Problem B. Use of English
Statement
Task 1
Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in capitals.
1. ____________ to me, he had rented out the apartment while I was away.
(KNOW)
2.Part of the problem in recent years has been the _______________ of the importance of history among our political leaders.
(AWARE)
3.Teachers and other professionals are taking part in a campaign to eradicate _____________.
(LITERATE)
4.The _______ of these securities may negatively affect our ability to sell them.
(LIQUID)
5.Due to adverse weather conditions, the trains were _______ delayed.
(AVOID)
6.The accountants have spent a lot of money on ___________ legal costs.
(COVER)
7.His ______________ soul knows nothing of the anxieties of the spiritual mind.
(AWAKE)
8.There are _________ flaws in the logic of the argument.
(DEEM)
9.She was ___________ sentimental about wildlife.
(CURE)
10.Public ____________ with the government is growing.
(CONTENT)
Task 2
Choose the correct river which flows through the city or town.
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11.LeicesterA.river SoarB.river TrentC.river NeneD.river WithamE.river LavantF.river DeeG.river EdenH.river TyneI.river ForthJ.river Clyde
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12.CarlisleA.river SoarB.river TrentC.river NeneD.river WithamE.river LavantF.river DeeG.river EdenH.river TyneI.river ForthJ.river Clyde
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13.ChesterA.river SoarB.river TrentC.river NeneD.river WithamE.river LavantF.river DeeG.river EdenH.river TyneI.river ForthJ.river Clyde
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14.ChichesterA.river SoarB.river TrentC.river NeneD.river WithamE.river LavantF.river DeeG.river EdenH.river TyneI.river ForthJ.river Clyde
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15.EdinburghA.river SoarB.river TrentC.river NeneD.river WithamE.river LavantF.river DeeG.river EdenH.river TyneI.river ForthJ.river Clyde
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16.GlasgowA.river SoarB.river TrentC.river NeneD.river WithamE.river LavantF.river DeeG.river EdenH.river TyneI.river ForthJ.river Clyde
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17.LincolnA.river SoarB.river TrentC.river NeneD.river WithamE.river LavantF.river DeeG.river EdenH.river TyneI.river ForthJ.river Clyde
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18.NewcastleA.river SoarB.river TrentC.river NeneD.river WithamE.river LavantF.river DeeG.river EdenH.river TyneI.river ForthJ.river Clyde
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19.NottinghamA.river SoarB.river TrentC.river NeneD.river WithamE.river LavantF.river DeeG.river EdenH.river TyneI.river ForthJ.river Clyde
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20.PeterborougA.river SoarB.river TrentC.river NeneD.river WithamE.river LavantF.river DeeG.river EdenH.river TyneI.river ForthJ.river Clyde
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Task 3
Write one word which can be used in all three sentences.
21.The storm caught many tourists _____________ surprise.
That game was easy, we won it ____________ a mile!
John slept ____________ day because he worked on the night shift.
22.The rush __________ traffic is always slow.
I expected a better performance from the actors, but it was a total amateur ____________.
We turned in our essay at the eleventh ______________.
23.I wouldn’t put my money in a bank that isn’t sound as a _______________.
He’s a brilliant lawyer, but he charges top _______ for his services.
There are one hundred cents in a __________.
24.I organized this year’s Go ____________ campaign at school.
A __________ Card is nothing but an official identity document issued by the USA to a citizen of a foreign country.
The author is of the opinion that the _____ revolution is truly a miracle when peasants are turning into farmers with a fundamental change in lifestyle.
25.Her horse won by a ___________.
You need a clear _______ to be able to pass the exam.
He is going to____ up this department soon.
Choose the correct synonym.
Match the rivers which flow through these cities or towns.
26.InappropriateA.abominableB.spaciousC.listlessD.detachedE.curvedF.noxiousG.enthusiasticH.incandescentI.ravishingJ.palatable
27.ResplendentA.abominableB.spaciousC.listlessD.detachedE.curvedF.noxiousG.enthusiasticH.incandescentI.ravishingJ.palatable
28.DreadfulA.abominableB.spaciousC.listlessD.detachedE.curvedF.noxiousG.enthusiasticH.incandescentI.ravishingJ.palatable
29.GargantuanA.abominableB.spaciousC.listlessD.detachedE.curvedF.noxiousG.enthusiasticH.incandescentI.ravishingJ.palatable
30.LuminousA.abominableB.spaciousC.listlessD.detachedE.curvedF.noxiousG.enthusiasticH.incandescentI.ravishingJ.palatable
31.AloofA.abominableB.spaciousC.listlessD.detachedE.curvedF.noxiousG.enthusiasticH.incandescentI.ravishingJ.palatable
32.TwistedA.abominableB.spaciousC.listlessD.detachedE.curvedF.noxiousG.enthusiasticH.incandescentI.ravishingJ.palatable
33.SavoryA.abominableB.spaciousC.listlessD.detachedE.curvedF.noxiousG.enthusiasticH.incandescentI.ravishingJ.palatable
34.WearisomeA.abominableB.spaciousC.listlessD.detachedE.curvedF.noxiousG.enthusiasticH.incandescentI.ravishingJ.palatable
35.FerventA.abominableB.spaciousC.listlessD.detachedE.curvedF.noxiousG.enthusiasticH.incandescentI.ravishingJ.palatable
