Иностранный язык тест "Синергия" 5 семестр
Fill in the gaps in the text with the correct forms of the verbs.
I ….. in Novgorod for three months and I'm enjoying life here very much.
Choose the right variant
While Tom … a book, Marhta … TV.
The Irish Travellers are the largest minority in Ireland. There are about 25,000 Irish Travellers in Ireland and 1,300 in Northern Ireland. They are a little understood nomadic community, who have many difficulties to overcome if they are to survive as a culture and gain acceptance into Irish society. Among the challenges facing them are poverty and racism. The Irish Travellers are a distinct ethnic group which has existed for centuries. Often they are mistakenly considered part of the nomadic Romani, an ethnic group which originated in the region of India and is now widespread throughout Europe. But the Irish Travellers are indigenous to Ireland, so the two cultures are not related. While both are nomadic, the Irish Travellers are Roman Catholic and speak a language that is theirs alone. They have their own culture, customs, traditions, and language. They are noted for their musical and storytelling abilities. In times past, they travelled by horse-drawn wagon in caravans, making camp along the way. Tinsmithing, horse trading and peddling were the major sources of income in those days. Tinsmiths were so prevalent among Irish Travellers that the terms Tinker and Irish Traveller were used interchangeably. Today, Tinker is one of many names for Irish Travellers. Horses and wagons have given way to mobile homes pulled by motor vehicles. They continue their life on the road, but there are fewer places to stop and fewer places where they are welcome. Today, Irish Travellers mainly work in re¬cycling. Changing needs of society and progress have eliminated the jobs that could support a culture on wheels. Irish Travellers are poor, undereducated, and on the receiving end of discrimination. Their life expectancy is lower than average while their infant mortality rate is higher than average. As is the case with the Romani, the Irish Travellers are seen by many as a group of immoral, ignorant criminals and con artists. People distrust their nomadic culture and their language, Shelta. Many think it's a secret language specifically developed as a tool to help the Irish Travellers trick innocent people. But this is not true. It is an old language, which has evolved with time and circumstances. Once heavily infused with Irish Gaelic, it is now infused with English.
The Irish Travellers are mistakenly taken for the nomadic Romani, another ... widely spread in Europe.
The Irish Travellers are the largest minority in Ireland. There are about 25,000 Irish Travellers in Ireland and 1,300 in Northern Ireland. They are a little understood nomadic community, who have many difficulties to overcome if they are to survive as a culture and gain acceptance into Irish society. Among the challenges facing them are poverty and racism. The Irish Travellers are a distinct ethnic group which has existed for centuries. Often they are mistakenly considered part of the nomadic Romani, an ethnic group which originated in the region of India and is now widespread throughout Europe. But the Irish Travellers are indigenous to Ireland, so the two cultures are not related. While both are nomadic, the Irish Travellers are Roman Catholic and speak a language that is theirs alone. They have their own culture, customs, traditions, and language. They are noted for their musical and storytelling abilities. In times past, they travelled by horse-drawn wagon in caravans, making camp along the way. Tinsmithing, horse trading and peddling were the major sources of income in those days. Tinsmiths were so prevalent among Irish Travellers that the terms Tinker and Irish Traveller were used interchangeably. Today, Tinker is one of many names for Irish Travellers. Horses and wagons have given way to mobile homes pulled by motor vehicles. They continue their life on the road, but there are fewer places to stop and fewer places where they are welcome. Today, Irish Travellers mainly work in re¬cycling. Changing needs of society and progress have eliminated the jobs that could support a culture on wheels. Irish Travellers are poor, undereducated, and on the receiving end of discrimination. Their life expectancy is lower than average while their infant mortality rate is higher than average. As is the case with the Romani, the Irish Travellers are seen by many as a group of immoral, ignorant criminals and con artists. People distrust their nomadic culture and their language, Shelta. Many think it's a secret language specifically developed as a tool to help the Irish Travellers trick innocent people. But this is not true. It is an old language, which has evolved with time and circumstances. Once heavily infused with Irish Gaelic, it is now infused with English.
They were called Tinkers, which is now ... for them.
On 10 December 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which has become a (1) ... standard for defending and promoting human rights. Every year on 10 December, Human Rights Day marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration which states that "Human beings are born with (2) ... rights and fundamental freedoms". In 2006, Human Rights Day focused on (3) ... poverty as a matter of obligation, not of charity. Poverty is (4) ... by human rights violations. The links between human rights and poverty should be obvious: people whose rights are (5) ... are more likely to be poor. Generally they find it harder or impossible to participate in the labour market and have little or no access to (6) ... services and resources. Meanwhile, the poor in many societies cannot enjoy their rights to education, health and housing simply (7) ... they cannot afford them. And poverty affects all human rights: for example, low income can prevent people from accessing education, which in turn inhibits their participation in public life and their ability to influence the policies affecting them. Governments and those in a position of authority must (8) ... responsibility for dealing with poverty. The realisation of human rights — including the fight against poverty — is a duty, not a mere aspiration.
Read the text and choose the best options to fill in the gap (4).
Read the texts and match them with the headings. There is one extra title.
So, after my first baby arrived, I felt for years that I had the perfect job. I was my own boss. I could work when I wanted and have a rest when I wanted. If I didn't feel like cleaning or doing the shopping and wanted to have a day off, that was fine. Nobody else would have to be asked to cover for me, my work could wait until I was ready to do it. Oh yes, it was hard work taking care of our home and our children and the hours were long, but the work was varied and very rewarding. In fact, being a homemaker was the perfect job for me. I was absolutely happy being a housewife and mum. Watching my children thrive, witnessing their first steps, hearing their first words and all the other milestones were worth more than any amount of money.
Moreover, career choices cannot be made based on just a few criteria alone. Your job may carry great monetary …. and perks.
But if you do not enjoy what you do then you are .. ... wasting a large part of your life.
Before you start choosing a perfect career, you need to know yourself first. But sometimes all this self-analysis leads to ..... .
Then, the best way to deal with the dilemma is to think about .. ... a career counselor.
WIND ENERGY
Every day you can see the wind blowing and watch all of that wasted energy just floating away. A lot of energy is thought to be (1) ... and all you need to use it are a few wind turbines! Currently less than 1% of the Earth's energy needs are (2) ... by wind, with Denmark being the most wind-friendly producing 23% of its own energy needs from wind. The energy produced is totally clean and also one of the (3) ... around and it is able to produce (4) ... 18 times more energy than is consumed in its construction, (5) ... nuclear which is estimated at around five. People are often worried about the look of wind farms but what they often forget is that the land can still (6) ... for farming, with only 1% of the space being taken up by the wind turbines. One of the biggest (7) ... about wind turbines, is their effect on bats and birds. In Norway, nine out of ten sea eagles were killed by turbines. Bats too are a serious problem. Even the manufacturers of wind turbines are (8). concerned by the numbers of bats being. killed, prompting ongoing research.
Read the text and choose the best options to fill in the gap (3).
It has allowed many people to set up their own businesses. Some of these people are very young, even under the age of 18.The workplace … increasingly stressful for many people, with longer hours and polluted air in big cities.
How long ... you ... Kate?
We ... for a walk when it ... raining.
Water ... at 100 degrees.
The weather ... hotter and hotter.
Fill in the gaps in the text with the correct forms of the verbs.
You said you … to see me this Christmas.
Choose the right variant
While Tom … a book, Marhta … TV.
I feel terrible. I think I … to be sick.
It … outside; I do not like to walk in such weather.
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY On 10 December 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which has become a (1) ... standard for defending and promoting human rights. Every year on 10 December, Human Rights Day marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration which states that "Human beings are born with (2) ... rights and fundamental freedoms". In 2006, Human Rights Day focused on (3) ... poverty as a matter of obligation, not of charity. Poverty is (4) ... by human rights violations. The links between human rights and poverty should be obvious: people whose rights are (5) ... are more likely to be poor. Generally they find it harder or impossible to participate in the labour market and have little or no access to (6) ... services and resources. Meanwhile, the poor in many societies cannot enjoy their rights to education, health and housing simply (7) ... they cannot afford them. And poverty affects all human rights: for example, low income can prevent people from accessing education, which in turn inhibits their participation in public life and their ability to influence the policies affecting them. Governments and those in a position of authority must (8) ... responsibility for dealing with poverty. The realisation of human rights — including the fight against poverty — is a duty, not a mere aspiration.
Read the text and choose the best options to fill in the gap (3).
We end up more .. ... than we were at the beginning.
A career development professional will use various tools to help you evaluate your interests, personality, ... and values.
He or she will then show you how all these things, combined, play a role in choosing a career. You can also learn about a career by interviewing people who are already in that profession. Once you have all the information you need, list out all the pros and cons of that particular job. Look at the various ... .
In a real life situation it is not easy to start speaking with a complete stranger, a person in power or a child. The internet … your age, class and looks.
It has allowed many people to set up their own businesses. Some of these people are very young, even under the age of 18.The workplace … increasingly stressful for many people, with longer hours and polluted air in big cities.
The biggest concern about people using the internet is … addicted to it.
This hap¬pens because computers … to com¬pensate for feelings of loneliness, marital and work problems, poor social life, and financial problems.
How long ... you ... Kate?
At last Kate came. I ... for two hours.
Water ... at 100 degrees.
The weather ... hotter and hotter.
I ... to the news on television at nine o'clock last night
I ... when my friend ...
His grandfather ... from his job a year ago.
Fill in the gaps in the text with the correct forms of the verbs.
I ….. in Novgorod for three months and I'm enjoying life here very much.
Fill in the gaps in the text with the correct forms of the verbs.
I've been working as a manager since I …. and I find It really interesting.
Fill in the gaps in the text with the correct forms of the verbs.
I'm learning Russian and l can already understand what people around me are talking about. "But I find it really difficult to speak Russian . I …. the course by the end of the year and hope I feel more confident with this language.
Choose the right variant
We called our friends in London yesterday to tell them about the reunion that we ….
It … outside; I do not like to walk in such weather.
Although the sun was shining, it was still cold, because it … hard for two hours.
I … to the cinema but my friend persuaded me to stay.
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY On 10 December 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which has become a (1) ... standard for defending and promoting human rights. Every year on 10 December, Human Rights Day marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration which states that "Human beings are born with (2) ... rights and fundamental freedoms". In 2006, Human Rights Day focused on (3) ... poverty as a matter of obligation, not of charity. Poverty is (4) ... by human rights violations. The links between human rights and poverty should be obvious: people whose rights are (5) ... are more likely to be poor. Generally they find it harder or impossible to participate in the labour market and have little or no access to (6) ... services and resources. Meanwhile, the poor in many societies cannot enjoy their rights to education, health and housing simply (7) ... they cannot afford them. And poverty affects all human rights: for example, low income can prevent people from accessing education, which in turn inhibits their participation in public life and their ability to influence the policies affecting them. Governments and those in a position of authority must (8) ... responsibility for dealing with poverty. The realisation of human rights — including the fight against poverty — is a duty, not a mere aspiration.
Read the text and choose the best options to fill in the gap (1).
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY On 10 December 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which has become a (1) ... standard for defending and promoting human rights. Every year on 10 December, Human Rights Day marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration which states that "Human beings are born with (2) ... rights and fundamental freedoms". In 2006, Human Rights Day focused on (3) ... poverty as a matter of obligation, not of charity. Poverty is (4) ... by human rights violations. The links between human rights and poverty should be obvious: people whose rights are (5) ... are more likely to be poor. Generally they find it harder or impossible to participate in the labour market and have little or no access to (6) ... services and resources. Meanwhile, the poor in many societies cannot enjoy their rights to education, health and housing simply (7) ... they cannot afford them. And poverty affects all human rights: for example, low income can prevent people from accessing education, which in turn inhibits their participation in public life and their ability to influence the policies affecting them. Governments and those in a position of authority must (8) ... responsibility for dealing with poverty. The realisation of human rights — including the fight against poverty — is a duty, not a mere aspiration.
Read the text and choose the best options to fill in the gap (2).
Choose true sentence according to the text. Homemaking…
Every family needs a homemaker. Whether this is the mum or dad, or part-time from both is irrelevant. In our family, we chose the traditional role for me to stay at home, but some families choose the reverse, especially if the woman has the better-paid job. We have actually experienced both since I had to work full-time when my husband was made redundant and stayed at home for a time. The days when the person staying at home to look after the house and family was thought of as being "just a housewife" have long gone, especially now that there is a role reversal and it is sometimes the man who stays home. Nowadays there is a lot of pride in being the "homemaker". It is one of the most worthwhile careers and the rewards, although not financial, are great. The family benefits from quality time from one parent all the time.
Choose true sentence according to the text. Homemaking…
Every family needs a homemaker. Whether this is the mum or dad, or part-time from both is irrelevant. In our family, we chose the traditional role for me to stay at home, but some families choose the reverse, especially if the woman has the better-paid job. We have actually experienced both since I had to work full-time when my husband was made redundant and stayed at home for a time. The days when the person staying at home to look after the house and family was thought of as being "just a housewife" have long gone, especially now that there is a role reversal and it is sometimes the man who stays home. Nowadays there is a lot of pride in being the "homemaker". It is one of the most worthwhile careers and the rewards, although not financial, are great. The family benefits from quality time from one parent all the time.
But if you do not enjoy what you do then you are .. ... wasting a large part of your life.
Before you start choosing a perfect career, you need to know yourself first. But sometimes all this self-analysis leads to ..... .
He or she will then show you how all these things, combined, play a role in choosing a career. You can also learn about a career by interviewing people who are already in that profession. Once you have all the information you need, list out all the pros and cons of that particular job. Look at the various ... .
WIND ENERGY
Every day you can see the wind blowing and watch all of that wasted energy just floating away. A lot of energy is thought to be (1) ... and all you need to use it are a few wind turbines! Currently less than 1% of the Earth's energy needs are (2) ... by wind, with Denmark being the most wind-friendly producing 23% of its own energy needs from wind. The energy produced is totally clean and also one of the (3) ... around and it is able to produce (4) ... 18 times more energy than is consumed in its construction, (5) ... nuclear which is estimated at around five. People are often worried about the look of wind farms but what they often forget is that the land can still (6) ... for farming, with only 1% of the space being taken up by the wind turbines. One of the biggest (7) ... about wind turbines, is their effect on bats and birds. In Norway, nine out of ten sea eagles were killed by turbines. Bats too are a serious problem. Even the manufacturers of wind turbines are (8). concerned by the numbers of bats being. killed, prompting ongoing research.
Read the text and choose the best options to fill in the gap (4).
In a real life situation it is not easy to start speaking with a complete stranger, a person in power or a child. The internet … your age, class and looks.
It has allowed many people to set up their own businesses. Some of these people are very young, even under the age of 18.The workplace … increasingly stressful for many people, with longer hours and polluted air in big cities.
The internet offers other alternatives, such as working from home and online shopping. Today you … go out to buy goods or earn money.
How long ... you ... Kate?
Kate has been working here ...
At last Kate came. I ... for two hours.
The weather ... hotter and hotter.
I ... to the news on television at nine o'clock last night
I ... for a whole hour!
Long ago they ... most houses out of wood.
After they ... they cleared the table.
had eaten
eat
have eaten
The biggest concern about people
using the internet is … addicted to it.
got
getting
Choose true sentence according to
the text. Homemaking…
So, after my first baby arrived,
I felt for years that I had the perfect job. I was my own boss. I could work
when I wanted and
have a rest when I wanted. If I
didn't feel like cleaning or doing the shopping and wanted to have a day off,
that was fine.
Nobody else would have to be
asked to cover for me, my work could wait until I was ready to do it. Oh yes,
it was hard work
taking care of our home and our
children and the hours were long, but the work was varied and very rewarding.
In fact, being a
homemaker was the perfect job for
me. I was absolutely happy being a housewife and mum. Watching my children
thrive,
witnessing their first steps,
hearing their first words and all the other milestones were worth more than any
amount of money.
is hard work with long hours.
made for a financially difficult
period.
is beneficial for the family
WIND ENERGY
Every day you can see the wind
blowing and watch all of that wasted energy just floating away. A lot of energy
is thought to be
(1) ... and all you need to use
it are a few wind turbines! Currently less than 1% of the Earth's energy needs
are (2) ... by wind,
with Denmark being the most
wind-friendly producing 23% of its own energy needs from wind. The energy
produced is totally
clean and also one of the (3) ...
around and it is able to produce (4) ... 18 times more energy than is consumed
in its
construction, (5) ... nuclear
which is estimated at around five. People are often worried about the look of
wind farms but what
they often forget is that the
land can still (6) ... for farming, with only 1% of the space being taken up by
the wind turbines. One
of the biggest (7) ... about wind
turbines, is their effect on bats and birds. In Norway, nine out of ten sea
eagles were killed by
turbines. Bats too are a serious
problem. Even the manufacturers of wind turbines are (8). concerned by the
numbers of bats being. killed, prompting ongoing research.
Read the text and choose the best
options to fill in the gap (1).
available
convenient
handy
ready
In a real life situation it is
not easy to start speaking with a complete stranger, a person in power or a
child. The internet … your age, class and looks.
hides
hide
Fill in the gaps in the text with
the correct forms of the verbs.
You said you … to see me this
Christmas.
come
came
will come
were coming
The Irish Travellers are the
largest minority in Ireland. There are about 25,000 Irish Travellers in Ireland
and 1,300 in Northern Ireland. They are a little understood
nomadic community, who have many
difficulties to overcome if they are to survive as a culture and gain
acceptance into Irish society. Among the challenges facing
them are poverty and racism. The
Irish Travellers are a distinct ethnic group which has existed for centuries.
Often they are mistakenly considered part of the nomadic
Romani, an ethnic group which
originated in the region of India and is now widespread throughout Europe. But
the Irish Travellers are indigenous to Ireland, so the two
cultures are not related. While
both are nomadic, the Irish Travellers are Roman Catholic and speak a language
that is theirs alone. They have their own culture,
customs, traditions, and
language. They are noted for their musical and storytelling abilities. In times
past, they travelled by horse-drawn wagon in caravans, making
camp along the way. Tinsmithing,
horse trading and peddling were the major sources of income in those days.
Tinsmiths were so prevalent among Irish Travellers that
the terms Tinker and Irish
Traveller were used interchangeably. Today, Tinker is one of many names for
Irish Travellers. Horses and wagons have given way to mobile
homes pulled by motor vehicles.
They continue their life on the road, but there are fewer places to stop and
fewer places where they are welcome. Today, Irish
Travellers mainly work in
re¬cycling. Changing needs of society and progress have eliminated the jobs
that could support a culture on wheels. Irish Travellers are poor,
undereducated, and on the
receiving end of discrimination. Their life expectancy is lower than average
while their infant mortality rate is higher than average. As is the
case with the Romani, the Irish
Travellers are seen by many as a group of immoral, ignorant criminals and con
artists. People distrust their nomadic culture and their
language, Shelta. Many think it's
a secret language specifically developed as a tool to help the Irish Travellers
trick innocent people. But this is not true. It is an old
language, which has evolved with
time and circumstances. Once heavily infused with Irish Gaelic, it is now
infused with English.
In the past the Irish Travellers
went around by ... in caravans.
camels
horse-drawn wagon
foot
Choose the right variant
When Mark arrived, the Johnsons …
dinner, but stopped in order to talk to him.
were having
was having
had
had been having
The Irish Travellers are the
largest minority in Ireland. There are about 25,000 Irish Travellers in Ireland
and 1,300 in Northern Ireland. They are a little understood
nomadic community, who have many
difficulties to overcome if they are to survive as a culture and gain
acceptance into Irish society. Among the challenges facing
them are poverty and racism. The
Irish Travellers are a distinct ethnic group which has existed for centuries.
Often they are mistakenly considered part of the nomadic
Romani, an ethnic group which
originated in the region of India and is now widespread throughout Europe. But
the Irish Travellers are indigenous to Ireland, so the two
cultures are not related. While
both are nomadic, the Irish Travellers are Roman Catholic and speak a language
that is theirs alone. They have their own culture,
customs, traditions, and
language. They are noted for their musical and storytelling abilities. In times
past, they travelled by horse-drawn wagon in caravans, making
camp along the way. Tinsmithing,
horse trading and peddling were the major sources of income in those days.
Tinsmiths were so prevalent among Irish Travellers that
the terms Tinker and Irish
Traveller were used interchangeably. Today, Tinker is one of many names for
Irish Travellers. Horses and wagons have given way to mobile
homes pulled by motor vehicles.
They continue their life on the road, but there are fewer places to stop and
fewer places where they are welcome. Today, Irish
Travellers mainly work in
re¬cycling. Changing needs of society and progress have eliminated the jobs
that could support a culture on wheels. Irish Travellers are poor,
undereducated, and on the
receiving end of discrimination. Their life expectancy is lower than average
while their infant mortality rate is higher than average. As is the
case with the Romani, the Irish
Travellers are seen by many as a group of immoral, ignorant criminals and con
artists. People distrust their nomadic culture and their
language, Shelta. Many think it's
a secret language specifically developed as a tool to help the Irish Travellers
trick innocent people. But this is not true. It is an old
language, which has evolved with
time and circumstances. Once heavily infused with Irish Gaelic, it is now
infused with English.
Irish Travellers have mobile
homes pulled ... now.
by motor vehicles
camels
horses
How long ... you ... Kate?
did know
have known
had been
Fill in the gaps in the text with
the correct forms of the verbs.
I... in Novgorod for three months
and I'm enjoying life here very much.
was
am
have been
had been
Moreover, career choices cannot
be made based on just a few criteria alone. Your job may carry great monetary
…. and perks.
benefits
beneficial
Fill in the gaps in the text with
the correct forms of the verbs.
I've been working as a manager
since I …. and I find It really interesting.
arrives
arrived
will arrive
arrive
I ... to the news on television
at nine o'clock last night
had been listening
was listening
have been listening
listened
We ... for a walk when it ...
raining.
will go, will stop
will go, stops
are going, will stop
Before you start choosing a
perfect career, you need to know yourself first. But sometimes all this
self-analysis leads to ..... .
nowhere
everywhere
This happens because computers …
to com¬pensate for feelings of loneliness, marital and work problems, poor
social life,
and financial problems.
are used
use
Choose the right variant
We called our friends in London
yesterday to tell them about the reunion that we ….
have planned
plan
will plan
were planning
Choose the right variant
The food that Ann is cooking in
the kitchen ... delicious.
will smell
is smelling
smells
smelt
WIND ENERGY
Every day you can see the wind
blowing and watch all of that wasted energy just floating away. A lot of energy
is thought to be (1)
... and all you need to use it
are a few wind turbines! Currently less than 1% of the Earth's energy needs are
(2) ... by wind, with
Denmark being the most
wind-friendly producing 23% of its own energy needs from wind. The energy
produced is totally clean and
also one of the (3) ... around
and it is able to produce (4) ... 18 times more energy than is consumed in its
construction, (5) ... nuclear
which is estimated at around
five. People are often worried about the look of wind farms but what they often
forget is that the land
can still (6) ... for farming,
with only 1% of the space being taken up by the wind turbines. One of the
biggest (7) ... about wind
turbines, is their effect on bats
and birds. In Norway, nine out of ten sea eagles were killed by turbines. Bats
too are a serious
problem. Even the manufacturers
of wind turbines are (8). concerned by the numbers of bats being. killed,
prompting ongoing
research.
Read the text and choose the best
options to fill in the gap (7).
advantages
concerns
benefits
prospects
The internet has changed people's
life dramatically. It has allowed people from all over the world … with each
other and express their ideas and opinions.
to communicate
communication
I hope Kate is coming soon. I ...
for two hours.
had been waiting
have been waiting
am waiting
We ... 20 new buildings this
year.
have built
built
had built
Although the sun was shining, it
was still cold, because it … hard for two hours.
had been raining
had rained
was raining
The Irish Travellers are the
largest minority in Ireland. There are about 25,000 Irish Travellers in Ireland
and 1,300 in Northern Ireland. They are a little understood
nomadic community, who have many
difficulties to overcome if they are to survive as a culture and gain
acceptance into Irish society. Among the challenges facing
them are poverty and racism. The
Irish Travellers are a distinct ethnic group which has existed for centuries.
Often they are mistakenly considered part of the nomadic
Romani, an ethnic group which
originated in the region of India and is now widespread throughout Europe. But
the Irish Travellers are indigenous to Ireland, so the two
cultures are not related. While
both are nomadic, the Irish Travellers are Roman Catholic and speak a language
that is theirs alone. They have their own culture,
customs, traditions, and
language. They are noted for their musical and storytelling abilities. In times
past, they travelled by horse-drawn wagon in caravans, making
camp along the way. Tinsmithing,
horse trading and peddling were the major sources of income in those days.
Tinsmiths were so prevalent among Irish Travellers that
the terms Tinker and Irish
Traveller were used interchangeably. Today, Tinker is one of many names for
Irish Travellers. Horses and wagons have given way to mobile
homes pulled by motor vehicles.
They continue their life on the road, but there are fewer places to stop and
fewer places where they are welcome. Today, Irish
Travellers mainly work in
re¬cycling. Changing needs of society and progress have eliminated the jobs
that could support a culture on wheels. Irish Travellers are poor,
undereducated, and on the
receiving end of discrimination. Their life expectancy is lower than average
while their infant mortality rate is higher than average. As is the
case with the Romani, the Irish
Travellers are seen by many as a group of immoral, ignorant criminals and con
artists. People distrust their nomadic culture and their
language, Shelta. Many think it's
a secret language specifically developed as a tool to help the Irish Travellers
trick innocent people. But this is not true. It is an old
language, which has evolved with
time and circumstances. Once heavily infused with Irish Gaelic, it is now
infused with English.
Although both groups are nomadic,
their cultures ....
indigenous
are not the same
are not related
At 10 o’clock in the morning on
Wednesday Tom ... a delegation in the office.
is receiving
will receive
will be receiving
WIND ENERGY
Every day you can see the wind
blowing and watch all of that wasted energy just floating away. A lot of energy
is thought to be (1)
... and all you need to use it
are a few wind turbines! Currently less than 1% of the Earth's energy needs are
(2) ... by wind, with
Denmark being the most
wind-friendly producing 23% of its own energy needs from wind. The energy
produced is totally clean and
also one of the (3) ... around
and it is able to produce (4) ... 18 times more energy than is consumed in its
construction, (5) ... nuclear
which is estimated at around
five. People are often worried about the look of wind farms but what they often
forget is that the land
can still (6) ... for farming,
with only 1% of the space being taken up by the wind turbines. One of the
biggest (7) ... about wind
turbines, is their effect on bats
and birds. In Norway, nine out of ten sea eagles were killed by turbines. Bats
too are a serious
problem. Even the manufacturers
of wind turbines are (8). concerned by the numbers of bats being. killed,
prompting ongoing
research.
Read the text and choose the best
options to fill in the gap (3).
easiest
cheapest
selected
Choose the right variant
While Tom … a book, Marhta … TV.
was reading, watched
was reading, was watching
read, was watching
read, watched
We still... life on other
planets.
didn’t discover
won't discover
hadn’t discovered
Choose true sentence according to
the text. Homemaking...
Every family needs a homemaker.
Whether this is the mum or dad, or part-time from both is irrelevant. In our
family, we chose the traditional role for me to stay at home, but some families
choose the reverse, especially if the woman has the better-paid job. We have
actually experienced both since I had to work full-time when my husband was
made redundant and stayed at home for a time. The days when the person staying
at home to look after the house and family was thought of as being "just a
housewife" have long gone, especially now that there is a role reversal
and it is sometimes the man who stays home. Nowadays there is a lot of pride in
being the "homemaker". It is one of the most worthwhile careers and
the rewards, although not financial, are great. The family benefits from
quality time from one parent all the time.
prevented the family from having
social life.
helped someone to pursue his/her
own interests.
has become a worthwhile career.
I ….. in Novgorod for three months and I'm enjoying life here very much.
Choose the right variant
While Tom … a book, Marhta … TV.
The Irish Travellers are the largest minority in Ireland. There are about 25,000 Irish Travellers in Ireland and 1,300 in Northern Ireland. They are a little understood nomadic community, who have many difficulties to overcome if they are to survive as a culture and gain acceptance into Irish society. Among the challenges facing them are poverty and racism. The Irish Travellers are a distinct ethnic group which has existed for centuries. Often they are mistakenly considered part of the nomadic Romani, an ethnic group which originated in the region of India and is now widespread throughout Europe. But the Irish Travellers are indigenous to Ireland, so the two cultures are not related. While both are nomadic, the Irish Travellers are Roman Catholic and speak a language that is theirs alone. They have their own culture, customs, traditions, and language. They are noted for their musical and storytelling abilities. In times past, they travelled by horse-drawn wagon in caravans, making camp along the way. Tinsmithing, horse trading and peddling were the major sources of income in those days. Tinsmiths were so prevalent among Irish Travellers that the terms Tinker and Irish Traveller were used interchangeably. Today, Tinker is one of many names for Irish Travellers. Horses and wagons have given way to mobile homes pulled by motor vehicles. They continue their life on the road, but there are fewer places to stop and fewer places where they are welcome. Today, Irish Travellers mainly work in re¬cycling. Changing needs of society and progress have eliminated the jobs that could support a culture on wheels. Irish Travellers are poor, undereducated, and on the receiving end of discrimination. Their life expectancy is lower than average while their infant mortality rate is higher than average. As is the case with the Romani, the Irish Travellers are seen by many as a group of immoral, ignorant criminals and con artists. People distrust their nomadic culture and their language, Shelta. Many think it's a secret language specifically developed as a tool to help the Irish Travellers trick innocent people. But this is not true. It is an old language, which has evolved with time and circumstances. Once heavily infused with Irish Gaelic, it is now infused with English.
The Irish Travellers are mistakenly taken for the nomadic Romani, another ... widely spread in Europe.
The Irish Travellers are the largest minority in Ireland. There are about 25,000 Irish Travellers in Ireland and 1,300 in Northern Ireland. They are a little understood nomadic community, who have many difficulties to overcome if they are to survive as a culture and gain acceptance into Irish society. Among the challenges facing them are poverty and racism. The Irish Travellers are a distinct ethnic group which has existed for centuries. Often they are mistakenly considered part of the nomadic Romani, an ethnic group which originated in the region of India and is now widespread throughout Europe. But the Irish Travellers are indigenous to Ireland, so the two cultures are not related. While both are nomadic, the Irish Travellers are Roman Catholic and speak a language that is theirs alone. They have their own culture, customs, traditions, and language. They are noted for their musical and storytelling abilities. In times past, they travelled by horse-drawn wagon in caravans, making camp along the way. Tinsmithing, horse trading and peddling were the major sources of income in those days. Tinsmiths were so prevalent among Irish Travellers that the terms Tinker and Irish Traveller were used interchangeably. Today, Tinker is one of many names for Irish Travellers. Horses and wagons have given way to mobile homes pulled by motor vehicles. They continue their life on the road, but there are fewer places to stop and fewer places where they are welcome. Today, Irish Travellers mainly work in re¬cycling. Changing needs of society and progress have eliminated the jobs that could support a culture on wheels. Irish Travellers are poor, undereducated, and on the receiving end of discrimination. Their life expectancy is lower than average while their infant mortality rate is higher than average. As is the case with the Romani, the Irish Travellers are seen by many as a group of immoral, ignorant criminals and con artists. People distrust their nomadic culture and their language, Shelta. Many think it's a secret language specifically developed as a tool to help the Irish Travellers trick innocent people. But this is not true. It is an old language, which has evolved with time and circumstances. Once heavily infused with Irish Gaelic, it is now infused with English.
They were called Tinkers, which is now ... for them.
On 10 December 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which has become a (1) ... standard for defending and promoting human rights. Every year on 10 December, Human Rights Day marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration which states that "Human beings are born with (2) ... rights and fundamental freedoms". In 2006, Human Rights Day focused on (3) ... poverty as a matter of obligation, not of charity. Poverty is (4) ... by human rights violations. The links between human rights and poverty should be obvious: people whose rights are (5) ... are more likely to be poor. Generally they find it harder or impossible to participate in the labour market and have little or no access to (6) ... services and resources. Meanwhile, the poor in many societies cannot enjoy their rights to education, health and housing simply (7) ... they cannot afford them. And poverty affects all human rights: for example, low income can prevent people from accessing education, which in turn inhibits their participation in public life and their ability to influence the policies affecting them. Governments and those in a position of authority must (8) ... responsibility for dealing with poverty. The realisation of human rights — including the fight against poverty — is a duty, not a mere aspiration.
Read the text and choose the best options to fill in the gap (4).
Read the texts and match them with the headings. There is one extra title.
So, after my first baby arrived, I felt for years that I had the perfect job. I was my own boss. I could work when I wanted and have a rest when I wanted. If I didn't feel like cleaning or doing the shopping and wanted to have a day off, that was fine. Nobody else would have to be asked to cover for me, my work could wait until I was ready to do it. Oh yes, it was hard work taking care of our home and our children and the hours were long, but the work was varied and very rewarding. In fact, being a homemaker was the perfect job for me. I was absolutely happy being a housewife and mum. Watching my children thrive, witnessing their first steps, hearing their first words and all the other milestones were worth more than any amount of money.
Moreover, career choices cannot be made based on just a few criteria alone. Your job may carry great monetary …. and perks.
But if you do not enjoy what you do then you are .. ... wasting a large part of your life.
Before you start choosing a perfect career, you need to know yourself first. But sometimes all this self-analysis leads to ..... .
Then, the best way to deal with the dilemma is to think about .. ... a career counselor.
WIND ENERGY
Every day you can see the wind blowing and watch all of that wasted energy just floating away. A lot of energy is thought to be (1) ... and all you need to use it are a few wind turbines! Currently less than 1% of the Earth's energy needs are (2) ... by wind, with Denmark being the most wind-friendly producing 23% of its own energy needs from wind. The energy produced is totally clean and also one of the (3) ... around and it is able to produce (4) ... 18 times more energy than is consumed in its construction, (5) ... nuclear which is estimated at around five. People are often worried about the look of wind farms but what they often forget is that the land can still (6) ... for farming, with only 1% of the space being taken up by the wind turbines. One of the biggest (7) ... about wind turbines, is their effect on bats and birds. In Norway, nine out of ten sea eagles were killed by turbines. Bats too are a serious problem. Even the manufacturers of wind turbines are (8). concerned by the numbers of bats being. killed, prompting ongoing research.
Read the text and choose the best options to fill in the gap (3).
It has allowed many people to set up their own businesses. Some of these people are very young, even under the age of 18.The workplace … increasingly stressful for many people, with longer hours and polluted air in big cities.
How long ... you ... Kate?
We ... for a walk when it ... raining.
Water ... at 100 degrees.
The weather ... hotter and hotter.
Fill in the gaps in the text with the correct forms of the verbs.
You said you … to see me this Christmas.
Choose the right variant
While Tom … a book, Marhta … TV.
I feel terrible. I think I … to be sick.
It … outside; I do not like to walk in such weather.
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY On 10 December 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which has become a (1) ... standard for defending and promoting human rights. Every year on 10 December, Human Rights Day marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration which states that "Human beings are born with (2) ... rights and fundamental freedoms". In 2006, Human Rights Day focused on (3) ... poverty as a matter of obligation, not of charity. Poverty is (4) ... by human rights violations. The links between human rights and poverty should be obvious: people whose rights are (5) ... are more likely to be poor. Generally they find it harder or impossible to participate in the labour market and have little or no access to (6) ... services and resources. Meanwhile, the poor in many societies cannot enjoy their rights to education, health and housing simply (7) ... they cannot afford them. And poverty affects all human rights: for example, low income can prevent people from accessing education, which in turn inhibits their participation in public life and their ability to influence the policies affecting them. Governments and those in a position of authority must (8) ... responsibility for dealing with poverty. The realisation of human rights — including the fight against poverty — is a duty, not a mere aspiration.
Read the text and choose the best options to fill in the gap (3).
We end up more .. ... than we were at the beginning.
A career development professional will use various tools to help you evaluate your interests, personality, ... and values.
He or she will then show you how all these things, combined, play a role in choosing a career. You can also learn about a career by interviewing people who are already in that profession. Once you have all the information you need, list out all the pros and cons of that particular job. Look at the various ... .
In a real life situation it is not easy to start speaking with a complete stranger, a person in power or a child. The internet … your age, class and looks.
It has allowed many people to set up their own businesses. Some of these people are very young, even under the age of 18.The workplace … increasingly stressful for many people, with longer hours and polluted air in big cities.
The biggest concern about people using the internet is … addicted to it.
This hap¬pens because computers … to com¬pensate for feelings of loneliness, marital and work problems, poor social life, and financial problems.
How long ... you ... Kate?
At last Kate came. I ... for two hours.
Water ... at 100 degrees.
The weather ... hotter and hotter.
I ... to the news on television at nine o'clock last night
I ... when my friend ...
His grandfather ... from his job a year ago.
Fill in the gaps in the text with the correct forms of the verbs.
I ….. in Novgorod for three months and I'm enjoying life here very much.
Fill in the gaps in the text with the correct forms of the verbs.
I've been working as a manager since I …. and I find It really interesting.
Fill in the gaps in the text with the correct forms of the verbs.
I'm learning Russian and l can already understand what people around me are talking about. "But I find it really difficult to speak Russian . I …. the course by the end of the year and hope I feel more confident with this language.
Choose the right variant
We called our friends in London yesterday to tell them about the reunion that we ….
It … outside; I do not like to walk in such weather.
Although the sun was shining, it was still cold, because it … hard for two hours.
I … to the cinema but my friend persuaded me to stay.
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY On 10 December 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which has become a (1) ... standard for defending and promoting human rights. Every year on 10 December, Human Rights Day marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration which states that "Human beings are born with (2) ... rights and fundamental freedoms". In 2006, Human Rights Day focused on (3) ... poverty as a matter of obligation, not of charity. Poverty is (4) ... by human rights violations. The links between human rights and poverty should be obvious: people whose rights are (5) ... are more likely to be poor. Generally they find it harder or impossible to participate in the labour market and have little or no access to (6) ... services and resources. Meanwhile, the poor in many societies cannot enjoy their rights to education, health and housing simply (7) ... they cannot afford them. And poverty affects all human rights: for example, low income can prevent people from accessing education, which in turn inhibits their participation in public life and their ability to influence the policies affecting them. Governments and those in a position of authority must (8) ... responsibility for dealing with poverty. The realisation of human rights — including the fight against poverty — is a duty, not a mere aspiration.
Read the text and choose the best options to fill in the gap (1).
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY On 10 December 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which has become a (1) ... standard for defending and promoting human rights. Every year on 10 December, Human Rights Day marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration which states that "Human beings are born with (2) ... rights and fundamental freedoms". In 2006, Human Rights Day focused on (3) ... poverty as a matter of obligation, not of charity. Poverty is (4) ... by human rights violations. The links between human rights and poverty should be obvious: people whose rights are (5) ... are more likely to be poor. Generally they find it harder or impossible to participate in the labour market and have little or no access to (6) ... services and resources. Meanwhile, the poor in many societies cannot enjoy their rights to education, health and housing simply (7) ... they cannot afford them. And poverty affects all human rights: for example, low income can prevent people from accessing education, which in turn inhibits their participation in public life and their ability to influence the policies affecting them. Governments and those in a position of authority must (8) ... responsibility for dealing with poverty. The realisation of human rights — including the fight against poverty — is a duty, not a mere aspiration.
Read the text and choose the best options to fill in the gap (2).
Choose true sentence according to the text. Homemaking…
Every family needs a homemaker. Whether this is the mum or dad, or part-time from both is irrelevant. In our family, we chose the traditional role for me to stay at home, but some families choose the reverse, especially if the woman has the better-paid job. We have actually experienced both since I had to work full-time when my husband was made redundant and stayed at home for a time. The days when the person staying at home to look after the house and family was thought of as being "just a housewife" have long gone, especially now that there is a role reversal and it is sometimes the man who stays home. Nowadays there is a lot of pride in being the "homemaker". It is one of the most worthwhile careers and the rewards, although not financial, are great. The family benefits from quality time from one parent all the time.
Choose true sentence according to the text. Homemaking…
Every family needs a homemaker. Whether this is the mum or dad, or part-time from both is irrelevant. In our family, we chose the traditional role for me to stay at home, but some families choose the reverse, especially if the woman has the better-paid job. We have actually experienced both since I had to work full-time when my husband was made redundant and stayed at home for a time. The days when the person staying at home to look after the house and family was thought of as being "just a housewife" have long gone, especially now that there is a role reversal and it is sometimes the man who stays home. Nowadays there is a lot of pride in being the "homemaker". It is one of the most worthwhile careers and the rewards, although not financial, are great. The family benefits from quality time from one parent all the time.
But if you do not enjoy what you do then you are .. ... wasting a large part of your life.
Before you start choosing a perfect career, you need to know yourself first. But sometimes all this self-analysis leads to ..... .
He or she will then show you how all these things, combined, play a role in choosing a career. You can also learn about a career by interviewing people who are already in that profession. Once you have all the information you need, list out all the pros and cons of that particular job. Look at the various ... .
WIND ENERGY
Every day you can see the wind blowing and watch all of that wasted energy just floating away. A lot of energy is thought to be (1) ... and all you need to use it are a few wind turbines! Currently less than 1% of the Earth's energy needs are (2) ... by wind, with Denmark being the most wind-friendly producing 23% of its own energy needs from wind. The energy produced is totally clean and also one of the (3) ... around and it is able to produce (4) ... 18 times more energy than is consumed in its construction, (5) ... nuclear which is estimated at around five. People are often worried about the look of wind farms but what they often forget is that the land can still (6) ... for farming, with only 1% of the space being taken up by the wind turbines. One of the biggest (7) ... about wind turbines, is their effect on bats and birds. In Norway, nine out of ten sea eagles were killed by turbines. Bats too are a serious problem. Even the manufacturers of wind turbines are (8). concerned by the numbers of bats being. killed, prompting ongoing research.
Read the text and choose the best options to fill in the gap (4).
In a real life situation it is not easy to start speaking with a complete stranger, a person in power or a child. The internet … your age, class and looks.
It has allowed many people to set up their own businesses. Some of these people are very young, even under the age of 18.The workplace … increasingly stressful for many people, with longer hours and polluted air in big cities.
The internet offers other alternatives, such as working from home and online shopping. Today you … go out to buy goods or earn money.
How long ... you ... Kate?
Kate has been working here ...
At last Kate came. I ... for two hours.
The weather ... hotter and hotter.
I ... to the news on television at nine o'clock last night
I ... for a whole hour!
Long ago they ... most houses out of wood.
After they ... they cleared the table.
had eaten
eat
have eaten
The biggest concern about people
using the internet is … addicted to it.
got
getting
Choose true sentence according to
the text. Homemaking…
So, after my first baby arrived,
I felt for years that I had the perfect job. I was my own boss. I could work
when I wanted and
have a rest when I wanted. If I
didn't feel like cleaning or doing the shopping and wanted to have a day off,
that was fine.
Nobody else would have to be
asked to cover for me, my work could wait until I was ready to do it. Oh yes,
it was hard work
taking care of our home and our
children and the hours were long, but the work was varied and very rewarding.
In fact, being a
homemaker was the perfect job for
me. I was absolutely happy being a housewife and mum. Watching my children
thrive,
witnessing their first steps,
hearing their first words and all the other milestones were worth more than any
amount of money.
is hard work with long hours.
made for a financially difficult
period.
is beneficial for the family
WIND ENERGY
Every day you can see the wind
blowing and watch all of that wasted energy just floating away. A lot of energy
is thought to be
(1) ... and all you need to use
it are a few wind turbines! Currently less than 1% of the Earth's energy needs
are (2) ... by wind,
with Denmark being the most
wind-friendly producing 23% of its own energy needs from wind. The energy
produced is totally
clean and also one of the (3) ...
around and it is able to produce (4) ... 18 times more energy than is consumed
in its
construction, (5) ... nuclear
which is estimated at around five. People are often worried about the look of
wind farms but what
they often forget is that the
land can still (6) ... for farming, with only 1% of the space being taken up by
the wind turbines. One
of the biggest (7) ... about wind
turbines, is their effect on bats and birds. In Norway, nine out of ten sea
eagles were killed by
turbines. Bats too are a serious
problem. Even the manufacturers of wind turbines are (8). concerned by the
numbers of bats being. killed, prompting ongoing research.
Read the text and choose the best
options to fill in the gap (1).
available
convenient
handy
ready
In a real life situation it is
not easy to start speaking with a complete stranger, a person in power or a
child. The internet … your age, class and looks.
hides
hide
Fill in the gaps in the text with
the correct forms of the verbs.
You said you … to see me this
Christmas.
come
came
will come
were coming
The Irish Travellers are the
largest minority in Ireland. There are about 25,000 Irish Travellers in Ireland
and 1,300 in Northern Ireland. They are a little understood
nomadic community, who have many
difficulties to overcome if they are to survive as a culture and gain
acceptance into Irish society. Among the challenges facing
them are poverty and racism. The
Irish Travellers are a distinct ethnic group which has existed for centuries.
Often they are mistakenly considered part of the nomadic
Romani, an ethnic group which
originated in the region of India and is now widespread throughout Europe. But
the Irish Travellers are indigenous to Ireland, so the two
cultures are not related. While
both are nomadic, the Irish Travellers are Roman Catholic and speak a language
that is theirs alone. They have their own culture,
customs, traditions, and
language. They are noted for their musical and storytelling abilities. In times
past, they travelled by horse-drawn wagon in caravans, making
camp along the way. Tinsmithing,
horse trading and peddling were the major sources of income in those days.
Tinsmiths were so prevalent among Irish Travellers that
the terms Tinker and Irish
Traveller were used interchangeably. Today, Tinker is one of many names for
Irish Travellers. Horses and wagons have given way to mobile
homes pulled by motor vehicles.
They continue their life on the road, but there are fewer places to stop and
fewer places where they are welcome. Today, Irish
Travellers mainly work in
re¬cycling. Changing needs of society and progress have eliminated the jobs
that could support a culture on wheels. Irish Travellers are poor,
undereducated, and on the
receiving end of discrimination. Their life expectancy is lower than average
while their infant mortality rate is higher than average. As is the
case with the Romani, the Irish
Travellers are seen by many as a group of immoral, ignorant criminals and con
artists. People distrust their nomadic culture and their
language, Shelta. Many think it's
a secret language specifically developed as a tool to help the Irish Travellers
trick innocent people. But this is not true. It is an old
language, which has evolved with
time and circumstances. Once heavily infused with Irish Gaelic, it is now
infused with English.
In the past the Irish Travellers
went around by ... in caravans.
camels
horse-drawn wagon
foot
Choose the right variant
When Mark arrived, the Johnsons …
dinner, but stopped in order to talk to him.
were having
was having
had
had been having
The Irish Travellers are the
largest minority in Ireland. There are about 25,000 Irish Travellers in Ireland
and 1,300 in Northern Ireland. They are a little understood
nomadic community, who have many
difficulties to overcome if they are to survive as a culture and gain
acceptance into Irish society. Among the challenges facing
them are poverty and racism. The
Irish Travellers are a distinct ethnic group which has existed for centuries.
Often they are mistakenly considered part of the nomadic
Romani, an ethnic group which
originated in the region of India and is now widespread throughout Europe. But
the Irish Travellers are indigenous to Ireland, so the two
cultures are not related. While
both are nomadic, the Irish Travellers are Roman Catholic and speak a language
that is theirs alone. They have their own culture,
customs, traditions, and
language. They are noted for their musical and storytelling abilities. In times
past, they travelled by horse-drawn wagon in caravans, making
camp along the way. Tinsmithing,
horse trading and peddling were the major sources of income in those days.
Tinsmiths were so prevalent among Irish Travellers that
the terms Tinker and Irish
Traveller were used interchangeably. Today, Tinker is one of many names for
Irish Travellers. Horses and wagons have given way to mobile
homes pulled by motor vehicles.
They continue their life on the road, but there are fewer places to stop and
fewer places where they are welcome. Today, Irish
Travellers mainly work in
re¬cycling. Changing needs of society and progress have eliminated the jobs
that could support a culture on wheels. Irish Travellers are poor,
undereducated, and on the
receiving end of discrimination. Their life expectancy is lower than average
while their infant mortality rate is higher than average. As is the
case with the Romani, the Irish
Travellers are seen by many as a group of immoral, ignorant criminals and con
artists. People distrust their nomadic culture and their
language, Shelta. Many think it's
a secret language specifically developed as a tool to help the Irish Travellers
trick innocent people. But this is not true. It is an old
language, which has evolved with
time and circumstances. Once heavily infused with Irish Gaelic, it is now
infused with English.
Irish Travellers have mobile
homes pulled ... now.
by motor vehicles
camels
horses
How long ... you ... Kate?
did know
have known
had been
Fill in the gaps in the text with
the correct forms of the verbs.
I... in Novgorod for three months
and I'm enjoying life here very much.
was
am
have been
had been
Moreover, career choices cannot
be made based on just a few criteria alone. Your job may carry great monetary
…. and perks.
benefits
beneficial
Fill in the gaps in the text with
the correct forms of the verbs.
I've been working as a manager
since I …. and I find It really interesting.
arrives
arrived
will arrive
arrive
I ... to the news on television
at nine o'clock last night
had been listening
was listening
have been listening
listened
We ... for a walk when it ...
raining.
will go, will stop
will go, stops
are going, will stop
Before you start choosing a
perfect career, you need to know yourself first. But sometimes all this
self-analysis leads to ..... .
nowhere
everywhere
This happens because computers …
to com¬pensate for feelings of loneliness, marital and work problems, poor
social life,
and financial problems.
are used
use
Choose the right variant
We called our friends in London
yesterday to tell them about the reunion that we ….
have planned
plan
will plan
were planning
Choose the right variant
The food that Ann is cooking in
the kitchen ... delicious.
will smell
is smelling
smells
smelt
WIND ENERGY
Every day you can see the wind
blowing and watch all of that wasted energy just floating away. A lot of energy
is thought to be (1)
... and all you need to use it
are a few wind turbines! Currently less than 1% of the Earth's energy needs are
(2) ... by wind, with
Denmark being the most
wind-friendly producing 23% of its own energy needs from wind. The energy
produced is totally clean and
also one of the (3) ... around
and it is able to produce (4) ... 18 times more energy than is consumed in its
construction, (5) ... nuclear
which is estimated at around
five. People are often worried about the look of wind farms but what they often
forget is that the land
can still (6) ... for farming,
with only 1% of the space being taken up by the wind turbines. One of the
biggest (7) ... about wind
turbines, is their effect on bats
and birds. In Norway, nine out of ten sea eagles were killed by turbines. Bats
too are a serious
problem. Even the manufacturers
of wind turbines are (8). concerned by the numbers of bats being. killed,
prompting ongoing
research.
Read the text and choose the best
options to fill in the gap (7).
advantages
concerns
benefits
prospects
The internet has changed people's
life dramatically. It has allowed people from all over the world … with each
other and express their ideas and opinions.
to communicate
communication
I hope Kate is coming soon. I ...
for two hours.
had been waiting
have been waiting
am waiting
We ... 20 new buildings this
year.
have built
built
had built
Although the sun was shining, it
was still cold, because it … hard for two hours.
had been raining
had rained
was raining
The Irish Travellers are the
largest minority in Ireland. There are about 25,000 Irish Travellers in Ireland
and 1,300 in Northern Ireland. They are a little understood
nomadic community, who have many
difficulties to overcome if they are to survive as a culture and gain
acceptance into Irish society. Among the challenges facing
them are poverty and racism. The
Irish Travellers are a distinct ethnic group which has existed for centuries.
Often they are mistakenly considered part of the nomadic
Romani, an ethnic group which
originated in the region of India and is now widespread throughout Europe. But
the Irish Travellers are indigenous to Ireland, so the two
cultures are not related. While
both are nomadic, the Irish Travellers are Roman Catholic and speak a language
that is theirs alone. They have their own culture,
customs, traditions, and
language. They are noted for their musical and storytelling abilities. In times
past, they travelled by horse-drawn wagon in caravans, making
camp along the way. Tinsmithing,
horse trading and peddling were the major sources of income in those days.
Tinsmiths were so prevalent among Irish Travellers that
the terms Tinker and Irish
Traveller were used interchangeably. Today, Tinker is one of many names for
Irish Travellers. Horses and wagons have given way to mobile
homes pulled by motor vehicles.
They continue their life on the road, but there are fewer places to stop and
fewer places where they are welcome. Today, Irish
Travellers mainly work in
re¬cycling. Changing needs of society and progress have eliminated the jobs
that could support a culture on wheels. Irish Travellers are poor,
undereducated, and on the
receiving end of discrimination. Their life expectancy is lower than average
while their infant mortality rate is higher than average. As is the
case with the Romani, the Irish
Travellers are seen by many as a group of immoral, ignorant criminals and con
artists. People distrust their nomadic culture and their
language, Shelta. Many think it's
a secret language specifically developed as a tool to help the Irish Travellers
trick innocent people. But this is not true. It is an old
language, which has evolved with
time and circumstances. Once heavily infused with Irish Gaelic, it is now
infused with English.
Although both groups are nomadic,
their cultures ....
indigenous
are not the same
are not related
At 10 o’clock in the morning on
Wednesday Tom ... a delegation in the office.
is receiving
will receive
will be receiving
WIND ENERGY
Every day you can see the wind
blowing and watch all of that wasted energy just floating away. A lot of energy
is thought to be (1)
... and all you need to use it
are a few wind turbines! Currently less than 1% of the Earth's energy needs are
(2) ... by wind, with
Denmark being the most
wind-friendly producing 23% of its own energy needs from wind. The energy
produced is totally clean and
also one of the (3) ... around
and it is able to produce (4) ... 18 times more energy than is consumed in its
construction, (5) ... nuclear
which is estimated at around
five. People are often worried about the look of wind farms but what they often
forget is that the land
can still (6) ... for farming,
with only 1% of the space being taken up by the wind turbines. One of the
biggest (7) ... about wind
turbines, is their effect on bats
and birds. In Norway, nine out of ten sea eagles were killed by turbines. Bats
too are a serious
problem. Even the manufacturers
of wind turbines are (8). concerned by the numbers of bats being. killed,
prompting ongoing
research.
Read the text and choose the best
options to fill in the gap (3).
easiest
cheapest
selected
Choose the right variant
While Tom … a book, Marhta … TV.
was reading, watched
was reading, was watching
read, was watching
read, watched
We still... life on other
planets.
didn’t discover
won't discover
hadn’t discovered
Choose true sentence according to
the text. Homemaking...
Every family needs a homemaker.
Whether this is the mum or dad, or part-time from both is irrelevant. In our
family, we chose the traditional role for me to stay at home, but some families
choose the reverse, especially if the woman has the better-paid job. We have
actually experienced both since I had to work full-time when my husband was
made redundant and stayed at home for a time. The days when the person staying
at home to look after the house and family was thought of as being "just a
housewife" have long gone, especially now that there is a role reversal
and it is sometimes the man who stays home. Nowadays there is a lot of pride in
being the "homemaker". It is one of the most worthwhile careers and
the rewards, although not financial, are great. The family benefits from
quality time from one parent all the time.
prevented the family from having
social life.
helped someone to pursue his/her
own interests.
has become a worthwhile career.
