Going Digital

All over the world, libraries have begun the Herculean task of making _________ (7) digital copies of the books, images and recordings that preserve the _________ (8) effort of humankind. For armchair scholars, the work promises to bring such a wealth of _______ (9) to the desktop that the present Internet may seem amateurish in retrospect. _________ (10) see three clear benefits to going digital. First, it helps them preserve rare objects without ________ (11) access to those who wish to study them. A second benefit is_________ (12). Once books are converted to digital form, patrons can retrieve them in seconds rather than minutes. Several people can _________ (13) read the same book or view the same picture. The _________ (14) advantage of electronic copies is that they occupy millimeters of space on a _______ (15) disk rather than meters on a shelf.

FAITH INTELLECT INFORM LIBRARY DENY CONVENIENT SIMULTANEOUS THREE MAGNET

III. Выберите правильный вариант.

16. He set his alarm so/so that he wouldn't miss the train.

17. Fast food is cheap whereas/ although food in a proper restaurant is more expensive.

18. Although / In spite of high prices, consumer goods are selling well.

19. Some countries in Europe, i.e. /e.g. Spain and Ireland, are growing strongly.

20. Europe's three biggest economies, i.e. /e.g. Germany, France and the UK, are all growing strongly.

21. He resigned in order to / for spend more time with his family.

IV. Заполните пропуски наиболее подходящими по смыслу словами из предложенного списка.

a great many all (of) every any less

22. The European phenomenon will accelerate the trend to use _______cash and more electronic money.

23. There won't be _______Euro coins.

24. Not _______the European Union countries are using the Euro.

25. The Euro will have _______ significant effects.

26. It was a pain to learn a new money system ____time you crossed the border.

V. Заполните пробелы правильной формой глагола в страдательном залоге

27. The project _____ (not finish) by the end of the month. Too little time is left.

28. Brazil _______ (transform) from an economy based on sugar and coffee into a leading industrial power and this has happened over a relatively short time period.

29. This advert_______ (see) by thousands of people every day.

30. This matter _______still _______ (consider).

31. The work _______ (finish) by the end of 1999.

32. Her chances of victory _______ (say) to be excellent. She will be the best, no doubt.

VI. Определите, какой из подчеркнутых элементов содержит ошибку.

33. All passengers are supposedto (A) wear (B) seat belts, but many don't (C) if they shouldn't be (D) on the highway.

34. I had (A) known (B) that it would rain (C), I would have brought (D) my umbrella.

35. The study of astronomy is so recent (A) as the past millennia (B), but astrology has existed (C) for thousands of (D) years.

36. From (A) primate research have come some of the mostly (B) important advances (C) in modern medical (D) history.

37. Mr. Adams did (A) that (B) he thought (C) was (D) best for his family.

38. I remember (A) have studied (B) algebra in high school, but I don't know( C) how to do (D) these problems.

39. A telephone (A) is certainly one of the most significant (B) inventions (C) of all time (D).

40. Rose regrets (A) not to learn (B) how to drive (C) since she enjoys travelling (D).

41. The professor was so involved to speak (A) that (B) he hardly noticed the disinterest (C) of his (D) students in the subject.

42. Don't drink (A) the water here; it's said (B) to have been (C) contaminate (D).

VII. Выберите наиболее подходящий по смыслу модальный глагол.

43. You could have been / must have been crazy to do something as dangerous as that.

44. When we were at school, we had to / ought to wear a uniform.

45. Sorry that I wasn't able to / wasn't able come to the meeting last week.

46. You shouldn't / don't have to wear a jacket to the office. The company allows us to wear casual clothes to work.

47. Mary just started college last fall. She must not have / can't have graduated yet.

48. Because they found no crater, scientists assumed that it should / could not be a meteor that caused the blast.

49. It's really stuffy in here. Shall / Will I open a window?

50. Frank works too hard. He had better / might give up one of his part-time jobs, but I'm sure he won't.

ТЕСТ 4

I. Соотнесите корни латинского происхождения с их значениями и производными

l. medi 2. liber 3. grac 4. fort 5. claim 6. mob

a) favour b) strong c) middle d) declare e) free f)move

a) effortlessly b) proclaim c) intermediate d) disgrace e) immobilize f) liberalize

II. Заполните пробелы в тексте словами в подходящей по контексту форме, используя слова, предложенные справа от каждой строки соответственно

For several decades, _________ (7) have been doing extensive research on a subject that affects millions of us: hobbies. According to their _________ (8), a person's choice of hobby can be as revealing as his _________(9) to an inkblot. Investigators found that a _________(10) distinguishable pattern exists between hobby _________ (11) and personality. Scientists say that they are in a position to study your hobby and come up with a fairly _________ (12) estimate of your emotional _________ (13), level of intelligence, and distinguishing personality traits. This is because people _________ (14) pick a hobby of their own free will. A hobby is never a task, but a form of living _________ (15) that complements one's own personality.

PSYCHOLOGY FIND REACT CLEAR PREFER ACCURACY MATURE GENERAL EXPRESS

III. Выберите правильный по контексту вариант

16. Before/Until Columbus sailed to America, he obtained money from the Queen of Spain.

17. Columbus sailed west before/until he reached America.

18. Despite/Although the severity of the earthquake, relatively few buildings were damaged.

19. Despite/Although a lot of novels are published every year, very few become bestsellers.

20. At first the army would not take him because of/because his age.

21. We turned back because of/because the roads were flooded.

22. The weatherman had promised sunny weather, but in fact/indeed, it rained all day.

23. He was said to be 100 years old, and in fact/indeed, he could remember events from long ago.

24. We shall cease hand-production, and instead/otherwise utilise industrial robots.

IV. Определите, какой из подчеркнутых элементов содержит ошибку

25. Even though (A) the parking (B) car was locked, someone was able (C) to steal the tape player from (D) inside.

26. The processes involved (A) in the creation of the universe (B) remain mysteriously (C) to astronomers (D).

27. Under no circumstances latecomers (A) will (B) be admitted (C) to (D) the auditorium.

28. For the sound (A) arise (B) it is necessary to have a sound source and a medium (C) to travel through (D).

29. The Earth's orbit been (A) an ellipse, the distance between (B) the Earth and the Sun constantly (C) changes (D).

30. Ancient Rome was the first (A) city in the (B) world having (C) a population of (D) one million.

31. Science, in practice (A), depends far less (B) on (C) the experiments it prepares that (D) on the preparedness of the minds of the men who watch the experiments.

32. Low-impact aerobics is basically (A) no different (B) of (C) the normal type, but it's kinder on the legs and feet (D).

33. If the (A) programmer were familiar with (B) this language, it will be (C) an (D) easy job.

34. Members of the committee suggested (A) England is excluded (B) from (C) future international tournaments (D).

V. Выберите наиболее подходящий по смыслу модальный глагол.

35. We needn't/needn't to have booked the tickets in advance; there were plenty left.

36. The car will/would never start on winter mornings when we were in Sweden.

37. Guests may/should not use the pool after 11 p.m. It is prohibited.

38. The newspaper shouldn't/mustn't have printed the rumour without concrete evidence.

39. We really ought /should to have booked - there don't seem to be any tables.

40. I could be/ could have been promoted last year, but I preferred to stay on the shop floor.

VI. Поставьте глагол в требуемую по контексту форму страдательного залога.

41. The deal_______ (sign), we went out to celebrate.

42. The currency_______ (devalue) twice since the war.

43. I don't like_______ (cheat).

44. The new theatre_______ (build) in five years time.

45. If the form_______ (complete) correctly, the transfer will take only two days.

46. Around the world, hundreds of species of animals_______ (threat) with extinction, but the latest scientific developments could mean that one day even extinct animals_______ (47)(bring back) to life using DNA technology.

48. New crime figures released by the government_______ (expect) to show a dramatic rise in offences committed by young people.

49. If the printing press________ (not invent), it would not have been possible to extend education to most people.

50. She said that the old version__________ (withdraw) shortly.

ТЕСТ 5

I. Соотнесите корни греческого происхождения с их значениями и производными

1. hydr	a) love	a) symbiotic
2. bio	b) feeling	b) antipathy
3. phil	c) water	c) polygamy
4. path	d) marriage	d) intoxicated
5. gam	e) poison	e) dehydrated
6. tox	f) life	f) Anglophile

II. Заполните пробелы в тексте словами в подходящей по контексту форме, используя слова, предложенные справа от каждой строки соответственно

JOGGING

Slow, relaxed, _________ (7) running is an excellent exercise for cardiovascular _________ (8) and weight control It requires no special skill, little expenditure, and can be done almost anywhere. But _________ (9) jogging, especially on hard surfaces, can result in injuries to the joints and muscles. _________ (10) jogging also tends to _________ (11) and tighten muscles because movements take place through a _________ (12) range and are repeated many times. This makes it important to perform stretching exercises to maintain the _________ (13) of the muscles most at risk. To get the greatest benefit and _________ (14) the risks, it is best to increase your _________ (15) distance slowly, by no more than 10-20 per cent every two weeks.

CONTINUE FIT EXCEED REGULARLY SHORT RESTRICT FLEXIBLE MINIMUM WEEK

III. Выберите правильный по контексту вариант

16. We worked hard, but however/ nevertheless we were unable to finish the job in time.

17. Most snakebites are non-fatal. Occasionally, however/nevertheless, they cause death.

18. We expected to reach our destination by midday, but in fact/indeed we arrived earlier.

19. The newspapers praised him highly, and in fact/indeed he did an excellent job.

20. English is a Germanic language, whereas/although French is descended from Latin.

21. Many people believe in astrology, whereas/although it lacks any scientific proof.

22. This is the tourist season, so/so that accommodation may be expensive.

23. Nora eats green vegetables so/so that she can get enough vitamins.

IV. Определите, какой из подчеркнутых элементов содержит ошибку

24. Much (A) of the (B) research have (C) already been completed (D).

25. It was such а well-publicised (A) concert which (B) the tickets sold (C) out (D) within days.

26. Those lived (A) in (B) temporary accommodation will be rehoused (C) within (D) three months.

27. Corporation (A) tax rates are predicted (B) to raise (C) by (D) ten per cent.

28. At (A) the (B) outset of the 20-th century, few (C) people would have guessed that it brought (D) more language change than ever before.

29. The judge insisted at (A) the (B) jury disregarding (C) the doctor's (D) testimony.

30. The (A) corporation shut down (B) the plant, leaving (C) many workers unemploying (D).

31. A (A) great advantage of credit cards is no (B) having to carry (C) cash around (D) all the time.

32. For evil succeed (A) it (B) is only necessary for (C) the good to do (D) nothing.

33. Not only (A) they did (B) monitor the landings, they also (C) recorded (D) all their dates and times.

V. Выберите наиболее подходящий по смыслу модальный глагол.

34. This offer isn't open to current employees. Participants must/need not have been employed by the company in the last four years.

35. Dad will/would always help us financially when we were at university.

36. We don’t have to/should not wear a uniform at my school.

37. Fortunately I needn’t have gone/ didn't need to go to the bank in person.

38. This book can/is able to be used by complete beginners.

39. If the burglars took your keys, you could/had better change the locks.

VI. Поставьте глагол в требуемую по контексту форму страдательного залога.

40. Expenses will ______________(reimburse) on the condition that all receipts are submitted.

41. Many sports injuries _________ (cause) by insufficient warm-ups.

42. It's high time that the voice of the people _________ (hear) in this House.

43. The questions which must _________ (answer) are not easy ones.

44. I don't like _________ (lie) to.

45. Mark had his plan _________(approve) by the board yesterday.

46. Wars _________ (fight) throughout the history.

47. There is nothing more annoying than _________ (interrupt) when you are speaking.

48. The government _________ (say) to be out of touch with public opinion at present.

49. Should you be less than delighted with our product, your money _________ (refund).

50. Information should _________ (collect) from various retail outlets.

ТЕСТ 6

I. Соотнесите слова, содержащие греческие корни, с их дефинициями.

1. Agnostic 2. Prognosis 3. Archetype 4. Paradoxical 5. Anachronism 6. Pathology 7. Amorphous 8. Apathy 9. Sophisticated 10. Prologue

a) the representation of smth. out of its right place in time b) the absence of caring about anything c) without specific shape d) one who believes that God is unknowable e) wise in the ways of the world f) a forecast or prediction g) introductory material h) a perfect example of, as one of a group i) self-contradictory, or apparently so j) characteristics of a disease taken together

II. Заполните пробелы в тексте словами в подходящей по контексту форме, используя слова, предложенные справа для каждой строки соответственно.