A listened
B audible
C loud
D clear
4. It was quite for him to find out that Mary had been dating secretly.
A discordant
B discontenting
C disconcerting
D discouraging
5. The builders heard an ominous crack in the ceiling and in an instant it came down with a noise.
A vociferous
B raucous
C boisterous
D deafening
6. Jane didnt want to wake up in such a summer afternoon.
A chilly
B frosty
C frigid
D glacial
7. Mark organized a romantic dinner on the of the cruise liner.
A floor
B ground
C platform
D deck
8. The region boasts its beaches and plentiful flora and fauna.
A pristine
B pure
C faultless
D untouched
9. If you want to make an unusual dressing for the salad, use the to cut the cheese into tiny pieces.
A whisk
B colander
C saucepan
D grater
10. When I pass all the exams, Ill party and let my down at last.
A hair
B heads
C hearts
D souls
11. Dora can learn anything at a . Its amazing!
A look
B glance
C stare
D glimpse
12. Fred and Harry were over which flowers to give Nina for her birthday.
A at large
B at odds
C at a standstill
D at a loose end
13. Claire expressed her for high-heeled shoes in an arrogant manner.
A likeness
B preference
C care
D inclination
14. Michael great pride in his aristocratic pedigree.
A gets
B finds
C has
D takes
15. Mental sharpness is to your research, otherwise youll fail.
A needed
B required
C essential
D desirable
16. The fort has been under for three years.
A blockage
B cordon
C closure
D siege
17. Each time I fly to London, the plane enters severe .
A turbulence
B instability
C unsteadiness
D wavering
18. It was incredibly hot; we could hardly breathe in the heat.
A bubbling
B smoldering
C blistering
D sizzling
19. What you really need is a bath to feel fresh and vigorous again.
A restful
B gentle
C soothing
D mild
20. Having studied at the university for 5 years, Kate has never seen the of the museum.
A curator
B escort
C dean
D conductor
Task 2. Complete sentences with an infinitive or a gerund. (16 marks)
1. Sandra prefers to . READ/SING
2. doesnt really hold my interest. Id much rather at home. TRAVEL/STAY
3. Ben doesnt like at all. He likes far better. FISH/HUNT
4. Alice would better than the piano. DANCE/PLAY
5. Peter doesnt think hed fancy But might be nice for him. DIVE/FENCE
6. isnt her cup of tea. She prefers .. PLAN/ACT
7. Julie likes better than .. DRIVE/CYCLE
8. Ted would prefer to rather than . RUN/SWIM
Task 3. Underline the correct word. (22 marks)
1. After she recovered from pneumonia, the doctor advised Mary to take it careful/slow/gradual/easy for a few weeks.
2. Becoming disabled out of the blue is a (n) unapproachable/disheartening/daunting/demoralizing prospect for most people.
3. Henrys silly jokes avoid/warn/repel/rebuke most girls in the class.
4. How do you suppose/presume/hypothesize/believe that she got married to that rich boy without any dowry?
5. Ken books/does/has/takes close friends over every Friday night.
6. Mr. Thompson is into/under/on/in investigation for suspected mass murder.
7. Offering pet-lover Kate to go hunting was a (n) absurd/abstract/abnormal/absent suggestion.
8. Seeing how poor people die of starvation was the most harrowing/worrying/stressing/terrorizing experience in my life.
9. The cleaner had upset the whole pail of water, thats why the floor was very slippery/slick/slimy/greasy.
10. The house repairs are at a stoppage/pause/hurdle/standstill.
11. The minister expressed his dissention/disturbance/discourse/dismay at the continued practice of gender discrimination.
Task 4. Fill in the gaps with ONE word. (22 marks)
1. The waitress understood the poor boy couldnt afford a glass of lemonade and told him it was the house.
2. Parents have confidence Jacks ability to succeed in finals.
3. The towns budget depends heavily the coal industry.
4. Fred couldnt manage to convince the jury his innocence.
5. Teachers arent always to blame their students poor results.
6. Her opinion is based the facts she has found in books.
7. I never eat oranges because Im allergic them.
7. I never eat oranges because Im allergic them.
8. While writing her thesis, Jill puzzled the theoretical and practical aspects of the studied phenomenon.
9. The police didnt give any comment on the number of people arrested vandalizing the local cemetery.
10. Its high time for you to see things clearly and stop being critical your appearance.
11. Jack confided friends that he and his wife planned to separate.
UNIT 3. People Power
Task 1. Choose the most suitable word to fill each space. (40 marks)
1. I cant even imagine that Bob could go so as to insult Jill.
A long
B far
C distant
D much
2. Martha is definitely to Linda in her keen sense of taste.
A proud
B arrogant
C superior
D stubborn
3. Tom never thinks about consequences. He is so !
A impulsive
B repulsive
C compulsive
D expulsive
4. Fionas expression reminded me of my happy days in Hawaii.
A dreamer
B dreamy
C dreamed
D dreamful
5. Steve was born in a (n) family, without siblings or other relatives.
A concentrated
B extended
C solid
D nuclear
6. After three years of cohabiting, Jane and Fred apart.
A hovered
B drifted
C wandered