In 1998 Sarah Thomas announced her decision to quit the catwalk, saying she could not tolerate the fashion industry’s obsession with skinniness.

In 1998 Sarah Thomas announced her decision to quit the catwalk, saying she could not tolerate the fashion industry’s obsession with skinniness.

На половине альбомного листа 1.3. Use of English

You have 40 minutes to do this task

Part 1

For questions 1-6 combine the following verbs and particles to make phrasal verbs, then use them in the sentences below.

Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

Directions:

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1. Although they tried to keep the story out of the public eye, the news _____________ eventually.

2. When the pain had still not ___________after three days, Sally consulted a doctor about her injury.

3. It can take a long time to ____________ a new business.

4. Skiing off-piste is dangerous, as it can ___________ an avalanche.

5. The weary travellers ____________ in a deserted cabin, where they spent an uncomfortable night.

6. After much family interference, the young couple were forced ________ their engagement.

Part 2 целый лист

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For questions 7-10 complete the following sentences with help from the pictures below, using similes, metaphors or idioms.

Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

irections:

7. You must make sure they agree to a __________before you go ahead and accept the job.

8. I`m afraid I`ve got a __________. A long time ago I was arrested for drunk driving.

9. You are such a good cook - your cakes are always __________.

10. As soon as I saw you I knew we would __________ and become great friends.

Part 3 На половине альбомного листа

For questions 11-20 complete the text below by filling each space with one word only.

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Directions:

Our health has improved dramatically over the past century. (11)_______________ you had been born a male a hundred years ago, you would have had a life expectancy of only 44 years – or slightly longer if female. Today the figures are 74 and 78 years respectively.

Thanks to antibiotics and better hygiene, we (12)_______________ longer live in fear of infectious diseases. Not only (13)_______________ we discovered the importance of a balanced diet, (14)______________ we also have a better understanding of common diseases. Many of these improvements have been brought about by medical research. If we fall ill, the treatments (15)______________ likely to be based on scientific principles. A hundred years ago, doctors (16)_______________ have relied on guesswork, habit and superstition. However, although we are living longer and healthier lives than ever (17)_______________ few people enjoy perfect health, especially (18)______________ they get older. Many of the benefits of medical research are costly, and take a long time to become available. If future research finds out more about what causes common diseases, then we should be able to start looking after ourselves better and have (19)______________ just longer lives - but healthier and happier (20)______________ too.