Иностранный язык в сфере государственного управления (1/1) (Английский язык)

…. is a fixed amount of money periodically paid to a person for regular work or services.
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— extra salary
— bonus
— salary

…. is a tax based on how much a person buys.
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— income tax
— sales or value added tax
— property tax

…. is based on how much a person owns
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— sales or value added tax
— property tax
— income tax

…. is pay and benefits employees receive when they leave employment at a company.
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— benefits package
— severance package
— bonus

…. is the total amount of pay and all the other advantages that an employee may receive such as bonuses, health insurance, a company car, etc
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— extra money
— severance package
— benefits package

….. are working hours different from normal office or factory hours that prevent an employee from enjoying family life and the usual social activities.
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— annual leave
— pension
— unsocial working hours

….. describes policies and procedures to ensure the safety and health of employees within a workplace.
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— job safety
— normal wage
— job security

….. involves guiding and supervising the personnel.
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— record
— motivation
— audit

….. is a law that governs the employer-employee relationship.
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— civil law
— trade union
— labor law

….. is a type of tax based on how much money a person earns.
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— sales or value added tax
— property tax
— income tax

….. is a wage fixed by legal authority or by contract as the least that may be paid
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— salary
— minimum wage
— annual leave

….. is an absence from work permitted because of illness.
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— maternity leave
— annual leave
— sick leave

….. is an additional compensation given to an employee above his/her normal wage.
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— bonus
— extra salary
— salary

….. is an amount of money that a company or the government pays to a person who is old or sick and no longer works
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— pension
— unsocial working hours
— minimum wage

….. is an assurance that an individual will keep his or her job without the risk of becoming unemployed.
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— job safety
— normal wage
— job security

….. is an organization, whose membership consists of workers and union leaders, united to protect and promote their common interests.
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— labor law
— trade union
— local institution

….. is someone who pays taxes.
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— property tax
— a taxpayer
— income tax

….. is the time a person is allowed to take off work as holiday in any one-year period
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— minimum wage
— sick leave
— annual leave

….. means to end the employment or service.
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— to be promoted
— to be dismissed
— to get paid

….. means to get a more important or responsible job or rank.
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— to be dismissed
— to get paid
— to be promoted

…… is a period in which a woman is legally allowed to be absent from work to give birth or take care of infant children
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— sick leave
— annual leave
— maternity leave

…… is a person, who works for another person or for a company for wages or a salary
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— social worker
— employer
— employee

“Demographic change” has become the …. of political …. in many developed countries
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— subject, debates
— debates, subject
— problem, issues

A …. student likes to learn and doesn’t have to be pushed to do it.
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— reliable
— flexible
— motivated

A civil servant is an ….. who works in numerous departments and agencies of the Civil Service.
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— resource
— service
— individual

A governor is not directly …. to the federal authorities.
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— subordinate
— relatively
— report

A governor or a head of region is the … executive of the federal subjects of Russia.
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— care
— basic
— chief

A person who can adapt to change easily is …..
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— motivated
— flexible
— reliable

A public administrator manages public agencies, sets budgets, and creates government …..
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— policies
— ways
— decisions

About 100 people …… outside the theatre for tickets when we got there
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— queued
— have queued
— were queuing

According to the current revision of the Russian Constitution, the Russian Federation consists of 85 federal …..
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— executive
— legislature
— subjects

After graduation you can work in the public sector or for ….. organizations
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— private
— management
— career

American civil servants and academics promoted civil …… reform in 19th century
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— budget
— service
— justice

An …. person plans things carefully and keeps things in order.
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— punctual
— creative
— organized

Artists and musicians are usually ….. very people.
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— creative
— punctual
— organized

By the time the teacher arrived, the classroom was empty: the students ……
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— had left
— have left
— left

Choose the correct response. … does the bank open?
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— Where
— Who
— When
— Will

Choose the correct response. … has given me chocolate yet, but I hope I’ll get some.
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— Everybody
— Nobody
— Somebody
— Anybody

Choose the correct response. … he couldn’t make it, he asked if we could postpone the appointment.
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— Since as
— Ever since
— Since
— Since then

Choose the correct response. … I need it, I can’t find it.
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— Forever
— Whenever
— Whoever
— Ever

Choose the correct response. … I write that report for you?
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— Let
— Ought
— Shall
— Am

Choose the correct response. … is a lot more than often.
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— Always
— Never
— Sometimes

Choose the correct response. … is a person older than 18.
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— An adult
— An infant
— A youth
— A child

Choose the correct response. … is my brother.
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— You
— They
— He

Choose the correct response. … of these buses do I take to go downtown?
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— Whose
— Which
— What
— With

Choose the correct response. … she travel often?
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— Do
— Does
— Is

Choose the correct response. … the CEO, I thank you for your hard work and congratulate you on your achievements.
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— According to
— On behalf of
— Given that
— Based on

Choose the correct response. … visit the tourist information office.
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— Let
— Lets
— Let’s
— Less

Choose the correct response. … you sing?
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— Can do
— Ø
— Can

Choose the correct response. A businessman often … a suit and tie to go to work.
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— grows
— wears
— weighs
— wins

Choose the correct response. After all the planning that had gone into the project, I really resented them for … the proposal.
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— refusal
— to refuse
— refusing
— have refused

Choose the correct response. After months of negotiation, the two businesses agreed to … the contract.
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— sign
— sink
— fix
— note

Choose the correct response. After our recent experience, I was hoping there would be no … problems with the supplier.
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— furthermore
— more far
— farther
— further

Choose the correct response. Aren’t you … buy some fresh vegetables?
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— will go
— going to
— going
— will

Choose the correct response. As she … out of the taxi, it started to rain.
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— getting
— has gotten
— was getting
— gets

Choose the correct response. Blue is a nice … !
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— food
— color
— job

Choose the correct response. Bob’s change of profession led him … a multi-millionaire, but also caused him … increasingly egotistically.
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— becoming / acting
— to become / to act
— becoming / to act
— to become / acting

Choose the correct response. Can you say that again, … ?
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— thanks
— please
— hello

Choose the correct response. Carol’s meal is … expensive than Keith’s.
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— the less
— least
— less
— lesser

Choose the correct response. Companies make … that people can buy in stores.
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— lines
— prices
— sales
— products

Choose the correct response. Do they want to reserve a room? Yes, they … .
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— want
— do want
— want it
— want to

Choose the correct response. Do you … where the office is?
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— go
— know
— no

Choose the correct response. Does he like to play soccer? Yes, he … .
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— does
— plays
— likes

Choose the correct response. Even though Mother Nature can be cruel, humans have the ability to survive in the cold and snow of the mountains and the scorching temperatures of the desert. Despite the lack of water, there are people who thrive in such hostile environments.According to the text, human beings…
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— boil in hot temperatures.
— freeze in cold temperatures.
— don’t need water to survive.
— can adapt to extremely hot weather.

Choose the correct response. Good evening. I … a few days ago to reserve a table.
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— called
— call
— am calling
— have called

Choose the correct response. He … a brother and a sister.
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— has
— have
— is

Choose the correct response. He … to Japan every summer.
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— to go
— goes
— go

Choose the correct response. He … visit Sweden next year.
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— will
— going
— goes
— is

Choose the correct response. I … go to the movies when I go out, but not always.
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— suddenly
— absolutely
— immediately
— usually

Choose the correct response. I am going to L.A. to work for a … which makes video games.
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— store
— domain
— company
— factor

Choose the correct response. I don’t … English very well.
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— want
— speak
— see

Choose the correct response. I don’t … tennis. I prefer soccer.
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— speak
— eat
— like

Choose the correct response. I initiated contact with the company … striking up a conversation with the marketing director.
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— to
— at
— for
— by

Choose the correct response. I like my job. It is … .
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— interesting
— listening
— boring

Choose the correct response. I like this cathedral very much. The view from the top of the bell tower is … .
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— valuable
— amazing
— healthy
— high

Choose the correct response. I look forward … you on Monday.
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— to seeing
— to see
— see
— seeing

Choose the correct response. I seem to remember the contract states that we must pay before the end of July, but when is the exact … ?
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— calendar
— agenda
— deadline
— prospect

Choose the correct response. I start work … nine o’clock.
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— at
— on
— in

Choose the correct response. I would like to … an apartment in Madrid for two weeks this summer.
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— buy
— sell
— shop
— rent

Choose the correct response. I… very young.
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— ‘s
— ‘re
— ‘m

Choose the correct response. I’d like … to do things more quickly.
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— being able
— to be able
— can
— could

Choose the correct response. I’ll be at work … Monday, … I’ll be going on vacation.
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— on / until
— till / until then
— until / till then
— until / then

Choose the correct response. I’m … eating very little breakfast in the morning.
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— accustomed
— use to
— to use
— used to

Choose the correct response. I’m … to you.
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— listening
— listen
— listens

Choose the correct response. I’m going to the supermarket to buy some … steaks.
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— cool
— new
— brand-new
— fresh

Choose the correct response. I’ve been walking all day. My feet are starting to … !
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— ache
— pain
— reduce
— injure

Choose the correct response. If I … it today, you …it by Monday morning.
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— will send / will receive
— would send / would receive
— sent / would receive
— sent / receive

Choose the correct response. If she … at the map, she … gotten lost.
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— had looked / haven’t
— looked / wouldn’t
— had looked / wouldn’t have
— would have looked / wouldn’t have

Choose the correct response. If the company’s spending continues to … its income, it will eventually go bankrupt.
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— enhance
— excel
— exceed
— eclipse

Choose the correct response. If the shipment … delayed, we … an important client.
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— was / lose
— would be / would lose
— were / would lose
— were / lost

Choose the correct response. If we … bankrupt, it … in job losses.
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— would have gone / would result
— would go / would result
— went / would have resulted
— had gone / would have resulted

Choose the correct response. If you take the bus on a regular basis, you … buy a weekly pass.
Выберите один ответ:
— ought
— ought to have
— should
— should have

Choose the correct response. In the train, say goodbye to those long hours spent sitting in miles of traffic jams! No more aggressive or dangerous drivers, you are alone on the rails! Because of this, the train is considered to be the safest means of transportation and allows you to get to the office on time without all the stress of driving to work.In the text, the train is portrayed as being…
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— an agricultural means of transportation.
— a stressful means of transportation.
— a monotonous means of transportation.
— an efficient means of transportation.

Choose the correct response. Is there … Indian restaurant?
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— Ø
— an
— a

Choose the correct response. Is there anything on tonight’s menu you would … ?
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— recommend
— digest
— council
— charge

Choose the correct response. It was a … tennis match.
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— tiredness
— tired
— tire
— tiring

Choose the correct response. It’s … unlikely that day traders find predicting the behavior of the stock market an easy task.
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— more
— quite
— much
— rather more

Choose the correct response. It’s a special … ! You get a 10% discount if you buy today, and you don’t have to pay until next year.
Выберите один ответ:
— suggestion
— advice
— offer
— receipt

Choose the correct response. It’s lunchtime. Are you … ?
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— hungry
— empty
— angry

Choose the correct response. January is … winter month.
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— the
— Ø
— a

Choose the correct response. Linda works in the … company … Alice.
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— same / as
— same / is
— same / like
— same / than

Choose the correct response. Many European countries have the same … .
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— treasure
— currency
— personnel
— finance

Choose the correct response. Many people take … from travel agencies to decide where to go on vacation.
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— letters
— brochures
— precautions
— checks

Choose the correct response. Mark didn’t like the concert at all, but I thought it was … !
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— great
— painful
— huge
— messy

Choose the correct response. My … is David.
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— birthday
— sister
— name

Choose the correct response. My contact lenses are … strong … yours.
Выберите один ответ:
— Ø / than
— as / as
— like / than
— as / like

Choose the correct response. My family likes to watch the … on television in the evenings.
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— magazine
— news
— information
— diaries

Choose the correct response. My sister … at home now, but she usually … in San Francisco.
Выберите один ответ:
— lives / lived
— lives / is living
— is living / is living
— is living / lives

Choose the correct response. My stock … is doing rather well, particularly on the commodities market.
Выберите один ответ:
— collection
— briefcase
— portfolio
— documentation

Choose the correct response. Next week, Mrs. Robinson will travel to China to … a factory near Beijing.
Выберите один ответ:
— recognize
— control
— visit
— deliver

Choose the correct response. Our assistant is a very nice … .
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— personal
— people
— person

Choose the correct response. She … in a big house with a garden.
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— believes
— leaves
— lives

Choose the correct response. That is a … book.
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— cold
— hungry
— good

Choose the correct response. That man …deaf. He can’t hear the jet plane!
Выберите один ответ:
— ought to
— must be
— has to
— can be

Choose the correct response. The businessman … the accident, had he traveled by plane.
Выберите один ответ:
— might avoid
— may be avoiding
— may avoid
— might have avoided

Choose the correct response. The company is … having difficulties getting started … they are just not very professional.
Выберите один ответ:
— either / or
— neither / or
— either / nor
— neither / nor

Choose the correct response. The construction of the new headquarters should be finished by the end of July, as long as there are no … in the work.
Выберите один ответ:
— expectations
— determinations
— delays
— hesitations

Choose the correct response. The general economic situation in this country is poor, particularly in this rural … , where they have no industry to rely on.
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— situation
— architecture
— region
— altitude

Choose the correct response. The girl refuses to do … homework.
Выберите один ответ:
— her
— hers
— she

Choose the correct response. The lawyers have finished their work and the contract is finally ready to be signed. However, at the last minute, the architect disagrees with one of the clauses. Some of the developer’s requested changes would considerably alter the buildings’ outward appearance and could jeopardize the deal’s success. He can’t accept such a thing.According to the text, the architect is worried that changing the appearance of the buildings would…
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— alter the project’s success.
— amend the project’s success.
— aggravate the project’s success.
— endanger the project’s success.

Choose the correct response. The number of taxis … last week increased exponentially as a result of a public transportation strike.
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— scattered
— expressed
— dispatched
— dismissed

Choose the correct response. The price … tomorrow.
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— is confirmed
— will confirm
— confirms
— is to be confirmed

Choose the correct response. The technicians have developed a new computer … which allows us to view all customer orders and accounts at the same time.
Выберите один ответ:
— investment
— motto
— license
— program

Choose the correct response. The travel agent offers deals on rock climbing, canoeing and other … activities.
Выберите один ответ:
— outdoor
— booked
— reserved
— indoor

Choose the correct response. There’s … coffee in the pot.
Выберите один ответ:
— a few
— plenty of
— many
— few

Choose the correct response. These are my friends, Chris and Simon. I like … very much.
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— them
— their
— they

Choose the correct response. They … my name.
Выберите один ответ:
— not know
— don’t know
— do know not

Choose the correct response. They didn’t listen to the music and didn’t watch the performance … .
Выберите один ответ:
— too
— nor
— either
— neither

Choose the correct response. This is … bag.
Выберите один ответ:
— John
— Johns
— John his
— John’s

Choose the correct response. This is the first time she has gone to a baseball game. She has … been to a baseball game before.
Выберите один ответ:
— often
— ever
— sometimes
— never

Choose the correct response. This refrigerator belongs to us. It’s … .
Выберите один ответ:
— we
— theirs
— our
— ours

Choose the correct response. Those people are … tea.
Выберите один ответ:
— sleeping
— eating
— drinking

Choose the correct response. Tina was … girl in town.
Выберите один ответ:
— a most smart
— smartest
— the smartest
— most smart

Choose the correct response. Today, airplanes have reached such perfection that they can take people more or less anywhere they want to go. Despite the huge number of flights arriving and departing from airports around the world, delays are quite rare, and accidents even rarer. There is an ever-increasing number of airports around the planet and these days, every major city has at least one.According to the text, airplanes are considered to be…
Выберите один ответ:
— a popular, yet unreliable means of transportation.
— a widespread, reliable means of transportation.
— a poor means of transportation.
— an overrated means of transportation.

Choose the correct response. We … for six hours now.
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— been driving
— have been driving
— are driving
— drive

Choose the correct response. We … go out as often as we do now.
Выберите один ответ:
— aren’t used to
— didn’t use
— didn’t use to
— not used

Choose the correct response. We … there was going to be a problem as soon as they … about the contract.
Выберите один ответ:
— knew / spoke
— knew / spoken
— know / speak
— known / speak

Choose the correct response. We … to hurry, because we … be there until 3 p.m.
Выберите один ответ:
— haven’t / needn’t
— don’t need / don’t have to
— mustn’t / don’t need to
— needn’t / don’t have to

Choose the correct response. We are aware that you are experiencing financial problems, so we won’t … you until the end of the month.
Выберите один ответ:
— subscribe
— invoice
— index
— recharge

Choose the correct response. We don’t want that … . Their products are too expensive and unreliable.
Выберите один ответ:
— label
— item
— mark
— brand

Choose the correct response. We’ll need to talk about it before we can make a … about the new project.
Выберите один ответ:
— idea
— problem
— decision
— solution

Choose the correct response. We’ve been working together … eighteen months … .
Выберите один ответ:
— since / Ø
— for / Ø
— for / ago
— since / ago

Choose the correct response. Wendy’s room is … to room 5.
Выберите один ответ:
— next
— under
— across
— between

Choose the correct response. What do you … like?
Выберите один ответ:
— look
— see
— watch

Choose the correct response. What do you think? … we hold the conference on the 11th at two o’clock?
Выберите один ответ:
— Will
— Shall
— Have
— Let

Choose the correct response. What I’m really interested in is a good solid product that gives us no problems at all. So, I’m more interested in … than stylish new designs.
Выберите один ответ:
— accountability
— facility
— reliability
— triviality

Choose the correct response. What is a written agreement between two companies called?
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— a letter
— a paper
— a contract
— a law

Choose the correct response. What is the opposite of hot?
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— hold
— bold
— told
— cold

Choose the correct response. When Steve and Judith … younger, they … a dog named Rover.
Выберите один ответ:
— were / have
— are / had
— are / have
— were / had

Choose the correct response. When tankers sink, the oil spilled … the environment tremendously.
Выберите один ответ:
— strikes
— dives
— defies
— harms

Choose the correct response. When we … European-made goods into the country, we have to pay customs taxes on them.
Выберите один ответ:
— report
— export
— deport
— import

Choose the correct response. Which friends … tomorrow?
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— to come
— come
— coming
— are coming

Choose the correct response. Which person demonstrates a company’s products and tries to convince customers to purchase them?
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— An accountant
— A purchaser
— A sales rep
— A human resources manager

Choose the correct response. Which response is similar in meaning to delicious?
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— tasteful
— tasty
— tasted
— tasting

Choose the correct response. Which response is similar in meaning to fine?
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— well
— glad
— bad
— sad

Choose the correct response. Which response is similar in meaning to fortune
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— luck
— jewelry
— success
— advantage

Choose the correct response. Who takes care of … the terms of the new contract?
Выберите один ответ:
— setting in
— drawing up
— doing up
— settling for

Choose the correct response. William! What … your mother say yesterday?
Выберите один ответ:
— was
— does
— did
— has

Choose the correct response. With the new laws on machinery, many factories are revising their safety … .
Выберите один ответ:
— standards
— pins
— averages
— rulings

Choose the correct response. Would you … some milk?
Выберите один ответ:
— to like
— be liking
— liked
— like

Choose the correct response. You … understand the consequences of your actions.
Выберите один ответ:
— have
— have to not
— must
— mustn’t

Choose the correct response. You could get a card to … money from the ATM machine.
Выберите один ответ:
— extract
— stroll
— pull
— withdraw

Choose the correct response. You have received … about special offers on renting villas.
Выберите один ответ:
— an account
— an appointment
— a diary
— an advertisement

Choose the correct response. You shouldn’t have … problems with your credit card.
Выберите один ответ:
— some
— none
— much
— any

Choose the correct response. Your apartment is very … .
Выберите один ответ:
— young
— big
— short

Choose the correct response. Your schedule is … modified.
Выберите один ответ:
— likely being
— likely been
— likely to be
— to be likely

Choose the sentence that is in the correct order.
Выберите один ответ:
— People / haven’t / still / slowed / down, / despite / the / fog
— People / still / haven’t / slowed / down, / despite / the / fog
— People / haven’t / slowed / down, / despite / the / fog / still
— People / haven’t / slowed / down, / still / despite / the / fog

Click on the loudspeakers, listen to the text and select the correct response. After a hard day at the office, you can invite friends over to your place. This is only the beginning of a fun evening! Let the party begin!What does the speaker think of parties?
Выберите один ответ:
— He dislikes parties.
— He worries about parties.
— He enjoys parties.
— He hates parties.

Click on the loudspeakers, listen to the text and select the correct response. Our manager was coming to work by train the other day when he lost his briefcase. He was in a hurry, and left it on the seat beside him. It contained all the papers for the trade fair and now we’ll have to start working on them again.According to the text, the manager’s briefcase contained…
Выберите один ответ:
— reservations.
— documents.
— communications.
— performances.

Click on the loudspeakers, listen to the text and select the correct response. Prices at the supermarket are usually lower than prices at the outdoor market, but the quality of the products is also lower. This explains why many people prefer to pay more for high-quality goods from market vendors, even if supermarkets are more convenient.According to the text, outdoor markets have…
Выберите один ответ:
— more choice.
— high-quality goods.
— lower prices.
— better vendors.

Collective labor law involves relationships between the …. , the employer and the employee
Выберите один ответ:
— hours
— request
— union

Control involves measuring performance and correcting negative …
Выберите один ответ:
— observation
— supervision
— decisions

County councils provide the majority of ….
Выберите один ответ:
— public leisure
— public services
— education

Demographers seek to describe the …. related to this change, and to understand their causes
Выберите один ответ:
— aging
— phenomena
— level

Demographers try to understand population dynamics by investigating three main demographic processes: birth, …. , and aging
Выберите один ответ:
— migration
— birth
— life

Demography is the science of ….
Выберите один ответ:
— areas
— populations
— supports

District councils cover a much smaller area and provide more local ….
Выберите один ответ:
— services
— districts
— recreation

Each county is divided into several ….
Выберите один ответ:
— boroughs
— districts
— authorities

Employees in the UK ….. from employment rights, which are found in various acts and regulations.
Выберите один ответ:
— benefit
— child care
— retire

Employment laws are based on federal and state …. , legislation, and administrative rules.
Выберите один ответ:
— wage
— flexible
— constitutions

Every federal subject manages its …. government
Выберите один ответ:
— federal
— internal
— equal

Government officials are expected to meet public sector ethics and take the needs of all stakeholders into ….
Выберите один ответ:
— account
— area
— support

Governments have to perform many …. and …. functions
Выберите один ответ:
— economic, commercial
— economical, trade
— legal, different

Governors give an …. report about their achievements
Выберите один ответ:
— commute
— ceremonial
— annual

He is a very …. person. He can work long hours without getting tired.
Выберите один ответ:
— energetic
— resourceful
— cooperative

He is not very …. . He doesn’t work well with his coworkers.
Выберите один ответ:
— energetic
— resourceful
— cooperative

He is rarely on time. He is not a very …. person.
Выберите один ответ:
— punctual
— creative
— flexible

I…… a shower when the telephone rang.
Выберите один ответ:
— had
— have
— was having

Individual labor law involves concerns for employees’ rights in the ….
Выберите один ответ:
— duties
— acts
— workplace

Industrialization creates a ….. society and attracts people to move from rural to urban areas
Выберите один ответ:
— facility
— modern
— modernized

Labor law regulates the ….. between workers, employing entities, trade unions and the government.
Выберите один ответ:
— relationship
— concern
— ratio

Life …. has been rising considerably and continues to rise
Выберите один ответ:
— level
— aging
— expectancy

Listen to the passage and answer the three related questions.Listen to the passage and answer the three related questions.To access the questions, click on 1, 2 and 3 respectively. After reading the four choices, click on the response that best answers the question.The following is an example:- Mr. Thompson, the position I’m applying for requires a certain familiarity with accounting. Could you give me an idea of what it entails? — It basically consists of balancing a company’s revenues and expenses. — Is the ledger what enables you to group together and manage all of the accounts?- Yes, once any credits and debits are established and the inventory is taken into account, the balance sheet is drawn up. — So, essentially, one has to make sure to balance all the liabilities and assets.- Exactly. But you need a sharp eye, because mistakes are easily made!From the text, what can you infer about accounting?
Выберите один ответ:
— It’s a futile and complex issue.
— It’s a pragmatic yet intuitive field.
— It’s a creative and challenging process.
— It’s a methodical and precise activity.

Listen to the passage and answer the three related questions.To access the questions, click on 1, 2 and 3 respectively. After reading the four choices, click on the response that best answers the question.The following is an example:- I’ve been working in the luxury goods sector and have extensive experience in both marketing and management. After graduating, I was recruited by a big-name producer of leather goods in New York to work on a new marketing strategy for the Japanese market.- How long have you been with the company, Ms. Lee?- Ten years. Once I learned the ropes, I was promoted to the position of Marketing Manager for all of East Asia.- Did you receive any additional training to help you take on such important responsibilities?- The most useful training I received turned out to be a course on time management. After that, it was all hands-on training.Which of the following words best describes how Ms. Lee feels about her ability to do the job?
Выберите один ответ:
— Arrogant.
— Insecure.
— Conceited.
— Confident.

Listen to the passage and answer the three related questions.To access the questions, click on 1, 2 and 3 respectively. After reading the four choices, click on the response that best answers the question.The following is an example:- I’ve been working in the luxury goods sector and have extensive experience in both marketing and management. After graduating, I was recruited by a big-name producer of leather goods in New York to work on a new marketing strategy for the Japanese market.- How long have you been with the company, Ms. Lee?- Ten years. Once I learned the ropes, I was promoted to the position of Marketing Manager for all of East Asia.- Did you receive any additional training to help you take on such important responsibilities?- The most useful training I received turned out to be a course on time management. After that, it was all hands-on training.Until now, what type of company has Ms. Lee worked for?
Выберите один ответ:
— A well-known boutique selling leather jackets.
— A producer of Japanese luxury goods.
— A marketing company based in East Asia.
— A renowned manufacturer of leather products.

Listen to the passage and answer the three related questions.To access the questions, click on 1, 2 and 3 respectively. After reading the four choices, click on the response that best answers the question.The following is an example:- Language is said to be one of the factors that differentiates humans from animals, but new research shows that animals use language as well. In today’s program, we’ll discover how ethologists are able to teach chimpanzees and gorillas sign language, and how Rhesus monkeys emit different alarm calls to identify predators. You may already know that songbirds alert each other with hundreds of different songs, but did you know that whales may know how to rhyme? Even elephants, giraffes and hippos, animals that were once considered to be virtually silent, communicate with sounds inaudible to the human ear. Join us on this fascinating journey!What is this program trying to illustrate?
Выберите один ответ:
— Animals are capable of more elaborate communication than previously thought.
— There is no substantial difference between humans and animals.
— Like humans, all animals can be taught sign language.
— Evidence shows that most animals are capable of logic.

Listen to the passage and answer the three related questions.To access the questions, click on 1, 2 and 3 respectively. After reading the four choices, click on the response that best answers the question.The following is an example:- Language is said to be one of the factors that differentiates humans from animals, but new research shows that animals use language as well. In today’s program, we’ll discover how ethologists are able to teach chimpanzees and gorillas sign language, and how Rhesus monkeys emit different alarm calls to identify predators. You may already know that songbirds alert each other with hundreds of different songs, but did you know that whales may know how to rhyme? Even elephants, giraffes and hippos, animals that were once considered to be virtually silent, communicate with sounds inaudible to the human ear. Join us on this fascinating journey!What statement does the man make about animal language?
Выберите один ответ:
— It can be so subtle that humans are not always aware of it.
— Bees are the only insects that show no signs of language.
— Whales are the only mammals that can sing nursery rhymes.
— It is a phenomenon that has evolved recently.

Listen to the passage and answer the three related questions.To access the questions, click on 1, 2 and 3 respectively. After reading the four choices, click on the response that best answers the question.The following is an example:- Language is said to be one of the factors that differentiates humans from animals, but new research shows that animals use language as well. In today’s program, we’ll discover how ethologists are able to teach chimpanzees and gorillas sign language, and how Rhesus monkeys emit different alarm calls to identify predators. You may already know that songbirds alert each other with hundreds of different songs, but did you know that whales may know how to rhyme? Even elephants, giraffes and hippos, animals that were once considered to be virtually silent, communicate with sounds inaudible to the human ear. Join us on this fascinating journey!According to the speaker, for what reason do Rhesus monkeys produce different calls?
Выберите один ответ:
— To warn each other about the presence of potentially dangerous animals.
— To signal the start of the mating period.
— To demonstrate their communication skills.
— To differentiate elephants from hippos and giraffes.

Listen to the passage and answer the three related questions.To access the questions, click on 1, 2 and 3 respectively. After reading the four choices, click on the response that best answers the question.The following is an example:- Mr. Thompson, the position I’m applying for requires a certain familiarity with accounting. Could you give me an idea of what it entails? — It basically consists of balancing a company’s revenues and expenses. — Is the ledger what enables you to group together and manage all of the accounts?- Yes, once any credits and debits are established and the inventory is taken into account, the balance sheet is drawn up. — So, essentially, one has to make sure to balance all the liabilities and assets.- Exactly. But you need a sharp eye, because mistakes are easily made!Based on the conversation, why do you think the woman is interested in accounting?
Выберите один ответ:
— She’s hoping to get a few tips for a new job.
— She’s studying accounting.
— She is an accountant.
— She’s fascinated by the field.

Listen to the passage and answer the three related questions.To access the questions, click on 1, 2 and 3 respectively. After reading the four choices, click on the response that best answers the question.The following is an example:- Mr. Thompson, the position I’m applying for requires a certain familiarity with accounting. Could you give me an idea of what it entails? — It basically consists of balancing a company’s revenues and expenses. — Is the ledger what enables you to group together and manage all of the accounts?- Yes, once any credits and debits are established and the inventory is taken into account, the balance sheet is drawn up. — So, essentially, one has to make sure to balance all the liabilities and assets.- Exactly. But you need a sharp eye, because mistakes are easily made!According to Mr. Thompson, what is a ledger used for?
Выберите один ответ:
— To keep track of and sum up all transactions.
— To balance stocks.
— To apply for a credit or debit card.
— To finance all of the accounts.

Listen to the passage and answer the three related questions.To access the questions, click on 1, 2 and 3 respectively. After reading the four choices, click on the response that best answers the question.The following is an example:- Since the 1980s, people have become more aware of the environment. The recycling of cardboard, plastic, glass and paper has grown out of this awareness. — People have also finally realized that much of industry’s progress, based on the use of fossil fuels, is damaging the planet. — Did you know that scientists have long been trying to develop alternative sources of energy, like tidal power? — Yes, tidal power stations could use the power of the tides to supply households with electricity. — There’s also solar power, but its use is dependent on weather conditions!According to the dialogue, what are scientists working on?
Выберите один ответ:
— They are trying to restore tidal power and solar energy.
— They are trying to find an alternative means of recycling.
— They are examining the possibility of removing pollution caused by fossil fuels.
— They are studying ways to use tidal and solar power for electricity.

Listen to the passage and answer the three related questions.To access the questions, click on 1, 2 and 3 respectively. After reading the four choices, click on the response that best answers the question.The following is an example:- Since the 1980s, people have become more aware of the environment. The recycling of cardboard, plastic, glass and paper has grown out of this awareness. — People have also finally realized that much of industry’s progress, based on the use of fossil fuels, is damaging the planet. — Did you know that scientists have long been trying to develop alternative sources of energy, like tidal power? — Yes, tidal power stations could use the power of the tides to supply households with electricity. — There’s also solar power, but its use is dependent on weather conditions!What is the main topic of this conversation?
Выберите один ответ:
— Where electricity comes from.
— Recycling in the 1980s.
— Changing attitudes towards the environment.
— Ecological practices in the industrialized world.

Listen to the passage and answer the three related questions.To access the questions, click on 1, 2 and 3 respectively. After reading the four choices, click on the response that best answers the question.The following is an example:- Since the 1980s, people have become more aware of the environment. The recycling of cardboard, plastic, glass and paper has grown out of this awareness. — People have also finally realized that much of industry’s progress, based on the use of fossil fuels, is damaging the planet. — Did you know that scientists have long been trying to develop alternative sources of energy, like tidal power? — Yes, tidal power stations could use the power of the tides to supply households with electricity. — There’s also solar power, but its use is dependent on weather conditions!According to the dialogue, which of the following is true?
Выберите один ответ:
— Technological progress is not good.
— People are starting to care more about the environment.
— Most people are more aware of alternative energy sources.
— Industry is against the use of alternative energy.

Listen to the passage and answer the three related questions.To access the questions, click on 1, 2 and 3 respectively. After reading the four choices, click on the response that best answers the question.The following is an example:- Today we’ll discuss one of the fastest moving industries of our time: computer technology. In just over a decade, computers have evolved from large, immovable machines to convenient portable devices that fit in a briefcase. The processor speed and memory capacity of hard drives are constantly increasing, and traditional laptops are being replaced by even smaller and more efficient notebooks. Today’s gadgets will soon be replaced with new technology. The question is, what’s next?According to the woman, which features are associated with the new technological products?
Выберите один ответ:
— Cheaper prices and greater mobility.
— Higher performance and increased convenience.
— More aesthetic designs and smaller size.
— Greater efficiency and bulkier disk drives.

London is divided into 32 London …. and the City of London
Выберите один ответ:
— boroughs
— counties
— councils

Many large towns and cities and some small counties are unitary …
Выберите один ответ:
— authorities
— education
— waste collection

Mary is a very …. person. I can always depend on her.
Выберите один ответ:
— reliable
— flexible
— motivated

Modern governments have to perform multifarious functions to promote the welfare of its ….
Выберите один ответ:
— people
— men
— citizens

Most civil servants work in an office …. but this depends upon which department an individual is employed in
Выберите один ответ:
— data
— environment
— area

Most public administration positions are found ….. at all levels.
Выберите один ответ:
— within government and non-profit organizations
— within government
— within non-profit organizations

Personnel management is the field of a …. management.
Выберите один ответ:
— union
— people force
— labor force

Personnel managers must develop in the workers a keen …. of the organization policies and motivate them to improve performance.
Выберите один ответ:
— audit
— provision
— appreciation

Planning, organizing, motivating and controlling are basic …. of personnel management.
Выберите один ответ:
— functions
— motivation
— controls

Policy analysis and ….. are the basic areas in public administration.
Выберите один ответ:
— private
— management
— career

Public ….. are public servants working in public departments and agencies
Выберите один ответ:
— administrators
— administration
— administrator

Public ….. is both an academic discipline and a field of practice
Выберите один ответ:
— administrator
— administration
— administrators

Public administration attempts to explain how…… in government are made
Выберите один ответ:
— decisions
— policies
— ways

Public administration courses teach a range of skills that are essential for a …… in public service, policy or government
Выберите один ответ:
— career
— people
— nonprofit

Public administration professionals are the ….. in the creation and implementation of public policy.
Выберите один ответ:
— participants
— managers
— internship

Public administration trains people to become managers in government and ….. organizations
Выберите один ответ:
— people
— nonprofit
— career

Public finance deals with the … and expenditure of a government
Выберите один ответ:
— report
— tax
— income

Public finance includes the study of financial administration and …. as well
Выберите один ответ:
— check
— area
— control

Public policy ….. governmental institutions, and encourages active citizenship.
Выберите один ответ:
— levels
— supports
— problems

Public policy is considered strong when it solves …. efficiently and effectively.
Выберите один ответ:
— problems
— levels
— supports

Public policy is embodied in ….., legislative acts, and judicial decisions
Выберите один ответ:
— levels
— supports
— constitutions

Public problems can originate on the local, national, or international …..
Выберите один ответ:
— supports
— levels
— areas

Read the sentence, then choose the response which is closest in meaning to the original sentence. He confirmed, I’ll deliver it tomorrow.
Выберите один ответ:
— He confirmed he had delivered it the following day
— He confirmed he’d deliver it the following day
— He confirmed he would have delivered it tomorrow
— He confirmed he delivers it tomorrow

Read the sentence, then choose the response which is closest in meaning to the original sentence. Living in a foreign country ought to be a challenging and interesting experience.
Выберите один ответ:
— Living in a foreign country shall be a challenging and interesting experience
— Living in a foreign country is going to be a challenging and interesting experience
— Living in a foreign country probably is a challenging and interesting experience
— Living in a foreign country could be a challenging and interesting experience

Read the sentence, then choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the original sentence. An express delivery seems worthwhile considering the client.
Выберите один ответ:
— An express delivery seems justifiable considering the client
— An express delivery seems wasteful considering the client
— An express delivery seems extravagant considering the client
— An express delivery seems vital considering the client

Read the sentence, then choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the original sentence. I call them every day to ask them to pay their bills:
Выберите один ответ:
— I call them daily to ask them to pay their bills
— I rarely call them to ask them to pay their bills
— I call them all day long to ask them to pay their bills
— I hardly ever call them to ask them to pay their bills

Read the sentence, then choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the original sentence. If the contract is signed, you’ll get a raise.
Выберите один или несколько ответов:
— If the contract is signed, you’ll be promoted
— If the contract is signed, you’ll work longer hours
— If the contract is signed, you’ll get fired
— If the contract is signed, you’ll earn more

Read the sentence, then choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the original sentence. In the last twenty years there have been a number of positive developments in this field.
Выберите один ответ:
— In the last twenty years there has been a lot of progress in this field
— In the last twenty years there has been stability in this field
— In the last twenty years there have been many floods in this field
— In the last twenty years there have been a number of movements in this field

Read the sentence, then choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the original sentence. The draft of the contract was a dream come true for the company.
Выберите один ответ:
— The thorough contract was a dream come true for the company
— The revised contract was a dream come true for the company
— The final contract was a dream come true for the company
— The proposed contract was a dream come true for the company

Read the sentence, then choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the original sentence. The Korean representatives will come to check our merchandise next month.
Выберите один ответ:
— The Korean representatives will come to check our employees next month
— The Korean representatives will come to check our products next month
— The Korean representatives will come to check our offices next month
— The Korean representatives will come to check our factory next month

Regional governments in Russia are …. powerful
Выберите один ответ:
— service
— governor
— relatively

She is a British ….., but she lives in India
Выберите один ответ:
— citizen
— justice
— government

She is a very …. cook. If she doesn’t have one of the ingredients, she just substitutes something else.
Выберите один ответ:
— resourceful
— cooperative
— energetic

The ….. heads the executive branch in the federal subjects.
Выберите один ответ:
— constitution
— chief
— governor

The ….. is planning to implement a new tax system.
Выберите один ответ:
— justice
— citizen
— government

The Civil Service provides ….. directly to the public and to the government
Выберите один ответ:
— resources
— individuals
— services

The government ….. makes civil servants more effective public sector leaders
Выберите один ответ:
— managers
— internship
— participants

The governor has the power to appoint a …..
Выберите один ответ:
— subject
— power
— judge

The governor may have considerable control over government ….
Выберите один ответ:
— subordinate
— region
— budgeting

The main goal of personnel management is to establish a desirable working …. between employer and employees.
Выберите один ответ:
— relationship
— objective
— personnel

The official …. governor is mostly used in Russia.
Выберите один ответ:
— tier
— title
— name

The particular roles of each department vary greatly and civil servants often specialize in a specific …..
Выберите один ответ:
— environment
— area
— data

The planning function of a personnel manager is to determine a …. of action.
Выберите один ответ:
— structure
— course
— delegation

The police do all they can to bring criminals to …
Выберите один ответ:
— justice
— government
— service

The President didn’t approve the ….. for the next year.
Выберите один ответ:
— budget
— service
— justice

The tasks performed by a senior civil servant include: formulating policies and overseeing the implementation of them in practice; interpreting complex statistical ….
Выберите один ответ:
— environment
— information
— data

The tasks performed by a senior civil servant include: formulating policies and overseeing the implementation of them in practice; interpreting complex written….
Выберите один ответ:
— information
— environment
— data

The various departments and agencies of the Civil Service work with the ….. to create and implement policies.
Выберите один ответ:
— data
— environment
— government

The witness claimed he …… the accused before.
Выберите один ответ:
— wasn’t seeing
— hadn’t seen
— did not see

There are five types of ….. in England
Выберите один ответ:
— executive authority
— local authority
— social care

There are numerous social …. attributed to life in the cities and towns
Выберите один ответ:
— ways
— communication
— benefits

There are two categories of labor laws; ….. and individual.
Выберите один ответ:
— collective
— rights
— employment

They are fighting for ….. of women.
Выберите один ответ:
— justice
— service
— equality

This time last week I ……to Rome
Выберите один ответ:
— was driving
— have drove d. have been driving 3
— have driven

Today, there is growing …. among the …. in demography
Выберите один ответ:
— public, interest
— interest, public
— number, people

Urban areas become more …. advanced and offer highly sophisticated communication, infrastructure, medical facilities, liberalization, etc
Выберите один ответ:
— facilities
— technologically
— commerce

Urbanization creates enormous social, economic and environmental …..
Выберите один ответ:
— trends
— shift
— changes

Urbanization is …. to a range of disciplines, including geography, sociology, economics, urban planning and public health.
Выберите один ответ:
— relative
— relation
— relevant

Using … data and the …. processing of these data, modern demographic research embraces many scientific disciplines
Выберите один ответ:
— statistical, reliable
— reliable, statistical
— modern, complex

When an interviewer asks you about your …., he wants to know about your good qualities.
Выберите один ответ:
— strengths
— qualities
— weaknesses

Выберите верное утверждение по теме диалога: — Did the shipping company call, John? — Yes, they had a slight problem with their truck, so they won’t be able to come today.
Выберите один ответ:
— John had a problem with his truck.
— The package was already delivered.
— The package is not going to arrive on time.
— The shipping company is not going to call today.

Выберите верное утверждение по теме диалога: — Do you have any corduroy shirts? — Yes, we have some on the back shelf.
Выберите один ответ:
— A man would like to buy some corduroy skirts.
— The saleswoman is in the back of the store.
— A man is trying to sell some shirts.
— The corduroy shirts are in the back of the store.

Выберите верное утверждение по теме диалога. — Can you tell me more about the company benefits? — Yes, we offer complete health care, two weeks vacation and a retirement package. — Is dental care included?
Выберите один ответ:
— This woman has some commuting concerns.
— This woman is speaking with her doctor.
— This woman is speaking with her insurance agent.
— This woman has some human resources questions.

Выберите верное утверждение по теме диалога. — Do you have a food processor, Mike? — It’s in the cabinet on the left, under the counter.
Выберите один ответ:
— The food processor is in the cabinet above the counter.
— The food processor is on the counter.
— Mike doesn’t know where the food processor is.
— The woman is looking for a food processor.

Выберите верное утверждение по теме диалога. — Do you know which stop we get off at? — We get off at the stop in front of the post office.
Выберите один ответ:
— They live in front of the post office.
— They are going to the post office.
— The bus stop is far away from the post office.
— The bus stop is close to the post office.

Выберите верное утверждение по теме диалога. — Do you play golf well, Angela? — I’ve only played golf twice.
Выберите один ответ:
— The man believes that Angela plays golf well.
— Angela thinks she is a good golfer.
— Angela does not have much experience playing golf.
— Angela does not like playing golf.

Выберите верное утверждение по теме диалога. — Franklin, why weren’t you at the meeting this morning? Did you forget? — No, I was discussing the new department objectives with Mandy. — What was the outcome?
Выберите один ответ:
— Franklin went to the meeting with Mandy.
— The department meeting took place yesterday.
— Franklin forgot about the department meeting.
— Franklin was talking about the department goals.

Выберите верное утверждение по теме диалога. — Have you seen the latest movie, Julie? — Which one? — I can’t remember its name, but it’s supposed to be really scary. — No, I didn’t see it.
Выберите один ответ:
— Neither of them has seen the latest movie.
— Only the man has seen the movie.
— Julie doesn’t like scary movies.
— Julie doesn’t remember the name of the movie.

Выберите верное утверждение по теме диалога. — Hello, I’d like to place an order for 20 cartons of printing paper. — No problem, sir. Does your company already have an account with us? — Yes, we do. It’s Athena Phones.
Выберите один ответ:
— Athena Phones has ordered from this company before.
— The man is placing an order for twenty sheets of paper.
— The man is probably an accountant for Athena Phones.
— The man is a new customer.

Выберите верное утверждение по теме диалога. — Hello, I’d like to speak with Sam Chen, please. — Just one second, I’ll put you through.
Выберите один ответ:
— The woman is taking a message for Mr. Chen.
— The man is being transferred to Mr. Chen.
— The man is waiting to see Mr. Chen.
— Mr. Chen is not in his office.

Выберите верное утверждение по теме диалога. — I don’t know where to start, Rita. I have too many obligations. — Well, Antonio, I think that buying an anniversary gift for your wife is important. — I guess that should be my priority.
Выберите один ответ:
— Rita advises Antonio to make his anniversary a priority.
— Antonio doesn’t know what present to buy his wife.
— Antonio feels obligated to buy a present for Rita.
— Rita would like more presents from Antonio.

Выберите верное утверждение по теме диалога. — Kelly, did anyone see the accident? — I don’t know, Michael. I just heard the crash. — We have to call an ambulance!
Выберите один ответ:
— Kelly didn’t see the accident.
— Michael has to go to the hospital.
— Michael and Kelly drive an ambulance.
— Someone called an ambulance.

Выберите верное утверждение по теме диалога. — Our lease on the warehouse will be up on January 15th. — Are you going to renew the lease? — No, we’re going to move to a new location.
Выберите один ответ:
— The company is changing warehouses.
— The lease for the warehouse will begin on January 15th.
— The company is selling the warehouse.
— The rent for the warehouse is due on January 15th.

Выберите верное утверждение по теме диалога. — Sarah, if you go to the supermarket, could you bring me back some ice cream? — I’ll get you some provided you fix the leak in the bathroom.
Выберите один ответ:
— The man is fixing a leak.
— Sarah refuses to buy any ice cream.
— There is a leak in the bedroom.
— Sarah might buy the man ice cream.

Выберите верное утверждение по теме диалога. — The company is losing money. We have to draw up a new financial plan. — What sort of changes are you going to propose? — We must start by cutting back expenses.
Выберите один ответ:
— The company’s expenses are too high.
— The man has proposed employee cutbacks.
— The company has created a new financial plan.
— The man proposes increasing expenses.

Выберите верное утверждение по теме диалога. — This doesn’t look like the place we saw on the website! — Well, we’re only staying here one night. — Nevertheless, it’s much too expensive for what it is.
Выберите один ответ:
— The man wants his money back.
— The couple was expecting something else.
— The man bought a present on the Internet.
— This couple is at a restaurant.

Выберите верное утверждение по теме диалога. — We should go to the travel agency; it’s going to close in ten minutes. — So early? It’s only 11:50!
Выберите один ответ:
— The man is looking for a travel agency.
— The travel agency is not open at 12:10.
— The travel agency has been closed for ten minutes.
— It takes ten minutes to get to the travel agency.

Выберите верное утверждение по теме диалога. — We’d like to take out this mortgage. — Can you afford to repay $50 a month? — It’s a lot of money, but I think we can manage that.
Выберите один ответ:
— These people are probably in the manager’s office.
— These people are probably in a hardware store.
— These people are probably in a bank.
— These people are probably in the post office.

Выберите верное утверждение по теме диалога. — What are the symptoms of altitude sickness? — I don’t know. You probably feel dizzy.
Выберите один ответ:
— According to the woman, altitude sickness may cause dizziness.
— The man has altitude sickness.
— The woman thinks the man is dizzy.
— The man has the symptoms of altitude sickness.

Выберите верное утверждение по теме диалога. — What should we have with the salad? — Why don’t you cook the chicken that’s marinating in the fridge?
Выберите один ответ:
— A man is asking his friend if she wants some chicken.
— The couple only wants salad for dinner.
— The salad dressing is in the refrigerator.
— The couple is thinking of cooking some chicken.

Выберите верное утверждение по теме диалога.- Did you receive any mail today, Tamika?- Yes, I did, and I wish that I hadn’t.
Выберите один ответ:
— Tamika has received bad news.
— Tamika has received good news.
— Tamika hasn’t checked the mail yet.
— Tamika did not get any mail.

Выберите верное утверждение по теме диалога.- What do you think about our new marketing strategy, Rana?- I don’t know yet. I’m meeting with them tomorrow to discuss it.- Make sure you ask them about the Internet advertisements.
Выберите один ответ:
— Rana doesn’t like the marketing strategy.
— The company has made changes in the Marketing Department.
— The man thinks the Internet ads are a good idea.
— Rana is meeting with the marketers today.

Выберите ошибочное слово в предложении. Are you have these pants in another color?
Выберите один ответ:
— these
— pants
— Are
— in

Выберите ошибочное слово в предложении. Did she bring her umbrella? It rains again.
Выберите один ответ:
— rains
— bring
— her
— Did

Выберите ошибочное слово в предложении. He has an appointment this Tuesday on 3:00 p.m. at the doctor’s office.
Выберите один ответ:
— doctor’s
— at
— on
— this

Выберите ошибочное слово в предложении. His favorite present be the new bicycle.
Выберите один ответ:
— new
— be
— the
— His

Выберите ошибочное слово в предложении. I haven’t slept for two days. My son has being sick with the flu and has kept me up all night.
Выберите один ответ:
— me up
— haven’t slept
— has kept
— has being

Выберите ошибочное слово в предложении. I think that Mount McKinley at Alaska is the tallest mountain in North America.
Выберите один ответ:
— tallest
— is
— in
— at

Выберите ошибочное слово в предложении. In 1998, he has gone to Sao Paolo for two weeks. He hasn’t been back there since then.
Выберите один ответ:
— has gone
— hasn’t been
— In
— since

Выберите ошибочное слово в предложении. Janet is living in Amsterdam, but she’s in London on business this week, so she is staying with us.
Выберите один ответ:
— is staying
— so
— is living
— she’s

Выберите ошибочное слово в предложении. My brother works at the hospital downtown. He is a eye doctor.
Выберите один ответ:
— works
— He
— a
— the

Выберите ошибочное слово в предложении. Patrick has just missed its train, so he’s going to be late to work.
Выберите один ответ:
— its
— just
— he’s
— to

Выберите ошибочное слово в предложении. She is going to take a course on Japanese philosophy next semester. Her roommate would like to take the class two.
Выберите один ответ:
— two
— next
— would like
— on

Выберите ошибочное слово в предложении. Suddenly, she asked her co-workers, Whose responsible for the Livingston contract?
Выберите один ответ:
— Whose
— asked
— for
— Suddenly

Выберите ошибочное слово в предложении. That math books are yours, aren’t they?
Выберите один ответ:
— yours
— books
— That
— they

Выберите ошибочное слово в предложении. The exchange student who is living with us doesn’t like fast food, and he doesn’t really like candy neither.
Выберите один ответ:
— who
— and
— neither
— living

Выберите ошибочное слово в предложении. The French teacher collected the student’s workbooks in order to correct their homework.
Выберите один ответ:
— in
— collected
— to
— student’s

Выберите ошибочное слово в предложении. They are in high spirits, because this year’s earnings were high than expected.
Выберите один ответ:
— than
— year’s
— because
— high

Выберите ошибочное слово в предложении. When you went shopping yesterday, did you remembered to buy a light bulb for the bedroom?
Выберите один ответ:
— to buy
— remembered
— went
— did

Выберите ошибочное слово в предложении. Yesterday, I went to the mall to buy a new TV, but they were all to expensive.
Выберите один ответ:
— to
— expensive
— the
— went

Закончите предложение … have an extremely difficult and dangerous job.
Выберите один ответ:
— Fireman’s
— Firemen’s
— Fireman
— Firemen

Закончите предложение According to the financial report … was released yesterday, … the company earned last year was far less than predicted.
Выберите один ответ:
— which / that
— what / which
— that / what
— that / which

Закончите предложение After their wedding, Katherine and her … went to Capri for their honeymoon.
Выберите один ответ:
— husband
— son
— boyfriend
— nephew

Закончите предложение Eating red meat is not … healthy … eating fish.
Выберите один ответ:
— as / as
— like / than
— as / like
— as / than

Закончите предложение Even … she needs a driver’s license for her new job, she hasn’t taken her driver’s test … .
Выберите один ответ:
— though / yet
— Ø / yet
— if / already
— though / still

Закончите предложение Every five seconds a plane … somewhere in the world.
Выберите один ответ:
— takes off
— goes up
— goes off
— takes up

Закончите предложение Every Saturday, this boy … soccer with his friends.
Выберите один ответ:
— play
— has played
— is playing
— plays

Закончите предложение How … workers and how … money will you need to build the stadium?
Выберите один ответ:
— many / much
— much / many
— much / much
— many / many

Закончите предложение I … enjoy watching science fiction movies.
Выберите один ответ:
— am not
— not
— don’t
— haven’t

Закончите предложение I … like a steak and my son will have a cheeseburger with French fries.
Выберите один ответ:
— will
— would
— should
— Ø

Закончите предложение I am not … to sit here and listen to this man speak.
Выберите один ответ:
— willing
— wanting
— accepting
— wishing

Закончите предложение I hadn’t seen Yuki for 10 years. She had changed so much I almost didn’t … her.
Выберите один ответ:
— recognize
— repair
— remind
— review

Закончите предложение I’m not sure when we’ll arrive … the hotel … Bangkok, but I’ll call you as soon as we get there.
Выберите один ответ:
— in / at
— to / in
— to / at
— at / in

Закончите предложение If some people are absent, the meeting will have to be … until tomorrow.
Выберите один ответ:
— postponed
— paused
— forwarded
— waited

Закончите предложение It’s my birthday tomorrow. I … invite all my friends over for a big party.
Выберите один ответ:
— am going to
— will go to
— Ø
— will be going to

Закончите предложение John asked Meredith to … him to send his mother a birthday card.
Выберите один ответ:
— remind
— remember
— make
— forget

Закончите предложение Just … Carol, she worked … a waitress for several years.
Выберите один ответ:
— as / as
— like / like
— like / as
— as / like

Закончите предложение My daughter is very talented, she … sing well.
Выберите один ответ:
— is able
— do
— knows
— can

Закончите предложение Planes, trains and buses are all different types of … .
Выберите один ответ:
— traffic
— trips
— transportation
— travelers

Закончите предложение Sam’s father was very … when he learned that Sam had not passed his chemistry test.
Выберите один ответ:
— unusual
— thrilled
— interested
— upset

Закончите предложение She is … helpful of the three women.
Выберите один ответ:
— the least
— the less
— less
— least

Закончите предложение The … in many U.S. National Parks is incredible.
Выберите один ответ:
— country
— wild
— scenery
— suburb

Закончите предложение The caller reported an accident between Sunset Boulevard and Wilshire, but she … before I got all the information.
Выберите один ответ:
— dropped by
— picked out
— hung up
— set down

Закончите предложение The doctor told me I … stop smoking and start exercising regularly.
Выберите один ответ:
— need
— ought
— should
— have

Закончите предложение The problem with my brother is that he won’t … to my advice.
Выберите один ответ:
— hear
— listen
— take
— accept

Закончите предложение The train … arrive in Chicago at 9 a.m. tomorrow morning.
Выберите один ответ:
— Ø
— going to
— will
— is

Закончите предложение The waitress came and … the table clean before we sat down to eat.
Выберите один ответ:
— served
— set
— turned
— wiped

Закончите предложение This sweatshirt doesn’t belong to me, it’s … .
Выберите один ответ:
— her
— she
— herself
— hers

Закончите предложение Unfortunately for vacationers, the storm … with the beginning of the holiday weekend.
Выберите один ответ:
— happened
— affected
— occurred
— coincided

Закончите предложение We … for 6 hours now, but we are still more than 10 hours away from New Orleans.
Выберите один ответ:
— drive
— are driving
— had driven
— have been driving

Закончите предложение We have to leave … or else we’ll be stuck in traffic all night.
Выберите один ответ:
— rarely
— immediately
— suddenly
— lately

Закончите предложение We would be … if you could pass on our contact information to the distributor, so that they can call us to schedule the shipment of merchandise next week.
Выберите один ответ:
— respectful
— grateful
— reverent
— helpful

Закончите предложение When he was a child, Karim … climb trees, but he … to ride a bicycle very well.
Выберите один ответ:
— could / wasn’t able
— could / couldn’t
— was able to / couldn’t
— can / wasn’t able

Закончите предложение When I called my grandfather, he told … he was painting the kitchen.
Выберите один ответ:
— I
— me
— myself
— mine

Закончите предложение When I left the coffee shop last night, the wind … over the treetops.
Выберите один ответ:
— was howling
— had howled
— had been howling
— howled

Закончите предложение When the teacher discovered Charlie had … on the test, she sent him to the principal’s office.
Выберите один ответ:
— cheated
— tricked
— taken
— studied

Закончите предложение Why don’t we go to the movies … ?
Выберите один ответ:
— tonight
— this night
— the night
— night

Закончите предложение: I have been … for two hours, but I still can’t find my keys.
Выберите один ответ:
— watching
— guessing
— waiting
— searching

Ответьте на вопрос. — Go ahead. I’ll catch up with you in a few minutes.
Выберите один ответ:
— — OK, I’ll save you a seat, then.
— — OK, but don’t call too late.
— — OK, see you tomorrow, then.
— — OK, but no ketchup for me, please.

Ответьте на вопрос. — How are your evening courses going?
Выберите один ответ:
— — I feel much better, thank you.
— — They are a little tough, but interesting nonetheless.
— — I am going by bus, and you?
— — Statistics is on Tuesdays and Accounting is on Thursdays.

Ответьте на вопрос. — I decided to print out a hard copy, just in case.
Выберите один ответ:
— — Better safe than sorry!
— — It never hurts to ask!
— — If I were you, I wouldn’t rely exclusively on the photocopier.
— — With all these viruses, there’s always the risk of catching the flu!

Ответьте на вопрос. — I heard that Mr. Young’s methods contrast sharply with those of his predecessor.
Выберите один ответ:
— — Supposedly he’s not as lenient!
— — I admit the two have similar approaches.
— — I must say, they do have opposite food preferences.
— — It’s nothing but speculation. I can assure you they are very different.

Ответьте на вопрос. — I need to go to the library to do some research.
Выберите один ответ:
— — I’ll go with you. I need to buy a couple of books.
— — If you wait until tomorrow, you’ll find fresher products.
— — Not the library card again!
— — Why don’t you get the information you need off of the Internet?

Ответьте на вопрос. — I’m afraid I’ll have to stay at work a little later tonight.
Выберите один ответ:
— — Too bad, I wanted to take you out to breakfast.
— — Don’t be afraid, everything’s under control.
— — But we had planned on going to the movies!
— — I’ll have to leave early too.

Ответьте на вопрос. — I’m calling about an error which was made on the invoice you sent us.
Выберите один ответ:
— — We apologize for the delay.
— — I’m sorry, but I am not allowed to make changes to the voicemail.
— — I’ll take care of your card immediately.
— — Yes, there seems to have been a mix up.

Ответьте на вопрос. — I’m sorry but I’ll have to cancel today’s appointment.
Выберите один ответ:
— — When would you like to reschedule for?
— — No problem, I’ll tell the doctor you are here.
— — What a pity. You’ll miss a fun party.
— — Are you sure you can still make it?

Ответьте на вопрос. — Is there anything I can help you with?
Выберите один ответ:
— — Please help yourself.
— — Yes, that’s kind of you!
— — Yes, I’ll help you as soon as I have a free moment.
— — No thank you, I had a large meal.

Ответьте на вопрос. — Mark got a promotion last week!
Выберите один ответ:
— F1:That’s great, he really deserved it!
— — He really didn’t expect to be penalized like that!
— — His colleagues threw him a birthday party, didn’t they?
— — He works so hard, and still nothing!

Ответьте на вопрос. — The keynote speaker looks familiar….
Выберите один ответ:
— — It must be a coincidence. There are a lot of people with this last name.
— — Yes, you probably spoke on the phone with her before.
— — Really? She comes from a very large family.
— — I think she already gave a lecture last year.

Ответьте на вопрос. — There has been another car accident on Delaware Avenue!
Выберите один ответ:
— — Good thing everyone is in a good mood!
— — I agree. There are too many large cars on the road now.
— — Didn’t I tell you not to take the train?
— — Not again! It’s the sixth one this month!

Ответьте на вопрос. — This is the operator, how may I help you?
Выберите один ответ:
— — I’d like two opera tickets, please.
— — I’d like to make a collect call, please.
— — I’d like to send this letter priority.
— — I’d like to know how the operation went.

Ответьте на вопрос. — What about using name tags for the end-of-the-year party?
Выберите один ответ:
— — You better check the White Pages for the addresses.
— — It’s a good way to learn everyone’s names.
— — Good idea, I always wanted to change names.
— — No, I think a phone list would be better.

Ответьте на вопрос. — What’s your return policy?
Выберите один ответ:
— — It’s a legal document, that’s all.
— — You can either get a full refund or store credit.
— — Why? Are you returning home already?
— — Buy two and get one free!

Ответьте на вопрос. — Which department do you work in?
Выберите один ответ:
— — I just received a call from the Police Department.
— — Department stores are exhausting!
— — I work Monday to Friday, from 9 to 5.
— — I recently transferred from Marketing to Sales.

Ответьте на вопрос. What are you reading?
Выберите один ответ:
— — This newspaper is two days old.
— — I’m writing a letter to Anne.
— — A videotape I received as a present.
— — I just started a French novel.

Сhoose the correct response. A ticket to the zoo … $1.50.
Выберите один ответ:
— costs
— buys
— pays
— sells

Сhoose the correct response. There are a lot of people outside my office. Hey! What’s … ?
Выберите один ответ:
— happening
— ongoing
— greeting
— doing

Сhoose the correct response. What is the opposite of destruction?
Выберите один ответ:
— demolition
— recreation
— creation
— operation

Сhoose the correct response. What is the opposite of to sell?
Выберите один ответ:
— to leave
— to buy
— to come

Сhoose the correct response. What is the opposite of unimpressive?
Выберите один ответ:
— rusty
— smooth
— genuine
— stunning

Сhoose the correct response. Which response is similar in meaning to «versatility»?
Выберите один ответ:
— reversibility
— stability
— flexibility
— vulnerability

Сhoose the correct response. Which response is similar in meaning to acumen?
Выберите один ответ:
— mistrust
— shrewdness
— mishap
— wrath

Сhoose the correct response. Which response is similar in meaning to costly?
Выберите один ответ:
— cheap
— expensive
— valuable
— priceless

Сhoose the correct response. Which response is similar in meaning to exciting?
Выберите один ответ:
— terrifying
— terrific
— thrilling
— trying

Сhoose the correct response. Which response is similar in meaning to often?
Выберите один ответ:
— seldom
— rarely
— hardly
— frequently

Сhoose the correct response. Which response is similar in meaning to reliable?
Выберите один ответ:
— dependent
— trusting
— trustworthy
— liable

Сhoose the correct response. Which response is similar in meaning to reputable?
Выберите один ответ:
— lackadaisical
— nonchalant
— competent
— prestigious

Сhoose the correct response. Which response is similar in meaning to to book?
Выберите один ответ:
— to reserve
— to serve
— to conserve
— to deserve

Сhoose the correct response. Which response is similar in meaning to to need?
Выберите один ответ:
— to spare
— to consider
— to require
— to insist

Сhoose the correct response. Which response is similar in meaning to to request?
Выберите один ответ:
— to demand
— to cancel
— to question
— to search

Сhoose the correct response. Which response is similar in meaning to to subtract?
Выберите один ответ:
— to withhold
— to barter
— to deduct
— to ponder

Сhoose the correct response. Which response is similar to up-to-date?
Выберите один ответ:
— Middle-of-the-road
— Run-of-the-mill
— State-of-the-art
— Top-of-the-range