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Task 1. Read the texts below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. The Trouble with Numbers I need help. I can’t work, I can’t sleep; the situation is getting out of (1) ____ . Try as I (2) ____ , I just can’t resist opening the paper every morning at the puzzle page. It’s this Su Doku numbers game everyone’s been (3) ____ about. Although it looks straightforward at first (4) ____, it’s fiendishly deceptive. You start with a simple-looking grid of nine rows by nine, split into nine boxes with nine squares in each. The (5) ____ of the game is to fill in the grid so that every row, column and contains the numbers one to nine. You think, no problem, I’ll just have a quick go. Five minutes and I’ll (6) ____ this. But oh, no! You get hooked. The tricky ones niggle you and you can’t stop. I’ve been late for work twice this week. And now there’s talk of them adding new games to mobile phones! 1 A sorts B world C hand D mind 2 A could B might C can D should 3 A craving B longing C raging D raving 4 A glance B look C peep D glimpse 5 A task B object C exercise D goal 6 A break B win C crack D split.
Feng Shui To those of you who are pragmatic and have your feet firmly (7) ____ on the ground, the Chinese art of feng shui may sound like just another bohemian (8) ____ to be scoffed at. In fact, if you (9) ____ with the philosophy, you will see that feng shui really does provide practical solutions to the problem of clutter in your life by encouraging you to reconsider your relationship with your surroundings. You are probably reluctant to part with mementos, yet this unwillingness (10) ____ creates a connection with the past that prevents you from moving on, and your home atmosphere becomes (11) ____ . By teaching you to clear away clutter and create a fresh atmosphere in your home, feng shui brings a sense of harmony to your environment and so enhances your personal life. That (12) ____ , you may then discover that you are less skeptical of the philosophy behind it.
Ответ: 1 c, 2 b, 3 d, 4 a, 5 b, 6 c, 7 d, 8 a, 9 d, 10 a, 11 c, 12 b
Task 2. Complete the sentences by changing the word in capitals to the correct form. An Astounding Achievement As a teenager, Joe Decker was an 1 ___couch potato. He devoured beer, pizza and cookies. When he joined the US army, he could barely run two miles and had to endure the 2 ____ of extra training in ‘the fat boy programme’. Yet, the same Joe Decker has been named the world’s fittest man after completing the most grueling physical challenge on earth in a record time. Scarred by 3____ jibes about his weight, Decker is now enjoying the title, bestowed on him by the Guinness World Records, of ‘Workout King of the World’. Where once he had layers of 4____ blubber, now he has lean, honed muscle. The Guinness spokesperson said: “His achievement is momentous, 5 ____, superhuman. We were initially skeptical about his claims, but he sent us videos, eyewitness 6 ____ , doctors’ reports – more evidence than we needed to 7 __ his claim”. However, all this has come at a cost. Decker has experienced hallucinations, 8 __, 9 ___, tunnel vision and extreme 10 ___.
Ответ:
1. archetypal
2. indignity
3. childhood
4. unsightly
5. astounding
6. testimony
7. substantiate
8. exhaustion
9. nausea
10. fatigue
Task 3. Think of one word only which can be used appropriately in all three sentences. Write only the missing word. 1 The police have … two men with robbery and they will appear in court tomorrow. When he realized how late it was, Tom … out of the house and ran down the road to catch the bus. The hotel agreed that it was their fault and said that I wouldn’t be … for international phone calls. 2 Chris gave us all a very interesting …. of his trip when he got back to the office. Don’t go to any trouble on my …, I’ll fit in with whatever’s convenient for you. If you take into … how little time Sandra was given to do this work, she has done it very well. 3 I’ve applied for that job I told you about but I think it’s…unlikely that I’ll get it. Carol’s students all think very … of her and consider her the best teacher at the college. The hotel was … recommended in the brochure but we found it something of a disappointment. 4 I wish you’d stop interfering in matters that don’t … you.
The poor state of his health is beginning to … his family and friends. This report will … the impact of technology on our society in the 2000-s. 5 Laura is a very … student who learns quickly and does all her course work very well. Paul always looks on the … side of life, so you never find him getting really depressed. We came out of the dark cinema and into the … sunshine. 6 I’m grateful that you took the …. to make all these arrangements for me. The …. with Judy is that she always thinks she knows better than everyone else. When he was younger, Alan used to steal things and he was always getting into … with the police. 7 This is a very competitive business and companies are always trying to …. an advantage over their rivals. As their performances improved, the players began to … in confidence. Financially, she won’t … much by changing jobs, but she feels that she’ll get more satisfaction. 8 Just because she’s a girl, it doesn’t necessarily …. that she likes pink! Whatever Sally did, Tina would … suit, never taking the initiative herself. I can usually … what he says, but all that jargon confused me.
Ответ:
1. charged
The police have charged two men with robbery…
Tom charged out of the house…
I wouldn’t be charged for international phone calls.
2. account
Chris gave us all a very interesting account of his trip…
on my account…
take into account…
3. highly
it’s highly unlikely…
think very highly of her…
highly recommended…
4. concern
matters that don’t concern you.
beginning to concern his family…
This report will concern the impact…
5. bright
a very bright student…
the bright side of life…
the bright sunshine.
6. trouble
took the trouble to make…
The trouble with Judy is…
getting into trouble with the police.
7. gain
trying to gain an advantage…
began to gain in confidence.
she won’t gain much by changing jobs…
8. follow
it doesn’t necessarily follow that…
Tina would follow suit…
I can usually follow what he says…
Task 4. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form. Hi everyone, I’m sure that by now you all 1 …. (see) my last blog post. I can’t believe that by the end of the week I 2 …. (work) at the art shop for three years! Because of this I 3 …. (think) about my future plans a lot recently, and I’ve decided that I 4 …. (apply) for a scholarship to Art College. I 5…. (fill out) the application forms tomorrow. After all, it’s important that I return everything as soon as possible as they 6 …. (close) new registrations next month. It’s not going to be easy as I don’t have much formal training, but I’m determined that no matter how hard it 7 …. (get), I 8 …. (not/give up) till they accept me on the programme. I think I’ve got the talent to be successful and I really feel confident about this new direction in my life. Wish me luck!
Ответ:
1. have seen (Present Perfect для действия, завершенного к настоящему моменту)
2. will have been working (Future Perfect Continuous для действия, которое продолжится до
определенного момента в будущем)
3. have been thinking (Present Perfect Continuous для действия, которое началось в прошлом и
длится до сих пор)
4. will apply / am going to apply (решение о будущем действии)
5. am filling out / am going to fill out (планы на ближайшее будущее)
6. are closing (Present Continuous для запланированного действия в будущем)
7. gets (Present Simple в придаточном условия/времени после «no matter how hard»)
8. will not give up / won’t give up (Future Simple для обещания или решения)
Task 5. Match the words and expressions describing people and complete the sentences with them: Sarah can talk for hours without taking a breath, she is such a 1)____! Even though Ralph often keeps to himself, many people consider him a 2) ____because he has some hidden talents that surprise everyone. Mark is a real 3) ___he works hard and is always looking for ways to impress his boss After the long meeting, I was glad to see that everyone was a 4) ___, enjoying the outcome of our hard work. Despite his wealth, he comes off as a 5) ___, only caring about his own interests and comfort. Exceptional sunny weather and soft-golden beaches have transformed this former fishing village into every 6) ___’s dream holiday destination. Which 7) __ left the door open? Now the cat has escaped again! Ann is always on the go, chasing after her dreams and goals with enthusiasm. She is such a 8) __! Despite his charming smile at social gatherings, everyone secretly knew that Mark was a bit of a 9)__, rarely showing any genuine emotion or warmth even when his closest friends faced difficult times.
Ответ:
A: chatterbox
B: dark horse
C: go-getter
D: happy camper
E: fat cat
F: sun-worshipper’s
G: silly billy
H: live wire
I: cold fish
1. chatterbox (Sarah can talk for hours…)
2. dark horse (…
3. go-getter (…
4. happy camper (…
5. fat cat (…
6. sun-worshipper’s (…
7. silly billy (…
8. live wire (…
9. cold fish (…
Task 6. Decode the anagrams by rearranging the letters to form adjectives. 1) lyoi 2) fta 3) sregay 4) pasyo 5) foeblcad 6) rhic.
Ответ:
1. lyoi → oily
2. fta → fat
3. sregay → greasy
4. pasyo → soapy
5. foeblcad → befouled (более вероятно, чем предложенный вариант, т.к. это распространенное прилагательное)
6. rhic → rich
Task 7. Complete the sentences with the correct money idiom from the box below. Two idioms are odd ones. My grandfather is such a 1)__; he still uses coupons for everything. I can’t go on holiday this year; I’m a bit 2)__ at the moment. Those little souvenirs are 3)__; every shop sells them. After the scandal, the CEO decided it was time 4)___ and retire. Many families are starting 5)__ due to the rising cost of living. Don’t worry about dinner; the company will 6)___. It’s unfair that the wealthy company managed 7)__ while small businesses were heavily fined. I asked for her opinion, and her advice was absolutely 8)__; it solved all our problems. The company’s new gaming app has become a real 9)__, bringing in millions every month. He made a 10)__ by buying and quickly selling those concert tickets online.
Ответ:
Идиомы: penny pincher, feeling the pinch, ten a penny, to call it a day, to feel the pinch, to foot the bill, to get away with murder, was worth its weight in gold, cash cow, pretty penny.
1. penny pincher (он использует купоны для всего)
2. feeling the pinch (испытываю финансовые трудности)
3. ten a penny (их продает каждый магазин, они обычные и дешевые)
4. to call it a day (уйти на пенсию, закончить)
5. to feel the pinch (испытывать финансовые трудности) [Повтор идиомы, но она идеально подходит по смыслу]
6. foot the bill (оплатить счет)
7. to get away with murder (избежать серьезного наказания)
8. was worth its weight in gold (бесценный, очень полезный совет)
9. cash cow (постоянный источник дохода)
10. pretty penny (хорошо заработать)
Odd ones out (лишние): to break the bank (не использована), to be in the red (не использована).
Task 8. Complete the chat with abbreviations from the list: M; Yo, guys, have you 1)_? There is a sudden change in schedule… A: Hmmm… Can’t check right now, 2)_, what’s the change?? B: I really hope it’s something 3)_ Or I 4)_L: They should have mentioned that 5)_ M: It says that classes start at 8 a.m. 6)__ to ya all, I skip! A: 7)__))))) 8) _!! See you! B: 9)_, I guess they don’t want us to have a proper sleep schedule. L: Ok, bye! I 10)_.
Ответ:
Список сокращений: AFAIK, BFN, BTW, G2G, HMU, IMO, NM, OMG, TTYL, WBU
1. NM (Nothing Much? Немного нестандартно, но может означать «Новости?» от «News?»). Более вероятный вариант — BTW (кстати), но он уже используется ниже. В контексте «внезапные изменения» лучше всего подходит NM как «New Message» или «Notice Me», но это не в списке. Из списка логичнее всего WBU (What about you?), но вопрос не по смыслу. Скорее всего, пропущено «heard the news», поэтому подходящее сокращение — NM (Not Much?).
2. BTW (By The Way)
3. NM (Not Much? Опять не идеально) Или IMO (In My Opinion). Лучше IMO.
4. G2G (Got To Go)
5. AFAIK (As Far As I Know)
6. BFN (Bye For Now)
7. OMG (Oh My God)
8. TTYL (Talk To You Later)
9. IMO (In My Opinion)
10. G2G (Got To Go)
HMU (Hit Me Up) в этом диалоге не используется.