Read the text below. For questions (1-5) choose the correct answer (А, В, C or D) - A Foreign Holiday

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І етапу (дистанційного) Всеукраїнської олімпіади ХДУ з англійської

мови для професійної орієнтації вступників на основі повної загальної
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TASK 1
Read the text below. For questions (1–5) choose the correct answer (А, В, C or D).
A Foreign Holiday
Meg didn’t want to go. She liked packed, sandy English beaches, discos, handsome
lifeguards and … boys. But Mum and Dad had decided. This would be their first foreign holiday,
because at last, after all these years, they could afford to go. They’d find a nice, peaceful
farmhouse in the middle of the countryside near a lake, and they’d have a wonderful time. Even
Meg’s brother Jamie was excited, but he was only eight.
Mum arranged everything. She phoned the travel agent and booked a house in an unspoilt
village in France. ‘What a disaster!’ thought Meg.
Early one morning the family left home and drove to the port. ‘There’s still hope,’ she
thought. Maybe they’d be late, maybe there’d be a delay. But there were no traffic jams, the ferry
left on time, the sea was calm and nobody was seasick. And when they got to France, they easily
found the motorway and the car didn’t break down once. There was no going back.
Much later, the car approached their destination along a rough little road. It was so dark
that nobody could see a thing. Luckily, the smiling owner of the farmhouse was there to greet
them, and delicious smells of traditional French cooking came from his house next door. He
knew they wouldn’t have stopped for food: there were no restaurants for miles. That night the
family gladly ate the largest meal they had ever had.
Meg woke the next day and looked out of the window at the beautiful, sunny day. The
scenery was stunning. The sky was clear blue and they were surrounded by marvellous green
fields, edged with trees. There were chickens and geese outside the house, and a boy of about
fifteen was watering the bright flowers. She smiled. This holiday might be interesting after all.
She unpacked her bag and looked through her clothes. What would create the impression she
wanted? Meg put on her prettiest dress.
1. When her mother booked the holiday, Meg thought it was a disaster because she wanted to
A book it herself
B stay in a town
C go on a different kind of holiday
D go to a different country
2. The family usually had holidays in England because
A they liked English beaches
B foreign holidays cost too much
C Meg liked discos
D Jamie was very young
3. Why did Meg hope there would be a delay at the port?
A She didn’t want to travel by ferry
B She didn’t want to miss the ferry
C She was worried about being seasick
D She wanted a reason to go home
4. Why did the owner of the farmhouse cook them a traditional meal?
A He liked cooking
B He thought they would be hungry
C He knew they liked French food
D He worked in a restaurant
5. Why did Meg put on a pretty dress?
A She wanted the boy to see it
B It was a very hot day
C She felt very happy
D She had no other clothes
TASK 2
Read the texts below. Match choices (A-H) to (6–10). There are three choices you do
not need to use.
6. Bike
7. Roller suitcase
8. Toaster
9. Breadmaker
10. Coffee Machine
A It doesn’t get much more space-age than this. It hangs down from the ceiling,
stretching out to a 74 cm diameter at its base, and comes with a useful sliding spark screen.
В At just 24mm thick and with a “tasteful” silver frame, it is certainly more “glamorous”
than its rivals. But picture quality on the 46in screen is “hit and miss”, while the audio feels
“below par.”
C This “expressionistic” hand-made device from Dutch designer is as functional as it is
attractive. Made from aircraft-grade aluminium, it’s handfinished to create an authentic 1950s
look, and produces “perfect” drink.
D One for the truly lazy traveller, it has motor-assisted wheels to help with steps and
slopes. It also eases the load with a clever sliding handle that centres 85% of weight above the
wheels.
E This professional device does all the hard work for you. Simply pour in your
ingredients and it will shake or stir your drink while chilling it to the right temperature.
F With its three browning settings, three loaf sizes and a raisin/nut dispenser, it is packed
with features. It produces products that are “evenly” cooked and light with an elastic texture.
G Not many things suit both men and women, but this design does. It’s stylish and
practical, and the easily adjustable seat and handlebars make it suitable for all ages.
H The device has double-insulated glass on both sides, giving a clear view of each slice
as it browns. There is no excuse for burning.
ІІ. Лексичне тестування

For questions (11–25) choose the correct answer (А, В, C or D).
The Fate of the Rhinos
The rhinoceros looks as if it belongs to the dinosaurs. Like the dinosaurs did in an earlier
time, rhinos (11) …………. from the earth. Once these huge beasts with horns (12) …………….
from their noses lived on almost every continent. Now they live only in parts of Asia and Africa.
Even on those continents, rhinos (13) …………….. only in zoos and in places where they are
protected by law. The law does not always protect them completely. Some people (14)
………….. the law and continue to hunt these disappearing animals.
The South Pacific island of Java (15) …………….. many rhinos. Now there are no more
than forty of these animals still alive there.
There are not many rhinos left in Africa, (16) ……………. . Of the two kinds of rhinos in
Africa, there are more black rhinos than white rhinos. There are (17) ……………. thousands
black rhinos and very few white rhinos. These few are alive only (18) ……………….. they live
in the protected areas.
African rhinos have two horns, one (19) …………. the other. The front horn grows to more than
four feet (1.2 metres) (20) …………… . The rhino uses the horn in fighting. Rhinos do not see
very well. Thus, when they hear noises (21) …………. them, they often charge. To a rhino, it is
a matter of charging first and finding out what it charged later.
It is the rhino’s horn that attracts the hunters. Years ago, many people believed that if they drank
from a rhino’s horn, they (22) …………. from death by poisoning. That idea encouraged people
to hunt rhinos for their horns. Later, (23) ……… people used the ground-up horn as medicine.
They believed that it would give them (24) ……….. or cure certain sicknesses. Still more rhinos
were killed for their horns. (25) …………….. there is no scientific basis to these ideas, some
people still believe them. Today rhinos are still being hunted for their horns.
If people left rhinos alone, the animals would live to about the age of forty. If, however, the
rhino continues to be hunted, there may not be any rhinos left by the time you reach that age.
11. A had vanished B have vanished C are vanishing D vanished

12. A are growing B were growing C grew D growing
13. A can be found B could find C can be find D could have been
found
14. A protect B obey C break D make
15. A is used to have B used to have C is used to D used to having
having
16. A either B already C too D also
17. A not few B fewer C few D a few
18. A because B because of C despite D in spite
19. A over B behind C in front D besides
20. A lengthy B in length C as long D longer
21. A between B among C beside D around
22. A were protected B protected C would be D will be
protected protected
23. A other B others C the other D another
24. A strongly B be strong C strength D strong
25. A Meanwhile B Although C However D Because of
ІІІ. Граматичне тестування

For questions (26–40) choose the correct answer (А, В, C or D).
26. My teacher of English ... for twenty years by September 1, 2006.
A was teaching
B would have taught
C had been teaching
D was taught
27. My neighbours are very religious people – they go to ... church every Sunday.
A the
B a
C own
D -
28. One part of the group hasn’t learned the poem, but ... has coped with the task perfectly.
A other
B the other
C second
D another
29. My father, ....
A being a scientist, studies volcanoes
B who is a scientist, studies volcanoes
C who is a scientist studies volcanoes
D because of the fact he is a scientist, studies volcanoes
30. ... was very happy to know that Natalie had won the competition.
A All
B Each
C Everybody
D One
31. I wish it ... summer now.
A is
B was
C were
D would be
32. He’s such a nice man, always kind ... kids and animals.
A about
B to
C of
D for
33. He asked me ... my work.
A about
B of
C for
D -
34. The development of the iron-tipped plough was still ....
A most important
B the most important
C more important
D the more important
35. When I read the letter, I realised I ... it once.
A have seen
B saw
C had seen
D would see
36. Danny was sure they ... to catch the night train if they ... in a hurry.
A weren’t able, didn’t
B wouldn’t be able, weren’t
C hadn’t been able, hadn’t been
D would be able, weren’t
37. The letter informed that the meeting ... place in three days, on Saturday afternoon.
A would take
B was taken
C will take
D was taking
38. My teacher has praised me. I ... good progress in English.
A have done
B used to do
E have made
C have managed
39. When I was at my grandparents last summer we used ... breakfast very early.
A having breakfast
B to have breakfast
C to having breakfast
D have breakfast
40. The American colonists formed groups ... against the tax.
A for fighting
B to fight
C for fight
D in order fight
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І етапу (дистанційного) Всеукраїнської олімпіади ХДУ з англійської

ІІ. Лексичне тестування

11. A had vanished B have vanished C are vanishing D vanished

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1. До бланку відповідей необхідно внести правильні відповіді тесту

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