Vocabulary Test 11. Choose one of the options to match the underlined word.

1. When you depress your brake pedal, your car transmits the force from your foot to its brakes through a fluid.

a) translates b) transfers c) transcribes d) transports

2. This hypothesis was put forward by Einstein.

a) was greeted b) was advanced c) was promised d) was released

3. This information is needed for a fundamental understanding of the properties of non-ferrous metals.

a) general consideration of b) fluent reciting c) deep insight into d) simple approach to

4. Some data for the critical point are shown in Table 1.

a) dates b) means c) records d) qualities

5. The electron is moving perpendicularly to the field.

a) nominally b) necessarily c) normally d) naturally

6. This loader was displayed at the recent mining machinery exhibition.

a) was seen b) was shown c) was looked for d) was displaced

7. These amplifiers are lower in cost.

a) are less expensive b) are less important c) are the cheapest d) are priceless

8. Operating temperatures up to 350° are allowable.

a) perpetual b) permissible c) permeable d) permanent

9. We should know all technical and economic advantages and disadvantages of modernizing our equipment.

a) credits and debits b) debts and incomes c) alpha and beta d) merits and demerits

10. These units have a restricted speed of response.

a) bounded b) bordered c) limited d) confirmed

11. The dye is bonded to the fibre.

a) oil-paint b) colour c) spectrum d) water-colour

12. The heater is coiled around the body of the tube.

a) suitcase b) package c) case d) brief-case

13. The pilot flew at an elevation of 5000 ft above the ground.

a) amplitude b) azimuth c) antipode d) altitude

14. Audiometry is the quantitative assessment of individual hearing.

a) accumulation b) adaptation c) evaluation d) judgment

15. Tsiolkovsky’s works formed the basis for present-day cosmonautics.

a) lining b) substrate c) background d) foundation

16. The abstract of the article was translated into the main languages of the conference.

a) abstraction b) residue c) resume d) reserve

17. Measure the deviation from the original dimension accurately!

a) regularly b) precisely c) carefully d) slowly

18. Memory retains valuable information.

a) store-room b) storage c) store d) storey

19. The watch incorporates the very latest achievements in state-of-the-art watch­making.

a) uppermost b) up-to-date c) upright d) upside-down

20. This cement hardens slowly.

a) softens b) expands c) sets d) fluidizes

Vocabulary Test 15. Choose one of the options to match the underlined word.

1. Mercury freezes at 39⁰ С.

a) softens b) solidifies c) melts d) decays

2. In this design the loss of heat is more visible.

a) noticeable b) famous c) outstanding d) fluent

3. The co-pilot did the duty of the plane’s commanding officer.

a) debt b) job c) deed d) ability

4. Let us replace "b" with "a".

a) remain b) remove c) substitute d) subdivide

5. The reaction takes place in a closed space.

a) confined b) unlimited c) shuttered d) bolted

6. It’s a usual practice to tip the waiter.

a) sophisticated b) restricted c) conventional d) forbidden

7. Steel has considerable reserve of strength beyond its elastic point.

a) load b) capacity c) charge d) supply

8. The engine fails to start up.

a) to work b) to begin c) to become d) to stage

9. A storage battery can operate 15 days on a single charge.

a) chance b) load c) change d) choice

10. The design conditions are given in advance.

a) in the forefront b) in the vanguard c) in a proper way d) beforehand

11. The pump draws in water.

a) sucks b) seeks c) paints d) inhales

12. Experts testified to the ship’s ability to sail in ice-covered sea.

a) certified b) withdrew c) tested d) tasted

13. A punched card got jammed in the slot.

a) got stuck b) got stunk c) got geared d) got jerked

14. Oscillations are attenuated on passage through a medium.

a) are attended b) are damped c) are attracted d) are darkened

15. Inspect all bolts, screws and nuts for tightness.

a) tights b) brightness c) hardness d) strength

16. The radar locks on a target.

a) captures b) guides c) leaks d) dials

17. The project is as yet in its embryonic state.

a) concluding b) initial c) final d) progressive

18. Safety goggles shield the welder’s eyes.

a) promote b) prescribe c) protect d) shift

19. Experienced fitters always have their kit of spares with them.

a) instruments and means b) kids and spears c) devices and apparatuses d) tools and accessories

20. This bond is designated by the following symbol.

a) danger notice b) badge c) sign d) number plate