Лексико-грамматический тест.

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Задание 1.

Прочитайте рассказ и выполните задания 1—6. Выбранный вами вариант (1, 2, 3, или 4) внесите в лист ответа.

Most children at the tender age of six or so are full of most impractical scheme for becoming policemen, firemen or train drivers when they grow up. But when I was that age, I could not be bothered with such mundane ambitions. I knew exactly what I wanted to do, I was going to have my own zoo. At the time, this did not seem to me, and still does not seem, a very unreasonable idea. My friends and relatives, who had long, found me strange because I showed little interest in anything that did not have fur or feathers, accepted this as just another manifestation of my strangeness. They felt that, if they ignored my often-repeated remarks about owning my own zoo, I would eventually grow out of it.

As the years passed, however, to the bewildermentof those friends and relatives, my resolve to have my own zoo grew greater and greater and eventually, after going on a number of exhibitions to bring back animals for other zoos, I felt the time was ripe to acquire my own.

From my latest trip to West Africa, I had brought back a considerable collection of animals which were living, temporarily I assured her, in my sister’s suburban garden in Bournemouth. But after a number of unsuccessful attempts to convince local councils in various areas to support my plans, I began to investigate the possibility of starting my zoo on the island of Jersey in the English Channel.

I was given an introduction to a man named Hugh Fraser who, I was told, was a broad-minded, kindly soul. He would show me around the island and point out suitable sites. So, I flew to Jersey and was met by Hugh Fraser who drove us to his family home, probably one of the most beautiful old houses on the island. There was a huge walled garden with lots of outbuildings all built in the beautiful local stone which was the colour of autumn leaves glowing in the sunshine. Turning to my wife, I said: “What a marvellous place for a zoo.”

If my host had promptly fainted on the spot, I could not have blamed him. The thought of creating the average person’s idea of a zoo, with all the grey cement and iron bars, in such a lovely spot was horrible. To my astonishment, however, Hugh Fraser did not faint, but merely cocked an enquiring eyebrow at me and asked whether I really meant what I said. Slightly embarrassed, I replied that I had meant it, but added hastily that I realised that it was impossible. Hugh said he did not think it was as impossible as all that.

He went on to explain that the house and grounds were too big for him to keep up as a private individual, and so he wanted to move to a smaller place in England. Would I care to consider renting the property for the purpose of establishing my zoo? I could not imagine more attractive surroundings for my purpose, and by the time lunch was over, the bargain had been sealed.

The alarm displayed by all who knew me when this was announced can be imagined. The only exception to the general chorus of disapproval was my sister. Although she thought it a mad scheme, at least it would rid her back garden of the assorted jungle creatures that were beginning to put a great strain on her relationship with her neighbours.

1. The writer’s friends and family

1) encouraged him in his childhood ambition.

2) took no notice of his childhood ambition.

3) tried to talk him out of his childhood ambition.

4) tried to interest him in other things.

2. The writer didn’t start a zoo in England because

1) nobody wanted to help him.

2) he had too many animals.

3) his sister was against it.

4) he couldn’t get permission.

3. The writer was introduced to Hugh Fraser because

1) Hugh knew a lot about zoos.

2) Hugh owned a number of houses.

3) Hugh knew the island very well.

4) Hugh had offered land for rent.

4. When the writer made a comment about the walled garden, Hugh

1) was horrified at the prospect.

2) was surprised by the suggestion.

3) was too embarrassed to reply.

4) was interested in the idea.

5. When the writer’s sister learned about the establishment of the zoo in Jersey, she felt

1) alarmed. 3) supportive.

2) relieved. 4) disappointed.

Задание 2.

Лексико-грамматический тест.

Прочтите каждое предложение и выберите правильный вариант ответа. Выбранную букву (a, b, c,d) вставьте в лист ответа.

1. I think the discussion has gone on...........and we should make a decision,

A enough long В such long C long enough D so long

2. I wasn`t properly dressed for the party and I felt…………of my appearance.

A ashamed for В she of C embarrassed about D ashamed of

3. There…….be a lot more open space around here before they built the new underground station.

A would B used to C used D got used to

4. If you hadn't lost the pieces, we ……………game of chess.

A couldn't have had В can't have C may have D could have

5. “Why are you taking your PlayStation games?”

“Oh, just ………. Tommy wants to borrow them”

A as long as B in case C provided that D unless

6. If you don`t know the meaning of the word,………it…….. in a dictionary.

A look for B make up C write down D look up

7. I’m afraid we’ve run out of ……… this week, so we’ll see you at the same time tomorrow for “It’s Worth a Million!’

A the time B some time C time D a time

8. The man might have got away with the crime if the policeman……… him.

A wasn’t seeing B hadn’t seen C didn’t see D wouldn’t have seen

9. “I’ve been reading a great book.”

“I seem to be ……….busy to find the time for reading these days”.

A so B too C such D enough

10. You are late for an appointment, so you say “……………I am late”

A “I am sorry” B “Excuse me” C “Forgive me” D “Pardon me”

11. All the flowers for the wedding..............tomorrow.

A will be delivering В will have delivered by

C are going to deliver D are going to be delivered

12. “Have we still got lots of time?”

“No,........... get a move on. We're going to be late.”

A you'd rather B you'd better C you'd prefer to D you'd be better off

13. Let's order a pizza,...........we?

A should В will C shall D could

14. I wonder............ mind watching this bag for me for a moment.

A would you В you would

C if would you D whether you would

15. The ex-president of the company denied...........anything wrong when he was in office.

A to do B having done C to have done D to be doing

16. The woman..........purse I found has offered to give me a reward.

A whose В who C who's D to whom

17. It’s high time they..............

A are leaving B were leaving C have to leave D had been leaving

18. I wish you......... so rude to Rosalind last night.

A weren’ t B wouldn’t be C hadn’t been D haven’t been

19. Despite........ president, she felt totally powerless.

A being B she was C of having been D to be

20. We........ today and I got into trouble because I hadn’t done it.

A had checked our homework B had our homework checked

C were checked our homework D have checking our homework

21. I enjoyed our weekend 2-day ….. to Moscow.

A excursion B journey C trip D travel

22. Hurry up, or we’ll ………. the bus!

A avoid B miss C drop D lose

23. The brochure says that the hotel has a great ……… of the sea.

A appearance B look C sight D view

24. Just ………. your best - and you’re a winner of the championship.

A do B make C be D have

25. Rachel is quit crazy ……… the Eurovision Song Contest.

A from B against C for D about