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<question>What is the main aim of translation?

<variant>to serve as a cross-cultural bilingual communication vehicle among people

<variant>to represent information by means of another language

<variant>to compare two different languages

<variant>to transform cultural peculiarities of particular nationalities

<variant>to distinguish the main differences between languages

 

<question>What is the nature of the most frequent translation difficulties?

<variant>semantic and cultural

<variant>semantic

<variant>cultural

<variant>linguistic

<variant>phonetic

 

<question>What is a translation strategy?

<variant>a procedure for solving a problem encountered in translating a text or a segment of it.

<variant>a procedure of making decisions in the process of translation

<variant>a process of translation

<variant>particular technics which help to solve problems

<variant>aims which should be gained in the process of translation

 

<question>What two mental processes does the translation process include?

<variant>understanding and verbalization

<variant>listening and thinking

<variant>thinking and memorizing

<variant>listening and speaking

<variant>understanding and memorizing

 

<question>What type of translation deals with literary texts, i.e. works of fiction or poetry whose main function is to make an emotional or aesthetic impression upon the reader?

<variant>literary translation

<variant>informative translation

<variant>poetry translation

<variant>technical translation

<variant>scientific translation

 

<question>What type of translation is rendering into the target language non-literary texts, the main purpose of which is to convey a certain amount of ideas, to inform the reader?

<variant>informative translation

<variant>literary translation

<variant>poetry translation

<variant>technical translation

<variant>scientific translation

 

<question>What contains more information in the text?

<variant>context

<variant>words

<variant>sentences

<variant>grammatical structures

<variant>stylistic devices

 

<question>What is consecutive interpretation?

<variant>one of the types of oral translation during which the speaker makes a pause necessary for the interpreter to translate all the above said

<variant>oral translation

<variant>one of the types of written translation during which the translator makes brief description of the source text

<variant>one of the types of oral translation during which the speaker speaks without interruption

<variant>one of the types of written translation during which the translator translates the text word by word

 

<question>What is simultaneous interpretation?

<variant>one of the types of oral translation during which the speaker speaks without interruption

<variant>one of the types of oral translation during which the speaker makes a pause necessary for the interpreter to translate all the above said

<variant>one of the types of written translation during which the translator makes brief description of the source text

<variant>oral translation

<variant>one of the types of written translation during which the translator translates the text word by word

 

<question>There are some advantages of simultaneous interpretation over consecutive one. Choose the odd variant.

<variant>less expenditure of money

<variant>efficiency in conducting international events

<variant>convenience for the listeners

<variant>saving of time

<variant>simple language usage

 

<question>Numerous and varied in their quality interlingual changes made to achieve adequacy in translation in spite of discrepancies in the formal and semantic systems of a SL and a TL:

<variant>translation transformations

<variant>speech compression

<variant>translation models

<variant>translation strategies

<variant>translation process

 

<question>What is sspecification?

<variant>a choice of more specific words

<variant>a choice of more general words

<variant>rendering an affirmative SL structure by a negative TL one or vice versa

<variant>dropping some elements from a SL

<variant>creating a blueprint collocation in a TL

 

<question>What is generalization?

<variant>a choice of more general words

<variant>a choice of more specific words

<variant>rendering an affirmative SL structure by a negative TL one or vice versa

<variant>dropping some elements from a SL

<variant>creating a blueprint collocation in a TL

 

<question>What is antonymous translation?

<variant>rendering an affirmative SL structure by a negative TL one or vice versa

<variant>a choice of more general words

<variant>a choice of more specific words

<variant>dropping some elements from a SL

<variant>creating a blueprint collocation in a TL

 

<question>What is omission?

<variant>dropping some elements from a SL

<variant>a choice of more general words

<variant>a choice of more specific words

<variant>rendering an affirmative SL structure by a negative TL one or vice versa

<variant>creating a blueprint collocation in a TL

 

<question>What is loan translation?

<variant>creating a blueprint collocation in a TL

<variant>dropping some elements from a SL

<variant>a choice of more general words

<variant>a choice of more specific words

<variant>rendering an affirmative SL structure by a negative TL one or vice versa

 

<question>Breaking an original sentence into two parts or replacing a simple sentence in the original with a complex one in the translation.

<variant>partitioning

<variant>integration

<variant>modulation

<variant>compensation

<variant>explication

 

<question>Lexico-grammatical transformation in which a SL unit is replaced by a TL word-combination explicating or defining its meaning.

<variant>explication

<variant>partitioning

<variant>integration

<variant>modulation

<variant>compensation

 

<question>What type of translation transformations is used in the following example: The people are not slow in learning the truth.- .

<variant>antonymous translation

<variant>descriptive translation

<variant>specification

<variant>generalization

<variant>modulation

 

<question>What type of translation transformations is used in the following example: Conservationist - .

<variant>explication

<variant>compensation

<variant>specification

<variant>generalization

<variant>modulation

 

<question>An economy of language to express a given content is called

<variant>compression

<variant>omission

<variant>addition

<variant>compensation

<variant>modulation

 

<question>How many types of speech compression are there in simultaneous interpretation?

<variant>4

<variant>3

<variant>2

<variant>5

<variant>6

 

<question>Reduction of the number of syllables in the SL message as compared to the TL message is called

<variant>syllabic compression

<variant>lexical compression

<variant>syntactic compression

<variant>semantic compression

<variant>grammatical compression

 

<question>Use of fewer words to express the same idea is called

<variant>lexical compression

<variant>syllabic compression

<variant>syntactic compression

<variant>semantic compression

<variant>grammatical compression

 

<question>It usually takes the form of semantic paraphrase

<variant>semantic compression

<variant>syllabic compression

<variant>syntactic compression

<variant>lexical compression

<variant>grammatical compression

 

<question>It results from the choice of a shorter and simpler construction than that used in the original

<variant>syntactic compression

<variant>syllabic compression

<variant>semantic compression

<variant>lexical compression

<variant>grammatical compression

 

<question>What type of translation transformations is applied to the following word-combination: - organizer of popular recreational activities

<variant>descriptive translation

<variant>specification

<variant>generalization

<variant>addition

<variant>compensation

 

<question>What type of translation transformations is applied to the following word-combination: tailoring

<variant>omission

<variant>addition

<variant>compensation

<variant>modulation

<variant>explication

 

<question>Find the equivalent to: political buffoonery

<variant>

<variant>

<variant>

<variant>

<variant>

 

<question>Find the equivalent to:

<variant>spiritual legacy

<variant>spiritual healing

<variant>spiritual liaison

<variant>spiritual affinity

<variant>spiritual assembly

 

<question>Choose the right equivalent of the English proverb: Love in a cottage

<variant>

<variant>

<variant>

<variant>

<variant> ,

 

<question>Choose the right equivalent of the English proverb: Blood is thicker than water

<variant>

<variant>

<variant>

<variant>

<variant> ,

 

<question>Whose quotation is it: Lots of people are willing to die for the person they love, which is a pity, for it is a much grander thing to live for that person.

<variant>Jason Hurst

<variant>George Bernard Shaw

<variant>Jeanne Moreau

<variant>Benjamin Franklin

<variant>Charles Dickens

 

<question>Whose quotation is it: Where there is marriage without love, there will be love without marriage

<variant>Benjamin Franklin

<variant>Jeanne Moreau

<variant>Jason Hurst

<variant>George Bernard Shaw

<variant>Charles Dickens

 

 

<question>Match the description with a suitable person

A woman on the day of her marriage

<variant>bride

<variant>best man

<variant>fiancé

<variant>toddler

<variant>widow

 

 

<question>Match the description with a suitable person

A young child who is learning to walk

<variant>toddler

<variant>best man

<variant>fiancé

<variant>bride

<variant>widow

 

 

<question>Match the description with a suitable person

A woman whose husband has died

<variant>widow

<variant>fiancé

<variant>bride

<variant>best man

<variant>toddler

 

 

<question>Match the description with a suitable person

At a wedding, the friend of the bridegroom

<variant>best man

<variant>fiancé

<variant>toddler

<variant>bride

<variant>widow

 

 

<question>Match the description with a suitable person

What a woman calls the man she is engaged to

<variant>fiancé

<variant>best man

<variant>bride

<variant>toddler

<variant>widow

 

 

<question>Fill in the blank with corresponding word

John is your second cousin. He is your_____ relative.

<variant>distant

<variant>close

<variant>closest

<variant>bad

<variant>extended

 

<question>Fill in the blank with corresponding word

Our family name is Smith, I dont know my mothers _______name.

<variant>maiden

<variant>pet

<variant>second

<variant>first

<variant>nick

 

<question>Fill in the blank with corresponding word

He is 13 years old, he is _______

<variant>adolescent

<variant>adult

<variant>elderly person

<variant>toddler

<variant>senior

 

<question>Fill in the blank with corresponding word

He is 48, he is in his _________

<variant>late forties

<variant>mid-forties

<variant>teens

<variant>sixties

<variant>early forties

 

<question>Match the word worship with appropriate definition.

<variant>great respect, admiration, etc., esp. to God

<variant>a relationship through marriage, as of a man to his wifes relations; strong attraction

<variant>fondness or friendship because you share the same ideas or interests

<variant>great fondness

<variant>a strong foolish and short-lived liking or love for someone

 

<question>Match the word love with appropriate definition.

<variant>a relationship through marriage, as of a man to his wifes relations; strong attraction

<variant>great fondness

<variant>great respect, admiration, etc., esp. to God

<variant>fondness or friendship because you share the same ideas or interests

<variant>a strong foolish and short-lived liking or love for someone

 

<question>Match the word adoration with appropriate definition.

<variant>great fondness

<variant>fondness or friendship because you share the same ideas or interests

<variant>great respect, admiration, etc., esp. to God

<variant>a relationship through marriage, as of a man to his wifes relations; strong attraction

<variant>a strong foolish and short-lived liking or love for someone

 

<question>Which word cant take the suffix -less to form an adjective meaning without?

<variant>son

<variant>mother

<variant>father

<variant>child

<variant>all variants are possible

 

<question>Find the right variant ______-is the child of your stepfather or stepmother but not of your natural mother or father.

<variant>stepbrother

<variant>half-brother

<variant>brother-german

<variant>brother-in-law

<variant>cousin

 

<question>Find the right variant _________- is the natural child of one of your own natural parents.

<variant>half-brother

<variant>brother-in-law

<variant>stepbrother

<variant>brother-german

<variant>cousin

 

<question>Answer the question: Which word of expression means a child whose parents have both died?

<variant>orphan

<variant>only child

<variant>unique child

<variant>lonely child

<variant>foster child

 

<question>Insert the preposition if it is necessary

John married_______ Kate two years ago.

<variant>-

<variant>at

<variant>to

<variant>with

<variant>on

 

<question>Insert the preposition if it is necessary

She is engaged_____policeman.

<variant>to

<variant>with

<variant>at

<variant>-

<variant>on

 

<question>Insert the preposition if it is necessary

He is about 50, he is ____ the prime of his life.

<variant>in

<variant>at

<variant>-

<variant>on

<variant>to

 

<question>Insert the preposition if it is necessary

He didnt return from the war, he died ________his country.

<variant>for

<variant>at

<variant>to

<variant>in

<variant>on

 

<question>Insert the preposition if it is necessary

They say she took________her mother.

<variant>after

<variant>with

<variant>at

<variant>-

<variant>on

 

<question>Match the beginning of the sentence with the ending.

They became acquainted

<variant>at a mutual friends birthday party

<variant>but theyve never actually hit each other

<variant>so he often gets jealous

<variant>when they no longer respect each other

<variant>although they quarrel quite often

 

<question>Match the beginning of the sentence with the ending.

Shes often flirting with other men

<variant>so he often gets jealous

<variant>and shes very fond of him

<variant>but theyve never actually hit each other

<variant>so he asked her out to dinner

<variant>although they quarrel quite often

 

<question>Match the beginning of the sentence with the ending.

He adores his wife

<variant>and shes very fond of him

<variant>but theyve never actually hit each other

<variant>when they no longer respect each other

<variant>at a mutual friends birthday party

<variant>but she is too shy to ask him out

 

<question>Match the beginning of the sentence with the ending.

They have terrible rows

<variant>but theyve never actually hit each other

<variant>its just infatuation, really

<variant>so he asked her out to dinner

<variant>and shes very fond of him

<variant>but she is too shy to ask him out

 

<question>Match the beginning of the sentence with the ending.

Its surprising that they go on living together

<variant>when they no longer respect each other

<variant>so he often gets jealous

<variant>and shes very fond of him

<variant>at a mutual friends birthday party

<variant>but she is too shy to ask him out

 

<question>Replace underlined words with the phrasal verb.

The wedding was cancelled when the bride failed to arrive

<variant>turn up

<variant>give away

<variant>turn down

<variant>put up with

<variant>take after

 

<question>Replace underlined words with the phrasal verb.

Im sorry, but I just cant stand your behaviour any longer

<variant>put up with

<variant>turn down

<variant>turn up

<variant>give away

<variant>take after

 

<question>Replace underlined words with the phrasal verb.

Why dont you visit my house on your way home from the shops?

<variant>call in

<variant>turn down

<variant>give away

<variant>put up with

<variant>take after

 

<question>Replace underlined words with the phrasal verb.

The millionaire decided to make a present of his money to the poor

<variant>give away

<variant>turn down

<variant>turn up

<variant>put up with

<variant>take after

 

<question>Replace underlined words with the phrasal verb.

Jean decided to refuse Chriss offer of marriage.

<variant>turn down

<variant>put up with

<variant>turn up

<variant>give away

<variant>take after

 

<question>Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete the sentence.

You cant tell what someone is like just from their___________

<variant>appearance

<variant>personality

<variant>character

<variant>looking

<variant>complexion

 

<question>Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete the sentence.

I was born in Scotland but I ________in Northern Ireland.

<variant>grew up

<variant>rose

<variant>raised

<variant>brought up

<variant>all variants are possible

 

<question>Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete the sentence.

Edward was named after one of his fathers distant _________

<variant>brothers

<variant>family

<variant>members

<variant>relations

<variant>links

 

<question>Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete the sentence.

Jane and Brian got married a year after they got_____________

<variant>engaged

<variant>proposed

<variant>divorced

<variant>separated

<variant>split up

 

<question>Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete the sentence.

Julie had a terrible __________ with her parents last night.

<variant>row

<variant>argue

<variant>dispute

<variant>discussion

<variant>debates

 

<question>Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete the sentence.

Is Brenda married or___________? I dont like to ask her.

<variant>single

<variant>spinster

<variant>alone

<variant>bachelor

<variant>widow

 

<question>Provide the definition with the appropriate word

The part of the body from hand to the shoulder.

<variant>arm

<variant>elbow

<variant>knee

<variant>fingers

<variant>joint

 

<question>Provide the definition with the appropriate word

The eye cover when the eyes are shut.

<variant>eyelid

<variant>eyelashes

<variant>forehead

<variant>eyebrow

<variant>pupil

 

<question>Provide the definition with the appropriate word

The front of the head

<variant>face

<variant>eyelashes

<variant>forehead

<variant>eyebrow

<variant>complexion

 

<question>If I can get financial backing, I hope to_______my own firm

<variant>set up

<variant>set out

<variant>set down

<variant>set off

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>I wanted to emigrate, but my friends_______me from going

<variant>dissuaded

<variant>dissented

<variant>disengaged

<variant>persuaded

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>There has been a gradual___in peoples attitudes to the environment over the last two decades or so

<variant>shift

<variant>adaptation

<variant>variation

<variant>alternation

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>The game is played by two or ten players, using a standard _______of 52 cards

<variant>deck

<variant>pack

<variant>suit

<variant>ace

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>Would you mind______a seat?

<variant>taking

<variant>take

<variant>to take

<variant>took

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>I object to_____over an hour to see the doctor.

<variant>waiting

<variant>wait

<variant>to take

<variant>waited

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>Susan is my best friend. We go back_____- to kindergarten in fact.

<variant>a long way

<variant>in a roundabout way

<variant>long ways

<variant>own way

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question> To pass away means

<variant>to die

<variant>to disappear

<variant>to vanish

<variant>to damage

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>She is hopeless at housework. She is not exactly_______, is she?

<variant>bright

<variant>clever

<variant>intelligent

<variant>practical

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>Did he catch what you said? I think he is a bit______of__________.

<variant>hard, hearing

<variant>difficult, hearing

<variant>hard, listening

<variant>difficult, listening

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>Very informal words which are not suitable in formal situations

<variant>slang words

<variant>pejorative words

<variant>obsolete words

<variant> jargonisms

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>A short loud sound produced by a dog

<variant>barking

<variant>howling

<variant>buzzing

<variant> roaring

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question> A very loud deep sound produced by lions

<variant>roaring

<variant>howling

<variant>buzzing

<variant> squeaking

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>Very bad, unpleasant

<variant>atrocious

<variant>sentimental

<variant>shallow

<variant>superficial

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>Choose the synonym to the word Feeble

<variant>weak

<variant>sentimental

<variant>shallow

<variant>strong

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>Choose the synonym to the word Mediocre

<variant>average

<variant>middle

<variant>shallow

<variant>tedious

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>The act of being disloyal to somebody who trusts you

<variant>betrayal

<variant>treason

<variant>trespassing

<variant> resilience

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>A kind or forgiving attitude towards sb you have the power to punish or harm

<variant>mercy

<variant>insanity

<variant>fate

<variant>destiny

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>Tess is the________in Handys novel that bears her name, Tess of the DUrbervilles

<variant>protagonist

<variant>hero

<variant>octogenarian

<variant>narrator

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>A plural form for the word phenomenon is

<variant>phenomena

<variant>phenomenus

<variant>phenomenon

<variant>phenomens

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>Water _______at 100 degrees Celsius

<variant>boils

<variant>boil

<variant>is boiling

<variant>have boiled

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>More and more people _______smoking

<variant>are giving up

<variant>give up

<variant>gave up

<variant>has given up

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question> Come around in the morning. I ______the kitchen.

<variant>will be painting

<variant>will paint

<variant>paint

<variant> will have painted

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>Christmas ___on a Tuesday next year.

<variant>is

<variant>will be

<variant>is going to be

<variant>are

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>I will ______a look and get back to you

<variant>have

<variant>get

<variant>see

<variant>go

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>I will _____to it

<variant>see

<variant>go

<variant>come

<variant>be

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>It is a long time_____I last saw you

<variant>since

<variant>when

<variant>while

<variant>still

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>It is time we________

<variant>left

<variant>leave

<variant>have left

<variant>leaving

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>I d rather you_____TV while I am reading

<variant>did not watch

<variant>do not watch

<variant>are not watching

<variant>watch

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>I wish I______more time swimming last summer

<variant>had spent

<variant>spent

<variant>have spent

<variant>spent

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>You are lucky going to Italy. I wish I ___ with you.

<variant>went

<variant>go

<variant>am going

<variant>had gone

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>Choose an example of cleft sentence

<variant>It was Sue who borrowed my bike

<variant>Suddenly down came the rain

<variant>Up in the air went the balloon

<variant>Where the money is coming from, I do not know

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>If she ___________ about his financial situation, she would have helped him out.

<variant>had known

<variant>had been knowing

<variant>knows

<variant>have known

<variant>knew

 

<question>I'll ______________ their cat while they are away on holiday.

<variant>be looking after

<variant>be looking into

<variant>be looking at

<variant>be looking over

<variant>look

 

<question>He made his children ______ their homework every afternoon.

<variant>do

<variant>to do

<variant>studied

<variant>to study

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>__________ they are widely perceived as gentle creatures, hippopotamuses are responsible for more human deaths in Africa than any other animal.

<variant>Even though

<variant>Despite of

<variant>In spite of

<variant>Nonetheless

<variant>Moreover

 

<question>In the XXI century population on the Earth __________ to increase.

<variant>continues

<variant>continuing

<variant>which continue

<variant>that it has continued

<variant>no correct answer

 

<question>The last drop makes.....
<variant>the cup run over

<variant>the cup running been over
<variant>the cups run over
<variant>the cup running over
<variant>the cup have run over

 

<question>The students didnt notice..... into the lecture room.
<variant>the lecturer come

<variant>the lecturer to be coming
<variant>that the lecturer comes
<variant>the lecturer have come
<variant>the lecturer have been coming

 

<question>Let..... whatever they want; I dont care.
<variant>them think

<variant>to think
<variant>them to think
<variant>they think
<variant>thinking

 

<question>The manager ordered the contract..... into English.
<variant>to be translated

<variant>to translate
<variant>to be translating
<variant>to have been translating
<variant>to have translate

 

<question>After the lesson the teacher had..... the books back to the library.
<variant>the pupils take

<variant>the pupils to have take
<variant>the pupils to take
<variant>the pupils took
<variant>the pupils had took

 

<question>The boy urged..... faster.
<variant>his mother to walk

<variant>his mother have been walking
<variant>his mother had walking
<variant>his mother walking
<variant>that his mother walks

 

<question>I heard him..... something from the opposite side of the street, but I pretended not to hear.
<variant>shouting
<variant>having shouted
<variant>shouted
<variant>having been shouting
<variant>have shouting

 

<question>I like to study sea life. Marine biology is......
<variant>fascinating

<variant>to have been fascinating
<variant>being fascinated
<variant>fascinated
<variant>to fascinate

 

<question>Bitterly....., the explorers set out on the return journey.
<variant>disappointed

<variant>to disappoint
<variant>having been disappointing
<variant>having been disappointed
<variant>being disappointed

 

<question>Money..... on the brain is never spent in vain.
<variant>spent
<variant>spending
<variant>being spent
<variant>have been spent
<variant>to spent

 

<question>She turned to me for help,..... how to deal with the problem.
<variant>not knowing

<variant>not having known
<variant>not being known
<variant>knew
<variant>to know

 

<question>Once....., twice shy.
<variant>bitten

<variant>having bitten
<variant>biting
<variant>to beat
<variant>have been bitten

 

<question>I dont really see what can be done about the..... picture.
<variant>ruined

<variant>have ruined
<variant>being ruined
<variant>having been ruined
<variant>to ruin

 

<question>... control of his car on an icy road, the driver hit a tree.
<variant>Having lost
<variant>Being lost
<variant>Losing
<variant>lost
<variant>have been lost

 

<question>The captain watched the sailors..... the steamer.
<variant>unloading

<variant>to unloaded
<variant>unloaded
<variant>having unloaded
<variant>having been unloaded

 

<question>A..... pot never boils.
<variant>watched
<variant>watching
<variant>having been watched
<variant>having been watching
<variant>to watch

 

<question>Its absolutely necessary that they..... the job on time. Otherwise they would be given an enormous fine.
<variant>should complete

<variant>would complete
<variant>should have completed
<variant>would have complete
<variant>will complete

 

<question>If he..... rich, he would buy a new car and would ask Kathy to go out with him.
<variant>were

<variant>are
<variant>is
<variant>had been
<variant>will

 

<question>Herald..... us Christmas greetings if he knew our address in Glasgow.
<variant>would send
<variant>sent
<variant>would have sent
<variant>should sent
<variant>will sent

 

<question>We wouldnt have gone to that restaurant if we..... its prices.
<variant>had known

<variant>will knew
<variant>know
<variant>knew
<variant>have been known

 

<question>The situation seems totally out of control. I wish there..... a way out!
<variant>were

<variant>is
<variant>are
<variant>be
<variant>had been

 

<question>Jeremy suggested they..... sightseeing on the very first day of their arrival in Tokyo.
<variant>should go

<variant>can go
<variant>went
<variant>will go
<variant>shall go

 

<question>I am afraid to lose my job; my boss picks on me all the time. What would you do if you..... in my shoes?
<variant>were
<variant>are
<variant>had been
<variant>would be
<variant>be

 

<question>If the firefighters..... the necessary skills, they wouldnt have been able to save the house.
<variant>hadnt had

<variant>would have
<variant>should have
<variant>wouldnt have
<variant>didnt have

 

<question>A..... is a short journey, voyage or tour, for either business or pleasure.
<variant>trip
<variant>tour
<variant>voyage
<variant>journey
<variant>travel

 

<question>Though the distance was not great across the mountains, the railway..... was very tiresome
<variant>journey

<variant>travel
<variant>voyage
<variant>trip
<variant>tour

 

<question>On summer weekends a lot of people take car..... to the country.
<variant>trips

<variant>travels
<variant>journeys
<variant>voyages
<variant>tours

 

<question>That year Byron took his seat in the House of Lords, but soon afterwards set out upon the Continental......
<variant>tour

<variant>travel
<variant>journey
<variant>voyage
<variant>trip

 

<question>A..... is a trip of considerable length, wholly or mainly by land
<variant>journey

<variant>tour
<variant>trip
<variant>voyage
<variant>travel

 

<question>Many musical groups go on..... of various places during the summer.
<variant>tour

<variant>trip
<variant>voyage
<variant>journey
<variant>travel

 

<question>... was slow and sometimes very dangerous in old times.
<variant>Travel

<variant>Tour
<variant>Trip
<variant>Journey
<variant>Voyage

 

<question>The children went on a short vacation..... in July.
<variant>Trip

<variant>Tour
<variant>Voyage
<variant>Journey
<variant>Travel

 

<question>We visited a number of wonderful towns in Italy on our..... and then returned to Rome.
<variant>Tour
<variant>Trip
<variant>Voyage
<variant>Journey
<variant>Travel

 

<question>Are you pleased with your..... to the Caucasus?
<variant>Trip

<variant>Tour
<variant>Voyage
<variant>Journey
<variant>Travel

 

<question>The first thing Felix wanted to do was to describe the..... of the treasure-hunters.
<variant>Travel

<variant>Tour
<variant>Trip
<variant>Voyage
<variant>Journey

 

<question>There is many..... between the cup and the lip.
<variant>a slip

<variant>a break
<variant>a fault
<variant>an error
<variant>a mistake

 

<question>... is a minor mistake made through haste or carelessness.
<variant>a slip

<variant>a fault
<variant>a break
<variant>an error
<variant>a mistake

 

<question>Robert made a lot of stupid..... in his youth.
<variant>mistakes
<variant>slips
<variant>errors
<variant>faults
<variant>breaks

 

<question>Rita came close to prove to him that he was in......
<variant>error

<variant>right
<variant>mistake
<variant>slip
<variant>wrong

 

<question>I am sorry I took your umbrella by......
<variant>mistake

<variant>wrongly
<variant>accidentally
<variant>error
<variant>slip

 

<question>It was not her fault; it was her..... of judgment.
<variant>error

<variant>slip
<variant>mistake
<variant>step
<variant>dean

 

<question>In the morning I often have a sandwich with..... of cheese or sausage.
<variant>a slice
<variant>a piece
<variant>a lump
<variant>a part
<variant>a quarter

 

<question>While I was washing the dishes, a plate slipped out of my hand and broke to......
<variant>pieces

<variant>slices
<variant>lumps
<variant>parts
<variant>quarters

 

<question>... is a small, solid mass, with no special shape.
<variant>a lump

<variant>a quarter
<variant>a part
<variant>a piece
<variant>a slice

 

<question>The boy was given a toy car; soon the car was taken to......
<variant>pieces

<variant>slices
<variant>lumps
<variant>quarters
<variant>parts

 

<question>The vase broke and I swept up the..... of the broken glass.
<variant>pieces

<variant>parts
<variant>lumps
<variant>slices
<variant>levels

 

<question>If you want to cook a vegetable soup, you should put..... of various vegetables into the broth.
<variant>slices

<variant>levels

<variant>parts
<variant>pieces
<variant>lumps

 

<question>There is always a lot of..... to be done in the garden.
<variant>work

<variant>title
<variant>position
<variant>post
<variant>job

 

<question>Marion decided to apply for a teaching......
<variant>job
<variant>title
<variant>position
<variant>post
<variant>work

 

<question>I knew that my chances of getting an academic..... were nil.
<variant>post

<variant>job
<variant>work
<variant>position
<variant>title

 

<question>This is one of his latest......
<variant>works

<variant>title
<variant>positions
<variant>posts
<variant>jobs

 

<question>Applications for the..... of chief engineer must be received by May 24th.
<variant>position

<variant>title
<variant>post
<variant>job
<variant>work

 

<question>When a man tells you that he got rich through hard....., ask him, "Whose?"
<variant>work

<variant>title
<variant>position
<variant>post
<variant>job

 

<question>Machines do much of the..... formerly done by man.
<variant>work
<variant>job
<variant>post
<variant>position

 



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