There exist the people who ________________ predict all kinds of rebellions, wars, catastrophes and accident.

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can

should

may

need

Films for children that _______________ inspiring and adventurous seem to have lost their innocence.

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used to be

had to be

were to be

were used to be

Clerk: “______________”Customer: “I’d like to book two roundtrip tickets to Boston”.

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May I help you?

Have a nice trip!

What do you want?

What’s the problem?

The ______________ is on of the ways in which Oxford and Cambridge differ from all the other English universities.

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tutorial system

under-graduate

higher education

comprehensive school system

__________ last year Jim Cronin died of liver cancer.

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at

in

–

on

Avoid all risks ________________ you are quite sure of where you stand.

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since

because

after

until

A British politician known chiefly for his leadership of the United Kingdom during World War ll is ________________________

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Sir Winston Leonard Spenser-Churchill

James Gordon Brown

Clement Richard Attlee

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Clerk: “___________________” Customer: “ I’d like to book two roundtrip tickets to Boston.”

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What do you want?

What’s the problem?

May I help you?

Have a nice trip!

Friend: “_____________________’. – You: “OK, see you’.

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I’m afraid I must be going now. Good-bye.”

Well, I must be off now. Bye.

Can I talk to you?

Would you excuse me, please. It’s time I was going off. Good-bye,”

Gilles Vigneault ‘s words “ my country isn’t a country, it’s winter” are about _______________.

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America

Norway

Iceland

Canada

What do you ___________ offer that other don’t?

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can

should

ought

have to

What do you ___________________ offer that other don’t?

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can

should

ought

have to

Poor families were once large ones and lived ____________ in the same house … the same neighborhood.

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either … or

neither … nor

not so … as

both … and

Abbey Road Studious was once ____________ enormous house with nine bedrooms and five reception rooms.

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a

the

an

–

The rising cost of food is ________________ global phenomenon.

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the

an

a

-

Most of us know how to do more _______________ boil an egg.

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what

that

than

then

Outdoor physical exercises burn more calories ______________ equivalent activities in a gym.

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than

that

then

as

Patrick Swayze is best known ___________ his role of a dance instructor in the 1987 hit film ‘Dirty Dancing’.

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of

for

by

at

London _______________ the most expensive city in Europe lately.

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has been voted

is voted

was voted

had been voted

People don’t always behave ___________ you expect them to do.

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so

such

as

like

He is succeeded in ____________ a new job.

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found

finding

to have been found

to find

The present British Royal Family surname is _______________.

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Plantagenet

Windsor

Buckingham

Stuart

The present British Royal Family surname is _________________ .

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Plantagenet

Windsor

Buckingham

Stuart

Being a teacher is a noble and complicated job that demands a lot of inner and outer _______________ from a person.

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techniques

knowledge

efforts

skills

There is an opinion that the easiest way to make money is to spend ___________ of it.

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less

few

fewer

least

Avoid all risks ____________ you are quite sure of where you stand.

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after

since

because

until

There is no sense of making mountains ______________ molehills.

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of

out of

out

from

The national holiday which takes place each year on the official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II marked by a military parade and march-past is called ________________ .

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Remembrance Day

St. George’s day

St. Patrick’s Day

Trooping of the Color

An effective method of solving a problem using a finite sequence of instructions is called _________________ .

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algorithm

calculation

identification

measurement

French is an official language in _______.

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Sweden

New Zealand

Canada

India

An English physicist, mathematician, astronomer, who formulated the theory of universal gravitation is ___________________ .

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Alexander Fleming

Lord Kelvin

Charles Darwin

Isaac Newton

It’s pretty hard to _______________ against big, established companies.

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compute

compete

competition

complete

National feelings, like the national language and history belong _______________ the people.

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in

for

to

at

_____________.Trafalgar Square is a square where only the heroes linked with the defense of the country should be commemorated.

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a

the

an

–

In India, the history of wine can be traced to the culture’s ____________ religious writing.

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oldest

older

eldest

elder

A standardized requirement for an individual to properly perform a specific job is _________________ .

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intelligence

competence

knowledge

ability

Student: “Have you had enough time to mark my composition?” Teacher: “ ___________________”.

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Yes, I have.

Yes, it was quite good, and I have underlined the mistakes you have made.

Oh, dear, you look awful, what’s the matter with you?

Yes, and I do hope you don’t mind my saying this but you have made one or two tiny mistakes.

All _____________ best things in life are free.

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–

the

a

an

Receptionist: “___________________”. – Guest: “I’d like a single room for one night”

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What do you want, Sir?

What is your name, please?

Good morning, Sir. I’m at you service.

How long are going to stay in the hotel?

The Canadian national currency is ___________________.

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Canadian dollar

American dollar

Canadian pound

Euro

It is impossible to believe that ________________ science fiction epic is 40 years old.

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Stanley Kubrics’

Stanley’s Kubric

Stanley Kubric’s

Stanley Kubric

A person who owns a part of a company or corporation is called a _______________

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stockholder

manager

patron

stock market

The mass of a body is defined as the _________________ of matter it contains.

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measurement

quantity

condition

quality

The _________________ is one of the ways in which Oxford and Cambridge differ from all the other English universities.

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under-graduate

tutorial system

comprehensive school system

higher education

Don’t blame the previous government ___________ present troubles.

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in

at

for

of

If you increase your order we will be able to give you a 2% ______________

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delay

discount

mortgage

rise

______________ culture that loses its sense of the sacred, can only descend into materialism and individualism.

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Any

Some

No

None

Many parents complain of their children’s _________, but probably they were the same.

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obedience

disobedience

obedient

obey

How many stripes are there on the US flag?

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31

17

20

13

Why __________ women so long to get ready for a night out?

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does it take

is it taking

it take

it takes

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consists of _______.

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two parts

three parts

four parts

five parts

Friends are people you want know ______________ about.

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anything

nothing

everything

something

Colleagues are more likely to agree with you if they think that you have _______________ in common.

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anything

nothing

anywhere

something

______________summer months the lake in the Hyde Park is a fantastic place to swim.

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on

to

in

at

All our _____________ receive four weeks paid holiday per year

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unemployed

employment

employers

employees

The majority of Australian inhabitants are of ________________ origin.

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British

Spanish

French

Indian

It’s possible to be proud of one’s country and its achievements without ______________ racist, xenophobic, etc.

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having been

be

being

is being

A second hand car of your own is better ____________ a new Bentley that you can’t afford.

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hat

then

than

thus

____________ reality of climate change should inspire everyone to take actions.

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-

A

The

An

This is _________________ coffee I’ve ever tasted.

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good

the best

better

well

In practice, the most that ________ be achieved is to keep inflation close to 2% in the medium term.

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can

have to

will be able

need

Susan: “Hi, Mary! How is life?” – Mary: “_____________________”.

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Thanks, nice to see you.

Fine, thanks. And you?

Very well, thank you. What about you?

How do you do?

Prince Charles and Camilla were careful _________ the British public by appearing together as a couple too soon after Diana’s death.

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not upsetting

don’t be upset

don’t upset

not to upset

One _________ buy avocados and olive oil at almost every street corner.

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should

may

must

can

Children are __________ selfish as their parents allow them to be.

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such

so

as

not so

Mr. Hill: “Good morning. I have an appointment with Mr. James. “: - Receptionist: “________________________”.

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Please, take a sit for a moment. I’ll tell Mr. James you are here.

Mr. ones is in the conference right now. He’ll be free soon.

Good morning. I’m happy to see you. How are you?

Good morning. What can I do for you?

Deep inside ______________ British Museum, beyond the mummies and the marble, there is a secret stash of prints and etching.

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the

a

an

-

_________________ North Medwyn river is situated in the Lancashire region of Scotland.

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-

a

an

the

Wall Street, the symbol of the US financial power, is located in ____________

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Washington

Chicago

Los Angeles

New York

__________________ a religious point of view, sin is a deliberate act of defiance of God.

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At

In

From

For

Thanksgiving’s Day is celebrated in the USA in _________________ .

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July

May

August

November

Liverpudlians are proud ____________ their birth place.

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for

by

of

with

Student: “Could you help me?” – Librarian: “ ___________________ “.

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What?

Oh, I haven’t seen you for ages! Would you remind me of your last visit here?

Wait a little. Can you come later?

I’d be glad to. What is it?

To check the meaning of words on turns __________ a dictionary.

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to

with

at

for

A: “Hello, could I speak to Ann Jones, please.” – B: “________________”.

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She is on another line.

I don’t know where she is.

I’m afraid she is away from her desk right now.

She isn’t here.

The biggest state of the USA is ____________.

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Alaska

California

Hawaii

Texas

If he ______________ for London by train, he will get there on Wednesday.

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leaves

left

leave

will leave

You ______________ do it today. You can do it tomorrow morning.

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needn’t

mustn’t

can’t

shouldn’t

You ________________ do it today. You can do it tomorrow morning.

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needn’t

mustn’t

can’t

shouldn’t

Although each school in England decides its own ____________, they must include certain compulsory subjects.

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program

curriculum

education

academic training

He is known _____________ much attention to his work.

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having paid

paying

paid

to pay

To tell ______________ truth, I didn’t expect to see him.

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an

-

the

a

The term of the ______________ has a maximum duration of five years.

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Parliament of Australia

British Parliament

United Sates Congress

Parliament of New Zealand

The right to _______________ has been described as a basic human right.

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compulsory education

graduate course

education

general knowledge

A: “____________________”. – B; “ Turn right at the corner “.

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How can I get to the bus stop?

Listen! Can you show me the way to the bus stop?”

Pardon me, Sir. Could you tell me how to get to the bus stop?

I say! Tell me how to get to the bus stop!

My English is not very good, but it’s enough to _______________.

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get along

get ahead

get on

get by

Always keep your goal in mind ________________ you start a new activity.

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as long as

while

although

as

Sister: “I’m going to the party”. – Brother: “_________________”.

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Have a good journey

I wish you every happiness

Have fun!

All the best!

Mr. and Mrs. Cooper and a friend of ________________ are coming to see us.

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theirs

ours

them

their

At last he decided to ________________ smoking.

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give off

give away

give up

give in

The selling of goods in large quantities to shopkeepers for them to sell to the public is called ______________.

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jobbing

retailing

wholesaling

merchandising

“Are they good friends?” – “No, they don’t like ____________ “.

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themselves

each other

them

they

Donald is so _________________ in the kitchen, I think he should be a professional chief.

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creative

creatively

creator

creation

Little children like books with large print. They _______________ read them more easily.

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should

must

can

have to

We’ve got a meeting in 10 minutes. Do I have to _________________ ? – Yes, you do.

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atone

attend

attract

attain

I’m afraid the problem is ________________ than it seems.

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much more complicated

more less complicated

the most complicated

much complicated

I can’t find my umbrella, I think somebody ________________ it by mistake.

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takes

took

is taking

has taken

The floral symbol of Canada is _____________.

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rose

trefoil (клевер)

thistle (чертополох)

maple leaf

Where is Jane? I’m tired _____________ waiting

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with

of

about

at

I’d like to ____________ you to Lisa.

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introduce

meet

visit

assist

I gave him the book _______________ he might study the subject at home.

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though

after

because

so that

An English writer, poet, philologist, and university Professor, has been known as the author of the classic fantasy works “The Hobbit”, “The Lord of the Rings” is ______________.

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John Ronald Tolkien

Charles Dickens

Walter Scott

Geoffrey Chaucer

If you run ____________ two hares, you will catch neither.

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for

behind

from

after

Вопрос: A wholesaler does not deal with the customer, he deals with a _____________.

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retailer

Buyer

Producer

Consumer

Student: “Shall I read the text for the next tine?” – Teacher: _________________“

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It’s out of the question.

Nothing of the kind.

You seem to know better

Yes, of course.

While _____________________ this article he came across many difficulties.

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translating

being translating

having translated

to be translating

The rent is 50 dollars _____________ week.

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the

–

an

a

Boris: “Give me 100 first class stamps, please”. Clerk: “______________________”

Can I help you?

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Here you are. That will be 25 dollars.

With great pleasure, 25 dollars

Take them. Anything else?

John ___________________ take a taxi because he was late.

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could

had to

was able to

was to

________________ British tend to mainline on nostalgia.

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A

The

–

An

A British politician known chiefly for his leadership of the United Kingdom during World War II is _______________

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Clement Richard Attlee

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

James Gordon Brown

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill

Our daughter is good _________________ foreign languages.

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at

for

with

in

I liked _______________ essay you had brought the other day very much

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a

–

the

an

I liked _____________ essay you had brought the other day very much.

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the

an

a

–

James Watt’s work helped to _________ the industrial revolution in Britain.

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bring over

bring through

bring out

bring about

Queen Victoria’s letters make her the most knowable __________ British monarchs.

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between

for

in

among

Some people find it difficult to motivate ______________ to work independently at home.

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yourselves

oneself

themselves

itself