Тесты для самопроверки по учебному пособию «Upstream Advanced C1»
Методические указания по курсу «Практикум по культуре речевого общения (английский язык)»
Александра Александровна Егурнова
© Александра Александровна Егурнова, 2017
UNIT 1. Something to shout about!
Task 1. Choose the most suitable word to fill each space. (40 marks)
1. The companys was to increase productivity by employing more people.
A decision
B objective
C resolution
D desire
2. When I studied, we had no such subject as Business
A Morals
B Values
C Rights
D Ethics
3. After many deaths, the survivors longed for some medical ..
A breakthrough
B revolution
C novelty
D innovation
4. For the of finding an affluent husband, hiring a matchmaker is a wise move.
A aim
B purpose
C object
D intention
5. If you didnt get the job on the grounds of your social , you can resort to legal action.
A past
B history
C background
D being
6. Alice couldnt project a (n) image during the casting.
A upbeat
B optimistic
C positive
D cheerful
7. Mark can play computer games on .. that he does all the work about the house.
A condition
B term
C rule
D decree
8. People used different things to tell the time as far as the 9th century BC.
A behind
B back
C beyond
D before
9. Going to the pictures is a popular pastime among the and the old alike.
A youth
B teenagers
C adolescents
D young
10. Peter couldnt agree that Greg was really a valuable to their football team.
A addition
B accumulation
C supplement
D appendage
11. Jill had the necessary competitive in order to be first past the post.
A mind
B soul
C spirit
D thought
12. If the restaurant is not situated beside the river, I wont go there.
A exact
B direct
C precise
D right
13. Filing was a tedious task that almost 50% of Lindas time at work.
A covered
B occupied
C received
D completed
14. He thinks hes fat just because theres a wide of fast food to choose from.
A degree
B variance
C scale
D range
15. .. relatives usually dont visit us at all.
A Faraway
B Remote
C Distant
D Slight
16. That pop star is known for his toughness and in treating his assistants.
A ruthlessness
B cruelty
C kindness
D manipulation
17. Claire was lucky to such a wonderful career opportunity.
A clutch
B follow
C pull
D seize
18. Kate never cooks, she her boyfriend to do it for her.
A makes
B gets
C lets
D puts
19. If the boss is not able to attend a meeting, he uses his right to .
A allot
B entrust
C assign
D delegate
20. Henry likes his old cell phone and really thinks its in excellent .
A state
B condition
C form
D shape
Task 2. Complete sentences with words formed from the words in capitals. (20 marks)
1. Brendas friends always treat each other with and respect. CIVIL
2. Fast food is thought to be to health. DETRIMENT
3. Harrys parents were very upset as he showed no to study. DETERMINE
4. Im happy Liam had the to bring the presentation for the meeting; otherwise our boss would have been furious. SIGHT
5. Lucy was the youngest daughter of a very Australian family. PROSPER
6. Nile is living happily in , with his pension. RETIRE
7. Paul was determined to become a designer and his paid off. PERSIST
8. Rose was too busy at work and missed Jills . WARM
9. The audience didnt like the scenario and was also very by the actors play. IMPRESS
10. The epidemic of cholera was spreading at an rate. ALARM
Task 3. Underline the correct word. (20 marks)
1. Diners praise greatly boosted/pushed/shaped/fostered chefs confidence.
2. Fred was thinking of preparing for the exam, but on stronger/second/better/deeper thoughts, he decided to go to the party.
3. Henrys face was glistening/glaring/beaming/flashing when he heard Marys «I do.
4. His clever son was a fluff/nest/feather/badge in his cap.
5. I cant understand why Bob constantly rubs Fiona up the wrong side/way/end/time.
6. I want to follow Columbuss travel/voyage/trip/crossing to the West Indies.
7. Im so irritated as Jill takes/robs/grabs/steals the show at every party.
8. The lifting effect wears off/through/down/in in two days.
9. The performance made/passed/sent/offered such a good impression on the audience that the actors were given a 30-minute standing ovation.
10. Though the US and the UAE had agreed on a truce, the former carried through/in/over/on hostile acts.
Task 4. Fill in the gaps with ONE word. (20 marks)
1. Both companies have benefited the meeting.
2. Dans dream has come true he has the world his feet.
3. Fred isnt a good student; he always keeps his head the clouds.
4. Her family never keeps with the Joneses.
5. I know Chris has done it purpose.
6. Jack was found guilty robbery.
7. Lena aced her finals; shes seventh heaven.
8. Mother cant give me pocket money as were a strict budget.
9. The offender compensated me the property damage.
10. They complimented Mike his generosity.
UNIT 2. Escape Artists
Task 1. Choose the most suitable word to fill each space. (40 marks)
1. Ben regretted he had never gone on a fishing with his father.
A trip
B journey
C trek
D hike
2. Yesterday me favorite band gave a rousing of their most popular song.
A translation
B execution
C rendition
D edition
3. The foremans command was barely above the noise of machinery.