Variant 1 You could have come first and won the race if you … faster

27. In how many fields are prizes bestowed?
A) 2 B) 6 C) 10 D) 5


King Alfred was not only an able to warrior, but also a dedicated scholar and a wise ruler. He is known as “Alfred the Great”- the only monarch in English history to be given this title. He is also popularly known for the story of the burning of the cakes. While Alfred was wandering around his country organizing resistance to the Viking invaders, he travelled in disguise. On one occasion, he stopped at a woman`s house. The woman asked him to watch some cakes that were cooking to see that they didn`t burn while she went off to get food. Alfred became lost in thought and the cakes burned. When the woman returned, she shouted angrily at Alfred and sent him away. Alfred never told her that he was her king.
28. According to the text, which of the following is TRUE?
A) King Alfred liked baking cakes B) The woman burnt the king`s cakes
C) The woman didn`t recognize her king D) King Alfred was a Viking invader
29. Travelled in DISGUISE means …
A) to see the villages B) change his appearance C) in a bad mood D) helping the weak
30. In what respect is Alfred the only one English king?
A) because he burnt the cakes B) due to the special name he was given
C) since he fought against Vikings D) as he was a skilful warrior
VARIANT 10
1. She shouted to me that I was wanted … the phone.
A) on B) by C) for D) in
2. Ulanova is a legendary … in the world of ballet dancing.
A) figures B) figure C) figured D) figuring
3. You have to ring the bank if you … your credit card.
A) lose B) will lose C) would lose D) had lost
4. A lot of people in Britain thought that the system of … at the age of 11 was unfair on many children.
A) selection B) to select C) selected D) selects
5. I don`t hear what you are saying. You … not whisper. There is nobody near to hear us.
A) must B) may C) need D) can