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The hall _______ before the academic year began.

Заполните пропуски в письме следующими фразами и предложениями:Dear Mr. Lakes,Thank you for 1_______. We appreciate your interest in our company.Although your background is impressive, we currently have no openings that 2_______.We will keep your resume on file for one year for review should we have an opening for which you are qualified.Again, thank you for your interest.3_______.Yours sincerely,4_______.

If you can’t pay the whole sum of money for the product immediately you can use a ______ payment.

The money _______ to him.

Выберите реплику, наиболее соответствующую ситуации общения.Teacher (colleague): «I have some problems with the Internet. Will you e-mail my article to the editor?»Teacher (colleague): «_____________».

Прочитайте текст и выполните задания.                                                        Renaissance1. Renaissance, literally «rebirth», is the period in European civilization immediately following the Middle Ages, traditionally held to have been characterized by a rise of interest in classical learning and values. The Renaissance also witnessed the discovery and exploration of new continents, the substitution of the Copernican for the Ptolemaic system of astronomy, the decline of the feudal system and the growth of commerce, and the invention or application of such potentially powerful innovations as paper, printing, the mariner’s compass,and gunpowder. To the scholars and thinkers of the day, however, it was primarily a time of the revival of classical learning and wisdom after a long period of cultural decline and stagnation.2. The term Middle Ages was coined by scholars in the 15th century to designate the interval between the downfall of the classical world of Greece and Rome and its rediscovery at the beginning of their own century, a revival in which they felt they were participating. Indeed, the notion of a long period of cultural darkness had been expressed by Petrarch even earlier. Events at the end of the Middle Ages, particularly beginning in the 12th century, caused a series of social, political, and intellectual transformations that culminated in the Renaissance. These included the increasing failure of the Roman Catholic Church and the Holy Roman Empire to provide a stable and unifying framework for the organization of spiritual and material life, the rise in importance of city-states and national monarchies, the development of national languages, and the breakup of the old feudal structures.

Выберите слово, которое не является интернациональным.

Her secret was given _______ by her friend by mistake.

You were rude ________ him for no reason.

Прочитайте текст и найдите соответствующий перевод подчеркнутого слова.At the bread counter you take loaves of brown (rye) or white (wheat) bread, rusks, rolls and buns.There is a big choice of items in the confectionery: sugar, granulated sugar, caramel, sweets, chocolates, bars of chocolate, biscuits, pastry, jam puffs, fancy cakes, tarts, fruit cakes, wafers, marmalade and also tea, coffee, cocoa.Next to it is the delicatessen counter which offers you all kinds of sausages: boiled, half-smoked and smoked, liver paste, ham, lean boiled pork with spices (buzhenina), tinned beef and pork.

He had ________ holiday last summer.

An American civil rights leader who fought through nonviolent action is?…

Прочитайте текст и выполните задания. Automation 1. Automation is the use of control systems in concern with other applications of information technology to control industrial machinery and processes, reducing the need for human intervention. In the scope of industrialization, automation is a step beyond mechanization. 2. Automation plays an increasingly important role in the world economy and in daily experience. Engineers strive to combine automated devices with mathematical and organizational tools to create complex systems for a rapidly expanding range of applications and human activities. 3. Many roles for humans in industrial processes presently lie beyond the scope of automation. Tasks requiring subjective assessment or synthesis of complex sensory data, such as scents and sounds, as well as high-level tasks such as strategic planning, currently require human expertise. In many cases, the use of humans is more cost-effective than mechanical approaches even where automation of industrial tasks is possible.
Определите основную идею текста.

Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски подходящими по смыслу словами.There are uncountable combinations of atoms. For example, 4 carbon atoms combine with 10 1_______ atoms to make up a butane molecule. A glucose molecule is made from 6 carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms and 6 oxygen 2_______. Cellulose, the principal molecule in the plant cell walls and also in wood, paper, 3_______, and many other materials, is a chain that can include up to 12,000 glucose molecules. A sugar molecule is made from carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms grouped in specific positions. When these same atoms are grouped in different positions they can form alcohol or starch. The different proportions and positions of the atoms produce the 4_______ forms of matter.

Словом, которое не относится к теме «Dimensions», является?…

Употребите нужный предлог.He will have finished his work _______ Monday.

Дополните диалог:Alice: Paul, 1_______?Paul: I’m going to work on my project. 2_______?Alice: I am going to work in the Internet centre.Paul: Do you often work in 3_______?Alice: Not very often. But I like to work on a computer. It does the work of many human beings at fantastically high speeds. It’s 4_______.Paul: Exactly.

There were ______ interesting people at the party last night.

Употребите нужное местоимение.I spent the summer of 1986 in the south. We had a lot of rain _______ summer.

Употребите нужный фразовый глагол.Th exhibition will _______ next week.

The train _________ in a minute later, the two brothers parted.

Russian people have always paid much attention to sport. Sport keeps people fit and healthy and makes them better disciplined in their daily activities.Numerous kinds of sports, both winter and summer, are popular in the Russian Federation. Millions of citizens of Russia engage in some sporting activities and even in competitions. “Physical training” is a subject on the curriculum of schools and universities. You can hardly find a school or a college without sports grounds. Sports facilities are available at any university or other higher education establishment.Sports in this country have traditionally been divided into amateur and professional. The core of professional sports is sporting societies. Millions, from beginners to champions, are members of sporting clubs and societies. Youngsters from the age of 7 to 18 are trained in sports schools which are run by the major sports clubs. The schools cover a wide range of sports from track-and-field and calisthenics to boxing.There are also sports clubs at many enterprises and offices.Participation in sports in this country is massive by any standards.

Прочитайте текст и ответьте на вопрос:What is modem used for?The purpose of output hardware is to provide the user with the means to view information produced by the computer system. Information is output in either hardcopy or softcopy form. Hardcopy output can be held in your hand, such as paper with text (words or numbers) or graphics printed on it. Softcopy output is displayed on a monitor.Monitor is a component with a display screen for viewing computer data, television programs, etc.Printer is a computer output device that produces a paper copy of data or graphics.Modem is an example of communication hardware – an electronic device that makes possible the transmission of data to or from computer via telephone or other communication lines.

Употребите нужное местоимение._______ dictionary is that?

We can’t give refunds on articles of clothes that …

Прочитайте текст и определите, какой из заголовков соответствует тексту.Back in the 17th and 18th centuries, many scientific works were written explaining the advantages of chocolate for medicine, and today it’s a regular food in army rations. Chocolate could help prevent tooth decay, according to scientists at Japan’s Osaka University. The cocoa beans from which chocolate is made have an antibacterial agent that fights tooth decay. These parts of the beans are not usually used in chocolate production, but in future they could be added back in to chocolate.

Прочитайте текст.The two most common types of engines for cars are the petrol engine and diesel engine.Petrol engines are usually lighter and smaller than diesel engines. This makes them cheaper, and this is why most cars use petrol engines. Petrol engines are also led noisy than diesel engines. They usually go faster. On the other hand, diesel engines use less fuel than petrol engines, and this is why trucks use them. They are also safer than petrol engines, because there is less danger of fire.There are two main types of petrol engine – 4-stroke and 2-stroke. All cars use 4-stroke engines. But most motorbikes use 2-stroke engines. They are lighter and smaller than 4-stroke engines, and are therefore cheaper.Закончите предложение:All cars use?…

Заполните пропуски в письме следующими фразами и предложениями:Dear Sirs,1_______ for the prompt delivery of ordered goods.However, 2_______ that on checking this party of goods, we found out you have delivered 200 items less 3_______.In such a situation we have to ask you to despatch the remaining goods as soon as possible.4_______,William Blake.

Прочитайте текст.Electromagnetism and gravity are two basic forces of nature. They are very similar and scientists are trying to unify them. Electromagnetism works in small objects – it attracts the electrons from the atomic nucleus and maintains them in place. Gravity works with big objects – the pull of gravity from the nucleus of the Earth maintains our atmosphere in place. Both, the electrons and the Earth, spin and generate an electric and magnetic field around them. These fields make up our planet’s electromagnetic shield.Закончите предложение:Electromagnetism and gravity?…

Выберите реплику, наиболее соответствующую ситуации общения.Secretary: «Mr Jensen to see you Mr Green».Manager: «_______________».

Расположите пропущенные предложения в таком порядке, чтобы получился связный текст.1_______. When Benz’s three-wheeled engine-driven machine (the first “car”) appeared on the streets in 1885, people couldn’t believe that it moved without the aid of horses. 2_______. He put it onto a chassis and got power from the engine to the wheels. 3_______. Everything – the engine, fuel transmission, controls – had been developed and designed by him. 4_______.

Употребите нужную видовременную форму глагола в косвенной речи.He said he couldn’t remember where he _______ put the tickets.

Дополните диалог:Stas: Hi! 1_______! How are you?Vlad: 2_______! I’m perfectly well! I am working at a repairing shop. Very interesting I can tell you.Stas: What are you doing there?Vlad: Now, we are testing the frame. 3_______, the driver has got into trouble. Something is wrong with his car. He thinks it is the frame.Stas: Has the car a conventional frame or a unibody frame?Vlad: Unibody frame.Stas: I think you have to do a lot of work as body parts strengthen the entire car.Vlad: 4_______. We are testing all parts in order to find out the damage.Stas: I think you will cope with the problem.

Прочитайте текст и выполните задания.Light1. The form of energy that illuminates our world is called light. It usually comes from hot objects, like the sun or fire, but it is also produced by electricity and some chemical reactions. Light is the only part of the electromagnetic spectrum (which includes microwaves, ultraviolet rays, and X-rays) that is invisible to the human eye. It travels at 186,000 miles (300,000 km) per second, and nothing can travel faster. Like other forms of energy, light travels in waves, but it can also travel in packets of energy called quanta. This enables it to travel through a vacuum.2. Light rays are reflected when they hit a shiny or silvered surface, such as a still pool of water or a mirror. Reflection involves two light rays: the incoming ray and the reflected ray which bounces off the reflecting surface. The two rays are at identical angles to the reflecting surface on either side of an imaginary line.3. Refraction is a property of all types of energy that travel in waves, including light. Light waves normally travel in straight lines, but when they pass from one transparent material to another, they usually refract, or bend. Refraction occurs because light travels at different speeds in different materials. As light from a material with a low density, such as air, enters a material with a high density, such as water, its speed is reduced. This causes it to bend (except when it enters a material at a right angle).

Прочитайте текст и ответьте на вопрос:What is system software used for?System software controls standard internal computer activities. An operating system, for example, is a collection of system programs that aid in the operation of a computer regardless of the application software being used. When a computer is first turned on, one of the systems programs is booted or loaded into the computer’s memory. This software contains information about memory capacity, the model of the processor, the disk drives to be used, and more.

Прочитайте текст и найдите соответствующий перевод подчеркнутого слова.I think reading novels is helping me a great deal in my studies, and although I haven’t got much spare time, I always make a point of reading a couple of hours in the evening. I am in my last year at secondary school, and, frankly speaking, reading novels is an excellent way of learning how people live in other countries, how they communicate with each other, what problems they have. That’s why I prefer novels with characters who are true to life, not the ones who have impossible adventures.

Прочитайте текст и выполните задания.                                                    Mixed economies1. A mixed economy contains elements of both market and planned economies. At one extreme we have a command economy, which does not allow individuals to make economic decisions, at the other extreme we have a free market, where individuals exercise considerable economic freedom of choice without any government restrictions. Between these two extremes lies a mixed economy.2. In mixed economies some resources are controlled by the government whilst others are used in response to the demands of consumers. Technically, all the economies of the world are mixed. Some countries are nearer to command economies, while others are closer to free market economies.3. The aim of mixed economies is to avoid the disadvantages of both systems while enjoying the benefits that they both offer. So, in a mixed economy the government and the private sector interact in solving economic problems. The state controls the share of the output through taxation and transfer payments and intervenes to supply essential items such as health, education and defence, while private firms produce cars, furniture, electrical items and similar, less essential products.4. The UK is a country with mixed economy. Some services are provided by the state (for example, health care and defence) whilst a range of privately owned businesses offer other goods and services.

Прочитайте текст и ответьте на вопрос:How the material to be shaped is called?Machine-tools are used to shape metals and other materials. The material to be shaped is called the workpiece. Most machine-tools are now electrically driven. Machine-tools with electrical drive are faster and more accurate than hand tools: they were an important element in the development of mass-production processes, as they allowed individual parts to be made in large numbers so as to be interchangeable.

Few people like him _______ of his bad manners.

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Channels of Marketing
1. Individual consumers and corporate buyers are aware that thousands of goods and services are available through a very large number of diverse channel outlets. What they may not be well aware of is the fact that the channel structure, or the set of institutions, agencies, and establishments through which the product must move to get to them, can be amazingly complex.
2. Usually, institutions specializing in manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing, and many other areas join forces in marketing channel arrangements to make possible the delivery of goods to industrial users or customers and to final consumers. The same is true for the marketing of services. For example, in the case of health care delivery, hospitals, laboratories, insurance companies, and drugstores combine efforts in an organized channel arrangement to ensure the delivery of a critical service.
3. Therefore, marketing channels can be viewed as sets of interdependent organizations involved in the process of making a product or service available for use or consumption. Not only do marketing channels satisfy demand by supplying goods and services at the right place, quantity, quality, and price, but they also stimulate demand through the promotional activities of the units (e.g., retailers, manufacturers representatives, sales offices, and wholesalers) comprising them.
4. The major focus of marketing channel management is on delivery. Producers of goods (including manufacturers of industrial and consumer goods, legislators, educational administrators and insurance companies) are individually capable of generating only form or structural utility for their «products».

Выберите нужный союз.Jake managed to get inside _______ they were talking.

Установите соответствие между именем числительным и вариантом его чтения:1) 272) 3) 2.74) 270

They used to spend their summer holidays in …

Употребите нужный предлог.One can learn to play the guitar _______ two months.

She gave him _______ water to wash his hands and face.

Употребите нужный фразовый глагол.Would you like _______ tomorrow evening?

Some old laws are no longer …

Дополните диалог:Olga: Alex, I need your help badly. I’d like you to have a look at my table lamp.Alex: What’s wrong with it?Olga: 1_______. I was writing my coursework when suddenly the light went off. Can you repair it?Alex: I’ll try. Give me the lamp.Olga: 2_______?Alex: No wonder the light doesn’t work. The bulb has a broken filament.Olga: What do you mean?Alex: The bulb has simply burnt out. All we have to do is to turn the burnt bulb out of the socket and replace it with a new bulb. Do you have one?Olga: 3_______.Alex: OK. Don’t sit up too late anyway. I’ll ask Irene to bring you a new bulb. Don’t switch on the power till you have turned it into the socket.Olga: I won’t. 4_______.

Дополните диалог:Helen: How did you like the films?Kate: 1_______. The plot is very primitive, the acting is poor. Don’t you think so?Helen: 2_______. I enjoyed the first film. 3_______. I was carried away by the plot. The other film is weaker.Kate: 4_______.Helen: That’s right.

Дополните диалог:Alice: Where are you going, Paul?Paul: 1_______.Alice: Do you often work in the Internet centre?Paul: Not very often. But I like to work 2_______.Alice: As far as I’m concerned, a computer is almost a human machine!Paul: Oh, I believe that 3_______. A computer usually replaces people in dull, routine tasks. It works according to 4_______, given to it.Alice: In my opinion, it’s a fascinating machine.Paul: Exactly.

Shall I send the letter? – No, don’t worry about it. It …

Выберите реплику, наиболее соответствующую ситуации общения.Manager: «Have you received the documents, Mrs Nolan?»Secretary: «_______________».

He eventually managed to come _______ a solution.

Прочитайте текст и выполните задания.Electromagnetism1. Electricity and magnetism combine to form one of the fundamental forces of the universe – electromagnetism. The two constantly interact, and the relationship between them is one of the most important in physics. For example, an electric current passing through a wire creates a magnetic field; and if the lines of force around a magnet are cut by a passing object, an electric current will be produced. 2. Magnets are attracted to iron and to any material that contains iron. Magnets have two poles, a north pole and a south pole. Unmagnetized iron and steel have magnetic regions of atoms called domains that are jumbled up and point in lots of different directions. When iron or steel becomes magnetized, the domains become aligned and they all point in the same direction. One end of each domain points toward the magnetic north pole.3. Electronics is a new branch of physics, and one that plays an increasingly important part in our lives. It is concerned with the use of electricity to produce signals that carry information and control devices such as computers. These devices contain electric circuits through which electric current flows. The controlling parts in a circuit are called components, and these include diodes and transistors. Components can amplify currents, switch them on and off, or change their direction.

Прочитайте текст и найдите соответствующий перевод подчеркнутого выражения.A lot of slithering silver fish make an attractive sight in the market – red mullet, sea bream, sea bass and the delicious swordfish. You will also find octopus, squid and cuttlefish.Moving on to the meat stalls, you’ll see plenty of red carcasses. After all, what self-respecting cook would accept meat wrapped in polyethylene?Meat is eaten very fresh, and you may well notice the difference in flavour. Lamb and beef are lean and tasty and have excellent quality. Goat has a pleasant, slightly gamy flavour; it’s very lean and well worth trying.

Словом, которое не относится к теме «Tableware», является?…

Заполните пропуски в инструкции следующими словами и фразами:If the mouse pointer jumps around rather than moving smoothly, 1_______:1. There might be a system-hardware interrupt (IRQ) conflict. You need 2_______ so that it isn’t using an IRQ that is being used by another device. For information about changing mouse IRQ settings, 3_______ supplied with your mouse.2. Your mouse 4_______. For instructions, see the documentation supplied with your mouse.

Употребите нужный модальный глагол или эквивалент модального глагола._______ I see the chief now? Yes, you may.

Прочитайте текст и ответьте на вопрос:Where did Elton John sing the song “Candle in the Wind”?The song “Candle in the Wind” by Elton John was written originally in 1973 as a tribute to Marilyn Monroe. It describes how she became popular and people followed her everywhere, making her life difficult. After the death of Princess Diana in 1997, Elton John changed the lyrics and sang it at her funeral. In the Diana version, he describes her as “the nation’s golden child” who brought happiness to so many people. It became the biggest-selling record of all time.

Bids had to be in by 6.00 and we put ours in ten minutes before the …

The largest city in Britain which will host the Summer Olympics in 2012 is …

Употребите нужную видовременную форму глагола в косвенной речи.Tom said that he _______ awfully tired.

Дополните диалог:Peter: Hi, Paul. 1_______.Paul: 2_______. Peter, can you tell me what you were doing yesterday from 9 till 11 p.m.? I was looking for you.Peter: Well, let me see. A few students and I were carrying out some experiments with different electrical devices. As for me, I was measuring the voltage.Paul: And what about Alex? Do you happen to know what he was doing?Peter: 3_______, he was measuring the resistance of a lead.Paul: 4_______. I hope Julia and Michael were helping him.Peter: Yes, they were. They were connecting leads to the multimeter. The needle was indicating the value of the resistance on the scale.

Выберите реплику, наиболее соответствующую ситуации общения.A: «Would you wait half an hour, please?»B: «____________».

There is no federal educational standard in the USA. Schooling and educational programmes are the responsibility of each state; this is why one can find great differences in education from state to state. No uniform demands exist on education in schools or universities throughout the nation. In most states attending school is obligatory for children between six and seventeen. Secondary education institutions include elementary schools and high schools.Higher education in the USA is not nation-wide. Colleges differ a lot from each other in scale and level of education as well as in the “quality” of diplomas given. There are private and state universities. Private education is considered more prestigious. The most famous private university is Harvard. Higher education is rather expensive in the USA.

Употребите нужный фразовый глагол.She managed to _______ the first difficulties.

Aren’t you afraid we have too little petrol? – So what? It’s so close from here that we ________ use the car.

Употребите нужную форму имени прилагательного.Ben is _______ than John.

Употребите нужный фразовый глагол.A fire _______ ?during the night.

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Market Economies
1. In a true market economy the government plays no role in the management of the economy, the government does not intervene in it. The system is based on private enterprise with private ownership of the means of production and private supplies of capital, which can be defined as surplus income available for investment in new business activities. Workers are paid wages by employers according to how skilled they are and how many firms wish to employ them. They spend their wages on the products and services they need. Consumers are willing to spend more on products and services, which are favoured. Firms producing these goods will make more profits and this will persuade more firms to produce these particular goods rather than less favoured ones.
2. Thus, in a market economy consumers decide what is to be produced. Consumers will be willing to pay high prices for products they particularly desire. Firms, which are privately owned, see the opportunity of increased profits and produce the new fashionable and favoured products.
3. Such a system is, at first view, very attractive. The economy adjusts automatically to meet changing demands. No planners have to be employed, which allows more resources to be available for production. Firms tend to be highly competitive in such an environment. New advanced products and low prices are good ways to increase sales and profits. Since all firms are privately owned they try to make the largest profits possible.

The man we interviewed for the job was ________ but we weren’t very impressed with his appearance.

Прочитайте текст и ответьте на вопрос:Where did Lindbergh arrive on May 20-21, 1927?Probably the most celebrated flight in the history of aviation was that of Charles A. Lindbergh from New York to Paris in his plane, the Spirit of St. Louis. He had been working as an airmail pilot when a group of businessmen from St. Louis offered a $25,000 prize to anyone who would fly non-stop across the Atlantic to Paris.His flight took 33.5 hours. On May 20-21, 1927, Lindbergh arrived in Paris to a tumultuous welcome and became an instant international celebrity.

Прочитайте текст и найдите соответствующий перевод подчеркнутого слова.At first, the Internet was used solely by the US government, but soon universities and other institutions connected themselves to the Internet to communicate with one another and collaborate on projects. The Internet grew to connect hundreds of different sites all across the world. Each organization on the Internet was responsible for maintaining its part of the network, so the Internet was not owned or controlled by any one organization.Today, the Internet connects up to 40 million people around the globe and is growing by as much as 10?% per month.

Буква u под ударением будет читаться как [ju:] в слове?…

He was ________ and wore decent clothes.

The more electricity you use, ________ your bill will be.

The teacher’s kind words ________ children to work more and better.

Выберите нужный префикс, чтобы образовать слово от предложенного to dress.

I bought everything we need yesterday so I ________ go shopping today.

I can hear a noise; I think _______ is outside.

Прочитайте текст и определите, какой из заголовков соответствует тексту.Despite the pending switch to digital, analogue receivers still remain widespread. Analogue television is still transmitted in practically all countries. For analogue radio, the switch to digital is made more difficult by the fact that analogue receivers are a fraction of the cost of digital receivers. The choice of modulation for analogue radio is typically between amplitude modulation (AM) or frequency modulation (FM). To achieve stereo playback, an amplitude modulated subcarrier is used for stereo FM.

Употребите нужное местоимение.I don’t drink _______ wine.

Расположите пропущенные предложения в таком порядке, чтобы получился связный текст.Today, most computer users buy, download, or share programs like Microsoft Word and Excel. 1_______. Most people see their computers as tools that help them do jobs, rather than complex electronic machines they have to pre-program – and that’s just as well, because most of us have better things to do than computer programming. 2_______. In other words, although we don’t really think of it this way, the computer can be reprogrammed as many times as you like. This is why programs are also called software. 3_______. By contrast, a computer’s hardware – the bits and pieces from which it is made (and the peripherals, like the mouse and printer, you plug into it) – is pretty much fixed when you buy it. 4_______. That computers can do so many different jobs is what makes them so useful – and that’s why millions of us can no longer live without them!

The forecast says it’ll rain. You _________ take your umbrella.

Прочитайте текст.Babbage, Charles (1792-1871), British mathematician and inventor, who designed and built mechanical computing machines on principles that anticipated the modern electronic computer.In the 1820s Babbage began developing his Difference Engine, a mechanical device that could perform simple mathematical calculations. Although Babbage started to build his machine, he was unable to complete it because of a lack of funding. In the 1830s Babbage began developing his Analytical Engine, which was designed to carry out more complicated calculations, but this device was never built, too. Babbage’s book, “Economy of Machines and Manufactures” (1832), initiated the field of study known today as operational research.Закончите предложение:In the 1830s Babbage began developing his Analytical Engine, which was designed to carry out?…

Выберите реплику, наиболее соответствующую ситуации общения.Passenger: «I have only pounds. Can you give me change?»Bus Driver: «_______________».

Выберите реплику, наиболее соответствующую ситуации общения.Professor: «Revise Chapter 5 before testing».Student: «_______________».

Расположите пропущенные предложения в таком порядке, чтобы получился связный текст.There are many superstitions in Britain. But one of the most widely held is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house. 1_______. The person who opens an umbrella in fine weather is very unpopular.It’s very unlucky to walk under a ladder. If you must pass under a ladder you can avoid bad luck by crossing your fingers and keeping them crossed until you’ve seen a dog.The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some. 2_______.The worst misfortune that can befall you is breaking a mirror. That will bring you seven years of bad luck. 3_______.And at last there is a superstition of touching wood for luck. 4_______.

Словом или словосочетанием, которое не относится к теме «Politics», является?…

Early man used to ______ the Sun and the Moon as his gods.

That was ________ meal I’ve had for a long time.

These devices contain electric circuits through which electric current …

Unfortunately, travelling is becoming …

There are ______ main political parties in the USA.

Расположите пропущенные предложения в таком порядке, чтобы получился связный текст1_______. First of all we advise you to choose wine and cheese for preparing a tasty dish. 2_______. You could take cheddar, for example. You need alcohol in a fondue, not just for flavour, but to lower the boiling point and stop the protein in the cheese from curding. 3_______. 4_______.

Установите соответствие между именем числительным и вариантом его чтения:1) 152) 1,5343) 153.44) 1534

College education in the USA is aimed at the development of ______ skills.

Прочитайте текст и определите, какой из заголовков соответствует тексту.In digital audio broadcasting, standards are much more unified with practically all countries choosing to adopt the Digital Audio Broadcasting standard (also known as the Eureka 147 standard). The exception being the United States which has chosen to adopt HD Radio. HD Radio, unlike Eureka 147, is based upon a transmission method known as in-band on-channel transmission that allows digital information to “piggyback” on normal AM or FM analogue transmissions.

Формой имени существительного a goose во множественном числе является?…

It was very stupid ________ him to make such a silly mistake.

Употребите нужное местоимение.It’s no use asking him about it. He has _______ knowledge of the subject.

Прочитайте текст и ответьте на вопрос:What are the computer programs used for?A computer to complete a job requires more than just the actual equipment or hardware we see and touch. It requires software – programs for directing the operation of a computer or electronic data.Software is the final computer system component. These computer programs instruct the hardware how to conduct processing. The computer is merely a general-purpose machine which requires specific software to perform a given task. Computers can input, calculate, compare, and output data as information. Software determines the order in which these operations are performed.Programs usually fall in one of two categories: system software and applications software.

An American film producer, director and animator who made the first full-length animated musical cartoon is …

Дополните диалог подходящими по смыслу словами или предложениями:Jane: It is a hot day today, isn’t it?Mary: Sure: 1_______.Jane: Let’s drop into this Russian caf

Выберите реплику, наиболее соответствующую ситуации общения.A: «Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the National Museum?»B: «________________».

Дополните диалог:Alice: What did you do at your lab class on Monday?Dima: I observed 1_______ with superconductors. 2_______?Alice: Well, I made a new programme for my computer.Dima: Are you interested in computer systems?Alice: Yes, I am.Dima: Some years ago 3_______ interested me, too.Alice: What are you interested in now?Dima: 4_______, of course.Alice: I see.

Употребите нужную форму вспомогательного глагола.He _______ cut his hair. He looks nice.

Заполните пропуски в предложении соответствующей неличной формой глагола.I want _______ you of her arrival.

Прочитайте текст и найдите соответствующий перевод подчеркнутого грамматического явления.In the grocery aisle you can see all kinds of cereals: oatmeal, semolina, rice, buckwheat, millet, pearl barley. You can buy cooking soda, spices, flour, pea, potato flour, salt, oil, macaroni, vermicelli, noodles and some other products. Everything is sold in ready packets.You go to the dairy counter to buy milk products. There is always a wide choice of them: milk in bottles and packets, cream, kefir, sour cream, cheese, curds, cottage cheese, cream cheese, many kinds of yogurt, mayonnaise, margarine and butter. Most often eggs are sold in the dairy department too.

Формой притяжательного падежа подчеркнутого имени существительного women – hats является?…

I _______ English for the last two years but I can’t speak it yet.

Заполните пропуски в инструкции следующими словами:1) Don’t touch the 1_______!2) 2_______! The guard is open. Close it.3) Don’t 3_______ wires which are broken.4) Pipes that are blocked should not be joined to the 4_______.

Дополните диалог:Shop-assistant: 1_______?Jim: Yes, please. Can I try these jeans on?Shop-assistant: 2_______. Over there.Jim: Thank you. Have you got these jeans in another colour and 3_______?Shop-assistant: Here you are.Jim: Thanks a lot. 4_______?Shop-assistant: 25 dollarsJim: They are very smart. Thank you. I’ll take them.

Употребите нужное местоимение._______ elder brother lives in St. Petersburg.

Расположите пропущенные предложения в таком порядке, чтобы получился связный текст.1_______. Before that time Russia had no automobile industry at all, technical schools had no departments to train specialists in automobile engineering.2_______.The first automobile built by Shanshurenkov, a Russian inventor, was put into motion by the pedaling of the driver himself.3_______. Mamin was one of the pioneers in Russian internal combustion engines.4_______.

Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски подходящими по смыслу словами.Oxford Street is a 1_______ shopping area in the centre of London. People who visit Oxford Street never get bored. They can walk around and enjoy the 2_______ and sounds of this busy street or shop at one of the 300 shops.Some of the shops in Oxford Street include Debenhams, Selfridges and Marks & Spencer. On Oxford Street, you can 3_______ anything from expensive gifts to cheap souvenirs. Oxford Street is always full of people – even on Sundays when most of the shops are open. Need a break from all your shopping? There are also a number of wonderful cafes and restaurants to choose from.It’s easy to see why Oxford Street is a big 4_______ for shoppers from all over the world.

Прочитайте текст и определите, какой из заголовков соответствует тексту.Since the 1970’s eating habits in Britain have undergone a change. People have been encouraged by doctors, health experts and government advertisements to eat less fat and more fiber. Fat is believed to be one of the major causes of obesity and heart disease. Forty per cent of adults in Britain are overweight and Britain has one of the highest death rates due to cardiovascular disease in the world. British have also become more aware of calories, the energy value of food. Some people count the number of calories they eat every day, so that they can try to take in fewer calories and lose weight. Food manufactures have started to help the general public to make more informed choices about what they eat.

Установите соответствие между именем числительным и вариантом его чтения:1) 42) 4373) 4.374) 4,370

Словом (или выражением), которое не относится к теме «Storage Hardware», является?…

Употребите нужное местоимение.Take _______ book. I don’t mind which.

Прочитайте текст и ответьте на вопрос:How is a body that exhibits magnetism called?It has been known for centuries that certain black, heavy stones have the property of attracting iron, this property being called magnetism. A body that exhibits magnetism is called a magnet. The two parts of a magnet that show the strongest magnetism are called the North pole and the South pole. Magnets not only affect ordinary iron, but they affect one another. When a pole of one magnet is brought towards a pole of the second magnet, they will repel if both are north poles or both are south poles, but they will attract if one is a north pole and the other a south pole.

Заполните пропуски в письме следующими фразами и предложениями:1_______,Replying to your letter and questions of August 5, concerning the character and qualifications of Mr. Sidorov, 2_______:1. I have known Mr. Sidorov for the past 10 years.2. He has always shown himself to be industrious.3. In my estimation, he is entirely trustworthy.4. 3_______.In fact, I do not hesitate to recommend Mr. Sidorov to anyone interested in employing a thoroughly dependable and capable man.4_______,Alexander Rybakov.

Their accounts were _______, they had been fooling the customers for years.

I slipped away while the others …

Выберите реплику, наиболее соответствующую ситуации общения.Teacher (subordinate): «I hope I didn’t keep you waiting».Dean: «_____________».

Прочитайте текст и выполните задания.Technology1. Technology is the usage and knowledge of tools, techniques, crafts, systems or methods of organization in order to solve a problem or create an artistic perspective. Technologies significantly affect human as well as other animal species’ ability to control and adapt to their natural environments. The human species’ use of technology began with the conversion of natural resources into simple tools.2. The prehistorical discovery of the ability to control fire increased the available sources of food and the invention of the wheel helped humans in travelling in and controlling their environment. Recent technological developments, including the printing press, the telephone, and the Internet, have lessened physical barriers to communication and allowed humans to interact freely on a global scale. However, not all technology has been used for peaceful purposes; the development of weapons of ever-increasing destructive power has progressed throughout history, from clubs to nuclear weapons.3. Technology has affected society and its surroundings in a number of ways. In many societies, technology has helped develop more advanced economies (including today’s global economy) and has allowed the rise of a leisure class. Many technological processes produce unwanted by-products, known as pollution, and deplete natural resources, to the detriment of the Earth and its environment. Various implementations of technology influence the values of a society and new technology often raises new ethical questions.

Physics is a science based upon exact …

The ______ of the loan is spread over 25 years.

The two major parties in the US are the …

Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски подходящими по смыслу словами.The story of the 1_______ of electricity is connected with the name of Thales, the Greek philosopher. The story goes that one day Thales rubbed a piece of amber against his sleeve and found to his great surprise that it 2_______ small bits of dried leaves. After further experimenting he concluded that this attractive 3_______ was a property that amber alone possessed. He called this characteristic “electricity” because the Greek word for amber was 4_______.

English is not ________ language spoken in Great Britain.

Выберите реплику, наиболее соответствующую ситуации общения. A: «Excuse me. Can I see John Marshall?»B: «_____________».

Before ________ anything you should ask the price.

The desire of customers for goods or services which they want to buy or use is a …

Заполните пропуски в предложении соответствующей неличной формой глагола.The _______ car was left at the parking lot.

The Irish Sea separates Great Britain from …

Выберите нужное определение, чтобы закончить предложение.Ben Nevis is _______.

We all watched __________ as Mark made his speech of thanks.

Выберите реплику, наиболее соответствующую ситуации общения.Agent: «South-West Airways. Myra Davis speaking».Customer: «______________».

Заполните пропуски в письме следующими фразами и предложениями:1_______,It is intention to open a new branch in March of this year.We would be delighted if you could take responsibility for fitting out the salon, as you have done for the majority of our other 2_______.We therefore request that your interior 3_______ come to view the premises at Mullerstr. 12,10555 Berlin-Wedding,04. 07 02at 11 00 a.m.Please let us know if this appointment is not convenient.Your contact person is Mr. Wilfried Muller in the Marketing Department.4_______,Hans Knuth

Антонимом к слову cold является?…

The part of the UK which is officially bilingual is …

The other day Dad was invited to ________ to see the headmaster.

Прочитайте текст.The automobile is made up of three basic parts: the engine, the body and the chassis. The engine is the source of power and makes the car move.The chassis consists of the transmission and running gear (frame, springs and wheels). The transmission carries the power from the engine to the wheels. It consists of the clutch, gearbox, propeller shaft, rear axle, final drive and differential. The transmission also includes the steering system and brakes.The body has the hood, fenders, the heater and so on.Закончите предложение:The automobile is made up of three basic parts:?…

Прочитайте текст и выполните задания.
Neoclassical Economics
1. The most remarkable feature of neoclassical economics is that it reduces many broad categories of market phenomena to considerations of individual choice and, in this way, suggests that the science of economics can be firmly grounded on the basic individual act of subjectively choosing among alternatives.
2. Neoclassical economics began with the so-called marginalist revolution in value theory that emerged toward the end of the nineteenth century. Strictly speaking, neoclassical economics is not a school of thought (in the sense of a well-defined group of economists following a single great master) but more a loose amalgam of subschools of thought, each revolving around such acknowledged masters as Alfred Marshall in England, Leon Walras in France, and Carl Menger in Austria.
3. In England there was established the Cambridge school – a variant of neoclassical economics that stressed continuity with the past achievements of the classical school. In France, the general equilibrium school was founded in 1874. This subschool investigated the mathematical conditions under which all markets could be in equilibrium simultaneously. The Austrian subschool focused on the essential problems of economic organization.
4. What these subschools have in common is the importance they attach to explaining the coordinating features of market processes in terms of plans and subjective evaluations carried out by individuals in the market subject to the constraints of technological knowledge, social custom and practice, and scarcity of resources.

Систематическое использование информации для выявления опасности и количественной оценки риска называется?______________?риска.

An effective method for solving a problem using a finite sequence of instructions is called

Прочитайте текст и определите, какой из заголовков соответствует тексту.Magnets can be natural and artificial. The Earth, for example, contains magnetic substances in its nucleus. These substances, which are also in our body, make our planet a big natural magnet. That’s why when you hang a bar magnet from a thread in a horizontal position, its north pole points to the geographic north pole of the Earth. A bar magnet is an artificial magnet. This type of magnets are usually made from a combination of elements that contain iron, cobalt or nickel.

Употребите нужный модальный глагол или эквивалент модального глагола.I _______ ski very well when a boy.

Словом, которое не относится к теме «Sports», является?…

Расположите пропущенные предложения в таком порядке, чтобы получился связный текст.1_______.The Analog computer is almost an extinct type of computer these days. It is different from a digital computer in respect that it can perform numerous mathematical operations simultaneously. 2_______. It utilizes mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical energy or operation.Hybrid computers are, as the name suggests, a combination of both Analog and Digital computers. 3_______. But the problem is that they are too slow and incapable of large scale mathematical operation. 4_______.

Mary ________ use the dictionary when she reads Spanish books. She knows Spanish very well.

Выберите нужный суффикс, чтобы образовать слово от предложенного king.

The guests had arrived _________ the rain began to fall.

Прочитайте текст и выполните задания.                                  Landmark Inventions of the Millennium1. The last 1,000 years have produced an incredible number and variety of scientific and technological breakthroughs – but which of these were the most important? Narrowing a list of the thousands of inventions made since the year 1000 to the ten greatest requires some exact criteria. The qualifying inventions either provided radically new ways to do an important job, or they made possible tasks that were previously unimagined. Their impact was felt, if not right away then eventually, by a large portion of humanity. These developments have made possible significant new technological innovations and scientific discoveries. And finally, they have had an enduring effect on the world.2. The inventions that meet these criteria, in chronological order, are the compass, the mechanical clock, the glass lens, the printing press, the steam engine, the telegraph, electric power, wireless communications, antibiotics, and the transistor. Missing from this list are many extremely significant technological advances, including the airplane, telephone, automobile, and computer. In many cases these inventions were omitted because they are based on earlier developments or breakthroughs.3. In considering the ten most significant inventions of the past 1,000 years, a subtle distinction must be made: the difference between «invention» and «discovery» is not as clear as one might think. A discovery can be as simple as the observation of a previously unnoticed phenomenon, while an invention is a human-devised machine, tool, or apparatus that did not previously exist.

Выберите нужное определение, чтобы закончить предложение.Albion is _______.

In the USA the executive branch is headed by the …

Употребите нужный модальный глагол или эквивалент модального глагола.My son _______ walk now.

Прочитайте текст и найдите соответствующий перевод подчеркнутого словосочетания.A large modern supermarket has been opened recently not far from my block of flats and most often I go shopping there. I am its regular customer now.When you come into the supermarket, you have to take a food basket or a shopping cart to put all the products you buy.All the necessary foodstuffs can be bought here: meat, fish, milk, grocery, baked items, sweets, cooked sausages, smoked foods, vegetables and fruit.In the meat aisle the customers can buy beef, pork, mutton, veal, poultry and game.There is always a rich choice of fish there: live carp, pike, bream and sheat fish. There is much fresh-frozen fish: perch, cod, plaice and some other like pike-perch and sturgeon. There is herring, kipper and much tinned fish too.

Словом, которое не относится к теме «Vehicles», является?…

Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски подходящими по смыслу словами.If your computer didn’t come with an internal modem, consider buying an 1_______ one, because it is much easier to install and 2_______. For example, when your 3_______ gets stuck (not an unusual occurrence), you need to turn it off and on to get it working properly. With an 4_______ modem, that means restarting your computer – a waste of time. With an external modem it’s as easy as flipping a switch.

There aren’t ______ easy ways of learning languages.

Заполните пропуски в предложении соответствующей неличной формой глагола.Jake was responsible for _______ mail.

Выберите реплику, наиболее соответствующую ситуации общения.Customer: «This soup is cold».Waiter: «_____________».

The United States of America covers the central part of North America. Besides, Alaska and Hawaii belong to the USA. Its territory is about 9,328,000 square kilometers. The population of the United States is about 265 million people.The USA is washed by the Pacific Ocean in the west and the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico in the east. It borders on Canada in the north and on Mexico in the south. The most important rivers in the USA are the Mississippi, the Colorado, the Ohio, and the Hudson River. The main mountain chains are the Cordillera in the west and the Appalachian Mountains in the east. Between these two mountain chains lie the central lowlands, called the prairie. To the north of the country, on the border with Canada, the Great Lakes are situated. They include the Lake Superior, the Lake Ontario, the Lake Eire, the Lake Huron and the Lake Michigan.

Расположите пропущенные предложения в таком порядке, чтобы получился связный текст.Everyone knows that tea is the most popular drink in Britain. 1_______. The Dutch brought the first tea to Europe in 1610. 2_______. At that time a pound of the cheapest tea cost about one-third of skilled worker’s weekly wages. 3_______. Later, tea-drinking developed into a fashionable social ritual. Tea parties were popular at home and soon the ritual of ?afternoon tea? was firmly established.4_______. Tea in Britain is brewed in a teapot. Then one spoonful of tea per person and one for the pot are added. Most people in Britain prefer a rich, strong cup of tea with milk, and sugar is sometimes added to taste.

Выберите реплику, наиболее соответствующую ситуации общения.Customer: «How much does this scarf cost?»Shop-assistant: «_______________».

Употребите нужную форму имени прилагательного.It is the _______ building in the town.

Выберите реплику, наиболее соответствующую ситуации общения.Professor: «You’d better not miss my lectures».Student: «___________».

Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски подходящими по смыслу словами.Thousands of people visit the UK every year. They 1_______ to have a holiday, to see the sights, to study, or to work.People who live within the EEA (European Economic Area) only need a passport to get into the UK, but the passport must be valid for 2_______ months.People who live outside the EEA need a 3_______. To apply for a visa, you need your passport, an extra passport photo, and a return ticket. You will also need to prove that you have a permanent 4_______ in your own country. Americans, Australians and people from Commonwealth countries do not need a visa.

Прочитайте текст и определите, какой из заголовков соответствует тексту.Speaking English gives people many privileges in society, enabling them to communicate successfully with those who don’t know your mother tongue. In order to possess these privileges school teachers and methodologists propose to introduce six hours of learning English a week for all Russian schools and introduce this subject from the first year in primary schools. Learning English should become more intensive to make Russian citizens more communicative.

Неисчисляемым существительным является?…

Life is getting …

Словом (или выражением), которое не относится к теме «Types of Computer Memory», является?…

Прочитайте текст и выполните задания. Automation 1. Automation is the use of control systems in concern with other applications of information technology to control industrial machinery and processes, reducing the need for human intervention. In the scope of industrialization, automation is a step beyond mechanization. 2. Automation plays an increasingly important role in the world economy and in daily experience. Engineers strive to combine automated devices with mathematical and organizational tools to create complex systems for a rapidly expanding range of applications and human activities. 3. Many roles for humans in industrial processes presently lie beyond the scope of automation. Tasks requiring subjective assessment or synthesis of complex sensory data, such as scents and sounds, as well as high-level tasks such as strategic planning, currently require human expertise. In many cases, the use of humans is more cost-effective than mechanical approaches even where automation of industrial tasks is possible.
Ответьте на вопрос How does automation benefit to people?

Выберите реплику, наиболее соответствующую ситуации общения.Receptionist: «Yes, Mr Brown. A single room with a bath for two nights, is that right?»Guest: «_____________».

We ________ to hurry or we’ll be late.

Прочитайте текст и ответьте на вопрос:What happened in the house next door to Bill and Lora’s on a Friday night?It was quite late on a Friday night. Bill and Lora were having supper in their new house. They did not take much notiсe when they heard some noise in the house next door.From the windows they could see figures in the front garden.Bill and Lora assumed that their neighbours were having some sort of party.‘That’s all right’, said Ben. ‘Our neighbours do not like big parties.’‘Yes, I agree’, answered his wife. ‘I am sure they will not disturb us long.’ Soon they heard the front door shut and the house went very quiet.Bill and Lora went to bed and forgot all about it. At breakfast early the next day, they heard someone shouting loudly.Their neighbours arrived back home and discovered that some thieves had taken all their furniture and valuables from the house.

He left the shop without _______ so he was accused of stealing.

Выберите реплику, наиболее соответствующую ситуации общения.Guest: «It was a lovely party!»Hostess: «_______________».

A Scottish moral philosopher and a pioneer of political economics is …

Wages _______ to workmen by the day or week.

Прочитайте текст.Chickens are on most tables today. Modern methods of rearing and refrigeration have made birds of uniform quality available everywhere and we eat them probably more than any other meal. Most people now buy frozen ones which are inexpensive and ready to cook. You can buy whole birds or chicken pieces. For a family a whole bird is a saving as it will provide more than one meal. Chicken pieces are good for a quick meal. The most economical joints are the drumsticks and thighs – there is a lot of meat on them.Закончите предложение:Modern methods of rearing and refrigeration have made birds of uniform quality available everywhere and?…

One of Canada’s prominent national symbols is the?…

A volume of space that is essentially empty of matter is called

Прочитайте текст и ответьте на вопрос:What is it also important to have for dinner?There is no doubt that dinner is the biggest meal of the day. It consists of several courses. For the first course you may have some soup – noodle, mushroom or cabbage soup, or may be some fish soup for a change. For the main course you may have meat, chicken or fish dishes, for example steak or fried fish with spaghetti or potatoes (boiled or fried). It is also important to have vegetables – green peas, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers. For dessert you may have some fruit, fruit juice, or just a cup of tea with a slice of cake. In many houses the midday meal is the chief one of the day, and in the evening people have much simplier supper – sausages, beefsteak, eggs, or just bread and cheese, a cup of cocoa or stewed fruit, and nuts.

Прочитайте текст и выполните задания. Automation 1. Automation is the use of control systems in concern with other applications of information technology to control industrial machinery and processes, reducing the need for human intervention. In the scope of industrialization, automation is a step beyond mechanization. 2. Automation plays an increasingly important role in the world economy and in daily experience. Engineers strive to combine automated devices with mathematical and organizational tools to create complex systems for a rapidly expanding range of applications and human activities. 3. Many roles for humans in industrial processes presently lie beyond the scope of automation. Tasks requiring subjective assessment or synthesis of complex sensory data, such as scents and sounds, as well as high-level tasks such as strategic planning, currently require human expertise. In many cases, the use of humans is more cost-effective than mechanical approaches even where automation of industrial tasks is possible.
Завершите утверждение согласно содержанию текста. People need automation nowadays because?

I’ll never forgive you ________ you tell this to anybody.

We should arrive _______ Paris at six in the morning.

Исчисляемым существительным является?…

Bids had to be in by 6.00 and we put ours in ten minutes before the?…

Canadians measure things in …

A stage through which a bill has to go before it becomes an Act of the British Parliament is called …

Прочитайте текст и выполните задания. Plasma Cutters 1. Modern industry depends on the manipulation of heavy metal and alloys. We need metals to build the tools and transportation necessary for day-to-day business. The reason is simple: metals are extremely strong and durable, so theyre the logical choice for most things that need to be especially big, especially sturdy, or both. 2. The funny thing is that metals strength is also a weakness: because metal is so good at resisting damage, its very difficult to manipulate and form into specialized pieces. People can precisely cut and manipulate the metals using the plasma cutter. The plasma cutter is actually a common tool that has been around since World War II. 3. Plasma cutters are not the only devices to harness the power of plasma. Neon signs, fluorescent lighting and plasma displays, just to name a few, all rely on it to get the job done. These devices use «cool» plasma. Though cool plasma cannot be used to cut metals, it has tons of other useful applications.
Определите основную идею текста.

Выберите реплику, наиболее соответствующую ситуации общения.A: «The table on page four and the one on page seven completely contradict each other».B: «_______________».

Learning a foreign language takes time, patience and sometimes money and can take many months of dedication. However, the venture is an investment for the future that can produce many benefits whether it is for one’s career, travel adventures or personal growth and will more than likely open the door to many opportunities. Therefore, there are many reasons why one should learn a foreign language.There are educational reasons for foreign language study. Learning a foreign language at the earliest possible age, from between 4 and 5 years old – that is, at nursery and primary school – opens up a whole new dimension for children: it greatly benefits their reading and writing in their own language; there’s evidence that, like musical education, it contributes significantly to the development of individual intelligence, and concretely it improves overall results at school. Through engaging in a foreign language, one is able to increase vocabulary, pushing the brain to its fullest capacity. Learning a foreign language also exercises the memory. Learning a foreign language can help to increase mental power by being able to speak and think in another language.

The Palace which has never been the official London residence of the English Sovereigns is …

Прочитайте текст.When computers were first introduced in the 1940’s and 50’s, every program written had to provide instructions that told the computer how to use devices such as the printer, how to store information on a disk, as well as how to perform several other tasks not necessarily related to the program. The additional program instructions for working with hardware devices were very complex, and time-consuming. Programmers soon realized it would be smarter to develop one program that could control the computer’s hardware, which others programs could have used when they needed it. With that, the first operating system was born.Today, operating systems control and manage the use of hardware devices such as the printer or mouse. They also provide disk management by letting you store information in files. The operating system also lets you run programs such as the basic word processor. Lastly, the operating system provides several of its own commands that help you to use the computer.Закончите предложение:Today, operating systems control and manage the use of?…

London is popular with foreigners, who visit the city in order to see many of its ______ buildings and tourist attractions.

Dear 1_______,I should like 2_______ the post of an interpreter at your Agency.You will find a full account of my career and qualifications on the attached personal record sheet, and I have also added the names of three referees.If you feel that my qualifications meet your requirements, 3_______.I enclosed a stamped addressed envelope 4_______.Yours faithfully,Rustam Khakimov.

Заполните пропуски в инструкции следующими словами:1) Switch off the 1_______ before you touch a bare wire.2) Always 2_______ goggles when you grind a chisel.3) Never do any welding without a 3_______ or goggles.4) Do not 4_______ near petrol.

I was taken _______ when I heard she’d married him. She’d never loved him.

Выберите реплику, наиболее соответствующую ситуации общения.Agent: «British Railways. Can I help you?»Customer: «______________».

London is home to one of the United Kingdom’s most important ______, the Queen.

Выберите правильную ответную фразу.I’m very pleased to meet you, Mr.?…

Прочитайте текст.In October of 1994, Mosaic Communications Corporation (renamed “Netscape Communications” on 11 November 1994) introduced the first public version of their browser, “Mosaic NetScape”. A browser is a software program, which reads the computer language (Hyper Text Markup Language – HTML) used to code information on the Web and allows you to view documents on the Web. This was one of the first web browsers to be freely distributed across the Internet.Закончите предложение:This was one of the first web browsers to be freely distributed?…

Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски подходящими по смыслу словами.Scientists have recently come to believe that 1_______ in solutions and liquid mixtures behave very much as they behave in gases, 2_______, and solids. For instance, when two substances, such as sugar and water, are combined by dissolving, the particles of the solvent divide the particles of the solute, and the two kinds of particles then 3_______ freely. This is a 4_______ solution.

He has been doing exercises since five o’clock and he _______ ten so far.

Дополните диалог подходящими по смыслу словами или предложениями.Mother: Help yourself to the porridge, Sam.Sam: 1_______.Mother: You must have a proper meal, dear, 2_______.Sam: Is there any cheese left, Mum? 3_______.Mother: Will you have a cup of tea?Sam: No, thank you. 4_______.

Дополните диалог подходящими по смыслу словами или предложениямиAlex: 1_______?Joan: I am on diet.Alex: Come on! 2_______.Joan: What did you say?Alex: Don’t be shy, I’ll pay.Joan: Thanks! 3_______. Then I’ll have dry wine, a steak, 4_______, grapes, ice cream and a cake.Alex: Okay. Waiter!

Заполните пропуски в инструкции следующими словами и фразами:The modem does not dial the number.Your hardware may be connected improperly, or the incorrect COM port is specified. 1_______:1. Make sure the correct cables are attached to the modem and phone jack, and between 2_______.2. Make sure 3_______ is specified in the Communications dialog box. 4_______ from the Settings menu in Terminal to see how the Connector option is set.

Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски подходящими по смыслу словами.In the morning Americans have 1_______ or scrambled eggs, milk or orange juice.Chicken or fish, fried potatoes, vegetable salads, and desert: this is the most common 2_______ for lunch.Dinner is probably the most important meal of the day, some people have 3_______ dinner, when all members of family have to be there. For dinner Americans usually have meat, fried or baked potatoes with ketchup or sour cream, corn, peas, sometimes macaroni and cheese or spaghetti; ice-cream, fruit or cake may be for desert. Turkey, ham and apple pie are traditional for Christmas and 4_______ dinners.

Дополните диалог:Dima: Yesterday I read 1_______ on the history of computers by N. D. Miller. Did you read it?Alice: No, I didn’t. What does it deal with?Dima: It deals with powers of computers and 2_______.Alice: I see.Dima: You are interested 3_______, aren’t you?Alice: Yes, I am.Dima: Then, 4_______.Alice: Certainly, with pleasure!

Выберите реплику, наиболее соответствующую ситуации общения.Customer: «A table for two, please».Receptionist: «_______________».

There are two main companies on the British Isles, which do the broadcasting over the country. They are the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) and the IBA (Independent Broadcasting Authorities). There are several minor broadcasting companies as well.In Britain there are four TV channels: the BBC I, the BBC II, the ITV (“I” stands for “independent”) and Channel IV. All of them are different, each channel having its own target group and providing the viewers with high quality of programmes to all tastes. Commercial TV stations broadcast entertainment programmes, light dramas, talk shows and documentaries, as well as sport programmes and news.

Расположите пропущенные предложения в таком порядке, чтобы получился связный текст.Break up the goat’s cheese, peeling if necessary, and leave it to stand in a warm place. Bring the whipping cream to the boil, sprinkle on the gelatine and lemon juice, and whisk for at least 1 min until the gelatine has fully dissolved. 1_______. Lay out a sheet of clingfilm, then spread the cheese mixture along it and shape into a log. 2_______. To make the marmalade, cook the red onions in the oil in a stainless-steel pan over a gentle heat for 10 min, stirring regularly. 3_______. Bring to the boil and cook slowly until the red wine has reduced and has been almost completely absorbed. 4_______. Tip the mixture into a bowl and leave to cool.

Washington, DC is the capital of the United States of America. It is situated in the mouth of the Potomac River, in the District of Columbia (DC), not belonging to any state. The city is unique in its own way – it was specially designed as the capital of the USA. The architect, who drew up the plan of the city, Pierre L’Enfant, wanted it to be very convenient. The place for the capital was chosen by the first president, George Washington, and in 1800 the Government moved there.There are a lot of Governmental offices, but probably the best known, as well as the most important for the country’s life are the White House and the Capitol. The White House is the official residence of the President of the United States. It was built in 1799. It is a three-storeyed house where the President and his family live. At the same time it is the place where official receptions are held and the administration gathers for the meetings. The Capitol is the seat of the Congress.The city of Washington, DC is rather large and very beautiful, being at the same time different from all the other cities in the USA, because there are no skyscrapers. According to the law, no house in Washington, DC must be higher than the Capitol.Washington, DC has the population of about 900,000 people. Being the administrative centre of the country, it doesn’t have any industry. There is a lot to be seen: Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the Library of Congress, the Washington Monument and much more.

Буква a под ударением будет читаться как [еi] в слове?…

Прочитайте текст и ответьте на вопрос:What does the breakfast consist of?It goes without saying that the usual meals are breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper. It is the common order of meals in most Ukrainian families.Breakfast is the first meal of the day. On weekdays all the members of the family are in hurry to get to school or to work in time, and as a rule, breakfast is quick and light. It may consist of a cup of strong tea or coffee, some sandwiches or boiled eggs, jam with buttered toast. It depends upon the tastes of the family. We spend a lot of time at school or at work and it’s necessary to have a bite at midday. Generally we have lunch at about one o’clock. At school pupils go to the canteen to have lunch. But some businessmen find it impossible to come for lunch and they go to a caf

The part of the UK which had been an independent state and was joined to Britain in 1707, after a long struggle for its independence is …

They discussed, ________ other things, recent events in Europe.

Выберите реплику, наиболее соответствующую ситуации общения.A: «Would you like a cup of hot tea?»B: «__________».

Дополните диалог:Client: Hello! Can I see the repairman?Repairman: Here I am! 1_______?Client: You know, there is something wrong with my watch. 2_______. Can I have it fixed?Repairman: Of course, you can.Client: Well, this watch is under the guarantee.Repairman: Unfortunately, we do not make repairs under the guarantee.Client: Don’t you? 3_______?Repairman: As far as I can see, it will make about ten dollars.Client: When will my watch be ready?Repairman: 4_______.

The mass of a body is defined as the ________ of matter it contains.

Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски подходящими по смыслу словами.Americans eat a lot. They have three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner.Most of Americans don’t eat at home but prefer to go to restaurants. They can choose from many kind of 1_______. There is a great number of 2_______ restaurants in the USA. Italian, Chinese and Mexican food is very popular. An American institution is the fast food restaurant, which is very 3_______ but not very healthy.However there are some principles of American cuisine.Americans drink a lot of 4_______ and soda; eat a lot of meat, fruits and vegetables, not much bread.

Дополните диалог:Client: 1_______! Can you help me? There is something wrong with the engine.Master: Hi! What is wrong with it?Client: I don’t know. It wouldn’t start. Maybe the pistons and valves are in disorder.Master: 2_______! Well, they are quite right.Client: And what about the crankshaft, or electric spark plugs. I know absolutely nothing about the operating cycle of the engine.Master: 3_______. Don’t worry! We shall check up all units and how they work together.Some time laterMy God! There is no petrol in the tank. How can you move drive?Client: 4_______? Oh, I have forgotten to fill in the tank! I beg you pardon to trouble me.Master: No trouble, at all. You are welcome!

Прочитайте текст и ответьте на вопрос:How long can children of 16 and 17 years old work?For teenagers in the USA, working part-time to earn some pocket money is very common.In California children of 12 and 13 can work but only as babysitters, paper boys/girls, gardeners, actors or singers and only for three hours a day. Older children, 16 and 17 years old, can work longer hours and can work in supermarkets, fast food restaurants and as pizza delivery boys/girls.Most teenagers say they work for a little extra pocket money and parents usually agree that it is good experience for their children. They say that working part-time teaches young people about money and the real world.

Употребите нужный артикль.Where is _______ book?

Прочитайте текст и выполните задания.                                                    Market Economies1. In a true market economy the government plays no role in the management of the economy, the government does not intervene in it. The system is based on private enterprise with private ownership of the means of production and private supplies of capital, which can be defined as surplus income available for investment in new business activities. Workers are paid wages by employers according to how skilled they are and how many firms wish to employ them. They spend their wages on the products and services they need. Consumers are willing to spend more on products and services, which are favoured. Firms producing these goods will make more profits and this will persuade more firms to produce these particular goods rather than less favoured ones.2. Thus, in a market economy consumers decide what is to be produced. Consumers will be willing to pay high prices for products they particularly desire. Firms, which are privately owned, see the opportunity of increased profits and produce the new fashionable and favoured products.3. Such a system is, at first view, very attractive. The economy adjusts automatically to meet changing demands. No planners have to be employed, which allows more resources to be available for production. Firms tend to be highly competitive in such an environment. New advanced products and low prices are good ways to increase sales and profits. Since all firms are privately owned they try to make the largest profits possible.

Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски подходящими по смыслу словами.What is a crystal? A crystal is a 1_______ solid made by a natural process. Many substances absorb water from solutions when they crystallize; that is, they unite chemically with a definite proportion of 2_______. The water with which any substance unites during the process of crystallization is called the water of crystallization.Certain 3_______ substances, for example, washing soda, give up their water of crystallization when they are exposed air; they are then reduced to 4_______. Substances that have this property are called efflorescent, and the process is called efflorescence.

Заполните пропуски в письме следующими фразами и предложениями:1_______,Please send us further 2_______ of your “Targo-FIT” preparation. Would it be possible for you to send us 100 packages this time?Our 3_______ are very happy with this article.Many thanks for your support.4_______,Dr. Thore Tores

Coffee isn’t popular in England, ________ prefer tea.

Headmaster to student: «That was terrible behaviour! You ________ apologize to your history teacher».

Canada’s official national sport in summer is …

Употребите нужную форму вспомогательного глагола.It is nine o’clock. The pupils _______ having a lesson.

She is going to take some chocolate ________ she gets hungry.

Употребите нужную видовременную форму глагола в страдательном залоге.John _______ by Mary.

Употребите нужную форму глагола.His friend _______ already _______ two English articles into Russian.

A branch of linguistics that comprises the study of the sounds of human speech is …

Great Britain is famous for the art of ______ dictionaries.

Расположите пропущенные предложения в таком порядке, чтобы получился связный текст.1_______. They are:– Hardware– Software– People– Procedures– Data/information.2_______. In other words, the manner in which the various individual systems are connected – for example, by phone lines, microwave transmission, or satellite – is an element of the total computer system.Software is the term used to describe the instructions that tell the hardware how to perform a task. 3_______. People, however, are the most important component of the computer system. 4_______.

Употребите нужную форму глагола.We were good friends, we _______ each other for years.

Their car is at the garage. It _______ now.

Дополните диалог:Nick: Hullo, Boris!Boris: Hullo, Nick. 1_______?Nick: 2_______, thank you. I entered the automobile construction college.Boris: That’s nice, what will you become after graduating from the college?Nick: I’ll become a technician and deal with manufacturing new cars.Boris: Why did you choose this profession?Nick: I enjoy learning about a car. I enjoy working with metal. And most of all I enjoy being able to construct cars.Boris: Do you enjoy this course?Nick: 3_______.Boris: Tell me about your profession in detail, please?Nick: With great pleasure. As you know an automobile must be safe, have smooth acting clutch, silent gears, excellent brakes and steering system. And in order to achieve these qualities a lot of work must be done.Boris: 4_______. I believe you like your profession very much.Nick: Oh, yes, very much, indeed.

Антонимом к слову thin является?…

Заполните пропуски в инструкции следующими словами и фразами:HOW TO CREATE A DOMAIN NAME?1. 1_______ to either InterNIC (www.internic.com) or 2_______ such as www.register.com and 3_______ to make sure the domain you want to establish is available.2. After confirming the availability of your domain name, complete the online registration form 4_______.

Употребите нужную видовременную форму глагола в косвенной речи.You said you _______ her before that day.

Прочитайте текст и ответьте на вопрос:What is optic-electronic scanner used for?The purpose of the input hardware is to collect data and convert it into a form suitable for computer processing. The most common input device is a keyboard. It looks very much like a typewriter. The mouse is a hand held device connected to the computer by small cable. As the mouse is rolled across the mouse pad, the cursor moves across the screen. When the cursor reaches the desired location, the user usually pushes a button on the mouse once or twice to signal a menu selection or a command to the computer.The light pen uses a light sensitive photoelectric cell to signal screen position to the computer. Another type of input hardware is optic-electronic scanner that is used to input graphics as well as typeset characters. Microphone and video camera can be also used to input data into the computer. Electronic cameras are becoming very popular among the consumers for their relatively low price and convenience.

Can you turn off the light _______ you go out, please?

I advise you to visit my …

Books _______ for centuries to preserve and distribute information.

Food which is served in Mc Donald’s is called …

They ________ go to the theatre together because Nelly had agreed to baby-sit for them.

Употребите глагол в нужном времени.If Susan _______ to school yesterday, she would have seen us.

The staff of our hospital includes qualified …

Выберите реплику, наиболее соответствующую ситуации общения.Student: «Can I have a look at your notes?»Student: «___________».

Choose an author ________ you choose a friend.

Употребите нужную форму глагола.He _______ for Moscow by yesterday night.

Употребите нужную форму глагола.He _______ when his friend called.

Употребите нужную видовременную форму глагола в косвенной речи.Helen wanted to know if Peter _______ already seen that film.

A famous American writer of wit short stories with clever twist endings is …

Выберите реплику, наиболее соответствующую ситуации общения.Director General: «The results of your department are not so good as it was expected».Manager: «_______________».

Прочитайте текст и найдите соответствующий перевод подчеркнутого слова.Oh, I love novels, especially if they have a good plot. I started reading them when I was 12. As it happened, reading so much at an early age had an effect on my studies: my compositions were very good! And I still read at least one novel a week. My own life isn’t terribly exciting. Apart from my work, which is very interesting, nothing special happens. In the novels I read there are always lots of thrilling events, and I can share in the joys and sorrows of the characters.

He is clever enough _______ the crossword.

Doing sports can really __________ your muscles.

Прочитайте текст.Is it a myth or is it true that the English drink tea all the time? The English very seldom drink milk with their meals as in many other countries. Some Frenchmen drink water or squash, others may drink beer or wine on special occasions. Some families have tea with their dinner. If you are not given anything to drink and you find it difficult to have a meal without a drink, you can get yourself a glass of water from the jar. You just say: “May I get myself a glass of water, please?”Закончите предложение:Some Frenchmen drink?…

A Scottish biologist and pharmacologist whose best-known achievement is the discovery of the antibiotic substance penicillin in 1928 is …

Употребите нужную видовременную форму глагола в страдательном залоге.John _______ by Mary in two days.

Выберите реплику, наиболее соответствующую ситуации общения.Wife: «Could you do some shopping?»Husband: «_______________».

Прочитайте текст.In Britain the most popular form of transport is the car. People use it everyday to get to work, go to the supermarket and take the children to and from school.However, in a busy city centre, where there are not many parking spaces, people prefer to use public transport such as taxis, buses and trains. In London the Underground is the fastest and most convenient way of getting around.In the countryside things are not quite the same. People travel by car everywhere as buses and trains are not very frequent.Закончите предложение:People prefer to use public transport in a busy city centre because?…

John _________ take a taxi because he was late.

Антонимом к слову criminal является?…

Формой притяжательного падежа подчеркнутого имени существительного the student – notebook является?…

Дополните диалог:Alice: What will you do at your laboratory class tomorrow?Dima: I expect I will do 1_______ with new substances. 2_______?Alice: I think I’ll study 3_______.Dima: Are you interested in computer systems?Alice: Yes, I am.Dima: Will you explain some computer concepts to me then?Alice: 4_______!

Определите, какое утверждение соответствует содержанию текста.

Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски подходящими по смыслу словами.Dinner time is generally between six and eight p.m. The evening meal is the biggest and the main meal of the day. Very often the whole family eats 1_______. They begin with 2_______, followed by fish, roast chicken, potatoes and vegetables, fruit and coffee.On Sundays many families have 3_______ lunch consisting of roast chicken, lamb or beef with salads, vegetables and gravy.The British enjoy tasting delicious food from other countries, for example, French, Italian and Chinese food. Modern people are so busy that they do not have a lot of time for cooking 4_______. So, the British buy the food at the restaurant and bring it home already prepared to eat.

Расположите пропущенные предложения в таком порядке, чтобы получился связный текст.A computer is an electronic machine that processes information – in other words, an information processor: it takes in raw information (or data) at one end, stores it until it’s ready to work on it, chews and crunches it for a bit, then spits out the results at the other end. 1_______. Taking in information is called input, storing information is better known as memory, chewing information is also known as processing, and spitting out results is called output.Your keyboard and mouse, for example, are just input units – ways of getting information into your computer that it can process. 2_______. Your computer probably stores all your documents and files on a hard-drive: a huge magnetic memory. But smaller, computer-based devices like digital cameras and cellphones use other kinds of storage such as flash memory cards. As for output, your computer almost certainly has a screen and probably also stereo loudspeakers. 3_______. Your computer’s processor (sometimes known as the central processing unit) is a microchip buried deep inside. 4_______. That’s why your computer has a little fan blowing away – to stop its brain from overheating!

The difference between the buying and selling price of goods is …

Заполните пропуски в письме следующими фразами и предложениями:1_______,Thank you very much for your 2_______, which will be processed immediately. We estimate that 3_______ will take place in the middle of June. We will notify you of the exact date 4_______.Yours sincerely,F. Fuchs

Veronica seems _________ since she moved schools.

Расположите пропущенные предложения в таком порядке, чтобы получился связный текст.Charles Dickens is one of the greatest novelists in the English literature. 1_______. Charles Dickens was born in London in 1812. His father was a clerk and had eight children. His father always spent more money than he received. When Charles was 10 years old, his family was put into prison for his father’s debts. 2_______. He worked at the blacking factory ten hours a day. Charles hated it and never forgot the experience. He used it in many novels, especially in ?David Copperfield? and ?Oliver Twist?.At the age of 15 he was lucky to get a job in a London lawyer’s office though he didn’t like this job. When he was 16, he started to work for a newspaper. 3_______. ?The Pickwick Papers? was his first great work which made him popular. His books became very popular in many countries, and he spent much time abroad. 4_______. These meetings were very successful.He never stopped writing and travelling, and he died very suddenly in 1870.

Прочитайте текст и определите, какой из заголовков соответствует тексту.The traditional British breakfast is bacon, eggs or sausages, preceded by fruit and followed by toasts. Britons may eat this breakfast at weekends or on special occasions but prefer a smaller and healthier meal to start a day. Lunch is a light meal and is eaten at school or work. Lunch takes 30–40 minutes. Dinner is usually the main meal of the day and consists of two courses – meat or fish with vegetables and dessert or pudding. In recent years, foreign foods have become a regular part of the British diet. Indian and Chinese dishes are particularly popular for evening meals. Take-aways became extremely popular in 1980’s. The traditional British take-away is fish and chips eaten with salt and vinegar and served in an old newspaper.