GRAMMAR SECTION
Questions 26-50
26. Choose the right variant: … I'm very pleased with their work on our home. …, I think they could have made a better job of the painting
A) by and large, at any rate
B) despite the fact that, accordingly
C) owing to, having said that
27. Find the sentence in Conditional II:
A) If you come to my country, you’ll have a good time
B) I’ll help you, if I find time
C) You would have a good time, if you came to my country
D) If you speak English fluently, you’ll find a good job
E) If you spoke English fluently, you’ll find a good job
28. Choose the most suitable word or phrase
John was ………. something under his breath, but I didn't catch what he said.
A) whispering
B) muttering
C) growling
D) swallowing
29. Complete the sentence with the correct preposition.
Unfortunately the plans for a new business project fell _______. (Потерпеть неудачу)
A) in
B) down
C) through
D) across
30. Choose the proper explanation to the proverb: A bad penny always turns up.
A) It is impossible to get rid of nasty people;
B) There is much counterfeit money;
C) There are many people with bad habits.
31. Choose the most suitable word or phrase
The accused sat silently throughout the proceedings and did not …… a word.
A) Emit
B) communicate
C) pronounce
D) utter
32. What cliché is not suitable for writing the scientific article?
A) the paper is devoted to …
B) at the end of the article the author sums up.
C) to make a long story short.
D) the data are presented …
E) the research includes (covers, consists of) …
33. She .. very beautiful because everybody said so.
A) should have been
B) must have been
C) was to be
D) should be
34. In which sentence the possessive ‘S cannot be replaced by the preposition “OF” in?
A) Business English courses will finish at winter session’s end.
B) The museum’s name is the museum of Madam Tussah.
C) It seemed the ocean’s water was coloured into green.
D) Nick’s office is on the top floor.
E) There was a fair at their house’s roof.
35. What does «poorly written paper» mean?
A) presence of logical thread;
B) clear results and methods
C) absence of logical thread
D) a great deal of jargon
E) absence of clear road-map through the paper
36. Find the sentence in Conditional I:
A) If I find time, I would help you
B) If I had a bell, I would ring it in the morning
C) If I found time, I’ll help you
D) I’ll ring the bell, if I had it
E) If I save money, I’ll buy a car
37. Use the proper word
I will ___ my sister do it (устрою так, что сестра сделает это)
A) make
B) have
C) get
38. Put verbs in the correct form in the Passive:
« … anybody … in the accident?”» «Yes, two people … … to hospital.»
A) Were… injured, were taken
B) Was… injured, was taken
C) Was… taken, was injured
D) Was …injured, were taken
C) Has …injured, were taken
39. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given.
Example:
1) James would only speak to the head of the department alone.
ON
2) James ________________ to the head of the department alone.
Answer: insisted on speaking
1) There were a lot of things that we had to think about before we could accept their offer.
OBLIGED
2) There were several things that we _______________ consideration before we could accept their offer.
40. Choose the proper explanation to the proverb: The squeaking wheel gets the grease.
A) It is necessary to keep the machinery;
B) If you want something you must give a bribe;
C) The person who makes the most fuss gets all the attention
41. I _______ to the party if I had known Susan was going to be there.
A) will be going
B) will go
C) would go
D) would have gone
- Choose the most suitable word or phrase
My boss didn't say it in so many words, but she …. that I would get a promotion before the end of the year.
A) asserted
B) clarified
C) declared
D) implied
43. Match two sentences so that the underlined expressions have similar meanings: Small items of information are very important in the curriculum vitae.
A) Most manufacturers are aware that these characteristics are what help sell their product
B) Once you have the gist, it should be easier to understand it
C) You should include full details of your past experience
D) For example, it’s one of the peculiarities of the British system that judges and lawyers wear wigs in court.
44. Replace underlined words and expressions in the following sentence with a suitable word or expression: There has been a sudden success in the search for a cure for cancer.
A) research
B) innovations
C) invented
D) analyzed
E) breakthrough
45. Use the proper word
I should ____ my brother to come. (нужно убедить брата прийти)
A) make
B) have
C) get
46. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given.
Example:
1) James would only speak to the head of the department alone.
ON
2) James ________________ to the head of the department alone.
Answer: insisted on speaking
1) If you need any help, you can always call me.
HESITATE
2) If you need any help, ____________me.
47. Match the linking word with its translation: furthermore
A) в общем
B) к тому же
C) несмотря
D) с другой стороны
48. Match two sentences so that the underlined expressions have similar meanings: Odd features or details which make something different make the world a more interesting place.
A) You should include full details of your past experience
B) Once you have the gist, it should be easier to understand it
C) Most manufacturers are aware that these characteristics are what help sell their product
D) For example, it one of the peculiarities of the British system that judges and lawyers wear wigs in court
49. This … the most effective means of production and … can be adjusted to your business.
A) is, it
B) are, they
C) is, they
D) are, it
E) –
50. Look at the extract written by a person and decide:
what type of business letter is this.
"I consider myself to be a self-starter who can show initiative when appropriate. I am also a team player with excellent communication skills and a sense of humor. As my references will indicate, I am well-organized in my approach to work and have the ability to manage large and complex projects with the minimum of fuss. I have a pragmatic approach to problem-solving and believe that almost nothing is impossible, give the right attitude and abilities".
A) CV
B) covering letter
C) instructions
D) reference letter
END OF GRAMMAR SECTION
