D separated
7. Mark and Sandra decided to strengthen their close relations by .
A breaking the bank
B turning the page
C tying the knot
D making the grade
8. The student was strongly to thoroughly research the topic.
A advised
B suggested
C recommended
D proposed
9. If you dont want to be upon, just do what they ask.
A scowled
B grimaced
C glowered
D frowned
10. John put some pins on the teachers chair with an unmistakable of satisfaction.
A shine
B beam
C ray
D glow
11. No matter what challenges he encounters, Jack is always full of .
A beans
B sprouts
C wine
D peas
12. Did I say «fair»? It was just a . of the tongue.
A slide
B slip
C glide
D skim
13. Marys such a liar! I wonder whether well hear a of truth in her new story.
A speck
B crumb
C dot
D grain
14. Ken is so generous and kind; hes got a (n) . of gold.
A soul
B arm
C heart
D attitude
15. Henry never enjoys himself at parties. He is such a !
A lazy-bones
B wet blanket
C soft touch
D couch potato
16. They are both doctors and are involved in . relationships only.
A superficial
B personal
C heartfelt
D working
17. Read for exams and youll excellent results.
A succeed
B achieve
C earn
D win
18. Jane is very careful with . on a new relationship.
A getting
B boarding
C climbing
D embarking
19. Sean lives beyond his means. Hes such a !
A spendthrift
B idler
C waster
D financier
20. Bill doesnt want Mrs. Brown become his step-mother as shes .
A quarreler
B quarrelsome
C quarreling
D quarrelful
Task 2. Eight out of the ten sentences contain an unnecessary word. Write the unnecessary words right after the sentences. If a sentence contains no errors, put a plus (+) next to it. (20 Task 2. Eight out of the ten sentences contain an unnecessary word. Write the unnecessary words right after the sentences. If a sentence contains no errors, put a plus (+) next to it. (20
1. His help may come in a handy one day.
2. Niles overpowering arrogance has triggered it off Kates marked aversion.
3. Peter cant stand it when his some little daughter looks up to the modern pop idols.
4. Linda is so an apprehensive. I dont know how she will survive that challenge.
5. As soon as I entered the living room, Ben started to spill the beans.
6. No matter how hard Chris had tried, he couldnt get the hang of it.
7. Whether you want to succeed in some sport or a job interview, you must to be ready to put up a struggle for your place under the sun.
8. Jumping in with out of place remarks which is second nature to Henry.
9. Stop being so hesitant and get your ideas across!
10. A good psychologist is more able to tap into his clients psyche.
Task 3. Underline the correct word or phrase. (20 marks)
1. After having a baby, Linda has taken a back seat/past place/back corner/past position in her career.
2. I have already had numbered/numeric/numerous/ innumerate discussions with my mother on that topic.
3. Jane spends hours, if not days, in front of the mirror. Shes so self-confessed/self-confident/self-obsessed/self-conscious!
4. Mary managed to remain steady and didnt fall by sheer/simple/basic/bare coincidence.
5. Mr. Green truly believes that touching his precious/intaglio/valuable/treasury Ferrari can be regarded as blasphemy.