Синоніми 

TEST 1 

Study the use of the synonyms.Word Definition Translationsee (saw, seen) to perceive with the eyes; бачити, дивитися; спостерігати;watch to look at or observe attentively

over a period of timeспостерігати, стежити, наглядати;

notice to become aware of помічати; звертати увагу;look to direct one’s gaze in a specified

directionдивитися; оглядати; виглядати

Choose the best variant of answer.1. She laughed when she __________________ the expression on his face.A watched В saw C noticed D looked 2. Tourists __________________ quietly as the villagers performed a traditional dance.A noticed В seen C watched D looked 3. Dan __________________ at his watch.A looked В watched C saw D noticed 4. I __________________ that the door was open.A saw В watched C looked D noticed 5. I spent most of the morning __________________ for my passport.A looking В seeing C watching D noticing 6. Did you __________________ how pale he looks?A see В watch C notice D look 7. Millions __________________ the match on television.A saw В watched C looked D noticed 8. Didn’t you __________________ him talking to her earlier?A look В notice C see D watch 9. I think our house is being __________________.A seen В looked C watched D noticed 10. Susannah __________________ at herself in the mirror.A saw В looked C watched D noticed 11. Richard doesn’t __________________ his age at all.A watch В look C notice D see 12. He __________________ about twenty.A saw В watched C noticed D looked 

TEST 2 Study the use of the synonyms.Word Definition Translationgaze to look steadily and intently, especially in

admiration, surprise, or thoughtпильно дивитися (на - at, on); вдивлятися

glance to take a brief or hurried look; read quickly or cursorily;

кинути оком, глянути побіжно, зиркнути

peep to look quickly and furtively at something, especially through a narrow opening

заглядати; дивитися примружившись (at, into);дивитися крізь маленький отвір (through);підглядати

stare to look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something with one’s eyes wide open

пильно дивитися; витріщати очі (на когось - at,upon)

Choose the best variant of answer.1. He __________________ at her in amazement.A peeped В stared C glanced D gazed 2. Ginny __________________ at her watch.A peeped В stared C glanced D gazed 3. I __________________ through your personnel file last night.A gazed В stared C glanced D peeped 4. He lay on the bed __________________ up at the ceiling.A staring В glancing C gazing D peeping 5. The sun began to __________________ out.A glance В peep C stare D gaze 6. Her grey eyes __________________ back at him.A glanced В peeped C stared D gazed 7. He could only __________________ at her in astonishment.A peep В star C gaze D glance 8. Robyn sat __________________ into space, her mind numb.A staring В glancing C peeping D gazing 9. She tried to __________________ through the gates to see the garden.A gaze В glance C peep D stare 10. His head __________________ out from under the blanket.A glanced В stared C gazed D peeped 11. We __________________ in wonder at the scene before us.A gazed В glanced C peeped D stared 12. His door was ajar and she couldn’t resist __________________ in.A gazing В staring C peeping D glancing 

TEST 3 Study the use of the synonyms.Word Definition Translationwalk to go on foot for recreation and exercise ходити; іти пішкиstride (strode, stridden)

to walk with energy and confidence широко ступати (крокувати)

stroll to walk without hurrying, often for pleasure

прогулюватися; бродити

march to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread

марширувати

Choose the best variant of answer.1. You can __________________ in 21,000 acres of moorland.A stroll В walk C stride D march 2. She __________________ onto the platform.A strolled В strode C walked D marched 3. I was __________________ along the river when I saw an incredible thing.A walking В marching C strolling D striding 4. Has your little boy learned to __________________ yet?A walk В stroll C stride D march 5. A tall dark figure was __________________ up the path.A strolling В marching C walking D striding 6. I like to __________________ around the lake at sunset.A stroll В walk C stride D march 7. They made us __________________ for hours.A stroll В walk C stride D march 8. We are __________________ confidently towards the future.A striding В marching C walking D strolling 9. I didn’t hurry. I __________________ around the city.A walked В strolled C strode D marched 10. He told the sergeant to __________________ us for another five miles.A stroll В march C stride D walk 11. She __________________ over without hurry to join them.A walked В strolled C strode D marched 12. Alison __________________ through the entrance exam with little difficulty.A walked В marched C strode D strolled 

TEST 4 

Study the use of the synonyms.Word Definition Translationsit (sat, sat) to rest on your bottom, as you do

when you are on a chairсидіти

set (set, set) to put things ready to use ставити, класти; поміщати; розставляти; установлювати; розташовувати, розміщувати

seat to arrange for (someone) to sit somewhere

саджати, садовити; сідати, посідати; забезпечувати стільцями

Choose the best variant of answer.1. He __________________ himself behind his desk.A set В sat C seated 2. It’s a traditional country house hotel, __________________ in its own parklands.A seated В sat C set 3. Six of us were __________________ around the table talking.A set В sitting C seated 4. __________________ still without moving while I brush your hair, Lucy.A Seat В Set C Sit 5. The general __________________ them to his right.A set В sat C seated 6. The bookcase was __________________ into the wall.A sat В set C seated 7. They __________________ in silence, unable to look at each other.A seated В set C sat 8. Our house is __________________ back from the road.A set В seated C sat 9. The new stadium will __________________ up to 80,000 people.A set В sit C seat 10. You’ll never get anywhere if you don’t __________________ yourself any goals.A sit В seat C set 11. The suspect has been accused of __________________ the restaurant on fire.A sitting В seating C setting 12. The state’s youngest delegate to the convention was __________________ today.A seated В set C sitting 

TEST 5 

Study the use of the synonyms.Word Definition Translationlive to have your home somewhere жити; існувати; проживатиhouse to provide with shelter or accom-

modation; provide space forдавати притулок, забезпечувати житлом; поселити; селитися, жити (в будинку); поміщати

inhabit to live in or occupy (a place or environment)

жити, мешкати, населяти

reside to have one’s permanent home in a particular place

проживати, мешкати, перебувати; належати (про право)

Choose the best variant of answer.1. The islands are __________________ by 177,000 people.A resided В housed C inhabited 2. A large number of families are still waiting to be __________________.A housed В inhabited C resided 3. Paris is a nice place to __________________.A house В live C reside 4. The club is __________________ in a magnificent 16th-century building.A housed В resided C inhabited 5. She __________________ in the strange world of the media celebrity.A houses В lives C inhabits 6. Do you still __________________ at home?A house В reside C live 7. We can __________________ you and your friends if the hotels are full.A reside В inhabit C house 8. He __________________ at 10 Railway Terrace.A resides В inhabits C houses 9. They __________________ in a basement flat in South London.A lived В resided C housed 10. They __________________ their old books in the attic.A inhabit В house C live 11. The woods are __________________ by many wild animals.A inhabited В resided C housed 12. He spent most of his time in Rutherglen, where his family __________________.A inhabited В resided C housed 

TEST 6 

Study the use of the synonyms.Word Definition Translationpolitics the activities associated with the

governance of a country or other areaполітика; політичне життя; політичні переконання

policy a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual

політика — лінія поведінки, настанова, курс; розсудливість; спритність, хитрість

Choose the best variant of answer.1. He entered __________________ at the age of 21.A policyВ politics 2. It’s our __________________.A politicsВ policy 3. What is the party’s __________________ on immigration?A politicsВ policy 4. Now that I’m self-employed, I don’t have to worry about office __________________.A policyВ politics 5. She’s heavily involved in local __________________.A politicsВ policy 6. The company has set out its __________________ for future mineral development.A politicsВ policies 7. The party is trying to exploit the __________________ of class envy.A policyВ politics 8. Her __________________ became more conservative as she grew older.A policyВ politics 9. The government has undertaken to formulate new anti-racist __________________.A politics В policies 10. Many people feel that their interests are not represented by mainstream __________________.A policy В politics 11. The new government is expected to pursue a vigorous environmental __________________.A politics В policy 12. Let’s not talk about __________________ now.A policy В politics 

TEST 7 

 Study the use of the synonyms.Word Definition Translationprinciple a standard or rule of personal conduct засада, принцип; норма, правило;

доктрина; головне правило; першопричина, причина

principal adj. first in order of importance; n. the most important or senior person in an organization or group

головний, основний principal sum — основний капітал; провідний

Choose the best variant of answer.1. Excellent customer service should be our guiding __________________.A principleВ principal 2. The __________________ aim of the project is to provide an answer to this question.A principalВ principle 3. It was against their __________________ to join the armed forces.A principalsВ principles 4. It is a basic __________________ of English law that a person is innocent until proven guilty.A principleВ principal 5. The salary is good, but that is not the __________________ reason I accepted the job.A principleВ principal 6. He seems to have absolutely no __________________.A principlesВ principals 7. The show had eight __________________ and more than twenty dancers.A principlesВ principals 8. Bennett stuck to his __________________, and refused to name the source of his principals.A principalsВ principles 9. We are opposed on __________________ to any collaboration with terrorists.A principle В principal 10. There are some basic issues of __________________ relating to the debate about abortion.A principal В principle 11. Windmills differ in design, but all operate on exactly the same __________________.A principle В principal 12. Her interests might conflict with those of her __________________.A principals В principles

 TEST 8

 Study the use of the synonyms.Word Definition Translationrise (rose, risen)

to go upwards; to get up підніматися; вставати; сходити (про сонце); підвищуватися, збільшуватися, зростати (про ціни); просуватися (соціальними сходами); набувати ваги (впливу) (в суспільстві); повставати

raise (raised) to lift up or make something higher; to gather together the money or people needed for something

піднімати; ставити, порушувати (питання); споруджувати (будинок тощо); вирощувати (рослини); розводити (худобу); ростити, виховувати (дітей); добувати; виховувати; вирощувати

Choose the best variant of answer.1. He could hardly __________________ the injured arm at all.A raiseВ rise 2. The airplane __________________ slowly into the air.A raisedВ rose 3. A number of children __________________ their hands.A roseВ raised 4. With a shaky hand he slowly __________________ the cup to his lips.A raisedВ rose 5. A column of thick black smoke could be seen __________________ from the town.A rising В raising 6. They couldn’t __________________ the vessel because of bad weather.A raise В rise 7. As the sun __________________ in the sky the temperature climbed.A rose В raised 8. They had __________________ their prices to unreasonable levels.A raised В risen 9. Duncan felt the hairs __________________ on the back of his neck.A raise В rise 10. We need your help to __________________ money for urgent medical research.A rise В raise 11. Bubbles __________________ to the surface of the liquid.A rise В raise 12. Are there any other questions you would like to __________________ at the meeting?A rise В raise

 TEST 9

 Study the use of the synonyms.Word Definition Translationlie (lied) to say something that you know

is not trueбрехати

lie (lay, lain) to rest with your body flat, as it is in bed

лежати; бути розташованим; простягатися; полягати (у чомусь); залежати (від чогось)

lay (laid, laid) to put something down; to produce an egg

класти, покласти (on); покладати (надії тощо); повалити; прим’яти (посіви); прибити пил; накривати, стелити; накладати (фарбу); класти (яйця), нестися

Choose the best variant of answer.1.__________ the baby on her back.A Lain В Lie C Lay 2. We __________________ flowers on her grave once a week.A lay В lie C laid 3. He had to________ about his age to get into the army.A lay В lie C lain 4. He___________ his coat across the arm of the chair.A lay В laid C lied 5. The project is intended to __________________ the groundwork for future research.A lain В lie C lay 6. She was_________ on the bed watching television.A lie В laying C lying 7. The village________ in a valley.A laid В lay C lied 8. Will you__________ the table while I get breakfast?A lie В lye C lay 9. She admitted __________________ to the police.A lie В laying C lying 10. Go and_________ on the bed until you feel better.A lain В lie C lay 11. This goose __________________ very big eggs.A lays В lyes C lies 12. Carmen ________ her head against my shoulder and fell asleep.A laid В lay C lain 

TEST 10 Study the use of the synonyms. Choose the best variant of answer.Word Definition Translationconsequently as a result отже, тому, в результатіmoreover as a further matter; besides до того ж, крім тогоotherwise in circumstances different from those

present or considered; or else; in other respects; apart from that; in a different way

інакше, по-іншому, іншим способом

although in spite of the fact that; even though хоч; коли б навіть; незважаючи на те, що

though despite the fact that; although; however все-таки, проте, однак, втім; хоч, хоча, незважаючи на; навіть якщо б

furthermore in addition; besides до того ж; крім тогоtherefore for that reason; consequently тому, отже; до такої міриthus as a result or consequence of this;

therefore; in this wayтак, отже, таким чином; тому; так, наприклад

1. They’ve increased the number of staff and __________________ the service is better.A moreover В otherwise C consequently 2. Mr Brown has earned the respect of farmers everywhere. _______, they know they can trust him.A Although В Moreover C Furthermore 3. We must hurry; __________________ we’ll miss the train.A although В therefore C otherwise 4. More and more people are opposed to the idea of increasing university fees. ________________ , there is now evidence that it discourages many students from coming to the UK.A Moreover В Although C Consequently 5. The new boots are lighter and softer, and __________________ more comfortable to wear.A moreover В therefore C furthermore 6. __________________ he’s got a good job now, he still complains.A Although В Thus C Moreover 7. __________________ we are only a small country, we have a long and glorious history.A Consequently В Otherwise C Though 8. You’re in love with Robert. It does no good to pretend __________________.A moreover В thus C otherwise 9. I no longer have the support of the committee. I have __________________ decided to resign.A therefore В furthermore C otherwise 10. She used to call me ’Tiny’, __________________ I was at least as tall as she was.A thus В moreover C although 11. It was also a highly desirable political end. ___________, it gave the English a door into France.A Although В Otherwise C Furthermore D Therefore

 12. Burke knocked out Byrne, __________________ becoming champion.A thus В furthermore C otherwise D although

TEST 11 Study the use of the synonyms.Word Definition Translationaccuse to charge (someone) with an offense or crime обвинувачувати (в

чомусь - of);висувати обвинувачення

blame to say that some other person or thing is the cause of something bad that has happened

ганити; вважати винним

indict to formally accuse or charge (someone) with a serious crime

обвинувачувати; висувати обвинувачення; віддавати до суду (за -for)

incriminate to strongly imply the guilt of (someone) обвинувачувати (в злочині), інкримінувати

charge to formally accuse (someone) of something, especially an offence under law

обвинувачувати (особливо в порушенні закону)

Choose the best variant of answer.1. Two men have been __________________ in connection with the fire.A accused В charged C blamed 2. Organizers __________________ the weather for the low turnout.A incriminate В blame C accuse 3. Her employers __________________ her of theft.A accused В blamed C charged 4. He was __________________ for crimes against humanity.A accused В blamed C indicted 5. Be careful you don’t say anything to __________________ yourself.A incriminate В charge C accuse 6. The hospital has launched an inquiry to find out who was to __________________ for the mistake.A blame В accuse C indict 7. The Governor has been __________________ on 23 criminal counts including fraud.A accused В indicted C charged 8. No __________________ evidence was found.A incriminating В accusing C blaming 9. Crime is a complex issue — we can’t simply __________________ poverty and unemployment.A blame В accuse C indict 10. If it all goes wrong, don’t __________________ me.A incriminate В blame C charge 11. Are you __________________ me of lying?A blaming В charging C accusing 12. You can’t __________________ all your problems on your family.A indict В accuse C blame 

TEST 12 Study the use of the synonyms. Choose the best variant of answer.Word Definition Translationfed up annoyed or upset at a situation or treatment надокучати, набридатиfill up to complete (a form, application, etc.); to make or

become completely full fill-up; the act of filling something completely, esp the petrol tank of a car

наповнювати(ся); заповнювати

1. I’m __________________ with this job.A filled upВ fed up 2. Jenny __________________ my glass with champagne.A fed upВ filled up 3. She’d got __________________ with waiting and gone home.A fed upВ filled up 4. They __________________ with cakes and sandwiches.A fed me upВ filled me up 5. I’m __________________ to the back teeth with him.A filled upВ fed up 6. If you’re hungry, __________________ on pasta or rice.A fill upВ fed up 7. I am __________________ with being put down and made to feel stupid.A fed upВ filled up 8. I’m __________________ with your conduct.A filled upВ fed up 9. He had become __________________ with city life...A fed upВ filled up 10. When you are happy about yourself you won’t need to _________ yourself________ with food.A fill upВ fed up 11. I’ m just __________________ and I don’t know what to do.A filled upВ fed up 12. Potatoes __________________ without overloading us with calories.A fill up В fed up

 TEST 13

 Study the use of the synonyms.Word Definition Translationalike similar to each other схожий, подібний, такий самийlike similar to схожий, подібнийsame identical; not different;

unchangedтой (цей) самий; один і той же; однаковий;

identical similar in every detail; exactly alike

однаковий, тотожний, ідентичний (with); той самий

Choose the best variant of answer.1. The sisters don’t really __________________.A look like В identical C the same D look alike 2. He looks __________________ his father.A alike В like C the same D identical 3. It was a small animal __________________ a rat.A like В alike C the same D identical 4. That morning began just __________________ any other.A alike В identical C like D the same 5. The twins always dress __________________.A the same В like C alike D identical 6. It eats small animals __________________ birds and mice.A alike В the same C identical D like 7. She was crying __________________ a baby.A alike В the same C like D identical 8. I went to see my mother, __________________ I always do on Tuesdays.A identical В alike C the same D like 9. This house is almost __________________ to the one where I lived as a child.A identical В the same C like D alike 10. We both went to __________________ school.A alike В identical C the same D like 11. Not everyone acts or thinks __________________.A like В alike C the same D identical 12. All the plants were grown under __________________ conditions.A likeВ alikeC the sameD identical

TEST 14 

Study the use of the synonyms.Word Definition Translationconvince to make someone believe that something is true переконувати

(у - of; що - that)persuade to make someone agree to do something by giving

them reasons why they shouldумовляти, переконувати

influence to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something;

справляти вплив, впливати (на -on, upon, over)

convert to change the form, character, or function of something

обертати, перетворювати (на, у -into)

Choose the best variant of answer.1. I was still under the __________________ of my parents.A convert В convince C influence D persuasion 2. Robert’s expression had obviously __________________ her of his innocence.A persuaded В converted C influenced D convinced 3. Their friends are having a bad __________________ on them.A influence В convince C convert D persuasion 4. Modernization has __________________ the country from a primitive society to a near-industrial one.A influenced В converted C convinced D persuaded 5. We had to __________________ politicians that they needed to do something.A persuade В convert C convince D influence 6. He did everything he could to __________________ the police that he was the robber.A persuade В influence C convert D convince 7. He failed to __________________ the jury of his innocence.A convert В convince C persuade D influence 8. Maria had __________________ herself that he didn’t love her.A persuaded В influenced C convinced D converted 9. What __________________ you to accept the job?A convinced В converted C influenced D persuaded 10. You have to __________________ the temperature readings from Fahrenheit to Celsius.A influence В convert C persuade D convince 11. Nobody could __________________ her to change her mind.A convince В persuade C convert D influence 12. You don’t have to __________________ me you’re the right person for the job.A persuade В influence C convert D convince 

TEST 15 

Study the use of the synonyms.Word Definition Translationreduce to make smaller or less in amount, degree, or

size; lose weight, typically by dietingзменшувати, знижувати; скорочувати; послаблювати

weaken to make or become weaker in power, resolve, or physical strength

ослабляти; слабшати

shrink to become or make smaller in size or amount; contract or cause to contract

скорочувати(ся); давати усадку; зсідатися, збігатися (про тканину); зморщувати(ся); всихати(ся)

shorten to make or become shorter скорочувати(ся), вкорочувати(ся)Choose the best variant of answer.1. Around mid September, the days __________________ and temperatures dip.A shrink В reduce C shorten D weaken 2. The sun had __________________ and dried the wood.A shrunk В reduced C shortened D weakened 3. Try to __________________ the amount of fat in your diet.A shrink В reduce C shorten D weaken 4. She began to __________________ after running for 8 miles.A shrink В reduce C shorten D weaken 5. Her dress was __________________.A shrunk В reduced C shortened D weakened 6. Many people __________________ in old age.A shrink В reduce C shorten D weaken 7. Stress can __________________ the immune system.A shrink В reduce C shorten D weaken 8. Risks must be __________________ to the absolute minimum.A shrunk В reduced C shortened D weakened 9. The patients whose waiting time had been __________________ were very pleased.A shrunk В reduced C shortened D weakened 10. Many buildings had already been __________________ by last year’s storms.A shrunk В reduced C shortened D weakened 11. Do you think this dress will __________________ if I handwash it?A shorten В reduce C shrink D weaken 12. Their army will be drastically __________________ in size and influence.A shrunkВ reducedC shortenedD weakened 

TEST 16 Study the use of the synonyms.Word Definition Translationcheck to examine something in order to find out whether it is

how it should beконтролювати, перевіряти

examine to look at something carefully in order to find out about it or see what it is like

досліджувати; оглядати

control to have the power to make decisions and decide what will happen to something

керувати; контролювати; регулювати; перевіряти; володіти; розпоряджатися

test to find out how much someone knows; to examine someone’s body to check that it is in good condition, or to find out if they have a particular illness; to try using something such as a machine or a product; to examine something to find out if it is satisfactory, or if it has a particular quality

випробовувати; піддавати випробуванню; перевіряти; піддавати дії реактиву; проводити досліди.

Choose the best variant of answer.1. Debbie has to have her eyes __________________.A checked В examined C tested D controlled 2. A rebel army was now __________________ the northern half of the country.A checking В controlling C examining D testing 3. The new product was __________________ in 1998 and launched in 1999.A checked В examined C tested D controlled 4. The official __________________ our passports.A checked В examined C tested D controlled 5. Would you __________________ the tyres for me?A examine В check C control D test 6. How do you __________________ a melon for ripeness?A examine В check C control D test 7. The theory will be __________________ by computer simulation.A checked В examined C tested D controlled 8. Most of the news media were __________________ by the central government.A checked В examined C tested D controlled 9. I think you should be __________________ by a doctor.A checked В examined C controlled D tested 10. You should have your sight __________________ regularly.A checked В examined C tested D controlled 11. She opened the suitcase and __________________ the contents.A examined В checked C tested D controlled 12. The aim of the examination is to __________________ your writing skills.A control В examine C test D check 

TEST 17 Study the use of the synonyms.Word Definition Translationartificial made or produced by human beings

rather than occurring naturally; insincere or affected

удаваний; неприродний; штучний; синтетичний

fake not genuine; imitation or counterfeit удаваний; фальшивий, підроблений, фіктивний

false not according with truth or fact; incorrect

хибний, помилковий; фальшивий; штучний; неправдивий; віроломний

counterfeit made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud

підроблений; фальшивий; удаваний; фальшива монета

Choose the best variant of answer.1. Her skin glowed in the __________________ light.A fake В false C counterfeit D artificial 2. They bought __________________ designer clothing.A fake В false C counterfeit D artificial 3. This is no time for_________________ modesty.A fake В false C counterfeit D artificial 4. They understood that it was __________________ 50$.A fake В false C counterfeit D artificial 5. She __________________ her spouse’s signature.A faked В false C counterfeited D artificial 6. The report was dismissed as totally __________________.A false В fake C counterfeit D artificial 7. The media gave the world a __________________ impression of life in the city.A fake В false C counterfeit D artificial 8. He was feeding __________________ information to his customers.A fakeВ falseC counterfeitD artificial 9. She gave an __________________ smile.A fakeВ falseC counterfeitD artificial 10. Theallegations were __________________.A fakeВ falseC counterfeitD artificial 

TEST 18 

Study the use of the synonyms.Word Definition Translationbony a bony part of the body is so thin that the shape

of the bones can be seen; fish that is bony has a lot of bones in it, making it difficult to eat

костистий; кістлявий

skinny very thin, in a way that is not attractive; skinny clothes fit your body very tightly

худорлявий; шкіра й кістки

thin someone who is thin has very little fat on their body

худий, худорлявий; рідкий (про волосся, ліс); дрібний (про дощ); розріджений (про гази)

lean thin and looking physically fit and healthy; lean meat has very little fat in it

худий; пісний (про м’ясо); неврожайні роки; бідний (про рудник)

Choose the best variant of answer.1. She has been ill and is much too __________________.A lean В thin C bony D skinny 2. He had __________________ fingers.A lean В thin C bony D skinny 3. Someone who is __________________ in an attractive way is slender or slim.A lean В thin C bony D skinny 4. The horse was __________________ and lank.A lean В thin C bony D skinny 5. As a kid she was always really __________________.A lean /span В thin C bony D skinny 6. He wore a pair of __________________ trousers.A lean В thin C bony D skinny 7. He was __________________ and tanned.A lean В thin C bony D skinny 8. Charles was __________________ and very tall.A lean В thin C bony D skinny 9. Those were __________________ years.A skinnyВ thinC bonyD lean 10. She is as __________________ as a lath.A leanВ thinC bonyD skinny 

TEST 19 

Study the use of the synonyms.Word Definition Translationremove to take (something) away or off from

the position occupiedпересувати; переміщати; прати; виводити (плями); знімати; звільняти (з посади)

delete to remove or obliterate (written or printed matter), especially by drawing a line through it

викреслювати (в коректурі, рукопису); витирати; стирати, видаляти, знищувати

extract to remove or take out, especially by effort or force

видаляти, вилучати (зуб, кулю); видавлювати, вичавлювати (сік); здобувати, одержувати (інформацію); випарювати; одержувати екстракт

take out to extract or remove; to obtain or secure (a licence, patent, etc.) from an authority; to go out with; escort

виймати; виводити (пляму); виводити на прогулянку; вибирати, виписувати (цитати)

Choose the best variant of answer.1. George is __________________ Susan out next week.A taking В removing C deleting D extracting 2. She sat down to __________________ her make-up.A delete В remove C extract D take out 3. The fossils are __________________ from the chalk.A took out В extracted C deleted D removed 4. He __________________ to Wales and began afresh.A took out В extracted C deleted D removed 5. The passage was __________________ from the file.A taken out В extracted C deleted D removed 6. Customs officials __________________ documents from the premises.A took out В extracted C deleted D removed 7. I won’t let you go without trying to __________________ a promise from you.A take out В extract C delete D remove 8. They __________________ data from a computer’s memory.A took out В extracted C deleted D removed 9. He sat down and quickly __________________ his shoes and socks.A took outВ removedC deletedD extracted 10. Lead was __________________ from the copper.A took outВ extractedC deletedD removed 

TEST 20 

Study the use of the synonyms.Word Definition Translationannoy to make (someone) a little angry; to irritate надокучати; набридати;

дратувати; сердитиdisturb to interfere with the normal arrangement or

functioning; interrupt the sleep, relaxation, or privacy; make (someone) anxious

турбувати, непокоїти; розладжувати, порушувати; розстроювати, приводити до безладдя

bother to take the trouble to do something; to worry, disturb, or upset (someone)

надокучати; непокоїти(ся); хвилювати(ся), турбувати(ся)

frustrate to prevent from progressing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; cause (someone) to feel upset or annoyed

розладнувати, зривати (плани); зводити нанівець розчаровувати; підривати віру у свої сили

Choose the best variant of answer.1. Kelly was __________________ with him.A frustrated В disturbed C annoyed D bothered 2. I am __________________ by the document I have just read.A frustrated В disturbed C annoyed D bothered 3. It can be very __________________ to find that the size you want isn’t there.A annoying В frustrating C disturbing D bothering 4. He wasn’t to __________________ himself with day-to-day things.A annoy В bother C disturb D frustrate 5. The driver didn’t __________________ to ask why.A annoy В bother C disturb D frustrate 6. He was __________________ at being woken up so early.A frustrated В disturbed C annoyed D bothered 7. I’m not particularly __________________ about how I look.A frustrated В disturbed C annoyed D bothered 8. The rescue attempt was __________________ by bad weather.A frustrated В disturbed C annoyed D bothered 9. I’ll see my patient now and we are not to be __________________.A frustratedВ disturbedC annoyedD bothered 10. Scientists rarely __________________ with such niceties.A annoyВ botherC disturbD frustrate 

TEST 21

Study the meaning of the words.Word Definition Translationtalk to speak in order to give information, express feelings

or share ideas. You talk to somebody in order to be friendly or to ask their advice.

розмовляти, бесідувати, говорити, спілкуватися

discuss (rather formal) to talk and share ideas on a subject or problem with other people, especially in order to decide something

обговорювати, дискутувати

speak to talk to somebody about something; to have a conversation with somebody.You speak to somebody about something to try to achieve a particular goal or to tell them to do something

говорити; висловлюватися, пояснюватися,говорити; (of) згадувати

Choose the best variant of answer.1. Have you ... to your parents about the problems you’re having?A talked В spoken C discussed 2. I’ve ... to Ed about it and he’s promised not to let it happen again.A talked В spoken C discussed 3. Pupils should be given time to ... the book with their classmates.A tell В speak C discuss 4. I’ve ... to the manager about it.A talked В discussed C spoken 5. ’Can I ... to Susan?’ ’Speaking.’A talk В speak C discuss 6. Have you ... the problem with anyone?A talked В discussed C spoken 7. We ... on the phone for over an hour.A discussed В talked C spoke 8. Jones ... at the teachers’ annual convention.A spoke В discussed C talked 9. We ... about our relationship.A discussed В talked C spoke 10. This topic will be ... in Chapter 4.A talked В discussed C spoken 11. She could ... before she was two.A speak В discuss C talk 12. They invited her to .... the problem of buying a new car.A talk В speak C discuss 

TEST 22

Study the meaning of the words.Word Definition Translationannoy to make somebody slightly angry; to make somebody

uncomfortable or unable to relaxдокучати, набридати; дратувати; турбувати, тривожити

irritate to make someone feel annoyed or impatient, especially by doing something many times or for a long period of time

дратувати, сердити

bother to annoy someone, especially by interrupting them when they are trying to do something

турбувати, хвилювати

Choose the best variant of answer.1. His constant joking was beginning to ... her.A irritate В annoy C bother 2. That sprained ankle is still ... her.A annoying В bothering C irritating 3. It really ... me when people forget to say thank you.A bothers В irritates C annoys 4. The way she puts on that accent really ... me.A bothers В irritates C annoys 5. Does it ... you that she earns more than you?A bother В annoy C irritate 6. It really ... me when he doesn’t help around the house.A annoys В irritates C bothers 7. I don’t want to ... her with my problems at the moment.A irritate В annoy C bother 8. It really ... me when I see people dropping litter.A bothers В annoys C irritates 9. It was very noisy, but that didn’t ... me.A irritate В bother C annoy 10. What ... him most was that he had received no apology.A bothered В annoyed C irritated 11. Would it ... you if I put on some music?A bother В annoy C irritate 12. She ... him with her stupid questions.A bothered В irritated C annoyed 

TEST 23 

Study the meaning of the words.Word Definition Translationcruel making someone suffer or feel unhappy жорстокий, безжалісний, без-

сердечнийstrict that must be obeyed exactly точний, певний, строгий, який не

допускає відхиленьstern serious and often disapproving; expecting

somebody to obey you; hard, harsh, or severe in manner or character

суворий; жорстокий, лютий; твердий, непохитний, стійкий

Choose the best variant of answer.1. His death was a ... blow.A cruel В strict C stern 2. Her voice was ....A strict В stern C cruel 3. Sometimes life seems unbearably ....A stern В strict C cruel 4. There are ... guidelines on how the work is to be carried out.A stern В strict C cruel 5. The prisoner was a hard, ... man.A stern В strict C cruel 6. She’s on a very ... diet.A cruel В stern C strict 7. I can’t stand people who are ... to animals.A cruel В stem C strict 8. The police are planning ... measures to combat crime.A stricter В sterner C crueler 9. She left ... instructions that she was not to be disturbed.A stern В strict C cruel 10. They were always very ... with their children.A stern В cruel C strict 11. A smile transformed his ... face.A stern В cruel C strict 12. He said ... measures would be taken against the killers.A strictВ cruelC stern 

TEST 24 

Study the meaning of the words.Word Definition Translationturn to move your body so that you are looking in

a different directionповертати

twist to turn part of your body around while the rest stays still

крутити, скручувати, викручувати

cur! to form or make something form into a curved shape

завивати, крутити, закручувати; завиватися; кучерявитися

twine to wind or twist around something else, or to make something do this

сплітати; переплітати

Choose the best variant of answer.1. Dan ... away, hiding the fear in his eyes.A twistedВ turnedC curledD twined 2. Ricky ... and walked away.A twistedВ twinedC turnedD curled 3. A dark green ivy plant ... around the pole.A curledВ twistedC turnedD twined 4. She ... her head in surprise.A turnedВ curledC twistedD twined 5. She ... round, so that she could see the dog better.A turnedВ curledC twistedD twined 6. The wheels of the car began to ....A curlВ turnC twineD twist 7. The cat ... into a ball and went to sleep.A turnedВ twistedC curledD twined

 8. I can’t get the screw to ....A twineВ turnC curlD twist 9. He ... his head around to look at her.A twistedВ twinedC curledD turned 10. He ... the key in the lock.A curledВ turnedC twinedD twisted 11. She ... in her chair when I called her name.A turnedВ curledC twistedD twined 12. She ... the wheel sharply to the left.A curledВ twinedC twistedD turned 13. She ... her arms around my neck.A curledВ twinedC twistedD turned 14. She ... her legs up under her.A curledВ turnedC twinedD twisted 15. She ... her arms round him and kissed his cheek.A twistedВ twinedC turnedD curled 

TEST 25 

Study the meaning of the words.Word Definition Translationrepair to fix something that is damaged, broken, split, or

not working properlyремонтувати; лагодити, виправляти

fix to repair something that is broken or not working properly; especially to talk about repairing a machine, vehicle etc

укріплювати; закріплювати; прикріплювати; фіксувати

mend to repair a hole in a piece of clothing, etc лагодити, штопати; латати; виправляти; ремонтувати

Choose the best variant of answer.1. He ... shoes for a living.A repaired В mended C fixed 2. He ... my washing machine two days ago.A fixed В mended C repaired 3. The human body has an amazing capacity to ... itself.A fix В mend C repair 4. He’s outside ... the brakes on the car.A repairing В mending C fixing 5. Dad was up the ladder, ... the roof.A mending В repairing C fixing 6. Where can I get my shoes ...?A fixed В mended C repaired 7. Ellis was able to quickly find and ... the problem.A fix В mend C repair 8. The roof needs ... in a few places.A fixing В repairing C mending 9. The car won’t start — can you ... it?A mend В fix C repair 10. He ... old furniture.A repairs В mends C fixes 11. My father used to ... our shoes.A repair В mend C fix 12. It cost too much to get the car ....A repairedВ mendedC fixed 

TEST 26 

Study the meaning of the words.Word Definition Translationborrow to take and use something that belongs to somebody else,

and return it to them at a later timeбрати в борг, брати на (якийсь) час; позичати

lend(lent, lent)

to give something to somebody or allow them to use something that belongs to you, which they have to return to you later

позичати, давати на(якийсь) час

loan to lend someone something, especially money; to lend a valuable object to a museum, etc

брати позичку; давати позичку

Choose the best variant of answer.1. Can I ... your umbrella?A borrow В lend C loan 2. Has he returned that book you ... him?A loaned В lent C borrowed 3. Can you ... me $5?A loan В lend C borrow 4. You are allowed to ... six books from the library at a time.A loan В borrow C lend 5. I ... my CD player to Dave and I haven’t got it back yet.A borrowed В loaned C lent 6. Can I ... your pen for a minute?A lend В borrow C loan 7. The hospital agreed to ... us a wheelchair.A borrow В lend C loan 8. This exhibit was kindly ... by the artist’s family.A lent В loaned C borrowed 9. Can you ... me Ј10 until tomorrow?A loan В lend C borrow 10. Jeff’s ... us his car for the weekend.A borrowed В lent C loaned 11. I’ve ... the car to a friend.A borrowed В loaned C lent 12. He ... the museum his entire collection.A borrowed В lent C loaned 

TEST 27 

Study the meaning of the words.Word Definition Translationwatch to be a spectator, simply to look and see

what is happeningспостерігати, слідкувати; дивитися, спостерігати

observe to look very carefully in the hope of learning something, especially in science

спостерігати, стежити (за чим-небудь); вести (наукові) спостереження; вивчати (за допомогою спостереження)

see to become aware of somebody/ something by using your eyes

бачити

look to turn your eyes in a particular direction дивитисяChoose the best variant of answer.1. “I didn’t play, I didn’t! I only ...”, the boy explained.A watched В observed C looked 2. It’s extremely interesting to ... ships unload their cargoes.A see В watch C observe 3. A group of scientists is ... an eclipse of the sun.A watching В observing C looking 4. They ... the eagle till it was out of sight over the hill.A looked В observed C watched 5. My friend ... the behavior of birds.A watches В looks C observes 6. If you can find the planet Jupiter and have a telescope, you can ... its four large satellites, first seen by Galileo in 1610.A look В watch C observe 7. The physicist remained late in the laboratory to ... the result of his experiment.A observe В watch C look 8. Are you going to play or only to ...?A look В watch C observe 9. When it’s getting dark, one can ... the birds come home from the tall trees where they spend the night.A watch В observe C look 10. My father and I always ... international football matches on TV.A watch В observe C look 11. “What is your job in the experimental garden?” - “I ... the development of rice in it.”A look В observe C watch 12. She ... at me and smiled.A observed В looked C watched 

TEST 28 

Study the meaning of the words.Word Definition Translationdress to put on clothes одягати; наряджати; одягатися,

наряджатися, вбиратисяput on to place clothes on any part of our body надягатиwear to have on the body бути вдягненим (в що-н.); носити

(одяг)Choose the best variant of answer.1. When spring comes she always ... a flower in the button-hole of her costume.A puts on В dresses C wears 2. “What are you going to ... at our fancy-dress party?” - “ I tink, I’ll ... like a pirate.”A wear В dress C put on 3. They asked me how he was ... but I could not recollect what he was ....A dressed, wearingВ wore, dressingC dressed, putting on 4. Why aren’t you ... your rubber boots? The country road is very muddy.A putting onВ dressingC wearing 5. Please, help me to ... the children.A put on В dress C wear 6. The mother ... the child and told him to wait for her on the yard.A put on В dressed C wore 7. She is so beautiful and she ... well.A put on В dresses C wears 8. Don’t ... your overcoat, it’s very warm outside.A wear В put on C dress 9. “Is she always ... in white?” — “Yes, she enjoys ... white.”A put on, wearingВ dressed, wearingC wear, putting on 10. Why haven’t you ... your hat? The sun is very strong.A dressed В worn C put on 11. She doesn’t ... glasses on the stage.A wear В puts on C dresses 12. He was still ... when I came in.A putting onВ wearingC dressing

TEST 29 

Study the meaning of the words.Word Definition Translationlearn to study; to be informed; to receive

informationвивчати, вчити (що-небудь); учитися, навчатися (чому-небудь); засвоювати; учитися; дізнаватися

discover to get surprising information; to understand something quite unexpectedly

відкривати, робити відкриття; виявляти, знаходити

find out to get knowledge by search or inquiry

дізнатися, з’ясувати, довідатися; розкрити

Choose the best variant of answer.1. I am sad to ... the news of him being ill.A learn В find out C discover 2. The other part of the book tells us what young naturalists can do to ... about animals and plants living in different surroundings.A find out В discover C learn 3. When Pierre Curie ... about his wife’s discovery he decided to leave his own researches and to help his wife in her work.A found out В discovered C learned 4. Ring him up to ... if he is at home.A learn В discover C find out 5. We suddenly ... that it was too late to catch the train.A discovered В found out C learned 6. She ... that the whole story was untrue.A discovered В learned C found out 7. It’s interesting to ... that the legend of King Arthur is probably based on a real hero of the Britons.A discover В learn C find out 8. For a long time they tried to ... something about their adopted daughter’s past but to no avail.A learn В find out C discover 9. Look at the time-table and you will ... the time and the place of all the lectures.A discover В find out C learn 10. I am ... what really happened.A finding out В learning C discovering 11. I haven’t ... anything ... about him yet.A found out В learned C discovered 12. Cook is credited with ... Hawaii.A learning В finding out C discovering 

TEST 30 

Study the meaning of the words.Word Definition Translationlook denotes the act of seeing дивитисяstare to look with wide open eyes because of

surprise, fear, curiosityпильно дивитися, витріщатися

glance to take a quick look мигцем глянути; кинути оком; швидко переглянути

peep to look through a narrow hole or to look cautiously or stealthily

заглядати, дивитися примружившись; заглядати в маленький отвір; підглядати

Choose the best variant of answer.1. I have ... into every room on the first floor but I can’t find him anywhere.A looked В stared C peeped 2. The man ... at me till I began to feel uncomfortable.A peeped В glanced C stared 3. The visitor ... at all the pictures but without particular interest.A glanced В peeped C looked 4. The passers-by ... indifferently at the street painter and walked on.A looked В stared C glanced 5. “Oh, it’s unjust,” the small girl cried. “You’ve chosen the big one because you ...”A stared В peeped C glanced 6. Frank got up and went from window to window cautiously ... out.A staring В looking C peeping 7. The man ... coldly at Caroline, looking her up and down.A glanced В stared C peeped 8. As she said the last few words she ... at me to see if I was listening.A glanced В peeped C looked 9. Toma ... quickly at the door. “Listen! Can you hear somebody coming?”A stared В glanced C peeped 10. Oliver found a hole in the fence and ... into the garden.A peeped В looked C stared 11. He woke up and ... at the lock and found out that it was late.A peeped В stared C glanced 12. Mr Brown laid down the paper and sat quietly ... at the floor.A staring В peeping C glancing 

TEST 31 

Study the meaning of the words.Word Definition Translationempty containing nothing порожній, незаповненийvacant not in use, unoccupied or uninhabited вакантний, незайнятий; незаповнений;

вільний (про місце)blank not written on, not marked чистий, необписаний (про папір);

незаповнений (про документ)Choose the best variant of answer.1. This is a(n) ... room, it has neither furniture nor people in it.A vacant В blank C empty 2. This is a(n) ... room. It is free for occupation.A empty В blank C vacant 3. “Why did she leave so much ... space?”A blank В vacant C empty 4. Left by the drivers the buses and cars stood ... in the foggy streets.A vacant В empty C blank 5. There’s one more ... seat in the car. You can take it.A blank В vacant C empty 6. The garden was ... and silent.A empty В vacant C blank 7. The jug is full of milk now, but it will be ... when they have finished eating their supper.A blank В empty C vacant 8. Can you give me a ... sheet of paper? I’ll draw the way to the station for you.A blank В vacant C empty 9. The streets were almost ... at that hour.A vacant В blank C empty 10. Pete sat looking at the ... page, he couldn’t make up his mind how to begin the letter.A empty В vacant C blank 11. A loud cry that came from the ... hall awakened the baby.A vacant В blank C empty 12. “All the seats in the hall are occupied.” - “No, not all the seats. Two are ...”A empty В vacant C blank 

TEST 32 

Study the meaning of the words.Word Definition Translationbring (brought, brought)

to provide somebody/something with something

приносити, привозити, доставляти

fetch to go to where somebody/something is and bring them/it back

(піти і) принести, привести

take (took, taken) to carry or move something from one place to another

брати

Choose the best variant of answer.1. I haven’t ... my laptop with me this morning; can I borrow yours?A brought В fetched C taken 2. I’m off now. I have to ... the kids from school.A bring В fetch C take 3. I’ll ... the parcel with me and post it while I’m out.A bring В fetch C take 4. Yesterday, she forgot to ... her homework to school and came back upset.A bring В fetch C take 5. I threw a stick for my dog to ....A bring В fetch C take 6. When you come, could you ... some wine?A bring В fetch C take 7. My sister ... to the airport and saw me off and she’ll pick me up when 1 get back.A brought В fetched C took 8. It ... me an hour to get home.A brings В fetches C takes 9. ... it over there, please.A Bring В Fetch C Take 10. ... it here, please.A Bring В Fetch C Take 11. She ... Luke home from the hospital.A took В fetched C brought 12. ... your bag off the table.A fetch В take C bring 

TEST 33 

Study the meaning of the words.Word Definition Translationjob work for which you receive regular payment робота, праця; служба;

заняттяwork the duties that you have and the activities that you do

as part of your jobробота; труд; справа, діяльність

Choose the best variant of answer.1. Margaret has got a new ....A job В work 2. They did a great ... fixing my computer.A job В work 3. He’s got ... with the government.A job В work 4. Coal mining is a hard ....A job В work 5. If .,. is worth doing, it’s worth doing well.A work В a work C job D a job 6. You’ve never done a day’s ... in your life.A job В work 7. There will be a lot of ... losses when the factory closes.A jobВ work 8. Bob’s always changing ....A worksВ workC jobsD job 9. I’ve got ... working for a bank.A jobВ a jobC a workD work 10. It took me an hour to get home from ... yesterday.A jobВ work 11. Let’s try to make the best of a bad ....A jobВ work 12. He does not go about his ... in the right way.A workВ job

 TEST 34

 Study the meaning of the words.Word Definition Translationhear to be aware of sounds with your ears чути, почути; чути,

мати слухlisten to give one’s attention to a sound; to take notice of what

somebody says to youслухати

Choose the best variant of answer.1. Did you ... that noise just now?A hear В listen C listen to 2. I ... the CD on my Walkman.A heard В listened C listened to 3. She was talking very quietly; did you __________________ what she just said?A hear В listen C listen to 4. OK, this is important, so please ... carefully.A hear В listen C listen to 5. I can’t ... you properly — the phone line’s really bad.A hear В listen C listen to 6. Did you ... about the accident?A hear В listen C listen to 7. Be careful — I’ve ... a number of strange things about them.A heard В listened 8. I told him about it, but he never ... me.A hearsВ listensC listens to 9. The music next door was so loud, we couldn’t ... the TV.A hearВ listenC listen to 10. ’What did she say?’A ’I wasn’t hearing.’В ’I wasn’t listening.’ 11. Didn’t you ... the doorbell?A hearВ listenC listen to 12. I told her over and over again, but she wouldn’t ... .A hearВ listen 

TEST 35Study the meaning of the words. Choose the best variant of answer.Word Definition Translationwages an amount of money you receive each day or week. It is

often paid in cash (= notes and coins)заробітна плата (робітника)

salary the money you receive each month. A person’s salary is often expressed as the total amount in a year.

платня, оклад; заробітна плата службовця

1. The government plans to raise the minimum ... from £4.20 to £6 per hour.A salaryВ wage 2. The basic ... is low, so she’ll have to do overtime to make enough money.A salaryВ wage 3. His ... goes directly into the bank on the last Friday of each month.A salaryВ wage 4. She earns a good ... as a doctor, but not as much as a consultant gets.A salaryВ wage 5. The owner of the restaurant only pays the waiters a weekly ... of £80.A salaryВ wage 6. He was offered a six-figure ... to move to a rival company.A salaryВ wage 7. He’s on quite a good ... in his present job.A salaryВ wage 8. The ... increases will come into effect in May.A salaryВ wage 9. Servants often worked eighteen hours a day with only half a day off once a week, for very low ...A salary В wage C wages D salaries 10. For the student, however, earning a ... instead of living off a grant is riches indeed.A salaryВ wage 11. You will learn valuable skills for the trade of your choice whilst earning a ....A salaryВ wage 12. He is waiting for an annual raise in his ....A salaryВ wage

 TEST 36

 Study the meaning of the words.Word Definition Translationtravel the act or activity of travelling подорожtrip a journey to a place and back again, especially a

short one for pleasure or a particular purposeподорож, мандрівка, поїздка; екскурсія; рейс

journey an act of travelling from one place to another; a journey is usually one-way and is more often used when the travelling takes a long time and is difficult

подорож (суходолом); поїздка; рейс

excursion a short trip made for pleasure, especially one that has been organized for a group of people

екскурсія; (туристична) поїздка

voyage a long journey involving travel by sea or in space переліт; плавання; подорожtour a journey made for pleasure during which several

different places are visitedподорож; поїздка; турне

expedition an organized journey with a particular purpose, especially to find out about a place that is not well known

експедиція; похід, вилазка

outing a short trip made for pleasure or education, usually with a group of people and lasting no more than a day

заміська прогулянка, екскурсія, пікнік

Choose the best variant of answer.1. The job involves a considerable amount of foreign ....A travelВ outingC tourD journey 2. She’s away on a business ....A journeyВ travelC tripD voyage 3. My ... to work takes an hour.A travelВ journeyC tripD outing 4. I’m going to ... by plane.A journeyВ travelC tripD expedition 5. We went on a day ... to see Stonehenge.A voyageВ travelC tripD journey

 6. The children were on a day’s ... from school.A voyageВ tripC outingD expedition 7. I’ve got to pick up the tickets from the ... agent.A journeyВ travelC tripD tour 8. It was their first ... to the South Pole.A expeditionВ tourC outingD trip 9. The Titanic sank on its maiden ....A tripВ expeditionC excursionD voyage 10. My friends were on a ... through England.A tourВ tripC journeyD outing 11. I’m going to take a year out to ... round the world.A journeyВ travelC tripD tour 12. We went on an all-day ... to the island.A excursionВ tripC voyageD travel

TEST 37 

Study the meaning of the words. Choose the best variant of answer.Word Definition Translationeconomic connected with the trade, industry and development

of wealth of a country, an area or a societyекономічний,господарський

economical providing good service or value in relation to the amount of time or money spent; not spending more money than necessary

економний, ощадливий

1. He was ... in all areas of his life.A economicВ economical 2. It would be more ... to buy the bigger size.A economicВ economical 3. The house she lived in was very .... It didn’t use much electricity.A economicВ economical 4. The government’s ... policy is a disaster.A economicВ economical 5. This is a period of... crisis.A economicВ economical 6. She is very ... in her use of salt when she is cooking.A economicВ economical 7. What is wrong with our ... system?A economicВ economical 8. They witness a period of sustained ... growth.A economicВ economical 9. They’re very ... too — saving up to 50 % in laundry costs.A economicВ economical 10. ... reforms are also outlined in the letter.A economic В economical 11. it is often ... to buy in large quantities.A economic В economical 12. Car Hire Hiring a car is a convenient and fairly ... way of getting around.A economic В economical 

TEST 38 

Study the meaning of the words.Word Definition Translationhit (hit, hit) to come against something with force,

especially causing damage or injuryударяти; завдавати шкоди

knock to hit something so that it moves or breaks; to put somebody/something into a particular state or position by hitting them/it

ударяти; бити, збити (з ніг)

bang to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise

ударити, стукнути; ляскати, хлопати

strike (struck, struck)

to hit somebody/something hard стукнути, ляснути

Choose the best variant of answer.1. Someone had ... a hole in the wall.A hit В knocked C banged D struck 2. The baby was ... the table with his spoon.A hitting В knocking C banging D striking 3. The boy was ... by a speeding car.A struck В hit C banged D knocked 4. The ship ... a rock.A hit В banged C struck D knocked 5. My parents never used to ... me.A bang В strike C hit D knock 6. I was ... by a falling stone.A struck В hit C banged D knocked 7. The door slammed with a ....A hit В bang C strike D knock 8. One man was ... on the head with a stick.A struck В knocked C hit D banged 9. He deliberately ran into her, ... her shoulder.A banging В hitting C striking D knocking 10. Don’t ... the door when you go out!A strike В bang C knock D hit 11. She ... him on the head with her umbrella.A banged В hit C struck D knocked 12. Be careful you don’t ... your head on this low beam.A hitВ bangC strikeD knock 

TEST 39 

Study the meaning of the words.Word Definition Translationfine used to talk about your health, especially when

somebody asks you how you are. It is also used to talk about somebody’s health when you are talking to somebody else

здоровий, гарний

healthy in good health and not likely to become ill; good for your health

здоровий; корисний (для здоров’я)

strong not easily affected by disease; healthy сильний,здоровий, міцнийfit in good physical health, especially because you take

regular physical exerciseздоровий, у хорошій формі

Choose the best variant of answer.1. Keep ... by exercising regularly.A healthy В fit C strong D fine 2. After a few weeks she was feeling ....A finer В fitter C stronger D healthier 3. Her face looks ... and tanned.A fit В healthy C fine D strong 4. She has a ... appetite.A fit В strong C healthy D fine 5. This cold weather isn’t very ... .A healthy В strong C fit 6. This is a very ... place to live.A fit В strong C healthy 7. What do you know about ... diet?A fit В healthy C fine D strong 8. He tries to keep ... by jogging every day.A fit В stronger C finest D healthy 9. I was feeling ... when 1 got up this morning.A strong В fine C healthy D fit 10. Are you feeling ... now after your rest?A finer В healthy C fit D stronger 11. I go swimming every day in order to keep ....A healthy В strong C fit D fine 12. ’How’s your throat?’ ’It’s ... as long as I don’t cough.’A strongВ healthyC fitD fine 

TEST 40 

Study the meaning of the words.Word Definition Translationmake to create or prepare something by

combining materials or putting parts together; to cause something to exist or happen

робити; виготовляти, виробляти; виконувати

do to make or prepare something, especially something artistic or something to eat

робити, здійснювати дію

create to make something exist or happen, especially something new that did not exist before

створювати, творити; займатися творчістю

Choose the best variant of answer.1. Scientists disagree about how the universe was ....A created В made C done 2. The local dramatic society is ... ’Hamlet’ next month.A making В creating C doing 3. She ... a good impression on the interviewer.A made В did C created 4. He ... a beautiful drawing of a house.A created В did C made 5. You’ve ... a terrible mess of this job.A did В made C created 6. How would you like your steak ...?A done В made C created 7. Who’s ... the food for the party?A making В doing C creating 8. She ... her own clothes.A does В makes C creates 9. I’m ... physics, biology and chemistry.A doing В making C creating 10. Wine is ... from grapes.A made В done C created 11. The government plans to ... more jobs for young people.A do В make C create 12. I keep ... the same mistakes.A doing В making C creating 

SYNONYMS IN CONTEXT 

TEST 1 Read and complete the text below. For each of the empty space (1-6) choose the correct answer (A, В or C).The best value in Antigua is the incredible beaches. They claim there is one for each day of the year. No beach here is considered (1) __________________, so no one will charge you a penny to throw down a towel and enjoy the day. Coves in the coastline (2) __________________ calm waters for snorkeling and other water sports. If you (3) __________________ at a resort, chances are you’ll have convenient beach (4) __________________. Cruise ship visitors should (5) __________________ a cab driver and ask for a (6) __________________ to the beach. The beach at Long Bay, near the Long Bay Hotel, is a great choice for sunbathers and snorkelers.   A В C1 secret private reserved2 devise operate create3 stand stay go4 access passage pass5 let take hire6 ride go step 

TEST 2 Read and complete the text below. For each of the empty space (1-6) choose the correct answer (A, В or C).Snorkeling in Antigua could easily (1) __________________ an entire day of your visit, and the costs are generally (2) __________________. Once you’ve reached the beach (taxi charges can be negotiated) many places will rent (3) __________________. It’s probably best to bring your own mask, snorkel and fins from home, where prices aren’t set with a desperate, last-minute tourist in mind. You’ll see a wide variety of fish (4) __________________ and impressive coral formations. Take care not to touch the coral, which causes (5) __________________ to the reefs and makes the site less attractive to the budget traveler arriving after your (6) __________________.   A В C1 fill up write down enlist2 dear inexpensive high3 tools equipment facilities4 numbers divisions species5 ruin damage wound6 arrival destination departure 

TEST 3 Read and complete the text below. For each of the empty space (1-6) choose the correct answer.I cannot begin to (1) __________________ how important it is to take good care of your body — you only get one and you can’t (2) __________________ it or return it. Not many young people (3) __________________ about what health conditions they will have in the future. Unfortunately, what you do now does (4) __________________ your long term health. There are many things in life that we can’t control, but one thing we can control is how good we are to our bodies. Health is the (5) __________________ of all other things in life. If you don’t feel good you are not going to be able to (6) __________________ things to the best of your ability. So take good care of yourself by eating healthy foods and being physically active!   A В C1 express consider investigate2 exchange barter transact3 bother try worry4 effect affect include5 root stem origin6 perform harden accomplish 

TEST 4 Read and complete the text below. For each of the empty space (1-6) choose the correct answer.A species is called (1) __________________ when there are so few of its kind left that it could (2) __________________ from the planet altogether and become (3) __________________. Extinct means an animal hasn’t been seen in the (4) __________________ for 50 years. In total 804 plant and animal species are now (5) __________________ as extinct and 869 are extinct in the wild. There are also 8,462 types of animal whose futures are (6) __________________.   A В C1 weakened endangered assisted2 disappear erase evoke3 archaic extinct asleep4 forest zoo wild5 put written recorded6 threatened imperiled saved 

TEST 5 Read and complete the text below. For each of the empty space (1-6) choose the correct answer. There are no “good” and “bad” foods, only good and bad eating (1) __________________. Let’s start by (2) __________________ a look at the Food Guide Pyramid. Grain products, vegetables, fruits, low-fat milk (3) __________________, lean meats, fish, poultry, and dry beans all have a place in a (4) __________________ diet. A diet that is (5) __________________ to reflect the Pyramid provides a steady stream of energy, repairs and restores the body, and helps manage stress and (6) __________________ mood swings.   A В C1 skills moods habits2 giving taking bringing3 products stuff materials4 useful tasty healthy5 accorded balanced harmonized6 prevent avoid extend

TEST 6 Read and complete the text below. For each of the empty space (1-6) choose the correct answer .If you are (1) __________________ a holiday event, do your guests a favor by including nonalcoholic (2) __________________ and healthier (3) __________________ such as vegetables, salad, and fruit on the (4)__________________. Use low-calorie and fat-free salad (5) __________________. Putting these items out before the sweets, meats, and souffles will give everyone a better (6) __________________ of not overdoing it with high-fat, high-calorie choices.   A В C1 hosting managing keeping2 off license beverages waters3 items types varieties4 cuisine cooking menu5 sauces dressings peppers6 possibility chance choice 

TEST 7 Read and complete the text below. For each of the empty space (1-6) choose the correct answer .Parents should make rules and set limits for Internet use, and be (1) __________________ with their child about keeping them. These rules may include time (2) __________________ for Internet use or not using the Internet for play until after homework or chores are (3) __________________. It’s important to monitor the child’s Internet use. Keeping the computer in an (4) __________________ where the entire family can see and use it makes it easier to monitor (5) __________________. Check out the Web sites your child is visiting and what they are about. Be careful about letting your child visit chat rooms, keep an eye on what is being discussed, and make sure he does not give out his personal (6) __________________ on the Internet.   A В C1 firm hard strong2 merges limits margins3 made created done4 territory square area5 assignment activity homework6 information figures numbers 

TEST 8Read and complete the text below. For each of the empty space (1-6) choose the correct answer.Bob always wanted to be a ballet dancer, from a young age. He started lessons when he was only five years old. He was (1) __________________ to get to the top. He knew that to achieve his dream, he needed to be very (2) __________________, eat properly and get enough sleep. His parents were very (3) __________________ of their son and his talent. But problems started when he was 12. Although he was (4) __________________ as a small child, he quickly grew taller. Soon the worst happened: he became too tall for classical ballet. He was very sad about this, but his teacher told him to be (5) __________________ and suggested that he take up modern dance. Bob followed her advice, and became a very successful dance teacher. He tells all his pupils that however hard you work, some things are a question of (6) __________________!   A В C1 determined disciplined strong2 well built negative hard-working3 proud ambitious successful4 weak tiny skinny5 lucky different positive6 discipline luck talent

 TEST 9

Read and complete the text below. For each of the empty space (1-6) choose the correct answer.Hi, (1) __________________! Here we are by the sea. The weather is (2) __________________ and I’m swimming every morning. We’re living (3) __________________ fish — they catch it fresh each day. Yesterday we (4) __________________ a boat to the nearest town (5) __________________ my parents wanted to meet up with some friends who are also on holidays here. We want to go to a different town tomorrow.See you (6 __________________.Love, Brian.   A В C1 there you then2 brilliant delicious strong3 on in at4 made took gave5 because but so6 before quickly soon 

TEST 10Read and complete the text below. For each of the empty space (1-6) choose the correct answer.Tennis is a popular (1) __________________ in Britain and for two weeks in the summer, many people sit for hours in front of their television sets (2) __________________ the Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon. It’s every tennis player’s dream to (3) __________________. Wimbledon. The competition first started in 1877, with only a few hundred (4) __________________, but now over 450,000 people attend. Top tennis players from more than sixty countries (5) __________________ the two-week long Wimbledon tournament, and (6) __________________ of the tennis stars wait all night for tickets!   A В C1 sport match games2 viewing watching seeing3 win beat score4 viewers watchers spectators5 come in join in take part in6 watchers viewers fans 

TEST 11 Read and complete the text below. For each of the empty space (1-6) choose the correct answer.About 40 million years (1) __________________, members of the cat family first appeared. As early as 3500 B.C., Egyptians were keeping African wildcats. They taught (2) __________________ wildcats to live alongside people in their homes, and the cats stopped being (3) __________________, and became much-loved pets. They were wonderful cats, and there are many Egyptian paintings showing how (4) __________________ they were at hunting and killing snakes, rats and mice. Around 1500 B.C. cats were actually (5) __________________ loved by the Egyptians, that if a person killed a cat, they were killed themselves. When a pet cat died, the Egyptians (6) __________________ cut off their own eyebrows to show how sad they felt.   A В C1 before ago since2 this that these3 wild fierce domestic4 good fine nice5 enough so also6 use to using to used to

 TEST 12

 Read and complete the text below. For each of the empty space (1-6) choose the correct answer.There are many interesting (1) __________________ about cats. For instance, did you know that a domestic cat can run as fast as 30 mph? That it has (2) __________________ bones than a human being? That a cat’s hearing is much more sensitive than that of peopie or dogs? And that they can (3) __________________ six times better in the dark and at night than us? And though cats are excellent hunters, they spend about 16 hours of their day (4) __________________. It has been (5) __________________ shown that owning a cat is good for our health — the feel of a happy cat sitting on your knee will always (6) __________________ you feel good.   A В C1 data information facts2 more many few3 look watch see4 sleeping asleep sleepy5 scientific scientifically scientists6 get do make 

TEST 13 Read and complete the text below. For each of the empty space (11-6) choose the correct answer .One of the biggest underground (1) __________________ in London is, of course, the underground (2) __________________ — known as ’the Tube’. Some Tube (3) __________________ are more than a hundred years old, and several have recently closed. For example, the tiny line to Aldwych, the (4) __________________ of London’s theatreland, was closed in the 1990s. The empty station is now (5) __________________ for films and parties. Aldwych is just one of 40 ’ghost stations’. Another is a station called ’British Museum’, which some people say was closed because an Egyptian mummy had(6) __________________ from the nearby museum and was haunting the station.   A В C1 chains labyrinths networks2 railway rails road3 strings lines threads4 heart suburb outside5 hired about hired off hired out6 escaped ran flied 

TEST 14 Read and complete the text below. For each of the empty space (1-6) choose the correct answer .Meteorologists keep daily (1) __________________ of the temperature. By comparing today’s temperature to temperatures for this date in the past, a meteorologist can say (2) __________________ today is warmer or cooler than normal.In the same way, meteorologists (3) __________________ wind speed and determine the direction in which the wind is blowing. Meteorologists (4) __________________ measure air pressure — the force or weight of the air as it (5) __________________ the earth, humidity - how moist the air is, and precipitation - rain, sleet, hail or snow, to help them (6) __________________ forecasts.   A В C1 records data figures2 if whether as3 weigh measure scale4 also too as well5 presses down presses around presses at6 write do make

 TEST 15

 Read and complete the text below. For each of the empty space (1-6) choose the correct answer.A drought is an extended period of time in which there is an (1) __________________ low level of precipitation in an area. Very hot temperatures also often (2) __________________ it. They generally last for only one season, but they can go on (3) __________________ years. When soil doesn’t have enough water, it loses its (4) __________________ to sustain nutrients and plants can’t grow. Drought can lead to famine, forest fires, crop (5) __________________, soil erosion, dust storms, and lowered water levels in rivers and lakes. A drought can also (6) __________________ to devastating economic loss. Droughts can have more of an economic impact than any other type of natural disaster.

   A В C1 usual unusually usually2 company follow accompany3 for about in4 capability ability skills5 lose loss lost6 take drag lead