Read the text. For questions (1—5) choose and circle the correct answer (А, Б, В or Г)

I. READING

Read the text. For questions (1—5) choose and circle the correct answer (А, Б, В or Г).

Once there was an elf named Frez that would get so nervous during Christmas time that he would eat two lunches at the elf cafeteria. He tried to be just too perfect in toy making and never thought they were good enough for the children. The dolls' eyes never sparkled enough, thought Frez, and the wagons were not as shinny as last year. Nothing seemed to be going right and the time for delivery of the presents was getting closer.

It was beyond anybody’s understanding why Frez was getting so particular and asking for an elf suit larger than his size. Then, one day Santa found out what the problem was and decided to solve it. It seemed that Frez was not a young elf, but elves never looked their age, because they were so cheerful and happy. Frez needed to feel he was special, so Santa assigned him his own project called "special toys". These were the toys that were broken and needed to be repaired with love. Frez was so glad to be in charge of such a project that he had only one lunch that day because he had to hurry back to his tasks.

Frez is content now with restoring the broken toys to new, and he does not have to eat so much because he is happy. He even wears his old suit now, and his new suit is taken in for his smaller waist.

It’s wise for us to try and do something worthwhile everyday so that a "Frez Attack" will never get us. We all have special talents and potentials and we can definitely help someone out if he is feeling a bit low. It takes only a few seconds to be able to know why someone is not feeling happy. Take out that time from your usual day and listen. Most importantly, we are here to help each other and all of us have that hidden talent to do it. Start to make use of that talent today.

1. Frez was... .

А) a baby elf Б) a young elf

В) a teenager elf Г) an old elf

2. Frez thought that his toys were... .

А) wonderful Б) not perfect enough

В) too good for the children Г) magnificent

3. The elf was dissatisfied with... .

А) his friends Б) himself

В) the toys he made Г) the Christmas season

4. ... wanted to make Frez happy again.

А) Nobody Б) Santa

В) Every elf Г) One of his friends

5. Frez forgot about having too much food... .

А) when he made a new doll Б) when the wagon he made shone brightly

В) when he got a new coat Г) when he started to fix broken toys

II. GRAMMAR. Choose the correct variant.

6. Greg’s mother won’t arrive soon after the parents’ meeting.

А) Neither will Dan’s mother. Б) So does Jim’s mother.

В) So will Carol’s mother. Г) As does Mary’s mother.

7. Doris looks fine.

А) So does Kate. Б) So will Kate.

В) So did Kate. Г) So was Kate.

8. There’s _____ coffee in the cup.

А) a Б) few

В) little Г) an

9. Open the brackets and put the verbs in Present simple, Present Continuous, Present Perfect, Future Simple or Past Simple. 

1. I often (take) part in different competitions.

2. Look! He (listen) to the Walkman.

3. We (arrange) a party recently.

4. The teacher (have) a cup of tea now.

А) 1 – have taken, 2 – listens, 3 - arranged, 4 – is having

Б) 1 – take, 2 – listens, 3 - have arranged, 4 – has

В) 1 – take, 2 – is listening, 3 - have arranged, 4 – is having

Г) 1 – had taken, 2 – is listening, 3 - have arranged, 4 – has

10. Fill in the gaps with the missing prepositions where necessary:

1. To have smth ______ common.

2. to blame smbd_______ their mistakes.

3. to be best _______ smth.

4. to be fond _______ smth.

5. to be interested _______ smth.

А) 1 – on, 2 – for, 3 – at, 4 – in, 5 – in

Б) 1 – in, 2 – at, 3 – in, 4 – of, 5 – at

В) 1 – at, 2 – to, 3 – in, 4 – in, 5 – of

Г) 1 – in, 2 – for, 3 – in, 4 – of, 5 – in

III. VOCABULARY

11. Fill in the gaps.

hardworking curious naughty lazy creative

1. A person who produces new and original ideas is _____.

2. A person who works hard is _____.

3. Children mustn’t be _____ at the lesson.

4. A child who cries a lot is _____.

5. A person who wants to learn is _____.

А) 1 - hardworking; 2 – creative, 3 - lazy, 4 – naughty, 5 – curious

Б) 1 - creative; 2 – hardworking, 3 - lazy, 4 – naughty, 5 – curious

В) 1 - naughty; 2 – hardworking, 3 - curious, 4 – creative, 5 – lazy

Г) 1 - hardworking; 2 – creative, 3 - lazy, 4 – naughty, 5 – curious

12. Many of the most common similes compare people to animals. Fill in the blanks with the animal most commonly used for that simile. It is not always obvious! There are 3 similes that you don’t need to use.

1) I can’t talk right now. I’m as busy as a ____. 2) She’ll know the answer. She’s as wise as an ____. 3) This computer is terrible. It’s as slow as a ____. 4) He’ll never change his mind. He’s as stubborn as a ____.

a) owl b) ox c) lamb d) mule e) snail f) bunny g) bee

А) 1-f, 2-e, 3-a, 4-b

Б) 1-d, 2-a, 3-e, 4-c

В) 1-g, 2-a, 3-e, 4-d

Г) 1-e, 2-b, 3-d, 4-b

plete the proverbs:

1. Don't count your chickens 2. Don't cry 3. Don't judge a book 4. Don't throw the baby 5. Early to bed and early to rise

a. makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. b. out with the bath water. c. before they're hatched. its cover. e. over spilt milk.

А) 1 – e, 2 – c, 3 – a, 4 – b, 5 – d

Б) 1 – d, 2 – e, 3 – c, 4 – b, 5 – a

В) 1 – a, 2 – d, 3 – e, 4 – c, 5 – b

Г) 1 – c, 2 – e, 3 – d, 4 – b, 5 – a

14. Match the words with theirs translations.

1. Humorous 2. Scientific 3. Cunning 4. Dangerous 5. Responsible

a. Возможный b. Успешный c. Нервный d. Ответственный e. Опасный f. Хитрый g. Вредный h. Забавный i. Научный j. Химический

А) 1 - c, 2 - d, 3 - g, 4 - g; 5 - b

Б) 1 - h, 2 - i, 3 - f, 4 - e; 5 - d

В) 1 - f, 2 - b, 3 - a, 4 - e; 5 - d

Г) 1 - c, 2 - d, 3 - g, 4 - f; 5 - b

IV. CULTURE AND VALUES

15. What was the official language of England for about 300 years?

А) German

Б) Italian

В) French

Г) Dutch