Предлагаемые упражнения можно использовать для отработки навыков выполнения части А (А9–А12) тестов ЦТ/ЦЭ.
Наталья КОБЫСЬ,
учитель английского языка
ГУО «Гимназия имени Я.Купалы» г. Мозыря,
Гомельская область
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Exercise 1
One evening, by 1) … , Jane witnessed a home 2) … . The incident happened without incident initially, but complications arose later. Some neighbours 3) … of being careless, while others blame for neglect. However, Jane knew it was crucial to perform an 4) … of kindness and allow support to aid recovery.
1) A) case B) chance C) event D) incident
2) A) incident B) case C) accident D) situation
3) A) charge B) blame C) fine D) accuse
4) A) act B) activity C) action D) thing
Keys: 1) B; 2) C; 3) D; 4) A
Exercise 2
It was a pure 1) … that James found himself in Edinburgh; he had meant to visit Glasgow, but had boarded the wrong train. In any event, he relished the opportunity to 2) … the city. His preferred leisure activities included visiting museums and people-watching in bustling squares. He was 3) … , however, not to let his guard down, having been warned about pickpockets. Just before he was about to leave, James was mistakenly 4) … with shoplifting, an error that left him flabbergasted.
1) A) incident B) case C) event D) accident
2) A) find out B) recognize C) discover D) explore
3) A) interested B) keen C) careful D) helpful
4) A) accused B) charged C) blamed D) told
Keys: 1) D; 2) D; 3) C; 4) B
Exercise 3
In broad daylight, Sarah decided to visit the old mansion. It seemed 1) … a strange idea, but the 2) … of curiosity she had was immense. The house didn’t fit in with the other homes in the neighbourhood. Surprisingly, she discovered an old book which she could 3) … from the library later. Inside, there were stories of people with a 4) … circle of friends who found it convenient to gather during the full moon.
1) A) unlikely B) likely C) like D) alike
2) A) amount B) plenty C) number D) quantity
3) A) get B) borrow C) take D) lend
4) A) narrow B) big C) wide D) broad
Keys: 1) C; 2) A; 3) B; 4) C
Exercise 4
In order to reach our 1) … and objectives, it is paramount to first understand our target audience. Without such insights, our freedom of action remains constrained, binding us to ineffective methods. Adapting swiftly 2) … us to 3) … mind when necessary and embrace a dynamic approach to challenges. Little shifts, like this, 4) … the way for success.
1) A) hopes B) targets C) purposes D) goals
2) A) allows B) lets C) affords D) permits
3) A) vary B) alter C) change D) exchange
4) A) give B) pave C) get D) draw
Keys: 1) D; 2) A; 3) C; 4) B
Exercise 5
In the town of Eldrida, where the streets were lined with 1) … flowers, a young girl named Elara dwelt in a humble abode. She would often borrow books from the grand library and listen to the whispers of knowledge they held. One day, as she ventured past the wide oak, she spotted a peculiar 2) … . Determined to find out more, she approached cautiously. Suddenly, a high voice emerged from the darkness, urging her to. 3) … . Realising that not every matter was to be taken lightly, she trod 4) … towards her destiny.
1) A) contrast B) dissimilar C) usual D) diverse
2) A) shade B) chase C) shadow D) trail
3) A) talk B) say C) tell D) answer
4) A) intensely B) carefully C) closely D) completely
Keys: 1) D; 2) C; 3) A; 4) B
Exercise 6
1) … a state of contentment isn’t always straightforward; sometimes you need to visit new places to feel truly 2) … . Blame society if you must, but don’t forget the influence of personal choice. When feelings of being 3) … arise, there’s a limited number of solutions – apart from seeking connections, perhaps a change in the routine can add a new flavour to life. Furthermore, actively 4) … in activities helps bridge the emotional gap.
1) A) Getting B) Achieving C) Realizing D) Fulfilling
2) A) alive B) living C) live D) life
3) A) solo B) single C) lonely D) alone
4) A) keeping B) being C) interesting D) engaging
Keys: 1) B; 2) A; 3) C; 4) D
Exercise 7
In a groundbreaking development, local authorities are now intent on ensuring that each resident is capable of managing emergency situations. The city council, at all events, underlined the necessity for residents to have proper advice on safety 1) … . The Mayor emphasised, “We must 2) … action immediately to safeguard our citizens.” A committee was formed to 3) … various methods of improving public safety, with experts suggesting high levels of community 4) … to effectively address the issues.
1) A) moves B) measures C) steps D) acts
2) A) get B) give C) make D) take
3) A) take B) explore C) find D) discover
4) A) improvement B) increase C) development D) involvement
Keys: 1) B; 2) D; 3) B; 4) D
Exercise 8
James was a man of moods, often swinging between joy and despair. His personal 1) … were noisy, reflecting his internal chaos. One evening, he received a letter that would 2) … him of a promise made years ago. He sat staring at the words, searching for their 3) … meaning, feeling at a 4) … in all senses.
1) A) relations B) relationships C) relatives D) relates
2) A) remember B) recall C) remind D) recollect
3) A) powerful B) strong C) deep D) wide
4) A) least B) loss C) loose D) lost
Keys: 1) B; 2) C; 3) C; 4) B
Exercise 9
On a misty morning, Emily embarked on a walking 1) … through the ancient city. As a general rule, she kept her phone and map in hand, believing nothing could 2) … wrong. However, challenges began to 3) … unexpectedly. A fellow traveller tripped, requiring first 4) … . This moment was a reminder that experiences like these, shape a person for life. Soon, locals appeared, in number, offering their help one after another. In other words, amidst uncertainties, kindness prevails.
1) A) trip B) travel C) tour D) journey
2) A) get B) go C) make D) do
3) A) arise B) raise C) stand D) rise
4) A) assist B) benefit C) aid D) help
Keys: 1) C; 2) B; 3) A; 4) C
Exercise 10
Elena decided to leave home early, just in case the traffic was bad. Her back was still in 1) … from the accident, but she had a plan of 2) … in mind if things got worse. In the silence of the morning, the tranquillity began to 3) … effect. She wondered if the day’s events would have an 4) … on her decision, let alone her future. In actual fact, she doubted it—things rarely went as planned.
1) A) hurt B) pain C) ache D) ill
2) A) activity B) event C) act D) action
3) A) put B) give C) take D) break
4) A) force B) impact C) effect D) interest
Keys: 1) B; 2) D; 3) C; 4) B
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