1
– What is the temperature today?
– The temperature is ... degrees ... zero.
A) thirteen, above
Б) thirteen, below
В) thirty, below
Г) thirty, –
Д) thirty, above
2
Which word can’t you use to name this means of transport?
A) Tram Б) Subway В) Metro Г) Tube Д) Underground
3
Mary is married to John's son. Mary is John's ... . John's wife is Mary's ... .
A) daughter-in-law, mother
Б) daughter-in-law, mother-in-law
В) mother-in-law, daughter-in-law
Г) aunt, mother-in-law
Д) mother, daughter
4
Someone calls your number by mistake, so you say,‘Sorry! ... !’
A) Wrong number
Б) Mistake
В) Error
Г) You’ve made a mistake
Д) Attention
5
Guess the dish.
All you need to do is to boil some meat, eggs and vegetables, mince them together with pickles, and mix it all with lots of mayonnaise.
A) Vinaigrette
Б) Tangerines
В) Roasted Vegetables
Г) Olivier Salad
Д) Tomato Soup
6
Choose the WRONG option.
If you want to become a healthier person you should ...
A) eat more fruit and vegetables
Б) drink water
В) get a little exercise every day
Г) do something you love
Д) sleep five hours a day
7
What is not a dairy product?
A) Butter Б) Cheese В) Poultry Г) Ice-cream Д) Kefir
8
A customer in a store can also be called a ... .
A) pedestrian
Б) passenger
В) shop assistant
Г) consumer
Д) accountant
9
St. Patrick’s Day is a traditional holiday in Ireland. Leprechauns are little creatures known as its symbols. What is their main vocation? They are ... .
A) gold diggers Б) hunters В) farmers Г) shoemakers Д) gardeners
10
The Browns said, “What a white elephant the Simpsons have bought!” They're talking about something … and … .
A) expensive, enormous
Б) cheap, enormous
В) expensive, useless
Г) expensive, useful
Д) enormous, useless
11
Which noun is in the singular?
A) crises Б) paparazzi В) cacti Г) formulae Д) criterion
12
In order to meet the deadline, we need to complete all the calculations … long.
A) after Б) before В) behind Г) beyond Д) beside
13
In newspaper headlines, certain words are often omitted. Which words should be added to the following headline in order to turn it into a grammatically correct sentence?
A) the golfer, the player
Б) the golfer, was named
В) the golfer, was named, the player
Г) was named, a player
Д) was named, the player
14
A 'benchwarmer' in sport is … .
A) a coach
Б) a spectator
В) a rule-breaker
Г) an arbitrator
Д) a reserve player
15
According to the weather ... , there will be more snow tomorrow.
A) programme Б) forecast В) information Г) news Д) story
16
“It feels really chilly today”. Bob is speaking about ...
A) his clothes
Б) computer games
В) his dinner
Г) the weather
Д) his school
17
I`ll probably see you later and ... I`ll talk to you next week.
A) even if
Б) if not
В) if so
Г) only if
Д) only so
18
The novel was about life … it was in the 19th century.
A) as if
Б) as
В) as much
Г) if
Д) as though
19
My two dogs are always running and chasing ...
A) each one
Б) each another
В) one each
Г) one other
Д) each other
20
The woman with red hair turned and … me.
A) laughed Б) glanced В) looked Г) smiled Д) noticed
21
Pierre de Coubertin, the father of the modern Olympic Games, was also the author of the famous poem called "… to Sport".
A) Ode Б) Song В) Tribute Г) Hymn Д) Oath
22
Be careful, everyone, and keep your bags near … at all times.
A) yours Б) you В) yourself Г) yourselfs Д) yourselves
23
The six different types of chess pieces are: king, queen, bishop, knight, rook, and … .
A) guard Б) warrior В) soldier Г) pawn Д) servant
24
According to Irish folklore, a leprechaun keeps his … on the end of the rainbow.
A) shamrock
Б) pot of gold
В) green jacket
Г) magic wand
Д) silver hat
25
All the following sentences except one are about a person who is overloaded with work. Find the one that has a different meaning:
A) I am swamped.
Б) I don't have the time to spare.
В) I've got a lot of food on my plate.
Г) I am snowed under with a lot of work.
Д) I run around in circles.
26
Mr Green calls the national currency of his country by the nickname 'Kiwi'. Where does Mr Green come from?
A) Canada
Б) The UK
В) Australia
Г) The USA
Д) New Zealand
27
One of Christopher Wren’s original ideas for St Paul’s Cathedral proposed a 60-foot stone … in place of the now iconic dome.
A) pear Б) apple В) pineapple Г) mango Д) watermelon
28
Find the sentences where ‘works’ is a noun.
a) I would like a hamburger with all the works.
b) This works produces automobiles.
c) Kindness works wonders.
d) Playing games works well with young children.
e) The literary works of this writer are renowned in the world.
A) a, d, e
Б) a, b, e
В) b, c, e
Г) c, d
Д) a, c, e
29
Which of the following spicy herbs has another name 'rocket'?
A) spinach Б) dill В) parsley Г) thyme Д) arugula
30
‘Makeshift' means done or made using whatever is available. Find what can be used to form the following makeshift objects:
1) a bed 2) a table 3) a fishing rod 4) a hammer 5) a belt
a) a rope b) a stick and a string c) a rock d) a barrel e) a row of chairs
A) 1d2e3a4c5b
Б) 1e2d3b4c5a
В) 1e2c3b4d5a
Г) 1c2d3b4a5e
Д) 1a2d3b4c5e