Тести з Англійської мови

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#1. I’d be grateful if you ‘d (…) me the secret of making a perfect pastry. 1) say; 2) talk; 3) speak; 4) tell; 5) chat.

#2. How much sugar would you like in your tea, darling? — «Two (…), please, as usual.»

1) fragments; 2) parts; 3) pieces; 4) lumps; 5) squares.

#3. Rosalind is not (…) of doing this work — she should change her class.

1) capable; 2) fit; 3) possible; 4) suitable; 5) incapable.

#4. He usually arrives (…) punctually that you can set your watch by him.

1) such; 2) so; 3) very; 4) too; 5) enough.

#5. The longer I carried the box, (…) it became.

1) more difficult; 2) heavier; 3) heavy; 4) the heavier; 5) more loaded.

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#1. By the age of forty, the adult mind has probably reached the end of its creative (…).

1) period; 2) break; 3) duration; 4) era; 5) epoch.

#2. The distant noise from the traffic outside and voices in the hall (…) me from my serious work

1) annoyed; 2) distracted; 3) prevented; 4) upset; 5) depressed.

#3. The inspector was a very (…)man and here checked everything several times.

1) attentive; 2) complete; 3) thorough; 4) thoughtful; 5) careless.

#4. They really haven’t got a lot in (…) at all.

1) similarity; 2) common; 3) alike; 4) the same; 5) similar.

#5. I’m the only one at this party in a long dress, I feel quite (…).

1) in place; 2) to order: 3) out of practice; 4) out of place; 5) in turn.

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#1. Michael West was appointed to. the (…)of professor of English at Stanford University.

1) job; 2) occupation; 3) trade; 4) line of work; 5) position.

#2. Our English teacher demanded a strict and honest answer (…)for the lesson.

1) were we ready; 2) if were we ready; 3) that we were ready; 4) if we were ready; 5) that were we taught.

#3. The meeting was for the members of the board only and was held behind (…) doors.

1) closing; 2) shutting; 3) revolving; 4) sliding; 5) closed.

#4. There are several reasons why I dislike him so much: firstly, he is rude, secondly, he is a liar, and, (…), he owes me money.

1) third; 2) at last; 3) in the end; 4) at the end; 5) lastly.

#5. Donald was born with a silver (…) in his mouth.

1) teaspoon; 2) fork; 3) spoon; 4) ladle; 5) bowl.

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#1. There are very few (…) between the two of them.

1) difference; 2) similarities; 3) similarity; 4) commons; 5) sameness.

#2. My shirt was covered in oil but (…)I had a spare one.

1) hopefully; 2) luckily; 3) clearly; 4) however; 5) expectedly.

#3. Sally is going to the United States next month. It will be a(n) (…) experience for her.

1) excited; 2) excite; 3) exciting; 4) boring; 5) bored.

#4. (…) Americans we asked owned cars and commuted to work every day.

1) Much; 2) The most of; 3) Most of; 4) A most; 5) The most of the.

#5. I know this word but I just can’t recall it at this moment. It’s on the tip of my (…).

1) toe; 2) finger; 3) tongue; 4) nose; 5) head.

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#1. Having (…) the table, mother called the family for dinner.

1) completed; 2) laid; 3) ordered; 4) spread; 5) lain.

#2. She invited me to a party and (…)! said ‘yes’.

1) naturally; 2) accordingly; 3) lastly; 4) overall; 5) hopefully.

#3. When I was asked questions at a job interview I was completely (…) and I could only stammer a few words.

1) tongue-tied; 2) talkative; 3) decisive; 4) expressive; 5) decided.

#4. (…) can make a mistake; no one is perfect

1) Nobody; 2) Someone; 3) Anyone; 4) Every; 5) No one.

#5. Whatever happens, (…) and do not get excited. Then we’ll be all right.

1) lose your head; 2) know your mind; 3) keep your head; 4) put the heads together; 5) turn your head.

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#1. The hotel is so expensive — they (…) you sixty pounds for bed and breakfast.

1) price; 2) cost; 3) take; 4) charge; 5) demand.

#2. The new republic has opened its (…) to foreign trade.

1) limits; 2) borders; 3) boards; 4) abroad; 5) mind.

#3. The (…) reason I came here was to see you.

1) only; 2) one; 3) alone; 4) lonely; 5) singled out.

#4. All of a sudden Andrew was hit by a bullet but fortunately he was only (…) wounded

1) barely; 2) little; 3) merely; 4) slightly; 5) nearly.

#5. Please, (…) in mind that your appearance and dress are very important.

1) carry; 2) bear; 3) hold; 4) fetch;.5) take.

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#1. Please, slow down. Don’t drive too fast. You are making me (…).

1) uneasy; 2) nervous; 3) concerned; 4) anxious; 5) worrying.

#2. Their wedding will (…) at the end of June in St.Peter’s Church.

1) occur; 2) happen; 3) take place; 4) arise; 5) crop up.

#3. I’ve got rent, a gas bill and road tax to pay (…) what I owe my dear old dad.

1) not to mention; 2) when it comes to; 3) regarding; 4) mainly; 5) in some respects.

#4. He slept through the entire film and (…) of it had the nerve to say he enjoyed it.

1) finally; 2) in the end; 3) late; 4) at the end; 5) on end.

#5. Well done! You’ve done an excellent (…).

1) practice; 2) job; 3) trade; 4) work; 5) employment.

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#1. John is an outstanding politician. His political (…) began 25 years ago.

1) job; 2) vocation; 3) occupation; 4) career; 5) profession.

#2. (…), I find French films dull and pretentious.

1) As a result; 2) Fundamentally; 3) As far as I know; 4) On the other hand; 5) As a rule.

#3. I’m afraid those speeches are not at all (…) for the occasion.

1) fitted; 2) matching; 3) suitable; 4) suiting; 5) fitting.

#4. Harry has several hobbies. He collects not only stamps (…) old coins and medals.

1) while; 2) whereas; 3) though; 4) but also; 5) although.

#5. He’s a tireless character who always tries to live life to the (…)

1) extent; 2) full; 3) fun; 4) end; 5) fill.

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#1. You keep sneezing. You must have caught (…).

1) a cough; 2) a cold; 3) a headache; 4) an illness; 5) a nose-bleeding.

#2. To make this purchase I had to (.-..) some money from my sister and promised to pay it back in a month.

1) borrow; 2) lend; 3) loan; 4) hire; 5) rent.

#3. If a discussion or argument becomes intense, we may describe it as (…).

1) hot; 2) warm; 3) heat; 4) heated; 5) hotly.

#4. If you hadn’t pointed (…) where we were going wrong, we’d never have known.

1) away; 2) out; 3) with; 4) for; 5) at.

#5.That’s the last (…) ! We are leaving at once. We can’t stand your violent temper any more.

1) limit; 2) nuisance; 3) boundary; 4) straw; 5) border.

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#1. It is common knowledge that a leopard has spots and a tiger has (…).

1) bands; 2) streaks; 3) stripes; 4) strips; 5) blanks.

#2. Please, (…) your hand if you want to ask a question in class and don’t shout at the top of your voice.

1) arise; 2) lift; 3) raise; 4) rise; 5) arouse.

#3. Is this information (…) and worth publishing? Does it include the most recent changes and figures?

1) modern; 2) up to date; 3) brand new; 4) renewed; 5) renovated.

#4. It is a good idea to be (…) dressed when you are invited to go for a job interview.

1) boldly; 2) clearly; 3) finely; 4) smartly; 5) colourfully.

#5. The peace (…) have broken down again.

1) sights; 2) arms; 3) talks; 4) terms; 5) expenses.