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14.04.2023 07:12 •  Английский язык

1 Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the dialogues.
Examiner: Tell us about a place you visited last summer.
Student: Last summer I went on (1) the / – holiday with some of my friends to (2) a / the small town in (3) – / the south of Poland. There are a lot of forests around (4) a / the town where we went hiking and cycling. In the evenings we sat on the patio and watched (5) a / the sunset and when it was dark we’d often make a fire.
Examiner: Do you think you take good care of yourself? Why? Why not?
Student: Not really, I’m afraid. Recently, I’ve been (6) less / the least active than I used to. Because of my exams, I haven’t had as (7) much / more free time as before to do sports. On the other hand, I try to eat (8) healthy / healthily. I avoid fast foods and I eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables.

2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1 We were interested in (see) the new exhibition in the local gallery.
2 I’m a bit tired today, so I’d rather (stay) at home.
3 They’re planning (sell) their house next year.
4 Before (leave) for Canada for a few weeks, we asked our friends to look after our cat.
5 My essay was badly written, so the teacher told me (write) it again.

3 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 I’m looking for some / an / a few information about famous explorers.
2 I’m afraid I’ve got very few / little / much free time this week, so I don’t think I’ll be able to meet you.
3 Look at the recipe. I can’t remember how much / a lot of / many eggs I need to use for the cake.
4 I prefer going by train if I don’t need to take too many / much / little luggage.
5 He watches TV every evening. First, he usually watches a little / few / a few news programmes and then a film or two.

4 Translate the words in brackets from Ukrainian into English.
1 (Я по його передзвонити) me later because I was busy.
2 Before we left, she (подякувала нас за те, що ми прийшли) to see her in hospital.
3 The film (не був досить цікавим) , so I got bored and changed the channel.
4 Nowadays, jazz music (не є такою популярною як ше ніж мені) .
6 We have (дуже мало часу) . We need to hurry.

5 Choose the correct answer: A, B or C.
Hello everyone. I’d like to start a thread about our favourite TV series. Recently, a friend recommended a series called Supernatural to me. (1)___ main characters in the story are two brothers, Dean and Sam. They spend most of their time (2)___ monsters. I like this series because the plot isn’t (3)___ that of some other series of this type. I’ve already seen four seasons and the story seems to get (4)___ all the time. Besides, I think (5)___ is a good choice for those who enjoy being afraid because some episodes contain quite (6)___ really scary scenes.
I’d be glad to hear your opinions about this series, so feel free to post your comments.
1 A A B − C The
2 A to hunt B hunting C hunt
3 A more simply than B the simplest of C as simple as
4 A more complicated B the most complicated C as complicated
5 A there B it C he
6 A a little B much C a few
6 Complete the second sentences so that they have a similar meaning to the first, using the word given.
Do not change the word given. You can use a maximum of five words.
1 My brother isn’t such a careful driver as my dad. CAREFULLY
My brother my dad.
2 It’s pointless to discuss the matter now. POINT
There the matter now.
3 None of our souvenirs was as expensive as the bracelet. THE
The bracelet all our souvenirs.
4 I had no idea that he could get so angry! HOW
I had no idea .
5 My parents said I couldn’t go camping with my friends. LET
My parents camping with my friends.

7 Complete the text with the correct words. Use one word only for each gap.
I like travelling and I tend to choose places that offer (1) more excitement than typical tourist destinations. For example, I’ll never forget (2) over two weeks trekking in (3) Himalayas with some friends two years ago. We visited the Annapurna region, which is one of the (4) popular trekking areas there. It was (5) unforgettable holiday experience for all three of us.