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V 1
I. Find the word with the same or similar meaning.
Example: research c)
a) an experiment b) an achievement c) an exploration
1) humid
a) misty b) cool c) wet
2) icy
a) frosty b) snowy c) nasty
3) spaceship
a) space travel b) starship c) space flight
4) violent
a) weak b) strong c) terrible
5) storm
a) wind b) hurricane c) rain
II. Choose the word which best completes the sentence.
Example: I'm sure that one day the scientists will most of medical problems.
a) take b) solve c) explore
I'm sure that one day the scientists will solve most of medical problems.
1. By exploring space we may find another we can live on.
a) distance b) planet c) star
2. Natural disasters cities and towns, they injure and kill people and animals.
a) break b) damage c) destroy
3. But people hope they will travel through in huge spaceships far from the Earth.
a) space b) galaxies c) satellites
4. Scientists can now predict most weather and warn people of possible danger in advance.
a) problems b) damage c) disasters
5. is a sudden shaking of the ground.
a) earthquake b) flood c) drought
6. There are about 1,000 in our Galaxy.
a) satellites b) planets c) stars
7. Sometimes the British have weather from each all in one day.
a) climate b) season c) place
8. We don't know when men began to dream travelling in space.
a) of b) about c) from
9. Why are you shaking laughter? - It's better to laugh than cry.
a) like b) with c) from
10. I haven't seen them last Halloween.
a) since b) for
III. The word in capitals above each of the following sentences can be used to form a word that fits suitably in the blank space. Fill each blank in this way.
Example: DISASTER
More than 200 people were killed during the disastrous hurricane in 1992.
1. CHANGE
Thank goodness that our weather isn't so .
2. SUN
When we got to Spain, it was very hot and .
3. EXPLORE
Neil Armstrong was the first on the Moon.
4. SCIENCE
We have already discussed the most important problems on our planet.
5. TYPE
A very violent wind is of a tornado.
IV. Choose the correct form of the verb.
1. I him before we met at the concert.
a) didn't see b) wasn't seeing c) hadn't seen
2. When mother came home, the children the soup.
a) ate b) were eating c) had eaten
3. The telegram some minutes after he had left.
a) came b) was coming c) had come
4. While we the road I saw Victor.
a) crossed b) were crossing c) had crossed
5. When your sister to London?
a) did go b) was going c) had gone
V 2
I. Find the word with the same or similar meaning.
Example: research c)
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a) an experiment b) an achievement c) an exploration
1) cold
a) misty b) windy c) cool
2) miserable
a) hard b) terrible c) nasty
3) astronaut
a) spaceman b) space travel c) spaceship
4) to break
a) to damage b) to destroy c) to hurt
5) a problem
a) research b) information c) trouble
II. Choose the word which best completes the sentence.
Example: I'm sure that one day the scientists will most of medical problems.
a) take b) solve c) explore
I'm sure that one day the scientists will solve most of medical problems.
1. Every year different natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and volcanic eruptions happen on our .
a) star b) satellite c) planet
2. Jules Verne throws his heroes into by means of a huge gun.
a) distance b) space c) the Moon
3. The terrible hurricane had all the houses by that time.
a) destroyed b) damaged c) broken
4. We have been doing into space for many years already.
a) damage b) research c) disasters
5. is a long period of dry weather when there is not enough water.
a) flood b) earthquake c) drought
6. He climbed into his and in a few minutes he was out in space.
a) spacesuit b) spaceship c) satellite
7. In Britain people often start conversations by talking about the .
a) seasons b) weather c) disasters
8. The satellite was launched space three days ago.
a) in b) into c) to
9. I shake a leaf before every exam.
a) like b) with c) from
10. I haven't been to any parties a long time.
a) since b) for
III. The word in capitals above each of the following sentences can be used to form a word that fits suitably in the blank space. Fill each blank in this way.
Example: DISASTER
More than 200 people were killed during the disastrous hurricane in 1992.
1. BRIGHT
When I arrived, the sun began to shine .
2. FROST
It was lovely to ski down the hills in Switzerland and the weather was and snowy.
3. CONSTUCT
Sergei Korolev was the of the first spaceship.
4. DESTROY
The last earthquake in the USA was very .
5. TYPE
What kind of weather is of the northern part of Russia?
IV. Choose the correct form of the verb.
1. He the house before I had time to ask him anything.
a) left b) was leaving c) had left
2. When I rang up Mike, he still the poem.
a) did learnt b) was learning c) had learnt
3. I to the hotel after I had sent the telegram to my relatives.
a) returned b) was returning c) had returned
4. While Kate in America, she learnt a lot about a famous pop star Madonna.
a) travelled b) was travelling c) had traveled
5. When you receive a letter from your friend?
a) did receive b) were receiving c) had received
II
Listening +
Listen to the text and complete the sentences after it.
CHATTING ONLINE
Hi, John. Is it snowing in London? It is snowing here. The temperature is five degrees of frost. Usually January in Moscow is colder. The school holidays are over but I spend a lot of time out of doors. My friends and I go skating and skiing in the park. Yesterday we made a big snowman. It was wonderful and many children came to look at it. I think that the weather tomorrow will be fine not too windy or cold. My family and I are going to the country. My father will teach me to ski downhill! I love winter. And you?
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Hi, Yura. It`s good to hear that you are enjoying your Russian winter. Winter in London is warmer than in Moscow. For us five degrees of frost is very cold weather. We are happy when we have white Christmas (when there is snow).
In January we do not have a lot of sunshine. Cold winds blow and it often rains. I don`t like winter because it is wet and nasty. In February days will become longer, and I`ll ride a bike and roller-skate with my friends. We are going to Scotland next weekend.
1) Winter in Moscow is.
2) Winter in London is.
3) It is snowing .
4) made a big snowman.
5) enjoys winter.
6) five degrees of frost is a cold winter.
7) It often rains in winter in.
8) It often snows in winter .
9) doesn`t like winter.
10) days will become longer.
III
V 1
I. Find the word with the same or similar meaning.
Example: amazing c)
a) frightening b) vital c) wonderful
1. to clear up
a) to protect b) to pollute c) to clean
2. garbage
a) danger b) litter c) bin
3. to save
a) to help b) to prohibit c) to avoid
4. human being
a) nature b) man c) animal
5. to destroy
a) to recycle b) to pack c) to damage
II. Complete each sentence with one of the words or phrases below.
pollution environment throw away poison waste plant
protected save recyclable environmental
1. You shouldn't the garbage in the forest, woods or park after you have had your picnic there.
2. You can see this notice by a river or a lake in some seasons when fish should be .
3. Local government should support the idea of recycling and provide each house with bins for different types of
4. Children should be taught more protecting the .
5. We can trees and create parks for endangered species.
6. Together we can the planet and all of us with it.
7. The of the environment is dangerous for people and wildlife.
8. If countries had spent more money on scientific research, scientists would have solved some problems.
9. How much of material is actually recycled?
10. Rivers, lakes and seas are filled with : industrial, chemical and nuclear wastes.
III. The word in capitals above each of the following sentences can be used to form a word that fits suitably in the blank space. Fill each blank in this way.
Example: DANGER
It was a very dangerous trip.
1. PROTECT
People of some professions should wear clothing.
2. NATURE
If you care about the protection of the environment, you should buy only food with no added chemicals.
3. ECOLOGY
You have probably already heard about such a profession as an .
4. PREDICT
Scientists have made and they are alarming.
5. USE
Many things that we throw away can still be .
IV. Fill in the definite article the if needed.
1. Volga runs into Caspian Sea.
2. Pacific Ocean is very deep.
3. Kazbek is the highest peak of Caucasus mountains.
4. I have never been to Lake Onega.
5. Washington is the capital of United States.
6. Europe and America are separated by Atlantic Ocean.
7. Shetland Islands are situated to the north of Great Britain.
V. Choose the correct translation of the sentences.
1. If she had asked me yesterday, I would certainly have told her all about it.
a) , .
b) , .
) , .
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2. If he weren't such an outstanding actor, he would not have so many admirers.
a) (), .
b) (), .
3. If he lived in St Petersburg, he would go to the Hermitage every week.
a) -, .
b) - , .
) - , .
VI. Complete the sentences, using Conditional II and III.
Example: If we (throw away) less rubbish, our planet would be nicer and cleaner. - If we threw away less rubbish, our planet would be nicer and cleaner.
1. If you (do) your morning exercises every day, your health would be much better.
2. If I (be) you, I would agree to go to the museum.
3. If they (not go) to Moscow last year, they wouldn't have heard that famous musician.
4. I (write) the composition long ago if you had not disturbed me.
5. If you really loved music, you (go) to the Philarmonic much more often.
6. If she hadn't sent this letter yesterday, my brother (be) at home now.
7. If you (ring up) earlier, she would be here now.
V 2
I. Find the word with the same or similar meaning.
Example: amazing c)
a) frightening b) vital c) wonderful
1. to throw away
a) to recycle b) to get rid of c) to avoid
2. rubbish
a) trash b) packaging c) can
3. to protect
a) to prohibit b) to pack c) to save
4. vital (problems)
a) environmental b) crucial c) dangerous
5. to disappear
a) to die out b) to pollute c) to clean
II. Complete each sentence with one of the words or phrases below.
environment cut down causes pollution packaging environmental
dangerous save protect litter
1. You shouldn't use your car because it noise and air pollution.
2. This notice can be seen at the zoo or at the circus to people from danger.
3. He wants to become an ecologist himself to research and protect the .
4. Recently, however, our beach has become more polluted with left by tourists and locals.
5. Our forests are disappearing because they are or burnt.
6. Your family can begin trying to the Earth right now.
7. If you go the seaside, you'll see the around you.
8. If people hadn't invented different machines and developed industry, the problems wouldn't have appeared.
9. Why is litter so in the countryside?
10. When you buy packed goods, don't drop the .
III. The word in capitals above each of the following sentences can be used to form a word that fits suitably in the blank space. Fill each blank in this way.
Example: DANGER
It was a very dangerous trip.
1. PROTECT
If you want to be healthy, you should care about the of the environment.
2. ECOLOGY
If we want to protect our environment, lots of things should be changed in our life, but first of all should improve education.
3. CHEMISTRY
Sometimes fish die out in rivers because plants and factories throw waste there.
4. COLLECT
People should be fined for dropping litter and rubbish should be made more often along our beach.
5. RECYCLE
Very little of material is actually recycled.
IV. Fill in the definite article the if needed.
1. Nile flows to Mediterranean Sea.
2. There are small islands in Pacific Ocean.
3. Hymalayas are the highest mountains in Asia.
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4. Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world.
5. Glasgow is one of the biggest cities in United Kingdom.
6. Red Sea is between Africa and Asia.
7. Great Britain is situated in British Isles.
V. Choose the correct translation of the sentences.
1. If he had worked hard, he would have achieved great progress.
a) , .
b) , .
) , .
2. If I got this book, I would be happy.
a) , .
b) , .
) , .
3. If you had gone to the theatre last week, you would have enjoyed the evening.
a) , .
b) , .
VI. Complete the sentences, using Conditional II and III.
Example: If we (throw away) less rubbish, our planet would be nicer and cleaner. - If we threw away less rubbish, our planet would be nicer and cleaner.
1. If I (know) the result now, I would phone her immediately.
2. If I (be) you, I would stay at home.
3. If you (not miss) the train, you would have arrived in time.
4. If they had known it before, they (take) measures.
5. Your brother (become) much stronger if he took cold baths regularly.
6. If he were a first-class sportsman now, he (not train) enough last year.
7. If I (write) the composition yesterday, I would be free now.
IV
V 1
I. Find the word with the same or similar meaning.
Example: dull c)
a) original b) fascinating c) boring
1. to report
a) to borrow b) to inform c) to explain
2. advertisement
a) commercial b) review c) quiz
3. headline
a) article b) title c) conclusion
4. quality
a) popular b) original c) serious
5. handbook
a) manual b) guidebook c) encyclopedia
6. fascinating
a) gripping b) brilliant c) amusing
II. Complete each sentence with one of the words or phrases below.
whenever wisdom tabloids events celebrate prove
book broadcast issue suggested
1. contain a lot of photographs and have a more sensational reporting style.
2. Smoking is bad. Can you it?
3. Local newspapers give information on different happening in the local area.
4. Id like to tickets for a group of students to London.
5. Series is a long drama or comedy or documentary that is in parts, usually at a certain time of day.
6. The first of the newspaper The Daily Courant was published in London in 1702.
7. you ask for help, Ill help you.
8. My uncle making green tea as it is very good for the health.
9. Mikhail Lomonosov was known as a man of great .
10. How did you the turn of the century?
III. The word in capitals above each of the following sentences can be used to form a word that fits suitably in the blank space. Fill each blank in this way.
Example: MANAGE
He is the manager of a popular singer.
1. DAY
newspapers are published on every day of the week except Sunday.
2. COMMENT
Who is your favourite TV ?
3. COMMUNCATE
Pamela thinks that the Internet is the most useful means of .
4. CULTURE
I prefer to read articles about affairs in our town.
5. PRINT
I think CD books will be much more popular with teenagers of my generation than books.
IV. Complete the sentences. Choose the correct variant.
Example: Ive got a lot of (work/ works) to do for the weekend.
Ive got a lot of work to do for the weekend.
1. What (is/ are) her progress in English?
2. (Is/ Are) there any news from Andy?
3. Where (is/ are) Grannys glasses?
4. (Is/ Are) these goods from America?
5. I got a lot of useful (information/ informations).
6. Do you eat much (fruit/ fruits)?
7. I like any kind of (weather/ weathers).
V. Complete the sentences. Choose the correct variant.
Example: My mother disapproved of (to read/ reading) thrillers. -
My mother disapproved of reading thrillers.
1. I have never dreamed of (to win/ winning) a competition.
2. My sister always enjoys (to go/ going) for a walk.
3. The angry neighbour told the teenagers to stop (to speak/ speaking) too loud.
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4. Do you think shell manage (to pass/ passing) her Maths exam?
5. My mum is always at home. She quitted (to work/ working) last year.
6. The teacher reminded us (to bring/ bringing) some flowers to decorate the classroom.
7. Linda suggested me (to drink/ drinking) a cup of tea now.
V 2
I. Find the word with the same or similar meaning.
Example: dull c)
a) original b) fascinating c) boring
1. news
a) items b) articles c) affairs
2. report
a) advertisement b) information c) review
3. television
a) box b) paper c) cable
4. to quit
a) to prove b) to stop c) to borrow
5. to be keen on
a) to approve b) to be famous for c) to be interested in
6. gripping
a)exciting b) unusual c)amusing
II. Complete each sentence with one of the words or phrases below.
characters find whenever broadsheets article events
managed approve celebrated wisdom
1. have many detailed articles about national and international events.
2. It wasnt easy but the football team to win the match.
3. The Times or The Daily Telegraph generally give information about happening in London.
4. I have read the book. I it very interesting and exciting.
5. Soap opera is a programme where one and the same appear in everyday life situations.
6. Have you read the about the reforms in Higher Education. Its worth reading.
7. I phone him hes always out.
8. I always of people who have their own opinion and able to defend it.
9. The of the ancients could help our generation if we have learned from it.
10. What other holidays can be in the same way?
III. The word in capitals above each of the following sentences can be used to form a word that fits suitably in the blank space. Fill each blank in this way.
Example: MANAGE
He is the manager of a popular singer.
1. WEEK
We go to the swimming-pool .
2. JOURNAL
A is a person who reports on the important events.
3. INFORM
I can get a lot of useful from newspapers.
4. DRAMA
Photographs are ready to put themselves in dangerous situations to take pictures.
5. PUBLISH
Who is responsible for a newspaper or a magazine?
IV. Complete the sentences. Choose the correct variant.
Example: Ive got a lot of (work/ works) to do for the weekend.
Ive got a lot of work to do for the weekend.
1. (Is/ Are) his knowledge in History good?
2. Where (is/ are) your clothes?
3. (Is/ Are) his trousers on the chair?
4. Whose (was/ were) that money?
5. He gave me some very good (advice/ advices).
6. I dont like the colour of your (hair/ hairs).
7. I never eat much (bread/ breads).
V. Complete the sentences. Choose the correct variant.
Example: My mother disapproved of (to read/ reading) thrillers. -
My mother disapproved of reading thrillers.
1. I dont know the way of (to pass/ passing) the exams successfully.
2. We usually enjoy (to ride/ riding) a bicycle.
3. My neighbour asked me to stop (to skateboard/ skateboarding) in front of his house.
4. Do you believe well manage (to get/ getting) there on time.
5. I quitted (to jog/ jogging) in the morning.
6. My friends offered me (to spend/ spending) the weekend in the countryside.
7. We want (to help/ helping) them, dont we?
