Практический курс первого иностранного языка (5/8) (Английский язык)

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This woman is happy.

This woman looks very old.

This woman is feeling tired.

This woman seems to be sick.

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This man is changing a flat tire.

This man has just crashed into another driver.

This man is hitchhiking across the country.

This man's car seems to have broken down.

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The doctor is operating on her shoulder.

The dentist is wearing gloves.

The dentist is taking a break.

This woman hurt her ankle.

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There are a variety of flowers planted outside the hotel.

This hotel was built with wood and brick.

There is a vegetable garden in front of the hotel.

The hotel garden is not well taken care of.

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This coffee shop is only open at night.

This coffee shop only sells coffee.

All the jars on the counter are empty.

The woman is the only person behind the counter.

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Where

Who

When

Will

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Even

Even so

Even if

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Forever

Whenever

Whoever

Ever

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Let

Ought

Shall

Am

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An infant

A youth

A child

An adult

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You

They

He

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Whose

Which

What

With

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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

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Let

Lets

Let's

Less

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Can do

Ø

Can

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grows

wears

weighs

wins

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refusal

to refuse

refusing

have refused

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sign

sink

fix

note

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getting

has gotten

was getting

gets

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food

color

job

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has fallen

had fallen

falls

fell

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thanks

please

hello

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the less

least

less

lesser

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lines

products

sales

prices

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in / from

within / from

with / of

within / of

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go

know

no

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does

plays

likes

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called

call

am calling

have called

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has

have

is

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to go

goes

go

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will

going

goes

is

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a lot

some

much

many

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yesterday

today

tomorrow

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suddenly

absolutely

immediately

usually

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watch

want

go

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want

speak

see

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speak

eat

like

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interesting

listening

boring

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valuable

amazing

healthy

high

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to seeing

to see

see

seeing

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's

're

'm

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being able

to be able

can

could

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accustomed

use to

to use

used to

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trying / to do

trying / doing

to try / doing

to try / to do

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listening

listen

listens

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cool

new

brand-new

fresh

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ache

pain

reduce

injure

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will send / will receive

would send / would receive

sent / would receive

sent / receive

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. 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.

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Ø

an

a

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recommend

digest

council

charge

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isn't it

doesn't it

is it

does it

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tiredness

tired

tire

tiring

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shame

a shame

ashamed

shameless

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suggestion

advice

offer

receipt

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hungry

empty

angry

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same / as

same / is

same / like

same / than

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children

child

children's

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treasure

currency

personnel

finance

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letters

brochures

precautions

checks

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great

painful

huge

messy

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call

receive

ask

send

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birthday

name

sister

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Ø / than

as / as

like / than

as / like

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magazine

news

information

diaries

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lives / lived

lives / is living

is living / is living

is living / lives

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recognize

control

visit

deliver

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know

speak

eat

meet

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blurred

operational

damaged

reckless

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to live

lives

live

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are

is

am

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cold

hungry

good

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ought to

must be

has to

can be

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expectations

determinations

delays

hesitations

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her

hers

she

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is confirmed

will confirm

confirms

is to be confirmed

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was fastening

was fastened

was fastened by

has been fastened by

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a few

plenty of

many

few

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them

their

they

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not know

don't know

do know not

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in order

in order to

so than

so that

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John

Johns

John his

John's

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often

ever

sometimes

never

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we

theirs

our

ours

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

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aren't used to

didn't use

didn't use to

not used

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knew / spoke

knew / spoken

know / speak

known / speak

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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.

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subscribe

invoice

index

recharge

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label

item

mark

brand

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idea

problem

decision

solution

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since / Ø

for / Ø

for / ago

since / ago

Choose the correct response. Wendy's room is ... to room 5.

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next

under

across

between

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look

see

watch

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

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hold

bold

told

cold

Choose the correct response. When Steve and Judith ... younger, they ... a dog named Rover.

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were / have

are / had

are / have

were / had

Choose the correct response. When tankers sink, the oil spilled ... the environment tremendously.

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strikes

dives

defies

harms

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report

export

deport

import

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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 "fine"?

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glad

bad

well

sad

Choose the correct response. Which response is similar in meaning to "fortune"

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luck

jewelry

success

advantage

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well

glad

bad

sad

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standards

pins

averages

rulings

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to like

be liking

liked

like

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an account

an appointment

a diary

an advertisement

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some

none

much

any

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likely being

likely been

likely to be

to be likely

Choose the sentence that is in the correct order.

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Have / you / gone / grocery / shopping / yet?

Have / you / gone / yet / grocery / shopping?

Yet / have / you / gone / grocery / shopping?

Have / you / yet / gone / grocery / shopping?

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Are / you / tired?

Tired / are / you?

You / are / tired?

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You / have / a / house / beautiful.

You / have / beautiful / a / house.

You / have / a / beautiful / house.

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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

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You / are / old / how?

How / you / are / old?

How / old / are / you?

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…

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more choice.

high-quality goods.

lower prices.

better vendors.

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?

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Evidence shows that most animals are capable of logic.

Like humans, all animals can be taught sign language.

There is no substantial difference between humans and animals.

Animals are capable of more elaborate communication than previously thought.

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?

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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: - 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?

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She's studying accounting.

She's hoping to get a few tips for a new job.

She's fascinated by the field.

She is an accountant.

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?

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Technological progress is not good.

Industry is against the use of alternative energy.

Most people are more aware of alternative energy sources.

People are starting to care more about the environment.

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.

Ecological practices in the industrialized world.

Changing attitudes towards the environment.

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 examining the possibility of removing pollution caused by fossil fuels.

They are trying to restore tidal power and solar energy.

They are trying to find an alternative means of recycling.

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: - 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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More aesthetic designs and smaller size.

Greater efficiency and bulkier disk drives.

Cheaper prices and greater mobility.

Higher performance and increased convenience.

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?

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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 statement does the man make about animal language?

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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:- 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:- 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 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!According to the dialogue, what are scientists working on.

Выберите один ответ:

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:- 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?Which of the following is stated in the excerpt?

Выберите один ответ:

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.

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.

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?

Выберите один ответ:

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.

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. 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

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. - Did you receive any mail today, Tamika? - Yes, I did, and I wish that I hadn’t.

Выберите один ответ:

Tamika hasn't checked the mail yet.

Tamika has received bad news.

Tamika did not get any mail.

Tamika has received good news.

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. - 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. - Kate, are you going to the audiovisual trade fair in Rome? - No, my schedule doesn’t allow me to travel so far away. - So why not go to Las Vegas instead?

Выберите один ответ:

Kate is afraid of flying.

Kate has already been to the trade fair in Rome.

Kate is definitely going to go to the trade fair in Las Vegas.

Kate lives closer to Las Vegas than Rome.

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. - 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 travel agency has been closed for ten minutes.

The travel agency is not open at 12:10.

It takes ten minutes to get to the travel agency.

The man is looking for a 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. - We’ll take the scenic route instead of the highway. - But it will take much longer! I don't want to spend all day in the car. - It's always the same! We never agree.

Выберите один ответ:

The couple is arguing about which road to take.

This couple rarely disagrees.

They have already spent all day in the car.

The highway is slower than the other route.

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. - You sold these products at too high a discount. - But otherwise we would have lost the client!

Выберите один ответ:

The company lost the client.

The client got a good deal on these products.

The products were sold at too high a price.

The woman does not want to lose this client.

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 ошибочное слово в предложении. Did she bring her umbrella? It rains again.

Выберите один ответ:

rains

bring

her

Did

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

Выберите один ответ:

any

though

there

arrived

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

Выберите один ответ:

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.

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. 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 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. This morning, I cut me while shaving.

Выберите один ответ:

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?

Выберите один ответ:

to buy

remembered

went

did

Закончите предложение … have an extremely difficult and dangerous job.

Выберите один ответ:

Fireman's

Firemen's

Fireman

Firemen

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 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'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:

waited

forwarded

postponed

paused

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 My daughter is very talented, she … sing well.

Выберите один ответ:

do

is able

can

knows

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

Выберите один ответ:

traffic

trips

transportation

travelers

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 problem with my brother is that he won't … to my advice.

Выберите один ответ:

hear

accept

listen

take

Закончите предложение The train … arrive in Chicago at 9 a.m. tomorrow morning.

Выберите один ответ:

Ø

going to

will

is

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 … be able to evaluate your insurance claim if you … us all the details of the accident.

Выберите один ответ:

will / gave

would / gave

will / are giving

would have / had given

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 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. - 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 hope there won't be any glitches in my travel plans.

Выберите один ответ:

- Don't worry. There won't be any delivery delays.

- I'm sure everything will go well at your new job.

- I hope so too, tight flight connections are risky.

- I often fly in business class.

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 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - You need to learn how to delegate.

Выберите один ответ:

- The problem is that I have always worked on my own.

- Teamwork has always been my strong point.

- I promise you that one day I'll become a good delegate!

- You are right, I have a tendency to keep all my books on my desk.

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. I'm the same ... as you. We are both 24.

Выберите один ответ:

years

old

age

birthday

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 "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. What is the opposite of destruction?

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demolition

recreation

creation

operation

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

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mistrust

shrewdness

mishap

wrath

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

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cheap

expensive

valuable

priceless

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

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terrifying

terrific

thrilling

trying

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

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to withhold

to barter

to deduct

to ponder

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

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cheap

expensive

valuable

priceless

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

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seldom

rarely

hardly

frequently

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

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to demand

to cancel

to question

to search

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

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to talk

to ask

to hear

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

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to withhold

to barter

to deduct

to ponder

Сhoose the correct response. Which response is similar to "up-to-date"?

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Middle-of-the-road

Run-of-the-mill

State-of-the-art

Top-of-the-range