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#1. Patrick is a very agreeable young man and though he is rather new he is on good terms with everyone here. (…)

l)has a good relationship; 2) has no connection; 3) has a good experience; 4) has a good practice; 5) has a good idea.

#2. Martin was working hard but he was earning barely enough to keep body and soul together. (…)

1) made a good living; 2) had a lot of money; 3) rolled in riches; 4) could hardly live on his earnings; 5) led a quiet life.

#3. Everyone breaks the law at some time in his life. Fortunately, for most people it is driving above the speed limit or parking illegally. (…)

1) comes close; 2) cuts the ground; 3) steps on rules; 4) commits a crime; 5) interrupts the code.

#4. The computer in the reception room is inferior to the one in the head office.

1) appears better than; 2) proves good enough as; 3) is less good in quality than; 4) keeps working regularly as; 5) has broken down as.

#5. Why another time? Don’t you want to put in a word for me?. (,..)

l)to speak in turn; 2) to talk sense; 3)to speak your mind; 4) to speak in my favour; 5) to speak on my behalf.

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#1. If you carry on like this, it may take you rather a long time to be through with that pile of work (…)

1) to bring about; 2) to come across; 3) to finish; 4) to start; 5) to begin anew.

#2. New York City comprises Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island. (…)

1) makes up; 2) composes; 3) consists of; 4) is constituted; 5) composes of.

#3. Mr. Brown is in charge of the international trade department while Mr. Jones is away on business. (…)

1) under control; 2) checks on; 3) charges; 4) is answerable; 5) runs.

#4. All flights into London Heathrow Airport have been delayed due to thick fog.(…)

1) thanks; 2) owing to; 3) because of; 4) thanks to; 5) owing.

#5. Luckily, every now and then one goes through a sobering experience which teaches one to be more humble and modest (…)

1) at present; 2) straight away; 3) immediately; 4) occasionally; 5) at once.

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#1. Don’t talk too much and stop beating about the bush. (…)

1) come to a conclusion; 2) take it into consideration; 3) finish talking; 4) come straight to the point; 5) start a fight.

#2. Have you raised the matter with your union representative before going on strike?. (…)

1) risen to promotion; 2) discussed the subject; 3) covered the topic; 4) spotted the issue; 5) lifted the case.

#3.1 am sick and tired of people phoning me late at night. (…)

1) annoyed at; 2) ill and exhausted; 3) happy; 4) interfering; 5) sorry for.

#4. Sally wasn’t used to living in tropical climates. (…)

1) didn’t use to live; 2) wasn’t in the habit of living; 3) used to live; 4) wasn’t going to live; 5) wasn’t accustomed to live.

#5. To tell you the truth, when 1 think of my job interview tomorrow my heart goes into mv boots. (..,.)

1)1 experience pleasure; 2)1 feel discouraged or hopeless; 3)I experience satisfaction; 4)1 take no interest in; 5)1 am cheerful and happy.

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#1. We are going to do some window shopping and we’ll buy a bun or something to sustain us until we get back to our hotel. (…)

1) stop; 2) keep; 3) remain; 4) stay; 5) last.

#2. I wouldn’t like to criticise you, so please take special pains and do you best.(…)

1) make you know; 2) make it clear; 3) work with greater care; 4) think better; 5) pay less attention.

#3. Steve is an expert by name, he actually knows very little. (…)

1) by all means; 2) not in point of fact; 3) in point of fact; 4) by chance; 5) as it happens.

#4.I must admit good taste seems to run in the family. (…)

l)to possess the family treasures; 2) to be cultivated; 3)to make one believe; 4) to be true of everyone in the family; 5) to manage the family well.

#5.I say, dear, for God’s sake, keep it dark. Don’t let the press get hold of it. (…)

1) never lose heart; 2) take your choice; 3)beat about the bush; 4) lay stress on it; 5) keep it secret.

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#1. It was awful when Andrew and Henry argued tooth and nail over such trifles for most of the evening. (…)

1) easily; 2) sorrowfully; 3) fiercely; 4) heartily; 5) eagerly with all heart and soul.

#2. To carry out this plan would require increasing the company staff by 50%. (…)

l)to fulfil; 2) to fetch; 3)to bring in the open air; 4) to commit; 5) to bear.

#3. Servicemen found guilty of desertion of duty are tried by the court martial. (…)

1) are viewed; 2) are considered; 3) are tasted; 4) are defended; 5) are tested and judged.

#4. We are going to the theatre tonight, Mary. I’ll call for you at seven. (…)

1) give you a ring; 2) come by; 3) come to your place to fetch you; 4) tell you the news; 5) break the news.

#5. We had lost touch with Jack and the one day he arrived at our place right out of the blue. (…)

1) by degrees; 2) by leaps and bounds; 3) suddenly and unexpectedly; 4) in fits and starts; 5) from the very start.

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#1. There is a strong resemblance between Rose and Susan both in appearance and character. (…)

1) slight similarity; 2) striking likeness; 3) pleasing look; 4) exciting common views; 5) hearty feeling.

#2. Angela was really making me angry but I bit my tongue. (…)

1) tried hard to speak; 2) tried hard to stop myself from speaking; 3) made a sharp reply; 4) cut in; 5) had a bite.

#3. Martin hasn’t got over his illness yet. (…)

1) sustained; 2) recovered from; 3) looked after; 4) suffered from; 5) healed.

#4. Have a look! There’s a great view from our hotel bedroom window. (…)

l)very big; 2) too large; 3) extremely noble; 4) really majestic; 5) top famous.

#5. The programme of reconstruction in the city centre is now going on. (…)

1) under the breath; 2) under the weather; 3) in actual fact; 4) in a flash; 5) in progress.

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#1. Are you still of the same mind? (…)

1) Is your opinion different now?; 2) Do you still have the identical opinion?; 3) Has your idea undergone any change?; 4) Do you have a new idea or notion?; 5) Do you keep to a different viewpoint?

#2. Before leaving his office Robert made a flight reservation for the next week. (…)

1) reserved a train ticket; 2) offered to reserve a seat; 3) booked an air ticket; 4) confirmed his reservation; 5) restrained from flying.

#3. The political leaders of European states met in Brussels to discuss the burning issues of today. (…)

1) minor matters; 2) unimportant items; 3) important problems; 4) minor questions; 5) different ideas.

#4. He broke his word when he didn’t lend me the money he had promised to (…)

1) admitted that he was wrong; 2) made an offer; 3) broke the ice; 4) didn’t keep his promise; 5) stuck to his word.

#5. When we discovered he was still head over ears in debt we refused to give him any money. (…)

1) sincerely; 2) deeply; 3) fraternally; 4) eagerly; 5) willingly.

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#1. It is generally assumed that urgent discussions will continue behind the scenes to bring about the two sides together. (…)

1) eternally; 2) in close up; 3) at a distance; 4) in sight; 5) secretly.

#2. When George went away abroad for a long time I really missed him. (…)

1) found him missing; 2) felt sadly without him; 3) was unlucky; 4) was sorry for him; 5) felt sad without him.

#3. Ann has a nanny to look after her children while she is at work (…)

1) watch out; 2) look for; 3) take care of; 4) bring up; 5) attend to.

#4. We have to be careful with money, so we keep a record of everything we spend. (…)

l)tell earnestly; 2) write down all expenses; 3) waste time and money; 4) buy a lot; 5) take care.

#5. These students specialize in criminal law (…)

1) attend classes; 2) go in for; 3) are fond of; 4) take up; 5) major in.

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#1. Paul often runs errands for his parents, like buying groceries and posting letters. (…)

1) takes orders; 2) gives orders; 3) does special tasks and duties; 4) helps; 5) assists.

#2. Jane had never seen anything as magnificent as the great cathedral in the city centre. (…)

1) sufficient; 2) cumbersome; 3) noisy; 4) splendid; 5) attractive.

#3. Old Mr. Lee was delighted with her and her beauty. He took a tremendous fancy to her. (…)

1) was fanciful to her; 2) saw her splendour; 3) became truly fond of her; 4) liked her imagination; 5) was familiar to her.

#4. Mary was at a loss for words when she suddenly saw her school headmaster. (…)

1) was hurt; 2) wasn’t able to find proper words; 3) was off colour;

4) was under the weather; 5) was deaf and mute since birth.

#5.I don’t know how you can have the face to sit here after all you’ve done. (…) 1) endure; 2) tolerate; 3) support; 4) be so bold as; 5) appear.

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#1. We wouldn’t like to speak off hand on such a complicated and essential subject. (…)

1) to dwell in detail on; 2) to stop at; 3) give a reply to; 4) to deal without special preparation with; 5) to beat about the bush on.

#2. Could you give me a hand with this exercise in translation? (…)

1) Please, give me your hand with; 2) Would you help me to do; 3)Let me do by myself; 4) Please, do for me; 5) Would you translate instead of me?.

#3. Val is too fond of hanging about at street corners. (…)

1) showing pictures; 2) gathering together; 3) helping; 4) standing idle, doing nothing; 5) walking about the town.

#4. When you set off for the airport double check that you have everything -tickets, passports, visas, etc. (…)

1) phone twice; 2) Support doubly; 3) look after; 4) make sure very attentively; 5) get ready properly.

#5. Do not expect him to help you at the moment, he has his hands full already

1) has nothing to do; 2) is idle; 3) is very busy; 4) has heavy bags; 5) packs suitcases.