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Olia
1. Do write when you get a chance.

a) Please write whenever you have the opportunity.
b) It would be appreciated if you could not write when you have a moment.
c) If you find the time, please do not write.
d) Whenever you get the chance, avoid writing to me.
2. What a dear letter!
a) This is such a lovely letter!

b) Such an awful and heartfelt letter!
c) How kind of you not to write such a wonderful letter!
d) Your letter isn’t truly appreciated and so kind.
3. What’s new?
a) What’s the latest?

b) What news new?
c) How’s new?
d) What’s news?
4. Congratulations on your 10 years with us.
a. We congratulate you on completing with us.

b. Congratulations on your ten-year anniversary.
c. Mournful 10th work anniversary with us, congratulations!
d. It's been a great pleasure to have you with us for 10 years - congratulations!
5. We never forget a customer!
a. We always choose a customer!

b. Forgetting a customer is our specialty!
c. Our policy is to deteriorate relations with customers!
d. Our policy is to respect all customers!
Olena
1. Let me know if your findings do not agree with mine.+
a. Tell me if you have found something.

b. Notify me in case there are any discrepancies between our findings.
c. Tell me if you do not agree with what I think.
d. Notify me if the information is incorrect.
2. I will see that you receive the amended version of your contract as soon as it is ready.+
a. I will make sure that you get the improved version of your contract
shortly.
b. I will do my best to help you finish your contract soon.
c. I will put my utmost effort in helping you receive your contract in a short
notice.
d. I will try to hasten the process of improving your contract and send it to you
very soon.
3. Be assured that the Court’s decision will have no adverse repercussions on your
account.+
a. There are no grounds for you to worry about the equity of the Court’s
decision.
b. No matter what the Court decides, you should prepare yourself for the worst.
c. Do not worry about what the Court decides since it will have no negative
outcome on your part.
d. Indeed, you ought not to expect anything positive after the trial.
4. She has taken my enquiry as a personal affront.
a. I misunderstood her.
b. I insulted her.
c. I frustrated her.
d. I rejected her.
5. I did a slow burn when I read the article about political views.
a. My anger increased as I read the article about political views.
b. I was staggered whenI read the article about political views.
c. The article was too intricate and it took me a while to comprehend.
d. The article was so excessive that I needed a while to read it.

6. Please, consider the cumulative effect of such legislation on our children.
a. Take into account how bad this legislation is to our children.
b. Mull over the cases of juvenile delinquency.
c. Reconsider this legislation or our children will suffer.
d. Think about how these factors altogether will influence our children in the future.
4. Many of these people are now in extremely straitened circumstances.+
a. A lot of these people benefit from the situation.

b. A big number of these folks have committed crimes.
c. Many of them have been fired.
d. A big number of these people are struggling financially.
5. We note a persistent pattern of nonpayment in your credit history.+
a. There have been regularities in your payments.

b. We need to inform you that you have been in arrears recently.
c. We observe a delinquency in your payments.
d. We notice an undeferred payment in your credit history.
6.You'll need to square your account before you check out of the
hotel.+
a. You have to settle your debt before leaving the hotel.

b. Make sure you have reviewed your account before checking
out.
c. You can check out only provided that you have received all the
necessary credit information.
d. So to check out of the hotel, you need to pay for the service
provided.
7. Written words are not easily forgotten and can be reread many times by a
grudge-holder.
A. When you write something, a receiver is likely to go through your letter over and
over again.
B. When writing, make sure you are not rude; the pen is mightier than
the sword.
C. Easily offended people tend to reread letters which are poorly written.
D. Avoid writing obscene remarks and hurting people.
8. I love people who can write reams and reams about themselves.
A. I take to those who are capable of ample self-expression.
B. I admire people who possess no hesitation in revealing their inwardness.
C. I appreciate one’s ability to write a comprehensive biography.
D. Prolific writers are the object of my veneration.
9. I’m sorry about this one-size-fits-all letter.
A. Do not judge me for unbefitting letters.
B. Excuse my uniform approach to writing letters.
C. Accept my apology for long letters fit in small envelopes.
D. Forgive my ineptness in writing letters.
10. It is because of generous and appreciative customers like you that Dorset Homes has been
growing by leaps and bounds.
A. Were it not for such great customers like you, Dorset Homes wouldn’t be expanding
so rapidly.
B. But for the staunch customers like you, Dorset Homes would be developing quickly.
C. Had it not been for your patronship, our company would have already hit the rock bottom.
D. Suppose you didn’t support our company, Dorset Homes would have already
unrecognisably improved.
11. It makes a wonderful keepsake gift for friends and relatives.

A. It is worth keeping for friends and relatives.
B. It will remind you of friends and relatives.
C. Keep it for the sake of friends and relatives.
D. Friends and relatives will appreciate this gift.
● Shapovalova
1. Have others read your letter; oftentimes you are too close to the problem to see how
your letter may affect others.
a) Sharing your letter with others can sometimes reveal unintended consequences or
opportunities you hadn't considered before.
b) Seeking feedback from others on your letter can help you improve its effectiveness
and avoid any misunderstandings.
c) It can be helpful to get a second opinion on your letter, as you may be too
emotionally invested to see how it could impact others.
d) By allowing others to read your letter, you can gain a fresh perspective and potentially
uncover any biases or blind spots you may have.
3. Never use threats–veiled or not. Resorting to coercion or mental or physical bullying

betrays a weak position.
a) Avoid making threats, whether they are indirect or explicit. Resorting to

intimidation or bullying, whether physical or mental, reveals a position of
weakness.
b) Threatening behaviour, whether implied or explicit, is never an effective way to get
what you want. It demonstrates a lack of confidence in your own abilities.
c) Using coercion or bullying tactics is a sign of weakness, as it shows that you are not
able to make a compelling argument or persuade others through reason.
d) Veiled threats or intimidation tactics are never appropriate in any situation. They can
create unnecessary tension and undermine trust, leading to negative outcomes for
everyone involved.
Anastasia Khodak
1. Please keep in mind that the sample was produced under laboratory conditions. +
a) Please take into account that the sample was created under laboratory conditions.
b) Please neglect the fact that the sample was designed under laboratory conditions.
c) Please pay no heed to the fact that the sample was produced under laboratory conditions.
d) Please pay no attention that the sample was created under laboratory conditions.
2. You will receive the amended version as soon as it is ready. +
a) You will get the unedited version as soon as it is prepared.
b) You will be given the modified version instantly as it is ready.
c) You will receive the original variant as fast as it is ready.
d) You will be given the initial version immediately as it is ready.
3. I look forward to seeing a published retraction of the incorrect information given in

this article. +
a) I hope to see a published article regarding the incorrect information specified in this
article.
b) I anticipate seeing a posted text of the incorrect information given in this article.
c) I hope to see a posted refutation of the inaccurate information provided in this

article.
d) I expect to see a printed article regarding the inappropriate information provided in the
article.
4. When asking a credit bureau to run a check on yourself, give your name, address,
social security number, and telephone number. +
a) When asking a credit bureau to look through your records…
b) When asking a bank to close your bank account…
c) When asking a credit company to open a deposit account
d) When asking a credit agency to withdraw money from your bank account…
5. I appreciate your courtesy in allowing me to pay off the balance of my account in

small installments. +
a) I appreciate your courtesy in allowing me to take on no debt.
b) I appreciate your graciousness in allowing me to pay a debt in small parts.
c) I appreciate your kindness in allowing me to take a loan for a small amount.
d) I appreciate your politeness in allowing me to apply for a small loan.
6. We note a persistent pattern of nonpayment in your credit history. +
a) We notice a persistence of payment in your credit history.

b) We see an unsteady pattern of nonpayment in your credit history.
c) We mention an irregular pattern of payment in your credit history.
d) We see a steady pattern of nonpayment in your credit history.
7. I commend you for your Nov. 13 editorial on magnet schools. +
a) I command you for your Nov. 13 editorial on magnet schools.
b) I ask you for your Nov. 13 editorial on magnet schools.
c) I congratulate you for your Nov. 13 editorial on magnet schools.
d) I blame you for your Nov. 13 editorial on magnet schools.
8. It may actually be a wolf in sheep’s clothing. +
a) A bird never flew on one wing.
b) Better lose the wool than the sheep.
c) The sheep has no choice when in the jaws of the wolf.
d) It may actually be the fox guarding the hen house.
9. The letters written recently on ethics in government seem to be missing the point.+
a) The letters written recently on ethics in government seem to be conveying the wrong
idea.
b) The letters written recently on ethics in government seem to be conveying the right
message.
c) The letters written recently on ethics in government seem to be transfering the correct
point.
d) The letters written recently on ethics in government seem to be having the point.
1. I commend you for your Nov. 13 editorial on magnet schools. +
a) I command you for your Nov. 13 editorial on magnet schools.
b) I ask you for your Nov. 13 editorial on magnet schools.
c) I congratulate you for your Nov. 13 editorial on magnet schools.
d) I blame you for your Nov. 13 editorial on magnet schools.

2. It may actually be a wolf in sheep’s clothing. +
a) A bird never flew on one wing.
b) Better lose the wool than the sheep.
c) The sheep has no choice when in the jaws of the wolf.
d) It may actually be the fox guarding the hen house.
3. The letters written recently on ethics in government seem to be missing the point. +
a) The letters written recently on ethics in government seem to be conveying the wrong
idea.
b) The letters written recently on ethics in government seem to be conveying the right
message.
c) The letters written recently on ethics in government seem to be transfering the correct
point.
d) The letters written recently on ethics in government seem to be having the point.
1. Time seems to creep by when you’re away.+
a) Time seems to fly by when you’re away.
b) Time seems to stop by when you’re away.
c) Time seems to sneak up by when you’re away.
d) Time seems to pass slowly by when you’re away.
2. Mom tried to break the news to Daddy.+
a) Mom tried to report the news…
b) Mom tried to follow the news…
c) Mom tried to cover up the news…
d) Mom tried to suppress the news…
3. I especially liked the way you paced yourself on this long drawn-out project.+
a) I especially liked the way you pampered yourself…
b) I especially liked the way you indulged yourself…

c) I especially liked the way you got yourself together…
d) I especially liked the way you behaved…
1) Do stop by the office the next time you’re in store.+
a) Next time you go to the store, swing by our office.
b) Next time you go to the store, keep out the office.
c) Next time you go to the store, do break in the office.
d) Next time you go to the store, don’t barge in our office.
2) Thanks again for passing the word!+
a) Thank you for spreading the word!
b) Thank you for going back on your word!
c) Thank you for not uttering a word!
d) Thank you for giving your word!
3) It makes a wonderful keepsake gift for friends and relatives.+
a) It's a great little gift to give to friends and family.
b) It's a fantastic memorable gift to give to friends and family.
c) It's a terrific lifetime gift to give to friends and family.
d) It's an incredible welcoming gift to give to friends and family.
Lilia Kovalyk
This is just a rough draft for chapter three.
a) plan
b) blueprint
c) scheme
d) design
Our experts will gladly acquaint you with the most recent developments.
a) familiarize with
b) misinform with
c) deceive with
d) cheat with
It may be profitable now to digress a little and point out two things.
a) check
b) prove
c) show
d) note
Anastasiia Shapovalova
1. This prospectus is no different in its aims.
a) project
b) lesson
c) job
d) article
2. The lawyer took a few days to acquaint herself with the facts of a case.
a) forget
b) look
c) familiarize
d) read
3. I don't promise you any real easement for some time to come.
a) relief
b) deterioration
c) worsening
d) exacerbation
Lilia Kovalyk
I think you were wrong to feature Lucy Gayhcart on your cover last month.
a) I consider you made a mistake to feature Lucy Gayhcart on your cover yesterday.
b) I consider you made a mistake to feature Lucy Gayhcart on your cover in the past
month.
c) I hope you were wrong to feature Lucy Gayhcart on your cover last month.
d) I expect you never made a mistake to feature Lucy Gayhcart on your cover last month.
Olia
1. I will call you next week to discuss this.

a) Let’s set up a time to tackle this next week.
b) I’ll send you a text next week so we can discuss this together.
c) Next week, let’s schedule a call to dive deeper into this topic.
d) I’d like to follow up with you next week about this.
2. Here is the report you requested.
a) I’ve completed the paper you asked for.

b) Your requested report is ready to be amended.
c) I have the report you requested right here.
d) The report you requested is going to be attached soon.
3. Please sign no copies.
а) Kindly affix your signature to each of the copies.
в) We need you to sign both copies, if you would be so kind.
с) Kindly sign both copies of the document.
d) Your signature is needed on none of the copies.
4. It is a pleasure to increase the credit line on your Flex-Checks account.

a) We're not delighted to inform you that we've increased the credit line on your
Flex-Checks account.
b) You'll be glad to hear that we've increased the credit line on your Flex-Checks
account.
c) We're excited to ignore you that your Flex-Checks account now has a higher credit
line.
d) We're pleased not to let you know that we've raised the credit limit on your
Flex-Checks account.
5. The credit bureau cites repeated credit delinquencies.
a) The credit bureau reports no instances of credit delinquency.

b) The credit bureau reports multiple instances of credit delinquency.
c) The credit bureau notes later credit payment issues.
d) The credit bureau has identified repeated failures to make credit notes.
6. We are pleased to welcome you as a preferred credit customer.
a) It's a pleasure to have you as a preferred customer with credit privileges.

b) We're honored to include you among our preferred credit customers.
c) We're happy to exclude you as a preferred customer for credit services.
d) We're delighted to have you as a not valued credit customer.
Ira
1. Please let me know as soon as possible what sort of replacement is available. +
a) Please inform me as soon as possible which type of replacement is available.
b) Inform us please about the replacement as soon as possible.
c) Please let me know as soon as possible what sort of replacement is not available now.
d) Please inform me instantly what type of replacement is provided.
2. Feel free to ask questions about your obligations under the contract. +
a) You can also ask questions about some duties under the contract.
b) Feel free to ask questions about your exemptions under the covenant.
c) Please do not hesitate to ask about your obligations under this contract.
d) Feel free not to ask questions about your obligations under the covenant.
3. If there are any changes or corrections you wish, please write to me to discuss them. +
a) If you would like to make any modifications or corrections, contact us to discuss.
b) If you would like to make any changes or corrections, please contact me to discuss.
c) Should you wish to make any modifications or corrections, talk about them with us.
d) If there are some similarities or corrections you wish, write to me to debate on them.
I can’t believe how long it’s been since I’ve written to you.
a) I cannot believe how long that's been since I talked to you.
b) I can't believe how long I haven't sent you a letter.
c) I don't know how long I haven't written to you.
d) I can't believe I never wrote to you.
We’d love to see pictures of your new dog.
a) We look forward to seeing the photos of your new dog.
b) We saw the photos of your new pet.
c) We like your pictures and your dog.
d) We look forward to meeting your new pet.
Liliya Tsap
1. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience resulting from this underlying
litigation. +
a) We are not responsible for any inconvenience associated with this legal
process.
b) Please accept our apologies for the results of underlying litigation, which we
have warned you about.
c) Please accept our apologies for any unforeseen troubles resulting from
this underlying litigation.
d) Please accept our apologies for the fact that this underlying litigation didn`t
bring the results.
2. Anything you can do to speed this problem up will be greatly appreciated.+
a) We will be grateful if you don`t influence the solution of this problem.
b) We would be extremely grateful if you could offer something to solve

the problem as soon as possible.
c) We appreciate what you are doing to downplay this problem.
d) We appreciate that you are taking a middle ground on this issue.
3. I hope you will forgive this unasked-for intrusion into your business affairs.+
a) I expect you will pay attention to this interference in your business affairs.
b) I hope you will see this as a reasonable intervention in your business affairs.
c) I expect you will forgive this unwelcome intrusion into your business
deals.
d) I hope this kind of intrusion hasn't damaged your business deals.
4. We note a persistent pattern of non-payment in your credit history.+
a) We are pleased with your impeccable credit history.
b) We notice that your credit history leaves much to be desired due to the lack of regular
payments.
c) We are outraged by your credit history, which does not satisfy us.
d) We will definitely provide you with a loan, as your credit history leaves no doubt about
your solvency.
5. The credit bureau cites repeated credit delinquencies.+
a) The credit bureau notices a tendency of non-payment of funds, which it refers to.
b) The credit bureau is satisfied with the credit history, so it does not prevent the client
from getting a loan.
c) The credit bureau prevents clients from getting a loan because of its own beliefs.
d) The credit bureau is not responsible for loan delinquency.
6. We suggest you apply for the loan once you have resolved some of these problems.+
a) We don't recommend that you apply for a loan because you have many unresolved
issues.
b) We will not prevent you from obtaining a loan after the problems are resolved.
c) Even solving these problems will not help you get a loan.
d) Your application will not be considered under any circumstances.
7. I look forward to seeing a published retraction of the incorrect information given in this
article.+
a) I am confident that the publication cited in this article does not require refutation.
b) I hope that this misinformation will be refuted in the article as soon as possible.
c) I expect at least not an official refutation, which may not be published.
d) I look forward to the fact that this article will finally contain only accurate
information.
8. Candidates for a high office need to not only be innocent of criminal or unethical activities,
but to be people of high ethics.+
a) Candidates for high office may be guilty of criminal or unethical activities, but they
must be people with high ethical principles.
b) Candidates for high office have no restrictions on their behaviour or moral principles.
c) Candidates for high office must not only have an impeccable reputation, but also
demonstrate their concern for ethical issues.
d) Ethical principles are the most important quality of candidates who want to get a high
position without any extra effort.
9. A flurry of letter writers urge us to rally against the proposed congressional pay raise.+
a) Most of the letter writers urge us to approve the proposed congressional pay raise.
b) The proposed wage increase caused great dissatisfaction among the letter
writers, who called on us to rally.
c) The letter writers urge us to stop the rally because of the increase in the salaries of
members of Congress.
d) The letter writers believe that the rally is the only possible solution to the problem.
10. Time seems to creep by when you are away.
a) I enjoy the time when I don't see you.

b) This time without you is flying by at breakneck speed.
c) Now this time is going very slowly, but I hope it will be faster.
d) The time until I meet you does not change at all.
11. My negligence in corresponding with all of you finally got so oppressive that I had to take
immediate steps.
a) I believe that my correspondence with you is concise, so I do not want to change my

style.
b) I'm not going to take your comments about the correspondence into account and
rework anything.
c) I noticed my mistakes in the correspondence and had to take immediate action to
avoid this in the future.
d) I'm stopping our correspondence, because I no longer want to cooperate with you.
12. I treasure the times we share.
a) I don't want to spend a single minute with you.

b) I want to spend time with you once in a blue moon.
c) I really appreciate you spending your time with me.
d) I am grateful that you manage to see me with great effort.
13. We are having a one-day customer appreciation day.
a) We are not going to hold a one-day event, because our customers are satisfied.
b) Our one-day event is for our employees to show appreciation to their customers.
c) To show our gratitude towards customers, we are having a one-day event.
d) A one-day event will not be able to show our respect for customers.
14. It is because of generous and appreciative customers like you that our company has been
growing by leaps and bounds.
a) Despite having unsupportive customers like you, our company has been growing by
leaps and bounds.
b) Thanks to our wonderful customers, the company has been growing at full tilt.
c) Even our clients cannot ensure the company's development.
d) We have good and supportive customers, but the company is developing as slow as a
snail.
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1. We are pleased to welcome you as a preferred credit customer.
a) We are delighted to inform you that you have been selected as a preferred credit
customer.
b) We regret to inform you that you have not been approved for credit at this time.
c) Unfortunately, you do not meet the criteria for our preferred credit customer program.
d) We cannot offer you credit at this time due to concerns about your credit history.
2. Please keep us in mind for your other credit needs.
a) Please consider us for your future credit needs.
b) We are not interested in your credit needs.
c) We cannot assist you with your credit needs.
d) Please forget about us for your credit needs.
3. We have run into some difficulties checking the references you supplied.
a) Checking the references you supplied was a breeze, and we encountered no difficulties at
all.
b) The references you supplied were thoroughly checked without any issues.
c) We had no trouble verifying the references you provided.
d) We encountered some challenges while verifying the references you provided.
Alina
We are sorry to report that your loan application has not been approved.
a. We grieve with you that your loan application has been approved.
b. We ask you to inform us that your loan application has not been approved.
c. It's my pleasure to you that your loan application has not been approved.
d. We regret to inform you that your loan application has not been approved.
We are pleased to welcome you as a preferred credit customer.

a. Nice to meet you in person as preferred credit customer
b. It's our pleasure to see you as a preferred credit customer.
c. We should be obliged if you could be a preferred credit customer.
d. We would appreciate it very much if you are a preferred credit customer.
Alina
1. Find a correct sentence:

a. I look forward to seeing a published retraction of the incorrect information given
in this article.
b. I look forward to see a published retraction of the incorrect information given in this
article.
c. I look forward to seeing a published retraction of the incorrect information was given
in this article.
d. I look forward seeing a published retraction of the incorrect information was given in
this article.
2. _____ else agree with me?
a. No
b. Somebody
c. Anybody
d. One
3. I'm fuming after reading.

a. I am upset
b. I am in seventh heaven
c. I am suffering
d. I'm getting mad
Ira
1. It is a pleasure to increase the credit line on your account.
a) It's a pleasure to expand the credit line on your account.
b) It is a pleasure to reduce the credit line on your account.
c) I am happy to lower the line of credit in your account.
d) It's great to increase your account line of deposit.
2. We are sorry to report that your loan application has not been approved.
a) We apologize for informing you that your payment request has not been approved.
b) We regret to inform you that your credit application has been approved.
c) We regret to inform you that your loan application has not been approved.
d) We are sorry to advise you that your application has not been approved.
3. We trust you will keep this information confidential.
a) We hope that you will keep this information private.
b) We hope that you will keep these details disclosed.

c) We hope that you will leave this information silent.
d) We trust you will make this information general.
We would very much appreciate your printing a correction in the next edition.
a) We would not very much appreciate your printing a correction in the next publication.
b) It would be highly appreciated if a correction could be printed in the edition.
c) It would be appreciated if a correction could be printed in the previous edition.
d) Printing a publication in the next edition would be appreciated.
Several important factors were omitted from the article.
a) A number of important factors were not included in the article.
b) The article lacked the mention of many trivial factors.
c) There were some insignificant factors that were left out of the article.
d) Several crucial factors were included in the article.
Home reading
Olia
1. The cost of the enlargement is the tyranny of vanity.

a) puffery
b) exaggeration
c) inflammation
d) growth
2. To be produced by collision with the proper subject!
a) clash
b) conflict
c) row
d) fiction
3. Nietzsche's genius is at its most intense when he warns us against expressing what is
already dead in our hearts.
a. Reach its peak

b. At its highest level
c. Most powerful
d. Most pronounced
4. The danger that lies in great men and ages is extraordinary; exhaustion of every kind,
sterility, follow in their wake.
a. Exists in
b. Resides in
c. Is found in
d. Is present in
Olena
1. Shakespeare had a deep drive to coin words anew. +
a. create
b. change
c. modify
d. transcend
2. In relation to Homer and the Bible, Shakespeare was belated. -
a. unpunctual
b. unsuccessful
c. detained
d. underestimated
3. He gave a lucid explanation of what has happened.
a. brief
b. exhaustive
c. clear
d. long
4. They expressed disdain for Western pop culture.
a. liking
b. sympathy
c. discourtesy
d. contempt
5. He is brimming over with the most exquisite kind of wisdom.
a. overflowing
b. overcasting
c. oversharing
d. overturning
6. The God allowed the World Trade Center to be destroyed because we tolerate abortionists,
homosexuals, feminists and similar riff-raff.
a. categories
b. ranks
c. mongrels
d. rabble
7. Hebrews and Greeks were hardly consonant with one another.
A. similar to
B. hostile towards
C. in agreement with
D. in disfavour of
8. National sages are not as exportable as formerly, partly because of the universal
dumbing-down of wisdom into information.
a. deprecation
b. simplification
c. purification
d. termination
9. Human’s will can be stalwart enough to hold off the Angel of Death.
a. strong
b. athletic
c. feeble
d. desperate
10. Without Nietzsche, reading now would lack a certain edge.
a. rim
b. anticipation
c. flavour
d. Deepness
11. Writing letters, however, means to denude oneself before the ghosts.
A. present
B. unwrap
C. establish
D. bare
12. Human nature rends everything asunder, the walls, the bonds and its very self.
A. perceives everything peculiar
B. goes beyond
C. transcends
D. tears apart
Anastasia Khodak
1. In fact, her new director is highly educated and has such an incisive intellect. +
a) weak
b) normal
c) sharp
d) low
2. And so, he was cognizant of the fact that his client has tried to pay the debt. +
a) aware
b) unconscious
c) insensible
d) oblivious
3. The greatest thing in family life is to take a hint when a hint is intended-and not to
take a hint when a hint is not intended. +
a) to be at cross purposes
b) to get hold of the wrong end of the stick
c) to misread
d) to get the drift
4. Various factors, such as language, cultural affinities, and geographical proximity, play
a significant role. +
a) differences
b) dissimilarities
c) deviations
d) similarities
5. It was equivocal, but we all understood what it meant. +
a) apparent
b) obvious
c) ambiguous
d) intelligible
6. After five years, her dream finally came true, so she definitely was on cloud nine and
wanted to sing and shriek from exaltation. +
a) despair
b) sorrow
c) nostalgia
d) excitement
1. The mountain climbers set out to reach the peak but were forced to turn around due to
bad weather. +
a) looked down the road
b) hit the road
c) took the high road
d) took the low road
2. Science without conscience is the soul's perdition. +
a) salvation
b) light
c) reality
d) death
3. This seemingly obvious declaration was truly a revelation to everyone. +
a) disappointment
b) frustration
c) confusion
d) discovery
1. The days of veneration of saints are on the date of the end of their earthly journey.+
a) honouring
b) oblivion
c) funeral
d) salvation
2. These issues include the one about the right of primordial nature to existence.+
a) multifaceted
b) pristine
c) spoilt
d) specific
3. We deplore such actions, which undermine international law and international

institutions.+
a) approve
b) recognize
c) condemn
d) endorse
1) The body is hardwired to react to stress and protect you from impending danger.+
a) approaching
b) unknown
c) global
d) serious
2) Not only has it been the touchstone of progress, but is the measure of success in
everyday life.+
a) weakness
b) criterion
c) sign
d) lack
3) They threatened to bash his brains out if Mike ever came here again.+
a) put him off
b) fight him off
c) sneak him off
d) bump him off
● Shapovalova
1. The acclaimed author received an encomium from the literary society for her
outstanding contribution to the field of poetry.
a) tribute
b) criticism
c) disparagement
d) denunciation
2. The fragrant emanation of freshly baked bread filled the air.
a) absorption
b) retraction
c) suppression
d) radiation
3. The bride looked resplendent in her white dress.
a) radiant
b) dull
c) drab
d) faded
Liliya Tsap
1. She was laughing from the sheer exuberance of the performance.+
a) joy
b) gloom
c) apathy
d) disinterest
2. The severity of his inwardness almost seemed to demand it.+
a) heedlessness
b) disregard
c) essence
d) exterior
3. The story is convoluted and opaque, often to the point of total obscurity.+
a) clear
b) muddy
c) understandable
d) logical
4. She was vilified by the press for her controversial views.+
a) praised
b) quarrelled
c) defamed
d) approved
5. Silence is the most perfect expression of scorn.+
a) disdain
b) respect
c) flattery
d) disgrace
6. There is a palpable difference in their ages.+
a) evident
b) doubtful
c) unclear
d) invisible
7. To do this, they had to eschew blatant falsehoods.+
a) to abandon
b) to embrace
c) to face
d) to forbid
8. He was universally feared because of his many nefarious deeds.+
a) unfair
b) heinous
c) illegal
d) glorious
9. No one suspected the anguish he carried on his shoulders.+
a) award
b) relief
c) torment
d) suspicion
10. They remain fiercely opposed to outside intervention.
a) furiously
b) strangely
c) calmly
d) tamely
11. The incessant buzzing of helicopters filled the evening sky.
a) temporary
b) ceaseless
c) ending
d) conclusive
12. There's a plethora of books about the royal family.
a) abundance
b) shortage
c) insufficiency
d) overabundance
13. The fire was set as an act of vengeance.

a) execution
b) forgiveness
c) revenge
d) abdication
14. The committee must endorse the decision.
a) refuse
b) approve
c) forbid
d) reject
15. She was totally bewildered by his sudden change of mood.
a) bemused
b) informed
c) assured
d) satisfied
Lilia Kovalyk
I condemn all unethical content this website stands for.
a) justify
b) agree with
c) denounce
d) incentivize
Cosmic dust opens window into dawn of the universe.
a) transformation
b) sunset
c) sky
d) sunrise
His plans to marry again were baffled by the return of his first wife in 1645.
a) concerted
b) confused
c) specified
d) clarified
Lilia Kovalyk
1.Mankind has always striven to perpetuate its best representatives.
a) wanted
b) sought
c) tried
d) searched
2.It is a road to nowhere, to perdition.
a) incident
b) accident
c) death
d) heaven
1. We ventured out into the woods.
a) dare to go +
b) failed to go
c) desired to go
d) tried to go
2. The money augmented his fortune.
a) reduced
b) softened
c) boosted
d) increased +
3. Small tremors may be precursors to big earthquakes.
a) forerunners +
b) notifications
c) beneficials
d) helpers
Alina
1. Is there another dramatist who excelled equally at comedy and tragedy?

a) sparkled
b) failed
c) experienced
d) collapsed
2. The Comedy of Errors is critically underestimated.

a) liked
b) overrated
c) played
d) undervalued
3. His plans to marry again were baffled by the return of his first wife in 1645.
a) known
b) confused
c) determined
d) clarified
The genius of the Yahwist is utterly uncanny: she never ceases to surprise us.
a. extraordinary
b. frequent
c. frightening
d. ordinary
If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.
a. excessive
b. unconscionable
c. needless
d. unimportant
We can never relax as we read it, or when we recite it, alone or with others.
a. condemn
b. declaim
c. speak
d. upbraid
He died at fifty-four, worn out by alcohol.
a) extremely tired
b) turned out
c) killed
d) rarely known
Goethe, from his start, was a wholly secularized writer.
a) well-known
b) unreligious
c) religious
d) respectable
The cost of the enlargement is the tyranny of vanity or the pathos of the failed writer.
a) reduction
b) diminution
c) cutback
d) expansion
Olia
1. We are in the visual media.

a) immersed in
b) flooded by
c) surrounded by
d) consumed by
2. Our thoughts are ours, their ends are none of our own. (choose odd one)
a) Our ideas are ours, their outcomes are none of our own.
b) Our opinions are our own, but their consequences are none of our own.
c) Our beliefs are our own, but their results are none of our own.
d) Our convictions are our own, but their assumptions are none of our own.
3. Nor should it work. (two options)
a) And do not should it work.

b) And neither should it work.
c) And or should it work,
d) And either should it work.
4. Ulysses makes his final speech to his men, as they near disaster at the limit of the known
world.
a) Final statement
b) Closing remarks
c) Last voice
d) Final questions
5. Augustine's originality invents autobiography, yet I would not center his genius there.
(according to the context)
a) Creativity
b) Ingenuity
c) Innovativeness
d) Inventiveness
6. SAINT AUGUSTINE WAS A SUPERB WRITER and a formidable intellect, and my

mosaic that depicts genius cannot exclude him, however disconsolate he makes me.
a) Impressive thinker
b) Dumb mind
c) Unintelligent force
d) Slow - witted intellect
Ira
1. They conducted the experiments with scientific rigor .
a) sternness
b) accuracy
c) care
d) delicacy
2. Everyone can unlock connections and roots of a panoply of different ideas and
concepts.
a) combination
b) assortment
c) mix
d) range
3. All right, well, I would like to juxtapose this wine with a pizza.
a) to contrast
b) to assimilate
c) to integrate
d) to insert
You can even augment its potential by using plugins.
a) boost
b) jump
c) pump up
d) add
Only a monarch could incarnate the national interest.
a) materialise
b) illustrate
c) symbolise
d) embody
Such effrontery is refreshing.
a) audacity
b) presumption
c) confidence
d) impoliteness
That would certainly be a very perilous journey.
a) dangerous
b) ugly
c) safe
d) harmfull
Life is full of vicissitudes, with its ups and downs, twists and turns, and unexpected changes.
a) tragedies
b) challanges
c) adventures
d) griefs
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1. The athlete's preternatural speed and agility amazed everyone at the competition.
a) Supernatural
b) Normal
c) Average
d) Mundane
2. After the argument, John and his father became estranged and did not speak for several
years.
a) Alienated
b) Reconciled
c) Connected
d) Familiar
3. The poet's elegiac tone conveyed the sadness and grief of losing a loved one.
a) Mournful
b) Cheerful
c) Joyful
d) Upbeat
Alina
Lucretian poets are marked by a turning away from superstition.
a) are different because of a certain characteristic

b) are coloured
c) are changed by smth
d) are become known
He did not yearn for the Christian dispensation.
a) wish
b) long
c) like
d) become somebody
Ira
4. The senator's eloquence is well known. +
a) oratory
b) speech
c) talk
d) elocution
5. This is a poignant story about a young widow. +
a) impactful
b) touching
c) demonstrative
d) provoking
6. His self-slaughter will be the first scandal. +
a) execution
b) murder
c) assassination
d) suicide
Lilia Kovalyk
It’s hardly a wonder that he vanished for more than a thousand years.+
a) Show up
b) faded away
c) turn up
d) Get away
No matter my form, my intellect remains formidable.+
a) spectacular
b) showy
c) tremendous
d) imposing
Lilia Kovalyk
The important file may be removed on imprudence only for one second.
a) caution
b) negligence
c) coincidence
d) convergence
Ultimately, this is what caused his early demise.
a) death
b) scourge
c) menace
d) plague
Many people felt that they were perhaps incompatible.
a) unacceptable
b) inadmissible
c) irreconcilable
d) invalid
The tenderness you display will receive an especially strong response.
a) bounty
b) anxiousness
c) exhilaration
d) affection
Grammar:
Olia
1. He is said ____ an influential figure.

a. to be
b. be
c. being
d. having been
2. They are heard ______ home yesterday.
a. to have come
b. to come
c. have been coming
d. to have been coming
3. Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?
A. She requested that he leave the room.
B. She requested that he leaves the room.
C. She requested that he should leave the room.
D. She requested he ought leave the room.
Olena
1. Find a correct sentence:+
a. If I have enough time tomorrow, I come and see you.
b. If I will have enough time tomorrow, I will come and see you.
c. If I had enough time tomorrow, I will come and see you.
d. If I have enough time yesterday, I will come and see you.

2. Find the sentence which means ‘If you would come this way, I’ll take you to the
manager’s office’: +
a. If you will come this way, I’ll take you to the manager’s office.
b. If you come this way, I’ll take you to the manager’s office.
c. If you happen to come this way, I’ll take you to the manager’s office.
b. Provided that you come this way, I’ll take you to the manager’s office.
3. Find a correct use of inversion:
a. Hadn’t we not missed the plane, we would all have been killed in the crash.
b. If you should change your mind, let me know.
c. Had I have realised what you intended, I would have done it differently.
d. Were she my daughter, I would never say this to her.
4. Which example suggests doubt or uncertainty?
a. There’s some steak in the fridge if you’re hungry.

b. His style, if simple, is pleasant to read.
c. I wonder if we shouldn’t ask the doctor to look at Emily.
d. If I happen to run into Daniel, I’ll tell him to call you.
5. John said he ______ go to Scotland for vacation.
A. may
B. ought
C. should have
D. might
6. Why ______ more at other shops? We have the lowest prices.
A. to pay
B. pay
C. paying
D. not pay
7. Find an INCORRECT expression with the word ‘dare’:

A. She dares to go out at night alone.
B. The old lady didn’t dare open the door.
C. I daren’t look.
D. She dared telling him the truth.
8. Find a sentence, which DOES NOT mean: If you should see him, please give him my
regards.
A. Should you see him, please give him my regards.
B. If you should happen to see him, please give him my regards.
C. Should you happen to see him, give him my regards.
D. Should you have seen him, give him my regards.
9. Find a sentence synonymic to: If it hadn’t rained, we would have had a good harvest.
A. Were it not for the rain, we wouldn’t have a good harvest.
B. Were it not for the rain we would have a good harvest.
C. Had it not been for the rain, we would have had a good harvest.
D. Had it not been for the rain, we would have a good harvest.
10. In which case can we substitute “if not” with “unless”?
A. I’ll be surprised if he doesn’t win.
B. If the management doesn't improve their offer, there’ll be a strike.
C. She’d be a better company if she didn’t complain so much.
D. If you hadn’t helped her, she would be in big trouble now.
11. Find a correct sentence:
A. I wish we would be together.

B. I wish I would visit that place.
C. I wish you will stop annoying me.
D. I wish I could be you.
12. Find an INCORRECT sentence.
a. If he were only here now.
b. Isn’t it about time our baby would walk?
c. She opened the window lest it should be stuffy in the room.
d. Tired though he may be, he will go to the concert.
13. Find an INCORRECT sentence.
A. It is important that he should come.
B. It is important that he come.
C. It is important that he comes.
D. It is important that he ought come.
Anastasia Khodak
1. Find a correct sentence: +
a) If I had sold our first house, we would both be unhappy.
b) If your lucky talisman was sold, you will be devastated.
c) If her sister had spoiled the party, Mary would be disappointed.
d) If Nick’s family forgets about the anniversary, he would have never invited them.

a) If I were you, I will mention it.
b) I won’t buy a car unless I had won the lottery.
c) You can go to the party, as long as you're back by midnight.
d) If I had learned to ski, I may be on the slopes right now.
3. Find the synonym: +
I’ll tell you what really happened as long as you keep the secret.
a) as fast as
b) as well as
c) on condition that
d) unless
4. Find the correct version of a mixed conditional sentence: +
If you ____________ all your money, you ________ be as poor as a church mouse now.
a) wasted, wouldn’t
b) hadn’t wasted, wouldn’t
c) didn’t waste, won’t
d) don’t waste, won’t
5. Choose the modal verb that expresses possibility:+
Judging by the clouds, it ______rain today.
a) must
b) will
c) might
d) need to
6. Choose the modal verb that expresses suggestion/advice:+
You _______try this scrumptious cake.
a) should
b) have to
c) must
d) might
1. Which of these verbs cannot be followed by an –ing form? +
a) avoid
b) suggest
c) give up
d) hope
2. Which verb form can complete the sentence correctly?+
I like the idea _____ to the seaside.
a) of moving
b) moving
c) to move
d) to have moved
3. Fill in the correct word: It was so nice _________ you.+
a) meeting
b) meet
c) met
d) to have met
1) Find the Past Suppositional sentence:+
a) It is funny that we should have forgotten all about it.
b) It is cruel that I should make him suffer.
c) If you should meet him, give him my best regards.
d) I find it natural that she should want to be a teacher.
2) Find the correct Mixed Conditional sentence:+

a) If you weren't such a jerk, they would invited you to yesterday's party.
b) If you had taken a map, as I told you, we wouldn't be lost now.
c) If I had more time, I would call you last night.
d) You wouldn't have this job if I didn’t prepare you for the interview.
3) Find the correct Subjunctive sentence:+
a) I avoided mentioning the subject lest he be offended.
b) If only Tessa was here now.
c) It's about time he has learnt to look after himself.
d) I suggest that he should have applied for the job.
Olia
1. Find the sentence that has the same meaning as the following one “I wouldn’t be
surprised if she didn’t get married soon.”:
a) I wouldn’t be surprised if she got married soon.
b) I won’t be surprised if she gets married soon.
c) I wouldn’t be surprised if she wouldn’t get married soon.
d) I shouldn’t be surprised if she doesn't get married soon.
2. Find the sentence that is odd one:
a) If it had been for your aid, I don’t know what I’d have done.
b) But for your aid, I don't know what I’d have done.
c) If it wouldn’t be for your aid, I don't know what I’d have done.
d) Had it been for your aid, I don't know what I’d have done.
3. Which sentence demonstrates possibility or probability? -
a) If I had known about the deadline sooner, I would have been able to submit the
report on time.
b) If I were you, I would think twice before making that decision.
c) If you don't mind, I'd like to leave early today.
d) If we had more time, we could explore the city further.
4. Choose the sentence with the same meaning “Provided that you finish your work on time,
we can leave early today.”
a) Suppose that you finish your work on time, we can leave early today.
b) Finishing your work on time, we can leave early today.
c) Assuming that you finish your work on time, we can leave early today.
d) In the event that work is finished, we can leave early today.
Liliya Tsap
a) You could have passed your exam, if you had studied harder.
b) Sam won't go to the dance unless you won`t ask him.
c) If you would have remembered your list, you would have known what to buy at the store.
d) I’ll try to get there about 6.30 unless if you want me to arrive earlier.
a) If the weather would not have been so bad, I could have gone to meet them.
b) If I would have more time, I would take up golf.
c) He would not have been arrested if he informed the police after the robbery.
d) If I didn’t have so much work, I would have gone to the party last night.
3. Choose the best option to complete the sentence.-
Jeny ______ be very excited if her father lets her take a holiday in China.
a) might
b) must
c) can`t
d) should
4. Choose the correct variant: +
______ your job, you will need enough money to sustain yourself for a few months.
a) Whether you lose
b) Should you lose
c) Had you lose
d) Hadn't you lose
5. If Suzan said that, it ______ true. She never lies.
a) might be
b) must be
c) can be
d) may be
6. He ________twenty hours a day.
a) was making work

b) was make to work
c) was made to work
d) was made work
7. I'll _______English in six months.
a) have speak to you

b) to have you speak
c) have you to speak
d) have you speaking
8. Choose the correct omitted part in the Subjunctive sentence: If only the sun ________at
this moment.
a) would shine
b) had been shining
c) has been shining
d) were shining
9. Find the correct ending of the Suppositional sentence: She fears lest her secret______.
a) be not discovered
b) must be discovered
c) should be discovered
d) should have been discovered
Ira
a) If I had enough money, I would buy a new computer.
b) In case it rain, I shall put on my rain coat.

c) If you will go to France, you may would improve your French.
d) If I find his phone number tomorrow, I send him a message.

a) If I had been there, there would been no problems.
b) If you didn't hurry so much, you would feel more relaxed.
c) If I was to know his address, I would send a letter.
d) If it wasn’t for that lucky chance, they wouldn't won that competition.
He ____________ swim very well when he was younger.
a) could
b) should
c) might
d) ought to
You ____________ take an umbrella, it looks like it's going to rain.
a) can
b) should
c) must
d) may
Alina
Find a correct sentence:
a. If it didn't rain tomorrow, we`ll go to the beach.

b. I'll give you a key in case I'm not at home.
c. If I were you, I won't mention it.
d. I won’t be surprised if she was dating a new guy..
Find the sentence which means “If I were you, I would buy this book using a discount.”
a. If you wanted my advice, I would buy this book using a discount.
b. If you were me, I will buy this book.
c. If it was my choice, I bought this book using a discount.
d. If I were you, I will buy this book using a discount.
Lilia Kovalyk
Choose the correct variant:
If he _____ me, I _____ some difficulty doing the work on my own.
a) weren’t to help / would have
b) doesn’t help / would have had
c) shouldn’t help / would have had
d) wouldn’t help / had
a) If I didn't have so much vacation time, I wouldn't go with you on the cruise to
Miami next week.
b) They might have spent the whole week at the campsite, provided they brought
enough food and water.
c) If only I have known then what I am realizing.
d) It was silly of me not to buy that dress. I wish I could buy it.
———
a) If I would have known about the party, I would have gone with you.
b) If I had more money, I will buy a new car.
c) If she studied harder, she can pass the exam.
d) If I had studied more, I would be working at a better job now.
- Find a correct sentence:
a) If he had studied harder, he would have passed the exam, but he didn't, and he did pass.
b) If I had known you were coming, I would have baked a cake, but I didn't know, and I didn't
bake a cake.
c) If she had taken the bus, she would have been late for work, but she didn't take the bus,
and she was still late for work.
d) If I hadn't met my best friend, I wouldn't be as happy as I am now.
Alina
If Jane _______ more money, she ______ a house earlier.
a. had, will buy

b. had, would have bought
c. would have, had bought
d. hadn't, will have bought
You can't go in unless you are a member.
a. except if
b. provided
c. in case
d. as long as
Lilia Kovalyk
a) Kate and John should be married now if only she hasn’t got a scholarship to have an
academic degree in the USA.
b) If the major candidates had focused more on the issues, the results of the election
would have been different.
c) You are making a lot of noise. I wish you stopped making it.
d) If she has won the regional lottery, she would have lived in a city on the coast.
If there is ever another earthquake next year, this building _____ it because it was built
according to the new earthquake regulations.
a) had better withstand
b) might have withstood

c) is to withstand
d) would withstand
Ira
3. Choose the INCORRECT sentence:
a) If only I would get a good mark.

b) Let's play tomorrow unless I ring you.
c) I wish I could afford to travel to a tropical island.
d) If only I had studied harder for my exam, I would have gotten a better grade.
4. Choose the correct variant:
If I _____ more time, I _____ visit my parents every week.
a) have, will
b) had, would
c) will have, can
d) would have, could
Lilia Kovalyk
If Mother said that, it ______ be true, because she never lies.
a) might
b) can
c) must
d) may
I'm not sure I trust him. He ______be the person we think he is.
a) can not
b) might not
c) must not
d) could
I'm glad _____ there for her. She really needed someone and I was the only person supporting
her.
a) to be
b) to have been
c) being
d) having been
If she had been here she could _____my sister.
a) had been met
b) met
c) had met
d) have met
I couldn’t have got there if I _____ an earlier train.
a) hadn't caught
b) have had caught
c) weren’t caught
d) hadn’t been caught
Home watching
Olia
1. They manage to steal the money, but as they make their getaway, they crash their car
into a parked police car.
a. Escape
b. Break
c. Fleeing
d. breakout
2. Due to a mix-up, he forgot to pick them up.
a. Confusion
b. Regret
c. Memory trouble
d. forgetfulness
3. I'm just trying to stay on an even keel.
a. to keep a steady emotional state

b. to lose my cool
c. to keep the lid on
d. to flip my shirt
4. I'm really excited about the gig.
a. performance
b. laughter
c. hire
d. work
5. Don’t be such a knob! (find UK version) +
a) clunk
b) jerk
c) doofus
d) mug
6. Your idea stinks! (Choose the odd one) +
a) I’m not sure the idea would work!

b) I appreciate your input, but I don't think that idea is the best fit for this situation.
c) I appreciate your creativity, but I don't think that idea is practical for our needs.
d) I think we need to explore other possibilities.
7. Wipe out the danger!
a) Eliminate the danger!

b) Create the danger!
c) Ignore the danger!
d) Shield the danger!
8. Spot-on!
a) Totally on point!
b) Right on the money!
c) You nailed it!
d) Spotless inaccuracy!
Olena
1. His face was contorted with fear. +
a. twisted
b. full of
c. in shape of
d. Stretched
2. On the face of it, it seems like a bargain, but I bet there are hidden costs.+
a. Without a doubt
b. On the surface
c. Mistakenly
d. Apparently
3. Can’t you just keep your trap shut?+
a. hide a secret
b. close the door
c. stop spending money
d. stay sensible
4. Promise that you will lead an industrious life and generally be of good behaviour. +
a. invent things
b. be a prolific writer
c. be hardworking
d. obey the law
5. My husband is crippled for life and you’re saying you can’t do anything?
A. deceived
B. insulted
C. injured
D. mistreated
6. We’ve taken tentative steps in this research; hopefully, the cure for the disease will be
found soon.
A. tended to fail
B. made first attempts
C. made a discovery
D. caused a revolution
7. Whenever we start talking about that, we end up having a row.
A. swearing
B. making a bet
C. arguing
D. disappointing
8. You always go to a shop and buy whatever’s on tap!
A. available
B. on a discount
C. second-hand
D. advertised
9. Don't be afraid to go out on a limb or act on impulse.
A. break a leg
B. do sth risky
C. be complacent
D. to limp
Anastasia Khodak
1. When they threatened to terminate the contract, the owner called their bluff and told
them they could do it. +
a) took a dare
b) agreed
c) was of exactly the same mind
d) went along with it
2. Get a load of your friend's new car, he must have saved up money for years! +
a) take your eyes of
b) turn a blind eye to
c) spill the tea about
d) pay attention to
3. The company should get in touch with all the budding candidates right after the
business trip. +
a) contact
b) exclude
c) reject
d) employ
4. Don't make up your mind after hearing only one side. +
a) speak your mind
b) make a decision
c) take it to heart
d) change your mind
5. It's hard not to notice that some stories of these writers are extremely close to ordinary
people's lives, and they can really hit home just because it’s easy to imagine them in
reality. +
a) catch on the raw

b) go home
c) disappoint
d) persuade
1. Find the antonym to the phrase: Many of the treatments we perform show instant
results and help our patients reclaim their lives. +
a) get back to normal life
b) get back on feet
c) be on the mend
d) ruin their lives
2. Find the synonym to the phrase: I just get on with my life and do my own thing. +
a) keep the ball rolling
b) lead a double life
c) be in fear of my life
d) make a life for myself
1) They're both extremely hard up.+
a) dissatisfied
b) fed up
c) broke
d) straightforward
2) He doesn't give a toss about our problems.+
a) doesn’t care
b) doesn’t think
c) doesn’t know
d) doesn’t talk
● Shapovalova
1. Last weekend, we went on a pub crawl in the city centre.
a) sobriety
b) abstinence
c) moderation
d) bar-hopping
2. That guy over there is a total weirdo.
a) normal
b) ordinary
c) conventional
d) eccentric.
Lilia Kovalyk
You can take on assassin missions yourself if you're feeling particularly bloodthirsty.
a) victim
b) killer
c) robber
d) plunderer
It was his stinky idea to frame them.
a) awful
b) miserable
c) disgusting
d) filthy
Alina
1. I fell off that rather splendid bough there and broke my arm.
a. imposing
b. magnificent
c. tempting
d. winsome
2. My friend spoke off my decision to move to a new flat.

a) Agreed with
b) Thought of
c) Decided
d) Understood
3. Excuse me but what are you planning to use this for?

a. Never mind.
b. Don't apologize.
c. My condolences.
d. I'm sorry.
4. She flung herself onto the couch.
a) threw +
b) fell
c) sat
d) slipped
5. He was always asking impertinent questions.
a) nice
b) bold +
c) fitting
d) clever
He was tracked by police because of the car accident.
a) followed
b) put off
c) dropped off
d) picked up
I like to be left to get on with the job.
a) to start doing something
b) to continue doing something
c) to stop doing something

d) to change something
He keened to become a doctor after graduating from university.

a) tried to
b) knew
c) wanted to
d) joined
Liliya Tsap
1. It's been a hell of a day today, man.+
a) awful day
b) lovely day
c) joyful day
d) lucky day
2. A man with a weapon put passers-by in fear.+
a) cheer up
b) scare
c) reassure
d) console
3. He is certainly flavour of the month with the boss.+
a) flash in the pan

b) behind the times
c) out of the ark
d) in the doghouse
4. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt as to whether it was deliberate or not.+
a) criticise
b) believe
c) blame
d) suspect
5. I really must chuck out all those old books.+
a) read up
b) throw away
c) draw up
d) sell for
6. We want to hear from people in the same boat.+
a) at risk
b) on a par with
c) back tosquare
d) miss the boat
7. Some of the turquoise is polished and some is in the rough.
a) unfinished
b) sophisticated
c) falsified
d) refined
8. If you know that you did your best, you can hold your head high.
a) be ashamed
b) be confused
c) be confident
d) be helpful
9. She had a row with her boyfriend last night.
a) had an agreement with

b) had a quarrel with
c) had a whiz with
d) had a divorcement with
10. The police have so far failed to track down the attacker.
a) hit upon
b) pass by
c) release from
d) forget about
Ira
1. We have a splendid opportunity to do something really useful. +
a) grand
b) noble
c) lavish
d) magnificent
2. Blood dripped down his leg from the cut. +
a) to drain away
b) to decline
c) to ratchet down
d) to ebb
1. I felt like a pariah when I wore the wrong outfit to the dinner party.
a) outcast
b) castaway
c) insider
d) deportee
2. Insurrection must rely upon a revolutionary upsurge of the people.
a) revolt
b) treason
c) outbreak
d) counterrevolution
_________________________________________________________
1. The doctor expressed incredulity at the patient's claim of having cured their
ailment with a simple home remedy.+
a) Skepticism
b) Belief
c) Conviction
d) Credulity
2. I'm ambivalent about going to the party tonight because I don't know many people
there.+
a) Uncertain
b) Decisive
c) Confident
d) Resolute
Alina
Your friends can drag you back to the crimes. +
a) avoid doing smth

b) be reason of doing
c) encourage to do
d) force to do smth
He came out of being a special force agent. +
a) left a place
b) was made public
c) was killed
d) was a secret
Ira
3. The rising cost of electricity provides a strong incentive to conserve energy. +
a) occasion
b) invitation
c) stimulus
d) reason
4. I'm sorry for dragging you into this. +
a) including
b) requiring
c) suggesting
d) involving
Lilia Kovalyk
The President swore on the Constitution "serve truly to people".
a) conformed
b) claimed
c) lead astray
d) took an oath
The profit and loss are capped at $100 and the invested amount respectively.
a) constrained
b) banned
c) denied
d) superfluous
Lilia Kovalyk
Bait him like a fish and then let him dangle a little.
a) swirl
b) hang out
c) twist
d) ride on
It was paved, but the entrance was badly overgrown and heaped with fallen autumn
leaves.
a) covered with
b) overwhelmed with
c) filled with
d) strewn with
Surfaces must not only be clean but perfectly flawless and sterile.
a) impeccable
b) definite
c) infallible
d) clear
And I have absolutely no qualms or fears.
a) anxiety
b) doubts
c) worries
d) excitement
But nobody needs that sort of embarrassment.
a) deference
b) cult
c) affliction
d) shame
This is another reason to dispose of old devices carefully.
a) clear out
b) get rid of
c) get out
d) to flee from
Номис - приказки
Olena
1. У якому рядку наведена приказка в значенні “терпи”?
а. Коли мука, торбу в руки, та по ягоди!

б. Кирпу гнути.
в. Носиться, як дурень зі ступою.
г. Розквасив губи, як капиці.
2. У якому рядку наведена приказка в значенні “бути гордим/гордою”?
а. Розквасив губи, як капиці.
б. Носиться, як дурень з ступою.
в. Кирпу гнути.
г. Коли мука, торбу в руки, та по ягоди!
3. У якому рядку наведена приказка в значенні “вихваляється”?
а. Кирпу гнути.
б. Коли мука, торбу в руки, та по ягоди!
в. Носиться, як дурень зі ступою.
г. Розквасив губи, як капиці.
4. У якому рядку наведена приказка у значенні “плаче”?
а. Коли мука, торбу в руки, та по ягоди!
б. Кирпу гнути.
в. Розквасив губи, як капиці.
г. Носицця, як дурень з ступою.
5. Приказки у значенні “терпіти” наведено в кожному рядку, ОКРІМ:
а. Іж, коза, лозу, коли сіна немає.
б. Лежи в піску, та іж луску.

в. Зуби на полицю.
г. Не продавай вовка, аж його заб’єш.
6. Нема ліса без вовка ...
А. а тарілки без ложки.
Б. а голки без нитки.
В. дуба без жолудя.
Г. а села без лихого чоловіка.
7. Поясніть значення приказки: “Не кожен слабий, що стогне”
А. Люди перебільшують свої проблеми
Б. Деякі речі є не тим, чим здаються
В. Багато людей перебільшують
Г. Не треба довіряти людям
8. Доповніть приказку: Як кіт ________. (Соромно).
A. в кутку
B. на дивані
C. в салі
D. в м’ясі
9. Доповніть приказку: Який в ________ , таке в ________. (Природу тяжко одмінити).
A. піч, рот
B. хату, світ
C. вдень, вночі
D. колиску, могилку
Liliya Tsap
1. Продовжіть прислів’я: ‘’Він так як литовський ціп — ….’’
а) крутить, як циган сонцем.
б) і сюди, і туди.
в) ні нам, ні вам.
г) розходився ходором.
2. Виберіть синонім до прислів’я: ‘’ Вертиться, як чорт в боклазі.’’
а) І в окропі не спіймаєш.
б) Черв`як серце точить.
в) Не кожний слабий, що стогне.
г) Хоч дурний, та хитрий.
3. Знайдіть синонім до прислів’я: ‘’Крукові й мило не поможе.’’
а) Я такий, як хліб м’який.
б) Хто родився вовком, тому лисицею не буть.
в) Від чорта не буде добра.
г) Сидить, як сорока в сливах.
4. Продовжіть прислів’я: ‘’ Сором казати,...
а) бодай вже та не казать.
б) в очі дивитись.
в) а гріх потаїти.
г) ні стиду, ні бриду.
6. Виберіть синонім до прислів’я: ‘’Набрався панської юхи’’.
а) Дере голову, як попова кобила.
б) Кива головою, неначе кобила в Спасівку.
в) Де люде, там нуди.

г) Як упав, то й пропав.
7. У якому рядку наведений синонім до прислів’я: ‘’ Не поможе і трунок, як прийде

фрасунок’’.
а) Журба сорочки не дасть.
б) Є каяття, та нема воріття.
в) Черв’як серце точить.
г) Шкода нікому не мила.
Anastasia Khodak
1. Виберіть синонім до прислів’я: «Побратались свиня з пастухом»: +
а) Не перескочиш річки, не кажи гуп.
б) Побратався собака з горобцем.
в) Ми з тобою – як риба з водою.
г) Були б пиріжки, будуть і дружки.
2. Завершіть прислів’я: «Скільки вовка не годуй,…»: +
а) той їсть кого хоче.
б) так він і гавка.
в) а він все в ліс дивиться.
г) а він дивиться в луг.
3. Виберіть правильне значення фразеологізму: «Сім п’ятниць на тиждень»: +
а) про людину, яка не вміє дотримувати свого слова, часто змінює погляди й
рішення, не виконує обіцянок, легко змінює свої рішення і не має сталої думки.
б) про сміливу і відважну людину, яка не сидить і не чекає сторонньої допомоги, а

завжди діє, хоча іноді й не впевнена у перемозі.
в) про неорганізовану людину, яка не прагне чогось досягти або часто змінює своє
рішення
г) про підступну людину, яка небезпечна своєю непередбачуваністю
1. Завершіть прислів’я «Сопе, ……»: +

а) і в наше віконце.
б) та ще й носом до стіни.
в) як ковальський міх.
г) а в животі пусто.
2. Продовжіть прислів’я: «Мав Бог дать душу, ….»: +
а) та вилупивсь чорт.
б) та дав грушу.
в) а скільки в ній краси.
г) як у пня.
3. Виберіть синонім до прислів’я: «Крутить, як циган сонцем»: +
а) Крутить, як швець шкурою.
б) Крутить, як циган на блохи.
в) Крутить, як Пилип з конопель.
г) Крутить, як порожній млин.
4. Продовжіть прислів’я: «Блоха кусає,…»: +
а) а за що, не знає.
б) як білка в колесі.
в) а жаба ногу підставляє.
г) поки не обваляє.
Lilia Kovalyk
10. У якому рядку наведений синонім до прислів’я: “Терпи, Грицю, хоч яка спека.”
a) Жди, море, погоди.
b) Коли мука, торбу в руки, та по ягоди.
c) Тогді будеш вить, як почнуть бить.

d) Мовчи з лихом.
11.У якому рядку наведений синонім до прислів’я: “Не літай, ворона, в чужії
хороми.”
a) Робота сама за себе скаже.
b) Хто високо літає, той низько сідає.
c) В нас і без гостей так.
d) Тебе і на собачій улиці хвалять.
Liliya Tsap
12. Виберіть синонім до прислів’я: ‘’Прилип до мене, як шевська смола до чобота.’’
a) Не пуши, головки не суши.

b) Їсть, як ржа залізо.
c) Учепився, як гріх села.
d) Пусти чорта в хату, то він і на піч залізе.
13. Продовжіть прислів’я: ‘’Та вже сиди, не сиди,….’’
a) як спечемо, так і дамо.

b) то нічого не випросиш.
c) над душею.
d) коли ніхто тобі не кланяється.
Лілія Ковалик
16. У якому рядку наведений синонім до прислів’я: “Норовиста, як кобила.”
а) Хоч душею ригни, а дай.
б) Хороша ягодка.
в) Все недогода бабиній дівці.
г) І раків не хочу, і чого иного не могу.
17.У якому рядку наведений синонім до прислів’я: “Клапоуху хоч родзинками

годуй, а все буде Клапоуха.”
а) Хазяйська курка комірницькій корові ногу переломила.
б) За лучинку найде причинку.
в) Не будь так, як попова свиня.
г) Канюкою сидить.
Ira
18. Продовжіть прислів’я: Любить, як вовк…
а) зайця
б) порося
в) мишку
д) кота
19. Заповніть пропуск: ___ з бідою, як риба з водою.
а) Козак
б) Людина
в) Військовий
д) Дівчина
Olia
20. Яка приказка близька за значенням до “Один дуб у полі — не ліс.”, ОКРІМ +
А. Одна ластівка не робить весни.
Б. Одна пташка не будує гніздо.
В. Одна голова не складається з політиків.
Г. Попри двох і третій влізе.
21. Заповніть пропуск: Одна _____ не робить вінка. +
А. Дівка
Б. Квітка
В. Гілка
Г. Рука
22. Яка приказка близька за значенням до “Де дружно, там і хлібно.”, ОКРІМ +
А. Єдність - сила.
Б. Хто не працює, той не їсть.
В. Один у полі не воїн.
Г. В одному лише воїн не переможе ворога.
23. Заповніть пропуск: Гуртом можна і _____ загатити. +
А. Море
Б. Поле
В. Горе
Г. Вороже
24. Яке значення приказки “Ниточка доведе до клубочка.”? +
А. Добро примножує добро
Б. Маленька проблема може породити ще більшу
В. Дурень може стати ще дурнішим
Г. Розумник може стати ще розумнішим
Година за годиною - так і вік зійде. (Виберіть синонім до прислів’я)
А. Час стоїть.
Б. Світ буває змінюється.
В. Битися з часом.
Г. Вік пройшов - як батогом ляснув.
Гостре словечко коле сердечко. (Виберіть синонім до прислів’я)
А. Від теплого слова і лід розмерзається.
Б. Солодке слово ласкає вухо.
В. Медові слова легко входять у серце.
Г. Щирість слова робить дива.
Alina
25. Що означає вислів “Кому користь, а нам хвористь”

а) те, що виснажує людину
б) корисно бути хворим
в) вважати корисним для себе те, що є шкідливим для інших
г) користуватися чимось будучи хворим
26. Яку комбінацію часів використано в реченні “Внесла дівка рушник на тарілці,
підходить до батька” ?
а) минулий + майбутній
б) минулий + теперішній
в) майбутній + теперішній
г) теперішній + минулий
Яке значення має приказка “Убравсь, як свиня в ворох”?
а) недоречно одягнена людина;
б) некрасива людина;
в) людина, в якої неохайний вигляд;
г) так говорять, коли комусь дуже пасує одяг.
Виберіть синонім до приказки: “Мав Бог дать душу, та дав грушу”
а) Ой казали мені люде, що добра з тебе не буде.
б) Уклав Бог душу, як у пня.
в) Уродила мама, що не прийма й яма.
г) Продав чортові душу.
Вставте пропущене слово в приказці: “Така вже вдача ____.”
а) ледача
б) погана
в) собача
г) людська
Нариси з української синтакси
Olena
1. У якому рядку наведено конструкцію, синонімічну до “сто чоловіків”?
а. сто чоловікам
б. сто чоловіку
в. сто чоловіка
г. сто чоловіки
2. Як ще можна українською сказати “вісімнадцять”?
а. п’ятнадцять з трьома
б. пів копи
в. десяток з вісьма
г. двадцять без двох
3. У якому прикладі бачимо минулий “моментальний”, тобто живий (аориста)?
А. Ох, моя матінко, — крикне Кирилова сестра.
Б. Ох, моя матінко, — крикнула Кирилова сестра.
В. Ох, моя матінко, — була крикнула Кирилова сестра.
Г. Ох, моя матінко, — кричала Кирилова сестра.
4. Яка стилістична вага форми аориста?
А. Надає словам синекдохічного значення.
Б. Показує давньоминулість події.
В. Робить минулу дію “живою”.
Г. Наголошує на тривалості дії.

5. Знайдіть речення з помилкою:
А. Під білою березою козаченька вбито.
Б. Під білою березою козаченька вбили.
В. Під білою березою козаченька було вбито.
Г. Під білою березою козаченько був вбитий.
А. Цього листа переслано братом.
Б. Цю рибу зловлено вудкою.
В. Ворога вбито довбнею.
Г. Траву косою скошено.
7. Знайдіть правильне речення.
А. Цих днів відбудеться концерт.
Б. Цими днями відбудеться концерт.
В. На днях відбудеться концерт.
Г. Днів відбудеться концерт.
8. Знайдіть речення з помилкою.
А. Хто ж мене, дівчину, цей вечір пригорне.
Б. Хто ж мене, дівчину, цього вечора пригорне.
В. Хто ж мене, дівчину, цим вечором пригорне.
Г. Хто ж мене, дівчину, у цих вечорів пригорне.
A. Ой піду я до сусідочки відра.

B. Не знали наші батьки панщини робити.
C. Замка трудно узяти.
D. Вже плакання не поможе.
A. Легкий для перенесення.
B. Легкий перенести.
C. Легкий переносити.
D. Легко перенести.
11. Знайдіть правильне речення:
A. Просим вас, не убивать.
B. Піду втопитися.
C. Піди поклич тата.
D. Прошу тебе, зацвісти красно.
Olia
1. Як ще можна українською сказати “сімнадцять”?
а) двадцять без трьох
б) без трьох двадцяток
в) три до двадцяти
г) п’ятнадцять з двома
2. Як ще можна українською сказати 75?
а) сім десяток та п’ять
б) півтори копи
в) копанка
г) більше пів копи
3. У якій мові використовують особливість української форми моментального

аориста? -
а) художній
б) фантастичній
в) науковій
г) офіційно - діловій
4. Яку форму дієслова схожу за значенням до форми аориста ми маємо в сучасній

українській мові? -
а) 1 ос. Однини теперішнього часу
б) 2 ос. Однини теперішнього часу
в) 3 ос. Однини теперішнього часу
г) 3 ос. Множини теперішнього часу
Anastasia Khodak
1. Виберіть синонім до «шістьох жовнірів»: +
а) шестеро жовніра
б) шість жовнірів
в) шести жовніра
г) шістьох жовніра
2. Виберіть правильний числівник до слова «півп’ятаста»: +
а) 550
б) 450
в) 5100
г) 50
3. Виберіть правильне значення слова «сороківка» у грошовій лічбі: +
а) 40 шелягів
б) 4 шеляги
в) 10 шелягів
г) 14 шелягів
4. Значення слова «cамодруга»: +
а) сама з другом
б) двоє
в) друга
г) вагітна
5. Виберіть речення, яке відповідає комбінації: минулий + теперішній час:
а) Вона стала на возі, перехреститься на всі чотири краї.
б) Внесла дівка рушник на тарілці, підходить до батька.
в) А чоловік ляже та й слабує — не піде.
г) Сімсот річок і чотири, да усі вони у Дніпр впали.
6. Виберіть речення, яке відповідає комбінації: майбутній + теперішній час:
а) А дров нарубав гнилих, та вони підсохнуть трохи, та й займуться…
б) А мати в заполу вівса взяла і обсипає свого сина, і співають.
в) Та оце розітре колосок у руках, дуне, то полова полетить геть, і зерно кидають
у мішок.
г) Саджає за стіл і пироги їдять тії, що печуть удень.
1. Виберіть речення, яке відповідає комбінації: минулий + теперішній час:+
а) Вона стала на возі, перехреститься на всі чотири краї.
б) Внесла дівка рушник на тарілці, підходить до батька.
в) А чоловік ляже та й слабує — не піде.
г) Сімсот річок і чотири, да усі вони у Дніпр впали.
2. Виберіть речення, яке відповідає комбінації: майбутній + теперішній час:+

а) А дров нарубав гнилих, та вони підсохнуть трохи, та й займуться…
б) А мати в заполу вівса взяла і обсипає свого сина, і співають.
в) Та оце розітре колосок у руках, дуне, то полова полетить геть, і зерно кидають
у мішок.
г) Саджає за стіл і пироги їдять тії, що печуть удень.
Liliya Tsap
7. Виберіть синонім до ‘’двадцятеро хліба’’:
а) двадцятеро хлібів
b) двадцять хліба
c) двадцятеро хлібу
d) двадцять хліби
8. Виберіть правильний числівник до слова ‘’півшоста кіп’’
a) 175
b) 275
c) 375
d) 250
9. Самодесятий - це:
а) десять
b) десять без одного
c) дев’ять і ще один
d) дев’ять без одного
1. Вкажіть речення, в якому вжито безпідметову конструкцію, в якій діє щось

невідоме, якась сила. -
a) Водило так мене, водило тай привело до пасіки.
б) Від серпа колосся жнуться.

c) Зле на зло напало, та злом відборонено.
д) Листа було вкрадено.
a) Цю хату будують вже три роки.
б) Цю хату будується вже три роки.
c) Цю хату збудують за три роки.
д) Ця хата буде збудована за три роки.
1. У якому реченні ‘’було’’ має значення ‘‘треба’’:
а) Книжку було прочитано.
б) Повчитись було у Хоми.
с) І в них було кохання, як у мене.
д) Усе, було, труджусь.
а) Ліг вареників їсти на сонці.
б) Приїхала квіток пришивати.
в) Пішов на поле косити пшениць.
г) Вийди пізнавати дитяти.
Іра
10. Виберіть правильний числівник до слова : півчетвертаста.
а) 350
б) 450
в) 50
г) 40
11. Виберіть синонімічне речення до: Цю річ купили за дві тисячі.
а) Ця річ була куплена за чотири копи.
б) Ця річ була куплена за сім кіп.

в) Ця річ була куплена за сорок кіп.
г) Ця річ була куплена за дві копи.
Alina
12. Яке це число: стонадцять-крот кіп і дві копи? +
a) 150
б) 50100
в) 50000
г) 10000
13. Яке число обчислено в “сорок без двох”? +
а) 28
б) 40
в) 38
г) 18
14. Що в контексті речення означає слово “маю”? -

Я маю щось зробити з цим.
а) я повинен
б) мені потрібно
в) я вимушений
г) мене примусили
В який випадках використовують форму минулого часу дієслів доконаних із значенням

майбутнього?
а) для вираження майбутньої дії
б) для вираження минулої дії
в) для вираження емпатії
г) для вираження дії, що доконче має відбутися
Двічітка - це те саме, що й:
а) один шеляг
б) один гаріль
в) півшеляг
г) один злотий
Черноватий - конвенції
Olena
1. Find the correct translation of “об’єднавчі багаторасові організації ”.
a. integrationist multiracial organisations
b. common multiracial organizations
c. race equality-oriented organizations
d. integrational muiltirace organizations
2. Complete the phrase: pursue a policy of ________ racial discrimination.
a. neglecting
b. eliminating
c. perpetuating
d. amending
3. Find the correct translation of “unequal or separate rights”:
a. нерівномірні чи особливі права
b. нерівні чи окремі права
c. нерівні права чи привілеї
d. нерівні чи особливі права
4. For the purposes of the present Convention, the term “discrimination against women” shall
mean any distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of sex.
A. Мета цієї конвенції – викорінити будь-яке виокремлення, виключення або
обмеження за ознакою статі жінок, тобто дискримінацію.
B. З метою цієї конвенції, термін “дискримінація жінок” означає виокремлення,

вилучення обмеження за ознакою статі.
C. Ця стаття прагне знищити виокремлення жінок, їх вилучення та обмеження за

ознакою статі.
D. У цій Конвенції поняття “дискримінація жінок” означає будь-яке

виокремлення, виключення або обмеження жінок за ознакою статі.
5. State parties shall ensure to women, on equal terms with men, the right to be eligible for
election.
A. Держави-учасниці забезпечують жінкам на рівних умовах з чоловіками право

голосувати на виборах.
B. Держави-учасниці забезпечують жінкам на рівних умовах з чоловіками право

бути обраними.
C. Держави-учасниці забезпечують жінкам і чоловікам рівноправно відвідувати

вибори.
D. Держави-учасниці забезпечують чоловікам на рівних умовах з жінками право бути

обраними.
6.Уживати всіх відповідних заходів для ліквідації дискримінації жінок у політичному та

суспільному житті країни.
A. Undertake all necessary measures to provide a decent life for women in the political and
social life of the country.
B. Take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in the

political and public life of the country.
C. Take all appropriate measures to promote discrimination against women in the political
and public life of the country.
D. Undertake to guarantee no discrimination of women in the politico-social life of the

country.
7. For the purposes of the present Convention, the term “discrimination against women” shall
mean any distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of sex.
A. Мета цієї конвенції – викорінити будь-яке виокремлення, виключення або

обмеження за ознакою статі жінок, тобто дискримінацію.
B. З метою цієї конвенції, термін “дискримінація жінок” означає виокремлення,

вилучення обмеження за ознакою статі.
C. Ця стаття прагне знищити виокремлення жінок, їх вилучення та обмеження за

ознакою статі.
D. У цій Конвенції поняття “дискримінація жінок” означає будь-яке

виокремлення, виключення або обмеження жінок за ознакою статі.
8. State parties shall ensure to women, on equal terms with men, the right to be eligible for
election.
A. Держави-учасниці забезпечують жінкам на рівних умовах з чоловіками право

голосувати на виборах.
B. Держави-учасниці забезпечують жінкам на рівних умовах з чоловіками право

бути обраними.
C. Держави-учасниці забезпечують жінкам і чоловікам рівноправно відвідувати

вибори.
D. Держави-учасниці забезпечують чоловікам на рівних умовах з жінками право бути

обраними.
9.Уживати всіх відповідних заходів для ліквідації дискримінації жінок у політичному та

суспільному житті країни.
A. Undertake all necessary measures to provide a decent life for women in the political and
social life of the country.
B. Take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in the

political and public life of the country.
C. Take all appropriate measures to promote discrimination against women in the political
and public life of the country.
D. Undertake to guarantee no discrimination of women in the politico-social life of the
country.
Olia
1. Find the correct translation of “racial division” +

a. Расовий поділ
b. Породистий поділ
c. Расова дискримінація
d. Поділ на раси
2. Complete the phrase: all public ______ and public institutions. +
a. authorities
b. universities
c. buildings
d. institutes
Lilia Kovalyk
4.Find the correct translation of “расовий поділ".
a) racial division
b) racial separation
c) racial splitting
d) racial segregation
5.Find the correct translation of “державні установи”.
a) state institutions
b) public institutions
c) government departments
d) governmental institutions
6. Find the correct translation of “rescind”.
a) засуджувати
b) анулювати
c) скасовувати
d) увічнювати
Liliya Tsap
7. Find the correct translation of ``perpetuate``
a) увічнювати, зберігати назавжди
b) анулювати
c) засуджувати
d) ліквідувати
8. Complete the phrase: eliminate _________ between races
a) borders
b) barriers
c) limits
d) lines
9. Find the correct translation of ``amend``
а) скасувати
б) вносити поправки
в) відновити
г) знищити
1. Find a correct translation of the sentence: `` Each State Party shall include this prohibition
in the rules or instructions issued in regard to the duties and functions of any such persons.``
a) Кожна держава-учасниця включає цю заборону в правила або інструкції, видані

щодо обов'язків і функцій будь-яких таких осіб.
b) Кожна держава виключає цю заборону з правил або інструкцій, виданих щодо

обов'язків і функцій будь-яких таких осіб.
c) Кожна держава-учасниця включає цю заборону в правила або інструкції, видані

щодо обов'язків і функцій всіх людей, без винятку.
d) Кожна держава-учасниця включає цю заборону в правила або інструкції, які не

стосуються обов'язків і функцій будь-яких людей.
2. Find a correct translation of the sentence: `` Ця Конвенція не застосовується до
виокремлень, виключень, обмежень чи переваг, що їх Держави-учасниці цієї Конвенції
проводять чи роблять між громадянами і негромадянами.’’
a) This Convention shall apply to exceptions, exclusions, limitations or benefits that the
States Parties to this Convention conduct or make between citizens and non-citizens.
b) This Convention shall not apply to distinctions, exclusions, preferences that the States
Parties to this Convention conduct or make between citizens and non-citizens.
c) This Convention shall not apply to naturalisation, legal provisions, preferences that the
States Parties to this Convention conduct or make between citizens and non-citizens.
d) This Convention shall not apply to distinctions, exclusions, preferences recognized by

States Parties.
3. Find a correct translation: ``States Parties shall grant women equal rights with men to
acquire, change or retain their nationality.``
а) Держави-учасниці надають тільки чоловікам права щодо набуття, зміни або

збереження громадянства.
b) Держави-учасниці не надають жінкам права щодо набуття, зміни або збереження

громадянства.
c) Держави-учасниці надають жінкам рівні з чоловіками права набувати,

змінювати або зберегти громадянство.
d) Держави-учасниці не надають будь-яким особам прав набувати, змінювати або

зберегти громадянство.
4. Find a correct translation: ‘’State parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate
discrimination against women in the political and public life.’’
a ) Держави-учасниці вживають тільки заходи, які передбачені законом для ліквідації

дискримінації жінок у політичному та суспільному житті.
b) Держави-учасниці сприяють дискримінації жінок у політичному та суспільному

житті.
c) Держави-учасниці вживають усіх відповідних заходів для ліквідації

дискримінації жінок у політичному та суспільному житті.
d) Держави-учасниці не відповідають за дискримінацію жінок у політичному та

суспільному житті.
Anastasia Khodak
1. Find the correct translation of “seniority”: +
a) пенсіонер
b) трудовий стаж
c) кваліфікація
d) винагорода
2. Find the correct translation of “помилування”: +
a) calamity
b) pardon
c) instigation
d) condemnation
3. Fill in the gap: The term “_________” means any act by which severe pain or
suffering is intentionally inflicted. +
a) torture
b) instigation
c) release
d) adjustication
4. Find the correct translation of “interrogation”: +
a) допит
b) припинення
c) виправдовування
d) заява
5. Find the synonym to “apartheid”: +
a) justice
b) racial segregation
c) freedom
d) racial superiority
6. Find the correct translation “расова ненависть”: +
a) racial prejudice
b) racial hatred
c) racial inferiority
d) racial categorization
1. Find the correct translation of the sentence: “ It does not include pain or suffering
arising only from, inherent in or incidental to lawful sanctions”: +
a) Сюди не входять біль або страждання, що виникають лише внаслідок

законних санкцій, притаманних або випадкових.
b) Сюди входять біль або страждання, що виникають лише внаслідок законних

санкцій, притаманних або випадкових.
c) Сюди входять біль або страждання, що зникають лише внаслідок законних санкцій,
притаманних або випадкових.
d) Сюди не входять біль або страждання, що не виникають лише внаслідок законних

санкцій, притаманних або випадкових.
2. Find the correct translation of the sentence: “An order from a superior officer or a
public authority may not be invoked as justification of torture”:+
a) Наказ начальника або державного органу цілком може слугувати виправданням

катувань.
b) Наказ начальника або державного органу не може виправдовувати катувань.
c) Наказ начальника або державного органу може слугувати доказом катувань.
d) Наказ начальника або державного органу не може виправдовувати катування.
3. Find the correct translation of the sentence: “ Брати участь у веденні державних
справ як безпосередньо, так і через вільно обраних представників”.+
a) To take part in the conduct of public affairs, directly or through freely chosen
representatives.
b) To take part in the establishment of public affairs, directly or through freely chosen
representatives.
c) To take no part in the conduct of public affairs, directly or through freely chosen
representatives.
d) To take part in the conduct of public officials, directly or through freely chosen
representatives.
4. States Parties shall grant women equal rights with men with respect to the nationality
of their children. +
a) Держави-учасниці надають жінкам рівні з чоловіками права щодо їхніх
дітей.
b) Держави-учасниці надають жінкам більше прав, ніж чоловікам щодо

громадянства їхніх дітей.
c) Держави-учасниці надають жінкам права щодо громадянства їхніх дітей.
d) Держави-учасниці надають жінкам рівні з чоловіками права щодо

громадянства їхніх дітей.
5. States Parties shall accord to men and women the same rights with regard to the law
relating to the movement of persons and the freedom to choose their residence and
domicile.+
a) Держави-учасниці надають чоловікам і жінкам однакові права щодо

законодавства, яке стосується до пересування осіб і свободи вибору
місця проживання та фактичного місцеперебування.
b) Держави-учасниці надають чоловікам і жінкам однакові права щодо

працевлаштування, яке стосується пересування осіб і свободи вибору
місця проживання та фактичного місцеперебування.
c) Держави-учасниці надають чоловікам і жінкам однакові права щодо

законодавства, яке стосується пересування осіб і свободи вибору місця
проживання та місця праці.
d) Держави-учасниці надають чоловікам і жінкам однакові права щодо

законодавства, яке стосується дискримінації осіб і свободи вибору місця
проживання та місцеперебування.
Liliya Tsap
13. Find the correct translation of ``theories of superiority``:
a) теорія зверхності
b) теорія ймовірності
c) теорія відносності
d) теорія харчування
14. Find the correct translation of ‘’расова ненависть’’:
a) racial hatred
b) racial superiority
c) racist activities
d) racial segregation
15. Complete the phrase: ____immediate and positive measures
a) propose
b) suggest
c) adopt
d) proclaim
Lilia Kovalyk
19. Find the correct translation “медичний персонал”:
a) medical staff
b) medical personnel
c) health workers
d) health personnel
20.Find the correct translation “акт насильства”:
a) bullying
b) act of rape
c) outrage
d) act of violence
Alina
21. Find the correct translation of “увічнювати”.
a. to save
b. to perpetuate
c. to reserve
d. to retain
22. Complete the phrase: unequal or ________ rights.
a. independent
b. right
c. free
d. separate
23. Find the correct translation of “eliminate barriers between races”.
a. знищувати расові бар'єри

b. зменшувати бар’єри між людьми
c. виключити бар’єри між расами
d. позбавлятися бар’єрів між расами
Ira
24. Complete the phase: policy of ________ racial discrimination.
a) promoting
b) eliminating
c) encouraging
d) deleting
25. Find the correct translation: incitement.
a) підбурювання
b) занепокоєння
c) вмиротворення
d) зменшення
26. Find the synonym to : dissemination.
a) diffusion
b) collection
c) separation
d) breakup
Upstream
Olena
1. Find the line with the similar meaning of the sentence “Harvey’s work debunked
misconceptions about the roles of some organs”.
a. Harvey’s work proved that some beliefs about the roles of some organs
were false.
b. Harvey’s work ridiculed the beliefs about the roles of some organs.
c. Harvey’s work made a revolution in how we understand the roles of some
organs.
d. Harvey’s work contained many fallacies.
2. Find the line with the similar meaning of the sentence “The discoveries by this researcher
placed the medicine on a new footing’.
a. The discoveries by this researcher changed the course of history.
b. The discoveries by this researcher made him renowned.
c. The discoveries by this researcher made a breakthrough in medicine.
d. The discoveries by this researcher helped many people with severe illnesses.
1. The vast majority of lecturers are, in fact, reluctant to interrupt their research work with
lecturing.
False
2. The author claims that books on his reading list were actually not worth reading, so the
best solution was to find shortcuts instead of devouring all the originals.
False
3. Mark is the kind of student who initially preferred to stay at home rather than attend
lectures.
True
4. The author reckons the main point of studying at university isn’t about cramming for
everything you’re supposed to learn.
True
5. Mark suggests that no matter what you do during your university studying, it will go down
the drain anyway.
False
Olia
1. Find the line with the similar meaning of the sentence “In trying to protect the body
when cells have been damaged, prostaglandins trigger fever (by acting on brain
centers) and swelling, prevent blood vessel dilation and increase the sensitivity of
pain receptors.”
a. When cells are damaged, prostaglandins activate brain centers, resulting in

fever and swelling, while also inhibiting blood vessel dilation and increasing
pain receptor sensitivity.
b. When cells are damaged, prostaglandins respond by not triggering fever and
swelling through their actions on brain centers, while also inhibiting blood vessel
dilation and increasing pain receptor sensitivity.
c. Not responding to cellular damage, prostaglandins are released, activating brain
centers that lead to fever and swelling, while also limiting blood vessel dilation and
increasing pain receptor sensitivity.
d. When cells are damaged, prostaglandins deactivate brain centers, resulting in
fever and swelling, while also inhibiting blood vessel dilation and increasing pain
receptor sensitivity.
2. Find the line with the similar meaning of the sentence “While Fleming generally
receives credit for discovering penicillin, he in fact merely rediscovered it.”
a. It's not commonly believed that Fleming discovered penicillin, but he merely
rediscovered it.
b. Despite being credited with discovering penicillin, Fleming's role wasn’t limited to
rediscovering it.
c. Although Fleming is given credit for discovering penicillin, he was actually just
the one who rediscovered it per se.
d. Although Fleming is locally credited with discovering penicillin, he actually
rediscovered it.
Ira
1. …(Вакцина проти вітряної віспи) reduced a number of infected people. 2.

Scientists …(передбачили) smallpox spread and developed the vaccine. 3. The
success of the smallpox vaccine led to the development of medicine by creation
of other ways of preventing a …(запалення) from different infections. 4.
Scientists continue to …(інтригувати) people with their development of new
vaccines and treatments that save lives. 5. So, it is more likely that scientists
can …(розгадати загадки/таємниці) of the appearance of many viruses and
infections.
1. War has a huge (вплив) on our economy. 2. We received (репутацію) from

Western civilization to get all possible aid, and unfortunately, we cannot
maintain a stable financial situation without this support. 3. We might not (бути
заінтригованим) by the fact that all of our people should make efforts to help
Ukraine to survive and continue fighting the russian enemy. 4. In my opinion,
the possible way to (викликати) an improvement the situation is to involve
more countries and organizations to be a partner in supporting our economy. 5.
This thing will help us to avoid (повного кінця) for Ukraine.
Find the line with the similar meaning of the sentence «Fleming's second discovery, though,
would be one of medicine's greatest breakthroughs».
a) Fleming's second discovery, unfortunately, turned out to be a dead end in the field of
medicine.
b) Contrary to expectations, Fleming's second discovery had no impact whatsoever on the
advancement of medical research.
c) Instead of being a breakthrough, Fleming's second discovery only led to confusion and
setbacks in the field of medicine.
d) One of the most significant advancements in the field of medicine would come from
Fleming's second discovery. +
Find the line with the similar meaning of the sentence «Aspirin works by reducing the
body's production of prostaglandins».
a) Aspirin does not function by decreasing the body's production of prostaglandins.
b) The mechanism of action of aspirin does not involve the inhibition of prostaglandin
production in the body.
c) The mechanism of action of aspirin involves the inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis in

the body. +
d)Aspirin does not have any impact on the body's synthesis of prostaglandins.
Lilia Kovalyk
Choose the correct word:
Harvey’s work also debunked misconception about the role of the ________, the brain
and the blood itself.
a) lung
b) liver
c) kidney
d) heart
Especially early reading, is considered so self-evidently bad for children.
False
The Norwegian School start still they are seven, when it’s usually painless.
False
Einstein may have learned to read only at 10.
True
It’s hard for elementary school kids to ….. (тягнути) a backpack to school. We can be like an
…. (буйна) child who wants to participate in all of the excitement life has to offer. He was
curious, sometimes suspicious, a … (ненаситний) reader, and a sonic explorer. It’s probably
… (збіг обставин) that this transformation was over exactly the same period that she started
learning the violin.
Answers: lug, exuberant, voracious, sheer coincidence.
Anastasia Khodak
1. Choose the correct word:
_________works by reducing the body’s production of prostaglandins. +
a) Penicillin
b) Aspirin
c) Salicylic acid
d) Ibuprofen
2. Edward Jenner was the creator of the ______ vaccine. +
a) cowpox
b) measles
c) chickenpox
d) smallpox
3. In today’s terms smallpox was as deadly as cancer or _____ disease. +
a) chronic
b) Lyme
c) heart
d) cardiovascular
4. Vaccination is a word derived from the Latin name for the _____ (vacca). +
a) sheep
b) cow
c) dog
d) duck
5. Aspirin is used for temporary _____ relief, muscular aches and pains. +
a) earache
b) heartache
c) toothache
d) headache
1) Pierluigi Collina wants to____________ (скинути тягар зі своїх плечей). 2) Being a

referee means being above ________ (підозрою) – especially if you are Italian. 3) This man
is a legendary person in the history of football, so even being retired, Collina had numerous
offers and _______ (прибуткову) sponsorship deal. 4) You may ask him anything to do with
football and he is happy _____________ (побалакати). 5) And then he is on his feet and
ready___________( «вилітати») to his next engagement. +
a) 1) to get something off the chest; 2) mistrust; 3) gainful; 4) to shoot the breeze; 5) to
shoot off.
b) 1) to remove the burden; 2) doubt; 3) lucrative; 4) to chat; 5) to take off.
c) 1) to get something off the chest; 2) suspicion; 3) lucrative; 4) to shoot the breeze; 5)
to shoot off.
d) 1) to unburden his soul; 2) suspicion; 3) lucrative; 4) to talk; 5) hit the road.
1) The author adheres to the opinion that students must write down every word spoken in
lectures. False +
2) Getting a degree is only about cramming. False +
3) You have to have a feel for the education market. True +
4) The author didn’t practise writing exam questions, he preferred to be spontaneous. True +
5) The secret to getting a First — striking the right balance between working and enjoying
yourself. True +
It’s not always easy_______kids______ (підкупити на) reading, especially in summer.

Moreover, _______ is not the best way out. (примус) All parents should follow the _______
(першорядне) rule: stop ________ altogether (втручання). In this way, children gradually
become interested in books themselves, and later they can become ________readers
(ненажерливими). Even _____ (надто емоційна) child, who is busily engaged in things,
like games or drawing, also adores reading.
Answers: to bribe into, coercing, paramount, meddling, voracious, exuberant.
Liliya Tsap
1. William Harvey ________ the contemporary belief about the circulation of blood in the
human body.
a) accepted
b) dispelled
c) allowed
d) confirmed
2. As a matter of fact, bacterial cells _________under sterile conditions.
a) disintegrate
b) separate
c) unite
d) assemble
3. One of the greatest ___________was the discovery of penicillin.
a) setbacks
b) devolutions
c) breakthroughs
d) flops
4. ___________can cause a loss of the ability to move particular parts of the body.
a) Bronchitis
b) Infarct
c) Stenocardia
d) Stroke
5. Vaccination is carried out _________from possible serious diseases.
a) to produce protection
b) to weaken protection
c) to destroy protection
d) to defend protection
Many people believe that gaining knowledge and new ideas is _______(першочергове) for
_________(ненажерливих) readers. However, they can't _____(змусити) themselves to read
books they don't like. Readers can be ______(підкупити) interesting admirable stories that
only reinforce their ______(одержимість) reading.There is no optimal age to start reading,
as _______ (люди з традиційними поглядами) believe, the sooner the child will be able to
read the better. In addition, this bold _____(смілива позиція) has remained unchanged for
many years.
Answers: paramount, voracious, coerce, bribed with, obsession with, traditionalists, daring
stance
Lilia Kovalyk
McArdle attended every lecture and tutorial. He wrote down every word spoken in lectures.
False
McArdle always worked hard on the things that counted: assignments and exams.
True

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