Тест 1
Выберите правильный вариант.
1.1 have seen the film.______.
a) I am to c) Neither have I
b) So am I. d) So have I.
2.1 haven't seen the film.______.
a) Neither have I c) So have I
b) So I have d) Neither I have
3. I'm tired.______.
a) So do I c) Neither I am
b) So am I d) Neither am I
4.1 am not tired.______.
a) So am I c) Neither am I
b) Neither do I d) Neither I am
5. I've been living in Kiev for ten years.______.
a) So do I c) Neither have I
b) So am I d) So have I
6.1 haven't been living in Kiev for ten years.______.
a) I haven't too c) Neither was I
b) Neither have I d) So have I
7.1 was at the theatre yesterday.______.
a) Neither was I c) So was I
b) Neither am I d) So am I
8.1 wasn't at the theatre yesterday.______.
a) Neither was I c) So do I
b) Neither am I d) So was I
9.1 am reading a book now.______.
a) Neither am I c) So do I
b) So am I d) So I am 10.1 am not reading a book now.______.
a) Neither am I c) Neither do I
b) So do I d) I am not 11.1 played football last Sunday.______.
a) So am I c) So did I
b) So was I d) So do I
12.1 didn't play football last Sunday.______.
a) So did I c) Neither was I
b) I didn't too d) Neither did I 13.1 can swim long distances.______.
a) So do I c) So can I
b) So am I d) Neither can I 14.1 can't swim long distances.______.
a) So can I c) I can't too
b) Neither can I d) Neither do I
15.1 could read the article without a dictionary.______.
a) So could I c) Neither can I
b) So can I d) Neither am I
16.1 couldn't read the article without a dictionary.______.
a) So could I c) So can I
b) Neither can I d) Neither could I 17.1 intend to buy this book.______.
a) So do I c) So am I
b) So will I d) So did I 18.1 don't intend to buy this book.______.
a) Neither do I b) So do I
c) Neither did I d) Neither am I 19. We saw a ship in the distance.______.
a) So do I c) So am I
b) So did they d) So have I
20.1 got an important letter today.______.
a) So do I c) So am I
b) So did he d) So have I
21. Petrov wasn't late for the performance.______.
a) So am I c) Neither was my friend
b) Neither am I d) So did my friend
22. I've never seen her dance.______.
a) So am I c) So have I
b) Neither did my son d) Neither has my son
23.1 can't go to the cinema tonight.______.
a) Neither can he c) So can he
b) Neither could I d) So could he
24. My sister found the book interesting.______.
a) Neither did I c) So did I
b) So does my friend d) So do I
25.1 didn't enjoy the film very much.______.
a) Neither do I c) So did I
b) Neither did my friends d) Neither am I
Фразовые глаголы
Тест 1
Выберите правильный вариант.
1. Some people believe that it is necessary to______capital
punishment.
a) bring back c) carry on
b) bring about d) give down
2. When you______writing the project, do not forget to
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consult the dictionary.
a) get back to c) go over to
b) get down to d) set off to
3. Jane has______many troubles last year, but she remained
confident and persistent.
a) gone to c) got through
b) stayed up through d) gone through
4. The play was______by the sudden illness of the leading
actress.
a) held on c) held up
b) held through d) held over
5. If you do not need the book,______to the library.
a) take it up c) take it through
b) take it back d) take it down
6. Many people are______by false promises to make them
rich.
a) taken in c) taken over
b) taken through d) taken back
7. The company______five new employees every year.
a) takes on c) holds on
b) takes up d) carries on
8. When the fire broke out, Mary was the person to______
the situation.
a) take on c) hold in
b) take over d) get on
9. The burglary has nothing______Susan. It is unfair to accuse her of it.
a) to do away with c) to take after
b) to bring about with d) to do with
10. The professor refused to check Jane's test because he could not______her handwriting.
a) go through c) make out
b) make up d) make for
11. The government should ______ crime.
a) do away with c) make out with
b) do with d) make away with
12. Elisa______her flat. It looks very stylish now.
a) did for c) made up
b) did up d) made away with
13. It is difficult to______how you feel when you are in
trouble.
a) get through c) get across
b) get around d) get back to
14. My business makes me______a lot. I have been to many
countries.
a) get around c) get across
b) get back d) get over
15. Fortunately, all of my classmates______university.
a) got over to c) got into
b) went over to d) made for
16. Sarah______fine with everybody in the group. She is
easy-going and communicative.
a) gets after c) makes on
b) gets on d) holds on
17. The manager promised to______the contract as soon as
possible.
a) draw out of c) get through
b) draw up d) come along with
18. Mary______the details of the contract and only then
agreed to sign it.
a) figured in c) found in
b) figured over d) figured out
19. When I was walking in the park, I______an old friend.
a) ran across c) ran into
b) passed out d) ran up
20. The company is still______the project of the new advertisement.
a) talking over c) watching out
b) talking in d) putting out
21. Jane won't______the details of the plan, we can trust
her.
a) give up c) talk over
b) give away d) get into
22. We_______the afternoon to the discussion of the new
film.
a) gave on c) gave over
b) went on d) held on
23. Dictators like him rarely______without a fight.
a) go down c) give over
b) make for d) pass out
24. How can we______solving this problem?
a) go about c) make up
b) go down d) take on
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25. On seeing the owner of the house the thieves______the
window.
a) made down to c) went for
b) made for d) took to
Тест 2
Выберите правильный вариант.
1. If you are absent (with, to, from, on) more than two practices, you'll be asked to leave.
2. There's no need to go (in, into, up, to) details, just give me the general idea.
3. These three articles make (up, for, from, out) the whole book.
4. The wing of the plane broke (out, away, back, in) in midair and the plane crashed.
5. I'll pick you (up, with, out, from) at your place at eight o'clock.
6. The writer was absorbed (in, with, on, into) her work.
7. It should be reasonably easy to pick (with, for, up, over) a taxi outside the station.
8. The committee has agreed (from, to, in, up) your request.
9. Don't give (away, in, up, to) without trying.
10. Please, put me (up, in, out, off) the train at the station serving the airport.
11. The article was abstracted (out of, out, from, for) a longer book.
12. What will the world use for power when it has run (from, away, in, out of) oil?
13. He cares only (about, on, with, for) himself.
14. They needed the money to set (right, off, up, over) a special school for gifted children.
15. The coat and trousers make (up, for, from, out) the suit.
16. The old cars were broken (down, away, out, back) for their metal and parts.
17. Does she get (down, away, out, along) with your aunt all right?
18. Let's act (as, of, out, on) the story of the three bears once more.
19.1 shall have to give (up, away, apart, in) singing when I get too old.
20.1 had to run to catch (over, up, on, out) with her.
21. We must adapt our needs (from, for, as, to) our income.
22. I came (about, across, along, up) this old photo in the back of the drawer.
23. Please, point (out, to, up, down) where I went wrong.
24. It's always advisable to check (off, out, on, in) early to get a good seat on your flight.
25. He keeps going (through, up, over, away) the same story although no one believes him.
Тест 3
Выберите правильный вариант.
1. Do you, too, run (of, from, in, out of) money long before the next payday?
2. It is difficult to accustom oneself (into, in, to, of) the new ideas of younger people.
3. Send (for, to, after, of) a doctor, a man has been hurt.
4. Tell them to be (in, of, on, at) ease.
5. My father decided to apply (for, to, of, at) a new job.
6. It's hard to give (up, away, out, in) the smoking habit with out help.
7. Add (to, of, from, in) the flour a little at a time.
8. If you look (at, on, for, after) your shoes, they will last longer.
9. I'll get (along, across, after, up) with a bicycle until I buy a car.
10. Let's go (away, through, over, into) that scene again, until you are sure you know it.
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11. This house seems to have been well looked (after, on, to, at).
12. The hospital must be adapted (from, of, as, to) the special needs of the sick children.
13. Using a long stick, the teacher pointed (out, off, to, up) a place on the map.
14. Tonight's concert will be put (into, up, in, off) till next week, as one of the singers has fallen ill.
15. Part of the country broke (away, out, in, back) to form a new nation.
16.1 did want a holiday abroad, but we've had to give (away, with, on, up) the idea.
17. One of the duties of the nurse is to show people (out, off, up, in) to the doctor's office.
18. You'll have to account (with, of, up, for) every penny goes.
19. It often prevents an argument if you smile (on, upon, at, with) people who are rude to you.
20. Mother was well looked (on, after, for, at) in hospital.
21. Many of Dickens' books have been adapted (from, for, on, out) the cinema.
22. The king was forced to give (up, away, to, in) his crown.
23. Your spending should not go (away, through, over, into) your income.
24.1 could hardly keep (from, for, in, back) laughing when he fell.
25. We've agreed (with, about, for, on) Spain for our holiday next year.
Тест 4
Выберите правильный вариант.
1. She accused her brother (up, for, to, of) the crime.
2. Even if you fail the exam, you must try to keep (on, of, off, to) until you pass it.
3. The thieves waited until it was dark enough to break (in, away, down, up).
4. Who will look (around, about, for, after) the children while you go out to work?
5. You'll have to answer (for, up, back, to) your violent behaviour.
6. My aunt brought (up, about, away, in) four children.
7. Can you account (with, up, of, for) why our team lost?
8. Keep (on, of, off, to) with your studies, however hard it sometimes seems.
9. He turned and left her, but she looked (at, on, after, round) him with tears in her eyes.
10.1 must apologize (for, to, against, of) my carelessness.
11. It is difficult to adjust one's habits (to, on, up, with) someone else.
12. You have to pass the entrance exams to be admitted (in, to, with, for) the university.
13. The date of the election will be given (out, up, away, in) soon.
14. I've never won anything yet, but I intend to keep (out, away, off, on) until I do.
15. The charity organization is appealing (to, of, for, on) more money to help the homeless.
16. Who's looking (after, on, at, of) the arrangements for the wedding?
17. The opposition is calling (in, for, at, about) a general election.
18. The price doesn't include tax added (on, for, of, to).
19. The doctor told him to give (in, up, away, off) smoking.
20. You will break (off, in, down, into) if you work too hard.
21. A string broke but the pianist kept (up, off, on, for) playing.
22. He never cares (about, for, of, on) other people's opinion.
23. He could not account (of, for, with, up) his foolish mistake.
24. A compass needle always points (out, off, to, up) the north.
25. Sarah is addicted (to, of, for, on) music.
Тест 5
Выберите правильный вариант.
1. If you want to make a success of your life, you have to learn to look (ahead, after, in, into).
2. Peace talks have broken (into, down, in, on) in the Middle East.
3. Don't take her seriously, she's just acting (out, as, of, on).
4. Why is she refusing to deal (on, out, of, with) our new neighbour?
5. Don't put (off, up, out, in) making the arrangements until the last minute.
6. Let's go (in, away, out, on) tonight; there's a good film showing at the local cinema.
7. The police are acting (for, on, of, upon) information received.
8. Mistakes in the printing should be pointed (out, to, up, down) at once.
9. Would you please put me (in, out, off, up) at the railway station?
10. Let's eat (off, out, into, away) tonight. I'm too tired tc cook.
11. We're all looking (ahead, for, around, forward) to seeing you again soon.
12. At her lessons pupils often act (like, as, for, of) a teacher.
13. He hasn't much acting ability, but he uses the stage as a chance to show (in, on, off, with).
14. The singer was advised to give (in, up, away, from) all hope of becoming a professional.
15. It was pointed (down, to, at, out) to us that the office was closed.
16. Being able to give (up, away, in, to) driving to work is a real pleasure.
17. A special committee has been set (in, on, up, over) to investigate this case.
18. We can't get (across,' after, up, along) without more money.
19. The medicine acted (as, for, on, like) his fever at once.
20. Is Mary still going (out, off, into, for) with that red-haired boy? I thought that was all over.
21. You should acquaint yourself (with, to, into, up) the facts before making a decision.
22. The child gave (away, in, to, up) learning the piano when he was seven.
23. The news was given (away, out, over, for) that the political leader had died.
24. He generally made (for, from, up, off) the necessary amount.
25. Does this piece of music appeal (to, for, of, on) you?
Тест 6
Выберите правильный вариант.
1. I'm not accustomed (of, to, over, upon) your laws.
2. I wouldn't advise you to go (against, after, about, into) your father's wishes.
3. Please, call (out, for, in, away) any time you are in town.
4. The telephone rang just as I was about to pick (over, up, with, from) the receiver.
5. Musicians rarely agree (with, for, to, about) the way a piece of music should be played.
6. I've run (from, out of, into, away) coffee. Will you have tea?
7. Don't give (up, away, out, round) the ending of the story. It'll spoil it.
8.1 am not accustomed (of, into, to, in) public speaking.
9. It's still polite to give (up, away, to, in) your seat on the bus to an old lady.
10. Leave this house now or I will send (to, in, for, up) the police.
11. Do you agree (to, with, up, of) my plan?
12. The quickest way to go (above, over, about, out) the city is by underground train.
13. A trained dog can act (like, for, of, as) a guide to a blind person.
14. I'm making (out, for, of, up) a parcel of food to send to the children at camp.
15. The criminal broke (away, out, in, back) from the policeman who was holding him.
16. Different qualities make (for, from, up, out) a person's character.
17.1 am not acquainted (with, up, of, to) your sister.
18. If you drop a knife, don't pick it (over, up, with, from), take a clean one.
19. Doctors advise (with, on, for, of) many things other than medicine.
20. Never put (out, in, up, off) till tomorrow what you can do today.
21. There is a sign pointing (to, out, at, off) the way out.
22. He's not acquainted (to, with, up, of) this piece of music.
23. The board of directors is made (from, out, off, up) of experienced men and women.
24. All the arrangements have been set (over, in, out, up) for the newsmen to meet the Queen.
25. The tea is made (up, out, of, off) from a mixture of several different types.
Тест 7
Выберите правильный вариант.
1. You should always aim (to, up, at, on) doing your job well
2. The police examined the cars and then allowed them to gщ (up, on, off, to).
3. The factory must drive (for, away, at, back) increased production this year.
4. Every year the children look (ahead, away, to, forward) to having the holidays.
5. Our representative in the U.N. must be called (back, at, by, down).
6. Why did he give (up, away, in, to) his college course?
7. Look (at, into, through, up) your examination paper before you hand it in.
8.1 agree (to, upon, on, with) your father; it's a foolish risk!
9. The shipwrecked sailors were picked (up, over, away, in) by a passing boat.
10.1 don't care (for, about, in, of) what you think.
11. I can't get (through, round, on, about) to London, the lines are all busy.
12. It's time to put (in, out, up, off) foolish ideas and become serious.
13. An adjective must agree (to, with, an, upon) its noun in number.
14. I couldn't remember a fairy story to tell the children so I made it (over, up, of, from) as I went along!
15, Don't answer (back, to, for, in), it's impolite.
16.Major changes will have to be brought (over, about, along, away) in Russian industry.
17 Sometimes I feel like giving (up, in, to, away) the struggle to live on my income.
18. The statement that you have made will have to be thoroughly gone (back, off, into, up).
19. This cream is best applied (with, on, upon, to) the face at night.
20. Henry called (for, up, away, in) the waiter in a loud voice.
21. Let the child get accustomed (to, of, in, into) her new teacher.
22. More men are needed to make (for, up, from, out) the police force to its full strength.
23. Phone him at the office, he should be (away, out of, in, on) now.
24. My parents didn't approve (away, for, to, of) my marriage.
25. Please will you pick (up, over, out, away) my parcel at the post office as you pass.
ЧАСТЬ II
Тест 1
Выберите правильный вариант.
1. I hope they______this road by the time we come back
next summer.
a) will have repaired c) will repair
b) would repair d) would have repaired
2. The essay is good______for the spelling mistakes.
a) apart c) unless
b) besides d) except
3. Jim suggested that I______a car.
a) should buy c) would buy
b) buying d) have bought
4. Will he arrive______time for dinner?
a) at c) to
b) with d) in
5. When oil and water mix, oil______to the top.
a) rise c) rises
b) rose d) is risen
6.______him all novelists are insignificant.
a) besides c) beside
b) near d) after
7. This blouse does not go______a pink skirt.
a) with c) up
b) to d) for
8. Are these lettuces home______or did you buy them in
the market?
a) growing c) grow
b) grown d) grew
о l don't suppose I could leave now,______?
a) do I c) could I
b) can I d) couldn't I
10. Persons swimming beyond this point do so______their
own risk.
a) under c) on
b) in d) at
11. The cyclist was run _____ by a motorist.
a) off c) away
b) through d) down
12. After missing a term through illness he had to work very hard to______.
a) catch up c) catch on
b) catch after d) catch in
13. There has been a sharp rise______the cost of living in
the past few years.
a) at c) on
b) of d) in
14.1 will not come to London until the bus strike_______
over.
a) will be c) is
b) would be d) would have been
15. I don't want anyone to overhear us, but I______you
what happened when we______alone.
a) will tell, will be c) tell, will be
b) will tell, are d) would tell, are
16. If I had a typewriter I______it myself.
a) would type c) will have typed
b) would have typed d) will type
17. The old dog just______on the grass, watching the child
dren at play.
a) is lying C) lied
b) laid d) lie
18. There has not been a great response to the sale,______?
a) does there c) hasn't it
b) hasn't there d) has there
19. If I______rich, I______travel around the world.
a) were, would c) am, would
b) have been, would have d) were, would have
20. That was the time______I left him.
a) when c) —
b) where d) after which
Тест 2
Выберите правильный вариант.
1. If it is fine tomorrow, we______for a swim.
a) may go c) ought go
b) must to go d) would go
2. He said if he______her address, he would write her.
a) will find out c) found out
b) finds out d) find out
3. No matter how hard you try, you______me you're right.
a) don't convince c) aren't convinced
b) won't convince d) couldn't convince
4. If he had asked me what to do, everything______different.
a) could be c) could have been
b) could had been d) was
5. But for the rain we______joined you.
a) would c) would had
b) would have d) would have to
6. He looks so pale as if he______Ш for a long time.
a) were ' c) is
b) has been d) had been
7. If only he______more, then he'd get a good mark.
a) had revised c) 'd revise
b) revises d) '11 revise
8-1 wish I______so busy yesterday.
a) wasn't c) weren't
b) hadn't been d) hasn't been
9- If I______better qualified, I______for the job.
a) were, would apply
b) were, would have applied
c) am, would to apply
d) was, would had applied
10. Unless we______a taxi, we will miss the train.
a) have taken c) took
b) would take d) take
11. He looked at me as if he______me.
a) wouldn't recognize c) didn't recognize
b) hasn't recognized d) hadn't recognized
12. Even if you_______me $10,000, I still______this
house.
a) gave, don't buy
b) give, didn't buy
c) gave, wouldn't buy
d) had given, wouldn't bought
13. Unless you______borrowing money, you______in
trouble.
a) will stop, will be c) will stop, are
b) stop, will be d) stop, are
14.1______you a ring as soon as I______back.
a) will give, got c) will give, get
b) give, will get d) would give, get
15. It's very late. It's about time we______home.
a) go c) went
b) have gone d) had gone
16. If I______you, I wouldn't have paid so much money for
this dress.
a) were c) has been
b) am d) had been
17. Assuming it's a holiday on Monday, we______to the
seaside.
a) can go c) would go
b) could go d) went
18.1 wish they______our neighbours.
a) aren't c) don't be
b) wasn't d) weren't
19.1______you stay up and watch TV tonight provided that
you______your homework first.
a) could let, finish c) let, will finish
b) will let, finish d) let, would finish
20. What______if you______Prime Minister?
a) did you do, would be c) would you do, were
b) do you do, will be d) will you do, was
Тест 3
Выберите правильный вариант.
1. I'd prefer______in the country rather than______in a
city.
a) living, to live c) to live, live
b) to live, to live b) live, living
2. I'm very tired. I would rather not______out this evening,
if you don't mind.
a) going c) to go
b) go d) went
3.1 would rather you______anyone what I said.
a) don't tell c) not to tell
b) doesn't tell d) didn't tell
4.1 prefer______people to______letters.
a) to phone, to write c) to phone, writing
b) phoning, writing d) phoned, write
5.1 have to meet Tom in ten minutes. I had better______
now or I'11 be late.
a) going c) go
b) to go d) went
6. It's time the children______in bed. It's long after their
bedtime.
a) were c) is being
b) are d) be
7. It's high time men______to regard women as second-class citizens.
a) to cease c) ceased
b) is ceased d) ceasing
8. We couldn't find Tom at first. In the end we found him ______in the garden.
a) sit c) to sit
b) sitting d) was siting
9. Do you think I have a chance______the examination?
a) to pass c) passing
b) of pass d) of passing
10. John would rather______to class yesterday than today.
a) have gone c) had gone
b) went d) was going
11. If I had time today I______to the theatre.
a) will go c) would go
b) will be gone d) go
12. If he were not so careless he______the train yesterday.
a) would not miss c) missed
b) would not have missed d) had not missed
13. What would you do if you______to live on the island?
a) would go c) would have gone
b) go d) went
14. The old lady dresses as if it______winter even in the
summer.
a) is c) were
b) was d) is being
15. He looked as though he______ten miles.
a) ran c) was running
b) had run d) is running
16. We wish that you______to the party tonight.
a) will come c) comes
b) could come d) come
17.1 wish that I______enough time to finish my homework.
а) had b) have
с) had had d) was having
18.1 wish I______the clothes yesterday.
a) washed c) were washing
b) would wash d) had washed
19. You're not going to pass the examination unless you ______harder.
a) don't work c) didn't work
b) work d) worked
20.1 saw him______into his car and______away.
a) get, drive c) was getting, driving
b) got, drove d) to get, drive
Тест 4
Выберите правильный вариант.
1. When he was going away to the weekend he______his
neighbour water the lawn.
a) got c) requested
b) has d) had
2. While my brother has excellent eyesight, he______hard
of hearing.
a) has c) was
b) is d) isn't
3. It's important that all luggage_______for identification
before being loaded into the aircraft.
a) to be labeled c) should be labeled
b) must be labeled d) be labeled
4. The______purpose of the jury system is to allow people
to participate in the judicial process.
a) most c) very
b) least d) much
5.______we manage the environment better, there will not
be adequate supplies of natural resources for future generations.
a) as long as c) till such time
b) not until d) unless
6. Chicory______and mixed with coffee to make a darker
beverage.
a) is grinded c) is ground
b) is grind d) is grinden
7. When Disney watched children play in the park, he wished that there______be a park where they could have fun.
a) would b) should
с) must d) will
8. Since ancient times silver______to human beings.
a) is known c) is being known
b) has been known d) has been knowing
9. A rocket propellant consists of a fuel and______oxidizer.
a) a c) an
b) the d) -
10. The three business partners decided to end their partnership due to a dispute______them.
a) between c) among
b) in the middle of d) by
11. You'd better______from work tomorrow.
a) not be absent c) not to be absent
b) not to absent d) not absenting
12. Rice is the staple diet of______Asians.
a) a large amount of c) most
b) much d) number of
13. When I last saw them, the police______the robbers
down the street.
a) were chasing c) chased
b) was chasing d) were on a chase
14. The pictures of Loch Ness show a reptile of the Mesozoic era whic are______to be extinct many years ago.
a) presumably c) presumptuous
b) presumed d) is presumed
15. He is______his uncle.
a) taller c) as tall as
b) as tall d) the tallest
16. The trapeze artist who ran away with the clown______.
the lion tamer's heart.
a) broke away c) broke
b) broke down d) broken down
17.______people study Latin seriously, while most seem to
prefer Spanish, Italian and the like.
a) little c) many
b) few d) much of
18. In 1871 a fire in Chicago destroyed______1,800 buildings.
a) many c) just as
b) the same as d) as many as
19.______obtained by heating coal in the absence of air is
known as coal gas.
a) a gas c) the gas that
b) a gas that d) the gas
20.______is the science of making artificial replacements
for parts of the human body.
a) prosthetics c) a prosthetic
b) prosthetic d) the prosthetics
Тест 5
Выберите правильный вариант.
1. Не______fishing every weekend when he was a schoolboy but now he is too busy.
a) was used to go c) got used to go
b) used to go d) used to going
2. I have started drinking coffee recently. I never______it
before.
a) used to like c) was using to like
b) was used to like d) used to liking
3. James______study hard until he understood that it was
necessary.
a) did not get used to c) used not to
b) didn't use to d) wasn't used to
4. When we climbed up the mountain we______the clouds
beneath.
a) might have seen c) could see
b) may saw d) can saw
5. Helen decided to go shopping yesterday though she ______at home.
a) could stay c) could have stayed
b) might stay d) could has stayed
6. The concert was cancelled last week. I______there anyway because I was ill.
a) could have not gone c) didn't go
b) couldn't go d) couldn't have gone
7. You didn't answer when I phoned you yesterday. You ______asleep.
a) has been c) must be
b) must have been d) could be
8 Your room is very well ventilated. So you______hot yesterday.
a) can't have been c) can have not be
b) couldn't be d) could haven't be
9 We______watch cartoons, we've nothing else to do.
a) may be c) as well may
b) might as well d) as well can
10. You______us last night. It wasn't necessary.
a) must not visit c) needn't have visited
b) needn't visit d) didn't need to visit
11. Jane______at 6 o'clock when she was younger.
a) used to waking up c) was use to wake up
' b) got used to wake up d) used to wake up
12. We______that we______you yesterday. Unfortunately
we didn't see you.
a) wish, had seen c) wish, saw
b) hope, saw d) hope, had seen
13. Had she known that you were there, she______you.
a) would meet c) could meet
b) would have met d) might meet
14. He______hard when he was only a schoolboy.
a) got used to studying c) got used to study
b) was used to study d) used to studying
15.1 prefer studying at home______studying at school.
a) than c)to
b)then d)that
16. He______stay home tonight.
a) would rather to c) would rather
b) will better d) would be better to
17. James would rather that we______leave now, but we
must go to work.
a) didn't c) don't
b) haven't d) can't
18.1______drink tea, I prefer coffee.
a) wouldn't rather c) rather not
b) don't rather d) would rather not
19. He would rather______with us in London last week.
a) has stayed c) stayed
b) have stayed d) to stay
20. My teacher would rather that I______more than I do.
a) study c) studied
b) am study d) am studying
Тест 6
Выберите правильный вариант.
1. I______an interesting book at the moment. I'll return it
to the library when I've finished.
a) read c) shall read
b) am reading d) would read
2. Your English______better.
a) is getting c) got
b) gets d) will get
3. George______to the dentist every month.
a) is going c) will go
b) goes d) has gone
4.1______to the cinema tomorrow evening.
a) am going c) is going
b) go d) has gone
5. Jane______married next month.
a) gets c) is getting
b) will get d) get
6. Do you think this team______the match?
a) wins c) shall win
b) won d) will win
7. When I______in Moscow, I______in a hospital.
a) live, work c) live, worked
b) lived, work d) lived, worked
8.1 saw John in the park. He______on the grass and
______a book.
a) were sitting, reading c) was sitting, reading
b) sitting, reading d) sitting, was reading
9.1_______my textbook. Can you help me look for it?
a) has lost c) lost
b) have lost d) lose
10._______you ever been to Canada?
a) have c) did
b) has d) do
11. Why are you so dirty? What_______?
a) have you been doing c) did you do
b) were you doing d) have you done
12. It_______for two days.
a) have been snowing c) has been snowing
b) have snowed d) has snowed
13. When I arrived at the party, Helen wasn't there. She _______home.
a) has gone c) had gone
b) have gone d) gone
14. Pete_______for 15 years when he finally gave it up.
a) have been smoking c) have smoked
b) has been smoking d) had been smoking
15. The baby began_______when his mother_______.
a) to cry, is leaving c) cry, was leaving
b) crying, left d) cried, left
16. Please remember_______the letter on your way home.
a) posting c) post
b) to post d) having posted
17. The story is so funny. We all_______when we were listening to it.
a) are laughing c) laugh
b) have laughed d) were laughing
18 The batteries in the recorder must_______every month if
you want it to work properly.
a) change c) to change
b) changing d) be changed
19. I'm afraid to take the exam because almost everybody _______it.
a) is failing c) have failed
b) has failed d) fails
20. He used_______much harder last year.
a) to work c) worked
b) working d) to working
Тест 7
Выберите правильный вариант.
1. The new house______next year in this street.
a) will built c) is built
b) will be built d) will be build
2. The music at the party was very loud and______from far
away.
a) can be heard c) could be heard
b) can hear d) is heard
3. My car disappeared. It______.
a) must has been stolen c) must have been stole
b) must have been stolen d) should have been stolen
4. How many accidents______by dangerous driving nowa-
days?
a) is caused c) are cause
b) have been caused d) are caused
5. Last night a tree______down.
a) was blown c) blown
b) is blown d) blow
6. The car______at the moment.
a) being cleaned c) is being cleaned
b) was cleaned d) was being cleaned
7. The shirts______when I came home.
a) are being washed c) were washed
b) were being washed d) are washed
8. He is not going to the party. He______.
a) haven't been invited c) isn't being invited
b) wasn't been invited d) hasn't been invited
9. Jane didn't know which way to go. She______.
a) hadn't been told c) isn't told
b) hasn't been told d) wasn't been told
10.1______three days to write a composition.
a) was give c) has given
b) was given d) gave
11.______you speak any foreign languages?
a) are you able c) would
b) can d) should
12. We didn't go out yesterday. We______to the theatre but
Mary caught a cold, so we decided to stay at home.
a) could has gone c) could have gone
b) would have gone d) could gone
13. You were busy all day. You______tired.
a) have to be c) must be
b) can be d) could be
14. Someone rang the doorbell but I didn't hear it. I______
asleep.
a) might have been asleep c) should have been asleep
b) could have been asleep d) must have been asleep
15. - Where is John? I can't find him. — He______in his office.
a) might be c) would be
b) should be d) might have been
16.______a cup of coffee?
a) would like you c) would you like
b) could you like d) should you like
17. The baby is asleep. You_______shout.
a) must c) needn't
b) mustn't d) shouldn't
18. John bought some bread but when he got home he found that he already had bread. So he______any bread.
a) mustn't have bought c) shouldn't have bought
b) needn't have bought d) needn't buy
19. If you behave yourself, you______go to the museum
with us.
a) must c) have to
b) can d) could
20. Please, don't shout. The project of the country's budget ______now by the government.
a) discusses c) is being discussed
b) is discussing d) being discussed
Тест 8
Выберите правильный вариант.
1. If he had not become a teacher he______to be an actor.
a) would like c) liked
b) would have liked d) will like
2. If I______an umbrella, I would have got wet.
a) would not taken c) did not take
b) would not have taken d) had not taken
3. If you had asked me, I______you the truth.
a) could not tell c) did not tell
b) would not have told d) will not tell
4.1 wish you______more helpful.
a) would be c) were
b) would have been d) are
5.1 wish I______you then.
a) would know c) had known
b) would have known d) knew
6. You went to bed very late last night. You______have gone
to bed earlier.
a) need c) must
b) should d) might
7- We______stop for petrol soon. The tank is almost empty.
a) could better c) must better
b) had better d) might better
8- _______you wait a moment, please?
a) could c) should
b) might d) must
9 Do you think you______lend me your car until next week?
a) ought b) must
с) could d) should
10.______you like a cup of tea?
a) do c) would
b) could d) might
11. Exobiology is the study of life______other planets.
a) in c) on
b) at d) for
12.______aspects of his talk have global applications.
a) one of the c) any of the
b) some d) none
13. The department ordered______new furniture for the
office.
a) many c) some
b) much of d) any
14. My cousin lives______a farm.
a) at c) within
b) in d) on
15. She wished she______a princess when she was a young
girl.
a) were c) is
b) was d) be
16. Travellers' checks are useful when one is travelling because ______people refuse to accept them.
a) quite a few c) few
b) a few d) many
17. He was angry______his friend.
a) with c) on
b) at d) about
18. You______study a lot if you want to pass the exam.
a) should b) have
c) will d) might
19- You______be very proud of your son. He has won so
many rewards.
a) ought c) will
b) had d) must
20.1 was startled______the bitterness in his voice.
a) on c) by
b) in d) with
Тест 9
Выберите правильный вариант.
1. It has rained______to flood the low-lying areas.
a) enough hard c) hard enough
b) quite hard d) enough harder
2. While John was watching television, Maria______a
book.
a) read c) was reading
b) has read d) have been reading
3. There are thirty people in the room. Twenty are from Latin America and______are from______countries.
a) the others, another c) another, others
b) the others, other d) the other, the others
4.______lake Erie is one of______five Great Lakes in
______North America.
a) -, the, the c) -, the, -
b) the, -, - d) the, the, -
5. We have spent______time on this homework.
a) too much c) such many
b) too many d) so a much
6. If______of you takes a vacation now, we will not be able
to finish that work.
a) either c) anybody
b) each c) somebody
7. It's too hot and my hair needs______.
a) to be cutting c) cutting
b) be cut d) to be cut
8. She will wear a costume to the party, and______.
a) we will too c) so we will
b) so we will too d) we too
9 If we______to study, we could go out tonight.
a) hadn't c) hadn't have
b) haven't d) didn't have
10.1 wished that I______up yesterday.
a) had washed c) washed
b) have washed d) didn't washed
11.______we known that you were there, we would have
written you a letter.
a) if c) had
b) unless d) in case
12. We hope that they______yesterday.
a) came c) have came
b) come d) had come
13. Don't worry. Some day you will get used to______English.
a) speak c) have spoken
b) speaking d) have to speak
14. The girls speak______English.
a) fluently c) quite fluently
b) fluent d) enough fluent
15. A mink coat costs______a sable coat.
a) twice more than c) twice too much as
b) twice much as d) twice as much as
16. He has______heavy a work load that it is difficult for
him to travel.
a)such c)so
b) too d) like
17. Before payday, I have______money as my brother.
a) as little c) such little
b) as few d) so little
18. You'll stick______with the pins if you are not careful.
a) you c) yourself
b) your d) yours
19. The accident was my fault, so I had to pay for the damage ______the other car.
a) of c) for
b) to d) at
20. The bus service is very good. There is a bus______ten
minutes.
a) every c) all
b) each d) almost
21.______a long time for the bus.
a) always we have to wait c) we have always to wait
b) we always have to wait d) we have to wait always
22.1 could sleep______very tried.
a) despite I was c) although I were
b) in spite of being d) despite of being
Тест 10
Выберите правильный вариант.
1. Travellers' checks are useful when one______because
they are always accepted.
a) travel c) has travelled
b) is travelling d) was travelled
2. We usually expect that______bring bad news.
a) a telegram c) telegrams
b) telegram d) the telegram
3. Had I run out of gas, I______called the garage.
a) had c) would
b) would have d) should have
4. It is very quiet at school. The lessons______. The pupils
______classes.
a) began, have c) have begun, are having
b) begin, are having d) are beginning, have
5. The restaurant is______the post office.
a) besides c) nearly
b) beside d) edge
6. By the time I arrive I'm just too______to work.
a) tiring c) tired
b) tyre d) tyres
7.1 am fond______tennis.
a) of playing c) to play
b) playing d) play
8 At first I felt homesick but soon I got used______abroad.
a) living c) live
b) to living d) to live
9. How many countries took_______in the last Olymp
Games?
a) away c) part
b) out d) place
10.1 wish I______speak German.
a) can c) could have
b) could d) will
11. This test is_______more difficult than the previous one.
a) many c) far
b) very d) extremely
12. It must be the wine that is making me feel_______.
a) sleep c) sleeping
b) sleepy d) to sleep
13. The book contained very______useful information.
a) little c) a few
b) few d) many
14. More______into this drug is planned for next year.
a) investigation c) experiment
b) research d) test
15. You look great. You_______have had a good time.
a) should c) may not
b) could d) must
16.1 don't mind_______long distances if the roads are good.
a) driving c) being driven
b) to drive d) drive
17. He complained_______having to pay extra money.
a) for c) about
b) in d) of
18. It's no_______trying to escape.
a) use c) used
b) be used d) using
!9. It's time something_______about the traffic problem in
Moscow.
a) to do c) was done
b) to be done d) is done
20. Tom cut______while he was shaving.
a) myself c) oneself
b) himself d) yourself
21. With this special ticket_______tourist can go_______he
likes on______bus.
a) any, anywhere, any c) any, anywhere, some
b) some, somewhere, any d) any, somewhere, any
22.1 don't go out______I used to.
a) not much c) so much as
b) as much as d) so much
Тест 11
Выберите правильный вариант.
1. If we______salt, the soup would have been tastier.
a) add c) don't add
b) could add d) had added
2. You______better study a lot next week if you want to get
through that exam.
a) should c) will
b) had d) must
3. Your friends won't be late,______?
a) won't they c) isn't it
b) will they d) is it
4. Where is Pete? I______him today. I think he______ill.
a) haven't seen, has fallen c) haven't seen, fell
b) didn't see, fell d) saw, fell
5. She speaks three languages______English.
a) besides c) edge
b) beside d) nearly
6. She______to get up at 5.30 every morning.
a) have c) has
b) must d) can
7.1 won't speak to her until she______.
a) apologizes c) won't apologize
b) doesn't apologize d) apologized
8. That new job is really hard, but you'll soon get used ______ten hours a day.
a) working c) to work
b) to working d) work
9. Could you______me a favour?
a) do c) give
b) make d) offer
10 I______taken my umbrella. There wasn't a drop of rain
all day.
a) didn't need c) could have
b) must have d) needn't have
11. The driver became really______when I refused to pay.
a) anger c) more angry
b) angrily d) angry
12. I'm afraid there isn't really______advice I can give.
a) much с) а
b) another d) an
13.1 had no idea that parking would prove so _______
trouble.
a) great c) many
b) much d) few
14. My friend was______about having to sing in public.
a) bored c) tired
b) embarrassed d) useless
15. She______have thought we were out. That's why she
left a message.
a) must c) could
b) can d) should
16. Haven't you finished______your house yet?
a) to build c) build
b) building d) built
17. They warned us______buying a second-hand car. It is
not reliable.
a) about c) for
b) against d) in
18. She is a bit lonely. She's got nobody______.
a) to talk to c) to talk
b) talk to d) talking
19.1 saw______film last night. It was about______ soldier
and______beautiful girl.
a) a, the, a c) a, the, the
b) the, the, a d) the, the, the
20. I got up, shaved______, washed______, arid dressed
a) myself, -, myself c) -, myself, —
b) -, -, - d) -, -, myself
21. We spent a pleasant day by the river,_______we had a
picnic.
a) where c) what
b) which d) that
22. You are______friend I've ever had.
a) good c) the best
b) best d) better
23. You must treat all children______and not have any favourites.
a) alike c) the same
b) like d) similar
24. If you'd______breakfast you wouldn't be hungry now.
a) rather c) had
b) better d) eat
Тест 12
Выберите правильный вариант.
I After a day's work in the lab, all the______were covered
with iodine.
a) student's hands c) students' hands
b) students hands d) student's hand
2.______people study Greek seriously while most prefer
Spanish, Italian and the like.
a) little c) many
b) few d) much of
3. We cannot believe that he is the man_______saved you
from drowning.
a) that c) who
b) whom d) which
4. It is the best film I______lately.
a) saw c) see
b) 'II see d) have seen
5. Stop______that noise!
a) to make c) making
b) make d) doing
6. You have_______a driving test before you can get a licence.
a) passed c) been passed
b) to pass d) pass
7- 1 won't pay you unless you______the job.
a) don't complete c) won't complete
b) will complete d) complete
8- They are used______lies.
a) telling c) tell
b) to telling d) to tell
9. It_______us four hours to do all the homework.
a) wanted c) lasted
b) needed d)took
10. Don't lie to me!_______me the truth!
a) speak c) explain
b) say d) tell
11. I'm really looking forward_______the exam.
a) to take c) to taking
b) to have taken d) taking
12. He_______! The car is not worth that much.
a) must be joking c) mustn't joke
b) must joke d) must to joke
13. I've heard_______piece of_______news that might interest you.
a) an, - c) -, -
b) a, - d) the, the
14. The company had to hire a van to move_______furniture.
a) those c) a little
b) a d) another
15. Unemployment_______to record levels last month.
a) rose c) has risen
b) raised d) has raised
16. This is her bag on the table, so I suppose she_______have
arrived.
a) should c) would
b) couldn't d) must
17. You should avoid_______during the rush hour.
a) to drive c) drive
b) driving d) driven
ig. I thanked my friends_______being so cooperative.
a) for c) on
b) of d) to
19. I'm going to England_______English.
a) for learning c) to learn
b) learning d) to be learnt
20. We went out for_______meal last night._______restaurant we went to was_______excellent place.
a) a, the, an с) а, а, а
b) the, a, an d) the, the, the
21. "Who cut your hair for you?" "Nobody. I cut it_______."
a) myself c) himself
b) herself d) yourself
22.1 have sent him two letters,_______has arrived.
a) neither c) both of which
b) neither of which d) both
23. That's_______cheese I've ever tasted for a long time.
a) the best c) good
b) better d) best
24. Our jobs are different but her salary is_______as mine.
a) similar c) like
b) alike d) the same
25. Next year's congress is going_______in New York.
a) to hold c) to be held
b) holding d) hold
Тест 13
Выберите правильный вариант.
1. She also wrote poetry______articles for the local newspaper.
a) alongside she wrote c) as well as writing
b) beside writing d) besides writing
2. The department ordered______new furniture to redecorate its office.
a) many c) a large amount of
b) a large number of d) several
3. Since the beginning of time, women______of as inferior
to men.
a) are thought c) think
b) have been thought d) were thought
4. It was evening. My mother______TV and I______
homework.
a) watched, did
b) was watching, was doing
c) watched, was doing
d) was watching, did
5. Did you______all the homework?
a) make c) do
b) done d) made
6. Please, don't disturb me while I______.
a) am eating c) ate
b) eat d) was eating
7. They won't go swimming if it______.
a) is raining c) rains
b) rain d) will be raining
8. She's used______. She does it every day.
a) jogging c)jog
b) to jogging d) to jog
9. I______that if I were you.
a) won't do c) hadn't done
b) wouldn't do d) haven't done
10. What do the initials U.N.O.______?
a) stand up for c) stand by
b) stand up to d) stand for
11.1 felt a bit______after dinner, but now I am awake.
a) sleeping c) sleepy
b) asleep d) slept
12. He______your credit card without your knowing.
a) may be used c) is to use
b) might be using d) use
13.______important piece of______equipment is missing.
a) an, - c) -, -
b) a, - d) the, the
14. One important______about the crime had been overlooked.
a) information c) evidence
b) detail d) knowledge
15.1 work______than anyone but no one seems to notice.
a) harder c) hardly
b) hard d) more hard
16.______the lesson have started already? It's only 8.
a) must c) ought
b) can d) couldn't
17- You don't mind us______along, do you?
a) to come b) come
с) came d) coming
18. What prevented him______meeting us?
a) from c) against
b) of d) in
19. I need a bottle-opener______this bottle.
a) for opening c) to open
b) open d) opening
20. I saw______accident this morning.______driver of
______car was not badly hurt.
a) an, the, the c) an, a, the
b) a, the, the d) an, the, an
21. "Who told you Maria was getting married?" "Maria ______told me."
a) herself c) yourself
b) himself d) myself
22.______we leave,______we will arrive.
a) early, soon c) early, sooner
b) earlier, soon d) the earlier, the sooner
23. Your hair is______colour as mine.
a) identical c) the same
b) looking d) as
24. Don't worry, there's______of time. We won't be late.
a) enough c) many
b) plenty d) much
25. Her tastes are very______to mine.
a) alike c) the same
b) similar d) like
Тест 14
Выберите правильный вариант.
1.__ sewage into oceans and rivers is a serious form of
pollution.
a) having dumped c) dumped
b) being dumped d) dumping
2. Since ancient times, iron______to human beings.
a) is known c) is being known
b) has been known d) has been knowing
3. The President worked so hard that his______away from
his desk was rare.
a) has been c) being
b) was d) to be
4. You'd better______from work tomorrow.
a) not be absent c) not to be absent
b) not to absent d) not absenting
5. Last year floods in Europe destroyed______2,000 buildings.
a) many c) just as
b) the same as d) as many as
6- Who______in the office when I______you?
a) were you talking to, phoned
b) did you talk to, phoned
c) were you talking, phoned
d) talked to, was phoning
7 You'll never jump three metres______hard you try.
a) whoever c) whenever
b) however d) wherever
8- He bought me______expensive ring he could find.
a) at last b) at least
с) the latest d) the least
9. I'll put on an overcoat in case it______.
a) is raining c) rains
b) rain d) will rain
10. I'm used______my own shirts. I have to look after myself.
a) ironing c) iron
b) to ironing d) to iron
11. We can't offer you a sandwich because we've run______
bread.
a) away from c) out from
b) off with d) out of
12. They want______for an interview next week.
a) she will come c) that she comes
b) her coming d) her to come
13. She carried on dancing in______of the pain.
a) spirit c) split
b) spite d) despite
14. We_______wear what we liked at school when we were
young.
a) can c) weren't allowed
b) are allowed to d) weren't allowed to
15. I wish we______a few more days, I'd like to see more
sights.
a) had had c) had
b) have d) '11 have
16. There was not enough______for four in the flat.
a) room c) area
b) place d) measurement
17.1 doubt if she______you. You've really changed.
a) recognized c) '11 recognize
b) had recognized d) has recognized
18. The train______have arrived or I would have seen her.
a) mustn't c) should
b) can't d) should not
19.1 can't imagine______a computer at work now.
a) not having c) have
b) having d) to have
20. The arrested man was suspected______robbing a bank.
a) for c) in
b) of d) against
21. I'd rather you______the dinner now.
a) cook c) cooking
b) to cook d) cooked
22. We live in _______ old house in _______ middle of
______village.
a) an, the, the c) an, a, the
b) a, the, the d) an, the, a
23. Did the children enjoy_______when they were on holiday?
a) themselves c) yourself
b) ourselves d) yourselves
24.______goods you sell_______profit you'll make.
a) many, much c) the more, the more
b) more, more d) much, many
25. They______Great Britain several times but this will be
their first trip to Ireland.
a) visit c) have visited
b) are visiting d) have been visiting
Тест 15
Выберите правильный вариант.
1. When we______at the city centre, I'll get off the train.
a) arrive c) have arrived
b) will arrive d) have to arrive
2. This month the cost of living______by three percent.
a) raised c) has risen
b) rose d) is raised
3. Use your time______. Don't waste it.
a) sensible c) sensibility
b) sense d) sensibly
4. He would like______pepper in salad.
a) a few c) few
b) a little d) many
5. When I______home my brother______to school.
a) come, went c) '11 come, had gone
b) came, went d) came, had gone
6. You must carry your ID______you go.
a) whatever c) wherever
b) whenever d) whoever
7. Have you heard______news?
a) at last c) the latest
b) at least d) the least
8. You should______yourself every morning.
a) weight c) weigh
b) weights d) weighed
9.1 used______meat, but now I'm a vegetarian.