
Б) Congratulations!
В) Good luck!
Г) I like it!
Д) Hurry up!
16
Shall I fetch you a cup of tea?
A) Thanks, don’t fetch.
Б) Thanks, you needn’t bother.
В) Thanks, I don’t want.
Г) Don’ mention it.
Д) Thanks, don’t think about it.
17
“I’ve got surprising news! I’m getting married next week!”
“…”
A) You aren’t, are you?
Б) Will you?
В) Haven’t you?
Г) Could you?
Д) You are, aren’t you?
18
Which option completes Oscar Wilde’s paradox?
The old _____ everything; the middle-aged _____ everything;
the young _____ everything.
A) know, believe, suspect
Б) believe, suspect, know
В) know, suspect ,believe
Г) suspect, believe, know
Д) believe, know, suspect
19
What natural resources bring most of the profits to the British economy?
A) coal Б) oil В) water Г) wood Д) gold
20
Make the opposite of each expression on the left using the words on the right.
| 1. a light meal _____ a …_____ meal |
a. stale. |
| 2. fresh bread _____ bread |
b. sweet. |
| 3. hot curry _____ curry |
c. heavy. |
| 4. sparkling mineral water _______ mineral water |
d. mild. |
| 5. dry wine _____ wine |
e. still. |
A) 1c, 2d, 3b, 4e, 5a
Б) 1a, 2b, 3c, 4d, 5e
В) 1e, 2a, 3d, 4b, 5c
Г) 1c, 2a, 3d, 4e, 5b
Д) 1d, 2a, 3c, 4e, 5b
21
What do these initials mean?
| 1. B&B |
a. be back later |
| 2. btw |
b. before |
| 3. BBL |
c. bed and breakfast |
| 4. BTW |
d. between |
| 5. B4N |
e. by the way |
| |
f. bye for now |
| |
g. barbecue |
A) 1с, 2e, 3a, 4d, 5b
Б) 1g, 2d, 3e, 4a, 5b
В) 1c, 2d, 3a, 4e, 5f
Г) 1c, 2e, 3a, 4d, 5f
Д) 1g, 2d, 3a, 4e, 5b
22
Match the two parts of the sentences.
| 1. I don’t follow fashion – I set … |
a. fashion |
| 2. Platform shoes are going to make a … |
b. victim |
| 3. She thinks that her hair style is the height of … |
c. rage |
| 4. She looks stupid in that. She’s a real fashion … |
d. the trend |
| 5. Next summer big hats are going to be all the … |
e. come back |
A) 1e, 2a, 3d, 4b, 5c
Б) 1d, 2e, 3a, 4b, 5c
В) 1a, 2b, 3c, 4d, 5e
Г) 1e, 2d, 3c, 4b, 5a
Д) 1a, 2d, 3e, 4b, 5c
23
Match each country on the left with the name by which it is also known.
| 1. Holland |
a) Persia |
| 2. Iran |
b) Ceylon |
| 3. Sri Lanka |
c) Ulster |
| 4. The Republic of Ireland |
d) The Netherlands |
| 5. Northern Ireland |
e) Eire |
A) 1d, 2c, 3a, 4b, 5e
Б) 1b, 2a, 3c, 4e, 5d
В) 1b, 2a, 3d, 4e, 5c
Г) 1e, 2d, 3c, 4b, 5a
Д) 1d, 2a, 3b, 4e, 5c
24
In the five-word group, four words are similar in meaning and one is completely different. Find the odd one.
A) peak Б) zenith В) nadir Г) apex Д) summit
25
What is special about the following sentence?
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
A) It shows the quickest animal.
Б) It is a famous English proverb.
В) It compares foxes and dogs.
Г) It uses all the letters of the alphabet.
Д) It has no sense.
26
Read the text and decide which is a true statement in questions 26, 27 and 28
Unhealthy Breakfast
Jack is a bachelor. He works in downtown Chicago as a shoe salesman. Every morning on his way to work, Jack stops at a donut shop and buys a chocolate donut and a cup of coffee. Jack likes this morning routine because it is quick and easy. He doesn’t have to cook breakfast or wash the dishes. Last time Jack went to the doctor for a check-up his doctor told him that he had high cholesterol. The doctor told Jack to stop eating foods that are high in fat. Donuts are fried in a lot of fat.
A) Jack is a shoe salesman in Seattle, Washington.
Б) Jack and his wife are getting a divorce.
В) The nurse told Jack to stop eating fatty foods like donuts.
Г) Now it’s 7.30 am and Jack may be drinking coffee.
Д) Donuts are healthy because they are fried in fat.
27
A) Chicago is in the state of Washington.
Б) Buying a donut and a cup of coffee is easier than cooking breakfast.
В) Jack never washes the dishes.
Г) The doctor told him to stop drinking coffee.
Д) Donuts consist of flour and fat.
28
A) Jack and his wife have no children.
Б) Jack’s wife likes coffee, too.
В) The doctor told Jack to stop eating chocolate donuts.
Г) The doctor said high cholesterol is dangerous.
Д) Donuts are not health food.
29
Which of the idioms means ‘to get something useless?
A) to buy a lemon
Б) to sell like hot cakes
В) to cook the books
Г) have egg on one's face
Д) have a finger in every pie
30
Which of the idioms means ‘to have more important things to do’.
A) Like a fish out of water.
Б) Something is fishy.
В) To have bigger fish to fry.
Г) A different kettle of fish.
Д) To walk on eggshells.