Necessity or Luxury

Today's higher salaries and _______ (8) spending power have led to the problem of our buying things which are completely _______ (9), simply for the sake of it. Now that more people have the _______(10) means to do this, shopping has almost become a _______ (11) pastime. We pay a small fortune for clothes with _______ (12) labels, even though there are higher quality, cheaper _______ (13). We want “timesaving” electric appliances, but in fact we usually have the _______ (14) to do the same chores just as quickly by hand. Let’s get rid of these useless _______(15)! Take all your old clothes, children’s toys and so on, and give them to a deserving charity _______ (16). Ridding yourself of unwanted goods gives a sense of __________ (17) which is a joy to experience!

GREAT NECESSARY FINANCE NATION DESIGN ALTERNATE ABLE POSSESS ORGANISE FREE

III. Выберите правильный по контексту вариант.

18. Due to the economic downturn, the company decided to close one of the factories so/so that profits would be maintained.

19. The man was convicted yesterday since / so there was a substantial body of evidence linking him to the crime.

20. By providing incentives i.e./such as taxation benefits, the government can encourage companies to move out of the city centre.

21. He couldn’t find a job despite/ in spite of his qualifications.

22. Sales were terrible and our debt was growing; thus/ although we closed down, the business.

23. Thus/Although smoking is known to be harmful to one’s health, large numbers of young people take up smoking every year.

24. In fact/But in fact, failing to adequately maintain your motor vehicle will seriously increase the risk of accident.

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

IV. Определите, какой из подчеркнутых элементов содержит ошибку.

26. A (A) strong painkiller is the most effective (B) way of getting rid (С) from (D) a headache.

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

28. This composition is enough (A) complicated (B) for me (C) to write (D).

29. There is no point in to try (A) to convince (B) him, he never listens to (C) anybody (D).

30. Paper can be made from (A) wood pulp by (B) either a mechanical (C) and (D) a chemical process.

31. Wisdom comes more (A) from (B) the (С) understanding than (D) from knowledge.

32. If everyone was environmentally (A) aware the (B) world will be (С) a better place to live in (D).

33. Exhaust (A) fumes continue to pollute (B) the air, caused (С) serious breathing (D) problems.

34. Not only we are (A) living longer, but we are also (B) living a far (С) healthier (D) lifestyle.

35. A (A) hippopotamus spends (B) most of it’s time (С) in the (D) water of rivers and lakes.

36. The tap (A) water here is no (B) unpleasant to drink (С) now (D) they've removed the fluoride.

V. Поставьте глагол в подходящую по контексту форму страдательного залога.

37. To be able to qualify as an interpreter, many years of intensive language study _______ (require).

38. Sometimes adolescents complain about not _______ (understand) by their parents.

39. The profits are supposed _______ (divide) among the shareholders.

40. The winner of the race _______ (not announce) yet.

41. I’d rather we had left earlier, then we _______ (not catch) in the rush hour traffic.

42. A shortage of water is a problem in many parts of the world. In some areas, water _______ (take) from the ground faster than nature can replenish the supply.

43. Pesticides should never _______ (use) around water resources.

44. Even though construction costs are high, a new dormitory _______ (build) next year.

45. The quarterly accounts not _______ (finalise), the auditors were unable to present their report.

VI. Выберите наиболее подходящую по смыслу форму модального глагола.

Television journalists (46) need/must be responsible in deciding when and how to use hidden cameras. Too often we recklessly use these powerful tools and (47) can/are able cause great harm to others. There are times when using hidden cameras (48) may/ought be the only way to efficiently tell an important story about a significant issue. When truly needed, hidden cameras (49) could/should be put in the hands of skilled journalists. We (50) must/can’t be uncovering then exceptionally important information of vital public interest.

ТЕСТ 9

I. Соотнесите слова, содержащие префиксы латинского или греческого происхождения с их дефинициями.

1. Annihilate 2. Introvert 3. Peripheral 4. Promenade 5. Euthanasia 6. Immoderate 7. Apocryphal 8. Symptomatic

a) of minor or secondary importance b) without a reasonable measure of restraint c) possessing typical characteristics of something d) of questionable authenticity e) greatly occupied with inner thoughts and feelings f) to reduce to nothing g) so-called mercy killing h) a leisurely walk taken for pleasure or exercise

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