Александра Егурнова - Тесты для самопроверки по учебному пособию «Upstream Advanced C1». Методические указания по курсу «Практикум по культуре речевого общения (английский язык)»

© Александра Александровна Егурнова, 2017

ISBN 978-5-4483-6905-6

Создано в интеллектуальной издательской системе Ridero

Task 1. Choose the most suitable word to fill each space. (40 marks)

1. The company’s …… was to increase productivity by employing more people.

A decision

Bobjective

C resolution

Ddesire

2. When I studied, we had no such subject as Business ……

A Morals

BValues

C Rights

DEthics

3. After many deaths, the survivors longed for some medical ……..

A breakthrough

Brevolution

C novelty

Dinnovation

4. For the …… of finding an affluent husband, hiring a matchmaker is a wise move.

A aim

Bpurpose

C object

Dintention

5. If you didn’t get the job on the grounds of your social ……, you can resort to legal action.

A past

Bhistory

C background

Dbeing

6. Alice couldn’t project a (n) …… image during the casting.

A upbeat

Boptimistic

C positive

Dcheerful

7. Mark can play computer games on ….. that he does all the work about the house.

A condition

B term

C rule

Ddecree

8. People used different things to tell the time as far …… as the 9 thcentury BC.

A behind

B back

C beyond

Dbefore

9. Going to the pictures is a popular pastime among the …… and the old alike.

A youth

Bteenagers

C adolescents

Dyoung

10. Peter couldn’t agree that Greg was really a valuable …… to their football team.

A addition

Baccumulation

C supplement

Dappendage

11. Jill had the necessary competitive …… in order to be first past the post.

A mind

B soul

C spirit

Dthought

12. If the restaurant is not situated …… beside the river, I won’t go there.

A exact

Bdirect

C precise

Dright

13. Filing was a tedious task that …… almost 50% of Linda’s time at work.

A covered

Boccupied

C received

Dcompleted

14. He thinks he’s fat just because there’s a wide …… of fast food to choose from.

A degree

Bvariance

C scale

Drange

15. ….. relatives usually don’t visit us at all.

A Faraway

BRemote

C Distant

DSlight

16. That pop star is known for his toughness and …… in treating his assistants.

A ruthlessness

Bcruelty

C kindness

Dmanipulation

17. Claire was lucky to …… such a wonderful career opportunity.

A clutch

Bfollow

C pull

Dseize

18. Kate never cooks, she …… her boyfriend to do it for her.

A makes

B gets

C lets

D puts

19. If the boss is not able to attend a meeting, he uses his right to …….

A allot

Bentrust

C assign

Ddelegate

20. Henry likes his old cell phone and really thinks it’s in excellent …….

A state

Bcondition

C form

Dshape

Task 2. Complete sentences with words formed from the words in capitals. (20 marks)

1. Brenda’s friends always treat each other with …… and respect. CIVIL

2. Fast food is thought to be …… to health. DETRIMENT

3. Harry’s parents were very upset as he showed no …… to study. DETERMINE

4. I’m happy Liam had the …… to bring the presentation for the meeting; otherwise our boss would have been furious. SIGHT

5. Lucy was the youngest daughter of a very …… Australian family. PROSPER

6. Nile is living happily in ……, with his pension. RETIRE

7. Paul was determined to become a designer and his …… paid off. PERSIST

8. Rose was too busy at work and missed Jill’s ……. WARM

9. The audience didn’t like the scenario and was also very …… by the actors’ play. IMPRESS

10. The epidemic of cholera was spreading at an …… rate. ALARM

Task 3. Underline the correct word. (20 marks)

1. Diners’ praise greatly boosted/pushed/shaped/fosteredchef’s confidence.

2. Fred was thinking of preparing for the exam, but on stronger/second/better/deeperthoughts, he decided to go to the party.

3. Henry’s face was glistening/glaring/beaming/flashingwhen he heard Mary’s «I do’.

4. His clever son was a fluff/nest/feather/badgein his cap.

5. I can’t understand why Bob constantly rubs Fiona up the wrong side/way/end/time.

6. I want to follow Columbus’s travel/voyage/trip/crossingto the West Indies.

7. I’m so irritated as Jill takes/robs/grabs/stealsthe show at every party.

8. The lifting effect wears off/through/down/in in two days.

9. The performance made/passed/sent/offeredsuch a good impression on the audience that the actors were given a 30-minute standing ovation.

10. Though the US and the UAE had agreed on a truce, the former carried through/in/over/onhostile acts.

Task 4. Fill in the gaps with ONE word. (20 marks)

1. Both companies have benefited …… the meeting.

2. Dan’s dream has come true – he has the world …… his feet.

3. Fred isn’t a good student; he always keeps his head …… the clouds.

4. Her family never keeps …… with the Joneses.

5. I know Chris has done it …… purpose.

6. Jack was found guilty …… robbery.

7. Lena aced her finals; she’s …… seventh heaven.

8. Mother can’t give me pocket money as we’re …… a strict budget.

9. The offender compensated me …… the property damage.

10. They complimented Mike …… his generosity.

Task 1. Choose the most suitable word to fill each space. (40 marks)

1. Ben regretted he had never gone on a fishing …… with his father.

A trip

Bjourney

C trek

D hike

2. Yesterday me favorite band gave a rousing …… of their most popular song.

A translation

Bexecution

C rendition

Dedition

3. The foreman’s command was barely …… above the noise of machinery.

A listened

Baudible

C loud

Dclear

4. It was quite …… for him to find out that Mary had been dating secretly.

A discordant

Bdiscontenting

C disconcerting

Ddiscouraging

5. The builders heard an ominous crack in the ceiling and in an instant it came down with a …… noise.

A vociferous

Braucous

C boisterous

Ddeafening

6. Jane didn’t want to wake up in such a …… summer afternoon.

A chilly

Bfrosty

C frigid

Dglacial

7. Mark organized a romantic dinner on the …… of the cruise liner.

A floor

Bground

C platform

D deck

8. The region boasts its …… beaches and plentiful flora and fauna.

A pristine

B pure

C faultless

Duntouched

9. If you want to make an unusual dressing for the salad, use the …… to cut the cheese into tiny pieces.

A whisk

Bcolander

C saucepan

Dgrater

10. When I pass all the exams, I’ll party and let my …… down at last.

A hair

Bheads

C hearts

Dsouls

11. Dora can learn anything at a ……. It’s amazing!

A look

Bglance

C stare

Dglimpse

12. Fred and Harry were …… over which flowers to give Nina for her birthday.

A at large

Bat odds

C at a standstill

Dat a loose end

13. Claire expressed her …… for high-heeled shoes in an arrogant manner.

A likeness

Bpreference

C care

Dinclination

14. Michael …… great pride in his aristocratic pedigree.

A gets

Bfinds

C has

Dtakes

15. Mental sharpness is …… to your research, otherwise you’ll fail.

A needed

Brequired

C essential

Ddesirable

16. The fort has been under …… for three years.

A blockage

Bcordon

C closure

Dsiege

17. Each time I fly to London, the plane enters severe …….

A turbulence

Binstability

C unsteadiness

Dwavering

18. It was incredibly hot; we could hardly breathe in the …… heat.

A bubbling

Bsmoldering

C blistering