Практический курс первого иностранного языка (2/8) (Английский язык)

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 person older than 18.

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An adult

An infant

A youth

A child

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. Aren't you ... buy some fresh vegetables?

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will go

going to

going

will

Choose the correct response. By the time the workers finished loading up the truck, night ... .

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has fallen

had fallen

falls

fell

Choose the correct response. Can you say that again, ... ?

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thanks

please

hello

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. 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 ... to the movies on Saturdays.

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watch

want

go

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 expected our lawyers ... us on our partner's breach of contract.

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advising

advised

to advising

to advise

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 start work ... nine o'clock.

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at

on

in

Choose the correct response. I... very young.

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's

're

'm

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 ... to you.

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listening

listen

listens

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 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. 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. 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. 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. Mr. Jones, can you ... a letter to our British partners?

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call

receive

ask

send

Choose the correct response. My ... is David.

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birthday

sister

name

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. Nice to ... you!

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know

speak

eat

meet

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. She's Lisa. Who ... you?

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are

is

am

Choose the correct response. The businessman ... the accident, had he traveled by plane.

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might avoid

may be avoiding

may avoid

might have avoided

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 seat belt ... the flight attendant before the plane took off.

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was fastening

was fastened

was fastened by

has been fastened by

Choose the correct response. The travel agent offers deals on rock climbing, canoeing and other ... activities.

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outdoor

booked

reserved

indoor

Choose the correct response. They ... my name.

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not know

don't know

do know not

Choose the correct response. Tina was ... girl in town.

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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…

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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.

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aren't used to

didn't use

didn't use to

not used

Choose the correct response. We don't want that ... . Their products are too expensive and unreliable.

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label

item

mark

brand

Choose the correct response. We have no food in the fridge; it looks like we'll have to go to a restaurant ... .

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nevertheless

furthermore

instead

yet

Choose the correct response. We'll need to talk about it before we can make a ... about the new project.

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idea

problem

decision

solution

Choose the correct response. What is the opposite of hot?

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hold

bold

told

cold

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. You shouldn't have ... problems with your credit card.

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some

none

much

any

Choose the correct response. Your apartment is very ... .

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young

big

short

Choose the sentence that is in the correct order.

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On / Easter / Island, / there / are / many / stone / ancient / statues

On / Easter / Island, / there / are / many / ancient / stone / statues

On / Easter / Island, / there / are / many / statues / ancient / stone

On / Easter / Island, / there / are / many / statues / stone / ancient

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…

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reservations.

documents.

communications.

performances.

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?

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It's a futile and complex issue.

It's a creative and challenging process.

It's a pragmatic yet intuitive field.

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:- 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?

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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, what are scientists working on.

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They are trying to find an alternative means of recycling.

They are studying ways to use tidal and solar power for electricity.

They are examining the possibility of removing pollution caused by fossil fuels.

They are trying to restore tidal power and solar 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?What does the speaker insinuate about the future of computer technology?

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We can expect consumers to continually encounter new products.

Consumer spending will be directly related to consumer confidence.

Consumers ought to take advantage of the technology boom before the sector dies down.

High-tech devices will soon be replaced by computers.

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?

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Cheaper prices and greater mobility.

Higher performance and increased convenience.

More aesthetic designs and smaller size.

Greater efficiency and bulkier disk drives.

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?Which of the following is stated in the excerpt?

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Computer sales have soared in the past decade.

The world of computers is developing at groundbreaking speed.

Computer technology is obsolete.

Computer science is the fastest growing academic discipline.

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.

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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. If the contract is signed, you'll get a raise.

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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.

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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

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.

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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. - 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.

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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!

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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. - What should we have with the salad? - Why don’t you cook the chicken that’s marinating in the fridge?

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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. I can’t get my monitor to work.- Did you check to make sure all the cables are connected?- Yes, but the screen still doesn’t turn on.

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Some of the cables are not connected.

They are trying to fix a computer monitor.

The man sees an image, but there is no sound.

There is a problem with the cable TV.

Выберите верное утверждение по теме диалога.- Did you receive any mail today, Tamika?- Yes, I did, and I wish that I hadn’t.

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Tamika has received bad news.

Tamika has received good news.

Tamika hasn't checked the mail yet.

Tamika did not get any mail.

Выберите ошибочное слово в предложении. Even though I was late, there were still any tickets left when I arrived at the movie theater.

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any

though

there

arrived

Выберите ошибочное слово в предложении. Global warming is occurring much faster today compared to 100 years since.

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much

since

compared

is occurring

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

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doctor's

at

on

this

Выберите ошибочное слово в предложении. His favorite present be the new bicycle.

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new

be

the

His

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

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works

He

a

the

Выберите ошибочное слово в предложении. Patrick has just missed its train, so he's going to be late to work.

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its

just

he's

to

Выберите ошибочное слово в предложении. That math books are yours, aren't they?

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yours

books

That

they

Выберите ошибочное слово в предложении. This morning, I cut me while shaving.

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This

cut

while

me

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

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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.

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to

expensive

the

went

Закончите предложение After their wedding, Katherine and her … went to Capri for their honeymoon.

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husband

son

boyfriend

nephew

Закончите предложение Eating red meat is not … healthy … eating fish.

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as / as

like / than

as / like

as / than

Закончите предложение Every five seconds a plane … somewhere in the world.

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takes off

goes up

goes off

takes up

Закончите предложение I … enjoy watching science fiction movies.

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am not

not

don't

haven't

Закончите предложение I … like a steak and my son will have a cheeseburger with French fries.

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will

would

should

Ø

Закончите предложение John asked Meredith to … him to send his mother a birthday card.

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remind

remember

make

forget

Закончите предложение Just … Carol, she worked … a waitress for several years.

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as / as

like / like

like / as

as / like

Закончите предложение Planes, trains and buses are all different types of … .

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traffic

trips

transportation

travelers

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.

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respectful

grateful

reverent

helpful

Закончите предложение When he was a child, Karim … climb trees, but he … to ride a bicycle very well.

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could / wasn't able

could / couldn't

was able to / couldn't

can / wasn't able

Закончите предложение When the teacher discovered Charlie had … on the test, she sent him to the principal's office.

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cheated

tricked

taken

studied

Ответьте на вопрос. - I decided to print out a hard copy, just in case.

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- 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'm sorry but I'll have to cancel today's appointment.

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- 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. - Mark got a promotion last week!

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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 company is trying to establish a monopoly in order to restrict competition.

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- Oh, is that why they are being sued?

- That's not fair! The competition was cancelled!

- Competitors have grown exponentially as a result.

- They shouldn't close down their franchises!

Ответьте на вопрос. - The keynote speaker looks familiar….

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- 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. - This is the operator, how may I help you?

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- 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's your return policy?

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- 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?

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- 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.

Сhoose the correct response. Which response is similar in meaning to to book?

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to reserve

to serve

to conserve

to deserve

Сhoose the correct response. Which response is similar in meaning to to speak?

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to talk

to ask

to hear