1. A few days ago, I a very rare CD while I was looking for a gift to give to a friend.
A came across C put off
B brought up D took off
2. A group of campers lost their way in the mountains because they had the fact that it was getting darker. A estimated C ignored
B discovered D enriched
3. When economic circumstances change, businesses need time to . A faint C adjust
B intrude D flee
4. Scientists continue to develop methods which will improve animal well-being and further minimize the number of animals needed for testing. A improper C irresponsible
B alternative D reckless
5. It is a very strange fact that frogs water through their skins. A accelerate C access
B balance D absorb
6. One should never the importance of family life in the overall development of a child. A capture C gamble
B calculate D underestimate
7. In twenty years' time, the food supplies will be so for some countries that people will start immigrating in huge numbers. A scale C scan
B scarce D scare
8. Since my brother is not experienced in computers I have all important files in case he may delete any of them. A taken for C backed up
B made for D come about
9. G. Bell's knowledge of the nature of sound enabled him to conjecture the possibility of transmitting multiple messages over the same wire at the same time. A extensive C disgraceful
B restrictive D numerous
10. Eagles locate and catch dead fish much more rapidly and efficiently than live fish, because dead fish with their light underside up, making them easier to see. A float C sink
B depict D bathe
11. Great earthquakes usually begin with slight tremors but take the form of one or more violent shocks, and end in vibrations of gradually diminishing force called aftershocks. A desperately C abundantly
B rapidly D considerately
12. When the water , put the eggs in and leave them there for just over two minutes. A boils C bakes B steams D simmers 13. American poet Robert Frost, writing free verse is like playing tennis without a net. A Compared to C According to
B As though D In addition to
14. taking your shoes off before you come in?
A Would you mind C Would you rather B Would you like D Why don't you
15. Sergio moved to England In 2004, and he there ever since. A is living C was living
B lives D has been living
16. The captain had tied the rope so tightly round the post that I it. A wouldn't undo C haven't undone
B couldn't undo D can't have undone
17. I all of the words I to know for the final exam by the end of next month. A will have memorized / will need C have memorized / need
B was memorizing / had needed D memorize / will have needed
18. You here an hour ago; I hope you have a good excuse. A were supposed to be C have been
B must have been D ought to be
19. If the necessary decisions in the first place by the government they to find excuses for the inconvenience now. A has been made / won’t be trying C had been made / wouldn’t be trying
B were made / wouldn’t have been trying D were making / wouldn’t be trying
20. We were surprised to see James so soon after his car accident. A walked C to walk
B walking D walk
21. The Mayan civilization to exist long before the first Europeans in the Americas. A has ceased / would arrive C ceased / are arriving
B had been ceasing / have arrived D had ceased / arrived
22. If you a car, you should get it regularly. A will own / servicing C had owned / being serviced
B own / serviced D would own / have serviced
23. Since an earthquake at any time, it is always best to be prepared.
A will have occurred C ought to occur
B must have occurred D might occur
24. We dinner when our unexpected guests . A were eating / arrived C have eaten / arrive
B had eaten / would have arrived D had been eating / have arrived
25. I don't know what happened to my bag, but I suppose it . A must have stolen C will have been stolen
B could have been stolen D should have stolen
(1)It took him 455 days. His expedition started in 2001. 2) It was organized
to draw attention to the African forests. During his expedition Mike Fay made several films about the beauty of the forests. He said they were the most (3) wonderful natural sights he had ever seen. His films (4)were a success. Thanks to them the governments of several African countries agreed to create 13 national parks. Mike commented that 26,000 square
kilometers of the forest were saved for the future and for our (5) children. At the moment Mike works for the National Geographic. Recently he has (6) completed several projects for the magazine. His job involves lots of travelling, which is sometimes not very safe. Not long
ago, Mike came face to face with an elephant which attacked (7) him. Mike was injured but luckily not seriously. But danger could never stop Mike.
“I wish everyone (8) understood that life is a very delicate thing.
If we go on in the same irresponsible way, we (9) will kill all life on the planet, and ourselves too”.
Перевод на русский язык
Family ConflictsКонфликты в семьеEvery family has problems because there are no ideal relationships. Conflicts usually appear between parents and their teenage offsprings. Wise parents try to decide such problems without insulting or pressurizing children. Teenagers are rather sensitive. They are going through a difficult period, when they have to choose future occupation, friends, interests. It’s also the time of first love and tears. So, parents should understand this and try to help them instead of useless moralizing. One of the most difficult problems among adults and youngsters is the struggle for independence. At some point children realize that they want to be independent, they don’t need help or advice from parents. They want to be left alone and to decide for themselves. That’s when family conflicts start. The only solution is to hear each other and to talk about it. Unfortunately, teens don’t understand that some things or situations can be dangerous and can have unwanted effects. This is the time when many youngsters try alcohol, cigarettes or drugs, not knowing that this one try can ruin all their life. They don’t understand that parents have gone through this and know how behave in certain situation. Meanwhile, adults should understand that their children are no longer kindergarten kids. They have grown and they need special attention. Family conflict is not a disaster. It can be solved if treated sensibly. There are many family therapists and psychologists nowadays, who help to solve such problems. The main condition is not to let it become too deep.В каждой семье бывают проблемы, потому что идеальных отношений нет. Конфликты обычно возникают между родителями и их детьми-подростками. Мудрые родители пытаются решить подобные проблемы, не оскорбляя и не оказывая давления на детей. Подростки весьма чувствительны. Они переживают трудный период, когда им приходится выбирать будущую профессию, друзей, интересы. Это также время первой любви и слез. Поэтому родители должны понимать это и пытаться им вместо бесполезных нравоучений. Одна из сложнейших проблем среди взрослых и молодежи – это борьба за независимость. В какой-то момент дети понимают, что они хотят быть независимыми, они не нуждаются в или советах от родителей. Они хотят, чтобы их оставили в покое и чтобы они сами все решали. Вот тогда начинаются семейные конфликты. Единственным решением является возможность услышать друг друга и поговорить об этом. К сожалению, подростки не понимают, что некоторые вещи или ситуации могут быть опасными и могут приводить к нежелательным последствиям. Это период, когда многие молодые люди пробуют алкоголь, сигареты или наркотики, не зная, что только одна попытка может разрушить им всю жизнь. Они не понимают, что родители через это и знают, как вести себя в определенных ситуациях. Между тем, взрослые должны понимать, что их дети уже не детсадовцы. Они выросли и нуждаются в особом внимании. Семейный конфликт – это не катастрофа. Он может быть решен, если к этому подходить разумно. В наши дни есть множество семейных терапевтов и психологов, которые решить такую проблему. Главное, не допустить, чтобы она усугубилась.