1. I tried to phone Sally, but she wasn’t at home. I’ll call………. her later.
a) on b) in c) back d) for
2. When Harry failed his driving test for the third time, he decided to ………. and not try again.
a) give up b) give in c) give away d) give back
3. Mr Smith ia a …… person , he never spares a penny.
a) vain b) mean c) arrogant d) impulsive
4. Phil said that he would be away on holiday the ………… week.
a) previous b) before c) following d) after
5. Prawns are a type of …………. .
a) cereal b) poultry c) seafood d) dairy products
6. Do you get ………. with your sister?
a) away b) on c) about d) in
7. Billy has got a ……… chin.
a) round b) full c) pointed d) long
8. Before the meeting started, Mr Heath stood up to ……… a few words.
a) tell b) say c) ask d) speak
9. A fisherman needs to be …….. to catch a fish.
a) daring b) kind c) patient d) artistic
10. I …….. her to apply for that job. I think it would be perfect for her.
a) offered b) agree c) encouraged d) tell
11. I have never tasted anything ………. that before.
a) as b) than c) so d) like
12. A kettle is a household………… .
a) tool b) furniture c) gadget d) appliance
13. We haven’t ……. the hotel room yet.
a) rented b) hired c) booked d) reached
14. The island has got some nice ……….. beaches.
a) secluded b) winding c) rocky d) narrow
15. Mexico city is a(an) ………. city with a population of over 20 million people.
a) deserted b) crowded c) unspoilt d) mixed
16. All the guests are requested to ……… out before noon.
a) call b) check c) break d) turn
17. While on holiday Jim only eats the … cuisine.
a) public b) national c) local d) topical
18. Ann has got lovely ……. lips and a small nose.
a) round b) high c) full d) thin
19. She got her parents’ …… to study abroad.
a) assistance b) allowance c) word d) permission
20. Alexander Graham Bell ……… the telephone .
a) found b) pursued c) invented d) discovered
Exercise2.
1.I was given a warm sweater by Paul for my birthday. 2.Some nice postcards were sent to Paul from Mary. 3.A tasty meal is being cooled by Mum for Paul and Sam every day. 4.(то же самое). 5.A very good essay will be written by Sue. 6. The glasses were lost by dad again. 7.(то же самое).
Exersise 3.
1.When was the bycicle invented? 2.Who was Saint Petersburg found by? 3.What is gold used for?
I. Circle the correct item.
1) A lot of magazines are published for children.
2) . This heading will catch the eye.
3) This journalist has succeeded in writing about corruption.
4) This journal is very popular with politics.
5) Will you give me to read the latest edition of the magazine?
1) The quality tabloids contain information about national and international events.
II. Transform the sentences into the Passive Voice.
1) Alex learned a poem. – The poem was learnt by Alex.
2) Students handed in their reports at the end of the lesson. - The reports was handed at the end of the lesson by students.
3) Maria has fed her cat. - The cat has been fed by Maria.
4) Julia bought a cat. - A cat was bought by Julia.
5) Steven left a book. - A book was left by Steven.
6) They play handball at this sports ground. - Handball is playing at this sports ground by them.
7) He borrowed this book from the library. - This book was borrowed from the library by him.
8) Peter gave me these photographs two days ago. - These photographs was given to me two days ago by Peter.
III. Complete the sentences with the or — (no article).
1) Highlands in northern Scotland is a region of mountain
ranges, deep valleys and beautiful lakes.
2) Ben Nevis is the highest peak in Great Britain — rises in Highlands.
3) When we were in London, we stayed in Plaza Hotel.
4) Americans call the Mississippi river «the Father of Waters».
5) There are many cinemas, theaters and shops in Piccadilly Circus.
6) The waters of the North Sea and English Channel separate Great Britain from Europe.
7) Yonge Street in Canada is the longest street in the world.