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Which is not true according to the passage?
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33. Which is not true according to the passage? The first Olympic Games were held ... A) to honour the principal God. B to provide competitions in various kinds of sport activity. C) to diminish continuous wars. D) at the foot of Mount Olympus. 34. The author of the passage counterpleads that ... A) competitions were held in more than one sport. B) the winners firstly competed in individual cities. C) winners' deeds were glorified by poets. D) competition winners honored themselves by having olive wreaths on their heads. 35. One can learn from the passage that the ancient Olympics had the following peculiarity: A) all the wars were stopped while competitions. B) the winners of individual events competed every five years at Mount Olympus. C) all Olympic Games were held at the top of Mount Olympus. D) all competitions were halted to let poem singing take place.
passage? A) suspend B) delay C) postpone D) pursue
My brother ... do it without my help. A) should be B) might to C) was able to D) ought to be
The local trains will be arriving ... platform number 4. A) to B) at C) on D) in
I don't have a degree, so I didn't get the job. A) If I have a degree, I would have got that job. B) If I'd had a degree, I would get that job. C) If I have a degree, I will have got that job. D) If I had a degree, I would have got that job. 4. Choose the best answer. Don't worry, the painters ... painting your house by the time you're ready to move in. A) had finished B) are going to finish C) will have finished D) are finishing
Our teacher told us, "Discuss your ideas with your partner before presenting." Our teacher told us ... partner before presenting. A) discussing your ideas with your B) to discuss our ideas with our C) discussed our ideas with our D) to discuss your ideas with our 6. Choose the best answer. – This plant has ... wonderful perfume! – Everybody knows ... smell of this flower. A) – / the В) а/ а С) a / the D) the/ the 7. Choose the best answer. The conman spent seven years in prison after he was ... of fraud. A) arrested B) charged C) blamed D) convicted
I wasn't allowed ... out unless they knew where I was going. A) going to B) to go C) going D) go
I am staying late ... this report. A) finishing B) finish C) to finish D) finished
They don't know if the leader ... this application tomorrow morning. A) confirms B) would confirm C) will confirm D) confirmed 11. Choose the best answer. For an extra $500, you could buy a much ... motorbike. A) most powerful В) more powerful C) powerfully D) powerful 12. Choose the best answer. When my brother grows up, he ... an inventor. A) will have been B) will be being C) is being D) is going to be 13. Choose the best answer. They always enjoyed ... company. A) one anothers' B) every other's C) any other's D) each other's 14. Choose the best answer. People say that the train is the safest form of .... A) tour B) lorries C) transfer D) transport
Marina is very proud ... her son because he got top marks in all his exams. A) about B) off C) of D) with
You ... leave here at once! A) are to B) should to C) would to D) need
You won't get any radio reception while you ... through the tunnel. A) will drive B) are driving C) have driven D) will be driving 18. Choose the best answer. By ... a computer we do our work more effectively. A) used B) using C) use D) usage
The boys in our school are much ... and a lot ... at football than the boys in other schools in the town. A) good looking / better B) more good-looking / better C) more good looking / best D) better looking / good
He's hardly passed the exam, ... ? A) isn't he B) is he C) hasn't he D) has he
On the third day of the New Year newspapers began to report that strange things were starting to happen in the heavens, and everyone grew excited. "A Planetary Collision", one London paper headed the news, and proclaimed that a strange new planet would probably collide with Neptune. The leader writers of various other newspapers enlarged upon the topic. As a result, in most of the capitals of the world, on January 3rd, there was an expectation, however vague , of some approaching phenomenon in the sky; and as the night followed the sunset round the globe, thousands of people turned their eyes skyward to see, contrary to what they had expected, nothing more exciting than the old familiar stars just as they had always been. 21. According to the passage, all that people saw on the night of January 3rd was ... A) a new planet colliding with Neptune. B) the usual night sky. C) the familiar stars shining withextraordinary brightness. D) the sunset round the globe.
A) as many phenomena had been observed in the skies on January 3rd. B) as soon as newspapers published about a forthcoming collision of two planets. C) when people saw the new planet approaching Neptune. D) because an unknown planet had been detected from various parts of the world. 23. The word "vague" in the text is opposite in meaning to. A) hazy B) clear C) obscure D) modern 24. It is implied in the passage that the whole affair of planets colliding ... A) was all fictitious, and was made up by the newspapers. B) was based on real scientific facts and observations made by reporters. C) was apparently only of interest to the newspapers. D) aroused great interest among thousands of leaders in the world.
In 1918 the Boston Red Sox seemed to own the World Series. They had won it five times. That was more than any other team up to that point. Boston's star player was pitcher outfielder George Herman "Babe" Ruth. But in 1920, the Red Sox owner sold Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees. Babe then led the Yankees to four World Series, victories. He also set Major League home run records. (They have since been broken.) New Yorkers nicknamed Ruth "the Bambino." Meanwhile, once mighty Boston wallowed in defeat. Discouraged fans called their bad luck the "Curse of the Bambino." The Red Sox did not return to the World Series again until 1946. They lost that series as well as three more during the next five decades. The Red Sox's fortunes finally changed in 2004. Boston beat the Yankees to win the American League championship. Then they swept the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series. The Curse of the Bambino had finally been lifted! 25. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A) "The Curse of the Bambino" went away in the beginning of the XXI century. B) "The Bambino" means the world champion C) "The Bambino" was an Italian nickname for an American baseball team. D) Boston Red Sox won the World Series only five times.
A) played successfully in different teams. . B) set home run records which stay unchanged. C) was sold to the Boston Red Sox in 1920. D) finished his sport career in 2004.
A) glad that he sold Ruth to the New York Yankees. B) bankrupt after selling Ruth. C) sorry that he sold Ruth to the New York Yankees. D) able to find a good replacement for Ruth.
A) about 20 years B) more than 80 years. C) much less than 84 years D) approximately 46 years
Fat provides nine calories per gram compared to four calories per gram for carbohydrates and protein. This concentrated energy is important for infants, small children and underweight individuals. Fat also carries vitamins A, D, E and К and aids in their absorption in the stomach. Dietary fat is the body's only source of linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid the body needs to remain healthy. High fat intake has been linked to a possible increase in certain cancers (e.g. breast). High saturated fat and cholesterol intake may lead to an increased risk of coronary heart disease. The Canada Food Guide for Healthy Eating recommends (for adults) that no more than 33 per cent of total calories be obtained from fat. 29. According to the passage, ... A) dietary fat is essential for elderly people. B) carbohydrates and proteins together give much more energy than fat. C) vitamins A, D, E and К are essential for overweight individuals. D) carbohydrates and proteins have about half the calories of fat.
A) low fat intake may reduce the risk of breast cancer. B) high protein intake may lead to heart disease. C) fat is much better for your heart than diets filled with fruits and vegetables. D) low fat intake may introduce the risk of cancer.
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A) obligatory B) dietary C) insignificant D) essential 32. The main point of the passage is that ... A) saturated fat does not seem to affect cancer risk one way or the other. B) linoleic acid may reduce the risk of both cancer and heart disease. C) the amount of fat you consume is as important as the type. D) fat should constitute less than one third of total calorie
Pollution is the degradation of natural environment by external substances introduced directly or indirectly. Human health, ecosystem quality and aquatic, terrestrial biodiversity may be affected and altered permanently by pollution. Pollution occurs when ecosystems can not get rid of substances introduced into the environment. The critical point of its ability to naturally eliminate substances is compromised and the balance of the ecosystem is broken. The sources of pollution are numerous. The identification of these different pollutants and their effects on ecosystems is complex. They can come from natural disasters or the rest of human activity, such as oil spills, chemical spills, nuclear accidents... These can have terrible, consequences on people and the planet where they live. Preventing pollution and protecting the environment necessitate the application of principles of sustainable development, we have to consider satisfy the needs of today without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. This means that we should remedy existing pollution, but also anticipate a prevent future pollution sources in order to protect the environment and public health. Any environmental damage must be punishable by law, and polluters should pay compensation for the damage caused to the environment. 33. Which of the following is true in the text? A) The sources of pollution are considered not to be variable B) Pollution is constantly caused by humans. C) The ecosystem is constantly able to cope with pollute D) The damage caused by pollution might be irreversible
A) terrible B) earthborn C) non-temporal D) alarming 35. According to the passage, pollution ... A) is occasionally caused by natural disasters. B) can motivate people to be non-observant. C) is invariably effected by Humans. D) might not have several disasters.
pollution would be to ... A) refrain the development of surroundings and some countries. B) plan environmental damage to be self-controlled by Humanity C) continue developmental projects of sources of public health
D) pay attention to the future generation's live in a healthy Environment VARIANT – 4 1. Choose the best answer. You should ... me you were going to be late. A) to have told B) tell C) have told D) to tell
Dildora can't help ... presents for her baby nephew all the time; she absolutely adores him! A) to buying B) buy C) buying D) bought 3. Choose the best answer. Gail said to Peter, "There's the shoe store we've been looking for, it's just across the street." A) Gail said to Peter that there is the shoe store we've been looking for, it is just across the street. B) Gail told Peter that there was the shoe store they've been looking for, it was just across the street. C) Gail told Peter that there was the shoe store they'd been looking for, it was just across the street. D) Gail told Peter that there is the shoe store they've been looking for, it was just across the street.
The baby is as ... as a flower. A) slight B) pretty C) soft D) delicious
Her roommate never ... things back in their place during her college years. A) used to put B) didn't use to put C) used putting D) was used to put 6. Choose the best answer. A skillful photographer ... me with the development of summer films for two weeks, but we ... only half of them. A) has been helping / have developed B) was helping / were developed C) has helped / have been developed D) had been helping / have been developed
Two new companies are building a motorway through the town. A motorway ... through the town. A) is being built B) are being built C) are building D) is built
When Sam's sister is born, he won't be the ... child any more! A) single B) only C) alone D) foster
I'm looking forward ... you again soon. A) to see B) to seeing C) seeing D) see
No sooner ... she ... the money ... she went shopping. A) would / receive / as B) had / received / than C) has / received / than D) had / received / and 11. Choose the answer with the same meaning as the sentence below. You didn't fix the roof. Now it's leaking. A) If the roof had leaked, you would fix it. B) If you fixed the roof, it wouldn't have leaked. C) If you'd fixed the roof, it wouldn't have been leaking. D) If you'd fixed the roof, it wouldn't be leaking. 12. Choose the best answer. I wish you ... something instead of just sitting and doing nothing, in a few hours. A) did B) to do C) would do D) had done 13. Choose the best answer. The hotel is only ... miles from here, you should walk ... ahead. A) a few / little B) a few / a little C) few / little D) few / a little 14. Choose the best answer. ... comes will be welcome. A) However B) Whoever C) Wherever D) Whenever
"The dog that was hit by a car is barely alive" means ... A) it has just been killed. B) it is alive. C) it was injured. D) it is almost dead. 16. Choose the best answer. That is ... story I have ever heard. A) incredible B) the more incredible C) the most incredible D) most incredible 17. Choose the best answer. The party, ... which I've been looking forward all week, is ... Mary's house. A) of / in B) for / at C) to / at D) – / in
The man consented ... their question though he didn't want. A) answering B) to answering C) to answer D) answer
Peter asked ... examiner when he would get ... results of ... examination. A) the / the / the B) an / – / the C) the / the / – D) an / – / an
They had to wait too long for an answer, ... ? A) haven't they B) hadn't they C) don't they D) didn't they
At the turn of the century, the European powers were hard at work attempting to claim as much land in Africa as possible. Britain's General Kitchner had pushed through the gates of Khartoum, and French troops were fighting Moroccans resisting them. A hundred years later, the possessors of the past have come and gone, and the continent is unfettered from colonialism. It has been a long and painful march to freedom. The African people have been weighed down beneath the yoke of historical circumstance and traumatized by some 400 years of a slave trade, which only ended around 1850. Yet for better or for worse, Africa is finally its own master.
A) the French fought against the Moroccans who yielded to the enemy immediately. B) Europeans were doing their best to own as much of African lands as they could. C) it was too hard for Europeans to fight against Africans. D) Khartoum won a major victory against Britain's General Kitchner. 22. According to the passage, the word 'unfettered" probably means ... A) colonized by a stronger nation. B) held as a slave by another country. C) forced to march from one place to another. D) emancipated from restraint. 23. As it is implied in the passage ... A) Africa's history provides a firm foundation for the steady growth. B) Africans abandoned the struggle for freedom. C) up to day Africans are completely weighed down by European countries. D) hard struggle preceeded Africans' freedom.
A) at the end of the sixteenth century. B) at the beginning of the thirteenth century. C) in the middle of the fourteenth century. D) in the middle of the fifteenth century.
The Funan River flows through Chengdu City, a cultural and economic centre in southwest China with a population of 3 million. In the 1950s the water had been so clear that fish could be seen from the bank; it was also an area where people could enjoy swimming and angling. By the 1980s the water in the river was too dirty for washing, and it was giving off a foul smell. The first call to do something about the pollution came from pupils at Chengdu's Longjianglu Primary School in 1985. After a one-day field study of the river, they sent a letter to the mayor, describing how they had seen people dumping dirty water and rubbish into the river. Waste was also discharged into the river from a paper mill, a hospital and strongbox factory. The children appealed to all city residents to stop dumping garbage in the river and to treat industrial waste before discharging it into the water. In reply, the children received a hand-written letter from the mayor, who spoke highly of their love for, and care of the river. Local media published their letter, accompanied by a commentary praising the pupils' initiative. Students from other schools followed their example.
A) to learn about the river by going there B) to communicate with the official C) to give a praising commentary D) to make an urgent request for people
A) in a three-decade period the state of the Funan completely changed. B) there had been a lot of requests before the youngsters' one. C) the mayor of Chengdu reacted unfavourably to the pupils call.
D) the residents preserved the water place perfectly. 27. The word "angling" in the passage means ... A) the sport of sailing. B) the sport of catching fish. C) the sport of canoeing. D) the sport of diving.
children. A) behave towards the Funan river properly B) publish the youngsters' request letter C) motivate other schools' children to love the river D) take pleasure by swimming and angling in the Funan Download 0.99 Mb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: 
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