Vocabulary
Gaining _______ into the behavior of a close friend can help strengthen a peer relationship.
A) echo
B) insight
C) ultimate
D) peer
B) Insight
The sky is covered with smoke and dust, and the authorities warn people not to go out without wearing masks ______ ongoing forest fires in Russia.
A) because
B) although
C) as a result of
D) despite
C) as a result of
What is the capital of Canada?
A) Toronto
B) Ottawa
C) Vancouver
D) Montreal
B) Ottawa
The best selling video game of all time is ______ .
A) GTA V
B) PUBG: Battlegrounds
C) Minecraft
D) The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
C) Minecraft
During their teenage years, it’s important for an adolescent to develop healthy relationships that help _______ their social skills and emotional well-being.
A) acquaintance
B) narcissist
C) nurture
D) adolescent
C) Nurture
It must be kept in mind that there is no secret of success ---- hard work.
A) though
B) since
C) but
D) as a consequence
C) but
What is the smallest country in the world?
A) Monaco
B) Vatican City
C) Nauru
D) San Marino
B) Vatican City
What was Usain Bolt's record time for the 100-meter sprint, which he set in 2009?
a) 9.58 seconds
b) 9.65 seconds
c) 9.72 seconds
d) 9.81 seconds
a) 9.58 seconds
In order to secure funding for their new venture, the founders offered a portion of their company's _______ to attract investors.
A) backer
B) tangible
C) equity
D) startup
C) equity
---- a rise at the opening of the Russian stock market today, experts estimate the current situation as not very favorable.
A) However
B) Because
C) Although
D) Despite
D) Despite
In what year did the Titanic sink?
A) 1905
B) 1912
C) 1918
D) 1920
B) 1912
What is the most expensive video games ever developed?
A) Cyberpunk 2077
B) Star Citizen
C) Genshin Impact
D) Marvel's Spider-Man 3
C) Genshin Impact (900+ million $)
The ability to demonstrate _______ in difficult situations is essential for overcoming obstacles and achieving long-term success.
A) resilience
B) congregate
C) stem for
D) outweigh
A) resilience
Actually he did everything to save those children, _______, he still blames himself as he couldn’t succeed.
A) though
B) nevertheless
C) as a result
D) so
B) nevertheless
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
A) Gold
B) Diamond
C) Quartz
D) Sapphire
B) Diamond
Which sport combines cross-country skiing with rifle shooting?
A) Nordic skiing
B) Biathlon
C) Cross biathlon
D) Ski shooting
B) Biathlon
Complete the sentence with one of the words on page 34(L&S Book).
The administration’s recent _______ aims to cultivate an environment that balances academic rigor with student well-being, ultimately fostering institutional prestige.
initiative
The proposal received mixed reactions from the community, ______ many residents supported the initiative, a significant portion expressed concerns about its potential impact on local wildlife.
A) so
B) although
C) because
D) despite
B) although
From which country do french fries originate?
A) France
B) England
C) Belgium
D) USA
C) Belgium
In which sport is the term "love" used to denote a score of zero?
A) Soccer
B) Tennis
C) Cricket
D) Golf
B) Tennis