VOCABULARY
GRAMMAR
SPEAKING
READING
MIXED
100
What is the name of this room in the house?
basement
100
Use «too» or «enough» and the word in brackets to complete the sentence:
Our living room isn’t ............... (big) for this sofa; we need to get a smaller one.
big enough
100
You played loud music. Now you need to apologize for your annoying behavior.
Possible answers:
• Sorry!/I'm so sorry. I won't do it again.
• I am (very) sorry. I didn't realise …
• Please forgive me. I didn't mean to …
• I apologize. /I do apologize.
100
Read the text. Is the statement «Regular relaxation is necessary for health.» True, False or Not Stated?
After a long day at school or work, housework is the last thing anyone wants to come home to do. Doctors say that it is essential for people with busy lifestyles to relax. Relaxation can lower heart rate and blood pressure, reduce headaches, and improve concentration.
True
100
Read the text and answer the question: Where did Big Brother start?
Big Brother is a reality TV show that brings a number of people together in a house for a period of time. Cameras and microphones record their actions and they appear on TV. Each week viewers vote for their favourite resident, and the least favourite housemate has to leave the house. This happens until there is only one housemate left, who goes home with a cash prize. Big Brother began in the Netherlands in 1999 and since then the idea has spread like wildfire throughout the world.
Big Brother started in the Netherlands.
200
Complete the sentence with word derived from the word «arrogant».
My neighbour is so full of … . He thinks he is never wrong.
arrogance
200
Find the mistake:
I hate to trouble you, but could you help me with this?
I hate troubling you, but could you help me with this?
200
Your sibling is always taking things without asking. You need to criticize him for that.
Possible answers:
• That's/It's not very good/nice.
• You shouldn't do/have done that.
• I don't like/want …
• You drive me crazy/get on my nerves when you …
• I can't stand it when you …
200
Read the text. Is the statement «April 7th is the day off in the USA.» True, False or Not Stated?
No Housework Day is one of those days you see on calendars on the Internet but don't know where it came from. It is always on April 7th. It is one day of the year when it is OK to do nothing in the house. Everybody has the day off from doing the household chores. It's OK to let the dishes and the washing pile up; and it's absolutely fine to leave the vacuum cleaner in its corner for the day.
False
200
What's on the picture?
droplet
300
Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition:
Laura's house is … the suburbs.
in
300
Choose the right answer to complete the sentence:
After nine years in Africa, I can say that now I ........ in this hot weather. I don’t mind anymore.
A. used to live
B. used to living
C. am used to living
D. get used to living
C. am used to living
300
Describe the house. (use at least 4 sentences)
Possible answer:
The house is very attractive, old, traditional. It has two floors. The house is red. The roof of the house is green and gray. There is a beautiful garden next to it. The garden is very clean.
300
Read the text and match the heading to it:
A. TINY HOUSES
B. A CREATIVE USE OF SPACE
C. NOT FOR MESSY PEOPLE
How would you feel about living in a house that was only 2.6m long by 2.6m wide by 2.6m high? Well, in Europe some people are doing just that. Micro compact (‘m-ch’) homes are very small homes that are no bigger than the size of a small room!
A. TINY HOUSES
300
Imagine you live in space. Give us instructions on how to eat, sleep, exercise and spend our free time in a place with gravity.
Possible answer:
Usually you eat floating food. You don’t have to sleep in a sleeping bag. You don’t have to exercise for two hours a day to keep your muscles from going soft. Your free time can be spent any way you like.
400
Choose the right answer to complete the sentence.
Mrs Finch is very .......; she always peeps at us from behind the curtains to see what we’re doing in the garden.
A. arrogant
B. nosy
C. sociable
D. urgent
B. nosy
400
Translate in English:
Я никогда не забуду, как впервые побывал в Москве.
I'll never forget visiting Moscow for the first time.
400
Tell us about your neighbourhood and your neighbours. Answer the questions:
• What do you like about your neighbourhood?
• What are your next-door neighbours like?
• Do you sometimes help your neighbours?
Possible answer:
I like my neighbourhood because it is very clean and quiet. My next-door neighbours are very nice. I help my neighbours every week with their garden.
400
Read the text and match the heading to it:
A. SCIENTIFIC CENTRE
B. MOVING A SPACE HOUSE
C. WORK OUT AT THE SPACE GYM!
Besides performing experiments, all astronauts are living experiments themselves. That's because they allow scientists to monitor the effects of zero gravity on the human body and seek out solutions to fight them. For example, one of the biggest illnesses suffered by astronauts used to be weakened bones and muscles. Today, the effects have been reduced by changing their diets and adding gyms.
C. WORK OUT AT THE SPACE GYM!
400
Using the phrasal verb make, translate the sentence into English:
Марк компенсировал свое опоздание тем, что подарил мне цветы.
Mark made up for being late by getting me flowers.