Test ( Shtemaran 2)

Choose the right answer

1. Robert Edwards was blinded in an automobile accident nine years ago. He was
2. also partially deaf because of old age. Last week, he was strolling near his home
3. when a thunderstorm approached. He took refuge under a tree and was struck by
4. lightning. He was knocked to the ground and woke up some twenty minutes later,
5. lying face down in water below the tree. He went into the house and lay down in
6. bed. A short time later, he awoke; his legs were numb and he was trembling, but,
7. when he opened his eyes, he could see the clock across the room fading in and out
8. in front of him. When his wife entered, he saw her for the first time in nine years.
9. Doctors confirm that he has regained his sight and hearing, apparently from the
10. flash of lightning, but they are unable to explain the occurrence. The only possible
11. explanation offered by one doctor was that, since Edwards lost his sight as a
12. result of trauma in a terrible accident, perhaps the only way it could be restored
13. was by another trauma.
1. What caused Robert Edwards‟s blindness?
a) He was struck by lightning. c) He was in a car accident.
b) He was very old. d) He fell down in his yard.

2. What was the first thing that Edwards saw after being struck by lightning?
a) his wife c) a clock
b) a tree d) lightning

3. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

a) Edwards had been blind for nine years.
b) Edwards was unconscious for twenty minutes after the lightning had struck him.
c) Doctors believe that Edwards was never really blind or deaf.
d) Edwards awoke with his face in a puddle of water.

4. What was Edwards doing when he was struck by lightning?

a) Hiding from the storm under a tree. b) Climbing a tree.
c) Driving a car d) Lying on the ground.

5. What was the reason given by one doctor that Edwards regained his sight?
a) He regained his sight from a head injury when he fell from a tree.
b) He was happy after his wife entered his room for the first time in nine years.
c) The lightning took the feeling from his legs and gave feeling in his eyes.
d) Because the blow that blinded him was very severe, it took another very severe blow to
restore his sight.

Choose the right verb form

A lady arrived late at the concert and the man at the door (6) _________ her in. “I (7)
_________ anybody. I‟ll stand in the back and nobody (8) _________ my coming in,” she asked
the man. “I especially (9) _________ to hear the symphony of the young composer. Just open
the door.” “ That‟s the trouble, madam,” said the man. “If I (10) _________ the door, half the
audience will run out.”
6. a) won‟t let b) doesn‟t let c) wasn‟t let d) didn‟t let
7. a) shall not disturb b) did not disturb c) have not disturbed d) am not disturbing
8. a) doesn‟t notice b) will notice c) won‟t notice d) has noticed
9. a) am wanting b) will want c) have wanted d) want
10. a) will open b) opened c) open d) am opening

Dear Sir, I (11) _________to inquire about an item which (12) _________ on one of your
buses on Monday, June 6 at about 6.30 p.m. When I got off I (13) _________that one of my
suitcases (14)__________. It was a dark brown leather suitcase with metallic handles. There
were some important documents in it. If you (15) _________ my suitcase, please, contact me
on 661-499. Yours faithfully, a passenger.

11. a) shall write b) am writing c) wrote d) have written

12. a) left b) was left c) was leaving d) had been left
13. a) was realizing b) had realized c) was realized d) realized
1 4. a) was missed b) was missing c) had missed d) missed
15. a) would find b) have been found c) have found d) will find
 Noah Webster (16) _________ from 1758 to 1843. At the time of the American Revolution, he
(17)_________ in New York State. Before the war, Webster used textbooks from England. The
war, however, made it impossible for teachers to get British textbooks. To take the place of the
British textbooks, Webster wrote his own textbook, The American Speller (1783). This book
became enormously popular. By 1883, the Merriam publishing company (18) _________ 70
million copies of this book. Millions of children in the United States learned how to spell and
pronounce words with Webster‟s book. Noah Webster later (19) _________ the first American
dictionary. It contained 70,000 entries and it (20) _________ the first dictionary to include
American words as well as American spellings and pronunciations. He called it "An American
Dictionary of the English Language. Webster in addition to creating a dictionary helped to
create an American nation.
16. a) has lived b) lived c) had lived d) has been living
17. a) teaches b) had taught c) has taught d) was teaching
18. a) sold b) was selling c) had sold d) would sell
19. a) wrote b) will write c) has written d) writes
20. a) is b) was c) has been d) would be

Choose the right option

21. “ I am fond of fast food. ” “ You know, the more hamburgers you eat _________ you will
be. ”
a) more fat b) fatter c) the fattest d) the fatter

22. “ What do you think of her?” “ Well, _________ her sister she dresses very well.”
a) alike b) as c) unlike d) than

23. “ Why are you so nervous?” “ She is speaking in _________ low voice that I can‟t
understand anything.”
a) such a b) such c) so d) same

24. “ What about going out now?” “ I can‟t, _________ a lot of work to do.”
a) it is b) there is c) there are d) it was

25. “ Why are you trying to change the sentence?” “ The simpler the question _________ to
answer.”
a) more easy it is b) much easier it is c) the easier it is d) the less easy it is www.atc.am
26. “ Did you manage to see many places of interest in that foreign country?” “ Oh, no. There
was _________ that we couldn‟t travel much .”
a) too much snow b) so much snow c) so many snow d) too many snow

27. “ How could Andrea fix her way in that unknown town?” “ She asked a passer-by where
_________.”
a) was the station b) is the station c) the station was d) the station will be

28. “ Why did you have to hire a car?” “ It was _________ that we decided to drive there.”
a) so a long way b) so long a way c) too long way d) such a long way

29. “ How are your students doing this term?” “The students work _________ as the end of
the term comes nearer.”
a) as hard b) hardly and hardly c) very hardly d) harder and harder

30. “ What do you think of him?” “ I never saw such a handsome man _________Sim‟s
father.”
a) like b) as c) than d) unlike

31. “ Someone has broken my window while playing football.” “ Be careful ! You will hurt
_________ on some broken glass.”
a) myself b) himself c) yourself d) themselves

32. “ Have I told you about the time I worked on the Northern Pacific?” “ Yes, but I _________
believe everything you said.”
a) won‟t b) don‟t c) haven‟t d) hadn‟t
33. “ When do you want me to finish this work?” “ The sooner this is done ____ for you.”
a) the best b) the better c) the good d) the less

33. “Is this your home town?” “No. I‟ve only lived here _________.”
a) a few years ago b) since a few years c) for a few years d) by a few years
34. “I‟ll buy the cake for David‟s birthday party.” “And I‟ll be responsible _________ the ice
cream.”
a) of b) to c) for d) with

35. “What musical instrument does Irene play?” “She is famous _________her piano playing.”
a) by b) for c) about d) to

36. “Did you like the new French movie?” “My wife liked it but I was a little _________.”
a) boring b) boredom c) bored d) bore

37. “Mrs. Williams is always beautifully dressed.” “She wears _________ nice clothes.”
a) so b) such c) such a d) so much

Choose the right option

38. “What do you think of Jack‟s brother?” “Jack is an interesting storyteller and
conversationalist, _______ his brother bores other people by talking about himself all the
time.”
a) as long as b) since c) whereas d) although

39. “How can I contact you?” “I‟ll give you my phone number ______ that you need to get in
touch with me.”
a) in the event b) even though c) since d) while

40. “Will you go swimming or fishing tomorrow?” “I‟ll go swimming_________ it‟s cold.”
a) while b) because c) unless d) as

41. “Do you think they will cancel the picnic?” “_________ it rains will the picnic be canceled.”
a) If only b) Only if c) In case d) Despite

42. “Would you like to have some more tea?” “Yes, this is _________ good tea that I think I‟ll
have another cup.”
a) a such b) so c) so a d) such a
43. “Did you buy the car?” “No, it was ________ expensive that we couldn‟t afford to buy it.”
a) such an b) so c) such d) so an

44. “Are you at home, George?” “We are having _______ beautiful weather that I don‟t feel
like going home.”
a) such b) such a c) so d) so a

45. I think this is the worst job I have ever had. My previous job was much ____ than this one.
a) better b) worse c) good d) bad

46. Tell us another joke, but _______ one this time. That one took forever.
a) a shorter b) short c) shorter d) the shortest

47. “Who won the gold medal?” “The US athlete threw the discus _______ than all the others
and won gold.”
a) farther b) farthest c) furthest d) the further

Fill in the blanks with the word form that best fits each space.
One thing I know is that I wouldn't like to have an (48)_________ that has anything to do with
physics, chemistry or maths; I am not the (49)_________ type at all. In fact, at school I was a
complete failure in these subjects. Neither am I very good at dealing with people, nor am I
ambitious, so jobs in business, administration and management don't really interest me either.
Moreover, I find it (50)_________to be surrounded by a lot of people; I would much rather
have a job involving creative work or artistic skills of some sort. I'd like to have the chance to
work outdoors (51)_________and perhaps do a bit of travelling too. I am not particularly
concerned about becoming rich but I would like to have a (52)_________income – enough to
live comfortably.
48. a) occupation b) occupy c) occupying d) occupational
49. a) scientist b) scientific c) science d) scientifically
50. a) irritate b) irritation c) irritating d) irritated
51. a) occasions b) occasionally c) occasion d) occasional
52. a) reasoning b) reasoned c) reasonable d) reason

Choose the right transformed sentences

53. 1. “I can‟t give an answer now. Can you phone me tomorrow?” David says.
David says he can‟t give an answer now and asks if I can phone him tomorrow.
2. Sandy said, “Where is Dan going? I don‟t want to stay alone.”
Sandy asked where Dan was going and added that she didn‟t want to stay alone.
3. “Happy birthday, Roy!” said Dad.
Dad congratulated Roy on his birthday.
4. Daniel said, “My friend will help me mend the roof.”
Daniel said his friend would help him mend the roof.
5. Jonathan said he had returned the dictionary to the library the day before.
Jonathan said, “I‟ve returned the dictionary to the library yesterday.”

54. 1. Helen asks, “Did he make an effort to achieve his goal?”

Helen asks did he make an effort to achieve his goal.
2. Samuel said, “Joseph has been my best friend since early childhood.”
Samuel told Joseph that he had been his best friend since early childhood.
3. Elen said, “ I have enough money and I will buy this cottage.”
Elen said that she had enough money and she would buy that cottage.
4. The tourists addressed a policeman, “Where is the nearest hotel?”
The tourists asked a policeman where the nearest hotel was.
5. Caroline offered to go to her party on Saturday.
Caroline says, “Will you come to my party on Saturday?”

55. 1. Ken said to the shop-assistant, “Could you show me these black slacks, please?”
Ken asked the shop-assistant to show him those black slacks.
2. Steve said, “I am sorry, Sally. I didn‟t want to hurt you.”
Steve apologized to Sally and said that he hadn‟t wanted to hurt her.
3. The coach asked, “Where did you put the uniforms, boys? Get ready!”
The coach asked where the boys put the uniforms and to get ready.
4. “Will you bring the commode the day after tomorrow?” the carpenter asked.
The carpenter asked if we would bring the commode in two days‟ time.
5. Jack said, “I‟ll lend you my grammar book if you think it will help.”
Jack said he would lend me his grammar book if I thought it would help.

56. 1. Monika said, “I‟ll ignore his remark. It‟s no use arguing with him.”
Monika said she would ignore his remark as it was no use arguing with him.
2. I said, “Victoria, don‟t forget to lock the door before you go to bed.”
I reminded Victoria to lock the door before she went to bed.
3. Gladys asked, “Are there any doctors among your friends, Vicky?”
Gladys asked Vicky if there were some doctors among his friends.
4. The detective said, “Who is this gentleman?”
The detective said who was this gentleman.
5. The student told the professor that he couldn‟t answer that question.
The student said to the professor, “Can‟t I answer this question?”

57. 1. “Tom, when are you going to repair your house?” I asked.
I asked Tom when he was going to repair his house.
2. “Samantha, can you remember to buy some sugar?” Mother said.
Mother reminded Samantha to buy some sugar
. 3. Jack told Adam that he was leaving that evening.
Jack said, “I am leaving this evening, Adam.”
4. “You cannot conceal your guilt from the police,” said the police officer.
The police officer said I wouldn‟t be able to conceal his guilt from the police.
5. “Do your parents know you are leaving the day after tomorrow?”asked Aunt Amanda.
Aunt Amanda wondered if my parents knew I was leaving in two days‟ time.

Fill the gaps with appropriate words

58. The idea that some people can sense when they are being stared at has so _____ been
rejected as absurd by scientists. But now researchers in England and America are taking the
claims more _____. According to Cambridge University biologist Dr Rupert Sheldrake, the
phenomenon has long been recognized in fields such as wildlife and military observation. The
security manager of a large store in London, for example, has caught thousands of people on
his cameras. He is in no doubt that some people have a „sixth sense‟ of when they are being
_____. They can have their backs to the camera, which may also be hidden, yet still get nervous
when the camera is trained on them. Some move on, while others look around to try and spot
the camera. Dr Sheldrake is now gathering data on the staring phenomenon as part of a
scientific _____. He will be _____ out experiments designed to measure staring sensitivity of
monitoring skin resistance. And he hopes that this will throw further light on the question.
1.carrying 2.watched 3.seriously 4.study 5.noticed 6.slowly 7.far

Choose the right formulated questions

59. 1. Haven‟t you done your homework yet?
2. Are you sure you don‟t want to go to the movies tonight?
3. Are you more interested in a general idea than in the details of its realization?
4. Do you know why did the publishing houses appreciate him highly?
5. There are plenty of glasses in the cupboard, aren‟t they?

60. 1. Why do you think objective criticism is always useful in any activity?
2. The coffee tastes extremely good, doesn‟t it?
3. Would you like to have a cup of coffee with me?
4. Who did allow you to touch these things?
5. He‟d better buy a new computer, hadn‟t he?

61. 1. Can you tell the class where comes chocolate from?
2. Do you know how was the name California first used?
3. Do you find it funny when I do my mute exercises with a mirror?
4. It‟s time for them to swim ashore, hasn‟t it?
5. Did you hear about the fire down the street?

62. 1. How much was the stove you bought yesterday?

2. Is it in your nature to assume responsibility?
3. Would you like to go to bed early or going to the pub with us?
4. John thinks I will help them with that work, doesn‟t he?
5. Who did look after the children while Mrs. Smith went shopping?

63. 1. He has to visit his sick friend today, doesn‟t he?

2. Is there a website that can explain why leaves change color in the fall?
3. Do you know what does the new computer program provide?
4. Does anybody know where was first played the game of golf?
5. Sam will scarcely want to take up this job, will he?

64. 1. Did you see yesterday anybody shoplifting?

2. Do you know where the president and his family are staying?
3. Which test do you think is more difficult: the TOEFL or the GRE?
4. Their family are early risers, don‟t they?
5. How old was your sister when she began to talk?

Fill the gaps with appropriate prepositions or adverbs

65. One day Mrs Healey found a stray cat _____ her front door, and because she was often
alone she took it _____ her house. The cat was hungry, and she gave it something to eat. Now
Mrs Healey was no longer alone, and she often sat in her chair with the cat, and they were both
very happy. _____ some time, however, Mrs Healey noticed something strange. The cat was
growing heavier and heavier. One morning, she found it in the spare room where she kept a lot
of things. It was just putting a shirt and a warm scarf into an empty box. Why was it doing that,
she wondered. The next day she knew the answer. The cat was proudly sitting in the box _____
four lovely little kittens _____ it.
1.outside 2.between 3.with 4.into 5.off 6.after 7.around
Odd Word
66. 1. From year to the year life is becoming easier but more expensive.
2. The students greeted to the lecturers who entered the auditorium.
3. The policeman warned the pedestrians to take the subway.
4. In the 19th century the exploration of the Moon was been carried out by means of powerful
telescopes.
5. The Colossus of Rhodes was a 30-metre statue of the Greek sun god Helios.

67. 1. Dr Wilson was heard to discuss something with his two assistants.
2. The Earth is the only planet with a great deal number of oxygen in its atmosphere.
3. My next task was to approach to the shore with my things which I found by no means easy.
4. He occasionally was spent some of his pension on betting but he rarely won anything.
 5. When an Arab wants to know if his camel can make a long journey in the desert, he looks
for at its hump to see how large and firm it is.

68. 1. I am not got used to wearing a hat and a scarf in winter.

2. The first rugs were made by the hand and the finest ones are still handmade.
3. Radio stations which broadcast only news first appeared in the 1970s.
4. At the beginning of May he was left for the United States.
5. As soon as the doctor arrived, we felt immensely relieved because we knew that we could
count on him.

69. 1. Feathers keep birds warm and dry; they also enable them to fly.
2. Marriage customs differ greatly from society to the society.
3. Medical students must learn both the theory and the practice of medicine.
4. Dreams are commonly made up of either both visual and verbal images.
5. The Prime Minister of Great Britain lives at No.10, the Downing Street.

Passive voice
70. 1. The old church built in the 17th century is being reconstructed now.
2. He must have forgotten about our agreement.
3. The law of relativity was discovered by Albert Einstein.
4. The captain was wounded in the naval battle.
5. Carl Jung, a Swiss, founded analytical psychology.

71. 1. He could have organized it much better.

2. May this agreement be signed the day after tomorrow?
3. After all I‟ve done for them they might be more thankful.
4. Parks in London are planned to look as natural as nature itself.
5. Slavery was abolished due to the sacrifices and struggles of millions of people.

72. 1. All the required documents will be given to him.

2. They may have arrived by the time we get there.
3. Must these archival documents be kept in that safe?
4. The visitors were welcomed heartily by the manager of the company.
5. Already competent on keyboard and violin, Mozart composed at the age of 5.

Match the words with their definitions

73
A) Accept C) Deny
B) Admire D) Receive

1) formally make a suggestion

2) like and respect very much
3) refuse to accept or admit something
4) say „yes‟ to an invitation, offer, etc.
5) get something that is sent to you

74.
A) Peel C) Divide
B) Slice D) Roast

1) cut thin pieces of food, such as bread, meat or cake

2) reduce something to powder using a special machine
3) separate something into parts
4) remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or a vegetable
5) cook something, especially meat in an oven or over a fire
75.
A) Climate C) Broadcast
B) Forecast D) Weather

1) the type of weather a country has

2) a programme, performance, or speech on the radio or on television
3) a statement about what is likely to happen, often relating to the weather
4) the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
5) a period of very hot weather
Match the sentences
76. A. Tea can be bought in many forms –
B. Some of them contain flavours
C. Although most people drink their tea hot,
D. Instead of putting tea leaves into a pot

1. many enjoy iced tea, especially during the summer months.

2. like vanilla, orange or lemon.
3. as a medicine, then as a daily drink.
4. leaves, powder or tea bags.
5.most people prefer to put tea bags into a cup.
6. by pouring water over a teaspoon of tea.

77.A. Tea can be grown at a height of 2,000 meters above sea level,
B. The plant produces pointed, dark leaves, small white flowers
C. Both black and green teas come from the same plant,
D. To make green tea, workers put the freshly picked leaves into a steamer,

1. which keeps them green.

2. but the best quality grows in higher regions.
3. but are processed differently.
4. so that workers can pluck the leaves easily.
5. change the taste and character of the tea. 6. and seeds that look like hazelnuts.

78. A. For centuries people believed that teas could cure illnesses
B. Some people have problems drinking tea because
C. The tea plant grows best in tropical and temperate places
D. Today scientists know that tea contains chemicals that
1. prevent cells from dying.
2. a substance that makes you feel more active.
3. where rain falls throughout the year.
4. the quality of tea is higher when the leaves are hand-plucked.
5. it can cause sleeplessness. 6. so they used it as medicine.

79. A. All peoples want

B. My mother says she only wishes
C. Unless my neighbours stop that noise I cannot
D. I‟d like you
1. have any peace in my own house.
2. to have peace all over the world.
3. not see you anymore.
4. to see me happy.
5. to make a cup of strong tea for us. 6. have a nice chat with their neighbours.

80. A. Miranda was worried as

B. The boy denied that
C. The young man apologized
D. Henry told

1. he had taken the papers. 4. us he would be waiting at the bus-stop.

2. me for telling a lie. 5. to me for stepping on my foot.
3. signing the agreement. 6. she couldn‟t find