Test 11 house and home

Part A

К каждому заданию даны варианты ответов, из которых только один является верным. Выберите правильный ответ из четырех предложенных.

A1. Various … are to be taken into consideration when choosing a dwelling place.

1) criterions

2) criterion

3) criteria

4) criterias

A2. She lives in a spacious … apartment in her parents’ home.

1) four rooms

2) four-rooms

3) four-room

4) four-roomed

A3. "What neighborhood did you live in when in New York?" – "… Forty-second Street."

1) The

2) A

3) An

4) -

A4. “Would you like to paper or paint the walls?” – “… I don’t mind.”

1) Each

2) Either

3) Neither

4) Either of

A5. My father … me that he … the washing up.

1) promise, would do

2) promised, will do

3) promises, will have done

4) promised, would do

A6. Two new blocks of flats … nearby. It … a view from our windows.

1) are being built, will spoil

2) were built, would have spoilt

3) had been built, will spoil

4) were being built, have spoilt

A7. What you … to this room? – I just … to decorate it.

1) were doing, have wanted

2) have been doing, wanted

3) are doing, am wanting

4) had been doing, had wanted

A8. While I … the floors my elder brother … the carpets.

1) mop, beats out

2) had been moping, had been beating out

3) am moping, is beating out

4) was moping, beat out

A9. He … into a new house by next month. Now he … efforts into redecoration.

1) would move, would be putting

2) will move, is putting

3) would had moved, will put

4) will have moved, is putting

A10. The young student … with her landlady at 5 o’clock yesterday but she … late.

1) was meeting, was

2) had met, had been

3) met, was being

4) has met, was

A11. The younger son … he … all his household chores.

1) told, did

2) tells, has been doing

3) said, had done

4) says, will had done

A12. She … in this hut for twenty years next month. She never… it.

1) would have lived, would have sold

2) will have been living, will sell

3) would lived, is selling

4) lives, sells

A13. In his family all responsibilities … usually. The children always … the dusting and the cleaning.

1) are shared, do

2) have been shared, have done

3) are being shared, are doing

4) were shared, had done

A14. The house is rather neglected. I wish it … more neat.

1) were

2) would have been

3) was

4) would be

A15. The electrician … us that we … change the wiring as soon as possible.

1) reminded, could

2) had reminded, had had to

3) reminds, had to

4) reminded, must

A16. “You … the flat yourself!” Mother cried.

1) shall do up

2) will have to do up

3) shall have done up

4) will do up

A17. The windows in that old country cottage need …

1) to be clean

2) cleaning

3) to be cleaned

4) a cleaning

A18. The sewerage must be replaced. My brother ordered me … it myself, though.

1) not doing

2) not to be doing

3) not to do

4) to be doing

A19. … him, I … one of his bedrooms into a study.

1) Was I, will convert

2) Were I, would convert

3) I were, would convert

4) Was I, would be converting

A20. You … any problems in case a bulb in your chandelier … dead if you have extra ones.

1) wouldn’t have, was

2) won’t have, is

3) don’t have, will be

4) won’t have, will be

A21. It is … very picture I’m looking for. I’ll put it up on … wall in my study.

1) the / the

2) a / a

3) the /a

4) a / the

A22. … few remaining rolls of wallpaper will be used for … kitchen.

1) - / a

2) The / the

3) A / -

4) - / an

A23. Yesterday … the street I ran … our plumber but I couldn’t ask him to help us because he was … a hurry.

1) in / into / in

2) on / through / at

3) at / about / in

4) in / over / on

A24. My father always gets … … doing the cleanup. He is really lazy … doing household chores.

1) on / with / with

2) out / of / about

3) up / to / in

4) out / off / over

A25. It’s time to put … the air-conditioner, take … the old fireplace and to put … potted plants on the walls.

1) at / down / up

2) to / up / off

3) into / over / about

4) in / out / up

A26. My father made a cellar in the basement … we could keep any junk there.

1) therefore

2) so as

3) as a result

4) so that

A27. Looking neglected on the outside the house was well kept inside … surprised us greatly.

1) that

2) which

3) so

4) what

Укажите номер подчеркнутого фрагмента, в котором допущена ошибка.

A28. My next door neighbor, who is usually shy and doesn't say much, is being

1 2 3

friendly this morning and throws a big party tonight.

4

A29. My mother always tells us wait while she checks in the kitchen because she

1 2

never leaves unless everything has been turned off.

3 4

Определите тему, к которой относится данный ряд слов. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A30. to whitewash, to paper, to paint, to varnish

1) to diminish

2) to fix

3) to repair

4) to redecorate

Из предложенных вариантов выберите слово, относящееся к заданному ряду слов. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A31. sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, scrubbing

1) mowing

2) mopping

3) cutting

4) weeding

Определите ряд, в котором не все слова относятся к одной теме. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A32. 1) terrace, attic, basement, balcony

2) living-room, VIP-room, sitting-room, bedroom

3) lawn, flower bed, kitchen garden, orchard

Прочитайте текст, выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Укажите выбранный вариант.

The residents of that beautiful valley are (A33) … only upset about some recent changes, but they are also very angry because (A34) … consulted. Some families have lived and (A35) … crops in the valley for many years, (A36) … now their way of life is being threatened by developers. There is a plan to build hundreds of new houses in the area. With all these unwelcome changes the valley won't feel (A37) … home any longer.

A33. 1) both 2) either 3) neither 4) not

A34. 1) wasn't 2) weren't 3) it wasn't 4) they weren't

A35. 1) grew 2) grow 3) growing 4) grown

A36. 1) after 2) before 3) but 4) or

A37. 1) as 2) if 3) alike 4) like

Выберите ответную реплику, подходящую по смыслу к предложенной реплике-стимулу. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A38. May I have a look at your lovely house?

1) Indeed.

2) Very good.

3) You are welcome.

4) I am afraid not.

Выберите реплику-стимул, подходящую по смыслу к предложенной ответной реплике. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A39. Oh no, not again.

1) Do you enjoy redecorating the rooms?

2) Give me a hand with the cleaning, okay?

3) How are you anyway?

4) Where are you going?

Прочитайте вопрос. Выберите один из вариантов ответа. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A40. Which castle is one of the out-of-London royal residences?

1) Dover Castle

2) Westminster Palace

3) Windsor Castle

4) Buckingham Palace

Прочитайте текст и выберите вариант ответа, соответствующий содержанию прочитанного текста. Укажите выбранный вариант.

1. In Ancient China there was a belief that the natural environment of a particular location can influence the fortune of its inhabitants and descendants. The Chinese created the notion of feng shui (“wind–water”), which developed from observation of chronic catastrophies wrought in China by winds and floods. Originally they developed it as a means of planning the perfect agricultural system in harmony with the forces of nature. Feng Shui has been used for centuries to improve the physical surroundings in which people live and to maintain balance in their life.

2. The Chinese art of Feng Shui has been adopted by modern designers as a way of creating environments which feel comfortable and harmonious. The principles of Feng Shui are beneficial in the organization of outdoor environments and can also be used in the design of areas inside the house such as the bedroom, which is considered to be the most important room in the house.

3. Finding the best position for the bed is very important. The main rule of bed positioning is never to have the foot of the bed directly facing the door. That is what is known as the 'death position'. Traditionally, the dead were laid out with their feet pointing towards the door to give them better access to heaven. (It also made it easier for the living to carry them out.) Ideally, you should position the bed diagonally opposite the door, with the head against the wall, not a window.

4. Small tables on both sides (not just one side) at the head of the bed help maintain balance, but it is best to avoid cluttering the room with a lot of furniture. Let air flow easily through the space. Those large heavy wooden wardrobes, often with boxes of suitcases stored on top, are a really bad idea. As they tower over the bed, they can make the sleeper feel vulnerable and cause a restless sleep. Do not position tables or other furniture with pointed edges facing the sleeper as their negative energy will cause health problems.

5. The bedroom should be kept as a relaxing space and should not be used for work or as an office. There should be a feeling of lightness, not seriousness, in the air. Blue curtains and bedcovers are more soothing than brown ones. Soft natural materials are recommended. With Feng Shui in your bedroom, you can create a peaceful sanctuary from the stresses of contemporary living.

A41. The article mainly discusses

1) ancient beliefs of oriental people.

2) modern applications of ancient notions.

3) future developments in interior design.

A42. Feng Shui originally was

1) the art of placing furniture.

2) the art of playing harmonious music.

3) the art of planning outdoor environments.

A43. The principles of Feng Shui have been adopted as

1) a way of improving areas of human habitation.

2) a means for better orientation in space.

3) a technique for house and furniture design.

A44. According to Feng Shui, the position of the bed is

1) of secondary importance.

2) of crucial importance.

3) of no importance whatsoever.

A45. Feng Shui teaches that in the bedroom one should use

1) dark colours.

2) lots of furniture.

3) natural materials.

Определите, в каком значении слово употреблено в тексте. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A46. access (III)

1) approach

2) outlet

3) passage

A47. soothing (V)

1) softening

2) relaxing

3) convenient

Выберите правильный вариант перевода в соответствии с содержанием текста. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A48. Finding the best position for the bed is very important. (II)

1) Найти лучшее положение кровати очень важно.

2) Очень важно расположить кровать наилучшим образом.

3) Нахождение лучшей позиции для кровати очень важно.

A49. … they can make the sleeper feel vulnerable and cause a restless sleep. (IV)

1) … они могут заставить спящего почувствовать себя уязвимым и вызвать неспокойный сон.

2) …они могут вызвать у спящего ощущение незащищенности и сделать сон беспокойным.

3) … они могут сделать спящего чувствующим свою уязвимость и вызвать беспокойство во сне.

A50. There should be a feeling of lightness, not seriousness, in the air. (V)

1) Вокруг должно быть ощущение легкости, а не серьезности.

2) В воздухе должна ощущаться легкость, а не серьезность.

3) В воздухе должно быть чувство светлости, а не серьезности.

Part B

В каждом предложении заполните пропуск словом, образованным от указанного в скобках.

B1. A violent storm came … and caused the destruction of several houses (expect).

B2. My acquaintance rents the house and I … a room from him (let).

B3. To my mind, the house needs complete …: it's not fit to live in (decorate).

Переведите на английский язык фрагмент предложения, данный в скобках.

B4. I always feel (уютно) at my grandparents' house.

B5. My study room (подходит) all my academic needs.

B6. The family decided to redecorate the house themselves and (сделали) quite a mess of it.

Прочитайте текст. Заполните каждый из пропусков только одним словом, подходящим по смыслу. Слово должно содержать не более 15 символов.

There is an old English saying, there is no place like home. It is forever true, of course. Home is more than (B7) … a place to live in. We (B8) … here to feel safe (B9) … loved. It's the place we are (B10) … welcome.