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Ex.7. Change the meaning of the following words from positive into negative by using prefixes.
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Curable, dependent, expensive, familiar, formal, friendly, grateful, honest, literate, logical, lucky, mature, popular, possible, punctual, respectful, responsible, usual, to agree, to appear, to approve, to believe, to like, to lock, to pack, to trust, ability, balance, belief, employment, experience, happiness, rest, similarity.
Ex.8. Put one of the prefixes in each space to make the word which follows opposite in meaning.
1. It’s the most … believable story I’ve ever heard. 2. I’m afraid this is a very … convenient arrangement. 3. The country became … dependent soon after World War II. 4. My parents … approve of early marriages. 5. Mike left the job because he was … able to deal with the work. 6. The man was … conscious after the accident. 7. It’s his first job and he is very … experienced. 8. Sailing in a boat during the storm is a very … pleasant adventure. 9. Staying in Paris was an … forgettable experience. 10. We still … agree on a number of points. 11. He is usually … patient and … friendly. 12. The weather is … usually warm this year.
Ex.9. Use the words given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line.
| Architects responsible for the _____ of many skyscrapers believe that a tall building must always have a certain minimum _____ but that there is no limit to its absolute _____. This means that the skyscrapers of the future are likely to be even higher. Engineers agree with this, but there is no _____ over the best shape for very high, slim buildings. The effects of wind _____ mean that cylindrical designs have enjoyed some _____ in recent years, and these are quite _____ to the eye. Would such high buildings of the future offer more than a _____ view? Some believe high towers could contain all the _____ for modern living. The _____ of these vertical villages would travel up and down between their home and work zones and would _____ need to journey to the ground level. *** The site of the town of Winchester was a _____ place for a _____, at the point where a river cut through the chalk of the _____ hillsides. A simple camp at St. Catherine’s Hill was the _____ known use of the site. It was the Romans who finally established the town and _____ it with a _____ wall for the _____ of their people and trade. With the _____ of its first cathedral in the seventh century, the town became an important _____ centre. Later, King Alfred, who had a _____ struggle and pushed back the _____, moved his palace to Winchester. The town then experienced rapid _____, and its _____ role in English history was underlined in 1066 when the conquering Normans, like Alfred, made Winchester their capital. *** We were received in a _____, _____ furnished room. I couldn’t make out his _____. We were greatly surprised at his _____ to help us. It is your own _____ to check the bags. I won’t waste any of your _____ time. How much _____ experience do you have in working with computers? At last they found furniture at _____ prices. Many _____ are still _____ about the value of this research programme. Helen spoke so _____ that we could _____ hear her. Bill says that _____ Latin or ancient _____ is a waste of time. The jury found him _____ of murder. There followed an _____ silence. The _____ of tonsils isn’t a very _____ operation nowadays. You’ll find English lessons _____ and _____. You’ll work in groups and be taught how to use ____. Whether you stay or leave is a matter of _____ to me. _____ a second-hand car is a _____ business. | CONSTRUCT WIDE HIGH AGREE PRESS POPULAR, PLEASURE WONDER REQUIRE INHABIT RARE NATURE SETTLE SOUTH EARLY ROUND DEFENSE, PROTECT BUILD RELIGION SUCCESS INVADE DEVELOP, CENTRE SPACE, COMFORT SIGN REFUSE RESPONSIBLE VALUE PRACTICE REASON SCIENCE, SCEPTIC QUIET, HARD LEARN, GREECE GUILT COMFORTABLE REMOVE, COMPLICATE ACT, VARY EQUIP DIFFER BUY, RISK |
PART II. EVALIATION OF LEARNERS’ SKILLS IN THE USE OF ENGLISH
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1. Дифференцирующие тесты (Classified Tests)
Test 1
I. Use the correct tense-forms of the verbs in brackets.
1. They (have) their English class in the morning today, but normally they (have) it in the afternoon. 2. The police (look) for the criminal now. 3. I’m afraid we (not, reach) the station in time if we (walk) so slowly. 4. Please, wait! I (write) a letter to Harry at the moment. I think he (get) it in a few days. 5. There was little time left. So they (drive) at top speed.
II. Use the right article.
1. … man had … blue eyes, … fair hair and … long nose. He was dressed in … strange uniform. 2. When I was … child, I never ate … cheese. 3. Could you tell me … way to … Piccadilly Circus? 4. She always takes … bath before going to … bed. 5. Her parents have … small farm in … Yorkshire.
III. Choose the suitable preposition.
1. Thanks for looking (on, at, after) my flowers while I was ill. 2. People have always been kind (with, to, on) me. 3. I’m sorry to say but the letter didn’t reach (to, for, -) us. 4. Would you like to go (for, to, on) a swim? 5. I’ll see you (at, in, on) ten days’ time.
IV. Choose the suitable word.
1. She was talking to (him, himself, oneself) when the doorbell rang. 2. She was angry because they hadn’t lent him (no, some, any) money. 3. I earn (fewer, less) money than a postman. 4. It is (no, neither) use crying over spilt milk. 5. There isn’t (many, much, a lot of) milk in the cup.
V. Put the words in the right order to make up a sentence.
1. someone / buildings / an / is / who / architect / designs.
2. left / the / fire / is / nothing / there / the / building / after.
3. Mike’s / like / are / what / parents?
4. never / books / does / Henry / he / reads?
VI. Choose the appropriate word.
I live in Sweden, but (every, any) summer I (like, would like) to travel to Britain to visit my family and friends. I hate flying (so, as) last summer I decided that for (a change, an exchange) I would travel by (coach, foot). According to the brochure I was (given, taken) at the travel agency the (journey, voyage) sounded (wonderful, wonderfully), at (least, last) in theory. But in fact (it, there) was a nightmare from start to (finish, ending).
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Test 2
I. Use the correct tense-forms of the verbs in brackets.
1. It (be) a cold winter night. It (snow) hard and I (want) to get back home quickly. 2. A student always (work) hard when he (write) his diploma paper. 3. Sam (learn) riding a motorbike when he (be) 12 years old. Look! He (ride) along the road so fast. 4. Where they (go) when you (meet) them in the morning? 5. She always (wear) elegant dresses but today she (wear) a funny-looking suit. 6. Mary (say) she (leave) for Bristol next week.
II. Use the right article.
1. They bake … bread here. 2. He missed … train. That was … reason he arrived late. 3. If you heat … water to 100 C it boils. 4. … man she married had … red beard. 5. Don’t smoke in … cinema. It’s forbidden. 6. At last I have been able to find … flat. 7. … people work to earn … money. 8. … Browns have … dinner at five in … afternoon.
III. Choose the suitable preposition.
1. I used to be afraid (with, of, by) dogs. 2. That was the last Christmas I spent (in, on, at) home. 3. She was born (on, at, in) 18th March. 4. Can you play (on, –, at) the piano. 5. He often fell (in, on, with) love when he was young. 6. Take the purse (from, off, out of) the bag.
I V. Choose the suitable pronoun.
1. I have (little, few, a few) interest in politics. 2. There are (none, no, any) letters for you this morning, sir. 3. Can I see you (on, in, at) Monday or Tuesday? 4. They went (to, in, on) holiday with two friends of (them, their, theirs). 5. Would you like (any, no, some) more cheese? – Yes, but only (a few, a little, little).
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