1
Choose the correct sentence.
A) I have seen him yesterday.
Б) I saw him last week.
В) I am seeing him yesterday.
Г) I seen him last week.
Д) I has seen him last week.
2
Read the statement: "The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on Mondays when it is closed." What day is the museum closed?
A) Monday Б) Wednesday В) Saturday Г) Sunday Д) Friday
3
What does the speaker mean in this situation:
A: - "Would you mind closing the window?"
B: - "Not at all."
A) Person B will close the window.
Б) Person B refuses to close the window.
В) Person B doesn’t understand the question.
Г) Person A closes the window.
Д) Person B opens the window instead.
4
What is the correct word to complete this sentence? "I need to book a … for my trip to Italy."
A) table Б) ticket В) desk Г) notebook Д) paper
5
You hear someone say: "I'm afraid we're running out of time. We'll have to wrap this up quickly." What does the speaker mean?
A) They have finished everything.
Б) They need more time to continue.
В) They must end the activity soon.
Г) They are enjoying the discussion.
Д) They are planning a new project.
6
This is a rebus puzzle. Can you guess the expression?
A) Get it together.
Б) Forget it.
В) Get over it.
Г) Get ready.
Д) Get on with it.
7
What does the phrase "break the ice" mean?
A) To end a relationship abruptly.
Б) To start a conversation in a relaxed way.
В) To discuss something controversial.
Г) To cause a conflict.
Д) To avoid awkward situations.
8
Try your hand with this puzzle. What word is it?
A) Bowtie Б) Crossbow В) Bowman Г) Rainbow Д) Rainfall
9
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10
If I … enough money, I would travel around the world.
A) have
Б) had
В) will have
Г) would have
Д) have had
11
Ann loves … gifts.
A) given
Б) being given
В) having been given
Г) having given
Д) to have given
12
By the time you arrive, I … a delicious dinner, and it will be on the table with two candles.
A) am going to prepare
Б) 'll prepare
В) 'll be preparing
Г) 'll have prepared
Д) am preparing
13
He's not here yet. He seems … our appointment.
A) to forget
Б) to have forgotten
В) to be forgotten
Г) has forgotten
Д) had forgotten
14
Choose the correct answer:
Teaching languages can be a rewarding profession, but it is also known for its (14) … stress levels. To avoid (15) … , it's crucial to maintain (16) … in your lessons. When translating or teaching, always aim to (17) … understanding and fluency in the (18) … . Effective communication skills are vital in many jobs involving languages.
A) famous Б) unknown В) notorious Г) negligible Д) minor
15
A) fatigue Б) burnout В) freshness Г) enthusiasm Д) vigor
16
A) ambiguity Б) confusion В) clarity Г) obscurity Д) opacity
17
A) hinder Б) diminish В) stagnate Г) promote Д) obscure
18
A) source language
Б) native language
В) target language
Г) dialect
Д) slang
19
Match the interjections with their cause:
1. Wow! 2. Ouch! 3. Ugh! 4. Yikes! 5. Oops!
a. pain b. surprise c. a mistake d. disgust e. amazement
A) 1a, 2b, 3c, 4d, 5e.
Б) 1e, 2a, 3d, 4b, 5c.
В) 1a, 2d, 3c, 4e, 5b.
Г) 1c, 2e, 3b, 4a, 5d.
Д) 1a, 2b, 3e, 4c, 5d.
20
I'm not sure what I told him, but I … something wrong.
A) am bound to say
Б) might be saying
В) might say
Г) might have said
Д) must say
21
Choose the plural of the noun looker-on.
A) looker-ons
Б) lookers-on
В) lookers-ons
Г) looker-on
Д) looker-ones
22
It’s far ... to go to London by plane.
A) quickest
Б) quickly
В) quicker
Г) quicklier
Д) the quickest
23
It was … that we went camping.
A) such a nice weather
Б) so nice a weather
В) so nice weather
Г) such the nice weather
Д) such nice weather
24
The children … immediately and have been inseparable ever since.
A) looked up to
Б) worshipped
В) fell head over heels
Г) hit it off
Д) fell down
25
Ann was … when she found out her son had been skipping school all term. She wouldn't stop yelling at him.
A) Hysterical Б) Disappointed В) Furious Г) Puzzled Д) Reserved
26
I am someone who sits attentively in class,
Tackling every subject, whether it's hard or a pass,
I take notes, ask questions, and learn with zest,
In the quest for knowledge, I strive to be my best.
Who am I? Choose the answer that fits me the best.
A) Professor Б) Librarian В) Student Г) Principal Д) Tutor
27
The fact that John fixed the leaking roof as soon as he noticed it demonstrates that ... .
A) a stitch in time saves nine
Б) every cloud has a silver lining
В) birds of a feather flock together
Г) a penny saved is a penny earned
Д) practice makes perfect
28
Read the pairs of words. Which pair makes synonyms?
A) fortunate – unlucky
Б) abundant – plentiful
В) resolute – hesitant
Г) intricate – simple
Д) novel - outdated
29
What do we call the weather phenomenon where rain falls from the sky in small ice pellets?
A) Hail Б) Sleet В) Snow Г) Fog Д) Drizzle
30
Choose the sentence which DOES NOT correctly express 'reproach'.
A) "You really should have called me before making that decision."
Б) "How could you lose your keys again?"
В) "I'm saddened to hear you didn't win the competition."
Г) "It’s disappointing that you forgot our plans."
Д) "You could have let me know you were running late."