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PART III. Test Your Competence

LEVEL A
(25 points)

Task 1. Put the noun modifiers in the correct order or place. Use as many words for the answer as many spaces are underlined. (6 points)


1. Now I’m reading (depressingly / long / boring / a / novel).
2. The princess was (tall / with golden hair / beautiful / a / Scandinavian / girl).
3. He had (digital / alarm / new / useful / a / clock).
4. There was (carpet / soft / a / wonderful / woollen / Persian) on the floor.
5. Uncle Vernon was large and neckless, with (moustache / enormous / a(n) / black).
6. She inherited (costly / doll’s / house / wooden / a).

Task 2. Choose the appropriate form of the noun modifier. (5 points)


1. From the hall there came the (silver / silvery) chime of the old clock.
2. We must not look for a 1) (gold / golden) life in an 2) (iron / irony) age.
3. When Laura got married she had a 1) (silk / silky) dress made by one of the best designers and had her 2) (silk / silky) blond hair styled.

Task 3. Decide whether the use of noun modifiers in the underlined parts of the sentences is appropriate. Correct the mistakes if any. Rewrite the improved parts in the spaces provided under A. Use as many words for the answer as many spaces are underlined. If there are no mistakes, type the letter B. (7 points)


1. He gave her the most loving smile.

2. Family history is one of the fastest growing Britain’s passions.

3. Ben is wealthier of the three brothers.

4. There were no rooms for us to rent anywhere.

5. The procedure involved of getting a license almost ruined his business.

6. Have you heard of this Japanese fantastic new invention?

7. She was now listening to whoever it was on another end of the line.

Task 4. Translate into English paying attention to the underlined parts of the sentence. (7 points)


1. Жизнь становится труднее и сложнее (hard and complicated) с каждым днем.
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2. Он снимает квартиру в северном Лондоне.
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3. Алекс более сообразительный (smart) из двух братьев.
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4. Где я могу купить недорогие детские книги?
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5. Шансов, что я тебя встречу таким образом, почти не было. (Use a predicative construction.)
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6. Мы не нуждаемся в дальнейших пояснениях.
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7. Сейчас тот момент, когда мы можем выйти. (Use a predicative construction.)
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LEVEL B
(30 points)

Task 1. Use the appropriate form of the adjective in brackets. Use as many words for the answer as many spaces are underlined. (8 points)


1. Socrates was (wise) Greek of all.
2. Cats are 1) (clean) than monkeys, but monkeys are 2) (intelligent) than cats.
3. He is (well-known) of the crew.
4. Whatever field you have chosen as a career, it is vital that you study hard, and try to become (knowledgeable) person in your field.
5. It is better to be 1) (good) of a low family than 2) (bad) of a noble one.
6. Many famous artists died in (bitter) poverty.

Task 2. Put the noun modifiers in the correct order. Use as many words for the answer as many spaces are underlined. (8 points)


1. The Randalls rent (furnished / large / a / old / house).
2. Mrs. Reynolds was a tall, striking woman in her late forties, with blond hair and (English / a / complexion / pink / typical).
3. Andy gave Rosie (jewellery / velvet / small / square / a / box).
4. Stratford is (nice / a / town / small / quiet).
5. She noticed (a / clock / grandfather / standing in a corner/ handsome).
6. This was the chance (to / for / try / me) everything I possessed.
7. If you don't like the idea of (your / renting / child) a room the possibilities are well-known to you.
8. He always manages to get (tickets / available / best / the)

Task 3. Translate into English paying attention to the underlined parts of the sentence. In six sentences use predicative constructions. (14 points)


1. Мне нравится твоя идея о том, чтобы мы поехали в Шотландию.
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2. Твои файлы лежат на верхней полке.
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3. Предложение Мэри о том, чтобы мы шли дальше, отклонили.
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4. Он выиграл золотую медаль.
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5. На ней было элегантное шерстяное платье зеленого цвета.
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6. Ей не нравится мысль о том, что он оставит тебя одного.
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7. Что вы думаете о его последних фильмах?
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8. Нет никакой опасности, что это повторится снова.
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9. Самым большим желанием мальчика было стать пилотом.
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10. Мысль о том, что Джоан (Joan) влюблена в другого, разозлила его.
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11. Из двух проектов второй более перспективный.
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12. Она увидела, как мама плачет над разбитой фарфоровой вазой.
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13. Крис более дружелюбный, чем Тед.
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14. Мне не нравится идея нашей поездки в Лондон на машине.
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