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

27. What does the phrase NONVIOLENT RESISTANCE mean in the text?
A) aggressive protest B) peaceful confrontation C) serious conflict D) active fight


The city of Rome has passed a new law to prevent cruelty to animals. All goldfish bowls are now banned and dog owners must walk their dogs regularly. The classic round goldfish bowls are no longer allowed because they don`t give enough oxygen for fish and may make them go blind. The new law in Rome also says that owners mustn`t leave their dogs in hot cars. It is not allowed to cut dogs` tails to make them look more attractive. The law also gives recognition to the “cat ladies” who stray cats.
28. According to a new law, traditional aquariums must not be used because …
A) of the hot weather in Rome. B) of their unattractive shape.
C) fish will serious eye problems. D) they are not good for cat owners.
29. People who have dogs are not permitted to …
A) let them run after stray cats. B) leave them outside their cars.
C) cut their tails. D) walk them on hot days.
30. Who is CAT LADIES?
A) someone whose cat a competition. B) someone whose cat was stolen.
C) somebody who killed their cat. D) somebody who lost their cat.


VARIANT 5
1. If you train your dogs well, they … cause trouble as they are loyal and intelligent.
A) would B) will C) wouldn`t D) won`t
2. Both roads lead to the centre. You can take … one. You won`t miss it.
A) both B) neither C) every D) either
3. Alexandria … Egypt`s gateway to the outside world. Its position made it the centre of commerce between East and West.
A) is B) had been C) has been D) was
4. I took a lot of suntan lotion with me to the South, but … use it. It rained almost every day.
A) mustn`t B) didn`t need C) needs D) couldn`t
5. You think the train might be full tomorrow. “I`d better reserve a seat today … the train is full tomorrow”.
A) when B) unless C) if D) in case