Лексико - грамматические тесты по английскому языку (для 1,2,3,4 курсов) (стр. 25 )

10. You (would, shall, must) pay the bills today. - I know, I promise. I (not, forget).

11. (May, shall, will) you give me a lift to work tomorrow? - Yes, I (pick)you up at eight o'clock.

12. They (be) married for ten years already. He is (deep, deeply) in love with her.

13. She (not, feel) well lately. She has arrived (late, lately) for the meeting.

14. ... historian is... person who studies... history, (a, the, —)

15. We stayed at... hotel by... sea. ... room was very comfortable and... view was fantastic, (a, the, -)

16. I don't believe in... ghosts. I think pernatural is... product of ... people's imagination, (a, the, -)

17. Of course, most heating systems come... and... automatically nowadays, (by, on, off, of)

18. One should do (one, one's) best at all times.

19. The two bank clerks blamed (themselves, itself, oneself) for the robbery.

20. You are typing so fast. If you (type) more slowly, you (not, make) so many mistakes.

21. Many famous men (live) in Soho as it (have) a reputation for attracting artists, writers, poets and people in (-, a, the) media.

22. (A, the, -) Sheftesbury Avenue (be) the heart of London's theatre land, and there (be) endless clubs, pubs and cafes

23. It is said if you (wait) long enough at (a, the, -) Piccadilly Circus, you (meet) everyone you ever (know).

24. Travelling abroad (get) (easy) and (easy) for (a, the, -) young people nowadays.

25. Great importance (place) (on, at, for) exam results in this school.

26. The wedding reception (hold) in (a, the, -) small hotel in a week.

27. The construction of the new shopping centre (complete) already in our city.

28. Unless you (be) more careful, you (have) accidents.

29. The Prime Minister (be to, must, can) give a speech (at, on, in) the conference tomorrow.

30. (Would, could, can) you mind my (stay, staying) here for some days?

31. They (could, might, should) have forgotten about the meeting, that's why they (not, come).

32. We admired the stars twinkling (high, highly) in (a, the, -)dark sky.

33. Our neighbour (operate) by a (high, highly) respected doctor. He is in (a, the, -) hospital now.

34. ... clothes I bought yesterday (be) very cheap. There was... sale in one of ... departments stores in... city centre. (a/an, the, -)

35. ... Rome wasn't built in... day. (a/an, the, -)

36. ... Actions speak (loud) than... words, (a/an, the, -)

. 37. You can take what you want (off, of, from, out) the fruit in that box.

38. Operations were difficult in the 18th century. In (those, that, these) days there (be) no anaesthetic.

39. Sam would like to marry a girl younger than (his, him, himself).

40. I can't buy everything you want. If I (buy) everything you ask, I (be) ruined soon.

41. Read the text and do the exercises given below.

"The Computer Revolution"

The first computers appeared right after World War II, and since that time they have changed not only the lives of Americans. They have been changing the lives of people all

over the world.

At present wherever the man turns, he finds a computer working.

Computers in banks can transfer money from one account to puters are used to launch, guide and track spacecrafts and satellites; they help predict weather and earthquakes. They help people make long distance and local telephone puters are also used when one reserves space on an airplane. In medical laboratories, computers have reduced the errors in testing, and they have saved doctors' countless hours of work.

Many stores use computers to keep track of sales and orders. Also, many stores use optical scanners to record purchases and total prices. A tiny computer chip controls your washing puters linked to TV, telephone and satellite networks spread information throughout the world.

Without special training it is impossible to understand exactly how a computer does its work. Nevertheless, many people use computers in their daily puters are everywhere. They are so much a part of our lives that we usually don't even know they are there.

Computers have become the foundation of the modern working world. Today, virtually all types of jobs use them to some degree and all the countries are affected by the "computer revolution".

In the future computers will be a million times faster than they are today. They will become easier to use, but anyone who has not learnt how to use the new technology will be seriously disadvantaged, particularly in the field of employment.

a) Mark the statements which are True.

1. The first computers appeared in the middle of the 20tli century. □

2. It was in England that the first computers began to be used. □

3. It is hardly possible for people to use computers in thei' everyday life. □

puters have become the foundation of the modern working world. □

5. The problem is that in future computers will become more and more complicated to be used. □

b) Write down your answers to the following questions.

1. When did the first computers appear?

puters are used everywhere, aren't they?

3. What can computers do in banks?

4. What are other spheres where computers may be used?

5. It is impossible to understand exactly how a computer works without special training, is it?

6. Do many people use computers in their daily lives?

c) Ask five questions on the text.

42. Make up your sentences using the following words and word combinations on the topic Outstanding People of Belarus.

1. a talented nation 6. keep memory (of)

2. give birth (to) 7. express the spirit

3. make contribution 8. character and hopes

4. the first woman inlightener 9. achievement(s)

5. a new trend in painting

4 курс

Tests: Level 3-B

Test 95

1. For many centuries, during the cold time of the year English people (use) coal in their fireplaces in private houses and smoke from factories contributed greatly to trouble, called smog.

2. The history of Scotland as well as the character of its people (portray) by such famous Scottish writers as Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.

3. The thistle (have) nothing pleasant in it, especially if one (touch) (it, its, it's) thorns. But it (have) (-, an, the) important meaning (for, to, at) Scotland. (It's, it, its) the Scottish national emblem.

4. Why the Scottish people (choose) the thistle as the national emblem of their country? - (An, the, -) answer is interesting, and it (can, must, should) be found in the history of Scotland.

5.1 think that he (discharge) from (a, the, -) hospital soon. 6.1 don't know why Peter (be) late. He might (delay) by the traffic.

7. (A, the, -) children (not, allow) to wear jewelry to school.

8. Helen said that she (go) to the circus (last, that, the following) week.

9. She (needn't, mustn't, couldn't) have bought such (a/an. the, —) expensive dress yesterday.

10. You (should, would, needn't) have seen this film on TV last night, it was very good.

11. (Couldn't, may) I speak to Jane, please? - Just a moment, please. I (call) her.

12. He (work) (hard, hardly) these days. He (hard, hardly) goes (somewhere, anywhere) now.

13. My mother (near, nearly) fainted when the man came (near, nearly). She (not, see) him for ages.

14. ... apple... day keeps... doctor away, (a/an, the, -)

15. When in... Rome, do as... Romans do. (a/an, the, -)

16. You can't teach (a/an, the, -) old dog (with, by, at) new tricks.

17. (The, a, -) Whispering Gallery in St. Paul's Cathedral which is over 100 feet above the floor is remarkable (of, off, for) its acoustics.

18. Who has prepared to work overtime besides (/, my, me)? 19.1 can't find my book. Can you give me (your, yours)?

20. Let's go to the beach, ... ?

21. The people of Scotland (choose) the thistle as (there, their, theirs) national emblem because it (save) the land (of, from, out of) foreign invaders many years ago.

22. Mary Stuart (1542-1587), the queen of Scots, reigned in Scotland for only seven years; (yet, also) the romance, intrigue and mystery (surrounding, surrounded) her life (make) her a legendary figure in Scottish history.

23. Immigrants who (arrive) in Great Britain from all parts of the Common Wealth since 1945 only (not, create) a mixture of nations, but also (bring) their cultures and habits with them.

24. Mark Twain always (think) that his days on (-, a, the) Mississippi (be) the happiest in his life.

25. The house (clean) before the guests arrived.

26. Why is David late? - Perhaps, he (hold) up in (a, the, -) traffic.

27. Margaret Mitchell (write) the original novel "Gone with the Wind". The film (release) in 1939 and (become) (a, the, -) huge success soon after its release.

28. Two years (is, are) a long time to be away from home.

29. (Could, would) I use your telephone, please? - Yes, you (can, could, would).

30. There is nobody there. If he (be) in, he (answer) the telephone.

Test 96

11. If (-, a, the) weather (get) (bad), the coast guard (can't,

might, need) issue a warning to all ships. 2.1 (not, go) on holiday this year. - Neither ... .

3. The ticket inspector made him (get off) the bus because he (not, buy) a ticket.