- •I. Underline the most suitable word or phrase.
- •II. Complete the text with the correct words. The first letter of each word is given to you.
- •III. Fill in prepositions:
- •IV. Choose the most suitable word. The Only Child
- •V. Decide which answer (a, b, c or d) best fits each space. Ann Johnson – a confidential report
- •VI. Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Use each word once only.
- •VII. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line.
- •VIII. Translate the Russian words into English.
- •IX. Translate these dialogues from Russian into English.
- •I. Fill the gaps in these sentences with a suitable word. The first letter of each missing word is given.
- •II. Complete the sentences choosing one of the adjectives given.
- •III. Decide which answer (a, b, c or d) best fits each space. Moving in
- •IV. Complete the dialogue. The first letter of each missing word is given.
- •A house husband
- •VII. Choose the right word for each proverb:
- •VIII. Translate into English:
- •II. Use the words to complete the sentences.
- •IV. Choose the most suitable word for each space.
- •V. Chose the right word from the list for each proverb.
- •VI. Put each of the following words or phrases in its correct place in the passages below.
- •Eating out
- •Entertaining at Home
- •VII. Complete the following dialogue using the words and phrases below it.
- •VIII. Translate into English.
- •I. Fill in the gaps with the prepositions.
- •II. Chose the correct word from the box:
- •III. Explain the difference between:
- •IV. Translate from Russian into English:
- •I. Supply the missing prepositions.
- •II. Match the place and the reason for going there.
- •III. Translate into English.
- •IV. Insert a suitable word from the box into the blanks.
- •V. Insert the following words:
- •VII. Translate the following dialogue into English.
- •I. Insert articles if necessary.
- •III. Choose the right word.
- •IV. Use the words to complete the sentences:
- •V. Insert each of the given words in the correct space.
- •VII. Choose the right word. Street markets
- •VIII. Translate into English.
IV. Complete the dialogue. The first letter of each missing word is given.
Tom: Have you seen the state of this kitchen? Someone has been washing
clothes in the (1) s___ and they’re still there!
Fred: Yes, I know. I usually use the (2) b___, but it is too dirty at the moment.
Tom: Why didn’t you (3) c___ it? You have been living here for two months now, and I have never seen you do any (4) h___.
Fred: What do you mean? I have washed the (5) d___ at least three times and I always (6) m___ my bed.
Tom: Rubbish! You are always making a (7) m___ and not cleaning up afterwards.
Fred: What about you? You are always drinking my milk!
Tom: What about the (8) k___?
Fred: Buy!
V. Fill in each space with an appropriate preposition from the list below: in, on, of, for, at, by, to.
A house husband
My wife is a social worker and she works (1) ___ the local council and has a very busy timetable every day. She obviously can’t be (2) ___ full-time work and be a housewife (3) ___ the same time. This means I’ve been a house husband (4) ___ many years now, because my job as a textbook writer for students (5) ___ English can be done from home working (6) ___ a personal computer. As we can’t afford a baby-sitter I’m (7) ___ charge (8) ___ the baby as well as having to do all the cooking and washing-up. My job is made much easier (9) ___ the variety (10) ___ electrical goods available – I just put all the dirty plates (11) ___ the dishwasher and the baby’s clothes (12) ___ the washing machine and away I go. I’m free to produce yet another masterpiece for students (13) ___ my word processor. When my wife comes home (14) ___ three she has already made meal to look forward (15) ___. Not bad, eh?
Fill in the blanks. The first letter of each missing word is given.
1. Oh dear, the iron was too hot. I’ve (1) s ___ your blouse. Do you think anyone will notice?
2. This floor is very dirty. Can you bring me a fresh (2) b___ of water? I want to rinse the (3) m___ again.
3. The collar of this shirt is so dirty I’ll have to (4) s___ it in a (5) b___ of hot water for half an hour, and then (6) s___ it with a brush.
4. Thanks for washing the dishes. We haven’t got time to (7) d___ them up. Let’s just leave them there to (8) d___.
5. Can you (9) f___ the ironing board and put it away. I’ve finished the ironing now.
6. First (10) b___ two eggs in a (11) b___. Then (12) c___ three mushrooms into small pieces and add them with some milk and salt.
VII. Choose the right word for each proverb:
My (1) ___ is my castle.
There is no (2) ___ like home.
East or West (3) ___ is best.
Men make (4) ___ women make (5) ___.
Dry bread (6) ___ is better than roast meat (7) ___.
People, who live in (8) ___ houses, shouldn’t throw stones.
VIII. Translate into English:
1. Я видел ваше объявление в газете о том, что вы сдаете квартиру.
2. Я хочу снять однокомнатную квартиру со всеми удобствами и мебелью.
3. Основные типы домов в Британии: отдельные дома и особняки, имеющие общую стену.
4. Мой друг купил очень удобную квартиру. Она находится на седьмом этаже многоквартирного дома.
5. Они мечтают получить свою собственную квартиру.
6. Как правило, утром мне некогда подметать пол, вытирать пыль и стирать. Я только убираю постель и мою посуду.
7. Во многих современных квартирах имеются посудомоечные машины, микроволновые печи, морозильники, стиральные машины.
Topic: MEALS
I. Fill in the gaps with the prepositions in, without, with, to, up, for, out, of.
1. The salad consisted ___ sliced meat, sliced tomatoes and lettuce.
2. He helped himself ___ a large piece ___ apple-pie.
3. Have another helping ___ soup. – Thank you, ___ pleasure.
4. She treated ___ us ___ very tasty pancakes.
5. Help yourself ___ the salad.
6. I’m very fond ___ Chinese food.
7. I asked ___ the menu.
8. He took ___ my order.
9. I prefer a simple café ___ a big restaurant.
10. I like to eat ___.