Английский язык. Учебно-тренировочный тест для подготовки к централизованному тестированию и экзамену

A26. My father made a cellar in the basement … we could keep any junk there.

1)therefore

2)so as

3)as a result

4)so that

A27. Looking neglected on the outside the house was well kept inside … surprised us greatly.

1)that

2)which

3)so

4)what

?Укажите номер подчеркнутого фрагмента, в котором допущена ошибка.

A28. My next door neighbor, who is usually shy and doesn't say much,

1 2

is being friendly this morning and throws a big party tonight.

3 4

A29. My mother always tells us wait while she checks in the kitchen

1 2

because she never leaves unless everything has been turned off.

3 4

?Определите тему, к которой относится данный ряд слов. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A30. to whitewash, to paper, to paint, to varnish

1)to diminish

2)to fix

3)to repair

4)to redecorate

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Из предложенных вариантов выберите слово, отно-

?сящеесявариант. к заданному ряду слов. Укажите выбранный

A31. sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, scrubbing

1)mowing

2)mopping

3)cutting

4)weeding

?Определите ряд, в котором не все слова относятся к одной теме. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A32. 1) terrace, attic, basement, balcony

2)living-room, VIP-room, sitting-room, bedroom

3)lawn, flower bed, kitchen garden, orchard

?Прочитайте текст, выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Укажите выбранный вариант.

The residents of that beautiful valley are (A33) … only upset about some recent changes, but they are also very angry because (A34) … consulted. Some families have lived and (A35) … crops in the valley for many years, (A36) … now their way of life is being threatened by developers. There is a plan to build hundreds of new houses in the area. With all these unwelcome changes the valley won't feel (A37) … home any longer.

Выберите ответную реплику, подходящую по смыслу

?к предложенной реплике-стимулу. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A38. May I have a look at your lovely house?

1)Indeed.

2)Very good.

3)You are welcome.

4)I am afraid not.

Выберите реплику-стимул, подходящую по смыслу к

?предложенной ответной реплике. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A39. Oh no, not again.

1)Do you enjoy redecorating the rooms?

2)Give me a hand with the cleaning, okay?

3)How are you anyway?

4)Where are you going?

?Прочитайте вопрос. Выберите один из вариантов ответа. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A40. Which castle is one of the out-of-London royal residences?

1)Dover Castle

2)Westminster Palace

3)Windsor Castle

4)Buckingham Palace

Прочитайте текст и выберите вариант ответа,

?соответствующий содержанию прочитанного текста. Укажите выбранный вариант.

I.In Ancient China there was a belief that the natural environment of a particular location can influence the fortune of its inhabitants and descendants. The Chinese created the notion of feng shui

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(“wind–water”), which developed from observation of chronic catastrophies wrought in China by winds and floods. Originally they developed it as a means of planning the perfect agricultural system in harmony with the forces of nature. Feng Shui has been used for centuries to improve the physical surroundings in which people live and to maintain balance in their life.

II. The Chinese art of Feng Shui has been adopted by modern designers as a way of creating environments which feel comfortable and harmonious. The principles of Feng Shui are beneficial in the organization of outdoor environments and can also be used in the design of areas inside the house such as the bedroom, which is considered to be the most important room in the house.

III. Finding the best position for the bed is very important. The main rule of bed positioning is never to have the foot of the bed directly facing the door. That is what is known as the 'death position'. Traditionally, the dead were laid out with their feet pointing towards the door to give them better access to heaven. (It also made it easier for the living to carry them out.) Ideally, you should position the bed diagonally opposite the door, with the head against the wall, not a window.

IV. Small tables on both sides (not just one side) at the head of the bed help maintain balance, but it is best to avoid cluttering the room with a lot of furniture. Let air flow easily through the space. Those large heavy wooden wardrobes, often with boxes of suitcases stored on top, are a really bad idea. As they tower over the bed, they can make the sleeper feel vulnerable and cause a restless sleep. Do not position tables or other furniture with pointed edges facing the sleeper as their negative energy will cause health problems.

V. The bedroom should be kept as a relaxing space and should not be used for work or as an office. There should be a feeling of lightness, not seriousness, in the air. Blue curtains and bedcovers are more soothing than brown ones. Soft natural materials are recommended. With Feng Shui in your bedroom, you can create a peaceful sanctuary from the stresses of contemporary living.

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A41. The article mainly discusses

1)ancient beliefs of oriental people.

2)modern applications of ancient notions.

3)future developments in interior design.

A42. Feng Shui originally was

1)the art of placing furniture.

2)the art of playing harmonious music.

3)the art of planning outdoor environments.

A43. The principles of Feng Shui have been adopted as

1)a way of improving areas of human habitation.

2)a means for better orientation in space.

3)a technique for house and furniture design.

A44. According to Feng Shui, the position of the bed is

1)of secondary importance.

2)of crucial importance.

3)of no importance whatsoever.

A45. Feng Shui teaches that in the bedroom one should use

1)dark colours.

2)lots of furniture.

3)natural materials.

?Определите, в каком значении слово употреблено в тексте. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A46. access (III)

1)approach

2)outlet

3)passage

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A47. soothing (V)

1)softening

2)relaxing

3)convenient

Выберите правильный вариант перевода в соответ-

?ствии с содержанием текста. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A48. Finding the best position for the bed is very important. (II)

1)Найти лучшее положение кровати очень важно.

2)Очень важно расположить кровать наилучшим образом.

3)Нахождение лучшей позиции для кровати очень важно.

A49. … they can make the sleeper feel vulnerable and cause a restless sleep. (IV)

1)… они могут заставить спящего почувствовать себя уязвимым и вызвать неспокойный сон.

2)… они могут вызвать у спящего ощущение незащищенности и сделать сон беспокойным.

3)… они могут сделать спящего чувствующим свою уязвимость и вызвать беспокойство во сне.

A50. There should be a feeling of lightness, not seriousness, in the air. (V)

1)Вокруг должно быть ощущение легкости, а не серьезно-

сти.

2)В воздухе должна ощущаться легкость, а не серьезность.

3)В воздухе должно быть чувство светлости, а не серьезности.

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PART B

?В каждом предложении заполните пропуск словом, образованным от указанного в скобках.

B1. A violent storm came … and caused the destruction of several houses (expect).

B2. My acquaintance rents the house and I … a room from him (let).

B3. To my mind, the house needs complete …: it's not fit to live in (decorate).

?Переведите на английский язык фрагмент предложения, данный в скобках.

B4. I always feel (уютно) at my grandparents' house.

B5. My study room (подходит) all my academic needs.

B6. The family decided to redecorate the house themselves and (сделали) quite a mess of it.

Прочитайте текст. Заполните каждый из пропусков

?только одним словом, подходящим по смыслу. Слово должно содержать не более 15 символов.

There is an old English saying, there is no place like home. It is forever true, of course. Home is more than (B7) … a place to live in. We (B8) … here to feel safe (B9) … loved. It's the place we are (B10) … welcome.

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PART A

К каждому заданию даны варианты ответов, из ко-

?торых только один является верным. Выберите правильный ответ из четырех предложенных.

A1. You have so …, you had better get a trolley.

1)many luggages

2)much luggage

3)a lot of luggage

4)much of luggage

A2. The taxi rank is … the bus stop.

1)so far as

2)as far than

3)farthest then

4)farther than

A3. Attention! The Tokyo flight is boarding at …

1)the Gate Five

2)Gate Five

3)Fifth Gate

4)Gate's Five

A4. The guidebook from … you took the information must be quite old.

1)that

2)what

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3)which

4)one

A5. Our flight … and we … several hours in the airport departure lounge.

1)has been delayed / spent

2)is delayed / have been spent

3)delayed / spent

4)was delayed / spent

A6. Unless the fog …, all the flights … today.

1)is lifted / will be cancelled

2)will lift / will be cancelled

3)doesn't lift / will be cancelled

4)lifts / will be cancelled

A7. Ever since we … my wife and I … at a guest house at the seaside for our holiday.

1)have married / have stayed

2)married / have stayed

3)have been married / have stayed

4)have married / stayed

A8. We … all day long but … to reach the destination.

1)have been travelling / failed

2)travelled / failed

3)had been travelling / failed

4)had travelled / had failed

A9. It is the first time I … a trip on my own so I … a bit out of sorts.

1)am making / am feeling

2)have made / feel

3)made / feel

4)have made / have feel

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A10. As we … our flight, some misunderstanding … with the flight attendant.

1)had been boarding, occurred

2)were boarding, was occurring

3)were boarding, occurred

4)have been boarding, occurred

A11. I'm positive my bus … on time. It … never behind schedule.

1)is arriving, is

2)arrives, is

3)will arrive, is being

4)is arriving, will be

A12. A "no-show" is an informal expression for someone who … a ticket but … to the event.

1)buys, doesn't come

2)has bought, won't come

3)bought, didn't come

4)has bought, hasn't come

A13. The road …, so we … take a bypass.

1)was being widened, were forced

2)was widening, were forced

3)widened, were being forced

4)was widened, were forced

A14. The guide said the tourists … some free time after they … the bus tour.

1)would give / completed

2)would be given / had completed

3)gave / completed

4)will be given / have completed

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